Elizabethan Monopolies and the NRA Price Fixing Debate
Washington June 19 AP Elizabeth I’s 1570s monopolies shaped later trust cases and anti trust laws. The article traces the rise of monopolies, trust busting, Sherman and Clayton acts, the FTC, NRA codes, and the Darrow Johnson clash over price fixing and fair trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankis Weller Washington
Elizabeth
Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn
General Johnson
Clarence Darrow
NRA
England
Theodore Roosevelt
Federal Trade Commission
Darrow
Johnson
Borah
Idaho
Nye
North Dakota
Congress
J Norton Mullins Hurt In Car Mishap
J Norton Mullins local attorney was injured last night when his automobile collided with another on S Oates street. He was taken to a local hospital where he was reported resting comfortably. The extent of his injuries was not learned. The other car owned by WM Baker was unoccupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Norton Mullins
S. Oates Street
Wman Baker
Stokers Near Arrival as Parts Come In
The stokers for coal saving equipment are nearly here with most parts received. One to two cars of equipment have arrived, and another car of fire brick is due soon. Install preparations at the light and water plant have moved forward, with plans to repair an existing stoker.
Burglars Slide Down Rope in Skylight Loot Slocomb Store
Slocomb June 19 special sliding down a rope through a skylight burglars entered the Harris Brothers general store and escaped with canned goods snuff a flashlight and a watch. They left by a rear door breaking the lock. Geneva county authorities arrested a man calling himself Ed Burns and jailed him while a second suspect is being sought. Fingerprints from tools used to force the door were sent to Kilby prison for classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocomb
Harris Brothers
Geneva County
Ed Burns
Geneva
Burns
Kilby
Music Convention Here Expected 5000 Attend
Preparations for the Tri-States Musical Convention on June 28 and 24 are underway to handle over 5,000 visitors. The two day event will be at the courthouse with singing broadcast on station WHET. Louder speakers will be set on the courthouse lawn to accommodate overflow crowds. The organizers aim for a highly enjoyable and profitable gathering, the largest in Dothan aside from the NRA parade last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-States
WHET
Dothan
Lightning Strikes City Damaging Transformer Network
A thunderstorm toppled city transformers crippling power in parts of the city and severely damaging Benjamin Harper's home on S Appletree street. Lights were out citywide for a time as other lines suffered damage. A lightning bolt struck Harper's house ripping moulding, toppling a chimney, breaking a ceiling corner and creating a wide hole in the wall.
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Benjamin Harper
S. Appletree Street
Harper
New York Stocks Campaign for Better Rural Homes Mentioned
The agricultural extension department of North Carolina State College is conducting a campaign aimed at improving rural homes as part of broader community development efforts.
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Agricultural Extension Department of
North Carolina State College
Lumber camp accident claims life of Vicksburg worker
Vannie Lee of Dothan, a laborer at A. B. Parks Lumber camp near Vicksburg, was fatally injured when a tree he had just felled struck him in the forehead. Officers, who examined the scene, said he appeared to be watching the tree fall as a large hole formed in his forehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kearns
Lef
Duncombe
Florence Meier
Farmarsburg
Henry A. Wallace
Vannie Lee
A. B. Parks
Vicksburg
Parole Pleas Filed by Over 100 Convicts in Alabama
More than 100 state convicts submitted applications to the State Pardon Board for permanent paroles in Montgomery. Among the applicants were Earl L. Fricks of Birmingham serving 8 to 10 years for making false entries at a defunct Ensley bank and Herbert Sturdivant, ex-president of the Sturdivant bank at Davville, serving 15 years for false entry and embezzlement.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Pardon Board
Earl L. Fricks
Birmingham
Ensley
Herbert Sturdivant
Sturdivant Bank
Dadeville
Dore Seeks Coat Removal in Louisiana Senate Fight
Baton Rouge Louisiana June 19 AP the Louisiana Senate chamber was sweltering last night when Senator J Hugo Dore Evangeline Parish peeled off his coat and offered a resolution to permit its removal Senator Jules Fisher Jefferson Parish objected and the measure failed 19 to 12 Dore later covered up and coat remained on
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Senate
J. Hugo Dore
Evangeline Parish
Jules Fisher
Jefferson Parish
Dore
Cotton Letter Sees Mixed Trading on Weather and Markets
In New York on June 19 cotton opened higher on cables then eased, later advancing on scattered buying and focal covering. Dry Texas weather and crop concerns east of the Mississippi, plus a deficiency bill affecting cotton clothing purchases for the needy, underlie strength. Contracts scarce and outside business light.
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New York
Texas
Hogs and dairy prices across Chicago and Savannah
Chicago market shows hogs steady to 10 lower with light weights down. 170 to 210 pound cuts around 4.49 to 4.90 per cwt, top 5.00. Butter prices steady in Chicago. eggs not sold. Savannah naval stores report firm turpentine at 45 with steady rosin. pulp and other grades listed with mixed stock figures.
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Chicago
S Dept. Agr
Savannah
Rosin
Sales &Ng
Darth
Churchmen condemn mixed bathing at Cumberland Assembly
Springfield Missouri June 19 AP disapproval of government liquor support and mixed bathing was voiced by the 104th Cumberland Presbyterian Church General Assembly. A swimming resolution passed after reconsideration, with a clause to withdraw moral and financial support from advocates. Leaders argued both for and against mixed swimming in public pools and encampments, noting youth impact and regional examples. The issue drew signatures from ministers in Missouri Texas Tennessee Kentucky and voiced concern over recreation programs.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Paul Brown
Olney
Texas
L. B. McCaslin
Aurora
J. H. Talley
Columbia, Tenn
R. V. Fisher
Trimble
Tenn
J. Howard Scott
Lenoir City
Young People’s Board of the Church
Tullahoma
Avora
A. D. Rudolph
Owensboro
Rose Theatre Acquired By Tuskegee Theatres Inc
The Tuskegee Theatres Inc led by Rufus Davis owner of the Houston Theatre bought the Rose Theatre in Tuskegee. Ralph Braswell, formerly with the Houston Theatre in Dothan, will manage the new property. This purchase expands the Tuskegee chain with another venue.
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Tuskegee Theatres, Inc
Rufus Davis
Houston Theatre
Rose Theatre
Tuskegee
Ralph Braswell
Dothan
Talladega
Houston Theatre of
Almost killed by gas and Udga Treatment claim
Mrs Anna Northrup of New York says gas in her stomach nearly killed her but after trying the Udga Treatment she reports relief from stomach ulcers indigestion and heartburn. The ad claims thousands praise the triple action remedy neutralizes acid soothes inflammation and ends pain with a free sample offer and a one day trial bar.
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Rab
Anna Northrup
Newfiuid
New York
Aden
St. Paul
Minn
Cash Deng
N. Foster Street
New Strike Of Mine Workers Raises Alabama Toll
Alabama miners idle reached about 8600 as 600 to 1000 coal miners joined the red ore diggers in a walkout at Moss & McCormack. Company declined comment while miners accuse nonpayment of code wages under March and April UMWA accords. Labor conciliator Richardson kept talks with steel and iron workers seeking a near two month strike settlement for about 8000 iron ore miners. Bessemer Chamber of Commerce pledged effort to restore peace and normal conditions in the industrial region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Moss & McCormack Company
United Mine Workers of America
C. L. Richardson
Richardson
Woodward Iron Co
Bessemer Chamber of Commerce
Council passes ginners rate ordinance postponed to next meeting
An ordinance to fix ginners rate for electric current was carried over to the next regular council session after a dull meeting. Most business remained routine and the adjournment set for Monday night with expected action on a financing program.
Barrentine Sues Sapp Over 7500 Damages
Bob Barrentine filed a civil suit against K Sapp seeking 7500 in damages for injuries alleged when struck and run over by Sapps car on E Main Street March 2. Barrentine alleges Sapp operated the automobile negligently.
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Bob Barrentine
K. Sapp
Strick
Sapp
E. Main Street
Barrentine
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Ouston
T. W. Palmer
P.C
Jan Ses
New Orleans
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Auburn Motors
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Bendix
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Cease
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Ford
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Tel
Telg
Ad Johns Manville
Kennecott Corp
Lorillard
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
JC Penney
Phillips Pete
Packard
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Stews
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Keith Orph
Sears Roebuck
Southern Railway
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Texas Gull
US Steel
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United Fruit
Aoe Wae
United Aircraft
Awes
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Chicago Hogs
Savannah Naval Stores
U. S
Houston
Supreme
Dothan Ice Cream Co
Dothan, Ala
BOB Barrentine Inc
York City Arena
Willard Houston Battery & Supply CO
Filis
E. Main
Blumberg
Frigidaires
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