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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1935
Page
1
In New York on April 12 the silver market showed a faded sheen as prices remained fairly steady. The government silver rate hike failed to spark broad stock buying, though leading equities moved satisfactorily and silver mining shares remained in demand. Rails rallied moderately while wheat and corn saw profit taking and narrow price movement.
Immigrant authorities delay Katherine De Mille's citizenship papers citing inconsistencies in her arrival name. The piece notes minor market shifts as steel, utilities, railroads, and major manufacturers show small gains or declines amid routine sector activity.
The Mighty Haag Shows of Marianna have been incorporated under Florida law. Officers include Alice Haag as president and treasurer, Harry Haag as vice president, Helen Haag Dunne as secretary, W. H. Milton as general counsel, and Albert Korst as resident agent. The troupe departed on its annual tour last week.
After a death, Jamies Stimeon marries $5900 easily and spends it on a long trip. He and Jane drift apart and return from their second honeymoon to tension in New Concord. The Judge falls, and Mere Juli who helped persuade the marriage weighs in on Jane Sama.
In a tense scene, the Judge rails against Jane Northrup for trying to shape her husband James Stimson into a compliant figure. James fears his marriage, longs for the Mansion, and grapples with Jane's controlling demeanor as their relationship deteriorates. Mr. Northrup arrives, revealing a potential career breakthrough for James with Mr. J. H. Preston of Kansas City, though James doubts the offer’s legitimacy and ethics.
A compact market page from New York lists price quotes across commodities including cottonseed and grains, with sections for cottonseed market, grain quotations, and miscellaneous staples. It also presents a lengthy roll of major stocks and industrials, featuring Anaconda Copper, US Steel, General Motors, General Electric, Goodyear, Sears Roebuck, and many others with bid and bid-like figures.
Dixie Howell, Detroit Tigers outfielder, suffered a severe facial injury when hit by a line drive during practice prior to an exhibition with the Cincinnati Reds. An X-ray showed a fracture reaching the antrum. doctors fear potential brain pressure and possible surgery if swelling persists. Mickey Cochrane visited, Howell remained awake but in pain, with shock noted and constant bedside monitoring expected.
Fifty three percent of University of Michigan students are wholly or partially supported by earnings made while attaining school, reflecting financial reliance among a majority of learners.
Washington dispatch notes Carter Glass of Virginia pressed hard for labor-loan criteria in the $4.88 million work-relief bill. He forced concessions, halted government funding of private power plants, and persisted through a stubborn, lengthy conference. An emblem of Glass’s influence arose when he confronted Buchanan of Texas over senate-conferees’ stance.
Officials reported vast wheat losses across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico from a west central dust storm. Estimates place affected areas over hundreds of thousands of acres with multi‑million dollar damages and potential long term land harm if aid is delayed.
Dr E Granger health officer reports a clean up program for Negro communities in Houston County completed with 1000 Dothan homes visited and follow up inspections. County organization formed with Marie Gadison as president Iona Page as vice president and Bernice Jemison as secretary. G W McRae notes strong cooperation from the community as about 400 attend a school auditorium entertainment ending the drive.
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