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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
1
The Rev. John J. Sangster a former Methodist circuit rider and postmaster at Burk Virginia died in a fire that consumed a general store housing the post office He entered the burning building to save the mail but was found near the post office safe with a packet of charred mail.
Warrants issued for Ira Davis and A J Glaze of Tarrant City. Witnesses in the Doss and Clayton trials testified that the Klaveliers led parades and included Clayton Doss Carlisle Amos Covington and Ira Davis as members. Prosecutors plan to place witnesses again in Clayton’s trial as the defense rests with no witnesses called in Doss case.
Rescue workers found mute evidence of the struggle of two Black miners in a West Kentucky Coal Company mine explosion. Bodies were recovered in entry ten with clothing torn to shut out poisonous gas. fifteen miners had been identified and brought to the surface. An investigation into the disaster remains ongoing.
Word received by S. P. Gann from Hubert Mitchell and party reports local youths motoring to California making good progress. The party, noted as splendid musicians, are playing stringed instruments enroute to the coast. The letter to Mr. Gann was mailed at Pike's Peak.
Carroll P. Cooper brother of Mrs D C Adams died in Washington D C Thursday and will be buried in Memphis Tennessee tomorrow. He was connected with the Southern Railway System and the Fruit Growers Association.
City council in regular meeting Thursday evening approved one week of full paid vacation for members of the police and fire departments.
Ira E. Tranter, manager of the Decatur Canning Co, announces farmers can dispose of surplus ripe tomatoes at the Somerville Road plant south of the Ferry. The plant intends to buy surplus tomatoes to maintain continuous operation, noting ripe tomatoes last 3 to 5 days before decay and weigh more than partly ripe fruit. The plant resumes operations at 7 am Saturday.
In St Joseph Michigan August fifth AP report Charles Caudel denied that Jessie Caudel died by her own action amid dissolution proceedings against the House of David colony. He testified she was accidentally poisoned and claimed no knowledge of mistreatment by leader Benjamin Purnell. Notary William Glen faced Ruth Reed who denied signing an affidavit clearing Purnell. Reed later said the signature was forged.
Chicago August 5. Friends pursue theories promoter James C. Mullen has been kidnapped and held for ransom. Chief of Detectives O Connor will assign detectives to the case. Mullen last seen with about $15 000.
Harry Young, an aged black man, is jailed as a suspect in the death of seven year old John Harrison whose mutilated body was found near his home. Two black children say they saw Young kill the boy and identify a hatchet used in the crime. Police shift from auto accident theory after the hatchet discovery.
Rev. Herman L. Turner former local resident and former district Rotary governor will relocate to Birmingham after September 1 joining the Independent church where Dr. Nene M Edmonds serves as pastor Turners Rotary leadership and service were praised in Sheffield Rotary resolutions noting his Rotary International presidential timber and impact on the Columbia Avenue Presbyterian Church community Rotarian Milner also lauded his ministerial Rotary and civic contributions and noted the community’s regret at his departure with his family.
Church of God hosts a 7 30 p m community sing tonight and Ninth Street Methodist Church invites the public to a 2 00 p m Sunday session. Organizers urge attendance by neighbors and friends.
Alabama newspapers faced a new tax proposal as Representative Cockrell introduced a bill in the house to levy two and one half percent tax on all newspapers and periodical advertising exceeding 15 000 dollars annually. The bill was sent to the ways and means committee with uncertain fate after the four year revenue measure already passed.
Judge Edward B. Almon of Tuscalumbia Eighth district will address Morgan county citizens at Lacey Springs on Saturday with a large crowd expected to attend.
Cornelius Edzard and Johan Risticz landed in Dessau after a 52 hour 23 minute endurance flight setting a new world record. They began at 5 50 Wednesday morning flying between Dessau and Leipzig. The pilots were cheered on landing and Germany plans next week to attempt trans Atlantic hops.
Betty Gottlieb 25 killed Hamilton Mannon 26 a movie studio official and then shot herself in a car around midnight in Hollywood. Police say unrequited love caused the double tragedy after Mannon tried to end their friendship.
The new concrete highway between Columbia and Pulaski is nearing completion and expected to finish in September. EP. Gilbert bases the schedule on 80 days of fair weather, with tourists already using routes via Buford TM and Brick Church.
Senator Smith phoned The Daily urging Senators Hines and Williams to push the Patterson courthouse commission bill through committee and favorably reported for senate passage.
The final session of the Alabama Furniture dealers meeting was held in Mobile. Delegates discussed affiliating Alabama and Georgia dealers and hoped to settle the matter before adjournment. About 300 delegates attended.
Postal officials warned on route addresses for rural route residents. They noted John Jones Route one Albany station Decatur Ala. Mail to route numbers Albany will be delivered, but officials urged use of the proper address.
The Tennessee River today remained stationary after river levels reached four feet at River Stationary according to the local gauge reading.
The Decatur plant will resume canning Saturday morning after a brief closure caused by recent rains delaying tomato ripening. Manager Iran Tranter reported about 3,000 cans were prepared on the first day and the machinery operated smoothly. The plant is an infant industry attracting local interest.
Announcement of B Y P U picnic plans for Thursday August 11 at Malone Park. Baptist young people gather in the morning for recreation and speeches, followed by a basket dinner at noon on the grounds.
Chief of Police C M Riggsbee leaves today for a one week annual vacation. During his absence Railroad street department will be directed by Officer John Bryant.
The Kiwanis Club outlines plans for a three day country store to be held September 15 to 17 under club auspices. Committees named include general chairman Foster Pointer local soliciting anders C W JS 2B Cassels George Williamson Ben Martin and others for out of town solicitation location publicity entertainment item numbering and finance.
An adverse report on a bill giving the governor power to sue over the Muscle Shoals project was approved by the Senate Finance and Tax Committee with only two votes in favor. The Muscle Shoals commission, led by Senator Walter Jones, drew the measure after visiting Washington to press state rights. Citizens from Florence and Lauderdale backed settlement through American Cyanamid, opposing gubernatorial spokesmanship and litigation if an agreement can be reached.
Former Illinois governor Frank O. Lowden met with supporters in Chicago to discuss presidential prospects. Attendees, including Iowa delegates Major Frank Lund and Clarence F. Buck, offered no commitment and Lowden reiterated that no candidate has yet emerged.
Paul R. Redfern boarded a monoplane at Ford airport in Detroit for a record long nonstop flight to Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by Eddie Stinson, the Brunswick designer, the journey aims to set a final test of endurance on the longest flight on record.
Hershel McCluskey a local youth aided Colonel McCall in a notable city incident. The report notes McCluskey previously worked with Marion Bingham and is connected to City A and McCalla in this account.
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