Houston County Circuit Court and Sheriff race filings
A barrage of late 20th century campaign notices from Houston County Alabama candidates announces reelection or candidacy for Circuit Clerk Sheriff Tax Collector and Judge of Probate. Names include Roy Hill J Rollins Gene Terry Alex May Dan Jerkins R H Ramsey J Heard Saxon Saxon Poyner Uncle Gus Mullins Harry K Martin J L Vaughn with appeals to Democratic Primaries and district voters in Dothan Ashford and Ashford area.
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Houston County
Congress
Ben May Alvin Gwaltney J J Speight announce Democratic bids
Local declarations announce candidacies in Alabama Democratic primaries. Ben May of Dothan seeks support for probate judge in CANTON County Houston action. Alvin W Gwaltney of Dothan also endorses candidacy with paid advisory notice. J J Speight of Dothan declares for the probate judge post in Houston County.
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Houston County
Alabama
Ben May
Dothan
Aja
J. J. Speight
Dothag
Ala
Hunter Hennis Seeks Solicitor Post in Alabama Circuit
Hunter Hennis of Dothan Alabama seeks election as Solicitor for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit comprising Houston and Henry counties. The advertisement notes it is a paid political message by J Hubert Farmer of Dothan and urges votes and influence from Democratic Party supporters.
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Hunter Hennis
Hunter H. Ennis
Dothan
Ala
Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Alabama
Houston
Henry
Democratic Party
J. Hubert Farmer
Democratic Primary Candidate for State Senator in 1934
The candidate for State Senator from the 35th Senatorial District, subject to the Democratic primary on May 1 and June 12, 1934, is S. O. Kelly of Headland, Alabama.
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S. O. Kelly
Headland
Ala
George Henry Jordan for Houston County House Seat
Political ad from George Henry Jordan of Cottonwood Alabama supporting his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Houston County.etails include party alignment and candidate name with minimal context.
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House of Representatives
Houston County
Ala
Democratic Party
George Henry Jordan
Cottonwood
Als
Calhoun Announces Candidacy for Houston County Representative
W Perry Calhoun declares as a Democratic candidate for Houston County Representative in the Legislature subject to Democratic Primaries. The filing signals his bid with party backing and regional political context.
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Houston County
W. Perry Calhoun
Picture Story of John Dillinger Chapter 2 Public Enemy No. One
A vivid capsule recalls John Dillinger’s capture after a series of raids and gunfights from October through January. He was traced to Indiana Illinois and Arizona jurisdictions, then arrested in Tucson while with a companion. He appeared in Crown Point court, photographed with Sheriff Lillian Holley and prosecutor Robert Estill, and soon escaped to ignite America’s most famous manhunt.
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John Dillinger
Ohio
Indiana
Chicago
Illinois
Dillinger
Tucson
Ariz
Wisconsin
Badman
Crown Point
Ind
Lake County
Lillian Holley
Robert G. Estill
Desperado
Freedom
America
Drury Flowers Wins Ozark Country Club Tournament
Dothan golfers reached the final rounds at Ozark Country Club with Drury Flowers defeating Jim Brennan one-up in a playoff to claim the championship. Flowers posted a 71 on the 18-hole course to secure top honors as more than a dozen club members participated.
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Dothan
Ozark
Threaten White Gang Turbulent Pursuit Across Wisconsin
The gang's raid on Villa Park Trust and Savings Bank left four employees terrorized as a swift escape followed. Dillin g er and others exchanged gunfire with federal officers and city detectives. a wound later required dressing by a Minneapolis physician under threat. Baby Face Nelson remained at large after a pursuit through northwest Wisconsin and into Minnesota with deputies guarding Duluth and border routes, as authorities hunted for him and other suspects across the region.
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Villa Park
Nelson
W.C. Blaum
Miercer
Wis
Ollie Catfish
Fifield
Solon Springs
Wisconsin
Baby Face
Johnson
Defense League Conference in Montgomery Draws Local Attendees
Dozens of Dothan residents are expected to attend a National Defense Conference in Montgomery tomorrow. The program starts at the Empire theatre in the morning with a luncheon at the Jefferson Davis hotel and a dinner at the Exchange hotel in the evening honoring Princess Cantacuzene and General Moseley.
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National Defense Conference
Montgomery
Empire Theatre
Lu A.m
Jefferson Davis Hotel
Exchange Hotel
Princess Cantacuzene
Moseley
County to Get $10,217 of Education Release
County education officials expected an allotment of 10217 today from 742292 released by the State Department of Education. About 96 percent of this amount would pay salaries. The funds are the public schools share of 1036000 released by Comptroller J H Hard Jr with the remainder to higher learning.
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State Department of Education
J. H. Hard, Jr
Institution of Higher Learning
Fire at Do than Oil Mill Extinguished Before Arrival
Firefighters arrived at the Do than Oil Mill plant this afternoon to find mill employees had already extinguished the blaze. No injuries reported and damage not disclosed. Local authorities will investigate the cause.
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Dothan
Rain Postponements and Standings From Yesterday Games
Yesterday results show St Louis 2 at Chicago 3 in 11 innings while many games were postponed due to rain or cold. Today schedule lists Chicago at St. Louis Cleveland at Detroit Boston at New York Philadelphia at Washington with several more ties and reschedulings across the circuitafter weather delays.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Wash Neton
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicaro
Brooklyn
Bean
Washington
Ewe
Conference Football Sked Includes Six Pairings
Readout lists matchups New Orleans at Memphis Knoxville at Atlanta Chattanooga at Nashville Birmingham at Little Rock, outlining a regional grid of rivalry games across the league schedule with no further context.
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Knoxville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Little Neck
New Orleans
Memphis
Chattanoooga
Nashville
L Pvt
Chattanoora
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Wall Street Victory Eases as Liberals Warm to Commission
Paul Mallon reflects a stock market commission idea once hailed as a triumph, but Liberals shift toward acceptance now that Roosevelt will appoint it and their group gains representation. Roosevelt cabinet meetings centered on House leadership failings. State Department bills seek French claims payments, though House Foreign Affairs plans no report. French debt policy blocks claim settlements. Indian Bureau officials in the new post office ponder caching rations and compasses for lost callers. Labor Secretary Perkins nicknamed “Sis.”
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Indian Bureau
Perkins
Labor Department
George Walker Moves to New Address on Jeff Street
Solomon Baxter, Houston county superintendent of education, was a business visitor to Montgomery today. George Walker has moved from Jeff Street to 105 Mwean.
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George Walker
Jeff Street
Mwean
Solomon Baxter
Houston County
Montgomery
Torrance Smashes Relays Records At Drake Meet
Des Moines April 28 AP One world record and two relay marks highlighted the Drake Relays second day. Jack Torrance of LSU shattered the shot put with 55 feet 11 2 inches, claimed an unofficial world record, and led discus qualifiers with 150.95 feet. Purdue set a distance medley relay record in 19:15.3, and Abilene Christian College sprint medley improved to 8:29.3. Ralph Metcalf of Marquette may miss today due to a right leg muscle injury.
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Charles Dunhley
Des Moines
Jack Torrance
Corida
Poland
Torrance
Purdue
Indiana
Abilene Christian
Jesus College
Ralph Metcalf
Marquette
Metcalf
University
Dillinger Plan Lets Rewards for Capture of Criminals
Dillinger approved by Attorney General Cummings a bill that would allow the federal government to offer rewards for capture. Before setting a price, the hunted person must be branded a public enemy by the attorney general and previously convicted of a felony.
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Cummings
Today's Markets Summary From New York and New Orleans
A compact recap of Jan through Dec futures and spot prices for New York and New Orleans markets, listing multiple commodities, stocks, and bond-like quotes. It highlights key tickers such as Coca Cola Chrysler General Motors United Fruit and U.S. Steel with assorted bid and ask ranges.
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New Orleans
New York
ACL
Auburn Motors
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix
Cand O
Chrysler
Ford
England
General Motors
General Foods
General Electric
Goodyear
Hudson Motors
Int
Harvester
Industrial Rayon
Johns Manville
Kennecott Corp
Land
Eee Gl
Lorillard
Fore
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
C. Penney
Phillips Pete
Packard
Radio Corp
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Osc
Radio Keith Orph
Sears Roebrick
Southern Railway
Texas Corp
Texas Gulf
U.S. Steel
Wee Eee
United Fruit
United Aircraft
Westinghouse
Louisiana Tops Dixie Track Meet Likely Win
Associated Press report from Atlanta notes LSU expected to win the Southeastern Conference track championship by a wide margin, with potential to take 11 of 14 first places across events like quarter mile through shot put. Alabama faces injuries in basketball but aims to clinch title. Crimson Tide hopes rely on remaining wins against Mississippi State.
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Dillon Graham
Associated Press
Atlanta
Louisiana State University
Chapa
Tigers
Alabama
Dixie
Georgia
Bronx
Spencer Abbott
Happy Campbell
Louisiana
Dane Hutson
Tex Chaner
Tide
Atlanta Crushes Smokies 7 to 2 in Southern Play
Atlanta hurler Dutch McKee dominated as the Crackers pounded out 16 hits against Knoxville, Little Rock tallied nine in an eighth inning rally, and Birmingham won 5 to 2 at Nashville while Chattanooga met Memphis.
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Atlanta
Dutch McKee
Ateta
Birmingha
Howl 4
del Witheny
Schmidt
Knoxville
Little Rock
Ham
Little Bos
Little Roe
Rodey
New
Mephis
Chattanoog
Vols
Nashville
Mingham
Track Teams Shine as Auburn and Kenduety Win Two Meets
Auburn and Kenduety track squads remain undefeated this season after sweeping two meets. Both schools posted strong showings in sprints and distance events, with standout performances by several sprinters and distance runners.
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Auburn
Louisiana
Kenduety
Lane men name J M Sanders as a just man
We the undersigned butchers and professionals in Lane declare J M Sanders to be a just and fair man after knowing him for several years.
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Lane
J. M. Sanders
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Hill
Rey
C. J. Rollins
J. Rollins
J. E
Gene” Terry
A. & Terry
Ashford, Ala
Alex H May
Alex EH
May
Dan M. Jerkins
R. H. Ramsey
J. Heard Saxon
Saxon Poyner
Gus” Mullins
Mullins
Asa
Harry K. Martin
Garry K. Martin
J. L. Vaughn
J. I. Vaughn
Alvin W. Gwaltney
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Howell Turner
Secretary of State
Leo Esmv
W. D. Malone
J. W. Parkman
W. O. Stewart
F. A. Flowers
T. H. McEntyr
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P. H. Spann
E. G. Collins
D. Ussery
J.J. Whiddon
Jim Brennan J.F. Boa
Alto Barnes J. Hubert Farm
J. E. Stembridge
A. D. Whiddon
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Oscar Newton
M. S. Spann
J. G. Owens
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R. M. Jacobs Myer Blumberg
E.R. Porter
E. H. Hollis Reynolds May J.C. Griggs Ds A. Logue
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I. E. Hammond
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Houston Co
Turner Club
Arizona
Patrick O'Malley
Drury Flowers
Ozark Country Club
St. Louus County
Minnesota
Minnesota- Wisconsin
Duluth
Defense
Southern Association
Paul Mallon
Tr. W. Palmer
People
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Samson
Theney
Phonso Kilgore
T. S. Faulk & Co
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Watson Mercantile
C. A. Watson
Beary Cre Banks Show
Samson F . C. T. B Ton
J. H McDuffie
Drug Co
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Hammons
Denmons
Blue Bird Cafe
2B Wilson
Service Garage
Franklin
E. B. Murdock
Petty
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Dr. AM
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J. W. Gonen
Thompson
Zollie Parker
Ir Russell
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Brand
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