Midland Couple Die After Grimes Highway Crash
W. P Mathis 69 and his wife 68 of Midland City route two died after a buggy was struck near Grimes on the Dothan highway. Driver Walter Acres of Dothan said the buggy carried light and he did not see the auto in the rain. Mrs Mathis died at the hospital. Mr Mathis died instantly. Other injuries reported to occupants of the Acres car and bystanders, with highway scene details and ambulance responses.
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John W. Mathis
Midland City
Dothen
Mathis
Dothan Hospital
Bugsy
Dothanpee
Grimes
Hame
Church
Walter Payne Acres
Dothan
Acres
Dowling & Rhodes
Acree
G. Truett
Ted Mise Littan Brows
Robert Brown
Faulk
Cotton
Dathan
Beulah
Toman
Aston
Iriomed
Favik
Hou Frovral Co
A. O. Mathis
Skipperville
H. ‘T. Mathis
A. B. and
Levy
Midind
W. A. D. Mill
Kinseon
N. A. Pittman
Dothan Houston
Police Warn Residents of Pillaging by Show Followers
Police Chief J L Domingux warned Dothan residents to guard homes and autos this week as a carnival runs through the city. He said loiterers not connected with the show may cause theft while officials blamed for the unrest. The warning urged extreme vigilance during carnival days.
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J. L. Domingux
Dothan
Domingus
Everything Ready for Tuesday Vote
Readiness shown for the general election with ballot boxes delivered and polling places named. Sheriff Rollins announced opening times for county and city boxes, predicting a record voter turnout and counting within two hours after polls close. Ward locations include Sandery Store, Singletary and Whiddon, City Hall, and the courthouse.
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Joe Rol
Dothah
Rollins
Sandery
S. St Andrews
Singletary & Whiddon
Footer Street
City Hall
Col Tompkins to Speak Tonight at Dothan Courthouse
Col Oscar Tompkins, Dothan attorney and former legislator, will speak at 7 30 tonight at the courthouse on income tax and bond amendments. He invites those for and against the amendments to attend with a special invitation to women voters of Dothan.
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Col. Tompkins
Dothan
Oscar Tompkins
You Are Invited To Hear Election Returns At Eagle
The public is invited to hear election returns tomorrow night at The Eagle building starting at 7 PM. Reports from the Associated Press via leased wire will cover national results and Alabama constitutional amendments, with Houston County results announced as boxes are counted. It is expected national results may be known by 9 or 10 PM, with the Eagle staying open until midnight.
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Eagle
Eagle Building
Associated Press
Alabama
Houston County
Odds 5 to 1 Against Hoover by Roosevelt Favored
Wall Street betting firm Dannell & Co quoted odds of five to one against incumbent President Hoover and for Governor Franklin D Roosevelt. They claim previous presidential candidates favored at two to one or better two days before election have always won.
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New York
Hoover
Wall Street
W. L. Dapne
L & Co
Franklin D Roosevelt
Dannell & Co
Baby Show Set at Dothan Store by Montgomery Ward
Mr and Mrs Taylor Trout of Wilmington NC travel to Dothan to stage a baby show for Montgomery Ward Co Children under six judged healthiest and prettiest four silver roving prizes to two boys and two girls Mothers invited to register children at 10 oclock photos free and displayed next day judging at 4 with date to be announced later prizes awarded
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Taylor Trout
Wilmington
N.C
Montgomery Ward & Co
Boss
State Nurses Honor Hospital Official Mre Jewel Thrasher
Dothan hospital superintendent Jewel Thrasher was elected secretary to the Nursing Education department at the state meeting of the Alabama Nurses Association in Selma last week. The 146th meeting of the association will be held in Mobile.
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Mre
Jewel Thrasher
Dothan
Alabams Nurse A Association
Selma Tast
Mobile
Supreme Court orders retrial in Scottsboro case
The Supreme Court today ordered a new trial for seven Scottsboro defendants, ruling their rights to counsel were denied and a fair trial could not be guaranteed. The decision directs Alabama courts to retry the Scottsboro defendants in light of due process protections.
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Supreme Court
Scottsboro
Southerland
Two Bridges Heavily Damaged by Rains in Houston County
Heavy rains in the past days damaged two bridges in Houston County, making them impassable. Superintendent C. C. MeEachin said repairs would begin at noon if weather permitted. Damaged spans include the Pateapan 72 feet on the Enterprieg and Hartford route and the interl bridge 134 feet on the Little Chattawhatchee badge, Enterprive and Newton road.
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Ecek
Houston County
C. C. MecEachin
Angolaces Repaire
Hartford
Judge O S Lewis Replies To Senator Farmer Letter
Dethan Alabama November Sth 1932 to The Editor of The Engie. The writer opposes a twenty million dollar bond issue for schools. He argues the state has funds for current schools and warns against new debt. He accuses politicians of waste and suggests taxes will rise and be passed to consumers. He urges voting no in the upcoming election and criticizes officials for misusing school funds.
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Dethan
Alabama
Engie
Thaye
J. Hubert Farmer
Koinela
Wendy
Jones
Man Ts Wrder Bond On Attack Charges
The article outlines a man’s murder charge and bond details amid a tense case. It references names, locations, and dates with unclear OCR text, preserving key entities where readable.
City officials to be chosen at council meeting tonight
City council tonight may name the clerk treasurer attorney auditor recorder fire chief and police chief along with other city employees. Incumbents serve until successors are named but terms and appointments are set by ordinance with debate over delaying elections. The 7 15 pm meeting follows a two week intermission and may proceed with routine business plus personnel decisions.
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Ag Weil
Folex
Acme
Neantons
Peity
Ho Binand
Recorder
Tiramen
Water and Light Department
Thin Council
Husbands and Wives Face Prohibition Arrests in Wiregrass
Prohibition agents arrested more than a half dozen people during a weekend operation in the Wiregrass area. The roundup includes three married couples, with whiskey bought from both husband and wife. Named individuals include Charles Harris and George Patrick, Joe Haburn and wife, and others. Preliminary hearings set for court.
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Jan Volatnrs
Charles Harris
Geneva
George Patrick
Joe Haburn
Whey
Tom Holley
Wilmer Blue
Charlie Rushing
Will Johnson
Patrick
Whiddon
John Ein
Ume
Roosevelt and Hoover Vie For Votes In Nevada And New York
The campaign heads into final days as Franklin D. Roosevelt travels Hudson River Valley by car to rally voters before Election Day while Herbert Hoover makes a last swing through Nevada and California. Roosevelt plans stops in Beacon Kingston and Rhinebeck before Poughkeepsie. Hoover votes in Hyde Park then heads to Palo Alto.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Madison Square Garden
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Jame
Hoover
Nevada
Palo Alto
Washington, D. C
Walt
Bailey Box
Autcoma
California
Poughkeepsie
Hyde Park
National Democratic
Biltmore
Elka
Pato Alto
Hudson River Valley
Hudson
Hig Hyde Park
Prang
Beacon
Kingston
Candy Point
Rhinebeck
N. Y
Poughkespass
Columbus
Krum Elbow
Fooseval
Funeral for Former Dothan Woman Held
Funeral services were held for Mrs. J. H. Brown formerly of Dothan who died at her Atlanta home. The Lafayette Street Methodist church provided the ceremony with burial in the city cemetery. Survived by children Rin, David, and others. service officiated by the Rev. at the local church.
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J. H Brown
Dothan
Atlarey Foday
Bird
LaFayette Street
Moe Brown
Rin Brown
Polnat
Tate
David Pirea
Abia Tarnee
Eley
Seriant Fana
Automobile Stolen Here Is Recovered
A car stolen from Saxott Poyner, seed store operator, three weeks ago, was found near Nella Landing several miles from Bartow, Florida, on Saturday. Three tires and a battery were missing from the vehicle.
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Saxott Poyner
Nella Landing
Bartow
Flo
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Acre
MEET
U.S
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Ozark
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Aranda Morgan
R. Andere
Sy Antonio
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