Body found in cistern amid kidnap slayings in Illinois
In a Chicago suburb a woman’s body was found in a cistern near C. B. Arnold’s home. Her son Bert, age 16, and a car are missing amid theories of kidnapping and slaying tied to a separate case in which Frank Jordan and Miss Lillian Henry were abducted. Police initially aired a kidnaping slay er theory before dropping it.
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Chicago
Ill
C. B. Arnold
Elien Fexe
Arnold
Bert
Arnolds
Saxe
Frank Jordan
Lillian Henry
Jordan
Miss Henry
Name
Qocdium
Winchester
Ellle Wooster
Jackson
Miss
Here
Roanoke
Cabinet members lower budget estimates
Washington November 19 After a cabinet session called by President Hoover to discuss the federal budget Secretary Mills told reporters that the budget figures sent to Congress would be considerably lower than last year’s 4 125 000 000. After a two hour conference cabinet members said reductions in expenditures could be expected and Mills said the administration would submit estimates you will find it hard to reduce.
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Washington
Hoover
Mills
Congress
Burns
House Appropriations Committee
Dawes Engagement Announced in Chicago Area
Miss Margaret Dawes daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus C Dawes and Beverly Jeffer of Evanston Illinois announced engagement by her parents in Chicago.
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Chicago
Margaret Dawes
Rufus C. Dawes
Beverly Jefferis
Evanston, Ill
Auburn-Tigers Battle Georgia In Downpour Clash
Auburn led Georgia 14-7 in the fourth quarter of a late afternoon gridiron battle. The Bulldogs scored in the second period with an extra point while a record crowd braved cold rain and a soft field. Auburn tied it in the third quarter with a touchdown and conversion.
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Auburn Wos
Georgia
Bulldogs
Tigers
Charitable Help Provides Food For Six Dothan Families
Salvation Army officials report provisions to feed six impoverished families in Dothan for two to three months, funded by anonymous donors. Each family’s weekly grocery bill is 1.80 dollars, covering meal, coffee, grits, salmon, meat, rice, potatoes, tomatoes, milk, sugar, and cooking oil. nine families remain to be aided. Those wishing to help should contact Captain V. A. Tidman at the Salvation Army home.
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Dothan
Salvation Army
V. A. Tidman
Death of Senator Wes ley L. Jones Ends Washington Career
United States Senator Wes ley L. Jones of Washington dies in Seattle at 69 after a battle with high blood pressure and kidney operations. He was defeated for re election by Homer Bone and was a leading sponsor of prohibition enforcement laws and merchant marine acts. The obituary notes his World War era service, flood control work, and role on the World Court issue. Also mentions Vice President Curtis taking a day of rest due to a cold in Washington.
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Seattle
Wash
United States
Wesley L. Jones
Senate Appropriations Committee
Homer Bone
Tacoma
Washington
Centor United States
Jones
Andrew J. Volstead
Twth Congress
AntiSaloon League
Alaska
World Court
Jone
Congress
House
Senate
Slocomb Streak Ends as Dothan Tigers Win 30–0
Dothan High dominated Slocomb 30 to 0 on a soggy field. Joe Riley and Brooks Sellers connected for 35 yards, while Tom Saliba and Riley added long TD runs. Tigers outgained 220 to 71 yards and forced two interceptions as substitutes saw action late.
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Dothan High School
Slocomb
Dothan
Red Tops
Tigers
Joe Riley
Brooks Sellers
Paul Tubb
Tom Saliba
Jonge
Navy’s Newest Cruiser in the Fray as Tigers Win
The Dothan Tigers edged a Red Top squad with strong play in rain soaked conditions. Joe Riley kicked a 47 yard punt and totaled 124 yards from scrimmage, while the line and defense showed improvement though extra point attempts failed in five tries.
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Tigers
Slocomb
Dothan
Tiger
Tublemen
Lilecomb
G. Davis
Joe Riley
Siocomb
Riley
Bailey
Jack Riley
Sheehan
Sellars
Holman
Saliba
Clark
Dennis
Sellers
Seem
Dethar
Tallahassee Falls To Dothan Then Beats Panama City 13–6
In a split pair of games, Tallahassee lost to Dothan in the opener, then defeated Panama City 13 to 6. The Panama City squad showed resilience, but Tallahassee secured the win as the clock wound down.
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Tallahassee
Dothan
Panama City
Fla
Vwign
Dethien
Fishida
Taliabareser
Highway Deeds Refused Threaten Dothan Ashford Paving
Federal and local officials warn that Dothan to Ashford highway paving may stall if three property owners do not furnish right of way deeds. About 40 residents have already signed, with bids for the alternate Dothan Alaga route set for December 13.
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Dothan and
Ashford
Dothan
Dothan-Alaga
Selma
Meridian
Houston County
Georgia Line
State Highway Department
S. W. Harbin
Dothan Curb Market Moves to Temporary East Crawford Site
The Dothan Curb Market will operate Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at East Crawford Street in the former tire company building. Mrs. W. G. Pruett directs the market as the North Oates Street site is torn down for a Catholic church relocation. A filling station will replace the church. The move is temporary with hopes of a future, permanent site.
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Dothan
East Crawford Street
W. G. Pruett
North Oates Street
Catholi Church
Crawford Street
Former Legislator Fatally Shot in Marengo County
A former legislator was found dead from gunshot wounds in Marengo County. Authorities described the death as a fatal shooting connected to a political dispute during a local public administration event, with no immediate suspects named.
Col Raymond Robbins Found After Amnesia Mystery
Col. Raymond Robbins, missing since September 3, was found in the Western North Carolina mountains and taken to Asheville with two federal prohibition agents. His nephew John Drier identified him, describing him as in sound health but suffering from amnesia. Mrs. Robbins is expected to join him for medical care.
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Whittier
N. C
Raymond Robbins
Asheville
John Drier
New York
Robbins
Drier
Raymond Robbing
North Carolina
Federal Prohibition
Col. Robbing
Amd
Cold Wave Bites Alabama as Winds Drive Temps Down
Birmingham reports a sharp cold snap with temperatures near freezing and the low 20s expected inland while coastal areas stay milder. A whistling northwest wind clears skies by noon as the South endures advancing winter conditions.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Quartet Will Sing At Service Sunday At Athletic Club
A Negro quartet will perform Sunday afternoon at the Dothan Athletic Club arena as part of a program by the Men’s Evangelistic Club. Leaders BR L Morris and C E Forrenter will preside at tomorrow night’s service, and Evangelist F C Mitchell will speak tonight before leaving for Mobile for conference sermons at two Methodist churches.
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Dothan Athletic Club
Athletic Club
Evangelistic Club
BR. L. Morris
C. E. Forrenter
F.C. Mitchell
Lesyue
Mobile
Thieves Fail In Repeat Cafe Robbery Attempt
London reports Sir Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Ltd., denied rumors that the Cork Ireland plant would close. The text notes multiple attempted robberies on cafes in Dothan and surrounding areas thwarted by resistance.
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Dothan
Atrontr Boves
Onte Dreer
Camh
Toythin Po
Tegrachoy Peerted Mil Hom
London
Bperroval Perry
Ford Motor Company Ltd
Ford
Cork
Ireland
Prohibitionist Col. Raymond Robbins Located After Disappearance
Washington reports Col. Raymond Robbins a leading prohibitionist has been found after weeks missing. Howard T. Jones of the prohibition bureau sought details while Amos W. Woogcock was away. Agents had pursued the case amid suspicions bootleggers sought reprisal. The White House shows interest as Robbins is a close Hoover friend.
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Washington
Col
Raymond Robbins
Howard T. Jones
Prohibition Bureau
Amos
Woogcock
Salisbury
Bureau
Hit
Robbins
White House
Col. Robbing
Hoover
Farm tenant shot by landlord in Alabama hospital
W JH Cain a farmer near Slocomb was hospitalized in Dothan with two gunshot wounds after an altercation over Cain’s crop. C C Culverhouse and Sandford Cain were jailed in Geneva County on assault with intent to murder charges. Cain’s condition was serious but improving, and a murder charge could follow if Cain dies.
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W. JH. Cain
Slocomb
Dothan
C. C. Culverhouse
Sandford
Cain
Geneva
Culverhouse
Culverhovene
Hagier Returns After Forming Bay County Credit Merchants
T. G. Hagier of Dothan returns from Panama City where he directed the creation of the Bay County Retail Credit Merchants association. He says the new organization is made up of many members with excellent prospects for success.
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T. G. Hagier
Dothan
Panama City
Bay County Retail Credit Merchants Association
New Retail Credit Association
Hagier
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