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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1930
Page
1
In Beckley West Virginia an explosion deep in Lillybrook Coal Company No 1 mine killed eight miners and injured four others. R L Meadows was found among the dead and may not recover. Six of the dead were Negro. Officials say a slate fall opening a gas pocket likely caused the blast. Investigation continues.
United States prohibition chief James M. Doran blames critics for officers deaths as enforcement comes under fire. He cites the West Palm Beach raid that left agents Flor Patterson and Robert M. Moncure dead and notes President Troover’s plan to shift the prohibition unit from Treasury to Justice.
A verbose OCR page lists radio station call signs and frequencies across New York Chicago and other cities. It includes program notes for various orchestras singers and bands with times and stations such as WNBC WABC WGN WLS WJZ and many more. The entry reads like a program grid with decades old references to network feeds and regional schedules.
Expenditures committee to review a repeal bill with a quick report forecast. Senate action on repeal delayed until tariff bill settled. Senator Blaine backs not sending to judiciary committee until tariff talks end. Doran condemns enforcement tactics as two officers die in Florida raid led by Moore, with firearms used only in self defense. Federal officials review the raid and related killings as probes proceed.
An inquiry into wartime liquor purchases targets actor Moore amid a search of Alenre's home. Agents alleged to have acted improperly when visiting Moore’s residence Saturday evening, as investigations linked 12 quarts of liquor to him. E M Baynes, Moore's counsellor, says agents overstepped their bounds.
Four men took part in the attempt to search lawyer Moore’s house after nightfall without a proper warrant. Moncure was shot at the front door and Patterson fell in the kitchen. Police Chief Matthews reported being held at bay for 20 minutes before Moore surrendered.
A special plane with a glass floor and a hole under the pilots to aid visualization was sent by the photographic department of a local flying service. Dr B F Granger of Ashford was in the city this morning.
The fragment reports A Folley seizing John Ellis negro and a woman, Ellis had used an ax for years, deemed insane by the county physician, and remitted to Bryce Hospital. Judge Crosland requested commitment. Holley indicted for murder. a jury determined admission to hospital for treatment was required, court noting mandatory diet compliance.
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