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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1927
Page
1
Market reacts to government crop report showing yield below expectations. New Orleans cotton exchange records 200 point surge, with October rising from 16.84 to 18.84 and December from 17.10 to 19.10 as traders push prices to daily limit.
The Agriculture Department estimates a 13.492 million equivalent bale cotton crop for this year with a 69.6 percent August 1 condition, down from 69.8 percent last year and 65.6 percent in 1925, yielding about 156.8 pounds per acre. Final output depends on season developments. last year produced 17.98 million bales and 1924 16.10 million.
A total of 6500 cans of tomatoes was the record shown Saturday at the Decatur Canning Co near the river ferry on the Bee Line highway. The plant employs about 60 workers and was idle awaiting tomatoes from Morgan and Limestone. About 150 boxes are on hand and operations expected to resume Tuesday at 7 AM per manager Tra E. Tranter.
Indefinite reports of cotton leaf worm activity have been made to County Agent J.C. Ford. He states there is no confirmation of worm activity in the county, but any activity should be reported at once. Mr. Ford’s offices are at Hartselle.
Justice Sanderson of the state supreme court denied petitions for a writ of habeas corpus and a stay of execution for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. He ruled the court had no authority to grant a stay. The pair faced death in the week of August 10 after seven years since their murder conviction. Demonstrations by communists and radicals worldwide voiced disapproval of the impending execution.
Morgan county sheriff deputies raided the Lawrence Cove and Eva areas Saturday and Sunday. Four 120 gallon stills were seized and about 1000 gallons of beer poured out. one white man was jailed. The beer was said to be mixed with grapes for grape brandy. A second raid north of Eva captured one more white man.
Johnston Street city hall records show permits issued since August 1 totaling 19,500 dollars, all for residential properties. City officials released the figures today.
In Corinth Mississippi on August 8 195? two young children Fred Jourdan seven and Dorothy Jourdan five died in a hospital after a barrel they played with exploded spraying them with flaming tar. Their mother Mrs Jourdan suffered serious burns while trying to rescue them.
In Franklin Louisiana the defense chief states the phrase they wont hang after the jury returns a death verdict for Ada LeBouef and Dr Thomas Dreher for the murder of James LeBouef on July 1 while James Beadle receives life imprisonment. LeBouef sobs as she confronts the gallows frame. Dreher grows pale and aged as the decision sinks in.
Paul Glenn of Greeley Colorado reports a sunrise view from Pike's Peak with a group of local boys heading to Yellowstone. The party reached two thousand feet above timberline as they stood above the clouds. Mitchell Littrell fainted on the peak but recovered quickly.
Mayor James A. Nelson warned that motorists violating speed laws will face drastic action if speeding continues. He said a reasonable fine should deter speeders, but if not, fines for traffic violations will be raised to curb the dangerous speedway behavior endangering pedestrians and other drivers.
In Oneonta Alabama the Calloway flogging trials concluded as five remaining defendants pled guilty to complicity and were fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail. The state offered to press kidnapping charges, replacing them with inciting a riot, while two co-defendants earlier received eight to ten year prison terms.
Phil Reeves aged 51 died this morning at three o clock at his home 1717 Ninth avenue south. He leaves three daughters Mrs Mahafey Lucile and Ella Reeves of Decatur five brothers W B Reeves of Decatur Joseph Reeves of Oklahoma Ed F and O H Reeves of Hartselle three sisters Mrs McClellan of Flint Mrs H C McElroy and Mrs R M McElroy of Hartselle. Funeral services will be at Bethel church near Hartselle with interment in the chapel cemetery Priest in charge. Time of funeral to be announced later.
In Huntsville Arkansas on August 8 AP reports three year old Price McLoud son of Mr and Mrs Everett McLoud was killed when the family horse, too old to work, pawed him to death after the boy approached with a bridle. Parents rescued him but he died soon after.
Fort Lauderdale reports a dramatic clash between coast guardsmen and rum runners 40 miles east of the city. Two government men were killed and three others seriously hurt. four captives were seized, with 160 cases of liquor recovered as the guard launch fought to overtake the motor boat.
The Tennessee River level eased today with a gauge reading just over three feet, indicating a gradual fall. Local observers noted a steady decline and expected minimal flooding risk for nearby communities.
Supervisor E L Hays and the Morgan county board praised the summer effort as ten adult schools operate with 150 students enrolled. Teachers include C O Patterson organizer and J E Howell principal, with sites at Bell Springs Dripping Springs Union Hill Union Hill 61 Andrew's Chapel Maple Grove Liberty Oden Ridge Hartselle and Cedar Lake for white and black students.
Rev Jack Sangster postmaster of Burk Virginia died trying to save mail from a burning Burk post office. Mary Sangster Richey, relative to Dr H C McRee, and other family members, recount the clergyman’s devotion to duty and the impact on Decatur and Morgan County. The Sangster clan’s ties to Dr McRee span siblings and marriages, with Mrs J W Clift visiting from Soddy Tennessee.
Decatur arguments at a courthouse event in Lacey's Spring drew 400 to 700 attendees from the East and a delegation from one AL Grandes Lanes Sprin man. Speakers included Judge Edward B. Almon Bowles S R Lynne Tidwell and B L Malone Hutson was unable to attend. Music by the Decatur concert band and Lacey's Spring string band accompanied the day. Local sentiment praised East Morgan hospitality and said the Decatur arguments made a satisfactory impression.
T W Beelingham former pastor of Benton Harbor church testified as defense witness in Michigan dissolution suit against the House of David colony. He described a September 5 1914 ceremony when 24 couples wed and said he received 12 dollars. He denied soliciting business at reduced rates as the state argues group marriages were ordered by Benjamin Purnell.
Morgan county plantation crops face a wilt disease. J C Ford the county farm agent warns there is no remedy this year and recommends planting wilt resistant seed next season or ceasing cotton production to avoid losses.
Hartselle and Decatur election dispute proceedings continued as Governor Graves opened the Morgan County hearing on removal of the courthouse. A decision was expected late Monday or early Tuesday with implications for Morgan County and state public service leadership.
Fred Cook, operator of a winter repair and sales shop on Vine Street, died Saturday evening at 5 30 o clock and was laid to rest Sunday afternoon in Brownwood cemetery. Funeral services were held at the First Church with the pastor presiding. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lee of Kansas City, who came for the funeral.
Five African American men were brought before the police court on gaming charges. Fines were set at 13.60 dollars each for Nance and Pa, who conducted the arrests.
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