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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1935
Page
1
Jouett Shouse president of the American Liberty League denounced the $4.88 billion work relief bill as the most revolutionary and unjustified attempt at absolute executive authority. He warned it could signal the disintegration of democracy and turn Congress into a rubber stamp.
Deputies and sheriff carried out two raids during the weekend seizing 22 pints of bonded liquor and arresting three persons. Edmondson and W R Peak were bonded on $300 bonds for violating the prohibition law after raids on the Jolly Inn and 20 pints confiscated. A second raid at Fester Drug Store led to two more pints and the arrest of Dr M S Stough on $300 bond. Sheriff Alex May also reported the arrest of Billie Outlaw on forgery charges after a trip to Phenix City. A minor fire blamed on a defective heating unit caused light damage at J N residence Saturday afternoon.
Dr Mordecisa Edward Doughty longtime Slocomb physician died Sunday afternoon after two weeks of illness. He served as Geneva County health officer and wartime medical examiner. Survived by wife Blanch Gregory Doughty and son M B Doughty Jr. Funeral at home with burial in Dothan City cemetery.
Alabama Attorney General A A Carmichael ruled counties may hold February 26 elections using referendum officials. The opinion to Coosa County Probate Judge Winston Stewart also said a person cannot be city council member and U S marshal deputy at once as the marshal post vacates the council seat. A third ruling said motion picture shows are not subject to a bill poster's license for ads on screens.
Two men robbed the First National Bank of Carthage Texas early today and fled in a small coupe. Officials estimate the loot at under $1,000 with no shots fired and no injuries reported. Local authorities investigation begun.
The A. F. of L. moves for a congressional probe into the auto sector after Don ald Richberg defends the auto code. William Green accuses the code of fascism and says Richberg betrayed labor while insisting the code benefited workers. President Roosevelt had extended the code without full union consultation. Green hints at possible strikes, with unions contacting Frank Dillon.
Mrs. Martha Jane Adkins 81 of Coffee County died at 8 this morning from injuries suffered in a wreck ten miles outside Enterprise Saturday night. Funeral at Mt Liberty church tomorrow at 10 with Rev. Wallace. burial in church cemetery. Survived by husband J. R. Adkins a son and seven daughters.
In Eutaw on a Sunday ride, Ruth Lee aged 17 died from five .32 caliber bullets. Marvil Wilson 19 was critically wounded with a bullet to the right eye. Vernon Wilson 23 was held in jail as authorities offered limited details amid speculation about the shooting between Union and Eutaw.
Washington Feb 4 AP Money measures dominated in Congress as a delay in the Supreme Court gold ruling shifted chief interest to administration problems. The Senate balked at a large work relief bill while the House received a supply measure for state justice commerce and labor. Secretary Hull hinted at drafting business leaders to widen markets abroad and Roper said NRA functions may move to the commerce department. The court adjourned with no ruling on the gold clause. contempt questions and Townsend pension debate also featured.
In Flemington New Jersey on February 4 1935 the Hauptmann defense scored partial support for a key alibi as fians Kloppenburg testified about being at Hauptmanns home April 2 1932 while a detector claimed he paid the Lindbergh ransom. A Princeton student Sebastian Kaplen testified about a blue sedan with a ladder near the Lindbergh estate on March 1 1932 but could not identify Hauptmann. The state highlighted memory gaps in Kloppenburg and Sommer and withheld Lupicas call.
A county court convicted a Black man of driving under the influence after a Friday crash with a Puleston county school bus carrying four pupils. He allegedly attacked the driver and received the maximum $500 fine and a determination of fitness. Judge Saxon Poyner imposed the penalty in his probate court debut.
The 1925 Alabama Legislature in 28 days expanded Governor Bibb Graves powers as it approved new laws. Measures authorize boards to manage electric energy sales and fund job programs, aiming to move workers from relief to payrolls. Graves heads to Washington to seek Alabama’s share of the 454 million work relief fund.
Louis K. Straub a 46 year old night bartender at the Ladie and Cycle club was found slain in the basement. police suspect a crime of passion or vengeance. investigation focuses on club insiders and a widow who altered her account. Straub’s income and upscale lifestyle noted as context.
Washington moves to retaliate against nations discriminating against American goods by placing them on a blacklist. First to be listed is Soviet Russia, with debt settlement issues clouding any immediate trade revival. Austria Hungary and Bulgaria may face similar action as Washington weighs broader tariffs and revised trade terms.
Montgomery February 4 AP reports Alabama’s trusted electrician Robert Flussell, a white inmate at the state capitol prison, walked off Saturday. Officials believe he went to Jefferson County. Russell, jailed in Blount County in 1924 for murder, had a parole file with favorable pardon board reports and a 1924 clemency filing by Governor BR Muner of Arizona.
Four bank robbers overpowered Graceville Bank of Graceville president and cashier, fled with about 2500 in currency and silver in a 1934 Chevrolet with black body and yellow wheels. Authorities traced the getaway toward Houston county Alabama and Georgia, warning of a second car with red wheels and out of state plate. One bandit driver linked to a local inquiring “best ways” to escape Graceville.
The Weather ALABAMA AND N. W. FLORIDA: Fair, frost tonight, Tuesday fair. TENNESSEE: Fair tonight and Tuesday, slowly rising temperature in central and east portions Tuesday.
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