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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1928
Page
3
County farmer Clarke says rainfall damaged crops but predicts a decent harvest with about one bale per three acres in parts. Agent Witherington’s 15000 bale forecast seems too low. merchants report improved optimism and higher goods sales while courts draw few viewers.
President Coolidge completes his Wisconsin trip and heads home to Washington on a special train. An hour delay in Chicago railroad yards delayed departure as a large crowd gathered to watch the scene.
Senator Cole Blease of South Carolina predicts the state will back the Democratic ticket strong for Smith and Robinson. He says the state is virtually solid for the Democrats and will not swing to Hoover-Curtis in November. He expects 1000 to 1100 votes for Hoover-Curtis.
S M Adams 35 salesman for National Biscuit Co died suddenly this morning at 501 S Apple Tree St Dothanring after feeling chest pain he sat on his front porch and died within minutes wife found him deceased he had no prior heart trouble survived by wife and child Mary Gray 13 brother C L Adams Pensacola and his mother funeral time pending arrival of his brother arrangements by Dothan Undertaking Co.
Six Dothan real estate firms did not pay license fees under Alabama Real Estate Commission rules that took effect January 1. Fees include a $10 brokerage fee plus $5 per additional firm member and $5 per sale. Listed firms that paid are Dothan Insurance Agency, F. M. Sheehan & Co., J. E. F. Westmoreland & Son, T. J. Whatley, Smith & Morgan, and W. C. King. Others are urged to request blank remittance forms from the Montgomery commissioner.
A 69 year old Atlanta Journal correspondent, Mrs. John B. Mills, prepares to return to near Atlanta to campaign for Governor Alfred E. Smith. She recounts meeting Smith in New York, praising him, and sending a favorable report to her readers.
Edward S. Harkness, prominent financier and director of major railways, announced his support for Governor Smith in a letter to James W. Gerard and will contribute ten thousand dollars. He praises Smith’s four terms as New York governor and his courage on prohibition, calling Smith a real leader for the country. Continued on Page Eight.
Value of NYSE membership hits a record 410000, up from 398000, as trading resumes and stock prices rise. The milestone accompanies brisk seat sales and renewed market activity in New York.
In Maine, William Tudor Gardiner, Republican, defeats Edward C Moran for governor by a lead exceeding 79 600 votes as virtually complete returns come in. Senator Frederick Hale secures a third term over Herbert Holmes, with Republican majorities widening across congressional contests.
The Texas State Democratic Convention split after anti-Smith delegates were barred from the roster. A fist fight erupted as opponents withdrew to another hall, with former Gov Oscar Colquitt urging calm and anti-Smith groups marching out shouting farewell banners and taunts at the crowd.
Mrs Gladys Anderson of McGill Nevada appeals state court ruling after losses her husband incurred at poker. The supreme court reviews whether a club must compensate the wife for her husband s losses in the case.
Mrs. Johnston, wife of Oklahoma's governor, was arrested in Mulhall for speeding. Justice RM Kincaid insists the case will be tried like any other, despite her rank, and notes the law applies to all. The governor declines to comment, calling it his wife's affair.
New York Sept 11 Senator Gilbert M Hitchcock of Nebraska predicted Governor Smith would carry Nebraska. He said he did not think the state would back the Democratic ticket at the campaign start but developments now look favorable. He cited strong German support and farm relief as factors and noted farmer opposition to Hoover.
Hollywood police surveil two locations as they pursue missing Southern Baptist Home Mission Board treasurer Clinton Carnes. Investigators cite a contract to pay two girls, Sonia Nordice and Lois Griffin, via Louise Pope, with Carnes allegedly to receive earnings. Private books show Carnes advanced Nordice 3721.62 Griffin 5134.61 and Pope 4044. Frantic remittance pleas followed Carnes disappearance.
The navy airship Los Angeles left its Lakehurst hangar at 6 am for a training flight. It reported no fixed destination and indicated a cruise south of New York.
Houston County moves to build a modern courthouse and jail on a center block with ample parking. Old properties selling for about 160000 may fund new construction and a separate 100 acre almshouse site with a convict block. Committees will negotiate sales and cost estimates, with final action hoped next meeting. The board also approved paying former road foreman Doc Burkett $100 as a compromise.
Seed buyers from Geneva Coffee Dale and Houston counties organized the Southeast Alabama Seed Buyers Association to combat an alleged cotton seed monopoly. Officers elected include Dr. C. H. McEntyre as president Lovie Pilcher as secretary and Leo Expy as treasurer. The group seeks higher seed prices and competition to raise farmers returns, noting local mills pay only 20 a ton despite higher Georgia prices. The plan calls for a statewide drive to bid up seed prices and break the monopoly, with more details on page eight.
Alabama forecast shows general clear conditions with generally gentle easterly winds tonight and Wednesday. No significant precipitation expected and temperatures likely mild across the state.
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