Guards Bar Solons At Oklahoma Capitol Doors
Oklahoma national guardsmen were summoned to prevent a self described legislature from assembling at the state capitol to impeach actions of Governor Hamon Semuiaon. Guards blocked entrances as negotiations continued and the house recessed after a standoff with about 80 armed guards.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma National Guardsmen
Ilan Semuiaon
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State Capitol
Medical Hotel
E. P. Hill
Senate
Marshall is Sent Back to Jail in Murder Case
Mrs Emma Marshall was returned to Morgan county jail on murder charges in the death of Thomas Marshall, a former Decatur resident. A Saturday hearing before Justice J Minor Sr denied bail as two state witnesses and one defense witness testified. The defense remains that Marshall shot himself.
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Emma Marshall
Morgan County
Thomas MarShall
Decatur Marsheat
Mr. Marshal
Amendments Vote Narrowly Expected Across Alabama Cities
Alabama voters face 12 amendments in a statewide election with Decatur Albany and Fairview merged affecting tax rates and fiscal powers. If approved Decatur would gain future levy flexibility and several school districts may consolidate. Morgan County towns expect light turnout, while Decatur shows potential for a larger count.
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Alabama
Albany
Decatur
Fairview
Jackson County
Morgan County
Fight Waged on the State Tobacco Tax In Decatur
The Exchange Drug company of Montgomery sues to test the tobacco tax validity. The suit argues the levy is unconstitutional as a state tax allowed to be collected by counties and claims the tax is not uniform. It contends the tax based on wholesale price imposes a heavier burden on small retailers than on chain stores.
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Decatur
Exchange Drug Company
Montgomery
Jones Called Home by Mother's Death
Stanley Jones a Decatur based salesman is summoned home to York Pennsylvania by his mother’s death and will return to Decatur shortly after the new year.
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Jones
Stanley Jones
Decatur
York
Torch found linked to Elkmont bank raid in Swan Creek
An acetylene torch believed used by robbers in the Elkmont bank theft was found Sunday in Swan creek south of Athens on the Athens Decatur road. A man suspected of involvement was arrested Sunday and is held in Limestone county jail for further questioning.
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Elkmont
Ala
Swan Creek
Athens
Athens-Decatur
Limestone County
Lindy Will Delay Trip to Mexico City
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh said he will likely delay his non stop Washington to Mexico City flight for about ten days after consulting with weather bureau officials. He intends to undertake the trip on invitation from President Calles.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindberg
Mexico City
Weather Bureau
Lindbergh
Calles
Photographs Taken of Spencer Class Sunday Morning
Photographs of the Spencer class, one of the largest Sunday school classes in the state, were taken Sunday morning. Word was given that the pictures will appear soon in a Birmingham newspaper.
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Spencer
Birmingham
Ben Nunn Leaves Letters Before Athens Suicide
Three letters were written by Ben Nunn a man about 60 who killed himself on courthouse steps in Athens Saturday just after noon in view of about a thousand people. One letter to Walter McWilliams mentions returning the pistol to Bob Noblitt and contains grim humor about the gun. The second directs pallbearers for a funeral and explains funds for expenses from a $300 gift to Fount Roberts to be sent to his daughter after funeral costs.
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Ben Nunn
Athens
Walter McWilliams
Nunn
Bob Noblitt
Fount Roberts
Harris Station
Roberts
Consolidation of Exchanges Moves Smoothly in Decatur
J B Cassels reports the Scott building to Johnston street exchange cut over completed with no complaints from subscribers. Three outside trouble signals occurred, no link to the consolidation. A public open house and a Decatur cleanup and redistribution fund were announced, following about 100000 dollars spent on line improvements this summer.
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J. B. Cassels
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Scott Building Exchange
Johnston Street
Reds Win Contest From Blues In Spencer Class
The Reds defeated the Blues by 170 in the Spencer class contest ending Sunday with Reds leading 360 to 300. Attendance reached 67 percent on Sunday with 15 late arrivals. A. L. Moye and Hoyt Kelley led the campaign started earlier by Reds and Blues captains. The program featured choir, solos, and an offering of about $250 to the church building fund. A banquet is planned for January D.
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Reds
Blues
Spencer
A. L. Moye
Hoyt Kelley
Walter Morris
C. L. Shook
R. M. McGlathery
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Joseph M. Pettey
God Is Love
Ford Tudor Sedan Draws Crowds in Morgan County Showrooms
Hundreds flocked to Morgan County Motor Co. in Tuscumbia to see the new Ford Tudor sedan. Attaches Draper and Farrell displayed the car Sunday and will show it again Tuesday before trips to Hartselle and Cullman. Test runs claimed 47 mph in second gear and featured a breakable windshield designed to reduce glass cuts.
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Ford
Morgan County Motor Co
Tuscumbia
The
Motor Company
Henry Ford
Hartselle
Cullman
Draper and Farrell
Cow and
Moulton
H. L. Peterson
Peter- On
Rescued Negro Awaits Death in North Carolina Trial
In Goldsboro North Carolina on January 18 a 15 year old Beula Tedder was murdered. A mob attacked the accused Newsome in court before federal guards intervened. Sheriff Grant fired warnings to restore order as the trial proceeded with the defendant held under guard. The Tedder family led the assault but were subdued. The jury found Newsome guilty after fifteen minutes. He was moved to Raleigh under troop escort.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Ation
Beula Tedder
W. D. Grant
National
Eric Tedder
Henry Grady
Newsome
Raleigh
Smith Hearing Set for March in Smiths’ Case
Howard and Norman Smith, jailed in Limestone County on assault with intent to murder charges tied to a summer attack on J H Peebles near Mooresville, may not face trial until next March after Limestone grand jury indictment. Howard faces Morgan County charges for a May flogging of J F Ferguson.
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Howard
Norman Smith
Limestone County
J. H. Peebles
Mooresville
Smiths
Limestone
Howard Smith
Morgan County
J. F. Fergueson
Services At Jail Inspire Large Morgan County Crowd
Rev. E. N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian church delivered an inspiring message to a large crowd at Morgan county jail on Sunday. A cordial invitation was extended to the public to attend Sunday afternoon services.
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Morgan County
E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Deacons Elected Under Rotary System At Presbyterian Church
Sunday voting elected deacons under a rotary term plan at the Presbyterian church. R. C. Billings J. A. Woods J. C. Colvard L. M. Jones and R. C. Perkins named for three years starting January 1. Others chosen for two years A. C. Dillehay Lamar Penney Charles Johnson E. R. Wolfe and for one year H. A. Wyatt J. G. Crane R. H. Ellis F. A. Woods.
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J. ©. Colvard
R. C. Perkins
L. M. Jones
Rotary
J. A.woods
J. C. Colvard
A. C. Dillehay
Lamar Penney
Charles Johnson
E. R. Wolfe
H. A. Wyatt
7. G. Crane
R. H. Ellis
F. A. Woods
Income Tax Rates Will Remain Same
The House approved the tax bill section continuing the present normal rate on individual income. The treasury urged retention. no member moved to amend the provision.
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Washington
House
The
Treasury
Blind deputy dies in Memphis shooting
J. W. Fulgrum a 40 year old blind deputy sheriff of Bethel Springs Tenn. died in a Memphis hospital from gunshot wounds inflicted by an unidentified assailant weeks ago. He was seated when a shooter fired through a window.
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Memphis
J. W. Fulgrum
Bethel Springs
Tenn
Fulgrum
Farm Agencies Plan To Board Reported
Morgan county board of revenue approves home farm agents plan to reinstate agents in the county with Sallye Hamilton and a male appointee. A depository bid winner is Central National Bank at four and a half percent. City National Bank offered three percent.
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This
Sallye Hamilton
Ford
Fa County
Miss Hamilton
Calhoun County
Anniston
High
Board of Revenue
Centrali National Bank
Pepicent
City National Bank
Pep
Kills Self On Eve Of Trial For Embezzlement
J T Smith former Knox county trustee shot and killed himself this morning before his trial on charges he embezzled about 80 000 state and county funds. He was removed to a hospital after the act. The indictment alleged misappropriation during his tenure as Knox county trustee since September 1026.
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Aoe Kha (Ap
J. T. Smith
Knox County
Smith
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