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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1934

Page

4

NRA Reorganization Plan Faces Presidential Backing

The draft NRA reorganization outlines three branches executive judicial and legislative with a non departmental structure. President Johnson supports studying details as Roosevelt backs reestablishing NRA on a working basis amid ongoing talks and a planned formal plan.

White House Evelo Judigad Cag NRA Johnson Roosevelt Ngon Gevelt Washington

Catholics back Saar plebiscite in editorial stance

The Landes Zeitung editorial says Catholic support for the Saar plebiscite should be expedited by the Allies and the Saar Commission. It argues Catholics already loyal to the League of Nations mandate and urges end to alien rulership, noting a telegram to President Hindenburg was a token of honor.

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Law Overrules Dog Racing Bet Law in New Jersey

Chancellor Luther A Mobell signed a decree ruling pari mutuel betting and dog racing rules unconstitutional in New Jersey. The ruling challenges state gambling regulations and blocks dog racing operations pending further action.

Tersey City N. J Luther A Mobell Newsey

Morro Castle Fire Probes Extend to Incendiary Suspect Claims

The Morro Castle disaster spurred inquiries by U S and Cuban authorities into possible arson and an anonymous bomb plot for a ship in Hav ana. Fire officials in Balboa report the Santa Rita fire may be spontaneous or deliberate and investigators question steamboat inspectors. A body believed to be Captain Robert R Willmott was found aboard the Morro Castle, and death toll stood at 116 with 17 missing. Chief engineer Eben S Abbott testified that No 1 lifeboat carried 32 passengers within a half hour of alarm while other crewmembers faced grand jury questions in Washington.

Sming Company Jsts Fire Department Balboa Canal Zone United States Havana Morro Castle Department of Commerce Robert R. Willmott Taggart Asbury Park New York Eben S. Abbott Dickerson N. Hoover Abbott Wiper Federal U. S Cowboy William F. Warms Clarence C. Hackney Ivan Freeman Ellis Beaumont

Treasure Hunt Uncovers 12000 Dollar Cache At Widow’s Home

In Mobile Alabama a hunt watched by police found 11852.50 in gold coins plus 536.50 in cash and a 512 real estate check at the late Margaret Steels Cox estate. Cox died aged 89 leaving about 200000 value with 70000 in real estate and bonds totaling over 100000. no will existed. Heirs include Cox relatives and potential claims from Alan Willie Cox as an adopted son.

Mobile Ala Margaret Steels Cox Lincoln Park Mich Birmingham Alan Willie Cox Cox Washington State

New Ready to Wear Shop Announced for Foster Street Building

Maxwell E. Jones of Dothan to open a ladies ready to wear shop in the N. Foster street building formerly Strickland Henderson Jewelry Co. The store, buying stock in New York, will open around October 15 with Mrs. D. G. Jones and Mrs. B. M. Hornaby of Dothan accompanying.

N. Foster Street Strickland- Henderson Jewelry Co Maxwell E. Jones Dothan New York D. G. Jones B. M. Hornaby

Alabama thanks General Johnson for tobacco tax code tweak

Alabama officials praised General Hugh Johnson for amending the NRA tobacco code to curb leakage in the cigarette tax via interstate commerce. The change requires out of state dealers to add Alabama's tax to the minimum price before shipping, aiming to stop revenue loss after court rulings limited state power. The tax commissioner notes $1.5 million in tobacco tax has already been collected for schools this fiscal year.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Hugh&. Johnson State Tax Commission S. R. Butler

Malvern Man Injured After Fall From Moving Truck

A. J. Hall of Malvern was lacerated and bruised on arms and head when he fell from a moving truck on N. St. Andrews Street yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to a hospital and released after first aid.

A. J. Hall Malvern N. St. Andrews Street

Fire Damages Roof at S Bell Street Negro Dwelling

A roof fire caused small damage to a Negro dwelling on S Bell Street yesterday afternoon. Firemen report falling sparks sparked the blaze and say no injuries were reported.

S. Bell Street

Grand jury appearance details at Morro Castle case

Officials including Chief Officer Warms Hackney Freeman and Beaumont were brought to the grand jury room with attorneys barred at the entrance. George W. Rogers, Morro Castle chief wireless operator, also appeared at the ante room.

Grand Jury Warms Hackney Freeman Beaumont George W. Rogers Morro Castle

Convicted Negro Slayer Gets Life

Frank Jackson a Montgomery Negro began serving a life sentence at Kilby penitentiary after his death sentence for robbing a traveling salesman and an accompanying girl was commuted by Governor Miller. Secretary Jarman informed Jackson on death row that Meadows’ complicity was not proven, though Jackson had maintained innocence. Read the Classified Ada.

Montgomery Ala Frank Jackson Kilby B. M. Miller Frank Covington Pete B. Jarman, Jr Jarman Jackson George Meadows Robert Webb Webb Meadows

Brothers Face Off In Kansas City Republican Primary

S W Vag Scoyoce, treasurer of Oakland township Clay County Kansas, runs for re election on the Republican ticket opposing his brother M P Scoyoc Democrat in a Kansas City contest.

Kansas City S. W. Vag Scoyoce Oakland Township Clay County Kansas M. P. Scoyoc

Stop Malaria with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic

Shivering with chills and burning fever mark malaria. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic kills the infection in blood with quinine and builds up blood with iron. It relieves chills and fever, restores health, and serves as a general tonic for all ages. Available in 50c and 1.

Grove

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