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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

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First World Series game rout by Athletics 6 to 2

Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 to 2 at Sportsman's Park as Grove pitched all nine innings for the Athletics and Derringer struggled for the Cardinals. Al Simmons hit a seventh inning homer, and Philadelphia built a lead with three runs in the third inning amid a crowd of thousands.

Portsmen's Park St. Louis Philadelphia Derringer St. Louis Cardinal al Simmons Connie Mack Loula Grove Hurter Jahmson Keith Sportsman's Park Wilden Pharmacy Jottomaley Batey LF Martin Wilson Gelbert, GS P. Dinphes Kiem Allin Stark McGowan Eagle Hilden Bishop Bass Cochrane Cardinals Weetiger Frisch Roetiger Bottomley Woring Roettger Hafey Fat Marlin Ssortie Frisch Watson Short Simmons Fox Miller Gelbert Roettget Tus Willams Geore Hansum Williams Foxx Haas Tuns Nals—Frisch Ley Hafey Ateuck L. Bishop Hess Ontetond Martin Tuna Sax Tung Athletica Wiliams Heas Shamons Flowers High Roettger Gard Jour Johnson Blahop Hatey Hues Simroona Blades Manueso Mancuso Sportsman‘s Park Louis St Louie Cardinals Philadelphia Athletics

Negro Confesses Slaying Girl as Mob Forms at Jail

Greensboro report says Will Moore, 58, confessed to killing nine year old Vera Leonard after she screamed during his attempted assault. He was held in State Prison after a mob gathered near the jail. authorities say two other arrestees had no connection. The girl’s body was found charred in her burning farm home in Summerford township.

Greensboro N.C Will Moore D. B. Stafford Vera Leonard Raleigh Hittie Thomas Leonard Sheriff Stafford Moore

Compromise Prevents Longshoremen Strike Averted in NYC area

New York AP report says longshoremen at North Atlantic ports avoided a strike after a two hour conference with steamship firms. The deal preserves 85 cent basic rate but cuts 10 cents an hour overtime. separate Texas dispute looms with 4000 longshoremen in Galveston Houston and other cites facing a drastic pay scale effective today.

New York North Atlantic Steamship Companies International Longshoremen's Association Galverton Houston Texas Hecoine

Hearing On Higher Freight Rates Concluded

Washington AP says the Interstate Commerce Commission ended a two month hearing on a request for a 15 percent freight rate hike and rated the case under advisement. A decision is expected in three or four weeks.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Terday

Finances of City Council Subject Discussed Again

The Ely city council continued debate on finances tied to a $70,900 bond issue and a payment plan announced by Meyer Clem Ezell. A special session was set for this afternoon to decide on financing, with potential default if no action occurs.

Ely Meyer Clem Ezell Municipal Leetme Pont Waferagrks ETM Hong

Annual Camp Grand Sing To Be Sunday Near Ozark

An annual Camp Grand Sing will be held Sunday four miles southwest of Ozark. The event will be an all-day program with a basket dinner served at noon.

Camp Rand Ozark Inoos Sean Gine

First 1932 Auto Tags Bought Early by Judge Martin

The first two 1932 automobile tags in Houston County were purchased by Probate Judge Harry K. Martin today. An A tag and B tag were bought by Judge Martin. A. D. Whidden, former mayor of Dothan, previously held the season’s first tag, but this year A tag 91701 and B tag 31951 went to Judge Martin.

Martin Houston County Harry K. Martin A. D. Whidden Dothan

Collector Takes Office for 4 Years

Veteran tax collector Uncle Gus Mullins began a four year term and pledged to collect taxes. The piece traces past appointments and resignations involving Mullins Jeffries Saxon and Collins as he resumes office.

Gus Gus” Mullins Houston County Pauls William B. Jeffries Bibb Graven Mullins Jeffries Heard Saxon Graven Mullina Saxon E. G. Collina Alan

Foreign Minister Of China Injured By Mob Quits Post

Nanking reports Dr C T Wang resigns after mob attack by students blaming him for not securing League of Nations intervention in Sino Japanese dispute in Manchuria. Alfred Sze named successor as foreign minister and Chinese representative at the League of Nations.

China Nanking IAP C T ‘Wang Dlam League of Natona Manchuria Min Alfred Sze Great Britain Chines League of Nations

GRID TEAM READY Farmers And Business Men for Game Friday

Dothan High School faces Geneva High in a Friday game at the stadium at 315 o clock. Coach Tul has injuries but expects a tough lineup with reserves. Holmes out with a fractured shoulder and Neeley at center. Captain Boozer may miss his left end post. Geneva brings a veteran squad coached by Clayton Hudson. Local leaders urged farmers and business men to coordinate a productive farm program to support local industry and food production, citing Camp Campbell Soup profits and plans for winter crops.

Tigers Dothan High School Geneva High School Tul Viger Ag Tos Holmes Neeley Geneva Dothan Clayton Hudson Sidney Lanter Hudson Geneva Hiph J. M. Hughes Cairn Chamber of Commerce Sald Haunton Hotel Hughes Grady County Campbell Soup Company Vine Hughes Wer Apeaker FW Whittledd Innal Rotary Lib Marlon Hanahan Ty May Wallace Matene JB Wileson Headland Kip

Floods Worst In 30 Years Missionary Letter From China

A letter from Mas Rhoda Boreeshaw, a longtime missionary in China, describes floods in Chingi that she calls the worst in 30 years. She notes poverty and disease, cool weather from summer rains, and the three workers stationed on High Stone Steps at Seechwan, detailing daily life and the move back to the city for the year’s work.

China Ching i Mas Rhoda Boreeshaw Dothan Jettere Tzechownee

Exoneration for two city men in fatal youth shooting case

A grand jury cleared JT Yeerks and another local man of charges tied to the death of a youth at a Florida youth grid program. The report notes no trial or further action against the two. A separate suspension involved Birmingham Southern faculty, with no link to the shooting case.

Florida Vanama City JT. Yeerks Dart JT Hast Milner Doster Dghirn Birmingham Farsity Syaai Mre Lowe Panthers Thin Sear Becanme Enitege Deiptine Birmingham Today Raptain

Fatal car crash claims Houston man near Campbellton

L Garson 35 of Houston Tex died after a motor car accident near Campbellton Florida. He sustained a fractured skull and died at Dothan hospital. Parents reside in Philadelphia. Houston Funeral Co officials sought relatives. Two other passengers were unidentified. Body taken to Houston for arrangements.

L. Garson Houston Texan Campbelston Fla Dothan Garnon Philadelphia Houston Funeral Co Garton Anin Garson

Man Claims $440 Held By Negroes In Robbery Case

In common pleas court Tao Negrotn Joe Kirkland and his wife Dianna Kirkland were bound over to the grand jury on a robbery charge after $440 was found in their home. The white man who alleged ownership testified the money was left by a former visitor and he did not return to claim it. The defendants were held for trial, fined $25 and costs for vagrancy after a bond hearing failed to secure a writ. An identification session linked the man to the scene, and he traveled from Columbus to Ozark and Dorbun for related purposes amid conflicting accounts.

Tao Negrotn Joe Kirkland Dianna Kirkland Pond Common Pleas Court Costa Hale County Dothan Columbus Ozark Dorbun Duthin Tiathan

Fine for Those Who Sait On Courthouse

A damaged text fragment describes a courthouse fine case with unclear names and actions. It mentions warnings, expenditures, and penalties, with scattered references to a court or official process and monetary amounts.

Calloway to Fight in Pensacola on October 13

Prize fighter Calloway will contest a one round bout in Pensacola on October 13. The event lists Calloway at 116 pounds and opponent at 118 pounds, with Burk Buchanan and Ravaner mentioned in unclear notes.

Calloway Pensacola Nin Callowns Dothan Perguse Pehenon

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