Powell Fight Reversal Opposed in Mor gan County Case
Attorney J W Powell Falkville seeks reversal of a Mor gan County trial ruling on the veracity of a death bed statement by a deceased husband accusing Mrs Emma Marshall of murder. The case draws attention from the American Association for the Advancement of Atheism Birmingham branch and possible defense by Clarence Darrow and Arthur Garfield Hayes with high profile counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. N. Powell
Falkville Appeal
Emma Marshall
Thomas . Marshall
Nan
Dayton
South
Birmingham
Wepaper Oil Selene Equest Attorney
C. McCall
Clarence, Darrow
Arthur Garfield Hayes
Scopes
Decatur
Attorney Powell
Supreme Court of Alabama
Morgan County
Powell
Marshall
Association
American Association For the Advancement of Atheism
Darrow
Hayes
Mr .Hayes
Clarence Darrow
Decatur Jail Absorbs Murder Suspect in Infidel Knife Wound
Isaac Johnson is jailed in Morgan County on a murder charge for the fatal knife wound to Ben McGinnis. He wandered post tragedy toward Wilder Place and was later captured near Cordova Alabama after multiple freight-train detours. Johnson plans to plead self defense and has a prior Kilby prison record for auto theft.
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Isaac Johnson
Morgan County
Ben McGinnis
Johnson
B. E. Davis
Alvin Davis
Bill Willoughby
Decatur
Mills
Wilder Place
Louisville & N
Wilhite’s
Parkville
Arkansas
Cordova
Ala
Pioint
Kilby
Jefferson County
Airmen Rescued After Flight Breaks Near Portugal
Major Kasimir Kubala and Major Louis Idzikowski were forced to turn back from a Paris to New York flight when a broken pipeline cut fuel. They survived 38 hours afloat, were rescued by the German steamer Samos near Porto and later transported to a Lisbon hospital.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Kasimir Kubala
Louis Idzikowski
Paris
New York
Samos
Lexicoes
D’porto
Kubala
Kabala
Maiden set world record in 6400 meter freestyle
Martha ae.ius won the 6400 meter freestyle championship at Amste, recrowning queen of the mer maids by defending her 1924 title. She defeated five top skaters and shattered her own world mark with a time of five minutes 42 and four fifths seconds.
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Amste
Martha Ae.ius
Norléius
Four Juveniles Involved In Break-In At Malone Coal & Grain
Four boys aged four to six years are suspected in a noon break in at Malone Coal & Grain Co. on Second Avenue. They opened a safe damaged feed and store areas, with a small weapon found later among hay bales. Two boys caught by A L Malone, two others fled. The youths may also be linked to recent thefts at J F Levin and Decatur Fruit and Produce Co. If charged, they face juvenile court and possible reform school. Police will hand them to probate court for juvenile department action. The case draws local intrigue due to their tender ages.
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Malone Coal & Grain Company
Second Avenue
Tni-Cket
A. L. Malohe
Malone
J. F. Levin
Decatur Fruit & Produce Co
Holly Street
Probate Court
Juvenile Department
Wealthy woman's slaying in Los Angeles home shocks city
Frank Mellus returns from fishing to find wife murdered in their Mellus house. Suspect, lover Leo Pat Kelly, 38, denies killing her after a brutal struggle and claims he fell asleep. Jewelry worth 10000 untouched. motive suspected to be not robbery.
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Los Angeles
Oestus
Mellus
Cetos
Leo
Pat) Kelly
Posee
Frank Mellus
Kelly
Reverend McCready Sent To Hospital
J. D. McCready pastor of the Decatur Baptist church is in Benevolent hospital for fever treatment. His condition is reported improved and friends are glad of the news.
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J. D. McCready
Decatur Baptist Church
Benevolent Hospital
Local Cotton Market Terms Noted in Tight Quotes
Market chatter shows cotton trading terms with figures like 9.25 and 9.00 and 18.50 cited in a terse riddle style. Unclear source context limits precise interpretation of pricing and strictness noted.
Services Held At Morgan County Jail
Services were conducted at the Morgan County jail Sunday afternoon with a strong sermon by Rev. R. T. Tyler before 22 inmates and a large visiting congregation. Committee chair Mrs. D. D. Wright thanked ministers Moore Kimbrough Smith Hart Outhouse McCready Tyler and Wallace for their assist.
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Morgan County
R. T. Tyler
D. D. Wright
Moore
Kimbrough
Smith
Hart
Outhouse
McCready
Tyler
Wallace
Little Miss Martha Henderson Returns Home After Operation
Martha Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Henderson returned home Sunday from Birmingham where she recently underwent an operation.
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Martha’ Henderson
Roy Henderson
Birmingham
United States Wins Ninth Track Title at Olympics
The United States captures the Olympic track and field championship for the ninth time in 32 years, finishing with 173 points to Finland's 102. Frances Algerian El Ouafi wins the marathon for France. Ray Barbuti secures the lone U S individual victory in the 400 meters. The U S also takes two relay records, while Finland and the British Empire split many medals.
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Amsterdam
United States
Frances Algerian el Ouafi
Jose Ray
Finland
British Empire
Ray Barbuti
Yankees
America
Dodge Sedan And Barn Prove Total Loss In Fire
A Dodge sedan and the garage it was housed in were total losses after a fire Saturday night at 11:25 at 1309 Fourth Avenue South. The vehicle and garage belonged to Audree Stamps.
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Fourth Avenue
South
Audree Stamps
Barn and shed damaged by fire on Sixth Avenue South
Fire of undetermined origin damaged a barn and a shed at 1406 Sixth Avenue South on Saturday afternoon at 4 45. The structures belonged to J. W. Blackburn and Claude Storey. Johnston Street department answered the alarm.
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Sixth Avenue South
J. W. Blackburn
Claude Storey
oJhnston Street
Probe links Beitzel to Philadelphia murder in Hollywood hills
Investigators connecting Russel Beitzel of Philadelphia to the June murder of Margaret Mauger believe examining the dead woman's clothing could seal the case. The clothing, en route from Phoenix, may contain the garments she wore when killed, and her nude body was found with a head wound in a Hollywood hills spot.
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Los Angeles
Russel Beitzel
Philadelphia
Margaret Mauger
Phoenix
Ariz
Beitzel
Hollywood
Family Reunion Hosts Out-of-Town Guests
Mr and Mrs J P Matlock entertained relatives from out of town yesterday for a family reunion. Guests included Mrs R R Munger Mrs Ralph Munger Mrs Paul Clarke and niece Miss Willie Ruth Clarke and Ab Munger of Bir- nine.
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J. P. Matlock
Mr. Matlock
R. R. Munger
Ralph Munger
Paul Clarke
Neice
Willie Ruth Clarke
Ab Munger
Bir
Charred Body of Man Found in Englewood Gang Killing
Police in Englewood New Jersey report a dead man shot in the head and back, then burned after being saturated with gasoline. The hands are more charred, suggesting a gang killing. Investigators believe the victim may have been taken from New York and identified by fingerprints.
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Englewood
N. J
New York
Car Overturns Injuring a Girl on Mt Hope Route
Sunday morning a car driven by Miss Pauline Wear overturned on the Mt Hope road injuring her hand. Miss Gertrude Wear and Freeman Free were unhurt. The accident occurred as the Wear car veered from its course after brushing the bumper of another vehicle.
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Pauline Wear
Gertrude Wear
Freeman Free
Paul Wear
Mt. Hope
Miss Wear
Wear
Mrs. Carter Seeks Hospital Care After Appendectomy Tip
Mrs. Carter was taken to Benevolent Hospital by Brown's ambulance for an operation on her appendix. She underwent removal of the appendix and is reported in stable condition.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Local Insurance Firm Expands with New Alabama Offices
Mutual Savings Life Insurance of Decatur plans new offices in Getsden Anniston and other large Alabama cities after a monthly banquet. President Melvin Hutson announced gains of 300 percent in business volume and praised the sales team and officers for their momentum.
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Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company
Decatur
Getsden
Anniston
Alabama
Oeave
Melvin Hutson
Hilda Hotel
Hutson
Hutaon
Round Trip Fares Cut by Louisville and Nashville
The Louisville and Nashville railway offers round trip rates under one fare effective August 14 to destinations including New York Washington Cleveland Detroit and other points.
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Louisville & Nashville Railway
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Fatal double derailment near Mounds Illinois
Nine killed and twelve seriously injured in a collision involving two Illinois Central trains one mile north of Mounds. An unsafe cast iron pipe was blamed for a crash causing cars to derail and strike a station train. Relief trains were rushed from Carbondale and Cairo to assist survivors.
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Chicago
Illinois ‘Central Railroad
Mounds
Hil
New Orleans
Carbondale
Cairo
Ill
L.A. Brennan
Bud Snider
New Jersey
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