Friday night session set for opening celebration meeting
Committees for the Tennesse river bridge opening plan a meeting Friday at 7 30 PM at the Y M C A to arrange a city wide celebration. Members from Morgan County Decatur Kiwanis Junior Chamber League of Women Voters Bee Line Highway and Limestone County attend.
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Tennesse River Bridge
Bee Ling Highway
Morgan County
A. G. Patterson
Frank J. Davis
A. D. Sample
Decatur
J. A. Nelson
Clyde* Hendrix
S. H. Malone
Kiwanis Club
John Patterson
T. M. Dix
T. A. Bowles
Lawson Draper
William Singleton
Wade Wright
League of Woman's Voters
Miss Unity Dancey
W. B. Edmundson
Marcia Bullard
J. A. Woods
A. Moore
J. R. Daniels
Bee Line Highway Association
George Steifelmeyer
Cullman
Limestone County
H. B. Malone
C. W. Sarver
W. T. Sanders
Tennis Tidwell
B. L. Malone
J. W. Knight
W. A. Bibb
First Felony For Possession Of Five Gallons Of Booze
Jim Thomas a Capshaw area farmer in east Limestone county faced a $1000 bond after being charged with possession of five gallons of whiskey a first of its kind in Limestone and Athens preliminary hearing set after evidence showed he held five gallons in a single jug the case marks a new state felony under recent law.
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Limestone County
Jim Thomas
Thomas
Capshaw
Athens
Hindus Fight For Fragments Of Sacred Suttee Garment
Thousands of Hindus in Allahabad fought to obtain fragments of the char red clothing of a Hindu widow who died after attempting the suttee. Police rescued her from the funeral pyre but she died later and her body was cast into the Ganges river. Crowds paid hundreds of rupees for pieces believed sacred, while many hailed the act.
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London
Evening News
Allahabad
Ganges
India
Smith Denied Oath of Office in Senate Vote
Frank L. Smith of Illinois was denied the oath of office by a 50 to 32 Senate vote after hours of debate and a partial hearing proposal. The roll call showed 27 Republicans and 5 Democrats for the oath, with 12 Republicans and 37 Democrats against it, amid partisan clash led by Senators Borah and Reed.
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Washington
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Senate
Deneen
Privileges and Elections Committee
Thelinois
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Borah
Idaho
Reed
Missouri
Smith
Bingham
Brookhart
Curtis
Edge
Fess
Gillett
Goff
Gould
Greene
Hale
Keyes
McLean
Metcalf
Moses
Phipps
Tine
Sackett
Sewall
Shortridge
Smoot
Steiner
Warren
Waterman
Watson
Rotary System of Election Studied
Members of the Westminster Presbyterian church board met Tuesday night at the church and discussed and adopted the rotary system of election of church officers. The plan is recommended to the congregation and will be passed upon next Sunday morning.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Favorable sentiment noted for Mobile amendments
The article reports favorable sentiment among officials for amendments affecting Mobile, tied to debt reduction and tax use. It discusses historic indebtedness from 1875, the 1901 Constitution tax structure, current rates, and potential to redirect a portion of the special tax to general city expenses without raising overall tax rates. It notes current interest and sinking fund obligations and warns defeat could halt public improvements and services.
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Mikes
F. Bates
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Remus Hysterical in Court as Wife Murder Plot Details Emerge
George Remus on trial for murder of his wife grew distraught when Harry Truesdale testified to a planned killing for a $10,000 payoff offered by Mrs. Remus. Romola Remus and Mrs. Ryerson reacted with screams as the testimony revealed the alleged plot and arrangements.
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Cincinnati
Dee
George Remus
Harry Truesdale
Hamilton
Remus
Romola Remus
Romola
Gabriel_ Ryerson
Chester Shook
Shook
Truesdale
Remis
Prayer Week Observed by Westminster Presbyterians
Westminster Presbyterian church announces a January first week of prayer initiated by pastor E N Mart after a church board meeting. Visiting pastors from Huntsville Leeds New Market and St. Louis will participate. Public services are open, with final observance led by Rev Dudley Claggett.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
E N. Mart
United States
Rev. Caldwell
Huntsville
F. S. Hudson
Leeds
Thorson Reappointed to Junior Chamber of Commerce Board
Milton Theron attache of the Tennessee Valley Bank will serve another term on the board of directors. Thorson was initially omitted from the list but received a flattering vote to return him to the post for his work on the civic unit since joining the board.
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Milton Thérson
Tennessee Valley Bank
Kansas City Wins 1928 Republican National Convention
Kansas City was awarded the Republican national convention for 1928 after a neck and neck contest with San Francisco Cleveland Detroit and Chicago. The decision came on the twentieth ballot as fifty two votes were needed.
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K. C
Washington
Pec
Kansas City
San Francisco
Cleveland
Detroit
Chio
Widow faces first degree murder charge in Lilliendahl case
The Lilliendahl murder trial features Prosecutor Hinkle urging a first degree verdict with potential death or life sentence. Willis Beach defense attorney Edison Hedges argues alibi and proper timing, asking for acquittal.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Lilliendahl
Hinkle
Edison Hedges
Beach
Willis Beach
Sound Program for Farmers Demanded
Resolutions presented to the American Farm Bureau Federation demanded a sound national agricultural policy. The resolutions committee praised the non partisan handling of the surplus control bill and addressed taxation Muscle Shoals flood control transportation agricultural appropriations and immigration. General John J. Pershing entered the hall to cheers at the ninth annual meeting.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
69Th Co
John J. Pershing
Public Service Commission to Hear Bus Petitions in Decatur
Alabama Public Service Commission to hold hearings December 9 in Decatur City Hall on Holder and Russell's petition for certificates to operate motor carrier routes from Decatur to Cullman Lacey Springs Moulton Athens Leighton and related points and on Crow’s application for routes between Moulton Decatur and Hartselle Five Points.
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Alabama Public Service Commission
Decatur
North
Alabama
Decatur City Hall
Holder and Russell
J. R. Holder
Valdermosa Springs
Tom Russell
Temission
Messrs
Holder and
Russell
Cullman
Hartselle
Lacon
Lacey Springs
Valhermosa
Moulton
Athens
Leighton
Hillsboro
Courtland
Royer Reports Road Woes On Alabama Trip
Charles Royer, former local resident now in Florida, visits relatives and comments on Alabama roads. He recounts a 145 mile segment after the state line that took eight hours to traverse, calling the roads some of the worst he has driven. He plans to stay several days.
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Charles Royer
Florida
Christmas Tree Plan Aims Wider Reach For Needy
The Underprivileged Child committee of Decatur Kiwanis Club prepares a plan to distribute the annual city Christmas tree to the poor without duplication. Committee members appear in fine form and expressed optimism about broader impact this season.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
River Rise Prompts Flood Watch Near Ball Tennessee
The Tennessee River level climbed to 6.6 feet with a local gauge reading as officials warned a fall in water level is anticipated late today or early Thursday based on weather bureau signals.
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Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Race to Save Life Won by 2 Dog Teams
In Idaho two dog teams covered 100 miles to reach Emmett Boutson a 20 year old stricken with influenza in a Western Idaho mining camp. Roy Stover led to bring Dr Don Numbers to the cabin and despite injuries the teams forged through Thunder Mountain terrain. The final 25 miles were completed after recruiting a second team and the rescuer party arrived exhausted but hopeful for Boutson's recovery.
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Mccall
Idaho
Dee
Emmett Boutson
Roy Stover
Don Numbers
Peet
Here
Thunder Mountain
Warren
Mars
Numbers
Ford Display to Open in Decatur This Week
H L Peterson of County Motor announces a new Ford will be shown in Decatur starting Monday and lasting through Tuesday. The model is undecided but likely a Tudor or Fordor sedan to draw crowds. Peterson expresses public service and regret at the late arrangement. Hundreds are expected to attend.
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Decatur
H. L. Peterson
Aaa County Motor Company
Peterson
Flogging Cases to Carry Over Into 1928
Indications point to six assault and battery cases tied to the flogging of J. F. Ferguson in Morgan County likely to carry over into 1928. Only one week remains for Morgan County court sessions at Decatur, with the flogging cases listed on the criminal docket of the civil calendar.
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J. F. Ferguson
Morgan County Court
Decatur
Weather update shows 63 high and 39 low for day
The weather bureau reported a 24 hour period with a maximum temperature of 63 degrees and a minimum of 39 degrees reflecting considerable moderation in conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Smiths in Limestone 10 Await Trials
Howard Smith and another man known as Smith, brothers, face murder related charges in Limestone County. The case stems from an alleged attack on Mr. Peebles property near Mooresville where a firing occurred and a gun was taken during a confrontation. Grand jury indictments followed, drawing wide interest in the county.
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Howard Smith
Smith
Limestone Equity
Chatoas
Sheri
Limestone County
Clem
Peebles
Mooresville
Ube
Patterson Family Attends Funeral in Birmingham
Judge and Mrs A G Patterson are in Birmingham today for the funeral of Mrs Vance. The Patterson family attends the services held there with related rites and expected tributes.
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A. G. Patterson
Birmingham
Vance
Judge
Mtterson
Uaa
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Westminster
Thorson
Directorate
Mays
Commission
Royer
Ford Display
Limestone
Pattersons
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