Judge Martin Urges Economy in County Affairs Amid Debt
Judge Harry K. Martin warns on Houston County debt totaling 407040.64 including unpaid courthouse and jail claims. He notes 60k bonds refinanced, 80k in floating warrants, 205k in 8 percent warrants, and 46k remaining. county pledges 40 percent revenues to service debt and must stay within constitutional 12 1/2 percent limit.
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Board of Revenue
Dothan National Bank
Alabama
Houston
Col William Easterwood Plans Rome to Dallas Flight Prize
Dallas business man Col William E Easterwood proposes a trans Atlantic flight from Rome to Dallas with a $25,000 prize to lure a pilot. The plan centers on announcing the competition and inviting entrants to attempt the record voyage.
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William E. Easterwood
Dallas
Tex
Rome
Negro Burned Alive By Mob Dies Cursing In Rome Miss
Coroner's jury found Charley Shepherd Negro died from causes unknown after mob mutilated his body, shot it, and burned him near Rome Miss. He cursed his accusers while the crowd carried out the act. Miss Keeler, who captured Shepherd, described his pleas not to be left to the law.
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Parchman
Miss
Charley Shepherd
Negoro
Rome
Cleveland
Houston Motor Co Opens New Auto Firm in Dothan
Dothan welcomes the Houston Motor Co as owners W D McRie and W N Hamman debut Willys Knight and Whippet automobiles in a grand opening to be held this Wednesday. The business occupies a new Wet Main Street building as families plan to move to Dothan soon. The firm will conduct formal showings of Whippet and Willyys Knight models for the public.
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Dethan
Houston Motor Co
Willys-Knight
Whippet
Frm
Neve
Main Street
W.D. McRie
Marhuana
W.N. Hamman
Quincy
New Enterprise
Buth Omen
Florida
Acronhire Financs Co
Marianna
Dothan
Willyys-Knight
Dothan Mayor Details Administration Plans
Mayor I C Ezell outlines harmony and economy as core goals to lift Dothan from debt. He urges cooperation with citizens, supports locating new industries outside city limits with Alabama Power, and promises parks, improved meat inspection, and strong civic effort. Cont on Page Three.
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Dothan
State Industrial Board
Alshama Power Company
Ans
250 More Deaths From Bad Liquor In New York
New York report by Dr Charles Morris shows 1565 total liquor related deaths in the year ending, with 250 more deaths than the previous year. He cites poison liquor driving up motor accidents and homicides, noting 130 alcoholic deaths for the year.
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New York
Charles Morris
Myc Eal
Coolidge to depart tonight for Washington
President and Mrs. Coolidge end a weeklong Georgia coast vacation at Sapelo Island and prepare for an overnight rail trip back to Washington. They plan a day of rest and a final hunt on the host’s preserves if possible, as Howard C. Coffin reports.
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Sapelo Island
Georgia Coast
Howard C. Coffin
Tri-Motored Plane Soars on Endurance Flight
At Los Angeles Metropolitan Airport the army's tri motored plane Question Mark lifted off for an endurance flight. Aerial refueling occurred at 3000 feet with the refueling craft leading. Pilot Ira E. Baker commanded the endurance aircraft while Lieut. Qdas Moon piloted the refueler.
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Metropolitan Airport
Los Angeles
Dan
Army
Ira E. Baker
Qdas Moon
Mayor Ezell to Speak to Kiwanis Club Tomorrow
Kiwanis program lists speakers including J L Crawford prospects for 1920 and Mayor Clem Ezell. Miss Wernice Meyrovitza to perform violin. Meeting urged for full attendance by all members.
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Kiwanis Club
Sala
To. J. Whatley
J. L. Crawford
Tothan
Clem Ezell
King George Condition Remains Unchanged
Buckingham Palace officials report King George's condition is quiet with no change noted. The bulletin at midafternoon confirms the sovereign remains in a stable state as coverage highlights the royal health update in London.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George
Mrs Hollis of Route 8 Dies in Local Obituary
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Wettie Bogen Hollis, aged years, of Route 8. She is survived by Isaac Hollis and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, with a burial planned in a local cemetery and services led by Rev. WM True.
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Wettie Bogen Hells
Isaac Hollis
Entagern
Madeelm
Cov
Hedev
Ann
Ogden
We Oa
Burr
Burr. Nrebeh
Af Wien
Pierice
Pin
Perpereters Wathistigh
WM. True
Arrester
Cher
Alabama Weather Ahead With Cold Wave Briefly
The forecast for Alabama calls for fair and colder conditions tonight with a sharp cold wave. Temperatures range from 20 to 26 in the north and 25 to 30 in the south. Wednesday will be fair and continued cold with moderate northwest to north winds along the coast diminishing.
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Alabama
Tomight
Dothan Year of Progress Highlights New Buildings and Roads
Dothan’s past year shows growth with traffic signals and boulevard streets improving safety motorists. A new modern grimival school expansion costs over 130000 dollars while the Rose Hill and Young Junior High additions proceed. The Municipal Athlete Stadium opened at 50000 dollars, a modern concrete facility rare for a city its size. Seven trunk line roads, two paved, expand trade and reduce tolls at the Columbia bridge. New Houston Hotel and expanding theaters, Ward building, and several churches mark continued urban development.
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Dothan
Rose Hill
Young
Montgomery
Birmingham
America
Alabama
Pdethan
Old Columbia Bridge
Wakley
Georgia
Tothan
Houston
Dethan
Jikewiee
Jin Seyty
Vitaphone Movietone
Shaw’s Theatres
QUIT SPENDING ADVISED BY DO THAN BANKERS
Presidents of four Dothan banks urge economy in 1929. In interviews with an Eagle representative they stress people must spend less. December 1927 deposits totalled 4,497,625.44. December 31, 1928 deposits stood at 4,367,060.14, a drop of 120,462.40, signaling cautious times ahead.
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Dothan Baaks
Eagle
Or. Porter
Dothan Bank & ‘Trust Co
Hlent
The
Fine Institution
Ao. Flowers
Newton Stock Players Deliver Pleasing Bow
Newton Stock players debut at Faroteep Company show with solid performance. Shown by pint sized cast, they deliver energetic routines highlighting teamwork and stage presence amid challenging lines and crowd attention.
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Newton
Budget System Works Fine for City of Dothan Budget
City officials report a balanced budget with income of 354,500 and expenses of 354,250 under a formal budget system begun in 1928. The plan prioritizes debt reduction, timely payments, and efficient operation across departments, with weekly and monthly financial summaries available for publication.
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Houston County
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Miss Keeler
Shepperd
Tom
Duhrley
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Whippet and
Willys-Knight Automobiles
I. C. Ezell
Tistog
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Dettaa
Coolidge
Washington
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King
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E. M. Weatherly
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Montgomery Ward
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Lewis A. Yancey
Oliver C. le Boutellier
Anne U. Stillman
North Star
Panama
Dothan Banks
Faroteep Company
Hateat Jungen
Ag Vins Saage
Pieteninge
Willan
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Clayton Fee
Hares
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