Anti tax rally to be held at courthouse
Plans for an anti tax mass meeting at the county courthouse tomorrow at 2 pm are led by J T Jackson of the Economy League of Houston County. Representative John W Bish will speak on legislative tax issues as other prominent figures join the program urging drastic budget cuts to balance state finances.
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J. T. Jackson
Economy League
Houston County
John W. Bish
Jackson
League
Houston
The
Alabama lifts near-beer ban after 17 years
Alabama lawmakers repealed the 1915 prohibition on near beer, making possession legal though sales faces tax and licensing hurdles. The House vote was 64 to 30 and the Senate 21 to 10, with Gov. Miller warning of likely beer trouble and reduced school revenue. Companion bills propose a $100 wholesale tax and $10 retailer levy plus 32 cents per pint on retail sales.
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House
B. M. Miller
Edgar
Alabama
Massey
Edgar of
Chatham
Carmichael
Colbert
Senate Committees On Finance and Taxation
Man Held in Seed Loan Check Forgery Case Near Elba
John Thomas Calhoun, 50, of near Elba, is jailed in Houston county on forgery charges after allegedly cashing eight seed loan checks made payable to another J. T. Calhoun. He had a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Beaty B. Whiddon and was bound over to the grand jury with bond set at 500 dollars. the nonce check was for 50 dollars.
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John Thomas Calhoun
Elba
Houston County
J. T. Calhoun
U. S
Beaty B. Whiddon
U. S. Grand Jury
Calhoun
Whiddon
Governor Miller Paym ents to New York Bank Over Alabama Teachers
Citizens question why Governor Miller directs payments to a New York bank rather than to Alabama teachers and state services. They allege a deliberate delay to close schools before November 8, framing it as a policy of rule or ruin rather than a teachers strike.
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Gove Trmen
Chase National
Alabama
New York
Mrs E R Malone Dies in Pensacola
Mrs E R Malone died unexpectedly at her Pensacola home this morning from a stroke. The couple formerly lived in Dothan. The body will reach Dothan Saturday morning for burial in the city cemetery. funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
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E. R. Malone
Pensacola
Malone
Dothan
City
Opposed State Tax Increases Highlight Alabama Legislation
Senator J. Hubert Farmer and Representative John W. Rish told The Eagle they oppose tax hikes as the legislature seeks to balance the state budget. Farmer opposes gas or tobacco tax increases while Rish supports a National bank tax under the Stokes measure. The House tabled George Sossaman's amendment to exclude building and loan associations from the bank tax. A Harrison substitute to the Gay bill would add a gasoline tax, with five cents current and an estimated need for three and a half more. The Givhan stamp tax on all smoking tobacco was reported adversely by the Ways and Means Committee.
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Eagle
J. Hubert Farmer
John W. Rish
Farmer
Rish
George A. Sossaman
Mobile
House
Sossaman
National Bank
House Public Roads Committee
Harrison
Alabama
L. G Smith
State Highway Department
Ways and Means
Mrs J M Shepard Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs J M Shepard of Ashford route three died after more than a year of illness. She is survived by husband two daughters Mrs B V Reardon and Jewel Shepard Ashford route three a son J M Shepard Jr Hartford parents I E Cotton Hartford two sisters Claudie Cotton Hartford Davie Cotton San Antonio Texas and three brothers Shorter Cotton Graceville Charlie Cotton Hartford and Tippy Cotton Hartford. Funeral at 10 a m Saturday Tabernacle church near Dundee with Rev Joe White officiating burial in church cemetery. Fellow and Forrester funeral directors in charge.
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Ashford
Route Three
Texas
Shorter Cotton
Graceville
Charlie
Tippy Cotton
Hartford
Tabernacle Church
Dundee
Joe White
Fellow
Forrester
11000 R F C Loans Approved In August
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation authorized more than 11 000 loans in August totaling 111 000 000 and lifting total disbursements to 1 122 000 000. Banks and trust companies received about 85 090 000 with roughly 8 000 000 aiding bank reorganization and equipment.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Publc
South
Trimble
Atlee Pomerene
Reconstruction Board
U S Buys More Brazilian Coffee Than Europe
In Rio de Janeiro AP reports the United States bought more Brazilian coffee last year than all of Europe, driven by a preference for mild and pricey varieties while Europe opts for harsher cheaper options.
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United States
Brazil
Europe
Uncle Sam Ie
Farley Blasts GOP in Revival of Religious Issue
James Farley, Democratic national chairman, accused GOP leaders at the Rhode Island convention of pressing a campaign to revive the religious issue. He charged Republicans seek Democratic disunity over Roosevelt and Smith after New York State Democratic convention results.
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Rbi
James Farley
Roosevelt
Alfred Smith
Farley
New York State
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Near-Beer Sales Tax Amendment Moves in Senate
In Montgomery on Oct 7 the Senate saw an amendment to the Edgar bill adding a sales tax on near beer. Senator Teasley proposed one tenth of one percent for wholesalers and two and a half percent for retailers, with December 1 effectiveness tied to a Bond issue outcome. The plan also imposes three cents per pint and licenses of 100 dollars for wholesalers and 10 dollars for retailers.
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Edgar
Senate
Montgomery
Teasley
Dothan High Team Faces Strong Florida Foes in Tilt
Dothan Tigers coach Paul Tubb forecasts a close 60 minute battle as Leon High School from Tallahassee arrives for a prepared clash. Florida’s defense is noted as stronger than two years ago with starters Bailey Sheehan and Phillips among the likely lineups. Weather clear at 68 degrees, field in prime condition for a fast game. Captain Joe Riley may unleash new tricks unless needed to win.
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Dothan Tigers
Leon High School
Tallahassee
Tubb
Florida
Geneva
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Jack Riley
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Sheehan
Phillips
Newhberry
Joe Riley
Tigers
Andalusia
Southern Mills Consume 4 035 000 Bales of Cotton
The Manufacturers Record notes the South dominated U S textile activity in the year ending July 1931 with over 4 025 million bales of cotton consumed by Southern mills outpacing non Southern mills 23 percent drop outside the region.
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Baltimore
South
Southern Mills
Duke Blue Devils Arrive for Auburn clash in Birmingham
Duke led by Alabama figure Wallace Wade reaches Birmingham for a key football workout at Legion Field. The Blue Devils, facing Auburn Plainsmen in the conference opener, contend with injuries to Joe Sink and Corky Cornelius as they prepare a defensive plan to halt the high-scoring opponent.
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Duke
Alabama
Wallace Wade
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Pine Devils
Joe Sink
Corky Cornelius
Three Councilmen At Marianna Named To Succeed Selves
In Marianna Florida three city council members were re nominated by large margins in the primary. Incumbents W D Clifford L W Smith S G Renfroe were returned and M H H McCrary did not seek re election. John Milton IV won city clerk race from four contenders and Dan Couilletta and John C Wrnn were unopposed for chief positions.
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Andalusia Bank
Fla
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Hie
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W. D. Clifford
L. W. Smith
S. G. Renfroe
John Milton IV
Dan Couilletta
Maron
John C. Wrnn
Reynolds will linked to tobacco millions and murder case
A will by Smith Reynolds, drafted summer 1931 in a Long Island cottage near Libby Holman, is to be filed soon. It leaves the Reynolds tobacco fortune largely to Reynolds with specific bequests to his brother and two sisters, and mentions a $50,000 gift to Reynolds friend Albert Walker who is under bail in a murder case. Libby Holman is not mentioned in the will and was not married to Reynolds at that time.
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Reynolds Riches
Smith Reynolds
Winston-Salem
N. C
Reynolds Tobacco
Reynolds
Long Island
Libby Holman
Miss Holman
Reynold
Albert Walker
Auburn Gridiron Squad Leaves for Duke Clash
Auburn 33 players depart Opelika for Birmingham to face Duke at Legion Field in a key Southern Conference test. Coach Wynne aint predicting a winner, noting Duke’s strong defense and Auburn’s uncertain backfield and line substitutions for the Saturday game.
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Ensley
Jackin
Donald Jones
Lee Johnson
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Holmes
Chattanooga
Tenn
Te. Forte
Deportation Warrants Dropped for Lancaster and Mrs Keith-Miller
Deportation warrants against Captain W. N Lancaster and Mrs. Jessie Keith-Miller were dismissed by the Labor department with the understanding they would leave the country next Friday. Attorneys said passage had been booked for Friday.
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Washington
W. N Lancaster
Jessie Keith-Miller
Labor Department
Miller
Lancaster
Haden Clarke
Miami
Fla
Last Ozark seed loan arrests likely end of Wiregrass probe
Jesse D. Holman and son E. Henricks Holman of Ozark joined G. W. Ray and 37 others in September indictments for seed loan conspiracy. Bonds posted. Ray and the Holmans freed on 9,000 and 3,000 dollars respectively. U.S. district attorney Arthur Chilton said Wiregrass seed loan investigations were cleaned up.
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E. Henricks Holman
Ozark
U.S
Montgomery
Alabama
Holmans
G. W. Ray
Dale County
Ray
Hollmans
Dothan
United States
Marvin Holman
W. B. Jeffries
J. L. Crawford
Dothan National Bank
T. 3. Faulk
Samson
Hale
Geneva
Faulk
Clem C. Faulk
Atate Democratic Executive
Several Farm Strike Sieges In Force Now
Sioux Falls South Dakota becomes the hub of anti marketing activity as hundreds of farmers set up semi permanent picket stations on 19 highways into the city. Truckers face entry attempts blocked and tensions rise with regional farm price demands. Reports link possible Chicago milk unions with intimidation acts at Burlington Wisconsin cooperative plant as part of broader pressure.
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Sioux Falls
S.D
Chicago
Cook County
Ill
Chicago Milk Drivers Union
Bombay
Burlington, Wis
Cooperative Milk Association
Alabama House approves grid broadcast bill for state schools
The Alabama House passed a measure to require state-supported schools to grant radio stations the right to broadcast athletic contests. The bill, sponsored by the Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce, now goes to the Senate. It limits commercialization of broadcasts and cites state law conflicts with conference rules.
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Alabama
Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cooper Green
Senate
Green
A. H. Armello
Auburn
Paul T. Patterson
Patterson
Jacksonville Junior Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Husband of Woman in Dothan Passes in Colorado Town
Jon Donaldean formerly of Dothan died in Steamboat Springs Colorado yesterday. The body will be shipped to Dothan for burial and will be met by Mrs. Donaldson in Montgomery Sunday night. A son who was with him at death will accompany the body home. Funeral is set for Monday afternoon.
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Jon Donaldean
Dothan
Steamboat Springs
Cole
Montgomery
Stolen Prayer Rug Valued at 250000 Dollars
A prayer rug valued at 250000 dollars was stolen while en route to a religious museum in Istanbul. The rug was a gift from Sultan Mu rad TV to the chief of Mevieci derv ish at Konia and recently disappeared from that town.
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Sultan Murad TV
Mevieci
Konia
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