Rewards Grow to $100000 in Phuld Death
Agencies swarm after a mild looking former bank clerk named by police as the kidnapper of Marian Parker. He allegedly abducted the girl from her school, demanded 1500 dollars, and mutilated the child before sending a threatening telegram to her father. The motive remains under police study as the search continues.
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Angeles
Dee
Han
Little N Pwpatrker
Ime
Dhee
Deve
Teom
Kansas City
Marian
Hickman
Parker
Cline
Yung
Death Adds To Pitiful Plight of This Family
Poverty sickness and death struck a Priceville widow and seven children the Green family as Mrs C M Green sought relief in Decatur. Priceville residents contributed funds already and two sons are ill with another child a past disease victim. Mrs Green urged further aid and provided a telephone contact W T Price 3103 County Line for more information.
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Priceville
C. M. Green
Decatur
W. T. Price
Ruth Wider Returns Home After Transatlantic Flight
Ruth Wider arrives in Anniston Alabama from her failed transatlantic attempt aboard the American Girl. She greets her parents and brothers, is welcomed with a town reception, gifts include a diamond pin, and a parade ends at a luncheon with 200 guests before a home visit and planned dinner and dance.
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Anniiston
Ala
Ruth Wider
Ruth
Anniston
George Haldeman
J. O. Elder
Thx
Barendrecht
Snyder Reaves
Miss Bider
Haldeman
Cold Night Raid Nets Contraband Evidence In Morgan County
On a frigid night officers pursued two men along Courtland road four miles west of the city. They found a still and liquor after a chase into a flood area and pond. Deputies Davis Alloughby Turner and Simpson participated, reporting 1200 gallons of beer and 18 gallons of whiskey seized.
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Morgan County
Courtland Road
Courtland Pike
Willoughby
Davis
Alloughby
Turner
Simpson
One Arrest After Still Raid In Morgan County
One man arrested after a still raid by sheriff’s forces Friday afternoon near the Marshall county line in Greenbriar Cove. Four barrels of beer were destroyed, according to officers. Raid conducted by Sheriff Davis, Deputies Willoughby Turner and Penn, and Police Officer West.
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Morgan County
Marshall County
Greenbriar Cove
Davis
Willoughby
Turner
Penn
West
Decatur Council Considers Next Year License Charges
Decatur city council prepares to set next year’s license rates for all districts, aiming to follow stock value as a basis for mercantile licenses. The budget shortfall of 380000 from the 80 cent city tax rate prompts consideration of revenue from licenses to reduce hardship on businesses.
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Decatur
Corse
Albany
Fairview
Deactur
Tur
Degatur
Senate probes summon surprise witness in Mexican fund case
Washington Dee 20 AP A special senate committee investigating a 1 215 000 Mexican fund for four U S senators called an immediate hearing to hear Robert H Murray a Mexico City journalist as a surprise witness The panel had adjourned until next Tuesday but hearing proceeded after his appearance No evidence linked Borah Norris Heflin or La Follette to the money.
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Washington
Dee
Senate Committee
United States
Robert H. Murray
Mexico City
Hearst
Murray
Nembers
Senate
Borah
Norris
Heflin
LaFollette
Morgan County Health Department and TVA Lab Closed Monday
The Morgan County health department and the Tennessee Valley Laboratory are likely to close all day Monday for Christmas. Dr. Perolio and Dr. McRee have not finalized plans.
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Morgan County Health Department
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Perolio
McRee
Loyal servitor sacrifces life saving home from fire
Lyddy Lumpkin a longtime enslaver in Courtland, a loyal negro servant in Henry Bynum’s home, grabbed an oil stove to throw it from the house when flames breached containment. She managed to save the Bynum residence but died from burns suffered while trying to protect the home.
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Lyddy Lumpkin
Henry Bynum
Gourtland
Bynum
Lyddy
Courtland
Realizi Ion
Hunter 10 Head Valley Coal Co forms with J R Hunter president
J R Hunter former Boothton Alabama resident has moved to become president of the reorganized Valley Coal Company formed with capital stock of 10000 dollars. JL C Mayes is vice president E R Hunter secretary treasurer. The firm will handle coal coke and building materials including lime cement piping and related lines.
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J. R. Hunter
Boothton
Ala
Valley Coal Company
Noted UF president Dr. Murphree found dead in bed
A. A. Murphree president of the University of Florida aged 77 was found dead in his bed today after a heart disorder struck him after midnight. Born in Walnut Grove Alabama in 1870 he led the university since 1909 and was a Baptist and Kappa Alpha member. His death follows remarks by William Jennings Bryan who praised his ability and standing in the Democratic Party.
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Gainesville
Fla
A. A. Murphree
University of Florida
Murphree
Walnut Grove
Ala
Cullman
Summitt
Jenny Henderson
Tallahassee
Fila
Kappa Alpha
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Bryan
Monteabaro Case Before a Jury in Shelby County
A special Shelby county grand jury convened in Columbiana to review the death of 24 year old Louise Monteabaro. Attorney General McCall prepared to present evidence from last week’s autopsy and disinterment to determine if powder burns indicate suicide or murder. McCall began after Judge LyMan’s charge as more than 75 witnesses waited.
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Columbiana
Shelby County
Louise Monteabaro
McCall
Blake
LyMan
Kiwanis Club To Hear Full Reports At Annual Meeting
The Decatur Kiwanis club will hold its annual meeting on December 30 at the YMCA. Secretary Marvin Rankin announced that full reports from committee chairmen are requested. This week’s meeting is postponed to the following week due to Christmas activities.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Marvin Rankin
Kiwanis Club
Stone resigns from South Decatur faculty
Mrs A E Stone a South Decatur schools faculty member resigns her post and will move to Birmingham to establish her future home.
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A. E. Stone
South Decatur Schools
Birmingham
Collected Personal Sketch of a College Man
A compact portrait notes a 65 year old man, 5 9, 147 pounds who plays much, eats carefully, enjoys many hobbies, and maintains a wide circle of friends. He is described as a college man who does not smoke and never tells stories, rarely giving orders.
Sloan and Ford Duel In Price War For Auto Domination
al Sloan faces Ford in a battle seen as a clash of titans between the silver king and General Motors. Sloan expanded his business from 300 million to 1 billion in three years, while Ford reenters with a bold new creation. The contest promises a high stakes spectacle as both vie for leadership in the auto industry.
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al” Sloan
Ford
General Motors
G. M
Henry
Three Alabama Bridges Sought by Congressman Almon
Congressman Edward B. Almon requests three road bridges in Alabama to be built by the state highway department. One bridge would cross Elk River on the Athens Florence highway, and two would span the Tennessee River at Whitesburg and Scottsboro. It is unclear if this signals imminent state action.
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War Department
Edward B. Almon
Elk River
Athens-Florence
Tennessee River
Whitesburg
Scottsboro
State Highway Department
Almon
Carrier Plans To Improve Property On Second Avenue
C. M. Carrier of Florida has purchased buildings on Second Avenue and East Moulton Street. Renovation is expected to start after the new year with architects already reviewing the sites and planning details for the owner.
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Second Avenue
Moulton Street
C. M. Carrier
Local Cotton Prices Quiet Amid Mixed Market Signals
The report notes limited activity with strict middling at 18.75 and middling levels showing fractional fluctuations, while law and other categories remain unsettled, reflecting a subdued cotton market with no clear trend.
King Benjamin Purnell followers await resurrection miracle
In Benton Harbor Michigan on December 20 followers of Benjamin Purnell the self styled seventh messenger gathered to await the expected miracle as no resurrection occurred yesterday authorities note the delay in removing his body and plan to proceed tonight despite the cultists faith.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Benjamin Purnell
Benjamin
Purnell
Dismantling of Plant in North Section Underway
Dismantling of the plant in the north section is progressing with new cables laid at a cost of several thousands of dollars. Officials estimate completion by the first of March.
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Southern Bell Company
George Remus Found Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict
Cincinnati December 21 AP George Remus once a bootlegger king was found not guilty of murdering his wife on insanity grounds. The verdict requires a hearing to determine his present mental status.
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George Remus
Faint tapping signals last plea from doomed submarine crew
A sunken submarine crew tapped a final message today asking for hope. Navy experts in Washington warned that a carbon dioxide buildup would kill the six imprisoned men within about 87 hours from the time of the message, with death expected around 7 am tomorrow.
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Ho Ham Fiteh
Ae Band
Hava
Charles’ Monson
Navy
Washington
Plane Shees Record Attempt Near Kingsport
A damaged OCR fragment reports a plane attempting a record flight from Kingsport toward Smith and Lithuania. The text hints at a 62 inch and 23 minute metric, mentioning 24 hours after its launch and a durance or duration goal.
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Tain Kingsport-Smith
Offustalia
Yes
Durance
Family in Need Near Decatur Appeals for Relief
The Daily reports a family near Decatur lacking relief. A mother and her 17 year old son struggle to care for younger children and appeal for aid. Readers may contact the office to learn how to help and request assistance.
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Decatur
Santa
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