Breadlines of Washington Show Seasonal and Seasonal Aid Pull
A feature on unemployed men converging on Washington for Christmas relief. Reporters describe the crowded transient bureau, daily sign-ins near two hundred, and newcomers fleeing cold from Florida and the Carolinas. The Capitol dome shines as a beacon of aid and oversight.
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Washington
Phil
The
United
Washington Transient Bureau
Florida
Carolinas
Virginia
Archie
Quiet Decatur Christmas Among Low Firework Harm
Decatur enjoyed one of its quietest Christmases with no fatal accidents and few injuries from fireworks. 16 offenders reported in the police court as people spent the day in shows and visits while merchants faced strong sales and offices closed for the holiday.
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Decatur
Sconmine
Cold Wave Sweeps Two Regions With Record Low Temps
The season's severe cold wave, already in the north central area, moved into the Middle West with colder night readings. Devil's Lake South Dakota registered 34 below, Duluth 26 below, Minneapolis 18 below, and Dawson Canada 44 below. A hard freeze was forecast in the South after warmer holiday weather.
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Associated Press
North Central
Middle West
Devil's Lake
S. Dak
Duluth
Minn
Minneapolis
Dawson
Canada
Motorist Runs His Car Over Himself in Cal
Ed Haven and Don Fowler were driving in Jobe California when they realized a collision was imminent. They leaped to avoid impact but slipped and were run over by their own car. They were hospitalized with injuries.
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AN Jobe
Cal
Ed Haven
Don Fowler
Rotary club reports donations to crippled children drive
The Decatur Rotary Club committee reports donations of 18 dollars in the past week from club members for the crippled children's fund.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Proctor Visits Decatur on Monday Afternoon
E. L. Proctor of Hartselle was in Decatur Monday afternoon for a short time leaving no lasting notes or events.
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Proctor
E. L. Proctor
Hartselle
Decatur
New York Cotton Prices and Wheat Quote Summary
Cotton quotes for January 12.40 March 12.58 May 12.68 July 12.49. May wheat noted at 90 percent.
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New York
Grand Rapids Death Probe Fights Between Accident and Torture
An elderly man, Cornelius Vander Veen, was found severely burned with a fatal wound at his rural Grand Rapids area home. Investigators question if death resulted from an accident or torture as a neighbor is questioned and coroner notes the eye wound may not be fatal. Relatives say no enemies are evident.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Kent County
Gome
Cornelius Vander Veen
H. C. Wolfe
Vander Veen
Jay Schenck
Schenck
Rotary club Christmas program emphasizes season theme
At the Decatur Rotary Club meeting on Monday the Christmas theme dominated the program arranged by president Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Miss Julia Bingham read the Christmas story while carols were sung by Mrs. R. M. McGilathery Mrs. W. E. B. Curry and Miss Evelyn.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Peter M. Dennis
Julia Bingham
R. M. McGilathery
W. EB. Curry
Evelyn
Prizes Awarded by Decatur Garden Club for Decorations
The Decatur Garden Club announced awards for its annual decoration contest. Prizes honored best decorated living tree and interior displays in Decatur Proper and notable contributions across Negro and white sections. The Wright residence on Johnston Street won the prize for the most elaborate city decoration. Wheeler Park tree also praised.
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Decatur Garden Club
Clu
Decatur Proper
Alabama Utilities Service Co
Buttrey Department Store
Robert Murphree
Madison Street
Neill Sykes
West Vine Street
William Basham
Poplar Street
E. R. Wright
Johnston Street
Wheeler Park
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Russell Speake
Nelson Jewelry Gb
Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Co
Alabama Power Co
R. H. Wolcott
Eugene Graves, Jr
H. ©. Ayers
B. M. Bloodworth
Williams Watson
Price
H. D. Barnum
A. A. Jones
BE. & Morrow
Louis Argend
Virgil I. Of Hartselle Route Heads for Decatur Today
Readable text notes Virgil I. of Hartselle is en route to Decatur today, with no additional context or details provided about the journey or purpose.
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Virgil i . of
Hartselle
Decatur
Federal control of power urged to unify lines nationwide
A Mississippi Valley committee report to President Roosevelt calls for federal control of all electrical transmission across America. It urges unification of lines to create a cheap power pool and a two year billion dollar public works program. Dams for navigation and flood control should also generate power. It also notes efforts to boost appliance purchases through private utility channels.
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Washington
America
Roosevelt
Mississippi Valley
Nurse Gow Arrives to Testify in Hauptmann Trial
Betty Gow the nurse who cared for Charles Lindbergh’s infant son arrived aboard the liner Aquila to testify in Bruno Hauptmann’s upcoming trial. She refused to discuss the case, smiled, and said she was sorry. The ship’s arrival drew secrecy as officials and reporters searched for her identity.
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New York
Betty Gow
Charles Lindbergh
Aquila
Bruno Hauptmann
Miss Gow
Line
Immigration and Customs
Beatrice Galloway
Dwight Morrow
Lindbergh
Ollie Wheatley
Hopewell
Lindberghs
Robert Stinson to Go to Knoxville
Robert Stinson will leave for Knoxville Tennessee on the first of the year. He recently came from Tacoma Washington for an operation and has been transferred by the loan company with which he is associated.
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Charleston
W. Va
International Illustrated News
Senate
Holt
Charles McNary
Oregon
McNary
William 8. Ware
Pennsylvania
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Committee On Privileges and Elections
William E. Borah
Idaho
United States
Borah
Albert Gallatin
Virginia
Gallatin
James Shields
Eaton
Aebate
Friends Point
Beng
Robert ‘Stinson
Tacoma
Wash
Knoxville,Tenn
New Speed Mark For Planes Set In France
Delmotte cracks land speed record on a Caudron Renault monoplane at 321 mph over a circuit, beating Wedell’s 1933 mark of 306 mph. After near misses and an all night rain threat, he achieved the record with a 502.465 kmh average on the lap, surpassing earlier seaplane and distance marks held by others.
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Istres
Frétice
America
James Wedell
Wedell
Louisiana
Delmotte
Delmotie
Lieut
Angello
Ttally
Rose Bowl Car Picked Up Here
Louisville and Nashville train number three stopped at Decatur to pick up a special Pullman containing Rose Bowl visitors from North Alabama.
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Rose Bowl
Louisville and Nashville
Decatur
North Alabama
Holidays Bring Wave of Vole Many Accident Suffer Minor Hurts
Christmas tragedies sweep Alabama with ten deaths and numerous injuries. Among the dead are Modd McGee of Maplesville in a auto crash and Esker Lee Gilpin of Montgomery in a shooting incident. Reported injuries range from serious to minor across Birmingham and other cities.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Modd McGee
Maplesville
Guy Sellers
Ft. Deaposit
L. J. Rice
Knoxville
Tenn
Esker Lee Gilpin
Montgomery
James Mobley
Brundidge
T. A. Capps
Crenshaw County
John Wright
Gadsden
Lee Maddox
Estelle Little
James. Hayes
Payroll Car Robbed of 16000 Dollars Today
White and two constables were driving a payroll car to Chester Mills when a bandit car forced them to flee into the woods. The robbers emptied the payroll car in their own auto and fled. Officers believe the attackers were all white men despite masks.
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White
Chester Mills
Gui
Jervis Returns to St Louis After Christmas Visit
Albert Jervis, guest of his parents Mr and Mrs A D Jervis for Christmas, has returned to St Louis where he is employed with the Century Electric Company.
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Albert Jervis
Mrs
A. D. Jervis
St. Louis
Century Electric Company
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Robert Stinson
Peggy Reif
Meyer Zeligs
General Hospital
Cincinnati
Reif
Campbell County
Kentucky
South Carolina
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