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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
1
Gene Stutts editor of The Slocomb Observer says there is no information to divulge and residents are not shielding anyone. A group of prominent locals and officials state rumors are unfounded as detectives and the attorney general continue probing the brutal schoolteacher killing with no new developments.
Dothan becomes among the first cities in the state to hear a dental hygiene specialist. Dr Chalmers Webster, Dental Director of the State Board of Health, will speak at a Parent-Teacher association open meeting at Young Junior High School Friday at 3. The speaker will present a message and a film on proper tooth-brush use and mouth care.
Funeral services for J B Spann, longtime resident of Marianna, were scheduled for Wednesday in the local church. The obituary notes his death Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness and mentions family members and pallbearers among attendees.
Fair and not so cold in the west portion tonight. Friday will be partly cloudy across the region.
Six Gypsy men were arrested on larceny charges after residents accused them of stealing money clothing and household goods. The Gypsy chief paid a total fine of 80.00, with 2.00 returned to buy gasoline to leave the city.
An amendment to the World War Veterans Act gives disabled veterans until May 29, 1929 to file suit for War Risk Insurance recovery. Veterans may seek back pay plus $57.50 monthly if they meet disability and premium conditions. Contact J. Hubert Farmer for details.
Isaac Thomas Cliatt 57 died suddenly of a heart attack at his home 150 St Francis Street He was born in Georgia and moved here four years ago to work in livestock He leaves a wife two sons two daughters and five grandchildren Funeral was held Monday from the family cemetery near Cairo Also mentioned is Mrs R L Kirkland who attended the Cairo funeral and notes the loss of her second brother this year.
Washington reports that President Hoover's relatives are scattered from coast to coast. Six immediate kin remain: Herritt Clark Hoover, based in Boston. Theodore Hoover, a teacher at Stanford. Mrs. May Hoover Leavitt of Los Angeles. Mrs. Mattie Pemberton, an aunt. Davis Hoover of Le Grand Iowa. and George Hoover, a Washington, D C cousin.
Farmers around Ashford realized 11114.79 from a hog and chicken sale conducted by County Agent Henry Witherington. One hundred seventy three farmers sold 879 hogs at tops of 7.90 to Robinson and Reynolds for shipment to Swit & Co. Moultrie. Chicken sales totaled 5812 pounds for 1249.79. Freight cars needed reached ten. Receipts for the year will near 100000.
Mexico City February 14 A campaign of activity by Gilberto Valenzuela former minister to Britain and a presidential candidate drew charges that he is fomenting a rebellion The charges were made at a meeting of the congressional commission and were denied by his adherents Valenzuela recently attacked the Gil government and the Calles administration in a speech
George Braun, a Dothan boxing promoter who helped start the sport here in 1927 and has staged matches recently in North Carolina, paused in Dothan for two days while en route to Miami to watch the Sharkey Striling bout. He notes he has promoted several matches featuring Young Strik and others in recent months.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against the Alabama Motor Co yesterday afternoon, the third such proceeding in a month. The action indicates continued financial distress for the company and seeks court relief under bankruptcy law.
Residents report a man identified as Wilbur S'candon broke the Powell Street shop front at 9 30 am and carried four sacks of flour a can of lard a box of tobacco and a piece of meat. Officers say flour dust on a table and floor links him to the burglary. He is jailed awaiting transfer to county authorities as police seek the stolen goods. Dayton Bluff Legion Post No 515 in St Paul hosts an ice carnival and winter sports event.
London february 14 estimates place deaths from extreme cold in Central Europe at up to 300 with thousands more frostbitten. Fuel shortages halt factories and business in Vienna and parliament suspends for two weeks. Countries appeal to Czechoslovakia and Poland for mine fuel while trains stall and transport becomes nearly impossible.
Captain Dyson announces farewell services at the Army Hall Sunday before leaving Dothan Monday. She will marry Captain John Willard Mack at Waycross on March 7 and will be succeeded by Captain and Mrs. Pidman as Salvation Army representatives. The Dothan unit needs $75 to liquidate its debt before her departure.
A Nassau radio message says Harry Rogers and three companions are safe at Pine Bay after a forced down due to fuel. Colonel Lindbergh led search efforts after another pilot, Steven Calloway, was found by a ferry, with crews continuing to map the area late last night.
Feature recount of Lincoln's 1861 inauguration journey from Willard's hotel to the Capitol with guard details and a ceremonial parade. Describes travel secrecy, a German district guard, presidential reception, and a White House levee amid anxious nation. Contd on page two.
Leon Trotsky, exiled Soviet war chief, was held prisoner by a heavy guard at the Russian consulate in Constantinople after his surprise arrival aboard a ship. Turkish officials worry about possible assassination as about 2,000 White Russians live in the city.
Abbeville resident and Henry County figure Uncle Taylor Kirkland died at home Tuesday night at age 79. He leaves a daughter and three sons, with funeral held Wednesday at First Baptist Church Abbeville. Rev. R T McLeod officiated. Masonic rites conducted interment.
A dark green Chevrolet coupe owned by C Berreson a traveling salesman from Florida was stolen from in front of the Houston Hotel around 9 20 PM. The car borne Florida tag C 26773 and Texas tag 856946 with motor number 4544543.
Henry Witherington county farm demonstration agent announces resignation in 30 days over a $300 yearly salary cut ordered by the board of revenue. He cites promises to farmers and loss of federal help as factors, while Dr. Neff warns the health unit will face curtailed activities from the cuts.
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