Board Revenue Fails To Elect Almshouse Head
Houston county board of revenue failed to elect a supervisor for the district almshouse plans. Harry K. Martin was nominated but died for want of a second. Architects presented court house renovation plans. one set rumored favored, but no action taken. The board authorized buying pipe for district use and awarded a medical scholarship to Aubrey Huskey of Dothan. Routine claims and business completed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue of
Houston County
Harry K. Martin
Williams
Court House
Terry and Meadows
Aubrey Huskey
Dothan
Oil Men Use Geophysics In Search for New Pools
Geophysics aids Oklahoma oil exploration as seismographs torsion balances and magnetometers help locate hidden domes and oil traps. Seismographs credited with many recent salt dome discoveries while American geophysical operators outpace German patents in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Germany
Ice Well of Spokane Stirs Pacific Northwest History
In Spokane on a hot day Edward L. Peterson chips ice from a historic well used since 1890 to chill meat and produce. The well ties to Hudson Bay trading posts and early Northwest fur trade with theories of prehistoric glacier ice.
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Spokane
Wash
Edward L. Peterson
Peterson
Pacific Northwest
Hudson Bay Company
Australian polo team to take 40 ponies to United States
Australia’s polo team will travel to the United States in the fall with about 40 ponies, representing the cream of Australian polo mounts. They will be worth about $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
United States
Cotton Market Opens Soft With September Futures Decline
New York cotton futures opened easy on September 10 with contracts led by October at 12.90. December stood at 19.35, January 19.37, and March 19.65 as trading began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Man Wishes Letter Mailed From Air Field
Ei Weatherly, secretary of the local chamber of commerce, received a stamped letter enclosed in a request that it be mailed at the dedication of the local airport. The letter came from Ventnor, New Jersey and aims to be mailed back to the sender. Officials are impressed by news of the landing field reaching aviation fans nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ei Weatherly
Chamber of Commerce
Ventnor
N. J
United States
City Schools Enrolment Reaches 1802 With More to Come
Enrolment in city schools stands at 1802 as registration continues. Howell School 401 Highland 315 Rose Hill 228 South Side 206 Young Junior High 395 City Senior High 257. Negro schools have not begun, so total may exceed 2000.
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Howell
Highland School
Rose Hill
South Side School
Young
City
Two Killed In Wreck At Troy
Roy Barabee and his six year old son Roy Jr died from injuries after a collision near Spring Will. Barabee’s wife suffered a fractured skull while a four year old boy named Jemes had serious bruises and an arm injury. Driver J. Prichard, reportedly blinded by another car’s headlights, was uninjured.
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Troy
Roy Barabee
Roy, Jr
Spring Will
Barabee
Jemes
J. ¥. Prichard
Radio Show to Open At Patterson Electric Company
Patterson Electric Company on Fast Troy street prepares a three day radio show for Dothan with more than a thousand invitations mailed. Guests include G. Carter of Atwater Kent, Pil Ewing of Iminehham Battery, and John Stark coordinating ceremonies. Out of town dealers listed: J. J. Mestes Andalusia A J Finlayson Marianna Fra t Messrs Byrd Reach Pill Capps Geneva Brock New Brockton A L Jehnaen Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Cie Patterson Electric Company
Troy Street
G. Carter
Atwater Kent Radio
Alrealy
Pil Ewing
Iminehham Battery Company
John Stark
J. J. Mestes
Andalusia
A. J. Finlayson
Marianna
Fra
Byrd
Reach
Geneva
Pill Capps
Enterprie
AL. Brock
New Brockton
A. L. Jehnaen
Hartford
Wool From Rock and Slag For Insulation Described
Washington reports a science note that wool can be produced from rock and slag. J B R Thoenca of the Bureau of Mines explains the inorganic wool is melted in cupolas and quenched into shot and tails, forming fluffy mass or blankets for insulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Thoenca
Boreau of Mines
First Session Church School Attracts Large Audience
Dr. Clay J. Hudson of the Southern Baptist convention spoke at the First Baptist Church on training a church through evangelism. He urged churches to do their own evangelistic work using their members and stressed follow up as key to church success. Tomorrow he will discuss The Church Council.
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First Baptist Church
Clay J. Hudson
Department of Church Administration
Southern Baptist Convention
Hudson
Church Council
Southern Baptist
T Hudson
Pythagoras Lodge to Confer M M Degree Tonight
Pythagoras Lodge No 659 A F and A M will hold a regular meeting at the Masonic Hall tonight at 8 00. The feature will be the conferring of the M M degree. J H Talley W M announces the event and extends welcome to visiting brethren and urges local members to attend.
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Pythagoras Lodge
Pythagoras Lody
A. M
Masonic Hall
J. H. Talley
W. AL
Arbitration By Compulsion Gains Ground At League Assembly
Geneva reports compulsory arbitration of international disputes advancing at the League of Nations tenth assembly. Interest centers on a permanent world court and a possible U S accession. The key question: will Washington sign the clause recognizing compulsory jurisdiction of the court.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Court of International Justice
United States
Washington
Electrons Alter Fruit Fly Shape
A St Louis report states high speed negatively charged electrons cause fruit fly offspring to differ in shape and other traits from their parents. Dr Frank Blair Hanson of Washington University reported to the American Association for the Advancement of Science that changes correlate with electron numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Frank Blair Hanson
Washington University
1Erntion For the Advancement of Science
Hanson
Variety of Indian Signs Is Puzzle In Wisconsin
Scientists from six states study a Milwaukee museum display to understand Hopewell culture and its ancient Indian signs. Researchers examine artifacts to connect patterns found across sites near La Crate and along the Otis roads, seeking clues to early Indiana culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwauker
Padua
Otis
Meker
Anthrone
Milwaukee Museum
Hopeact
Three Girls Hurt as Car Driver Jailed in Jasper
In Jasper on Sunday an alleged car crash left three girls injured. The driver, identified by Solicitor Mahrona Nettles as the person who struck them, is jailed. Victims include Portie Terry, 15, and Pauline Scott, 12, with Gertrude Th rysh seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Walker County
Turer
Mahrona Nettles
Gertrude Thrysh
Portie Terry
Pauline Scott
Dothan Advertises Tax Delinquent Property for Sale
The city advertises for sale the property of several delinquent taxpayers after three weeks of notice. At auction, each parcel will be offered for sale and possession will be demanded if not surrendered within 10 days, eliminating the right to redeem. Sale to proceed once advertising concludes.
Federal Inspector Found Shot and Stabbed Near Fresidio
Miles I. Schannel assistant chief inspector of the border patrol was shot and stabbed to death fifteen miles east of Fresidio Texas his body discovered after a violent struggle reportedly involving a gang of aliens seeking illegal entry into the United States Fellow officers described a brutal encounter and multiple wounds.
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Fresidio
Texas
United States
Miles I. Schanell
Border Patrol
Here
Scannesh
Tye
Minor League Chief Urges Split Season
The Western Association president proposes a two league split season for minor leagues. He argues the plan would reduce chaotic schedules and boost gate receipts by pairing teams and stabilizing pennant races. He plans to push the change for the fall meeting with a vote and detailed proposal.
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Sen
Last Rites For L. B. Hallman This Afternoon
Funeral services for L B Hallman a prominent Dothan automobile dealer will be held this afternoon at 4 80 at his residence with Dr H C officiating assisted by Rev J W Budd and J F McLeod. Burial will be in City Cemetery with Fellows Forrester in charge. Hallman 44 years old and a longtime Dothan resident died from a gunshot at his home on South Oates Street. He is survived by his widow and one son LL B Jr of Dothan four sisters and a brother.
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Hallman
Dothan
South Oates St
H.C
First Baptist Church
J. W. Budd
Lafayette Street
Sealta
Arthur Litne
Wallmann
South Carolina
Dodge Automobiles
Oldsmobile
Nash Cars
LL. B. Jr
C. W. Hallman
Rosa Hallman
Lewis Fox
Mers. Senn
John Brown
F. Kallman
W. W. McCarty
C. L. Newton
J. W. Gilbert
Youth Held In Connection With Death of Woman
Birmingham officer records show P R Henderson 37 jailed pending auto crash probe after Mrs George Acker 76 died when struck by a car Henderson was driving as he fled the scene in Rome Street last night.
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Birmingham
P.R. Jd. Henderson
George Acker
Henderson
Widow Buried of Slain Man in New Jersey
The widow of a slain man, Mra Mironds Ridkland, aged 22, was buried after being killed weeks earlier by an assailant following an altercation. The funeral occurred at the family home in Sipoograd Maro as relatives described the events and the victim’s life.
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Mra Mironds Ridkland
George Kirkland
Uehard
Lon Yveroa Mie
Sipoograd Maro
Calvin Qatiaw
Freight cars leave train with no damage reported
Several box cars broke loose from the engine on the Bay Line Railway at Compass Lake yesterday afternoon and backed into a passing passenger train. Railroad employees reported no damage as the cars rolled only a few yards.
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Bay Line
Compass
Bailroad
Cotton Market Sees No Sudden Flurry Says Banker
G H W Malone president of the First National Bank of Dothan said that the rise in cotton yesterday after the government crop report was not a sudden flurry and would not push prices sharply. He noted the report showed limited new cotton to be marketed and expected prices to hold this season.
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G. HW. Malone
Firs National Bank of Dothan
Malone
51 Cases Tried by Mayor Ezell
The police court session led by Mayor Ezell disposed of fifty one cases, the largest docket in months. Morgan Jackson paid 56 dollars for violating prohibition. Gertrude Simms Beulah Potter and Leroy Green faced fines for similar offenses. Green also received six months in hare lahar. Four gamblers were fined and other minor offenses concluded the docket.
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Morgan Jackson
Gertrude Simms
Beulah Potter
Negresses
Leroy Green
Hare Lahar
Jury Deliberating In Libel Suit Against The Dothan Eagle
The libel case brought by Kas Fantk of Hartford against The Dothan Eagle seeks 56 000 pounds in damages. The jury retired shortly after nine and remained out at two o'clock in the afternoon.
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Dothan Eagle
Kas Fantk
Hartford
Dothan Faghs
Unis Meralng
Tui
Republican Leaders To Settle Election In Pennsylvania
Republican leaders meet in Harrisburg to settle William S. Ware's seat in the Pennsylvania senate. They push a tariff bill first and then address party unity after a key plank was challenged by Senator Norris of Nebraska who proposed denying Ware’s victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Lshimgton
Willian S. Ware
Scientist Discovers New Species of Crocodile
A researcher in New Guinea reports finding a new crocodile species verified from a complete specimen. The team noted distinctive features and preserved head remains as part of the specimen, with field notes outlining the discovery and related fever observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Qate
Miureurs
Lf New Guinea
Special injunction sought in Doe v. Deo et al case
A court action targets John Doe and others with a request for a special injunction. The filing alleges rapid actions by multiple parties and seeks immediate relief from the court.
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John Doe
Biorard Deo
Cher Commerce Drives Tomorrow for Three-Year Industrial Program
Final preparations for the local chamber of commerce membership drive are complete under H L Weatherly. The drive begins at 9 tomorrow morning with four sections, each supervised by a committee member, aiming to launch a three year industrial expansion for the city led by Le de Thomas. Citizens are urged to participate, with plans to index calls and finish in one day as officials note growing interest from major firms in Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commmmerce
H.l Weatherly
le de Thomas
Uteniudeeshop
Chamber of Ecommerce
Dothan
Induatrien
Saratoga Yearlings Set New Average Price Record
Saratoga yearlings sold at auction set a new average price per head despite not reaching the peak figures of previous years. A total of 523 head brought 21,584,200 with an average of 23,601. Top bids included 745,000 for a colt by Man Of War and Milady from Sagamore Stable.
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New York
Saratoga
Bor
Mtherad Stables
Whicle Dream H
New Hream
W. G. Wagoner
Man of War
Browlway Limited
Sagamore
Aeen
Milby
Ruery Jack Willis In Henry County
The funeral of Vieie Jack Wil took place Monday in Henry County. Burial was at the family ground with J.C. Willis and RB. J. Harrison accompanying the deceased. Houston Funeral Company supervised arrangements.
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Jack Wil
Gat Piaght
Cyurpeton
Henry County
J.C. Willis
RB. J. Harrison
Houston Funeral Company
Unui
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