Noted humorist Rogers ends earthly triumphs in California homage
Will Rogers formally exits the earthly stage with state and industry tributes across Los Angeles. A two decade circle of friends and stars attend services at the Hollywood Bowl and Beverly Hills venues. Proclamations call for a statewide moment of silence at 2 pm.
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Los Angeles
Will Rogers
Philand 3
Hollywood Bowl
Community Church
Beverly Hills
Rogers
Frank F. Merriam
California
Claremore
Ohls
Neval
J.whitcomb Brougher
Glendale, Baptist Church
John Boles
Seta Ae
Glendale Cemetery
Funeral rites held for Mrs. Minnie Frazier 57 Somerville
Funeral rites for Mrs. Minnie Frazier 57 of Somerville Route 1 were held at Mt. Tabor this afternoon. Burial was by Drinkard- Howell of Hartselle. She died yesterday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Hart selle Route 3, leaving husband John Frazier four sons W R W E B C Roy two daughters Annie L and another, two brothers and ten grandchildren.
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Minnie Frasier
Somerville
Mt. Tabor
Drinkard-Howell
Hartselle
Frazier
Mattie Lipsey
John Frazier
W. R
W. EB
Roy
Annie L. Frasier
Community Sing at Church of God on Sixth Avenue
The community sing will be convened this evening at 7:30 at the Church of God on Sixth Avenue. All singers were extended a cordial invitation to attend.
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Church of God
Sixth Avenue
Unidentified C U Probers Probe Lobby Activities
Senate inquiry examines alleged political links as officials from Union Trust Cleveland and Associated press figures appear. Witnesses discuss sources for information and telegrams about a Cleveland suit and recapitalization. Names B K and C U referenced with politicians. Kremer linked to an aide and paid about 5000. Marvin McIntyre found in Robinson's hotel room during probe. Chesley Jurney sought for contempt writ.
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Nathan Robertson
Associated Press
Washington
Black
Robinson
John Snare, Jr
Gridley
Denver Post
Cleveland
Hopson
Union Trust Company of
Associated Oa
Jon
Onefito Robinson
B. K
C. U
Senate
Deputies Destroy Two Lawrence Stills
Two illicit stills west of the Morgan line in Lawrence County were destroyed Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff R. M. Gran and deputies Corum and Godsey with assistance from Officer Grantland. The raid was conducted at the request of Lawrence County deputies.
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Lawrence County
R. M. Gran
Morgan
Corum and
Godsey
Lacounty
Grantland
Lawrence
Salesman Is Hurt As Car Turns Over
L. B. McElroy a Nashville salesman suffered painful injuries when his car turned over late in the afternoon. The accident left him a patient at a local hospital where doctors were assessing his condition.
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L. B. McElroy
Nashville
Morgan County High School Opens September 2
Prof W P Snuggs announces the Morgan County High School opening on September 2 with an 7 pm informal in the auditorium. The eighth grade class arrangement mirrors the first day and the free commercial course will again be offered to town residents. The faculty includes W P Snuggs principal and W C Crow, Lorena.
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W. P. Snuggs
Morgan County High School
Prof. Snuggs
W. C Crow
Lorena
Corinth Singing Draws Attendances Near Battle Ground
Corinth in Cullman county invites the public to the annual singing on August 26 with leading singers W Oliver Cooper J E Hogan T J Clark O Sines and O Gane plus many local voices. Initiatives of music groups will be announced.
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Corinth
Cullman County
Battle Ground
Danville
W. Oliver Cooper
J. E. Hogan
T. J. Clark
O. Sines Cnanchpice
0. Gane
Ing
Widow Penniless Pritchard Died in Capital Rooming House
Washington August reports reveal Mrs. Lillian Pritchard widow of late Senator Jeter Pritchard of North Carolina died penniless in a capital rooming house in July.
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Washington
Lillian Pritchard
Jeter Pritchard
North Oarolina
Capital
Senate bill faces quick passage after tax clause change
Democratic Leader Robinson predicts Senate action within two hours on a tax plan that would tax sales at 18 percent but return 90 percent to operators. An amendment by Senator Borah removing exemptions and anti trust prosecutions shifts House action back to the House for reapproval.
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Odal
Bedi
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Borah
R-Ida
House
Ruth Hillis In Critical Condition After Motorcycle Crash
Miss Ruth Hillis 20, longtime resident, sustained a serious skull fracture after a motorcycle collided with a cattle truck near Shadlein Highway 12 from town. She lies semi conscious in hospital with feared brain injury.
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Ruth Hillis
Gunesethan
Court of Appeals Called In Session in Montgomery
Court of Appeals convenes in Montgomery with the presiding officer stating the court will stay in session to determine numerous pending matters. A recess may extend to October 3 as the panel continues work on cases and unresolved issues.
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Court of Appeals
Montgomery
Ala
Tidge CR. Bricken
Britain takes firm stand to guard peace in League actions
London cabinet in emergency meeting vows strong action in the League of Nations if needed to curb aggression between Italy and Ethiopia. Britain maintains a ban on war munitions shipments to both sides and seeks peaceful settlement via Geneva with allied support if diplomacy fails. Paris fears Laval concerns over potential League crisis.
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Harold P. Braman
Associated Press
London
League of Nations
Agaigst
Italy
Ethiopia
Geneva
Great Britain
Sir Samuel
House ‘of Commons
Almon Bill Advances in House by Wide Margin
The Almon bill to refund $100 to Decatur and advance construction of the Keller Me bridge passed the House 90 to 1 with Rep Joe Poole as the sole dissenter. Mayor James A and Rep Almon expect swift Senate action as St John Rogers and others back the measure.
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Decatur
Keller
House
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Ives
H. Walker
James A
Almon Wived
Butleriik
Tecate
St. John
Rogers
Lottery Gang Hangout Scene Ends in Two Deaths
In Newark New Jersey today a fight at a lottery gang headquarters left two men dead and three critically wounded. Police seek three armed suspects in a car with stolen plates. Deceased are Vincent Captra aged 46 and Elis Constanzo aged 40. Wounded are Jerome Bevinetto 41 Joseph Fiona 26 and Antonio Sunsera all from Newark.
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N. J
Newark
Vincent Captra
Elis Constanzo
Jerome Bevinetto
Joseph Fiona
Antonio Sunsera
Confessed Slaying Ties Kennett Case to Emigrant Gap
A confession links Cramer to the June killing of Kennett in a quarrel over food at an abandoned mining camp. The youth found at Emigrant Gap, near Kennett, died over the rifle used in the slaying. Sheriff Gunn noted handwriting tests were sent to San Francisco experts before Cramer altered his story and sought the sheriff.
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Gunn
Cramer
Shij
Emigrant Gap
Here
Chicago
Sheriff Gunn
San Francisco
Refund Bill Clears Committee On City Bridge Advance
The refund bill for the $100,000 city advance to rlstate st Bagh St for Memorial Bridge construction moves forward. Senate committee chair Vernon L. St. John reports unanimous support and forward movement toward enactment.
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St Bagh
Memorial Bridge
Seni
Vernon
L. St. John
Alabama Senate OKs Welch Bill on Jury Refills After Scottsboro Ruling
The Alabama Senate passed the Welch bill by 29 to 0 to refill jury boxes following the U.S. Supreme Court Scottsboro decision voiding death sentences for Haywood Patterson and Clarence Norris due to systematic Negro exclusion. Governor Graves ordered jury boards to place Black names in juries. The measure also set patrol staffing and pay adjustments.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Senate
Gox
Bibb Graves
Welch
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S
Coe
Graves
Haywood Patterson
Clarence Norris
Victoria Price
Jackson County
I State “Tah Y Patel
Crea
Law protects newsroom sources amid investigations
A proposed act similar to New Jersey law would shield journalists from disclosing source information in legal proceedings. Gov signed Sparks bill easing state permits for school exhibitions. The era saw calls for Roosevelt era loan options and other measures.
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New Jersey
House
Senate
Robinson-Sanderson
Roosevelt
Coleman bill to honor World War II hero Sidney Manning
AP report describes a proposed Coleman bill in the house to honor Sidney Manning of Flomation Alabama, a World War II hero. The measure proposes presenting a 20 acre farm and other recognition for Manning’s service, with background on his wartime injuries and status.
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Montgomery
Ala
Sidney Manning
Flomation
Alabama
John O'qhe
Alabama Senate delays apportionment measures in 50 day session
Alabama senators vote 19 to postpone action on measures to rearrange house memberships and shift power north. The delay effectively sinks the proposals as the 50 day session limits prevent passage. Legislators consider merging securities and bank departments and expanding public service commission powers.
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Ala
Alabama Senate
North Alabama
Wilcox
Saetseinen
Locke Perry
State Securities Commission
Bankt Department
Office Oftorney General
Will Walton
Publi Vice Commission
Rallay
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