New Almshouse Planned for Houston County Inmates
Houston County officials favor building a modern county almshouse to replace the present facility. Plans include a windmill water tank and electric lighting, a competent keeper, and land cultivation to feed inmates. Construction expected by October 1 with the site at the current almshouse.
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Houston County
KP. Helland, Mber
Board of Revenue
Holland
Big County
Trious
Florida
Comissoner Clark
Board of Venue
Dothan
Clark
Six Die in Street Car Collision in Cologne
In Cologne Germany six people were killed and about 50 injured when a street car collided with a truck near the city center. Emergency crews worked through the day to tend to the wounded as investigators beganสอบ.
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Cologne
Germany
Boll Weevils Expand Diet Across Large Bolls
Malvern agronomist A. G. Chaney toured town with pest samples and reported boll weevils now puncture large cotton bolls causing rot and shedding. He warned reeds of crop damage and stressed the threat from the plain boll weevil, not a separate swarm.
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A. G. Chaney
Malvern
Chancey
Road Foremen Discharged Over Tire Purchases
Doe and Jeo Burkett, county road foremen, were discharged after the board of revenue found they charged tires to the county for private use. The purchases, audited with Alabama Machinery & Supply Co., were made without authorization. Doc Burkett testified he believed the tires were his due at the time of purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe
Jeo Burkett
Board of Revenue
Alabama Machinery & Supply Co
Doc Burkett
Five Die in Phoenix Windstorm Electrocution Tragedy
A devastating Phoenix windstorm toppled a 2300 volt power line at midnight, electrocuting five people. Richard Miller, his wife, and a son died instantly, while Miller's son Wesley and neighbor Carl Meeks perished while attempting a rescue.
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Phoenix
Ant
Richard Miller
Miller
Wesley
Carl Meeks
Dothan Golfers Invited to Opelika Club Tournament
Dothan Country Club members receive invitation to Opelika Country Club s first annual initiation golf tournament set for September 3 with medal play and multiple flights. Qualifying rounds may occur on September 2, featuring trophies for winners runners up top scores and most birdies. An informal dance at the clubhouse will follow.
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Dothan
Opelika Country Club
Notification of Smith to begin today at 4 o'clock
Thousands pour into Albany as ceremonies for Smith begin at 4 pm Central time with an outdoor plan unless rain worsens Weather is cloudy with light rain continuing and a large radio broadcast network to carry the acceptance remarks by Governor Alfred E. Smith and the Democratic nomination. Albany hosts eighteen special trains and arrivals from boats buses and cars amid a festive crowd. Official forecast is partly cloudy with intermittent rain.
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Albany
Smith
N.Y
Familiai
Alfred E. South
Herman Jones to Mexico for year of chemical research
Herman D Jones son of Mr and Mrs Dar Jones arrives to spend a few days before departing September 10 for Mexico City to lead research on the maguey plant at Ames Corporation. He will oversee a team of 100 plus at the American Institute of Hygiene with a one year lease supplied by Auburn.
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Herman D. Jones
Mroce
Dar Jones
Mexico City
Ames Corporation
Seclwiy
Mexico
Ehate
Auburn
Itls
Coffee Springs Cotton Crops Hit by Daily Rains
Daily rains devastate Coffee Springs cotton fields with rot and delayed gin and bale output. Charlie Segrest of Geneva County says rain prevents processing and harvest. a brief sun may salvage some yield, though flooding night storms caused further damage. Boll weevils are not a major issue this year.
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Coffee Springs
Remler
Charlie Segrert
Geneva
Dothan
Segrest
Coffee Spring
Coffer
Serrest
Half Holidays End as Midweek Rest Is Dropped
A note details the end of midweek half holidays and the closing of afternoon breaks. It references established customs, noting operations on Thursdays and the third Thursday in August, with open hours extended tomorrow.
Indicted Negroes in Assault and Attempted Murder Case
Grand jury yesterday indicted Wil McClendon for shooting a white man over $1.50 and another black man linked to a horse fate in Smithfield. Frank Taylor was charged for firing on Henry Covington after a return visit to the man’s home for $150. details about additional suspects remain unrevealed as warrants are disclosed.
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Wil McClendon
Frank Taylor
Nano
Henry Covington
Nemas
Frank
Rattle Snake Killed By Dothan Man
Clyde Adams killed a large rattlesnake yesterday afternoon between Blakely and Tus Ga by a car in motion. Adams reportedly stepped from his vehicle, grabbed the snake by the head with a branch, and delivered a crushing blow to end the threat. The incident ended quickly with the reptile dying on the roadside.
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Blakely
Clyde Adams
Fonda
Mr. Adams
Tate
How to Elect a President 5 at Kiwanis Club Meeting
A Kiwanis gathering featured Mr and Mrs Lake of Paton Peach Florida and speakers including JW Kish and Myre Dake in a lively debate on presidential elections since Washington. Attendees praised the event while several named guests were not counted.
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C. L. Tompkins
Kiwanis Club
Esucuter
Hawnaker
Kiwane
Washington
Frances
Whitsett
Ron
New Orleans
Andress
Arthur
Ana J. Th Armas
Fars M
Blark
Arene Tasart
Ery
FC Raynes
O Muran
Tunney Heeney Championship Fight Shown Here
Fragmentary OCR note indicates a Tunney Heeney championship fight is to be shown here with scattered details about venue and date, mentioning Wednesday and several garbled terms. The text is incomplete but identifies a boxing championship event likely advertised for broadcast or venue viewing.
Weather outlook for Alabama Thursday showers
Partly cloudy to mild weather expected in Alabama on Thursday with local showers possible. Light thunderstorms and gentle gusts may occur in the afternoon across coastal and inland areas.
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Alabama
Rain Delays and Cotton Totals Reported in 1927
Rain hampers road work while 2100 bales of cotton ginned to date in 1927 are noted. The report weaves through unclear local details, mentioning road projects, weather impacts, and fragmentary notes on ongoing public works and agricultural activity.
Unclear text fragment prompts mystery event
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and names, no clear event or entities. No verifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes can be established from the readable portions.
Readymade clothing shop opens in Houston hotel lobby
A new ready to wear shop locates inside a Houston hotel lobby. The brief note lists offerings and mentions a Ta e Re tote Wear Er Fae Menten style line. Local readers are urged to visit the shop for selection and pricing details.
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Houston
Lone Scouts of State Prepare Sixth Rally in Magic City
Lone Scouts of State will convene in Magic City for their sixth rally. The event consolidates regional troops and features planned ceremonies, speeches by state leaders, and community service activities.
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Lone Scouts OF State
Magic City
New Yorkers Interested In How South Will Vote This Year
New Yorkers show strong interest in southern voting trends this year as campaigns shift focus toward battleground states. The article notes curiosity about turnout and potential outcomes across key regions, illustrating national attention on southern results and their impact on the broader election.
Teachers Named for City School System for 1928
A long list of 1928 city school staff shows new and returning principals and teachers across Alabama towns. Mary Strother heads Young Pine High while others like Miss Mary Frank Moody and Miss Jette FiefTord hold supervising or teaching roles.
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Pant Tibbs
Sageh Bener Vliay
Ewan Tt
Alay
Veil de Pancpal
Gar Seniod High School
Mary Strother
Biusie
Fpresco
Af Dechert
Bom
Te Pncepal
Arde Mupercase
Young Pune High
Mate Hess Adams Ry
Howell Sehdoh
Mia Aber Toit
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Doc and
Leo Burkett
County Road Department
United States
Herman Jones
Mr. Jones
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Gene Maters
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Jnchen
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Memean Institute of Hygiene
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Hyasch Caehty
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Malling
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Fogelty
Bae
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Raph Minsely
Cinth Moseley
Othan
Ala
Miseinee Bonhsi
Arcretary
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Alabank
Wuew Supersisor
Price Pitney
Camp Wl
Als
Prine Sap
Mids Lecher Dethart
Anniston
Mie Margera
Wiliam
Opelika
Mies
Mary Frank Moody
Mathemation
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Houllia
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Moyet
Hockpart
Soemeren
Dante Wekers
Urard
Decherd
Ton
Jette FiefTord
Suttavire
Duninee
Pyttgvirs
Viatsar
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McCual
Thrmestatt
Daria
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Ter
Mora Conk
Coatbakmochte
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Tenn
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Ashford
Porter
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