Government witness outlines seed loan conspiracy trial
Witnesses testified in the federal case against eight defendants accused of conspiring to violate the seed loan act and defraud the government. U.S. investigators described payments, loan applications, and handwriting as the trial continued with cross examination and courtroom clashes.
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Fedgeal
United States
Kee. Peterson
Te U. S. Dureaul
Charles B. Kenpiper
Berg
Barger
U. S
Fuk
Peterson
Entamer
Defon
W.W. Rollins
Rollins
Thomas L. Hutchings
Houston
Alabama
Columbia
Dothar
Jase R. Williams
Teak
Mr. Williams
I & Dothan
Igate
Fint
Wicf
A. Mullins
Houston Munty
Ing
Joan Acgeeuimos
W. Wooting
Hutchings
Ma Hutchings
Williams
ST Dalleve
Toning
Hig
J. Henry With
L. Lohm
EU National Bank
County Jay
Lohm
Circuit Goveltor
J. Norton Mullins
Shell F. Trawick
Weed
Witherington
Kennamer
Jeffcoat
Espy
Harry S. Barger
United States Attorney General
J. H. Lynch
U. S. Seed Loan Office
Memphis, Tenn
Seed Loan Office
S. C
Lynch
O. D. Street
Mr. Street
Michael Sollie
Ozark
Byrd Farmer
Memphis
Dothan
Bank Robbers Trigger Two-Hour Terror in Lovington
Five gunmen robbed the Hardward State bank in Lovington Illinois early today forcing the night watchman and cashier to cooperate. They kidnapped Homer White and his wife, bound a telephone operator, wrecked the local exchange, and escaped with four hundred dollars after forcing White to open the vault before the time lock could be used.
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Lovington
Ill
Hardward State Bank
Wilbur Redding
Homer White
Senator Bingham seeks early vote on repeal of 18th Amendment
Senator Bingham of Connecticut introduced a resolution to repeal the 18th Amendment and push for an early vote on resubmission of prohibition. He blamed the judiciary committee delay and said he would move to take repeal from the table at the first opportunity to test resubmission to the states.
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Washington
Bingham
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
Texas Democrats Edge Toward Unity At State Conclave
In Houston on Monday night anti prohibitionists split within but appeared to control the Texas Democratic conclave. Speaker John N. Garner is assured of Texas 46 votes for the presidential nomination, while a referendum on repeal is expected to be dropped. A Texas Democratic association meeting endorsed Eighteenth Amendment modification or repeal.
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Houston
Texas
Steve Pickney
W. K. Hopkins
Harmony
Texas Democratic Association
Stove Explodes Causing Minor Fire Damage in City Home
A stove exploded in a Negro dwelling at 212 North North Street at 9 30 this morning causing small damage estimated at one dollar. Firemen said a small hole burned in a table cloth and minor ceiling damage resulted before firefighters extinguished the blaze.
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N. North Street
Pythagoras Lodge Announces Regular Meeting
Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 A F and A M with B A and M M degree work and stated communication set for tonight at 8 o clock during regular business hour officials announced today.
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Pythagoras Lodge
A. F
A. M
Judge demands clarity on loan case in Mullins trial
The judge orders concise questions during the Mullins case as Mr. Farmer notes the Berta Walls loan. Walls is expected to testify for the government, with continued coverage noted on the Beck Page.
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Berta Walls
Farmer
Mullins Rela
Caseyville Battle Ends in Promise to Aid Veterans
East St. Louis report says a Caseyville clash ended peacefully with Sheriff Munie promising veterans transport to Washington by auto and truck. National Guardsmen organized to prevent disorder as 309 World War I veterans blockaded freight cars for 12 hours in a bid to reach Portland to Boston.
Four Houston County Girls Named for Auburn Short Course
Mrs. W. G. Pruett announced the Houston county girls selected for the Auburn short course. Opal Dawsey of Dothan route 1 and Gladys Merritt of Dothan route 6 from Rehobeth 4-H will model dresses from cotton fabric in the fashion show. Evelyn Tucker and Emily Webb of Dothan route 1 from Brannon Stand 4-H will participate in the recreational group. Bonnie Clark of Dothan route 7 will attend as adult leader. Dawsey and Merritt were chosen for best dress in a club contest.
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Houston County
Auburn
W. G. Pruett
Opal Dawsey
Dothan
Gladys Merritt
Rehobeth 4-H Club
Evelyn Tucker
Emily Webb
Brannon
Bonnie Clark
Miss Dawsey
Miss Merritt
Rehobeth
Government Flour Distribution Reaches 700 in Dothan
More than 700 sacks of government flour have been distributed to needy families in Dothan since distribution began, according to officials. About 1,000 applications have been filed at the distribution headquarters, with 35 rejections due to incorrect addresses and several applicants not approved. Most requests come from Negro residents.
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Dothan
Dothan Club Prepares for Third Annual Golf Tourney
Dothan Country club gears up for the third annual invitation tournament with over 100 players expected from southwest Georgia northwest Florida and Alabama. Fairways are mowed greens teed dressed and course readied for visiting golfers. pretournament favorites include Dilbur Boozer F E Bayless Dennis Scott Abner Powell Donald Darling Horace Hall and others awaiting medal round scores.
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Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Dilbur Boozer
F. E. Bayless
Tallahassee
Dennis Scott
Bainbridge
Abner Powell
Donald Darling
Andalusia
Herbert Bryson
Preston Watson
Montgomery
Horace Hall
al Flowers
Raymond Spann
Jim Brennan
Drury Flowers
Joe Martin Stallings
Dothan
Price Decrease Hit Local Curb Market Sales
Marketmaster Mrs. W. G. Pruett reports more home grown vegetables and lower prices reducing curb market sales. April sales dropped from 1931 figures of 923.65 to 698.97 this year while March totals were 632.97, with fewer vegetables sold each spring.
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W. G. Pruett
Former Dothan Resident Jolley Dies in Montgomery
A former Dothan resident, Jolley, who moved to Montgomery about ten years ago, died last night at 10 o'clock. Survived by two sons Toe and Foacrin, both of Montgomery. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday.
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Jolley
Dothan
Montgomery
Earhart Visits Prince of Wales in London
Amelia Earhart Putnam paid a formal call on the Prince of Wales at St James Palace. The two talked flying and exchanged experiences after her Atlantic crossing from Harbor Grace Newfoundland to Londonderry Ireland, becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She plans to attend a transatlantic flyers convention in Rome.
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London
Amelia Earhart
Putnam
Prince of Wales
St. James Palace
Steagall Banking Bill Delayed By Ill Members
Democratic leadership postponed House action on the Steagall guaranty bank deposit bill due to illness among members. Speaker Garner said the measure, if brought up tomorrow, would pass and go to the Senate. The Alabama Democrat bills aims to insure financial institution safety and restore public confidence.
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Washington
House
Steagall Guaranty Bank
Garner
Senate
Steagall
Alabama
United States
Mr. Steagall
Do-X Narrowly Escapes Disaster at Southampton Mooring
The German flying boat Do X arrived in Southampton after a 639 mile flight from Vigo Spain in six and a half hours. A navigator fell overboard during mooring as the tow ship Pinnacle guided the craft to its moorings and engines were restarted to avoid shipwreck. The officer was rescued and the Do X prepared to resume flight to its Lake Constance base.
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Southampton
England
Germany
Vigo
Spain
Royal Air Force
Pinnacle
Calshot Air Station
Lfe
E.S.T
Lake Constance
Young Dothan Man Dies After Operation
A Dothan young man, Lancers Forrester, died in a hospital after surgery. He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Forrester and siblings. Funeral arrangements were incomplete awaiting relatives from Miami.
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Dothan
Warning On Child Labor Issued By Welfare Unit
Welfare department issues a warning for under sixteen year olds planning summer work. Free certificates and 25 cent badges with deposit are required, to be refunded on return. Employers urged to require certificates or badges from prospective young workers.
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Welfare Unit
Child Welfare Department
Police official admits plotting bank robbery in Illinois
Assistant Chief Clarence Goss of Streator signed a statement admitting that with Patrolman George Kmetz and four other men he plotted the $52,000 Union National Bank hold up in Streator eight days prior. Four men reportedly held the assistant cashier and his family captive before forcing the vaults to yield. Only $1,560 recovered. Kmetz Al Brown and Abe Katu witz gave statements. two others held as conspirators.
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Ottawa
Ill
Clarence Goss
Streator
George Kmetz
Union National Bank of Streator
Hansen
Goss
Alabama Securities Commission issues compiled rules under 1931 act
The Alabama Securities Commission in Montgomery released a compact set of rules interpreting the state securities act. The rules aim for uniform practice, supersede earlier regulations, and help protect investors while not unduly burdening legitimate business. Commission members are Hugh White, H. F. Lee, and Frank Morgan.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Securities Commission
Hugh White
H. F. Lee
Frank Morgan
State Securities Commission
Commission
Alabama
State Integrating Unit Arrives For Week Visit
The state integrity health unit arrived in Dothan to spend several days with the Houston County health department. The traveling unit plans to work in Geneva and will be represented by Miss Catherine Corley Dr. O J Chason and Mrs Fred Myer. The unit makes about one visit a year to each county health department in the state.
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State intergraUity Health Unit
Dothan
Houston County Health Department
Geneva
Catherine Corley
O. J. Chason
Fred Myer
Stata
Reward Looms as Lindbergh Case Broadens Across State
A $25,000 reward was prepared as manhunters widen inquiries via mail. Governor Moore considered a broadened reward authority, while state legislators prepared a bill to empower payment. Officials circulated handwriting samples to law agencies nationwide as Ca- one gang ties surfaced and Dr Condon reported new approaches. A massachusetts field detour followed with Capone contact claims and ransom theories lingered. Funeral services were set for Virginia Heime, 14, who died after an appendix rupture.
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Hopewell
N. J
Trenton
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
John F Condon
New England
Condon
Moore
al Capone
Col. Lindbergh
Capone Gang
New York
Freed
New Bedford
Masa
Buzzard’s Bay
John
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