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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1936

Page

7

Epic party fracas as Beales seeks control at convention

The article reports a chaotic scene at a party convention with McAdee Bat Sa Fr Adon recounting a fight and factional maneuvering. It notes attempts to rally pro-Roosevelt elements, the gavel passing among leaders, and predictions of securing California support while the session discusses platform planks and party strategy.

BNA Epic Jacion Beales McAdee Bat Sa Fr Adon Tan Sinclair Focces Nto Mate Central Itis Tomtorrow Mauneuvers Sean Culbert L. Oleon Atate Oead Psecat Adopted Releas Roonevelt California Syisi Egera Arater D. Roosevel

Man chases child in Oakland street rescue effort

The report describes Max Gerahenaon, a 52 year old man, leaping into action to aid a four year old girl pursued down a street in Oakland. He spurs the chase, guiding the child toward safety as the events unfold in a tense sequence. The child’s mother explains Gerahenaon’s role in the rescue and the outcome remains under discussion.

Oakland Calif Max Gerahenaon Mildred Scarhugh Gerhenwm Watunburt

Sanctions Working Drastic Change In Italy Home Life

Rome reports that League of Nations sanctions have visibly altered Italian home life. Work hours lengthen for breadwinners, lunch replaces a long siesta, and school days shrink. Theaters close earlier, public lighting halves, and Sunday outings vanish as fuel and resources tighten. Families adapt with thrift, banning popular pastimes and adopting Italian-made goods.

Charles H. Guftin Rome League of Nations Ialy Estes Mussolini Italy

Movie Theater Listings for Houston and Nearby Venues

Saturday night Prevot and Sunday Monday showings feature Dick Powell in Thanks A Million with Ann Dvorak and Fred Allen plus a fan and big band. Remona Patsy Kelly and Phil Baker with Bee tle and Bottle. Noise includes Rubmoff and his violin. Various shorts and previews list Harold Bell Wrights tale The Calling of Dan Mathews, plus Pardon My Scotch and Tuoter's Para disa. Wednesday through Friday showcase Joan Crawford in I Live My Life with a large supporting cast and a Friday Night Magnificent Obsession. Also listed are Fox Ne and other travel pages, plus Westerns and adventures with Rex and Rinty.

Houston Dick Powell Ann Dvorak Fred Allen Paul White Remona Patsy Kelly Phil Baker Beetle and Bottle Rubmoff Yacht Club Boyn Dothan Engle News Richard Arien Harold Bell Wright Dan Mathews Charlotte Wynterd Douglas Dumbrike Robert Taylor Charles Butterworth Betty Jurneas Arthur ‘Treacher Ralph Morgan Henry Armetta Bery Mercer Popeye Jane Withero John de Gulro Sally Blane Francis Ford Jerry Langdon Rex and Rinty

Courthouse Sing Holds Fort Gumtsr Inhabited By Few

A fragment reports a small outpost named Fort Gumtsr with a lone family and two enlisted soldiers as its only inhabitants. The sparse census like note hints at isolation and a minimal garrison in a remote post.

Fort Gumtsr

Shippers Unite Against Southern Railway Bridge Sale

More than 500 shippers formed the West Alabama Transportation Protective Association to oppose Southern Railway’s plan to abandon three miles of track and the Tombigbee River bridge on the Mobile to Selma line. They aim to raise 2500 dollars to fund a Washington delegation and request the War Department to overturn its order requiring bridge reconstruction and river clearance.

Jackson Southern Railway Go Tombighee River Mobile Selma West Alsbama ‘Transportation Protective Association Washington War Department Southern

Eva Murphy Dies After Illness At Dothan Hospital

Mrs Eva Murphy of Newville route one aged 35 died at a local hospital at 1 am Saturday after several days illness. She was born in Henry County and was active in the Methodist church and local social life. Survived by her husband G Murphy seven daughters two sons three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Center Church Kenny County at 2 pm Sunday with Rev Hicker officiating burial in church cemetery pallbearers named Sam Harrison J C Chaney Garston Peebles Thyie Treywick Taylor Trewick and Lockhart Stannon.

Newvills Dothan Hospital Eve Murphy Newville Route One Murphy Mra. Murphy ZT. Harrison Henry County Methodist Church G. Murphy Misees Gladys Elizabeth Wmudeline Jigs Murphy Mra Ruby Blankenship Mise Francie Murphy Birmingham Merle Hughes Bathemare Frank Murephy Miami Fla Laroar Morphy Ymes Earle Kirkland Cotton Wood J. HM Enale Abbeville Elle Woodham Dothan Z. T. Harrison Robert Harr Center Church Kenny County Pav Hicker Sam Harrison J. C. Chaney Garston Peebles Thyie G. Traywick Taylor Trewick Lockhart Stannon Fellows and Forrester

China Nationalists’ Fifth Congress Promulgates 12 Ordinances

Nanking January 18 CAP China’s nationalist party, after eight years in power, issued 12 commandments for its members. Eight stress loyalty, bravery, cleanliness and kindness, while four emphasize filial piety and reverence to parents and ancestors rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy.

Chinens Nanking Jen Congress of China Nationalist Party Tey

SUNDOWN STORIES in a quarrel over meals and manners

A fragmented scene shows Top Notch and Sir Count debating sharing bread with Bir Count as tension rises. The dialogue mixes whimsy and precarious power, then shifts to a Washington dispatch noting rail car loadings for the week ending Jan 18.

Washington

Indiana Four Florida Teens Return to Waterloo After Detour

Four Columbus youths aged 16 to 17 traveled from Indiana to Pansey Florida in a car owned by Clarence Roy Shomer's father. After wandering Alabama and reaching Pansey, they stayed four days awaiting funds to repair the car. Deputies arrived with a Columbus telegram, holding the boys until parents could fetch them.

Columbus Ind Indiana Sherife Alex May Rome Clarence Roy Shomer Chester Glenn Fivecoat Bill McGinnis Elden Edward Anderson Bhomer Alabama Pansey Parenta Une Mutomobiis Ail Shofnir Uwn'lt

JURY PICKER Earns More Drawing Jurors in Court

Louis Scrughan, age unknown, in Charleston, D C, sits barefoot on law books in the courthouse drawing silos out of a bar crowd while jurors are chosen. He earns three dollars a day, more than many grown men get for back breaking work, and has held the odd job for months despite a fall during a solemn trial that sparked laughter in the courtroom.

Louis Scrughan Reta Louis Charleston D. C

Sanctions Game Invades London Nursery Audience

A London report describes a new political game in a nursery, played with a board and pieces colored red and black. Red ageressora attempt to trap teague states, while black teague pieces seek to enforce sanctions. If red cannot move, sanctions succeed. if red captures ten teague pieces, sanctions fail.

London England Rede

Eritrean deserters flock to Hallo Selassie for arms

In DESSYE Ethiopia on January 18, hundreds of Eritrean ex soldiers of the Italian army trek toward Emperor Halie Selassie seeking direct acceptance. They bring captured Italian weapons and report widespread desertion as frontier defenses were crossed.

Hallo Bethanie Dessye Ethiopia Halla Selassie Erttrem

Political March in Swift Pace Across Nation

Washington January 17 The parade of 1935 politics speeds toward November ballots as Roosevelt sets the tempo with a new address and budget message. Key events include the Jackson Day dinner with Roosevelt at center stage and planned speeches by Al Smith in Philadelphia and other leaders in New York Canton and Toledo. The Republican side forecasts Borah and Hoover era figures touring major cities as Congress continues its session.

Washington Vince Prealaent Roosevelt Gan White House Rounivelt Menange Congress Hig Dudget Supreme Court Democratic National Committee Inter Philadelphia al Smith Ameriana Liberty League Smith Borah Make & Apeech New York Toledo Hoo Hamilton Fish Canton Ohio

Elba Women Assist In Home Beautification Effort

Elba women cooperate with Miss Mamie Mathews Coffee County home demonstration agent in a home beautification project. She distributes cuttings to club women showing interest in improving farm homes. A second item notes Berlin hosts 19 130 eating places with 11 200 serving alcoholic drinks.

ELBA Mamie Mathews Coffee County Mathews Han Berlin

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