Two Brothers Wounded in Pistol Duel at Barnhill Store
I D Barnhill 45 and Hugh A Barnhill 30 proprietors of a grocery in Dothan were hospitalized in serious condition after a pistol duel last night over alleged infidelity and money. Witness Clarence Graves said I D accused Hugh of paying attention to his wife. Hugh shot I D and then fled. Both men had prior conflicts and had been drinking.
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I. D. Barnhill
Hugh A. Barnhill
Range and
Burdeshaw Streets
Barnhill
Atte Tiin
Barnhill Brothers
N. ’Fester Street
Hugh
I. D
Clarence Graves
Joe Rollins
Graves
Dothan Fren
Enterprise
Fiorida
Fee
Hurd
T. D
Merc
Plarphill
John Prantl
Birmingham
Dothan
Brantley
Annie Pearl Murphy
Amendments Passed as Vetoes Linger in City Council
A large crowd watched last night as the city council overrode mayoral vetoes to pass amendments. The measures include authority to elect committee members and to appoint key city officers, with terms varying by position and a special meeting planned for final elections.
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Aty
Ubels
S.W. Rkett
Hess
Council
Hall
Ciiman Burkett
Un&r
Be Corps of Workers of
Rover Bes
Beericenses
Kicked Out Deacon Says He Was Forced Out
In Tuscaloosa county Holt Baptist church leaders diverged with Representative Artemus Callahan over his resignation as church deacons secretary. Deacon Jess Landers said Callahan resigned after a sermon on Sunday amusements and near beer bills, while Callahan contended he was kicked out.
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Tuscaloosa
Holt Baptist Church
Artemus Callahan
Tuscaloosa County
Callahan
H. H. Buzbee
Jess Landers
Landers
Buzbee
Alabama
Montgomery
Where did school money go unresolved in Alabama
In Montgomery on October 18 the Alabama senate adopted the Bonner resolution to require the state treasurer to prepare an itemized two year receipt and disbursement report for school funds. The floor remarks echoed calls to reveal where funds disappeared. The body also passed tax and fund bills and sent local measures forward.
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Senate
Montgomery
Ala
Bonner
Wilcox
Stokes
Edger
South Flood Threat Diminishes as Rains Abate
Heavy rains over three days eased the flood threat in the South. The Black River at Tuscaloosa rose past 60 feet, with some homes in Northport inundated. The Tennessee River at Coosa also rose, but officials saw little danger unless more rain falls.
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Atlanta
Black River
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Northport
Coosa
Ala
Algo
Dothan Council Approves Wholesale and Retail Fees
The council last night approved wholesalers at $7.50 for retailers while a $50 privilege license to store natural or artificial gas was sent to a committee for study after May or Exell urged further review. The mayor warned against harming city revenue and noted gas competition with city utilities. Councilman Grant was absent and an official letter of regret was prepared.
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Dothan
Exell
Arthur Joe Grant
J. L. Vaughn
Rusty Water Issue in Dothan Calls for Action
Dothan council weighs rust caused by a harmless gas in the water. Auditor J L Vaughn notes no action taken to shift costs to a future administration. Water and Light Supt R J Goodwin says $1100–$1200 needed for neutralizing equipment at two pumping stations, cost of chemicals eight to ten cents daily. Councilman W F Martin sends plan to the Water and Light committee for further study.
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Dothan
J. L. Vaughn
R. J. Goodwin
Water and Light Department
Goodwin
Council
W. F. Martin
Water and Light Committee
Death of 23-Year-Old Mrs Leola Davidson After Brief Illness
Mrs Leola Davidson, 23, of Dothan route one, died at home after a three day illness. She is survived by husband L H Davidson, one son Billy, father D M Newton of Cottonwood route one, six brothers, and three sisters. Funeral at Piney Grove Church tomorrow at 3 p.m. Rev Kersheil of Taylor officiating. Burial in church cemetery. House on Funeral Co. in charge.
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Leola Davidson
Dothan
Piney Grove
Kersheil
Taylor
House On Funeral Co
Set Goes To 50 Games Droitwich
England AP reports a likely first class tennis record in a mixed doubles match at Droitwich. FW McKerrow and Miss B Haseltine paired against F W Read and Miss M J Eddy, reaching 50 games before the final, with McKerrow and Miss Haseltine winning 26 24.
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Droitwich
England
Beteen FW
McKerrow
B. Haseltine
F. W. Read
M. J. Eddy
Miss Haseltine
Miller Case May Reach Jury Today
The trial of 56 year-old Free Will Baptist preacher Will Miller for the murder of 21 year-old Albert Carroll during a peanut crop dispute was expected to go before a jury late today. State attorney J W Hicks opened the case and defense attorney J C Yarbrough followed in Enterprise. The shooting occurred in a Goodman community field.
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Enterprise
Will
Miller
Albert Carroll
J. W. Hicks
J. C. Yarbrough
Lanier Musicians to Travel for Dothan Football Showdown
Lanier High School musicians prepare to accompany the Sioney Lanier band and the Poets football squad on a special excursion to Dothan's Wiregrass Memorial Stadium for the annual game against the Tigers. The train departs Montgomery at 8 30 p m arriving 11 30 a m with about seven musicians and others in uniform.
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Sioney Lanier
Poets
Dothan
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
The
Tigers
Montgomery
Lanier
Capital
Groiten
Teathas
Belt replacing city street sweeper costs shock council
Auditor J L Vaughn told the city council it would cost 200 to replace a worn belt on the street sweeper. The belt measures about five feet wide and is essential for operation. Council members questioned repairs and noted belts last only two and a half to three years with steady use. The matter was referred to the street committee with power to act.
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J. L. Vaughn
J. W. Burkett
Vaughn
Fourth Ward
McKinnon
J. A. McKinnon
J. P. Botts
Burkett
Residents Abandon Bleak Isle Off Scotland Again
St Kilda in Outer Hebrides remains sparsely inhabited after evacuation years ago. Only a few residents return briefly as winter approaches, with Neil Gillies serving as a local representative for the Earl. The fragile settlement endures amid storms and harsh conditions.
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Scotland
ST. Kilda
Outer Hebrides
Negro Held in Jail on Burglary Charge
A local report states a Black man was jailed on a burglary charge after a warrant was issued by authorities. The involved individuals and precise locations are unclear due to damaged text.
Councilman Botts Faces Embezzlement Trial in Dothan
Councilman John P. Botts of Ward two is set for trial December 1 on two counts of embezzling funds from Tennessee Grain Co and Tennessee Milling Co while representing them in this region. D. W. Johnson testified the sums could exceed $1,000 with most misappropriations in Florida. Ingram, charged with second degree manslaughter in a fatal shooting, will be tried the same day as Botts.
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John P. Botts
Ward Two
Dothan
Councilman Botts
Tennessee Grain Co
Tennessee Miling Co
Nashville
Tenn
D. W. Johnson
Tennessee Concern
Botts
Florida
Johnson
Jack H. Ingram
Clarence Cochran
Ingram
Cochran
Mike T. Saliba
J. C. Willis
Jack Altman
Tom Lee
Aame
Mervin Holman
Holman
Education leader outlines Golden Era at Rotary lunch
W L Spencer of Montgomery Rotary and state education director spoke on the Golden Era. He urged reducing war crime and disease while boosting education. Dr Tolpree Davis presided at the meeting of the Urban Rotary Club.
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W. L. Spencer
Montgomery Rotary Club
State Department of Education
Urban Rotary Club
Spencer
Tolpree Davis
The
Cathain Petarians
Farmer Loses Hand After Shot Incident Near De Torwer
A farmer living near De Torwer lost a hand in a shooting incident during an operation. The event left the man with a shattered limb as responders worked to stabilize him and transfer him to a hospital for urgent care.
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Farmer
Winston Tekias
de Torwer
Rae Opted Ome Pe Court Day
A court day proceeding notes Rae opting for some plea or position as legal actions resume. Details remain unclear in the fragment but indicate continued judicial scheduling and formalities.
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Rae
Dothan to Host Welfare WorkersNovember Meeting
Dothan will host more than twenty child welfare superintendents and assistants from multiple Alabama counties for a two day semi annual meeting. Delegates will gather November 3 and 4 at the Foster Street Methodist church with sessions focusing on business matters and an evening supper to raise funds for books and clothes for needy students. An officers election is on the agenda, and plans were adjusted to accommodate attendees.
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Dothan
Alabama
Geneva
Covington
Coffee
Dale
Henry
Pike
Bullock
Macon
Lee
Clay
Randolph
Chambers
Tallapoosa
Lowndes
Butler
Crenshaw
Houston
Meedy
Fooster Street Methodial Church
C.L. Collins
Houston County
Houston County Child Welfare
New Stadium Board Members Elected by City Council
J. C. Wadlington M. L. Hana han and Sheriff Joe Rollins were chosen by the city council to fill vacancies on the Memorial Stadium commission. Jim Brennan urged the changes and recommended keeping the stadium caretaker at 3 dollars weekly after noting field improvements funded by subscriptions and donations.
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J. C. Wadlington
M. L. Hanahan, Jr
Joe Rollins
Memorial Stadium Commission
Jim Brennan
Alabama
Brennan
J. P. Botts
City Council Denies $1,000 Claim Over Damaged Private Property
The council rejected a $1,000 claim alleging injuries from a strury bean Cedrical transmission. Officials said the item involved was private property, not city property, and thus not eligible for compensation.
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T. CC
Camagen
OK Wan
Cls
Band Leader on the Job Amid Rainy Giants Cubs Game
A chaotic moment occurs when a military band leader laughs during a rain soaked Giants versus Cubs game. The bizarre chant River Keer Away Pram Me Dow echoes as the man loses composure on the field.
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New York Cap
Giants
Cubs
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