County considers district alms house plan
Boards of revenue from several counties plan a pooled project to build a central brick alms house with 50 rooms, kitchen and dining, workshop and library. Houston county supports the plan as a committee from Mullins outlines tentative details and a meeting is set to adopt permanent plans.
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Houston County
Board of Revenue
J. Norton
S Mollins
Mullins
Boards of Revenue
Houston County Board of Revenue
Polish Plane Heads West Toward New York
Polish fliers Icikowski and Kubala pursued a Paris to New York flight, abandoning a mid Atlantic crossing. No arrival report by noon eastern time and a British message suggested the craft might be returning to Europe. The plane lacked a radio and carried minimal gear as they aimed for New York City.
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Icikowski
Kubala
Ocean
Europe
Amakura
Atlantic
London
Paris
New York
Valencia
Port Hunter
le Bourget
Powerhouse Sermon Move draws 600 at Gold Camp
About 600 listeners filled the Gold Camp grounds Friday night to hear Rev. Otto J. Klink of Miami deliver The Mark of the Beast. The evangelist promised further fiery messages through the week on Hell the Four Horsemen Rapture and more under Assembly of God guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Klink
Assembly of Gold
Otto J. Klink
Miami
Fla
S. P. Ranford
Assembly of God
Wes. C. Hl. Johnson
Sacred Harp Sing Afternoon at Court House
An afternoon Sacred Harp sing at the County Court House is announced by PR P. Pos Beatyene invites the public to attend the event at 1 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceanty Court House
PR. P. Pos. Beatyene
Dothan Defeats Ozark in Thrilling See-Saw Baseball Game
Dothan outlasted Ozark 9 to 8 in a high drama afternoon contest before a large crowd. Schuyler with strong pitching out dueled Ozark ace as Doster Cary Milner Ussery and others delivered key hits and flawless defense in a late surge for the win.
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Dothan
Ozark
McPhaul
Schuyler
Doster
Cary
Milner
Porter
Ussery
Mither Doster
Gary
Traffic Ordinance Violators Pay- Gigantic Sum Into City Treasury
Chinese flood reports from Shantung recount 2000 drowned in the Tawen river area while in city records 102 people faced Recorder's Court for traffic ordinance violations. Fines totaled $494 with many cited for ignoring stop signs. Chief Domingus defends strict enforcement amid criticism.
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Shanghai
Tsinan
Ankiu
Linchu
Shantung
Tawen River
Yellow River
Recorder's Court
Barnes
Domingus
May prosecute those beloved customers of Philadelphia bootlegger
Philadelphia Aug 4 UP With the possibility of prosecuting the customers Joe G Kerper alleged society bootlegger was questioned Col Com C Wynne federal prohibition administrator has been examining letters and checks found in Kerper store raided Monday bearing names of socially prominent persons Wynne said lawyers assured him that if signatures were genuine he could prosecute the writers for conspiracy
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Philadelphia
Joe G. Kerper
Col
Com. C. Wynne
Prohibition
Kerper
Wynne
Ane
First Week Tobacco Sales in Tifton Exceed Million Pounds
Tifton Ga August 4 The first week of the 1928 tobacco season closed with 1 015 508 pounds sold in three days at an average of 12 76 per hundred. Growers expressed general dissatisfaction though hopes remain for higher prices.
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Tifton
Guides of Value Topic at Mullins Bible Class
Circuit Solicitor J N Mullins will discuss Guides of Value at the men’s meeting in the Troy Street auditorium First Presbyterian Church with music starting at 945 am. Attendance grows, chairs added, hymnals increased, as leaders credit Mullins and the Doth Eagle for rising interest.
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Mullins
J. N. Mullins
Troy Street
First Presbyterian Church
Col Mullins
Col. Mullins
City Auditorium
T. Wyatt Harris
Harris
Eagle
Mr. Harris
Dry Anti Smith Democrats Meet in Georgia
Formal call invites members to an organizational meeting at Macon on August 6 led by E. J. Forrester and Mrs. Marvin Wilherme, president of the Georgia W. C. T. U., to organize anti Smith factions within the party.
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Atlanta
Macon
E. J. Forrester
Marvin Wilherme
Georgia W. C. T. 1
Alabama Weather Forecast Mostly Fair Then Partly Showers
Alabama forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight then Sunday with a chance of showers. Light to moderate southeast to south winds.
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Alabama
Lora Theader
Rentle
Heat Wave Causes Seven Deaths in the East
The Associated Press reports seven deaths attributed to a heat wave as temperatures rise and humidity drops. The weather bureau warns New York may see continuing heat with relief not expected until tomorrow afternoon.
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Weather Bureau
New York
Revival Begins at Beulah Church August 5
Revival services at Beulah Church start Sunday morning with Pastor M. Mederma preaching on What Think Ye of mist in the morning and The Three Crosses in the evening. Dr. H.C. Busy will preach through the week. public invited to worship.
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Beulah Church
H.C. Busy
Lexington vows tied in Vale Rowan County wedding
Unclear OCR text reports a Lexington area wedding in Vale Rowan County with partners named Caruine Mautron and Marenead. Details are partially garbled but mention marriage date and local observers.
Americans Take Rear Places in Olympic Races
Amsterdam August 4 07 Finland earned a 1 2 3 finish in the 3000 meter steeplechase with Toive Loukola first Nurmi second and Ove Anderson third. Ritola quit as Americans finished near the back. The winning time set an Olympic mark at nine minutes 21 and four fifths seconds. Ray Farbull led the U S in a 4 1 victory in the 1800 meter relay heat over Canada Hungary and Belgium.
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Amsterdam
Finnland
Smother
Toive Loukola
Nurmi
Ove Anderson
Finland
Ritola
Ray Farbull
United States
Canada
Hangary
Belgium
Immigrant Debate Over 10000 Workers to Canada
Ottawa protests object to bringing 10 000 British workers to Canada fearing insufficient winter jobs in London. Labor and Trade Council voices opposition to influx and its impact on Canadian employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Aliedrades and Labor Council
London
Lone Scouts of Houston County Head to Camp Cheerful
Lane Scouts of Dothan and Houston County depart Monday morning for Camp Cheerful for a five day encampment under Scoutmaster Wo Sprouse with Jenedertsi in charge. Limited space available for Bay Semute and Bear Creek attendees. Travel by train from Dothan.
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Lane Scoute
Dothan
Houston County
Coelerk
Hear Creek
Citizen Criticizes Dothan Officers For Using City Cars For Pleasure
A citizen attacks Dothan officials over city car use for personal benefit. He questions equipment procurement and vehicle rotation, labeling practices as graft and warning of potential financial impropriety. Continued on Page Six.
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Citizen
Dothan
Erope Ee
Werninge Teoateer
Coudert
Dothan Circuit Court Calendar Opens With City Damages Suit
The docket for the upcoming circuit term lists fifteen civil cases involving the City of Dothan and a major $50,000 damages claim by Fred Martin versus The Eagle. The calendar spans multiple days starting Monday, August 27, with numerous routes, rail and commerce defendants, and assorted parties scheduled for trial across the week.
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Dothan Eagle
Fred Martin Ve
Baethan Eagle
Libed
City of
Dothan
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