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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1934
Page
1
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William G McAdoo ex secretary of the treasury and former Wilson son in law clashes with his daughter over a fiancé. He has taken her car and threatens to disinherit and cut her $10000 annual allowance if the romance continues. The Decatur Daily weighs in on justice and public trust in courts and leniency in criminal cases.
Secretary Morgenthau said he had not decided if federal liquor taxes are too high as investigators for the Alcohol Tax Unit release a weekly tally ending October 6, 1934. The report shows 236 stills seized, 12,221 gallons spirits seized, 412,515 gallons mash seized, 59 vehicles seized, value of property $73,047, and 443 arrests with a mix of wet and dry states.
Joseph Schneck predicts if Upton Sinclair wins Florida would lure the $150,000,000 a year film industry, while The Portland Oregonian calls the move feasible due to sunshine. Grand Advertiser disputes, noting California offers vastly varied scenery within 100 miles of Los Angeles and mocks Florida’s appeal. The bluff may scare California into backing Sinclair.
The former star Lou Tellegen killed himself at age 52 after a long stage career marked by early fame with Sarah Bernhardt. He earned fortunes, married four times, and tried face lifts to stay young, but chose death over aging and declined character roles embraced by other great actors.
Clayton Rand argues readers should temper demands that codes fix all issues. He recalls Moses as a miracle-maker who handed down a code that still fails to solve modern business problems. Time and patient labor, not quick fixes, will lead to prosperity and progress toward the promised land.
A Birmingham News piece surveys notable regional editors and columnists. Osburn Zuber shows a dazed pre breakfast look, Henry Vance is a deadpan humorist, Pete Marzoni covers movies, John Temple Graves uses a milk diet, Clark of the Hanson group impresses, Jimmy Mills has traveled from Arkansas, Frank Dixon gains weight, Dave Davenport appears bankerlike, and Charlie Fell of the Hanson outfit works harder each year.
County Superintendent John Odom filed his annual report to the State Department. A Chamber of Commerce meeting was slated to address important matters. The New Century Club opened at Mrs. J. R. Youngs home due to Mrs. Parker's illness. Dothan Study Club planned to meet with Mrs. J. Ray Jones. Miss Ideline Brown hosted the D. A. A. Club. Mrs. Ray Powers of Panama City visited. Delite Theater advertised The Deadliest of Natures Celebrities. Palace Theater screened Dolorea D Aradsi The Lady of Sorrow. Firefighters rushed to Brady Peacocks home on North Appletree, dousing an electrical short.
An Omaha mail carrier sues for divorce claiming his wife beat him with a whip a hoe a washboard and a baseball bat. The Cleveland Press mocks the notion noting the wife used such tools rather than a rolling pin or broom.
A compact aside from the Atlanta Journal defines life as a constant battle to keep enemies from obtaining something and to prevent friends from taking things away, framing daily conflict as ongoing defense.
A brief note from the Arkansas Traveler records a lighthearted exchange about returning a dog given to a brother. The caller confirms the recipient and mentions a mother directing they be taken back. The item illustrates a domestic matter turned humorous in a local notice.
The Washington Star notes rents and food prices are climbing. Analysts see growing consumer strain, with optimism that debt collection may gain some activity as households face higher living costs.
A portrait of Bronson Obidiah Dudley known as Bide a longtime Broadway chronicler and press agent. The piece recalls Dudley’s rise from Leaven worth to Park Row and his prolific output in plays books songs and broadcasts. It also recalls peers rivals and the era’s pay scales and social hubs for reporters and agents on New York’s Rialto.
News Behind the News analyzes Roosevelt's speeches and private conversations with bankers, noting stabilization de facto under a gold standard since January and de jure stabilization viewed by conservatives as too rigid. It discusses inflationists, political advisers, and potential congressional reactions, citing Ambassador Bingham and the looming bonus debate.
Seattle detective Lt Hodge located an old fire extinguisher in a pawnshop. Police records show it was stolen on July 18, 1918. In Butler Pennsylvania, police seek a thin man for breaking into a grocery and stealing cigars candy and ten dollars. intruder entry used a 9 by 13 inch floor hole.
In Greensburg, Westmoreland County, John Fedder paid 27 dollars for hunting a squirrel out of season without a license. H A Guess, who had the animal, paid 10 dollars, and together they spent 64 dollars on the offense. The case underscores the penalties for poaching in the area.
In 1883 Mrs. Josephine Gregory rented two safety boxes paying a year in advance and never returned. Now liquidated, the bank opened the vaults revealing a water pitcher six cups and saucers some cracked a box of nails screws and twine a single sock a bed sheet spread and bureau cover a sea shell basket seven yellowed books and other small items.
In Chicago Mrs Lillian Ken ner told a women's court she tossed a brick through Louis Miller’s window after her pie was criticized and wages unpaid. She said she did not mind not being paid but demanded full wages. The court granted probation.
In Omaha Nebraska Frost and Butler clash over a winter coat stored in the city hall vault. Frost laments moth damage saying Butler should guard the vault, while Butler retorts the moths are outside his jurisdiction. The Hawaii mention notes a Hawaiian language newspaper published weekly in Hilo.
The piece notes lawmakers may push for a five year compromise to pay bonuses, delaying outright action. It cautions ex soldiers should not plan to spend bonuses and suggests Treasury concerns may be avoided. Rumors place Marriner Eccles as likely Federal Reserve Chair, with others speculating ex-President Law could be considered.
Hollywood reporter Robbin Coons recalls Peggy Conklin revealing two weaknesses, signing things and raw meat, during a catch as catch can interview that veered from chat to impressions of The President Vanishes. She laughed freely and described a romp with a dog and a visit with an old friend.
Dr Lago Goldston discusses melancholia as a mood disorder seen as a symptom of various mental diseases. He traces ancient beliefs linking low mood to physical disturbances and notes involutional melancholia common in ages 40 to 50, especially among women, with nervousness memory loss and crying spells.
Dr O Moseley recently joined Frasier Ellis hospital and previously built an enviable record in Selma at Selma Baptist hospital He arrived in 1921 and helped organize Selma 1922 He graduated from Tulane Medical School and led the Selma Wanis Club He is noted in medical and social circles as a prominent figure amid reports of yellow fever lingering in a few distant districts of Bo America and Africa
In a fragment from Connie's circle, Snoopy the Scottie arrives with Kate Cummings and causes a playful scene as Peggy jokes about raw meat and storehouse hairdressers. The moment hints at character dynamics and preparation for a costume reveal at the mansion.
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