British aviator Lancaster acquitted in sensational trial
Miami August 18 Capt gw N Lancaster British aviator was acquitted of the murder of Haden Clarke by a 12 member jury after a four hour, 58 minute deliberation. Pandemonium followed as bailiffs struggled to control an ecstatic crowd. Lancaster thanked the jurors and said he would rest then seek employment. Mrs J M Keith Miller, central to the love triangle, reacted with delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Gw. N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
Lancaster
South Florida
Jessie M. Keith- Miller
E. B. Leatherman
Tam
J. M. Keith-Miller
Bill
James M. Carson
J. H. Lathero
Carson
Keith Miller
Paving Bids Sought Next Month for 22 Mile Highway
Houston county Alabama awaits bids for paving a 22 mile stretch from Dothan to the Georgia line. The $375000 project will employ Houston county residents only and work will begin in winter under Reconstruction Finance Corporation guidance. Completion is expected in six to eight months.
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Dothan
Alaga Highway
Houston County
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House Committee Votes Favorably on Revenue Plans
The House Ways and Means Committee in Montgomery Alabama voted 17 to 9 to report favorably on an administration income tax amendment. It also approved an $20 million bond issue to pay debts and the enabling act creating a bond commission. The Poole resolution to halt revenue measures until retrenchment is complete was approved.
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HOUSE
Montgomery
Ala
Ways and Means
Poole
Clarence Stagg III Remains Bedbound From Illness
Clarence Stagg III linotype operator at The Eagle continues convalescence at 400 N Foster Street after Brit's fever. He has been bedridden since Saturday.
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Clarence Stagg
The
Eagle
Foster Street
Brit
Third extra hole match in city golf tourney
J M Stallings defeated J J Flowers Sr yesterday afternoon on the 19th green in a second round match in the second flight to create a third extra play bout in the tournament. Several top contenders remain in the championship division as finals approach.
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J.M. Stallings
J. J. Flowers
Jim Brennan
Raymond Spann
Floy Hall
Reynolds May
Spain
Young
Brennan
Hall
Horace Hall
Stallings
Floyd Baxter
Gold Star mother sought for fallen private in France
Athens Ga Aug 18 AP The final message from Private Devereaux P Simpson who died in France in 1917 reaches a Gold Star mother who once lived in Athens. Lieut Harry E Teachetts of Manchester NH reports trying to locate Simpson’s mother after his letters were returned. She may contact Teachetts at his New Hampshire home.
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Athens
France
Harry E. Teachetts
Manchester
N. H
Weaver Bridges
Devereaux P. Simpson
Simpson
Teabetts
New Hampshire
Ransom Obtains Permit To Remodel Home At 809 N Appletree
Vallie Ransom today secured a city permit to remodel a dwelling at 809 North Appletree Street. The project will cost 309 dollars.
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Vallie Ransom
N. Appletree Street
Memphis Sideslip Nears Sinking On Ohio River Voyage
The excursion steamer Memphis carrying 781 aboard struck a rock on the Ohio River near Louisville and almost sank. A 748 passenger crowd from New Albany Indiana and 33 crew were landed safely as the hull tore open. Officers kept calm by ordering the orchestra to play and the caliope to strike up. Three girls were injured on the gangplank after mooring. An investigation by a United States inspector is underway.
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Louisville
United States
Memphis
Ohio River
New Albany
Ind
Kentucky
Dead Negro Baby Found In Woods Near County Poor Farm
The body of a Negro baby between 24 and 48 hours old was found by Haywood Danny while gathering wood in woods near the county poor farm at 7:30 this morning. No signs of violence were reported. The infant's body was wrapped in a towel and placed in a homemade box 18 by 12 inches, nailed shut. The box was found in wooded lowlands and the body was buried later today.
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Haywood Danny
Denny
Elijah King Dies at Daughter's Home in Columbus
Elijah King 78 of Columbus Georgia died late Wednesday at daughter Mrs J M Braddock Gordon Route One after a lingering illness. Survived by three sons J B King Columbus B W King Albany and J W King Chattahoochee. Funeral held 11 am today at White Bridge Church eight miles northeast of Donalsonville with church pastor officiating. Fellows and Forrester in charge of arrangements.
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Elijah King
Columbus
J. M. Braddock
Gordon
Mr. King
J.B. King
B. W. King
Albany
J. W. King
Chattahoochee
Fla
White Bridge Church
Donalsonville
Fellows
Forrester
Brother of Woman in Dothan Buried
Funeral for Lee Carroll age 60 of Clayton route one was held at Cree cemetery near his home. He died after a long illness of heart disease. Survivors include his sister Mrs W K Barber of Dothan and three other sisters and three brothers all from Clayton route one and Daleville and Clanton areas.
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Lee Carroll
Clayton Route One
W.K. Barber
Dothan
Cree
Mr. Carroll
Horn
Carroll
Barber
Carrol
Nora Hartzog
Clayton
Route One
Fannie Reynolds
Daleville
William, Colbert and
Jim Carital
Clacton
Walker verdict halted by order in New York
An Albany court order and stay restrain Governor Roosevelt from ruling in the Walker case until the order is argued. The move, sought by Walker’s counsel chief John Curtin, was served on Roosevelt and tied to a Supreme Court returnable Friday. The action aims to challenge Roosevelt’s power to issue a remand in office.
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Albany
Roosevelt
Walker
Rogeevelt
Supreme Court
John Lagman
John Curtin
Walkers Counsel
Friele
Ation
Produce battles now being fought in three states
Sioux City Iowa awoke to a highway price protest as farmers in Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota block roads to markets. Pickets bar trucks and withhold produce while Stevens appeals for state and sheriff aid to quell the disruption. J F Kriege from Dakota city confirms Nebraska farmers join the blockade and orders pickets to stop all trucks bound for markets.
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Sioux
City
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Sioux City
Stevens
Dakota City
J. F. Kriege
Woman Hurt When Truck Hits Auto in City Crash
Mrs. W. N. Culpepper of N. Applestreet was injured when a truck carrying her and two other women crashed into a parked car owned by Frank Malone in the 700 block of W. Main street Thursday night. Culpepper was treated at a hospital and released. her condition was not serious.
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W. N. Culpepper
N. Appletree Street
Frank Malone
W. Maiistreet
Insurance Savings Highlight City Fire Coverage
The city reports an annual saving of about 419 on fire insurance compared with other towns in the region. Rates increased in out-of-Dothan due to weaker fire protection, while city-owned olive property remains insured at 414% percent. The new fire truck purchase helped lower rates, with further reductions noted since the city took action.
County roads opened to miners after disruption threats
County authorities cleared roads last week to allow miners to enter the area. Sheriff We mene barred access to prevent interference as mourners sought passage amid dangers and tensions. Roads reopened to restore order and permit work progress.
Two Drown Many Missing In Flood After Heavy Rain
Enid Oklahoma residents faced a swelling flood wave from three cloudbursts. Two women drowned Maggie McFarland and Mrs Sam Cellan while others remained missing as the Red Cross organized relief and rescue crews. High water damaged livestock and property with hundreds left homeless as Salt Fork river and Cotton Wood creek swelled beyond their banks.
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Enid
Okla
Cherokee
Maggie McFarland
Sam Cellan
Oklahoma
Hill
Salt Fork River
Cotton Wood Creek
Red Cross
Alva
Fatal double shooting near Gainesville ends in murder suicide
R M Wood 48 employed as a company manager and Jackie Davis 27 were found dead in a rented car near Gainesville Florida. Authorities say Wood shot Davis three times then killed himself with a fourth shot. Powder burns suggest close range. Davis had departed Tuesday night and was found with Wood in the car. The mother reported the missing woman prompting investigation by the sheriff.
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Gainesville
Fla
R. M. Wood
Ofl
Jackie Davis
Here
Wood
Davis
Miss Davis
Vestel
Fire destroys home near Dothan on Cottonweel road
Fire believed started on a stove destroyed the home of Fred Marnes on Cottonweel road early Thursday. The contents were lost and four adults were unable to escape. neighbors managed to save two people from the blaze.
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Man
Dothan
Fred Marnes
Reverend Ritter Takes Vacation Leaving Selma
Reverend Clement Ritter departs for a vacation leaving the Selma Presbyterian church without a sermon this Sunday unless a substitute is found. He will stay in Selma for over a week as Mrs. Ritter remains behind, and the pastor’s absence affects the normal preaching schedule.
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Jees Clement Hitter
Peret Presbyterial Church
Rategif
Seine
Hor
Ritter
Selma
Presbyterian Church
Dothan Foste
Mollison Opens Trans Atlantic Hop to United States
British distance flyer J A Mollison started from Port Marnock at 11 35 am for a round trip over the north Atlantic. He plans to stop at Harbor Grace Newfoundland refuel then fly to Roosevelt Field Long Island and return to Croydon England without further stops. If successful he would be the first solo east to west flight and first north Atlantic crossing in a single plane. He hopes the trip lasts no more than two and a half days. The departure time matches 6 35 pm EST.
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Port Marnock
Irish Free State
J. A. Mollison
United States
Mollison
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Roosevelt Field
Long Island
N.Y
Croydon
England
North Atlantic
Aiight
Piccard Lands After 16500 Meter Altitude Record
In Ecòlo Italy, Aug 18 AP reports Professor Auguste Piccard and assistant Max Cosyn landed at 5 p.m. after a 12 hour flight to study cosmic days. The balloon reached more than 10 miles above the earth, establishing a new world altitude record.
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Ecolo
Italy
Auguste Piccard
Here
Piccard
Max Cosyn
Columbia Baptist meeting draws about 150 attendees
About 150 people attended the annual all day meeting of the Columbia Baptist association at Smyrna church near Dothan. Dothan speakers included Dr. L W Dockery and Judge Harry K Martin. other leaders from Alabama and Tennessee spoke or directed sessions and singing. Lunch was served on the church grounds.
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Columbia Baptist Association
Smyrna Church
Dothan
L .W. Dockery
First Baptist Church
C. C. Bennett
First Baptist Sunday School
Grady Watford
A. M. Glover
Harry K Martin
Mary Ellen Carver
Southside Baptist Church
Birmingham
Davis Cooper, Jr
Montgomery
J.N. Barnett
Nashville
Tenn
Sunday School Board
Talmadge Tew
J. L. Gheesiing
Ashford
E. J. Whiddon
Columbia Association
Paul Stewart
Columbia
Mayor Ezell Files Bankruptcy Papers In Federal Court
Mayor T C Ezell filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court yesterday. Liabilities were listed at 1,226.75 with assets totaling 2,259 including a 250 debt owed by the city for back salary. Ezell, a tailor by trade, has operated in Dorton for 29 years and did not seek a receiver.
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T. C. Ezell
Ezell
Dothan
Couple Receives Marriage License In Probate Office
A marriage license was issued to Robert Patrick Hadaon of Lockhart Iowa and Bernice Camp of Heatiend yesterday at the probate judge's office.
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Robert Patrick Hadaon
Lockhart
Aila
Bernice Camp
Heatiend
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Beverly Clarke
New York
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On Clarke
J. P. Wilson
Experiment Station
Headland
Dothan Kiwanis Club
Houston Hotel
Wilson
J. B. Trant
Baton Rouge
Department of Commerce
University of Louisiana
W. R. Jordan
O. Kelly
F. G. Granger
Porter's Fairyland
Jordan
City Auditorium
Cherry Street A. M. E
Stonewall
Clyde Coe
Clarence Stagg III
Texas
Mexico
Houston
Tex
Galveston
Freeport
J. M. Stallings
J. J. Flowers, Sr
Stork
Colone
Charles A. Lindbergh
Morrow
Englewood
N.J
Newark
N .J
Lindy
Anne
Dwight Morrow
Mrs McCormick
Chicago
Math Raoewits
Maneter
Cincinnati, Ohio
Doethan Stam Laundry Co
Culpepper
Culpeppers
Erty Ty
Elneke
Nis
Treschie Dewelors
Clement Ritter
Ocean
P. A. Mollison
Columbia Baptist Meeting
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