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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
4
In alliance with Senate insiders Roosevelt pushes a self drafted plan to regulate the stock market. The move aims to sidestep Congress with a Pecora era data gathering and hearings approach. Names like Berle and De Cespedes surface as potential contributors amid party watching eyes.
Two young Communists Felix Vitl and Luis Melian were killed and two companions wounded when three gunmen opened fire on their gathering. Looting surfaced in Havana as Singer Sewing Machine offices were looted. Alma Mater claims Ambassador Welles is the only conspirator left in Cuba and suggests his return to the United States. Negotiations for political peace appeared possible after a Cuban leaders conference attended by Sumner Welles and Colonel Batista. Panama and Uruguay recognized the Gran San Martin government.
The Associated Press reports growing NRA rifts over the bituminous coal code with Hugh S. Johnson claiming owners agreed to deduct union dues, while Donald Richberg says no deal exists. In Ambridge Pennsylvania a fatality and mass beatings amid picket clashes heighten the Pittsburgh area unrest and 16 miners plus three visitors were wounded in southern Illinois.
Local merchants report October Dollar Day a top event of 1933. Myer Blumberg calls it the best Dollar Day of the year with record sales. Travis Paul of Jeter Brown and Ben Holder of the New York Store also praise the day as among the best.
Ex-soldiers of Do Than and Houston counties gathered by Ben May for an 8 o'clock meeting at the Athletic Club in Five Points. All ex-service men urged to attend to plan a barbecue and discuss further business.
Benjamin A. Harnett testified before the Senate ocean mail investigating committee that he was discharged as operating manager of the Black Diamond Line after refusing to approve an extra labor payment for Steve O'Connor, identified as the son of T. V. O'Connor, then shipping board chairman. He said he refused to approve an overchange of 52 dollars and was terminated by J E Dockendorf, president of the Black Diamond.
Burglars tried to blast a safe at the Sherrill Oil Co refinery on N Range Street but failed. The men entered the office by breaking in, but no office items were reported missing. Oil firm agent Pat Poyner Jr notes the earlier Sinclair Co plant loot involved professionals.
Captain Jack Key of the Salvation Army appeals to the public for old clothing shoes and hats as wintry weather approaches. Many families rely on the organization for warmth and some are already in need, with some wearing insufficient garments even in summer. He asks contributors to telephone 13 to arrange a pickup and notes clothing will go to deserving cases only.
Treasury approves reorganization plans for 376 banks involving nearly 400 million dollars in frozen deposits. Depositors are expected to receive about 50 percent when banks reopen, with more than 31 million dollars of unrestricted deposits to be released in full.
A 45 year old farmer Wil lie Henderson of Cowarts died at Dothan hospital after being thrown from his wagon as it crossed railway tracks. His mule bolted and he suffered a fractured skull. Survived by wife Rachel, two daughters Mabel and Margie, brother Jeff, sister Minnie Cobb, and father Henry Henderson. Funeral set for 2:36 p.m. tomorrow at Cowarts Cemetery with Fellows and Forrester in charge.
Under Mayor Ezell proclamation, young women will sell forget-me-nots on Dothan streets tomorrow to aid disabled World War I veterans. The day is set as Arporne Day to honor soldiers who died, with proceeds used to ease the lives of the wounded.
Tom Daniels, a Negro, was severely bruised when he was thrown from a city sanitation department truck on the Montgomery highway. Driver Harvey Atkinson said he swerved to avoid a car from Woodland Drive, and the man fell off. Injuries were treated at a local hospital, then he returned home. The auto driver’s name was not learned.
Senator Couzens of Michigan testified before a senate investigating committee that “wise guys” unloaded over 11 million dollars of railroad stock during the 1928 boom on Dillon Read & Company investment trusts. The stock’s value had fallen to almost nothing, per Tracy who said he paid 5 million for Rock Island stock now valued at about 150 thousand.
City of Dothan Auditor-Treasurer J. I. Vaughn announced that warrants issued in July and maturing at any time in October are called for redemption. Interest will not be paid after October 4, and holders are urged to redeem promptly to clear records. city cash on hand covers all warrants.
BR G Goodwin superintendent of the municipal light and water plant announced that current in August was at least ten percent cheaper than Alabama Power Co purchases. No exact production cost tests were possible due to plant operation difficulties from gins consuming most power. Permanent repairs would require boiler closures before final testing.
Las Julia Quillan of Hartford is reported to be improving rapidly after a local hospital operation. Attendants provided the update today.
Montgomery circuit court Judge Walter B. Jones declares Section 25A of the 1923 1931 escaped taxes law unconstitutional. Deputy Harris and aides in Montgomery and Houston counties face ouster suits filed by taxpayer A J Williams. No tax assessments have been made under escapers since the suit began.
Mrs. Lyle Hall and Mrs. Ile Hall filed circuit court suits seeking 3000 dollars each for injuries from a fall on the stairs of a department store. The plaintiffs say the incident occurred on September 2 on the stairway from the first to the second floor.
New York Giants edge Washington Senators 2-1 in 10 innings to seize game four. Hubbell pitches well as Manush is ejected for arguing a call in the sixth. Terry belts a fourth inning homer for the Giants and the series remains in flux after a tense, error‑free battle.
In a tense game, Manush was ejected for protesting, escorted from the field by umpire Pfirman after leaving in the seventh inning. The delay saw defensive shifts as Harris moved to right field and Gor to left, with New York and Washington trading innings of scoreless at bats through the seventh and eighth. In the eleventh, New York finally scored, breaking the stalemate.
Edwin A. Price, 73, longtime Nashville city attorney and six years prosecuting attorney, died of a heart attack at his office in Nashville. He was a native of Tuskegee. Born in Tuskegee, Price had served the city in legal posts for years. He passed away October 6 in Nashville.
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