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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1929

Page

8

The Warning at Phelps Tavern and Sundown Rumors

Obadiah Evans visits Phelps Tavern in a rainstorm and presses Sheriff Beach about guarding Sundown and Miss Prescott at Yew Lodge. Obadiah discovers Philander Chase registered there and hears a warning as he contacts Jim to report the suspicious lead.

Evans Phelps Obadiah Big Bill Beach Beach Yew Lodge Miss Prescott Phelps’ Tavern Goshen Jim

Truth at any price and the danger of forced confessions

A father recalls a six year old incident when he pressured a son to admit guilt over pricking a grandmother frame, arguing that truth obtained by coercion can be unreliable. The piece warns parents against forcing confessions without absolute proof and cautions that truth pursued at all costs may be counterproductive.

Alice Judson Peale Max

Leokmont Tire President Returns From Chattanooga Expansion

Frank P. Lide, president of the Leokmont Tire Company, arrived home for the weekend from Chattanooga where the firm is opening new tire stores.

Frank P. Lide Leokmont Tire Company Chattanooga

J P McLemore Among City Visitors From Decatur Route 3

J P McLemore of Route 3 Decatur was among the Monday business visitors in the city.

J. P. McLemore Decatur

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