Death and trial unfold in Coburn murder case
Albany Decatur Daily reports a Coburn murder trial with witness accounts of a knife and pistol, Fox accused of killing Coburn in Coburn's office after an interrupted meeting. The article also notes Alabama Supreme Court rulings striking down seven 1928 acts including Albany Decatur and Phoenix City Girard consolidation bills and the Jefferson county court of common pleas.
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Albany-Decatur
Nick
Alabama
Albany
Coburn
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Phoenix City-Girard
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
A. G. Patterson
The
Public Service Commission
Supreme Court
Decatur
Tuscaloosa Police Officers Slain
Motorcycle Officer Starr K. Thompson was shot three times while pursuing a car thief in Tuscaloosa Alabama. Two suspects Jack Mellett and Whitney Moran were questioned after being arrested in Bessemer, a third suspect H E Burrough was captured near Acton for questioning. A crowd of about 500 gathered outside city hall as officers conducted the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Starr K. Thompson
Thompson
Bessemer
Curry
Jack Mellete
Whitney Moran
H. E. Burrough
Acton
Trafic Oficer
Clarence Thorsen
Thorsen
Tennessee Valley Leads Alabama in Cotton Production
The Tennessee Valley tops Alabama in cotton output for 1923 with 1027,000 bales, value around 111,000,000, and a per acre yield near 9% pounds. Rain and heavy weevil damage reduced yields, while total costs rose and net income fell about 17,000,000 from 1922.
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Tennessee Wallain
Alabama
F.W. Gist
Obama
Nnessee Valley
South Central Oaks
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Fayette firm to build $70,000 girls dormitory at college
Walker Construction Co of Fayette wins contract to erect a three story dormitory near the campus gym, housing about 80 students. Project cost about $70,000 with site facing west toward Kens. College trustees praise Dr Igo and notes Decatur girls attending Athens College with rising enrollment.
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Walker Construction Company
Fayette
Gymnasim Bt
Kens
B. Malone
Westminster Men Host 10 Women Dinner at Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster Presbyterian Church hosted a dinner honoring the women in appreciation of their past support. Ex mayor E Payne led as head waiter with A A Hardage as chief cook and L B Wyatt handling cleanup while young church members served. Parson L F Goodwin spoke, a duet followed, and plans were discussed to expand Sunday school facilities with a committee formed.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. ©. Payne
A. A. Hardage
L. B. Wyatt
Lords of Oration
Parson
L. F. Goodwin
B. B. Pickens
B. Crawford
Soldier Bonus Bill Is Reintroduced In Congress
Washington December 13 The soldier bonus bill first passed last year and vetoed by President Harding was reintroduced by Representative McKenzie of Illinois at the request of Republican veterans in the House. The measure carries only minor changes from prior versions.
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Washington
Congress
Harding
McKenzie
Ilinois
House
Trial Set Start Date in Conner Case Indictments
Butler Alabama awaits January 8 for the trial of more than half a dozen men indicted in the 1921 murder of William Drew Conner. Attorney General Harwell C. Davis and Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain met to plan the prosecution, with Chamberlain named as prosecuting attorney. The body was found mutilated after disappearing in fall 1921, fueling theories of motive tied to antagonisms with Mogners. grand jury returned indictments in October.
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Asted Press
Butler
Ala
William Drew Conner
Harwell C. Davis
Bart B. Chamberlain
Mobile
Conner
Mogne Rs
Examinations Scheduled by Professor Hayes at Hartselle
Beginning December 17, Professor E J Hayes will conduct state teachers examinations in Hartselle for all who wish to take them. Examinations in music will also be given at the same time over two days.
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E. J. Hayes
Hartselle
Tate
Salvation Army to Street-Feed and Collect for Christmas Baskets
The Salvation Army plans kettle drives on Monday to raise funds for Christmas dinners for the poor. Donations and basket preparations are welcome, with baskets to include chicken, bread, potatoes, coffee, sugar, vegetables, and fruit. Last year 150 families benefited from Christmas baskets.
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Salvation Army
Decatur
Kearns
Albany
Splendid Voices in Kiwanis Minstrel Show Highlights
Kiwanis minstrel returns with top local vocalists including McCulloch Scrivner Crane and Perkins. Fred Shoré to perform, Walter Depoister and Ernest Young lead comedy, with Barrett Shelton and others. Special scenery and Kiwanis theme provide visual focus as Mrs. Herman Troup conducts music with Rieves' orchestra.
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Fred Shoré
Preddie
Walter Depoister
Bill Singleton
Ernest Young
Barrett Shelton
Quannie Dowdy
Marvin Rankin
Messrs
Young
Rankin
Kiwanis
Herman Troup
Professor Rieves
Madison Solon Dies Suddenly in Bed
Huntsville Alabama December 13 Frank C Love representative of Madison County in the lower house died suddenly last night a few minutes after retiring in bed at New Market He had not been ill Love had been active in county politics for years and served as county commissioner road supervisor and treasurer He is survived by his widow four daughters Mrs O L Hereford Mrs M M Cochran Mrs H C Bowze and Mrs C S Lowe of Niles Coast and a son H B Love of Chat
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Huntsville
Ala
Frank C. Love
Madison County
New Market
Love
M. M. Cochran
H. C. Bowze
Negro Makes His Escape From Jail In Morgan County
Officials search for Aaron Watkins a 9 Negro prisoner who escaped from the county jail during a heavy rain storm. Deputy Sheriff Frank Poole and other officers pursued but could not reach him. Watkins was held on charges of violating prohibition laws.
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Morgan County
Aaron Watkins
Frank Poole
Poole
James R. Crowe Post elects new officers in Sheffield
The James R. Crowe Post of the American Legion met at the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce for its monthly luncheon. Officers elected for the coming year include Post Commander Gorman R. Jones, Adjutant B. C. Gilbert, Vice Commander N. P. Gordon, Chaplain Dr. L. G. Sturdevant, Finance Officer Allison Drisdale, and Historian John P. Long. A unanimous resolution thanked the current commander and assistants for their work and achievements.
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Sheffield
Ala
James R. Crowe
American Legion
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
Gorman R. Jones
C. Gilbert
N. PD. Gordon
L. G. Sturdevant
Allison Drisdale
John P. Long
State child welfare urges Christmas gifts for Montgomery youths
Alabama's child welfare department asks supporters to remember aided children in Christmas gifts and to donate warm winter clothing. Donations should be sent to the Montgomery headquarters.
Lord Alfred Douglas Convicted of Libel in Old Bailey
Lord Alfred Douglas son of the late Marquis of Queensbury was found guilty by a jury in Old Bailey of criminal libel for publishing a statement that Winston Churchill issued a false communique after the Battle of Jutland to influence the stock market. He was sentenced to six months in prison and must post surety to keep the peace toward Churchill. If he fails to find surety he faces six more months.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Alfred Douglas
Marquis of Queensbury
Old Bailey
Winston Spencer Churchill
The
Admiralty
Churchill
Jutland
Lord Alfred
Mr. Churchill
Captain Hobson Safe at Home After Brush Fire Search
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, hero of the Spanish American War, is safely back home after a dramatic search ordeal. a windstorm and brush fire delayed a rescue as Hobson and a companion were missing with Major Hobson and investigators scouring hills before all returned.
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Ted Press
Los Angeles
Cayptai Richmond Pearson’ Hobson
Santiago Bay
Gongil Hills
Hobson
Iail
Majot Hobson
Capson
Scadeere
Finn Elected Scoutmaster and Assistant in Hartselle
Sargeant Ollie R Finn chosen as scoutmaster of the local Boy Scouts unit with Joe Ony elected as assistant. Both men active in the cavalry organization in Hartselle.
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