Postal worker linked to Town Creek bank robbery
Ogletree, former Birmingham postal truck driver, faces $3,000 bond after a hearing on charges tied to the Town Creek Tennessee Valley branch bank robbery. Federal investigators note Town Creek post office supplies were kept in the bank at night. Night watchman J P Armstrong identified Ogletree as one of three bound and gagged robbers. officials say he was not on duty that night. Commissioner Charlton dismissed government property robbery charges against Roy Norris and ordered him held for Morgan county on a burglary warrant.
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Ogletree
Birmingham
U. S
Louise
Chariton
Tennessee Valley
Town Creek
J. P. Armstrong
Ceac
F. Best
Charlton
Roy Norris
Norris
Morgan County
Reports of Wheat Pool Are Current
Chicago August 5 reports of a thirty million dollar wheat pool spreading on the Chicago board of trade drew no confirmation or denial. Arthur Cutten, named as director, and his associates were silent while wave buying was attributed to the report. The New York Times said the pool’s formation was virtually accomplished.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Arthur Cutten
New York Times
Prisoner Escapes Courtroom Through Drain Pipe
Ernest Kilpatrick charged with larceny in Cullman county escaped from a witness room at the Cullman courthouse Monday. A deputy guarding the door left to call Kilpatrick and he climbed down a drain pipe outside. Deputy Pierce recaptured Kilpatrick Tuesday night when he visited a girl friend.
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Ernest Kilpatrick
Cullman County
Cullman
Kilpatrick
Pierce
Lea plan to replace electoral college with fractional electors
The article quotes Congressman Clarence F Lea proposing a constitutional amendment to assign each state's popular vote a fractional number of electoral ballots. Nevada’s example shows fractions like 1.2 and 1.8 could determine outcomes, with fractions under one hundredth ignored unless a change would alter results. The plan risks suppressing minor party candidates.
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Clarence F. Lea
California
Lea
Nevada
Widow of Smith Reynolds Charged in Murder Case
Winston Salem dispatch says Libby Holman Reynolds and Albert Walker face indictments for the July 6 death of Smith Reynolds. The grand jury named unknown parties and the widow’s whereabouts were listed as unknown. Walker is jailed. Holman Reynolds is a fugitive sought by Ohio authorities.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Smith Reynolds
Libby Holman Reynolds
Albert Walker
Cincinnati
Ohio
Walker
Drastic Cotton Freight Rate Cuts Planned by Railroads
Railroads in the South prepare drastic freight reductions on cotton to recapture short haul business from trucks. A typical cut from Athens to Tar is from 19 to 7 cents per hundred pounds, while Mobile shipments see a smaller decrease. Bills of lading can be converted to cash upon signing, with roads assuming cotton insurance through delivery at Mobile.
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Athens
Mobile
Young People to Present Pageant at Church of God
The Church of God youth will present a pageant titled A Challenge to the Church next Sunday at 7 30 p.m. There will be no preaching service that evening. The public is invited to attend for an hour of entertainment and value.
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Church of God
Special Services For Young People
Plans were completed for a special young people service at Central Baptist church Sunday at 7 30 p m. Dr T V Neal president of Howard College will address high school students. Baptist pastors from north Alabama are expected to attend and Neal will also preach at Central church Sunday morning.
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Central Baptist Church
T. V. Neal
Howard College
North Alabama
Neal
Central Church
Pastor James Smith to Return to pulpit soon
Pastor James Allen Smith of Central Baptist church, currently vacationing at his old home in Dothan, is expected to return here next week and fill the pulpit this Sunday.
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James Allen Smith
Central Baptist Church
Dothan
Dr. Smith
Sun— Luis
No Clues Yet In The Moore Robbery
There are no clues yet in the burglary of Patrolman Bill Moore s home. Mrs Moore was struck with a milk bottle while she telephoned her husband at city hall. A theory suggests two intruders. a wristwatch and $20 were taken.
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Bill Moore
Congressman Almon to Speak at Cain’s Barbecue
Congressman Edward B. Almon of Tuscumbia will be the principal speaker at the Cain Barbecue, an annual event next Thursday August 11 all day at the Cain Plantation three miles north of Somerville. J F Cain owner of the plantation was eager for the congressman’s appearance and announced his confirmation today.
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Edward B. Almon
Tuscumbia
Cain
Somerville
J. F. Cain
Congressman Almon
Norwood Enters Candidacy After Economy Ruling
George N. Norwood of Decatur a 37 year resident and former Albany council member entered the alderman race subject to September municipal elections. He says curtailing expenses to a minimum is the main aim and promises to act for the people's benefit if elected.
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George N. Norwood
Decatur
Albany
Norwood
Mr. Norwood
Sellers Preliminary Set for Saturday Hearing
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Saturday morning for Berry Sellers, a white man charged with manufacturing whiskey. The hearing will be before Justice of the Peace J. K. West at Parkville. Sellers is held in Madison county jail and was moved to Morgan for trial, but the case was postponed to Saturday, requiring his return to the Madison jail.
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Berry Sellers
Justice of the Peace
J. K. West
Parkville
Sellers
Madison County
Morgan
Madison
Governor Proclaims Extra Session for Alabama Budget Crisis
Governor B M Miller issues proclamation calling the Alabama legislature into an extraordinary session on August 16 to address a twenty million dollar debt, delinquent teacher salaries, and overspending, urging action to balance the budget and relieve financial strain.
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B. M. Miller
Alabama
State of
Educational Department
Alabama Governor Calls Solons to Aug 16 Extraordinary Session
Governor Miller calls an extraordinary session of the Alabama legislature for August 16 to balance the budget and address income tax bond issues and deficits. The proclamation covers revenue measures, constitutional amendments, and relief for unemployment including county and municipal loans to public funds for the destitute.
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Montgomery
Als
Alabama
Miller
Patterson Prefers Brief Morgan County Special Session
John Patterson a Morgan county legislator hopes the special session will be short. He says passage normally takes five days in both chambers and six days if uncontested, making a long session likely despite the governor's call. He urges the session be limited to the shortest possible time.
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John Patterson
Morgan County
Patterson
Chicago Devastating Fire Hits Grain Elevator and Meat Plant
Chicago August 5 fire tore through a grain elevator and meat packing plant, injuring about 400 firefighters and workers. Damage estimate stands at 6 million dollars as flames burn out of control for a expected fort night. Losses include 800 hogs 60 cattle 200 sheep 900000 bushels grain 2.5 million pounds ham and bacon 300 tons fertilizer 2500 hog carcasses and three boats. Explosion of stored grain dust is suspected.
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Chicago
Florence Merchant Abramson Checks In
W A Abramson a Florence businessman visited the city on business today encountering local merchants and arrangements for upcoming transactions and meetings.
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W. A. Abramson
Florence
Attending Court in Moultom as Sessions Continue
Decatur attorney T. C. Almon attended the tirenit court in Moultom today. The court will continue through the coming weeks with sessions ongoing.
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T. C. Almon
Decatur
Physicians Back Board in Expense Cut for Morgan County Health
Morgan County Medical Society met at Hartselle with all but two members present and unanimously endorsed the county board of health plan to substantially cut health unit expenses while keeping a five member unit. Decatur city council voted to continue monthly health unit funding of 166 dollars through October 1, 1932. State and county health boards disagree on staffing reductions, but both budgets total the same overall amount, signaling an impending settlement.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Hartselle
County Board of Health
Morgan County Health Unit
Decature
Health Department
State Board of Health
County Board of Revenue
Gillette Patents Held Valid By Federal Court Ruling
Boston August 5 The Federal Court sustains the validity of the Gillette safety razor patents and declares all makers and sellers of unlicensed slotted blades liable for damages. The decision affects Hawley Hardware of Bridgeport Connecticut and blades from Clark Blade and Rasor of Newark New Jersey.
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Boston
Mass
Gillette
United States District Court
District of Connecticut
Hawley Hardware Company
Bridgeport
Recluse’s Murder Traced After Night Search Near Plantation
In Natchez Mississippi on August five a bullet riddled body of Miss Jane Merril, aged recluse, was found at daybreak in a thicket near her antebellum plantation home. An all night search followed a friend discovering blood stained furniture and a tossed boat. Sheriff suspects robbery or a deranged intruder killed her.
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Natchez
Miss
Jane Merrill
McAllister Wins Tennessee Democratic Nomination
Unofficial returns show McAllister leading with 107,534 votes across 2,017 of 2,257 precincts while Pope trails with 97,506 and Patterson 55,655. Pope proclaims victory as Carmack confirms Pope the Democratic nominee and awaits Pope's return from Pikeville after his father's death.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lewis
Pope
Malcolm R. Patterson
McAllister
Patterson
Pikeville, Tenn
Sam R. Carmack
Pikeville
Regency of Three For Auburn Planned
Auburn trustees met to choose a successor for Dr. Bradford Knapp. A sub committee recommended a regency to govern the institution with Dr. George Petrie N Duncan and Dr Jane until a permanent successor is found.
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Auburn
Bradford Knapp
George Petrie
N. Duncan
J.ene
Knapp
Cotton Futures Bent Back Close for October
Cotton regained some ground today and was back at for October on the close in we futures market. Middling eighths cotton here is worth 5% cents per pound.
Bootleg Gas and Gas Taxes Under Study In County
Limestone County forms Motorists Tax Relief Association to curb gasoline bootlegging and push for tax reductions. Elected officers include F. R. Huston as president and H. J. Kittrell as secretary. Local efforts echo national drives amid ongoing delivery and regulation concerns.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County Motorists Tax Relief Association
F. R. Huston
H. J. Kittrell
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Decatur Motor Co
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Moore
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William G. Conley
Ross
Ludington
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