Cotton Advances to New High Prices in New York Market
The New York cotton market shows a vigorous upturn with prices rising about one and a half cents per pound over four days. Front futures hit new highs well above nine cents, led by short crop fears and reports of textile shortages. Traders, including C T Revere, cite a worldwide cotton shortage across tex tle fabrics and yarns.
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Itton
Advancs
Dethen
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
C.T. Revere
Wall Street Cotton Authority
Tex le
200000 Cotton Workers Strike Shuts Lancashire Mills
Manchester faces a massive labor stoppage as 200000 cotton workers walk out in a strike that could rival 1926 in scale. Mills may reopen Monday. some districts see full stoppage while others operate under temporary agreements as disputes over a new pay system threaten thousands of jobs.
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Manchester
England
Lancashire
Britain
Meike
Car Motorman Dies After Auto Crash in Miami
Arthur W. Musstebite, a street car motorman, perished instantly in an auto collision in Miami Aug 77 AP report. Police sought identify driver and cause as officials noted a 120-110 exit from a truck fire scene near W. Malo.
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Arthur WF. Musstebite
Gator Battle Sinks Hunters in Florida Pond Clash
A massive 11 foot 800 pound alligator attacked two men on a Florida pond near Washington county. The hunters, Don Stanley and Fred Simmons, fought the beast as their boat overturned. Simmons described the gator as the hardest fight they have faced, a warning shot and careful maneuvers prevented a drowning and further injury. The pair, seasoned gator hunters, were drenched but survived the encounter.
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Don Stanley
Fred Simmons
Washington County
Fle
Simmons
Dothan
Standey
Florida Ponds
Gai
Mr. Simmons
Grand jury to hear cases of jailed men in Montgomery
Four men jailed in Houston county faces include J C Sims charged with passing counterfeit money Coy Hughes accused of possessing counterfeit currency Alonis Sanders charged with violating the Mann Act and F B Sellers alleged to have forged a dead veteran's name to a check. Witnesses have been summoned to testify Monday before the U S grand jury in Montgomery.
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Houston County
U. S
Grand Jury
Montgomery
Srenty, Dale, Coffer and
Geneve Squaries
J. C. Sims
Coy Hughes
Alonis Sanders
F. B. Sellers
Outstanding Heroine of U S War Honored
Macon August 27 AP Miss Caroline Patterson state historian of the United Daughters of the Confederacy designates the late Mrs James Robb of Athens as the outstanding heroine of the War Between the States Born Elizabeth Church in Athens 1822 Her first husband Lieut Stephenson Craig was killed while surveying the U S Mexico boundary She later married James Robb of New Orleans and lived in Chicago and New York She aided Southern soldiers in Northern prisons and hospitals and helped others escape to Canada A special tribute will be paid at the U D C general meeting in Memphis in November.
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Caroline Patterson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
James Robb
Athens
Robb
Elizabeth Church
Fier
Stephenson Craig
United States
Mexico
New Orleans
Chicago
New York
Canada
U.D.C
Memphis
Ozark Vet Elected 2nd Vice President of Rainbow Group
Ozark Aug 27 Captain Loyla D Johnson of Ozark Thirty first Tek company Navona was elected second vice president of the Rainbow Veterans association at the annual reunion of the World War military division of Ft Mecel. J T Whitterd of Gagsden was elected president as many Rainbow Association members were encamped with National Guard troops at the reunion.
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Ozark
Loyla D. Johnson
Thirty-first
Tek Company
Navona
Guarda
Rainbow Veterans
Democratic rally opens Florida campaign in Marianna
Florida Democrats launched their November drive before a crowded courthouse in Marianna. Gubernatorial nominee Dave Sholtz warned against overconfidence yet predicted an overwhelming Democratic victory, with speakers Gov Doyle Callion and Mrs Beulah Hooks Hannah endorsing Roosevelt and urging honesty and economy to restore prosperity. He framed the Republicans as champions of privilege and urged cost cuts, stressing the party’s platforms as bulwarks against entrenched power.
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Doyle EB. Callion
Beulah Hooks Hannah
Lakeland
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Sholtx
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Wilson
Shultz
Democratic
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Negro Scouts Return From Tuskegee Visit
Thirty Dothan Negro Boy Scouts returned last night from Tuskegee Institute after inspecting Booker T. Washington High School. The trip was by truck, departing Wednesday under Gus Henderton. Fifty Birmingham scouts also traveled with the Dothan group from Reger Institute at the same time. Fraternity House Fire Knoxv ille
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Dothan
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington High School
Uuip
Gus Henderton
Birmingham
Stur ‘Reger Institute
Bank in Port Myers to reopen after failure
The State Banking department says Comptroller Ernert Anos approved plans to reopen the Lee County Bank and Trust Company in Port Myers. The reopening date will be set after the bank completes required arrangements based on the proven deposits plan.
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Tallahassee
State Banking Department
Ernert Anos
Lee County
Trust Company
Port Myers
oMessle
Tromen
Car Collision Kills Brother and Sister Bound for Funeral
President M D Black and Mrs Black were in Waycross Georgia to attend the funeral of Frank D Hereford former mayor of Waycross and brother in law of Mr Black. Another brother and sister of Mrs Marvin Bisch T M Hereford and Mrs Leila Hobbs of Fayetteville Tennessee also died in the crash near Eastman Georgia en route to Hawkinsville. Rebecca Hereford daughter of the dead man was injured critically. The Hereford car and a heavier Tennessee party car collided head on near Lastman two miles north of Eastman. The Tennessee party had learned of F D Hereford death and were en route from Fayetteville to Waycross. F D Hereford survived by two sons Jim Strong Hereford and Tot Hereford and two daughters Miss Nancy Hereford and Miss Rebecca Hereford. Mrs Hobbes survived by daughter Mrs J H Gilmore of Kavanagh. Survivors include brothers and sisters visiting Waycross for the funeral: F D Hereford Joe Hereford Burly. At Earl Hereford Laureville Ky R T Hereford and Mrs WM Black of Waycross.
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M. D. Black
Eastman
Kegrors
Hawkinsvile
Tennessee
Fayetteville
Tenn
F. D. Hereford
Way ‘Cross Section
Me. Hereford
Jim Strong Hereford
Toti Hereford
Misa Nancy
Three Die In Wreck Near Annapolis
A Washington girl and a Wytheville man were killed in a car crash near Annapolis when their auto struck a truck and overturned three times. The victims are Witte E B, Umte Ger, and 12-year-old Totts 2a Sorte and Adm Morray. Washington.
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Annapolis
Washington
Adm Morray
Farmer and Snake Bite Incident Near Dothan
Frank Merlin of Dothan area was hammering a wire post when a snake clamped the hammer and bit him. He dropped the hammer and killed the snake after the bite. Merlin, 45, was in town showing his swollen hand from the bite while he worked a wire for peat.
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Frank Merlin
Farrour
Dothan
Hamemer
Martin
Wotuy
Typhoid Immunization Push Expands Clinic Reach
Geneva Alabama reports an expanded immunization drive with 81 clinics since June 13, offering typhoid serum and vaccines for diphtheria and intestinal worms. Officials say the effort, supported by local health workers and volunteers, aims to exceed prior year coverage and improve community protection.
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Geneva
Ala
Jessatin
Genese Rounty
Newinieg
Ab Einics
Manford Brinsfield Collapses During Los Angeles Murder Trial
The 25 year old former Dothan resident Beinsfeld collapsed on the witness stand in the Harold Menjou murder trial in Los Angeles. He had testified yesterday and was described by Pro. Mills, store manager, as having moved with his mother from Montgomery, later returning there. The defense challenged his credibility, noting Brinsfield’s past testimony and alleged perjury as prosecutors argued over the mode and speed of the automobile involved in the incident. The trial also references a complex family background and prior associations with the Menjou case.
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Harold Menjon
Los Angeles
Calif
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Foster Street
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Dotton
Montgomery
Mills
Pri
Atty
David Taleman
Brinsfield
Reinefein
Misins
Ein
Toltief
Friente
Andre Berane
Houston County Economy League opposes tax increases
The Houston County Unit of the Economy League of Alabama declares strong opposition to any tax hike, urging state leaders to cut government expenses first. In a letter to State Senator J. Hubert Farmer and Representative John W. Bish, the league argues tax burdens fall hardest as federal taxes rise and citizens’ earning capacity shrinks.
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Houston County Economy League
J. Hubert Farmer
John W. Bish
Houston County League
Hubert Farmer
John W. Utah
Montgomery
Alabama
Sire
Houston County
Economy League of
Economy League
Sala Tien
Axpensia
Tne
Lone
Elitzenry
George Cotton Jr Near Death Today In Lake City Fla
Dothan relatives and local contacts report George Cotton Jr is near death at a Veterans Hospital in Lake City Florida after an amputation for a blood clot led to systemic poisoning. Brother John H Bell, a postal worker, heads to Lake City as sister Mrs fell plans to visit. cousin Dr M S Davie also traveled there.
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George Cotton, JR
Lake City, Fla
George Cotton
Dothan
U.S. Veterans Hospital
Lake City
Fln
Mrn Fell
Davie
Dathen
The Good Samaritan Girl Evangelist Tonight
The Good Samaritan program features Girl Evangelist Manette Andrew tonight at Tattan Athlete on Toten Street. The sermon, titled The Power of Lee Soatr, urges listeners to heed signs of faith and cross time toward eternity. The preaching will begin at 7:45 PM with allege d fervor and inviting call to repentance.
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Manette Andrew
Lee
Pal Ceisery
Andreas
Air races open in Cleveland as Blere group gathers
Anxiety grows over safety of Clyde Lee and John Bochkon after a crash marred New York handicap races. Derbies from New York join the opening of the national air races in Cleveland, while weather delays delay Atlantic Ocean hopoffs and Captains Molllson and Molitern plan further crossings.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Norway
James Molllson
Molitern
Road Work Looms After Gas Tax Deal Approval
Bids advertised and opinion received from Attorney General Thames E Knight approve counties giving the state their one cent gasoline fund for road work. Dothay Abbeville highway to be surfaced in late September or early October with no extra cost to Bouse ton and Henry counties. Bids opened Sept 19 for tar asphalt and slag quantities.
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Thames E. Knight
Birth Certificates Issued For First Year Pupils
County health department records begin issuing birth certificates to first year pupils as a prerequisite for school admission. State law requires the certificate be presented by December 1 of the current year, per district policy updates approved by the Dothan board of education.
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Dothan Board For Educanice
Spanish Rebel Sent To Prison for Life
MAURID Aug 27 AP Spanish rebel Jirgia whose rebellion against the republican government ended in treason was imprisoned today at Santona near Santander. He faces a life sentence in the Doe penitentiary on the rocky northeast coast, with the harsh cliffs and sea noted in the report. Captain Junta Sar Jorfo was acquitted, but property seizures and other charges loomed related to the case.
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Dore
Jirgia
Chref
Santona
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Santander
Doe Oo
Darrow
Sids
Junta Sar Jorfo
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