Federal inquiry opened into Vestris wreck with many missing
New York dispatch reports federal authorities investigating the Vestris disaster amid charges of blundering seamanship and murder. Of 214 rescued and 114 missing, 27 women and 18 children are among the unaccounted. Captain W J Carey’s last words were quoted as Hell no You jump.
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New York
Garrivors
Vestris
Federal
W. J. Carey
The
Alfred Duncan
Liverpool
Berlin
Radio is Life Saver Help to Coast Guard
Rear Admiral F C Billard urges Coast Guard radio operators to vigilantly monitor the 500 kilocycle distress frequency amid busy law enforcement traffic. He notes significant use of the higher 2465 kilocycles and that intercepting rush messages to owners navy or shore stations speeds command action and saves hours in aiding distressed mariners.
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Coast Guard
Washington
F. C. Billard
Guard
Billard
Father of Teacher Here Dies at Columbia Home
W. T. Elliott dies at his Columbia home after a several months illness. He was sixty nine and lifelong resident of the area. Survived by children Tom Elliott of Ft Pierce Florida L H Hall of Miami Florida Elizabeth Powell of California Jim Elliott Willie Elliott and May Elliott of Columbia Alice Bott of Dobra Mississippi and Misses Elizabeth and Amnie Belle Elliott who teach in Chip Fla and Ozark Alabama respectively.
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Columbia
W. T. Ellott
Elliott
Tom Etott
Ft. Pierce
Fla
L. H. Hall
Miami
Elizabeth Powell
California
Jim Ellistt
Willie Elliott
May Elliott
Alice Bott
Dobra
Elizabeth and
Amnie Belle Elliott
Chip* Fla
Ozark
Ala
Damage suit against Bay Line Railroad continued to next term
Mrs. Mollie Anderson’s damage suit against the Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Railway arising from the Cottondale wreck and fatalities has been continued until the next term of circuit court. The case has lingered in court for six years along with similar actions.
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BAY Line Railroad
Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Railway Company
Mollie Anderson
Cottondale
Poultry Sale Set At Atlantic Coast Line Depot
The first poultry sale of the season, organized by the Houston County Farm Bureau, will be held at the Atlantic Coast Line depot on Tuesday November 20. Cash paid at the car door. Birds should be placed in baskets to prevent injury and ease handling. Prices: turkeys 32c, colored hens 20c, leghorn hens 16c, friers 20c, roosters 10c, stags 20c, ducks 17c, geese 12c, guineas 20c each.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Houston County Farm Bureau
Seventeen Drown After Lifeboat Overturns Near Sussex
In Rye Sussex on November 15 17 crewmen from a small lifeboat perished at sea after attempting to aid the distressed steamer Alice of Riga. The overturned boat occurred about half a mile from shore as families watched. bodies washed ashore within a half hour.
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Rye Sussex
Eng
Alice
Riga
Haskew Leads Revival Adds Converts at Evergreen
Rev. R. J. Haskew conducted a revival at Evergreen Methodist Church last week. Fourteen additions joined the church, nine family altars were established, and fifteen new tithers enrolled. His annual conference report will note 614 members received, 28 family altars, and 755 tithers and volunteers for life service.
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Evergreen Methodist Church
R. J. Haskew
Verdun escape tale from former German crown prince
The former German crown prince writes a magazine story describing his departure from Verdun. The St Louis Cardinals seek insight into his method and approach.
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Verdun
St. Louis Cardinals
Dothan Faces Florala in Key Football Showdown Friday
Dothan prepares for a decisive Friday afternoon clash at Memorial Stadium against undefeated Florala. The game follows Dothan’s Monday win over Ramer and aims to boost their district title hopes with a 3 o'clock kickoff. Florala holds the section’s strongest record and would heighten Dothan’s push toward Andalusia and Enterprise if victorious.
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Dothan
Florala Eleven
Memorial Stadium
Florala
Andalusia
Enterprise
Florala Grant
W. Straughn
L. E
Air packing boosts American aircraft sales abroad
Thomas E. Lyons of the Commerce Department Transportation Division reports scientific packing of aeronautical equipment lowers delivered airplane prices overseas. Efficient packing reduces transportation costs and allows European buyers to bid more competitively, with lighter cases split into fuselage, wings, and elevator plus landing gear to prevent buckling during loading and unloading.
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Washington P
Thomas E. Lyons
Department of Commerce Funds
United States
Mr. Lyons
Massachusetts Antiblasphem Law Shifts Amid Golf Boom
A 1697 Massachusetts antiblasphem statute is largely unenforced as golf becomes a nationwide craze. Citizens question the law’s relevance with thousands taking up golf and lax adherence spreading through communities.
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Massachusetts
Automobile Tag Rush Surges as Deadlines Near
Courthouse officials report 1,200 automobile owners bought tags in the last two days before the delinquent date. Despite the rush, about 1,500 fewer tags than last year have been sold, and delinquents face 15 percent penalties plus a 1.50 citation fee. Total licenses issued reach 3,817 of an estimated 5,500 in use in the county.
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Inspector Walker
Governor Al Smith to Stop Briefly in Cottondale
Governor Alfred E. Smith and party are due in Cottondale Florida tomorrow at 4 41 p m on a private train car en route to Biloxi Mississippi The L and N station agent says the stop will last five to ten minutes The visit precedes Smiths vacation stop in Biloxi after arriving in Savannah Georgia today for a golf round with hundreds at the station.
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Alfred E. Smith
Cottondale
Florida
Biloxi
Mississippi
New York
Savannah
Miss
CHANGE ARMY STATIONS CALL LETTERS NOV 30
Washington says new cad letters assigned to U S army radio stations become effective at midnight November 20 under the Internation Radio Telegraph Convention rules land stations change from four to three letters and ship stations from three to four letters other government and commercial stations also altered with dates varying.
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Washington
United States Army
Egil
Coat and Geodetic Survey
Januers
Notice to subscribers on paper delivery replacement
Readers missing The Eagle should call the number 52 to request a replacement copy. Do not contact others for a paper replacement.
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Eagle
Weather Outlook for Alabama Thaws Friday Afternoon
Clouds cover Alabama tonight and Friday with a thawing pattern Friday afternoon in the northern portion. Mild temperatures expected with moderate to southwest winds.
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Alabama
Hogs Bring Low Prices at County Sale
Twenty three Houston county farmers sold 164 head of hogs at a cooperative sale led by County Agent Witherington. Total receipts were 2165 dollars with tops at 7.606 cents per pound, seconds 6.35 and thirds 5.856, a notably low price. Hogs sold to Vann and Baxley of Dothan for shipment to Cuba.
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Houston County
Witherington
Vann and Baxley
Dothan
Cuba
Old Fiddlers Ten Contest at Dothan Fair Thursday
Agricultural exhibits at the Dothan District Fair will be by Pike Crenshaw Montgomery Butler and Houston counties Alabama Baker and Decatur counties Georgia and Washington county Florida. A 1 cent admission for pupils is set. Fireworks nightly and free acts daily accompany a fiddlers convention Thursday with prizes 10 5 3 and 2 dollars.
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Pike, Crenshaw
Motgomery
Butler
Houston
Alabama
Baker
Decatur
Georgia
Washington County
Florida
Lisenby
Federal study surveys European markets for American fruits
The federal bureau of agricultural economics examines current and potential foreign competition for American fruits. It plans a more frequent market report covering the United Kingdom Germany France Belgium the Netherlands and Scandinavia to aid American shippers.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Jugo- Slavia
France
Maly
Spain
United Kingdom
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Scandinavia
Liberal elected president in Nicaragua
Report notes a liberal wins Nicaragua's presidency. Comment on the election’s success is withheld pending word on marines returning home or more being sent.
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Nicaragua
Y Speakers Visit Kiwanis Club Wednesday
C C Shedd a Wuay eroks Kiwanis member and M C A secretary spoke on Character Building at the Houston Hotel. I Ward Nelson of Birmingham gave an address on The Need Place and Demand for a Young Man's Christian Association. Mrs A Y Malone urged community service as federation president. The club noted the death of Dro kb A Dannelly.
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C. C. Shedd
Wuayeroks
Kiwanis’ Club
Atlantic Coax, Line Railway Company
China
Houston Hotel
I. Ward Nelson
Birmingham
State
U. ML CL A
A. Y. Malone
Federation of Women’s Club
Women's
Shedd
Nelson
Malone
Residents Warned About Grass Burning Without Permit
Fire chief warns Dothan residents that burning dry grass and leaves is illegal within city limits without a permit. Permits will not be issued during heavy winds or after nightfall due to fire risk. guards must be used to prevent spread and comply with the ordinance.
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Dothan
Cebrie
Alabama Baptists aim to raise 460000 for state and southwide needs
Alabama Baptists pledged to raise 460000 in 1929 for state work and Southern Baptist Convention programs. The executive board approved allocations including 87406 to state missions, 14400 to church building fund, 46800 to Judson College, 230800 to Howard College, and 24000 to Newton Institute, with rest toward other ministries. The plan calls for ongoing fundraising and a push to meet cooperative program goals.
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Alabama
Mise Alena
Church Building Funda
Judson College
Howard College
Newton Institute
Orphans Home Fund
Alabama Huptist
Selma
J. 0. Dillard
Southeldi Baptist Church
Wrmingham
Iute
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Toole
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Norfolk
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Hampton Roads
Margaret Daughterty
Philadelphia
Lamport and Holt
Virginia Capes
AL Smith
William W. Davies
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Kiwanis Club
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Hee
Clinton S. Carnes
J. HL Cpaylor
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Haugh Mallory
Paguet
Mailer
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