Judge Speight to Talk to Houston Democrats Tonight
Judge J. J. Speight of Dothan and Mrs. Charles Henderson will speak at the city auditorium to rally women voters for the Democratic ticket. The event kicks off a Houston County campaign effort against Hoover and supports Al Smith amid prohibitionist interest.
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Houston County
J. J. Speight
Dothan
Charles Henderson
Henderson
Alabama
City Auditorium
Democratic Campaign Committee
Republican Organization
Hoover
McDuffie
Judge Speight
al Smith
New York
Speight
Hederson
Oscar Lewis
Will Lee
Missing Slocomb professor prompts large search effort
Prof. C F Avant principal of Slocomb School disappeared Sunday afternoon after leaving town to visit a girlfriend. Slocomb residents in 16 cars scoured the countryside from Hartford toward Vicksburg while a brother from Wetumpka joined the search. Avant, 38, 6 feet 2 inches, brown eyes and hair, with scars and missing teeth, is described as a gentle character with no known enemies.
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Slocomb
C. F. Avant
Slocomb Ghoul
Avant
Wetumpka
Alipama
Ini
Hartford
Vicksburg
Tiil
G. W. Smith
Mr. Avant
Equality
Ala
Brundidge
Troy
Bolters Held in Esteem In Alabama Politics
The Houston County Anti-Smith Campaign Committee claims that men who bolt a party in principle are honored in American history. It cites Washington Adams Franklin Jefferson and other patriots as early examples of bolting for principle and suggests readers consider this view in Alabama politics.
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Alabama
Houston County
Anti-Smith Campaign Committee
W. D. Malone
Smith Papers
America
South
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Rev D F Slaughter to Lead La Fayette Street Revival
Rev D F Slaughter D D presiding elder of the Pensacola District will conduct services at La Fayette Street Methodist Church during the Simultaneous Community Revival. He is renowned in Alabama Methodism and draws large congregations. A celebrated singer will lead the revival choir from October 3 to 14 and participate in daily Union Services at City Auditorium.
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D. F. Slaughter
D. D
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
Pensacola
Slaughter
Alabama
Jesus
First Church
Dothan
City Auditorium
Captain Cesar Back In Command After Six Month Dismissal
London September 25 The officer once dismissed from his ship over the revels affair has been reappointed to command H M S Tiser. The report notes Cesar resumes his naval duties after a six month interruption.
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London
Kenneth C
Cesar
H. M.S. Tiser
Captain Walker Dies by Own Hand in Dothan
Despondent due to ill health the notable Southeast Alabama lawyer Captain R H Walker aged 7 is said to have shot himself last night at the Walker House in Dothan with a newly purchased 38 caliber pistol. The coroner’s verdict confirms suicide with the shot entering behind the right ear. His chauffeur witnessed the act as the roommate slept. Funeral services will be held at Columbia tomorrow at 10 with Dothan Masons in charge. He is survived by a son J Fred Walker and two daughters Mrs John Walker of Columbia and Mrs Ida Hayes Reed of Atlanta.
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R.H
Bob) Walker
Southeast
Alabama
Walker House
Captain Walker
Connequh County
Dothan
Wiregrass
Columbia
Dothan Undertaking Co
J. Fred Walker
John Walker
Ida Hayes Reed
Atlanta
Two Speakers Scheduled For Kiwanis Meeting In Houston
Miss Margaret Williams a French teacher will address the Kiwanis Club at the Houston Hotel during the regular luncheon on Wednesday. She discusses Guidance of the Primary Needs of a Modern Education for High School boys and girls. G. F. Jackson of the City Park Commission will speak on Our Stadium. Special musical features planned. members urged to attend at 12 15.
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Margaret Williams
Kiwanis Club
Houston
Williams
G. 5
Jackson
City Park Commission
Democrats Not Aware of Issues to Be Debated with Dothan's W C T U
In a response to a challenge from Mrs. W J Renfroe the Houston County Democratic Campaign Committee states it is not aware of any issues to debate with the W C T U unless the group wishes to advocate electing a Republican ticket. It offers to appoint a speaker if a Southern woman supports deserting the Democratic party for the Republicans.
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Dothan
W.C.T.U
Houston County
Democratic Campaign Committee
W. J. Renfroe
Vce
Red Cross Reports West Indies Relief Fund Near Milestone
Red Cross headquarters says the West Indies hurricane relief fund stands at 1.4379 million dollars with a goal of 5 million. The organization requests additional contributions to reach the target.
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RED Cross
Washington
West Indies
Democrats Expected to Win Presidency and Congress
Rep J Riley Wilson of Louisiana asserts a Democratic President and a strong congressional majority are likely in November. He cites southern solidarity, criticizes Republican claims of bolting Democrats, and notes Governor Smith's farm relief program energizing Democratic forces as a tour by Mrs Semple continues through multiple states.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
J. Riley Wilson
Louisiana
Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
Wilson
Arkansas
Texas
Mindissippi
Georgia
Alabama
South
Staten
Boltes
Smith
Omaha
Repubican
Synthers
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mississippi
T. Darrington Semple
Semple
Central Park
Weather Summary for Alabama Tonight and Tomorrow
Fair skies expected tonight with increasing sunshine tomorrow. Temperatures rise slightly with gentle winds from the northeast and east. Highs and lows not specified. Winds light to moderate.
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Alabama
Dothan Pastors Urge Florida Hurricane Aid
Dothan pastors call on Houston County citizens to aid Florida hurricane victims through Red Cross funds and clothing donations. A committee of church representatives will handle contributions and arrange a depot, with clothing shipped free by American Express.
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Florida
Dothah Pastors’ Association
Pastors Association of
Dothan
Houston County
Red Crows
Pastors
Mooney Pleads Guilty in Extortion Case In Philadelphia
Francia Mooney, 77, pleaded guilty to attempting to extort $100,000 from Mrs Helena Raskob wife of John J. Raskob national Democratic chairman. Mooney was arrested after detectives traced him via a letter in which he threatened to blow up the Raskob home.
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Philadelphia
Francia
Mooney
Mra
Helena Haxkob
John J. Raskob
National Democratic Committee
Raxkeb
Paris Promotes Charcoal Gas Use for Cars
Authorities in the Loir-et-Cher department report many Paris vehicles now run on charcoal gas, a cheaper substitute about half the price of gasoline. The government is actively encouraging adoption to cut fuel costs.
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Paris
Loir-et-Cher
Paria
Empire Board Funds £100,000 to Fight Flies in Australia
The Empire Marketing Board provides £100,000 to combat pests in Australia. Research targets include the sheep blow fly and the buffalo fly. A self-supporting maintenance grant will be spread over five years on a declining scale.
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Empire Marketing Board
Australia
Death Knell Sounded on Kissing Epidemic in Dothan
Dr. B N Passmore reports an epidemic of trench mouth spreading through kissing among youths in Dothan with an estimated 500 cases. He explains the disease, its postwar spread, and outlines that oxygen exposure can destroy the germs, noting past outbreaks in New Jersey.
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Dothan
B. N. Passmore
Passmore
America
France
Th. Pasemore
New
Dothan High Opens 1923 Football Season Against Eufaula
Dothan High will host Eufaula Friday at Sanders Field at 4 15 in the season opener. Coach Paul Tubb drills about 25 players in blocking tackling passing and scrimmage as the squad aims to reel off a strong start in South Alabama.
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Dothan
Reinan
Sanders Field
Eufaula High School
South
Alabama
Eufaula
Weason
Joculx
Midland City
Panama City
Florida
Dobra
Paul Tubb
Popular Singlettes Come In Various Styles for Many
The singlettes are very popular combinations for undergarments for practically everyone. They will be found in several different styles.
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Hartford Land
Houston Hotel
Red Cross Organization
Bothan
J. L. Vaughn
Dr. Andress
Clem Ezell
Fay Walden
Automobile Committee
Harvard
Raskob
dJerey
Cas
Dethan
Dothan HI
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