Local Legion plans publicity stunt with new harp corps
J C Willis announces a plan to form a Jews Harp corps for Dothan to gain national exposure at the World's Fair, urging diligent practice and travel. Zolena Burge notes hospital Bull column has been missed by nurses and patients. Councilman Botts says 300 Russians from Vladivostok will trap animals at Chalker's Bluff on halves with government relief, spending money locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Willis
American Legion
Dothan
Zolena Burge
Eagle
J. P. Botts
Vladivostok
Chalker's Bluff
Germany waits Hitler account for purge in Berlin
July 12 AP report notes Germans, anxious for Adolf Hitler to explain the June purge of storm troopers, anticipate a Reichstag address that could shape his chancellorship. The press targets Franco British moves as a risk to peace and watches for pledges on the Nazi program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Franti
London
Louis Barthou
Pariz
Europe
England
Thieves Drain Gas from Three Vehicles at Dowling Rhodes
Police reported the theft of gasoline from two ambulances and a private car at Dowling Rhodes funeral home yesterday afternoon. All three tanks were drained. caps were later fitted with locks. Police urged others to secure tanks to deter thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowling- Rhodes
Dog Head Examined For Rabies In Dothan Lab
A dog head brought by E L Cureton of Samson was examined at the Dothan branch state laboratories for rabies. The test came back negative. Cureton said the dog had not bitten anyone but had been playing with his children and later had fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Cureton
Samson
Dothan
State Laboratories
Cureton
MGM Appeals Reversal in Libel Suit in London
MGM begins appeal over a 125000 verdict awarded to Princess Irina Youssoupoff for alleged libel in the film Rasputin The Mad Meal. Sir William Jowitt leads the defense as the appeal halts mid opening and is adjourned to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MGM
London
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Ltd
Irina Alexandrovna Youssoupoff
Rasputain
William Jowitt
Court of Appeals
Fragmentary quotes reveal talk of road, rights, and a wart suit
The remarks mention a road from here to Miami part of a New York to Miami route, and a man named Jelly Grant plans to sue the Sealey boys for a blue million after a boil in a hot water spring at Cottonwood that allegedly removed his warts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Burkett
Miami
New York
Adam
Jelly) Grant
Sealey Boys
Cottonwood
Public Health Service Says Do than Rat Catchers Program Satisfactory
Dr. R B Butler assistant surgeon of the United States Public Health Service visited the rat catchers quarters in Do than yesterday. He inspected headquarters and equipment while expressing satisfaction with the rodent extermination program. McCullough announced plans to extend the typhus program to other animals and described experiments using a gopher blood and fleas to test typhus transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BE. Butler
United States Public Health Service
Dothan
Dr. Butler
W. M. McCullough
Montgomery
McCollough
Cotton Opens Lower on Cables in Active Trading
Cotton prices opened lower on cables with heavy realizing by the trade and new buyers at above 13 cents for December. Trading eased after 10:30 am when the map was posted as traders weighed South Texas rains reaching north. Weather showers affected stations in Texas coast and south central districts while southern states saw varying moisture. Bulls viewed the setback as a natural reaction following a 90 point advance on acreage estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Palmer
New York
South Texas
Liverpool
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Census shows 1934 cottonseed crush below last year
Washington July 12 AP report from the Census Bureau states cottonseed crushed August 1 to June 30 totaled 4,054,891 tons, down from 4,462,934 tons a year ago. Mill on-hand stocks at June 30 were 280,478 tons vs 317,623 last year, with declines in crude oil, refined oil, cake and meal, hulls, and linters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Linters
Chicago police head gets St. Paul post
July 12 AP reports Alexander G. Jamie, head of Chicago’s Secret Six crime squad, was appointed chief of police of St. Paul by Public Safety Commissioner Warren. The council had refused to approve Frank Sommers. Jamie, credited by the federal government for aiding Capone’s prison term, faces the job of cleaning up St. Paul, called a “poison spot of crime.”
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ST. Paul
Alexander G. Jamie
Chicago
Secret Six
H. E. Warren
Frank Sommers
Jamie
al Capone
Washington
Three Cent National Parks Stamp To Be Sold Here
A new three cent National Parks stamp featuring Mr. Rainer and Mirror Lake will go on sale at Dothan post office in early August. The issue starts at Longmire Washington and Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Dothan
Rainer
Mirror Lake
Longmire
Wash
Washington, PD. C
Compensation claims investigated by state safety department
An investigator from the Safety Department of the old Civil Works Administration in Houston County examined compensation claims for injuries by CWA workers. Many old claims are expected to be cleared up by the investigator. The text also briefly discusses a cocktail shaker used for summer drinks and iced coffee mixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Department of the State Organization of the
Old Civil Works Administration
Houston County
CWA
Payroll Warrants Redeemed In City Action
A total of 3500 dollars of the 5000 dollar payroll warrants issued this week by city officials had been paid today. Indications show the remaining 1500 dollars would be redeemed today or tomorrow. Interest at six percent on the warrants has stopped. Holders are urged to cash claims promptly by auditor treasurer J L Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Vaughan
New York Stocks Mixed As Market Clashes Across Sectors
A chaotic session on Wall Street shows varied movements with gains in Coca Cola and Ford of England while heavyweights like General Motors and US Steel struggle. Trades reflect shifting investor sentiment as rail and telecom names attempt rebounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Motors
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix
le See
Amd O
Commonwealth and Sou
Atone
Coca Cola
Wee Ees
Chrysler
Wee Cee Cere
Curtis Wright
Dupont
Eeeresers
Electric L and P
Ford of
England
General Motors
General Foods
General Electric
Goodyear
Eserves
Hudson Motors
International Harvesters
Industrial Rayon
Johns Manville
Kennecott Corp
Nee
Call
Keith Orph
Sears Roebuck
Southern Railway
Texas Corp
Coerce
Texas Gulf
US Steel
United Fruit
Butter market report from Chicago shows steady prices
Chicago butter prices hold steady with creamery special at 93 score and extras around 92. Firsts and seconds range from 88 to 91. No butter sales. Eggs supply firm with extra firsts around 15 to 16 cents. One car of fresh graded firsts 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Firm J
j#m
Savannah Naval Stores Market Report Shown in July Data
Turpentine and rosin firms in Savannah report July activity with sales, receipts, shipments, and stock totals. Prices quoted for multiple products range from B D to WW X with several grades listed, indicating mixed market demand and inventory levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Yankee scout Nee eyes Dothan Dixie League talent
Johnny Nee, veteran New York Yankees scout, watched the Dothan Union Springs game while considering possible players for development. He has aided many college and minor league talents, including Spurgeon Chandler and Auburn and Georgia stars, in advancing to the major leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Union Springs
Johnny Nee
New York Yankees
Ivory
Nee
New York
Ben Chapman
Sam Byrd
Fred Walker
Allen
Bill Dickey
Yankee
Bill Werber
Eddie Wells
Dothan
Dixie
Spurgeon Chandler
University of Georgia
Newark
Rodent Exterminators Catch Rat in Morning Chase
Two Unit workers walking to work on E Main Street chased a large wharf rat across the street. They captured and stomped the rodent to death, then brought the corpse to the North St. Andrews street office where 80 fleas and 27 lice were counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ret
E. Main Street
North St. Andrews Street
Skippersville Woman Hurt When Cow Jerked Her Down
Mrs. M. E. Monk, 85, of Skippersville Alabama, was rushed to a local hospital after a cow she led with a rope suddenly bolted and pulled her to the ground, breaking her hip at her home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Monk
Skipperville
Ala
Appointed Postmaster Named in Bessemer Alabama
Acting postmaster appointment announced by Assistant Postmaster General W. W. Howes includes Felton Collier for Bessemer Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. W. Howes
Alabama
Bessemer
Felton Collier
Convict Killing Tale Recounted by Coroner and Witnesses
A coroner and residents recount a fatal shooting involving a man who claimed he called to a woman named Helen Brockman as she turned away. The assailant then fired, aided by Mrs Bearden and Judson Boyd, and waited with the body until authorities arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Helen
MM. Bearden
Helen Jy. Brockman
Judson Boyd
Aday
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Manchester
Chambray
India Tea
Sindia
Sinclair
Public Health Service
T. W. Falmer
Neene
Jan Seene
Savannah Naval Stores
Carter
M. Co
By Tad McCallum
Bears
Jimmy Hitchcock
Auburn
Buster Mott
Willard
E. Main
Price
Hollywood
Tineat
Houston Theatre
Miles Ee
Ieee
Riverside Ramblers
Ehrewal
N. Foster Street
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