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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
1
Anxiety surrounds Judge John J. Parker as the Senate prepares to consider his Supreme Court nomination amid organized opposition. Critics charge pro property rights bias and anti Negro remarks, while Hoover upholds the nomination, signaling a heated, protracted fight with labor and civil rights groups pressing for rejection.
Dr H C Bass longtime pastor of First Baptist Dothan has been unanimously called to lead a major Birmingham West End church. He has not decided yet and the decision may come before long. The church serves about 1500 members and has seen substantial growth and improvements since Bass arrived in Dothan.
Two Montgomery sisters Agnes Traylor 17 and Elizabeth 14 were in juvenile court today on charges connected to a Sunday night robbery attempt at a grocery store. Police said a window was smashed and merchandise sacks were taken before the girls were found at their home. They denied knowledge of the robbery and said they entered after finding an open door.
In a federal prohibition raid at the Hollywood restaurant in Times Square, 11 male patrons were charged with possessing liquor. A total of 37 people, including 26 employees, were arrested as agents and police swept the venue.
A. D. Wilkerson of Columbia who had been confined to a local hospital for several days for treatment was dismissed yesterday.
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh reviewed and mapped a new Latin America airmail route from Miami to Havana then Cristobal via Nicaragua. He departs at 3 p.m. for Havana and a two mile flight to Cristobal, aiming to reach Buenos Aires via Santiago and the Andes.
Charles G Booth follows Gold Bullets with a new mystery romance set on San Lucas Inland off California. Dan Parados anchors a tense plot of jealousy and intrigue as the island’s troubled history fuels the crime story to unfold in daily chapters starting April 28.
Alabama marks Confederate Memorial Day with state government closings. Gov Bibb Graves leads services at Mountain Creek Old Soldiers Home and Oakwood cemetery, while parades honor 800 graves. Dothan and Whorton counties observe tributes with wreaths from students. many banks and businesses close.
Harold Sothern of Toronto and former Gulf Region Lumber president faced arraignment in Cleveland federal court on charges of using mail to defraud. Bail was set at 17 509 dollars as prosecutors allege he defrauded Cleveland banks of 120 500 with false financial statements after being arrested in Buffalo.
H. C. Bloodsworth a traveling salesman from Atlanta who was badly injured in a wreck on the Campbellton highway three weeks ago is reported much improved today. He has been confined to a local hospital since the accident.
Washington April 26 AP senators shouted charges of deception bribery and pork barrel in river and harbors program as the house backed a measure totaling 7111 000 000 for 154 projects and 3246 surveys. The Erie Oswego canal would be taken over despite western opposition.
The American liner President Harding inbound to the Elbe collided in fog off Heligoland with the British collier Kirkwood. The Kirkwood sank and the President Harding rescued all crew except one fireman who was missing.
Birmingham April 26 AP Resolutions adopted by the executive committee of the Alabama League of Municipalities urge President Hoover to dispose of government properties at Muscle Shoals. The measure states that full development and operation of Muscle Shoals is vital to the region and benefits the nation. Committee members named include Hartwell Ramacy Rowell Easter Ezell Reaves and Robertson.
Lehman Griffith, 25, was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in Macon circuit court for the January 1929 lumber camp killings near Tushegen Alabama. He received a three year penitentiary sentence after testifying that the shootings during a drinking party were in darkness and accidental toward L Heath Heathson and Howard Shoultz. Mrs Shoultz was wounded. Griffith had surrendered in Washington state and was returned to Alabama by law enforcement officials.
In Miami Beach on April 2 a petition by Staten Attorney Vernon Hawthorne sought to padlock Al Capone’s Palm Island residence. The hearing drew 49 witnesses including Miami officials and notable citizens. The case argued the Capone home served as a liquor storage site and a haven for criminals, with a temporary restraining order already issued.
County Agricultural Agent Henry Witherington reports Houston county farmers shipped about 212000 worth of hogs to foreign markets since last September. The season’s last sale yielded 2088.44 to 33 farmers, while next season’s cooperative goal is set at 230000 with 15860 hogs sold this year. Top prices reached 9.50 per pound, with lows at 7.60, and Dothan buyers Swift and Company purchased hogs.
A coroner's jury labeled Leonard Cox's death a suicide after he killed himself on the back porch following a car crash and financial distress. The 30 year old, married father left a note and kissed his two young children before firing a shotgun. He had earlier wrecked a rental car, reimbursed the company, and returned home in a calm state prior to the fatal act. The incident occurred near New York with unrelated racing news following.
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