Night riders fail to surface as Georgia mills resume operations
National Guardsmen around Richmond Hosiery Mills report no night rider activity after crowds of up to 1,000 harassed guardsmen and 60 arrests. Mills hire outside help, about 400 workers report for the morning shift under militiaman watch. a meeting is planned. Several workers quit at Daisy and Soddy plants as mills restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bunnelle
Associated Press
Rossville
National
Pope
Atlanta
Soddy
Tenn
Daisy, Tenn
Sister of Local Man is Honored at Farm Bureau Meeting
Mrs J D Giles of Selma was elected director of Southern states for the American Farm Bureau Federation at a Nashville gathering with representatives from 30 states. She is H L Thornton’s sister of Decatur and has long led Alabama Farm Women. The federation seeks higher living standards for rural women nationwide.
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Decatur
Morgan County
Nashville
J. D. Giles
Selma
Farm Bureau
Giles
H. L. Thornton
Alabama Association of Farm Women
Farm Federation
Queen Mother Tries To Erase Scandal
Rumania today welcomed Queen Mother Marie as she returns to Bucharest amid a campaign to erase a scandal involving King Carol and his companion Mme Magda Lupescu. Confidence grew that Carol might be persuaded to remarry Princess Helen, from whom he is divorced.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Marie
Carol
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Helen
Weather Update From Tennessee and Alabama Forecasts
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 7.6 feet as the day ended. In Alabama the area sees showers in the east this afternoon with cooler tonight, and a partly cloudy to fair pattern Wednesday. Tennessee faces cloudy skies with occasional rain this afternoon and tonight, followed by generally fair and colder conditions Wednesday in the east and north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Alabama
Madison records TVA current plan amid dam delay
Madison Alabama officials state they will not receive TVA electrical current until after Norris Dam completion and a 90 day interim period as per an agreement with Alabama Power Co. The delay affects North Alabama counties excluding Madison.
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Madison
Ala
Norris Dam
Alabama Power Co
North Alabama
Birmingham Chief's Wife Pays Fine in Case
Recorder Skinner notes a fine of one dollar plus costs. Mrs. E L Hollams, wife of Birmingham's chief of police, paid a total of four dollars.
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Birmingham
Harry Kellett to Install Officers at Wheeler Dam
VFW official Harry Kellett will go to Wheeler Dam Wednesday night to install officers of the newly organized veterans post. He will be accompanied by Butler P. A. Hine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kellett
VFW
Wheeler Dam
Veterans Post
Butler P. A. Hine
Farley Vows to Grin and Bear Attacks by Long
Postmaster General Farley said the administration would grin and bear it in face of Huey P. Longs criticisms. He noted Long spent much time opposing the administration in the last session and expected similar activity in the new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farley
Huey P. Long
Veterinarians to Attend 11th Short Course at Auburn
The 11th annual short course for graduate veterinarians will be held at Auburn February 4 to 9. Dr C A Cary dean and head of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Alabama Polytechnic Institute announced the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Llth
School of Veterinary Line
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At
C.A. Cary
Long's Utopia: reply to Louisiana women's committee critique
Senator Long defends Louisiana government against claims it lacks a republican form. He rejects charges from the women's committee, arguing the state upholds representative rule and constitutional processes amid political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Women’s Committee of
Louisiana
Hardy Riddle Named President Pro Tem In Senate
The Alabama Senate elected Hardy Riddle of Talladega president pro tem on the first ballot by a 17 to 14 margin over Robin Swift of Escambia as the legislature opened. Other initial actions included Speaker election and committee assignments underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Riddle
Senate
Montgomery
Ala
Harry Walker
Athens
House
Alabama
Riddle
Y. Ala
State Senate
Talladega
Robin Swift
Escambia
Hugh Merrill
Anniston
Swift
Tnan
John A. Wy
Decatur Man Jack Bell Held in San Francisco Bond Set
Jack Bell of Decatur, who escaped Huntsville jail on November 26 with five others, consented to removal from California to Alabama. He is under a 10 000 bond in San Francisco after arrest on New Year’s Day under the name Charles Elvin Bell. Bell had been sought since the Madison county jail break. Raymond Jeffries, also of Decatur and charged with robbery, remains at large. Bell was arrested in San Francisco on November 1 for stealing an automobile from a TVA employee.
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Jack Bell
Decatur
Huntsville
California
Alabama
San Francisco
Charles Elvin Bell
Madison County
Raymond Jeffries
Bell
TVA
Trinity School Receives State Accreditation
Trinity high school has been officially recognized by the state department of education as an accredited junior high school. Principal Prof. E C McDaniel announced the school met state requirements by adding a new auditorium, additional classrooms, upgraded library facilities, and new science and manual arts departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity High School
State Department of Education
State Department
Trinity School
Franco-Italian Accord Signed in Rome
In Rome on January 8 Premier Mussolini and French Minister Laval signed a Franco-Italian accord. The two leaders smiled as they stood at the railway station signaling a moment of evident good will between Rome and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mussolini
Pierre Laval
France
Laval
Decatur Yo Yo Prize Contest Draws Kids Across Area
Hundreds of youngsters from Decatur and nearby towns vie for top yo yo honors in The Decatur Daily sponsored tournament. Fifty prizes in all include a silver trophy and wrist watch for the champion plus runner up rewards like pens, skates, baseballs and yo yos. Entry requires a Bandelor Free Wheeling Yo Yo and a desire to win with the Grand Final set for January 19 at the Princess Theatre starting at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Decatur Daily
Athens
Hartselle
Bandelor
Princess Theatre
Walker elected Alabama House speaker in acclamation
The Alabama House chose Limestone representative Harry Walker as speaker for 1935 by acclamation after five of six original candidates withdrew. Walker, 50, a longtime editor, has supported New Deal policies and served in the senate during the Miller legislature. The body convened with 104 members, with vacancies in DeKalb and Sumter counties to be filled later. Associate Justice Knight administered the oath to new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
House of Representatives
Harry Walker
Limestone
Walker
Chauncey Sparks
Barbour
Burns ‘Ker
Cleburne
North Alabama
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley
House
Bibb Graves
Representative Walker
Limestone Democrat
Senate
Alabama
Rep. Walker
John Lusk
Gadsden
Rep
Quarles
Dallas
DeKalb County
Sumter
Threat to Governor Leads to 10 Arrests
A man in Austin was arrested on drunkenness charges after a reported threat to kill Governor-Elect James V. Allred. Officers in Austin and a witness near Taylor reported a man planning to attack the capitol. The claim was discounted as unproven while authorities clarified details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ernor
James V
Allred
University of Texas
Chas. C. Robinson
Man Held Here on a Forgery Charge
Noah alias H N Allen alias T H Allen alias T H Miller alias Albert Jones held in Morgan county jail on forgery charges. Decatur police say he cashed three checks here bearing signatures of Rev A V Gardner Athens and L V Littrell Decatur. Checks drawn on Limestone County Bank Athens and Tennessee Valley Bank Decatur. Authorities say he previously resided in Florida and was linked to Harris Station. Decatur officers A B Brazelton and others investigated the case.
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Fogery
Noah
H. N. Allen
T. H Allen
T. H. Miller
Albert Jones
Florida
Morgan County
Athens
Decatur
A. V. Gardner
L. V. Littrell
Gardner
Limestone County
Littrell
Tennessee Valley Bank of
Harris Station
Brazelton
Economic Move on Review By Court
The Supreme Court began hearing five cases challenging the New Deal action to suspend gold payments. About 90 to 125 billion dollars in securities bear gold clauses. The Court weighs the administration’s authority to halt payments on these securities.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Huge Savings on Hen Feed Reported in Alabama Study
Auburn Alabama January 8 report from Dean M J Funchess director of the Alabama agricultural experiment station shows hens fed a simple ration of corn meal minerals and skim milk produced as many as 27 more eggs over nine months than those on a standard complex ration saving poultry raisers up to 2250000 dollars.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Dean M. J. Funchess
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Cotton production falls to 23 million bales in 1923-24
Washington reports world cotton production estimated at 23 million bales by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, the smallest since the 1923-24 crop year.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
President Roosevelts budget plan faces protests but advances
Congress begins work on the 8.52 billion dollar budget as Democratic leaders expect the four billion dollar lump sum to fund a shift from dole to jobs. Critics protest lump funding and Western progressives seek higher wages, yet overall support remains strong with plans to pass the budget and balance next year's receipts against expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Buchanan
House Appropriations Committee
Federal beer excise tax injunction granted in Georgia
Judge William H. Barrett in Augusta Georgia granted an injunction against collecting the $1000 federal beer tax on dealers in dry states. The ruling holds the levy as a penalty rather than revenue measure.
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Augusta
William H. Barrett
United States District Court
Legion to Discuss Fair's Importance
The American Legion local post plans a regular meeting Thursday night at 7 30 in Martin arena. Agenda includes many items of business and proposals for a fall fair.
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The
American Legion
Martin Arena
Knight Likely Will Continue As Prosecutor
Attorney E. K Jr. announced the state received word that the U S Supreme Court will review the Scottsboro convictions of Haywood Patterson and Clarence Norris. The attorney general outlined possible actions but will first prepare a brief and await the court’s request. Patterson and Norris, sentenced for assault on two white women aboard a freight train near Scottsboro, challenge trial rights claiming juries were biased against blacks. They offered no comment from Kilby Prison. General Thomas closed the report from Montgomery.
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LLP
E. K Jr
United States Supreme Court
Scottsboro
U. S. Court
Supreme Court
Haywood Patterson
Clarence Norris
To County
Decatur
Permingham
Patterson
Norris
Kilby
Montgomery
Ala
Jan
Thomas
Scottsboro Case Briefs Filed Ahead of Alabama Trial Review
Supreme Court review approved delaying execution for Clarence Norris and Haywood Patterson, two Alabama defendants convicted of assaulting white girls aboard a Scottsboro freight train. New York lawyers Walter Pollak and Osmond Fraenkel prepare appeals as appellate arguments focus on alleged juror bias and defense inadequacy. Knight, a key figure in the trials, moves toward higher state office as prosecutors resume the case.
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Supreme Court
Alabama
Knight
Clarence Norris
Haywood Patterson
Walter H. Pollak
Osmond K. Fraenkel
New York
Norris
Patterson
Scottsboro
Ala
Knight May Continue as Prosecutor After Election
Thomas E. Knight Jr., lieutenant governor elect, is discussed as possibly remaining in his role as prosecutor for the Scotts. The article notes ongoing duties and potential transition plans as the chapter continues.
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Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Scotts
Last-Minute Bulletins From Washington and Beyond
A collection of brief items notes no basis for Ickes displacement claims from the White House. Huey Long loses another libel suit, while Ray Morrison nears final terms to coach Vanderbilt. Garfield Trust Company job theft ends with a $4,000 cash theft. Roosevelt fights a cold but schedules a Cabinet emergency council meeting.
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Washington
Huey Long
Louisiana
Samuel T. Ansell
Long
Daniel W. O'Donoghue
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Aged Lindbergh neighbor identifies Hauptmann near home
An 87 year old neighbor Amandus Hochmuth testified he saw Bruno Richard Hauptmann in a dirty green automobile near the Lindbergh estate on March 1 1932 and pointed him out to the court. Lights went out during his identification creating dramatic tension as the trial continued.
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William A. Kinney
Copyrich
Associated Presa
N. Su
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Amandus Hochmuth
Hauptmann
Lindbergh Road
Newsey Police
Hochmuth
Wien
Bronx
Lindbergh Place
Hopewell
Reilly
Wilentz
Lindbergh Estate
Lindy
Lindbergh
Haupt
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New Farm
Queen Mother
RY W. Walker
Italy
Thomas E. Knight, Sr
Donald MacGuire
First Presbyterian Church of
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Howard Noah
Beer Collection
Legion
Thomas £. Knight JR
White House
Ickes
Nashville, Tenn
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Garfield, N. J
Garfield Trust Company
Executive
Regules Sessio
Lindberghs
Bruno
Court
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