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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1935
Page
5
Huey Long dominated the Senate scene with restless energy and candy improvised diplomacy. He roamed the chamber, distracted yet influential, delivering filibusters, packing power into his offices, and earning both awe and laughter from colleagues and crowds.
IN GOMERY Sept 18 AP Birmingham's rippled children and a Birmingham church were richer today because Rev John Chichester of Jelvernon broke his promise not to accept the 42 daily expense money. Chichester, who voted against the IG, said he did not think the law should raise its own pay. Records show on the closing day of the session Chichester endorsed the mandated checks and gave $100 to the clinic and $190 to the church.
A brief item notes J B Teague, a 16 year old resident of Askevitiz New York, seen only in a motion picture. Details are sparse with unclear phrasing and no further context provided.
Broadway figure Evelyn Hoey and tobacco heir Zachary Smith Reynolds died by pistol shots in upstairs bedrooms at separate estates after parties reported as drinking sessions. Authorities noted emotional unrest and possible murder. Roger Rogers and Libby Holman faced investigations and acquittals in Reynolds case. Hoey had trained as a torch singer with Cole Porter linking her rise to Broadway.
A small rock slide from the American side of Niagara River about two miles below the falls covered the tracks of the Niagara Gorge railway with rock and dirt and toppled the power line for the scenic route. The slide was the sixth in recent months.
B T Parker a 47 year old man from Loretto Tennessee was killed in an accident at a concrete mixing plant near the cofferdam No 4 Parker fell into a mixer and was crushed his wife and five children survive the tragedy as the investigation begins the incident occurred yesterday near the dam site in Alabama news release by AP
In Swainsboro Georgia Judge Alfred Herrington Jr. ordered that wives may propose the sentence in wife beating cases and will have it become the actual judgment. A 35 year old farmer admitted guilt and his wife suggested a 12 month term with hard labor, the maximum penalty. The court confirmed the wife’s recommendation despite the defendant’s pleas.
CHICAGO Sept 18 AP Dr Francis Gaw of Seattle a psychologist today said the Nap pers and jelly beans of the postwar generation had become excellent parents She based her opinion on observations as head of the Seattle public school child guidance department explaining that the parents of the children now in school were those of the post war period These parents have either become ultra conservative or they have become sancty liberal convinced that the freedom they took for their youth was ultimately a good thing for them and determined their children shall have freedom However they want to guide their children to right use of that freedom
Eight Dotbanites are receiving enthranies treatment, according to Information from Dr. F. G. Granger county health officer. Only three cages were actualy bitten by mad dogs, he said, but the others were exposed by scratches and handling of the animals. Two dogs, one own ed by Ja A. Zachary and the other by F. H. Sudah, were involved.
A League of Nations survey urges reform of international trade to stabilize currency. It argues that removing quotas and trade barriers is essential, as price controls and production regulations distort supply and hinder cooperation. The report notes copper, rubber, tin, cotton and wheat policies influence global prices and output.
A survey notes high cost producers within top markets are shielded by strategic interests, creating artificial price gaps. It argues these protections hinder a move toward freer global specialization and sustained competition.
Alabama and Alcazar schedules feature Mary Astor Rog er Pryor and Gene Autry with a blend of comedies dramas and musicals. Also notes Hood County jailer E A Watson plans to discard a key as two escaped prisoners returned to jail and burglars murder suspects seek lighter sentences in a local roundup.
Jacksonville AP report states the Florida East Coast Railway, operator of the Overseas Railway, is under court control via receivers Loftin and Renan. Speculation swirls about reconstruction or abandonment after the Labor Day hurricane. Engineers estimate repair at 2.5 million but total losses could hit about 2 million, with costs mounting for equipment and other damages.
Montgomery September 18 AP No hope for an early settlement of the strike at Gulf States Paper Co in Tuscalooms was held today by Robert R. Moore state commissioner of labor after mediation failed The strike with 760 workers out of work stems from the company's refusal to sign contracts calling for closed shop and increased wages
An item notes distress after meals from constipation and says many use Black Draught after meals. It mentions Mr D Mo wer of Panama City, Florida, who reports relief and continued use after learning from others’ experiences. Sold in 2 cent packages.
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