Fire safety protest at Metro Theater House meeting in York
April 3 report details a large gathering at the Metropolitan Opera House criticizing lax duties and demanding strict enforcement of the building code. Speakers, including Jacob H. Bachitt and Red Cross fund organizer, urged more inspectors, safer factory and loft evacuations, and a fire prevention conference with city, state, and national officials. Governor Bix pledged cooperation as Anne Morgan funded theater repairs and tributes. Also notes the death of R. T. Renfroe of Columbus, Ga.
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York
Metrotan Oper House
Hole
Jacob H. Bchitt
Ireas‘atet
Red Cross Fund
Dhe
Alogether
Board of Health
Bix
Ree Read
Anne Morgan
P. Morgan
Peculiar Death Story Near Dothan Ends Quietly
An unidentified man described as a negro mag as opposed to Henry Stevens of Round Lake Florida died suddenly upon arriving in Dothan from the Bay Line road. He told a train conductor he sought medical care, requested two doctors, and collapsed on the platform of Gree depot. The death cause remains unknown. In his pockets were money and letters addressed to Henry Stevens at Round Lake and other Bay Line towns. He was buried there today.
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Henry Stevens
Round Lake
Fla
Dothan
Hay Line
Fomn Gree
Roune Lake
Bay Line
Weekly Honor Roll of Grammar School Leads List
The weekly honor roll highlights top students across grades with Effie Williams JuHan Parker Annie Reeves Rupert Hand Rosa Lee Cumbie Hal Blumberg Frank Holland Collie Johnson Clare Culver Cooper Sean Sarah Smith Jr. Wills Joho Matthews Maury Jackson in senior and Mary Cox Lillian Crawford Myrtle Lane Francis Stapleton Lucy K Williams Patty Galeea Kirtley Brown Walter McMichael Tom Roland Dewey Morris Grace Harris Harold Coe Glenn Stough Pearl Harrison Fioyd Turner Paul Strickland. The third grade includes Louise Brown Marianne Crawford Mattie E Hardy, with additional names from grades two and one noted.
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Effie Williams JuHan Parker
Annie Reeves
Rupert Hand Rosa Lee Cumbie
Hal Blumberg
Frank Holland
Collie Johnson
Clare Culver Cooper Sean Sarah Smith Jr. Wills
Joho Matthews Maury Jackson
Mary Cox
Lillian Crawford
Myrtle Lane
Francis Stapleton
Lucy K. Williams
Patty Galeea
Kirtley Brown
Walter McMichael
Tom Roland Dewey Morris
Grace Harris
Harold Coe
Glenn Stough Pearl Harrison
Fioyd Turner
Paul Strickland
Tsird Grada
Glin Wissett
Dames Keyton
Pearl Weathers
Gen
Governor ONeal vows crackdown after Union Springs lynching
Montgomery April 3 Governor ONeal comments on yesterday's Union Springs lynching. He denounces the act, pledges to use all means to end it, and warns that all officers will be made to do their duty or suffer consequences. He orders swift action against the sheriff of Bullock county and affirms protection of all citizens by law.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Union Springs
Ale
Alabama
Eivery
Bullock County
Nash murderer caught and escapes in Nash case
Sheriff Ben Hay returned from Donaldsonville where he sought the man accused of killing Frank Nash. The negro believed to be the hired killer fled before capture, though officials know why Nash was slain. Reports say the shooter was drunk and demanded a dollar before firing two shots. Nash, a known local laborer, was described as peaceful and hard working. Fresh produce ad ends the item.
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Ben Hay
Eyihla
Donalisonwire
Frank Nash
Donaldson Villa
Nash
Fia
Brackin Fined Over Tainted Hams Sale
Brackin, a white farmer, was fined ten dollars and another seven dollars after he sold tainted hams in Dothan weeks ago. He arrived in Dothan with a buggy load of beams and hurriedly sold them, prompting refunds to customers.
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Brackin
Dothan
Ali
Fama
Dothan Adopts Strict Ordinance Against Glass Litter
The council directs a new ordinance with a penalty against throwing bottles and glass on sidewalks streets and public areas. It cites daily risks of foot injuries from broken glass and urges strict enforcement to keep streets safe and clean.
Population Figures For Dothan Ward Totals Revealed
A telegram from Consua Director reports Dothan population by ward. Ward 1 has 1014 residents, Ward 2 1807, Ward 3 2402, Ward 4 1700, totaling 5672 for Bent Three in Houston County. Further notes estimate Bent Three’s total around 5672, with a mention of an upcoming unrelated item.
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Ha Lau
Bent Three
Houston County
County Court Here Yesterday Presided by Judge Crawford
A county court session led by Judge A C Crawford disposed of many cases. Fines were imposed, several defendants appealed to the circuit court, and bonds were set or forfeited. Names include Eugene Hall Oscar Parker Pete Bryant Jenny Payne Roy Cherry Tom Danney Dawson Usary Sunny Neal and others with varied offenses. Pythagoras Lodge No 59 announces a regular meeting with all members urged to attend.
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A. C. Crawford
Elroult. Court
Eigen
Eugene Hall
Olvcar Parker
Pete Bryant
Jery
Eugeny Hall
Hugh McGilvery
Wil Hall
Abialve Lang
Walead Hia
Jenny
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Paul McDaniel Jandiver Brown
Dames
Patreloth
Robert Malone
Bennie Burdeshaw
Eugene Roberts
Juior
Lucile Cotton
Elma Griffith
Mary B. Fenn Jewel Harria
A. Weathers
T. J. Grayson
Dan Strickland
Alfonso Trammell
Juke Burns
Cecil Coleman
Flora Howell Marion Merritt Herman Orr
Kula Mae Warrick Grace Gonkam
Elizabeth Lathram Duth Darnell Maury Walker
Mary Gadines
Leedie Johnson
Maude Welmar Clyda Con Joe Wilson
Carrie McKnight
Mary Hutto Jigurs Rabb
Alyn Keyton
Jenior
Jon Sandera
Linnie Strickland
Irena Lisenby
Annie C, Logue
Mm Byrd Pilcher
Sara Farmer
Beth Bartlett
Marty Jeter
Sara Oweng Keener Baxley
Louise Morgan
Willie Brough
Jack Faulk Town Hall
Leonard Simmons
Susie Harvey
Willie Mae Whaley Rudolph Keyton
Henry Askew
Herman Jones
Neel
Dothay
Red Light
Florida
A. J. Vasery Grocery Company
Axutele
Lio
Deltan Boghy Ia
Consua
Usgery Grocery Company
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Crawford Pires
Lange
John Fidehar
Tiichard Caldwell
Corine Caldwell
Amseult
Vattery
Pythagoras Ladga “No
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