Ten Feet of Water Over Rail Lines in Kansas City Floods
Golder weather followed 36 hours of rainfall in Kansas Missouri and northern Oklahoma worsening floods. Southeast Kansas and west central Missouri face historic downpours up to nine inches with ten feet of water over three railroad lines entering Kansas City paralyzing train service. Three deaths have occurred due to the storm.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
West Central
Remains Route 8 Resident Buried Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. W. T. Griffin of Route 8 were held Friday afternoon at Emanuel Church with Rev. Ford of Hartford presiding. She died Thursday and left a husband five children three sisters a brother and her mother. She was a daughter of the late W P McKisskill of Slocomb.
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Route 8
W. T. Griffin
Emanuel Church
Rev. Ford
Hartford
W. P. McCaskill
Slocomb
Gale Causes Widespread Damage Across Britain
London reports a severe gale that killed ten people in Wales England and damaged property coast to coast. The storm moves north west toward Denmark and Holland as a depression off Ireland threatens England with changing winds.
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London
Wales
England
France
Belgium
Denmark
Holland
Air Ministry
Ireland
British Start Crusade to Save Rural Beauty
A London based campaign unveils a "Gallery of Horrors" with 500 photographs depicting vandalism of England’s countryside. The exhibit aims to halt the destruction of natural beauty by highlighting ugly roadsides, signboards, and filling stations and to support a national rally for countryside preservation.
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London
England
Lord Mayor of London Embraces Cricket at 70
London November 17 Sir Kynaston Studd the new lord mayor is a lifelong cricketer at 70 years old. He follows cricket with Sir Charles Bathe a retired lord mayor and Lady Studd who presides over Mansion House. The couple share a passion for the game as Wicket runs.
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Kynaston Studd
Lord Mayr
Charles Bathe
Studd
Wicket Ran
Uies
Alexandra Lieven
Prince Pal Lieven
Imperial Court
Rusra
Sir Kynaston
Cambridge University
Royal Polytechnic
Tickets for Beggar's Opera go on sale Monday at 2
The Beggar's Opera tickets will go on sale Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the auditorium ticket booth open until 4. Sale hours stay each afternoon through Thursday. Reservations are urged due to high demand. The show opens Thursday night with many out of town attendees expected.
Dothan District Fair Opens Monday In Town
The Dothan District Fair will open Monday morning and run all week. Secretary Lisenby says carnival arrives tomorrow while exhibits are prepared. Officials expect crowds as no fair has been held in Dothan for several years. Ladies admitted free Monday. grounds lie near Grubb Tee Co plant and the Montgomery highway abattoir.
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Lisenby
Dothan
Grubb Tee Company
Montgomery Highway
Lab creates glasslike plastic from formalin and urea
In Liverpool the new substance named glass is formed by heating formalin with urea and acid. The product, nonbreakable and nonflammable, can be molded like wood or pressed into colored powder. Researchers Prof. E. C. Baly and son Edward J. Baly credit Dr. Fritz Pollak with the underlying idea.
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Plass
Fritz Pollak
E. C. Baly
Edward J. Baly
Governor Al Smith Visited Cottondale on Vacation Stop
Governor Alfred E. Smith nicknamed the Happy Warrior paused in Cottondale Florida on his Biloxi vacation trip. A crowd from Alabama and northwest Florida greeted him as the private car platform rang with cheers. The former Democratic candidate spoke a few words and received an ovation fitting a conqueror rather than a defeated fighter.
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Alfred E. Smith
Bhat
Cottondale
Florida
Biloxi
Miss
Alabama
New York
al Smith
Smith
Panama City
Marianna
Bonifay
Geneva
Hartford
Headland
Dothan
John W. Rish
Houston County
Democratic Campaign Committee
Oscar Lewis
Hugh Smith
E. M. Weatherly
E. C. Boswell
Geneva County
Democratic Committee
John Watson
J. Walton Chancey
J. P. Mitchell
Headland Wiregrass Farmer
Atlanta Executive Seeks Reciprocal Trade Ties With Dothan Firms
B. C. Getsinger field secretary of the Chicago Association of Commerce visited Dothan to contact local businessmen about expanding trade between Chicago and the southeastern region. He noted the new Atlanta branch and the growing southeast market, praising mutual interests and optimistic for closer ties. He came from Pensacola and departed for Atlanta Friday.
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Atlanta
B. C. Getsinger
Chicago Association of Commerce
Dothan
Vestris Disaster Testimony Backs Ship Hole Water Cause
New York 1749 Frank Johnson first officer testifies at the investigation hearing that water in the ship hole contributed to the Vestris sinking though he could not explain how. He admits not inspecting coal ports though their condition was his duty. Other survivors claim poorly closed coal ports above the waterline allowed water to pour in, aiding the loss of over 100 lives.
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New York
Frank Johnson
Vestris
Great medical finds not really medicines
Atlanta November 17 The two major medical discoveries of the decade insulin and liver extract are not cures but supplies of essential elements. Dr Elliott P Jost of Harvard says insulin aids diabetes and liver extract treats pernicious anemia. Neither cures. they extend life when used properly.
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Atlanta
Elliott P. Jost
Inieal
Harvard University
Governor Smith completes trip to Engewater Gulf
Governor Smith arrived at 9:55 AM today in Engewater Gulf after a brief presidential visit. Reports note a short rest period and private car escort accompany the governor as he continues his agenda.
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Engewater Gulf
Moo
Smith
Newspaper Delivery Call Line Declared
A notice directs readers to call 452 for The Eagle and warns not to contact others for a copy. The simple instruction emphasizes obtaining the newspaper via the specified line.
Weather ALABAMA Tonight Cooler and Winds Shift
Weather bulletin notes showers and colder conditions tonight with Sunday fair and colder conditions. Fresh southeast and south winds will shift to west or north, easing tonight as conditions improve.
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Alabama
Sunday Shows Banned in Dothan by Officials
Sunday shows in Dothan are banned by orders from the Solicitor and Sheriff. The ban cites Sabbath observance and blue laws and warns that violations will be prosecuted. Recent performances for charitable causes like the American Red Cross faced opposition amid community pressure.
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Dothan
Adg.ues
Ted Cross
Indictment Charges Illinois County Lawyer in Whiskey Conspiracy
Federal Grand Jury indictment charges Arlie Boswell a Williamson County Illinois lawyer with conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act as part of Charlie Birger gang whiskey operations in Williamson County. Co-defendant lives and details unclear. report notes Boswell allegedly aided Birger gang control of illicit liquor.
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East ST. Louis
Rev
Slater
Arlie Boswell
Williamson County
Tlinois
Ar. Newman
Norturique Dirger
Charlie Birger
Boswell
Hirger
Wib- Visaisineer
Two Thousand Guests To Attend Japan Emperor Feast
Sizeable state banquet tonight honors the enthronement as 2000 guests gather at the final of three ceremonies. The lineup blends half Japanese and half modern European guests signaling harmony between two worlds.
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Ryoto
Japuin
Aml Me Press of
Europe
Banana tree bears fruit in Washington patio
Washington on November 17 1941 American officials report a banana tree planted years ago in the patio of the Man American building has produced a record crop despite varying indoor temperatures. The patio also hosts date palms avocados pears and coffee plants bearing berries.
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Washington
Train etiquette and transmitter work in Cuba and WEEM
The article notes travelers in Cuba must keep feet on the floor due to courtesy and railroad rules, while work has started on WEEM Chi eis new 25 transmitter called HOGwoett for navigation.
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Mataszas
Cubn
Ahesanun
Cuba
Weem, Chi
Convention Draws Larger Attendance at Alabama Church
The convention at a Alabama church drew a larger crowd than expected with lay officials and dignitaries present. A program of entertainment and speeches highlighted the event as church leaders and local chambers celebrated the gathering.
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Alabama
Dr. H. i
Rockefeller Representative to Study Health Here in Alabama
A Yale Rockefeller Foundation team will spend two weeks in Alabama, with Dothan as a focus. Misa Margaret Andell of Butler Hospital will arrive to conduct a three day health survey in Houston County, documenting activity, charts, and local conditions.
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Dothan
Alahama
Yale Pellaws
Rockefeller Foundation
Misa Margaret Andell
Butler Hospital
Rhode Titland
Shiva
Yule
Alabama
Sbadsdag
Mag Andelsa
Huuaten County Health Unit
Expecta
Ayrum
Houston
Neff
Ingr
Methodists Vote To Continue In Party Politics
In Atlanta on Nov 17 1941 Methodist conferences tabled a proposal on participation in personal and party politics. The plan to report in the organ of the North Georgia Conference was debated amid votes and comments by attendees.
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Atlanta
Weregan Christian Advarite
North Georgia
South
Onovete
Law Observance High Among Auto Operators
Boston reports a 24 hour undercover drive by state police showing a high compliance rate with auto vehicle laws. Officers detected 400 violations including defective lights brakes and improper tram operation, with the most common offense speeding.
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Masenthucetta
Giefan
Aumetag
Jicennes
Heger
Far
Epior
Jimsey Ntred
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