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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
5
In Arkansas Miller County a liquor raid turned deadly when a suspect driver opened fire on deputies. Brackman was killed. J C Crain and others hold six persons including a 19 year old girl and a 14 year old boy for questioning as investigators pursue the trigger man Crabtree blamed for the shooting.
Community service program announced for Salvation Army in Dothan with Major C J Hickey and Major W Range leading. Evangelist Elizabeth Barter from Birmingham to conduct revival at Salvation Home starting Sunday. Birmingham workers to arrive in Dothan tomorrow and return Monday after meetings with Advisory Board.
County officers arrested the man known as Judge for beating his wife. Investigators charge non support of his wife and her child. The cases proceed before Common Pleas Court and Child Welfare Court with tough evidence cited.
Houston county officials announced the 1932 1933 budget totaling 31510 with net income about 97000 next year. About 32000 funds go to roads and bridges while 40 percent goes to a sinking fund for bonds and interest. Indebtedness around 242629 includes bonds warrants and a 20000 year loan. Interest about 12937.74 will be paid this year and annual debt service averages 40000 since 1930 when the county adopted cash. The budget adds one raise for court reporter J B Hackney now 1710, and covers heating telephones supplies jail and courthouse costs, jurors salaries, and many county official fees.
Governor Roosevelt spoke to a salaried crowd of 10 000 in Springfield at a Democratic rally held under flags and bunting. He arrived late from a special train to visit Lincoln's tomb before the 11 o clock meeting with state leaders on hand.
OZARK October 21 Special The first meeting of the Dale County High School P T A was held at the school auditorium Tuesday The following officers were elected President Miss Sammie Davis vice president Mrs W M Sorrell secretary Mrs M A Marshall Treasurer Miss Allie Garner Committees announced Finance chair Mrs W L Edwards Membership chair Mrs Walter Hartrog Program chair Mrs Ralph Garner
Geneva High school eleven was to meet Florala in Geneva this afternoon. Football fans in Geneva awaited the outcome with interest because Florals coach Hitchcock is a former Geneva football coach.
Mrs. Kenneth Pachey and Charles Corkran, both British, were freed after six weeks in the hands of Chinese bandits near New Chang. Duncan McIntosh escaped to raise the alarm. Negotiations led to release for 130 million yen, about $32,000, 2,500 pounds of opium, and clothing for the bandits.
Hugh A Barnhill, wounded in the neck during a duel with his brother I D, returned home after partial recovery. I D, shot below the heart, showed improvement though doctors had little hope initially. Attendants said both men were on the mend today.
Bryant Fleming was remanded on a larceny charge after county officers arrested him for stealing five cases of soap five cases of washing powder a case of cleaning fluid two cases of ketchup a case of tomato soap and one case of sauce. The warrant was sworn by J Henry.
Julius Henderson a Black suspect was jailed near Troy for a train robbery but released after Sam Allen trainman said Henderson did not commit the crime. Police chased the bandit after a lookout alarm and dog tracking but believe he fled the area.
Governor Miller sent back the Sunday amusement bill with an amendment letting cities over 100000 vote on Sunday movies and vaudeville in a special election. The measure would legalize Sunday movies golf baseball and tennis while the amendment did not alter golf baseball or tennis. The House postponed action until Tuesday due to Representative Goodwyn’s absence. In the Senate Senator Mulins introduced a bill to compel a state convention within four months after a constitutional amendment is submitted. The Senate also adopted a Faulk resolution urging Congress to oppose canceling war debts.
S J Williams 73 of West Palm Beach Florida formerly of Dothan died unexpectedly on a fishing trip last Wednesday Funeral and burial were in West Palm Beach Williams worked for Bay Line Railroad and later Atlantic Coast Line He is survived by his wife Pearl and daughters Agnes Williams Mrs James Joston of West Palm Beach Mrs L B Peacock of Memphis Tenn and two sons FE W of West Palm Beach and J T of Miami.
Five men including A. C. Wilson Luther Wilson J. C. Paulk Dock Newton and Sanford Wilson were charged with stealing seed cotton and arrested by county officers. The warrant was sworn by E. V. Deal. Bond for each defendant is set at $00.
In Belleville on October 21 two men robbed Pelleville Bank of between 4699 and 10900 dollars at noon after disarming a Illinois highway patrolman who entered while they were at work.
Sidney W. Smyer accuses Gov. Miller of using a drastic joint appropriations bill to wreck the state’s schools to fund tax raises. He praises the Goode bill and cites Education leaders including Dr. George H. Denny and Dr. A. F. Harman. He notes the large education protest at the capitol and questions the state’s education funding efficiency.
Dothan High School travels to Ozark to face Dale County High School in a the Tigers fourth game of the season. A large Dothan delegation attends as the Tigers, with Jack Daley back, aim to improve an offense led by quarterback Jack Riley and Lamar Hart backing up the backfield.
Federal authorities seized 2060 hand grenades and 2 machine guns in an operation in Sao Paulo Brazil. The raid also confiscated a quantity of unspecified items linked to a suspected militant group. Police say the haul targets illicit arms trafficking and threatens local security.
Birmingham lawyer E. J. Smyer denounces the claim that Alabama income from investments escapes taxation. He argues most of the $6,000,000 yearly state residents pay in federal income tax is part of their overall contribution to federal costs, with double and triple taxation on investments due to ad valorem taxes and federal levies. He cites the 16th amendment and explains the tax structure and burdens on corporations and individuals in Alabama.
Treasury figures show September deficit pushing past $500 million as increased tax collections fail to balance a July 1 to October fiscal period that totals about $1.065 billion in outlays versus revenue. Officials anticipate larger gains from the new tax law over the full year 1922.
James Marion Bass, 77, of Grimes, died at his home at 4 a m after a week long illness. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs J W Kelly of Joethan route five and Mia Beasle Pasaof Dondeorvine Gill. one son W T Bass of Dothan route five. and one brother Calvin Haas of Midland City. The funeral will be at Moggines church near Grins on Saturday morning, with Rev J M Lasseter of Headland officiating. Fellows and Forrester handled arrangements.
County taxes totaling 5 003 were collected with 5909 collected since October 1. A Mapins, the county tax collector, stated the funds were paid mainly by individuals with only a few parcels contributing.
Kingston reports Portamouth penitentiary in a 12 hour bedlam siege as troops with machine guns quelled a riot. About 9800 inmates rioted to release 400 prisoners from two dormitories. guards were reportedly held as hostages though the warden denied it.
The Houston County Board of Registrars announces closing of registration books at the courthouse this afternoon following a new law. The move is tied to efforts to expand voter access for the upcoming general election. Board members listed include T. B. Fort een, HG. Purcell and T. BR. Farmer.
Jacob Lasseter aged 21 received a life term after pleading guilty to the hammer attack on Jim McCraney a carpenter whose body was found near a rural road by Quincy Florida on June 2. Relatives of Lasseter and the accused other suspects were freed at preliminary hearings.
Dothan Disable American War Veterans chapter announces forget-me-not flowers will be sold on city streets tomorrow after rain postponement. Women will operate from a downtown drugstore headquarters with Mrs. James Folkes as chairman reporting at 8 AM. Proceeds go to the D A V Volunteers note the sale marks the World War I Meuse-Argonne drive anniversary.
The Rev H F Davidson rector of Stiffkey in Norwich was declared removed debased and degraded from priest and deacon roles after his conviction on charges of immoral conduct involving young women. He proclaimed innocence before sentencing and said he would start a reform campaign.
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