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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
2
President and Mrs Coolidge observed their 23rd wedding anniversary in Washington with no special celebrations. They received greetings from intimate friends and chose to spend the day quietly, preferring an undisturbed occasion in the White House.
Market report from New Orleans shows slow weather developments limiting liquidations while futures edge toward stability. Traders note light hedge selling, cautious sentiment on lower prices, and anticipated large movement figures amid mixed spot activity. Liverpool prices and futures with modest declines indicate cautious optimism in overall tone.
Officers remain tight lipped as a Slocomb schoolboy testifies to seeing Professor Avant in the school laboratory Sunday afternoon. Clues include acid stains on the principal’s clothing and reports of a Ford coupe near the schoolhouse at dark. A local woman recalls seeing someone matching the principal’s description depart town toward Numa or Bonifay.
New Haven Conn Oct 3 Russell Wood secret service man returns to his post beside John Coolidge. Authorities believe the presidential son accident prompted the reassignment. Mrs Margaret Veno, injured in the crash, is reported to be worsening.
The Armidale city council in Australia weighs restoring the cat o nine tails for serious crimes amid a crime wave in the region. The discussion cites success of whippings in New England and sterilization efforts in the United States as influential points at a recent meeting.
Society youths and maidens hosted an evening of songs dances sketches and features at the Ele to give actors a night off. Advertising proclaimed a mathematical wonder drawing a record crowd while charity collections were taken in pairs instead of money boxes. A large sum was raised and the regular actors enjoyed a much needed rest.
Montgomery Ward announces an informal store opening Friday to let Dothan merchants and citizens inspect the new social branch. About 140 Dothan women will be employed during the two opening days. sales staff will be reduced afterward, with total employees averaging around 690 in normal operation.
A Catholic French priest declares a radio instrument can detect precious metals. He says each metal emits a distinct wave length and his device, tuned accordingly, can pick up the signals. He cites gold and platinum as examples.
A device reportedly found silver and other metals buried in a field near the Franco-Swiss border and the Pyrenees. A dozen sacks, each containing a different metal, were buried 8 to 10 feet deep. The instrument is said to reveal both depth and metal type.
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