Democratic call to vote underscores duty of citizens
The Democratic National Committee chair John Raskob urges a high turnout urging voters to record satisfaction or disapproval at the polls. He notes only about half of 54 million qualified voters cast ballots in the last election and compares U S turnout to Germany’s higher rate. The message stresses voting as essential to democracy and public opinion guiding government.
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John A. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
America
Germany
United States
Pioneer Woman Martha Forrester Dies in Cowarts
Martha Jane Forrester aged 83, a Houston County pioneer, died Saturday after long illness in Cowarts. Funeral held Sunday at Cowarts church with Rev. Gunter. burial in Cowarts cemetery. Survived by brother Wright Antley, sister Rebecca Forrester, five sons P A Forrester B D Forrester A C Forrester Connie, five daughters Vellomia Paulk Emilia Forrester Gertrude Pennix Kidd and B J Wet. Widow of J D Forrester killed in Cowarts cyclone years ago.
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Martha Jane Forrester
Houston County
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Forrester
Cowarts Church
Gunter
Fellows
Wright Antley
Webb
Rebecca Forrester
Dothan
P. A. Forrester
Montgomery
B. D. Forrester
A. C. Forrester
Lockhart
Connie
Vellomia Paulk
Emilia Forrester
Gertrude Pennix
Columbus
Kidd
Richland
BJ. Wet
Colquitt
J.D. Forrester
Robbery Attempt Ends With Woman Jostled On Street
Mrs J G Gray, cashier at the Al Cagar theatre, was dragged to the pavement by an unidentified negro who tried to steal her purse on St Andrews street near Young Drege store. Miss Hattie Mizelle accompanied her. the thief fled as police and bystanders gave chase but could not catch him.
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J.D. Gray
al Cagar Theatre
Gray
Dragen
Mrs. Gray
Barre
Vohker
Butler Strong Stop Sign Crash Injures Two
A Sunday evening crash on Newton Street near Oat Vent left Luther Searey and Royce Hatcher gravely injured when a stop sign violation by a Ford car driven by Comnors caused a collision with a taxi driven by Allen Connors. Doc Kinsaul, a taxi passenger, suffered head and shoulder bruises while Connors escaped injury. Searcy and Hatcher were hospitalized and later released to go home. Witnesses say the taxi was traveling at a good rate of speed. Comnors claimed the Ford was at maximum speed and failed to slow. Police reported the taxi driver held responsible for the wreck. The incident occurred in New York with contemporaneous notes on prohibition views by Butler of Columbia University.
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Royce Hatcher
Ford
Allen Connors
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Hatcher
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Montgomery Ward Aims to Stock Local Store Early Fall
The Montgomery Ward team rushes to stock a new local store in anticipation of an early fall business. A scrapbook note lists market vegetables like corn grapes and sweet string beans and tomatoes remaining comparatively high in price.
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Montgomery Ward
Mrs Elmira Hall of Hartford Dies at 10 O Clock
Mrs Elmira Hall widow of the late Hi Hall of Hartford died at a local hospital Sunday morning at 10 o clock. Burial will be in Hartford today with Rev Bush presiding. The undertaking company is in charge of arrangements. Survived by six sons including Frank Hall deputy sheriff of Houston County, J F Hall of W Springs Florida, W F Hall of Hartford, R A Hall of River Junction J F and Arthur Hall, and daughters Mrs J B W Ward of Hartford. The six sons attended the funeral.
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Houston County
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Prattville
Ala
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W Springs
Fla
W. F. Hiall
R. A. Hall
River Junction
Arthur Plowf
E.G. Ward
Hartt
Swamp Man Jailed After Weeks Roaming Lowlands
Bonifay Florida reports a strangely garbed man living in the swamp with tire-casings shoes and a cooking kit. Deputies say he spent weeks foraging and camping, with no clear crime charged, while an appeal to the German Consulate in Chicago seeks aid to identify him.
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Fourteen Arrested by Sheriff Rollins Over Weekend
Local report lists fourteen individuals detained by Sheriff Rollins over the weekend for offenses from petit larceny to liquor violations and drunkenness. Several suspects received charges related to unpaid taxes, prohibited acts, or property liens, with varied bond amounts and releases noted.
Cotton Patch Or Jail Choice Of All Vagrants Says Sheriff
Rain hampers harvest as relief efforts focus on migrant workers and cotton patch conditions. The sheriff warns vagrants must choose cotton patch labor or jail, reflecting local tensions over shortages of pickers and ongoing relief measures.
Art Gobel Flies Coast to Coast in 18 Hours
Aviator Art Gobel completes a coast to coast flight in eighteen hours setting a new endurance milestone. Report highlights his route, aircraft, and the support crew involved in the historic journey.
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Art Gobel
Weather outlook for Alabama and Gulf states
Weather report notes thundery showers in rental and northeast portions Friday with strong southwest winds. Forecast highlights include feral thunder activity and above normal temperatures across Asheptie and East Gulf states, with temperatures near the unusually high norms for the period.
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Viemday
Asheptie
East Gulf States
Intarwr
Geneva minister Bob Jones slam dies early in Smith papers
A Geneva minister named Bob Jones dies early today, with reports noting his age and Catholic affiliations. The morning paper recounts events surrounding his life and the local reaction.
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Geneva
Bob Jones
Smith
Uncle Tom's Cabin Film Barred by Atlanta Censors
The Atlanta Board of Censors bars a screening of Uncle Tom's Cabin amid objections marked by city officials. The dispute centers on moral concerns influencing local film access and public exhibition policies.
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Atlanta Board of Censors
Rockford Plane Fata Plane Wives Hope For Pilot
In a Rockford area dispatch a wife of pilot Bert Massell expresses calm as rumors swirl about his transcontinental flight from Cochrane Ontario toward Greensstand. Neighbors fret while Mrs Hassell waits for word, clinging to hopeful messages of late progress and safety.
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Rockford
Ronalie Hassell
Cochrane
Ontario
Greenstand
Dothan Tigers 1928 schedule preview tough season ahead
Fragmentary item outlines Dothan Tigers 1928 schedule with unclear details mentioning Sidney Far and a clash with An apparent season preview notes rivalry and possible key games, but OCR text is garbled and partial. The page continues on another section.
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Dothan Tigers
Tataan
Sidney
Thankago
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