Zeigfelds Follies impresario Florenz Ziegfeld dies
Hollywood mourns Florenz Ziegfeld legendary producer of the Follies and a promoter of the modern musical stage dies after a long heart condition. Billie Burke his wife and daughter Patricia learn at his bedside remains of a career that reshaped Broadway.
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Hollywood
Calif
Florenz Zi Tld
New York
Billie Berke
Patricia Ziegfeld
Santa Monica
Hegfeld
New Mexico
Buffalo Bill
Florenz Ziegfeld
Cal
Tragic find: Three youths killed on Illinois Central tracks
The bodies of three unidentified young men aged 15 to 20 were found on the Illinois Central tracks at Bodeau near Shreveport Louisiana. A westbound freight likely killed them. A belt with the name John M. Lott and a laundry mark ASCIA on a shirt offer the main clues to identity.
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Shreveport
Illinois Central Railroad
Bodeau
John M. Lott
Ascia
Pageant at Cherry Street Church Promises Nine Tribes
Sixty participants including children and adults present a pageant titled Bound for the Promised Land at 8 P.M. Monday at Cherry Street Negro Methodist Church. The production depicts twelve tribes bound for the promised land with scenes of heaven hell and the devil along with a gambler sing by a large choir of Negro spirituals.
Hearing Next Month For Condemned Man
Lee Ferguson of Shelby County, condemned to die August 19 for the 1931 killing of H J Henderson near Maylene, will seek commutation to life at a state pardon board and governor hearing August 3. Ferguson previously received a three week reprieve after appearing before officials without counsel or evidence and claiming he was made the scapegoat.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lee Ferguson
Shelby Country
H. J. Henderson
Maylene
State Pardon Board
Miller
Ferguson
Hender_ son
Gov. Miller
Peddier
Lower Bread Meat Rail Rates Sought
Birmingham Traffic Association petitions railroads to reduce freight rates on bread and meat. The group seeks lower carload rates for edible livestock shipments within 150 miles to Birmingham and for bakery goods moving from the city.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Traffic Association
No Set-up In Liquor Enforcement Work
Deputy Administrator Sol W. Miller warned that tighter budgets will not weaken federal liquor enforcement in north Alabama. He said staffing will not shrink but economies will cut costs by using government cars more sparingly and suspending informers fees for the time being.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sol. W. Miller
North
Alabama
Miller
Further advance in livestock and dairy quotations
The weekly mercantile reviews report gains in livestock and dairy prices boosting midwest optimism and stronger national retail trade. Dun's notes a lighter summer lull due to tighter stocks, while Bradstreet's finds retail activity holding steady and expectations of further improvement amid rising prices.
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New York
Midwest
Mercantile Reviews
Dun
Dun's
Bradstreet
Vacationists Read About Places Now
Vacationers in Birmingham use two weeks off to read about places they have visited. The Birmingham Public Library loaned 110 576 travel books in June, a city record. Librarian Miss Lila Mae Chapmen noted business up in everything except fines and borrowers returning books promptly due to finances.
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Birmingham
Bank Heist Near Swarthmore Ends With Teargas Flee
Four men used tear gas to deter an employee and robbed Morton National Bank at Morton near Swarthmore. They escaped with about 3 000 to 5 000 dollars after firing at a bus driver who tried to intervene.
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Swarthmore, Pa
Morton National Bank
Morton
Here
Self-Sustaining Farms Grow In Fayette County
Fayette Alabama July 23 AP 400 farmers in Fayette County live at home and board at the same place pursuing self sustained farming. They sell milk cream butter eggs and poultry to meet cash needs and keep expenditures within income. Ford notes gains in livestock and legumes and a larger net cash balance aiding bankers merchants and professionals.
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Fayette
Ala
Fayette County
J. C. Ford
Ford
Corporation of Bankers
Dothan Men Face Assault and Battery Charges
W C King a Dothan businessman and Dr J A Campbell physician are to appear in Mayor L C Ezeil's court Monday afternoon to answer assault and battery charges. Police said the charges stem from an altercation on South Andrews Street this morning. Both men were released on their own recognizance. The dispute reportedly arose over a business matter.
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W.C. King
Dothan
J. A. Campbell
L C. Ezeil
S. St. Andrews Street
Seed Loan Trials Set to Open Monday in Dothan
United States district court in Dothan will open Monday with 16 Houston County residents facing charges of fraud and forgery tied to seed loans. The session marks the third in Dothan for seed loan cases, with several defendants new to the docket. Will B. Jeffries former Houston County tax collector leads the lineup along with 15 others including J Henry Witherington Carl B Burkett and John Sanders Jr. Prosecution is led by Harry S Barver with support from Arthur B Chilton and J O Middleton before Judge Charles R B Kenner.
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Houston County
Dothan
Houston
Will B. Jeffries
J. Henry Witherington
William S. Wilson
W. J. Bell
Wesley H. Croom
Wyatt W. Rolling
Aubrie E Rollins
J. Ed Witherington
Charles C. McArthur
Carl B. Burkett
Lester Padney
R. Leo Espy
A. W. McEastern
William T. Singletary
John Sanders
Harry S. Barver
Arthur B. Chilton
U. S
J. O. Middleton
Cha Fes
Kennamer
Barger
Automobile License Tag Rates Reduced
The Alabama License People Service Commission ordered a 76 percent reduction on automobile license tag rates. The move lowers costs for tags issued in Montgomery and extends to 67 county seats statewide.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alicense Pople Service Commission
Many Aliens Arrested Detroit
Agents of the department of labor conducted an extended drive on illegal aliens in the Detroit area. They arrested 105 men and women, mainly in Dearborn, with 425 more expected by tomorrow night after a five month investigation by special agents.
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Detroit
Department of Labor
Fr Dearborn
Walker County voters back road agents in approval vote
In Aullas Alabama Walker County residents cast a large majority in favor of continuing a county program. Commissioners had sought a reference vote amid uncertain county conditions. The results show support for maintaining the current agency work and road projects.
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Aullas
Ala
Penpie
Walker County
Poultrymen Discuss Feed and Market in Calhoun County
In Anniston farmers report Calhoun hen counts and poultry output rising as they switch to home green grain and corn. They note higher prices for corn, improved feed efficiency, and better overall profitability amid drought and market shifts.
Home Run Rally Highlights Davis's Phillies Victory
Yesterday Davis led the Phillies with a key home run while teammate Cochrane and pitcher Athletics contributed to the win. G Davis provided offense as the club secured the victory in a tight game.
Two Married Men Jailed in Deaths of Two Young Women
In Rochester Minnesota on July 23 two married men were jailed after escorts of two young women died at a swimming party. Reuben Kruger 25 and Jesse Salley 30 admitted calling for Lowie Prigge 22 and Frances Polikowski 21. They fled fearing scandal and left the women's clothes. Authorities found no poison in the victims.
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Rochester Minn
Reuben Krurer
Jesse Salley
Plainview
Siclang
Kruger
Salley
Lowie Prigge
Frances Polikowski
Woman, 21, injured in Panama City side impact crash
Mrs James Evans of Dothan 21 was hospitalized in serious condition after a late Friday side collision near Panama City Florida. Her husband and one and a half year old son Evalgne also received minor injuries as they traveled to visit Mrs Evans' father.
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James Evans
Dothan
Panama City Hospital
Panama City
Fla
Evans
Evalgne
Hom
Veteran Railroader Ends 45-Year Railroading Career
Cap'n J. M. Ayers, veteran engineer, retires after 45 years on the rails. For two decades he piloted the Frisco's Florida Special and spent 25 years with Alabama and Michigan lines. He estimates a million miles traveled without a serious mishap.
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Birmingham
J. M. Ayers
Nasal
Ayers
Frisco
Florida
Alabama
Michigan
Plane of Hausner Recovered at Sea
Genoa Italy July 23 APB The captain of the Italian steamer Escambia reported near the Azores recovering the airplane used by Stanislaus F Hausner in a New York to Warsaw non stop attempt last month He was rescued by the British tanker Circe Sheil on June 11 after eight days afloat in the water.
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Genoa
Italy
Azores
Stanislaus F. Hausner
Warsaw
Hausner
Circe Sheil
Legume Seed Ordered by Madison Farmers
Madison County farmers in Huntsville Alabama place seed orders to boost winter legume acreage. County Agent T Mitchell notes planned planting aims to raise quantities and improve returns following demonstrations showing benefits of legume crops for soil and feed.
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Madison Farmers
Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
T. Mitchell
Arete
Ercichang
Black man charged with larceny in Carpbeliiten road incident
A Black man faced larceny charges after two men reported staging outfits on Carpbeliiten road. The suspect remained jailed in default of a $3 bond as the case proceeded.
Man finally yields to move mule slain on highway
After repeated refusals by officials and the driver, Robert Grice, the man who struck and killed a mule owned by J. ID. Parkman on Headland road, moved the carcass following Parkman’s insistence that Grice caused the death. Officer neutrality persisted until Grice complied.
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Robert Grice
J. ID. Parkman
Grice
Parkman
Thirteen Indicted in Stark Third Degree Death Case
In Mineola New York the district attorney ordered exhumation of Human Stark a third degree victim. The grand jury returned sealed true bills indicting thirteen policemen tied to Stark's death. Four avoided second degree murder, five faced first degree manslaughter, seven charged with second degree assault and one named as an accessory in first degree manslaughter.
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Mineola
WN. Y
Stark
Thirteen True Bills Returned at Geneva Grand Jury Session
Geneva July 23 Forty cases were examined by the grand jury impaneled at the opening of circuit court and adjourned Wednesday Thirteen indictments were returned nine felonies and four misdemeanors. Jury members included foreman Jesse F Collins and C Adolph Kelly among others.
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Geneva
Jesse F. Collins
Lemon McDarmont
J. Walton Chancey
C. Adolph Kelly
W. Dunk Griffin
H. Taylor Blount
Milas W. Simmons
Colon White
Charley Smith
Zollie T. Parker
C. Rosene Hardwick
Robert E. Parker
R. Albert Owens
Jesse Hall
Jn. Wallace Noblin
John F. Grimes
George To. Hause
Herry C. Orme
Milligan known as Bob Milligan dies in Geneva
Geneva resident F J Milligan also called Bob Milligan died at his home after several weeks illness. A lawyer by training but not practicing, he spent days on Main Street debating politics and news with passersby. He is survived by three sons and one daughter.
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Ziegfeld
Anna Held
Billie Burke
Patricia
Zleefeld
Chicago
Geneva
FJ. Milligan
Bob’ Milligan
Fienan
Protein supplement fed to poultry by farmers
Thirty farmers in Carke County feed Farm Bureau protein supplement to their poultry with home grown grain. County agents C. J. Helmsworth and O. C. Helms endorse the method to boost production and cut costs.
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Carke Eats
C. J. Helmgsworth
O. C. Helms
Weather Update Highlights Weeklong Temperature Trend
Central region shows above normal temperatures for most of the week with milder conditions early on and a clearer late week pattern. Local readings point to warmer afternoons and cooler nights, with no significant precipitation noted.
Two Police Officers Slain in Night of Gunfire
Chicago dispatch reports two officers killed in separate blasts of violence. Deputy sheriff Harold Koehncke dies as he drives. Jack Werner a criminal courts building elevator operator also shot while driving with a relative. Gary Indiana youths tied to Koehncke case investigated.
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Chicago
Criminal Courts
Gary
Ind
Harold Koehncke
Dalton
Jack Werner
Werner
Stein
Marianna Beats Malvern Cubs 2-0 In Gulf Coast League clash
Marianna nips Malvern 2 to 0 as two errors in the first inning set the tone. Upton allowed three hits for Malvern while Davis yielded five to Marianna. Rice led Malvern with three singles. A rematch is set for next Thursday at Marianna.
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Malvern Cubs
Marianna
Upton
Malvern
Davis
Cubs
Rice
Malvern Nine
Gulf Coast League
Vacant Lots Turned Into Sweet Potato Fields for Charity
One and a half million sweet potato slips were planted in vacant lots around Birmingham to aid relief efforts. Donations came from Edward Butcher and partners. crops span 25 acres near Roebuck, 35 at Pratt City, 8 at East Thomas, 8 at Green Springs, and 5 at Ensley. Howard and Birmingham Southern colleges and Tugile Institute for Negroes aided transport. Relief groups expect potatoes to feed about 11,000 hungry families through winter.
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Birmingham
Edward Butcher
Co. D. Bowling
Wil Bowling
Cullman County
Howard and
Birmingham Southern Colleges
Tugile Institute For Negroes
State Training School For
Roebuck
Pratt City
East Thomas
Green Springs
Ensley
New England Delegation Buys Alabama Cotton Bale
New Englanders returning from the sixty eighth Elks convention in Birmingham paid 199 for a bale of Alabama cotton to use as a charity souvenir. The purchase marks a token of hospitality and will fund charitable work while reminding them of the welcome received.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Bride Dies in Tragedy in Memphis Auto Crash
Mrs. Goldie Unger Katrovitz, 19, bride of last Sunday from Little Rock Arkansas, died in a Memphis hospital yesterday after an automobile crash that killed the bridegroom’s best man at once.
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Tenn
Mra
Goldie Unger Katrovitz
Little Rieck
Ark
Indurits
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