Recruits Routed to Fort Benning from Wiregrass Region
The Wiregrass detachment shifts from Dothan to Fort Benning by train at 12 50 p m en route after a late change from Ft McClellan plans. Recruits rise from 25 to 37 with a two week conditioning period at Benning before forest camp work under army supervision. Recruits hail from Pike Butler Barbour Geneva Houston Henry Covington Crenshaw and other counties with a roster listing many names and routes.
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Dothan
Ft. ‘Benning
Cgb
Troy
Central of Georgia
Ft. Benning
J.roney
Dale
Houston
Dale County
Pike
Butler
Barbour
Geneva
Henry
Covington
Crenshaw
Alabama insurance head seeks broad reforms to laws
Comery Ala April 27 Charles H Greer state superintendent believes Alabama statutes governing insurance companies are outmoded and should be entirely rewritten He says much legal research remains and says years of work would be required to accomplish significant changes
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Montcomery
Ala
Charles H. Greer
Alibara
Farmer and Family Escape Death in Burning House
Jim Barton, a tenant farmer near Taylor, his wife and children, barely escaped a dawn blaze that consumed their home. They fled at 1 a.m. as the roof collapsed, saving nothing from inside. The house, owned by D. G. Clark, was insured for 400 dollars, with an estimated value of 1000 dollars. the furniture remained uninsured.
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Jim Barton
Taylor
D. G. Clark
Russian Japanese Trouble Looms as Japanese Army Moves
TEMTSIN April 27 AP The withdrawal of Japanese troops in North China is linked by Chinese to brewing conflict with Russia in Manchuria. Russia protests the severed Chinese Eastern Railway link to Siberia and seizures by Manchurian guards. Japan retreats after costly recent battles as Moscow reports a Soviet source alleging a plan to seize the railway to hand control to Manchukuo.
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Temtsin
China
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Chinese Eastern Railway
Siberia
Moscow
Khabarovsk
Manchukuo
Trial of Mooney postponed amid crowd outcry in San Francisco
In San Francisco Judge Louis H. Ward halted the newly granted murder retrial of Thomas J. Mooney after protesters outside the Hall of Justice chanted We want Mooney. Ward said he would not tolerate constitutional objections that could free him and ordered the hearing continued until the uproar subsides, stressing the need for a fair trial on the merits.
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San Francisco
Mooney
Louis H. Ward
Hall of Justice
Thomas J. Mooney
Ward
Early Birds Pack City Auditorium For Cooking School
About 25 women gathered at the City Auditorium before sunrise to question Mrs. H. R. Dull, host of The Eagle's Cooking School. The insistence on punctuality stemmed from a desire to engage with the speaker, who answered their inquiries amid a family style gathering on stage.
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City Auditorium
8. R. Dull
Rudy Vallee wife named in affection suit
New York April 27 AP Mrs Fay Webb Vallee wife of Rudy Vallee named defendant in a 100000 dollar affection suit filed in supreme court by Mrs Kathleen Leon wife of Garfield Leon an actor. The complainant alleged during the present month Mrs Vallee induced Leon to leave his wife. A summons in the subway service on Mrs Vallee April 7. A few days earlier counsel for Vallee had announced that the Vallees have finally definitely reached the port of the ways.
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New York
Fay Webb Vallee
Rudy Vallee
Supreme Court
Kathleen Leon
Garfield Leon
Mra
Five Negroes Convicted in Tallapoosa County Riot
In Dadeville five Negro defendants Judson Simpson Ned Cobb Sam Moss Clinton Moss and Alf White were found guilty of assault with intent to murder after a jury deliberated one hour and forty minutes. Sentences ranging five to fifteen years were imposed with appeals noted by defense attorney Irving Schwab. Authorities indicated similar pending cases against fourteen other Negroes.
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Dadeville
Neq Cobb
Judson Simpson
Clinton Moss
Alf White
Sam Moss
Irving Schwab
Tallapoosa County
Ned Cobb
W. B. Bowling
Circuit
Richard Jowell, Jr
Cobb
United States Senate
Tom Heflin
Scottsboro
Schwab
Sheriff Young
Gore Named Governor Hopeful for Puerto Rico
President Roosevelt intends to name Robert Gore of Chicago and Florida governor of Puerto Rico. Gore, publisher of Florida daily newspapers, is closely tied to the Democratic national campaign and is in Washington as an early nomination is discussed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert Gore
Chicago
Florida
Puerto Rico
Gore
Condition Improves for Alex Wood Jr in Columbia Hospital
The report from Columbia states that Alex Wood Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wood, is seriously ill with blood poisoning but shows signs of improvement today. He remains in a local hospital receiving medical care.
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Alex Wood, Jr
Alex Wood
Columbia
Opening of Eagle Cooking School Draws 800 Attend
Mrs. 3. R. Dull opened the first session of the Dothan Eagle Free Cooking School at City Auditorium yesterday afternoon. More than 800 housewives from Dothan and nearby areas attended the inaugural class, which aimed to offer practical tips to simplify home life and cooking. The second session is set for today at 2 o’clock.
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Eagle Cooking School
3. R. Dull
Dothan Eagle Free
City Auditorium
Dothan
Gipsey Boozer
Mrs. Dull
Quilt and Antique Show Set in Camp Hill
Deep into attics the search for exhibits ends with the Quilt and Antique Show in Camp Hill on April 28. East Alabama participants will display old and new quilts along with antiques, with prizes for the most beautiful piece. Proceeds go to scholarships.
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Camp Hill
Als
East Alabama
Study Club
Watch Recovered After Two Decades From Smyrna Farm
Twenty years after J. J. Whiddon misplaced his 15 jewel gold watch on a Smyrna area farm, a farm worker plowed it up near a creek. The watch, though damaged, remains intact with a shiny gold case and minimal corrosion.
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J. J. Whiddon
Smyrna
Mr. Whiddon
Tuscaloosa women seek city gasoline tax for education
A 40 member women’s delegation from Tuscaloosa urged the city commission to impose a one cent gasoline tax to fund a month of school term. They asked for a definite answer by May 1 and planned to stay for lunch until resolved. Mrs J P Montgomery led the group and pressed for immediate effect.
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Tuscaloosa
Als
City Commission
Anwer
J. P. Montgomery
Judge Martin Heads to Geneva for Log Rollers Convention
Probate Judge H K Martin leaves at noon for Geneva to preside over the quarterly convention of the Wiregrass Log Raillery association of which he is president. The program includes a parade through the business district and initiation ceremonies tonight as many Woodmen from nearby sections attend the gathering.
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H. K. Martin Jeft
Geneva
Wiregrass Log Raillery Association
Dethan
Illness Fatal to Reddick Infant Two
George Jackson Reddick two year old son of Mr and Mrs John Reddick died at home 307 Railroad avenue after brief illness Funeral plans pending word from grandparents Burial expected tomorrow at Beulah church with Fellowg and Forrester in charge
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George Jackson Reddick
John Reddick
Railroad Avenue
Beulah Church
Fellowg and
Forrester
Exigre's Cooking School Attracts Women From Wide Area
The Exigre's Cooking School at City Auditorium drew more than 200 out of town women plus 600 local attendees yesterday. Residents from Headland Abbeville Midland City Pi nchard Newton Ozark Geneva Hartford Slocomb Malvern Marianna Chipley Campbellton Graceville and other nearby towns were noted. The invitation urged women from all sections to continue attending today and Friday and to bring a friend.
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Eufaula
William B. Lloyd
Greenville
John L. Higons
McKenzie
Boyce Huggins
Vester M. Jasper
Georgisina
Willam A. Taylor
Greenvile
James M. Butler
Samson
Melton H. Hales
Hartford
R. B. Childs
Hertford
Charles H. Clark
Malvern
Jim Howell
Geneva
James C. Heath
William ¥. Solomon
Headland
William Abbeville
Guy Wood
Walter E. Welcher
Abbeville
H. G. Adkins
Enterprise
Mate
Yon
James C. Dees
Elba
Edward W. Smith
Dothan
William R. Bailey
James Ether
Burnie H
Exigre
City Auditorium
Midland City
Piichard
Newton
Ozirk
Slocomb
Marianna
Chipley
Campbellton
Graceville
Debt Talks After Economic Parley Aimed at Revisions
President Roosevelt signals willingness to consider war debt revision after the world economic conference but refuses any postponement of June 15 payments or a debt settlement plan. A world truce on tariffs is under consideration pending the London conference, with the U.S. favoring it. Hints suggest debt revision could be discussed after the June 12 parley, while June 15 payments are still expected.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
United States
Stll
Boston Lawyer Defends Judge In Negro Case
Boston lawyer William Thompson, a noted criminal attorney, today came to the aid of Federal Judge James Lowell whose writ of habeas corpus for a Virginia negro accused of killing two white women drew southern protests. Thompson said the judge has been attacked in Congress and he will study the facts to present evidence to the Bar Association council if the judge is correct.
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Boston
Mass
William Thompson
James Lowell
Council of the Bar Association
Memorial Day address at Kiwanis Club honors unity
Dr. Arthur Keyton urged Americans to shed sectional loyalties and strive for unity on Memorial Day. He praised Confederate soldiers and dreamed of a national memorial day uniting the country. The Kiwanis luncheon also featured speakers Mrs. Pruett and Rev. Slaughter, with a resolution urging even funding for health and education equal to convict and highway programs.
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Arthur Keyton
Kiwan S Club
Keyton
W. G. Pruett
Speiker
T. O. Slaughter
Anniston
First Christian Church
M. D. Jack
Montgomery
Kiwanians
Helth Department
Department of Education
Highway Department
Public Health Service
Publc
Missing Wig the 175 Pound Dane Sparks County Search
A 175 pound black Dane named Wig nicknamed Nig has vanished from the county area after last being seen on Foster Street a week ago. County officers report extensive searches with inmates and passersby noting the dog’s familiar presence near N Bt Andrews Street and the county jail. Prisoners and officers alike are puzzled by the disappearance and urge any sightings.
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Foster Street
Omeone
N. Bt. Andrews Street
Highway Director Seeks Funds for Summer Road Work
Montgomery April 27 Capt L G Smith state highway director has gone to Washington to learn how much if any Alabama will receive from 3 000 000 000 set aside for public works to relieve unemployment He will confer with federal officials on the situation to obtain highway funds for summer work in Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
L. G. Smith
Washington
Alabama
Sorry for Hoover gets his picture
Casper Wyoming April 27. Mertha Rouse a 19 year old wrote to Herbert Hoover offering funds from her small savings bank after reading of the bank holiday. This week a parcel arrived from California with a courteous note from Hoover and an autographed photograph.
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Casper
Wyo
Mertha Rouse
Herbert Hoover
New York City
California
Two Hilton teachers recover from collision injuries
Two Hilton Georgia teachers Miss Edna Clark and Miss Ann Tolbert, injured when a truck and automobile collided near Columbia weeks ago, have recovered enough to go home. Mrs. Gordon Hall, also injured in the same crash, remains in hospital but shows marked improvement.
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Hilton, Ga
Edna Clark
Ann Tolbert
Columbia
Gordon Hall
Fire Damages Dothan Bakery Truck in Front of Crawford Street
A Dothan baking company truck was damaged by fire, believed caused by a backfire. Firemen reported wood around the motor area burned. The blaze started about 7:36 a.m. at the corner of West Crawford and Alice streets.
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Dothan Baking Company
Ihe
W. Crawford
Alice Atreets
Dog Pays Debt to Rescuers in Fire Warning
A mongrel named Jack in Chicago has repaid Emil and Emme Reimang by saving their lives during a house fire. The dog alerted them just before the blaze, following a rescue from wandering days earlier.
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Chicago
Jack
Emil Reimang
Emme
Court declares Alabama state debt open question
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled the floating debt validity open to question and condemned co mingling state funds. It held unconstitutional an act allowing legislators to draw expense money beyond per diem, costing each legislature member about 200 dollars. Justice Bouldin wrote the opinion.
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Montgomery
Supreme Court
Alabama
Jewel Hall
Jefferson County
Blan
Montgomery Circuit
Bouldine
Chase National
Ben Joan
Graduation Week Opens With Geneva High Senior Night
Geneva April 27 commencement exercises begin with senior class night. Seniors include welcome by Wilmer Watson Jr class president, class history, cardinal principles, and a program featuring poems, a last will and testament, piano, and a Seventeen play. Friday night a close play by Booth Tarkington, Seventeen, is staged. Sunday the Rev J W Horn delivers the sermon. Graduation Monday features Dr A F Harmon addressing the class and awarding diplomas. Francis Holloway is valedictorian with Dorcas Miller as salutatorian.
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Geneva
Geneva High School
Wilmer Watson, Jr
Mary Effie Jones
Francis Holloway
Aline Abbott
Mary Will Campbell
Woodrow Vaughan
Wayland Phillips
Eerie Pledger
Paule Brown
Rochmel Morris
Edith Harper
Hilda Windham
Clifton Pritchett
Hugh Owen
Booth Tarkington
J. W. Horn
Methodist Church
A. F. Harmon
Wil
Dorcas Miller
Bridge Closed For Repairs In County
The Burnt Min bridge over the Little Choctawhatchie River in the west end of the county was ordered closed by the county highway department for two weeks while repairs to the span are made. Traffic will be detoured by the Power Dam bridge. Repairs will be rushed to minimize traffic disruption, said C. C. McEachin, read superintendent.
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Burnt Min
Little Choctawhatchie River
C. C. McEachin
Read
Goodwyn Announces Repeal Ticket In Montgomery
Robert T. Goodwyn a young Montgomery attorney and former assistant attorney general filed as a delegate to the prohibition repeal convention in Montgomery on a wet platform He is the son of Representative Tyler Goodwyn of Montgomery and announced his candidacy April 27.
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Montgomery
Als
Robert T. Goodwyn
Goodwyn
Tyler Golt4wyn
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Cordell Hull
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Key Pittman
Porto Rico
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Reddick
Hull
London
Lowell
Virginia Solon
Kiwanis Club
Hoover
Quits Hospital
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Justice Bouldine
High Court
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