Dothan Court Faces Heavy Docket In New Circuit Plan
The terms in Dothan show an unusually heavy civil and criminal docket, with 855 civil and 120 criminal cases set for trial. Judge Pearce and Solicitor Hill oversee proceedings in Geneva as Houston Geneva and Geneva counties join the new twentieth judicial circuit to allow more time per county. Clerk W A Brown reports a busy period cleaning up backlog and docket items.
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Dothan
AL Pearce
Presid
Ernest
Houston
Heary
Geneva
Judicial Circuit
Pearce
Solicitor Hill
W. A. Brown
Acre plantation offer near Dothan to Newtons mill
Auction-style notice offers a 150 acre open plantation with four settlements on a road from Dothan to Newton’s mill. Terms include rent, sale options with 8 percent balance, exchanges for stock or a house in Dothan, and a restaurant meeting at 10% South St Andrews Street. Contact J 4 Stephens for details.
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Dothan
Newton's Mill
St. Andrews Street
Stephens
Turkish authorities violate Paris archives in Beirut consulate probe
The American embassy told the French foreign office that the Turkish authorities violated the Beirut French consulate archives despite protests by the American consul. The incident involved a search of accumulated records, signaling a diplomatic clash over sovereignty and protection of wealth.
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Paris
Beirut
Syria
Cotton Future Act Knocked Out by Constitutional Objection
In New York on October 13 Feders Fudge Hough declared the cotton futures act unconstitutional because it originated in the United States Senate rather than the lower house. The ruling underscored a procedural challenge to the act's passage.
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New York
Feders Fudge Hough
United States
Hogs packing plant eyed as Covington county plans advance
In Andalusia Covington County residents anticipate a new hog packing plant with completion targeted within 100 days and operations to start early next year. Local leaders expect strong hog demand, aided by boll weevil disruptions pushing diversification from cotton to livestock and feed production.
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Gist
Andalusia
Covington
Covington Eaunly
Sander Company Moves Into Store on Main Street
Sander Company is moving into the storefront at Main and St. Andrews Street, replacing the former occupant F. J. Weathers who previously occupied the location.
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Sander & Company
Main
St. Andrewt _street
Acer
F. J. Weathers
County Education Board Allocates State Funds to Schools
The Houston county board of education arranged state funds for county schools, totaling 32 817 80 for school purposes for the year 1915 14. Some funds will come from poll taxes, adding to the general appropriation for use in the schools.
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County Board of Education
Houston County
New Auto Repair Shop Opens in Walden Company Rear
Mr. George P. Walker, known to Dathan area residents, opened a general repair shop in the rear of the Walden Auto Company. He brings several years of experience and plans to equip the shop with first class gear and employ white merchants skilled in automobile repair. The aim is to deliver satisfactory work to owners.
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George P. Walker
Anton
Dathan
Walden Auto Company
Walker
Eagle
Eowitl
Indianapolis Mayor Acquitted of Conspiracy
Mayor Joseph F Bell of Indianapolis was acquitted today after a five week trial on charges of conspiracy tied to the 214 primary of election. He was indicted with more than 40 others, including National Committeeman Thomas Taggert and Police Chief Samuel Von Perrott.
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Indianapalty
Ind
Joseph F Belt
Oach Neekon
Thoman Taggeirt
Ternentie National Comimitteeman
Cand
Samuel von Perrott
Evesian Fleet Rails to Bulgarian Coast
Dispatch from Sabonika reports the Evesian fleet sailing out of Odessa yesterday morning bound for the Bulgarian coast. Escorts included destroyers and torpedo boats. units reported guarding the transport.
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Athens
Det
Aranaport
Sabonika
Odessa
Fotilian
Torpela
Justice official weighs appeal over futures law ruling
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory declined to say if the Justice Department would appeal Judge Hougt's ruling on the enttun futures act. Officials expect a possible appeal if Agriculture and Treasury favor it, amid discussion that Senate origin aimed to tax provisions not in the final law.
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Washington
Gregory
Department of Justice
Dadge Hougt
Department of Agriculture
Treasury Department
English War Hero Mating Drive Sparks Proposals
In a wartime appeal, Ernest Houghton urges British women to marry injured heroes to aid their recovery. The campaign, linked to the Marrying of Broken Heroes, claims high marriage rates and strict secrecy. A New York Methodist conference approves lectures and moving picture shows to promote the plan in church spaces and public venues.
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Ernest. Houghton
Leagne
Caf
France
T Jens Thas
Engtland
Bncause
New York
All League
Ith Firatannaal
New Haven Directors Face Conspiracy Trial in Monopoly Case
In New York on October 13 a federal court opened the trial of former New Haven directors including Rockefeller, Pratt, and Loomis on charges of conspiracy to form a monopoly. Defendants, led by Judge Mant, faced potential penalties of up to a year in prison and fines up to 5000. The indictment names about 160 corporations under New Haven control.
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W York
New York, New Haven
Hartford
William H. Mant
Win
Rockefeller
Lewis
Cass Ledyard
Charles F. Procl
Charles M. Pratt
Henry F. Mellarg
Frederick F. Brewster
Reorge M. Miller
Newton Barney
Robert M. Tate
James Menton Robertson
Damon
Hemingway
Edward BD
Rob
King
New Haven Company
Rumors of England Conceding on American Shipping
Rumors circulate that Britain may concede on American commerce. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing refuse comment while diplomatic notes and officials keep quiet. A note protesting Britain's trade restrictions is reportedly under consideration, but specifics remain uncertain.
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Washington
Get
United States
Spring Rice
Wilson
Lansing
Heitinh Cuhasny
Wy Wan
Coffin Ordered As Doctor Predicts Pat Connell’s Death
A London Chronicle tale recounts a man ordering a coffin for Pat Connell after a doctor warns he cannot live till morning. A skeptic questions the physician’s certainty as the undertaker learns Connell’s fate hinges on the doctor’s prognosis.
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Limerick
Pat Connell
London Chronicle
German Forces Press Forward in Serbia Amid Delays
Reports say German troops extend progress in Serbia with Field Marshal von Mackensen’s forces advancing after taking Hemendria. Serbian resistance slows the push as both sides hold the Tepes Deruka river heights. village Leleleik reportedly subdivided by air.
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Berlin
Serbia
Eeteral
Thang
Sry
Hemendria
von Maeckensen
Tepesderuka
Morm
Leleleik
Bulgaria Declares War as Army Enters Serbia
Paris reports Bulgaria declares war on Serbia at midnight Sunday and forces push to the frontier. Serbian forces claim victory on the Nis railway line near Jagichar and still defend heights dominating Belgrade.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Serbia
Petrograd
Ferdinand
Athens
Legation
Tolay
Ninh Bia
Serbian Front Faces Bulgarian Invasion Forces
The report states Bulgarian forces invading Serbia on Monday number 10 000 men and have failed to reach the Belgrade Salonika railway. French and British artillery oppose Bulgarian guns as German observers direct operations from Taube planes. Monastir remains threatened as Russian reinforcements boost offense. reports say Grand Duke Nicholaw may lead the expedition, confirmation pending.
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Serbia
Allien
Monastir
Vortier
Casita
Ninh
Viviani
Huasie
Bulgevin
Trandft
Gatiele
Nicholaw
Bright of Cleveland Demonstrates Coin Control at Fair
Bright of Cleveland Ohio travels to Dothan to showcase a device claimed to eliminate ticket seller handling. Secretary Thomas observed the apparatus, noting concerns over a five cent coin discrepancy. Bright plans to proceed to Meridian Mississippi to test the machine further.
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Bright
Cleveland
Ohio
Utile
Dothan
Thomas
Thomen
Donaldeonville
Me. Bright
Meridian
Mim
Intel
Hin
Fragmentary World War II Draft Misreports and Names
An incomprehensible OCR fragment references New York dated Oct 28 and mentions 9,000,000 mien to Berspe, Meaba, and Frank B. Gilbeeth. It alludes to a war jury, Germany, employment, and teachers, with missing context and multiple garbled names and events.
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New York
Berspe
Ana Renal
Frank B. Gilbeeth
Caf Provdents
Germany
Ito
Jen Te
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Cotart
Covington County
T.W. Gist
United States Bureau of Estimates
Wovington
Gibt
Biereau
Entimaten
Indianapolis
Bell
A. B. Rucker
Evesian Fleet Rails
Senate
Congress
Britibh
London
Rami
England
Methodist
Daniel Frohman
Mary
Realline
Chiaplale
Gibeeth
Starnia
Liverpool
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