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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
5
Fragmentary text describes a theater with new opera chairs and concealed utilities. It mentions the building warmed by a heating system and a stage area improved for audience comfort, including a planned Sunday program with amplified acoustics.
Radio fans are invited to send in jokes for WWNC Asheville. Staff read jokes aloud during a laughter period with three or four top readers chosen to perform. The joke value depends on staff laughter. RCA-Victor RCA superheterodyne updates noted with tube counts and a local dance switch as features.
In Fort Lauderdale Florida Judge Halsted L Ritter orders secrecy for the Aug 17 hanging of James Horace Alderman the Miami liquor runner condemned for killing two coast guardsmen and a secret service agent during a 1927 sea raid. Only four witnesses allowed and no witnesses may reveal details to papers. Alderman and ally Robert E Weech seized a liquor-smuggling boat forced captives to walk the plank but later shot them before being overpowered. Alderman pleaded self defense and was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Weech pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and received a one year and one day sentence.
A Florida killer faces the gallows after a string of court appeals. Alderman, once defiant, seeks a public execution with reporters present while federal officials bar witnesses and press. He shows a changed demeanor and says he wants church workers and friends at the hanging.
Senate debate looms as Senator King Utah introduces a resolution supporting President Hoover to suspend construction of 15 naval cruisers during disarmament talks. Swanson and Hale challenge the Navy program arguing delays are not allowed. The plan frames Hoover’s move as prudent policy.
Lincoln memory event to unveil a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Freeport Illinois with exercises and an address by Senator George W Norris of Nebraska. Leonard Crainlie of Chicago is the sculptor. ceremony noted for August 7.
The Federal Trade Commission says Indian blankets should be marketed by Indians if labeled as such. A confidential corporation agreed to stop using the term Indian blanket in ads and refrain from implying Indian origin in selling its blankets.
Fragmentary note mentions Manila Bay battle with unclear references to ships and locations. It hints at the U S A M Asteria and possibly Concord Oregon but details are missing.
The Wenatchee Day World describes the opening of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Wenatchee. The brick veneer structure rests on a concrete foundation with white brick facing and a simple design reflecting the era.
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