Robber Slays Officer After Motor Mishap
In St Joseph Michigan Frederick Dane, sought as a murderer and bank robber, shot and killed motorcycle officer Charles Skelly after a minor traffic accident. Police raided Dane's Lake Drive mansion finding 19000 in bank loot, weapons, and tear bombs. Dane's wife Viola, 35, was arrested. authorities tie Dane to the St Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Middle West
Frederick Dane
Lake Shore Drive
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Dane
Charles Skelly
Dane d
Lake Drive
Farmers ' Merchants Bank
Jefferson
Viola
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Christmas Trees Stream Into Town
Christmas trees pour into Decatur as motorists seize the fine weather to visit the country. Farmers report increasing complaints about city folks cutting trees on land without permission.
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Decatur
Auto Crash on Bee Line Highway No Injuries Reported
A Pontiac coupe driven by an unidentified man struck a concrete post just north of the Bee Line highway bridge on Saturday night. The car sustained considerable damage but no injuries were reported.
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Bee Line
Closing Cotton Quotations From New York and New Orleans Markets
The daily closing quotations for New York and New Orleans cotton markets are listed with open high low and close figures for futures contracts including Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Oct, and Dec. Spot prices show New York around 17.00 and New Orleans around 16.76 to 16.77, with local middling at 15.6.
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New York
New Orleans
New
Oreans
Negro Confesses Robbery Of Store In Hartsel and Athens
Neal Butsy a 38 year old Black man admitted a Wednesday night break in at the E. L. Roberts store in Hartsel Alabama, stealing high grade items including ladies silk dresses and underwear. He sold the merchandise in Athens with a helper and acknowledged a prior penitentiary term for auto theft. Police seek owners of jewelry and related items found with him.
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Athens
Ala
Neal Butsy
E. L. Roberts
Hartselle
Houston County
Alabama
P. Flynt
Athens Members to Lobby for Federal Building
Athens Alabama Chamber of Commerce adopts resolution to send three local men to Washington to assist Congressman Edward Almon in securing a federal post office building for Athens. Postmaster C M Hillis reads that Sheffield lacks Athens business, committee to lobby before committees with C D Feigley CW Sarver and M Hillis likely members.
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Athens
Ala
Chamber of Commerce of
National Capitol
Washington
Edward B. Almon
C. M. Hillis
Sheffield
Almon
C. D. Feigley
Chamber of Commercé
CW Sarver
M. Hillis
Court Affirms Husband Captain Of His Credit In Law
A DC Court of Appeals ruling upholds a husband as the captain of his credit. Justice Charles H. Robb clears Rep. George Huddleston of Alabama of a $245 fur coat debt claiming no evidence of his wife’s authority to pledge his credit. The decision traces English and American cases supporting the husband’s duty to provide and limits implied spousal authority.
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Charles H. Robb
Rep
George Huddeston
Alabama
L. A. Brophy
Washington
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
George Huddleston
Huddleston
England
America
Robb
Solomon
Maryland
Jones
Jolly
United States Supreme Court
Weather at Washington Mostly Clear With Fog Tonight
Weather summary notes mostly clear skies tonight and Tuesday with considerable fog in the Washington area. Dense fog may reduce visibility and affect travel. Temperature ranges and wind not specified in readable text.
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Washington
Four Dead in Baltimore Wastepaper Plant Fire
A four story O'Connor Wastepaper plant fire in downtown Baltimore killed at least four workers. Firemen recovered three bodies. a fourth victim died later in hospital after leaping from a third floor window. Fifty employees escaped via fire escapes as flames fed by piles of old paper, and a group of women trapped on an exterior ladder were saved when a bystander freed the ladder with a hammer.
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Baltimore
O’connor Wastepaper Company
Decatur Christmas Savings Clubs show growing thrift
Evidence that Decatur residents are thrifty appears in rising deposits in Christmas Savings Clubs across local banks. In recent days thousands of dollars have been paid to members, and new clubs formed for last year already show larger membership than 1929. Many redeposited part of their checks or used funds to start a Christmas fund for next year.
Decatur Families Face Acute Need Amid Welfare Gaps
Welfare workers report numerous Decatur families in acute need with children lacking adequate food and clothing. Without a centralized relief agency, individuals struggle to find procedures to secure help as cold weather approaches.
Filling Station Thieves At Large
Police remained without clues to the identity of thieves who recently broke into two local filling stations for robbery. Access was gained by prying open windows and little money was taken.
Rotary welcomes Henry Cullom of Lockmont Tire
Henry Cullom, manager of the Lockmont Tire company, was the lone guest of the Decatur Rotary club today.
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Henry Cullom
Lockmont Tire Company
Decatur Rotary Club
Dreyfus Case Returns as King Murder Link Explored
District Attorney Rover opens a new probe into Mrs. Aurelia Fisher Dreyfus death after she fell from a Potomac boat club porch. He notes Dreyfus may have testified in freeing Alfred Gumiares in the Dot King dancer murder case and that she reportedly repudiated prior testimony.
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Washington
Aurelia Fisher Dreyfus
Potomac Boat Club
Dot King
Rover
Dreyfus
Virginia. McPherson
Abolition of 35 Cent Cotton Differential Recommended
Washington December 16. W L Clayton Houston cotton broker urged abolishing the 35 cent differential on New York cotton exchange Southern deliveries for futures. He told a senate agriculture committee the move would affect cotton prices as Senator Smith pressed for impact on price levels.
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Washington
New York Cotton Exchange
W. L. Clayton
Houston
Senate Agriculture Committee
Clayton
Smith
South Carolina
Epidemic Of Sore Throats Noted In Region
An epidemic of sore throats and colds sweeps the section due to warm damp weather. Many suffer throat pain and tonsillitis while some stay home with colds. Influenza remains scarce and officials hope for no winter epidemic.
Sheffield Rotary Chief Speaks on Chest Plans
Will T. Archer president of the Sheffield Rotary club spoke at the Y M C A noon meeting on the Community Chest in Sheffield. I W Timberlake chairs the Community Service committee. Archer credited the Chest with reducing duplication and centralizing fundraising for charity across Decatur area.
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Sheffield Rotary
Will T. Archer
Sheffield Rotary Club
North Alabama
Community Chest
Sheffield
Archer
Community Service Committee
I. W. Timberlake
Decatur
Largest suit in years seeks 75000 damage award
Lester Sheffield sues Industrial Life and Health Insurance, claiming 75000 due on April 15 1929 and similar 75000 on May 1918 contract terms. He alleges an employment agreement to act as agent across northern Alabama with 75 weekly pay plus 20 percent of income, and seeks damages for wrongful dismissal. Suit filed by S A Lynne.
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Morglan County
Lester Sheffield
Industrial Life and Health Insurance Company
Oits
Alabama
S.A. Lynne
No Six Months License For Auto Tags
An applicant at Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins office sought a six month auto license. License inspector H. R. Summers explained no six month tag exists and warned the owner the car must bear a full year tag to legally operate on highways.
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Ham
M. D. Wiggins
H. R. Summers
City Set to Sell $360,000 Refunding Bonds Thursday
In regular session at 7 30 p m the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will accept the highest bid on 360000 dollars in refunding bonds. Officials anticipate bids from leading national financial concerns before the meeting.
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Merchants Urge Morning Christmas Shopping
Shoppers from far and near crowd the city as the Christmas rush starts in earnest. Merchants urge Decatur residents to shop in the mornings to ease afternoon crowds and improve service as sales staff stay busy daily toward Christmas Day.
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Decatur
Woman Reports Husband Missing
Mrs. J. A. Dunn told Sheriff B. E. Davis on Sunday that her husband has been missing from their home for ten days. The 41 year old man, about six feet tall and 140 pounds, with dark brown hair and blue eyes, is described as slightly stooped. Mrs. Dunn fears foul play and remains anxious for news of his whereabouts.
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J. A
Jack) Dunn
B. E. Davis
No More Arrests In Sheffield Case
Local officers reported no further developments after the discovery of two large caches of stolen goods. Two suspects were arrested the night the goods were found, with further arrests expected. The $500 of merchandise was part of $2,000 stolen from a Sheffield store several nights earlier.
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Sheffield
Many Violations Of Liquor Laws Reported In Court
Police court handled thirty four cases this morning most tied to liquor laws. Eleven charged with possession or use of intoxicating liquors, two with driving drunk, one for carrying a pistol while drunk, and three for violating the prohibition law.
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Ita
Visit in Jackson Weekend for Eyster Snodgrass Pair
Mr and Mrs Chas H Eyster spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Snodgrass at their country home near Jackson county.
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Chas. H. Eyster
Mrs
John Snodgrass
Jackson County
Fite's Resolution Invites All To Participate
Alabama Democrats approve a resolution to bar from the next Democratic primary any voters who backed Hoover in the last election. The 27 to 20 vote, led by S A Lynne, frames party unity over loyalty to the 1932 national platform.
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Fite
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Old Guard Democrats of
Alabama
Alfred E. Smith
Hoover
Co. C Farguson
Dadeville
Thomas S. Bugg
Tallapoosa County
Pace Bugg
Belbsers
J H. Ashurst
Tallapoosa
Lynne
S. A. Lynne
Morgan County
Arthur F. Pite
Jasper
Creece
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
John B. McQueen
Smith
Rangers to Meet at Westminster Church Tonight
The Rangers will meet at 6 30 tonight at Westminster Presbyterian church. Announcement made by James Rankin, leader.
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Rangers
Westminster Presbyterian Church
James Rankin
New Rotary Quartette Debuts for Decatur Club
The Rotary quartet premiered today for the Decatur club with A. T. Hanson presenting. Members are Bill Kimbrough J A Beg I V Timberlake and John McGehee with Mrs McGehee as accompanist.
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Rotary
Decatur Club Today
A. T. Hanson
Bill Kimbrough
J. A. Beg I. V. Timberlake
John McGehee
McGehee
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