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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1935
Page
1
In Ploetzenser prison Berlin, Sally Eppstein a 28 year old Jew and Hans Ziegler a 94 year old Ar yan were executed for the slaying of Horst Wessel. The note mentions the use of a medieval battle axe and the ritualized last hours before death.
Executives 100K continues as lawmakers clash over funds for 11 state secondary agricultural schools. Governor reserves final action on education appropriation while state officials and county leaders debate contributions and control. J A Keller signals possible county takeover if better plan fails. Albertville and Jackson schools face uncertain support.
Grain quotations show May wheat at 65, corn 49 percent, oats 12.90, lard at 1.95. The Dothan peanut market lists No 1 runners at 22.80 and No 1 Spanish at 2.90. Prices reflect market activity with brief notes on upcoming cycles.
Paris reports France and Russia approved a mutual assistance pact to reinforce a broader security system. The accord aims to deter German expansion, with Laval and Flandin planning a Danubian non intervention formula. In London, MacDonald and Simon pushed for a wide security framework involving Britain, France, and Italy with parliamentary backing.
Exiled French Duc de Guise and Archduke Otto of Hungary, both claim royal rights, monitor events from Belgium and Steeneckerzee Castle. The Duc de Guise and Comte de Paris mobilize partisans in Paris while Otto awaits a call to be emperor king of Austria Hungary. The Orleans war chest funds hopes for a return as Paris readies to fly to power.
T W Palmer reports on early price quotes across commodities and stocks, including cottonseed and oil markets, New York stock list with major industrials, and activity in New Orleans hog and cotton markets. Key entities include Anaconda Copper, General Motors, Ford, United Fruit, and Westinghouse, with notable figures and price levels acrossJan and May contracts.
Headland April 10 a 92 year old woman known as Aunt Jane Wood died at her nephew W H Wood s home Route 3 from infirmities of old age She was born and reared in Henry county and lived near Old Center church where funeral services will be held at 9 tomorrow morning She had lived with her nephew since her brother D A Wood of Capps died two years ago Surviving nieces and nephews reside mainly in Henry county. British plan and French desire to put teeth into the League of Nations discussed at cabinet meet after Sir John and US ambassador Robert W Bingham confer Great Britain heads to Stresa conference with no definite commitments.
Abbeville April 10 special delegates from area churches attend two day convention at Abbeville church. 109 delegates traveled from out of town. Miss Mamie Dawkins of Montgomery wins first prize in the morning sword drill. Mrs. and Mrs. Henry C. Rogers of Montgomery are the principal in part of the program.
Yesterday's session focused on preparation with Casper Quarles association president and Miss Sybil Brame among Montgomery faculty and members. Mrs T M Moyd and Rev F M Barnes attended as guests while WMS members served plates. Dothan attendees included Mrs Graves Knowles Mrs John Wilson Truett Hall Erline Cannady and Mildred Wilkerson.
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