City taxes buy suits for Birmingham residents in 1931
Birmingham figures show ad valorem taxes for all purposes in 1931 totaled 8,277,202 dollars, about 31.02 per person for 266,800 citizens. City receipts were 4,138,601. county 2,644,06. state 1,494,495. Operating costs and general departments ran 5,644,536 with 4,018,584 for other purposes, totaling 9,693,120 needed. Net revenue from all sources was 8,601,463, leaving a shortfall of 1,057,? and ad valorem taxes applied to property valued at 272,922,281.
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Birminghham
U. S. Department of Commercce
Cenius
Newlywed Seeks Refund From Preacher After Fee Controversy
In Montgomert Missouri a newlywed couple sought a refund from Rev. R. E. McQuie after a newspaper report stated he did not charge for marriages. The groom wrote asking for at least $3 of the $5 paid, and the preacher returned $2.9. Colquit, Georgia visitors joined the callers on Sunday.
Ritchie Leads Maryland as Dark Horse for 1932 Nomination
Annapolis reports Governor Albert C. Ritchie, Maryland’s veteran leader and proponent of states’ rights, emerges as a potential Democrat dark horse for the 1932 presidential race. While his 38 Maryland votes seem modest, supporters cite growing backing to block Roosevelt amid a brokered convention scenario. Ritchie, the tallest long-time governor with a reform record, emphasizes limited federal regulation and home rule while touting Maryland’s governance reforms and fiscal efficiency.
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Annapolis
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
White House
Washington
Bradison Square Garden
John W. Davis
al Smith
Chicago
Ritchie
Roosevelt
Riehte
South
Raskal
Houston
Department of Agriculture
New School House Begun in McKenzie After Fire
Work started on a new school building in McKenzie to replace the fire destroyed structure. The Birmingham contractor’s bid sets the project cost at 24,995 dollars with completion expected within months.
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Mckenzie
Birmingham
Tornado Formed by Four Elements
Birmingham June 11 AP Four elements temperature winds thundershowers and low pressure conspire to produce a tornado. Weatherman E C Horton notes forecasts fail. lower Mississippi valley is birthplace of many tornadoes and most move east or northeast after forming. He says no precise cyclone forecast exists though four elements align. many times only a thunderstorm occurs. Tornadoes mainly occur in spring when cold northern air clashes with warm southern air.
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Birmingham
E. C. Horton
Horton
Fragmented wildlife note for otter count
OCR text fragments mention otters and a clash or tally but lack clear nouns dates places or events for a full card. Readable parts suggest a wildlife or local note but no distinct action or organization identified.
Captain-Elects Gop Valkee from Hurley
Auburn Alabama report describes Captain-Elect Gop Valkee of Hurley leading a team in a 19g season, with Jimmy 4982 as football captain and Kaley as a standout leader. Clifford Bens, pitching ace, allowed few hits while Auburn struggled offensively against Dante College.
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Auburn
Ala
Varaity
Feevtyag Wa
Gotteg F& Mapor
Ge Auburn
Water Ry
Jimmy
Aes Kaley
Agate
Dante College
Cane
Clifford Bens
Baseball Leaders and Highlights From The Season
A condensed league summary lists top sluggers and pitchers across teams. Notable names include Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig with the Yankees, Jimmie Foxx and Lefty Grove with the Athletics, and Cochrane with the Athletics among others. Highlights show leaders in home runs and overall standings with a grand total across leagues.
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Schuble
Tigers
P. Waner
Pict
How They Stand Yesterday's Resuity-Chiragn Summary
Incomplete score roundup lists teams and matchups with grids showing standings. Entries include Philadelphia 19 over Cleveland 3, New York 2 and Detroit 3, St. Louis 4, with games scheduled for Washington at St. Len, New York at Cleveland, and Boston at Chin.
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Clevetang T
New York
Detra Festen
St. Lows
Washongton
St. Len
Letra
Boston
Weather and Scores From Sunday Baseball Card
Box scores show Chicago 3 Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 3 New York 4 St. Louis 1 Boston 2. St. Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Two scores in Chattanooga at Memphis. Little Rock 26 Nashville 29 Birmingham 2831 New Orleans 23 38. Yesterday's results Ville 5 Chattanooga 7 Rock 4 New Orleans 3 Memphis 7 Birmingham 4 Knoxville at Atlanta Little Rock at New Orleans Nashville at Chattanooga Memphis at Birmingham.
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Chattanooga
Memphis
Little Rock
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Birmingham
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Knonville
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New Orleans
Knoxville
Atlanta
Southerner Named In Charge Of U S Veterans Hospital
Dr George L. Johnson a Southern native with 15 years service in five government hospitals has been placed in charge of the U S Veterans hospital in Tuscaloosa Alabama. He served in the army medical corps at Macon Georgia and overseas earning the Croix de Guerre and a silver star for Verdun. He later held roles at Greenville Alabama Tuskegee Alabama and other government facilities before the transfer.
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U. S. Veterans Hospital
Tiscaloosa
Ala
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Servier
U.S. Veterans Hospital
George L. Johnson
Wpcon County
Georgia
Army Medical Corps
Macon
Johnson
Verdun
United States
Feon
Veterans
Greenville
Tuskegee
Legion
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Muckoger
Hartford social notes highlight various visits and travels
Hartford residents and guests mingle as Florine Beall returns from Miss Doris Holman in Vin cent while Artis McCants visits Tallahassee. Cousins, teachers, and students travel to Troy Auburn Montevallo Dothan and Tuscaloosa for college and family events. A Baptist church group hosts a miscellaneous shower with gifts and refreshments.
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Hartford
Florine Beall
Doris Holman
Vincent
Artis McCants
Coffee Springs
Horace Holman
Jean Guilford
Troy
Teachers College
Mellisa Williams
Pensacola
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W. A. of the Baptist Church
J. J. Ward
Annie Black
Buss Lois Williams
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
Catherine Metcalf
Emory University
Atlanta
KB. Willams
Dothan
Dr 4. & Frasier
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Neal Davis
Auburn
C.F. Davis
Mise
Jessie Mae Metcalf
Montevallo
Alabama College
Campbell
Tethan
Dave Folsom
Fittie
Peggy
Betty
Stilman Ward
Hereford
Earl Holloway
Genevs Ware
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