Hoover Era Convention Push Faces Chicago Bid
The Republican National Committee urged molding intelligent public opinion on President Hoover's record as it opened for the 1932 campaign. Chicago is the favored site, with $150,000 guarantee and no hotel rate increase assurances. Cleveland withdrew its bid, Detroit and other cities remained options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Citizens’ Committee
Edward N. Hurley
Windy City
Hurley
Washington
Cermak
Detroit
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Denny Named Senator for Phi Beta Kappa in New York
President George H. Denny of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa travels to New York to be seated as a Phi Beta Kappa senator representing the southeast. Elected in Providence at the September meeting, the ceremony and three Senate sessions take place Wednesday. he plans to return Thursday night.
Merrie and Christy Send Christmas Cards
Merrie and Christy mailed their Christmas cards today after signing them late last night. They addressed each card, bought stamps, and affixed them. There are eight mailing days left until Christmas. Opal Hemler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrie
Christy
Opal Hemler
Prohibition Seizures Mark Busy November Report
Federal agents seized 1 908 stills in November and filed 5 355 arrests as the Prohibition Bureau reported progress under Col Amos W Woodcock. The monthly figures also show more autos seized and fewer unfinished cases, with arrests since the year’s start totaling 32 202. A note highlights increased liquor confiscations and shifts in types seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohi
United States Daily
Colonel Woodcock
Bureau of Prohibition
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Prohibition
Bureau
Advance Orders For Christmas Turkeys At Decatur Market
Turkeys of dressed or undressed type will be sold at Decatur curb market with anticipated prices from 20 to 25 cents per pound though exact pricing was not yet fixed. Early orders are advised due to expected heavy demand this year.
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Decatur Curb
Chiang Kai Shek resigns from Nanking post in peace move
Chiang Kai Shek resigned today as president of the Nanking government and was succeeded by Lin Sen. He cited internal peace and criticism of foreign policy. Yuan Chiang also resigned as army commander. Chen Ming Shu became executive chair. A crowd of about 600 students stormed the foreign office and Nationalist party HQ, missiles thrown, four minor officials injured.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai Shek
Lin Sen
Nationalist Party
Shek
China
Chen Ming Shu
Yuan Chiang
Peipsing
Veterans urged to join Voters V U in Birmingham
The Veteran Voters Union, with temporary HQ at 402 North 19th Street Birmingham, urges World War veterans to join. The letter promotes a democratic, voting member driven group that can back candidates or measures, using collective votes to influence public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran Voters Union
Birmingham
North 19Th Street
Buddy
Sam
State Capitol Congratulates Decatur Chamber Opening
A wired congratulation from the state capital was sent to Decatur upon the formation of a local Chamber of Commerce. The message came from Jesse B Herrin, a longtime Montgomery Chamber figure known statewide for supporting various state communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Jesse B Herrin
Montgomery
Miss Mabel Britain Improves After Kayne Tent Home Visit
The many friends of Miss Mabel Britain will be gratified to learn she is considerably improved after a Kayne tent at her home on Eighth Avenue West.
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Mabel Britain
Kayne
Eighth Avenue
West
Two Die as Fire Ravages Falconwood Hospital
A devastating fire at Falconwood Hospital for the Insane in Charlotte Town Prince Edward Island left two dead and three missing. Don McKenzie 65 fell from a top floor window while attempting to reach an extension ladder and Francis MacDonald 35 leapt from another window. The blaze origin was undetermined as patients endured freezing cold in improvised barn shelters.
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Charlotte Town
Prince Edward Island
Falconwood Hospital For the
Don McKenzie
Francis MacDonald
Cat found, rabies treatment for child not needed
Little Dorothy Atkinson will not require rabies treatment after a cat that scratched her was found and deemed not rabid. The cat disappeared from the Atkinson home last Wednesday following a spasm that tore a curtain and scratched the baby. Billy Nelson located the cat near Home Oil Mill’s plant and returned it to the Atkinson family, ending the uncertainty and prompting thanks to The Daily for its help.
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Dorothy Atkinson
J. T. Atkinson
West Moulton Street
Atkinson
Billy Nelson
Prospect Drive
Nelson
West Decatur
Mr. Nelson
the Daily
Papers Filed for Chamber of Commerce Incorporation
Papers of incorporation were filed today for the Chamber of Commerce after preparation by Julian Harris who headed the committee on Constitution and By-Laws aided by John C. White and Dr. Erskine Chenault. The filing was made without the customary fee as a courtesy from Judge Baynard L. Matone at the probate office with A S Blackwell contributing the notary public fee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Julian Harris
John C. White
Erskine Chenault
Baynard L. Matone
A. S. Blackwell
Old Coin Found on Burleson Place
Bud Willingham, a Morgan County resident, displayed an 1829 ten cent piece found by a grandchild on Burleson Place in Decatur today. He noted the old coin was nearly 103 years old and lying on the ground.
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Bud Willingham
Morgan County
Decatur
Mr. Willingham
Burleson Place
Drowned Motors Result Of Rains
Traffic on the Bee Line highway was disrupted by heavy rain with many cars stalled. Water covered connecting roads, but major route remained passable throughout the area.
Rally to Standards of the Chamber Commerce Begun
A citywide campaign to support the Chamber of Commerce began with firms and individuals canvassing neighborhoods. The morning report listed J. M. Clark and Son, J. K. Hughes, Tennessee Valley Bank, J. Penney Co, Morgan County Motor Co and many others signed up in varying memberships as workers planned an organized effort to advance the town and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
The
Decatur Daily
J. K. Hughes
L. R. Nash
Tennessee Valley Bank North Alabama Building and Loan Association
First National Citizens Industrial Bank
Elam’s Craft Shop
James A. Nelson
D. C. Adams Rainey’s Wallace Barber Shop
Chandler's Wohl’s Department Store
Ligon’s Dept. Store
S. H. Bradley
H. R. Speake
J. E. Wilder
Ear P. Cook
J.C. Penney Co
R.C. Billings
John C. White
Clyde Hendrix
Marvin J. Knight
Morgan County Motor Co
Morgan County Buick Co
Jury Deadlock Mistrial in Nellums Case
A South Twelfth Avenue speakeasy murder case resulted in a mistrial after the jury, seated late Saturday, reported a hopeless hang at 4 30 Monday. Judge Chester K Hart dismissed the jury after stands of six for conviction and six for acquittal.
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Speakeasy
Twelfth Avenue
South
First Criminal Court
Chester K. Hart
Mrs Will Hudson Dies After Sudden Illness
Funeral services for Mrs Will Hudson will be announced later. She died Saturday at her home after a sudden illness of influenza and pneumonia. She resided in a houseboat on the Tennessee river. Funeral details to be announced by Brown.
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Francis
Frank Hall
Sears
Riley
Will Hudson
Tennessee River
Brown
Produce Prices Steady On Decatur Market This Week
Prices for farm produce on the Decatur market remained unchanged this week as steady demand grows for products bought directly from farmers by retailers each day.
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Decatur
Mose Brown Dies After Illness At Jacksons Chapel
Mose Brown about 45 died Sunday morning at 9 30 at his home after pneumonia. A well known farmer, his death is deeply regretted. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 pm, Rev H Hudson officiating. Interment followed at Johnsons Chapel cemetery with Gibson & Priest in charge. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
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Mose Brown
Jackson's Chapel
Rev. H. Hudson
Johnson's Chapel
Gibson & Priest
Equipment Company Moves Quarters to Johnston Street
The Smith Equipment company relocates from upper Second Avenue to Johnston Street creating a newly arranged premises described as an attractive establishment.
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Smith Equipment Company
Upper
Second Avenue
Johnston Street
Paroles Granted For 1931 Prisoners In State
Gov Miller announced paroles for about 200 county prisoners and nearly 300 others to be released on Christmas paroles. The paroles last until January 15, 1932, with most offenders serving 12 months or less. Governor cites lack of employment and crowding risks to justify releases.
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Miller
Shouse Arrives For Party Meet In Birmingham
Jouett Shouse, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived by plane in Birmingham for a statewide party rally tonight. He met state Democratic leaders, attended a caucus, dined, and will deliver an address at City Auditorium before an executive committee meeting tomorrow to discuss bolters from 1932 and delegate selection for the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Committee
Shouse
Democratic Executive Committee
City Auditorium
Market Steady In Cotton All Day Near Monday Close
The cotton market stayed steady through the day within about five points of Monday quotations. Near the close, prices were a few points higher than Monday's close, with Middling seven-eighths at Decatur quoted at 5.35 cents per pound.
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Decatur
Fires Stay Low This December In Decatur
Only three fire calls answered so far this month and fire losses kept at a minimum. If the record continues, Decatur will have one of the lowest December fire records in history.
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Decatur
Decatur Chamber Campaign Reports Membership Plan Success
First reports show the Chamber of Commerce campaign advancing Decatur toward a strong commerce unit. Over 70 canvassers worked a single day to reach prospects, with many visited later due to absences. A Christmas dinner fundraiser featured Rev. and local leaders, praising the chamber and a Birmingham visitor's remarks.
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Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
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Senator Fess
Republican National Committee
Hoover
Fess
Joseph R. Nutt
Denny
Phi Beta Kappa
Louise Riley
Brother
Edith Riley
Woodcock
Washingtons
Cupboard Child
Bonita Witt Central Press
Washington, D. C
Harry Riley
Louise
Edith
Gallinger Municipal Hospital
Turkeys
Chamber
Foreign Office
State
Commerce Body
J. M. Clark and Son
H. M. Priest
Nellums
Santa Claus
HRST
Chamber of Com
First Methodist Church
Decatur Ice Cream & Goery Co
Barrett C. Shelton
Jil Harris
Roy C
Oriel
Billings
Mangum
R. H
Bob” Mangum
Ney
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