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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
1
Roosevelt reports to Congress on war debts and funding talks with European debtors. He warns Congress against delaying action as Republicans seek to force filibusters to June 15. The president emphasizes debtor nations must discuss payment methods and special circumstances while avoiding placing undue burdens on Americans.
A fragmentary weather note reports fair conditions tonight with temperature changes and a coastal outlook. It mentions Florida coast timing for Saturday with possible afternoon or night variations and emphasizes a mild to moderate weather shift.
Geneva June 1 AP The League of Nations council accepted Bolivia's appeal for arbitration of the Chaco war replacing mediation The move follows Paraguay's public consent to this new procedure under Article 15 of the League covenant Paraguay's Bedoya said Paraguay prefers peaceful settlement Observers warn the change could affect the planned embargo on the belligerents Article 15 allows settlement recommendations without a council vote
Five masked men robbed a Reading Company mail messenger at the Conshohocken station,taking two sacks worth about 17000 dollars. One sack contained payroll funds for seven factories, and the other held parcel post items. the loot fled toward Norristown and a sack was recovered with contents partially removed.
A payment of 11000 for Houston county school teachers was expected to arrive today from the federal relief fund for teachers salaries. The notice was received by Solomon Baxter county superintendent of education, and several payments from the fund have already been made to teachers in the county.
President Franklin D Roosevelt visits Gorton School in Gorton Massachusetts to attend his youngest son John Roosevelt's graduation. He travels by private train from Worcester with Mrs Roosevelt and the President's mother Mrs James Roosevelt joining in an open car. The event is kept highly private with newspaper men barred from grounds as the family gathers on campus with several Roosevelt relatives in attendance.
In DeKalb and Fulton counties Georgia on June 1 authorities investigated dynamite threats and milk sabotage amid a dispute over the milk code. Dairymen reported dynamite sticks, milk and cream dumped by night prowlers, and officials tracing agitators. Only 12 of Atlanta area producers refused to sign the code while 270 had signed.
Midwestern farmers faced continued drought as June began. Forecasters predicted possible showers but little relief from extreme heat. May was historically dry in St. Louis and Chicago, with record low precipitation and the Mississippi River at its May low. Local towns reported temperatures above 100.
The trial of Jim Boatner and M T Ingle for buying or attempting to buy an absentee ballot for 1.50 from David Blakey Jr was postponed to June 8 in Montgomery Alabama by Judge Winter Thorington at the defendants request who said they could not obtain counsel. Assistant Solicitor Robert Arrington objected but the delay was allowed. The pair were arrested Wednesday by deputies near the county jail as they bought Blakey s absentee ballot.
Correction of several hundred checks for the initial payment on cotton lands rented in Houston County in the 1934 reduction program will release about 15000 dollars more here, Farm agent C. M. Ling announced today. Nearly 90000 dollars was released last week on the first checks. Merchants report cotton money quickly goes to debts from this year's crop. The second check is anticipated late July or early August and Ling predicts it will be spent on nonessential farming items. Farmers using first checks on 1934 crop debts should be better off at harvest time than in years past.
The alcohol tax division of the United States Treasury opened offices in the federal building led by J L White and C S Cogburn, both investigators. They will handle liquor tax cases for the government, excluding offenses linked to pre repeal of the 14th Amendment. Conviction penalties are stricter than prior prohibition violations, and the office is described as temporary.
Dothan Fire Department records an unusual quiet period of 21 days with only a single incident. The lone blaze involved the tragic death of two newborn puppies, marking a rare lull in reported fires for the unit after years of higher activity.
The U.S. Navy anchored in New York Harbor for an 18 day visit led by the flagship Indianapolis with President Roosevelt aboard. A parade of 56 ships including battleships carriers and cruisers passed the harbor as crowds cheered and pay day notes of $1,000,009 were spent by the sailors. The fleet's arrival marked the first since 1918 with 35,009 sailors aboard and 148 planes flying in formation over the city.
In Nashville on June 1 a 19 gun salute marked Tennessee 138 years since statehood. Gov Hill McAlister hailed Tennessee as a birthplace of great statesmen and a prominent American commonwealth amid observances at Capitol Hill.
The disarmament conference president Arthur Henderson halted the arms talks until Tuesday and then Wednesday due to the gravity of the situation. A British spokesman cited Sir John Simon as seeing little prospect for progress. Henderson urged reflection and practical decisions as delegates faced a grave position, surpassing any since the February 1932 opening.
Havana reports army readiness to curb disorder after Roosevelt signs Platt amendment repeal. Batista orders Matanzas garrison and Havana police to stay in barracks. A note attacking U S Ambassador Jefferson Caffery is tossed from a ship. A devastating mill fire damages a U S insured property. Caffery survives a second alleged assassination attempt as police uncover a bomb outside a Midtown Bank of Nova Scotia branch.
In Calico Rock Arkansas two men pretending to be officers entered the home of Mrs Sylvia Rutledge four miles north of town and robbed her of 1700 dollars. A pistol was used to threaten Mrs Rutledge and her two nephews as the other man searched the house. Bloodhounds aided by West Plain Mo tracked the suspects through the night as officers continue the search.
Ark Junail AP A justice of the peace and village blacksmith held court in a smithy while shoeing a mule. The defendant objected to trials in that setting and won a change of venue to municipal court in Jonesboro Craighead County.
Washington June 1 AP. Leaders say President Roopevest must push adjourn by June 9 and approve Warner housing bills or prolong the session two to three weeks. Democratic chiefs doubt quick action. heavy skirmishing expected on remaining measures as heat and fatigue grow on Capitol Hill. The House underwent a filibuster hangover over a prison industries measure, with eight roll calls and parliamentary devices used to sidetrack adjournment. Burns says the minority has filibustered for two days. Taber laments objection tactics.
Greenwood Miss June 1 AP Hearing of a retrial motion for Dr Sara Ruth Dean convicted of poisoning a whisky highball that killed Dr John Preston Kennedy on August 5 1933 is expected to be postponed Judge S F Davis announced today that the trial date may shift and that the motion for a new trial will be heard in due course.
Paroled convict L. A. Murff, 24, shot by police near Nashville after firing a pistol fusillade at three officers. He had been released from Ohio State prison May 1 after five years, said he fled to avoid returning. He faces assault and pistol charges, guarded in hospital with leg irons.
Washington AP reports the agriculture department estimates 1933 pop corn output only slightly above half of 1932. Distributors report disappointing sales and ample stocks. Some pop corn is being ground for stock feed, indicating shifting demand.
Birmingham June 1 AP Employes of five Birmingham packing plants join a butchers strike affecting two retail chains. About 234 workers walked out amid existing idle workers. A dynamite vandalism incident caused 100 in damage at Hill Grocery Co. union urges restraint as talks yield minor wage gains. Police seek bombers. Governor Miller posts 900 in rewards for May bombings in Jefferson county. Peacemakers push to end strikes while textile and steel talks stall nationwide.
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