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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
City officials say the bookkeeping department is working on delinquent aging accounts to be advertised for sale once resolved, likely Monday. Several thousand dollars are in the land valuations to cover debts, with over $2,000 collected recently from previously delinquent accounts. Officials expect sales to boost funds to meet bond obligations when due.
Bulgaria plans to convert twelve or twenty colleges into agriculture and mechanics schools as a solution to graduate surplus. Government considers closures of women’s colleges and reducing law schools to address limited work for female lawyers.
Auburn and Dora High School announce that Snitz Snider, Olympic standout in 1928, will teach chemistry and history and coach all three sports at Dora High School. Snider, a former Auburn three letter man, starred in football basketball and track, earning national fame as a top sprinter and quarter miler with records at the 440 and 220. He helped Auburn reach prominence in Southern Conference meets and Drake Relays before joining the Olympic team.
Local thurner showers move through Alabama tonight and Friday as cooler air southeasterly winds push in from the north portion Friday with a noticeable drop in temperatures and unsettled skies across the region.
Shreveport high school girls Vira Herrington and Daisy Alexander hiked to Beaumont after a sailor claimed it easy to stow away on a ship to France. Parents alerted police who stopped them at the docks.
A double murder occurred early today near Jacob Riis Park amid a spate of gang shootings that week. Victims Cy Cawley and Eddie Wescott suffered extensive injuries from automatic weapons and shotguns as police investigate, with Cawley previously questioned in gang crimes.
County officers arrested Willie Kee, identified as a Negro, after receiving a tip about his activities. He was taken in the act of bottling 14 pints of whiskey and jailed. Officers observed his actions for several minutes before making the arrest.
Washington Sept 1 Owen Thomas Edgar of Washington died at age 89, the last surviving veteran of the Mexican War. He became the lone veteran of the 1816 conflict last January, dies after a year of poor health following a fall in his home last week.
An unclear report describes student activities on campus and mentions duties at Dora Mondsy while a student figure is referenced in a damaged OCR fragment. The text references efforts to overtake a ball and spring events but lacks coherent names or events.
Gaston Chandler of beat 11 was arrested yesterday afternoon by sheriff deputies for violation of the prohibition law and carrying concealed weapons. He is jailed awaiting a hearing after officers found two pistols and two pints of whiskey on his person as they responded to a call about an attempted possession seizure in the county.
A Chicago style plumber opened a high fashion style shop on rue de la Taix in Paris, drawing crowds with ivory green and mauve tiled displays and a miniature Eiffel Tower built from 11,023 iron pipe fittings. The display included electric signs and elevators mimicking the real tower.
In Charlotte North Carolina the murder trial of sixteen defendants began with the taking of evidence. Sixteen state witnesses were sworn as the case opened with both sides clashing over procedures. A life sized dummy was used by the state to illustrate a point and was ordered removed after a defense objection.
Gov Graves notified Dr A F Harmon of Montgomery that he will be appointed state superintendent of education on Nov 1, succeeding R F E Tidwell who resigned. In Huntsville S R Butler Madison County superintendent announced his candidacy for the same post.
A preliminary trial in Ardmore investigates the slaying of Harry Humter. Eugene Poff, jailed today in connection with the case, allegedly disclosed details to officers after finding Humter with his wife.
A Gordon youth died at his home on Wednesday. Details are incomplete in the readable text. The incident appears to be a non-suspicious death reported by local authorities. Further specifics are not available in the surviving OCR segment.
The New York World reports a quiet movement to appoint former Gov Smith to the United States Senate to keep him in national politics for possible future roles.
In Jerusalem on September 5, inflammatory propaganda urged Moslem Arabs in the Holy Land and nearby states to revolt against Palestine’s government. Material from Jaffa Haifa Egypt Damascus and Aleppo fueled discontent as troops clashed with tribesmen at the border. Six native Christians were killed near Beersheba.
Confusion surrounds the Trans-continental Air Transport airliner City of Los Angeles as searchers fail to locate wreckage. Reports of a found wreck are denied by railroad agents and Zuni Indians report no trace after an all night search.
A nine foot long, six finned creature was seen floating in Leixoes harbor and shipped alive to the Lisbon aquarium. Fishermen speculate wreck dynamiting may have driven the odd rhinoceros headed body to the surface.
Shelby grand jury indicted Turner yesterday on connection with the shooting at S. Henderson's tenant Tammer. Bell surrendered to the sheriff and was jailed. Other indictments include Tel Tate Jarre and Columiturore Viete in a prairie attack case with related charges.
Fragmentary text mentions a Rome based company and Poe A Tete with unclear details. No readable events, dates, or named individuals to confirm a full narrative.
The local American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers at the first meeting in the new Legion hall. Elected are Mrs. J. A. Campbell president, Mrs. Ben May first vice president, Mrs. Do Chaplins second vice president, Ma. DeWitt Thomire historian, and Mr. S. H. Westes chaplain. Committee chairs include Mrs. Ben Mays on Membership and Gold Star, Mrs. DeWitt Themes on Legislative, and Mrs. S. Ho Wright on Americanism. Johnson urged regional cooperation and Campbell presented a trophy before adjournment.
Financial reports indicate deposits climbed to a record level amid fluctuating markets. Analysts note strong inflows into banks as inflation concerns persist and interest rate expectations drive cautious investor behavior.
A Grangebure man died in a Dothan hospital after an illness or injury. Authorities did not release further details. The case is under local investigation with family notified.
Blumberg and Sons opened their newly remodeled store this morning with speeches by Mr Black and Mrs A Y Malone and Mrs A Y Frasier. The crowd toured the modern shop, met staff, and enjoyed refreshments as the opening events continued.
Fragmented OCR text shows a business or trade note about the Sohemian Garnets, regaining market favor amid scattered mentions of trade terms and personnel. The readable lines reference gear, jewelry, and possible officials, but specifics are unclear.
The county board of revenue will meet at the court house Monday morning to discuss routine matters. The supervisor in charge of district alms house relocation duties will be named if the board approves entering the project. Also on the agenda are payment of county bills and related county interest discussions.
Mrs Sidney Webb, wife of the Secretary for the Dominions, has accepted the government’s noble title for social purposes. An official invitation listed the Secretary and Mrs Webb as hosts for a royal reception, though she personally rejects nobility as a social distinction.
Angora Turkey moves to abolish private schools linking the move to democratic equality and uniform Turkish schooling. Proponents urge state control for primary and secondary education while foreign and minority supported schools face possible nationalization, including English American French Italian and German institutions.
Fragments describe a plan to retire old coins and issue new tender. The text notes a Nixon era style mix of coin reform while mentioning dates and a ceremonial period. The wording is garbled but implies a transition to redesigned currency.
Incomplete text fragment mentions page, ware, gate, and person names obscured. No clear event, date, or location available to identify a news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a market scene and figures named Catten and Sues with dates and amounts unclear. The readable bits suggest a 1987 reference and prices or barter terms, but full meaning is not restored.
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