Life Insurance Pays Big in 1927 Figures
The National Underwriter reports 1927 life insurance payments totaled 94 457 dollars in Dothan Alabama with Alabama at 17 million for the state. Nation leads with New York 276.5 million and Canada 159.3 million. Nine claims over one million include Robert E. L. Ruffner and Benjamin Harris. Rodman Wanamaker’s death removed him as the world’s most insured man, with his estate and policy history outlined.
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Alabama
New York
America
Canada
Jennsylvania
Ilinois
Massachusetts
California
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
Robert E. L. Ruffner
Charleston
W. Va
Rodman Wanamaker
Mutual Life
George W.vanderbilt
Wanamaker
John C. Martin
Pudl's Ledger
Curtis Publishing Comany
Martin
Cyrus H. K. Corts
Saturday Evening
Isarance
Adolph Ochs Was His Office Boy Chronicle
Veteran writer and executive Captain Rule died after recent appendicitis at his desk. A Union Army captain, he began newspaper work at 21 and later helped found the Knoxville Journal in 1885. Adolph S. Ochs, later owner of the New York Times, once worked as Rule’s office boy.
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Captain Rule
Brownlow
William G. Brownlow
Knoxville Journal
Adolph S. Ochs
The
New York Times
Campaign Against Disease Among Negroes in Houston County
Professor C J Jones a chemistry educator and head of the Negro Educational Health Service begins a 10 day campaign to establish county and state health units for negro communities. He will speak at churches and schools to fight tuberculosis malaria typhoid and venereal disease and urge blacks to stay in the south.
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Houston County
C.J. Jones
Selma
Jones
Chenistry
Negro Educational Health Service
Je J
United State
Vic
South
New Yok City
Alabama
North
Alice Secares
Teh Wattman
Regia
Date For Election Officers Draws Near
The American Legion meeting tonight should attract many members as officers election and delegate selection for the state convention in Huntsville in August are discussed. Topics include the proposed Legion home and airport projects, with a report expected but no final decisions tonight. Commander T. D. Whatley urges attendance to aid in planned welfare measures.
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Huntsville
American Legion
Legion Clut
Numrous
T. d. Whatley
Legion
Whatley
Americans warned on drill fields after cow grazing risk
Amsterdam July 27 two practice fields used by the police and firemen were made available to the American Olympic squad. They were cautioned that cows graze on the firemen's field and that damages from flying hammers and other artillery will have to be paid. The shot putters must throw weights across a small canal and the team brought only two shots, so care is urged to prevent loss of ammunition in the water hazard.
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Amsterdam
Dothan Rebels Rally In Ninth To Beat Hartford 7 6
Brannen's ninth inning single plated the winning run for Dothan after Hartford tied in the last frame. Qwens limited Hartford to six hits as Dothan routed foes with power from Doster, Grant, and Brannon. Rebels host Midland City then face Blakely and Ozark in upcoming games.
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Brannen
Hartford
Qwens
Dothan Rebels
Bound Bounders
Doster
Grant
Brannon
Rebels
Midland City
Blakely
Mayor Thompson Weighs Resigning Amid City Hall Turmoil
Chicago gossip swirls as Mayor Thompson faces intense pressure from budget woes and legal judgments. Reportedly disgusted by losses, he weighs quitting while allies and rivals contend with bonds, audits, and payroll scrutiny tied to City Hall figures.
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Thompson
Morones Linked as Intellectual Author in Obregon Assassination
The article identifies Luis N. Morones former Minister of Industry Commerce and Labor as the alleged intellectual author of President elect Alvaro Obregon's assassination. Supporters of the Mexican administration claim his enmity with Obregon and quote threats against Obregon or I L. Morones sought refuge after the killing as Obregonista bands pursued him.
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Alvaro Obregon
Luis N. Morones
Commerce
Callies
General Obregon
Obregon
Heirs of the Earth Sermon From Dr. H C Bass
Dr. H C Bass of First Baptist preaches a new sermon titled The Heirs of the Earth as part of a Sunday series. The pastor has drawn large congregations with recent talks on Interviews with Jesus and Jesus Interview with the Reporter during summer evenings.
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H. C. Bass
First Baptist Church
Bass
Jesus
Phe
Dove Season Opens Later After New Federal Plan
The state game warden announces a delayed opening for dove season this year due to a new federal directive approved by the President. The season runs from October 1 to October 24, with no hunting outside these dates, and violators will be prosecuted.
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Dave Law
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Beptercer TG
Pth
Weather for Alabama Shows Scattered Thunder Tonight and Saturday
Local thunder showers forecast in Alabama tonight with a dry period for most. In the north portion the weather turns fair on Saturday with lighter winds and pleasant conditions.
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Alabama
Fire frees 1270 patients at Tennessee insane hospital
Fire destroyed the Central State Hospital four story main building in Nashville delaying capture of more than 350 patients. Police and officials report about 15 still at large including two criminally insane as authorities continue manhunts.
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Nashville
Tenn
Central State Hospital
Ashvilela
Hoaspitada
Esse Marpher
Sam Kemper
Wican County
Former Dothan Physician Dies in Lake City Today
Community mourns a former Dothan physician who died in Lake City today. The obituary notes his long career in medicine and his family connections in the Say Witte area.
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Dothan
Lake City
Land Bought for Stadium Parking and Street Work
Three plots were purchased by the council at a call meeting to add parking near the $60,000 athletic stadium under construction. Total cost was £2,073. The council also authorized the redistribution of water on S St Andrews from its terminus to the junction with S Oates Street. Work will start immediately to finish before paving.
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S. St. Andrews
S. Oates Street
George Pilcher
S. St. Andrew Street
Ontes
Madrid
Graceville
Pilcher
Detour Routing Through Union Springs to Montgomery Noted
State Highway report lists detours from Montgomery to Dothan and Athens to Aramoque, with barriers at Athens Female College ahead of the L. and N. line. Roads show congestion and alternate paths via Campbellton and nearby towns.
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Union Springs
Montgomery
Mestgomery
Dothan
Mn Springs
Lagten
Ang Auten
Jiethen
Marie
Ty Owtuur
al Dothan Oy
Prey Tees
Athens
Athens Female College
Fallow
Old
Elkton
Tunney Knocks Out Heene y in Eleventh Round
Gene Tunney defeated Tom Heeney by technical knockout in the eleventh round at Yankee Stadium New York before an estimated 50 000 spectators. Heeney suffered a bloody facial injury and a steady barrage of Tunney rights and left hooks, with gate receipts around 750 000 and promoter Tex Rickard reporting substantial losses.
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Associated Press
Yanker Stadium
New York
Daly
Tom Heeney
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Eut
Stundy
Ta Plecea
Heeney
Jetta
Heaney
Wate Recelpta
Winess
Shelby
Jack Demers
Tommy Gibbons
Eatret
Tex Rickard
Hreney
Tittle
Philadelpha
Chicago
Hickerd
Democratic Headquarters Opened in St Louis
Report states that Democratic headquarters are to open in St Louis with Florence Gardiner Farley of Wichita mentioned among organizers. The item notes St Paul had previously served as headquarters for the party. Formal details and exact dates remain unclear in the clipped text.
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Democratic
ST. ‘Louis
Wichita
Kan
Florence Gardiner Farley
Wiek
Democrate Natiamiub
Csergristten
St Paule
Woman Pilot Hired by Dutch Airline
A female pilot has been hired by a Dutch airline. The report notes the rarity of women in this role and highlights the era’s evolving aviation employment practices.
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Dutch Air Line
Refund to U S auto dealers listed as tax reimbursement
The item notes a ten million five hundred thousand dollar tax refund to U S auto dealers following changes to an excise tax. It cites figures by region including New York California and other states, mentioning about twenty thousand service stations and repair shops affected.
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Washington
Arent Educ
Orta
New York
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