City approves paving project on S St Andrews Street
Ordinance authorizing paving from pavement end to Ostes street passed over mayor veto despite attorney advice and protests. Flowers Construction of Dothan low bidder. Project cost about 37000 including sidewalks though bonds not issued yet. mayor yet to sign contract. Property owner Clendines warned of court action to avoid assessment. Also notes Long Pool Cotton settlement boosting farmer gains in 1926.
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S. St. Andrews Street
S. Ostes Street
Flowers Construction Company
Dothan
Whiddon
City Attornney
B. W. Clendines
Houston County
Alabama Farm Bureau
G. W. Cherry
Houston County Farm Bureau
Alabama
Long Pool
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Allen Northington
Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Substantial Eagle circulation gains report last week
The Eagle added forty four subscribers to its circulation in the prior week. Names span multiple cities including Dothan Ashford Hartford Columbus Tampa and Birmingham with many entries from Dothan and Ashford. List highlights include Lacie Marsh Jackson Thomas Givins and Martin among others.
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The
Eagle
Lacie Marsh
Jackson
Ala
N Thomas
Hartford
L. E. Givins
Dothan
Rice
Ashford
J. 5
Martin
Mose Blument
Chas
A. Driggers
Dot
W. D. Melton
Webb
P. G. Granger
R. D. F. M. Para
Chief of Police Warns to Cut Weeds on Properties
Chief of Police Domingos warns residents who have not cut weeds on their property that the applicable ordinances will be strictly enforced. The mayor had asked for weed removal and the police chief emphasizes compliance.
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Domingos
Carranza’s Son Returns Amid National Mourning
In Mexico City on July 23 crowds mourn the death of Captain Emile Carranza as mournful scenes unfold along the funeral route. Planes salute the procession while schoolchildren line the streets and flags fly at half mast.
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Mexico City
Emile Carranza
Mexico
Obergon
Revival Start At Grandview Baptist Church
Revival services began Sunday at Grandview Baptist Church and continue through the week with evening preaching by Pastor Rev WOM Barnes. No morning services scheduled. all who attend are welcome.
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Grandview Baptit Church
Wom
Barnes
Fight bids entered on new school building
Bids for the contraction of the elementary grade echo building were opened by the school board. About three bids were rejected, with a proposal to build the schoolhouse estimated at about 42000 dollars. Variances appeared in repair bids for the Hil and Junior High buildings. The new schoolhouse will be on South Street Andrews Street north of Dr. Fraser's home, occupying a plot about 250 by 400 feet fronting South Appleton. The property cost 19300 dollars, bought from Dr. Fife Pothan and Mr. King of Grace. Harry Dene of Montghry plans the project and his plans and specifications are accepted.
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Tose Hil
Bard
St. Antrewe Street
Dr. Fraser
Aden
Andrews Street
South Appletras
Fief Pothan Ant
King
Graceale
Harry Dene
Montghry Rye
Seleed
Hee
Watermelon yield disputed by Graceville merchant
Ed Patterson of Graceville objects to Fox Jordan of Dothan’s report on West Florida crops saying the watermelon harvest was not the sole factor. He notes the area shipped 534 cars on July 19 and cites two thirds less acreage reflecting broader agricultural resilience. (Continued on Page Five)
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Graceville
Patterson
Patterson Wardware Co
Fox Jordan
Dothan
West Florida
Mr. Jordan
Hhey
Dot Ws
Funeral for man shot by son held after tragedy
Funeral services were held this morning for Dee Gilson age 15 who died from wounds inflicted by his son Howe ard Gibeon on Saturday night. The ceremony at Wiggin church, officiated by L Folcom, noted interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Fellows and Pottester. Dee Gilson survived by his wife and seven children. the shooter is in jail and died after the funeral.
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Dee Gilson
Howeard Gibeon
Wiggin Ehurch
L Folcom
Fellows
Pottester
Gitton
Nationalist Flag Lowered Event Noted in Local Coverage
A fragmented report describes a flag lowering ceremony linked to a nationalist banner event. Key names and places are unreadable in the OCR, but references to Chepao Saamung and Notre Dame appear amid garbled text. The piece notes a transition involving a different banner and local observers.
Hartford Doctors Linked in Early 20th Century Notes
Journal notes a Hartford association between Dr Dupree Davis and Dr J M Stevens with reference to Dr Wapree Dass and Dr Pace. The fragment mentions Atlanta and a January date, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Dupree Davis
Hartford Associates
J. M. Stevens
Wapree Dass
Pace
Atlanta
Jane
Weather Forecast for M. WBAMA Region
Local thunder showers tonight and Friday in the north portion. Winds turn strong with possible gusts. City and surrounding areas should expect unsettled skies and scattered rain.
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M.wbama
Generals Fair Tureday
French pilots and Italy chase Azores wreck investigation
A fragmented report mentions French pilots and Italian crews joining a search linked to an ocean wreck near the Azores. Details are obscured by garbled OCR but reference a seaplane and Atlantic flight trouble. The piece notes a New York route and a Bermuda area, with mentions of fuel and possible rescue efforts.
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Iitaly
Azores
Paul Digby Case Notes Two Arrests In County Sheriff Event
A historical police blotter item reports Paul Digby, described as a Negro, being jailed by the sheriff for passing bad checks and also being caught with liquor. The fragmentary OCR text shows unclear details but records two separate incidents involving Digby on a recent Saturday with liquor possession and a counterfeit check offense.
Faultfinding Never Constructs Says Mullins In Class
In a class address Mullins argues faultfinding never builds results. The speaker notes the idea as a lesson on constructive effort and progress, urging focus on positive work over blame. Page Two references follow ups and expanded remarks.
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Mullins
Lee Gibson Murder Chronicle of Strain and Tragedy
Howard Gibson, 12, shot his father Lee Gibson after years of alleged abuse toward his mother. The youth fired with his father’s pistol, then cried in court as he described the shocking event in the yard. Howard is jailed on a murder charge amid testimony detailing years of domestic violence.
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Howard Gibson
Dothan
Lee Gibson
Areata
Howard
Tocal County
Elmore Charged With Theft of 58 Dollars
A report states Elmore faces charges for theft of 58 dollars. The incident occurred Saturday with further details referencing the alleged loss and involved parties.
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Elmore
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