Negro shoots two trainmen captured after chase
In Dadeville Alabama deputies captured Lester Burke and Rufus Brown after a chase along the Dadeville-Davidson road. Burke confessed to shooting Central of Georgia conductor L C Wilson and flagman W J Jones at Goodwater. Burke was wounded resisting arrest and later died from a chest wound. Brown surrendered after being confronted.
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Lester Burke
Dadeville
Ala
L. C. Wilson
W. J. Jones
Central of Georgia
Goodwater
Hobo
Srniduetar x. C.” Wilson
Jones
Central
Tallancora County
Savannah
Sellers
Rufus Brown
A. J. Thompson
Aurel Young
Thompson
Dadeville-Davidson
Young
Burke
Brown
Sheriff Sellers
Clyde Sellers
Flagman Jones
Wilson
Alexander City
Fine material sewing tip for buttonholes and chalk marks
Instructions advise marking size and position on sheer material with chalk to place buttocheles, then unstitched site to cut as for picoting and trimming around holes, noting this method keeps stitches neat along a firm edge.
Weather outlook for Alabama coastal region
Generally fair conditions prevail across Alabama with some cloudiness along the coast. The forecast covers Wednesday and Thursday with mild temperatures and light winds, minimal precipitation expected coastal areas.
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Alabama
Workmen Clean Jail Yard Here Today
Workmen are employed in cleaning and weeding the grounds of the county Jail on North Saint Andrews Street. The entire yard is to be gone over, according to those in charge. The work has greatly improved the appearance of the front yard.
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Saint Andrews Street
Jeanne Gaines Entreats Kiwanis With Musical Interlude
Jeanne Gaines entertained the Kiwanis Club at the Houston Hotel session with character songs and piano accompaniment by Mrs Mayo Davis. The meeting welcomed back Dr Keyton and Dr R E Neff, plus new member A J Miller from Atlanta. Luis Cosme of Brazil and Louise Battle provided violin and piano numbers.
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Reed
J. W. Rish
Houston Hotel
Rish
Gmely
Pro Keyton
Myer Blumberg
Keyton
R E. Neff
Indiana
A. Jd. Miller
Miller-Feagle Furniture Company
Atlanta
Little Biss
Jeanne Gaines
F. M. Gaines
Liza
Mayo Davis
Sanford Pate
Ashford
Luis Cosme
Brazil
Louise Battle
Farmer Seeks Federal Auto After Seed Loan Payment
A county farmer paid the seed loan debt at the county agent’s office and asked if he would receive the government car. He claimed he had heard Houston county would award a car to the first to settle. Officials said he was the 95th to pay and that the government was willing to provide the car or any equivalent for the debt.
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Houston
Gret
Prehistoric Amphibian Footprint Rock Found in West Virginia
In Morgantown West Virginia August 29 a large park rock from Doddridge County was added to West Virginia University museum collection. Pref John L Tilton and acting State geologist David H Rower note it bears fossil stegocephalian footprint impressions. The largest right foot print measures 49 2 inches long by 7 1 2 inches wide. Found by road workmen during excavation. Discovery linked to stegocephalian prints previously reported in Texas and Grand Canyon district. Professor Tilton associates the animal with the frog family.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Bereaka
Doddridge County
John L. Tilton
David H. Rower
Sim- Aap
Texas
Grand Canyon
Tilton
Ruth Elder Marries Pa Walters Camp Jr in City Chapel
Ruth Elder, noted flyer and actress, wed Pa Walter Camp Jr president of Inspiration Pictures Inc in a noon ceremony at a New York municipal chapel. The couple’s marriage was performed with attendance of close family and friends.
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New York
Walter Camp, Jr
Inspiration Pictures, Inc
Ruth Elder
Municipal Chapel
Fourth cotton crop of County thought sold
Federal officials in Louston county estimate about one fourth of this year’s cotton crop has been sold. They project a staple value near 5000 dollars and a yield close to last year. The harvest is moving fast with daily increases in sales. Farmers report first picking nearly finished and yields up to expectations. Weevil activity is limited to certain areas and crop outside the infested zone seems above average.
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Louston County
Schedule for Dothan High Football in 1929
The Dothan High School football schedule announced by Coach Paul Tubb calls for ten games with one open date. Opponents include Geneva Hartford Eufaula Troy Andalusia and others over nine weekends with some away games abroad. Tubb notes a green squad, two players over 200 pounds, and Sebo expected to average over 160 pounds. Optimism is high as Ariten opens the season with a large crowd anticipated.
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Dothan High
Paul Tubb
Arizon
Geneva
Tallahassee
Hartford
Tuscaloosa County High
Florida
Tu Faula
Troy
Tubb
Buck Sebo
Officers Close In On Man Wanted Here
Report from Dothan identifies a man sought by authorities. Police are pursuing the suspect after a trail of clues at the precinct and county court records suggest possible trial status.
Mrs Heard TQ Arrives Tonight at City School
Mrs Minnie T. Herd, the Young fusion group leader, will arrive in the city tonight. She plans to meet all students at the third-year junior school building Friday afternoon at 2. She asks all junior Zs to attend. Further announcements will be made by the cliv taperintes.
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Minnie T. Herd
Enr
Balding
Wein
Bock
Yoann
Refueling Mail Ship Forced Down Today
Fragmentary report from Cleveland describes a trans continental flight attempt that aimed to set an endurance refueling record. The aircraft reportedly forced to the ground after a can of oil spilled from a refueling shed and damaged the plane. Captain Ira Ke faker is noted in incomplete captioning.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Bayliss Heads Marianna Florida Celebration
The Satsuma Orange Festival in Marianna selects Mayor J Harvey Bayliss of Pensacola as king due to his popularity and a large county exhibit appropriation. The queen will be chosen soon by the festival’s Women’s Auxiliary. Governor’s Day Friday November 14 will host school and Confederate Veterans reunions with parade plans across North and West Florida.
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Pensacola
King
Marianna
Satsuma
Mariana
Ith
J. Harvey Bayliss
Bayliss
Florida
Ascambia
Z. J. Carroll
Carroll
Jackson County
Georgia
Alabama
Reunon
The
Confederate Veterans
Tod. Appleyard
US E. V
Dently
Yen
Riots End as British Troops Arrive in City
Reports state British troops arrive as riots cease in Jer a galeye today amid guerilla warfare and looting. Raiders threaten nearby areas while authorities fear spread of unrest. The scene recalls independence proclamations and tense central security measures.
Waits 25 Years for Wife Who Left After 2 Days
Atlantic City report recounts a man who waited a quarter century after his wife left two days after their marriage. He recalls shared plans and a courtship that ended abruptly, with his former spouse presumed deceased years later. The piece reflects on lost time and unresolved questions about the marriage.
County Debates Further Debt Ban Amid Court Action
A county faces a push to bar additional indebtedness while a legal challenge proceeds. The record notes involvement of local officials and a civic meeting as tensions rise over fiscal constraints and authority to incur debt.
Zeppelin Lads 713 This Morning At Lakehurst
Graf Zeppelin completes world circle in record time. Dr Eckener to remain aboard and return home. Loon age around world celebrated. details note 11 days 23 hours flight with stops deducted.
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Zeppelin
Lakehurst
Camp Fire Held At Scout Camp
Scouts of troop Us held their first camp fire at their animal camp near Springs this week. The program opened with America, then Eagle and Vanther patrols entertained with song and pantomimes. The Apithes patrol performed Te Prondfarse. Individual stunts and songs followed, concluding with a prayer as fires died.
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Troop Us
America
Wach
Vanther
aPhithes
Albany Georgia Plans for Golf Tournament
Albany Georgia outlines plans for a golf tourney with involvement from local and out of state delegates. The article notes Florida participation with Fort Meyers and Greetsai referenced along with a Shard Annual event and mentions past encounters and the influence of alumni from Pearyeil in the preparation.
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Negro
Kiwanis Meet
Tiny Girl
Farmer
Dothan
Ariten
Son
Efrecut
Mrs. Heard TQ
Yeynes
Remeine
Ira Ke
Moercedep
Paine
Ard
Atlantic City
George
Weaver
Weaver. Wre Ce A Taturat Ary Engineer, of Vie Arise. Ves Wife Enid
Oman
Neser
Har Pest Eoghan
Gwen Air Races
Elinor Smith
MGA
Miss Smith
Gene Rock
A. Metruire
de W. Croft
LC. Saider
J. Hart
Doe Crane
Avezinst Crenshaw County
Steebdary
An Otted
Sn McCahi
Tate Ecutrtter
Labor Day
Glogae
Bomb Trust
Chicago
Cheingee Chetty Trust
North Highland Baptist Church
Cate
Lode
Bing Miller
Globe
Dr. Eckener
la U. S
Eekener
Hoage
SCOUT
Albany, Ga
Yale
Lear
Fort Meyere
Dan
Art Eeeyperizeny
Syhoottom BG
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