Slocomb Man Killed In Highway Crash Near Florida Town
Joe H. Watson, 50, a Slocomb business manager, died after his car collided with a heavy truck near Ponce De Leon Florida on the highway. Investigators said Watson drove on the wrong side of the road and died minutes after being taken to a physician. Two Negro drivers in the truck were not arrested. Watson owned a filling station and rural buildings in Slocomb and lived there all his life. He is survived by his wife and daughter, plus brothers and sisters in Florida and Dothan.
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Defuniae Springs
Flo
Joe H. Watson
Slocomb
Ponce de Leon
Watson
Josh Mitchell
Amble Dougherty
Funce de Leon
Thad Bell
Walton Country
Offlife
Sheriff Bell
Stocomb
DeFuniak Springs
Watly
Stocomh
Head
Tn Slocomb
Jeasje Watson
Clyde T. Watson
Jacksonville
Fla
Ike Watson
Becomb
J M_oCulbreth
Appletree Street
Dothan
Shipping Board Funds To Care for Operation
Washington AP The Shipping Board says no government money is needed to operate Water in the next two years. A surplus from fines and other collections remains. Chairman O Connors states the fund should run ships through 1923 with no further appropriations. The Merchant Fleet Corporation may seek congressional funding for operations this fiscal year.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Funors
Watela
Chalran O'Connor
Congress
Merchant Fleet Corporation
Bruening Expected To Be Given Support In Reichstag
Berlin AP reports Chancellor Bruening is expected to win a vote of confidence in the Reichstag Friday, despite a narrow margin and intense debate. Supporters and opponents clashed as members entered the chamber, with Bruening poised to address the assembly after entering the hall.
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Bruening
Berlin
Bellef
Helorich Bruening
Reichstag
Tleate
Wiluhels Tick
Thuringen
Miami Men Testify as Capone Witnesses in Tax Trial
Three Miami men serve as government witnesses in the Al Capone income tax fraud trial in Chicago. Ver non Hawthorne testifies that Capone warned authorities he would not leave town and cited gambling as his main pretext. Capone allegedly told Florida officials he paid 50000 dollars cash for his Palm Island estate. Fritz Gordon, Capone’s Miami attorney, and Fussell Garrett, a real estate broker, are noted as key links in the government’s evidence chain.
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Miami
al Capone
Chicago
Vernon Hawthorne
Capone
Florida
Palm Island
Fritz Gordon
Jn Mami
Fussell Garrett
Andalusia Bulldogs Visit Dothan Tigers Friday Clash
Coach L L Nelson leads the Andalusia Bulldogs to Dothan Stadium to face the Tigers in a clash as Dothan weighs down the visitors. The Bulldogs seek their fourth win after three victories and a 114 point differential, with Troy High School a notable 70 point win. Captain Boozer and Seeger anchor the flanks while Craven leads the backfield as Dothan’s Jack Ford directs the attack and defense. Speed and deception power the Bulldog offense despite inexperience and a hard week of scrimmage by coach Tubb.
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L. L. Nelson
Andalusia Bulldogs
Dothan
Dothan Tigers
Andalusia
Bulldogs
Troy High School
Pothan High Ts
Tubb
Jack Ford
Tigers
Ford
Burdeshaw
Riley
Salley
Tindell
Boozer
Sellerg
Beall
Brown
BfeCarty
Holman
Neeley
Craven
Nelson
Shoals Chairman Heads to Hoover Conference in Washington
SELMA AP Hobbs, chairman of the Muscle Shoals commission, departed by army plane for Washington to attend a conference with President Hoover. He was piloted by Lt. Williamson and expected to arrive late today. no details on the conference outcome were released.
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Shoals
Washington
Hoover
Selma
SF Hobbs Chatman
Muscle Shoal
Commission
Hobbs
Lirut ‘Williamson
Toda
Second Matrimonial Venture In Ashford For Henderson And McCoy
J C Henderson aged 65 of Ashford route over and Mamse McCoy aged 27 of Ashford route ten obtained a marriage license for their second wedding. Records at the probate judge's office show Henderson as a farmer by occupation.
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J.C. Henderson
Ashford
Mamse McCoy
Funeral Tomorrow for Oscar L Parker Died in Mexico
Oscar L Parker 40 died at Fort Bayard Mexico and funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 p m at his parents home in Ashford. The Rev Golden Parker will officiate with Fellows and Forrester in charge. He is survived by a widow three daughters and a sister Mrs C B Yonn. Burial will be in the Ashford Cemetery.
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Oscar L. Parker
Fort Bayard
Mexico
Ashford
J. M. Parker
Golden Parker
Fellows’ & Forrester
C. Bt Yonn
Buriad
J L Newton Dies After Long Illness in Madrid
James Lenter Newton aged 23 died at his Madrid home after a five week illness of typhoid fever He is survived by his mother Mrs Lite Newton of Madrid one brother D W Newton of Madrid three sisters Allie Mae Newton of Madrid Mrs Corene Key of Ozark Mrs Anna Belle Meredith of Graceville Funeral services were held this afternoon with burial in the Madrid cemetery Houston Funeral Co in charge
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James Lenter Newton
Madrid
Mra. Lite Newton
D. W. Newton
Allie Mae Newton
Mra Corene
Key of Ozark
Anna Belle Meredith
Graceville
Houston Funeral Co
Chickens Bring Good Return In Auburn Poultry Talk
Mrs Jennie Gray of Shorterville in Henry county says poultry pays when buyers learn all aspects first. She bought chicks from a credited hatchery, raised 95 chickens, sold fryers to cover feed, and secured a contract to hatch eggs at 60 cents a dozen, urging careful selection of standard quality stock.
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Auburn
Ala
Jennie Gray
Demonstration Farm Sees Strong Impact in County
Jackson Am AP reports the demonstration farm tied to the secondary agriculture school shows growing influence on local farmers. County agent Heilingsworth notes 209 pullets starting to lay, 37 bales of cotton picked, 30 tons of hay made, 3 acres prepped for planting rats and vetch, and 1 acre of pasture laid in good shape.
What’s in a name Tuscaloosa 4APr
A reading of Alabama players shows many common names like Ike Smith Lange and Jack. One unusual name appears in the roster as Inister Hee Joe Seen yannvech haistack, reflecting naming quirks in the era.
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Alabama
Febai
Ike
Smiths
Lange
Jacksone
Joe
Yannvech
Haistack
Calles Dominates Mexican Government After Cabinet Resigns
Former President Plutarco Calles again becomes the central figure in Mexico after the cabinet quits amid increasing political unrest. Ortis Rubio is named Minister of War in succession to Gen Amato. Rubio accepts resignations of Interior, Agriculture, Communications, and Gen Amato. Finance Minister Montes de Oca stays. The crisis' exact cause remains unexplained, suspected to be economic and political.
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Mexico City
Plutarco Calles
Pros
Ortis Rubio
Calles
Joaquin Amato
Interior
Agriculture
Amato
Finance
Montes de Oca
Statement on closed Do thant National Bank condition
Receiver Albert L Lohin releases a detailed report on the failed bank dated after its January 1960 closure. Uncollected assets total $1,969,759.15, with liabilities showing $888,283.52 proven claims and $12,119.77 unproven, while dividends reach 40 percent of deposits and cash on hand stands at $111,180.70.
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Dothan National Bank
Albert L Lohin
Lohm
Suapenalon
Foftest
To Complete Tourist Highway By Summer, Publisher Declares
GADSDEN AP Milton B Ochs, new president of Lookout mountain highway association, vows to finish the tourist highway over Lavike out mountain to join with national and Alabama Gulf coast routes by next summer. He urges funding from property holders to advance the project and attract the tourist movement from Chattanooga to Abadan.
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Gadsden
Milton B Ochs
Chattangogs Publsher
Lookout Mountain Highway
Hax
Qena
Lavikeout Mountain
System of Nations
Chattanooga
Alabama
Gadsden Teading
Gulf Coast
Florida
Chattaroora
Abadaden
Livestock Drive Aids County Agent in War on Rats
Vernon AP report notes Lamar County agent F C Clapp and assistant Carner lead a campaign to eradicate rats and protect feed stocks. The effort spans Barbour and surrounding counties with a focus on storage and preventive measures for livestock, aiming to reduce losses and improve farm efficiency.
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Lamar County
Vernon
Lamars
Lenoren
Bia
Durton
Barbour County
Jeguenes
F.C. Clapp
Carner
Hessesistid Farm
Koy Moora
S. Ere
Department of Agriculture
Wislar
Hall of special committees named for State U E S Grand Chapter
AP report lists committees for the Alabama grand chapter in Montgomery in Oct 2022. Names include Etta B Smith Julia Beauchamp Margie Young Huser Camilla Stowers Ocle Hale Mina Annie Moore Eunice Eggleston Raymond Thompson Fred W Clark Cora McAdary Florence Newsom Nancy Siewert and many others across Montgomery Mobile Birmingham and other cities for hospitality transportation and services.
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Kensley
Pearle Dunlap Maynard
Tweley
Order of Eastern Star
Alabama
Montgomery
Etta B Smith
Enatey
Brand
Mra. Maynard
Joseph 3. Southall
Mobile
Mina Annie Moore
Mra
Ethel
Lankersley
Laverne
Lavy Monroe
Fayette
Fred W. Clark
Sra
Jreny Merrowell
Ramer
Lonin Merkle
Pratt Ciy
Masonic Home
W. C. Yar- Yarbrough
Birmingham
Claude E. Hamilton, Jr
Greenville
C . Prather
Auburn
Expy Dothan
Aller Witton
Fairtetd
Francis Galloway
Flumaton
Ona Wilton
Minnile
York
Gadsden
Plorrie Steindorf
John Raskob Gives $100,000 To Party For Campaign Use
Fragmentary OCR reports indicate John Raskob provided a six figure sum to a political party for campaign purposes. The text is garbled with stray letters but centers on a sizable donation and its political context.
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John Raskob
Young Man Arrested On Charge Of Takin g Gallons Of Gasoline
A young man was arrested after a police sting on a street corner led to accusations he stole gasoline in quart and gallon quantities. Authorities identified the suspect as a local resident and noted investigation continuing with results pending.
Liquor Toss Ties to Racing Showdown Sheriff Says
County officers won a five mile motor car race amid a liquor incident as Sheriff Jon Tellin reported the arrest of Joe Matteis and the pursuit along the highway from Cawarts to 120. Investigators describe the event as a tense sequence ending with an arrest and related charges.
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Cawarts
Jon Ttelione
Joe Matteis
Aberherdt
Privilege license opinion questions ten percent exemption
The act, as interpreted by City Attorney Lewis, deems ten percent exempt purchases under the privilege license unconstitutional for city county and state sales. If an applicant cannot meet the required age or purchase rules, a writ of mandamus could compel the city to issue licenses under the challenged plan, Judge Lewin said.
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Institute
Legislatier
Tony
Lewis
Jules Lewds
Inglatatare
Lewin
French Delegation Arrives for Sesquicentennial Welcome
LP Point Comfort Virginia reports the French delegation led by Marabat Henry Pertain arrives aboard the Lythen and Jacquesne en route to Yorktown for the centennial celebration. The ships fire a 21 gun salute as three American cruisers escort them to disembark. General John Parshing and other dignitaries greet the visitors, while the French team tours the port and prepares for ceremonies.
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Point Comfort
Lythen
Jacquesne
Marabat
Henry Pertain
France
Yorktown
General John Parshing
President Toover
Man Fined Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars for Traffic Violations
AP report details a man fined $2,350 for traffic violations. The narrative lists penalties and notes related legal actions, including surmised involvement in a separate incident. The text appears garbled, with portions referencing appearance dates and technical terms.
Railroad Chief Dies From Heart Attack
A railroad chief died from a heart attack as officials report his sudden collapse during a routine duty. Authorities say the exact circumstances are under review and no foul play is suspected. The incident occurred at the railway yard, where he had served for many years, leaving colleagues and the company in shock.
Five Powers Press U S Representation in League
Paris dispatch reports that five major League of Nations powers secured Japan to oppose U S participation in council deliberations on Manchuria. Tokyo instructs Geneva to block American inclusion. Washington emphasizes no war intent, seeks peace and direct U S contact with events.
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Paris
Genveva
Havah
League of Nations Council
Japan
United States
Ariside Briand
TOKYO
Foreign Office
Geneva
League of Nations
Ecunon
Foreign Ministry
China
Japah
Washington
N Airong
League of Nationa
Manchuria
State Department
Department
United Itatia
Hoover
Early Trial Sought For Slayer Of Family
In Berlin Maryland AP report attorney Godfrey Child moved for an early trial for Orphan Jones a 60 year old Negro who confessed slaying four members of a Berlin farm family A special grand jury term was called to meet Monday with the trial tentatively set for a week later Four juries were impaneled to focus on the murders of Joseph Davie 35 his wife Iva and their two children Elzas 15 and Mary Lre 43
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Bnow Hill
Blaze
Godfrey Child
Worcester County
Carly Trol
Orphan Jones
Berlin
Coventry
Tor
Murdires
Joeen Davie
Iva PH
Ueir
Elzas Heth
Mary Lre
Today's Cotton Market Brief
Cotton market update notes futures activity and price movements amid January conditions. Readings reference market terms and hints of shifts in demand and supply factors affecting prices.
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Nate
Bonner
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Ese
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