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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1935

Page

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Cleric denies Talmdge as Long clubs choice for president

The Rev. Gerald L. Smith, national organizer for Sen. Long's wealth clubs, said he would not tell Gov. Eugene Talmadge would ever be their leader. He praised Talmadge as an estimable gentleman but said he disagreed with parts of the program. Reports of a caucus favoring Talmadge were denied and the two men were described as good friends.

Baton Rouge Gerald L Smith Buey Long Abara Our Wealth Clubs Prosex Griffin Griffin Daily News Sach Bust Talmidgs Talmedge Beard Orgenteaer Talmadge Brith

Woman Proposed as Running Mate to GOP Choice

Chicago reports Mrs. George B. Simmons Missouri farmer's wife rose to prominence with a grass roots speech in June and was proposed as the Republican vice presidential candidate to beat the New Deal in 1936. Mrs Jean O'Haver Shas Bore backed her, praising her know how of farm life and women voters.

Chicago George B. Simmons Missouri Jean O'Haver Shas- Bore Shassere Simmona White House Dirs Shasseres William E Borah Ldzho Frank Knox Pube Fisher Frank Cowden Tinos

Discriminations rise as Germany trade shifts blamed

The article notes rising discrimination and a US shift toward strict duties in response to Germany's control measures. It mentions Portugal and Stee Post as sources, with broader claims that retaliation targets Germany's trade policy affecting American imports and allied nations. The piece also briefly touches on mythological terms relating to Muslim beliefs.

Portugal United States Germany

Ex-Solon Named as Check Raiser Denies Charges

Montgomer t Sept 12 AP Former Siste San Jordan serving term for soliciting a bribe denies aiding altering a federal check. State district notes holdover requisition from US State court Birmingham for James W. Poors Oxford on forgery, joint with Jordan. Federal order seeks transfer after sentence. Jordan claims circum stances beyond control and awaits full facts to clear name.

Solon State Department James W. Poors Oxford Jordan District Court Birmingham Vic Elby Plate Orican Cdverea

Electric Institute Takes Utility Act Challenge to Supreme Court

The Edison Electric Institute trustees hire John W Davis to test the constitutionality of the 1995 Public Utilities Act. Newton D Baker joins to challenge federal gifts and loans to municipalities. Forney Joyneon, Birmingham, and James M Beck to argue before the Supreme Court as the case proceeds. A separate fire damages an unoccupied car at a service station on N Oates street.

New York Edison Electric Institute John W Davis de Cone Newton D Baker Forney Joyneon Birmingham Als James M. Beck Supreme Court Tennesses Valley Authority Alset N Oates Street

Briton to field Shark Mouth speedster for Bluebird run

In a London dispatch dated September 12, report details Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird land speed car and a new shark mouth speedster planned for a public appearance on the Utah salt plain. The piece mentions Capt George Evin, Capt Foster, John Cobb, and Tiston Denny as figures around the project, describing front wheel drive and a novel two-tank fuel system while noting recent 300 mph marks and rule considerations for distance runs.

London Sic Malcolm Foster Procter John Cobb Eysten Nwehme Rome Capitan Tiston Albert Denny Fae Thor

New Tax Bill Targets Large Corporations and High Earners

Washington observers say the proposed tax plan shifts most burden to big corporations and top earners while many small firms see little or no levy. The bill introduces graduated corporate rates up to 12 1 2 percent on the first two thousand six hundred five dollars of net income, rising to 75 percent for the highest incomes, and adds a 1 percent tax on intercompany dividends. Experts estimate total revenue around 240 to 260 million, with small corporations largely spared.

Willis S White Washington

Black Widow in Jar Starts Spider Hatchings

In Lincoln Kus Rept 12 a family keeps a black widow spider in a jar with eggs. While away for days the eggs hatched and spiders escaped. The incident prompted safety concerns as the house became populated with the newly hatched arachnids.

Lincoln Mia J OM Tinsmian

Spain strengthens Balearic defenses amid unrest

MADRID Sept 12 AP The Spanish cabinet authorized new precautions to curb the Balearic Islands group about 100 miles off Spain in the Mediterranean They created new zones from which aircraft are forbidden and authorized building a radio station on the island of Menorca The ministers discussed Spain’s stance in the League of Nations during the Italo Ethiopian crisis but refused to disclose any public declaration.

Madnid Balearica Spain Mediterranean Baleares Ove Mingres League of Nations

Attic Cleaning Boom From U S Storms in Dodge City

Sept 12 report from Dodge City describes Fred Bailey creating an attic cleaning business after storms. He bought a large carpet cleaner, hired a crew, and advertised as dust from two collapsed ceilings led to work. Bailey and his team cleaned 227 attics across southwestern Kansas, removing up to two tons of dust per house.

Dodge City Fred Bailey Bailey Kansas

Gymnasium Declared Most Pressing Need for Dothan Schools

Bruce Flurry city school superintendent told the Dothan Kiwanis at the Houston hotel that the greatest need of city schools is a gymnasium for physical education. He urged adequate Negro school buildings and noted applications filed with the Public Works Administration. M Hughes of the chamber spoke on economic security and solid foundations. M D Slack and J Theodore Jackson gave brief talks as Finis entertained with song.

Bruce Flurry Dothan Kiwanis Club Houston Fhurry Public Works Administration M Hughes Chamber of Commerce D Slack Montgomery Theodore Jackson

New Ming Station Rising at Main Street Corner

A new Ming station is under construction at the corner of Apple tree and E Mola streets. It will be operated by J. W King and is expected to be completed Oct 15. Pan Am gasoline and necessaries will be sold.

Main ST Orner Appletree E Mola J. W King

Grave yields bequests hagle passes Tex September 12

A federal customs inspector Dimitrio Castro, killed by revolutionists 15 years ago, left a gold watch and a valuable coin as his sole bequests. His heirs finally obtained them from a shallow grave where he was buried.

Hagle Pass Tex Dimitrio Castro Hate

Club Women to Meet With Chamber Over Library Plans

Dothan women’s clubs will meet Cham ber of Commerce officials at the Carnegie library Saturday at 2:30 PM to discuss a public library for Dothan and Houston County. J Hughes, secretary manager, outlined plans including an application for a Carnegie library and said funds from other sources will be sought.

Dothan Women’s Clubs Chamber of Commerce Carnegie Dothan Houston County J Hughes Chamber of Commeres Dothanere T.carmegie Tail Hughes

Colored Civic Club Citizenship Rally Friday Night

Colored Civic Club sponsors a citizenship rally at 7 30 PM in the auditorium of the Colored Baptist Church. Rey LW Dockery pastor of the White First Baptist Church and Piet A J Hobson noted race lecturer will speak on Take Ye Away the Stone and Thy Brother Shall Rive Again. City Choral Club will provide music and club officers Marlon Hawk WPB Wright E Prise Hilsman Lee and Holloway arranged the event with Prof O L Lee and H Walker serving as master of ceremonies.

Houston County Colored Crete Club Good Citizens Colored Baptist Church Rey LW Dockery White First Baptist Church Princi Wight Piet A J Hobson City Choral Club WPB Wricht Marlon Hawk E Prise Club Rey VE Hilsman W M Lee H . Walker Club O L Lee EL. Holloway

Temperance Union debate at centenary meeting debates abstinence

Atlantic City reports on a five year sequence of resolutions by the Temperance union. Debates cover abstinence ease, liquor control cited, education against alcohol, divorce legislation and family sanctity. A peace resolution seeks action from state and League of Nations to avert world conflict. Aborigines of Tasmania noted as extinct.

Sy James Laney Atlantic City Sos Worgen’s Temperance Union Aia Aida Nia Mqnor State Department League of Natione

Doan's Kidney Flush Promises Quick Backache Relief

Readers urged to treat backaches by flushing kidneys with Doan's after misdiagnosed lines about tired kidneys and kidney waste. The ad claims Doan's has helped tenured users for over 40 years and encourages seeking relief before serious trouble.

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