Bandits rob train and escape in heart of Birmingham
Special to the Decatur Daily reports two masked bandits stripped the Louisville and Nashville mail car near downtown Birmingham as train No. 4 approached Decatur at midnight. Clerks were pistol‑threatened, mail seized, and the robbers fled on foot from the Fourteenth Street car door. Police launched a citywide chase, with Chief Bod eker in personal command and over 26 detectives pursuing within minutes. The extent of the stolen registered mail remained undetermined.
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Cole
Goldstein
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Crenshaw
Nan
Theoha Ae Pes
Enthusiasm Rises for Good Roads Days in Alabama
Birmingham reports rising enthusiasm for Good Roads Days August 14 to 16. Letters to Alabama Good Roads Association show strong support, with Secretary J A informing that two thirds of counties may observe. Governor O Neill shows keen interest and predicts statewide observance.
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Alabama Good Roads Association
J. A.noff
O'Neal
Hitt's Automobile Party Reaches Nashville
Mr. H H Hitt and party arrived in Nashville in Mr Hitt's new car after a 122 mile trip from Decatur. The ladies will return by rail, while Mr Hitt and Mr Wallace press on to New York this evening.
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Nashville
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New York
Decatur Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tomorrow Night
An important gathering of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce is planned at City Hall tomorrow night to discuss local business matters and community initiatives.
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City Hall
Decatur City Council Postpones Paying of Ordinance
Decatur city council met at city hall with Mayor Skeggs and Aldermen. The paying ordinance action was indefinitely postponed due to the city’s financial condition. officials discussed bond issues for sewer work and the sale of Coca Cola licenses was refused.
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Edwards
Jones
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Callahan
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Wilson
Peter Ballas
Charles Silverman
Ensign Henderson
Salvation Army
A. B. Lampkin
Jno
W. W. Garnett
Lampking
Endorsements Back Wert and McCulloch by Decatur Endeavor Union
The Decaturs Christian Endeavor Union met at the West Side Presbyterian Church and adopted a resolution endorsing Judge Wert and Sheriff McCulloch for enforcing the liquor laws. They pledged moral support and offered to publish the resolutions in local papers.
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Christ
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Decature Christian Endeavor Union
Satan
T. W. Wert
R. N. McCulloch
Telegraphic Taps Burleson Rate Cuts and 100-Pound Limit Hope
Representative Lewis predicts postmaster general Burleson will further reduce express rates and raise weight limit to 100 pounds. Committees question Emery of NAM while Foraker denies Mulhall claim about the New Orleans court fight for Gov. Brito’s freedom.
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Burleson
Patel
United States
New Orleans
Brito
Campeche
Mexico
Navy yard site picked near Greenport for overflow work
Greenport long island becomes favored location for a new navy yard to handle overflow from Brooklyn and Charlestown yards. Capt Louis Van Dusen proposed a 400 acre area with piers for 40 battleships 20 torpedo boats submarines and various support craft. Other sites include Communipaw New Jersey but Greenport is preferred after a trip. Senate Democrats push tariff bill while a harvest fund conference and tobacco tax report appear in the same session.
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Brooklyn
Charlestown
Louis van Dusen
Whyte Resigns as Chief of Decatur Police
The Decatur city council accepted Chief J. T. Whyte’s resignation amid a police shakeup. Two officers, Hill and T. EB. Thompson, are expected to be dismissed, with Whyte possibly kept on in a role. New orders take effect September 1.
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Miss Fannie Jenkins Named Deputy Game and Fish Warden
Montgomery August 6. Miss Fannie Jenkins 55 Morgan avenue was appointed deputy game and fish warden of Montgomery county by State Game and Fish Commissioner Wallace. She is the second woman in Alabama and the second in the United States to hold the post. Jenkins has long aided in bird protection and urged authority to curb slaughter of birds by local youths.
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Fannie Jenkins
Morgan Avenue
Montgomery County
Wallace
Alabama
United States
Wal Ice
Frederick. Gibbons
Mobile County
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Little Boyg
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Athens Votes Against Selling City Light Plant
The Athens munici pal light plant sale to Alabama Power Company was rejected 151 to 98 after a hard fought campaign. The Aug 6 election reflected strong opposition to corporate control of the city utility.
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Icipal Light
Alabama * Power Company
Louisville and Nashville to appeal rate case to U S Supreme Court
Montgomery August 6 Louisville and Nashville Railroad will appeal the Alabama rail rate ruling to the United States Supreme Court. Col W A Colston said an appeal is decided and a supersedeas may be sought to stay the 212 cent passenger rate, with bond considerations likely. Developments expected this week as hearings proceed in Montgomery.
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Federal Supreme Court
Colstor
Alabama
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Geo. Lamb
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Detroit Street Railway Forces Ticket Sale Citywide
Detroit city officials compel the Detroit Street Railway to sell seven tickets for twenty five cents at all hours amid threats of drastic action.
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Detroit Street Railway Company
Mrs Lou Ryder Passes After Illness Of Palsy
Mrs Lou Ryder died yesterday at noon after an eighteen month illness with palsy. She was 50 and leaves one sister Mrs D F Green who cared for her, and four brothers J W Eb He W F Nall and Chas Graves. A Baptist church member, she will be missed in church work. The remains were taken to Troy today with Mrs Green to lay her to rest.
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W. F. Nall
Chas. Graves
Troy
Hoo Hoo's 10 Meet Planned in Nashville
The Hoo Hoo's will hold a gathering in Nashville on Friday evening, August 8, with extensive preparations made and many lumbermen expected to attend.
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Hoo Hoo
Nashville
Real Estate Sale in Mooresville on Canal Street
Phil Humphrey of Mooresville purchased a house and lot on Canal street today from W. R. Smith for four thousand dollars.
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Phil Humphrey
Mooresville
Canal Street
W. R. Smith
Considera
Hawkes Captured After Elopement Escape
Huntsville police arrest Hawkes the man who eloped with Pete Henson's daughter and shot the father near the Tennessee river. He will be tried in Belle Mina, per the Birmingham News.
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John Hawkes
Pete Henson
Daugh
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Belle Mina
L & N accepts ordinance to extend Fourth Avenue
The L and N railroad filed with City Clerk Har ting an acceptance of an ordinance closing the Austinville road crossing and opening a new road. It authorizes the railroad to acquire eight acres for shop extensions, boosting local employment. Judge Eyster said work would start at once and be completed as soon as possible. Rumors say the company eyeing Decaturs for larger investments.
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