Murder Case Set for Trial After 1902 Shooting
AP reports Ted Sizemore and Griffith were tied to a 1902 murder case in a city near Wy where Griffin and Sizemore were arrested. Eyewitnesses recall a feud involving Sam Jones A W Phillips and Otis Jones, with conflict over Phillips's support and a confrontation that ended with an axe attack and a fatal shooting.
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Piesée
Sizemore
Griffith
Sam Jones
A.W. Phillips
Ora Whitt
Otis Jones
Otis
Phillips
Amahh
Citizen Talks Of Farm Status
An unclear report from Decatur centers on a citizen discussing farm conditions and a crisis involving self harm. No formal authorities or concrete events are confirmed.
Andalusia Light Plant Destroyed at Night
The power house of the Andalusia Light and Power Company was destroyed last night with all machinery. The city will be without light and water temporarily until emergency pumps can be wired and restored.
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Andalusia
Ala
Andalusia Light and*Power Company
Walter Morris Returns to Duties After Monteagle Vacation
Walter Morris, popular attache of the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Coin and secretary of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, has returned from Monteagle where he spent his vacation and resumed his duties this morning.
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Walter Morris
Decatur
Monteagle
Jones Cotton chief to return from vacation
John W. Jones of the Jones Cotton Company is expected to return home Sunday after a weeklong vacation. He had camped near the site of dam number three on the Tennessee river.
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John W. Jones
The
Jones Cotton Company
Tennessee River
One Man Killed in Lima Train Truck Crash
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck a heavy oil truck at a crossing near Lima Ohio. The collision set the truck on fire and flames spread to the train destroying three coaches. One man was killed and three others were fatally injured.
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Lima, O
Baltimore and Ohio
Mrs Essie Plemens Confined in South Highlands Infirmary
Friends report Mrs Essie Plemens is hospitalized in South Highlands Infirmary Birmingham with pneumonia attack. Her condition is described as serious and she is under medical care.
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Essie Plemens
South Highlands Infirmary
Birmingham
Aged Negro Beauregard Dies After Aid Recipient Local figure
An elderly man named Beauregard, long known around local streets and recipient of white aid for years, is dead. Officials were advised today.
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Beaureguard
Decatur Draws Morgan Farmers for Best Agriculture Prices
Morgan farmers seek top prices for crops and livestock in Decatur as markets promise competitive bids and local sales channels. growers aim to maximize profits and secure fair contracts amid regional competition.
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Decatur
Cotton growth noted by visiting farmer from Hartselle
Judson Hudson of Hartselle a route one farmer visited Decatur and reported fair cotton growth in Burleson Mountain area over the last two weeks.
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Judson Hudson
Hartselle
Route One
Decatur
Grading Burleson Mountain Roadway Progress
County crews work on Burleson Mountain roadway grading and repair. Local residents express appreciation for the ongoing improvements and care.
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Burleson Mountain
Rainfall Record Set In Panama This Spring
The heaviest rainfall in 18 years hit Panama in May with 66.83 inches. The prior December 1909 mark was 58.17 inches. A new daily record of 12.42 inches on May 20 surpassed the previous 12.24 inch record from October 23, 1923.
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Panama
Kansas Towns Flooded After Cloudburst Hits State
Rain from a cloudburst flooded Kansas towns near Topeka with rivers and streams overflowing. No lives were lost but buildings and crops suffered heavy damage and water stood two feet in some streets. The monthly curb market committee did not meet today and is expected to reconvene late next week.
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Peka
Kan
Kansas
Curb Market Committee
Burleson Visits Decatur After Capitol Trip
Morgan county representative F. E. Burleson returned from the capitol and stopped in Decatur for a brief visit over the week-end.
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F. E. Burleson
Morgan County
Army Life Popular Regulars Return
Army life proves popular with regular soldiers as re enlistment among 83 019 discharged in the past three years shows 58 8 percent reenlisting within three months The service plans a vigorous recruiting drive to reach 118 750 authorized strength in the coming year The fiscal year average strength excluding the Philippines Scouts was 111 576 and on June 30 it stood about 113 000 The target is 121 460 by March 31 1928 with a projected fall to 118 750 by June 30
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NGTON
Philippne
Cotton Bale Fire Triggers First Alarm Since July 9
A blazing bale of cotton on Wilson Avenue yesterday prompted the Railroad Street Department to respond to its first alarm since July 9.
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Wilson Avenue
Railroad Street Department
Local man fined five dollars for delaying fire department
A Black man was arraigned in the local police court this morning on a charge of interfering with the fire department when answering an alarm and was fined five dollars.
Charge Dismissed In Local Police Court
An alleged speeder was dismissed in local police court this morning after witnesses testified the car was not being operated in excess of the limit.
Tennessee Crops Show Strong Promise In Middle State
H. M. Priest reported after returning from Nashville that Tennessee corn looks exceptionally good and the overall crop could be as strong as possible. He spoke here today confirming improved prospects for the state's agriculture.
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Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
H. M. Priest
Nashville
Tyler Returns Rev Tyler to Pulpit After Vacation
Rev R T Tyler, pastor of the First Methodist, returns from a vacation in Tennessee and will fill the pulpit at both the morning and evening services Sunday.
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R. T. Tyler
First Methodist Eh
Tenn
Will
Tiller To Preach At Central Church Sunday Morning
Prof. W. T. Tiller of Hartseile will preach at Central Methodist church at eleven o clock Sunday morning. There will be no evening service as Pastor Rev. James D. remains at Lake J La on vacation.
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W. T. Tiller
Hartseile
Central Methodist Church
James D
Lake J la
Harland Hunter Faces Charges in Police Court
Prominent businessman Harland Hunter was charged with intent to defraud by Mayor Nelson in police court this morning. The action followed an incident with a 1 Graham yesterday involving Hunter.
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Harland Hunter
Graham
Nelson
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