City Officials Push Tax Cut For Dothan Aims
Houston county commissioners postponed action on a proposed 1923 ad valorem tax reduction for Dothan. City officials warned a blanket cut could leave the city in a hole, while auditors argued a 20 percent cut was more realistic than 25 percent. The matter is set to return April 22.
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City of Dothan
Houston County
J L .Vaughn
J. H Terry
Car
Burkett
Eric Yeans
Terry
Migerty
Ford Snell
Vaughn
Dothan
Vauge
Scarborough
J. J. Whiddon
Henry County
Henry Seunty
Whiddon
Atton
Comiéreq
Burkett. 1
Confederate General Dickenson Dies at 88 in Florida Home
General T. C. Dickenson of Campbellton aged 88 died at his Florida home Sunday. A brigadier general of the Confederate Veterans of Florida he enlisted at 17 and served in campaigns in Florida and the Carolinas. He was a pioneer Jackson County merchant with extensive Greenwood business interests. Survived by widow and five children. funeral at Campbellton Methodist Church with burial at Greenwood Baptist Church. Active pallbearers list includes Campbellton and Greenwood names.
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T. C. Dickenson
Campbellton, Fir
Dickenson
Fiest
Confederate Veterans of
Rufus Barron
J. E Woodham
D. W. McCrary
Grady Tucker
B H Baker
Campbellton
Ficke Chambliss
Allen Wille
Breen Pendey
Risher Wills
Green‘wood
Aline
Tere
Moen Wan
Howpital
Flowan
Jurien
Micka Wan
Frieddaup Church
Ashford
J . Parrish
Pate
Liberty Church
Pansey
G. W
Howard's Grove
Pates
Ashford Methodist Church
Fellowa & Forrester I
Hicks
Dothan
Julina
Clara Lee
Sammy Lie
Lue
Joe
J L ‘Hicks
Hin
Rox
Sirs
Trudie Weems
Teo Sinters
Ada Kay
Rufun Fefiden
Jim Moes
Stocomb & Brother
James Moss
Stocomb
Peartie Jane Mogs
Geneva
Tain Clements
Dartington
Pia
Georkit
Guilty verdict returned for re trial in Patterson case
In Decatur Alabama Heywood Patterson and seven other Scottsboro defendants faced a new trial after a jury found Patterson guilty as charged and fixed the death penalty. Defense attorney Samuel Teinbowicz called the verdict a miscarriage of justice. officials planned sentencing for April 17 with possible appeals. Telegraphs from across the nation followed the case amid rumors of mob violence and widespread interest.
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Heywood Patterson
New Tris
Patterson
James E. Horton
Morgan Circuit Court
Rand
Horton
U.S. Supreme Court
Petterson
Aew
Supreme Courts
Hias
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Rnmors
Moba
Tase
Alfred E Hawking
Jackson
Ay Heatt
Ruby Bates
Huntaville
Southern Railway
Jackson County
Samuel Teinbowicz
New York
Atty
Gen Knight
Leibowits
J D Dinkins Dies in Thomasville at 76
J D Dinkins 76 died at home in Thomasville early yesterday after three years illness. A longtime Atlantic Coast Line conductor born in Rowan County he worked 34 years on the railroad and retired in 1926. Survived by widow and children F M Gaines Dothan J H Dykes Senos Jay Dinkins Dothan Brad Montgomery Tom Dinkins Amsterdam Ga funeral today at 11 with services by local pastors and burial in city cemetery.
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J.D. Dinkins
Thomasville
Dothan
Mra F M Gainer
Jay Dinkins
Dinkins
Montgomery
Atlantle Coast Ling Railroad
Comat Lins
Abbeville-Dothan
Mr. Dinkins
Rnewell County
F. M Gaines
J. H. Dykes
Senos
Dothen
Brad
Tom Dinkins
Amsterdam
F M Gaines
Br. Ts. W Dockery
Miret Baptist Church
FR. Bickerstat
Forter Street Methodist Church
Burlat
Driver
Rey Hill
H. B Harris
R. L Gaines
Able al’ Ford
J. M. Stevens
O. P. Green
J. W. Macey
Bob Morris
J. F. Whistent
W. Burkett
Z. ¥. Moody
McHerry
F. B. Culver
George Bateh- Slor
G .A. Hammond
M.D. Black
W. A. Kelly
Fire Destroys Barn on Longview Farms
Fire destroyed a barn at Longview Farms. The cause is undetermined as investigators examine the scene for clues. No injuries were reported and damage is being assessed.
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Longview Farms
Reports Jap Army Thrown Back Lead To Another Drive
Reports from Tientsin state Manchukuo forces were driven back from Chinwangtao as Japan claims a renewed advance toward northern China. Japanese headquarters in Manchuria announces a general drive to end Chinese counter offenses along the Great Wall. Meanwhile Shariff Joe Rollins is jailed on breach of the peace charges with $600 bond set.
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Amodtsie
Tientain
Upo
Shariff Joe Rollins
J. 7
Willford
Tes County
Editorial on Mitchell's Probate Judge appointment in Alabama
The piece defends J P Mitchell named Probate Judge by Governor Miller, praising his stance on Prohibition and criticizing the Legislature for tax increases and patronage. It questions legislative independence, notes potential extra sessions, and reflects on political dynamics in Henry County and state politics.
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Weste
J. P. Mitchell
Hendland
Miller
Henry County
Mitchell
Alabama
Bacera
Paal
Three Big Issues Face Legislature in Final Week
Alabama's last week in special session focuses on sales tax debt refinancing and salary cuts. Key moves include a possible 3 percent tobacco tax rider, a 5 percent interest on certificates plan, and sweeping salary reductions ranging from 10 to 30 percent as lawmakers race to balance the budget.
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Ale
Alabama
Jncinwry S
State House
Senate
McDaniel
House
Amat Barber
Jefferson
Eheipran
Home
Nedrafien
Senate Hha
Fletcher
Madison
Teave
Bonner
Akron tragedy prompts joint congressional probe call
A dated report states that a joint House and Senate investigation into all ship accidents was approved by committees led by Representative Bamichend. The Akron disaster spurred the push as a special five member panel would study Army and Navy accidents. At the same time a naval board opened its Akron inquiry and Rear Admiral William Moffett’s body was recovered after the crash.
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Washington
Aps
Akron
Bamichend
Alidame
Army
Special Naval Board
Lakeburnt
HM. J
Naval Headquarters
Wiliam Moffett
Burens
Moffatt
Auto trio killed in Ashford crossing collision with train
Three Ashford men died when their automobile stalled on the Atlantic Coast Line right of way near Ashford. Hicks, 38, Pats, 28, and Mons, 26, were killed as a locomotive struck the car after the driver failed to see the oncoming train. Funeral services set for Ashford and Pansey communities with relatives named.
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Paesenger
Ashford
Sterling Hicks
John Pats
Eddie Oscar Mons
Dothan Hom Nttal
Toms
Yarsa
Hama
Sant
Husihing
Mra A 1
Speciar
Houston County Wet Straw Election Report
Houston County held a straw poll on liquor status with 119 voters favoring a repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and six voting against. The unofficial tally showed a wide margin for reenacting the federal prohibition amendment, with five to one in favor according to county results.
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Houston County
Ark of the Buters
Houalor
Law
Bert
Tilantiate
Market reports from North Alabama note strawberry sales rise
A survey from Alabama sources shows Northern market strawberries offered after shipments from Keanbiu and Conecuk. Early season crops, including cotton and corn, advance. cot ton consumption improves, farm wages stay low, and cattle prices rise while poultry and dairy move to market.
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Ale
Alabama
Princelp
Morieta
Kpeanbiu
Conecuk
Cna Ueberry
Evergreen
Prewton and
Almers
Witesrots
Dothan Bank Admitted to Federal Reserve Membership
The Dothan Bank and Trust Company of Dothan Alabama was admitted today to membership in the Federal Reserve. A second AP item from Trenton New Jersey notes Dr Henry Van Dyke, former ambassador to the retreats at Princeton.
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Dothan Bank & Trust Company
Federal Reserve
Washington
Dothan Bank and Trust Company
Dothan, Ata
Trenton
W. J
Henry van Dyke
Princeton Bene Todem
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Decatur
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Editorial
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John B. Ward
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Liga
Tenal
Old Capitol
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William Moffet
Navy Department
Victon
North
DI. van Dyke
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