Attempted Store Burglary Blocked by Policeman Bond
Police halted an attempted break in at the Lusgiatics the Sin gletary and Whidlen store on Foster Street at 3 15 this morning. Officer Bond, patrolling Main Street, chased a fleeing pair and saw a man dive into a Ford touring car, which then sped away down South Foster Street. A crow bar was left at the scene. Officers are flooding the city seeking the suspect.
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Singletary and Whidlen
Foster Street
Bond
Main Street
Singleacy
Whideon
Ivestigate
Ford
South Oates Street
Percy Posey narrowly escapes after car wreck near Ashford
Eagle printer's devil Percy Posey escaped serious injury when his car was sideswiped near Ashford at about 9 20 last night, the vehicle knocked off the road and halted on a steep embankment. Posey walked to work from his Smyrna Station home as his car required days in a makeshift hospital. The other driver fled the scene.
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Percy Posey
Eagle Printer
Percy
Smyrna
Ashford
Medals Sought for Kin of World War Nurse Heroes
The American Red Cross asks relatives of 14 World War nurses who died in service to come forward for posthumous medals. Nurses served in army or navy nurse corps and died in duty or from war related disabilities. If kin are not found, medals go to their training schools.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Army
Navy
The
Red Cross
State rests in Snooks trial in Columbus courtroom
The state rested its first degree murder case against James H. Snooks after detailing a three year affair with Theora Hix, a medical student he allegedly killed. Howard Lavely testified about the confession and the professor’s words describing the beating and throat-slashing. Mrs L Silvis of Rock Island was named to the welfare department in the governor’s official family.
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Columbus
Onio
James H. Snooks
Theora Hix
Howard Lavely
L. Silvis
Rock Island
Department of Welfare
Hurler Breaks Arm Serving Up Fast One
In Eminence Kentucky Berry, pitching for Port Royal against Turner’s Station, broke his right arm after delivering a fastball. A physician in the stands had to attend, and the injury was diagnosed as a broken elbow joint.
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Eminence
Plas Foreat
Berry
Port Royal Agaist Turner
Perry
Mister Dothan Burlesque Contest Draws City Notables
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a burlesque beauty contest on August 16 featuring prominent Dothan men competing for Mr. Dothan. Plans include a pajama parade and prizes for best pajamas and most girlish figure at Porters Fairyland. Entries urged. contact Mrs. J A Campbell for details.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Porter’s Fairyland
J. A. Campbell
Hoover program prison relief outlined by Hoover
President Hoover disclosed a plan to ease federal prison crowding by seeking Congress approval for extra funds. The package includes $5,000,000 to expand Atlanta and Leavenworth, plus a new northeastern prison, addressing crowding and crime-driven growth noted after outbreaks.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Atlanta
Leavenworth
Coun
Sandlot Product Shines As Columbus Infielder
Chick Cucchinello a New York product playing second base for the Senators in the American Association has drawn praise as the league's best infielder in years. His batting runs scored and fielding are highlighted as his team leads in offense and defense. He was sold by the St. Louis Cardinals for 5000 dollars last year.
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Columbus
Ohio
St. Louis Cardinals
Chick Cucchinello
American Association Senators
Chick
New York
Lee keeps silent on next year's governorship
W O Lee of Houston County pursues watchful waiting in the gubernatorial outlook. He declines to discuss next year’s race or issues while Senator Davis also visits the Alabama Capitol, stirring renewed talk of a possible Lee candidacy and Wiregrass support.
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Montgomery
W. OL. Lee
Houston County
Capitol
Mr. Lee
W. C. Davis
Lee
Alabama
Wiregrass
Mrodee
Gov. Davis
Lor
Violinist Fredda Longfield Holds Italian Made Instrument
Fredda FE Longfield, a 17 year old Kansas City violinist, owns an instrument crafted in Italy 357 years ago. The piece reflects a rare antique string instrument within a young musician's repertoire and training.
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Fredda FE. Longfield
Kansas City
Italy
Igre
Circuit Court Schedules Special Session for September 16
A special circuit court session is set for the week of September 16 to try offenders indicted by the recent grand jury. Indicted defendants will have trials set for that date and notifications are being sent. The exact number of cases and arrests remains undisclosed.
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Uhe
Barge Line Seeks Permit for Coosa River Service
The Public Service Commission considers an application by Coosa River Transporation Company to operate a boat and barge line on the Coosa and Alabama waterways between Rome and Riverside and between Wetumpka and Mobile. The filing was presented in Montgomery on August 6.
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Montgomery
Public Service Commiision
Coosa
Anglo-Egyptian Pact Near Agreement Says Cabinet Panel
London reports the cabinet committee on the Anglo-Egyptian question has finished its work. Proposals for a settlement will be issued in a few days and are described as acceptable to both nations, paving the way for a treaty and honorable settlement.
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London
City Junior Tennis Tourney Set For Monday
A citywide junior tennis tournament will start Monday at Mrs. J. Jh. Hart's West Main Street court. Boys and girls under 16 may enter. the aim is to determine each sex's top players to represent the city at the state meet in Montgomery. Officials announced later details as arrangements proceed.
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J. Jh. Hart
West Main Street
Montgomery
Samson Citizen Dies In Local Hospital
Christopher C. Holley of Samson Alabama died in a Dothan hospital Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the Samson Baptist Church with Rev. A M Glover officiating and burial in Samson Cemetery. Survived by widow Mrs CC Cagsidy, mother Mrs Mrs Holley, three brothers and two sisters.
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Samson Citizen
Christopher C. Holley
Samson
Ala
Dothan
Baptist Church
A. M. Glover
Samson Ceretery
J. B. Pinekard
J. M. Early
Jay
Faulk
GR. French
Tank
Forrester
Hie
BB. Cagsidy
Mr. Holley
Holley
Ida Davie
Woof
Sameon
Circuit Officials Hold Court In Abbeville Report
Abbeville circuit officials preside in court as Judge Dearee and others oversee terms. Local details describe court proceedings and the role of county officials in this short report.
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Abbeville
Wife Desertion Declared a Felony in Texas
The state of Texas classifies wife desertion as a felony. The change expands penalties for abandoning a spouse and affects cases involving separation, divorce, and domestic arrangements.
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Texas
RA and Hhowers: cryptic note in era paper
A fragmentary line references RA and Hhowers in a likely archival blot. No clear event or names emerge. read as a partial OCR fragment needing fuller context for a proper record.
Pennsylvania Road Hours Reduced After Meeting
A fragmented note reports officials in Pennsylvania approving shorter road work hours and adjusting traffic rules. The message references governing bodies, dates, and public safety priorities, with unclear details on specific locations or projects.
Beauty parlor opens for dogs in Newport society scene
A canine grooming shop has opened where fashionable dogs are bathed trimmed and coiffed for Newport socialites. The establishment aims to cater to the region’s prestige pets with high end grooming services.
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Newport
Rol
Putney
Ren
Deavou
Eles
Men Sentenced After Guilty Pleas In Circuit Court
A special session of the circuit court met yesterday to sentence several men who pled guilty after grand jury indictments. Paul Seal received three months plus 68 days court costs. Lonnie Glenn two to three years. Young Vickers one to two years. Joe Burney two to four years. John Edwards ten to twelve years. Sentences all in state prison. Burney pled guilty to a crime from two years prior. accomplice Moses Blair has been in prison since then.
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Circuit Court
Paul Seal
Robert Seal
Cild
Lonnie Glenn
Cameilia Glenn
Young Vickers
Y. Vickers
Nine Crown In Ship Collision
Nine excursionists died in Ostend harbor when two steamers collided during a day trip. Six victims were women, two were young girls, and one was a man. One vessel rammed the other, wrecking both as helpers from the harbor assisted injured survivors.
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Ostend
Belgium
Ostend Harbor
J G Harris Plans New Store Building Here
J G Harris filed a permit request to construct a store building at 42 East Purdechan Street. The application estimates expenditures at 400 pounds with work expected to start soon.
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J. G. Harris
Warris Tes
Purdechan Street
Wark Ia
British Board Vetoes Talkie Monopolies
London reports the British Board considering measures to break up a potential film distribution monopoly. Proposals aim to prevent concentration in the talkie cinema market and safeguard competition amid industry shifts.
City Rejects All Bids for City Bonds at Auction
The city council rejected all bids for the city bonds last night as none met the required high bid plus accrued interest. The sole contingent bid came from Assel Goetz Morelin of Cincinnati at 300000 with 1600 to cover fees and printing, but was rejected as insufficient. Buyers represented included Steiner Brothers Birmingham Marx Co Birmingham Magnus Co Cincinnati Walter Woody Hermerdinger Cincinnati, with private sale possible within 30 days to seek a better offer.
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Ciy Council
Qair
Assel, Goetz, & More Beingruce
Cincinnati
J. L. Vaughn
Steiner Brothers of
Birmingham
Marx & Co
Assel, Goetz & Morefin
Assel
Goetz & Morelin, Inc
Magnus & Company
Walter, Woody & Hermerdinger
Petition for paving Bell and Adams Streets passed
The city council approved a preliminary paving ordinance after a petition signed by required property owners. Opposition was lighter than expected with 25 percent on Adams Street and none on Bell. The measure moves toward actual paving and local beautification.
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Bell and
Adams Sts
Bell
Adams
Adams Street
Georgia Scribes Join National Fraternity
The Therta Sigma honorary journalism fraternity grants a charter to the Scribes, a women journalism student group at the University of Georgia in Athens. Installation of the new chapter is expected in September. Membership requires high scholastic averages and a professional interest in journalism.
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Athens
Therta Sigma Hi
Scribes
University of Georgia
Two Men Charged With Manslaughter in Mobile Deaths
Two men were held today and charged with manslaughter following a fatal motor vehicle crash in Mobile. Police report the driver and a passenger died from injuries after a collision with a truck near a bridge, as investigators described the incident at the scene.
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Mobile
Tecay
Lean Laugtiter
Fred Gross
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