Murderan Eden Ends In Cold Confessions
In Chapter 27 Jere Kane pursues Nanette LeRol to Beverly Hills as Lillian Hall confesses under duress to police torture and implicates others in Richard Bailey’s murder. Larry Weldon and Lucy Wilbur vow to clear the innocent and pressure the case forward. The chapter ends with unseen actions planned.
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Lucy Wilbur
Larry Weldon
Lucy
Weldon
Lillian
Richard
Bailey
Lillian Hull
Lil
Lilian
Larry
Globe trotter Capt Wanderwell shot aboard yacht at Long Beach
A murder mystery enshrouded the death of globe trotter Capt Walter Wanderwell who was shot in the back in the cabin of his yacht at Long Beach California on the eve of a planned South Seas voyage. His widow, in Hollywood, said she would proceed with the cruise.
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Walter Wanderwell
Globe Trotter
Long Beach
Cal
Wanderwell
South Seas
Atlanta
Hollywood
Today’s Anniversary We count it death to falter
A brief anniversary note quotes Simonides about courage and endurance, framing a reflection on steadfastness and mortal limits.
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Simonides
Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report
Market listings show receipts in carrots and various grains with prices for hay, corn, oats, and cotton seed. Poultry and eggs quotations remain steady, while fruit and vegetables report fresh pricing on sweet potatoes Irish potatoes and turnips in Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
F.o.b
Alabama Shipping
Local Market Prices For Fresh Produce And Meats
Market lists mixed eggs and new sweet potatoes with per bushel and per pound rates. Prices cover Irish potatoes turnips greens spinach cabbage walnuts peanuts and various dressed meats including veal cows heifers hogs hens pry ers and poultry.
Negro Held Up in Hillsboro No Money Stolen
Hillsboro special report says Ben Miller a black youth employed by J F Huey was held up by two masked white men. They demanded his weekly sack but he said he had no money. They fled without violence or loss.
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Hillsboro
Ben Miller
J. F. Huey
Sac Sa
Postmaster Back At Home Monday
Postmaster L. A. Day returned Sunday from a Birmingham hospital where he had been under treatment for several weeks. Friends here are glad his health has improved and he is expected to resume duties within a day or two.
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L. A. Day
Birmingham
Carleton Kelley Undergoes Appendix Operation
Carleton Kelley underwent an operation for the removal of his appendix this morning at Baugh's infirmary.
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Carleton Kelley
Baugh’s Infirmary
Hunger marchers leader plans billeting near Washington
Herbert Benjamin leads the hunger marchers in a hurried conference with his lieutenants about billeting 8 000 members on the outskirts of Washington. Capital police stand by with tear gas pistols and gas bombs in readiness for any encounter.
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Herbert Benjamin
Washington
Preston Undergoes Operation At Baughs Infirmary
HAL reports that Preston underwent an operation at Baughs Infirmary on Saturday morning with no complications and condition continuing to be monitored by medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Preston
Baugh’s Infirmary
Doctors Recommend Creosote Cough Remedies
An old newspaper snippet touts creosote based remedies for coughs bronchitis and colds. Creomulsion promises relief and a money back guarantee if not felt after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ered Sion
River Rising as Gauge Reaches Seven Feet at Seven
The Tennessee river was rising with the gauge at seven feet at seven o'clock today. Local observers monitor flood risk as water levels climb and authorities warn residents near the river to take precautions.
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Tennessee
Rainfall 1.17 Inches Reported for 24 Hours
The Weather Bureau reports 1.17 inches of rain fell in the 24 hour period ending at 7 this morning.
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Weather Bureau
Jail for Sam White on petit larceny charge
Sam White is jailed on a petit larceny accusation after being arrested Saturday night by local police for allegedly stealing coal from the Union Compress and Warehouse Company.
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Sam White
White
Union Compress and Warehouse Company
Flu Delays Court Hearings in Alabama Cases
In Montgomery two state wide cases are delayed by influenza. Attorney H F Crenshaw illness halts the hearing date on the damus suit against State Treasurer H B Blan, seeking to restrict education funds to obligations since Oct 1 1932. Court reporter L L Cawthon’s illness slows the Jordan motion for a new trial in the bribery case. Jordan was convicted Nov 20 of soliciting $250 from a theatre manager to aid a Sunday amusement bill for Gadsden and faces 2 1/2 years.
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Montgomery
Ala
H. F. Crenshaw
H. Blan
A. F. Harman
Rushton, Crenshaw and Rushton
Lkewise
L. L. Cawthon
Elmer D. Jordan
Attalla
Cawthon
Jordan
Jones
Gadsden
Freight Depot Robbery in Hillsboro
Eight sacks of flour were stolen from the Hillsboro freight depot a few days ago. A search was launched and the eight sacks were found within a short distance of the depot.
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Hillsboro
Mrs. J. E. Eddings Rests After Friday Operation
Mrs. J. E. Eddings of Tanner is resting well after a serious operation performed Friday at Baugh's.
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J. E. Eddings
Tanner
Baugh’s
Minute Interviews Hint at New Campaign Tactics
Adjutant Jones touts a novel plan as nearly successful with efforts to reach a set goal. Baldwin County schools face interruptions similar to prior years as Representative Beebe notes pauses during the campaign and a postponed start. Rain delays travel for lawmakers between Montgomery and Bay Minette, while Beebe criticizes the weather impact.
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Jones
W. C. Beebe
Miller
Antion
Beebe
Capitol
Montgomery
Bay Minette
Baldwin
Miss Quinn Sues Recreation Park For 50000
In San Francisco a case for 50000 damages was heard as Miss Joan Quinn, pictured at the stand, sues Recreation Park organization alleging a foul tip struck her. The incident occurred during a game at the park.
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Joan Quinn
San Francisco
Cal
Recreation Park
Miss Quinn
Prisons Listed With 8 105 State Convicts Under Supervision
William F. Feagin, director of the state board of administration, announced that on December 4 the active prison population was 5 209 with 2 806 out on temporary parole, totaling 8 105 convicts under supervision in Montgomery Alabama.
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Montgomery
Als
William F. Feagin
State Board of Administration
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Charles Winfield Smith
Jere Kane
Buddy
Beverly Hills
Nanette LeRol
Chivington
Nanette LeRoi
Kane
Lillian Hall
Coal & Grain. Co
Captain Wanderwel
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Coal
Arthur A. Jones
Baldwin County
Rome
Southern Railway
Southern
W Jas. Freeman
Chattancogs
Commercial Printing Department
THE
Decatur Daily
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