Grubb Charges Grand Jury to Probe Prohibition Violations
Judge William L. Grubb of Birmingham urged a special federal grand jury in Montgomery to investigate violations of the prohibition and narcotic statutes in the Middle District of Alabama. The charge outlined duties and jurisdiction at the request of U S District Attorney Grady Nolds who cited “wh violations” of the prohi.
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Montgomery
William L. Grubb
Birmingham
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Middle District
Alabama
Grubbs
United States District
Gradynolds
Decatur Construction Resumes After Winter Hold
Construction work in Decatur on Second Avenue is back in full swing as contractors rebuild the Cook and Buttrey buildings destroyed by fire. Local officials expect a revival of building activity with the arrival of spring weather.
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Decatur
Cook
Buttrey
Second Avenue
Better Observance Of Traffic Rules
City officers report steady improvement in traffic ordinance observance since new signals. Patrolmen cite numerous arrests and fines from the campaign, noting progress with last weekend’s non observance arrest.
Canadian Citizen Shot on Detroit River
Arthur La Framboise, a Canadian citizen from La SalleOntario, was wounded on the Detroit river at 1 00 am by bullets he says were fired by two US customs inspectors while on the Canadian side. He was returning home on foot after helping free a liquor laden sled boat. his car sank when ice gave way. His wounds were two scalp lacerations described as minor. MP S C Robinson said he would seek a Canadian government investigation.
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Detroit
Arthur la Framboise
United States Customs Border Patrol
la Framboise
la Salle
Ontario
S. C. Robinson
Essex-West
Mayor Imposes Jail Time For Disorderly Conduct
Mayor B. L. Malone orders jail for two disorderly women proving deterrent effect. Both young women sentenced to fifteen days in jail this morning after appearing before the mayor, not fined.
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B. L. Malone
Fire department responds to small blaze on McCartney Street
The fire department answered a call at 11:40 last night to a small house on McCartney Street in the colored section. The blaze caused slight loss with no injuries reported.
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McCartney Street
Chicago hit by forty hold ups in ten hours
Detective bureau records show 40 hold ups in Chicago during a ten hour span yesterday, the highest for a similar period. Two men were shot. Herbert Kadon was killed after police surprised him and two others during a robbery attempt. Anton Kochanowsky, a cobbler, was beaten and shot in the leg while resisting robbers.
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Chicago
Detective Bureau
Herbert Kadon
Anton Kochanowsky
Mrs. Goldman Dies At Austinville
Mrs. Louann Goldman longtime Austinville resident died Saturday at one o'clock after a sudden heart attack. She was 60 and survived by her husband John Goldman three sons Roy and Joseph Goldman three daughters Mary McDonald Allie Smith and Annie Flynn and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at eight for Campbell Hill interment priest directing active pallbearers include Roy Joseph Goldman John Prank McDonald Jim Smith with honorary pallbearers W H Taylor Luke Stovall Will Harris J L Craft Monroe Hendon and J A Sparkman.
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Louann Goldman
Austinville
John Goldman
Roy
Joseph Goldman
Mary McDonald
Allie Smith
Annie Flynn
Campbell Hill
Henry
John Prank
McDonald
Jim Smith
W. H. Taylor
Luke Stovall
Will Harris
J. L. Craft
Monroe Hendon
J. A. Sparkman
Three Officials Are Consecrated at First Tian Church
Three newly elected officials of the First Tian church were consecrated Sunday morning. Rev. Jewell Howard officiated as pastor in charge during the special exercises.
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First Tian Church
Jewell Howard
Colbert Jury Reorganizes as Probe Reopens
The Colbert county circuit court grand jury begins the spring term with a focus on continuing investigations into official irregularities. Assistant Attorney General J. W. Brussell said over 2,500 subpoenas have been served as the probe resumes after Christmas. Indictments already include Judge N. P. Tompkins and county treasurer E. J. Henninger, with potential trials slated for the third week.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
Colbert County
J. W. Brussell
Magnod. x
N. P. Tompkins
E. J. Henninger
Henry D. Jones
Court of County Commissioners
J. Fred . Johnson, Jr
Keeton
Tompkins
Mrs. L. J. Waldrop Dies At Falkville At 61
Mrs. L. J. Waldrop, beloved Falkville resident and Methodist church member, died at 9 30 Sunday night at her home. Born August 25 1869 she was 61. Survived by her husband seven children Herbert Waldrop B N Zeigler Dr Levitt Clarence Carey Homer Ennis. Funeral 2 o'clock today at Falkville Methodist church with Rev. G C Dodd directing burial in family lot.
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L. J. Waldrop
Falkville
Methodist Church
McLeod Named an Officer of Morgan County National Bank
E. W. McLeod president of the Alabama Bankers Association and former Huntsville banker was elected vice-president of Morgan County National Bank and assumed duties after a Saturday directors meeting. McLeod has extensive state banking experience, including roles at Shefield and Henderson banks, Huntsville Trust, and Huntsville Chamber of Commerce leadership.
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E. W. McLeod
Alabama Bankers Association
Huntsville Bank and Trust Company
Morgan County National Bank
McLeod
Morgan County National
Sheffield National Bank
Henderson National Bank of Huntsville
Huntsville and Trust Company
Erely
Atlee H. Hoff
FP. A. Bloodworth
William E. Skeggs
E. E. Graves
T. E. Williams
Mr. McLeod
Huntsville Rotary Club
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Frost Dies At Rural Home in Decatur Route Three
Jeff Frost 73 longtime Decatur resident died Sunday at 1 15 am at his home. Survived by wife three sons Walter Neal and William three Horn 28 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am at the residence with burial at a cemetery. Priest direct-
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Jeff Frost
Decatur
Route Three
Walter
Neal
William
Horn
Candidates Prepare for Busy Campaigns After Poll Tax
With the poll tax period closed, politicians will soon learn the number of qualified voters in each beat and plan their street by street campaigns. New candidates or prospects are regularly mentioned as the field begins to form for the upcoming offices.
Flames Threaten Destruction Of Home On Third Avenue
A house on Third Avenue South owned by E. W. Strother and occupied by A. J. Walker was damaged by a fire at 1 15 o clock Saturday afternoon. The flames were checked quickly by a rapid fire department response.
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Third Avenue
South
E. W. Strother
A. J. Walker
Grass Fire on Fourth Avenue Damages No Home
A grass fire at the C. and Teague residence on Fourth Avenue West Saturday afternoon drew the fire department but caused no damage to the Teague home. It was the third blaze in two hours.
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C. & Teague
Fourth Avenue
West
Teague
Board The Happiness Limited Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least
A brief note from The Happiness Limited quotes a biblical verse about service and charity. The message emphasizes lending help to the needy and echoes a moral imperative. No additional context or actions are provided in the readable text.
Be nevolent Society Aids Decatur Families In Need
Mrs. T. Gill secretary of the Benevolent Society says the Limited moved slowly up in its drive to help the destitute in Decatur. She notes one family required aid twice and the total aid to date amounts to 637 dollars.
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Limited
Decatur
Newspaper Today
T. Gill
The
Benevolent Society
Banks Closed In Alabama Amid Banking Panic
Two Alabama banks shut down as depositors panic after the Dothan National Bank failure. The Clio Banking Company and Peoples Bank of Pinchard closed, with the latter aided by Dothan National Bank’s collapse and its affiliates. State Superintendent D F Green cited cascading failures and urged caution in Pinchard and nearby areas.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Banking Department
Clio Banking Company
Clio
Peoples Bank of Pinchard
Dothan National Bank of Dothan
D. F. Green
Clio Bank
Dothan National Bank
Coffee Springs National Bank
Prichard Bank
Dothan
Perry
Pinckard Bank
Negro Teachers Hold A Session In Decatur Morgan County
Members of city and county faculties in negro schools met at the negro high school building to enjoy a worthwhile program prepared for the Morgan County and City Teachers Association. Ollie M. Edwards spoke on teaching reading effectively and J. E. Pickett, principal, discussed the spirit and attitude of teachers toward principals.
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Decatur
Morgan County
Morgan County and City Teachers Association
Ollie M. Edwards
J. E. Pickett
Fine Attendance At Y M C A Bible Class
A record attendance filled the Y M C A Bible class Sunday morning at 8 20. President J D Garren presided while C G C Lowery led singing with Miss Joy Flant at the piano. The Bonanza Quartette performed several selections and Rev E N Hart taught a splendid lesson as class teacher.
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J. D. Garren
C. GC. Lowery
Interesting Talk At Rotary Meet
Jervis Jones head of the Decatur Ice and Coal Co delivered an unusually interesting address on the Ice Industry before the Decatur Rotary club. The talk was under the Vocational Service committee chaired by John Snodgrass and aligned with the plan for members to speak on their classification.
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Jervis Jones
Decatur Ice and Coal Com
Decatur Rotary Club
Vocational Service Committee
John Snodgrass
City License Payments Remain Brisk as Deadline Passes
The city privilege tax collection stayed active today though the payment deadline passed with no added penalty. Many businesses have not yet obtained licenses and Collector John Wilkes plans an intensive collection drive soon.
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John Wilkes
Patterson Plans to Announce Candidacy Soon
A. G. Patterson former Alabama Public president returns to Decatur from a business trip and says he has surveyed the seven county district and will announce his candidacy around February 10. A formal platform statement will follow. He faces incumbent Edward B. Almon of Colbert county and Patterson of Morgan county for the congressional post.
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A. G. Patterson
Alabama
Decatur
Patterson
Congressional Post
Edward B. Almon
Colbert County
Morgan County
Poll tax receipts outlook from county collector
County tax collector Hodges Crow says poll tax collections this year will be similar to last year. He cannot yet confirm totals as receipt books are with several banks and officials. A full countywide list by beat is expected by midweek.
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Hodges Crow
Crowe
Crow
Time Limit for County Tax Assessments Extended
The notice states the assessment time limit for county taxes without the ten percent penalty has arrived. After this period, assessors must add a ten percent penalty on all those delinquent.
Board Meeting Set For Wednesday Afternoon At Hospital
Announcement says the society holds a board meeting Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the hospital. The official board will be followed by activities of the hospital society membership. Members are urged to attend.
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Bs Hsopital Society
Taft Resigns as Chief Justice and Hints at Retirement
Washington dispatch reports William Howard Taft has resigned as Chief Justice citing ill health after years of labor. He sought rest in Asheville but returned to Washington signaling a major decision. Potential reshaping of the court looms during Hoover's presidency with future retirements anticipated. Justice Sutherland remains ill and may retire if his condition does not improve.
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Washington
William Howar Taft
The
United States
Asheville
Dent
Hoover
Sutherland
Chief Justice William Howard to Leave for Washington
ASHE N C February 3 Chief Justice William Howard age to recuperate will leave here this afternoon at five o clock to return to Washington.
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Ashe N. C
William Howard
Washington
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