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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
1
A New York market opening shows a flood of selling with blocks of 5 000 to 18 000 shares. More than a score of issues slide, down 1 to 3 dollars, while U S Steel opens with gains amid signs of banking support but overall market unclear for the day.
Chicago wheat and related grains opened higher amid firmer foreign markets. July wheat opened 96 5/8 to 96 7/8 cents, off 96 1/4 yesterday. September and other months also quoted higher. Rye and oats edged up while December delivery futures traded near $1.03.
W Pasey was acquitted of assault and battery charges in city court yesterday. He explained to Mayor Exsell that he was being cursed by a man holding a knife. The prosecutor did not appear for the hearing.
A fragment notes a product described as chewing form and references Clates. Details and context are limited in the readable text.
Abilene Texas dawn flight report shows William Brock and Edward Schlee passing Abilene airport at 11 10 a m in a monoplane, aiming for San Diego. They carry 450 gallons of gasoline and expect a 2113 mile trip in 74 to 30 hours, with headwinds and showers forecast.
Dothan Chamber of Commerce members vote this week by ballot to elect the board of directors. Secretary Ed M. Weatherly announced the process today.
Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida led a statewide Democratic rally in Gadsden to rally party solidarity for the August primary and November election. The event drew thousands to Emma Sansom Park with speakers including John McDuffie and former Governor William W. Brandon, while Senator Hugo Black sent regrets.
A Wichita driver, told a story after striking and killing 10 year old John Graham's dog, noting a shotgun in the boy's grasp. The boy allegedly offered a "stake" claim, saying the gun would yield profit, while explaining his father had given him $2 to shoot the dog.
Dave Vickery appeared in county court on a charge of violating the prohibition law. The proceedings were underway as the trial began.
Mayor Clem Ezell announced that fewer than 350 people in Dothan were unemployed, citing Census figures via Supervisor L. A. Carroll. The May 10 count shows 352 of 15,471 residents without work, including all races, and Ezell believes the figure has since dropped.
Newark June 17. The New Jersey Republican primary centers on prohibition with Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow former Senator Joseph Frelinghuysen and Rep. Franklin W. Fort as candidates for the U S Senate. Polls expect 500000 to 650000 ballots as radio appeals end the campaign.
In Minnesota's June primary Thomas D. Schall led the Republican field for re election in early results. Schall, a blind veteran and independent Republican, held a large lead over Theodore Christianson and Johan Selb as 2,043 of 3,008 precincts reported. Burnquist leads Chase in the governor race.
The headless body of a man, hands and feet missing, was dragged from the sanitary district canal at Lockport, southwest of Chicago. Police say the victim may be one of several gangsters missing in recent months. coroner officials note the body had lain weighted in the canal for about six months. Eugene Red McLaughlin, a noted gunman, was found dead two weeks earlier and authorities planned to drag the canal from Chicago to the spillway at Lockport seeking more clues.
Chicago officials press grand jury to probe politico gang ties and crime profits after the murder of Jake Lingle. Acting commissioner Alcock assumes control as departments and civic groups seek root reforms. The move comes as public anger pushes police reforms and anti gang actions citywide.
Washington dispatch reports President Hoover signed the tariff bill today just before noon. The law takes effect at midnight, with customs officials ready to begin enforcement as ships race to clear cargoes and leave warehouses before the new duties. The vote and political fallout promise campaigns ahead as Democrats and Western independents critique the measure.
Dr J D Heacock president of the Adema Tuberculosis Association announced that clinics will be established throughout Alabama to locate patients by state and association physicians and place them under the care of family doctors.
In Birmingham Alabama on June 17 the Barons landed Jack Hopkins a right hand hurler from Jersey City to bolster their pitching staff for the final drive in the 1890 campaign. He reports immediately.
Congressman Wallace H. White Jr. led with 42 197 votes out of 632 precincts in Maine as the Republican nominee for U S senator to replace Arthur Gould. Ralph Brewster trailed with 25 877 while Dugald B. Dewar gained 6 064 on a wet platform. Gardiner won renomination over Wilson in the other statewide race.
Three Arabs convicted of murders during last August riots were executed at Acre Jail before noon. Efforts by the Arab executive and Christian church leaders for clemency failed as the men paid the supreme penalty.
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