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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
2
May 2 reports outline White House push to pass tariff legislation via secret Democratic caucus amid opposition. Dialogue frames risk of alienating lawmakers who fear White House pressure but seek patriotism as motive. Diplomatic notes reveal Japan and Britain seek to delay further action in China with observers watching for a potential clash. Bootlegging and liquor control politics receive muted attention as Congress presses alcohol laws.
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with possible showers in the northeast. West Florida expects fair weather tonight and Saturday with temperatures rising slightly and a chance of late changes in temperature.
Official returns from Houston county show Graves leading Dixon in the governor race by 178 votes with 2217 to 2039. Runoffs for county offices set June 12 include Sheriff May vs Rollins and Tax Collector Gwaltney vs Saxon among others. the tabulation also lists results for several state offices and justices.
The senior class at Dothan High presents The Patsy a three act comedy by Barry Conners tonight at 8 in the city auditorium. The play once titled Love Lessons restricts amateur release and features nine seniors in the cast delivering modern humorous situations appealing to all ages.
Birmingham May 4 AP complete tally of official returns from Tuesday's Democratic primary shows three candidates for governor.
Alabama Democrats cast a record 305002 votes in the May primary with Graves Dixon and Heflin leading governor hopefuls. Hobbs defeated Jeffers by 592 in the fourth district while Allgood led in the fifth with Heflin close behind. Muddleston trailed for the ninth district and Brower may challenge him in June.
Betty Elizabeth Clark infant daughter of Mr and Mrs M D Clark died at their home 420 E North street Thursday night at 8 20. She is survived by her brother Maxwell Jr Funeral services were to be held today at Wiggins Church at 2 30 p m Fellows Forrester funeral home had charge of arrangements.
Five people were wounded, two seriously, as two bank robbers held up the First National Bank in Fostoria Ohio. Police Chief Frank Culp, hit in the chest, was in critical condition. Authorities pursued the Michigan gang as residents fired at the escape car.
Houston county farmers will receive about 272000 dollars for participating in the 1934 cotton acreage control program. Payments are split across December, July, and an early first disbursement within 14 days. Farmers rented 21222 acres to the government, earning 21955 dollars in rental with a 61 percent parity bonus later. Stapp cites 22000 bales allotted and a projected 60 dollar per bale price, valuing the crop near a million dollars.
The Houston County Board of Education will convene this afternoon at 2 o clock for a special session. Officials expect the board to review finance reports related to the education system.
Chicago police tightened air port surveillance and organized a large hunt for John Dillinger after finding evidence of gang links and a possible plan to flee by air. A Florida sheriff urged a $100000 reward dead or alive, while Indiana wields a parole violation case against Dillinger's alleged accomplices. Evelyn Frechette’s reward was reduced but she remained jailed on harboring Dillinger.
William H. Woodin, frail former Treasury Secretary who helped steer the 1933 banking crisis, died after throat infection complications. He would have turned 46. Roosevelt praised him as a dear friend while Woodin battled illness and resigned in January.
In Sapulpa Oklahoma Chester Barrett gave what he believed to be quinine to his eight children wife and himself. Three children Betty Jo Mary Kathryn and Wanda Marie died while six others including Barrett and his wife remain seriously ill as authorities investigate. The poison came from an old container previously used for rat poison.
Washington May 4 AP three way struggle for control of the Republican party begins after Everett Sanders resigns as Republican National Committee chairman. Hoover forces and congressional leaders push for a new leader amid talk of Roosevelt era rivals and possible 1936 presidential contenders. Sanders cites acceptance of successor election dates and calls a Chicago meeting. Hastings of Delaware notes hope for cooperation with the new chair.
D A Walden, leading candidate for the state senate from Houston and Henry counties, alleges a Newville box fixing attempted to give majorities to favored candidates. He says about 50 supporters will affidavitalize and calls for grand jury probes, while officials deny the charges and say an investigation will proceed.
Circuit Judge Daniel A. Simmons 61 longtime jurist author lecturer psychologist editor minister and horticulturist died at his home in Jacksonville Florida after a three month illness. He was a native of Coffee County Alabama.
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