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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1931
Page
5
Election officials report light turnout as about 1,001 votes were possible countywide. In Medway construction bond matters, the highway bond amendment appears headed for defeat by a wide margin, with early city polling light and county totals not expected to exceed a thousand. Polls opened 8 am and closed 6 pm in the city, 5 pm in the county.
Thousands of Alabama voters headed to the polls to register views on a $25,000,000 highway bond amendment. Support spans many clubs and posts, while Governor Miller opposes. If approved, about $14,000,000 could be available for three years via federal aid, with bonds issued under Senator Comer Garrett's measure to restrict use to highway construction.
City council voted to delay the 109 percent privilege license penalty this month and set staged increases beginning December 1 to 15 percent, rising to 25 percent after January 1. Debated whether to require licenses for certain businesses. action deferred on some requests. Mayor Clem Ezell urged fairness and questioned exemptions for struggling firms.
A Houston county grand jury sworn in today will consider J Elmore on an intent to murder charge connected to the assault on Smith Deal, Dathan editor, who remains in hospital after his throat was cut. Also on the docket is Dan Newton charged with breaking and entering Newton Wholesale Grocery and stealing gasoline. The panel from the previous session returns, with many cases likely including liquor violations.
Farmers of Lowndes County plan to purchase 150 good milk cows to boost daily milk output. County agent R. S. Parker leads the drive for Improved Dairy cattle and recommends purchasing several purebred bulls. Dairying has become a key industry in the area due to abundant pasture and favorable conditions.
State Treasurer Blan announced eight counties will receive funds to meet warrants totaling 646,600 in the attendance fund. The plan allocates 846,000 to schools statewide, with Houston County receiving 9,427 and the city of Dothan 4,938. Several counties and cities were listed among recipients.
Cadet Thomas Bryam of Birmingham and Cadet Ernest Briscoe of Knoxville were aboard two pursuit ships that crashed in midair during a formation turn at Kelly Field. Bryam was killed instantly. Briscoe parachuted to safety. Bryam was a University of Alabama graduate. Briscoe hails from Knoxville.
West Palm Beach Florida November 3 AP W B Jeffries former tax collector of Houston county was jailed on a charge of defrauding the Federal government of 540 dollars. Investigators said he used false loan applications and assumed the names of persons who never acted. A hearing is set for November 10 on the case with bond at 5000.
Mrs. BR T Hughes of Dothan escaped death as an automobile overturned near Midland City yesterday. A faulty tire was blamed for the accident. Mrs. Hughes suffered only one cut and minor injuries, while the other occupants escaped unharmed.
Joseph Newman, a New York diamond broker, reported to police that he was kidnapped by two men in downtown Chicago. They forced him to drive to the city’s outskirts, robbing about $210,000 in jewelry before releasing him. He said the assailants appeared to have tailed him from a hotel and that he meant to call on customers.
Nevada AP reports Houston county and UK city of Nathan may hire city convicts to maintain county roads. Attorney General Thamar EB Knight Jr says Duthan city and Huvaon county can contract for using convicts on road projects. City Clerk T B Scarboreigh said county owes about $628 for convict labor. plan had halted a decade ago.
Firefighters responded to a blaze that caused an estimated five hundred dollars in damages. Investigators attributed the cost to the extent of the fire and the resulting smoke and water damage. No injuries are reported and crews secured the scene by evening.
Milas Marguerite Ward, casualty in a fatal accident that claimed three others, was reported resting well. Ernest Morhury of Dothan, BM Walker of Moblir, and Mison Mar Gay of Hendland were killed. Ward sustained injuries in the crash on Friday morning.
Democrats clash with the GOP as control of the House hangs in balance amid confusing election results. Analysts expect critical shifts in party power after key races in Ohio Michigan and New York influence the presidential campaign outlook.
An Ashford woman died after a prolonged illness. The obituary notes the family’s sorrow and mentions her local ties and community involvement. Funeral arrangements are announced by the family and local undertakers.
Ambiguous readable lines show Cimiteil opposing Partida in a tense contest with Wee Nee and Le Seni leading the action. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the fragment hints at a regional or school game with notable players vying for an upset.
Series of earthquakes rattled Nagasaki and Kyushu, Japan, spreading terror and frightening residents. Conflicting Saturday reports described aftershocks, damage, and disrupted communications, with casualties and property impact still uncertain amid ongoing tremors.
Dr Jones, founder of Bob Jones College at College Point, Fla, will speak at 7:86 tonight in the city auditorium. The revival meeting is expected to draw faithful from across the county, with emphasis on Bible belief and enthusiastic religious revival.
J L Crawford, an elder statesman of Dothan, claims he was struck by Dr J A Campbell at Payn & Coe’s drug store after the Friday mass meeting. Campbell was arrested on a charge of assault and battery, bond set at 100. Crawford says he does not know who attacked him and the incident followed a meeting led by the Woman’s League at the courthouse.
The page reports a rattled scene at the Eagle paper with Crawford and Campbell names in a wartime memory, referencing state agents and a heated exchange. It mentions Captain Campbell’s wartime service and a dramatic line about a servant of meeting and a poetic refrain, all amid a fragmented market-style column.
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