Steamer North Shore Lost in Gale With 6 Aboard
Coast guards search Lake Michigan between Grand Haven and Ludington for the bodies of Capt Erin J Anderson his 18 year old bride and four sailors after the fruit packet North Shore sank about 70 miles out of St Joseph during Friday’s gale. Part of the bulkhead washed ashore and grape cargo losses reach $9,000,000 as other ships also go down including the Salvor and Our Son.
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Grand Haven
Mich
Coast Guards
Lake Michigan
Ludington
Erin J. Anderson
North Shore
W. E. Preston
Preston Geld
Racine
Wis
St. Joseph
Milwaukee
Michigan
Preston
Great Lakes
Muskegon
Clifford Lane
Ex- Pomire
William Nelson
Drunken Driver Causes Death of One and Injuries
E A Jones held without bond in North Little Rock on a drunken driving charge after a crash into a telephone pole near Memphis highway. Mrs J D Overdey 44 of Little Rock died electrocuted while her daughter Marie aged 12 was critically burned. Foster, son of Mrs Overdey, was shocked and unconscious while trying to free his mother. Five other occupants were only slightly injured.
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Little Rock
Ark
E. A. Jones
North Little Rock
J. D. Overdey
Marie
Memphis
Here
Jones
Mr. Foster
Overbey
Migwife
Povert Tyrelt
Bobhy
Clars Malone
Tal
Robby
Interlachen
Se B
Bente Bae
Two Die In Crash Near Baltimore After Unlicensed Pilot Crash
Authorities investigate a fatal crash near Baltimore that killed two people, including an unlicensed pilot. The plane, tied to a raffle prize, fell about 100 feet. investigations focus on the aircraft's ownership and the circumstances of the flight.
Absentee Ballots Available for Special Tax Collector Election
Absentee ballots for the October 7 special election for tax collector were received by the Probate Judge. Ballots cannot be mailed fewer than five days before the election, so voters must request ballots or call the Probate Judge’s office for assistance. The election followed W. B. Jeffries resignation. John Heard Saxon awaits commission after Nixon’s resignation.
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Martin
County Court House
Democratic Executive Committee
W. B. Jefffies
Mr. Jeffries
John Heard Saxon
Jeffries
Secretary of State
Saxon
Montgomery
Havana Clearing House Guards Funds Against Bank Runs
Havana Clearing House Association holds 45 million dollars in cash to ward off possible runs after Saturay suspension of two major banks. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shipped 16 million by air and gunboat to support the Havana banks plus 39 million via secret route. Special Federal Reserve forces and marines accompanied the deliveries, with plans for bank reopenings and continued liquidity backing.
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Havana
Havana Clearing House Association
Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Miami
Cuba
Key West
Federal Reserve
E. R. Black
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Banco del Commercio
New York
Clearing House Association
Cordova Banking Company
Black
Mercantile Register
Banco Commercial
Banco del Comercio
Creed Taylor
Atlanta Bank
Ten Couples Take Marriage Licenses This Weekend
The probate court records show ten couples obtained licenses for marriage over the weekend. Notable pairs include Cyrus Douglas of Dothan and Annie Lee Trafwick of Dothan and Jim Smith of Dothan with Dille Lee Wood, also of Dothan, plus Fitzhugh H. Cox of Columbia and Florence Carter of Columbia.
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Little den Cupid
Cyrus Douglas
Dothan
Annie Lee Trawick
Jim Smith
Dille Lee Wood
Fitzhugh H
Texas solon links donors to large tax refunds
Rep Garner of Texas, a Democratic leader, said 17 donors who gave $10,000 were beneficiaries of a liberal tax refund policy. He cited refunds totaling at least $100 million for four years and noted connections to Robert H. Lucas and the Republican committee. Names included Guggenheim Milbank Willis Martin, with most donors from New York City, Cleveland, or Canton.
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Washington
Representative Garner
Texas
Treasury
Republican Chest
Garner
Congress
United States Steel Corporation
New York City
Cleveland
Canton
Ohio
Theodore Gary
Missouri
Harry F. Guggenheim
Jeremiah Milbank
John N. Willis
George A. Martin
Georgia farmer slain in ambush near Beaverdale
Frank Anderson a Whitfield county farmer was shot while riding a horse along a Beaverdale road Sunday afternoon. Three men were jailed in connection with the killing. Will Whaley reportedly fled from the woods with a shotgun. Newt Brewster and Oscar Keyes were nearby. motive unknown.
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Dalton
Frank Anderson
Whitfield
Beaverdale
Will Whaley
Newt Brewster
Oscar Keyes
Hastings Named Local Surgeon for A C L
Dr. D. C. Hastings has been appointed local surgeon for the A C L to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dr. S. O. Carlisle. He has resided in Dothan since November 1929 after moving from the T C L hospital in Birmingham and is a Vanderbilt University graduate.
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D. C. Hastings
Hastings
8. O. Carlisle
Dothan
T. C. L Hopital
Birmingham
Vanderbilt University
On Trial Today For Murder Committed 47 Years Ago
James Franklin Neeley, once living in Guntersville Alabama, faces trial in Alabama for a 47 year old murder of Hiram Cooley. Neeley moved through Tennessee Kentucky and Ohio before returning to Tyler to visit kin and be arrested. Two witnesses remain alive to testify.
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Neeley
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cincinnati
A. C. Cooley
Alabama
Hiram Cooley
Claud D. Scruggs
Tyler
James Franklin Neeley
Guntersville
Ala
Scruggs
Texas
Neely
Escaped convict shoots wife and male companion in Florida
Fred Stokes, an escaped prisoner from the state penitentiary, allegedly shot his wife Hazel Stokes and a visitor, Edward Barnett, at a Jacksonville boarding house after escaping six weeks earlier. Barnett died on the scene, while Mrs. Stokes was killed on a nearby street. A boarder, 35-year-old J. C. Snyder, was knocked unconscious during the incident. a revolver found in his room was not the murder weapon. Two young children survived Mrs. Stokes.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fred Stokes
State Penitentiary
Stokes
Hazel Stokes
Edward Barnett
Cades
D. C
Fred
C. Snyder
Snyder
Business survey shows many lines to be improving
Washington Sept 28 AP a nationwide business survey chaired by Julius H Barnes notes mixed results through mid September. Despite lagging lines many sectors show improvement including loans to governments municipalities rail utilities and savings while private building softens.
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Washington
United States
Julius H. Barnes
Hoover
Barnes
Summerville Cotton Mills Resume Full Time Operations
Summerville Georgia reports heavy autumn orders bring full-time operation at the Summerville Cotton Mills. The plant runs five and a half days weekly with a smaller night shift to handle large orders. Colonel John D. Taylor, owner, says strong demand allows resumed full schedules without cutting workers' wages.
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Summerville
John D. Taylor
Next of Kin Arrests Sweep Chicago Gang War
Chicago police ordered the arrest of the “next of kin” of the city’s top gangsters to hold as hostages until the enemies surrender. Vagrancy warrants were issued for 26 public enemies, with four already in custody. One surrendered, another is in a police cell, and two are in hospitals. Terry Drugan of Druggan and Lake is hospitalized and may die if moved, but authorities seek to take him to Bridewell. A federal income tax charge adds to his case.
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Chicago
Norton
Hfe
Terry Drugan
Beer Baroney
Druggan and Lake
University Hospital
Bridewell Prison Hospital
Treasuries
Col. A. A. Sprague
Charles J. Mueller
Police Department
al Capone
Robbers Loot Lake Bluff Mansion of Millionaire Kelley
Two masked robbers held William V Kelley and his wife in their Lake Bluff Illinois home last night taking about 200 dollars. Five servants were forced into the kitchen as the men searched the mansions belongings. Mr Kelley chairs the Miehle Printing Press and Manufacturing company and financed the Kelley Roosevelt expedition to eastern Asia for the Field Museum. Mrs Kelley suffered a collapse from the shock and is hospitalized.
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Chicago
William V. Kelley
Kelley
Miehle Printing Press and Manufacturing Company
Kelley-Roosevelt
Eastern
Asia
Gordon Resident Buried Saturday
Funeral services for B. F. Snead 79 of Gordon were held at his daughter's home on Pine Street with Rev. M. M. officiating. Burial followed in Gordon Cemetery. Survived by two sons seven daughters and one brother. Active pallbearers listed with honorary pallbearers. Funeral arrangements under Heceton Funeral Company care.
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B. F. Snead
Gordon
B. F. Odum
Pine Street
Hee
J. A. Snead
Jacksonville
Fla
A. M. Snead
Edieon
Geo
BE. Foc. Tooth An
Hoh. Odum
A Cartier
S.J. Righ
J. B. Plackw
Fitzgerald
Curtis Hall
Autrirnfais
A. B. Lamb
Lakewales
J. M. Snead
Andalusia
Fills Baker
J. Walter Baker
J. W. Purdey
Lloyd Seatorn
Lawrence Seaborn
J. W. Alen
J. A. May
Leroy Porter
J. H Ennis
J. W. Baker
J. A Campbell
Heceton
Texans Dave Erected a Monument at Sigsworth Grave
A Texas resident named Dave raised a commemorative monument at the grave of Jane Dee Sigsworth described as a pioneer statesman and notable figure. The act honors Sigsworth’s contributions, with local observers noting the tribute format and significance.
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Dave
Janes Dee Sigsworth
and Eoltter
Bobby Jones Awarded Walker Cup and Returns Home
New York reports that Robert T. Jones Jr. will hold five golf cups after the U S Golf Association granted him the Walker Cup in his possession due to his multiple national titles. Jones, arriving in Atlanta, is greeted by throngs as he returns from a historic trek of golf triumphs across the United States and Great Britain.
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New York
Robert T. Jones, Jr
United States Golf Associated
Jones
Atlanta
United States
Great Britain
Bobby Jones
Alabama Troops Deployed After Merchant Killing
Huntsville reports an elderly merchant killed after surprising a burglar as a negro suspect is held in connection with the case. National Guard units are mobilized to maintain order while police search for the burglar and protect the suspect. The governor ordered troops to assist civil authorities as tensions rise in Huntsville and surrounding areas.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama National Guard
Raymond Jones
127Th Battalion of Engineers
Bibb Graves
127Th Engineers
Athens
Montgomery
Als
Bobb Graves
National
Huntaville
H. E. Ross
Ross
Delinquent Street Taxes Due Soon City Warns
City clerk PL Scarbecnigh reports over 275 street tax notices sent this week with only 25 paid by 10 am. About 109 notices returned due to addresses no longer in the city as grace period ends and delinquent taxpayers face 30 days of road work.
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Bae
Scarbecnigh
Clera
Scarbrough
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Mrs. Anderson
Washington Island
Joseph Tekus
Thwes &Gunner
SOLON
Robert H. Lucas
Internal Revenue
Republican National Committee
Georgia
Whitfield County
Dr. Hastings
Wallace Neeley
Barnett
Summerville Cotton Mills
Next OF
Seum
County
Snead
Bobby
Brookwood Station
Peachtree Street
Neva
Alshee
Fat
Chubby
Bobby Ure
Merchant
Cotetrol
G. L. Henderson
Decatur
Rose
Roys
Henderson
Bro. Rosa
Sudrounding
Col
W. A. Gayle
Col. Gayle
Paymond Jones
227Th Engineers
Jiuntsvilla
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