Denver Man Kidnappers Demand 60000 Ransom
Denver police continued a citywide search for two kidnappers who seized Charles Boettcher III, heir to a fortune, and demanded $60,000. His wife was forced from the car, and an advertisement offering to meet terms was published, while officers tracked suspects including Louis Alterie and others connected to Chicago gang activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Charles Boettcher
Boettcher
Albert Clark
Benjamin ‘Gower
Igate
Efort
Louis
Diamondack) Alerle
Chicago
Claude K. Boettcher
Kidapers
A. T. Clark
Charles A. Lindbergh
Claude Ettcher
Lindbergh
Mabel
Milison McCorick
Clark
Alterie
Alerle
Colorado
Altria
Relief committee seeks work for ten unemployed in Dothan gardens
The Central Relief committee plans to employ ten out of work men as expert gardeners in Dothan. Employers may hire the gardeners for any number of days at a nominal wage and may pay them directly rather than sending funds to relief headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Gardens
Local Bill Aims to Shift Audit Costs to Education Board
The Houston county commissioners discussed a local bill to require the Board of Education to pay audits and the school census, shifting costs from county funds. Commissioner Carl Burkett credited high costs, noting the latest audit totaled 720 dollars. the resolution passed with Burkett Clark and Williams voting yes, while Terry and Snell opposed.
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Houston County Board of Education
County Board of Revenue
County Commissioners
Alabam
Carl B. Burkett
Board of Education
Alva Clark
Burkett, Clark
Sid Williams
J. E. Terry
Ford Snell
Final checks near on 600 petitions at probate office
With one day left before the signature check deadline 600 names on commissions petitions are being reviewed by Probate Judge H K Martin's staff. Certification to Mayor Ezell hinges on reaching the required number of qualified voter signers within the 15 day limit filed Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
H. K. Martin
I. C. Ezell
Martin
Cigarettes In City Hit Decade Low Prices
Cigarettes in Dothan today were cheaper than in a decade with chain stores listing 13 cents per package for four leading brands. Dealers said more reductions would follow as manufacturers cut prices Saturday by 50 cents per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
County approves January road bill totaling 6200 dollars
Road Superintendent C C Mc Eachin’s January cost sheet totaling 6200 dollars was accepted by the county commissioners at their February meeting Monday. The tractor purchase costing 3400 dollars increased monthly road expenditures beyond the usual 3000 dollar limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McEachin
Bridge Planned Between Ira McNeil and Wiley Jeffcoat
Commissioners voted to build a bridge and repair the road between the homes of Ira McNeil and Wiley Jeffcoat in the eastern county as soon as funds are available after a delegation requested the roadwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira McNeil
Wiley Jeffcoat
Farmer is appointed solicitor of 20th circuit
J H Farmer state senator was named solicitor for the 20th judicial circuit by Gov B M Miller succeeding J Norton Mullins who resigned. Farmer announced his senate resignation from Houston and Henry counties after taking the floor. Appointment expires Jan 1 1935. Other candidates included L A Farmer and D C Halstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hubert Farmer
B.M. Miller
20Th Judicial Circuit
J. Norton Mullins
Associated Press
Farmer
Senate
Houston
Henry
L. A. Farmer
Paul Block urges balanced budget and debt settlement
Paul Block newspaper publisher tells the Senate finance committee that balancing the budget and cutting federal expenditures are essential for recovery. He supports repealing the Eighteenth Amendment a small sales tax big cuts on veterans’ expenditures retaining the paid standard and expanding public works. He says settling the foreign debts question is the vital factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Paul Block
Block
County Board Purchases Truck and Supplies
County commissioners at their Monday meeting bought a truck from Malone Motor Co for 667 dollars and 10 000 gallons of gasoline from Sinclair Refining Co at 6.46 cents per gallon. Sinclair also supplied grease at seven cents a pound. Oil from Alabama Machinery and Supply Co at 50 cents per gallon and lumber from Rex Lumber Co with grader blades from J D Adams Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone Motor Co
Sinclair Refining Co
Sinclair Company
Commissioners
Alabama Machinery and Supply Co
Rex Lumber Co
J. D. Adams
Mullins Insurance Bill Gets Favorable Committee Report
Montgomery Feb. 14 AP The senate judiciary committee favorably reported the Mullins bill requiring out of state insurance companies to post 100000 in securities before doing business in Alabama. Senator Mullins of Tallapoosa said the measure would safeguard citizens with policies from foreign firms. The panel also approved the Hooton bill cutting informers' fees in distilling cases from 50 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mullins
Alabama
Tallapoosa
Hooton
Hoover Urges Global Return to Gold Standard
President Hoover calls on nations to restore the gold standard to avert economic war. He proposes possible debt swaps, investment in silver coinage, and international cooperation under safeguards, addressing a Lincoln Day audience at the Waldorf Astoria and urging Republican unity toward a nonpartisan economic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoover
National Republican Club
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Alza
Warrants Refunded by Houston County Board
Houston county refunds warrants totaling 27000 dollars that matured February 1. They were refunded at 9 1/2 cents on the dollar. H. K. Martin and Commissioner Sid Williams announced the sale to A. L. Hanahan who offered the best price. The action clears similar obligations due this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
H. K. Martin
County Board of Revenue
Sid Willams
Af. L. Hanahan
Pythagoras Lodge Plans Monthly Meeting At City Temple
Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 A F A M will meet tonight at 7 39 PM in the Masonic temple for its regular monthly session. Worshipful Master Griffica today urged all members to attend the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythagoras Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Worder Griffica
Ernie Schaaf Dies After Carnera Bout
Ernie Schaaf, 24, heavyweight, died from an intracranial hemorrhage following Friday night’s bout with Primo Carnera. Three hour operations failed to save him. Carnera was ordered arrested on a manslaughter charge after the fight. police said he was taken into custody at his hotel. Schaaf had only recently recovered from influenza and spent ten days in training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Ernie Schaaf
Primo Carnera
Carnera
Schaaf
Banking Holiday Ordered by Gov Comstock Today
Governor William Comstock proclaimed an eight day banking holiday in Michigan after an overnight conference with bankers and federal officials. The unprecedented measure runs through February 21 due to an acute financial emergency in Detroit and across the state, tied to the Union Guardian Trust Company. The Detroit stock exchange halted trading for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
William Comstock
Michigan
Tansing
Union Guardian Trust Company
Detroit Stock Exchange
No sign of Indian bandits here say local authorities
No trace of three Indiana Gipsy women and a man who robbed Mrs. Dora Blackman of 95 dollars Monday has been found. Officers blocked highways from the county seat to the city to stop the fugitives in a high powered car. they say the bandits did not pass here and likely headed to Florida by another route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Blackman
Ozark
Florida
DeKalb Judge Criticizes Legislature Over Delays
Fort Payne Alabama February 14 AP reports Judge A. E. Hawkins criticized the legislature for dilatory efforts. He told the DeKalb grand jury he would not return home and confront neighbors after voting on actions they had taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Payne
Ala
DeKalb
A. E. Hawkins
Mrs Martha W Adams Buried In Midland City
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Wynn Adams were held at 2 p m at 609 South Oates Street with Dr L W Dockery and Rev D W Haskew officiating. Burial was in the Midland City family lot. Survived by husband Coleman Adams, parents T J Wynn, four brothers and four sisters. Fellows & Forrester in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wynn Adams
Dothan
South Oates Street
L. W. Dockery
First Baptist Church
D. W. Haskew
la Fayette Street Methodist Church
A. E. Shafer
Midland City
Kens Forrester
Earl McRae
Ed Sanders
Joe Beall, Jr
W. H. Turner
K. L. Forrester
Saxon Poyner
Will Mathis
Lawrence Oakley
Marvey Harrison
Aga Lisenby
W. C. Thoman
H. H
Mrs Ola Ward to Be Buried Today
Mrs Ola Ward 40 died last night at 9 at her home 208 North College street after a years long illness. Survived by husband Charlie Ward two sons Arthur and Otis Mixon of Dothan one brother Morton Mixon two sisters Mrs Rose Pippin Columbus Ga and Miss Bertha Mixon Columbus Ga. Funeral at Ramer church near Cottonwood this afternoon at 4 conducted by church pastor. Fellows Forrester in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Ward
North College Street
Charlie Ward
Arthur
Otis Mixon
Dothan
Morton Mixon
Rose Pippin
Columbus
Misa Bertha Mixon
Ramer Church
Cottonwood
Fellows & Forrester
Thirteen Die As Small Vessel Sinks in Aleutians
Belated reports say 13 people perish in a mid winter storm when the 58 foot Umnak Native sank near Umnak Island on January 28. Three natives survive. Victims include Capt. Andrew Nelson former Eunice skipper Captain Stankus his wife and infant, and Bishop Antonin ranking Russian Orthodox bishop in Ajomka.
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Dutch Wiarbor
Alaska
Antonin
Andrew Nelson
Eunice
Stankus
and & Ruz
Umnwic
Plans Go Forward For Dedication Of Airport This Week
Final plans for the Dothan airport dedication were near, with a government flight arrival expected Sunday. A police-like public program, air show acts by Ary Davis and Fred Strine, and a cross country flight option were planned as part of the weekend event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
J. L. Bracewell
American Legion Post
Lievt
Johnn. Curry
Maxwell Feld
Montgomery
John F. Curry
Bracewell
Lister Hill
Washington
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Becide
Cleveland
Miami
Davis
Fred Strine
Devis
Strine
Gulf Coast
F. W. Martini
Wadlington Hotel
Ford
Clyde Ice
Ice
Bes
Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Department of Commerce
Eafety
Salvation Army Dothan Unit Reports January Relief Spending
The Dothan Salvation Army reports $271.19 spent on relief in January under Captain V A Tidman. It aided 73 families with 77 beds and 79 meals, plus 27 families, 82 home visits, 112 office interviews, 56 groceries, 14 fuel, two rent, eight clothes, nine shoes, 13 medicines, and other help. Adults served 108 and children 155 with 73 active cases. several indigent Negro families aided from Central Relief funds. Eight white families received groceries through the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Salvation Army
V. A. Tidman
Central Relief Committee
County Commissioners Seek Temporary Loan for 1833 Budget
At the February meeting the county board approved a temporary loan to fund ongoing operations for the 1833 budget. The amount ranges from 12000 to 15000 dollars, with the health department and child welfare department sharing repayment. HW Mart in, J J Whiddon, and Sid Williams were named to negotiate the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Child Welfare Department
HW. K. Martin
J. J Whiddon
Sid Willams
Woman Evangelist Conducting Services Here All This Week
Mrs. Sadie Laminer a Johnson, president of the Christ Ambassador's Assembly God church, preaches nightly this week at the Assembly of God bungalow on Edgewood drive. She will preach three times Sunday at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 20 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Sadie Laminer A Johnson
Christ Ambassador’s
Assemblyf God Church
Assembly of God
Edgewood Drive
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Anna Pigott
Helena, Mont
Charlie
Board OF Revenue
J. H Farmer
Senate Committee
Art Davis
Minami
WORLD
Board of Revenue Refunds
Pythagoras
GOV. Comstock
Union Guardian
Martha W. Adams
College Street
Auburn Review
Auburn
Alabama Economic Review
Bureau of Economic Research
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Maxwell Field
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