Theory of foul play in Norma Jerkins death
Railway workers say they heard two shots as Norma Jerkins man, found with a .35 automatic near his body, is declared to have died by self inflicted wound. Officials cite lead bullet from roof and steel jacket cartridges. friend recalls a goodbye note.
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Qos Fernie of
Dothen
A. Ma
Earl Jerkins
A. C. L. Baggeredom
Young Jerkins
Jerkins
EB. Pigge
A. C.L. Railway Company
G. G. Wilkerson
Pigge
Wilehargon
Follee
Jake Carr
Norma
Carr
Woman in Ordeals of Poison Recovery Update
Mrs Sybil Watford a former tele operator is reported to be recovering after a self administered poison attempt. She was hospitalized in a serious condition with her husband Mr Watford telephoning a funeral company after the incident.
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Sybil Watford
Watford
To & Hospital
Dirigible R-100 Ordered Junked by Air Ministry
The air ministry announced the Getetble F100, a museum piece since the wreck over France, will be sold for TAR. The K-10 reportedly cost more than 8, and its value was disclosed. The dirigible made one night flight from England to Canada in the summer of 1829 and faced significant dorms.
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Loxdon
France
Air Ministry
England
Canada
Suffers Attack Near Eagle. Man Stricken, Hospitalized
Jet Adkins was stricken yesterday near The Eagle and taken to a hospital for treatment. He remained under care and sat up briefly before leaving the hospital after treatment by Dring.
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Jet Adkins
Dring
Bowen's statement charging Price with murder of wife
Wallace Bowen signs a sworn statement dated November 16 1931 in Geneva County Alabama detailing his account of events on November 9 1991 in Newville involving H C Price Jr and the death of Ethel Price. Bowen describes driving the car after Price injured Ethel, the car crash into a gully, and Price threatening him if he revealed what happened. He also recounts visiting Mr Billy Wells and reporting to others before the ambulance transport to Notman hospital.
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Geneve
Ala
Wallace Bowen
Newville
H.C. Price, Jr
Ethel Prior
Billie Wells
Geneva County
Dothan
Hartford
Hartford On Our Way To Mr. Welle
Price
Ethel Price
H. C. Pelee, Jr
H.C
Ethel
Mr. Wells
Wells
Alabama Freshman James Nichols Dies After Scrimmage Injury
James Nichols a 20 year old freshman reserve center from Fort Wayne Indiana died in a Tuscaloosa hospital from complications of a spinal injury suffered during an Armistice Day scrimmage between Alabama freshmen and varsity. He lay paralyzed from the waist and died with his parents by his side. Coaches and staff prepared to take the body to Winchester Ohio where his parents reside.
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Tuscaloosa
James Nichols
Fort Wayne
Ind
University of Alabama
Nichols
Varsity
Chase Nichols
Winchester
Paul Burnum
Physician Dr Campbell Fined in Downtown Assault Case
Dr J A Campbell was fined 16 and 2 in court costs in mayor's court for striking J L Crawford in a downtown drug store two weeks earlier. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery while not appearing in court. his attorney paid the fine. A meeting had passed a resolution requesting his departure from the city after his acquittal on a separate charge. Crawford held a bank president position at the Dothan Nat ing bank in 1929.
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J. A. Campbell
J. L.crawford
Campbell
Dothan
Turkey sales light at county farm bureau sale
Only about a thousand pounds of turkeys were brought by farmers to the farm bureau sale yesterday. County agent J. L. Witherington said low prices for the season caused the lighter offerings and subdued demand at the sale.
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Farm Bureau
J. 1 Witherington
Sesson
Council Plans Bond Payments for 275000 Bonds
After an audit of the city finances council members began arranging payment strategies for nearly 275000 in pave ment bonds maturing in 1932 33. President M D Binch urged early planning to avoid another debt emergency as in a recent 79000 bond issue. The finance committee and mayor were delegated to craft plans including possible ordinance changes and cooperation with county and school boards. The note ends noting continued discussion on the matter.
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Cty Council
Ose
M.D. Binch
Fes
O S Lewes Etyatstrey
Preelient Black
Cause Finance
Clem Exel Ae ‘Ator J
Vaughn
Lewis
Red Cross Faces Change In U S Attitude On Manchuria
A shift in American opinion toward Manchuria and Japan’s actions is noted as the Red Cross reports increased demand for public health and nursing services. Judge Speight cites strain on channels nationwide, with many families unable to pay for private care and public health nursing expanding to schools and home hygiene instructions. The Associated Press notes U S attitude changes and League of Nations council agitation over Japan’s conduct, with Chinese and Japanese troop movements reported and calls for truce discussions seen in Harbin and Anganchi areas.
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RED Cross
U. S
Manchuria
J. J. Speight
Dothan
The
Toll
United States
Parla
League Council
Rudala
Japan
Mah
South
Anganchi
Front Harbin
Genara Mar
County Farm Bureau Reorganization Expands Outreach
In Hamilton Alabama the Marion County Farm Bureau is being reorganized to enlarge its work and extend the organization. During the initiative period 175 new members joined the effort.
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County Farm Bureau
Hamilton
Ala
Marion County
Increased auto license fees, motorists not arrested yet
Higher prices for automobile licenses were charged today, but officials said motorists are not being arrested for expired plates. Delinquent tag offenders likely won’t be stopped before next month, while those without the 1932 increment face a 180 dollar station fee plus an 8 to 15 percent rate increase after last Saturday. About 2,400 tags remain in Houston County based on last year’s figures, with many owners likely delaying use of their cars to gain part of a year’s rate.
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Houston County
House Remodeling Permit At 412 Worth Street
A remodeling project at 412 Worth Street received a permit today. The work, valued at 700, will be led by Andrews under Hartding permit oversight. The permit area was inspected by P TY Dehmen for the construction by Robert Yeon on Third Ave.
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City Hell
Worth Street
Dim Andrews
Hartding
Pty Dehmen
Robert Yeon
Children welfare fund drive explained by committee
The Child Welfare Committee publishes a second article detailing the purpose of funds for aiding needy children. The piece notes reliance on the welfare department and local support to sustain services, with attendee comments on program needs and future funding expectations.
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Child Welfare Committee
Welfare Department
Earicg
Two men jailed in fatal Hartford area murder case
H. C. Price Jr. and Wallace Bowen, both of Newville, were jailed in Geneva County on a joint first degree murder charge in the November 9 death of Mrs Price near Hartford. Bowen allegedly named the weapon and location of the iron bar used, found in Hurricane Creek.
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H. C Price, Jr
Wallace Bowen
Newville
Geneva County
Price
Hartford
Bowen
Dothan
J. A
M. C. Bowen
Will Roney
Mullins
Hurricane Creek
Trial of William Fe Feetelon Next Week
The trial of William Fe Feetelon for embezzlement tied to a $15,000 shortage is set in circuit court next Tuesday per the November criminal docket. Jeffries remains in custody in Dorhan after a prior $5,000 bond default, with hearings planned and most cases on the docket consisting of minor offenses including robbery, arson, and liquor charges. Jury selections underway for ongoing circuit court terms.
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William Fe Feetelon
Hounton County
Jeffries
Charlies
Rwles
Dorhan
West Palm Beach
Atl Ainee
Jb Circuit Court
SP Rimore
L & Dent
Deal
Elmore
Clest
Capture of a Still Near City Reported Today by Officers
Officers report the capture of a still near the city during today’s sweep. The operation targeted illicit distilling activity and yielded a seizure chain of evidence and related material. Police declined to release further details pending investigation and potential charges.
Price and Wife Tragedy After Cab Collision Death Scene
In a wreck on a November night, Mr. Price and his wife died while a machine plunged. Ambulances rushed to the scene as Price suffered severe injuries and was taken to hospital. The incident left Price distraught at the funeral and local authorities investigated.
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Price
Bowen
Rother
Fellow & Forrester Undertaking Co
Inny
Newville
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J. F. Holl
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Wiebele
Dr. Campbell
J. L. Crawford
Turkey
Council
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Pradite Gen Ag
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