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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1927

Page

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PULL EXTENT OF SHUT DOWN SEEN NEXT WEEK

The article notes rising coal storage and wage disputes across states including Kentucky and West Virginia. It describes a Jacksonville pact setting a minimum daily rate of 7.50 for unionized areas, with non union fields paying 4.40 to 5.00. Union officials in Pennsylvania report 40 000 workers affected and concern over non union miners leaving.

Jacksonville Kentucky Tennessee Alabama West Virginia Virginia Tors Pennsylvania

Marines Ready Two More Battalions for San Diego Dispatch

Shington reports two more battalions prepared for dispatch to San Diego and kept in readiness for service. The AP notes the force is being mobilized as tensions rise and details the deployment timeline.

San Diego

Moonshine Raid Nets 120 Gallon Still and Suspect

Sheriff and deputies pursued moonshiners in Oden's Widge area over two days. Grady Childers was captured, jailed on liquor manufacturing charges after a 120 gallon still and a gallon of shine were seized. A midnight chase on Wednesday and a second day pursuit ended with the arrest.

Grady Childers Davis Jes Verby Almon Oden Widge Stilling West Seneout Stricer Childers

Solons Worry Over Finances Amid Budget Talks

The commission has spent two days with Governor Bibb Graves negotiating a plan to fund state departments. They face a six to seven million dollar shortfall compared with the past four years’ spend and aim to ease demands without overburdening taxpayers. The plan will go to the finance and taxation committee for bill framing.

Goat Hill Commission Bibb Graves Committee On Finance and Taxation

Sabatini Jr. Dies in Car Crash in Wales

Rafael Sabatini Jr. aged 19, only son of the noted author, was killed today when the car he drove overturned in Llandogo Monmouthshire. His mother, Mrs Sabatini, was severely injured.

Llandogo Monmouthshire Wales J.—(Ap Rafael Sabatini,Jr

First Presbyterian Congregation Clears All Debt

The church rejoices at complete liquidation after a successful members canvass led by Rev. J. W. Wallace. Officers secured subscriptions to cover current expenses and Benevolence for the next twelve months, strengthening the church budget and future programs.

Irst Presbyterian J. W. Wallace Wallace

Six Lives Lost in Inundated Midwest Area

A cloudburst caused heavy flood damage across central Missouri northern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas as residents fled rising waters. Drownings reported include Ray Bung h 22 Fairfax Oklahoma and Ivan Fry railroad worker. Three lightning deaths followed including Joe Burroughs 45 Davenport and Elvis Trusty 17 Muskogee with ongoing shattered weather forecast.

Kansas Mie Mountain View Ivan Fry Hear Joe Burroughs Davenport Elvis Trusty Muskogee Okla Leslie Jones Springfield Ping

Murder mystery from Smitherville linked to Johnson brothers

Sylvester Fish reports a five year old murder of George Estes in Smitherville Tennessee. He says Bob and Andy Johnson killed Estes to clear a marriage obstacle involving Estes's widow Mrs. Estes. Blair and Fish describe the abduction burial and later discovery of the body in a ridge thicket.

Smitherville Tenn Sylvester Fish George Estes Bob Andy Johnson Estes Bob Johnson Fish Tip Blair Blair Johnson le Blair Bud Johnson Estes Brothers

Pair of Deputies Die on Lonely Road in Texas

Kenyon and Deputy Sheriffs Pat A. L. Terry were shot to death on a road near Whittenby Texas. The bodies were found beside their auto with one sheriff shot in the chest and the other in the head. Whitey Walker and Hugh Walker were arrested after a pistol linked to them was found near the scene. A woman heard four men flee as the slayers drove off. Police believe the deputies were followed and shot when they turned onto the road to stop pursuers.

Borger Texas Kenyon Pat A. L. Terry Whittenby Hugher Cohen Slcwete Terry Whitey Walker Bond Buchanan Kifl Hugh Walker Bailey

Driver Injured as Truck Overturns near Hillsboro

Cecil Julian was bruised and cut when his truck slipped off Hillsboro Road and overturned after pulling over to let another car pass. He was treated by a Hillsboro physician and returned home at 806 Oak Street. The accident occurred in the same stretch where Percy Garnett and Sam Cross were injured in separate crashes.

Cecil Julian Oak Street Hillsboro Julian Decatur Percy Garnett Sam Cross

Goforth Home Damaged by Fire

Fire damaged the home of A. Goforth at 1108 Fourth Avenue South with most of the roof burned away. No injuries are reported. The incident is under investigation by local fire authorities.

Goforth A. 8 Fourth Avenue South

Heavy Quake In Japanese Cities

An April report from Tokio states a heavy earthquake struck western Japan at six o'clock this morning. The district hit earlier in the month is panic stricken, but so far no casualties are confirmed. No further details are available.

London Tokio Japan

Stone Garment Company Expands Capital and Output

The Stone Garment Company raises its capital stock and doubles plant capacity with new equipment. B Bartee named general manager in charge of products. R Stone oversees plant operations and designs for misses and children's wear. New segment to boost output by thirty percent with orders already on hand and sales expanding across five Southern states.

Stone Garment Company Ee Cei Anree Y Oren Slane B. Bartee R. Stone Macy

Textile Workers Granted Early Exit for Baseball Game

Textile workers at the Schwarzemaber Company silk plants were allowed to halt work at three o clock so they could attend the Boston Red Sox and Minneapolis Miller game at Malone Park. The operatives received weekly salaries today rather than on Saturday.

Schwarzemaber Company Malone Park

Gas exposure linked to Alabama Power employee incident

A Black Alabama Power Company worker in South Decatur on Fourth Avenue was partly overcome by gas fumes while installing a gas pipe. He recovered shortly after, and local company officials stated they have no further details on the incident.

Alabama Powerpany South Decatur Fourth Avenue Alabama Power Company

City Prepares Tax Advertising On Delinquent Properties

City hall officials began listing properties with delinquent taxes before advertising them for sale. A March 31 deadline was ignored by several property owners.

Johnston Street

Used car salesman wanted by Twin City Chevy Co

Russell, manager of the Twin City Chevrolet Co., advertised for a used car salesman. Replies arrived by telegram from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and other far southern points. The newspaper serves Morgan County and the Tennessee Valley, delivering results from distant readers. Call Albany 1000.

Joe. Russell Twin City Chrevroley Co Fort Lauderdale Fla Daily Morgan County Tennessee Valley Area PLC United States Albany

Convict Labor Questioned by Judge Finnell on Road Costs

Judge Finnell head of the state department questions convict labor as a cost saver. He warns convicts on roads may be unprofitable and predicts the department will lose money. He explains the $25,000,000 road bond to vote April 12 will fund construction of roads and bridges but not a general paving program.

Toca Eesinnell Meiereg Finnell

Peaches Set to Perform in Chicago Cafe Despite Objections

New York April 1 AP reports stage star Peaches plans a Chicago cafe appearance in a few weeks. Her business manager warns of injunctions if any restraint is attempted.

New .York Chicago

Prohi Violation Raid Near Falkville Leads to Jail Cells

Deputies captured three men near Ni Onestill seven miles east of Falkville during a raid around three o'clock. Four others were found at a still operation. Jess Stinson M E Canady and Marvin Stinson were returned to Morgan County Jail with no charges yet filed for manufacturing or distributing liquor.

Falkville Turner West Davis Jess Stinson M. E. Canady Marvin Stinson

Police Urge Locking Cars Amid City Joyriding

Police warn residents to lock autos left unattended as youths ride about the city during the Gipsy Smith revival. One car stolen from a parking spot was recovered on a different street. Officials say the opportunity is being taken by bands of youths and urge owners to secure vehicles to halt the practice.

J. W. Ee

Murder Trial Delayed After False Death Report In Alabama

In Eutaw Alabama four people faced trial for first degree murder after a man, believed dead by his family, survived. Two defendants were taken to Tuscaloosa for safekeeping following indictment and are to be released today while the others await further proceedings.

Eutaw Ala Ham Teo Reynolds Church

Morgan County Circuit Court Afternoon Session Ends

Judge James E. Horton wraps up a civil docket for the Morgan County Circuit Court term on Thursday afternoon. Horton returns to Athens after the session concludes at street city courthouse.

James “E. Horton Aftec Morgan County Street City Horton Athens

High Winds Strike Westminster Area Causing Service Disruption

Severe winds at 1am blow down structures near Westminster causing disruption to Revival services at We Pres byterian church. The storm ranks among the area's heaviest in recent years with damage reported to fields and storage facilities as crews assess the impact.

Smit Westminster Gordon Drive Presbyterian Church Ke — Decatur

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