Holland gets three year sentence in Cottonwood robbery
J L Holland, a former US Army corporal, was found guilty of robbing the Cottonwood Bank and sentenced to 30 years by a jury that deliberated 27 minutes. Richard E Harrison faces similar charges. Witnesses detailed the robbery as per Holland's confession, which he later retracted. State officer Clarence May testified that bank cashier M A Helms identified Hood and Pennington, who were arrested but released. Al Gibson, Henry Newman and William C Taylor await trial as investigators traced the suspects from a post office box receipt.
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J. L. Holland
United States Army
Cottonwood
Richard E.harrison
Holland
Withnesses
Clarence May
M. A. Helms
Hood
Pennington
al Gibson
Henry Newman
William C. Taylor
Joe
Rollins
Graves and Officials of Gas Company Come to Agreement Today
Montgomery notes that Gov Graves and Southern Natural Gas Corporation officials reached a deal to submit an outline to the public service commission. The plan would decide if a certificate of convenience and necessity is required for legal operation in the state. The proposal envisions piping natural gas from Louisiana to serve major Alabama and Georgia cities.
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Montgomery
Schwab Takes Stand in Senate Inquiry on Shipbuilders
Bethlehem Steel chairman Charles Schwab testified as the Senate committee resumed its inquiry into shipbuilder activities in 1927. He defended company actions and answered questions about wartime contracts and corporate governance during the hearing in Washington.
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Washington
Charles Schwab
Bethlehem Steal Corporation
Senate Committee
Milk supervision to begin in Dothan Monday
Dr. R. E. Xeff, county health officer, says Dothan dairies will voluntarily assume milk inspection starting Monday. Several dairies supplying milk to the city will adopt supervision, to be announced publicly later. State milk inspectors will arrive Monday to examine barns and equipment.
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Dothan
R. E. Xeff
Neff
British Census Net Has Very Fine Mesh
London AP reports England prepares for the 1921 England-Wales census with maps covering every street alley and lane to catch every inhabitant including itinerant tramps and gypsies. Police will intercept and note all on census night.
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London
England
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Areas
Marriage licenses issued to Coby Gideon Coward of Goldsboro North Carolina and Virginia Watson of DoTHAh Henry Clayton Spooner and dilh Faircloth of Columbia Route Two.
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Coby Gideon Coward
Goldsboro
N.C
Virginia Watson
Dothah
Henry Clayton
Spooner
Dilh Faircloth
Columbia
Route Two
18 Year Old Messenger Confesses in Stock Theft
Milton Alter an 18 year old messenger for K V Riscoe Co confessed to police that he acted as a tool for others in the theft of 512000 in negotiable securities from his employers. He had carried a 400000 check to Guaranty Trust Co to settle a loan but left with the securities when a clerk failed to return. Police alerted after Alter did not return to the office within two hours.
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New York
Milton Alter
K. V. Riscoe Co
Guaranty Trust Company
Alter
Investigation of Detroit Fire Begins Today
Detroit Sept 21 investigation into Friday cabaret fire expanding to four city departments. Prosecutor James Chench said criminal responsibility would be sought and authorities permitting operation would be held to account. Departments named include Recreation, Police, Building, and Fire Commission.
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Detroit
Study Club
James Chench
Recreation Department
Police Department
Building Department
Fire Commission
Woman Coal Expert Learned It At Desk
Denver AP reports Ada Tibbits, long time chief clerk in Colorado's state coal line inspection office, sums up the industry from tipple to hearth. Though she has never worked underground, she knows producing areas, coal types, and markets, tracing the state’s mining history since 1899. Born in Davenport, Iowa, 72 years ago, she carries Prussian noble lineage and a career built on statistics and industry change.
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Denver
Colo
State Capitol
Colorado
State Coal Line Inspector
Ada Rs. Tibbits
Mrs. Tibbits
Davenport
Baron Rolla du Rosey
Carl Schurz
America
Ford Builds Sawmill In Brazilian Wilds
In a remote area along the Tapazé river about 100 miles by water from Pará, Henry Ford plans a hardwood sawmill at his rubber plantation. Captain K E Prenz, commanding one Ford steamer, notes the wood is exceptionally hard and weather resistant. Ford aims to process timber on site, after supplying power and constructing the plant ashore with machinery ferried from Detroit.
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Tampa
Fila
Henry Ford
Tapaze
Para
Prazil
K. E. Prenz
Ford
Prenz
Nebraska Dairy Industry Valued At 93 Million Dollars
Nebraska's dairy sector is valued at 93 million dollars reflecting strong local production and market activity. Key firms and regional cooperatives contribute to the industry’s growth, with continued investment in processing capacity and distribution networks.
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Nebraska
Memorial to late Tilman I Taylor by Peac e Officer Dedication
Pendleton mourns Tilman I Taylor a west coast peace officer honored in a large bronze memorial by A Phimister Proctor famed sculptor. The unveiling in Rome drew more than 250 peace officers from across the west during the annual roundup in Vienna notices.
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A. Phimister Proctor
Besten
Rome
Vienna
West
Auburn Prexy to Speak Here
Dr. Bradford Knapp, president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, will address county farmers at the courthouse Wednesday morning on the creation of a general farm board and the importance of survey work. County farm officials and others are urged to attend.
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Farmers of County
Federal Farm Board
Bradford Knapp
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
A.m. Orstate School
Housioiane
Fragmentary Local Notice About Unknown Event
The readable text shows garbled fragments mentioning women, places, and dieting themes, with unclear names and actions. Despite the corrupt OCR, the piece appears to discuss a local social or health topic, possibly a community event or notice, but concrete details and outcomes are not discernible.
Auditor Vaughn Warns About Ashes in Garbage Cans
Auditor Vaughn warns city residents after a Gal garbage truck fire caused by hot ashes. He urges not to place ashes in garbage cans, hot or cold, and directs drivers to refuse garbage with ashes. If no other place exists, use a separate container for ashes for pickup.
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Cry
Jd. L. Vaughn
Gal
Accan
Weather in Alabama Quiet and cool tonight
A weather report indicates generally fair skies across Alabama with continued cool conditions tonight and into Sunday. No precipitation expected as high pressure remains nearby. Stronger morning temperatures may dip into the lower 40s in northern areas.
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Alabama
Milkmen Fight Crate Toss In Toronto Display
A chaotic street scene in Toronto features milkmen hurling crates of Getthe against a brick wall to prove crate strength. Officials weigh if workers with weak hearts may view the demonstration as the industry touts potential annual savings of 36,500,000 while withstanding the shock.
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Toronto
Fire damages roof of house in town blaze
Firefighters battled a roof fire at a residence on a street damaged by the blaze. Crews reported the incident damaged the structure and caused smoke and heat exposure around the area, with responders ensuring no injuries were reported.
Incomplete OCR Fragments From Hoover Event Schedule
Fragmentary text suggests a dated schedule or notices with names and times. Mentions Hoover and Rouse sets, with scattered phrases about scenes and private attendants. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or clear entities.
Supreme Court Gas Tax Question Reportedly Brought
A garbled OCR summary states a California case challenging a gas tax as unconstitutional under the federal framework. The record mentions a high court case involving terms like highway tolls, expenditure, and the impact on motorists, with unclear parties and dates.
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Supreme Court
Shisgton
Tre Tipitedd
States Supreme Court
Tre
California
Goa
University of Alabama extension class at City High School
A University of Alabama extension class begins Saturday September 28 at City High School meeting at 10 am. Two courses offered are Education taught by Dr Mophet and Alabama History taught by Dr Abernethy. Attendees will earn credit toward regular work in both graduate and undergraduate levels.
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University of Alabama Extension
Tts
Bb. L. Mophet
Alabama
T. P. Abernethy
Clase
Lindbergh Party Departs Haiti Amid Tense Scene
The Lindbergh mission leaves Port-au-Prince today after a tense confrontation with a rival party from Mastiare Cabo. Pres Horna and the American military aide are cited among the notable figures, with observers noting the dramatic exit as a critical moment in the evolving Haitian scene.
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Lindberrn
Haiti
Prince
Hatti
Lindwergh
Mastiare
Cabo
Pres Horna
Election set for September in Colty districts
A special election for district school tax is scheduled for Wednesday September 7 in Colty. Districts 4 5 9 22 and others will vote at designated polling places to decide a three mill tax to fund transportation to a consolidated high school, per County Superintendent G W Johnson. Officials say passing in these districts could lead to broader adoption county wide.
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Kinsey
Keyton Side Ing
Cowarts
Cameron
Cottonwood
Granbehurrgs
Ober Strict Hs
Phives
Dupree Seleads
Gorden
Crostriet
Pansy
G. W. Johson
Geton
Hotel Manager Faces Off With Officer Over Warrant
In Tuscaloosa a hotel manager argued with police about entering the dining room without a search warrant during a reported late night disturbance at a farmer student gathering. Officers seized several cases of liquor while guests claimed no liquor was on site.
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Burchfield
Vues
Jersey like tweed leads fashion from loom in Paris
Paris reports fabric makers weaving Jersey like tweed from looms, creating jersey fabric for light wool dresses and coats. The new Jersey-tweed imitates lace and embroidery with fancy stitches, used for scarves, capes, hats, and dresses.
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Paris
Luther Burbank
Jersey
School Offers Course In Eco Economics
A local school introduces an economics course focused on ecological and environmental topics. The program aims to teach students sustainable practices and the economic impact of resource use, with instructors outlining core concepts and real world applications.
Maye Davis Father Dies in South Carolina
Maye Davis learns of his father's death at home in South Carolina. The death occurred at an early hour with two hours earlier reports that the father was critically ill. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Lerny Davis, and eight children. Funeral arrangements were not learned at press time.
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Maye Davis
S.C
Davis
Critied iv
Lerny Davis
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