Tragic Train Collision Kills Thirteen Near Dallas
Thirteen people from two families from a Mesquite area community died when the Sunshine Special struck their truck at a grade crossing near Dallas. The Truck was demolished and bodies lay along the tracks. survivors included Sherwood Badgett and Mary Lee Micheney. An inquest by Justice Mc Cullough was planned.
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Dallas
Tex
Mesquite
Texas and Pacific
Ivy Badgett
Vyra
Eva Badgett
Texas Badget
Birdie Badgett
Mary Joe Badgett
Jestars
Emma Badgett
le Micheney
E. L. Micheney
Willie Micheney
Beulah Micheney
Emma Micheney
Sherwood Badgett
Badgett
Mary Lee Micheney
Jessie Badgett
Justice McCullough
Heflin defends position amid efforts to read him out of party
Senator J Thomas Heflin of LaFayette Alabama issues a public statement in August 1929 explaining his stance on the late presidential campaign and his view of the current Democratic Party organization. He recalls past factional splits, criticizes the Smith supporters and notes white supremacist context in Alabama politics.
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J. Thomas Heflin
LaFayette
Ala
Democratic Party
Alabama
Smith
Houston
Palmer
Buckner
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Snook Defense Near End of Case in Murder Trial
In Columbus Ohio on August 12 Dr James H Snook defense counsel attacked the autopsy on Theora Hix contending she died from a fracture of the lateral sinus rather than jugular and carotid injuries The state maintains the death came from a deliberate cut after a beating as part of the first degree murder case The trial continued into today with testimony from Dr Eugene McCampbell questioning autopsy conclusions.
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Columbus
Ohio
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
Joseph Murphy
Eugene McCampbell
School of Medicine
Ohio State University
Miss Hix
Rene
Snook
Anene
Athens Power Chief Survives Severe Shock
W. W. May superintendent of the Athens light and power plant was shocked Sunday when he grasped a live wire by mistake and was knocked across a room about 20 feet. He is believed to be recovering and friends hope for a rapid convalescence after a near miraculous escape.
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W. W. May
Athens Light and
Athens
May
Hangar Nearing Finish in Gadsden Construction
E L Morrow of the Decatur Roofing and Iron and Steel company states the hangar at Gadsden is to be completed within a few days. Morrow is currently stationed at Gadsden.
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Gadsden
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
E. L. Morrow
Mr. Morrow
Reverend Edwards Visits City To See Friends
Noble R. Edwards former pastor of First Christian church and now pastor of a separate Bessemer church visits Decatur. He is warmly received by local friends and colleagues during the stay.
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Rev. Edwards
Noble R. Edwards
First Christian Church
Bessemer
Decatur
Edwards
Rotary hears Maynard Layman on Friendship
Maynard Layman, leader of the Y M C A boys work, gave a splendid address to the Decatur Rotary club today on the subject of Friendship.
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Maynard Layman
Decatur Rotary Club
Piano Numbers by Wilcox at Decatur Rotary Meeting
W. H. Wilcox formerly of Decatur delivered several appreciated piano numbers for the Decatur Rotary Club today after relocating to engage in cotton business. He captivated attendees with his performance and the event highlighted local business ties to the cotton trade.
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W. H. Wilcox
Decatur
Governor to hear road petition from Alabama groups
Governor Bibb Graves will receive a delegation from the Alabama League of Municipalities and the Association of County Commissioners at the state capitol to consider a petition for a special legislative session on road building. Observers doubt the governor will call an extraordinary session, given prior emphasis on an emergency fund after floods.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Alabama League of Municipalities
Association of County Commissioners of Alabama
Capitol
Graves
Alabama
Luncheon Date Cards Issued by Decatur Rotary Club
A novel attendance stimulant is introduced by the Decatur Rotary Club with cards issued to all members. The cards allow members to arrange luncheon dates with fellow members and the first member to complete the card wins an attendance prize.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Jolly Taken Home After Appendicitis
Alvin Jolly attache of the Dectaur post office has been removed to his operation for appendicitis. He has been confined at Benevolent hospital for ten days and is recovering rapidly.
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Alvin Jolly
Dectaur
Jolly
Benevolent Hospital
Liquor Death Rate Higher, Records Show Across Nation
A pamphlet from the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment presents charts on rising alcoholic deaths and insanity during the prohibition era. It cites Metropolitan Life data and state figures from New York and Massachusetts, showing peaks in the mid-1920s and 1927 respectively, with continued high rates into 1929.
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Washington
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Howeer
New York
Massachusetts
Rotary club guests listed for today
Guests at the Rotary club meeting included W. H. Leslie John W. Jones Dr. W. H. Anderson N. B. Greenleaf Rev Noble R Edwards J Lee Barnes FP J Wilcox Charles L Padgett and Maynard Layman.
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Rotary Club
W. H. Leslie
John W. Jones
W. H. Anderson
N. B. Greenleaf
Noble R. Edwards
J. Lee Barnes
FP. J. Wilcox
Charles L. Padgett
Maynard Layman
Meeting Veronica Seabroke on the Hallam Bay Road
A narrator recounts meeting Veronica Seabroke and her protector, Commander Sea broke, after a near mishap with Veronica’s runaway horse. A terse exchange with a short, ferocious rider ensues as Veronica is saved by the narrator before the encounter ends with introductions and a hint of ongoing intrigue.
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Veronica Seabroke
Veronica
Roger Pell
Hallam Bay Road
Bill
Mother
Commander Seabroke
Two Escape as Car Turns Over Near Athens
Chester Evans and Aubrey Thorn Hill of Decatur escaped serious injury when their Pontiac sedan overturned on Bee Line highway north of Athens after a tire blew out near a ditch. The car was righted and moved under its own power to Decatur with only a slightly bent wheel and no glass damage. Both occupants were shaken but unharmed.
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Chester Evans
Aubrey Thornhill
Decatur
Bee Line
Athens
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Orr
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Mary E. Orr aged 74 who died after a three month illness. Services were at the home of Mrs. Alice Banks 313 Ferry Street with Rev James D Wallace officiating. Interment followed at city cemetery Brown directing. Survived by two sisters Mrs Allie Banks and Mrs Sam Foster two sons and several grandchildren.
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Mary E. Orr
Alice Banks
Ferry Street
James D. Wallace
City Cemetery
Brown Directing
Allie Banks
Sam Foster
State Senator Samuel Cowan Buried After Appendicitis Operation
Dr. Samuel Cowan 68 a state senator representing Bullock and Macon counties died after an appendicitis operation in Montgomery. He was a Union Springs native buried here yesterday afternoon. Survived by his widow a daughter and a son.
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Union Springs
Ala
Samuel ©. Cowan
Montgomery
Cowan
Bullock
Macon
Alabama
Trade Advertising Gets A Start Today In Decatur
W R McClusky began house to house work in Decatur to distribute advertising material and inform residents about the Decatur Trade Day campaign. The Decatur Kiwanis Club sponsors the effort with 123 merchants and individuals already signed as participants.
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W R. McClusky
Decatur Kiwanis Club
First Of Limestone County Cotton Crop Near Harvest
Indications show the Limestone county cotton crop will be harvested within two weeks as the crop has advanced toward readiness. Local growers anticipate early picking and note improving conditions across fields.
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Limestone County
YMCA Executive Committee Meets Tonight
The executive committee of the YMCA will convene in a session tonight to discuss ongoing affairs and plan upcoming activities.
Bank official reshuffles as successor not yet named
Horace C. Wilkinson of Birmingham resigns as temporary liquidating agent for Woodlawn Savings Bank. Governor Graves grants time to name a successor to C. E. Thomas, state superintendent of banks, amid ongoing impeachment and conspiracy indictments.
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Montgomery
Ala
Horace C. Wilkinson
Birmingham
Woodlawn Savings Bank of
C. E. Thomas
Wilkinson
Thomas
Woodlawn Bank
Bibb Graves
State Banking Board
Jefferson County Grand Jury
False Alarm For Fire Department Here On Sunday
A fire alarm on the 1800 block Sixth Avenue South proved a false alarm when a resident reported a blaze but then said a neighbor was burning a bird nest. The Johnston Street Department responded briefly before canceling. No fires were recorded over the weekend.
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Sixth Avenue
Johnston Street
Spanish War Vets To Gather Again
Veterans of the Spanish American war in this section will meet again next Sunday August 18 at 2 o clock in the Morgan county courthouse. W H Lorber commander of John B McDonald post announced the gathering. Delegates to the national convention in Denver September 8 to 12 were not decided.
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Morgan County Court House
W. H. Lorber
John B. McDonald
Denver
Colo
Revival services at J. C. Cox residence
Revival services continue this evening and for several days at the J. C. Cox place four miles east of Decatur on the Somerville night. The subject is "Spirit of a Beast." Tonight’s topic will be "24 Different Things we are justified or Saved By."
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J. C. Cox
Decatur
Somerville
Legion Auxiliary Meets On Tuesday
Decatur chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Tennessee Bank. All new and longer serving members are urged to attend to help make the meeting a success.
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Decatur
American Legion Auxiliary
Tennessee Bank
Albert Jervis Undergoes Operation At Benevolent Hospital
Albert Jervis underwent surgery at Benevolent hospital today. Among his many friends, there is strong belief that his recovery will be rapid.
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Albert Jervis
Benevolent Hospital
Jervis
Tremors Felt Across Five States and Ontario Today
A sequence of eastern seaboard tremors from three a.m. to shortly after seven a.m. rattled five states and Ontario. Western New York suffered the worst damage including a church collapse at Attica and a large Warsaw chimney failure. Canisius College in Buffalo logged the main 12 second quake.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Norfolk
Canisius College
Buffalo
Canadiagua
N. Y
Alfred
Sayre
Attica
Neys
Warsaw
Binghampton
Injured in Noon Collision at Sherman Street and Sixth Avenue
A noon crash at the Sherman street and Sixth avenue intersection left one man injured. An Athens resident was in one car while occupants of the other were from Birmingham. The Athens vehicle continued on Sherman street, the Birmingham car on Sixth avenue, after the collision.
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Sherman Street
Sixth Avenue
Athens
Birmingham
Rosenau Couple Plan Pleasure Trip to Chicago
Mr and Mrs D L Rosenau of Athens announce they will travel to Chicago in the latter part of the week for a several days pleasure visit. Mr Rosenau, an Athens attorney, is making a vacation trip as part of the journey.
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D. L. Rosenau
Athens
Chicago
Illinois City
Rosenau
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