Committee to Raise Funds for Decatur Huntsville Survey
Jonn D. Wyker chairs the committee to fund a preliminary survey of the proposed interurban line between Decatur and Huntsville and the Tennessee River bridge. City Engineer McCalla estimates 2500 needed. Huntsville pledges 1000 with Decatur raising the rest. Enthusiasm grows that the line will be built.
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Jonn D. Wyker
Decaturs
Huntsville
Tennessee River
McCalla
Decaturs Daily
Decatura
Telephone Company Closes Today Dismantling Under Snow Owen
A large crew under Snow Owen, wire chief of Morgan County Telephone Company, began removing poles and wires this morning. The New York office seeks to close the local business and dismantling will proceed rapidly, with the entire plant expected gone within two months.
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Snow Owen
Morgan County Telephone Company
New York
Elks Plan Smokers Tonight in Decatur Lodge Rooms
The Elks lodge invites all past members to a smoker tonight at the Decatur lodge rooms at eight o'clock. The event aims to revive interest in the lodge and encourage active participation among seniors.
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Decatur
Prisoner Totals Rise at Morgan County Jail
The Morgan County Jail housed 38 prisoners on February 18, the largest number ever held there. The current count shows 23 inmates remaining in custody.
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Morgan County
Senator Dixon Named Roosevelt Campaign Manager
New York Feb 29 It is considered certain that U S Senator Dixon of Montana will be Roosevelt s campaign manager for the 1932 presidential race as the political scene tightens around the Republican primaries.
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New York
U. S
Dixon
Montana
Roosevelt
Higher price for cotton expected in Decatur
Cotton factors in Decatur forecast higher prices basing on foreign market reports and a 6000 bale export. New York is steady with a tendency to rise. sale offers range from 9 3 4 to 10 1 4 cents. The Decatur cotton season resumes a normal pace as most of the crop has moved, though remaining supplies linger nearby.
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New York
Decaturs
Patterson Announces Senate Run
Memphis February 20. Former Governor Malcomb R. Paterson announces candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Taylor. Announcement will be released to the press in a few days.
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Memphis
Malcomb R. Paterson
United States Senate
Taylor
Preas
W R Smith Promoted Hitt Lumber Deal
In the Decatur Daily report on the removal of the Hitt Lumber Company to this place, W R Smith real estate dealer played a prominent role from inception to closing in promoting the property purchase.
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Decaturs
Hitt Lumber Company
W. R. Smith
Local Knight Templars Commend Work By Inspecting Team
Eminent State Commander Louis J. Wright praised the De Moley Commandery No. 4 Knight Templars for their degree team's performance during his annual inspection. The quartet of officers led by Eminent Commander J. E. Daly impressed Wright as the best drilled on his rounds, with talks following and a social gathering to close.
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de Moley Commandery No. 4
Knight Templars
Lous J. Wright
J. FE
Appland Jindge
Seltu
Erant
Wrigit
J. BE. Daly
O. Lee
W. A. Rickles
J. J. Cornish
Frits Sehiber
J. L. Gunter
A. B. Marvey
R. H. Wolard
A. A. Hardage
Thomas H. Mattocks
Emmnenegee Wright
Roundtree
Birming
Pole
Owensehole
Send Your Money South Slogan Draws North Man Hartshorn's Decatur visit
A. C. Hartshorn of Freehold New Jersey argues the Panama Canal shifts money southward and Alabama offers strong growth. He urges Decatur consolidation to cut costs, praises Southern rail and interurban prospects, and backs Wilson or Underwood for president as Democrats organize a marching club.
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A.C. Hartshorn
Traction Man
Easane
Hartshorn
Wilson
Underwood
New Jersey
Washington
Baltimore
Decaturs
Strike threatens UK coal industry as miners walk out
The British Cabinet fears a general strike as around one million miners prepare to quit work nationwide. Premier Asquith and union leaders push for an underground minimum wage, while authorities brace for possible widespread disruption. In the US, half a million miners reportedly strike, aiming for a total of one million.
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London
United Kingdom
Asquith
Auiess i
Washington
United States
War Department
Jury Muddle May Interfere With Court
Morgan county jurors face confusion as new jury commissioners replace names from the old panel. Attorney General authority invokes mandamus to compel appearance and justify replacements. Juror selection disputes threaten verdict legality and court efficiency amid ongoing legal proceedings in Decatur area.
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Morgan County
New. Jury Commission
BW. Godboy
Law and Equity Court
Distinguishing Women Plan Harmony Breakfast on Dolly Madison Birthday
A commemorative harmony breakfast is proposed in Washington to celebrate Dolly Madison's birthday on May 20. Mrs. Robert Wyckliffe hosted a dinner honoring Mrs. Clark to launch plans, with Mrs. Henry D. Clayton chairing the exec committee and Mrs. Clark and Mrs. O. W. Underwood named to an advisory group. The guest list includes wives of national Democratic leaders and potential presidential figures such as Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Judson Harmon, and Mrs. Champ Clark.
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Dolly Madison
Champ Clark
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
Robert Wyckliffe
Wyckliffe
Louisiana
Clark
Henry D. Clayton
Clayton
0. W. Underwood
Democratic House
Woodrow Wilson
Judson Harmon
John W. Kern
Thomas EB. Marshall
Eugene N. Fosa
John A. Dix
William Randolph Hearst
Oscar Underwood
Pictures at the Deliie Theatre Premiere in Decaturs
New and unseen pictures will be shown at the Deliie Theatre in Decatur, marking a fresh exhibit for local residents.
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Deliie Theatre
Decaturs
New York Republicans Face Taft Roosevelt Split
In New York a fierce party struggle over Taft and Roosevelt splits the GOP ranks. Talk centers on a possible compromise candidate like Justice Charles E Hughes as delegates pledge to different leaders. Newsrooms describe battles for delegates and the fear of crushing defeat if a rift widens.
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Justice Hughes
Eans
Charles BE. Hughes
Taft
New York City
Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Taft
Tidwell Reports Big Anti Parcel Post Convention in Nashville
Fred F. Tidwell returns from Nashville where he attended the Anti Parcel Post Convention held at the Municipal Auditorium. The event drew several hundred retailers from Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and other states, with Nashville Board of Trade backing the gathering. Tidwell notes strong support from wholesale and estate merchants across the South.
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Sears & Roebuck
Fred F. Tidwell
Nashville
Nashville Board of ‘Trade
Roe
Tennessee
Alabama
Salant Tippi
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Freeholdt
N. J
W. A. Bibb
Aabama
Minors Central
Winston
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Decature-Huntsville
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Austenville
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New Decatur
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Wription
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