Sugar policy hints and financial moves in Washington
A messy Washington brief outlines sugar trade negotiations touching Cuba and domestic production, with a proposed sugar reserve corps and price safeguards. It notes administration tweaks, Cuba’s potential losses, and a looming marketing agreement. Also covered: Federal Reserve fund purchases, Roosevelt’s handling of fiscal leadership, and Austrian politics amid Dollfuss-era tensions.
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Hull
Cuba
Porta Rica
R. F.C
Wallace
Turner Sets New Flight Record Today
Brooklyn September 24. Col Roscoe Turner set a new west to east transcontinental speed record in a swift plane with times near 315 miles per hour, completing the crossing in 10 hours 512 minutes amid rough weather and fog. He abandoned plans for a Pacific return due to headaches, storms, and low ceilings, averaging over 275 miles an hour before diversions.
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Brooklyn
Roscoe Turner
James Hazllp
Turner
One Freed Today in Urschel Case Oklahoma City
Federal Judge Edgar S Veught freed Peter Valder today one of the twin chief defendants in the Charles F Urschel kidnapping trial sustaining a demurrer against the indictment. The demurrer of Sander Blumenfeld of Minneapolis was overtured. Attorneys for the ten remaining defendants hammered away at the government case in the first week of the trial. Federal authorities pressed the search for George Machine Gun Kelly and his wife Kathryn.
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Oklahoma City
Edgar S. Veught
Peter Valder
Ciief
Charles F. Urechts
Sander Blumenfeld
Minneapolis
George
Machine Gun" Kelly
Kathryn
Cotton farmers receive another batch of checks
A fresh batch of 136 checks totaling 11 634 arrived for Houston County cotton growers through FR. & Suge emergency county agent. Forty-one checks had already been distributed. Those receiving today will be notified promptly. Dr Buggauld said no official information on further government loans or program changes had reached him.
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Houston County
FR. & Suge
Buggauld
Court House
Sugg
Ether
Joan
Chasen
Roosevelt
Bankhead
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
L.N Duncan
Auburn
Roberts Field Group Flew to Dothan Saturday
Captain L. W. Meadows Lieut Clifton Stephenson Sergt Blackie Thomas and Lieut Walt Wise of Roberts Field Observation Squadron Birmingham flew two planes to Dothan Saturday afternoon landing on the old aviation field near the city. The party with Bez Wise and Red Andareca spent the weekend at Lake Talquin and returned to Birmingham late yesterday.
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L. W. Meadows
Clifton Stephenson
Blackie” ‘Thomas
Walt Wise
Roberts Field
Birmingham
Dothan
Gaty
Bez Wise
Red” Andareca
Lake Talquin
Peiping Poised Under Bandit Attack Report
AP dispatch says Gan Chen g Wu's irregular army nears Peiping within 20 miles andForesees an imminent assault. Fang leads a bandit force ranging from 5 000 to 50 000 men with a column reportedly moving toward Tientsin to seize the port city. Peiping authorities express confidence in defense.
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Peiping
Gan Cheng Wu
Fang
Tientsin
Price Situation Holds Attention Of Cotton Farmer
Auburn Alabama September 25 AP The price situation drew attention of Alabama cotton farmers with talk Washington may peg a minimum of 10 cents a pound. Gov checks flow to southern farmers who joined the 40 million acre acreage reduction. Alabama expects nearly 10 million in total payments as funds move through Washington. Dry weather aided picking, but little new-crop selling while awaiting guidance. Economic view notes money as key factor for buying, not machines, amid rising wage and product prices. Farmers report strong demand for syrup and crops, with winter cover crops planned.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Washington
I. N Duncan
Extension Service
Euthern
Jana
Hazy Address Sends Letter to Well Digger in Ophelika
A misaddressed letter in Opeliika Alabama finds its way to Calloway the well digger. Postmaster Wilson delivers promptly noting the sender’s note asking the welldigger to remove something from the well.
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Opelika
Ala
Portal
Hell of Fame
Calloway
Wilson
Negro Fishermen Fined After Alabama Trip
Three Flora men were arrested by game warden D. F. Odom in southern county for fishing without a license during a trip into Alabama. They were fined by peace officer W. Long for the offense and released after payment.
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Alabama
D. F. Odom
W. Long
Nation of the Peace
Roosevelt Talks With Steel Heads on Jobs in Steel Plans
President Roosevelt convened four steel industry leaders to discuss reducing tariffs and boosting employment. The meeting sought to align orders and federal funds with industry needs, aiming to stabilize steel production and jobs. Participants included Myron Tay, Eugene Grace, I. E Block, and Artis Roeder.
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Stgt
Roosevelt
Provident
Wan
Myrone Tay
Jnr
Ti Ft Steel
Eugene Grace
Roth- Jechum Steel
E Block
Ehalemin
Inland Steel
Artis Roeder
Colorado Fael & Tron
Victim of Ptomaine Poison Treated in City Hospital
Suffering from ptomaine poisoning, Addie Dupree of 402 E Commerce Street was rushed to Ioea Hospital after eating food in Panama City. Antidote administered and he returned home, though he later suffered a second, more serious attack after resuming his day in Pathan.
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Panama City
Addie Dupree
Commerce Street
Bourn
Dupree
Nhyntcla Ne
Pathan
Cuban Leaders Conference Report From Havana
Cuban leaders to hold conference as Havana reports arrival of Siwninn Hernandez and new film presentation. Officials note ongoing tensions with Gran San Martin and arms reports at the Keveenmont tint week while discussing military and political dynamics in Camagury and Rent a Clara.
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Pallies
Gran San Martin
Siwninn Hernandez
Camagury
Bla
Armas
Keveenmont
Renta Clara
Martin
Rennin Prandent
County Officers Quiet Weekend in Headland Road Crash
Acuities of the county law enforcement during the weekend were confined to a rash of five persons and a dozen autos. Four persons were arrested for drunkenness and one for violating the prohibition law Sheriff Ine Robtng reported. Merritt was held at his home with a pint of liquor in his possession, and police said he poured out a larger quantity earlier. The wreck investigated by officers did not injure any occupants, though the automobile was heavily damaged.
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Ine Robtng
SM Merrit
Merritt
Hague
Tuacaloosa
Ali
Lienald Cran
Heath
Bert
Ld Shamblin
Doflor
Henry
Tata
Aneritta
Wberitta
Phetits
Han Bern
Sherite
Shan Hha
Lonrieng
Lilet
Tinatoonn Counbey
Uwe Warrior
Hanvain
Hatabe
Elute Hinton
Bandits Strike in Chinwangtung Area Fire City and Rob Population
In Chinwangtng area on Friday brigands attacked Funing, set the city ablaze and robbed residents. Panic spread to nearby towns as authorities, with Japanese approval, sent extra police to quell the bandit activity.
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Peipting
Chinwangtng
Funing
Pettathe
Chinwangtas
Shanhatkwan
Young Hartford Man Opens Law Office Early Career Details
Wost Horden of Hartford opened law offices in the First Satan bank hulldane April after graduating from the University of Atalena in May and admission to the bar later that spring. He is the son of Mr and Mrs WOR Hardwici of Hartford, and previously practiced in Geneva county before moving to Tinthan.
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W Ost Horden
Hartford
Eo Ley
Satan Bank Hulldane
University of Atalena
Wor Hardwici
Martford
Tinthan
Geneva County
Treasurer Due Seven Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen
Gov. Miler released a state audit showing Winston County treasurer W C Tidwell owed 7616 dollars in 1832 1833. Most of the due amount was offset by funds in closed banks with irregularities in the fine and forfeiture fund and checks paid twice.
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Montgomery
Miler
W. C. Tidwell
Treaurer
Winston County
Benka
League official warns war loom over world
Geneva September 25 AP Premier John Mowinckel of Norway warned that the possibility of war hangs over the world as the League of Nations opens its season. Mowinckel, president of the League council, said the four power peace pact among Germany Italy France and Britain could greatly split Europe. Charles Water of South Africa was elected president of the assembly in London. Mawinckel added that the League's position had not improved.
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Geneva
John Mowinckel
Norway
League of Na Hons
South Agelcan
Lenton
Hin Addrens
Mawineket Wall
League
Country Club plans sale to city and park use
A Dothan board proposes selling the Pathan Country Club property to the city for conversion into a public park while retaining the present golf links. The proposal was discussed at a morning meeting with board governors, noting the club’s strong financial condition and no immediate tax risk. Several members were tasked with exploring membership expansion and further negotiation pending city talks.
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Elty Park
Intempecind
Neanton
Gorter
Bethel Slinebaf
Tr Franter
Cily
Frite
Gow Lewin
Officers Seek Slayer of Negress in Henry County
Henry County officers search for a man accused of attacking his wife and slaying a Black woman late Saturday night. Sheriff Hardulek reports the suspect fled after the crime, with a manhunt underway as officials piece together what happened at the residence.
Tomorrow's Concert Promises Safe, Ordered Event
The city official assures the concert tomorrow will proceed without incident. A crowd control plan will keep children safe as the band, led by director, performs a varied program including Youth Overture Alde and I Ain't Got Nobody. The event begins at 7 o'clock with proceedings concluding after selections such as The American Flyer.
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Berson
Hee Beer
Vallan
Alde
Walts
Hyom
Escapees from Geneva jail tracked to nearby town
Two inmates who fled Geneva county Jail in Alabama were captured in Covington county. Officers identified Jaren Sharp and Curtis as murder suspects and learned of their movements after deputies pursued the trio with a heavy police presence. The escape involved breaking a window and slipping through a gate, prompting manhunts and detentions as authorities coordinated to return them to Geneva County.
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Ala
Geneva County
Geneva
Covington County
Tom Hart
Jaren W. Sharp Gud Duck Curtis
Mart and
Pateotnan
A. A. Kane Ady
Vallee Bred
Nates
Harttoudt
Geneva Jatt
Lynched Negro Accused by Mob at Tuscaloosa
A mob lynched a Black man in Tuscaloosa after an alleged assault as officers attempted to locate the suspect. The slaying occurred near the Nedge's home about two miles from town, with the crowd dispersing as police investigated.
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Tuscaloosa
Ike Lewis Suffered Minor Injuries In Auto Wreck
Ike Lewis, popular third baseman for the Dothan baseball team, was bruised and lacerated when his car plunged over a 20 foot embankment six miles east of Turkeyee George Egge of Montgomery, the other occupant, was badly injured. Egge played end for Auburn's undefeated 1932 football team.
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Dothan
George Egge
Montgomery
Egge
Auburn
Second Trial of Elmore Opens in Court Today
Former Houston county teacher James Franklin Elmore charged with assault to murder appears with wife as jury selection stalls. Judge pauses proceedings. retrial set for Friday morning with ruling on admissibility of a contested Wiregrass Journal editorial. Jury includes Duke Hanner and J. Whitaker among others. many jurors summoned for the week.
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James Franklin Elmore
Houston County
Kaife Alenek
L. 3
Feat
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Himoré
Mitch
Lawrence Laanzey
Wilr Nensen
Kimote
Sun Monnd
Cha
Acter Witheaney
Wiid
Ute
Elmous
Deot
Wiregrass Journal
Elmare
Hiruave
Appelle
Klinare
Nenelon
Amonk
Fhnore
J. Lawrentyanes
Duke It Hiamer
C. Albert Jellfiewer
Bu Yarrett
John H. Bradalaw
G Wash Whitaker
J. E. Figge
Africle Darne
Charlie Kyner
Luether Witwon
Tom Ward
Juba ¢ Bacher
J. Brewer Houdiont
W. Frei Martin
J.T Johnson
Shelly Brit
J Burk Wiggins
Gecar K. Greta
Thomans E. Hayes
Robert V. Barnes
Gils D. Morria
Vets of World War and Spanish-American Call to Meeting
World War and Spanish-American veterans were urged to attend a Friday night meeting at the Athletic Club called by Ben H. May. Several important matters were to be discussed and veterans were asked to be present, with particular emphasis on imminent plans and participation.
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Ben ‘H. May
Muyauld
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