Paraguy and Bolivia Move Closer to War Over Gran Chaco
Paraguay and Bolivia edge toward war over Gran Chaco claims. League of Nations appeals fail as Bolivia orders ages 22 to 29 to mobilize while Paraguay crowds recruiting stations amid frontier clashes. Nations press for peace through U S and regional diplomacy. Bolivians donate money and goods as patriotic fervor grows.
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Associated Press
Paraguay
Bolivia
Gran Chaco
League of Nations
The
League
Matos
League Council
Bolivian War Readiness Deepens Over Chaco Boundary
Bolivian and Paraguayan forces mobilize as Bolivia rejects arbitration and pushes for Chaco boundary settlement. Red Cross organized in Santa Cruz, Bolivian defense funds swell, 15000 bolivianos pledged at Fort Boqueron, Sucre reaches 1,000,000 bolivianos. Paraguay orders battalion to Concepcion Cambo sector amid border tensions. Patriotism grows. women seek enlistment. four wealthy allies reportedly plan air support for Paraguay.
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Bolivia
Washington
Chaco
Paraguay
Santa Cruz
Red Cross
Tarija
Fort Boqueron
Sucre
Asuncion
Concepcion
Marshal Lopez
Camdo
Para- Fay
May rain here Thursday. fireplug shower planned
Natural showers are promised for Thursday but the weekly fireplug shower for Dothan kiddies proceeds at the corner of Alice and Troy streets. Fire Chief Ziglar announced the event, noting last Thursday’s heavy rain forced a postponement and the plug will open at 3 p.m. inviting all local children to attend.
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Dothan
Alice
Troy Streets
Ziglar
Zigiar
National Guards Asked to Scatter Large Mine Picket
In Terre Haute Indiana a massive union picket at the Dixie Bee Coal mine held 60 workers as prisoners. Four were wounded and one picket was killed among six hours of fighting. Sheriff Dreher requested state guards and gas-equipped planes to break the siege as the 3,000 strong picket line faced local authorities. Taylor Dellar, 24, was fatally shot in the head.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Dixie Bee
Dreher
Taylor Dellar
Woman on Stand in Love Triangle Trial at Miami
Mrs. Keith Miller Australian flier and former partner of Captain William Lancaster testified at his murder trial. She and her fiancé Hayden Clarke could receive 1000 insurance on their wedding day if Lancaster’s planned suicide allowed it. Miller said the men quarreled over her, then settled differences, as Lancaster admitted plans to kill himself to enable the insurance payout.
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Miami
Fla
Keith Miller
William Lancaster
Hayden Clarke
Lencaster
Lancaster
Reeves Resignation Effective Amid Stalled Inspector Handover
The resignation of W. W. Reeves, former Houston county license inspector, was to take effect Tuesday. No successor had been announced or appeared at the license inspector's office to assume Reeves duties, leaving probate officials unsure who will issue licenses as appointments are governor made.
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W. W. Reeves
Houston County
Reeves
Third Red Cross flour shipment distributed locally
The third Red Cross flour delivery has been received and handed out by distribution officials. A total of 2,928 sacks arrived, with only a few sacks left at headquarters. Another shipment is expected soon, as officials believe there is enough flour for all in need across the county and Dothan areas.
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Red Cross
Dothan
All-Day Harp Sing at Webb Announced
An all day sacred harp sing will be held at the Methodist church in Webb on Friday. The event, announced today, invites the public to attend and asks participants to bring books and lunch.
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Webb
O. G. Tidwell
Bitter Tennessee campaign closes for governor nomination
Nashville Aug 3 AP The bitter Democratic gubernatorial contest ends with about 200 000 voters to decide among Hill McAlister 57 five time Tennessee treasurer Lewis Pope 54 institutions commissioner Malcolm Patterson 71 former governor and congressman and Rufus Campbell a newcomer. Republicans select between John McCall former American Legion commander and Hal Clements of Knoxville former state senator.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Hill McAlister
Lewis Pope
Malcolm Patterson
Rufus Campbell
John McCall
American Legion
Hal Clements
Knoxville
Mrs. W. W. Wood Dies At Son's Home In City
Mrs. W. W. Wood, 58, died of apoplexy today at her son Tom Wood’s home 408 E North Street. Survived by brother J. F. Orr and sister Mollie Orr of Richland Georgia. Funeral Thursday at Beulah church with Rev J M Blanken ship officiating. Burial in Beulah church cemetery. Dowling and Rhoades in charge.
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W. W. Wood
Tom Wood
E. North Street
Thirty Days Added To Hunting Season
In Alabama President Hoover extended the duck and goose hunting season from November 16 to January 16 to compensate sportsmen for last year’s shorter season caused by drought. The daily bag limit remains at 15.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Hoover
Negro jailed here faces theft charge
A. C. White, an African American man, was jailed by county officers Tuesday night on burglary charges tied to the disappearance of clothing from Shelly Mendheim’s home near Dothan. Police said the suspect broke into the house Saturday afternoon to steal the garments. Bond was set at $200.
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A. C. White
Shelly Mendheim
Dothan
D.A.V. to Host Stag Party After Meeting Thursday
A stag party will be held following the Den ath Disabled American War Veterans business meeting Thursday night Adjutant C J Graves announces. The business session begins at 8 oclock.
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Dethan
C. J. Graves
Young Dothan Man To Talk Thursday Night at Revival
Moody Holmes, a recent Bob Jones College graduate from Dothan, will preach Thursday night at the Grandview Baptist church revival, substituting for Rev. J. H. Gunter. Holmes, brother of Fred Holmes, Dothan High star, plans to enter Princeton University this fall as the revival runs through the week.
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Moody Holmes
Dothan
Bob Jones College
Florida
Grandview Baptist Church
J. H. Gunter
Holmes
Fred Holmes
Princeton University
New Jersey
Grandview Church
Showdown Sought by B E F Veterans in Johnstown
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 3 AP reports the Bonus Expeditionary Forces rank and file press for a showdown with high command. Veterans camped outside the city seek an explanation of Commander Waters’s statement that a permanent camp would not be established due to sanitary conditions and relocation advice. Governor Albert C. Ritchie urged veterans not to settle a permanent camp near Waterbury Maryland.
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Johnstown
Bonus Expeditionary Forces
High Command
Army of Veterans
W.W. Waters
Albert C. Ritchie
Waterbury
Negroes on Bond Back in Jail in Houston County
Cyrus Smith and Elbert Colvin, both colored, returned to the Houston county jail today after their bondsmen revoked financial support. The pair faced conspiracy to violate the prohibition law charges, linked to an incident involving four other African Americans and liquor seized from a car. Caroline White serves a six month federal sentence in Montgomery.
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Cyrus Smith
Elbert Colvin
Houston County
Colvin
Smith
Caroline White
Jan_ fe Grant
Florida
Alabama
Montgomery
C. B. Kennamer
Pythagoras Lodge To Hold Special Meeting
The district lecturer will attend a special meeting Thursday night of Pythagoras lodge No. 658 A F and A M for grading the officers. Officials of the order announced the event today. The meeting will start at T o clock.
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Pythagoras Lodge No. 658
A. F
A. M
FAS Repair Permit Issued to PD. F. Odom
A permit to repair the roof of a filling station at the corner of Pine and East North streets was issued today to PD. F. Odom. The permit is the first to be issued in some time.
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Pine and
E. North Streets
PD. F. Odom
New Mayor Corbett Elected After 146 Ballots
In California the town council finally selected John R. Corbett as mayor after 146 ballots cast over several months. The lengthy process concluded with Corbett chosen to lead the city government.
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Merced. Cal
Salvation Army aid fosters on-farm cotton work plan
Captain Victor Tidman said twelve to fifteen families are available to pick cotton if farmers provide housing on the farms. Workers are paid by the hour and buy their food from earnings, with last year showing success as some families stayed through winter. The plan saves farmers transport costs and eliminates daily trips to Salvation Army quarters. Tidman urged reporting any jobless person who refuses to work to deny access to free flour for the needy.
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Victor Tidman
Salvation Army
Captain Tidman
Dothan
Tidman
Dothan Delegates Attend Wiregrass Log Rollers Session
Dozens from Dothan traveled to Enterprise for the quarterly Wiregrass Log Rollers Woodmen of the World meeting. Probate Judge Harry K. Martin, president, and Miss Lilla Story, district manager, led the program with Judge Martin presiding. More than 590 expected. 190 candidates to be initiated tonight, plus a torch light parade and stunts with camps from nine counties represented.
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Dothan
Wiregrass Log Rollers Association
Woodmen of the World
Enterprise
Harry K. Martin
Lilla Story
Martin
First Bale of the Season Sells for 10 Cents a Pound
In Montgomery a bale of cotton weighing 415 pounds sold at auction for 10 cents per pound to the Mutual Warehouse Company at the Montgomery Cotton Exchange. Grown by J. O. Relfe of Mount Meigs and ginned by J. C. Pinkston at Mont Meige, the bale’s weight and provenance are noted. The city opens the season with 47,521 bales, up from 40,294 last year, per secretary Past T. Sayre of the Montgomery Cotton Fixehenne.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County
Montgomery Cotton Exchange
Mutual Warehouse Company
J. O. Relfe
Mount Meigs
J.C. Pinkston
Mont Meige
T. Sayre
Montgomery Cotton Fixehenne
Local Arrest Report Details After Disorderly Conduct Complaint
A report from the county describes Conety fers accusing Caine Mae Pugh of a drunken disturbance. The incident occurred near a residence where authorities intervened after a complaint from neighbors. Pugh was taken into custody and docketed on drunkenness charges, with actions recorded by county officers.
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Tenonh
Fer Heme
Tea Trew Reflects on 14 Years Service in Philadelphia
Tea Trew of the US Navy, stationed in Philadelphia, recalls relatives and his long career of fourteen years. He plans to reenlist when his current term ends, continuing his service in the Navy.
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Philadelphia
Farmers Forum Praises Auburn Science at Alabama Meet
Hundreds of Alabama farmers at Auburn for Farmer Week heard Edward A. O Neal of the American Farm Bureau extol Auburn University research. He cited soil improvement, fertilizer guidance for cotton and corn, boll weevil studies, clover inoculations and forage work as key gains benefiting farmers. He urged a political battle to secure agricultural independence and urged candidates to back farm rehabilitation.
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Auburn
Ala
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
O'Neal
L. N. Duncan
Congress
Bachelor Chancellor Favors Easy Divorce
In Hot Springs Arkansas a bachelor named Garratt, appointed by Governor Harvey Parnell as chancellor, backs a simplified divorce process. He argues the new Arkansas law aims to ease marital dissolution and improve court efficiency, believing reconciliation should be pursued where possible.
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Hot Springs Ark
Garratt
Arkangas
al Torre
City to settle bill for X rays on supposed stranger
A Dothan hospital billed the city $30 for X raying the back of a man called Mr Pridgen found writhing in apparent agony on St Andrews Street on January 28. Police and hospital reports said his back was normal and officials suspect a racket. The council finance committee will decide if city authorization for the X rays was proper.
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Pridgen
O. S. Lewin
Second Largest Life Policy Paid in Alabama During 1931
The second largest life insurance payout in Alabama last year was 137000 dollars on G. S. Jackson of Dothan who died from a lightning incident while playing golf at the Country Club. Birmingham led state payments with 5252000 dollars, Mobile followed with 2200000, and Dothan ranked fifth with 341500 total for 1931. Alabama total policy payments reached 27500000 across the state.
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Dothan
Alabama
G. S. Jackson
Insurance Weekly
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery
Selma
Tuscaloosa
Florence
Oak Grove
Bessemer
Ensley
Anniston
Gadaden
Opelika
Ernest Shipman
Three Men Missing After Schooner Collision Near Maryland
Norfolk, Va Aug 3 AP Three crew members of the schooner Milton Lankford of Elizabeth City, NC are believed drowned after a collision with the Old Bay liner State of Maryland four miles off the Potomac river mouth. Missing are Captain R. N. Midgetts, son R. N. Midgetts Jr, and Bill Gregory, all of North Carolina.
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Norfolk
Milton Lankford
Elizabeth
M. C
State of Maryland
Potomac River
RN. Midgetts
R. N. Midgetts, Jr
Bill Gregory
North Carolina
Kansas Still Dry After Prohibition Two Decades
In Topeka Kansas voters upheld dry status after a primary where wet candidates sought support. Election returns show George Atis and Harry Woodring leading, with Ben Paulen gaining a large margin over Mercer for the Republican Senate nomination. Aldred Lardon won the race to face Woodring. Mel Gri Paulen and Lannionere listed as drys.
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Topeka
Kar
Kansas
Pioneer
George Ati
Harry Woodring
Ben Paulen
Jena
Ine Mercer
Aldred Lardon
Wroodring
Mel Gri
Paulen
Lannionere
Drys
Open Alabama schools crisis spurs Houston county PTA meeting
Officials warn opening of schools in Houston county may be unlikely as 63 white and 30 Negro schools could close. A mass meeting organized by the Houston county PTA is set for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the courthouse to seek ways to keep schools open, with similar gatherings planned statewide. County Superintendent C. W. Johnson noted no definite plan exists to maintain or delay openings. About 10,095 school age children resided in Houston county in 1930, with hundreds more expected. The meeting program includes invocation by Rev. B. A. Smith, community singing, objectives by Mrs. J. L. Crawford, a resolution committee, and talks on the crisis in Alabama schools.
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Houston County
Parent - Teachers Association
C. W. Johnson
Alabama
Dothan
B. A. Smith
Columbia
Mra
J. L. Crawford
L. W. Dockery
Court orders case of negro for grand jury consideration
Bud Davis, a Black man, was bound over for grand jury action by Judge Kerner Paxley in common pleas court on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Bond was set at 500 dollars after Davis allegedly beat Emory Davis, a Black woman with a large hickory stick, leaving her seriously hurt. Several civil cases were heard at the session.
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Bud Davis
Kerner Paxley
Common Pleas Court
Davis
Emory Davis
City approves ginning firms’ electric bill guarantee
City councils adopted a resolution guaranteeing payment of electric bills for three ginning companies during the cotton season. Officials say the three firms will pay about $2,100 monthly, with each gin consuming around $799 of current per month while operating day and night during ginning.
Body of Girl Found Buried in Basement in Ludington
The body of Evelyn Sanford, 17, who vanished Saturday, was found today buried in the basement of a vacant house behind Francis Nash's home. Nash was taken into custody. The body lay under 15 inches of sand with parts of clothing stained.
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Ludington, Mich
Evelyn Sanford
Francis Nash
Black man freed on bond after battery incident
Albert Grath, a Black man who objected to Clarence Boatwright, a Black man, faced incident and battery charges. Boatwright claimed another Black man slashed him over a flour back episode, and Grath was released on bond.
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Albert Grath
Clarence Boatwright
Boatwright
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