Seed loan cases dropped by government in Do than division
Judge Charles B Kennamer signed an order nol prosing 45 seed loan cases in the Dothan division upon recommendation of District Attorney Chilton. About 20 to 40 cases remain to be called at the next term. Most defendants had pleaded guilty or were convicted in other cases. Several named defendants and co defendants faced perjury charges or misdemeanors related to the seed loan act.
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Charles B. Kennamer
United States District Court
Esterday
Nolle Roesing
Dothan
Arthur B. Chilma
Nolle
Chilton
United Sates Department of Justice
J. Henry Witherington
J. Norton Mullins
Charles C. McArthur
William B. Jeffries
R. Leo Espy
Wilmore
William W. Wefford
Ben Head
Earl E. Hammond
Apollo
Blanche Wood Register
Mamie Culpepper
Edna Odom
Judith Clingo
Nora Knox
Harry S. Barger
United States Attorney General
Kennamer
Department of Justice
Dothan City Election on Commission Form Set
Dothan readies a vote on adopting a commission form of government with polls opening at 8 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. Voters will decide yes or no in this near final campaign push as observers expect heated activity to grow the day before the election.
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Dothan
Commission
Wounds From Gun Of Son Fatal To Dr Lambert
Dr F A Lambert renowned football authority died from wounds inflicted by his son Samuel 17 during a family quarrel in Columbus Ohio The father had been choking the mother when the shooting occurred An inquest was held but the boy was not charged and Lambert died after hours of fighting for life.
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Columbus
Ohio
F. A. Lambert
Samuel
Lambert
National Football Rules Committee
Barn Fire Destruction Tied to Arson Claim Near Webb
Sheriff’s deputies investigate a barn fire that destroyed John Forrester’s property near Webb. Forrester reports the blaze was incendiary and set for revenge, with a mule, 1700 feet of lumber and 150 bushels of corn also destroyed.
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John Forrester
Webb
Joe Rollins
Forrester
Vaughn Defends City Debts Reflecting On Past Heads
J L Vaughn city auditor said statements of the city finances were not meant to condemn previous administrations. He stressed that debts were voted by the people or approved via petitions and urged cooperation between officials and residents regardless of form of government. He questioned a rush to commission government without proven competence of candidates.
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J. L. Vaughn
Elity
Vaughn
Houston National Bank
Commission
Dothan
Inné
Beer Bill Signed Today By President
Washington March 22 AP President Roosevelt signed the beer bill today at 2 pm EST. Vice President Garner signed his name first earlier and members carried the bill to the White House. The president was expected to sign in the afternoon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol
House
White House
Garner
House Sector Committee
Hearings Set On Roosevelt Reforestation Plan
The House sector committee postponed immediate action on Roosevelt's reforestation program opting for hearings. Chairman Connery indicated possible joint sessions with the Senate labor committee. Frances Perkins, secretary of labor, will oversee selecting unemployed for the conservation corps forestry work.
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Connery
Senate Labor Committee
Frances Perkins
Conservation Corps
Third Degree Charges Made Against Lieut Baillie-Stewart
London reports that Lieut Norman Baillie-Stewart faces third degree charges over alleged sale of military secrets. The trial at Duke of York's Military School Chelsea is ongoing with secret witnesses, some foreign, and defense denying third degree methods. Prosecution contends 980 pounds from Berlin funded disclosures to a foreign agent.
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London
Duke of York
Chelsea
Norman Baillile-Stewart
Neutenant
F. N. Syms
Baillie-Stewart
Leutenant
Bill- Mie-Stewart
Berlin
Fire damages dwelling at 704 Atlantic Street
Firefighters battled a blaze that burned shingles at a residence on 704 Atlantic Street. The home was occupied by Annie Coz, a Black resident, when the fire occurred.
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Atlants Street
Annie Coz
Brewers See Reconstruction Plan After War Peak
American brewers forecast a 100 glass per capita yearly consumption as a basis for reconstruction. They estimate production of 25 to 30 million barrels and tax revenue of 125 to 159 million dollars for the government, with capacity to reach about 40 million in a year of legal operation. They project 370 million dollars in first year spending on facilities, materials, labels, and equipment, creating about 500000 jobs and requiring large railcar shipments of barley rice coal and hops.
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New York
Wilkinson disputes Alabama floating debt as valid
In Montgomery on March 22 AP reports Horace Wilkinson argues before Alabama's supreme court that the state's floating debt of 20,009,000 is invalid in a school fund suit against Treasurer Blan. He contends no debt beyond 360,000 is permitted except for invasion suppression and insurrection. The hearing may continue tomorrow.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Supreme Court
Horace Wilkinson
School Fund
Blan
Chase National
New York
Powermor
Wilkinson
Germany Austria would form union says Nazi diet
The Prussian diet endorsed political union with Austria at its first meeting under Nazi control. Officers and committees were elected and Wilhelm KuKhe declared that Germany will remain one nation and achieve unity including German Austria under the Fatherland.
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Germany
Austria
UNION
Berlin
Prussia
Hitler
Wilhelm KuKhe
Alabama Relief Loan Approved for 27000
Washington March 22 a relief loan of 27000 to Alabama was approved by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The loan applies for use in three rooms from March 16 to April.
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Washington
Ala- Dena
Reconstruction Finance
Grass Fire Reported on Lone Street Shortly After Noon
Grass fire reported on Lone Street caused little damage, firefighters said. No injuries noted and blaze controlled quickly after noon today.
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Lone Street
Commission Backers Deny Sell City Utilities
Proponents of a city commission government in Dothan deny claims they aim to sell the municipal water and power plants. Several advocates insist the change will improve city management and oppose any sale, with support voiced by S. M. Pendley J. E. Withame B. B. Johnson Pat F. Jones C. L. Newton.
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Commission
Dothan
S. M. Pentley
Deathen
Hecht
J. E. Withame
B.B. Johnson
Elty
Pat FB. Jones
C. L. Newton
Funeral attendance for LuTher Warrick in Blakely Georgia
Mr and Mrs Heyt Cook and son Billie join Mr and Mrs W C Berry at the funeral of LuTher Warrick in Blakely Georgia on Sunday. The notice lists a local church service and interment plans.
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Heyt Cook
Billie
W.C. Berry
Luther Warrick
Blakely
Tornado Wrecks Gin Near Athens
A tornado struck near Athens damaging the gin owned by W. T. Jones & Sons and several nearby smaller buildings. Winds toppled structures and blew roofs away while the event appeared localized with no impact reported elsewhere.
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Athens
W. T. Jones & Sons
Milea
Alabama Educators Gather for Three Day Conference
Montgomery March 22 AP Hundreds of Alabama teachers will assemble March 30 for a three day Alabama Education Association session. The program features 26 departmental meetings and multiple dinners centering on education as a cooperative enterprise. J A Keller will address Enlightened Public Opinion and Principles First.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama Education
J. A. Keller
Assoctsiicon
A. F. Harman
Harry Ayers
Annisteam Etur
Edward H. Smith
Birmingham
Alahbamia Cengres of
Perenta
Jamea Fitts
Suits Seek 40660 Damages for Crash Injuries
Two circuit court suits totaling 40660 seek damages from Henry Allins after a December 20 accident on the Dothan Adaga highway. Passengers Reuben D Wright and R E F Pate claim injuries from a truck allegedly negligently parked with cotton and no tail light. Wright seeks 25000 for eye injury and lost vision. Pate 15500 for his injuries.
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Circuit Court
Henry Allins
Reuben D. Wright
R. EF
Pate
Ashford
Dothan-Adaga
Atkins
Wright
Hall Easy Victor In 35th District Senate Election
Complete returns show Julian Hall Democrat winning the 35th district seat covering Houston and Henry counties with 768 votes. Houston County offered 380 votes and Henry 268 with light turnout as Hall ran unopposed except for two independents in Dothan. Ward two and Ward three provided Oppert six votes and Horseman two. Both counties will canvass Friday and send official returns to Secretary Pete Jarman for certification.
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Houston
Henry
Julian Hall
Houston County
Henry County
Dothan
L. A
Hall
Pete Jarman
Atate
Alabama House Shoots Down Goodwyn Income Tax Plan
The Goodwyn income tax bill failed in the Alabama House by one vote after a five hour debate, 63 in favor and 4 against, short of the two fifths required for a constitutional amendment. The roll call named dozens of supporters and opponents, including Speaker Tunstall and numerous representatives.
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Montgomery
Goodwyn
House of Representatives
Cahloon
Pains
Garber
Beebe
Blick
Bradford
Burns
Burton
Calflacia
Carmichael
Christopher
Graiyton
Culver
Sims
Macon
Davie
Alekens
Ol Sear
Duke
Mdyer
Fife
Giddens
Glover
Henry
Granade
Guy
Hampton
Hansbrough
Harrison
Hotland
Hollingsworth
Johnston
Jones
Jordyn
Kelly Conecuh
Kelly
Talladega
Kettler
Lancaster
Tee Coffees
Matthewa
Miller
Mize
Molette
Mutkey
McClendon
MebDonaid
McNeel Nortoon
O'Neal
Parker
Pierce Fitts
Ponte
Posey
Reeder
Renfro Smith
Snodgrass
Spencer
Stewart Sutton
Thompson
Tucker
Ward Ware
Yerkby
Agiinat
Speaker Tunstall
AK Yen
Arrington
Toradford
Jeffereons
Brooks
Callaway
Conte Cook
Fraser
Glyhan
Glover Iilmore
Goode
Graver
Green
Haafey
Homby
Fightower
Lawler Tee
Monroe
Lay
Manasco Morrow
MecFiderry
McGown
Methaw
Opden
Pardherson
Rish Richinson
Sanderson
Shepherd Sotsaman
Sparks
Sherman absolved of blame in fatal car wreck
W C Sherman once prominent Gotha citizen now of Panama City Fla was absolved in Orlando Ind yesterday of all blame in an automobiled collision near Orlando three weeks ago that killed two persons T J McKinney of Buffalo N Y and his wife were killed and their infant child suffered a broken collar bone Officials said the accident was unavoidable.
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Dothan
W. C. Sherman
Gotha
Panama City
Fla
Orlands
Diane
Sherman
T. J. McKinney
Buffalo
No Y
Orlando
Lake Wales
McKinney
Yeterday
Fire Destroys Hartford Couple's Home
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleven Grannon in Hartford on Tuesday. None of the contents were saved as the Brannon couple were away from town at the time of the blaze.
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Hartford
Cleven Grannon
Man Sues Cleaner Over Lost Suit And Humiliation
John Lund of Seattle sues a cleaner for 35 dollars for the lost suit and 60 dollars for humiliation after the suit disappeared December 22 before Christmas. He seeks damages in a civil action.
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Seattle
John Lund
F. D. Will Push Mortgage Bill in Congress
President Roosevelt plans a refinancing package for agriculture and home mortgages. The bill would consolidate eight federal farm credit agencies into one or two bodies and cut mortgage interest rates, with proposals ready by week’s end. It may mirror Canada’s system and cover government and private mortgages.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Farm Credit
Sys
Relief Efforts Gather Pace in Ohio River Flood Zone
Relief for the wood stricken Ohio river valley was in sight as the rise slackened from Portsmouth to Cincinnati. Thousands of acres were submerged and ten lives lost in four days while waters remained above banks downstream driving families from homes and taxing relief agencies already aiding scores.
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Ohio River
Mississippi
Portamouth
Ohio
Cincinnati
Illness Fatal to Mrs Anna Shealy
Mrs Anna Shenaly 82 widow of John J Shealy Confederate veteran and Dothan resident died last night at her son D W Shealy 367 S Onts street after a long illness of heart disease She is survived by grandson John P Shealy and granddaughter Mrs John Davis both of Dothan The body was shipped to Leesville South Carolina for funeral and burial with Dowling Rhodes in charge
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Anna TD. Shenaly
John J. Shealy
Dothan
D. W. Shealy
Shenaly
John P. Shealy
John Davis
Dethan
Leesville
S. C
Dowling & Rhodes
Clothing Distributed in Kemper County Mississippi
An allotment of overalls hose underwear and sweaters was received by Kemper County Red Cross chairman Mrs. John A. Clark of De Kalb. Mrs. Clark divided it and sent it to the five beats of the county.
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Scooba
Miss
Kemper County Red Cross
Mra
John A. Clark
DeKalb
Clark
Sugar price advances reach 420 cents per pound
New York AP reports several sugar refiners increased refined sugar prices by one tenth of a cent per pound on Tuesday, lifting the quoted price to 4.20 dollars per hundredweight.
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NEW York
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