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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1936

Page

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Farley presses New England push to curb unpledged delegates

Washington March 2 Farley head of the Democratic National Committee starts nationwide drive to block unpledged delegates at Philadelphia convention. He plans talks with Curley and McGrath in Boston and an appearance by Manchester, New Hampshire. Coughlin attacks unpledged support while Borah mulls Ohio and New Jersey plans.

Leonard Shubert Associated Press Washington James A. Farley Democratic National New England New Hampstire Massachusetts Philadelphia Farley New Hog Smad Roosevelt Boston James HM. Curley Joseph McGrath Florida New Hampshire John 8. Burley Fr. Coughlin Detrolt Ohio Sanstur Borah Tdabo New York Borah New Jersey Algernon T. Sweeney Dewark Idahosa Palen

Couple Plunges to Death in Fire at Downtown Hotel

Warren Ohio March 2 Two unidentified persons a man not a woman were killed today when they leaped from the third floor of a blazing downtown hotel Two others were carried from the brick structure described as in serious condition One man tentatively identified as Jack Meyers a middle aged resident of the establishment The blaze origin undetermined broke out shortly before noon as smoke poured from windows and drew noonday crowds

Senate lobby probe faces Western Union order

A district court in Washington issued a temporary restraining order blocking Western Union Telegraph Co from providing the Senate lobby committee with telegrams tied to the Strawn firm Winston Strawn & Shaw. The move caps a clash over subpoenas aimed at private communications in the New Deal utility holding company debate.

Associated Press Washington Western Union Telegraph Co Senate Lobby Committee Silas H. Strawn Chicago Winston, Strawn & Shaw Chamber of Commiarce United Eaates Republican Finance Committee Janse C. Adidne District of Columbia Supreme Court Strawn Senate Committee T. B. Kingabury Western Union Attawn Frmy United States American Bar Association Frank J. Hogan William McCracken Senate McCracken Goya Hie Black Dominion Natural Gan Co Ita Ontario B&b Severson Arthur Mutten Democratic National Nebraska Dominion Concern Cites Service Co Republic Light, Heating Power Co Buffalo

Houston county school program largest yet in state

Oscar J. Coston of Coston & Sons announced the Houston county school program, a $286,000 building project at Webb and Columbia, as the largest allotment to the state. Contracts for the remaining 12 projects are set for March 11, with two early buildings progressing well under favorable weather. Crews of about 27 men labor on the Webb and Columbia sites, and ample materials ensure no short supply. The program aims to provide new or improved facilities touching every county community, though completion is not guaranteed by September.

Houston County Webb Columbia Oscar J. Coston Coston & Sons Houston State PWA of Melale Coston Ali

Sales Levy Foes Warn of Deeper Tax Plans

The article quotes Lokey and other opponents arguing that state leaders and educators will push for more revenue despite promises to avoid new taxes. They claim the current campaign is only a skirmish and warn that the administration will not abandon plans, urging the public to demand government reform first before any new revenue.

Lokey Peign Phair Lesen

Spending (Continued From Page One) Labor and Tax Proposals

The American Federation of Labor reports January employment at 12,626,000, up 1,229,000 from December, the largest December to January rise in five years. The National Economy League led by Henry Curran urged Congress to reject financing the farm program by a tax on households, calling for retrenchment without harming anyone. Harper Stirley of the Chamber of Commerce pressed legislators to curb spending and oppose a rural electrification bill costing about 100 million dollars annually over ten years. Inflationists looked to currency bonuses, but Speaker Byrne warned inflation has no chance, as the senate studies expenditure cuts and bonuses.

American Federation of Labor National Economy League Henry HH. Curran Congress Harper Stirley Chamber of Commerce Senate Byrne

Chicago Pork Prices Edge Down as Hogs Sold Steady

AP report from Chicago March 2 notes hog prices steady to slightly lower than Friday's average on lighter weights under 230 pounds. Top and bulk quotes range around 16.60 and 9.70 to 10.40 per cwt, with sow prices easing and receipts at 16,000 head including 2,000 direct.

Chicago Dept. Agr

Twelve Face Count Gambling Drunkenness Charges

Gambling and drunkenness charges were filed against twelve prisoners detained by deputies and sheriffs over the weekend, with police reporting arrests of about six more on similar counts. It marks a high weekend total for both departments. Naval stores report for Savannah show turpentine sales and receipts, rosin figures, and varied commodity quotes as of March 2. The piece also notes ongoing protest meetings and calls for citizen attendance in Hartford and Headland against new taxes.

Hartford Headland

American flyers feed ice locked ships from skies

Two American aviators A. K. Kidder of Washington and W. Simmons of Want Plulus Mo dropped bread to marooned crews in the Gulf of Chile after ships were trapped by ice for two weeks. They reported starving men swarmed the boats to seize the bags from the ice as eight of eleven vessels were located.

Tientain Gulf of Chile Niers A. K Kidder Washington, D.C W. Simsons Plulus Toey Filera Alan Ite Fions

Court to Say Butler election law shapes Alabama delegation

Court updates show ongoing challenge to 1991 act mandating delegates elected by voters. New candidacy filings include Andrew Mitchell of Mobile, Secretary Howell Turner receiving notices. a broad slate of candidates across districts and positions, with multiple incumbents and withdrawals noted. Resting comfortably Fred Cameron of Troy recovers in hospital after major operation.

Supreme Court Alabama Ton Atutus Trime Andrew Mitchell Mobile Sint Virgil Bouldin Montgomery Thomas E. Knight Greensboro Democratic National Leon McCord Mat Ho Murphy Birmingham National Democratic Committee Sire A. Y. Malone Dothan Jamen J Mayfield Tuscaloosa Velma B. Smiley Birminghay Alabama Public Serice Commission Hugh H. White W. W Ramsey Russellville Guy Hanna Fred Cameron Troy W. & Garnar Ozark

Wheat and Corn Prices in Lara Market Report

Market notes show quotations for Wheat and Corn in Lara with 190 60 percent and 28 percent figures. Values include 1070 duly Oy 60 percent and BB aUTZ tone fet sales, reflecting trading activity and price levels.

Tragedy Near Revelstoke As Tender Sculpts Rail Crew

A falling locomotive tender crushed a party of railway workers near Revelstoke British Columbia early today on the Canadian Pacific line. Seven died and seven were wounded as slides and snow impedes trains across CPR CN and Great Northern lines. Among the dead are Jack Roland a telegraph operator and Hand Haug a tramman. Two section foremen also killed. Revelstoke lies in the Rockies, 300 miles east of Vancouver.

Revelstoke Here Ginder Canadian Pacific Railway Jack Roland Hand Haug Rocky Mountains Canadian Pacific Vancouver Canadian National Railways Great Northern Railway Raima

New York Walkout Shakes Midtown District Buildings

Agreement had been reached with Gres and 40 more buildings expected to join the association during the Inn Bambrick ordered workers out between 42nd and 14th Streets. London Terrace, one of the world’s largest apartment buildings, stood in the dense midtown zone as the walkout shattered Sabbath calm along Riverside Drive and Central Park West. Firemen and chambermaids deserted their posts, changing the city’s routine.

Bambrick 42Nd Street Midtown 14Th Street London Terrace Riverside Drive Central Park

Memorial in Stone and Odd Language Fragment

A fragmented OCR item listing various seemingly random terms, numbers, and names in multiple languages and codes. The readable content includes place-like terms, river references, and miscellaneous items such as swords, cups, and containers, interspersed with archaic or coded phrases. The text resembles a lexicon or puzzle snippet rather than a complete news item.

Convicted Eight Hauled to Kilby Prison

Eight men and one woman moved from county jail to Kilby penitentiary to serve sentences. Cleve Black received ten years for murder. J T Ford and John Walker were jailed for murder. Others faced shorter terms for various offenses including burglary and petty larceny.

Weep Houston Cireuit Kilby Pome Cleve Black J. T. Ford John Walker W. WN. Culpepper Ilegally Andrew Blackmon Lewie Frank Riley Gertrude Lima Mingo Pollock Leroy McSwain

Republicans Set Dothan Meeting in Wiregrass

The Wiregrass first outspoken critique of the New Deal will form when the district Republican executive committee meets Saturday. Delegates from 25 to 30 expected from Third Congressional district counties to adopt anti New Deal resolutions and set a date for electing the district's national convention delegate. L A Carroll of Slocomb chairs and will preside, with each county sending delegates to the convention.

Coneton Third L A. Carroll Slocomb Assembly Wil The Nations Assembly

Japanese Strongman’s Fatal Decision Shocks Home Front

Official dispatches from Amoy report an independence movement in Shanghai’s area with a band of riflemen aligning with Japanese forces. The event follows a couple’s act of self harm and a grim sequence of letters and uniforms tied to the upheaval on the Formosa Strait.

Canton Chine Amoy Southeamura Futin Countess Japense Formas St Dmoy Formosn Strait

Octogenarian Mrs Yarbrough Buried in Ozark Rites

The body of Mildred Yarbrough, widow of the late J Yarbrough and former Baptist minister, died Friday at Montgomery hospital of pneumonia. Funeral at 1 pm Saturday at the Baptist church with Rev C W Mitford officiating. Surviving sister Hatta Jones of Montgomery and son Dr Cecil Farborough. Burial handled by Holman or Quark.

Pneumenia Ozark Tha Boty Mildred Terborough J. Yarborough Montgomery Hospital Baptist Church C. W. Mitford Holman Quark Hatta Jones Montgomery Cecil Farborough

Black Man Jailed in Suspected Slashing Case Near Columbia

In Rowton County on Monday deputies report Oscar Landon a white farmer near Columbia and two Black individuals were involved in a sharp object incident. Landon was slashed on face and throat but not seriously injured.

Warner Heat Oscar Landon Columbia Thomas Rowton County Landon

Fire scorches roof at Pi Parsonage blaze

A small fire at the Presbyterian Manse on North Oates Street Monday morning burned the roof area. Firemen said the damage would total only a few dollars and appeared to originate from a spark that fell into the building.

Pi Parsonage Ammalt Presbyterias Mense North Oates

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