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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1932
Page
1
New York reports signs of expanding business ahead of Labor Day as freight car loadings rise sharply. The week ending August 27 shows an increase of 19,331 cars from the prior week, aligning with normal seasonal gains and fueling hopes of a turning point for industry and markets.
Power production in the week showed a slight gain marking the first increase that week since 1929. Compared with last year total kilowatt hours fell 12.3 percent while week-ago figures were down 12.9 percent. Some shoe factories ran full time. textiles remained bright with rising production and prices. steel showed early signs of improvement though operating at about 1 percent capacity. Steel scrap prices firmed with heavy melting steel scrap advancing in Pittsburgh and Youngstown. Analysts linked Myron Taylor’s statements to potential performance gains and forecast a possible 18 percent increase in tonnage by week’s end as the auto industry showed a revival in orders.
Solon, Alabama, Sept. 5. Senator Powell today announced a plan for swift and effective reduction of salaries of state officials. He noted opposition to Sparks bill, backs 18 to 20 percent cuts, and said he will report the resolution to the rules committee and seek immediate passage.
Gar Wood triumphed over Kay Don as the jinx kept returning in Detroit. The British speedboat driver fought the Harmsworth Trophy race today against God Wond, but developed medical difficulties and power loss, forcing a stoppage a mile from the end of the second seven mile lap. Wood led the field to win the heat and retain the trophy for another year.
The probate judge office announced that only one hunting license was issued in six months, to L. P. Melton, for dove season. Several others had licenses before February. With dove season from Sept 1 to Sept 20, five more county residents obtained licenses for the rest of the year. New licenses required October 1. Dove season then runs November 20 to January 31. quail season from November 20 to February 21, per probate office staff.
Council meeting set for Tuesday night after delay caused by a legal holiday. Council president M D Black explained that law allows holding the session on the following day when a meeting night falls on a holiday.
Willie Clark, 25, of Shortervile, Alabama, died Saturday at a Dothan hospital after being shot during a dispute in Shorterville. Hospital staff said he sustained multiple gunshot injuries to the back and upper body. Several others were reported injured in the incident.
Alabama legislature enters week four of a special session facing a heavy slate of economy bills. The Senate nods to the Fletcher omnibus and Bonner measures while the House vies to curb pay, regulate firgun and Bruicks, and debate a sales tax. The plan centers on a budget commission and centralized control over appropriations.
Miami observers reported a tropical disturbance moving through the Bahamas 140 miles southeast of Nassau and about 600 miles off Miami. Forecaster Richard Gray said winds of hurricane force were not evident but residents were advised to board up plate glass and prepare for possible impact as the storm neared Nassau and tracked northward toward the Atlantic.
William B Bottoms 38 died in a Dothan hospital around 2 a m from typhoid fever. Born in Dale County he moved to Dothan and was a World War II veteran in the grocery business. Survived by widow Sim Eula Mae Howell Bottoms two daughters Ada and Ida and two brothers L L and J Bottoms, all of Dothan. Final rites 10 a m Tuesday at home with Rev W P Bickerstaff officiating. Burial in city cemetery with Fellows & Forrester in charge. Pallbearers listed: L Bottoma J C Bottoms Oliver Lashley D B Howell W P Howell R F Howell.
Six injured marines and others were hurt when a car crashed into a truck on the Bee Line highway near Ozark. The driver said the car, after overnight travel, veered into the rear of the truck as pedestrians were being picked up. Injuries included a cut artery, possible eye damage, and multiple lance wounds. The car and truck suffered heavy damage and were towed to a nearby garage. Meanwhile, sailors refuse to dock at ports other than Rotterdam as mutiny fears rise aboard the Rotterdam liner. Thirty six marines were dispatched to counter the crew.
Twelve readers may win free admission to Houston Theater this week by matching their names in the daily ads. Search the print for your name, then present the ad at the box office on Wednesday or Thursday to gain free entry to The Man Called Back starring Conrad Nagel and Doris Kenyon in a mystery romance.
Will Lee, a Dothan attorney, speaks to the Houston County League of Young Democrats at 8 pm tonight at the courthouse. The session plans include new members, reorganizing details, and discussion of a complete Roosevelt vote in Houston County amid league rel ation plans.
At Froster- Eile Hospital Mrs Jewel Thrath presented caps to 14 nurses during the annual capping ceremony marking three months of training. Named honorees included Lindaas Insulation WW Mae Stesne Maréhall and Florence Nixhtingnio with readings by Miss Nall Cosled Nurtee.
A fragmented court record shows a woman failing to recover $150,000 in damage claims. The case references a married couple and civil proceedings with references to a Superior Court and related parties, though the handwriting and OCR are unclear.
Raymond Wilson, a Black man, was killed in a midnight shooting at Augusta near Rehobeth. His brother Auguste Wilson, 40, was jailed on related charges, while Henry Rivers, also Black and a plant worker, was being sought after four shots struck Augustine’s wife. Sheriff Joe Roving said the elder Wilson’s wife may have been inside.
Phillip F. Kingsley of Ozark and H. Johnson, former workers at the defunct Elba First National Bank, were arrested and posted bond totaling six thousand dollars. They faced charges of misapplying funds exceeding forty thousand dollars, with notes diverted to the Agricultural Credit Corporation where Johnson served as secretary and treasurer. Additional forged entries and altered accounts were alleged against Kingsley, including a $110 check and a $36,900 credit entry.
Mrs Pope aged 87 died at her home near New Providence Church after years of declining health. A longtime New Providence resident, she is survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral services will be held at New Providence Church at 2 PM with burial in Calamans. A Stated Convocation of Devhap Immandery No 25 will follow at the new Masonic Temple at 8 o'clock.
Councilman John P. Botts was arrested today on two indictments charging embezzlement while employed by Tennessee Grain Co. of Nashville. Bonds totaling 600 dollars were posted. Indictments allege misappropriations of 78 dollars and related funds, with Bloomfield grand jury returning the charges after long delay. Botts had been councilman of Ward Two since 1922 and faced questions over his role with the grain company and prior political activity.
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