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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
1
A 1934 Washington column recounts Borah pressuring Roosevelt on silver policy at the White House conference. Morgenthau’s later recall spurs Borah to threaten a Senate silver crusade while insiders see blame shifting to Morgenthau for stalled legislation.
Two bombs exploded in Birmingham’s western district as protests over labor unrest flare. Aimed at homes of local workers, one blast damaged Joe Schilleci’s front and another hit David Stewart’s yard. no injuries. A white man is sought over threats to 70 Negro relief workers, 14 quitting jobs. Also, broader Great Lakes labor turmoil includes tug crews striking and city officials seeking federal aid to protect non union docks.
Fragmented forecast notes describe generally fair conditions in parts of the region and warmer temperatures expected Friday. Some lines mention cloudy or unsettled conditions and local showers in other areas with incomplete place names and dates.
First returns from the Literary Digest nationwide poll broadcast last night indicate a little over two to one approval of the Roosevelt administration's policies. Graham McNamee announced results reaching as far west as Omaha and Kansas City with data from eight Host cities. Digest editor Arthur Draper said the poll canvassed 15,000,000 voters to gauge public opinion on Roosevelt acts and policies. McNamee noted 40,219 votes from New York and New Jersey cities, with 27,162 approving and 123,067 disapproving.
Federal jury in St Paul hears Evelyn Frechette described as Dillinger's companion from 1932 to his March 1934 escape. Witness H R Reincke testified she joined Dillinger on trips to Florida St Louis and Tucson and helped hide him in St Paul before they fled to Indianapolis.
Houston county grand jurors continued charges of irregularities in the Democratic primary to a later session after the sec ond primary on June 12. Indictments alleging drunkenness at the polls were reported, with warrants to be issued. Votes challenged in Do than and other counties were slated for the next session, and many election officials were examined. The grand jury noted earlier steps on beer sales and advised county commissioners to hire a chemist to verify alcohol content.
Dothan Baseball Association invites women aged 15 and over to submit team name ideas with a chance to win a three pound candy box and four free passes for the first half of the Dixie Amateur League season. Entries should resemble professional team names and be mailed to Nat Faulk by next Wednesday night. The winning name will be announced at the first home game after the judging. PARIS May 17 Premier Deumergue backs good US financial ties and supports the international debt conference urged by Great Britain.
A circus elephant in Toluca killed spectator Miguel Solorzang after being fed banana peels. The creature also injured the Spanish consul during a separate Veracruz performance.
Irish Free State May 17 AP reports Captain George Pond and Lieutenant Cesare Sabelli plan a return Atlantic flight by air and automobile. They express confidence in a safe westward crossing and mention Dublin Portmarnock as takeoff point for the return leg. They aim to reach Roma Saturday and then fly to Lublin for overhaul.
June Robles, 6, who survived 19 days in a desert hole after kidnapping, will return to school Monday as authorities pursue her abductors. Her uncle Carlos Robles and County Attorney Clarence Houston describe her emotional strain and lingering fear while detail the search, ransom demand of 15900 dollars, and progress in the case.
President Roosevelt backs a silver program aimed at 2 percent of monetary backing with gold at 7 percent. The plan envisions sizable silver purchases up to 1.6 billion Guncer, nationalization could occur at or below 56 cents per ounce, and action is expected before early June adjournment. Senate leaders welcome the framework, with key advocates signaling forthcoming legislation.
Dallas May 17 AP A large rise in national bank assets and deposits in the first two months of 1934 was announced by J F T O Connor comptroller of the currency At March 5 assets totaled 22 941 173 000 up from 21 747 483 000 December 30 Deposits liabilities rose to 18 790 487 000 from 17 590 (text cuts) The report covers 5 203 licensed national banks in continental U S Alaska and Hawaii with loans and discounts declining from last June 30 to March and government obligations holdings expanding to 5 407 348 000 in March
Morgan Ryals 22 an employee of The Wiregrass Journal suffered arm and head injuries yesterday while greasing a printing press at the plant on North St. Andrews. His arm became entangled in high speed machinery and he was tossed through a nearby window, lacerating his forehead. He was rushed to a hospital unconscious but regained consciousness shortly after admission.
A May 17 blast at a downtown Havana garage owned by John Walters caused slight damage. Police investigate the motive as no injuries are reported.
A San Francisco observation recalls a recent kidnapping case with three suspects entering life terms at San Quentin. The writer notes a state record of two kidnappings completed and two remaining, while observers anticipate parole board reviews at the first hearing.
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