Gridiron Hero Sought in Missouri Theft Case
Louis Lee Derry former MU backfield star and college leader is being sought after a fraternity house theft. Derry 25 played at Arkansas for two years and at Missouri one year. he has a prior 18 month Kansas reformatory sentence. He was placed on probation for liquor and had just earned a varsity letter when authorities raided his room.
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Columbia
Missouri
Louis Lee Derry
University of Missouri
Derry
Clyde Ballew
University of Arkansas
Kansas Reformatory
University of Kansas
Albert K. Heckel
Dean Heckel
Univerty
Muscle Shoals Legislation Seen After Tariff Action
Senate leaders pledge to consider disposition of the Muscle Shoals power plant after finishing the tariff bill. Senator Watson of Indiana said he would back action on the Muscle Shoals measure on the calendar in the near term. Senator Norris of Nebraska indicated he would move to take up his government ownership resolution once the tariff is completed.
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Washington
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Black
Norris
Nebraska
Robbery Probe Continues In Decatur Loot Case
Jesse Watts and Frank Points were arrested on burglary and grand larceny charges after detectives found two large caches of stolen goods. They were taken to Sheffield for trial over the looting of a large dry goods store. Police report no new developments as investigators pursue remaining loot valued at about $2,000.
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Jesse Watts
Frank Points
Sheffield
Lberty
Fef
C. M. Riggsbee
the Daily
Decatur
Pastor Newton To Preach At Ninth Street Sunday
Rev M M Newton pastor of Ninth Street Methodist church returns from Birmingham where he aided his daughter at her bedside and will fill the pulpit at both morning and evening services Sunday.
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M. M. Newton
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Birmingham
Closing Cotton Quotations From New York And New Orleans
Gleaned closing quotations show New York and New Orleans cotton markets with January to December futures, bid and ask ranges, and spot prices. New York open high low and close values are listed, while New Orleans futures for Mar May Jul Oct Dec and spots are noted with closing ranges and local middling prices.
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New York
New Orleans
Grundy Granted Senate Seat After Prolonged Debate
Joseph R. Grundy, longtime lobbyist, was admitted to the U S Senate after four hours of debate as the Elections Committee examines a resolution seeking to eject him. The Pennsylvania appointee took the oath at dusk amid opposition over his tariff advocacy and the 1926 primary history involving Ware and Fisher.
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Washington
Joseph R. Grundy
Senate
Pennsylvania
Senate Elections Committee
Grundy
Fisher
William S. Ware
Nye
North Dakota
Elections Committee
Ware
Santa to Arrive by Plane in Hartselle Christmas
The Hartselle Lions Club committee led by Dr W M Booth and A Blair plans a major North Alabama Christmas celebration. Santa Claus is to arrive by plane and parachute in Hartselle on Monday December 23 and stay through Christmas Eve.
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Hartselle
Children Christmas Packages Sought for Odd Fellows Home
Community members are invited to prepare Christmas packages for children at the Odd Fellows Home in Cullman. A list showing each child’s name and age has been obtained, and volunteers may obtain the ages and names by contacting A. C. Teague. Packages will be collected and delivered by local members.
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The
Odd Fellows
Cullman
A. C. Teague
Tax collection changes in Hartselle Falkville and nearby
Municipalities Hartselle and Falkville begin centralized tax collection through the Jefferson county office, joining Decatur and Birmingham arrangements. Owners anticipate easier payments with a single visit and check, with funds kept in separate town accounts. Auto tax remains at Decatur courthouse. A city property assessment surge is expected before year end, and a grand rush to Hermon O. Troup’s assessor office is anticipated as taxes rise.
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Hartselle
Falkville
Decatur
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Court House
M. D. Wiggins
Thieves Enter Through Skylight Loot E. H. Roberts Store
A gang forced entry through a skylight at E. H. Roberts on West Main Street Hartselle and stole about 300 dollars in merchandise including ladies ready to wear silks and hosiery. Police search ongoing with no clues reported.
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E. H. Roberts
West Main Street
Hartselle
Young Women Of Southside Baptist Church Called To Class
The young women of the Southside Baptist Church are urged to attend a class meeting this evening at seven o'clock. The gathering will be at the teacher Mrs. J. D. Pickens home in the pastorium for girls aged 17 to 25.
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Southside Baptist Church
J. D. Pickens
Southrey
Poll tax shortfall alarms Morgan County voters
In Morgan County poll tax receipts are lagging with only about $1,000 paid so far this year, far below last year’s $6,000 as a prelude to the August Democratic primary and November elections. Anger grows as rural voters pay more than city residents, and organizers urge citizens to meet the February 1 deadline to keep schools funded.
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Morgan County
Rabies Treatment Given to Two Children After Pet Cat Case
The state laboratory treated Joe Short and Carolyn Moore of Eleventh Avenue West with anti rabies vaccines after a cat at the Short home showed hydrophobia. No bites were reported but the children played with the animal and their parents sought precautionary treatment.
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Joe Short
Carolyn Moore
Eleventh Avenue West
Short
Decatur Garden Club seeks help for Christmas decorations
Garden club members visited Bank street merchants and Second Avenue to urge placing live decorated trees in front of businesses. Homeowners were asked to decorate yards and windows with two ten dollar prizes for best interior and exterior displays. Club officials praised business support and noted competition would be among homeowners only.
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Decatur
Southland
Membrs
Garden Club
Bank Street
Second Avenue
Taxi Ordinance Aimed at Public Safety Enters Effect
Progress is being made on painting signs for enforcement of the citys new traffic rules. Taxi stops have been designated and the ordinance is in effect. A second ordinance will follow in easy stages to avoid hardship on motorists while protecting life and limb.
Texas Oil Agents To Meet In New Orleans
W H Wise local manager of the Texas Oil Company will depart for New Orleans to join a December 21 meeting of Texas company agents.
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Texas
W. H. Wise
Texas Oil Company
New Orleans
Missing Brother Reunited With Sister After Daily Appeal
W E Burt is reunited with his sister Mrs K Merriman of Grand Rapids Michigan after she appealed in The Daily for help locating him. Burt had been traced along the highway from Nashville to Montgomery and joined his sister after she learned he had stopped in the city awaiting reunion and continuation of their Florida trip.
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W. E. Burt
K. Merriman
Grand Rapids
Mich
Rabbit's Foot Day On Friday the Thirteenth Warning
A whimsical note warns readers to carry luck charms on Friday the thirteenth citing superstition about bad luck. The piece humorously claims no reports of jinxes yet acknowledges the day’s ominous reputation and potential misfortunes for a reporter.
Doheny Trial Date Set For March in DC Court
Edward L. Doheny oil magnate to face bribery charge in the District of Columbia Supreme Court with trial ordered for March 10. Frank Hogan sought March 17 while prosecutors urged January 13. Indictment ties Doheny to a $100000 bribe to Albert B. Fall over Elk Hills lease in California.
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Washington
Edward L. Doheny
Justice Hitz
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Doheny
Frank Hogan
Harding
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Elk Hills
California
Fall
Discrepancies Found in Bibb County Tax Office Accounts
Discrepancies totaling 31667.06 have been found in the accounts of E C Suttle former tax collector of Bibb county whose body was found at a relative residence near Centerville September 18. C E McCall chief state examiner of accounts said today a copy of the report has been mailed to the Maryland Casualty Company surety on the bond and a conference with the company is set for December 21 at Birmingham. Suttle's body was found shortly after state examiners began auditing his books authorities said he had shot himself.
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Montgomery
Ala
E. C. Suttle
Bibb County
Centerville
C. E. McCall
Birmingham
Suttle
Howard College professor resigns over Bible remarks
Dr. Horace Calvin Day, assistant biology professor at Howard College in Birmingham, resigns after remarks about the Bible cited by students during chapel. Dr. Day argued against a literal Bible translation, prompting protests by ministerial student Lee Gallman. Day joined Howard College last year after studies at Stanford and Lawrence.
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Birmingham
Ala
John C. Dawson
Howard College
State Baptist Institution
Horace Calvin Day
Dawson
Day
Dr. Day
Lee Gallman
Tuscaloosa
Gallman
Leland Stanford University
Lawrence College
Officers At Work On Cigaret Thefts
No evidence yet reveals members of an organized gang of cigarette thieves who have struck at least four wholesale grocery stores in the area. Police and county officers continue efforts to locate clues that will solve the mysterious thefts.
No Rabies Found In Head Of Cow
Examination of the cow's head, sent from Mrs. Cross of East Doctor, failed to reveal evidence of rabies. The animal, believed to have hydrophobia, died Thursday and the head was sent to the state laboratory for testing.
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Cross
East Doctur
Decatur Civic Groups Urged to Display Christmas Trees
Decatur Rotary Club and Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce are urged by the Decatur Garden Club to place electrically lighted trees in parts of the city. The Rotary Club already placed a tree in Wheeler Park to much local praise.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Garden Club
Decatur Rote Club
Wheeler Park
Rebuilding Contract Set For Sterchi Firm Store
Frank G. Cook closed with J. B. McBride on a rebuilt Sterchi store at the former site after a fire two weeks ago. The new structure will resemble the banner building but with a larger interior and a mezzanine for displays, with an estimated investment of 20 000 to 30 000 dollars and a target opening before spring.
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Frank G. Cook
J. B. McBride
Sterchi
Two Escape From Wetumpka Hospital
In Wetumpka Alabama on December 13 two Grady inmates from the state prison hospital escaped by climbing a wire fence after fleeing their room. Officers with bloodhounds failed to locate them for several hours. Sliter was convicted of pawn in St. Clair county.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Max Sliter
Grady
Sliter
Powhen
St. Clair County
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