Farm mortgage aid plan tied to inflation goals
Washington reports that Lemke seeks a three billion dollar revolving fund to refinance farm mortgages under a new measure. The plan would authorize the Farm Credit Administration to issue real estate loans secured by first mortgages at low interest, backed by currency expansion to fund the program. Lemke argues broad support from farmers and business sectors, claiming inflationary financing would ease debt and restore normal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Frazier-Lemke Ito
Sena
Sage
Lemke
Northakota
North Dakotan
Middle West
Farm Credit Administration
Alto V. Lee Appointed Etowah Judge For Short Term
Alto V. Lee of Gadsden was named circuit judge in the 16th district by Governor B M Miller to succeed the late Judge Woodson J Martin. The term runs to January 14 1935 but some say Lee may serve until the 1936 election with Graves possibly appointing a new judge at term end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto V. Lee
Etowah
Montgomery
Gadsden
16Th
B. M. Miller
Woodson J. Martin
Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Alabama Public Service Commission
Lawrence Lee
Bibb Graves
Kilby
Martin
Graves
Mob Violence Scare Pierces Holiday Note
Shelbyville Tennessee faces Christmas shoppers under a tense mob violence scare as 550 national guardsmen stay on duty and 100 armed vigilantes warn they will act to prevent disturbances. Sheriff Gant commands 30 militiamen amid threats against his life. officials anticipate no serious trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Tenn
U. S
Ed Nance
Nance
Vigilance Committee
T. E. Gant
Lfe
National Guard
Graves unveils rough plan for revenue push in 1935
Governor-Elect Bibb Graves led a confidential session with tax experts to map a fiscal program for the 1935 legislature. In a basement Capitol room, attendees reviewed proposed changes by Frantis Moore and Henry Knight, with former Graves aides Henry Long and W. W. Brooks present. no comments were given on specific new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Bibb Graves
State Capitol
Frantis Moore
Tax Commission
Graves
Henry Knight
Henry Long
W. W. Brooks
Moore
Knight
Farmers to meet to plan terracing work Friday
Houston county farmers were called by farm agent C. M. Ling to gather at the courthouse next Friday at 2 PM to form a terracing club and organize plans for terracing. The county plans to buy a terracing machine to be in operation by January first. Farmers with land to terrace should list acreage with Ling's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
C. M. Ling
Ling
Senate Munitions Inquiry Hangs On World Opinion
The Senate Munitions Committee wraps six weeks of hearings by seeking world opinion to spur further inquiry both here and abroad. The War Department opposes nationalizing the munitions industry, arguing a $1 billion initial cost and $80 million yearly upkeep, for equipping 4 million soldiers, would cripple defense. Chairman Nye vows to rebut, as funds may be requested to continue the probe. France and Britain actions are noted as potential influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Robertson
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
War Department
Dern
C. T. Harris
Army High Command
Nye
North Dakota
Senate
Great Britain
France
Four Cannonsburg Students Die In Train Collision
Four Cannonsburg high school students returning from a Christmas dance were killed when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at a downtown crossing. Kenneth Culp 18 William McKee 17 Fern Harris 16 Jean Marshall 16 died. investigators cited a late train, driver confusion, and misty conditions at the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannonsburg
Kenneth Culp
William McKee
John A. McKee
Continental Can Company
Fern Harris
Samuel Harris
Canonsburg
Jean Marshall
Culp
McKee
Harris
Miss Marshall
No Holiday Office Open Says Judge Sighting Public
Probate Judge H. K. Martin announced the probate office will remain open in the courthouse for Monday as a public accommodation, stressing the day is not a holiday. He noted many people will visit county offices and banks and stores will operate, so the office must stay open to handle high traffic and avoid wrongful closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Martin
Foreign troops move into Saar region as plebiscite nears
Saarbrucken reports Intl patrols from four nations surrounding the Saar area ahead of the January 13 plebiscite. Italian tanks, Dutch, British, Swedish and German border posts join the show of force while locals observe with mixed reactions. The display follows a League of Nations order restricting insignia and flags amid tensions over sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
League of Nations
Saar
Trons
Four Nations
Queen Wilhelmina
Marine Regiment
Great Britain
Mussolini
Tipperary
Neuenkirchen
League
Prominent Elba Resident John J English Dies at 76
John Jefferson English 76 longtime Elba resident died after a long illness in Elba coming at 10 45 last night Born in Coffee County he lived in Elba 20 years He was a Church of Christ member Survived by his wife three sons J O J W and W L English Elba a daughter Mrs J M Loflin Enterprise one brother W S English two sisters Mrs W G Young Elba and Mrs RB Byrd Opp and many grandchildren Funeral 3 p m today Elba Funeral Home in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba
John Jefferson English
Coffee County
Church of Christ
Vans
W. L. English
J. M. Loflin
Enterprise
W. S. English
W. G. Young
RB. OW. Byrd
Elba Funeral Home
Diver searches Carmel bay for vanished Chicago socialite
In Carmel California diver Oscar Lager probed the bay waters for Mrs. Eliot Boke Schaffner of Chicago. A blue bedroom slipper found nearby identified her, suggesting she wandered from home and entered the water. Her husband Joseph H. Schaffner awaited word as authorities pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Calif
Eliot Boke Schaffner
Carmel Bay
Joseph H. Schaffner
Chicago
Oscar Lager
Schaffner
France Moves Toward Denunciation of Naval Pact Amid Race Fears
Paris reports France plans to denounce the Washington naval treaty as Japan prepares to do so. Foreign office blocks joint denunciation with Japan while deputies debate an outright move. Paris argues the parity system is unjust and signals readiness to end armament limits, aiming to avert a naval buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
France
Washington
Japan
Paris
Foreign Office
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Great Britain
States seek federal beer tax ruling in three two states fight
Alabama and Georgia asked the District of Columbia Supreme Court to decide if beer dealers face a federal excise tax. Justice Jennings Bailey delayed a related Atlanta suit challenging a $1600 levy on violators of state alcohol laws. A favorable district court ruling could settle the tax battle in both states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
Alabama
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Jennings Bailey
Atlanta
District Court
H. A. Emery
United States District Court
Augusta
Savannah
W. E. Page
Internal Revenue
Sleeper Reinstated on ACL Schedule Jacksonville to Montgomery
Atlantic Coast Line reinstates the Jacksonville Dothan Montgomery sleeper due to higher passenger traffic. Northbound service No 57 began at 3 30 this morning, arriving at Jacksonville, with southbound No 56 to Montgomery to Dothan at 10 this evening. The sleeper attaches to Coast Line trains. A grass fire on Jeff Street caused minor damage yesterday, firemen report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Jacksonville
Dothan
Coast Line
Jeff Street
Dean of clergy dies in Norwalk at 101
The Rev. Augustus F. seard, Yale’s oldest living alumnus and reputed to be the oldest Congregational minister in the United States, dies at his Norwalk home. He recently observed his 101st birthday on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Conn
Augustus F. Seard
Yale
United States
Flo
Success Of Toy Ball Makes It Annual Affair
The first annual Christmas Toy Ball, sponsored by Carl E. Sellers of the Wiregrass Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars, drew more than 300 attendees who donated toys clothes groceries fruit and money. Gifts will be distributed Monday and Christmas Day to needy children including veterans' kin, with only truly needy cases sharing in the results of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dofhan
Carl E. Sellers
Wiregrass Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dothan Woman's Mother Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs J A Rolling died in Chicago after a long illness. She leaves seven daughters headed by Mrs Tom Gaylord of Dothan and several daughters in Miami and Chicago. Sons include John W Buell and N H in Panama City. Two brothers survive. Body to arrive Sunday night. funeral plans incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. A. Rolling
Tom Gaylord
Doathan
Gaylord
FW. Lounsford
J. M. Carliste
Anne Willisme
Miami
Fla
Mra
CC. O
John W Buell C
N. H
Panama City
Fila
J. A. Falling
Tusestooun
Ala
G. C
G.H. Guilford
Blountstown
Sammy Fuller Captures Decision by Landslide in Fripston
Sammy Fuller, lightweight title contender, won a unanimous decision over Viabby Panechio in front of 13,944 fans at the Boston Garden last night. Max Baer and two former world champions officiated as Fuller controlled the action, moving ahead early and sustaining pressure through ten rounds to secure the judges’ nod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fripston
Sammy Fuller
Viabby Panechio
Max Baer
Boston Garden
Fuller
Cash Registers Chime Cheerful Music For Retailers
A nationwide Associated Press survey shows Christmas shopping in 1934 near or above 1930 and 1931 levels with many merchants reporting 10 to 25 percent gains over last year. Buoyant buying, higher per-transaction amounts, and revived luxury goods point to improved retail sentiment and early holiday spending across the nation. In the Sixth District, Atlanta bank clearings and department stores report stronger Christmas trade, with daily clearings about $2 million higher than last December and sustained increases as holiday demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
America
Federal Reserve
Janice
Atlanta
Alabama's CCC quota set at 1642 for January enlistment
Washington AP reports Civilian Conservation Corps allocations by region with Alabama assigned a quota of 1642 replacements for the January enlistment period. Eastern and Southern states lead recruits across the First to Fourth Corps areas, with totals and state allocations listed for Pennsylvania through Arkansas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civian Conservation Corps
Rtupert Fechner
Watest
Ivastern God
Earth Corps
New England
North Atlantic
Middle Atlaantic
District of Columbia
Thieves Use Skylight to Enter Store on EF Main
Robbers gained access via a skylight to the Famous store on EF Main Street, escaping with $5 in cash and merchandise including shoes and clothes. They crossed nearby roofs, lowered in on a rope, and the crime occurred before midnight as dew marked footprints. Police report unclearタイта.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Barney Blumenfield
Stork Triumphs as Atlanta Woman Delivers En Route
Mrs. H. B. Bussey of Atlanta beat the stork to a hospital birth after a car crash at a street intersection. She and her husband arrived with a baby girl born minutes later. doctors said injuries were not serious. The accident involved another vehicle and the door opened, throwing Mrs. Bussey to the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
H. B. Bussey
Hopital Attache
Christmas Pageant They Will Find the Babe at Presbyterian
A Christmas pageant titled They Will Find the Babe will be presented at the Presbyterian church at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The program features a community cast in a living nativity and related holiday scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
LYNCHING THREAT FAILS IN ANDALUSIA ANDALUSIA DEPUTY SAYS GANG FORMS
In Andalusia on December 22 a mob threat to seize two white men and a Black man jailed for a Laurel Hill Florida slaying failed to materialize. Deputy L E Mee Laughlin reported mobs forming but quiet, with no guards increased. prisoners held in Covington County jail for safe keeping. The three men were captured after a swamp chase. names not released, charges undeclared. Sheriff J T Steele and deputies had sworn in 15 special deputies to prevent any rescue attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Laurel Hill
Fla
Breck Gantt
Opp. Ala
Florida
Fee
Gantt
Florala
Ala
Mohs
Florait
Trammell Steele
Laurel Tue
Steele
Crestview
L. FE. MeeLaughlin
Howeer
McLaughlin
J. T. Steele
MelLaughlin
Bob Heft
Covington
Bank of Toonben checks exhibited by Mike Palmer
The Bank of Toonben issued blank checks from the 1890s displayed today by Mike Palmer who found no batch of her in a pile of old papers. The city’s name was misspelled with an ee in two places on the checks printed by the Savannah Morning News. Since early days of Dothan the name has been spelled with 14 a’s instead of a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toonben
Mike Palmer
Savannah
Bicycle theft spree reported across city and county
Police report multiple bicycle thefts at various locations including a downtown theatre and several homes. Harbour County officers seek three men in a $600 robbery incident involving a woman, with authorities asked to watch for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varias
Harbour County
Butter Market Report From Chicago Prices and Grades
Chicago butter prices and grades listed with various quality points and quantities for creamery products. Includes extras firsts seconds and standards with percentages and container counts, plus egg pricing and grades, current receipts and refrigerator items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Forecast Affects Florida and Gulf States
The forecast calls for fair skies and slightly colder conditions in central and south Florida with night frost in southern portions. Central and East Gulf States may see some rain during the middle or latter part of the week, but otherwise partly cloudy and with frequent temperature changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
I. W. Florida
Central
East Gulf States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lauthor
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Legislature
Ways and
House
Long
Homing
John J. English
The
Beclour
Tokyo
Amamioshima
Kokumin Shimbun
Anamioshima
Hyusku
Kon
Chamber
Foreign Affairs and Naval
Francois Pietri
Pierre Laval
Washington Court
Jax-Montgomery Sleeper
Ietail
Stork
Trail
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!