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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1932
Page
5
Geneva Alabama feb 10 jurors were expected to reach a verdict in the first degree murder trial of H C Price Jr charged in the death of his wife. Prosecutor Reid urged the death penalty as arguments began with court adjourned for a 1:30 pm restart.
In Geneva a jury hears H. C. Price Jr. on a fatal harm charge to his wife while his grandfather Jim Wells dies after illness. Wells, father of Mrs. B C Price Sr, passes as the grave matter hangs on the verdict. Court pauses out of respect to the Price family.
A total of 15 unemployed persons were given work by the free employment agency here today. Eleven men were placed on a garden project on West Main Street and will be paid in script redeemable for merchandise at Dothan stores, and four others were placed at other jobs. A total of 160 registered for work, with 15 registering today. The financial committee of five Dothan residents has started to raise 300 to supply groceries redeemable in script for labor. Preparations were made to run the plant at least one month, with possible indefinite continuation if conditions warrant.
Witnesses describe tracks near a gully brink and a racing engine as the state argues Price crashed while husband and wife died. Car damage, blood stains, and tracks of a man in rubber heels are cited, with testimony from deputies, an automobile dealer, and the dead woman's brother.
H C Price Jr sits behind his counsel while the state seeks first degree murder conviction in the death of his wife on November 9. The courtroom fills with 700 spectators daily as testimonies unfold with family and local residents observing closely.
The city administration enters the race for reelection with Floy Hall of ward one joining eight councilmen. Primary voting is set for March 7. Other ward candidates include Dr. T H McEntyre and several area businessmen. Citywide races feature Council President M D Black facing W F Martin and Mayor J C Ezell opposing S B Wooten.
Wright testified about a Hartford visit, a Geneva stop, and a denial of promising Bowen his freedom. Grady Mims and J A Driver located a heavy iron axle in water near Hurricane Creek supporting claims of a murder motive. Mrs Price’s father’s death paused proceedings as defense witness Wille Wells challenged prior testimony.
Dothan DeMolays will outline a series of events for March 18 to 24 at a regular meeting tonight at Magonic Hall. The officers of the youth fraternal organization announced plans and noted the meeting starts at 7 o'clock.
Major Slick Johnson of Albany and Eddie Marsh, 15, are executed at the state prison farm in Milledgeville. Johnson, who claimed innocence and named witnesses, died after a final handshake with officials. Marsh preceded him to the chair amid protests of innocence.
An annual all-day sacred harp sing will be held February 21 at the home of J. P. Tew in Headland. Dinner will be served at noon and all sacred harp singers of the section were invited to attend.
Arrangements are complete for the tri states golf tournament at the Country club course with finishing touches on the greens today and tomorrow. Local players including Drury Flowers Al Flowers Raymond Spann Jim Brennan and others are expected to contend for low scoring honors as qualifiers proceed this afternoon.
Complete returns in The Eagle’s presidential straw ballot show Roosevelt with 87 votes and Ritchie with 56 at noon. Ritchie led earlier but was overtaken this week by a 28 vote margin. Baker had 10 votes and Al Smith 1. Balloting ended at noon with final tallies announced.
Beverly Hills Calif Feb 10 AP Edgar Wallace noted mystery author and one of the world's best paid writers died early today from double pneumonia after a bout with influenza. Wallace came from London to Hollywood to write scripts for RKO Radio Pictures. Publishers estimate over a million and a half of his books sold in the United States.
Dothan high school basketball team faces Graceville at the Dothan Athletic Club court tonight at seven. The Tigers held a long practice to prepare. Probable starting lineup includes guards Jack Ford Brooks Sellers Parker Brown center Joe Riley and Jimmie Saliba.
Will Anderson of Headland Negro pleads not guilty in common pleas court to public drunkenness. He says he was not drunk but ill and had taken 666 and iodine. Judge asks if he wobble and talk. he admits wobbling slightly and not talking much. He is fined 12 dollars.
A leadership meeting of the Home Demonstration clubs of Houston County is set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the city hall council chamber. Mrs. W G Pruett county demonstration agent announced the session will discuss stain removal and related topics.
In Shanghai dated February 10, Chinese cavalry charged across no man’s land inflicting heavy casualties on Japanese forces as both sides shifted. U S Marines assist in building barricades while Woosung forts see reduced action and pontoon bridge work continues. Tokyo reports Foreign Minister You Aizawa considering envoy plan to the United States England and France to explain Japan’s Manchurian position.
Fire damaged a dwelling occupied by Jule Murray on East Street, destroying the front and back porches and slightly harming the interior. The blaze caused about $500 in losses. insurance covered the house. Authorities described the fire as alleged to have originated in the diary of a man.
A De than woman mistook a five foot rattlesnake for a chicken snake and nonchalantly beat the reptile to death with a fishing pole near a river yesterday. The snake measured about five feet and had several rat ties.
Funeral services for John Weely Clark 69 prominent Este, Fis, farmer were held Tuesday afternoon at Lees Chapel. Heart disease blamed for his death which occurred Monday afternoon. Survived by wife three sons Bascomb Sanforg and John Wayne Clark two daughters Mia Tom Adams and Mrs W M Le nier one brother Major Clark and one sister Miss Matt Clark all of Este Pallbearers were Oscar Clark A Clark J J Newton Paul Porter B A Wingate and Joule Wingate all nephews
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