Citizens urged to voice view on Dothan bond issue
In Dothan residents express mixed views on a proposed bond issue. Business leaders and officials debate school needs and power rates, weighing growth against debt. Several favor lower rates to attract industry while others worry about taxes and lawsuits from farmers over water backing.
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Dothan
the Eagle
J. T. Brock
Harry Calvin
Telephone Exchange
J. N. Blaum
Dothan Jewelry Company
Dothan Candy Manufacturing Co
T. J. Whatley
Wyatt Harris
Harris Furniture Company
Geneva County
W. F. Newton
Newton Grocery Company
S. A. Jeter
M. A. Ellison
Ellison Drug Company
Moultrie
Georgia
Andalusia
G. H. Malone
Dethan
Columbus
Birmingham
J. R. Faircloth
C. J. Faulk
W. C. Strickland
Strickland Jewelry Company
Mr Harris Suffered Setback After Surgery
Mr J K Harris, who had an operation at a local hospital to relieve a skull fracture from an automobile crash months ago, endured a setback on Thursday. Friends and physicians were uneasy, but his condition showed notable improvement Friday and today.
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J. K. Harris
Florida resident Mrs Jenkins undergoes operation in hospital
Mrs William Jenkins an elderly citizen formerly of Dothan now living in Round Lake Florida is hospitalized after undergoing an operation. The item notes a page reference but provides few further details.
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William Jenkins
Dothan
Round Lake
Florida
Sait
Dothan High Beats Graceville 44 to 10 in Court Match
Dothan High School defeated Graceville Florida in a basketball game yesterday afternoon on the local court with a 44 to 10 final. John Mack Brown led the Dothan offense directing most of the scoring while Herns starred for Graceville.
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Dothan High School
Graceville
Florida
John Mack Brown
Dothan
Herns
Dothan Brown
Holman
Cook
Tolbert Brown
Flowers
Sruards
Shivers
Gay
Maddox
Yates
Crowder Sees Hopeful Cuba Situation Under Wilson Direction
General Enoch Crowder reports to the state department that his Cuba visit is easing the chaotic political climate. Cuban courts are speeding up rulings to determine the winner of the last presidential election as the nation grows more hopeful.
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Washington
Enoch Crowder
Cuba
Wilson
State Department
Crowder
Daring Robbery Strikes Atlanta Business Office
In Atlanta on June 15 two armed bandits robbed L. B. Kent, manager of Southern Heating and Plumbing, of 1370 at the Fat Iron Building. Kent was grazed by a bullet, others escaped with money. Insurance collector Mrs. M. O. Bradley was robbed of 217 on the street. Multiple holdups reported.
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Atlanta
L. KB. Kent
Southern Heating and Plumbing Company
Fat Iron
Kent
M. O. Bradley
New Playground Equipment Installed at Howell Rose Hill and High School
The Howell School playground adds slides a see saw and giant stride for about twenty five children at a time while Rose Hill and High School also feature equipment. Teachers funded the purchases through entertainments and other efforts, with Dothan citizens owing thanks for over 200 dollars in playground gear. Fresh Apalachicola oysters are sold at the Enterprise Market with prices of 35 cents pint and 70 cents quart.
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Howell School
Rose Hill
Ema
Dothan
Dallas Postal Station Held Up in Jackson Street Robbery
Six armed men robbed the Jackson Street postal sub-station in Dallas Texas securing 25 dollars this morning. One man is dead another arrested and three postal employees wounded as a sheriff s posse pursues the gang. The robbery is described as one of Dallas history s most daring.
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Dallas
Texas
Bendji
Jackson Street
Startles Society by Suing Husband and Clubman
Pierre Tartoun, noted French portrait painter, faces a separation suit by his wife former Miss Claudia Windsor. She also alleges undue influence by a prominent club society man, claiming he exerts a strange influence over Tartoun and the painter shows a dual personality.
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Manine
Pierre Tartoun
New York
Tartone
Claudia Windsor
Soldier's Body Arrives From France in Dothan
The body of Dan Richardson, an American soldier killed in France, arrived today at 11:00 by the Atlantic Coast Line. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Richardson, formerly of Midland City, now Round Lake Florida, will retrieve him for burial at Clark's Cemetery near Midland City tomorrow.
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Dan Richardson
France
Clark’s Cemetery
Dothan
Jim Richardson
Midland City
Round Lake
Florida
Bowen of Roses Dazzles Audiences At High School Show
Last night the High School stage presentation Bowen of Roses drew strong praise with remarks calling it a top effort and wholesome entertainment. Students under Mrs Ernest Ford received praise for their polished performances while the well attended auditorium contributed to a solid fundraiser. Proceeds support framing art prints from the Elson exhibit and offset athletic needs.
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Elson
Weather outlook for tonight and Sunday
The forecast covers the weather for tonight and Sunday with expectations of changing conditions and mild to cool temperatures across the region. No significant precipitation is indicated, but patchy clouds may move through.
Stovall Family Mourns Mother’s Death in Madison County
Mrs. Pf A Stovall died Thursday afternoon at home in Madison Georgia after a period of feeble health. The Stovalls and children traveled from Commerce Street to attend the funeral, with Abe Stovall aged 72. Brannon Copeland of DeFuniak Springs visits his parents in the city. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Wilson of Commerce Street, both well. T J Kirkland of Webb Rt1 renewed his subscription today.
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Pf. A. Stovall
Madison
Brannon Copeland
DePuniak Springs, Fla
City
H.C. Copeland
Oscar Wilson
Commerce Street
Pound Girl
Georgia merchant attempts to burn store
Abraham, a shoe merchant at 307 Peachtree, Atlanta, was jailed after police say he tried to set fire to his store on the first floor of a large apartment building. The premises were soaked with gas or oil, risking lives and a city block.
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Georgia
Atlanta
A. Abraham
Peachtree
Rubber Co
No Clues Yet on Moody Price Murder
Meridian Mississippi reports there is no clue to the murderer of Moody Price former United States Commissioner who was killed with an axe in bed. Authorities and bloodhounds searched through yesterday night and today. Two men arrested at York Alabama are held for investigation as the search suggests the killer may have boarded a train.
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Meridian
Miss
Moody Price
United States
G Vail
York
Ala
Alfred Taylor Inaugurated Governor of Tennessee
Alfred Taylor was sworn in as Tennessee governor before a capacity audience at Nashville City Hall. In his inaugural address he urged harmony in the legislature and to apply business principles to state affairs. James Goddard of Maryville performed several numbers as friends of the new governor. Outgoing Governor Roberts offered best wishes for the administration.
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Nashville
Tenn
Alfred Taylor
Tennessee
James Goddard
Maryville, Tenn
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Taylor
Roberts
Wealthy man disappears from Crestview home
Pensacola January 15. Dr Malcomb Baggett, described as wealthy, vanished from his Crestview residence after guns and personal belongings were found along the riverbank near two barrels and a small will. Searches are being undertaken after foul play is suspected.
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Crestview
Pensacola
Malcomb Baggett
Fresh Apalachicola Oysters Sold at Enterprise Market
Fresh Apalachicola oysters advertised by Enterprise Market. Listing notes pint and quart sizes with contact via phone.
Brooks Resolution Advances Call for Disarmament Conference
Washington January 15 The House Foreign Committee reported favorably the Brooks resolution authorizing the president to convene a conference of foreign powers in Washington to discuss disarmament measures.
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Washington
House Foreign Committee Today
Brooks
Miss Lela Kennelly Visits Dothan Route 4 Resident
Miss Lela B. Kennelly of Dothan Route 4 was seen in the city today.
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Lela B. Kennelly
Dothan
Rt. 4
Civil Service Examination Draws Largest City Group
Thirty one men sat the civil service examination this morning for railway clerks and six women took the test for terminal station positions. Post Office Clerk Floyd McCarty supervised, noting it was the largest turnout he had seen, surpassing a previous high of twenty applicants.
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Dothan Federal Building
Civil Service
Post Office
Floyd McCarty
McCarty
J. M. Moates Dies at 78 After Illness
J M Moates aged 78 died yesterday morning about 4 at his Route 1 home from paralysis. He was buried at Beulah Church today at 10. An advertisement asks readers if they pay too much for steak or pork, suggesting FP J Weathers as a supplier.
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J. M. Moates
Yeater
Beulah Church
Weathers
Mrs Strickland Hosts Guests From Multiple States
Mrs S C Strickland of Taylor entertained guests including L B Strickland of Dinos Wyoming Wv F Strickland of Girard Kansas J A Strickland of Bonifay Florida WH Strickland of Bonifay Florida Mrs Anna Hillerd of Miami Florida and Mrs Macele Jones of Montgomery Alabama.
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Mra. S
Herbert Kinsey Recovering After Atlanta Auto Mishap
Selma Alabama dispatch states Herbert Kinsey formerly of the Academy of Music and Birmingham and now with Southern Enterprise in Atlanta is slowly recovering from injuries after a street car collided with his car. He suffered a dislocated right shoulder a broken collar bone and bruises. His parents Mr and Mrs F Kinsey have been advised of his condition.
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Selma
Ala
Herbert Kincey
The
Academy of Music
Birmingham
Lynch
Atlanta
Southern Enterprise Corporation
Mr. Kineey
Mra. F. Kineey
Ex Kaiserina Dying in Hoorn With Imperial Ties
In Hoorn Jan 14 former German empress Victoria is near death. Doctors report her condition deteriorating while recent funeral plans and a Decoyin jet are prepared to ensure prompt communications and flowers for the expected passing.
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Hoorn
Holland
Hinteror Willigga
Germany
Ore
Honee
Doorn
Empresa Aurueta Victoria
Hachner
Wen
Naa Beeg
Tele Eran
Mentho Sulphur Cream for Itching Skin Relief
An ad promotes Mentho Sulphur Cream as quick relief for itching, eczema, and irritated skin. It claims soothing, cooling effects and speedy healing, noting it destroys odor and works on rough eruptions. Available at drug stores.
Dothan Pilot Max Fortner To Give Aerial View
Max Fortner of Dothan will fly at the field east of town tomorrow afternoon to offer rides for those wishing to view Dothan from the air. He recently completed a flying course at E P Lott and is praised as a careful pilot. The Curtiss plane has a new propeller and extra equipment. Passengers include W A Caton Alex Whiddon Julian Parker and J T H Turnbull.
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Max Fortner
Dothan
Ivd
Max
Mr. Lott
Max Orer
W. A. Caton
Alex Whiddon
Julian Parker
J. T. H Turnbull
Red Cross Report for November 1920
The Red Cross outlines November 1920 relief work in the ex-service men and civilian departments. include compensation claims vocational training applications and miscellaneous cases. About 160 letters were written. $965.04 in groceries supplies and cash aid provided. Thanksgiving baskets given. one pneumonia patient aided. a baby placed with Alabama Children’s Aid Society. a death and a birth referenced. Mrs Moody and Anna Jordan noted in leadership roles.
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Eettanee
Cate Boa Peel
Civilian Relief Department
KR. A. Moody
Alabama Children's Aid Society
Fayette
Mea Moody
Philadelphia
State Reformatory
Milk price talk by Dothan man at High Mill Street
A Dothan resident on High Milk South Weeter Street urges action to lower milk prices by attacking wartime profits on dairy and related goods. He claims velvet beans and corn costs are inflated and calls for price reductions.
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South Weeter Street
Dothan
Hanmmer
Hughes Representing Riginn Company Faces Key Issue
Mr T J Hughes of Montgomery represents Riginn Company as the primary interest holder in the matter. The narrative notes a descent commencing with a fall of 16 feet in the initial moments.
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T. J. Hughes
Riginn Company
Montgomery
Ety Ic
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EAGLE
Stovall
T. J. Kirkland
Webb
Rt 1
Civil Service Examination
Kaiserin
RED Cross Report
Tam
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