Jones Shoots Under Par In Amateur Golf Round
Polis Aug 25 AP Jones scintillated in the third match round of the Amateur Golf Championship. He finished under par with a 33 on the back nine, tying for the lead with Jones Johnston, while Evans of Chicago and Ouimet of Boston trailed by one and two strokes respectively. The day echoed a St Andrews vibe as Jones showed deadly iron play and deft putting amid a large crowd.
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Polis
Jones
Jimimiy Johnston
Dones
Cena
Evans
Chicago
Eddie Meld
St. Louis
Feencis Ouimet
Boston
Jame Se
Overeerene Finlay
New
Harry
Roland Mackenzie
Washington
Johnston
Minneapolis
St. Andrews
Pair Returned To Linden Jail
Lieut. James Daniels and Sergt. Robert Barlow were injured when their army air mail plane crashed near Scotts Bluff Nebraska. The crash occurred while the craft was en route between the White House at Rapid City and North Platte. Both men were from Fort Riley and were reported to have severe injuries.
Courthouse Lost In Raging Fire at Washington Indiana
A pair of early morning fires in Washington Indiana destroyed the Daviess county courthouse and damaged stores and offices with a total loss around 750000. Courthouse damage is placed at 350000 with county records saved and initial incendiary reports later discounted.
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Washington
Ind
Daviess County
Pair Of Flyers Hurt In Crash
Linden Alabama authorities completed a two day preliminary hearing in which W. T. Phillips and Rennie Phillips were ordered held without bond to await grand jury action on murder charges connected to the flogging of Jim Guse. George Glass was released on 1000 dollars bond.
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Linden
Ala
W. T. Philips
Rennie Phillips
George Glass
Elmore
Jim Guse
Alabama Flogging Bill Heads to Floor Vote Thursday
A state bill in Alabama targets flogging by classifying it as a felony with a ten year prison term, replacing prior misdemeanor penalties. Critics argue the draft is insufficient and the measure’s reach and enforcement are unclear.
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Alabama
Chain Store Bill Dies At Capitol
The bill intended to tax chains with five or more Alabama stores died on the 47th legislative day. It did not reach final passage before adjournment next week.
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Alabama
State Highway Dept Calls for 343 Miles of Bids This Month
The state highway department invites bids on 343 miles of roads and bridges during August as part of 39 projects. The work includes 71 miles paving 88 miles gravel or chert 87 miles sand clay or top soil and 97 miles grading and draining.
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State Highway Department
Alleged Lovers Go Before Court in Sheriff Killing Trial
Mrs. Ethel Willis and Henry Townsend stood trial in Greenville for the murder of Sheriff Sam Willis on June 12. Both entered not guilty pleas as jury selection began. Townsend, a former WWI buddy of the sheriff, is accused of conspiring with Mrs. Willis.
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Greenville
S. C
Ethel Willis
Henry Townsend
Sam Willis
Townsend
Willis
Bertaud Plans Rome Flight In Fokker Old Glory
Loyd Bertaud announced that he and James D. Hill would fly from Roosevelt Field to Rome in the Fokker monoplane Old Glory at six o'clock, weather permitting. He said the plan was to take the aircraft up for a short spin before departure, contingent on no unforeseen occurrences.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Loyd Bertaud
James D. Hill
Rome
Ing
County board debates funding farm demonstration agents
County officials debated continuing farm demonstration agents amid pleas from citizens and club leaders. Residents urged maintaining staff to aid mortgage relief, curb market gains, and farm productivity while Kiwanis offered to raise funds. The board adjourned to two o'clock for further talks.
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H. M. Eee
Layman
Boyer
Lee
Hardwick
Marvin Rankin
J. C. White
Russell
E. G. Brown
Ford
Herman Bailey
Edmundson
Tomlinson
McClellan
Wyker
Sapp
Melvin Hutson
Morgan County
Federal Land Bank
S. T. Thompson
Davis
Kiwanis Club
H. L. Peterson
CG. L. Peck
Kiwanis Committee Plans Country Store Preparation
The Decatur Kiwanis committees begin soliciting merchandise articles for the three day Country Store in mid September. Committees were chosen weeks ago. Proceeds support the civic organization's charities.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur Home Purchase Urges Smart Timing and Location
The notice promotes buying or building a home in Decatur citing ideal climate and good health conditions as reasons to act now. It frames Decatur as the best market moment for home ownership and living quality.
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Decatur
Storm Strikes Nova Scotia Leaving Wreckage and Isolation
A night gale battered Nova Scotia causing stranded and sunken vessels and broad property damage. Halifax severed from most maritime links as winds neared 48 miles per hour. The Swedish American steamship Stockholm, with many passengers, rode out the storm offshore amid fears of its fate.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Maritimes
Stockholm
New York
Mexican Bullet Kills American Miss Anderson of Los Angeles
The death of Florence Anderson of Los Angeles after being wounded in a Mexican bandit attack on a train south of Acaponte is reported to the state department. The incident occurred Tuesday and is being investigated by authorities.
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Washington
Florence Anderson
Los Angeles
Acaponta
Mexico
State Department
Ship In Distress Near Haiti Lines Up Rescue
The four masted schooner Esther K reported in distress today about 300 miles north of Haiti. The minesweeper Woodcock was dispatched to assist. Esther K is listed as registered from Mobile Alabama.
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Washington
Haiti
Woodcock
Mobile
Ala
Twelve Die, Dozens Injured In Southern Railway Wreck
An official casualty revision reports twelve killed and 48 injured, 24 seriously, in a Southern railway train wreck last night near London. Four bodies remained unidentified as of this afternoon.
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London
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