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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1929

Page

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Youths Held on Grand Larceny Charges Here

Ted Garner and John Hunt of Headland are jailed on grand larceny charges for stealing a car from a local rental agency. They allegedly drove it to Union Banks area, left it with E. A. Stowers, and later asked for extra time to return it. The car was found damaged and returned with the youths.

Ted Garner John Hunt Headland Ave Union Banes A. Stowers. RR H. Hubert Hubert Clayton Birmingham Stowers Montgomery

Nobleman Seeks US Stay to Sue for 200 000

Count Albert Sichofsky, Polish adventurer, obtained a writ of habeas corpus to remain in the United States and sue for more than 200000 he says he lost while under investigation and imprisoned in California. He names Los Angeles district attorney and sheriff offices and a Folsom Prison official as involved in the dispute.

New York Albert Sichofsky Ellis Island California Los Angeles Gannon Folsom Prison

Silence Lets Many Speak Freely Across the Crowd

A reflection notes that numerous individuals express thoughts openly without causing disruption or drawing attention. The piece emphasizes quiet speech as a social force in public life.

Globe Department Store Opens Here This Thursday

The Globe Department Store announces its opening Thursday in the former Wisteria Sandwich Shop building on North Foster Street. Manager L Feingold brings a strong mercantile record to a chain with outlets in Albany Dawson Cairo Donaldsonville and Sylvester. The new store will offer a full general merchandise line including ready to wear for all ages.

Globe Department Store L. Feingold Albany Dawson Cairo Donaldsonville Sylvester Wisteria Sandwich Shop Foster Street

Cotton Market Opens Steady With Mixed Futures

New Kore market reports futures opening steady for October at 1R7 and December 19.10 while January trades around 19.11 and March near 4928 and May at 19.40, reflecting cautious demand and seasonality.

KORE Ponto

Officers seize whiskey as arrests expected in county case

County officers confiscated 45 gallons of liquor last night in five and 10 gallon kegs. The owner escaped so details of the case aren’t disclosed, but arrests are expected later today. The liquor was likely seized in the county’s lower section.

Bo Couny

Car Crash on South Saint Andrews Street Injures None

Mrs. R. H. Hubert of Dothan narrowly escaped injury when her car collided with another driven by a man named Pippen of Rehobeth on South Saint Andrews Street at 7 o clock last night. Both vehicles suffered damage with Pippens car said to have overturned. no injuries reported. Pippen unavailable for comment.

R. H. Hubert Dothan Pippen Rehobeth Saint Andrews Street Hubert

Fourteen Drowned as Steamer Sinks Off Flushing

In a fog on the Scheldt near Flushing Holland the Belgian steamer Estella collided with the German steamer Indra. Fourteen seamen are believed drowned with only two crew rescued as the Estella sank.

Flushing Holland Indra Schellt

Congressman Kvale May Be Fire Victim

Reports from Otter Tail Lake say Congressman Q. O. J. Kvale was burned to death when a cottage fire destroyed the dwelling last night. The coroner was en route to investigate.

Congressman Kvale Battlelake Minn Otter Tail Lake QO. J. Kvale

Passengers Saved From Grounded Ship Near Vigo

The Nelson Jiner Highland Pride from London to Buenos Aires grounded near Vigo at 2:00 a.m. All 44 passengers were safely brought ashore by the ship's boat. The vessel was only slightly damaged and tugs worked at noon to pull her off the rocky bar.

Vigo Spain London Buenos Aires

Edison Home Scene Recounted After Fire

Report from West Orange notes a quiet day after a fire at the Edison residence. Witnesses say the day began fine and the household spent a second comfortable night, with steady progress reported in recovery efforts.

West Orange N_E Tomas Edison

Merritt Habeas Corpus Denied in Atlanta

Alvin F. Merritt, jailed for an attack on an Atlanta woman, was denied a writ of habeas corpus for a new trial. His resentence is scheduled for September 16 in Atlanta.

Atlanta Alvin F. Merritt

Indianapolis Eyes New Open Radio Communi Tism Plan

Indianapolis officials weigh launching a new open radio communication initiative. City leaders discuss aims to expand public access to advisories and emergency updates, with potential partnerships involving local agencies and tech providers.

It is hard to convict a winner tied to gambling evil

A fragmented reminiscence questions whether a successful player can be wholly wicked for engaging in gambling without clear context. The note hints at moral judgment and the tension between victory and vice, framed in a cautious, reflective tone.

Clayton Vann jailed on charge of hauling liquor

Police found more than five gallons of whiskey in a U Drive It vehicle at Brannon Stand about 3 am. Clayton Vann, said to be driving, escaped and was arrested about 4 am. He is jailed on a felony charge of transporting over five gallons of whiskey with bond set at $1000.

Brannon Clayton Vann

Circuit Court Continues Hearing Of Paving Suits

The second week of the circuit court session resumes with many paving suits on the calendar. Featured is the $40,000 Whitaker versus Wisner case arising from an automobile collision between two drivers, with details outlined by court officials.

Circuit Court T. Whitaker A. O. Wisner Whaker

Convict Shot in Gun Battle Report from Milledgeville

A gun battle ends with a convict shot as law officers pursue escapees after a daytime incident near Milledgeville. Police say two assailants fled into camp areas while authorities search for stolen items and suspects connected to the clash.

First Baptist Sunday School Officers Meeting Changed

Officials announce no teachers and officers meeting tonight at the First Baptist Church. A general meeting will start at 7 30 with Dr. Clay E. Hudson conducting and all Sunday school officials urged to attend.

First Baptist Church Clay E. Hudson

Vinegar to Act as Silk Refiner

Minneaplis report details Prof. Keyes of the University of Minnesota presenting a theory that acetic acid in vinegar could aid artificial silk production. He cites a new process with F Z King and Sherlock Swann, converting wood derivatives into cellulose for artificial silk material.

Minneapolis Minn American Chemical Society Dob. Keyes University of

Drought Hurts Alabama Crops Amid Water Shortage

Clipped drops of legible text indicate Alabama faces drought damaging crops and farm yields. Officials warn continued dry spells threaten harvests and water supplies across counties.

Grand Jury to Probe Cameron Death in Birmingham

Jefferson County grand jury will investigate the death of Owen Cameron following injuries at a private club. Solicitor George Lewis Boiles announced the inquiry as officials and witnesses gathered at the scene.

Birmingham Owen Cameron Jim Atoa Jefferson County Grand Jury George Lewis Boiles WA Courtneys Speculiies Tigs Aiter Pooner Cub Durige Cameron

Vicks Woman Is Kil Des Today

A local Vicks product news item notes a woman in Vicks community is reported to be Kil Des today with no further context or details available.

VICKS Kildes

Crime Wave Tale Tosses Hobo Square Into City

A garbled San Diego report recounts a spate of crimes amid police efforts and a wary public. Officials note scattered incidents, with confusion over suspects and motives as residents cope with a tense city scene.

Fragmented note hints at a car crash or rescue scene

A garbled OCR fragment references a car incident and a rescue or medical moment. It mentions age and a place tied to a swim event, with unclear names or locations. The readable portion suggests a mishap or emergency context requiring cautious reconstruction.

Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Eagle Libel Suit

The jury in the Eagle Libel case Faulk versus Eagle Publishing Co. awarded $0 damages to the defense today. Attorneys for Faulk included Wa. O. Musky C. G. Boswell of Geneva and T. B. Buntin of Dothan. The Eagle was represented by T. M. Espy and E. Mulling of Dothar.

Eagle As Faulk Samson The Eagle Publishing Co Faulk Wa. 0

Waggoner Held in Jail Today

Newcastle Wyoming Sept. Officer reports C D Waggoner president of Hank of Telluride Colorado was sought in connection with financial manipulation totaling about half a million dollars. Sheriff says Waggoner admitted a scheme that moved funds to his credit at an offshore bank to protect depositors.

Newcastle Wyo C.D. Waggoner Hank Oof Telluride Colo Carl Howell Wagvanes York Banks Peiuride Bank

Legionnaires Meet Friday in New Club House

The American Legion plans its first meeting in the new club house Friday night starting at 8 o'clock. Judge Oscar Lewis Tom Buntin and Hubert Farmer head the constitution and by laws committee. Commander J. J. White urges all Legionnaires and the executive committee to attend and participate in the planning of next year’s activities.

American Legion Oscar Lewis Tom Buntin Hubert Farmer J. J. White Robert Farmer Drew R. Keyton Meyer Blumberg Bo B. Johnson T. J. Watley, Jr Kizell Thas

Unrecognized Judge Kenyon Observes Washington Police Courts

Judge William S. Kenyon of Hoover's law enforcement commission toured Washington police courts incognito. An aide advised him to sit or leave before he revealed his identity as the observer noted rapid case dispositions and cautioned that justice suffers from too much haste or delay.

Washington William S. Kenyon Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Kenyon

Urge Development of Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam

Resolutions urged immediate development of Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam resources. The proposals were presented at the National Association of Power Engineers meeting. The committee was led by John Callatan of Jersey City.

Chattanooga Muscle Shoals Boulder Dam National Association of Power Engine Cours John Callatan Jersey City

Mike Tolbert Show to Visit City for Week

The Mike Tolbert Show will run for one week starting September 20 in the city. It will be staged at Saint Andrews and Crawford Streets.

Melts Tolbert Mike Tolbert Saint Andrews Crawford Streets

County High Opening Marks Faunal Openings Program

The opening at Columbia concluded the county neural openings for the school system. Speeches by Kerry Ko Martin and Superintendent C Ve Dobneon outlined plans. registration results were not yet received as of formation, but early turnout is expected to exceed last year.

Martin, Johnson Columbia Thie Torming

Weather Notice For Pea MOS And Fegti

Weather bulletin for Pea MOS and Fegti. conditions unclear due to damaged text. Expect unsettled skies with possible showers and mild temperatures.

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