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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1934
Page
1
Political notices announce Roy O. Hill seeking reelection as Clerk of Houston County Circuit Court and D. J. Rollins running for Sheriff, both subject to Democratic Primary actions. Paid political advertising urges votes and influence.
L B Kelly announces run for Sheriff of Houston County Alabama subject to Democratic party action. He appeals for votes and influence in a paid political advertisement.
J Hubert Farmer asks for votes and influence for the office of Circuit Solicitor for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Alabama covering Houston and Henry counties. This appeal is made under the Democratic Party banner.
For Tax Collector R H Ramsey declares candidacy for Houston County Alabama with Democratic Primaries forthcoming. For Judge of Probate Harry K Martin announces intention to run as a Democratic candidate for the Houston County Probate Court.
Democratic party subject ballot listing Bunter H Ennins as the probate judge candidate for Houston County Alabama awaiting party action. The candidate is named in the ballot notice style reflecting a local political filing.
Sarasota hosts the winter convention for the Tin Can Tourists of the World, with Arcadia chosen for the homecoming and Grand Rapids for the summer convention. The selections were announced from Lexe City Florida on February 9 by AP.
The Senate Agriculture Committee, led by Chairman Smith, reported favorably a bill authorizing 150 million dollars to buy cotton and cotton products for free distribution to the needy. Testimony by Cully A. Cobb noted at least 1,000,000 bales would be needed, potentially raising cotton prices by about one cent per pound, while stressing the plan as relief rather than surplus reduction. A federal cotton distribution board would oversee purchase and distribution of cloth, material, clothing, raw cotton, ticking, and bedding items for home manufacture.
New Orleans opens carnival season with Rex colors and heavy crowds. Hotels list rooms in homes to cope with overflow while saloons and beer gardens operate under carnival liquor rules. Sidewalk whisky sales barred. venders move under roofs though sidewalk cafe cocktails remain available.
Paris police hospital refused a 59 000 franc check from former premier Edouard Daladier, offered after this week’s riot left 200 treated for wounds. The hospital director cited Paris’s mourning and declined any link with recent events.
City engineer W. D. Copeland delivers a cost analysis to Grandview’s sanitary committee for a modern sewerage system funded in part by Civil Works Administration. Total estimated cost is 49,988.85 with 10,000 payable locally. The plan includes eight and ten inch mains and two septic tanks. The council awaits decision pending review.
The Clyde-Mallory steamer Ozark of New York, 2,689 gross tons, was reported afire 150 miles northwest of Key West with distress signals. The British steamer Kalybu relayed the message, Coast Guard at Key West ordered cutter Salkee to help, and Kalybar’s course was unclear. The Ozark sails between New Orleans and New York and has no radio. Parts-fashion carnival features and street dancing marked the local celebration.
Miss Mississippi report says Dr Henry Kennedy testified that Dr Sarah Ruth Dean caused the divorce of Dr John Preston Kennedy and Dr Dean. He identified 145 love letters between Preston Kennedy and Dean, noting many were while Preston lived with his wife and baby. The Kennedy divorce was finalized in March 1933.
The victim endured 22 days in a dark room after January 17 kidnapping. He faced threats to kill him and was guarded by two-person relays during captivity. Intermediary Walter Magee, who delivered ransom money, provided key leads for investigators alongside state city and federal officers.
Marcus T. Burdick, an employee of Charles Scribners Sons in New York, died in a hospital in Attalla after a car wreck on a curve. Found near his wrecked vehicle, he apparently failed to see the curve and struck a tree. Papers indicate he lived in Glenn Cove, New York.
Crisbfield Md Feb 9 The Chesapeake Bay tributaries and shallow waters are frozen over forcing the coast guard to free oyster and fishing boats trapped in the ice near this town.
Marguerite Wicker, 15, a Dothan schoolgirl missing for over a month, has been located in Birmingham living with friends. Jefferson County welfare officials located her while she sought employment. relatives planned to travel to Birmingham to bring her home.
Ralph Capone, brother of Al Capone, could be released from McNeil Island Federal Prison on Feb. 27 if he pays a $10,000 fine for income tax offenses. If unable to pay, he may take the pauper's oath and stay another month, still owing $10,000. Al Capone continues to serve about five years at Atlanta Penitentiary for tax evasion. Ralph reduced his term through good behavior and escapes restrictions.
New York cotton prices for March to December show narrow trading ranges with mixed highs and lows across months. New Orleans and Chicago hogs futures appear in terse market notes reflecting small movements and steady demand.
The stock report lists numerous corporations including AT and T, American Can, General Motors, General Electric, Goodyear, United Fruit, Sears Roebuck, Texas Corp, US Steel, Westinghouse, and Woolworth with quoted prices and changes. The article notes foreign exports from Charleston, South Carolina rose over 20 percent last year.
Thieves dug under the smokehouse of Dave Hodges in the northwest city yesterday night and carried away several hundred pounds of meat including smoke cured hams, police reported today.
Island life under Warden Archer aims to resemble a rare free town rather than a prison. The plan reduces guards and tight controls, reshaping routines and daily power dynamics on the island.
Mcracken Case and Gilbert Girvin linked to aviation mail contracts face possible penalties for removal of correspondence records after a Senate subpoena. Congress and White House committees discuss future features, sugar plan opposition grows, stock exchange regulation debates unfold, and the relief CWA $950 million appropriation nears final passage to avert cuts.
Thirty candidates for county offices filed declarations with Probate Judge H K ee. W A Wells said 15 have paid qualifying fees ranging from 1 to 75 dollars. Candidates must qualify by February 28. First Democratic Primary set for May 1 and second on May 12. County committee to name election officials by March 30. Read the Classified Ads for more.
Young readers learn of a new taste sensation described as syrup of Black-Draught. The article notes children's curiosity and reactions as they sample the flavor in a school or community kitchen setting.
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