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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1934
Page
2
Report from Washington outlines talk on gold and stabilization funds tied to French actions and possible dollar fluctuations. The piece notes criticism of policy explanations from officials and mentions Dillinger pursuit and a plan to boost jail building through VRA violator incarceration as a satirical misfit idea.
Weather summary notes unsettled conditions through Sunday with thundershowers in the east portion. Florida: cloudy tonight with some thundershowers possible, probability around 60 percent. Next week rough pattern across the East Gulf States, with scattered storms and rising temperatures in spots.
Nottingham England May 5 AP Colonel Graham Seton Hutchison told the Nottingham Writers Club that King Albert I was killed by a tap to the head not by an Alpine fall. He asserted the Belgian authorities knew the facts and blamed planned perjury for the death narrative.
Chicago detective Frank Reynolds, 36, heads the Forty Sharp Shooters squad aiming to capture John Dillinger. Reynolds, famed for bravery and steady nerve, previously guarded Dillinger during his Crown Point transfer and spoke with him in prison before his escape.
The Eagle corrects an error stating J. P. Mitchell of Headland Wiregrass Farmer was defeated for probate judge of Henry County. Mitchell received 806 votes, 25 fewer than Robert Owens, putting him in the June 12 runoff.
In Washington May 5 the silver lobby shows optimism after a train talk with President Roosevelt. Senators travel with him to Baltimore for the Woodin funeral and indicate support for government control of silver with permissive federal purchases. House moves on anti crime measures while Senate acts on bills.
Simple funeral for William H. Woodin late secretary of the treasury is held at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt attend. Rev. Dr. Robert W. Anthony delivers the sermon. No honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Woodin accompanies the body to Berwick Pennsylvania for burial in the family mausoleum.
Columbus May 5 AP Hugh Johnson portrays NRA foes as old Tories who would scuttle recovery and hoist the Jolly Roger on the ship of state. He warns against splitting recovery supporters and says the administration has not weakened the program while noting broad support from industry, labor, farmers and consumers.
AP reports that Dun and Bradstreet notes workers across most districts are receiving full wage increases while demand focuses on better grades of merchandise. The observation highlights a shift toward higher quality goods in the current shopping period.
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on May 5 AP reports Chester Barrett confessed to poisoning his wife and seven of eight children to starve them. Three children died and Barrett, held on murder charges, claimed he wanted them to sleep and be forgiven.
Rabbi FE A Landau of Albany Georgia will broadcast on WHET at 9 30 a m tomorrow on Unity Versus Uniformity and then give the sermon The Man in the Gap at Houston Theater at 11 a m The public is invited Landau has served Albany Temple 35 years and holds several civic posts including president of Associated Charities and chaplain of the Georgia Elks.
A. F. Riser a 46 year old Milltown Alabama alumnus of Alabama and Chicago universities was killed early today when his car collided with another vehicle carrying four Auburn students on the Auburn Opelika highway. The students Charleton Williams Irvin Levy Paul Lantrip and Kenneth Thompson sustained minor injuries. Riser was alone in his car.
Pettus of Selma and chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee conceded defeat in the nomination race for the state committee from the fourth congressional district. He finished last in a 12 candidate field for eight positions and said he would not seek the chairmanship again.
Pine Bluff Ark May 4 AP The Standard Brake Shoe Foundry Company a large Southwest firm distributed bonus checks to 240 employees in appreciation for their contribution making April 1934 the best month in company history. Owner S Polley said checks range from 3 to 20 dollars each.
Pittsburgh May 5 AP Drew W Mellon a former Treasury secretary and ambassador to the Court of St James says the government is railroading him before a grand jury to collect excessive income taxes. He claims the government seeks 4 410 060 and a 658 504 45 penalty for his 1931 return and will appeal to the Tax Appeals Board.
Al Capone began the third year of his 11 year federal prison term in Atlanta for income tax evasion. Warden A C Aderholt stated Capone is still doing his canal job in the prison shoe factory as he nears the halfway point of his sentence and becomes parole eligible after two more years and six months.
Deputy Lester Rodney raided a smokehouse near Ashford chasing a still in operation. He captured three Black men and seized a 15 gallon still along with liquor and mash. The men face liquor charges.
Disorder erupted as 8,090 miners walked out after a vote on union recognition and pay. Deputies moved to open blocked roads at the Inhicooda Mine and dispersed pickets at the Weana mine. No formal national guard request, talks with Brigadier General were noted as talks with industry stalled.
Circuit Solicitor J. Hubert Farmer leads an inquiry into irregularities in the Newville box from the Democratic primary. He said he would decide by Monday whether to present the case to a grand jury or dismiss it, with the probe ongoing through the weekend. Complainant Dave A. Walden of Headland led the ticket for state Senate in the race involving Houston and Henry counties.
Outer Mongolian officials report Soviet Russia is rapidly militarizing the region to deter a potential Japanese thrust via North China Mongolia. They cite nationwide mobilization, expanded air power with 309 aircraft, and conscription of tribesmen as part of wartime preparations.
A report by Dr. A R Girsendanner, city milk and meat inspector, states 644 cows in Houston county producing milk sold in Do are free of tuberculosis after examinations last month. Dr. F G Granger, county health officer, received the findings today.
C. M. Ling of Auburn is approved as successor to Stapp who has led county cooperative cotton programs since December 13. Stapp will become contact manager for the Dallas Compress Company in Selma, traveling nearby counties to connect farmers with the firm. Ling, former Cow Testers head and ex assistant county agent, will assume duties Monday as Stapp and family plan to leave late next week.
Secretary Wallace and aides survey drought and wind damage across the farm belt while downplaying food shortage fears amid a forthcoming May 10 crop report. Officials note wheat and cotton carryovers, abundant dairy, and past surpluses as context for current production and acreage trends.
Officials announced no county court will be held on Monday, the regular date for the May term. The delay affects the scheduled county session and related proceedings.
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