This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1932
Page
2
The Sunday assault by three Japanese soldiers on an American consul in Mukden is labeled unjustified and brutal. U S demands severe punishment, with Japan’s investigation pursued thoroughly and with penalties fitting the crime.
The article describes future express trains racing to 100 mph and beyond with reduced air resistance. It cites Dr. O G Tietjens noting streamlined designs cut wind drag to one twentieth and a Canadian railway plans a 50 passenger streamlined coach by Kruchenberg to test air resistance and fuel efficiency.
Editorial urges saving the Y M C A and Valley Country Club, key civic assets in Decatur. Financial strain from fewer railroad workers and club debt threatens continuation. A Friday meeting aims to mobilize citizens to preserve both institutions and their regional prestige.
The Tuscaloosa News urges public reaction to the commercialization of Christmas on radio. It notes advertisers and stations face backlash for pairing sacred hymns with promotions and predicts a retreat from such practices as public opinion grows stronger.
From The Daily of January 5 1920 this recounts a Sunday night cold spell with Uncle Sam’s thermometer at 14 degrees Mrs A H Irons government observer notes the chill. Front page snippet mentions Frank Hamilton renewing old acquaintances on a firm visit to Morgan County and Ernest Smith a former Lawrenceburg catcher touring North Alabama for a new venture. Mrs H B Beard and daughter Marjorie return from Nashville while Mrs T A Bowles travels to Florida for a several weeks visit.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on a New Year filled with global tensions and hopes. Leaders from Japan, Germany, Spain, and the United States express aims for peace, courage, and progress as 1932 arrives, while automobile expositions showcase industry and consumer demand.
In New York a crime roils the underworld as the figure known as Crooked Neck Levine is found murdered two days after his alleged rise in local gang circles. Police probe connections to rival factions and street slang profiting from fear.
In a New York hotel ground floor social gathering a rush of about fifty gamblers triggered panic as three gunmen opened fire. Crooked Neck Levine was shot in the head. his automatic pistol with dum-dum bullets failed to save him. A Christmas tree at Pup's Kennels toppled amid the chaos.
Representative Louis T. McFadden of Canton Pennsylvania keeps pressing for a congressional probe into U.S. debt moratoriums and European repayments. He has long attacked Hoover administration policy and international financiers, facing stiff party and financial opposition yet pursuing his case with persistent, combative focus.
Gandhi declares that all hope for agreement with Britain is past and orders a resumption of disobedience including a boycott of British goods. He urges nationwide prayer while shops are picketed and laws broken, noting the boycott harms British cotton factories despite Hindu beliefs.
After the killing of two post office employees by bombs aimed at Italian Americans backing Mussolini six more bombs were found in four cities The police detonated the devices saying they were powerful and dangerous
A compact guide to weight reduction outlining five rules. It emphasizes honest intake assessment, eating two thirds of portions for six weeks, prioritizing total amount over type, avoiding substitutions, and stopping at first fullness. It notes that all foods can contribute to weight gain and lists foods to limit.
The national government with an official secret service is anticipated to deploy power to curb what is described as a political war by Italy on American soil. The assertion suggests a strong response from authorities to counter foreign interference.
In Hartselle an unusual fire record shows no calls to the department during the past month, December. Pigsena notes this anomaly as residents observe a quiet period for emergency response.
Morgan County sheriff’s office records show a quiet weekend with no disorder reported in the county. The weekend passed without incidents according to officials.
On this date in 1781 Benedict Arnold led British forces in a raid that plundered Richmond Virginia. The event is remembered as part of the disruptive campaigns during the American Revolution.
Readers born under this day tend to value appreciation and harmony while often ignoring others judgments. The tone suggests personal balance and a steady outlook rather than seeking attention.
Eight former students of L. B. Wright, now a Decatur insurance man, surprised him at his home 1711 6th Avenue South. The visitors from Florette included Arline Ryan Wilma Peck Louise Palmer Algy Cone James Gurley Jr Orville Tanner Walter Tanner and James Palmer who came Friday night for a visit.
News from Athens Alabama reports the marriage of Raymond Chambers son of Mrs Kelley Chambers of Athens and Miss Eugenia Reinerr of Seguin Texas. The ceremony took place at the Sequin Methodist church in Seguin. Chambers is an Auburn graduate in academics and engineering and is currently working on a large dam project in Seguin.
A compact note on proper possessive usage urges avoiding the possessive form for generic plurals and emphasizes saying the rule of our university rather than our university's rules. It argues for grammatical precision in formal writing and clarifies preferred constructions.
A garbled collage notes Governor Ritchie of Maryland doubting US global control, critiques Democrats, and parodies divorce publicity with dogs. It mentions rubber fatigue, roads in clothing, hidden roadhouses, and politicians lacking backbone, all in a satirical, miscellaneous column style.
An irate passenger quarrels with a porter over luggage misplacement aboard a moving train. A shouted mix of broken dialect and misread labels leads to a muddled exchange as the Edinburgh bound bag remains missing.
A collage of fragments presents a Christmas gift list and reflections on advertising mood and prosperity. It cites handkerchief presents for mother and father and muses on happiness, finance, and campaign giving. A sad vignette recalls Mrs Hen and a sacrificed child for a clergyman visit, ending with a rooster’s ironic cheer.
A classroom skit features a Deaf pupil and a blunt reply from a teacher. The dialogue shifts to reflections on anticipation and Christmas, ending with a joke about a birthday gift for Mrs. Newlywed and a traveling bag suggestion from her husband.
Yale was chartered on October 9 1701. The first student was Jaco Heminway 9. Fish cannot exist in the Dead Sea due to extreme salinity. The bureau of fisheries says that fish do not sleep and at times they remain quiet in pools.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.