May becomes new sheriff of Houston County
John A. May, the reform candidate, was sworn in as sheriff of Houston County succeeding Ben Hay. The transfer included official papers and bonds handed to May by Mrs. B. G. Hay. May outlined plans to uphold law, including enforcing prohibition, with a deputy force to be announced.
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Prohibition
John A. May
Sherif
Houston County
Ben. QO. Hay
Sherif Hay
BG Hay
Sherif Mayway
Sheriff Way
Hay
Smith Hall
Sherff
Shem
Pal
Grady Granger
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Otsemant
Empress Showcases Authentic European War Photos
The Empress Theatre on Hast Alain Street will host a Wednesday exhibition of authentic European war photographs by the Chicago Tribune staff photographer in Belmabs. Management warns the images are genuine, captured amid actual fighting and scenes of death and desolation.
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Belmam
Chicago Tribune
Dothan
Empress Theatre
Hast Alain Street
Empres
Otter
United States
Chicago Triune
Fonds
Drunken Negro Arrested After South Appletree Incident
Police officer Horae captured Charlie Mitchell, a drunken Black man, after a disorderly scene on South Appletree street. The man fought with women until tackled under a house. police removed him and he was fined 10 and sentenced to 40 days hard labor.
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Hora'e Daugherty
Charlie Mitchell
South Appletree Street
Emmy
South Appletree
Fred
Appalling Death List Marks Quake Disaster
A damaged report details a devastating earthquake last Wednesday with numerous deaths and widespread destruction. It notes government relief efforts, abandoned orphans, and ongoing rescue missions as towns struggle amid cold rain and collapsing buildings.
Garza Named New President of Old Mexico by Convention
A chaotic convention proclaims Roque Garza as the new president of Old Mexico with General Guinerius and allied officers as provisional leaders. The assembly declares Garza’s administration legitimate and vows order amid martial dawn preparations.
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Garza
Old Mexico
Mexico
Roque Gancutes
Martial Daw
Heim
Moumtad Pe Te
Villa Hastens Toward Mexico City Amid Convention Turmoil
Fragmentary report describes Villa moving toward Mexico City with disrupted command changes and a hastily summoned extraordinary convention session. Officials report an appointment overlooked in initial announcements as Zapata’s faction presses claims and the central command braces for possible incidents.
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Hi Basu Tealan
Wits
Mexia City
Dan Cupid Breaks In College Doors Narrative
Fragmented OCR story blends names and events in a chaotic tale set around a college, courts, and romance. It hints at Chaude Mian, dating plans, and courtroom action, but the text is incoherent with many garbled phrases and unclear events.
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Dan Cupid
Dothan Guards Leave for Montgomery Parade
Dothan guards depart on an early train to Montgomery to join a regional parade. Officials say the group will participate in the neutral parade event alongside other units and observers.
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Dothan
Dothan Dilards Lft
Montgomery
Eatchy
Toward Best Vision Through Dr Wastes Eye Service
An advertisement notes Dr Wastes offering eye care at his office over Cash Drug Store in Dothan. It promotes glam bat remedies, claims hundreds of eye-sight improvements, and urges appointments by phone 251 for the week.
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Shane
Neucatas Athens
Ubl
Price Shack
Judge Brock Arrested In Mbit Cup Case
A local judge named Brock was arrested amid an investigation tied to the Mbit Cup event. Authorities have not released full details, but the arrest occurred as part of ongoing inquiries into the competition and its organizers.
Tungsten Lights Sew alia remy ab mal pice Be UW
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions tungsten lights and a sequence of garbled terms. No clear event, persons, or organizations to anchor a factual news item. Summary limited to readable bits. no decisive actions or outcomes emerge.
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Alia Remy
Rome
Bill Creates Interest in County Removal Sale Ad
Help Wanted and removal sale ad urging all county residents to assist in a move. Offers reduced prices on present and future needs while supplies last.
Pelham Appointed Justice of Peace in State Ceremony
Jobe Pelham has been appointed a Notart Palice and ductive of the Prare hy Governor Rewmett O'Neal, to sterced Justice W. 4. Baxley, whose term sets.
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Jobe Pelham
Prare Hy
Rewmett O'Neal
W. 4. Baxley
Cotton Prices Flicker Amid Market Turmoil
The report notes cotton prices fluctuating up to 8 cents as market activity intensifies in New Orleans. Analysts describe strong buying, export moves, and cautious optimism about steady demand, with traders predicting further shifts through the coming week. The piece attributes these dynamics to international demand and domestic weatherwatch concerns, impacting futures and local grower expectations.
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Mnathel
Ambadar Te Andere
Fire destroys Crawford bungalow amid rain and suspicion
A teak frame house near Crawford and St As drown streets owned by Baker was burned early morning, likely started by an incendiary. Police officer Reaves raised the alarm. Fire Chief Barker says the blaze progressed despite rain, the building deemed a total loss with family plans disrupted.
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Ture
Crawford
St. Asdrown
Howe Wa
Reaves
Bas Fremen
Teene
Barker
Jim
Howe
A. C.inford
Rollins
Thane Hin Planus
Food Quality as War Office Meat Contracts Exposed
A fragment describes wartime food issues in London with claims of poor meat and bread from army contractor schemes. It notes samples stored in the War Office building, distribution among firms, and government invoicing controls amid transport delays.
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London
War Office
Lord KiteRewer
Wien
Unclear OCR Snapshot Reflects Economic Strain Figures
A garbled report notes unemployment trends amid wartime relief measures with partial figures and references to a Beard of Prada and a national ancestry theme. The fragment hints at jobless rates, relief programs, and shifting employment during the war, but specifics are obscured.
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London
Prada
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