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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
1
Police raided a paint store and a Towntown drug store seizing samples described as denatured alcohol used in anti freeze and toxic pure wood alcohol. The proprietor and his wife were arrested as officials warned of punishment for selling poisonous liquor while Mayor James Walker urged severe penalties.
The Fairfax collision and fire left passengers screaming as Seaman J. W. Walker of Kittery, Me, saved a woman by leaping into danger. A boat-safety attempt and Burns injuries were reported among victims, with two in critical condition at Carney Hospital.
Washington June 11 AP The tariff bill faces a final Senate vote at two o clock Friday. If approved, it goes to the House Saturday for a final roll call and may reach President Hoover Monday. A conference motion by Blaine seeks to send the bill back to conference over cheese duties. Supporters remain confident despite potential narrow margins.
A large Chicago crime hunt intensifies for the killer of Tribune reporter Lingle. State attorney, police, coroner, and independent agencies push a secretive probe with a left-handed gunman on the radar. An inquest was adjourned after three witnesses. Sam Hunt negotiates with police as investigators weigh a personal grudge over gang plots versus a broader conspiracy. In New Orleans, speed boat Mise Greenville departs Canal Street for St. Louis seeking to beat 87 hours 31 minutes record set in 1929.
A single letter to Representative Knutson, a Republican from Minnesota, carried the denial. The brief missive confirms opposition or refusal within the public matter discussed.
Market report from T. W. Palmer and Co. notes strict price quotes and conditions. Details are limited due to OCR errors but indicate brokerage activity in Dothan with references to brokers and buyers.
The market shows July cotton at 14.82 cents, October at 13.78, December at 13.80 and January at 13.91 with slight moves in open high low close readings. Prices reflect mixed activity across contract months.
Open high low close and previous close values show July 18 17 15 20 14 96 15 00 15 10 Oct 13 90 14 00 18 75 13 75 13 88 Dec 14 02 14 13 13 88 13 88 13 98 Jan 14 03 14 13 13 90 13 90 14 00
New York June 11 Cotton futures rose ten to 14 points on cables and a weekly weather report faulting crop progress in many states due to cool nights. Outside demand remained weak, prices lagged, and early local buyers offered resistance. Weather details noted showers in Texas and Oklahoma with forecasted showers for central and western areas. The textile report was poor and renewed stock weakness pressured prices as buying incentives faded.
The program for the brotherhood and deacons convention at Bethany Baptist church Thursday June 12 is announced. Pastors conference devotional by Rev P C Andrews spiritual leadership Rev C F Thomas Weak Places That Should Be Strengthened Rev B F Franklin pastor Elba deacons conference How Will the Deacons Help With the Spiritual Life of the Church R M Martin Spirituality in the Qualification for Service P N Mathia 7 pm supper 745 song testimonials sermon by Rev W M Bush pastor New Brocton Baptist church
Friends report W M Lewis of Cottonwood underwent a tonsil operation in a local hospital yesterday. The community awaits updates on his recovery and health status.
Houston county's school census will begin on July 1, announced by the offices of County School Superintendent Cc. W. Johnson today. About 100 persons will be employed to take the count, and enumerators meet on June 26 for instructions and blank forms with numerous questions.
Apples Winesap three fifty per box oranges California seven twenty five to nine oh nine per box eggs seven cents butter forty cents per pound This brief price bulletin from Birmingham lists fresh produce and dairy costs with regional import figures.
Effort to provide flying lessons in Andalusia involves felon and Jace Dixon and E C Hand. They plan to fly here each weekend to instruct students, aiming to attract local learners despite the need for a first class field before lessons can begin.
Mr and Mrs D D Mitchell and Mr and Mrs R Lee of Enter prise visited friends here yesterday in a brief social note typical of community columns.
AP report from Indianapolis on June 11 notes Solicitor Bart 8 Chamberlain joined Police Chief Warren F. Burch in a case tied to Mrs Schroeder’s nervous condition. Calef Burch announced new evidence but did not reveal its nature. Police planned to question Mrs Schroeder again about her husband after she initially declined.
A report notes a commission or board orders the exhumation of a deceased person for a physical examination following a tragedy. The action appears tied to revenue board involvement and official oversight. The text is fragmentary but centers on an official demand to uncover remains for inspection.
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