Delaney Seen As Shot At Dempsey In Ring Shuffle
Speculation swirls around CK Delaney as a potential challenger to Jack Dempsey. Delaney’s erratic career and recent losses keep him among top contenders, with rival names like Sharkey Heeney McGraw and Paulino all in the frame for future heavyweight clashes. The era’s crowded field and ongoing match plans add uncertainty to Delaney’s title chances.
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CK Delaney
Jack Dempsey
New York
Jack
Tunney
Bally
Jack Sharkey
Paulino
Tomy Heeney
Risko
Phil Scott
Decatur Fighter Joe Lousier Aims for Fast KO
Joe Lousier of Decatur says he is in excellent trim for the feature fight Monday night at Hills Storage Garage against Big Boy Oscar of Birmingham. He intends to shorten the bout as much as possible and predicts a KO for Oscar.
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Joe Lousier
Decatur
Big Boy Oscar
Birmingham
Joe
Hill
Birhat
Pastor Recovering From Influenza Illness
Rev. W. D. Barnes pastor of Street Methodist church is ill with influenza and is very much improved. He expects to return to duties at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Barnes
the Street Methodist Church
League Meets at Presbyterian Social Evening
A Presbyterian church league hosted a social evening at the home of Poytrass Pirie for a relaxing night of fellowship and games. Attendees enjoyed a cordial gathering in a warm, community setting with light refreshments and lively conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nearestminster League of the After Presbyterian Church
Poytrass Pirie
Oca
Mt. Zion Triumphs 26 24 Over Caddo Five
Mt. Zion Mules edged Caddo Five 26 to 24 in a fast paced game. Wade's shooting led Mt. Zion while Caddo surged offensively and threatened a comeback late.
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Mt. Zion
Caddo
Mt. Zion Mules
Gaddo
Wade
Athe
Mt Zion
Cramer Likely Visited San Diego Before Parker Case
Andrew Cramer and June Dunning, named by William Edward Hickman as accomplices in the Marian Parker kidnapping and slaying, are believed to have visited San Diego in September and October. Police records from Los Angeles and Phoenix traced their movements to the city, according to an Evening Tribune reporter.
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San Deigo
Calif
Andrew Cramer
June Dunning
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
Evening Tribune
Plant to Close for Christmas in Decatur
Decatur Cornice and Roofing company and Decatur Iron company will shut down all day Monday in observance of Christmas.
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Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company
Decatur Iron Company
Decatur Urges Public Boost for City Growth
Community message calls residents to invest in Decatur’s future, linking growth to local participation and shared responsibility. Officials urge action to unlock development and improvements for the city.
Kidnapper denies murder as body mutilator linked to victim
Andrew Cramer allegedly confessed to abducting Marian and steering Hickman toward handling the corpse. The man claimed he planned to return the girl after ransom but produced a suitcase with the torso, prompting police to connect the case to the Los Angeles murder reconstruction. Hickman said he did not handle dismembered parts, which he believed Cramer dropped from a car.
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Cramer
Andrew Cramer
Hickman
Parker
Marian
Los Angeles
Christian Council Pays Off All Debt
Joseph Carthel executive secretary of the Alabama Council of Christian Education announced the organization closed for the year with all debts paid in full as of July 28 1926. He said the paid debt frees the group to expand its work for Alabama.
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Joseph Carthel
Alabama Council of Christian Education
Judge Carthel
Alabama
Pybk Case One Versus Pi L Case Heard at City Hall
A legal case titled V. Pybk CASE One V. Pi L. was heard today at Johnston Street City Hall. Proceedings took place in a formal municipal setting with no immediate disposition announced.
Johnston Street City Hall Observes Christmas Holiday
City officials declare Johnston Street City Hall will close Monday for Christmas. Assistant City Clerk Hartung will keep offices open until about 10 AM for taxpayers to pay taxes.
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Johnston St. Hall
Hartung
Johnston Street
Fire at Fairview home ends with fine for defendant
Johnston street fire department answered a fire call to Charley McCutcheon’s Fairview home. Sparks on the roof were cited as the blaze cause and the defendant was assessed a 53.60 fine.
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Johnston Street
Charley McCutcheon
Fairview
Warning Issued On Eating Rabbits In Tennessee Valley
Officials warn the public against eating rabbits due to tularemia risk in the Tennessee Valley area. The health officer notes the disease affects rabbit livers and spleens with white spots and can be transmitted to handlers. Although not fatal to humans, illness can keep a person out of work for up to two years. hunters should wash hands thoroughly after dressing rabbits.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
S. W. Welch
Tennessee Valley
Coast Grids Huns Now With Action
Coastal teams intensify practice ahead of December 1 games in Berkeley and Pasadena. Penn State and California drill for the Berkeley clash while Pittsburgh and Stanford map defenses against Gibby Welch.
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Pacific Coast
Oporta
Meomk
Reed
Los Angeles
Pennsylvania
California
Berkeley
Cal
Memorial Stadium
Niba” Price
Penn -Wossnoe
Manager J T Stewart to Visit Nashville for Christmas
J T Stewart popular manager of the local operations of the Amusement Company will leave Saturday night for Nashville to spend the Christmas holidays. He will return here Wednesday.
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J. T. Stewart
C Sent “Amusément Company
Nashville
Temperature Range Recorded Today
The day saw a high of 45 and a low of 22 degrees over the last 24 hours, marking warmer conditions than previously noted. Weather officials cited a stable air mass and light winds contributing to the mild temperatures.
River Level Drops as Tennessee River Reaches 9.8 Feet
The Tennessee river continued to fall today with a local reading of 9.8 feet, the weather bureau announced.
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Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Fire department answers fourteen calls this month on Johnston Street
The Johnston Street fire department has responded to fourteen calls so far this month. Most of the incidents involved fires and required firefighting response, with crews working to control flames and secure affected areas.
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Johnston Street
Spears Hurling Passes for Southern Grid Stars
Los Angeles reports Southern grid prospects drill with Estes of Georgia and Kauff of Florida linking with Spears to throw to Vandersbilt end Brown and Kitty Oreson. Notes say the Southern program emphasizes flashy plays and new ends and guards lining up with Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech in the mix.
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Los Angeles
Berfight
C Son
Vavgerbilt
Osewlop
Georgia
Pickhard
Mrs J E Weaver to Be Buried Saturday
Mrs J E Weaver widow of Rev J E Weaver and local resident died Thursday afternoon at her daughter's Allenville Alabama home. The body will be transported tonight by train to her Fourth Avenue West residence. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 9 30 a m with burial at Blue Springs cemetery. She leaves grandchildren and many friends mourn her loss.
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J. E. Weaver
P. G. Compton
Allenville
Ala
Louisville
Nashville
Fourth Avenue
West
Blue Springs Cemetery
Weaver
Wea
Weather tolls on eighth as cold grips department
A fragment notes Schall's tosses and calls arriving on the eighth of the month, when the department felt the toll of cold weather. The passage implies a winter hardship impacting activities and routines.
Christmas Program for Employes Given
A Christmas program for company employes and office workers was held with the annual distribution of gifts to staff. The event recognized workers and included a formal presentation of presents by company leadership.
Faculty Members United in Marriage Romance at Rural Grove School
Miss Verna Mae Scoggs wed Prof A Ryan in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home. The Rural Grove school staff attended the event, and the couple planned a brief honeymoon in Birmingham before returning to Decatur to resume teaching after Christmas.
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Verna Mae Scoggs
A. Ryan
Rural Grove
E. N. Hart
Westminster Press
Briué
R. H. Seogyoun
Birming
Ham
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