Plan of Gangs for Extortion Spurs Chicago War Hearings
Chicago police wire taps reveal racketeers plotting to extort millions from labor unions and newspapers. The report ties the gang conflict to Capone’s return from Philadelphia jail and a long feud with Moran and Alello factions. A conference between New York and Chicago police chiefs signals cross city crime cooperation.
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Chicago
Reupeteere
Herald and Examiner
la Newspa
Scarface al” Capone
Philadelphia
George “Bugs
Moran
St. Vale
Grover Whalen
New York
William Russell
New York Police Commission
Jordan Hostetter
Whalen
Frankie Yale
Frank Marlowe
Brooklyn
Capone
Twin City
Russell
Whelan
Weekend Robberies Hit Decatur Police Station
Thieves looted the Decatur police station on Saturday night striking the drawer used by Chief C. M. Riggsbee and stealing two pistols and bonds from prior cases. No clues were left and the side door appeared to be ajar. The incident follows a wave of recent robberies including local stores and stations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
C. M. Riggsbee
B. L. Malone
Beadle
8. O. Nelson
Gulf Gasoline
Waco
Poole
Pointer-Harlow
Eleventh Hour Rush At State Assessor Office 1930
Crowds form at the offices of Dax Assessor H O Troup and Hodges Crowe as residents hurry to retire state indebtedness and secure assessments for 1930. Officials expect the rush to continue for several days and strain staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dax
H. O. Troup
Hodges Crowe
Bright and Ly
George O Bry an Welcomed by Decatur Rotary Club
George O Bryan manager of Southern Bell Telephone Decatur operations was welcomed into the Decatur Rotary club at Monday’s meeting. The welcome was delivered by Jervis Jones in the absence of President Peter Dennis who was away from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O’bryan
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Decatur
Closing Cotton Quotations From New York and New Orleans Markets
Closing quotations for the New York and New Orleans cotton markets are listed with highs lows and closes. Prices show activity across multiple contracts with spot figures noted for both cities.
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New York
Ae Orleans
Roscoe slot yields some liquid pay
A police officer reports that a Roscoe slot machine on a counter paid out in coins and “liquid assets.” The officer seized the proceeds after a search and charged the purported proprietor with violating prohibition law.
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Roscoe
Football Stars Help Fight Fire in San Jose
Notre Dame’s Jack Cannon and Alabama’s Tony Holm, in evening attire, helped contain a mansion fire at Paul Fretz’s Mountain View home during a New Year’s Eve party. They used emergency gear to keep the blaze from spreading before firefighters arrived. Loss estimated at $10,000.
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San Jose
Calif
Jack Cannon
Notre Dame
Tony Holm
Alabama
San Francisco
Mountain View
Paul H. Fretz
Mare Island Navy Yard
Fretz Mansion
Cannon
Holm
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Schilcer Dies At Home
Mrs Annie Elizabeth Schilcer wife of F M Schilcer veteran Louisville and Nashville shop foreman died Sunday morning at 845 at her residence 1109 Fifth Avenue South Funeral services to be conducted by Rev Jewell Howard pastor of First Christian church burial in city cemetery Brown in charge Pallbearers named Charles E Sittason F M Sittason Eugene Sittason Robert Sittason Bennie Sittason and Joe Wilder She survived by her husband two sisters five nephews four nieces all listed with their hometowns and relations
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Annie
Elizabeth Schilcer
F. M. Schilcer
Louisville & Nashville
Fifth Avenue South
Jewell Howard
The
First Christian Church
City Cemetery
Brown
Charles E. Sittason
Eugene Sittason
Robert Sittason
Bennie Sittason
Joe Wilder
Schiler
M. D. Sittason
Decatur
Charles Seig
Milltown
Ind
Charles E
F. M
Eugene
Bennie
J. E. Price
Bir
Park Fence Afire Threatens Malone Park
Flames lapped at the fence around Malone Park on West Moulton Street Sunday afternoon. Posters on the fence were ignited in an unknown manner and quick fire department action likely limited the damage.
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Malone Park
West Moulton Street
Weather outlook for Washington region tonight and Tuesday
Fair and slightly warmer tonight and Tuesday. The brief forecast notes modest temperature rise with dry conditions across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgan Court Opens New Year Calendar for 1930
Judges W W Callahan and James E Horton release the circuit court calendar for 1930 detailing forty one weeks of court across the eighth district. Judge Callahan and Judge Horton each have multiple sessions in Limestone Cullman Morgan and Lawrence counties with grand jury and non jury and equity terms listed throughout the year.
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W. W. Callahan
James E. Horton
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Callahan
Horton
Cullman County
Calehan
Limestone
Morgan County
Limestone Court
Equity
Lawrence County Court
Morgan County Circuit
Lawrence County
Cullman
Decatur
Limestone County
Man Alleged Forgery Suspect Arrested After Florence Bust
Sheriff B E Davis traveled to Florence to retrieve W H Arnold, accused of forging a $12.40 check on Athens Lumber Co. and cashing it at Moore's Modern Stores. The same forged name allegedly appeared on a second check at Piggly Wiggly in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Davis
Florence
Decatur
W. H. Arnold
Arnold
Athens Lumber Company
Moore
Second Avenue
Lumber Company
Morgan County National Bank
Moore's Modern
Acuon
C. N. Garrett
Grief at Poverty Tragedy Ends in Slayings
In Vernon Texas on December 30 a father J. H. Haggard 56 and his five children lay dead in a county morgue. Authorities say the father killed his children then died by suicide, a note pointing to grief over not providing Christmas toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Texas
J. H. Haggard
Farmer
Committee Will Meet Friday Night
The aims and objects committee of the Decatur Rotary club will meet Friday night at seven o'clock in the Tennessee Valley Bank to map out a program for the ensuing six months.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Tennessee Valley Bank
Thieves Loot Country Store West of Falkville
Thieves robbed Luther Adcock’s country store eight miles west of Falkville on Saturday night. Sheriff B E Davis said no clues were found. Entry was through a rear window and a quantity of flour and other merchandise was taken. It is believed an automobile or truck was used to haul the loot.
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Luther Ade&k
Falkville
B. E. Davis
the Daily
Adcock
Elizabeth Malone Delights Decatur Rotary with Vocal Numbers
Miss Elizabeth Malone entertained Decatur Rotary Club members and guests with several vocal performances during today’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Malone
Decatur Rotary Club
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Lebanon Draws Large Morgan County Faithful
The Morgan County Baptist Association held its fifth Sunday meeting at Lebanon west of Falkville with a large turnout and strong spirit. Antioch was chosen as the site for the next gathering on Fifth Sunday in March, with Rev. J A Maples named chair of the program committee. Rev Meyers noted county Baptist leaders urge broad attendance at Antioch as plans for a sizable program proceed. The association reports encouraging church progress and an optimistic outlook for continued expansion in Morgan County.
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Morgan County Baptist Association
Lebanon
Falkville
Antioch
J. A. Maples
Antioch Church
Association al
Meyers
Morgan County
One Dead Seven Hurt In Crash In Alabama
A weekend crash in Alabama left one dead and seven injured. Carl 17 of Chicago was killed. Fritz injured after hitchhiking youths were struck on the Birmingham Montgomery highway. Mrs I T Quinn of Montgomery hospitalized with injuries from Montgomery Selma highway crash. Clifton B Allen Birmingham later charged with grand larceny after a car streetcar collision.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Carl
Chicago
Fritz
Birmingham-Montgomery
Montgomery
I. T. Quinn
Fire on Meinhart Home Roof Sparks Fire Call
Firefighters were called at 9 Sunday morning to the C E Meinhart residence on the Austinville road where falling sparks set the roof ablaze. The blaze was extinguished with only slight loss.
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C E. Meinhart
Austinville Road
Rotary selects Dr Hugh Greer for civic service cup
Dr Hugh Greer was chosen as Rotary club member of the committee to award the Kiwanis loving cup for civic service. The announcement came at the meeting by Vice President Jervis Jones who presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Greer
Rotary Club
Kiwanis
Jervis Jones
Two Officers and a Trio of Runners Die
Prohibition enforcement drives led to three rum smugglers killed by the coast guard. Virginia officers were slain by moonshiners, a California officer wounded, and 5000 cases of liquor seized. A federal jury in Coeur d Alene returned guilty verdicts against 24 of 29 Mullen Idaho officials and others on liquor law violations.
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Associated Press
Coast Guard
Virginia
California
Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
Mullen
Jake Weisman
Providence
R. I
Dudley Brandt
Boston
John Goulart
Fairhaven
Newport
C. G
Ak Dat
Bernard
Mecklinburg County
Oxford
N. C
John South
Yountville
Cal
Robert B. Freeman
San Francisco
South
Freeman
Harry
Stutz Motors Co Thrown in Court
In Indianapolis creditors filed a petition in involuntary bankruptcy in federal court against Stutz Motor Car Co of America. The petition by Hide Leather & Belting Co E C Atkins Co and Vonnegut Hardware Co seeks bankruptcy relief based on alleged transfers to favored creditors within four months. A receiver suit was also filed in Superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Stutz Motor Car Co
America
Hide Leather & Belting Co
E. C. Atkins Co
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Ralph Bamberger
Rotary guests include doctors pastors and civic leaders
Guests of the Rotary club include Dr. A J Perolio and Dr. Hackett of Huntsville Emerson Lucas of Florence Mr White of Kansas City and Father Moeller new pastor of St Ann's Catholic church visiting members.
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A.J. Perolio
Dr. Hackett
Huntsville
Emerson Lucas
Florence
Mr. White
Kansas City
Father Moeller
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Rotary committee named for January meetings entertainment
The Decatur Rotary club has named A. C. Bailey, Owen Bell, Carlysle Blackwell and B. M. Bloodworth to provide entertainment features for January meetings.
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Decatur Rotary Club
A.C. Bailey
Owen Bell
Carlysle Blackwell
B. M. Bloodworth
Calvin Honored For Leading In Volume Of Sale
Calvin received a company gift recognizing his top sales volume in the northern area of the state for 1929. He led the Alabama sale organization with a record and has been with the company for three years.
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Calvin
Alabama
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Sixth Street
R. F. Cooney
Fenner and Beane
New Orleans
Morgan Court
William Desmond Taylor
Baron Fitts
Los Angeles County
Mabel Normand
Mary Miles Minter
Rotary
Stutz Motors CO
Eben
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