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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
4
The Associated Press reports alarm among Chinese and Japanese authorities as Chinese soldiers deploy to protect Harbin while British and American leaders discuss the Far East crisis. U.S. and allied troops brace at the settlement edges as London seeks quiet amid escalating conflict.
Vertus Frost of Corona appeals to the Supreme Court from his Walden County Circuit Court death sentence for the shooting death of Sam Waldrop, 34, a Fayette automobile dealer. Frost confessed claiming self defense after a drunken argument over a used car, while parts of Waldrop’s clothing were found at various locations.
Three fires hit Dothan in an afternoon and night. A grass fire on Orange Street and a casket factory blaze near Bee Line Highway caused about 300 in damage to the factory building. A Saliba store on Main Street burned about 800 dollars, firemen said incendiary use of a gasoline can started the blaze.
Officials in the Houston county tax collector’s office warned unpaid voters they must settle poll taxes by February 1 or be ineligible to vote this year. Tax books close next Monday night and no receipts will be issued after. About 4 000 county residents still owe the tax, with 8 9 having paid today. OBTAINS MARRIAGE WEST Dewey Patterson and Estell Benton of Dothan route five obtained a marriage license at the probate office.
The Eagle invites readers to register a choice for President in the 82 election via a straw ballot. Seven names are listed as possible candidates and readers are asked to insert Avonite Gace if not among the first seven.
A letter from A H Donaldson of Ensley warned of a bomb plot against Governor Miller and three other state officers. Capitol guards guarded the building as Montgomery police and Kilby prison detail investigated after John Brandon alerted the governor. A Birmingham source described the plan and a suspect was taken in for questioning.
Cc. C. Moseley city superintendent and Alabama bicentennial commission member urged teachers to obtain free literature from the U S George Washington bicentennial commission in Washington. He asked educators to teach Washington as Educator Statesman and Man during the bicentennial running Feb 22 through Nov 24. Civic club and fraternal leaders were urged to participate. Literature listed includes 16 Washington facts booklets and various study aids and program materials.
The Panama City professional amateur team faces the local Coun try club squad tomorrow at 2 p m in an exhibition. John Wilibrand teams with Earl Thomas to challenge John Budd and Raymond Spann, aiming to even the score after a recent Panama City win. A strong crowd is expected as locals bid to even the series.
Carl L. Hamm of Madrid was appointed constable in precinct five. The governor announced the appointment, according to available information.
Shanghai, the New York of China, faces Japanese warships and a threat to occupy the city to curb anti-Japanese boycotts. With nearly 3,000,000 residents, Shanghai is a key Chinese port, factory hub, and international settlement, whose occupation could paralyze large parts of China.
Algernon Blair a Montgomery contractor and financier told Dothan Rotary Club members about his 1963 trip to the International Rotary Convention in Vienna. He described travel from Quebec to Antwerp with 160 Rotarians and an 85 mile air excursion to Heidelberg. The program closed with a situation speech by Renfroe and a club song.
C W Johnson superintendent of education states 33 buses are now serving 65 county schools. The buses transport pupils to school each morning and return them after the end of the day, providing daily transportation for students across the county.
Harvey Searcy former circuit court clerk remains in serious condition in a hospital after taking poison by mistake. Attendants say he is resting well and likely to recover despite the severity of his condition.
Work will be given in the MW M degree at a call meeting of Dothan Lodge No. 466 tonight. The meeting starts at 8 o'clock. Masons were invited to attend the meeting.
Five civil suits filed in U S district court allege motor vehicle crash on a Missouri highway caused injuries to Roy and Ethel Franklin Bryan and Lee Swilley and Benton Smith all of New Madrid MO. Defendants are Harry Hodges and Gorton Lawrence of Walker county.
The Eagle runs a two week questionnaire asking Wiregrass readers to pick their preferred presidential candidate. Voters may mail in the form without signatures and write in any missing name if not listed.
Contracts for Alabama's 175 star routes will be sent by the post office department on February 23 to become effective July 1 Postmaster J G Baas announced The routes cover distances from five to 72 miles.
Thirteen Black inmates at Kilby Prison face death by electrocution after sentencing for murders or robberies. Eight were convicted for assault on two white women at Paint Rock, while three were punished for murder in separate cases. They await the U S Supreme Court ruling on appeals for new trials.
A new candidate Albert Logue a Dothan insurance man announced his bid for the city council in the Democratic primary on March 7. He would represent Ward One making him the first to announce from that ward. Incumbent Frey Hall and H McEntyre hold Ward One seats while councilman Miles Miller from Ward Three is expected to announce reelection candidacy.
In United States district court the Shawarsee County Bank files suit against Red Bay town Franklin County Alabama seeking principal and interest since March 1929 on ten municipal bonds of zero value.
Circuit Solicitor Mullins and nine Houston county men posted bonds including Earl Hammond J H Witherington and Leo Espy after grand jury returned true bills charging conspiracy to defraud the government in seed loan and fertilizer loan schemes. Hutchings remained in custody after failing to bond. Arraignment set for March 7 before Judge Kennamer.
About 100 Houston county residents registered today as registration books opened Monday. Books will close February 4 with 10 days to register. hours are 8 30 a m to 4 p m. Those already registered need not re register.
The Cotton Market report by T. W. Palmer & Co shows New York prices with daily open high low close figures for January and subsequent contracts. Notable entries include Mehl noise at 868 688 662 663 665 for May, and July and October listings with varying bids and settlements.
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