Behind Sitter's Scream for Equality in 1930s Politics
A historical column notes unrest as leaders debate domestic policy and disarmament. References to Hitler era politics, Geneva talks, and Roosevelt era figures hint at fear and coalition maneuvers. Mentions Hull, Davis, Grau, and Landis in a wide 1930s international policy context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hington
Sitter
Stattling
Big Bil Ypson
Chioa
George
Wople
Hitler
Nor- Davis
Geneva
Disarmament Center
Workers Return as California Strikes Provoke Tension
The Associated Press reports thousands of steel workers in West Virginia and Ohio returned to their posts escorted by police while California cotton and lettuce pickers struck for higher pay. About 10 000 workers joined the action, State Labor Commissioner Frank C McDonald calling the situation dangerous as mediation was rejected. Indiana troops patrolled Sullivan County to curb potential coal strike disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
West Virginia
Ohio
California
Weirton
Picke:s
Steubenville
Frank C. McDonald
Indiana
Sullivan County
Heir of Capone Power Is Slain in Chicago
Gus Winkler once a feared underworld figure in Chicago was shot to death as he approached a North Side beer depot. Three killers in an old green truck fired 65 buckshot blasts, leaving him mortally wounded minutes later. Authorities cited the ongoing crime crackdown linked to the 1929 era Capone network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gus Winkler
Winkler
John B. Murphy Hospital
Edgar B. Lebensberger
Gold Coast
al Capone
Woman 50 Dies After Brief Illness at Local Hospital
Mrs Corrie Pearce 50 of Dothan route five died yesterday after a short illness. Survived by husband Oscar C Pearce four sons Hamilton Dothan route two Mack Dothan route two James H Dothan route five Joe Dothan route five two daughters Mrs Alice Roberson Dothan route five and Mrs Bernice McKay Headland one brother Everett Blalock Texas three sisters Mrs Florence Campbell Ariton Mrs Mattie Waddell Florala and Mrs Magele Williams Dothan route five. Funeral 3 pm at Wiggins church with burial in church cemetery Rev R V Marshail Midland City officiating pallbearers Wyatt Kee Riley Brown C Clark J R McArthur Ewell Creamer John Brown arrangements by Houston Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrie Pearce
T Dothan
Oscar C. Pearce
Hamilton
Dothan
Mack
James H
Joe
Alice Roberson
Bernice McKay
Headland
Everett Blalock
Texas
Florence Capbell
Ariton
Mattie Waddell
Florala
Magele Williams
Wiggins Church
Church
R. V. Marshaill
Midland City
Wyatt Kee
Riley Brown
C. ©. Clark
J. R. McArthur
Ewell Creamer
John Brown
Houston Funeral Home
Witness links Kelly wife to ransom machine gun sale
Government testimony identifies Kathryn Kelly as buyer of the machine gun used in the Urschel kidnapping. George Kelly known as Machine Gun Kelly named as the gang figure who collected the ransom. Fort Worth dealer J Klar testifies he sold Kathryn the gun for 250 dollars and denies selling two guns previously. E E Kirkpatrick points to Kelly as recipient of the ransom satchel in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Kathryn Kelly
Charles F. Urschel
George
Kelly
J. Klar
Fort Worth
Texas
Firears
Kathryn
Klar
E.E. Kirkpatrick
Kansas City
County Board Adopts Budget for Fiscal Year
Houston County Board of Revenue approved a budget for the new fiscal year starting October 1. Probate Judge Harry K. Martin said it closely mirrors the previous year's plan. The board also authorized purchasing a tank car of gasoline and 218000 feet of lumber for county bridge construction. Damages claims from two individuals involved in collisions with county vehicles were tabled.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Harry K. Martin
James Frank Petty Dies After Heart Attack in Ashford
James Frank Petty of Ashford died early today after a heart attack. A longtime resident, he came from Jackson County, Alabama, 13 years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Ashford Methodist church at 3 PM tomorrow with Rev. C Bates and Rev. O M Murphy officiating. Survived by widow, son H F Petty, two sisters, and son-in-law T J Leste. Fellows and Forrester Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frank Petty
Ashford
Jackson County
Alabama
T. J. Leste
Due West
Dothan
Methodist
C. Bates
O. M. Murphy
H. F. Petty
J. D. Wood
T. J. Leslie
Fellows and Forrester Funeral Home
Funeral services today for J. E. Brannon of Headland
Funeral services were held this afternoon for J. E. Brannon of Headland who died after a fall from a truck near Palatka Florida on Sunday. He leaves a widow and his mother Mrs W P Thomas six siblings including R A and L T Brannon of Headland D H Brannen of Panama City C L Brannon of Lakeland and Mrs C E Riley of Albany and Mrs W P Snell of Newville. The service occurred at Center church with Rev J M Truitt assisted by J Register and L C Brannon. The Men s Bible class served as pallbearers with burial in the church cemetery handled by Fellows and Forrester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brannon
Headland
Palatka
Fla
W. P. Thomas
Newville
L. T
D. H. Brannen
Panama City
C. L. Brannen
Lakeland
Center Church
J. M. Truitt
J. ¥. Register
L. C. Brannon
Church Cemetery
Fellows
Forrester
Divisions Merge Washington Automotive and Aeronautic Trade
The automotive division and aeronautic trade division of the department of commerce have been consolidated into one division to be known as the Automotive Aeronautics Trade division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Automotive
Aeronautic Trade
Department of Commerce
Automotive Aeronautics Trade Division
Police Chief's Son Beaten in City Attack
Fred Tatum son of Police Chief M Tatum was assaulted Monday afternoon by several Negroes in the city’s southern part. He suffered facial bruises and lacerations but did not require hospital admission. treated by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tatum
M. Tatum
Young Tatum
Cuban President Grau Faces Collapse as Mendieta Hinted Return
Havana reports a growing push for Carlos Mendieta to return as boss of Cuba while Grau San Martin fights to delay retirement. Batista considered withdrawing support as mediations since the weekend push toward upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Grau San Martin
Carlos Mendieta
Grau
Fulgencio Batista
Mendieta
NRA Committees Meet Tomorrow for Parade Planning
Committees formed to align industries with the NRA parade set a meeting at the city auditorium 8:30 a.m. tomorrow to report interview results on float and employee entries. The central committee advances plans for organization and a defined course with broad cooperation noted. In Dallas a 15 year old, recently released from reform school, tried to steal Sheriff Schmid’s car but was chased down and captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lokey
Central Committee
Dallas
Texas Freformatory
Sheriff Schmid
30 Gallons of Liquor Confiscated After High-Speed Chase
Deputies seized 30 gallons of liquor found in three ten gallon barrels after a car pursuit ended with suspects abandoning their vehicle. The raid occurred as officers searched the area, but two men escaped capture following the ten mile race with authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Arms Conference to Be Resumed Monday
The world disarmament conference full assembly will resume next Monday as planned after the steering committee meets. Arthur Henderson warns postponement would fuel reports nations want no genuine pact and could sow suspicion. committee adjourns to Saturday for delegate talks. Also Worcester Palace Theater held up by armed bandits, escaping with 4500 pounds in day receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceneva
Parley
Arthur Henderson
Rotary First Civic Club To Approve NRA Parade
The Dothan Rotary Club becomes the city’s first civic body to back the NRA parade and demonstration set to start Thursday October 26. The club plans a Rotary float with Clarence Pinson as chairman and a committee including Dupree Davis Mrs. W S Wilson and Rufus Davis. W C Lokey NRA demonstration chief will be notified of the club’s support and float entry. An Educational Administration talk by O Le Tomphote criticized waste in public funds and urged elimination of duplicate effort and consolidation of schools and removal of political influence in school management. Dr Henry Green was welcomed as the club’s new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Rotary Club
Arthur Ussery
Clarence Pinson
Dupree Davis
W. S. Wilson
Rufus Davis
W.C. Lokey
NRA
Rotary
O. le Tomphote
Tompkins
Henry Green
Green Predicts Still More Pay Shorter Hours
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor says a reopening of NRA wage codes is expected to raise pay and reduce hours. He cites statements by Senator Robert F. Wagner and Secretary Frances Perkins at administrative councils and predicts a six hour day and five day week demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Robert F. Wagner
Frances Perkins
Senate stock testimony on railroad purchases in 1929
In Washington Ohio committee hearings Dillon Head & Co. faced questions about selling more than 4 million dollars of railroad stock to investment trusts in 1929 as markets fell. Bob Tracy, president of the investment trust, testified that trusts paid over 35 million for Inland stock amid doubt and market decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dillon, Head & Co
Senate
Constiitu
Bob Tracy
Inverment Teaste
Dinelosed Uniter
Cozens
Ferdinand Pecora
Codnesel
Trusta
Tracy
Ail
Dnvestment
Board to Examine Plumbers to Protect Public Interest
Camel President W. Bo Martin announced the Municipal Plumbers Examination Board. Members include BR. G. Godwin, Fr. So Moaly, and Marlin representing various interests. All new plumbers start listing in Dothan under an ordinance. the board will hold licensure exams to weed out inefficiency and unscrupulous practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teday
Membre
BR. G. Godwin
So Moaly
Vni Comnc
Marlin
Une Codach
Masons vote to join NEA parade October 26
Dothan Chapter No. 113 Royal Arch Masons met last night and voted to participate in the NEA parade on October 26 in Dothan. They approved tentative plans for a float entry and instructed Saxon, an official, to return with details on a Shrine exhibit in Montgomery parade events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Royal Arch Masons
Heard Saxon
Shriners
Montgomery
Public Works Funds Not Approved for Wheeler Dam
Secretary Ickes notified TVA chairman Arthur E. Morgan that Public Works funds will not be advanced for the Joe Wheeler dam on the Tennessee River above Mare Island Shoals. A similar note was sent to Senator Black. Morgan had urged using public works money but Ickes tied the Wheeler project to TVA funding within the Tennessee Valley program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ickes
Arthur E. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
Public Works Administration
Joe Wheeler
Tennessee River
Mareele Shoals
Senator Black
Morgan
Black
Bankhead
Wheeler Dam
First Local Home Owner Approved for Loan Under Home Owners Act
The first Dothan homeowner to apply for a loan under the Home Owners' Loan Act has received approval notice. About 100 applications have come from Houston County and similar numbers from six other counties in J. O. Adams' Southeast Alabama District. Officials caution applicants to ensure filings are correct and warn against any third party charges for services, noting potential fines up to 310,000 and up to five years imprisonment for violations.
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Dothan
Houston County
J. O. Adams
Alabama
Fuliy
Five units combat Brilles fever in county drive
Reports from Ashford show the extermination campaign against Brilles Fever progressing well. Dr J B Livan US Public Health Officer says units moved into Gordon Columbia and Cotton Wood after a delay for trap arrivals.
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Brilles
Ashford
J.B. Livan
United States
Unita
Gordon
Columbia
Cottonwood
Dothan
Dale County
Wealthy Merchant Draws Many Suitors in Lisbon Hoax
In Lisbon a supposed wealthy merchant advertised selecting a life partner from hotel guests. Dozens of women arrived, but no merchant appeared. Police arrested a young man who admitted placing the ad to win a bet. He was fined three times the stake and ordered to pay the women’s fares home.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Officials eye saving before seeking loan
City of Dothan weighs a $225000 government loan to modernize the light and water plant. Savings from new equipment could repay the loan in 15 years with a 4 per cent interest rate, possibly aided by a 30 per cent grant, while officials debate election needs and debt limits. The plan calls for a 2000 kw generator and facility upgrades to boost output from 2,100 to about 4,350 kw h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Dothan
Ligenby
Thieves Loot Two Local Homes In Separate Break-ins
Police reported two thefts at private residences. Archie D. Carmichael said about a dozen dresses were stolen. ten were recovered soon after. Lula Flowera, a Black woman, said burglars entered her home overnight and took a pistol and a watch.
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Archie D. Carmichael
Lula Flowera
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Assistace Mary Dickinson
Ohio Mills
Labor Commissioner of
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Ransom
Theda Hara IT
Glens Falls
N. Y
W. F. Jones
Httle
Martin
New Legion Head
Edward A. Hayes
Decatur
Ili
American Legion
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Mase
Palace Theater
Civic Club
Dillon, Read & Co
Camel
W. Bo Martin
U. K
Lisenby
Hoard
L C. Ezell
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