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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1929

Page

2

Five Circuit Court cases disposed on first day of term

Five cases were disposed of on the opening day of the circuit court criminal division re session. Poney West was found not guilty of grand larceny and released after months on the docket. Tillman Anderson convicted of assault with a weapon and fined 200 dollars. Fay Douglas and C. D. Wright pleaded guilty to transporting whiskey and fined 50 dollars plus costs each. E Miles case for embezzlement not pressed. Elias Pitts petit larceny verdict pending. The rest of 15 trial cases were continued.

Criminal Division Te Circuit Court Poney West West Tillman Anderson Fay Douglas C. D. Wright E. Miles Elias Pitts

Connie Mack Defies Critics at 66 with Athletics Pennant

Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 61 Connie Mack, age 66, has just guided the Philadelphia Athletics to their seventh American League pennant. He answers critics who said he was too old by asserting he is not ready to step down and will keep managing until another qualified man is found. Mack recalls six World Series titles and a storied career as proof of his enduring leadership.

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Speeding Train Drops Its Cars At Stations

An article describes English express trains that detach cars at full speed to serve minor stations. A slipping device uncouples the rear coaches while the main train continues. The system severs air and heating pipes, with automatic sealing on the proceeding express.

Eugland

Negro tenant yields near bale per acre on Spann farm

A. J. Glover, a Black tenant on the Spann farm three miles west of Dothan, has ginned 21 bales from 22 acres with a half bale remaining. Known as one of the county’s best farmers, he reports using his own fertilizer mix and notes the boll weevil seems absent.

A. J. Glover Dothan Glover Houston County

Weather Outlook for Alabama

Patchy showers in the southern counties with cool air moving in. Tonight and Wednesday expect mainly cloudy skies across the state with a cooler turn in the north and central regions.

Alabama

15000 Thunbered Acres Burned In Firefront Disaster

Portland dispatch reports a vast blaze spreading across 15000 acres with a hotel damaged and 23 men trapped as fronts push through the wooded area. Army forces and rescue crews battle the flames amid dense smoke along the western fire front.

Portland Gre Cascades Poewress Forrestry

Shelby County man wounded in alleged altercation

A man was brought to a hospital today after suffering two bullet wounds in the abdomen during an altercation with White, a merchant, in Shelby County. Officials in Columbiana report charges of assault filed, but declined to discuss the case.

Adu White, Merchant Wigters Shelby County Columbiana

Fragmentary note on a film song titled Lilies of Field

Fragmented OCR mentions a song in a motion picture with unclear phrasing. Reference to Milton Charles and possible national release context is present, but specifics on title, performers, and dates are unreadable.

Milton Charles Ain Ker WMG

Large Docket Tried by Mayor

A city news brief notes the mayor handling a large docket of cases or items in a municipal meeting. The report highlights the scope of issues and the mayor's procedural role in the proceedings.

Early arrest expected in Franklin County death case

Franklin County deputies say they are pursuing clues and expect an early arrest in the death near Russellville. The body was found near the scene and investigators are following leads.

Franklin Man Russellville Ala Franklin County

Unclear fragmentary notice with names and places

Fragmentary OCR item mentioning individuals and places, including Malone Metieater and Mrs Sgertrude Wr Puller, with several garbled phrases and partial dates. The readable portion provides little coherent context or a clear event.

Diane Malone Sgertrude Puller Alps Dauenle Oris Qewald Ma- Sina

City Is Praised by Rotary Head

Rotary leader lauds city for community service and development efforts during a crowded luncheon. Officials highlighted new projects and ongoing programs aimed at improving local welfare and civic engagement.

Rotary Head

Six Strikers Face Riot Charges in North Carolina Case

Six workers alleged to be part of a strike faced riot charges in a North Carolina case. The defendants are connected to a national labor dispute and are accused of violent acts during protests at a local plant. Authorities reported injuries and property damage linked to the incident.

Heflin Demands Resignation of Paoseoh Machine

Unclear OCR text mentions Heflin calling for resignation of an entity named Paoseoh Machine. Details and context are not readable. The fragment lacks identifiable events, dates, or organizations to confirm specifics.

Heflin Paoseoh

Ashford Health Ordinance Vote Records

The city council, including members Madrid and Woe, approved a health related ordinance after a public hearing. Perey Incorporated supported the measure while opposition cited veto concerns. Officials stated the rules aim to regulate health fees and ensure compliance.

Nate Neearing Te Vouner Tieev Thi Perey Madrid

Council votes 544000 for cy school system

City council meeting last night discussed funding for city schools and a large borrowing plan. Officials approved 44900 for schools, rejected refinancing bond offers, and authorized a 75800 loan to cover bond payments due.

Regula C. C. Mosely Hilding

Tompkins with Johnson Fire remains in firm under new name

Officials of the Johnson Fender and today works announce Tompkins was bought as half interest and will hold a position in the organization. The firm will continue operation under a new name and preserves the standard of service. An expansion program is planned to add several new items to the current stock.

Johnon Fender and Tody Works Tompkins Isumedhy Thes Pansion

Two Diphtheria Cases Listed in Houston County

Report shows two diphtheria cases in Houston County with health officials noting countywide improvements and ongoing treatment efforts. The record cites county workers conducting tests and treatments during the period, with unclear errors and fragmented wording in the OCR text.

Houston

Fowler Case 1s Continued In Technicality

The trial of Richard Fowler for the murder of George Kirkland on his plantation was postponed after defense motions to squash the venire. Juror names were faulty and the venires were not summoned together, delaying the case likely to the next circuit term.

Richard Powler George Kirkland Fowler Ecrenit Court Kirkland Ivan

Extreme cold reveals bizarre material behavior near absolute zero

A physicist explains how temperatures around 0.82 degrees below zero yield strange effects in matter. In a tiny chamber about a cubic centimeter, materials harden, air freezes, and a tin cup shatters easily as near absolute zero cools objects to a point where heat effectively ceases to exist.

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State University enrollment rises with 400 more students

OOSA Ala Sept 17 Dr George Denny president reports registration up by more than 400 from the previous year at state University and expects total enrollment near 3 500 for the year. He notes about 350 out of state applicants have been admitted due to unprecedented demand.

State University Oosa Ala George Denny University Today

Negro Marrnes Wife No 7 Here Yessera

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Negro Marrnes Wife No 7 with unclear context and repetitive phrases. No identifiable persons or events are confirmed in the readable text.

Negro Marrnes Yessera

Iron Fufies Catt March 192g Feeds

Fragmented text shows a local item mentioning iron funds and a March 192g date. Clearest reading notes a Catt reference and a partial event or notice, with no names or concrete details available.

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