State Sues Metropolitan Life Over Alabama Franchise Tax
The Alabama Attorney General filed suit in Montgomery County Circuit Court against Metropolitan Life Insurance Co a foreign corporation for 46246 92 allegedly unpaid foreign corporation franchise tax for the year ending December 31 1929 The tax return to the state tax commission listed 23212 2964 3T The AG says the company claimed exemption for loans made in Alabama and secured by mortgages on Alabama real estate If upheld further suits against similar foreign corporations would follow The AG cites a constitutional interpretation limiting exemptions for capital employed in Alabama
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Montgomery
Ala
State of Alabama
Ihhrough
Charile CC. McCall
Montgomery County
J W. Bras- Yael
Metropolitan
State Tax Commission
Alabama
McCall
Hke
Ala‘bama
Federal Farm Board Field Representative to Speak Wednesday
Joseph O Thompson field representative of the Federal Farm Board will address the county courthouse Wednesday morning at 930 o clock He will discuss How the Federal Farm Board Can Help in the Present Cotton Crisis The talk aims at Houston and nearby county farmers inviting all farmers to attend and promising a talk that will interest cotton planters buyers and the general public on matters affecting the sector
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Joseph O. Thompson
Federal Farm ‘S Board
Dollar buys more turkey than since 1898 in Chicago
Chicago date October 18 AP reports despite a weak economy, turkey consumption rises. EB McNeill Chicago Poultry Association manager says the year will see higher turkey purchases than since 1898. Prices show year-old birds at 18 cents a pound, four cents cheaper than last year, with spring-hatched fowl two cents cheaper.
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Chicago
Turkeys
EB. McNeill
Chicago Poultry Association
McNeill
Grand Jury Returns No True Bill In Plane Crash Probe
FAYETTEVILLE Tenn Oct 18 AP investigation of an April 27 plane crash that killed nine ended with a no true bill. Pilot Milton P. Covert and manager Al Gombert had faced second degree murder charges after a May preliminary hearing. Officials say the grand jury action closes the inquiry. The crash occurred during a stunting exhibition under the American Legion and struck a crowd, killing seven instantly and injuring two more.
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Fayetteville, Tenn
Milton P. Covert
al Gombert
John A. Poole
Legan
Covert
Gombert
University Pep Meeting Sparks Near Riot in Alabama
Tuscaloosa Ala Oct 18 A pep meeting for the Alabama Tennessee game ended near riot as hundreds of students pelted a moving picture theater with eggs and vegetables after being refused admission. The crowd moved to town where eggs and produce were seized and theater damage was minor. fire department aided police to disperse the group.
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Tuscaloosa, Alg
Remains of Charley Clark Not Expected For Days
Family of Charley Clark reports he died in a Los Angeles hospital from a fall injuries. His body will not reach Dothan until next week and funeral arrangements are currently held in abeyance. Mr Clark senior was notified that the body was held for inquest and would not leave Los Angeles before this afternoon or tomorrow.
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Charlie Clark
Los Angeles
Dothan
Clark 5 Sr
Midland City and Tiger Cubs Tie 7-7
Midland City and Tiger Cubs played to a 7 to 7 tie at Wiregrass stadium as both teams failed to gain the upper hand. A late fourth quarter Tiger Cubs score followed Midland City punts out of bounds, with McRae and Riley keying the drives, while both sides struggled with fumbles and missed aerials through the game.
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Young Juniior High
Tiger Cubs
Midland City
Wiregrass Stadium
Midlanders
Tiger Cub
McRae
Riley
Junior
Midland
Tallahassee Student Die From Injuries
Miss Jessmine Prie Williams, 17, of Minnville Tennessee, a freshman at Florida State College for Women, died from injuries after being thrown from the running board of a car on campus Thursday.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Jessmine P Rie Willaims
Minnville
Tenn
Florida State College For Women
Yale Gives Pat Sullivan Chance With Varsity
Yale Yale varsity call up Pat Sullivan, a halfback from the freshman squad, after Charley Snead suffers a leg infection that sidelines him for two weeks following the Maryland game. Snead is noted as one of the backfield’s fastest men.
Riot at Georgetown Negro HS Football Game
Police were called to quell a riot at a high school football game in Georgetown Kentucky when a gun was fired after a touchdown. Several spectators displayed knives and guns as the melee broke out. no arrests were made as no one would identify the shooter. Dunbar High School of Lexington won 19 to 0 over Georgetown Negro Institution.
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Georgetown
Dunbar High School
Lexington
Mrs. W. R. Shelton Dies in Decatur After Stroke
Mrs. W. R. Shelton a longtime Decatur resident and widow of The Decatur Daily founder died at her home after a paralytic stroke. Survived by son Barrett C. Shelton publisher of The Daily, two sisters Mrs. W. K. Sheddan and Mrs. T. B. Henley, six brothers J P Sheppard J E Sheppard J A Sheppard J W Sheppard Robert T Sheppard and E T Sheppard, with many relatives in North Alabama and Tennessee. The death occurred about noon following a prior stroke years ago.
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Decatur
Ala
W. R. Shelton
North
Alabama
W. K. Sheddan
Maury County
Tennessee
T. B. Henley
Lawrence County
Tenn
J. P. Sheppard
Little Rock
Ark
J. E. Sheppard
Fort Worth
Texas
J- A. Sheppard
Clarkesdale
Miss
J. W. Sheppard
Savannah
Robert T. Sheppard
E. T. Sheppard
Big Four Packers Seek Return to Retail Markets
The Big Four packers led by Swift and Armour appeal to the DC Supreme Court to lift the 1920 consent decree limits and regain retail, stockyard, rail, and public cold storage interests. They argue current restrictions cripple modernization while a large shift to wholesale leaves 3,000 independents unharmed.
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Frank I. Weller
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Swift and Company
Armour and Company
Wilson and Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Attorney General says arresting fee goes to state officer
An Alabama AG opinion holds that when a state law enforcement officer makes an arrest the arresting fee is a personal fee to the state officer, not paid to the county. The opinion was issued at Cullman County Circuit Court’s request on where the fee should be earned.
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Montgomery
Ala
Attorney General's Office
Cullman County
Grand View Baptist Church Services Notice
The Churches Grand View Baptist Pastor Rev A M Glover Sunday School 940 Classes for all ages No preaching at 11 or 730 All BY P A meets at 60 oclock You are invited to all services of this church.
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A. M. Glover
R. E. Kelly
BY. P. A
Lafayette Street M. E. Church weekly notices
Pastor Mills leads Sunday School at 9 40 with R M Brown as superintendent. Certificates in the training school will be awarded. Morning worship at 11 and evening at 730. Sermons ask does it pay to honor God and is the law of God effective. Epworth Leagues meet 630 p m. Prayer service Wednesday 730. The Homelike Church invites friends and visitors to all services.
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R. M. Brown
God
Law of God
Epworth
Sunday School and service notice at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 40 with C C Bennett as superintendent and a 6 15 evening service directed by Mrs Graves Knowles. A morning service will include the Pulpit Committee report and recommendations. All members are urged to attend.
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C. C. Bennett
B. Y. PA
Graves Knowles
Salvation Army announces Sunday services and message
Victor Tidman captain leads Sunday school at 2 30 p m with regular preaching at 7 30 p m George Boorag to deliver the message an invitation extended to the public to attend.
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Victor Tidman
Capain
George Boorag
Christian Science Society Services and Lesson Sermon
Christian Science Society holds services in the Lurie Building Room 25 with Sunday School at 9 40 a m and a 11 a m lesson sermon on Doctrine of Atonement. Mid week testimonial meeting at 7 30 Wednesday evening invites all to worship with us.
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Lurie
Jesus Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ
Headland Ave Baptist and First Christian Church Sunday Services
J M Blankenship pastor Headland Avenue Baptist holds Bible School at 9 45 a m general superintendent E H Allen classes for all ages morning worship at 11 8 with subject Saved to Serve evening service 7 30 with subject Christ Among the Common Things of Life special music by Lloyd Cherry. First Christian Church Corner Foster and Newton St worship 9 45 Bible School Beaty Whiddon superintendent pastor preaches both services morning Working in Gods Kingdom evening What Must I Do to be Saved Junior and Senior Christian Endeavorers meet 2 30 and 6 30 You are cordially invited to worship with us on Sunday
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J. M. Blankenship
Lloyd Cherry
First Christian Church
T. O. Slaughter
Foster and
Newton Sts
Bible School
Beaty Whiddon
God's Kingdom
Foster Struet Methodist Sunday Schedule and Notices
Foster Struet Methodist church announces Sunday School at 9 40 A M with R O Hil as superintendent. Teacher training certificates will be presented this week. Young Men's Class led by Miss Margaret Williams meets in the church office. Morning worship at 11 00 A M with a sermon by the pastor. Evening services at 6 45 P M and 7 30 P M with special music by the men's chorus. Board of Stewards to meet Monday 7 30 P M. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 P M. four weeks remain until conference.
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Hil
Margaret Willams
Sealor
Board of Stewards
Nativity Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Welcome
West Main Street Sunday School at 9 40 a m Mrs Gipsy Boozer Supt Morning prayer at 11 a m Y PS L meets at 6 30 p m We will welcome you at the services of this church.
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Gipsy Boozer
Y. PS. L
Cotton market eases amid mixed freight and forecasts
Palmer Cotton Letter from New Orleans notes a disappointing weekly trade review on the industrial outlook and winter demand. Early trading shows a softening cotton market despite Liverpool steadiness and eastern frost, with dampened recent crop damage but no severe weather. Absorption hinted at lingering ten cent demand in reserve amid light contract offerings and a warmer long range forecast.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Federal steps to curb unemployment report urged
York Ohio and Detroit cabinet committee members Lamont Davis Wilbur Hurley Hyde Mellon represent commerce labor interior war agriculture and treasury to create employment or aid industry they will report to the President on a date not yet set
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Lamont
Davis
Wilbur
Hurley
Hyde
Mellon
Commerce
Labor
Interior
War
Agricultur
Treasury
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Charley Clark
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John Sanders
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H. J. Mills
First Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Christian Science. Society
Headland Ave. Baptist
Foster Struet Methodist
Episcopal Church OF the Nativity
West Main Street
T. W. Palmer & CO
Piaby
N. O. Cotton Futures
P.C
N. O
Comey Week
Carmichael
Mr. and
Mig Carmichael
Federal
York Ohio
Detroit
Dothan Ice Cream Co
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