Test Run on Duplex Press Modernizes Daily Publication
The Daily staff and visiting engineers tested a Duplex Tubular Press on Sunday afternoon. H. S. Devine from Newark, O., and E. T. Sheppard led the operation, withDevine installing and Sheppard to head the press team. The test showed a large efficiency gain over the former flatbed system. Staff remained on duty overnight to ensure the plant would run on schedule Monday.
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H. S. Devine
E. T. Sheppard
Devine
Newark
Sheppard
Chances for radio here describe new station in Decatur area
Plans discuss locating a radio broadcasting unit in the Lawrenceburg zone. The 50 watt station there is to be discontinued soon. Costs are estimated in the thousands, but officials await definite figures before action. Local residents will be informed on costs and operation estimates before proceeding.
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Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Girls' Reserve to Meet at Connecticut Mills Tuesday
The Girls' Reserve will meet at 3 20 oclock Tuesday afternoon at the Connecticut mills.
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Connecticut Mills
Many Buyers Meet Sellers Here Monday at Syndicate Convention
Officials of the Syndicate showcase merchandise to a large group of member merchants on Moulton street. They expect Tuesday bargains to push total sales toward half a million with clothing and hats dominating displays and a future ladies ready to wear convention planned.
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Moulton Street
President on Scene Directs Relief Effort after Earthquake
Red Cross teams work nationwide as 230 dead and 400 plus injured are tallied from unofficial sources. Port Constitution reports 54 dead and 100 injured. Tent hospitals, fire orders, and troop patrols accompany relief as ships reach the port.
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Blanche
Red Cross
Port Constitution
Chillan
Teniente
Pelequen
Santa Cruz
Conception
Ran Cagua
Curico
Sanz Vincente
Highway crashes cost Chicago $2 million daily
The Chicago Motor Club reports an intensive study shows highway accidents cause about $2,000,000 in economic losses each day. The figures reflect damage, medical costs, and lost commerce across the area.
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International News Service
Chicago
Chicago Motor Club
Youths set acreage yield records at Ryan's Junior High
Ewell Briscoe and Alvis Briscoe of the Acre club at Ryan's Junior High school hold notable yields per acre. Ewell produced 657 bushels of corn per acre and Alvis 1950 pounds of cotton per acre, drawing favorable comment from neighbors in east Morgan County.
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Ewell Briscoe
Alvis Brisoe
Acre Club
Agriculture Club of
Ryan's
Alvis Briscoe
Ryan’s
Morgan County
Dist
Prison escapee Tom Wilson linked to deadly 1921 Limestone County case
The article recounts Tom Wilson, an escapee tied to a 1921 Limestone County prison revolt, who was recaptured after a period of alias use and a fatal shooting connected to the case. He faced murder charges, was tried in June 1922, later commuted to life, and held in Limestone County with Alabama officials monitoring developments.
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Tom Wilson
Shadow of Gallows
Limestone County
Ber
Wilson
Alabama
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Cole
Church delegates gather for central Methodist event
Between 50 and 60 people attended a church gathering at Central Methodist Church on Jackson Street. Rev. R. T. Tyler presided over the initial stewards sessions as discussions focused on board business.
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Ey Canianet Oomaeven Ana
Central Methodist Church
Jackson Street
R. T. Tyler
Fine Progress on New Pointer Harlow Grocery Building
Work advances on the First avenue structure planned for the Pointer Harlow Grocery company. Contractor J B McBride estimates occupancy by the latter part of December.
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Pointer- Harlow Grocery Company
First Avenue
J. B. McBride
Glad to Have the Daily Says Speer
W R Speer local Water Service manager extended a cordial welcome to One Daily now published a few doors west of the water company offices. He said the new publication would be a welcome addition to the street and the community.
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W. R. Speer
The
Water Service Company
Speer
Water Company
Four Drowned in Ferry Accident Near Merrill Mississippi
Mrs. Eugene Daly age 22 and three relatives from Bay Minnette Alabama died when their closed car broke through ferry safety crossing the Pascagoula river at Merrill Mississippi. Only Houston Heaton, 18, survived after breaking the car window and escaping with ferryman Charles Reeves. The party was en route to Cairo, Illinois. a new bridge opening at Merrill was celebrated today.
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Mobile
Ala
Eugene Daly
Monelle
Roy Heaton
Steiner Heaton
Bay Minnette
Pascagoula River
Merrill
Miss
Houston Heaton
Charles Reeves
Cairo
Goodrich to Build Plant in Georgia
Akror Ohio dispatch reports B F Goodrich Rubber Co will invest to take over Theeaaston Georgia plant and treble capacity by acquiring the High tower spindle tire and fabric mill, boosting local employment and production.
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Goodrich
Georgia
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Akror
Ohio
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Theeaaston
Hightower
F G Martin Called to Reward in Haleyville Death
F G Martin, a well known Haleyville resident, died Friday at the local formation. He was the father of J G Martin, a Decatur resident.
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Martin
Haleyville
J. G. Martin
Decatur
Pledges Meant to Be Kept by U S Solons
The new session opens under a shadow as the Seventieth Congress adjourns amid campaign activity. Leaders expect business to roll over to the Seventy first Congress with a special session possible after March 4. A farm relief bill faces doubt amid looming five billion dollar annual appropriations.
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Congress
Seventy-first Congress
Hoover
Mrs. Hastings Injured in Thanksgiving Auto Collision
Mrs. Clifford Hastings of Limestone County was struck by a vehicle on Thanksgiving while walking on the road. The driver, identified as J. Ritchey of Cypress, is reported under investigation as Hastings recovers from injuries.
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Clifford Hastings
Limestone County
An. Au
J. Ritchey
National Chieftain to Speak at Local Fraternal Gathering
A visit by the national councilor will occur here with invitations extended to members from tur, Harteelle, Athens, and Lacey's Spring and guests from Birmingham. B D Meadors presides over arrangements urging public attendance for a fraternal celebration marking progress in the lodges this year with other officials from Covington Philadelphia Cullman and Decatur expected.
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Tur
Harteelle
Athens
Lacey
Birmingham
B. D. Meadors
O’mar Stubbs
Covington
J. Wilmith
Philadelphia
W. E. James
Cullman
Emmett Calhoun
F. M. Hamilton
Decatur
Woman Injured In Auto Accident In Huntsville
Mrs Ellis returned to Huntsville after treatment at Benevolent hospital for injuries to the face and head following a Sunday automobile accident. It is believed the car she rode in overturned during the crash and details are sparse.
Walter Camp Pioneer Club Meeting Tonight
The Walter Camp Pioneer club plans a 7 o'clock gathering tonight at the MC A venue. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities.
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Walter Camp Pioneer Club
MC. A
Mrs Margaret Shelton Launches New Daily Press Venture
Mrs Margaret C Shelton widow of William Randolph Shelton founder of The Decatur Daily thrusts the switch for the Duplex Turbular Press to publish the paper in its new home and with new equipment. She has long been connected with the paper and, after Mr Sheltons death, assumed control of the Tennessee Valley Printing Company. The social columns have long been her specialty.
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Margaret C. Shelton
William Randolph Shelton
Deca~tur Daily
Shelton
Jolite
Tennessee Valley Printing Company
Fatal Athens Florence highway crash leaves Carter dead
Weaver Carter, 23, died after a car struck him on the Athens Florence road in Coxey. The driver fled, leaving Carter with a basal skull fracture and no consciousness. he died Sunday evening around seven.
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Weaver Carter
Coxey
Athens-Florence
Carter
Nyda
Rhe Satomdble
Rea E Connel
Athens
Funeral Service For Lawson White
Funeral services for Lawson White aged 53 were held Friday at the cemetery. He died after a three week illness at his residence in Albany. Rev Lesser of Trinity officiated. He is survived by his wife, three daughters Mrs Burkett Terry, Mrs T P Alexander, Miss Mattie White, and one brother and three sisters.
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Lawson Li. White
Albany
Rev Lesser
Trinity
Mr. White
Burkett Terry
Moulton
T. P. Alexander
Route 3
Mattie White
Route
Committee Meets to Discuss Kiwanis Trophy Plan
W. W. Benson, chairman, Hall Shelton, and others plan tonight at seven o clock at Cain Wolcott Rankin offices to discuss plans for awarding Decatur’s outstanding citizen the Kiwanis trophy for 1928. The three men were designated by the Decatur Kiwanis club to select the presentation details.
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W. W. Benson
Hall Shelton
Cain, Wolcott & Rankin
Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Six Negroes Trapped Under Car After Wreck
Six African American men were pinned beneath a wrecked vehicle after a collision. Firefighters and bystanders worked to lift the car and free the occupants as emergency crews arrived.
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Car
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