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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

3

Keyhole Murder Theory Drives Seance Night Twist

In a tense scene, Roger Pell is shot as he approaches a door's bottom bolt during a seance. Inspector Wayne examines the keyhole and uncovers a missing key, prompting theories of a ghostly killer and a locked-room setup. Professor Laxton appears amid the chaos as the inquiry widens beyond Blackwater.

Roger Pell Pell Parson Marling Padre Wayne Laxton Somerfield Seabroke Mr. Fotherbury Mr. Wayne Marling Professor Laxton England Blackwater Scotland Yard

Professor Laxton Presents Puzzling Chapter Hint Tomorrow

A professor named Laxton offers a puzzling explanation linked to an upcoming chapter. The note hints at a tricky concept to be clarified in tomorrow’s discussion.

Laxton

Colonel Walter Bradley Dies in Apparent Suicide at Warwick Hotel

Philadelphia Aug 22 Colonel Walter T Bradley coal magnate and Union League member died today in his 13th floor Warwick hotel apartment. Police favored self inflicted death after finding a window screen removed and Bradley in underwear. He had health problems and failing eyesight, with family in New Jersey and no other occupants in the hotel suite.

Philadelphia Walter T. Bradley Union League Warwick Bradley Henry Bradley

Insurance Rates Fall One Third in Oklahoma Burglar Policies

Insurance companies reduce Oklahoma burglary and holdup premiums by about one third. The move affects policyholders seeking lower rates amid rising crime concerns and follows broader rate stabilization efforts in the sector.

Oklahoma

Bailey Attache Ill at Home With Infection

Still at home on Sherman street, T. Zeno Bailey, attache of the A. Z. Bailey Grocery Co, remains ill with an infection and is likely to be confined.

T. Zeno Bailey A. Z. Bailey Grocery Co Sherman Street Mr. Bailey

Gus Bassett III Stricken At Home In Troup Residence

Friends learn Gus Bassett III is indisposed at his apartment in the Troup residence and remains under care for several days.

Gus Bassett III Gus Bassett Troup

FLOWERS SHRUBS AND TREES SPRING FLOWERING BULBS

Dr. David Griffiths explains timing for planting spring flowering bulbs from September to January and advises on spacing depths and annual lifting needs. Daffodils may stay perennial, while tulips and hyacinths benefit from yearly lifting. Color choice guides variety selection amid extensive lists.

David Griffiths U.S. Department of Agriculture

Three Are Awarded Highest Honor for Scout Service

Three members of Buyout troops in Decatur receive the highest award at a Tennessee Valley Bank ceremony. Louis Nelson Troop 20 Long Morrow and Jack Hug Troop 16 are noted for earning the badge and token of efficiency in scouting ranks.

Decatur Organon Tennessee Valley Bank Louis Nelson Long Morrow Jack Hug

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