Aeroplane to Race with Automobiles at First Fair
A Dothan fair will feature races between an aeroplane, kitterappiie, and motorcycles on its track this fall. Secretary Fred H. Thomas of the Alabama Fair Association announced a contract with Rheesley's Greater Shows to provide attractions for October 26 to 31. The aeroplane act features William Hettick of San Francisco piloting a Curtis biplane, with George Morrow and William Peterson assisting. The program includes a 60 concession show, a six-piece uniform band, and numerous acts from a large show troupe. Death of J.C. Bean noted in the lower county, with lodge meeting set for June 13.
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Fred H. Thomas
Alabama Fair Asso
Rheesley
Greater Alows
Dothan
William Hetlick
San Francisco
Curtis
Hettch
George Morrow
William Peterson
Sheesley
Canteloupe Trust Under Federal Grand Jury Probe
Federal grand jury testimony began as investigators probe a nationwide cantaloupe trust. Authorities say the trust controls about ninety percent of the crop, fixes acreage and shipments to keep crate prices above three dollars, up from a dollar seventy five three years ago. Testimony from witnesses from across the United States was heard today.
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Federal
Grand Jury
Cantaloupe Trust
Lightning Bolt Kills Birmingham Woman and Child
A lightning bolt struck the home of Mrs. Reno Brown in Troy Alabama killing her and her year old daughter Audrey. Mrs. Brown’s husband and two other children were injured. Condition of Mia Brown is listed as serious. The report notes a violent storm from a heavy sky. The Times discusses rising Balkan unrest and hints at a new war between Greece and Turkey.
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Birmingham
Ald
Reno Brown
Daungher
Audrey
Boy Scouts Plan Tour To Raise Auto Funds and Chautauqua Dates
Hoy Scouts of Dothan organize a tour to raise a large number of automobiles and advertise a Chautauqua in Dothan June 1kth to 24th. They will visit neighboring towns and decide on a departure date later. The program aims to boost attendance, with a meeting tonight at 7:30 in the high school auditorium to discuss arrangements and ticket sales.
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Hoy Scouts of
Dothan
Lhetm
Ifrenwerk
Dothen
Tad ‘Piesa Whie
Congressmen Escape After Rail Incident In Derailed Street Car
Washington June 12 Majority Leader Underwood and several congressmen narrowly escaped injury when a roadway team attached to a heavy truck dashed into a street car they rode. Underwood saved himself. the car front seat was demolished and both horses were killed.
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Washington
Underwood
Frosa
Urukeen
Farm Lands In Great Demand In Great Demand
Farm lands in southeast Alabama face high demand as outside buyers and local interest surge in Warrenton county. Chamber of Commerce efforts to create cash markets for crops and hogs drive activity while crop prospects remain strong and prices fair.
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Chamber of Commerces
Chautauqua Tickets On Sale Through Miss Simonton
People may obtain Chautauqua tickets from Miss Deny Simonton via Carl Blmonton at Friar National Bank or by calling Miss Simonton at 171. The event opens next Thursday with a strong program and single tickets cost 3 dollars. Also mentions incorrect names and a general note on ticketing.
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Deny Simonton
Carl Blmonton
Friar National Vauk
Miss Simonton
Malone Wins Out In Meeting At Regional Bank Convention
Chattanooga Tenn June 11 As a remnant of bitter controversy in the Sixth Regional Reserve District bankers convention here today there were motions for Directors of the Regional Bank. The meeting adjourned to meet in Montgomery Alabama at a date to be set by the Montgomery Clearing House. A Malone of Dothan Alabama offered a resolution that dissolved the meeting and called for a new convention near the center of the district for the purpose of electing directors for the Atlanta Bank. The factions clashed and a heated debate followed. Delegates from Hamilton National Bank of Il liveity T J Preston declared he was not a candidate for a directorship. Preston later reversed, saying new candidates would be proposed due to Nashville participants’ absence. A steering committee was appointed to arrange the Montgomery gathering. The committee’s report summarized the district’s condition and recommenda tions. Among Dallas bankers present were George Hand Aly Malone and L T Crawford.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Sixth Regional Reserve
APIWASIA Victim Recall Mirrors Turbulent Times
A fragmented report describes a victim of a long trauma in a local hospital and memory recovery. The piece mentions an editor from The People Ledger and a visitor to Dothan, with a public notice about a school meeting at 7 40.
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Jone
Dies Ledger
Euterprine
Dothan Thia
Formal Call Issued by Ganes for State Democratic Meet
Montgomery Alabama September 12 a formal call by General Graver Chateau of the State Democratic Executive Committee extends a meeting of the committee to review the Third Congressional District race in which J A Peight of Hufaula is favored for the special election on June 29 to determine the nomination for Henry O Clayton. The committee will decide if the district nominates or the state committee names a candidate and Mr Mulkey and Mr Spelant may be placed on the ballot if the committee okays the move. The meeting marks the first held by the new committee and includes election of a secretary with Water Sessions of Birmingham as the sole candidate so far.
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State Democratic Executive Committee
Viundeg
J. J. Apeight
Hufaula
Henry
Clayton
Water 5
Sessions
Birmingham
Fragmented political summary from Chicago meeting text
A damaged clipping describes a Chicago women’s club debate on equal rights and delegates, mentioning Kentucky and a legislative report. The fragment references a ballot, a border or museum note, and a wartime or voting context with unclear names and dates.
Dothan Guards Travel for All Day Rifle Shoot
The Dothan Guards from the Dothan wards with Company pA N. G. departed this morning for an all day rifle range event in the eastern outskirts. Four medals held by different members for marksmanship will be contested amid expected close competition. Captain Morrin leads the company while Major Locke of Montgomery plans a key role in the day’s events.
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Mand
Company
White the Hoya
Major T, ¢. Locke
Montgomery
Dayn Haines
Lorimer Bank Closed Today
Bank failure shocks depositors as Lorimer Bank suspends operations this morning amid an expected collapse. Examiners moved in to take control. the institution held about 1.64 million in assets and a capital base near one million. Crowds gathered as depositors faced urgent payment demands.
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Beaudal Elclen
Death of Mi Tararoton Man Yarhrouga Died Yesterday
A brief obituary notes the death of Mi Tararoton Man Yarhrouga who passed away yesterday morning near the town with her husband nearby. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
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Tararoton
M. Yarhrouga
Man Arrested on Markey Cela
Deputies from the sheriff s office arrested a man in an unspecified locality on a reported Markey Cela. The brief incident notes the authority of a local sheriff s department and mentions no further charges or details.
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Markey Cela
President Wiron Warrant Sworn In Wy J C Gri
An obscure historical note describes a peace warrant case in which a Washington judge announced Provident and Wikies. The subject was brought before the court, placed under bond of ten thousand dollars, and remanded to custody.
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Washington
Thomas D Jones for Governor Reserve Board
Chicago man Thomas D Jones named by President Wilson to head the Federal Reserve Board. Jones serves on the trustees of Princeton University and has long been a confidant of the President.
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Thomas D. Jones
Washington
Thogee 2. Jones
Chicago
Tragedy near Weed hospital claims young life
A shooting at a Tampa area residence wounded an 11 year old Wayne Cooper who later died at Weed hospital. The incident involved Mr and Mrs E Nolech and a man identified as Blank. The family says the boy walked to his door after the event, crying out for help.
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Ridge
E. Nolech
Wayne Cooper
Detals of Peace Plans From Tangle of Talks
Fragmentary text outlines peace conference ideas with references to nations, constitutionalists, and opposition to joining an eastern alliance. Key names or places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece discusses terms and prior responses shaping a potential peace arrangement.
Partnership formed amid legal dispute in Colesabia
A fragmented notice reports aaa J Tomphias and associates forming a partnership for a venture linked to She. peed and early week events in Neahe. The obscure text indicates a legal context and a future meeting with Mr. Sdmitlies to address a foundation and national aspects of the firm.
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