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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1930
Page
3
A jumble of rental notices and miscellaneous classified items lists furnished rooms private-family accommodations near baths, one room houses on College and Lena streets, with possession dates in November. Names like Herman Blumberg and Nall 194 appear among brief ad lines as references for inquiries.
A barn dance at Dyke's Mae venue Wednesday night features music by a local group. Attendees are encouraged to wear their most odd costumes for the event.
In Dothan and New Orleans cotton futures markets, prices fluctuated with Open High Low figures across several months and contracts, showing slight gains and losses amid volatility. The Florida convention notes report about 800 delegates at the Southeastern Florists Association session, with Albert Barber of Detroit discussing telegraph delivery improvements and Peter Chopin of New Orleans delivering the principal address.
A trawler near the Massachusetts coast reported it was broken down and adrift early today after wireless distress. Mackay Radio intercepted a follow up indicating the vessel was proceeding to Boston under its own power. The steamer Yarmouth, en route to the trawler, likewise said it was continuing its voyage.
Federal officers search for the gunmen who abducted Rez V. Hedrick, chair of the Jackson County board of elections, as he drove from Buckner to Independence. Hedrick was released near a Kansas City filling station with a bruised face after being gagged and bound. He said the robbers took $20 but robbery was not their motive. associates fear the kidnapping stemmed from his push for a clean election and opposition to padding at the polls.
Wheat futures slid to the lowest price level since 1906 amid heavy selling and weak European demand. Corn, rye and oats followed, with corn down and oats down slightly as traders watched export demand and market liquidity. Cotton opened lower in New Orleans before recovering somewhat, with pricing influenced by domestic demand, pre-bureau liquidation, and stock market weakness.
Raw sugar in New York held firm at 342 cents a hundredweight, duty paid, with no early business. London weakness during the holiday spurred selling in futures, causing initial declines of 5 to 6 points, while refined sugar stayed quiet at 4.78 for fine granulated. limited second hands offered below.
In Memphis on November 5, Cottonseed futures closed with varied bids for different months. November bids around 2350 while December 2873 and January 2900. February 282. March 30. April 2075. May 2275. June 275. Cottonseed meal futures also closed with mixed bids across months and sizable sales of 700 tons noted. Liverpool cotton prices drifted lower amid steady to quiet futures with values for Amertown in mid to high middling ranges and receipts around 4000.
Helena reports during the off year election in Montana six candidates died before or during the campaign. Victims include Senator Ervin A. Richardson of Big Horn County and Republican Walter G Wilson of Boulder. Others are John D. Wele Libby Democrat for Lee County and Sheriff Frank S Detroit. Cascade County clerk candidate John B Moran dies after 16 years in office.
IOWA CITY Town Nov. 5 AP Charles Brookins holder of the world’s record in the low hurdles will be relieved of his duties as assistant track coach at the University of Iowa four days after Brookins’ marriage to Milas Dorothy Coby. FH Luer director of athletics announced the dismissal saying two wives in 60 days is too lenient for the athletic department but faster speed might be required on the track.
Livestock markets show hogs at 21 000 head including direct sales and light weights. Cattle tally around 20 000 with 2 000 calves, indicating firmer values for yearlings and feeders. Sheep near 25 000 with weak to lower prices on fat lambs and strong demand for light feeders.
Agriculture notes show prices and trading activity across vegetables and dairy. Potatoes show mixed movement with Wisconsin and South Dakota quotes, while creamery butter and eggs list varied prices and grades.
In Athens Alabama on November 3 AP reports Bishop Aworth of the Methodist Episcopal Church South stated a committee has been formed to investigate charges. He refused to name committee members or reveal further details, noting only that the members themselves do not know who they are and the process would remain confidential. The bishop attended the North Alabama Conference of the church.
In Wisconsin the La Follette family sees Robert M La Follette Jr and Philip La Follette elevated among the state’s governors over five years. The father’s career spanned decades as he prepared the way. The vote totals from 2 240 precincts show La Follette with 301 115 and Varnersky with 131 494.
Oscar DePricat, Republican, leads in Chicago after a tight contest with only ten precincts unreported. DePricat secures about 23,405 votes to Baker's 16,402 as results come in from the First District race.
An anonymous tip led police to a South Halsted Street room last night where they arrested 13 men including Frank Rio and Ronald Libonati. Capone and Ted Newberry were reportedly nearby, with the informer claiming they would be with the new chief. revolvers were seized as officers interrupted men tallying radio election returns.
A farm economist from the University of New Hampshire warns that horses will rise in price by 1887 and again by 1930 due to tractor and truck competition lowering demand. As old stock disappears, a national scramble for horses may begin. Foreign exchange rates and copper market notes follow with varied data. Venice Rotary Club plans a three day celebration after Vienna convention. Japan forms a new paper manufacturing company, with operator details given.
An advertisement promotes Nite Pepao-Ginger as a remedy for indigestion after meals. It claims to stimulate appetite, neutralize acid, absorb discomfort, and restore health with a tasty formula. If it fails to help, a refund is offered.
A rare wild gourd, possibly the ancestor of cultivated pumpkins, was uncovered near Calvert, Texas. The plant is being used in experiments at the University of Texas and Calvert College to study its origin and potential uses.
A garbled AP dispatch from Raleigh mentions corn yields and fertilizer use with 32 percent growth figures under studied conditions. It also hints at a yearlong growth cycle and a missing year’s data, reflecting a translated or corrupted clipping from agricultural reporting.
A questionable report claims the Toronto Maple Leafs pursued a high value buyout in a slump era, with speculation about a notable player’s potential price tag and future in the sport. The piece hints at financial maneuvers amid team changes and market pressures.
AP report notes 1490 dairy herds in Michigan show home grown feeds yield 26 dollars a ton for alfalfa hay, a ton for corn, 1.50 a bushel for corn, 9 cents for water, 78 for barley and 1.26 for wheat. London house exhibit traces Wealey death in 1781 with Newgate Jail pulpit. Moscow rubber plant to begin January with annual capacity 60,000 tires export plan.
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