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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1935

Page

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Bride confronts suspect in Chicago murder inquiry

Mrs Louise Schaffer Bauer the widow of Dr Walter Bauer met ex fiancé Meadeville W Zenge in custody as police press on with a circumstantial case for his slaying. The encounter followed two days of intense questioning while prosecutors seek to present evidence to a grand jury.

Chicago Meadeville W. Zenge Louise_.Schaffer Bauer Walter J. Bauer Zenge Chate Daugherty Dr. Bauer Cleveland Louise Kirksville University of Michigan

Post's plane fitted with pontoons for Alaska coast flight

Wiley Post announced preparations for a flight along the Alaskan coast to Siberia and Moscow after pontoons were installed on his red monoplane. He said the start would not be before tomorrow and declined to say when he would depart on the next leg with Mrs. Post.

Seattle Ane Wiley Post Siberia Moscow

Markets at a Glance Aug. 5 in New York

New York markets show stocks firm with oils and utilities leading the advance. Bonds steady, rails advance, curb improved. Petroleum and specialties in demand. Foreign exchanges quiet. Wheat higher due to crop damage, corn up with favorable growth. Cattle active with 25 to 40 cent gains.

New York

Arant Collapses In Court As Trial Resumes

The defendant Arant collapsed in the crowded courtroom during the trial and was carried to an anteroom. He later returned to hear testimony as officials summoned physicians and prepared for further jury work on the insanity defense with several witnesses missing.

Arant R. E. Woodruff Gamble Thelma Arant Montgomery Woodruff

Conferees poised to act on utilities act dispute

Washington Aug 5 noncommittal on chances for compromise as Senate conferees meet to decide course after deadlock with the House. Wheeler D Mont signals possible concessions while Roosevelt backs abolition clause but House opposes. Conferees anticpate drafting guidance from lawmakers present including Scam Borge, Huddleston among those pressing Cohen's removal.

Washington Wheeler D. Mont Senate House Roosevelt Rappahannock Potomac Prrsident Huddleston D., Ala Cohen Be Bar

Rites Today for Miss Susie Crow

Funeral services were held at 3 pm at the Ag Veyed home with Rev. Collier Smith and Pickens officiating. Burial at the family cemetery on Moulton highway conducted by Brown. Surviving sisters Mrs. W. T. Woodruff Carnegie Okla and Miss Nannie Crow Crowton, brothers J. H. Crow Decatur and Lewis Crow Carl Okla. Pallbearers listed. Car accident near Carnegie injured Mrs. Daniel and Mrs. Woodruff with Mrs. Daniel later in hospital.

B. P. Collier Frank Smith J.D. Pickens Moulton Highway Brown Miss Crow W. T. Woodruff Carnegie Okla Nannie Crow Crowton J. H. Crow Decatur Lewis Crow Car Herman Sandlin Seldon Mathews Ed Price William Lamon Calvin Woodall Robert Collier Oklahoma Walter Daniel Athens Daniel Carnegie Hospital Woodruff

Services Tuesday for Miss Gloria Swanson

Funeral rites set for Tuesday at St Anne's Catholic Church with Father Kennedy to conduct. Burial to be directed by Brown after the body arrives by rail in Decatur from Birmingham. Miss Swanson, daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Swanson, leaves two sisters, a brother, three uncles, two aunts, and several relatives. pallbearers listed include Pred Sittason Robert Sittason Lawrence Babler and A C Dillehay.

City C. E. Swanson Birmingham Decatur Kennedy Anne’s Catholic Church Brown Miss Swanson Charles H., Frits Rupert Johnson Ed Carter Sim Otte

Unclear fragments hint at local figures and events

Fragment mentions a power company figure, Sheriff R. B. Woodruff, and a night in South Alabama with no children Avant and others, but lacks coherent details or complete actions to summarize a full news item.

R. BE. Woodruff South Alabama

Hog prices reach new peak at $11.96 cwt

Hog buyers paid a record $11.96 per hundredweight for prime medium weight hogs, the highest since August 29 1930 when $11.40 was paid for the same grade.

Search For Oldest Gas Range In City

R. O. Gilmore, manager of Alabama Utilities Service Company, announced strong interest in locating the oldest gas range in Decatur. The stove round-up aims to uncover the historic appliance and highlight local utility history.

R. O. Gilmore Alabama Utilities Service Company Decatur

Motor Carriers Act Sent to White House

The Senate concurred in House amendments to the administration bill for federal regulation of motor bus and truck transportation in interstate commerce. The bill moves to the White House as part of Roosevelt’s drive to regulate all forms of transportation under federal oversight.

Motor Carriers Act White House Washington Senate Fort Roosevelt Interstate Commerce Commis

Prohibition Views Sought by Alabama Modificationists

Rep A L Mae leader of modificationists names a committee to gather governor Bibb Gs views on local option or second referendum. Included are Sen M B Wellborn and Reps John Coleman Tolbert Hanks and Isham Darsey. Prohibition remains the law in Alabama.

Montgomery Ate A. L. Mae Bibb G M. B. Wellborn Calhoun John Coleman Marshall Tolbert de Kalb Hanks Talladega Staples Isham Darsey Leevith Alabama

Italy's military program gains fresh impetus in East Africa

dari Aug 8 The Italian effort in East Africa receives new momentum as sources foresee quick friction in reviving Italo Ethiopian conciliation and as fascist groups pledge renewed support for larger troops and war materials to the theater. Officials await Geneva conciliation news while the League of Nations faces possible impasse over a fifth neutral member. Catholic prelates warn threats against Gall a region, as the pope continues prayers for peace.

A.eb Stutz Associated Press Rome Italy East Africa Ethiopia National Federation of World War Storm Troopers Geneva Conciliation Commission League of Nations Council National Federation of World Ae Sah Neneen

Chinese Typhoon Ravages Southern Fukien Coast

The typhoon struck the China coast causing heavy losses in Fukien province. The center passed near Chuan Chow, about 100 miles north of Amoy, flooding ships and destroying many homes as authorities report high death tolls.

China Serch Nanaien Sean. Cotey Fukien Province Chuanchow Amoy Hms

Forecast of White House Veto on Pension Bill

Washington August 5 AP report says acting Budget Director Dan Reed presented a report on the pension payments bill to President Roosevelt. The measure would provide full pension payments to Spanish War veterans according to observers. The veto is forecast as likely despite support in Congress.

Washington White House Roos

Miss Mary Harris Dies at Rural Home

Miss Mary Harris aged 65 died at 8 o clock at her Route 1 home. Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon at Landersville Christian Church. Survived by two sisters Mrs Eddie Shivers of Bethela and Mrs Makris, and a brother R B Harris.

Mary Harris Landersville Christian Church

Nazi threats and air raid scare reported abroad

An AP despatch notes reports of Nazi aggression scare spreading from Jamaica to other regions. The item mentions a disruption at 6:46 AM and references Goebbels in a cryptic account, with unclear details about damage or timing.

Mallory Weds Miss Lobato in Mexican Divorce Case

Acapulco editor and former Life Magazine figure Nancy Carroll is divorced after a Mexican divorce granted July 6. Mallory, who met Carlota Lobato two months ago, plans a six month stay and builds a 20000 peso seaside home as a wedding gift. He married Lobato four days after the divorce, at Ramon Corona’s home. Carroll’s Reno action and a possible marriage to William van Rensselaer Smith were noted.

Acapulco Mexico Rugwood Nancy Carroll Carlota Lobato Mallory Life Miss Lobato Miss Carroll Reno Nevada Thomas L. Hiff, Jr New York William van Rensselaer Smith California

Theatre Employee Killed in Highway Motorcycle Crash

In Tuscaloosa Alabama Joe Pegues 21 a theatre employee was killed and Hugh Cox 19 was slightly injured when the motorcycle they were riding skidded off a highway between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Cox driving said the bike struck loose travel at an intersection last night.

Tuscaloosa Ala Joe Pegues Hugh Ond Birmingham Cox

Steel Output Up New York Week Ahead

Steel for this week is ingot scheduled at 46 percent of capacity versus 44 percent in the city’s prior period, according to sources in New York. Analysts note gradual production gains and demand signals across the market.

New York City Times

Prisoner Armed With Pistol Believed Among Missouri Escapees

Fulton dispatch reports an escaped prisoner is believed armed with a 46 caliber pistol. Authorities fear Oliver Hamilton, 35, of St Louis, killed a policeman in June 1923 and abducted T. B. Crosswhite of Columbia. Crosswhite escaped by trick while others fled toward Centralia and were pursued in wooded hills southeast of Fulton.

Fulton Missouri Oliver Hamilton 8. Louis T. B. Crosswhite Columbia Crosswhite Thompson Short A Bramble Arthur Ree

Dedication Planned for New High School at Salem

West Limestone county residents prepare for August dedication of a $40 000 rural high school building in Salem. Governor Bibb Graves Mrs Graves and Dr J A Kelser state superintendent will speak. The facility is described as among the finest rural high schools in the state with a large barbecue planned for thousands attending.

West Limestone County Salem Bibb Graves

Three Buildings Damaged By Fire on East Moulton Street

Fire at 3 AM Sunday damaged three buildings on East Moulton Street including Henry Mattison Pressing Shop and an adjoining barber shop restaurant. Both fire departments answered the alarm.

East Moulton Street Henry Mattison

AAA Conference Agreement Near

A conference agreement by to- is reported near completion in Washington with details unclear. The provisional accord involves the AAA Conference leadership and related committees as negotiations continue, aiming to finalize terms and formalize protocol.

Washington

House Passes Revenue Bill Amid Senate Delay

The measure cleared the House today by 282 to 96 and moves to the Senate as a bitter dispute looms. Senate Finance Committee hearings continued to speed action while a tactic to pigeonhole the tax bill failed. Representative Treadway offered the motion to send it to committee, but no vote occurred in the GOP ranks.

House Senate Senate Finances Committee Treadway R

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