Convicted Flogger Doss Sentenced to 8–10 Years
Doss found guilty of kidnapping in Blount County circuit court and flogging Jett Calloway. Judge O A Steele sentences Doss to eight to ten years in the state penitentiary. Horace Wilkinson appeals for Doss with bond set at 5000 dollars. Trial followed 18 hours of jury deliberation.
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Oneonta
Doss
Jett Calloway
O. A. Steele
Horace Wilkinson
Supreme Court
L.A. Clayton
Fennell
Alao
Bev Perpoitisie
Haynabs Fennell
Sceele
Field Aid
United States
Wilkinson
Clayton
Opening of New Canning Plant Attracts Region
The Birmingham News reported on the opening of the new canning plant in Decatur Morgan County. J. E. Blair, now with News-Age Herald, authored the piece which highlighted favorable publicity for Decatur, Morgan County and the plant, appearing in regular editions across the South.
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The
Birmingham News
J. E. Blair
News-Age Herald
Decatur
Morgan County
South
Thompson Commends Daily Community News Feature
J F Thompson of Albany a route farmer spoke in the city about the county community news feature in the Daily today praising the feature and noting improved road conditions in one district during his visit on business.
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J. F. Thompson
Albany
Thompson
Body Of Child Found Near Home In Aniston
The seven year old John Harrison was found with a crushed skull and broken neck near his home in Anniston Alabama after he went out to play. Authorities believe a passing automobile struck him though the motive remains a mystery. The boy was the son of Mr and Mrs J L Harrison.
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Anniston
Ala
John Harrison
J. L. Harrison
Harson
Washington
Hatchet elected to high office by the Odd Fellows
Delegates to the Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekah State Assembly of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in Gadsden. Officers were elected and installed across all bodies with Decatur and Birmingham delegates highlighting the event. The next convention is planned for Birmingham.
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Hatchett
THE
ODD Fellows
Grand Lodge
Grand
Rebekah
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Gadsden
D. J. Deacy
Tuscaloosa
E. C. Ellison
Townley
J. W. Anthony
Pheonix City
H. C. Pollard
Huntsville
J. C. Bowie
Talldega
W. L. Hatchett
Decatur
C. C. Jacobs
Birmingham
J. H. Dilbeck
Montgomeyr
August Buerger
Mobile
Chas. W. Capps
A. H. Rittenberry
Biham
Apes Marshall
Bente
Brett Dion Decatur
Rebekah State
16 Believed Dead In Mine Tragedy
In Clay Kentucky an explosion at West Kentucky Coal No 7 mine yesterday killed many workers. Officials now acknowledge the death toll may not reach 16 as rescue crews press to recover eight other miners still unaccounted for.
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Clay
West Kentucky Coal Company
Three Hundred Working At Mill
The Connecticut Mills company reports about 300 workers employed at the plant nearing half the capacity of its first unit. The first unit can employ roughly 750 workers. The working crew will be enlarged as conditions permit.
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Connecticut Mills Company
Officer Moore Improves After Motorcycle Crash Injuries
Officer Moore remains conscious at times in Benevolent Hospital after injuries from a Sunday motorcycle crash. He was thrown from the bike beneath a parked vehicle and is reported to be improving today.
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Bill Moore
Benevolent Hospital
Moore
Tennessee Valvatory reports busy July with tests and positives
July activity at the Tennessee Valvatory included 4 013 examinations on 1 476 specimens, 29 typhoid positives, seven malaria cases, 114 Wassermann positives from 394 tests, 222 milk exams and 58 water tests. 68 percent of physicians in nine counties used the lab that month.
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Tennessee Valvatory
A. J. Perolio
Wassermann
Alexander Will Give City Boost
The article by T. H. Alexander on Decatur’s expansion will appear Monday August 8 in multiple papers. The Junior Chamber of Commerce supplied information for incorporation into the forthcoming feature, with wide publicity anticipated for Decatur.
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T. H. Alexander
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Alexander
Nashville Tennessean
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Chattanooga News
Atlanta Constitution
Knoxville Nal
Arkansas Democrat
Train Kills Five At Knoxville Crossing
Milas Williams a farmer and four children were killed when Southern railway train 26 the Memphis Special demolished an automobile at a crossing near Knoxville Mrs Williams was unhurt
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Knoxville
Venn
Milas Williams
Southern Railway
Memphis
Naval Parley Ends Without Real Success
The Geneva conference of the United States Great Britain and Japan ends after seven sessions without an agreement to limit cruisers destroyers and submarines. Hugh Gibson leads the U S delegation in a final address as the session adjourns sine die with a joint declaration urging continued efforts toward naval armament limits.
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Geneva
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Hugh Gibson
Mr. Gibson
W. C. Bridgeman
Admiral Ishii
Hope Revised for Geneva Naval Talks Restarts
Secretary Kellogg issued a formal statement indicating Washington hopes to resume efforts for further naval limitations after today’s failed Geneva talks. The note underscores the administration’s intention to press for an early resumption of negotiations.
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Washington
Geneva
Kellogg
Efficiency Cup Decision Soon For Kiwanis Clubs
J W Clopton district Lieutenant Governor told Decatur Kiwanis members that the Ramsay Efficiency Cup will soon be decided. He reviewed nearby clubs' standings and warned local members to move quickly to achieve a high efficiency percentage over the contest period.
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Kiwanis
Decatur Kiwanis Club
J. W. Clopton
Widow Weeps At Details Of Death In Franklin Trial
Dr. Thomas E. Dreher testifies in Franklin Louisiana on murder case against James LeBoeuf and James Beadle. He claims Beadle shot LeBoeuf twice after LeBoeuf fired first, the victim collapsed in a boat as the widow Ada LeBoeuf wept in court.
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Franklin
Thomas E. Dreher
James LeBoeuf
James Beadle
LeBoeuf
Ada LeBoeuf
Dreher
Beadle
Moore Here on Public Utilities Business from Alabama
George Moore engineer with the Alabama Public Utilities Commission visited the city today on commission business. He departed on a morning train to Sheffield for further official duties.
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George Moore
Alabama Public Utilities Commission
City
Mr. Moore
Sheffield
Commission
Legislature accelerates local acts amid Shoals rift
In Montgomery on August fourth AP reports a busy committee agenda as major bills stall or advance to clear crowded calendars. A Shoals project clash persists between House appropriations and Senate finance and taxation, while tax and anti evolution bills face delays. a Sanderson tax refund bill moves forward.
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Montgomery
House Committee On Appropriations
Senate Finance and Taxation Committees
Shoals
Zens
Tennessee Valley
Reeder
Ashcraft
Means
House
Lee Long
Long
Hollis
Sanderson
House Revision of Laws Committee
Alabama
Holmes
Baldwin
Committee On Fish, Game and Fisheries
Miss Troy to Extend Summer Stay at Resort
Miss Amelia Troy longtime city teacher plans to continue her vacation for a month or more at Montreal North Carolina where she spends each summer. She says she watches Decatur developments with interest and hopes the city will grow into a thriving worthwhile community.
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Amelia Troy
Montreal
N. C
Miss Troy
Troy
Decatur
Cain Barbecue Is Delayed by Rain in Somerville
The Cain barbecue in Somerville was held up by morning rain with steady rainfall reported at 10:30. Officials expect further announcements on whether the annual entertainments will proceed as planned.
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Cain
Somerville
Courthouse Talk to Feature at Lacey’s Meeting
Decatur defense in the courthouse controversy will be heard at Lacey's Spring Saturday morning. T. Bowles Sr and others will speak to residents from across the county with R. A. Gamble presiding. The Sones Chinese string band will entertain as locals gather for the rally from eight to three.
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R. A. Gamble
Lacey
Decatur
B. L. Malone
Arag — Beak
East Organ Us Ments
Malone
Wolff's
Val
Moulton Road To Pep Trading Advances Toward Open Route
The Moulton Decatur highway is nearly complete with one mile left to grade and rock. A local trader notes a round trip from Moulton to Decatur and back takes one hour forty five minutes, illustrating the road’s growing potential to link Morgan and Lawrence counties and boost regional trade.
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Moulton-Decatur
Moulton
Decatur
Morgan
Lawrence
Wells To Return After Conference
J. O. Wells, president of Cooper-Wells and company, plans to return to St. Joseph Michigan tonight after several days here inspecting the new plant nearing completion. Wells and the architect were in conference today.
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J. O. Wells
Cooper-Wells and Company
St. Joseph, Mich
Watching Waters Rise Drowns 25 on Michoacan Bridge
Twenty five people gathered on a bridge to watch swollen Con tepec river waters after a cloudburst near San Miguel were drowned when the bridge collapsed. Bodies swept away by the river, rescue efforts by many men proved fruitless.
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Mexico City
Contepec
San Miguel
Michoacan
Building boom seen in Lawrence city and Moulton
J M Hatfield Daily circulation manager reports rapid building in Moulton and improvements in Lawrence with a repainted courthouse, paved square, and several under way projects. He notes public improvements and satisfaction with progress in the Lawrence county seat.
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Moulton
J. M. Hatfield
Hatfield
Lawrence County
Doctors Invite Crippled to County Clinic in Cullman
A county health official announces a free all day clinic at the Cullman County Courthouse on Friday starting 9 a.m. for crippled children and adults. Patients will be examined, diagnosed, and treated as needed with operations to be provided later. lunch is advised to be brought.
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Valatind Teevil
Cullman
Birmingham
Collins
Dog Runs Amuck Bites Five Dogs in Decatur
A dog ran amuck in Decatur and bit at least five other dogs. The attacking dog showed rabies in a head examination at the Tennessee Valley laboratory. A second dog’s head, reportedly killed by the mad canine, showed no disease due to insufficient development time.
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Decatur
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Death of Lamar Hatchett One and a Half Year Old
Lamar Hatchett fifteen months old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Hatchett of Little Rock Arkansas died at 3 30 this morning after eight weeks of illness. Burial will be in Morrisson Arkansas Friday. Mrs W L Hatchett left today for Little Rock.
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Lamar Hatchett
Harold Hatchett
Little Rock
Ark
Morriston
W. L. Hatchett
Decatur Citizens Hopeful as Examined Petition Faces Vote
State examiners, reviewing a petition to move the county courthouse from Decatur to Hartselle, prepared a report for Governor Bibb Graves. Officials suggested the petition may lack sufficient names, with results to be delivered in a written form tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Hartselle
Mont- Spaeth
Morgan County
Ieee
Decatur
Hartvalle
Bilbo Secures Democratic Nomination Lead In Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi with 1431 precincts reporting Pheodore Bilbo holds a large lead for the Democratic nomination for governor. Murphree trails sharply behind with about 51 000 votes while Conner and Anderson remain far behind.
Alford Contract Received Today at Albany High
Albany high school athletic director E R. Alford has signed for the coming year. Superintendent W W Benson announced the agreement. Alford will travel from South Carolina to assume duties in September. Coaches Alford and Kerby will lead the athletic department at Decatur schools for the year.
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Albany
W. W. Benson
J. Alford
South Carolina
Alford An Kerby
Decatur
Farm Relations Meet At Moulton
Charles Rountree, head of the farm relations committee of Decatur Kiwanis Club, announced a meeting to be held Monday night of Friday August 12. Indications were a large crowd from the local club would travel to Lawrence County for the entertainment.
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Charles Rountree
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Lawrente
Local Y M C A Seeks Director For Boys Work
C. J. Randolph secretary of the local Y M C A said he hopes a director for boys work will be employed. The department is at the local institution and press notes indicate no executive at present.
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C. J. Randolph
Hoya
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