Negro shooters captured after trainmen attack
Lester Burke admitted shooting Central of Georgia Conductor J C Wilson and Flagman W J Jones at Goodwater on Tuesday night. He was wounded resisting arrest near Dadeville and died later in Dadeville. Rufus Brown surrendered without a fight. deputies aided by Aurel Young captured the pair about 20 miles from Goodwater.
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Dadeville
Ala
Lester Burke
L. C. Wilson
W. J. Jones
Central of Georgia
Goodwater
J. C. Wilson
Central
L. Hh. Sellers
Tallaneora County
Savannah
Sellers
Rufus Brown
A. J. Thompson
Aurel Young
Thompson
Dadeville-Davidson
Young
Burke
Brown
Sheriff Sellers
Clyde Sellers
Colts
Flagman Jones
Hahess
Jane
Wilson
Flac Man Jones
Alexander City
Batten Hole Marking and Hem-Titching on Fine Material
Instructions describe marking batten hole positions on fine material with chalk to prevent fraying. Site is hem-titched to firm edge, then prepared for picoting and batten holes worked neatly over this firm edge.
Weather in Alabama Faces Fair Sky With Coastal Clouds
Generally fair conditions prevail across Alabama with some cloudiness along the coast tonight and again Thursday. Small craft advisories are not expected but coastal spots may see brief showers near the shoreline. Temperatures remain mild with light to moderate winds.
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Alabama
Workmen Clean Jail Yard Here Today
Workmen are today employed in cleaning and weeding the grounds of the county jail on North Saint Andrews Street. The entire yard of the county institution is to be gone over, according to those in charge. The work has materially helped the appearance of the front yard.
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Saint Andrews Street
Jeanne Gaines Sings at Kiwanis Club Meeting
Jeanne Gaines entertained Kiwanis members at the Houston Hotel weekly meeting with songs. Dr. Keyton, back from illness, expressed gratitude for kindness shown. New member A J Miller from Atlanta was welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Meir
Kiwanis Club
Houston Hotel
Rish
Dr. Keyton
Myer Blumbere
Keyton
Rb. Neff
Indiana
A. J. Miller
Miller-Feagle Furniture Company
Atlanta
Jeanne Gaines
F. M. Gaines
Liza
Mayo Davis
Sanford Pate
Ashford
Luis Cosme
Brazil
Louise Battle
Plang
Farmer Seeks Federal Auto After Paying Debt
A county farmer visited the county agent to settle seed loan debt with the federal government and inquired about receiving a government car. He claimed rumors said the car would go to the first in Houston county to clear the debt. Officials noted many farmers have already settled debts, but no auto is involved.
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Joan
Houston
Soloman
Coljan Bureau
Prehistoric Ammonite Footprint Rock Unearthed in West Virginia
Morgantown WV August 29 A large rock labeled at the West Virginia University museum from Berea Doddridge County shows an amphibian footprint called a stegocephalan. The 41/2 by 7 1/2 inch impression is the largest, found by road workers during excavation. Professor Tilton maps the fossil to the frog family.
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Morgantown
W.va
West Virginia
Berea
Doddridge
John L. Tikton
David I
Texas
Greed Canyon
Tilton
Cleveland
Bellanes
Edinger Smith
NEA
Miss Smith
Taft
Gene Rock
A. McGuire
Ew, Croft
J. C. Saider
J. Hart
Joe Crane
Ruth Elder Married Today in New York
Ruth Elder, famed aviatrix, wed Warner Camp Jr president of Inspiration Pictures Inc in a municipal chapel ceremony at noon. The event linked prominent aviation and film industry figures in New York City on August 24.
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New York
P—Warner Camp, Jr
Inspiration Pictures, Inc
Ruth Elder
Fiver
Artress
Fourth Cotton Crop in County Sold Says Officials
Officials in Louston County estimate that about one fourth of this year’s cotton crop has already been sold and that total bale yield will be near last year’s. They note rapid movement of the crop with daily increases in sale volume. Farmers report early picking nearly finished and yields meeting expectations amid boll weevil impact limited to certain areas.
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Louston County
Dothan High Plans Ten Game Football Schedule for 1920
Coach Paul Tubb reveals a ten game schedule with one open date for Dothan High School football in 1920. Openers include Arizon on September 22 and away games against Geneva Tallahassee Mouriford Tuscaloosa County Eufaula Troy Andalusia and two others, with several home games listed and future dates yet to be fixed.
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Dothan High
Paul Tubb
Calle
Arizon
Geneva
Tallahassee
Mouriford
Tuscaloosa County
Hie
Floreta
Fue Faula
Troy
Andusia
Enterprise
Ariton
Hartford
Eufaula
Andalusia
Tubb
Haeckfield
Ans
Officers Pursue Man Wanted in Mysterious Report
A terse, garbled blotter-like note describes police pursuit of a man sought by authorities. Details are unreadable, with scattered phrases suggesting a warrant and a chase but no clear names, places, or dates.
Mrs Heard 10 Arrive Tonight
Announcement mentions Mrs Heard 10 arriving tonight with details of arrival and plans to meet students at a junior school after Friday afternoon. The notice references dates, locations, and a meeting at an event on Shine Friday.
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Mrs. Heard
Ofos
Pepitete
Tacar
Refueling Mail Ship Forced Down Today
Cleveland reports a trans continental air refueling attempt was forced down after a crash caused by a shell from the refueling ship. Captain Dre Baker, pilot, sent to obtain permission for another attempt.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Dre Ke Baker
Sant To
Bayliss Heads Marianna Celebration King
The Executive Committee of the Satsuma Orange Festival in Marianna Florida elected Mayor J Harvey Bayliss of Pensacola as festival king due to his popularity and county support. Governor's Day School Day Confederate Veterans reunion and parade plans peak as organizers push a large North and West Florida turnout.
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Pensacola
King
Marianna
Satsuma
Marian An
J. Harvey Bayliss
Bayliss
Florida
Escambia
Georgia
Alabama
Confederate Veterans
T. J. Appleyard
Flarhk OL CLV
Riots End as British Troops Arrive in Jerusalem
Unclear text shows riots in Palestine with British forces arriving in Jerusalem to quell violence. Reports mention Arab raiders burning homes and tensions rising in central and remote areas as authorities seek to prevent spread.
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Jerusalem
Man Waits A Quarter Century For Wife Who Left After Two Days
Weaver recalls his wife leaving after two days of marriage in 1906. He, an engineer, says he would have loved to settle down. He has endured nineteen extra decades without her as he awaits possible reunion.
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Atlantic City
Ron Tye
Sota
George
Abbott
Weaver
Oman
County Seeks to Enjoin Further Debt Amid Equity Suit
A county faces an equity court action seeking to bar additional borrowing. Attorney Stoddard and others are named in filings as the case unfolds in ongoing proceedings this week.
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Iit
Deedaring
Equity Court
Stoebbared
Paavede
Anrietiteeed
Boindebtedne
Stoddard
Thy
Adjter
McCadl
Oftte Ecuteiger
Paavbdie
Labor Day Not Proclaimed as City Holiday
A fragmented item notes that Lab or Day was not proclaimed as a city holiday. The garbled text mentions planning events and references to dates and stores but lacks clear details or names.
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Labor Day
German Prince Fined For Cabinet Attack
A German prince was fined after an incident described as a cabinet attack. The report notes authorities and legal action, with details limited by fragmented OCR text.
Six Charged as Members of Bomb Trust in Chicago
Report of Chicago arrests outlines charges against six individuals linked to a group described as a bomb trust. Details of alleged plots and identities appear in the article, with authorities stating ongoing investigations and potential further arrests.
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Bomb Trust
Chicago
Negroes Build Modern Church
A fragmented historical clipping notes the construction or planning of a modern church for Black members. The readable text mentions a church project and community progress within a Black neighborhood, reflecting mid century religious and social development.
Zeppelins Lands at Lakehurst After Historic Crossing
The German airship Graf Zeppelin settled at Lakehurst this morning completing a record voyage from Germany. Actual flying time was about eleven days and twenty three hours with stops. Captain Lehmann plans to remain in the United States for a period before returning the airship to its home port.
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Lakehurst
Firehenmer
Cape Fate Nest Lehmann
Sequat
Camp Fire Drama At Scout Camp Opens Night
Scouts of troop 4a organized a lively campfire at North Springs this week. The evening began with a verse of Amelia and included flying eagle and Panther patrol performances, songs, pantomimes, and stunts. The event closed with a prayer and taps.
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Antiatly
Albany Georgia Plans For Golf Tourney
Albany reads plans for a golf tournament with formats, entries, and dates. The event attracts participants from several states and includes discussion of Radium prizes and regional teams.
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Albany, Ga
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Ory
Parachute
Bill
Crenshaw County
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Gaye
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