Diplomatic talks on Spain war brutality escalate with Britain and France
Reports say British cabinet committee weighing proposals to curb civil war abuses in Spain amid Francoist and Republican tensions. Paris and Moscow react to Hitler's universal service decree as France pursues a broader European security framework at Locarno talks.
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Associated Press
Spain
Great Britain
Foreign Affairs Committee
Madrid
Hendaye
France
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Ukase
Russia
Moscow
Germany
Alfonso
Victoria
Guadarrama
Iran
Biscay
Maginot Line
England
Belgium
Italy
County High Schools Set Open Dates for 1936 37 Term
County high schools begin the 1936 37 term August 31 and elementary schools start October 12. Seven months and three weeks funding covers high schools while elementary grades run five months three weeks. Six schools will consolidate into two units at the second semester start as new centralized buildings rise. About 200 students affected. Mc Kendry Chapel building to serve 100 students from Massey Windes and Rocket areas.
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George T. Woodruff
Woodruff
Mt. Tabor
New Center
Gum Springs
McKendry Chapel
Attack in Chengtu Hotel Kills Two Japanese
A mob of 2,000 Chinese stormed a Chengtu hotel Monday night, killing two Japanese and wounding two others as tensions rose over Japan's attempt to reestablish a consulate there. Szechuen authorities reported the incident to the National government but gave few details.
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Chengtu
Szechuen
Employment Gains in Industries Now
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a small rise in industrial employment from June to July, defying the usual mid-summer dip. About 2,000 more workers supported by 52 of 90 manufacturing sectors, with non manufacturing jobs slipping. Compared with July 1935, nearly 1,000,000 more workers employed and payrolls $42 million higher weekly.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Thomas in board race for city alderman
Rutledge S. Thomas, owner of Thomas Abstract Company, announces candidacy for the board of aldermen in the Sept. 21 city election. A Decatur resident 11 years, he chairs Morgan county Democratic committee and leads various civic groups. If elected, he pledges efficient, economical city service and using funds to retire bonded debt to cut taxes.
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Rutledge S. Thomas
Thomas Abstract Company
Decatur
Thomas
Morgan County
Democratic Executive Committee
Stock Mart Nearer as Decatur Gathers Support
A Decatur Chamber of Commerce meeting aimed to launch a year round livestock market. About 14 local residents and one outside donor have pledged 1500 of an intended 8000 capitalization. W B Neher led the agricultural committee and new committees were formed for initial work ahead of a stockholders meeting.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Morgan, Limestone
Lawrence
W. B. Neher
Chamber of Commerce
Two Still Raids by Sheriff Forces Near Trinity
Sheriff J Street Sandlin and deputies raided two whiskey stills near Trinity on Monday. One operation was active and 10 gallons of liquor and about 1000 gallons of beer were poured out. the still was destroyed. The second still, found about 200 yards away, was also destroyed. Arrests were made at the operating plant.
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Trinity
J. Street Sandlin
W. E. Kilgore
Ed Templeton
R. M. Grantland
Henry Fowler
Big Day For Farmers At Belle Mina Gathering
About 1250 to 1500 farmers from ten North Alabama counties meet at the Belle Mina Substation on Wednesday. The event begins 8:30 AM with field trips every fifteen minutes and noon lunch served by the Belle Mina Methodist church. Speakers include Bob Goode and Auburn's Dean Funchess. prize contests and performances by visiting bands and choirs cap the program.
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Belle Mina
Alabama
Bob Goode
Dean M. J. Funchess
Auburn
J. T. High
Fred Stewart
Belle Mina Methodist Church
North Alabama
Morgan County
Double Death Investigated in Fredericksburg Car Heist
In Fredericksburg Virginia authorities investigated a wild car ride that ended in a murder suicide. The dead include Gilmer L. Snyder and Clifford Thomas both of Washington. Mrs Lillie B Thomas testified that Thomas grabbed the wheel and shot Snyder before driving to King George court house where he killed himself.
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Fredericksburg
Gilmer L. Snyder
F Street N. W
Washington
Clifford Thomas
B. Wyatt Walker
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Billingsley
King George County
Lillie B
Snyder
Woodlawn
Alexandria
Thomas
Walker
King George Courthouse
Negro Injured In Collision Of Cars
Ben Peeples, a negro, sustained a deep head cut and a gash ed leg when his truck collided with a passenger car at Church and Ferry streets at 8 45 this morning. The truck overturned and suffered considerable damage. A bumper was torn from the car. The driver escaped. H L Thornton, Sam Esslinger and J T Bryant of the state highway patrol investigated.
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Ben Peeples
J. A. Allen
Church
Ferry Streets
H. L. Thornton
Sam __ Esslinger
J. T. Bryant
State Highway Patrol
Second Generation of the Army Worm Emerges
Fred Stewart of the Belle Mina agricultural sub station says the second generation of the army worm is appearing and heavy infestation is expected within a week. Agricultural agents and farmers monitor the threat to stop spread and poisoning is recommended.
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Fred Stewart
Belle Mina
Tris
Early cotton ginned in Decatur with rising seed prices
The second bale of cotton for this season was brought to Decatur and ginned Monday by the Farmers Gin Company. Another bale was ginned by W. D. Miller, Rt. 4, early this morning. Grade middling, staple satisfactory. Turn-out around 40 percent. Seed market opens at 30.00 per ton, about five dollars higher than last year. 7 8ths staple 11.40 per pound, 15 16ths staple 11.65 per pound.
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Decatur
Farmers Gin Company
Paul C. Davis
W. D. Miller
Davis
New Polio Cases Reported in Alabama
Alabama health officials report two new infantile paralysis cases in Etowah and Marshall counties. The outbreak now totals 306 cases and 25 deaths, centered in the north part of the state.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. N. Baker
Etowah
Arshall
Alabama
Chenault Enters City Council Race in Decatur
Walter M. Chenault a Decatur insurance man announces candidacy for the city council in the September 21 election. Born April 7 1875 on a Lawrence county farm he moved to Decatur January 4 1907 and has been a resident since. He taught school for 10 years in Franklin Lawrence Etowah and Walker counties before running a general store and later serving in the U S Internal Revenue Bureau from 1907 to 1914. He has over 20 years in insurance and real estate and is active in fraternal civic and religious groups.
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Walter M. Chenault
Decatur
Mo Hope
Lawrence County
Chenault
Franklin
Lawrence
Etowah
Walker
United States Internal Revenue Bureau
Stanley Named To State Board Of Conservation
Montgomery Alabama August 25 Governor Bibb Graves appointed Glenn Stanley of Greenville to the state board of conservation succeeding Senator Robin Swift of Atmore who declined reappointment due to business commitments.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Glenn Stanley
Greenville
State Board of Conservation
Stanley
Robin Swift
Atmore
Deliver the Mail but Spare the Pants Law In Old Post Office Rule
The Post Office Department cites section 936 to exempt carriers from delivering mail to residences with vicious dogs. Carriers assess each dog and inform the owner to restrain the animal or collect mail at the office. The rule, while not foolproof, aims to protect mail carriers from dog attacks.
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Post Office Department
Eddie Gilmore
Associated Press
Washington
Division of
Post Office Service
A. M. Thomas
Thomas
Congress
Senator Glass Backs Roosevelt Vote With Caution
After talks with the president Senator Carter Glass of Virginia said he will vote for Roosevelt in November but may not campaign publicly due to doctors advice. The 78 year old former treasury secretary and Senate Appropriations chair emphasized he supports re election but his speaking plans remain undecided. The president fared through a busy day of meetings before a 12 day western drought inspection trip.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
Roosevelt
Glass
Senate Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Ples
Sas
Roosevelt to tour drought lands ahead of election push
President Roosevelt plans a fortnight tour of drought affected regions leaving Washington at midnight. He will confer with 16 state officials and governors including Kansas Governor Alf Landon while meeting Carter Glass and Rexford Tugwell during the trip.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Carter Glass
Virginia
Glass
Wallace
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Recluse Leaves About Half Million in Chicago Estate
Willard C. Walters, executor, reports Albert Welge died June 16 in near North Side rooms leaving roughly $500 000. Welge, a longtime mystery man who once walked into Harris Trust and Savings in 1932 to draw a will, stored cash and bonds in five safety deposit boxes and his apartment held nearly 100 000 in cash and securities hidden among old newspapers.
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Chicago
Willard C. Walters
Albert Welge
Welge
Harris, Trust and Savings
Walters
Spight’s Condition Remains Unchanged at Hospital
W. R. Spight’s condition stayed the same today as he lies seriously ill after months of illness. Family members only are allowed at the bedside, and doctors have ordered no visitors beyond relatives.
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W. R. Spight
Exciting Tales Of War Life Series Second Installment
Reporters vivid vignette follows war front glimpses from Addis Ababa to Jerusalem. An Italian boy leads irregulars in Ethiopian raids while a brave officer earns a war cross. A Jerusalem Arab guides a correspondent amid arms stashes as British troops search for rebels.
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Edward J. Neil
Addis Ababa
Neil
Tnt
Assor'ated Press
New York
Jerusalem
Zion Hill
Athens Burglary Scare Intensifies With Night Patrols
In Athens Alabama a burglary scare persists as the night police force grows from two to ten men though no new break ins were reported over the weekend. Residents report warnings and the burglar roams at night stripping pockets, entering multiple homes, and leaving notes such as You are being watched. Local merchants and residents advertise homes for sale and increase security measures amid heat wave and sleepless households.
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Athens
Ala
Ano Ther
William Clem
A. B. McWilliams
Limestone County Bank
Holt
Progress Seen in Free Bridge Plan Across Alabama
Governor Bibb Graves reported rapid progress in freeing 15 toll bridges in Alabama. Bondholders holding about 2 million of 3.78 million outstanding bonds agreed to refinance and lease to the state highway department. The plan requires roughly 75 percent approval of the total, with interest reduced from six to four percent.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
State Highway Department
Mately
Rioting at Georgia Penitentiary Ends in One Dead
Milledgeville Georgia Aug rioters set fire to dormitories and battered doors with bedsteads. Guards fired shotguns killing W E McDaniel and wounding about 15 others as authorities restored order. Coroner’s inquest ruled death by gunshot during an escape attempt.
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Milledgeville
Georgia Penitentiary
Lawrence
W. E. McDaniel
Atlanta
Supcent
Macon
W. E. Med
Daniel
Macon-Milledgeville
More Pay Sought by Election Workers in Adams County
In Natchez Mississippi on August 25 1936 a threatened strike by election managers would have closed Adams county voting booths in the congressional primary. Twenty managers mostly women refused to work for $1 pay but later met with the county board of supervisors and agreed a higher rate would be found. The group pressed for $3 each.
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Natchez, Miss
Adams County
County Board of Supervisors
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Alabama Regions
The Tennessee River gauge fell to 2 feet with a 97-degree high and 72-degree low over the past 24 hours with no rain. Alabama enjoyed fair conditions tonight with a partly cloudy pattern tomorrow and little temperature change. Tennessee expects scattered showers or light weather in spots with stable temperatures.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Wee Gey
Temp
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