Jones announces bid for eighth district delegate seat
John W. Jones, Huntsville businessman and longtime Democratic activist, says he will file for candidacy as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Alabama's eighth district. He notes the district will send four delegates and vows to promote party harmony ahead of the 1932 campaign. Former Gov. Brandon is seeking statewide and district delegates, with Senator Hugo Black seeking reelection.
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John W. Jones
Mr. Jones
Eighth
Brandon
Tuscaloosa
Hugo Black
Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Jones
Jones Cotton Company of
Jones-Baugh Cotton Company
Huntsville
Democratic Party
Morgan County Health Dept Reports Downturn in Disease
Morgan County shows a strong health year with the health department led by Dr. H. C. McRee reporting the lowest communicable disease ratio in years. Continued education by health workers teachers and newspapers has boosted disease control and the state’s health standing nationally and globally. Influenza reports are not as severe this year, and pneumonia and influenza data are not recorded by the dept.
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Morgan County
Health Department
Japanese Advance Near Chin Chow Amid Chinese Retreat
Japanese cavalry reached the Taling river within 15 miles of Chinchow as Chinese resistance waned. Five regiments entered Kowpangtze without a fight while another column neared Kowpangtze and Tahushan, signaling rapid evacuation of Chinchow ordered by Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang. The fall of Chinchow would give Japan de facto control of Manchuria.
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Mukden
Taman
Taling River
Chinchow
Manchuria
Kowpangize
Japan
Kowpangtze
Tahushan
Great Wall of China
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Shanghai
Kow
Chang
Peiping
Debt-Payment 1931 Lessons From Governor Miller
Governor Miller says no debt repatriation plan and urges living within income. He argues states and nations must curb spending, embrace economy, and learn from 1931's distress to build solvency and future prosperity. He calls for faith, work, and forward momentum toward a brighter year.
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B. M. Miller
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Union of States
Eid
Tornado Toll Rises Across Two Counties In Night Storm
A night tornado swept through Simpson and ten neighboring counties injuring five people and killing five, including a mother crushed with her infant near Magee and a two year old boy in the Magee area. Damaged homes and livestock losses spread through isolated communities as rescue work continued.
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Jackson
Mine
Simpson
Loss of Chairs Ends Not Guinan Club Night
Prohibition agents raided the Planet Mars nightclub in Cricago, seizing chairs tables draperies and two pianos. Hostess Guinan vowed to reopen despite losses while guests faced a floor seating option. Harry Veiler a part owner and three attendants were arrested and Guinan to appear before U S Commissioner Edwin Walker.
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Guinan
Prohibition
Mars
Harry Veiler
Miss Guinan
United States
Edwin Walker
Unconscious but Up And Happy After Truck Crash
In Athens Alabama a local Black man was knocked from a truck in a car crash and rendered unconscious. Bystanders feared brain injury but within five minutes he recovered consciousness, smiled, and resumed his activities.
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Athens
Ala
Youngster James E Simpson Visits Grandparents
Master James E. Simpson of Prospect Tennessee is spending several days with his grandparents and other relatives on Fourth Avenue South.
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James E. Simpson
Prospect, Tenn
Fourth Avenue
South
Daily New Year Greeting Nor Edition Published
The Daily announces no edition on New Year’s Day and extends wishes for a bright and happy New Year. It expresses hope that 1932 will bring success for readers and their families.
Beloved Lady Called by Death in Athens Alabama
Mrs May Westmoreland 82 widow of Dr Theo Westmoreland pioneer physician in the county died this week in Athens Alabama Funeral services were held at her residence with Rev J E Morris officiating Interment was in the Athens cemetery She was widely known and respected across northern Alabama.
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Anse Everett
Macges
Athens
Ala
May Westmoreland
Theo Westmoreland
J. E. Morris
Athens Cemetery
Local Man Wins Cotton Raffle at Hillsboro
Austin De Graffenreid of Decatur won the bale of cotton raffled to raise funds for Hillsboro school. The event drew considerable interest as locals supported the fundraiser with the raffle.
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Hillsboro
Austin de Graffenreid
Decatur
Finland Goes Wet On Early Returns
Helsingfors reports 57 percent of local votes counted in the prohibition referendum with a strong pro wet result. Anti prohibition editors foresee a national push against dry laws as early returns emerge.
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Finland
Helsingfors
Steel industry eyes brighter 1932 in Birmingham report
Birmingham dispatch notes 1931 slow for steel firms with repairs completed during lull and plants idled or winding down. Ingot, rail mill activity at 50-60 percent early year, dipping below 30 percent into summer. 10 day shutdown late December. Cast iron plants active at 40-50 percent, bar and sheet mills busier, foundry iron backlog around 300000 tons. Tennessee Company operated two furnaces. Sloss-Sheffield and Republic each one. Woodward Iron banked fires in mid December for indefinite period.
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Birmingham
Ala
Steel
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Ensley
Fairfield
Gadsden
Gulf States Steel Company
Tennessee Company
Sloss-Sheffield
Short Gain Shown By Cotton Market
A brief rise appeared in the local cotton market with middling seven-eighths at 5.77 cents per pound, up from 5.75 cents on Wednesday.
Kiwanis Board Plans Year At Decatur Meeting
Archie W. Hill president elect convoces the Kiwanis unit’s newly elected board to study plans for the coming year. Hill and other officers will be installed tonight at the regular Kiwanis meeting at the YMCA.
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Archie W. Hill
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Unit
Mr. Hill
Kiwanis Club
Tennessee River Gauge Falls to 7.8 Feet Today
The Tennessee river level declined today with the gauge reading at seven o'clock recorded at 7.8 feet. This marks a continued drop as upstream inflows lessen and weather remains mild. Authorities advise monitoring for possible further changes in the coming days.
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Tennessee
200 Members Yet Needed by C of C Decatur
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce, newly organized, aims to add at least 200 members to reach a solid base for 1932 development efforts. The first drive yielded about 300 members in four days, but more backing is sought. a second drive is planned soon to ensure moral and financial support from Decatur residents.
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Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Commerce Unit
Bishop McDowell Plans West Athens Visit
Rt. Rev. Bishop McDowell will make a postponed official visitation to St. John's, St. Peter's, and St. Timothy of Athens on January 17. He will administer the apostolic rite of confirmation to a class at St. John's.
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McDowell
St. John’s
St. Peter's
St. Timothy of Athens
Rainfall in Decatur Measured 0.39 Inches
Decatur recorded 0.39 inches of rain in the 24 hours ending at 7 this morning.
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Decatur
Mrs Horton Dies At Advanced Age In Athens
Mrs Horton, widow of Judge James E Horton Sr, longtime probate judge, died at 94 after a lingering illness. A pioneer resident of Athens County, she leaves son Judge James E Horton Jr of Athens and daughter Mrs J W Frost Sr. Her husband predeceased her.
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Athens
Ala
James E. Horton
South
Horton
James E. Horton, Jr
J. W Frost
Legion Campaign Starts January 4 in Alabama
The American Legion prepares its most intensive state wide membership drive beginning January 4 under Rufus Be Thea, retiring state commander and membership committee chair.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Alabama Department
Rufus Bethea
Malone To Take the Money To Hartselle
Judge B L Malone probate official will travel to Hartselle on Saturday January 2 with pension checks for Confederate veterans and dependents residing in the Hartselle area. He will be at the Bank of Hartselle and eligible residents are urged to meet him there on the morning of January 2.
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Malone
Hartselle
L. Malone
Judge Malone
Bank of
Convict Cooper Recaptured as Prison Farm Escape Narrows
Atmore Alabama reports Robert Cooper, one of four inmates who overpowered a guard and abducted him at the state prison farm, was captured last night. Two other escapees remain at large while another was recaptured after a track dog pursuit. Guard C W Stubbs’ pistol was seized during the abduction.
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Atmore
Ala
Robert Cooper
Atmore State Prison
Savannas
C. W. Stubbs
Lindsey Parker
B. D. Wilcox
Carl Young
Medicos 10 Hold First Gathering
The Morgan County Medical Society resumes activities with a January 7 noon meeting at Central Methodist church. Dr J A Howle of Parkville, newly elected president, will preside for the 1932 term. Drs Erskine Chenault and J W Hughes will give talks as the main program.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Central Methodist Church
J. A. Howle
Parkville
Medical
Erskine Chenault
J. W. Hughes
Weather report shows 68/47 highs and lows today
The weather bureau records a maximum of 68 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock this morning.
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Weather Bureau
Bankers Aid Farmers To Hold Cotton In 1931
Alabama bankers aided cotton farmers by financing 200000 bales until July 1932 and forming the state's National Credit Corporation division. The move backs Federal Farm Board aims to keep 7000000 bales off the market to bolster prices. Bowron notes slow cotton payments hurt farmer income, with state cotton receipts down about 50 million dollars versus 1930 and 100 million versus 1929, though some banks did well in certain regions.
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National Credit Corporation
Thomas W. Bowron
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Federal Farm Board
National Credit Corporation No 1
Federal Reserve District
Bowron
Alabama Tornado Disrupts Services and Damages Property
A tornado swept Alabama early today causing disruption to telegraph telephone and electric service and damaging property. The storm left Barns and plantation areas in Greenville with significant destruction along a path several hundred yards long.
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Alabama
Greenville- Barns
Offices 10 Open At Early Moment
Plans are underway to establish offices at the Hotel Lyons building at the earliest possible moment. Contacts with Decatur are already on hand and inquiries are being made. Equipment for the office is now being arranged.
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Hotel Lyons
Decatur
Ees
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Magee
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