Dozen Gunsmoke Returns: Pullen Captured After Posse Battle
In Mississippi, Joe Pullen, a 40 year old negro tenant, is captured after a seven hour confrontation with a large posse. During the shootout Sanders and several posse members are killed or wounded including prominent lumberman J. L. Geett. The pursuit began after Pullen killed Sanders over a debt dispute and entrenched himself in swamps, exchanging fire until he fell with twenty bullets.
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Drew
Widen
Pita
Shaan
Joe Pullen
W. T. Sanders
R. L. Methvin
Hesé
Possemani
J. L. Geett
Spor'sman
Clarksdale
Miss
Heth Timer
Kenneth Blackwood
Doggett
Newt Cartlege
Pullen
Gro
Sheriff Eye
Morgan County Builds a Record Year in Roads and Schools
The 1828 close marks Morgan County’s largest outlays for education and roadways. Albany and Decatur lead with multiple street bond issues while school construction peaks with Albany High School 200000 and Decatur High School 125000. The automobile industry’s growth underscored regional wealth alongside new academies at Falkville, Hartselle, and Flint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Nater
J. P. Troup
Albany
Decatur
Albany High School
Decatur High School
E. L. Hayes
Falkville
Hartselle
Flint
Mrs Weaver Held In Kentucky Town
Atlanta December reports Mrs Margaret Weaver alleged to be in Cheboygan or Kentucky town held as key witness in defense testimony against William E Fox in the slaying case. Prosecutors claim Fox gave her 80 dollars on day of shooting. Witness Mary Atherton testifies Fox’s changes and trips to Chicago Kokomo Gary and Indianapolis. Imperial Night Hawk editor Fox tied to Klan faction. defense seeks evidence of Fox’s editorial activity.
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Atslanta
Margaret
Weaver
Cheb
Willi
William E. Fox
Thomasville
Fox
John A
We City
Hunt
St. Louis
Boykin
Mary Atherton
W Ness
Aitenhouse Gage
Chicago
Kokomo
Gary
Ind
Indianapolis
Imperial Nighthawk
Evans
Tha Klan
Visitor to Speak at Selma Church Service
In the pastor’s absence Dr. C. D. Davison will be away on vacation. HemL & Steer of Selma are listed as guest speakers for Sunday morning and night services at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Its
C. D. Davison
Heml & Steer
Selma
Super
Westminister Presbyterian Plans New Sunday School Annex
The Westminister Presbyterian church session appoints a committee to oversee erection of a 60 by 80 foot annex expanding the current Sunday school room. The structure will include a basement, a large auditorium, many modern class rooms, and will cost about 6 560 to 7 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmintter Presbyterian Church
A. D. Jervis
B.C. Payne Lamar Penney
A. A. Hardage
A. H. Higson
B. Crawford
R. G. Cortner
A. H. Hugson
Mumittee
Alabama Supreme Court Decision Overturns Merger Bills
The Alabama Supreme Court holds invalid ten merger bills affecting Albany and Decatur. The decision, published in full, denies authority of Nelson Brittain and Sittason as Decatur city leaders, cites local acts of 1923 and charter changes, and outlines the basis for quo warranto proceedings by Bassett et al. against the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Supreme Court
Conn
Albany
Decatur
ATE
Alabama
Bassett
James A. Nelson
Morgan Circuit Court
Gus Bassett
Bleae
Morgannty
Ama
W. A. Brittain
Charles Sittason
Board of Commissioners
Morgan
City of
Legislature of
Board of Education
Scottish Rite Masons hear talks on education in Decatur
The Tennessee Valley Club of the Scottish Rite Masons met on Bank street in Decatur. W B Markstein served as toastmaster while C A Moffett outlined training of boys and girls. Albert Reece urged good fellowship as others spoke on education and community roles. Officers were elected and committees named to visit schools with an education message.
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Tennessee Valley Club
The
Scottish Rite Masons
Bankstreet
Decatur
Morgan Kiwanis Club
Mary Lou Dancy
Order of the Easter Star
W. B. Markstein
J. N. Gibson
C. A. Moffett
Birmingham
Albert Reece
Magic City
Mr. Moffett
Thomas A. Bowles
W. I R. cCluskey
J. D. Garren
Charles Rountree
Thomas Hodsort
Jr. Burk
S. H.malone
Felix
Rountree
Messrs Moffett and
Reece
Concert Band Parade Monday For Kiwanis Charity Minstrel
The Albany Degatur concert band will parade Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock starting at the chamber of commerce building. They will ride a street car to Bank street and Second avenue for a Baymen event leading to the Kiwanis charity minstrel at the Princess theater Monday night.
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Albany-Degatur
Bank Street
Second Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Princess Theater
Christmas Special Offerings In Morgan Lawrence Limestone Ads
Special offerings for Christmas are presented through The Daily to shoppers in Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties by Decatur Drug Speake and Echols and Matlock's Cash Store in page advertisements. unusual bargains are offered by local merchants this season.
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Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone Counties
Decatur Drug Company
Speake and Echols
Matlock‘s
Bell Takes Over Americans Work In Local Exchange
Southern Bell has assumed all operations for local exchange telephone service previously run by the American Telephone and Telegraph company. J B Cassels, district manager, announced the change which affects toll work but not long distance service. Local Bell employees hosted an oyster supper for both old and new staff at the exchange building with guests from Athens and Courtland and Colonel Robert Moore of Huntsville attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All American Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Southern ‘Bell Télephone Company
J. B. Cassels
Southern Bell
American Company
Exchange
Athens
Courtland
Robert Moore
Huntsville
Invitations extended to two Americans to join expert committees
Paris December 15 The reparations commission officially extends invitations to General Charles Dawes former director of the American budget and Owen D Young New York lawyer and banker to represent the United States on expert committees to study Germanys financial condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Reparations Commission
Charles Dawe
Owen D. Young
New York
United States
Germany
Kiwanis Minstrels Draw Heavy Ticket Reservations
Ticket reservations for the Kiwanis minstrel show under Barton Isbell at the Princess theater on Monday December 17 draw strong. Local acts from Albany and Decatur include Mrs Leah McNeill Marvin Rankin Ernest Young D C Adams and a male quartet with Henry Davis Dave Perkins Irish Nelson and Gilbert Crane. A minuet by Misses Eleanor Harrison Amanda Pride Marjorie Pointer Mary Harvey Annie B Malone Roline Teasley Lugene Clem and Helen Russell, directed by Miss Hilda Polinsky, is highlighted. Proceeds benefit a worthy cause, promising a packed house.
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Cain, Wolcott and
Eleanor Harrison
Amanda Pride
Marjorie Pointer
Mary Harvey
Annie B. Malone
Roline Teasley
Lugene Clem
Helen Russell
Hilda Polinsky
Albany - Decatur
Cotton Futures Open Lower on Dec 16 Market
New York December cotton futures began trading mixed and softer with early quotes showing December at 34.05, January around 33.35, March near 33.80, May about 33.85 and July at 33.10 to 33.20 as trading opened.
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Associated Press
New York
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BIG Posse
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Clerk
U. S
W.T Pas
William Tyler Page
House of Representatives
Washington
Atlanta
Wanracd
eSaustad
Edward J. Sailstad
Hall Claire
Wis
Napa
Cal
Anderson
Sailstad
Eg Ft
Markstein
Bell
Kiwanis Minstrels
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