Bond Allowed Federal Agent In Man's Death
Merry Alabama December 8 A federal prohibition agent Branklyn A. McCartney age 31 faced murder charges arising from the slaying of A J Poy in a downtown boarding house. Bond was set at $1,000 by Judge A Thorington at the Montgomery County court for a preliminary hearing. McCartney claimed self defense after confrontations with Thelma Wil lis alias Anderson and Day during a liquor purchase. Mrs Willis testified about events and immunity exchange with federal investigators. The defense attacked the prohibition law and enforcement in closing arguments.
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Merry
Ala
Branklyn A. McCartney
Anniston
Acim
Montgomery County Mengriry
A. J. Poy
A. Thorington
Montgomy County
Prohibition
Thelma Wilix
Anderson
McCartney
Fred
Commination
E. Willis
Willis
Cartney
Day
Wills P
Mralis
Wil
HLM
Bath Room
Thorn
Cheaser
McCartney Mr
Seibals
Remmelty
Wills
Selbers
Dan
United States
Tle Dock Eaith
Thelma Anderson
Witmean
Pfror
James 8. Parrish
Mra Anderson
Seiders
Mint
Will Hin
Thorington
Sherif
A. G. McDuffie
New Orleans
P. B Kinney
Workington
State Introduces Hat Testimony At Negro's Trial
In Birmingham on December 8 AP reports the state wrapped its testimony in Willis Peterson's trial with the hat allegedly worn by the highwayman. Deputy Sheriff Conrad Auwitin testified the hat was found at the defendant's home after his arrest. The proceedings included defense claims about enforcement bias and state rights, while McCartney's wife clung to him as federal agents praised the proceedings.
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Birmingham
Willis Peterson
Nel Wiliams
Augusta
Conrad Auwitin
Remark of School President Triggers Wyoming Student Strike
In Laramie Wyoming University of Wyoming students strike after President A G Crane described youths and co-eds in motor cars near campus dances as petting and drinking. A student meeting passed 422 to 85 calling for an apology with half denying the charges amid jeers. Pickets planned and trustees were urged to respond.
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Laramie
Wyo
Te University of Wyoming
Strick
A. G. Crane
Board of Trustees
Professor Kane Shouts Not Guilty at Trial in Virginia
In Hampton Virginia on December 8 AP reports Professor Ellahn Kent Kane of Tennessee University loudly shouted not guilty as he was arraigned in Elizabeth City circuit court on an indictment charging him with drowning his wife in Chesapeake Bay. About 75 witnesses were sworn as the process of selecting a jury from 69 veniremen began.
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Hampton
Ellahn Kent Kane
Tenessee University
Elizabeth City
Chesapeake Bay
Tennessee University
Atate Vand
Enti
Meeting of Pythagoras Lodge to discuss Mason work
Listed communication will be given at the meeting of Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 A F and A M tonight. The meeting starts at 7 o clock with regular business and work in the Master Mason degree to be taken up.
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Pythagoras Lodge
Untitled fragment hints at plans and shopping stops
A fragmented note mentions a plarm stents to rio and a desire to shut off the thing. Rui leaps from bed and avoids shopping, while contemplating what a seller might bring. The text reads like a stray internal draft with unclear specifics and names.
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Rio
Rui
City Council Probes Spate of Incendiary Fires
Dothan city officials examined a string of fires suspected as incendiary after Chief J E Ziglar reported five arson linked blazes last month and more this month. Council members pressed for action while the discussion ended without steps to identify or catch the arsonists. Ziglar’s November report also noted three fires caused by carelessness, four originated from unknown causes, and two from electrical shorts or sparks. Property loss stood at $49,603 with $33,750 insured.
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Dothan
J. E. Ziglar
J. P. Botts
Ziglar
Corncilman Botts
The
Eagle
Mrebug
Zigiar
Maturity Plan Change For $750,000 Chalkers Bluff Bond
Couletimen passed a resolution to stagger maturities on the $750,000 Chalkers Bluff hydro electric bond issue, delaying full maturity to 1947. The new plan sets annual redemptions from 1934 to 1951 with no sinking fund, instead of a 1941 full maturity and 20 percent sinking fund.
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Couletimen
Ageinet
Revoluion
Ecity Counci
Chalker's Bluff
City Waives Fees For Charity Grid Games At Stadium
City councilmen voted to waive the usual stadium use fee for two charity football games held at Bainbridge stadium. The events featured Dothan High School and Tuscumbia Deshler Heh teams, with the regular city charge totaling 343.50, according to City Auditor Vaughn.
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Ely
Dothan High School
Bainbridge, Go
Deshler
Funeral Conducted For Vachel Lindsay
Funeral services for poet Vachel Lindsay were held yesterday near the tomb of Abraham Lincoln. Gov. Emerson led mourners as hundreds of neighbors and friends gathered, with the ceremony described as simple and somber.
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Vachel Lindsay
Springfield
Tl der
Abraham Tinrein
Touts Te Emmerson
Wan Eimple
Kentucky Bankers NEF Tavisville Deaths Hit Bank chief
Henry D P Ormsbyth vice president of the First National Bank of Louisville died of a heart attack less than two hours after the death of John Mo Monahan president of the same bank Ormsbyth had called at the hospital to inquire about Monahan's condition.
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Kentucky
Tavisville
Henry DP
Ormsbyth
First National Pank
Loulsvile
John Mo Monahan
Ormandy
Mn Hospital
Monahan
Council debates meat fees cut at stockyard meeting
Council members spar over a proposed resolution to halve meat inspection fees at the stockyard. President Black opposed the move citing lack of preliminary discussion, while Councilman Botts pressed for a vote. The measure failed to suspend rules, delaying any decision to the next meeting as farmers complain fees hurt profits.
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Elty Council
M.D. Black
J.P. Botts
Black
Gounclman Butte
Newton
J. C. Bates
Bates
Montgomery
J. L. Vaughn
Gas Truck Tax License Widened by City Council
A city ordinance was extended to require privilege licenses for trucks distributing wholesale gasoline from outside storage tanks and within the city. The ramp tax charges range from 2.59 to 7.7 for truck tonnage, with disputes over exact amounts and administrative intent. The amendment aims to standardize fees and curb unregulated distribution while noting potential legal challenges.
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Wathin Rayhan
Toc
Reel
Bow Burkett
Vernier
Acheserie
Fire Damages House To Extent Of S700
Fire caused extensive damage to a Wo Wie home at Neri te Mtreen ver toon pe. Investigators reported the incident damaged the structure and contents, with losses estimated around S700. No injuries were listed and the cause remained under investigation.
Charity Rooster Race Set for Greenville Event
Poultry owners in the Witegrans may enter roosters in a charity race at Greenville on December 19 at 7pm. The event uses three foot long cards and corn as the prize metric, with prizes funded by the Greenville Lions Club for charitable purposes.
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Witegrans
Greenville
Commerce Street
Turkey
Gomne
Rosa Rereipte
Ertranes
Ertranes Tren
Abttrenth
Gross Ene
Feyurthi
Rover
Greraville Lions Club
Pater Martin
Grenadin
Om Churman
Conmultes
Ebiege
Rumter
Warehouse To Cost One Thousand Five Hundred To Be Built
A new warehouse is planned near the railroad with an estimated construction cost of 1500 dollars. The project includes site work and facilities to support nearby industrial activity. Details on contractor, timeline, and exact location are not fully clear in the fragmented source.
Puzzle arises from unusual city privilege request
A council faces a puzzle over granting a free city privilege to A B Edgar of Opp who seeks licenses for Swedish massages for the blind. City officials clash over tax implications and whether the massage work should be taxed or allowed without charge. The tale recounts debates and a preliminary ruling by City Attorney Lewin, with the clerk to inform Mr. Jilgar that such massages are not taxed under current occupation lists unless a change is made.
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Edgar
Opp
Taxlen
D Binck
Cennes
Swealuh Massagen
Dathan
Ynlens
Sherty
Max Sage
Quention
Bik
Birthday Dinner Attendees Near Pansey
Seventy five people attended a birthday dinner near Pansey for Mary Hand who organized her own birthday party at Meant Mee 2 R Siringfetlva near Pan Aurvlay. Attendees included Mr and Mrs TOW Hand at Calvabin Mr and Mrs Ww T Mat and Mrs J oA Hand and their son from Apbroyd Mire Tray Dane. Also present were Grick and T OF Pare ard tasty Mire 3 Pare nf Achtad and Mire Bot Hetotrstn mid Findy 3th xr RD bender on Marae Mroart Wee Wood. Other guests included Mie anw Ken Bi aan ot and Banter Whee ot ba ion Margene.
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Pernone
Mary Hand
Betne
Pan Aurvlay
Calvabin
Hand
Sen
Cotton crop estimates for Alabama and national outlook
The Agriculture Department cites a cotton crop of 16,918,000 bales for the season with Alabama production at 1,430,000 bales and national figures showing 10,918,000 bales final, while New Orleans reports prices advancing about 75 cents per bale on the bureau’s final estimate. Market reaction notes expectations for larger output and investor concerns over further changes as investigations loom.
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Washington, D.C
A & Des
Alabama
Censor Bureau
New Orleans
Dec
Gengua Bureau
Bank of Wedowee Looted by Yeggs in Vault Break-In
Yeggmen drilled into the Bank of Wedowee vault early today and escaped with currency and silver valued around $20,000. The robbery was not discovered until the bank opened for business by President J. Swann. Entry came through a window as officials said the break‑in was prompted by a nuisance.
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Wedower
Als
Bank of
Weather Snapshot From Minnesota Winter Day
A hazy OCR weather note from St Paul in December describes unusually cold conditions with temperatures dropping near 22 degrees. The fragment references a strong wind and mentions the date and location in a distorted style, noting an extreme chill across the region and a mention of Rivet Fate on the national centric neutron.
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Zeno ST Paul
Dec
Mannesota
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