Administration shifts to income tax as sales tax sidelined
Montgomery March 20 The administration will not press a general sales tax but instead backs an income tax to divide anti tax forces and push through limited levy. Debate shows anti tax groups split, with some willing to back income tax if sales tax is dropped, while others resist any new revenue.
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RH. Dewity Thomas
Montgomery
Ann
Anton
Inti-enleo Tex
DeStars Sud McGraw
Legi Tative
Walker
Ivant
Danzey Dies in Henry County at Abbeville Home
B L Denzey, 57, brother of John Danzey and Mrs. Luis Whatley of Dothan, died suddenly at his Abbeville home after heart disease. Survived by widow, five sons, one daughter, two brothers, one sister. Funeral Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev H C Hdge officiating. Burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Bowling and Rhodes in charge.
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B. L. Denzey
John Danzey
Luis Whatley
Dothan
Abbeville
Mr. Danzey
Harold
Ralph
Eugena
Luthar
Cowarts
George
Seattle
Wash
Mary Tene Danzey
Laboratory Here Closed On Account Of Haven Death
The Dothan branch of the state laboratories closed today in observance of the death of Dr. L C Haven, director of the state health laboratories. Dr Haven died early this morning in Montgomery. Miss Helle Clyde Whitfield, in charge at the Dothan lab, went to Montgomery to attend the funeral.
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Haven
Dothan
State Laboratorise
L. C. Haves
State Health Laboratories
Dr. Haven
Montgomery
Mies Helle Clyde Whitfield
Forest Ranger slaying probe spreads across counties
Geneva county officers hunt for the killer of forest ranger Will Tubberville of Jackson Lumber Co. after his body was found near the Covington line in Geneva county. Investigators say motive may be revenge for arrests in forest fires and several suspects are suspended as a quiet inquiry continues.
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Covington County
Geneva
3. A
Tubberville
Geneva County
Angus Sraith
Jackson
Smith
Rim
Conditions Blame Not Council Says Alderman Lisenby
Alderman Lisenby from Ward Three says financial recovery for Dothan depends on better conditions and not on broader reforms. He notes salaries cut 40 percent, minimal appropriations, and essential operating costs reduced to historic lows, with no plan to raise municipal incomes or taxes. He adds refinancing progress shows policy success but bondholders could still thwart the effort.
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Dothan
EL Olsenby
Liseaby
Jean
Death of Former Dothan Woman Denham Mourned
News from Mirminghaw reports Wittem J. Denham died suddenly last week from a heart attack. Denham, aged about six, was a former resident of Dothan and widely known in local circles for community work. Funeral arrangements are pending as relatives await formal notices.
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Wittem J. Denham
Mirminghaw
Statistics Sought In City On Recent Births and Deaths
Houston County health department started a house to house vital statistics survey in Dothan to collect births and deaths. Three young women were employed to compile the data, aiming to uncover overlooked records from recent years.
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Dothan
Houston County Health Department
Rain and wind cause wide damage in Houston County
A heavy Sunday rain with gusty winds damaged ditches and roads in Houston County. RFC crews faced washouts as several small bridges were washed away and a larger Jolco bridge was destroyed by rising floodwaters. Dothan reported 4.72 inches of rain from 3 p.m. Sunday to morning.
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Houston County
C. Cc. MeEschin
RFC
Jolco
Tn Dothan
New Deal Event Seen Successful by Dothan Merchants
A survey of Dothan merchants shows broad enthusiasm for the post holiday New Deal days with sales peaking Saturday. Friday and Saturday traffic surged as shoppers filled streets, and merchants expect continued improvement as conditions normalize.
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Dothan'a
Saturda
Ready for Senate Election Tuesday in Houston County
Ballot boxes for the 25th state senatorial district were distributed across Houston County. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in city areas and rural sections vote earlier. Canvassing will occur Friday. a successor to J Hubert Farmer is to be named in Henry County.
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Tor
Houston County
Buerlfff
Joe Rolling
Julian Hall
Wayte
A.m
Henry County
J. Hubert Farmer
Auto Victim Dies In Hospital Here
James M. Land of Alford Florida died last night at 6 45 after being struck by a automobile. He was buried this afternoon at 3 o clock in Kinville Florida. The Rev Watter Meletooh officiated. He is survived by a widow and seven children Jim Jr Wee Lonala Henry Josh Mrs Julis Smith Mrs Seslie Scott Mrs Peerly Bush all of Alford plus Bam of Miert three brothers Albert Bob and Hent and one sister Mrs Badig Melvin.
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James M. Land
Alford
Fla
Dothen
Wen
Kineville
Watter Meletooh
He x
Pine Chiéren
Jim, Jr
Wee
Lonala
Henry
Josh
Julis Smith
Seslie Scott
Peerly Bush
Bam
Miert
Albert
Bob
Chipley
Hent
Tamya
Badig
Melvin Ety Minevile
Death Takes Bankes in New York
AP reports the death of Réwis Prancis Hyde former banker and president of the American Bible Society and a former president of the New York Philanthropic Society Ged Bosley is listed as a related figure though details are unclear in the fragment.
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Bankes New York
Réwis Prancis Hyde
American Bible Sciety
New York Philanthropic Society
Ged Bosley
Peace plans open to large number nations
Premier MacDonald outlined a new Mussolini peace plan that would not align England France Germany and Italy but would cover the entire continent and extend to the United States to some degree. He did not reveal details but said the aim is broad agreement among many powers, with Europe facing danger yet also opportunities to act effectively.
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Mustolini
England
France
Germany
Italy
United States
Premiser MacDonald
Winter Storm Hammers Nation At Inauguration Time
Across the United States winter storms bring rain snow ice and sleet. floods and high winds disrupt regions from Ohio River valleys to the Midwest. Farmlands flood, residents evacuate, ships face peril, and highways freeze and close as cold systems sweep from Indiana to Pennsylvania and beyond. Localities report fatalities and widespread property damage as weather systems collide with springtime expectations.
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Ohio Vale
Cincinnati
Atlantic
Pacific
Rivera
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Conferees Named On Beer Measure
Washington March 20 Senate appointed conferees to negotiate with House managers on the beer bill. Chairman Harrison of the Beaste group called an immediate meeting predicting quick agreement. The Senate adjourned at o clock to await the conference report.
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Wasitington
Mar
Ape
Senate
Houge Managera
Harrison
Beaste Group
Murphy to be Installed as Eminent Commander
C D Murphy will be installed as eminent commander of Dothan chapter No 25, Hathta Templar, at tonight’s meeting starting at 7 20 o’clock. He succeeds T R M Carswell. Other officers to be installed include W R Jordan warder and J A Blowers treasurer. Officers were elected weeks ago.
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C.D Murphy
Dothan
Hathta Templar
Order
TR. M. Carswell
W. R. Jordan
Wardar
J. A Blowers
Cotton Production Shows Big Decrease in 1922 Output
Washington March 2 AP census bureau reports total cotton production in 1922 at about 22.7 million running bales, down from 75.2 million last year. The total value reached over 33,000 with figures showing a sharp drop across regions, reflecting lower yields and disrupted crops.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Legion to Have House Cleaners Tomorrow Morning
The American Legion and Its Armillary will hold a housecleaning at the clubhouse tomorrow at o o clock. All members are invited to attend and bring a mop bucket and their own lucchet. Also reported, Monrose Harris, a Negro, was examined by Sheriff Jos Ror Unsom on a charge of manufacturing squot and possessing rill. He is held to jail on default of bond. Three others were arrested on drunkenness charges over the weekend, according to Sheriff Hollins.
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Wilils
Ardon
Wilks
Fred
Alltran Department
Mike T. Sallba
Jack Altman
H A. Pearce
Altman
Tris
Venire
Sallba
Willis
Saliba
Pearcs
Bsiiba Slso
Wilis
Brcome
Lucchet
Liquos
Monrose Harris
Bonday
Jos Ror
Shariff Hollins
Anniston Officers Arrest Man Wanted By Houston Sheriff
Anniston officers arrested Dougiag Wootham who was wanted by Sheriff Joe Rolling on an indictment for assault and battery. Wootham is accused of stabbing Jimmy Brackin at Heailand airport last December in a knife attack.
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Anniston
Houston
Dougiag Wootham
Joe Rolling
Wootham
Jimmy Brackin
Heailand
Dothan To Enter Team In State Amateur League
Dothan will represent the city in the Drake Amateur Baseball League with four games weekly, two at Wiregrass Memorial stadium. Coach Powl Tubb Porter Grant Young Boozer and Millard Howell are signed and additional players will join. Practice games begin mid April and the regular season starts the following month.
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Dothan
Drake
James Grant
Mongomery
Thin City
Wotumpka
Montgomery
Selma
Mu- Hon
Unieh Springs
Joy
Clayton
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
Powl Tubb
Porter Grant
Young Boozer
Millard Howell
Hartford
Atno
Practica Gaman
Rtwen
Confidence Needed, Ward Four Councilman Warns
Councilman W. Burkett of Ward Four says bondholders must retain confidence in the city for the refinancing program to succeed. He warns that shattered confidence could deter new bonds and worsen the lenis situation, hindering negotiations and risking higher delays in meeting maturing bonds.
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W. Burkett
Burkett
City with business heads find better credit belief
Comte hall advocate at sha commission form of government for Dothan declared today that three capable business men on the commission can redeem Dothan’s finances. He argued factional politics cause delays and waste, and that business administration would bring efficiency, harmony, and stronger municipal credit.
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Comte Hall
Dothan
Dothen
Campbell
Zangara Is Executed In Florida Chair In Miami
Giuseppe Zangara was electrocuted in the Florida state prison death chamber after attempting to assassinate President Roosevelt at the Miami fair. He killed Mayor Cermack and wounded four others during the attack. Witnesses included prison officials, a jury, a physician, and reporters, with spectators outside. Zangara taunted capitalists and shouted political statements before the current was applied.
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Raiford, Frs
Giuseppe Zangera
Cormack
Roosevelt
Miami Fair
Zangara
Blacal
T. F. Chapman
Chapmen
Charist Hardle
Mimmi
Walt
Ena O
Shatte
Elate
Tallahewes
Snying
Cermeck
Miami
Zangare
Boonevalt
Cross
Savein
Dutlet
Economy bill signed to cut federal expenses
President Roosevelt signs a wide economy measure aimed at arming veteran compensation and government salaries with the goal of trimming about half a billion dollars from federal outlays. The plan awaits final approval with orders drawn up and could begin showing effects before month’s end.
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Washington
APS
Roosevelt Inday
Commission move not fight against group Brown says
HLH Brown a Dothan contractor and proponent of a new municipal government discussed the city’s financial strain in an interview. He argued a commission system would be better than the aldermanic model, noting debt from prior contracts and criticizing current officials, while acknowledging hesitation to push a vote amid the city’s crisis.
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Commission
Brown
Hlh Brown
Thin City
Dothac
Two couples Licensed at Probate Office This Week
In Ashford Clifton E Murphy and Gladys L Justice along with Newton route two Cody Turber and Five Bowden were licensed by Probate Judge HC Martin this week. C A Davis a resident of the cant en section was held on assault and battery charges after Sunday arrest by county officials.
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HC Martin
Clifton E. Murphy
Gladys L. Justice
Ashford
Cody Turber
Five Bowden
Newton
C. A. Davis
Canten
Counly
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