Calumet district raids net 165 arrests in blitz on liquor ring
Federal agents raided Calumet district liquor and vice operations arresting mayor Raleigh Hale and police chief James Reagan in East Chicago and Indiana Harbor. Nick Sudovich linked to Capone mob. raids target cabarets and speakeasies with narcotic and election irregularities suspected.
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Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Raleigh P. Hale
James E. Reagan
Nick Sudovich
Scarface
al Capone
Calumet
Fedral
Capone
Philadelphia
South Bend
Gary
Exhumation Ordered in Georgia Insurance Murder Plot
In Ocella Georgia Solicitor R S Foy ordered the exhumation of a grave thought to hold Harry Loving the West Virginia youth presumed murdered as part of a $90000 life insurance scheme. James and Aubry Hoover were charged with his killing after his home burned.
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Ocellia
South Carolina
R. 8S. Foy
W. C. Tyler
Harry Loving
Huntington
West
James
Aubry Hoover
Loving
Postoffice Box Clue Ties Fort Benning Soldiers to Cottonwood Bank Robbery
Corpral J L Holland Corporal Richard Harrison and Private William Taylor of Fort Benning Ga are jailed in Houston County Alabama over the August 3 Cottonwood Bank robbery. A post office box receipt fragment found by a 12 year old helped trigger the arrests as authorities traced four men seen near Union Hill church and a car headed toward Florida. Investigators say soldiers were absent from duty at the time.
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Dothan
Ala
J. L. Holland
Richard Harrison
William Taylor
Fort Benning
Houston County
Bank of Cottonwood
Joe Rollins
Amos Sellers
Cottonwood
Union Hill Church
Florida
Sellers
Peli Diers
Law to Pay Veterans Promoted at Alabama Legion Convention
Mobile officials say a resolution will push for new legislation to grant disability compensation to World War I veterans missed by current laws. The plan arose from concerns that only about 60 percent of veterans entering government hospitals receive disability pensions. The push aligns with broader national efforts by veterans groups.
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Mobile
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Mobile Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Legisla
Fairview Pastor Heads to Texas on Vacation
Rev. John T. Anderson of the Fairview Baptist church will depart tonight for Texas to visit relatives. He expects to return in time to resume his pulpit duties on September 8.
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John T. Anderson
Fairview Baptist Church
Anderson
Texas
Larger signals would prove aid at Sixth Avenue intersections
W H Day of 342 Jackson street urges bigger and more conspicuous traffic signals at intersections with Sixth avenue and the Bee Line route. He says current signals fail to arrest Decatur drivers or be seen by strangers and cites a near accident on the through street to support his demand.
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Sixth Avenue
Bee Line
W. H. Day
Jackson Street
Day
Decatur
Rev J M Wigley to Preach at Central Church Sunday
The Central Methodist church invites the public to hear Rev J M Wigley of Athens College at the 11 o clock service next Sunday August 18. Wigley is noted for his merit in the North Alabama Conference and as a contributor to a notable periodical.
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Central Church
J. M. Wigley
Athens College
Wigley
North Alabama
Eight Men Killed In Tachikawa Air Crash
A Japanese military plane crash near Tachikawa airfield outside Tokyo today killed eight servicemen, including four staff officers, in the worst air disaster in Japanese military aviation history.
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Tokio
Tachikawa Airfield
Owen Wise Vacation in Florida Spans Ten Days
North Alabama rehabilitation agent Owen Wise based in Decatur is on a ten day vacation in Florida. He departed Friday evening to enjoy the trip.
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Owen Wise
Florida
North Alabama
Decatur
New Traffic Lights Materials Arrive for City
The Twin City Electric company reports all materials for the new traffic signals have arrived. Installation will begin next week. City council may adopt a traffic code and penalties for violations, with possible stop signal rules for streets entering the Bee Line highway.
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Twin City Electric Company
Bee Line Highway
Hammock Praises Daily Hammock Has Words Of Praise For Daily
Hammock, visiting on business from Somerville Route Two, lauded The Daily saying he has read it eight years and would not take $10 a year for it. He spoke in praise during his Tuesday visit.
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J. T. Hammock
Somerville
Mr. Hammock
Delegation List Incomplete for Mobile State Convention
Legionnaires work to fill the local post delegation to the state convention in Mobile this month. The post may name 16 delegates and aims to include only those who will travel. Neal M. Speake and Fred Robinson have been added to the list.
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Mobile
Neal M. Speake
Fred Robinson
Legion Will Meet Thursday Evening
The Morgan county post of the Legion will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the Tennessee Valley bank building. Attendance of all members was urged as this will be the final meeting before the state convention and several matters of importance will be discussed.
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Morgan County
Ee Legion
Tennessee Valley Bank
Youth Is Victim Of Hunting Accident
William Craft aged 14 died at Walker county hospital from a gun shot wound suffered while hunting near Bradleytown. The accidental discharge occurred when the gun trigger fouled in underbrush. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at Bradleytown. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
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Jasper
Ala
William Craft
Walker County Hospital
Bradleytown
Kiwanis Meet to Host 150 Farmers in Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis plans a August 22 gathering at Masonic Hall with 150 invited farmers from five Tennessee Valley counties and Auburn Farm Extension leaders. C. A. Cobb of Atlanta, editor of the Southern Ruralist, will address the final event of the club’s agricultural series.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Agricultural Committee
Tennessee Valley
Farm Extension Service Department
Auburn
C. A. Cobb
Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Ruralist
Decatur
Masonic Hall
Civic Club
L. N. Duntan
State Farm Extension Service
P. O. Davis
Farm Extension Service
J. T. High
Helen Johnson
Cobb
Kiwanis Club
A. A. Jones
William Blache Laid To Rest After Illness
Obituary notes the death of William Blache a well known resident of the eastern end of the county. Funeral services were held at Bartee cemetery with interment there. Several children survive the deceased.
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Lacey's Spring
William Blache
Bartee Cemetery
Roads Repaired After South Alabama Floods
Damage to the roads of South Alabama from floods has been nearly repaired and routes are good to Florida. Sam R. Stephenson of Stephenson Brick Company stated today. Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson returned last night from a ten day motor trip to Daytona Beach.
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South Alabama
Florida
Sam R. Stephenson
Stephenson Brick Company
Mrs. Stephenson
Daytona Beach
Local Businessman Courtland Harris Visits
Courtland R. N. Harris, a prominent local businessman, was a visitor in Courtland today.
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R. N. Harris
Courtland
Open Kiwanis Meeting Set Thursday at Y M C A
Decatur Kiwanis club schedules an open regular session at 12 15 p m Thursday at the YMCA. Attendance committee heads work to boost August turnout for the meeting and event.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Toll Bridges To Be Finished Early
Toll bridges across the Tennessee river at Scottsboro and Whitesburg may open to traffic ahead of schedule. Contractors use night and day shifts to speed work while river water is low, with completion expected next year.
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Tennessee River
Scottsboro
Whitesburg
District Highway Offices
Stock Storage Room To Be Constructed At Priest's Undertaking
Workmen are building an additional stock storage room at Priest's Undertaking parlour on Grant Street. The new room will be at the rear of the building and connect with the garage.
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Priest's Undertaking Parlor
Grant Street
Attorney blames co ed for romance with professor Snook
In Columbus Ohio on August 14 defense attorney Max Seyfert argued to the jury that Theora Hix the co ed killed last June bore responsibility for a three year romance with Dr. James H. Snook. He depicted her as the moving force in the affair begun when she worked as a stenographer at the Ohio State University retired building. He rejected the state prosecutor's claim as a damnable lie.
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Columbus, CO
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
Max Seyfert
Seyfert
Miss Hix
Ohio State University
Dr. Snook
Survey parties to map Decatur Guntersville highway routes
One survey party working east of Somerville road Decatur is expected to arrive in Decatur in a few days to work on the proposed Decatur Guntersville highway routes. A second party in the Hulaco district is to finish soon and likely be moved to South Alabama.
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Somerville Road
Decatur
Decatur-Guntersville
Hulaco District
South Alabama
Parole Granted for Claude Lewis in Smith Case
Claude Lewis, a well known local Black man convicted about two years ago of second degree murder in the killing of Lucien Smith, has been granted parole by Governor Graves. Lewis, who was sentenced to 15 years, had been acting as a trusty at the state prison in Montgomery for some time.
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Claude Lewis
Lucien Smith
Graves
Associated Press
Lewis
Montgomery
San Marcial Flood Destroys Town as Rio Grande Breaks
The levee at San Marcial New Mexico broke flooding the town and washing away all buildings except a hotel and depot. San Acacia village was swept away and San Marcial inundated with hundreds of livestock drowned and damage around 100000 dollars. No human fatalities reported.
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Santa FE
N. M
San Marcial
Rio Grande
Albuquerque
San Acacia
Nts Yates
Almon Brothers Attend Circuit Court Sessions in Moulton
D. C. Almon and T. C. Almon of Decatur are in Moulton attending sessions of the circuit court.
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D. C. Almon
T. C. Almon
Decatur
Moulton
Body of Girl Found Wrapped in Gunny Sacks
The 12-year-old Dorothy Anne was identified by her parents as the victim found in a South Minneapolis street. Police, led by Captain Jonasson, suspected strangling by a moron after recent reports of a man making advances to girls in the neighborhood. Authorities searched for a middle aged man linked to the case.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Andrew K. Anne
Dorothy
Jonasson
Memorial Services Open Legion Meet in Mobile
A memorial service for World War dead will be held at Bienville Square on the eve of the Alabama American Legion convention opening August 19 in Mobile. Judge Tisdale Touart of Mobile will deliver the memorial address. The Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held with the convention. Mrs. Thomas J. Salter of Montgomery is auxiliary president.
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Mobile
Ala
Bienville Square
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Tisdale Touart
The
Legion Auxiliary of Alabama
Two Youths Held for Investigation in Three Jurisdictions
In Hutchinson Kansas two youths detained over a Concordia Kansas robbery and assault on two women tourists were ordered held for federal inquiry into the Phoenix Arizona slaying of DOJ agent Paul E. Reynolds. Bloodstained pack tied to one youth, who claimed a bleeding nose caused stains.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Concordia
Phoenix
Ariz
Paul E. Reynolds
Department of Justice
Kansas City
Plans Rushed For Work On Highway Link
State district offices announce rushed plans for grading and minor drainage work on a highway link. Details are sparse but indicate expedited scheduling and local project impact.
Illinois guests visit Mr. and Mrs. Roa hosts
Guests from Mattoon and Noble, Illinois join Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Roa for several days. The party includes Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stewart and sons Darrold and Lee Aaron, plus Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ring and son Jack.
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Illinois
H. M. Roa
Earl. Stewart and Sons
Darrold and
Lee Aaron
Mattoon, al
Frank Ring
Jack
Noble, Il
No successor named for state bank superintendent
Governor Graves said the state banking board is considering candidates for the position of state superintendent of banks and no recommendations have been received. He plans to meet with board members later this week as an acting assistant will fill the department during the absence of C. E. Thomas, the current superintendent.
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Montgomery
Ala
Graves
State Banking Board
I State
Will Department
C. E. Thomas
Ohioan Is Here Guest at Decatur Home
Mrs. John A. Harris of Akron Ohio visits Pulaski Tennessee and stays with Mr. and Mrs. J W Sharpe before arriving in Decatur to see her parents Mr and Mrs I D Sharpe at their new home on the Bee Line.
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John A. Harris
Akron
I. D. Sharpe
Harris
Pulaski
Tenn
J. W
Decatur
Patterson Family Welcome Visitor From Bingham
John Patterson Jr former local resident visits here to greet Mr and Mrs John Patterson. Patterson now resides in Bingham.
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John Patterson, Jr
Old
John Patterson
Patterson
Bingham
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