Dothan Council Opens New Term Amid Debates on Appointees
A large crowd attended the first meeting of the new Dothan city council as officials resisted immediate appointment of all appointive posts. Mayor Ezell argued the mayor’s power to appoint committees while opponents urged curbs. The session approved a 0.5 percent ad valorem tax and a $57,006 refunding bond issue, with budget warnings from Auditor Vaughn and remarks by former leaders and city chiefs.
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New City Geunciimen
Arthur Joe Grant
Pp. Botts
W. F. Partin
Martin
Grant
J. P. Scarorough
Petts
J.scarborough
Betts
W. Frarkett
I. C. Ezell
I. C. Bates
Oscar S. Lewis
F. Dothan
J. L. Vaughn
M. D. Black
Black
Dothan
Ziglar
Froy Hall
Mose Smith
A. R. Gissendanner
Dan Jerkins
W. F. Martin
J P. Batts
T. H. McEntyre
TI. C. Bates
J. J. Newton
W. Burkett
Exell
Former Sheriff's Wife Hurt After Train Fall
Mrs. M. Tatum wife of a former Houston county sheriff was hospitalized in Dothan with a head injury after a fall from a Central of Georgia railway train last night. She was unconscious after striking her head on the ground and surgeons feared a fractured skull though X rays were pending. Her daughter in law Mrs. Fred Tatum continued to Albany, Ga. believing her mother in law only slightly hurt.
Steel helmeted troops guard Illinois coal fields
Steel helmeted militia troops moved through Christian county Illinois to quell rioting sparked by a wage agreement reducing the basic daily pay from 6.10 to 5. Pollitt a miner was shot at Canton last night as guards and deputies reinforced the area.
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Canton
Illinois
Peoria
Christian County
United Mine Workers of America
Robert Pollitt
Snow Grips Colorado and Wyoming Amid north wind
A chill north wind swept across eastern Colorado and Wyoming with light snow reported in Cheyenne Casper and Laramie. Temperatures dropped to 28 degrees near Sherman Hill west of Cheyenne as Denver saw snowfall this afternoon. Forecasts warned of rain or snow in Pueblo Colorado Springs and Palmer Lake as skies remained unsettled.
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Denver
Southrado
Wyoming
North Colo
Cheyenne
Casper
Laramie
Wyo
Sherman Hill
Preblo
Colorado Springs
Palmer Lake
Colp
Anti tax meeting scheduled for October 8 in Houston County
A county wide gathering of citizens opposed to state tax increases is planned for October 8 at 2 PM in the Houston County Courthouse. J T Jackson chairs the Economy League of Alabama event which will explain state financial issues and review proposed revenue bills income tax amendment and a $20,000,000 bond issue amendment with an Open Forum for public opinions.
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Houston County
Economy League of Alabama
J. T. Jackson
Houston
Jackson
Ozark Eleven Triumphs Over Clayton 33 to 7
Ozark High School Eleven defeated Clayton 33 to 7 in the season opener at Ozark. The game was even in the first quarter, Clayton scoring early in the second. Dale County High next faces Pike County High at home Friday.
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Ozark High School
Clayton
Ozark
Dale County High School
B. cc. HH
Dale County High
Pike County High
Revenue Conforming Budget Proposed For Houston County
Houston County commissioners plan a 1933 budget matching expected revenue. Commissioner Carl Burkett says all should review the tax assessor books before drafting the budget. They aim to trim overhead as revenues are expected to fall about 40 000 due to business declines and license drops.
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Carl Burkett
Houston County
Burkett
Health Department
Juror in Davis case fined after mistrial
Henry Moore, the juror who caused a mistrial in the Davis lottery case, was fined 100 dollars or five days in jail. His name was stricken from the jury list after he approached defense counsel during a nearly two week hearing and expressed remorse saying he was sorry and did not mean to harm anyone.
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New York
Henry Moore
United States
James Davis
Moore
Gorry
Hunters Targeted for Baited Field Shooting Drive
A drive to arrest hunters who bait fields for bird shooting will be mounted this season according to D F Odom game and fish warden. Odom said several people were arrested last year but the authorities plan to round up all offenders this time and that hunting baiting fields is not wanted until peanut season.
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D F Odom
Odom
Odlor
Warrants to Be Redeemed In Cash In Dothan
City officials vote to borrow 7500 dollars from M Hanahan to redeem warrants maturing December 20 and January 20 for three months back pay. City attorney says loan avoids discounts while denying a whisper campaign about bankruptcy. Mayor Ezell condemns rumors and urges unified support for finances.
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M. L. Hanahan
Dothan
Oscar 3
Lewis
Hanahan
Ezell
Alabama
Miles A. Miller
Seven Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses in Houston County
Seven couples were issued marriage licenses in Houston County over the weekend. Five couples reside in the county. Claud O. Yarborough and Myrtle Mae Dickens of Bascom Florida. James D. Sanders and Winnie Lee Riley of Gordon. J C Pelham and Ruby Hayes of Webb. Addis Vann and Mildred Willoughby of Dothan. Frank Lee and Florine Woodham of Newton route one. Homer Richinson and Clara Armstrong of Headland route three. Jim Livingston and Mary Bond of Ashford route two.
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Houston County
Claud O. Yarborough
Myrtle Mae Dickens
Bascom
Fla
James D. Sanders
Winnie Lee Riley
Gordon
J. C. Pelham
Ruby Hayes
Webb
Addis Vann
Mildred Willoughby
Dothan
Frank Lee
Florine Woodham
Newton
Homer Richinson
Clara Armstrong
Headland
Jim Livingston
Mary Bond
Ashford
Cotton Goods Plants Hiring 879 Workers To Move to Alabama
MAYS LANDING N J Oct 4 AP Announcement of the proposed removal to Northern Alabama of the Mays Landing Water Power Company and the Millville NJ Manufacturing Company jointly run for cotton goods has been made by Charles H Kears superintendent of the former plant. No date set for the move. Economic conditions necessitate the shift resulting in the loss of 650 jobs in Millville and 218 in Mays Landing.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Alabama
Two Building Permits Issued in City
Building permits were issued today to two individuals. W. N. Lee received a permit for a sheet iron building on N. Alice street at a cost of $40. J. J. Delaney obtained a permit for a dwelling at Bell and Newton streets costing $5.
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W. N. Lee
N. Alice Street
J. J. Delaney
Bell and Newton Streets
Lees
Delone
750 Men Recalled To Work in Shops
Rocky Mount North Carolina October 4 Approximately 750 men were recalled to work at the Atlantic Coast Line railroad shore here, ending a period of idleness that lasted several weeks.
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Rocky Mount
N. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Aeveral Waeka
Marathon Promoter Remains In Jail On Bond
A. J. Ligon promoter of a marathon dance was jailed on eight charges of obtaining by false pretenses. Bond set under 8 percent was signed by Picker, Fakes, and 2.7. The case centers on the arrest made yesterday in the county.
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A. J. Ligon
Ligeon
Bey Picker
Hatheli
Rerta
Auburn Faces Tough Road Ahead in 1922 Football Schedule
The 1922 Auburn football team prepares for a demanding stretch with travel and key games lined up. Coaches and players focus on improving teamwork as they head toward critical matchups this season.
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Auburn
Ata
Tan Travel
Stoetiig
Birmingham
Mass return to work boosts Pittsburgh area plants
More than 3600 workers returned to duty in the Pittsburgh district as factories across steel tin plate glass and rail shops resumed operations. Additional recalls will bring about 1380 more jobs with plans for Laughlin Tin Plate and Wheeling Steel units to restart and funds allocated for plant improvements.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Creighton
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
A. M. Byers
Ambridge
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Dubois
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Laughlin Tin Plate
U. S. Steel Corporation
Laughlin
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Wheeling Steel
Riverside
W. L. Nice
American Window Glass Company
Uniontown
H. &. Wherett
Ashford Route Two Resident, 58, Dies
Ellie Bell 58 of Ashford route two dies at home after brief illness. Heart trouble stated as cause. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Ellie Pearl Hargett Rexford Alf and Ernestine Bell both of Ashford route two two sons Otis Bell of Ashford and D E B Bell of Ashford two brothers R A Bell of Webb route one and driving Bell of Tampa Bay Fla. Funeral 2 am today at Slocomb Baptist Church with pastor officiating. Burial in Slocomb Cemetery. Fellows Forrester in charge.
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Ellie Bell
Ashford
Mr. Bell
Ellie Pearl Hargett
Rexford
Alf
Ernestine Bell
Otis Bell
D. E B. Bell
R. A. Bell
Webb
Driving Bell
Tampa Shore
Fla
Slocomb Baptit Church
Slocomb
Fellows & Forrester
Man Faces Abusive Language Charges in County Case
One man arrested on a capias for grand larceny and another for abusive language by county officers yesterday. Peter Jenkins jailed in default of 505 bond. Dupree Bell posted 250 bond. Warrant for Bell's arrest sworn by L Roberson.
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Capias
Peter Jenkins
Dupree Bell
Jenkins
Bell
L. Roberson
Tenant houses razed by Arkansas tornado near Pine Bluff
A tornado ripped through the Tru jock plantation area north of Pine Bluff injuring no one, razing uncoupled and unrenfed cotton tenant houses, and damaging several farm buildings. Trees blocked multiple roads and some residents escaped narrowly.
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Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Ark
Trujock
Last Baker Rites Conducted Today
A Tathen citizen and former cooneman died at his home on N. Appletree Street after a week of illness. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. at the city cemetery with pallbearers and Baker family members in attendance, led by Mayor Z C Fret and relatives.
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Fores
Elos 1
Baker
Tathen
N. Appletree Street
Ness. Wa
Mayer Z. C. Fret
Gale Fire Destroys Town In 15 Mile Front
A 45 mph gale drove a forest fire along a 15 mile front through Oregon coast range, killing one man, wiping out the mill town of Enright after residents were evacuated by train, and destroying property valued at about a million dollars. About 25 firefighters were missing as 300 on the firing line retreated under threat.
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Portland
Ore
Coast Range
Enright
Oregon
Masons to Convene District Conference in Dothan
Houston and Henry counties send delegates to the Twenty Eighth district Masonic conference at the Dothan temple. The all day session features officer elections, degree exemplifications, lectures, and a dinner break with a business focus.
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Houston and
Henry Counties
Houston
Dothan
Masonic Temple
Henry
Masonic Order
Alabama
A. D. Ursery
W. H. Griffin
R. B. Segler
B. F. Harper
D. C. Carmichael
Columbia Lodge
C. B. Culbreth
T. Beach
J. S. Talley
Dothan Lodge
G. W. Blakey
Rte
Pythagoras Lodge
B. Woodham
Talley
Brother Charlie Riley
Enterprise
Ala
Young Prohibition Violator Paroled for Youthful Offender
Seventeen year old Adis Olive pleaded guilty to a prohibition violation before Judge H K Martin in county court. The judge suspended a $50 fine and costs and placed him on parole due to youth. Other Monday cases included fines for Dug Newman Louis Ward Janie Grant Elbert Calvine.
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Adis Olive
H. K. Martin
Martin
Dug Newman
Louis Ward
Janie Grant
Elbert Calvine
President Hoover Stops in Chicago During Rain Delay
President and Mrs. Hoover paused in Chicago for about 20 minutes as rain fell en route to Des Moines Iowa. No formal reception was held and the party planned to arrive in Des Moines by 4 p.m. for the renomination campaign speech.
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Chicago
Hoover
Des Moines
Iowa
Highway Director Seeks 10 Million For Alabama Roads
Langdon Smith told a joint legislature session Alabama needs 10 million dollars to maintain roads to match federal aid. Revenue, about half that, would require a 3.5 cent gasoline tax. He cited 5 million annual highway funds after Oct 1, 1982, with fixed charges at 3.4 million and maintenance needs of federal and state roads totaling over 4.8 million. He warned two more winters could finish the roads without rehabilitation.
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Montgomery
Langdon Smith
Alabama
Convictions in County Court Over License Charges
Judge H. K. Martin convicted two individuals for operating slot planos without a license and fined $10.42, with appeals filed to the circuit court. The alleged owners named were Mrs. J. B. Bush and George Armistead. Mike Saliba also faced conviction for operating a penny ball machine without a license and was fined $7.50.
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H. K. Martin
Circuit Court
J. B. Bush
George Armistead
Mike Saliba
Montgomery Chapter To Install Dothan DeMolay Officers
Fifteen Montgomery DeMolay center members will supervise the installation of Dothan DeMolay officers Friday at 7 30 pm in the Masonic temple auditorium. O C Brown will become the new master councilor. Fay Carmacheal is retiring. Prominent Masons and others are expected to attend.
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Montgomery
Dothan
Masonic Temple
O. C. Brown
Man Found Ill On Courthouse Lawn En Route To Albany
Cer! Will Crumpley a 23 year old man from Albany Georgia, en route from Montgomery, was found ill with influenza on the courthouse lawn. Hospitalized after rescuers moved him, Crumpley planned to return home tonight if able to leave the hospital.
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Albany
Montgomery
H H
Will Crumpley
Crumpley
Georgia
Salvathon Army
Sanitary Inspections Continue in County After Contract End
Sanitary checks of drug stores, cafes, barber shops and other public establishments will proceed under county health officer Dr. F G Granger after W D Copeland's contract expires. Other county sanitation work is reduced due to lower personnel.
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F.g.granger
W. D. Copeland
Granger
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Mell
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Miles Miller
Sisacinen
Sheriff's
Colorado
Economy League
Davis
Norris
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
McCook
Neb
George N. Norris
Nebraska
Progressive League
Cerryts
Canonsburg
Standard Tin Plate Company
Ashford Route Two
Dothan Temple
Young Prohibition
President's Party
Smith
Montgomery Chapter
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