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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1930

Page

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Republican party turmoil grows over Huston chairmanship

Washington July 9 reports say factional foes demand Huston resign as national chairman while he resists. Senator Watson and Hoover weigh options as Kinsley rumors of a temporary chairmanship surface. Hoover reportedly worried as revolt threatens unity and potential challenge to Moses in the senate campaign.

Francis M. Stephenson Washington Republican National Organization Claudius Huston Young Guard Huston Watson Indiana National Committee Hoover Capitol Moses New Hampshire Kinsley Flace Vermont Earle S. Kinsley White House

Murder warrant taken for deputy Barbourville KY

Knox County sheriff says a murder warrant was sworn for Nat Helton deputy constable of Wilton after Omer Mackey 25 a farmer was shot during a raid on Mackey’s father in law farm. Helton with three deputies and a federal agent pursued Mackey who drew a bottle of whisky and fled.

Barbourville Nat Helton Wilton Omer Mackey Mackey Joe Mackey E. P. Walker Knox County Helton Big Pocket

Dean of Sacred College Dies at Vatican

Cardinal Vincent Vannitelli, aged 80 or more, dean of the Sacred College, dies after days of illness in Vatican City. He served as principal diplomatic representative of the Vatican and attended major papal events as the Pope’s representative.

Sacred College Vatican City Cardinal Vannistelli The Vincent Cardinal Vannitelli

Heat wave toll of three in Northwest region

In Chicago and across the Northwest seven cities report temperatures above 100 as three deaths are attributed to the heat. Miles City Montana hits 106 and Emporia Kansas reaches 105. Sioux City records 104 and Omaha marks 102. Ole C Nelson dies in Minnesota after heat exposure. C V Gerkev e commits suicide amid illness worsened by heat. Edward W Higgins is noted.

Miles City Mont Emporia Kans Sioux City Iowa Omaha Neb Ole C. Nelson Virginia Minn Minneapolis C. V. Gerkove Hatfield Edward W. Higgins

Youths Released from Jail on Murder Charge

H B Riggers of Cape Girardeau Missouri and Winyard Williams of Oneonta Alabama were released from custody after investigation of the death of Riggers wife. Williams was rearrested for Tennessee authorities awaiting completion of a jail sentence. The coroner ordered the release. Mrs Riggers body to be sent to Baxter Missouri for burial.

Jasper Ala H. B. Riggers Cape Girardeau Winyard Williams Oneonta Rigger Williams Tennessee A. B. Legg Riggers Dora

Detroit Sets July 22 Recall Election for Mayor Bowles

Detroit officials set Tuesday July 22 as the date for the recall election of Mayor Charles Bowles after a circuit court dissolved a restraining order sought by the mayor to stop the vote. City Clerk Richard W. Reading announced the date.

Detroit Tuesaday Charles Bowles Richard W. Reading

Boy Missing in Mount Whitney Search Continues

Searchers scaled Mount Whitney for a second day and found traces of 18 year old Howard Lemel who disappeared near the summit last Saturday. Lemel left his companions at the 11 000 foot level to attempt the risky ascent and failed to reappear by nightfall.

Los Angeles Mount Whitney United States Howard Lemel Les East Steps

Bobby Jones Faces Packed Open Field At Interlachen

The Associated Press reports Bobby Jones leads a star studded field at the U S Open at Interlachen as rivals led by Walter Hagen Horton Smith and Gene Sarazen prepare for a 72 hole stroke play battle. The article notes Jones as the prohibitive favorite amid questions of endurance and mastery against 146 rivals in Minneapolis.

Paul BR. Mickelson Associated Press Mineapolis America Old Interlochen Bobby Jon Hobby Atlanta Bobby Atlantic England Bobby Jones Interlachen Hot Springs Walter Hagen Horton Smith Johnny Farrell George von Elm Gene Sarazen Tommy Armour Jimmy Johnston MacDonald Smith Leo Diegel Bill Mehlhorn Cyril Tolley Great Britain Hagen Japan

Singletary Sues Over $50,000 Eye Injury From Mill Shootout

State Senator W. J. Singletary sues E. B. and Q. D. Sauls for $50,000 damages after a gunfight at a Newport Florida sawmill leaves him blinded. Warrants charge assault with intent to murder for Singletary's son C. W. Singletary and the Sauls brothers. E. B. Sauls wounded a hand. the incident stemmed from timber rights dispute on land worked by the Sauls' sawmill.

Tallahassee Fia W. J. Singletary E. B Q. D. Sauls C. W. Singletary Newport Fla Young Singletary Sauls Brothers A. H. Porter Wakulla County Angus Morrison Senator Singletary E. B. Soulis Singletary Sauls

Two Injured in Bessemer Carbide Gas Tank Explosion

Two men Louis Perotic and Luther McClain of Bessemer were injured last night at Taylor's ferry near Bessemer when a carbide gas tank used for camp lighting exploded. They were taken to a local hospital with burns and other injuries but were expected to recover. The report also notes a separate line about anti miscegenation laws in eleven states.

Bessemer Ala Taylor's Ferry Louis Perotic Luther McClain

State Democrats Urged By Brown To Vote In August

Watt T. Brown Alabama national democratic committeeman urges all Democrats to participate in the August 12 primary. He argues voting selects precinct, county, state and congressional candidates and unites the party for November. He calls for forgetting past differences and saving franchise by voting in the primary.

Brown National Democratic Birmingham Ala Watt T. Brown Alabama National Committee Democratic National

Ind Peculiar Independence Day Disturbances Under Investigation

Montgomery Alabama July 9 AP Governor Bibb Graves awaited a McAdory report on Independence Day disorders at Emelle where two white men and four negroes died. Jacob Robertson, brother of Esau Robertson lynched at Emelle, was held for safekeeping. Authorities sought Jor dah Robertson and Tom Robinsons. A $200 reward was authorized for suspects connected with the affair and the Esau Robertson lynching.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Walter G. McAdory State Law Enforcement Department Sumter County Emelle McAdory Jacob Robertson Esau Robertson Emilie Albanma

Capone Perjury Trial Pushed Back to Tomorrow

Al Capone’s perjury trial in Miami municipal court was continued to tomorrow after a volatile session. Capone refused to plead, was arrested on two new false swearing charges, and has traveled through multiple courts in Dade County since arriving April 20. The case stems from his testimony in a false arrest suit against Miami’s director of public safety.

Miami Fla Scarface al Capone Capone Director of Public Safety of Dade County Miami Beach Miami Municipal Justice of the Peace United States District Court Florida Carlton

Year Found Board Assisting Market Of 14 Farm Crops

Washington July 9 The first anniversary of the agricultural marketing act shows the Federal farm board has enabled fourteen crops to be sold cooperatively through five national sales agencies. Wheat corn oats rye barley flax cotton wool mohalr beans cattle hogs sheep and goats move via local and regional cooperatives toward central or national programs as feasibility is tested for further crops. Local cooperatives are urged to unify marketing.

Federal Farm Board

Showers Won't Bring Relief From Heat

Alabama heat remains extreme as government meteorologist P H Smyth predicts little relief from upcoming thundershowers. Thermometer readings hit 105 at Auburn and 101 in Montgomery with other towns like Goodwater Thomasville Clanton near 160s, while rain reaches Greensboro Greenville Thomasville Tuscaloosa Union Springs offering slight dampness. Crops suffer from moisture shortage despite a few showers and a Polish currency proposal noted for the Free City of Danzig.

Goodwater Thomasville Clanton Montgomery Gadeden Greensboro Greenville Tuscaloosa Union Springa

Racketeers in Churches Claim North Side Case

Chicago July 9 AP Alderman Arthur F Albert tells the crime investigation committee of the Chicago church federation rackets may reach religious and reform groups. He cites possible church racketeers while Acting Police Commissioner Alcock asks precinct captains to report any police graft or racketeer links before July 20. Albert accuses city hall forces of selling Mayor Thompson down the stream and urges a meeting with State's Attorney Swanson. The church committee releases an open letter to Col Hubert Isham Randolph.

Chicago Arthur F. Albert Chicago Church Federation Albert Alcock Samuel Ettelson

New York Retains Second Largest City Status Worldwide

Census figures show New York with 6,958,792 residents, second only to London’s 7,742,212. The five boroughs reveal migration from Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens, with Queens up 139 percent to 1,082,212 and the Bronx rising 73 percent to 1,264,734, while Staten Island grows 45 percent to 157,283.

New York Five Boroughs London Greater Europe Berlin Paris Chicago United States Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Bronx Richmond Staten Reland

Alabama student in extort case adjudged insane

F Swalley planned to have his son Bernard Swalley a 21 year old Birmingham Junior College student charged with extorting 5000 dollars from Mrs. F W Emery declared insane by Superior Judge Charles W Fricke The judge may dismiss charges if Swalley is confined to an asylum by July 21 He faces trial for two extortion letters and threatening to kill if the money is not deposited in a hole at a designated spot He was arrested when he went for the money Police said he needed the funds to finish his schooling.

San Francisco Cal F. Swalley Bernard Swalley Birmingham Charles W. Fricke Swalley Emery

Methodist Church of Mexico Formed

The Methodist church of Mexico, independent of the U S church, has been formed in Mexico City. About 100 congregations will join the new federation which will operate autonomously, though under the same Methodist framework. The move aims to let Mexican Methodists pursue their program in their own way.

Mexico City Methodist Church of Mexico Tato Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States Mexico

Wreck Leaves Thirty Passengers Injured in Corpus Christi

In Corpus Christi on July 9, a collision between the Missouri Pacific Pioneer and an express train from the Gulf Grade valley injured thirty passengers, none seriously. The crash disrupted two rail lines and prompted emergency response from local officials.

Tolay Missouri Pacific Pioneer Hoat‘en Hla

Birmingham records show high court ruling amid 1937 funds

Court records in Birmingham reveal a chancery circuit ruling on 1937 funds with a monthly average balance and specific syndicated figures. The fragmented clipping mentions details of the dispute and a keeper account situation related to a prior period.

Rircuit

Peterman Acquitted by Federal Jury in Liquor Transport Case

J S Bud Peterman was acquitted by a federal jury after a 24 hour deliberation on charges of transporting liquor. He testified he did not know liquor was in the car and claimed a frame up by officers Linch and Fullford. Evidence tied Linch to the shooting and to Fullford’s involvement, with witnesses detailing trips and requests to meet.

J. S Bud”) Peterman Himere Young Petermann John Ling Jr A. T. Pruett M. W. Bro Peterman Oscer Oeers Atlas Fullford Linch Ullford Fullford Dothan Midland City Dothia

Peacemaker Fatally Shot in Church Quarrel at Revival

In Dickson Tennessee a family quarrel during a church revival left Jess Ciften, 41, dead after three gunshots. Hirron Lank, a relative, and Gradon Lank, another relative, were wounded. they were arrested but released with no charges. Deputy H Hammond cited unclear motive and ongoing investigation.

Dickton Jess Ciften Hir Ron Gradon Lank Gradon Sherif H. Hammond Hammon

Caldwell County youths plant 215 percent of black walnut trees

Raleigh AP reports high school boys in Caldwell County joined a drive to plant 215 percent of black walnut trees to replace the fast diminishing supply of this native American timber.

Raleigh 8. C Caldwell County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oes Farle S. Kinsley Ataccare Tee ' Cardinal Vanrutelly Northwest Jones Haig By Frank Lt. Weller Central Weather Man P. H. Smyth Marx Mercury Auburn Finlavia Wetumpka Free City of Danzig Church Committee Col Robert Ishman Randolph Commerce American Metropolis Georgia Newman Reno John E. Newman Meuse- Argonne Nevada France S. F. Swalley Asylum For Corpus Christi, Texas Gunnsisos Cole Aps Western Ranger Wall Street Sher Ganison River Joy & ‘Ap Chancery Peterman I John Linch, Jr Peacemaker
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