Industrial development department eyed for Dothan region
E M Weatherly of the Dothan chamber announces formation of an industrial development department within the General Securities Corporation of Birmingham and New York. C C Youkers executive vice president invites county information on industrial potential, living conditions, population, power resources, and existing industries to attract southern investment and possibly secure new plants for Dothan and Alabama.
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South
General Securities Corporation of
Birmingham
New York
E. M. Weatherly
Dothan
Yozekum
The
Securities Corporation
Weatherly
Alabama
C. C. Youkers
Ghost town Leadfield fades as gold boom ends
Leadfield in Inyo County California, once a bustling mining mini city on Death Valley’s edge, dies as Zoid ore fails and last inhabitants depart. The final mining gear heads to Searchlight Nevada signaling the town’s abandonment.
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Tonopah
Nev
Leadfield
Inyo County
California
America
Death Valley
Prince George to Join Durban as French Interpreter
London Aug 10 Prince George youngest son of King George and Queen Mary will leave London Saturday for Vancouver to join H M B Durban where he was appointed an interpreter in French.
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London
Price George
King George
Queen Mary
Vancouver
H. MB
Durban
Old Ironsides Grows Young as Workers Toil
Boston August 10 The Constitution spends years in drydock as Lieut John A Lord engineers a major renewal. Seventy percent of the ship is replaced with new ribs and oak beams amid improvised shipyards and old machinery. The process aims to restore the famed frigate’s strength.
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Boston
Boston Navy Ward
John A. Lord
U.S. N
New York
Arizona
Lords Hand
Demain
Lord
Maine
Ihe
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N.H
Smith Arrives in Chicago Today for Funeral
Smith arrives in Chicago for a funeral service with a witness and family in attendance. The article notes a procession and a train schedule influencing the day's events.
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Smith
Chicago
Verberto Nobile Reports From Rome Aug 7
General Verberto Nobile delivers his first report from Rome on August 7 detailing initial assessments and situational updates amid ongoing discussions and diplomatic exchanges.
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Rome
Herbert Hoover Celebrates 54th Birthday at Stanford
The text notes Herbert Hoover turning 54 in Stanford University circles. It mentions his age, an anniversary mood among Republican nominees, and hints at ongoing political strategy and committee discussions as part of the birthday context.
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Stanford University
D. Herbert Hoover
Republican Committee
Grays Hi. Moses
New Tam Hire
Alabama's Only Champion Boxer Set for Montgomery Fight
The town awaits a bout featuring Alabama's lone champion boxer in Montgomery. The schedule, opponents, and venue are still being finalized with August discussed as a potential date. Fans expect a crowded arena and strong regional support for the heavyweight title clash.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Conscienceful repayment after 38 years in Sherman
A White man, W. O. Brown, returned $30 lost 38 years ago plus $70 interest. The payer, head of a wholesale hardware firm in Alabama, said conscience prompted the belated honesty in Sherman.
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W. OT. Brown
Alabama
Investigation of Cotton Reports Sourced Today
Congressman John Rankin announced he wired the Justice Department urging a probe of two crop reports issued by the crop reporting board. He cited a 10 percent discrepancy in estimated cotton condition, comparing 57.9 to 67.9, saying the divergence harmed the market.
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Tupelo
Miss
John EL Rankin
Department of Justice
Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Tia
Flying boat believed lost in Florida storm
Nassau seaplane named Topsy Fish piloted by Bob Holland with passenger Saler of the Prahaman Telegraphs left Nassau for Bimini and is believed lost after a tropical storm with search asked.
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Flying Boat
Florida
Miami
Nassau
Bob Holland
Saler
Prahaman
Bimini
Three More Villages Destroyed by Flores Earthquake
Batavia reports three additional villages on Flores Island coastal area were destroyed by the Rokatindan volcano eruption and the ensuing tidal wave. The disaster follows a sequence of submarine earthquakes. ten people were killed and several injured on Paleeweh Island, with higher death tolls feared.
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Batavia
Java
Flores Island
Rokatind
Volcans
Paleeweh
Trans-Pacific flier may attempt Atlantic hop
Aug. 10 report from San Francisco notes Capt. Harry Lyon, navigator of the Heathersa Cross, near completion of arrangements to shift from Oakland to Australian air routes. The aviator plans an Atlantic leg as a possible extension, with officials considering timing and routes for the transoceanic hop.
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Trans-Pacific
Francisco
Harry Lyon
Oakland
Franny
New York Angeles City
Lovet
Toa
Angrede
National Bank Total Reaches New Historic High In June
National bank resources across the continental United States Alaska and Hawaii totaled 28.508 billion on June calls, the highest in history. Loans and discounts rose sharply as deposits climbed, with year over year gains and comparisons to February figures.
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Washington
United States
Alaska
Kawaii
Ag NO
Michaidnase
Feh
Zsgwleie
Cth
Naf
Mrs Dora Shulman of Troy Dies in Hospital
Mrs. Dora Shulman of Troy died in a local hospital Thursday night after a brief illness. Her remains were transported to Montgomery this afternoon for burial under the direction of Dothan Undertaking, with services to be held Sunday at a specified time. Surviving relatives include a nephew, Ebert City, and other family members from New York.
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Dora Shulman
Troy
Montgomery
Ue Dothan
Seaquinsy
Danford Sermon Subjects Listed for Assembly Revival
Notices list topics for Danford Klink revival under a lug tent at Assembly of God. Sermons cover Do All Speak in Tongues, evolution debate, and Biblical instruction. Speakers include Hibbs and others with addresses in Christian centers.
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Danford
Assembly OF God Church
Danford Klink
Ind
Klink
Chistian
Honelock
John
Erbi
Tee
Legionnaires Readied to Elect Officers Tonight
Local Legion post will hold its regular meeting tonight to elect officers. Members are urged to attend and participate in the election process at the usual meeting place.
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Legionnaires
Weather in Alabama Forecast
Fair tonight and Saturday with calm winds and mild temperatures anticipated across the northwest region.
Rising Waters Threaten Dam After Storm
Storm in Florida pushes rising waters toward the Inglis dam on the Withlacoochee River 70 miles north of Tampa. Officials report the dam endangered by floods and deny dynamite rumors as communities Inglis and Yankestown face inundation if the dam fails.
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Tampa
Jacksonville
Lake Okeechobee
Naglis
Florida Power Company
2. C. Janson
Warner Reporta
Yankestown
Thomas Logan Dies Leader in Advertising
Thomas F. Logan, president of Lord and Thomas and Largon advertising firms in New York, Chicago, and London, died at his Ardsley home after a brief illness. Born in Philadelphia, he studied at St. Joseph College and began as a writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He later served on national defense welfare committees and worked as a shipping commissioner in Paris before returning to New York to organize the advertising firm that became FloPeg an.
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New York
Thomas F. Logan
Lord and Thomas and Largan
Chicago
Lonlan
Ardsley-Onthadeera
Logan
Philadelphia
Paso
St. Foxcpr
Pennit College
Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington
Dorngy
Rman
Esmenittee
Council of National Defense
Paris
United States
FloPegan
Psapel
Boy Scouts Confer with Byrd on Expedition Plans
Samarr Dace and five scouts from the Byrd expedition group meet with Commander Byrd in New York to discuss travel, roles, and preparations for the polar voyage. Officials present include J E West and others as they review duties and scheduling.
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New York
Samarr D. Dace
Beenumiam Hoy
EL Byrd
Byrd
Atty
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