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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1930
Page
1
May 14 AP report says filibuster fears keep Congress in session as the $110,535,027 harbor bill faces delays. Republicans Copeland and Vandenberg clash over Erie Canal provisions while Senate action on federal canal operation and related projects looms amid stalled negotiations.
The Curtiss Assetts corp announces patent infringement suits against the Ford Motor Co and the Waco Aircraft Co. filed in Delaware and the southern district. The actions claim the defendants use Curtiss owned patents licensed to other aircraft manufacturers under the cross license agreement of the Manufacturer Aircraft association. Neither Ford nor Waco are members of the association.
Partial OCR reads like a census notice with placeholders for names and addresses. The readable fragment hints at listing individuals and addresses and references a census or enrollment context.
Two Austrian World War aviators plan a non stop Detroit to Budapest flight in June to highlight Hungary loss of population and territory. Lieut. Alexander Magyar and Lieut. George Endress will fly a Lockheed Sirius with refueling possible in Ireland if needed. They aim to depart Detroit with light fuel then refuel over St Johns Newfoundland following Lindbergh's route.
Sherman Texas May 14 AP authorities halted court proceedings as military inquiry probes warnings to burn Negro buildings linked to last Friday I Negro riots. Bennett Hogue 30 Denison arrested on charges of posting notices about Negroes and released on 500 bond. Riot suspects total near three dozen as guards double patrols and orders to shoot to kill are discussed.
Mrs. Pearl Hulock sues policeman husband Gus Hulock in separate maintenance action in Chicago. Judge Williams heard the case as she reports constant vehicle patrols at her home with officers driving by repeatedly. Court grants $15 weekly support pending case resolution.
The Associated Press reports four fatalities in Alabama incidents. A mother and daughter died from burns in Florence when gasoline ignited their work clothing. A Birmingham man, R. W. Harris, 30, died after his bicycle skidded into a car. A Madison county youth, Mitton Gentile, 17, was killed when struck by a train near Scottsboro. Ernest Perkins, 45, of Attala, suffered injuries at a steel plant while struck by a locomotive crane.
In Birmingham Alabama May 14 AP reported a man identified as Robert Curry 42 a Black man was held in Jefferson county jail on assault charges after the father of a girl he allegedly attacked delivered him to officers. The girl reportedly identified Curry as the assailant who crept into her residence and choked her. When Curry was brought to the scene the father drew a pistol and attempted to shoot but officers intervened.
Hear Admiral Richard E. Byrd arrived at Balboa in the Canal Zone at 8 31 AM ending a year and a half away from American soil. He praised the expedition as highly successful in scientific exploration and credited the crew with unity and loyalty akin to a football team.
Representative McSwain of South Carolina files a minority view opposing a three member temporary board to lease Muscle Shoals. He argues the property is a unit to be leased to a single party and the board should be a continuing body confirmed by the Senate. The majority limits the board’s tenure to December 1, 1931.
Mrs Fields was granted a divorce from Harry Fields after she testified that she is essentially selfish and hates living with anyone. Judge Williams approved the petition, noting the couple's incompatibility and desire for separate lives.
Governor Bibb Graves named Col. John C. Persons of Birmingham to command the 62nd Infantry Brigade Alabama National Guard, succeeding Gen. Waller F. Bare who resigned after his removal from the state. The appointment takes effect tomorrow with Persons receiving the rank of brigadier general.
Dothan reports an unofficial census total of 15 481 today with 9 additions yesterday while official preliminary figures stand at 15 471. Mary Hughes from Dr T L Rennies office notified The Eagle she had not yet been counted and blanks are sent to Census Supervisor L A Carroll in Slocomb for verification.
London dispatches say Indian anger toward British rule increases amid civil disobedience and Sharp exchanges over the planned round table in London. Leaders of the All India National Congress vow to intensify protests as monsoons approach and divisions hinder peacemaking efforts.
Census figures place Providence Rhode Island as the twenty seventh city in 1990, behind Atlanta Houston Dallas Birmingham Memphis and Akron. The document lists present population order with 1920 rankings: Atlanta 2nd Houston 4th Pallas 42nd Akron 32nd Birmingham 7th Memphis 7th.
Houston county's $300 000 bond referendum planned for June 16 has been postponed indefinitely by the revenue board after discussion among members. Probate Judge Harry K Martin cited opposition and a pending attorney general opinion on legality. The vote to issue the funding bonds previously passed unanimously.
Bernard Swalley a 21 year old Pasadena junior college student was arrested on charges of trying to extort 3000 from Mrs F W Emery widow of an oil and lumber magnate. He allegedly threatened to kill her and burn her home unless the money was buried in a marked ground spot. Other students from Birmingham Alabama were detained with no charges filed. Mrs Emery placed the money in the cache then left for the east.
Detectives in Chattanooga suspect a gang believed active in Birmingham and Chattanooga stole over three miles of copper trolley wire from the Lookout Mountain surface line. The wire, valued around 3690 dollars, belonged to the Tennessee Electric Power Company and has not operated for some time. About 5.0 percent of the wire is said to have been traded at a Birmingham junk dealer.
Eight American debutantes will be presented tonight to King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace in the first royal court of the year. Mrs. Charles G. Dawes will make the presentation. Queen Mary to wear an elaborate cloth of gold gown. The eight debutantes include Katharine K. Tod, Eunice Bennett, Charlotte Dorrance, Elizabeth Hent, Isabel B. Henry, Griselda A. Forbes, Eleanor Edwards, and Frances Hutchinson.
The U S Department of Justice filed a petition in Wilmington Delaware seeking to enjoin the top ten radio manufacturers from continuing alleged monopolization of interstate commerce through a patent licensing pool. The suit targets RCA General Electric Westinghouse and AT&T with affiliates and seeks to void contracts and force divestitures.
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