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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1930
Page
1
317 people aboard the British steamer Tahiti were rescued after abandoning ship near Wellington. The vessel sank after a propeller tear caused a rapid influx of water as the American steamer Pendrington assisted with disembarkation. Passengers totaled 175 and crew 142.
Robert Love, a black man held in the county jail, has not applied for a preliminary hearing on charges of slashing his wife with a knife. The victim is reported badly cut. if she dies, charges could be upgraded to murder.
Despite the approach of the 1931 license tag sale at the Probate Judge’s office, new car registrations keep a brisk pace with local dealers reporting strong sales. Officials anticipate a material rise in total registrations over 1929.
Book lovers in Decatur celebrate the Carnegie library’s new acquisitions and future additions as the Board of Mayor and Aldermen notes the public’s slow realization of the library’s value to the city.
Rev. John B. Andrews of Siloam Springs Arkansas visits his brother Milton Andrews of Decatur. Andrews formerly resided in Decatur and once worked as a telegrapher at the junction.
A brief notice urges readers to seize chances. It highlights timely action and potential rewards. The item emphasizes prompt response and proactive engagement with opportunities presented locally.
A special grand jury in Livingston convened to investigate Emelle disorders that began July 4, killing two white men and four Black residents. It will also probe charges against county officials M C Jarman and W R Kimbrough. Governor Graves ordered the inquiry after state officers reported to Emelle.
No developments came today following the highway robbery of H A Helms operator of the Log Cabin filling station north of Hartselle on the Bee Line Highway Friday night. Helms told Hartselle police two men armed with pistols held him up and took about 30 to 35 dollars. Officers continue investigating but have found no clues to solve the case.
Heavy selling pushed New York cotton futures to the lowest levels since 1915 as October delivery dropped well below 11 cents per pound. Weak Liverpool signals and improving belt weather spurred the decline, with prices sliding from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars respectively.
Severe Sunday night storms stopped the regular evening revival service at the George Tucker tabernacle though the tent stayed dry. About 700 men and boys responded to the invitation, many pledging to live closer to God. Regular services resume today with 7:45 pm tabernacle service and 6 o'clock Central church gathering. A committee meeting follows benediction to plan further events.
ABBEVILLE Alabama August 18 Henry county grand jury convened to probe the two year old slaying of Carrie Mooring 28 beaten to death on a highway near her home. Emmett Calhoun 40 brother in law and John Williams a negro are held on murder charges linked to the case. Mooring was killed with a heavy limb while returning home in a buggy from Fort Gaines Georgia. Private detective work revived the investigation leading to the arrests.
Party chiefs feel encouraged after the primary as they plan to build a broad Democratic majority for the November election. Independent faction led by Cotton Tom Heflin challenges party unity while Heflin cites past Hoover support but denies voting for Hoover. Morgan County leaders note Southern Democrats’ rebuke of Hoover backers and expect a normal Democratic vote nationwide.
Joe Duckworth district governor will visit the Decatur Rotary club next Monday. President John Snodgrass announced the meeting will convene in the evening at 6 30 o clock.
All chairmen of committees of the Decatur Rotary club are called to meet Monday afternoon at six at the Y M C A for a conference with District Governor Duckworth visiting the local club Monday evening.
Fred O. Eberhardt publisher of Tallahassee Frank Ralls former political worker and Henry Halsema real estate operator both Jacksonville residents were charged with conspiracy to procure Governor Doyle E. Carlton's assassination arrest warrants issued and bond set at 500 each by Justice J C Madison. The men deny knowledge of any plot with Eberhardt calling the charges a political plot and a publicity bid.
A Sunday electrical storm hit Morgan and nearby counties with three bolts striking Clyde McEntire home near Decatur on Courtland Pike. Mrs McEntire was badly shocked but improving. Two other houses on Sherman Street and Jackson were struck as downpour and downed trees flooded streets. Power lines and telephones failed as Alabama Power crews rushed to restore service. Fire alarms were triggered then found baseless before a bolt hit the Daniel home on Sherman Street.
A Montgomery county posse hunted near Ramer for Horace Jones a Montgomery negro wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of J Samuel Orme 49 on the Ramer highway Orme was shot in the back as five negroes were driven toward Galilee church Four companions Willie Coffee Tom Urquhart Jesse Towles and Alfred Davis were jailed on holding charges Jones fled after the shooting but the group could not explain what happened
William Kimbrough entertained Decatur Rotary Club members Monday with a vocal solo, drawing smiles and applause from attendees.
A severe electrical storm across Northern Alabama caused two deaths when lightning hit a car near Canaan church ten miles from Albertville. Another occupant was badly burned. fires ignited by the storm damaged homes, shops, and wiring. floods clogged Ensley streets as Birmingham battled multiple blazes and storm debris.
The Bee Line highway project will bring thousands in revenue to the region during and after construction. Officials expect increased tourist traffic once paving finishes, with travelers through the state leaving about $25 or more in Decatur as they pass north to south.
Police failed to locate the robbers who broke into the Bank street station of the Woco Pep company on Friday night and took four or five new auto tires. Investigators continue the search and expect possible leads within a day or two.
An important Winona Council Junior Order of United American Mechanics meeting is set for Friday evening. Members are urged to attend as matters of great importance will be discussed.
Parking spaces are being repainted in several city sections. The renewed lines serve drivers well and the service is appreciated by the public.
Thomas O Ratcliff longtime Princess theatre manager who left Decatur years ago for health reasons died Saturday night in San Antonio Texas. His funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm from the Moseley home with Masonic services at the city cemetery. He is survived by his wife former Lizzie Moseley, his parents Mr and Mrs W H Ratcliff and a brother G F Ratcliff of Greenwood Mississippi.
Morgan county Democrats celebrate large turnout in the recent Democratic primary with 164000 votes in the Bankhead Thompson senatorial race and nearly 200000 for governor candidates. If party loyalty holds, Heflin could still surpass 328000 votes in November.
Telephone lines were down between Decatur and Priceville this morning after a Sunday outage. Priceville residents worked along the line to locate the break and speed repairs to restore service.
The August session of the Lawrence County circuit court entered its third week with Judge W W Callahan presiding. Substantial progress was made last week in disposing of cases despite an election day interruption.
A clerical error flipped Morgan county results from 18 votes for J. Marvin Kelley to 82 for Melvin Hutson. The tally error in Decatur box 5 miscast Hutson at 228 instead of 328, changing the countywide outcome and the state house delegation.
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