New Orleans Grand Jury May Probe City Officials
New Orleans Oct. 29 AP report says a grand jury will conduct a deep investigation into city administration. It plans to summon Semmes Welmsley and the police commission to testify on handling public funds and alleged graft. The inquiry may cover operations of city offices, police misconduct, and improprieties in trust fund handling.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Grand Jury
Sealon
Semmes Welmsley
Comaminion
Peper
Rece Ater
Psf
Slopa
Walmeley Tow
Landiurig
Man Admits Theft from Store Safe in Minor Confession
Augustus Whidden a 16 year old Negro confessed to Sheriff Pollins that he stole seventy dollars from his employer Fus Wells of Cattonwood. He admitted he gave part to another man and later refunded some money after Wells found it. He said he had stolen about 118 dollars during two months while working as delivery boy.
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Jon
Quarthouse
Nepo
Sheriff's Quartz
Av‘patun
Augustus
Pollina
Rufus Wells
Cattonwood
Aupistus
Rollins
Yassub
Equatus
State Kiwanis meeting drives plans for November convention
Dothan Kiwanis held a regular meeting at the Houston hotel to discuss arrangements for the state Kiwanis convention in November. John W. Rish outlined committees for entertainment recreation publicity decorations and other tasks while urging timely payment of club registration fees and project support.
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Kiwanis
Dothan Club
Houston
John W. Rish
Indies
W.R. Jordan
D. McCarty
W. Johnson
Arthur Keyton
Harvey McBryde
F.g-Granger
Sam Blumberg
Maude Baughman
W-E. McRae
J.W. Parkman
J.P. Wilson
O. Kelly
A.J
Miller
Clarence Touart
Kelly
Myer Blumberg
R.M. Grubb
CW. Johnson
Arthur Joe Grant
Sparks Harvey McBryde
WL. Rousseau
C. Moseley
George Engilst
C.C. Moseley
John W. Bish
Victor
Elizabeth Hormeley
A.J. Miller
M.D. Black
City Board of Education
Asasi
H.B McPherters
State Board of Wealth
Want
Fg, Granger
J L. Kaufman
Montgomery
Broadus Willoughby
W.E. McCrae
W. Jonnson
Soldier's Grave for West Point Cadet Draws Eyes
At West Point on a somber day cadets honored Richard Brinsley Sheridan Jr after a fatal football tackle left him mortally injured. His flag draped casket was carried to a Catholic chapel for requiem mass as the corps recalled the fallen athlete amid General Goethals and Custer among others.
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N. Y
A_ dugier
Everning
Corps of Cadets
United States Miliary Academy
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Jr
Croibat
Crow’s Nest Mountain
Llustrious
George A Custer
Bob" Anderson
Fort Sumter
Molly" ‘Pitcher
Winfield Scott
George A. Goethals
Marval Aira
J. A. Lanoton
Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Ara
Bishop Cannon Jr on Trial Monday
Bishop James Cannon Jr an 82 year old SMU figure will face ten counts in the District of Columbia Supreme Court on charges tied to violations of the Federal Corrupt Practices law. The trial date was postponed from Friday to accommodate his attorney, with Ada m Burroughs of Richmond as co defendant and treasurer for the Ant. Smith Democrats committee alleged to have concealed campaign contributions.
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Lynchburg
Bishop Cannon
Lynchburg News
Lynchburg Advance
Glass
Virginia
James Cannon,Jr
Anti-Saloon League of
Democratic Party
Willem Hodges Mong
James Cannon, Jr
Richmond
Glas
League of Virgins
Kable and Company of New York
Kable and Company
Campaten Funda
Europe
Nye
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Goldhuret
Washington Lewyer
Goldhurst
Cannon
New York
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U.S
Hank-T Mupey
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Goldbtrat
New York City
Renzi
Goldhart
Rietep Tenner
Washington
Ber of Justice
Southern Methodist
John Wilson
Cahnon
Pax
Senate
James Proctor
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Siise Adam. Burroughs
Hig ant.Smith
Democals
Edwin C. Jameson
Champagne in ditch wreck shocks New Orleans readers
Report of a champagne shipment worth 25000 dollars plunging into a ditch after a wreck in New Orleans area with details of loss. The item notes a related 25th anniversary of a truck disaster and references a Birmingham dispatch about coverage and a Prohibition patrol event.
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Birmingham
Norto
Strage
Laanmuar
Une. Com
Forest fires rage in eastern North Carolina
Forest fires continued across eastern North Carolina as officials prepared to mobilize a fire-fighting force. Rains reduced danger in Sherwood and Brockwall, while Brunswick County eyed placing under special supervision with 400 deputized men to combat the blazes. Coastal areas near Elizabeth City faced heavy smoke from burning woodlands.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Sherwood
Brockwall
Brunswick County
Gardner
Henry Maultshy
Elizabeth City
Alsprtchen
Macdonald Again Government Head in Britain
London reports the British national government resumes work under Prime Minister Tamany MacDonald after a sweeping victory securing over 509 of 614 Commons seats. He meets with King George and cabinet to set groundwork for a rehabilitation program to be presented to Parliament next meeting.
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London
Tamany MacDonald
Minosrr
George
Wytny
Officers Elected By Baptist Group
A Baptist meeting elected new leaders including president Linr ane ler Siar of the Cotter and Jie Penpies Aw toristies at Trang Penpies Aw toristies. The event featured young people and a principal speaker, with Mrs Stome Walern coordinating the program.
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Lata Jones
Bete Tay
Linr
Stome Walern
Margaret
Bantergy Ey
Condition 156 Tangled The idea to be understood
unreadable OCR fragment mentions effort to ensure understanding and a personal day.
New Planet Predicted Five Times Earth Size
New York October 29 AP reports prediction of a giant planet far beyond Pluto. Astronomer Pickering of MantDeville Jamaica private observatory cites calculations suggesting a planet with a diameter about 44 000 miles, over five times Earth's size, orbiting far past the solar system.
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New York
Prat Villam Pickering
Mendeville
Jamaica
Ealtrontest
Juptur
Earth
Firemen Battle House Fire Early Morning
An arson attempt and fire damaged a residence when a man reportedly poured a flammable liquid and sparked flames. Neighbors saw a man drive away from the scene in a car after the blaze began. Firefighters extinguished the fire with minor damage and no injuries reported. The investigation continues.
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Hiv
Tyrale
Padlock Sought On Liquor Establishments
Authorities seek to enforce a ban by padlocking businesses selling liquor across districts. The measure targets persistent violations and aims to curb illegal sales. Officials warn of closures and penalties for operators failing to comply with licensing rules.
Legion Post Refuses Political Stand on Highway Bond Vote
The Dothan American Legion post passes a resolution disapproving political stances and declares members must vote their own conscience on the $25,000,000 Alabama highway bond issue. The move contrasts with department commander JG Connor’s call for support, highlighting a division within the Legion over the upcoming ballot.
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Dothan
American Legion
JG Connor
Alatama
Regon Beylon
Palia
Ametison Legion
Mcpre
Legionnatrer
Thomas Merritt Dies At Home Near Here Rites Today
Thomas Merritt aged 50 died at his home on Route One last night after a long illness. Survived by two daughters Audrey and Bonnie and a son, services were scheduled for the afternoon at the local church with burial to follow at nearby cemetery.
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Thos
IE Meri
Mar
Dothan
Meritt
Mir
Audrey John Th
Mies
Bonnie Merit
Tere
Corte
Jarkaongile
Fluy
Nora Worten
Shartford
Foren
Building Projects Here to Cost STM
STM announces two major construction ventures with estimated costs. Details include involved agencies, project scopes, and expected timelines as reported in local notes. Officials specify funding sources and anticipated impact on services and employment during construction.
Court of Appeals Has Idea On Tars' Court of Appeals
Clipped legacy page notes a court of appeals discussion on legal matters involving the Tars and related entities. The fragmentary text references cotton markets and regional figures, with uncertain dates and places. The entry remains unclear and largely unreadable.
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Court of Appeals
Tars
Five Killed When Cotton Truck Crash Near Marion
Five people died and six were injured when a cotton picker truck plunged into a ditch north of Marion Mississippi. The five dead include Ollie Allen 24 Alvio Cummings 2 Herbert Gilmore 38 Wiley Nichols 23 and a three month old baby. Among the injured are Mrs Wiley Nichols Mrs and Mrs ALB Nichols and their four month old baby. W. Lindie and Gordon Cummings are seriously hurt.
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Memphis
Wick
Pleki
Marlon
Trorle
Mariela
Alvio Cummings
Herbert Gilmore
Wiley Nichols
Santor
Mie Alb
Nichols
W. &. Lindie
Gouton Cummings
Marine Aviation Colonel Turner Dead in Haiti Crash
Washington dated report says Col Thomas C Turner, chief of Marine Aviation, died after a whirling airplane propeller injured him in Port au Prince Haiti. Turner, born 1882 in Moreland California, served since 1901 and earned the Navy Distinguished Flying Cross. He led Marine aviation efforts in Santo Domingo and China and was twice named chief of Marine aviation before his death during a field operation in Haiti.
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Marine Corps Mera
Thomas C. Turner Auccrin
Port Au Prince
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Halti
Janie
Gonaives
Biaer
Raval Tig
Turner
Mure
Calif
Mery Turner
Mikel Turner
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Find
Aieutenancy
Blogton
Texas
Haiti
Insurgenta Agslin
Machine
Santo Domingo
China
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