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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1934
Page
1
Roy O. Hill announces candidacy for Houston County Circuit Court Clerk subject to Democratic Primaries. Campaign pays indicates Dothan Alabama. C J Rollins announces candidacy for Houston County Sheriff subject to Democratic Primaries from Dothan Alabama.
J E Gene Terry of Ashford Alabama announces as a candidate for Sheriff of Houston County subject to Democratic party action. The statement presents the aspirant and location, implying formal party process and political goal.
County voters are urged to participate in Democratic primaries with endorsements from Alex H. May of Dothan and Dan M. Jerkins. Paid political advertising notes that both individuals are connected to Dothan and Alabama politics.
A series of political notices from Dothan Alabama announces candidates for tax collector circuit solicitor judge of probate and other offices in Houston County with at least one candidate per role. The ads urge Democratic Party action and solicit votes and influence.
J J Speight of Dothan Alabama declares as a candidate for Judge of Probate Houston County Alabama in the Democratic primary. The announcement is paid political advertising by S A Uncle Gus Mullins of Dothan Alabama.
A candidate announces for Judge of Probate. The statement asserts intent to run and seeks support from voters. No further details on location, party, or filing date are provided in the fragment.
Edoardo Stradella of Milan an important cotton importer endorses the Bankhead cotton production control bill and predicts passage would lift the 1934 cotton price to about 15 cents a pound. He notes foreign spinners will keep buying American cotton due to machinery conversion difficulties while on a tour of the cotton states.
Hunter H. Ennis, of Dothan Alabama, is mentioned in this brief archival snippet with no additional context or event details provided.
J L Vaughn of Dothan Alabama is noted in this line of the report with no additional context or details provided.
Saxon Poyner of Dothan announces candidacy for Judge of Probate. He seeks votes and influence from readers in the upcoming election.
State Senate hopefuls O Kelly of Headland and S O Kelly and Lloyd Griffin of Newville announce candidacy for the 35th District seat. They seek Democratic primary action on May 1 and June 12, 1934, with Griffin including Houston and Henry Counties.
Political advertisement from G H Jordan of Cottonwood Alabama promotes his Democratic candidacy for a House of Representatives seat in Holston County. The ad emphasizes party alignment and provides the candidate’s name and location.
Savannh naval stores report shows Turpentine firm 54 sales 31 receipts 47 shipments 104 stock 5817 Rosin steady sales 125 receipts 1332 shipments 944 stock 7495 Quotations list grades B through WW X with prices from 4.25 to 5.30 per unit.
A Swedish Danish Norwegian entente is proposed with ideas of a tariff union and defensive alliance. Danish PM Stauning questions a formal military pact while Swedish PM Hansson supports extended cooperation and cautions on pact risks. Danes view the League of Nations as key, citing Schleswig-Holstein’s history and fears over future German power.
Chicago, March 7 AP A gambler known as West Side Frankie Pope was shot six times in the head and body and died instantly at a hotel on West Jackson Boulevard. Police report Pope as a reputed millionaire boss of Chicago gambling rackets. He registered alone at 5 AM. two men visited the room at 1 PM but were turned away as he had not checked out. A maid who passed the room heard a woman cry out Dont do that.
The Midland City Bank sues the Fidelity and Deposit Co. receivers of the bank in the Middle District Federal Court. The suit amount is near $10,000. Judge Charles B. Kenna presides as the case opens in Midland City.
Tarland Aberdeenshire March 7 AP John Campbell Hamilton Gordon first Marquis of Aberdeen and Temair and former Governor-General of Canada and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland died at his home Cromar here today He was 87 years old.
Commodity quotes show JAN through DEC futures for New York and New Orleans markets with open, high, low, and close figures. Price ranges indicate fluctuations across months and commodities, including notable lows near 1185 and highs around 1398 in the given session.
Chicago report shows butter market details with firm creamery special at 98 score and various grade breakdowns. Entries list firsts seconds and standards with numeric scores, reflecting grade quality and market movement.
In Savannah on March 7 AP reports turpentine firm sales 54.5, receipts 50, no shipments, stock 5,867. Rosin firm sales 293, receipts 593, no shipments, stock 73,088. Market quotes list prices for grades B through N with values from 4.00 to 5.00.
Chicago reports indicate U S potato shipments at 971 total 11 with supplies and demand steady in early March. U S No 1 Wisconsin round whites priced around 1 70 to 1 77 per cwt with occasional higher. Hog market shows 16 000 head, lighter weights down 10 cents, 180 to 290 pounds 4 40 to 4 65 per cwt, pigs 2 50 to 3 50, sows 3 60 to 3 90, heavy 250 to 350 pounds 4 15 to 4 60.
Market roundup shows mixed action across major equities with notable activity in Anaconda Copper and Ford of England shares. Heavyweights like Bethlehem Steel and General Motors display modest gains while Industrials like International Harvester and US Steel trend unevenly.
County farm agent C. E. Stapp reports over 300 cotton contracts show errors ranging from 2 to 72 bales after a mailed circular to farmers. Corrections will be made and contracts adjusted for Washington approval. A new mailing stresses measuring rented lands and not exceeding contracted cotton. Farmers using loan funds to buy fertilizer may add a bank or lender as payee before final contract approval.
The article resumes the Petersen case with details that if Governor Miller and the pardon board do not intervene, the condemned man will be executed on March 30. The case has already reached the U S Supreme Court, which declined to interfere with the verdict.
II Duce leads Italian leaders to Terminillo in the Apennines for mountain training ahead of any future war. The 50-year-old premier, an accomplished rider fencer and driver, uses skiing as a national example. Special trains run to mountain stations with cheap passes to encourage weekend trips for fresh air and discipline. Mussolini recalls the Alpine fronts in the Austro-Italian conflict.
A corporal describes his view from the rugged Carnian Alps slopes. He believes any future war will be waged similarly, with tough terrain shaping strategy and endurance. The brief remarks reflect soldiers’ view of forthcoming conflicts and the role of mountainous terrain.
The Senior It Class High School plans a Friday night performance at City Auditorium. Seth Scarborough worries about the hotel legacy as Annie Houston visits from New York. The small town sets a spicy mystery with transients and a bustling cast from Dothan High School.
The text notes multiple European powers including Italy France Switzerland Yugoslavia forming distinct blocs. It suggests a looming division among nations and urges readiness for future developments affecting the region and its people.
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