Thompson Seeks Extended Qualification Time For Primary
Mobile publisher Jerick Thompson urged Alabama Democratic officials to extend the August primary qualification period to relieve suspicions of favoritism. He attacked the current 145 day gate before the August 12 vote and urged action by Ed Fettus of Selma, citing varying states’ deadlines and the need for a fair process.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jerick (. Thompson
Mobile
Alabama Journal
Alabama
Edmund W. Fettus
Selma
Tate Democratic
Thompson
Pamary
Tyrasan
Nui
Lankhead
Jasper
United Saw
Akansa
North C
English Lord Rejects Curse Of Pharoahs Folly
Fragmented notes describe Lord Westbury denying faith in the Curse of Pharoahs while detailing a recent crash and injuries. The report links proscription era artifacts to a tomb exploration and mentions family, jewels, and a party’s collapse. The piece blends speculative superstition with a car crash account and hospital transport details.
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Lontyon
Lord Westbury
Moonshiners Use Chain Plate Setup In Alabama Raid
Jefferson County deputies raided a southern county chain of stills described as a cooperative distillery with armed guards. The plant, arranged like ten pins along a creek, fired on approaching officers. no arrests were made as operators escaped. Sheriff W C Downe reported the incident in Birmingham on February 22.
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Birmingham
Ala
PhJefferson County
W._ C. Downe
Committee of 1001 Formed for Gangster War in Chicago
Chicago announces a bold mobilization to crush organized crime led by Col. Robert Isham Randolph. A committee of 100 business leaders will build a staff, select a 12 member panel to allocate millions in funds, and a secret six member inner circle will operate unseen as officials pledge relentless action to end gang rule in six months.
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Chicago
Robert Isham Randolph
George Washington
Randolph Dioes
Lillicit Bo Ze
Randolph
Chicago Association of Commerce
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Rackster
Chicero
Four Boys Die From Poison Mistaken For Wine At Lyons
In Lyons Nebraska a radiator chemical mistaken for wine killed four young men and left a fifth near death. The group drank the solution at a party after breaking into a railroad agent Barnethen’s home. The victims included Lawrence Kahlmeier 24, Nelson Jarvis 20, Leon Jarvis 18, Hollis Cleveland 17, and Reuben Roberts 22 survived, others fatal. A coroner ruled death from poison misrepresented as wine.
Moore Banker's Death Echoes Pratville Shooting Tragedy
Pratville Alabama February 22 1967 the body of J Ralph Moore 11 president of Autauga Banking and Trust Company was found dead slumped over the rim wheel of his automobile near reserve with a bullet through the head a small valuable pin held in his right hand Daniel Pratt bank chairman said he would assume charge of the bank when it opens for business Monday Authorities noted Moore had been in poor health and speculated his condition may have influenced the shooting In Montgomery J Davis a street car motorman was found shot to death near end of car line in a Negro section with multiple bullet wounds police believe a gun battle with robbers led to his death and that two shells exploded in his pistol three wounds found on his body as witnesses heard an emergency call and officers searched for suspects Several arrests and legal actions followed including a case involving a store robbery with a cash payoff and multiple injuries.
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Prattville
Ala
J. Ralph Moore
Autauga Banking & Trust, Company
Montgomery
J. Davis
Oasis
Davis
Wo HL Tavker
Mire
le A. Flatley
Ratley
Qadiee
Penne
Federal Quarantine Against Fruit Fly Ended Yesterday
A state department report notes the fruit fly quarantine removal yesterday, ending restrictions on movement of certain fruits and vegetables. Officials stated the action applies regionally with road checks and inspections ongoing to prevent pest spread.
Mexico's National Song Sparks Shooting Tale
A boy recounts that the national song triggered the shooting of Ortiz Rubio. The account claims the line about the national anthem spurred a gunfire incident after an inauguration event. Witness details differ, with mentions of a pistol discharge near the Patio area and the ensuing panic.
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Mexico
Ortiz Rubio
Zeppelin Plans Another Visit to America in Prospect
A report notes permission granted for another German airship voyage to the Americas. Zeppelin designer Hugo Eckener outlines plans for a flight between Europe, North America, and Lakehurst New Jersey with potential naval support and crew readiness discussed in a letter to the U.S. acting secretary of the navy.
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Zeppelin
Washin
Ameriea Zompetin i
Aisshin
Lake Aurt
New Torey
Eckener
Tie
Hehener
Jame Kean Wach
Inure Y
Petar
Neale
Lone Weinign
Weather A Mamama Clowdy Rain Likely Tonight
A clowdy forecast for the area predicts local rains tonight and Sunday with likely showers. Cool temperatures and light winds accompany the unsettled pattern through the weekend.
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Tonnight
Sanday
Houston County Hog Sales Net Farmers Big Totals
A report on hog sales across Houston County shows 22 farmers selling 640 hogs for 5440 at a January sale, with Cottonwood’s Cooperative Market Association handling 257 hogs from 74 members for "A,N05" and 1656 hogs sold at Columbia for 2252.10. Export buyers from Cuba and shipments to Swift & Company were noted.
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Houston County
Cottonwonds’s Cooperative Marketing Association
Sounagor
Columba
Cuba
Toma
Par
Cegatul
Dothan Aml
Cottonwood
Swift
Company Ni, Moulin, Gas
Mrs 4 V Young Hurt In Auto Crash Friday
Mrs AV Young was in a local hospital today suffering from punctured but not serious injuries sustained when her automobile collided with a ditch. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon near Alten while the husband lost control of the car. Mrs Young was the only person injured, and she had come to Dothan with her two children while her husband remained with the wrecked vehicle.
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4. V. Young
AV. Young Wis
Bocal
Na- Hiotal Biscuit Company
Uwe Jamalebilteen
Young
Yourg
Four Die in Violent Newark Tragedies
A Newark area report lists four people dead in separate violent incidents yesterday. A man died from a head wound after a shooting in Harkerack while Julia Spray was killed in Lyndburet. In another case a man killed his partner then attempted suicide by cutting his throat in his Newark butcher shop. A third man shot and killed his wife then shot himself, with additional family members affected as chaos erupted.
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Meraki
Newark
Harkerack
Tyndhurat
Julia Spray
Lyndburet Thanva- Ceyn
Hiv Fato
Funeral Rites Held For Local Figure Amid Mixed War Talk
Funeral rites were held for a local figure as authorities and papers discuss war topics and national leaders. Interment followed at Liberty Cemetery with attendees noting the era's tensions and the community's grief.
Youth Charged With Liquor Sale Bond Set at 100
A TL-year-old boy was charged with selling liquor and placed under a $100 bond. The case involves local authorities and mentions a fraternity with the Hod telling Ing Was aetcagint elt drtores USS. Federal involvement and names of individuals appear in the fragmented report.
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Bucmingham
Fely
Yasmina Sho
Hos Y Clyde Co
Lanie Chadin
Fate of former sheriff to face jury soon
In Tuscumbia Alabama on February 22 a former sheriff faced trial for allegedly aiding prisoners to escape. The case centered on alleged collusion with private detectives and a change of venue request to move to Franklin County. Court testimony described meetings and possible improper influence involving jail operations and law enforcement.
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Neasey
Colbert
Keaton
Walter
Teobersen
TOR Almachine
Antil Abu
Gert
Miinklin
Reet
Harvey Bale
Crobert
Sheaff
Steve Brewer
Tee
Cureton Rites Here Tomorrow
Funeral services are planned in Dothan at 4 o clock for a local resident, with survivors listed by city officials. The service takes place at St Mary Church and is conducted by Pastor Molaual. Pallbearers are named, and burial details follow.
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Erie
Suntha
South Orange Strat
Sony
Teal Rauer
Molaual
Gollersydt
Maree
Carnac Henwar
Maremer
Moron
Fan
Gamer
MH. Blumteiz
Cartan
Ee Hardaare Company
Dothan Honors Hero as Nation Observes Memorial Day
Dothan joins nationwide tribute to fallen hero amid local ceremonies and delayed city services. Public offices operate on a limited schedule as residents honor the memory of Washington’s birthday and the community reflects on duty and sacrifice.
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Dothan
Nation honors birth anniversary of Washington founder events
The article notes a national observance marking the 179th or similar anniversary of the birth of Washington, describing ceremonies in Washington City and Alexandria with government officials and military presence. It mentions President and other leaders attending, and plans for public commemorations across states.
Canadian Rivers of Banks Doerage Vt Teb Be?
Fragmented OCR text presents scattered phrases about rivers banks doerage and a list of misread words. No coherent event or named entities beyond Bertha and Hippel appear clearly. Unable to extract a concrete incident or subject for a proper summary.
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Gmorto
Hippel Agia
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