Cannady Sentenced for Assault to Murder in Greenwood Farm Case
In Marianna on May 27, George W. Cannady, a Greenwood farmer and father of Lois Cannady, was given five years hard labor in the state prison farm for assault to murder his intended target Dora King. Judge Amos Lewis noted Cannady’s lack of grain while Cannady retorted about his honesty. Miss King testified of ongoing ill will between the two families since Claude Neal, a Black man, was lynched last fall for Lela Cannady’s murder.
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George W. Cannady
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Lois Cannady
Sid
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Migs Dora King
Cannady
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Ir. Plumb -Crary
Miss King
Claude Neal
Lela Cannady
Cotton and Markets Mixed As July Firm In Trading
New crop months eased while July held firm on demand and limited selling. July-October spreads widened to 27 points amid government buying and weather notes from Texas and Oklahoma. Cotton prices, stock quotes, and commodity listings show a cautious market with some nervousness after a Supreme Court decision.
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New York
Supreme Court Nba
Texas
Oklahoma
Fossick
Navy Propaganda Warns Japan of U S Harbor Focus
Tokyo May 27 AP reports the Navy Propaganda Bureau released a pamphlet for navy memorial day marking Japan’s 30th anniversary of the Russo Russian war victory. The brochure hints that the United States sea power targets Japan as a rising rival.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Navy
Russia
Alabama Lions Open Gadsden Convention With 200 Registered
GADSDEN May 27 AP More than 200 delegates from all 34 Alabama district clubs gathered as the Lions club state convention opened with Mayor George S Vann delivering the welcome. District governor Rogers announced 14 new clubs formed in the past year. Tonight's governor banquet will feature Albert Rains as toastmaster, with officers for the coming year to be named tomorrow.
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Gadsden
Alabama
Lions Club
George S. Vann
Woo. Rogers
Albert Rains
Japan seeks naval parity amid race warnings and quiet empire celebration
A pamphlet argues Japan must match the world’s great navies to protect sea routes to Asia and fend off a naval race, warning that rejection of its demands could spark a global buildup. The empire marks Memorial Day with ceremonies and ships, while a girl named Catherine Lane suffers a broken arm after a fall.
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United States
Japan
Great Britain
Asia
Great Ocean
Far East
Orient
Empire
Busy Alabama legislature faces high stakes week
Montgomery May 27 AP Heavy calendars loom for both House and Senate as deadlines approach. The House plans a full day as committee of the whole to study the general revenue bill estimated to raise about 22 million annually for the next quadrennium. Debate focuses on new taxes and levies in a 456 page measure with 80 pages of amendments. The Senate gears toward possible final action on three items including anti sedition legislation opposed by major press and labor groups, reapportionment bills moving through committees, and a constitutional redraft proposal with uncertain timing.
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Montgomery
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Association of County Commissioners of Alabama
Asa Tunstall
Hale
Connor
Eugene Connor
Tunstall
Jefferson
A. L. Hanks
Talladega
American Legion
Alabama Press Association
Alabama Federation of Labor
Black Belt
Mrs Sarah Avant Buried at Piichard
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah P. Avant 72 were held at 4 yesterday afternoon in Midland City after a gradual decline from infirmities of age. Survivors include three sons W Q Avant Dothan J B Avant Birmingham and T F Avant Selma and three daughters Mrs C H Dunlap Miami Fla Mrs Sel Patterson Colquitt Ga and Miss Davie Avant Midland City. Burial was in Piichard cemetery with pallbearers J S Bailey J A Durr J W Daniel J H Patterson Max Williams and B J J Gay. Houston Funeral Home of Dothan directed.
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Sarah P. Avant
Aldafre
W. Q. Avant
Dothan
J. B. Avant
Birmingham
T. F. Avant
Selma
C. H. Dunlap
Miami
Fla
Sel Patterson
Colquitt
Davie Avant
Piichard
Mr. Phillips
Headland
J. S. Bailey
J. A. Durr
J. W. Daniel
J. H. Patterson
Max Willams
B. J J. Gay
Houston
Iyothan
Chicago hogs and butter and turpentine market notes
Chicago hogs 14 009 head with price ranges and top 10.20. butter prices and grades with steady to easy tone across creamery and graded categories. Savannah turpentine market firm with sales, receipts, shipments and stock figures plus price quotes across grades.
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Chicago
Savannah
Stork
Britain May Conference Split Over Germany In Round Table
British sources debate including Germany and Australia in a proposed round table conference under the London treaty. They say success hinges on German and Australian participation, with Russian talks possibly set later to ease French objections to Germany's navy pacification beyond Versailles limits.
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Germany
City Commission Advocates Form of Government Change
A Dothan political group urges electors to vote on a commission form with city manager, seeks broad legislative changes for majority rule, city control of power plant, and retention of city employees, arguing schools and local governance require earlier, decisive action before the next city council primary.
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Dothan
City of
City Board of Education
Flooded Arkansas families await Red Cross aid
About 300 families in Bowie and Miller counties driven from lowland farms by the Red River faced hunger and exposure as Red Cross relief was organized. Levees south of Fulton strengthened while the river pummeled a railroad bridge and 300 acres of land flooded near Telex. Officials warned it would take ten days to two weeks to care for flood refugees.
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Texarkana
Ark
Bowie
Miller Counties
Red Cross
Fulton
W. E. Bann
L. D. McIntyre
National Red Cross
Garland City
Ben Sanderson
Telex
Headland Plans Barbecue Feast At Civic Celebration
Headland officials led by Mayor G D Halstead announced a city celebration featuring a barbecue in the Covington yard with 6000 pounds of beef 12 hogs 12 sheep and 12 goats to feed attendees Pat Skipper of Abbeville will start cooking this afternoon and barbecue through the night and into Wednesday Southeast Alabama residents were invited to attend Headland’s Better Homes display at city hall will be open all day The city officials named are Mayor Halstead Clerk C F Reynolds and Councilmen Oates Bridges Solomon Walden and Woods.
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G. D. Halstead
Umhv
Pat Skipper
Abbeville
Headland
Alabama
C. F. Reynolds
W. 8. Oates
J. M. Bridges
D. G. Solomon
A. D. Walden
Thos. B. Woods
Quiet Weekend Ends with Arrests on Prohibition Violations
Deputies report a calm week end interrupted by several arrests. James Roberson, Negro, held on assaults to murder after cutting Henry Bell near state line. Buell Parish and Bernie Gilley jailed for forgery following Saturday arrest of Ole Serest, accused of passing a forged check. Warrants cite raising a $2.20 to $22 check. All three residents near Pansey.
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James Roberson
Henry Bell
State Line
Buell Parish
Burnie Gilley
Olé Serest
Pansey
Rhode Island Red Hen Lays Seven Ounce Egg
A Rhode Island red hen at Bond Place laid a seven ounce egg. The egg measured 3 1 4 inches long and 1 1 2 inches wide. Local curiosity notes the size invites questions about omelettes and potential use in heavy industry context.
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Rhode Island
Bond Place
O. O. Bond
Eagle Office
Quintet Injured in Panorma City Auto Crash
An auto driven by Gandy sharply turned near the Panorma City city limits crossing the railroad track on an unbanked road. The vehicle skidded and overturned, landing upside down across the tracks. Occupants were thrown clear, with Faulk and M. landing about 40 feet away. An eyewitness H C Miller described the scene.
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Panorma City
Gandy
H. C. Miller
Rseke
Miller
Ll Tre
Mo Csch
Faulk
Jury weighs tax burden on property sale in Brandeis case
The opinion notes predation claims and the serious burden taxes impose on the property, with the bank offering $9,000 and appraisal at $4,425. The statement discusses securing rights beyond bankruptcy, mentions ambulances and hospital care for Faulk, Miss Grace Brunson, Mildred Lloyd, and Clara Mae Lloyd, and references a Slocomb visit after a beach outing with Dothan hospital admission.
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Brandeis
Gandy
Faulk
Tien
Dothan Hospital
Houston
Grace Brunson
Slocomis
Lisenby
Mildred Lioyd Cou
Clara Mae Lloyd
Man
Slocomb
Dothan
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