Pal of killer Fred Burke wounded and jailed as gang suspect
Joseph Mich Aug 7 AP A Winkler, described as a friend of notorious mobster Fred Burke, lies seriously injured in a hospital and held as a gang member tied to a string of killings robberies and kidnappings across the Midwest. Police seek links to the Moran gang massacres and other high profile crimes while other injured men are also identified and guarded.
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Joseph
Mich
Gue Winkler
Fred Burke
Middle West
Winkler
Sher Ue Guder
Jerry Kral
Chicago
Cardy
John B. Morgan
St. Louis
Burke
Moran
Prankie Vale
New York
Detroit
To- YeSo
Lous
With
St. Joseph
Charles Skelly
St Joseph Mo
Michigan
Marquette
Jre
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Jefferson
Wis
First Cotton Bale Ginned At Geneva in 1931
Geneva August 7 Special The season opens with the first bale of cotton ginned here on Wednesday. Brought in by F. P. Barlar the bale was purchased by Johnson and Latimer of Geneva at 10 cents a pound.
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Geneva
P. Barlar
Johnson and Latimer
Salvation Army stays at home campaign launched nationwide
The Salvation Army conducts a stay at home appeal across the United States led by Adjutant Vincent Cungagham from the Southern Headquarters in Atlanta. The drive warns of worsened winter unemployment and urges rural and urban residents to remain at home, stressing safety, frugality, and avoiding city streets for better family security amid scarce work.
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United States
Salvation Army
Vincent Cungagham
Southern
Atlanta
Vincent
Odges
First Downs Ahead As AP Grid Coach Predicts Strong Football Year
AP writer notes head coach Aliourh says Tulane Georgia Wisconsin prospects look bright while Tuscaloosa and Dothan area teams show promise. Alumni chapter officers Raymond Spann president John Flower treasurer Ada Sanders secretary.
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van Mumm Tanguet i Dothan
Floren
Georgia South Cyeho
Wisconen
Tehn
Cote Fee Chop
Tethan Apt
Meng
Raymond Spann
John Lflowerg
Ada Sanders
End Treaties
Bodies of Murder Victims Found and Man Held In Jail
PLAQUEMINE Aug tT AP George Lauderdale formerly of Minots was held in jail today after Ed Kemp and Frances Hatchett were killed and their bodies dumped into the Grand river Sheriff Sherburne said Lauderdale admitted trailing the pair up the river claiming they robbed him of 240 but denied killing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaquemine
George Lauderdale
Minots
Ed Kemp
Frances ‘Hatchett
Grand River
Sherburne
Lauderdale
Morison Makes Australia to England Flight Record
Scotch airman James A. Morison landed at Croydon Airfield after slicing more than two days from the Australia to England distance record. He set a new time from Wyndham, Australia to Pervensey Bay, Sussex, reaching Croydon in 21 hours 25 minutes, beating the prior 14 days 28 hours.
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Croydon
Eng
James A. Morison
Australia
England
Wyndham
Pervensey Bay
Sussex
CWA
Scott
Mole
James
Mollisoni
Sax
Hay
Cruydon Frends
Morrison
Aleph
Malvern Man Dies After Long Illness
James Le avakane 32 of Malvern dies after long illness at his home. He was born in Calter 0 RB Mancina and leaves parents Mr and Mrs JA Bowlers of Bicambrte. The funeral details were announced with plans for a service this afternoon led by local officials.
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James le
Dore
Eure
Tiawathy
Boc
Hiresane
Letien Cork
Malvern
Coa Hawaine
Sis
Tre Perateth Shurth
Smith
Ana Farroster
Alabama Official Outlines Tuberculosis Fight Strategy
Dr J N Baker health officer explains Alabama will not operate a state tuberculosis hospital. He cites past gains from heart disease and other factors, urges county health units to lead the effort. The Patterson Bill builds county participation to provide facilities, with state funds limited and delayed. Continued on back page.
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Montgomery
Ala
Aug T
J N Baker
Alabama
Poateion
Deapth
State Health Department
Mrough
County Health Unite
Bombing defendant Gilpin pleads guilty in Birmingham
Burge Gilpin, second of five men to face trial for the school milk plant bombing, pleaded guilty and received life imprisonment from Judge John McCay. Gilpin testified against R A Bridger, who was found guilty of Ned Vanmerkenstyn's murder and also sentenced to life. Bridges plans an appeal. Dates for the remaining trials were set for the fall term.
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Birmingham
Burge Gilpin
John McCay
Gilpin
R. A Bridger
Ned Vanmerkenstyn
Bridges
Supreme Court
Do Not Help All Beggars Advised Welfare Worker
District Supervisor from the State Department of Child Welfare urges strict aid discipline. He argues many beggars are undeserving and that cases should be referred to county welfare superintendents for thorough investigation.
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Milland
Prout
State Department of Child Welfare
Alma
Snn County
Surry Door
Arcor
Atrescs
Georgia Agriculture Chief Accused of Law Violations
Atlanta August 7 AP The Special Senate committee probing the state department of agriculture filed a report charging head Eugene Talmadge with careless and extravagant governance and alleged at least six instances of possible law violations The panel cites records from the department and state treasury a lettered testimony and the chief’s actions regarding fertilizer price funds and related deposits.
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Atlanta
Atute Department of Agriculture
Yentrrday
Eugene Talmadge
Gla Yated
Lawa
Tate
Talmadge
Alno
Tulmadge
Bureau of
Governors favored candidates lose big Mississippi primary
Mississippi voters delivered a decisive defeat to nominees backed by Governor Bilbo as Hugh White and Mike Conner led in a Democratic primary. White and Conner advance to a runoff on August 25 while anti-establishment candidates trailed, signaling a dramatic shift in state politics and a hard-fought contest for the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mina
Daten
Buko
Hugh White
Mike Conners
White
Conner
Hout
Minnesgips
Fnbe
Bilbn
Bennie
Annual gathering of merchants group invited
8000 invited to annual merchants gathering as Ang 7 4AM at The Birasngham venue. Plan to host a formal meeting with displays, tastings, and discussions on commerce in the region. Attendees include local merchants, exhibitors, and invited organizations.
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Ham
1 606 Planes Sold During Six Months
Report shows 1606 aircraft sold in half a year spanning multiple markets. Financial figures indicate rising demand and expanding production capacity. Industry analysts note steady orders from commercial and defense sectors amid a recovering transport market.
Early Corn Variet Vidas Yield Forty Bushels Per Acre
Fragmented text describes corn varieties, yields of around 25 bushels per acre in a county, with references to weather, pests, and regional notes. Mentions of individuals and locations are unclear due to OCR errors but imply agricultural observations and possible crop outcomes in a historical county setting.
Farm Board weighs German cotton sale offer
Washington sees the Farm Board considering a German bid to buy 600000 bales of cotton with option on 200000 more, aiming to ease surplus. Southern protests and price factors cloud final decision as talks proceed, with loan implications of several millions in view. The stabilization cost averaged 85 per bale for 800000 bales, and the German proposal could total 30 to 40 million dollars for 800000 bales, with estimated cost at 61 million.
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Farm Board
Washington
U. A Farm Board
Gatman
Stabilization Corporation
Baiea
Gomnar
Ia Walt
American aviators land without permit over Japan forts
Tokyo officials discussed an international issue after Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon landed without authorization and a camera was found on their plane. A three ship U S. flight over coastal fortifications took photographs and sparked Washington’s instruction request.
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Tokyo
Japan
Clyde
Panghorn
Herndon
Yewan
United States
Kewangtung
Roosul Wan
Washington
Cotton Picking Chance For Negro Freight Rider In Dothan
A local court case centers on a Black man described as Wille Owens who rode a freight train into Dothan and faces counts related to alleged thefts and a deadly incident. He and two other accused freight riders received suspended sentences of five to seven days in a Pearl Enterprise proceeding. The report notes witnesses recount Cotton picking statements and community reactions as the defendants await further court action.
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Dothan
Owens
Negi
Joan Mon Springs
Theonan
Nerameni
Freizhriran Hoppera
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