Five Men Held In Cottonwood Bank Robbery Probe
Henry Newman and Al Gibson were arrested at their homes near the Dale county line by sheriff’s deputies. Howard Hood and Grady Pennington of Florida are being held by Houston county officers. Cashier Helms identified Hood and Pennington. The four men were connected to a daylight robbery at the Cottonwood Bank in which $400 was looted and the cashier forced into the vault at gunpoint. The car allegedly used was a Chevrolet touring car. Five men are expected to be involved before the case ends.
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Henry Newman
al Gibson
Dale County
Cottonwood Bank
Newman
Gibson
Howard Hood
Grady Pennington
Florida
Houston County
Helms
Hood
Pennington
Cottonwood
Witwer Buried In Private Forest Lawn Rites
H C Witwer a nationally known humorist died after a three year illness in Los Angeles. The 39 year old writer of slang was buried yesterday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in simple private ceremonies. He had been a newspaper reporter in New York and authored more than 400 stories and about 125 motion picture scenarios.
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Los Angeles
H. C. Witwer
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Witwer
New York
Scouts Plan Historic Progress in City Boy Scout Program
Local scout leaders met to plan major progress for January 1930 including six new active troops in the city and a reorganized court of Honor and merit badge system under Judge J. J. Sneight. J. T. Brock leads preparations for the State reunion of Confederate Veterans.
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Court of Honor
J. J. Sneight
Speight
J. T. Brock
Cetten Market New York Futures Opened
Futures for ore and metals opened with limited readable data showing October prices and early quotes. The fragment mentions October 18 and several contract months including January March and May with values around 18 to 19 units.
Hitch-Hikers Attack Women After Ride Near Hoxie
Leda Beauregard 21 and Mrs. Beatrice Walsh 34 were assaulted by two hitch hikers after giving them a ride near Linon Col. They were found in a pasture east of Hoxie badly beaten and slashed with a razor and later believed to recover. The women said they were hailed by well mannered youths who bound stripped and robbed them then drove off in Walshs car.
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Will
Hoxie
Kans
Leda Beauregard
Beatrice Walsh
Here
Linon
Col
Three Pullman Cars Overturn on Santa Fe Train
Three Pullman cars overturned and three others derailed on a Santa Fe train near Pueblo as it moved at high speed. Passengers were bruised and shaken but no serious injuries were reported.
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Santa Fe
Pueblo
Col
Juvenile Members Obligated at Taylor Grove Lodge No 189
At a recent Taylor Grove Lodge meeting 26 juvenile members were obligated and Sovereign Tdus Taylor named Supervisor Lena Dismukes presided. A Grove named Violet Grove No 29 was organized with meetings on the first and third Wednesday afternoons.
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Taylor Grove Lodge
Taylor Grove Lodge No
Tdus Taylor
Soverign Lena Dismukes
Violet Grove No
Branton Child Dies at Home in Dothan
Robbie Branton nine of Dothan route six died Monday at 4 P M at his home. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Albert Branton two sisters Helen Penny four brothers Clarence Aliovance Mike and Wile. Funeral set for 3 PM at Rehobeth Church with Rev Murphy officiating. Dothan Undertaking Company in charge of arrangements.
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Robbie Branton
Dothan
Albert Branton
Helen
Penny
Clarence
Aliovance
Mike
Wile
Rehobeth Church
M. Murphy
Dothan Undertaking Company
Switzerland Completes Rail Electrification Milestone
Switzerland finishes electrifying the main line of its federal railways spanning 1 200 miles marking a major modernization. The project expands electric traction across key routes enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions for national rail transport.
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Switzerland
Federal Railways
Headland Man Saved by Dog as Home Burns
Ross Holland of Headland woke to fire as his hound Rowdy barked and neighbors found the house ablaze. He escaped the flames with few belongings. the fire likely started from a defective wire, with insurance believed to cover the loss.
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Headland Man
Hound Dog
Ross Holland
Headland
Holland
Graf Zeppelin Delayed To Thursday Departure For Tokyo
Friedrichshafen August 13 Graf Zeppelin will not depart for Tokyo until early Thursday morning after a meeting of chief officers. Weather reports show a low pressure area over Siberia moving eastward prompting the postponement.
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Friedrichshafen
Hugo Fekener
Graf Zeppelin
Tokyo
Siberia
Junior tennis tournament opens after rain delay today
The junior tennis event resumes at ten o clock with Joe Hughes facing William Eispy in the first match. Favorites are in the running as strong bidders for the city title, with Ingram Hanahan and B Murray Jr set for a close second clash that may go to extra sets. Later, Joe Lee Jessup meets Joe Wise in the sole boys match, followed by girls draws, with only three girls entered so far and their portion expected to finish this afternoon.
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Joe Hughes
William Eispy
Huces
Espy
Ingram Hanahan
B. Murray Jr
Joe Lee Jessup
Joe Wise
Oaly
Federal agent Reynolds found slain in Arizona canal
In Phoenix authorities investigated the death of Paul Reynolds, a federal agent for the justice department. The body was found in an irrigation canal north of the city with a bullet in the heart. Reynolds had helped seize smugglers along the border. A briefcase reportedly contained evidence related to the case.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tery
Paul BE
Mys- Reynolds
Here
Reynolds
Fragmentary OCR Title From Local Page
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a petition and voter questions with unclear details about support and victory. Entities and specifics are unreadable, making precise identification and dates impossible.
Convention of Legion Opens in Mobile August 18
The Alabama Department of the American Legion and Auxiliary plan the largest convention in Mobile starting Sunday, August 18, with memorial exercises in Bienville Square. Over 2,000 visitors are expected. sessions at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and Cawthon Hotel, plus parades, dances, and seaside outings on Mobile Bay.
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Mobile Ala
Alabama Department
American Legion,s
American Legion Auxiliary
Mobile
Bienville ‘Square
Cart Klinge
J. Fred Johnson
Florence and
Legion
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxilary
Scottish Rite
Cawthon Hotel
Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club
Mobile Coutry Club
Battle House
James J. Alvarez
Guard of Honor
Alvarez
U.S
Cleveland
National Guard
106Th Air Squadron
Muxie
Gold Star Mothers
United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Dadeville Men Face Six Charges of Law Violation Today
Reported in Dadeville today authorities say two men face six charges related to alleged law violations. The men, named locally as Willouphby and others, were detained with injuries including a broken collarbone during the incident.
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Dadeville
Girl With Two Month Hiccups Baffles Doctors in Memphis
Vera Stone a farm girl from near Ripley Tennessee suffers hiccups for over eight weeks. She has lost more than 20 pounds and fasted nearly two weeks. Despite advice from many, doctors, throat and nerve specialists find no relief and fear possible brain inflammation.
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Memphis
Tenn
Vera Stone
Ripley
Tena
United States
Vfiron Sae
Farn
Vern
Hilcoughs
Vera
Damaged Crops Report After Recent Heavy Rains
A damaged crop situation is described following heavy rains that caused financial losses. The report notes monetary figures including a recent total of 256000 dollars and mentions a larger sum of 1000 dollars linked to the weather impact. Local details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Boy Hero Saves Girl From Two-Story Plunge
A 13-year-old named Harold Weltick of Crescent Street, Long Island City, Queens, is hailed as a neighborhood hero after catching a 5-year-old girl who fell from a two-story height. The fragmentary OCR includes names and places but is incomplete on details.
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Harold Weltick
No. St- 5
Crescent Street
Long Pland City
Queens
Dalek Wit
Haved
Tee Hfe
Brats Denonha
Three Persons Found Guilty In Prohibition Case
Three individuals Will Spann Joe Cal away and Bradley Lee were convicted of violation of the prohibition law by Mayor Euell in a Monday police court session. They were fined 50 dollars and costs each. Lee pled guilty while Spann and Cal away contested the charge. Dorothy Lee and Katreene Storey faced related counts with Storey given three months by the City Cemetery and Lee three months at hard labor for the city.
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Will Spann
Joe Calaway
Bradley Lee
Euell
Lee
Katreene Storey
Dorothy Lee
County Board Slashes Salaries and Pins Courthouse Repairs
The county board cut salaries across the board affecting farm workers from 125 to 100, reduced tractor crews to two, and released guards as convict labor waned. Probate Judge Martin and Commissioners Chark oversee courthouse repairs and bid-taking. Judge Martin and others were appointed to secure gas at wholesale prices to save about 4000 per year. The board aims to hold Montgomery district meetings and settled claims alongside tax collector reports.
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County Board of Revenue
Martin
A. EB. Chark
Aet
K. Po Foffand
A. L. Clark
Crect
Montgomery
Scouts Plan Annual Camp At Kelly Springs
Troop 38 of Dothan plans its annual camp at Kelly Springs from August 26 to 30. About 25 to 30 boys will attend, with LT Brock and Allan McCall in charge during the stay. J W Budd is preparing the camp program for the event.
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Dothan Scouts
Kelly Springs
LT. Brock
Allan McCall
J. W. Budd
Birmingham Girl Drowns in Cahaba River
A Birmingham girl aged 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aldridge, drowned yesterday while swimming in the Little Cahaba River at Dodds Ferry. Her body was found shortly after and swept downstream by the current.
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Biimingham
Aldritee
Mr. and ii
AL de Aldridge
Birmingham
Sy Litming
Dodds Ferry
Fowler Returned to County After Habeas Hearing
Richard Fowler faced an eleventh hour habeas corpus hearing in circuit court as prosecutors sought bail and the court ordered him returned to custody. Witnesses testified about the shooting during the fray in which Fowler purportedly fired a fatal shot after fleeing to his car.
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Richard Fowler
George Kirkland
Aherifts
Habercorps
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Gan
He Barrie Vines
Patee
Willouphby
New Orleans
City Council
Maver
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Seth Perea
Cates
Rete
Cave
Williams
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