Roosevelt’s inaugural call for wartime power and quick action
President Roosevelt takes office and pledges to seek wartime powers if needed to meet the emergency. He plans a special session to push his policy agenda including currency reform, while crowds honor him along Pennsylvanian avenue and Garner is sworn in at noon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Garner
Bosver
White House
James
Executive Mansion
City cut off ban not in effect for municipally owned Dothan plant
The Alabama Public Service Commission has no authority over municipal utilities, so Dothan's light and water plant may cut off nonpayment during the bank holiday. Officials report some customers will have service terminated despite the holiday, while those owing only for March by March 10 may pay without penalty.
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Dothan Ight and Water Department
Alabama Public Service Commission
Hugh White
The
Service Commission
White
Dothan
Hy White
Woman files suit against Mississippi Tie and Timber Co
Mary Jane Shiver as administrator of J. W. Shiver’s estate sues Shubuta Tie and Timber Co. of Mississippi for 10,000 dollars after Shiver was killed when struck by an automobile on the Geneva highway last year. An employee of the defendant company drove the car involved.
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Mary Jane Shiver
J. W. Shiver
Geneva Highway
Shubu‘e Te and Timber Co
Mississippi
Shubuta Co
Shiver
Wild Elephant Shot After Killing Man at Waikiki Zoo
Daisy the rogue elephant, owned by Waikiki zoo, killed keeper George Conradt, 60, during a rain storm. Police and rangers used high power rifles to shoot the animal after panicked Waikiki district residents protested earlier plans to kill Daisy.
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Honolulu
Daisy
Waikiki Zoo
George Conradt
Palce
Waikiki
Conradt
Permit Issued to Repair Roof at 805 Harmon Street
A permit for S P Grice to repair the roof of a dwelling at 805 Harmon Street was issued today. The repair will cost 125 dollars according to the City Clerk LP Searborough office in Nashville Tennessee AP. A bill to modify Tennessee's dry law to permit sale of 82 percent beer has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
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S. P. Grice
Harmon Street
The
LP. Searborough
Nashville
Tenn
House of Representatives
New Orleans
Capitol Hill
Congress
Walsh to Be In State at Senate in Montana
Thomas J. Walsh long represented Montana in the Senate and will be honored in a state funeral in Washington Monday. Senora Nieves Perez Chaumont Walsh asked for the solemn ceremonies in the Senate chamber, with burial planned in Helena at Resurrection Cemetery later in the week.
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Washington
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senora Nieves Perez Chaumont Walsh
Cuba
Senate
Resurrection
Helena
Indiana Attorney General Hurt In Pittsburgh Bus Crash
C. W. Piersol, who identified himself as Indiana attorney general, was treated for chest contusions after a bus and truck collision in Pittsburgh. He and 81 passengers then continued to Baltimore aboard the bus. Piersol planned to travel to Washington for the inauguration.
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Pittsburgh
C. W. Piersol
Indiana
Piersol
Baltimore
Washington
Condition of Marcellus Pridgen Improves Slightly
Attendants at the hospital reported Marcellus Pridgen who developed pneumonia in both lungs after an automobile accident is slightly better today. He remains under treatment and observation as doctors monitor his recovery.
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Marcellus Pridgen
Roof Fire Damages House on 509 E. Commen Street
Five men reported a chimney fire at a house on 509 E. Commen Street causing roof damage estimated at 100 dollars. Sparks fell from the chimney but flames did not spread beyond the roof.
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E. Commen Street
Winking At Tax On Scrip Slows Circulation and Relief
The Central Relief committee warns that relief program success hinges on stamp bearing scrip issued in January. Non cooperation by merchants and citizens slows circulation, causes scrip congestion and threatens reissuance of coupons for the unemployed. The committee urges strict stamp affixing and dating to accelerate use and avoid suspension of relief funds.
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Central Relief Committee
Relief Committee
Unemployment Relief Bureau
Funeral Conducted For Mrs Bradshaw In Eufavia
Funeral of Mrs Arthur Bred ghavy former Ashford resident who died in Eufavia Thursday was held at her home there at 3 p m with Rev C C Pugh Baptist pastor officiating She is survived by husband two daughters Mary Katherine and Patricia and three brothers Dr E M Stokes Montgomery W B Sokes Miami and R E Stokes Perry Fla
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Arthur Bredghavy
Ashford
Eufavia
C.C. Pugh
The
Baptist Church
Bradshaw
Mary Katherine
Patricia
E. M. Stokes
Montgomery
W. B. Sokes
Miami
R. E. Stokes
Perry
Fia
Medical Society Backs Reduced State Spending
The Houston County Medical Society votes for general government expense cuts and supports any decrease in the state department appropriation that minimally harms efficiency. A resolution was adopted at a meeting last night with over 80 county physicians in attendance, reflecting strong ties to county health activities.
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Houston County Medical Society
State Department
Medical Society
Boots Bought for City Prisoners
Prisoners working on ditching projects received 10 pairs of rubber boots to use while in water. They were warned not to wear the boots after completing their sentences.
Seed Loan Requests Open Next Week in Wiregrass Area
D H Frazier in charge of seed loan collections for the Wiregrass counties said applications would be received next week for seed loans on crops of 1033. Fewer than 100 farmers in Houdena county received loans last year.
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D. H. Frazier
Houdena County
Sunday denim uniforms at Crawford Baptist church
In Augusta Georgia the Bentley Bible class of Crawford Baptist church has adopted overalls and blue denim shirts as casual attire to help members feel included. The move favors practical clothing during gatherings.
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Augusta
Bentley Bible
Crawford Baptist Church
Jehol City Falls to Japanese Forces Amid Chinese Withdrawal
Japanese troops occupied Jehol City the Chinese capital in Manchuria, driving a retreating defense that left cannons, machine guns, and horses behind. Officials warned of possible moves toward Peiping and Tientsin as treaty-area stability depended on retreating Chinese troops.
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Jehol
Chinchow
Manchuria
China
Pieping
Tientsin
No Spot Cotton Quoted Until Holiday Ban Lifted
Cotton price quotes in Dothan will be unavailable until Tuesday after New York and New Orleans markets closed for a holiday. The delay follows an announcement by T W Palmer and Co brokers.
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Dothan
New York
New Orleans
T. W. Palmer and Co
British leaders to urge at Geneva disarmament talks
London reports that Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon will travel to Geneva to avert a possible breakdown of the disarmament conference. The move reflects British concern over the conference crisis and seeks to preserve negotiations.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
John Simon
Geneva
Birmingham News editor dies suddenly at 52
Alfred Battle Bealle associate editor of The Birmingham News died suddenly of a heart attack in his office. The 52 year old was a veteran journalist in Birmingham. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Birmingham
Alfred Battle Bealle
The
Birmingham News
Which Comic Do You Want The Eagle asks readers to vote
The Eagle invites selections from CASOLINE ALLEY W I N N I E WINKLE THE GUMPS and BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES. Readers may clip the coupon mail deliver or call 111 to indicate their choice.
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The
Eagle
Eagle Office
Winnie Winkle
the Gumps
Chester
Andy
Min
Boots and Her
Connecticut veteran cycles 14169 miles through all states
World war veteran Charles Gregory, a Bridgeport resident, pedaled from Tallahassee to Dothan in twelve hours covering 119 miles. He began January 9, 1931, in Florida and plans a Christmas return trip home after completing every state.
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Charles Gregory
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Conn
Dothan
Union
Gregory
Tallahassees
Fla
Alabama
Tennessee
Birmingham
France
Florida official urges big cuts in licenses for fishing and hunting
C. C. Woodward Florida game and freshwater fish commissioner proposes sweeping license price reductions. Resident fishing licenses drop from 3.25 to 1 for artificial bait and 0.06 for hook and line. Non resident fishing licenses fall to 5. Hunting licenses fall for residents from 8 to 5 and non residents from 25 to 15. County resident hunting licenses rise to 2. Woodward filed 18 recommendations reflecting public input.
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Dothan
C. C. Woodward
Florida Game and Freeh Water Fish Commissioner
Florida
Woodward
St. Johns River
Lake Okeechobee
Stze S
Correction Notice for Peacock Survivor List
The Eagle regrets an omission in the list of survivors for J. M. Peacock who died Tuesday on Webb route 1. The widow was inadvertently left out and is now added in this correction.
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J. M. Peacock
Webb
Inaugural Ceremonies Schedule With Mourning Update
The program for Roosevelt's inauguration shows morning air displays over Washington and a White House arrival, followed by a Capitol ceremony and luncheon. Mourning for Senator Walsh alters events including the luncheon and Mrs. Roosevelt's attendance, with a full evening ball and fireworks later planned.
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Washington
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Akron
Roosevelt
White House
Hoover
Capitol
Garner
Bendechamber
Washington Auditorium
Slocomb and Rawls Eye Tourney Final Tonight
Slocomb and Rawls advance to the district tournament final in Slocomb after wins last night. Slocomb defeated Ariton 62 to 5 and Louisville 60 to 10, while Rawls beat Columbia 37 to 27 and Blue Springs 31 to 24. Finals set for tonight at 8 30.
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Slocomb
Rawls
Ariton Quintet
Louisville Ang
Columbia
Blue Springs
Straughn
Newton
Hartford
Fouffals
Goshen
Clayton
Legion Wrestling Tickets On Sale Here Today
Tickets for Tuesday night wrestling at the Chester R. Vickery post arena went on sale at Hilden Pharmacy. Australian wrestler Stanley Buerrch, the kangaroo kicker, is injured in a Birmingham car crash and will be replaced. a substitute will be announced. Women admitted free to all bouts.
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Chester R. Vickery
American Legion
Hilden Pharmacy
Stanley Buerrch
Sydney
Australia
Birmingham
Legion
Dothan hitch hiker photographed in Washington Star
John A. Deal Sr of Dothan a self styled president of the American Hitch-Hikers Association reached Washington by thumb for the Presidential Inauguration The Washington Star shows his front page photo from March 1 He was an alternate delegate to the Chicago Democratic convention last year but did not attend.
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John A. Deal
Dothan
Washington
Washington Star
Deal
Chicago
Weather forecast for central east gulf states this week
The forecast says rain early in the week then warmer start. Colder conditions follow with generally fair skies and a return to warmer temperatures later in the week.
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Central East Gulf States
Alabama Banks Closed As Federal Reserve Action Suspending Cash Transfers
State Superintendent H H Montgomery ordered all Alabama banks closed until further notice amid the Federal Reserve action in Atlanta. Banks plan to limit withdrawals to 5 percent of deposits, including payrolls, when they reopen. Holiday spreads nationwide with exchanges and cleared funds disrupted.
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Montgomery
State Superintendent of Banks
H. H. Montgomery
Alabama
Federal Reserve Bank
Alsata
J. 3. Flowers
Dothan Bank & Trust Co
G. H. Malone
First National Bank
Mr. Flowers
Associated Press
New York Stock Exchange
New York State
New York
Tlinois
Federal Reserve Banks
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Atlanta
New Orleans
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Kids Struck Match Sparks Grass Fire at Foster Street
Firemen reported a grass plot at 404 N Foster Street ignited this afternoon when a child struck a match. The blaze caused some fire damage, but it was unclear if intentional or accidental, according to authorities.
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N. Foster Street
Sailor Home On Leave From Navy Visit To Dothan
William Allen Dean who enlisted in the U S navy on September 21 last year is home in Dothan for a 15 day leave with relatives. After leave he will return to Hampton Roads for assignment to a ship, said Edgar L Utrown the enrolling officer.
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William Allen Dean
U.S Navy
Dothan
Young Desa
Hampton Roads
Edgar L. Utrown
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