Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton in coma
In Los Angeles on January 18 AP reports evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton has been in a coma for more than two years. Dr L C Audrain says her condition is serious but will not discuss the illness. Her illness began with a nervous breakdown and worsened after a honeymoon trip to Central America with husband David Hutton.
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S. Angeles
Calif
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
L. C. Audrain
Miss Hutton
Central America
David Hutton
Democrats to Vote as Party on Cochran Resolution
Washington Jan 13 The House Democrats were summoned for a late afternoon caucus to decide their vote on the Cochran resolution to block Hoover administration regrouping. Representative Rainey said the party would support the Cochran measure as a body and use the majority to block the proposals.
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Washington, D. C
House
Hoover
Rainey
House Rules Committee
Cochran
Rules Committee
Jewelry Robbery Report In New York Penthouse
Police report Isaac Keller robbed of 50000 dollars in jewels at his New York penthouse by two men. His wife's relative is Harry Glemby, whose own jewel theft last year totaled 300000 dollars. Robbers used a similar method to the Glemby case and interrupted Mrs Keller plans to wear the jewels during a Florida trip.
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New York
Isaac Keller
Keller
Harry Glemby
Glemby
Perfect Bridge Hand Holder is Decatur Visitor
Decatur welcomed P. r. Jackson of Birmingham traveling freight agent for the L. and WN Railroad. He and his wife plus another couple played bridge and he held a 13 heart hand. He bid seven hearts, secured a double and redoubled for 2 500 points, but lost the rubber.
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P. ‘R. Jackson
Birmingham
L. & WN. Railroad Company
Decatur
Jackson
Gas Station Blast Rocks Midtown Manhattan
A gas station explosion in midtown Manhattan near Times Square killed 27 year old Gilman Osgood and seriously injured Patrolmen William Butler and Ned Hawley. The blast at Fifty-Eighth Street and Seventh Avenue followed by shattered windows shook nearby apartment blocks and the John Golden Theatre. Authorities suspect vapor seepage from a tank ignited by a coal fire.
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New York
Midtown Manhattan
Times Square
Gilman Osgood
William Butler
Ned Hawley
John Golden Theatre
Fifty-Eighth Street
Seventh Avenue
John C Wilkinson Dies at 74 in Fairview
John C Wilkinson known as Dad died at his Fairview home last night at 10. He was 74. Survived by wife, son John C Jr, daughters Mrs C K Thomas and Mrs Alver Rowe, brother T D Wilkinson of Tarrant City. Funeral 2:30 p.m. today at residence with Rev C M Tyndall. interment City Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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John ©. Wilkinson
Fairview
John C., Jr
C. K. Thomas
Alver Rowe
T. D. Wilkinson
Tarrant City
C. M. Tyndall
City Cemetery
Lewie Seibert, Sr
Luther Neely
Will Breeding
Tom Britnell
Barry Thompson
Jim Parker
County Council Meets Tuesday in Hartselle High School
The County Council of PTA will meet at 12 o clock Tuesday afternoon January 17 in Hartselle High School. Mary England director of community organizations will conduct a brief school of instruction. Local organizations are urged to send representatives per Mrs L P Troup and Ola Barnard secretaries.
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County Council of
P.T. A
Hartselle
Mary England
L. P. Troup
Ola Barnard
Japanese forces seize Yunganpao in Jehol campaign
Japanese troops push into Jehol capturing Yunganpao after a brief battle involving cavalry infantry and bombing planes. The advance began from Shanhaikwan toward Jehol City via Lingyuan with another expedition moving toward Tunglao. In Geneva Dr Yen denied Nanking appointed a negotiator for the Shanhaikwan incident.
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Associated Press
Jehol
Yunganpao
Shanhaikwan
Jehol City
Lingyuan
Tunglao
Geneva
W. W. Yen
League of Nations
Nanking
Lowber Bros Open A New Cash Store In Decatur
Lowber Bros. open a new cash grocery in Decatur on Bank street in the former Star Theatre building. Harry Jr and William Lowber run the firm with Lawrence Timberlake managing the store. The shop aims to offer standard lines and be one of the citys finest markets after weeks of prep and a family business background. Timberlake comes from Milwaukee where he worked with Piggly Wiggly. the Lowbers have long operated at the Central Market with their father.
Unidentified man killed in Cullman car crash
A man killed in Cullman by a car driven by James Howard remained unidentified at the Cullman morgue as hundreds viewed the body. A Nashville wire said the victim was Ollie Allison of Huntsville but was contradicted by alarms from Huntsville. Authorities also investigated if the victim was the bandit who robbed the Russell Erskine hotel.
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Cullman
James Howard
Athens
Ollie Allison
Huntsville
Nashville
O. K
Russel Erskine
President-elect Roosevelt to visit Decatur Alabama for Muscle Shoals inspection
Franklin D Roosevelt will speak in Decatur and Montgomery during a brief Alabama stop planned for January 21 as part of an inspection tour of Muscle Shoals. An estimated 7 000 to 10 000 people are expected to attend the Decatur visit.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Decatur
Alabama
Muscle Shoals
United States
Montgomery
Roosevelt
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Union Depot
Franklin Roosevelt
Southland
Children Make Theatrical Debut At The Princess
Four Decatur children George Moye Ruth Crafton Chas Murphy and Jean Bussy appear in a Saturday afternoon songs program at the Princess Theatre marking their first theatrical debut for the audience.
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Decatur
Princess Theatre
George Moye
Ruth Crafton
Chas Murphy
Jean Bussy
Debtors Relief Bill for Foreclosure Deficiency Judgments
Senator Kelley plans a special session measure to aid debtors in foreclosure. The bill lets judgment debtors within 30 days after sale apply for an appraisal order and join a board to value the property. If the appraisal lowers the judgment to match net sale proceeds, excess is extinguished. if below, the deficiency is abated pro tanto. An appeal is allowed to the court.
School Closures Hit One Room Schools Across Area
Continued on Page Five. The grammar school at Mt Hope and most one room schools in the section are closed due to lack of finances.
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MT. Hope
Eighteen Banks Support Agricultural Work in Alabama
Eighteen banks in Alabama reported notable cooperation with county agents and 4-H clubs to promote soil and livestock improvement, cotton development, and other farm programs. The list includes First National Bank in Union Springs, Oneonta, Clanton, and others across the state, under the Alabama Bankers Association Agricultural Committee chaired by L. M. Robertson.
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Cullman
Ala
Alabama Bankers Association
L. M. Robertson
Albama Bankers Associae
Robertson
Emer
Alabama
First National Bank
Union Springs
Oneonta
Clanton
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Lineville
Bank of
Price Raising Measures Paralyze Global Trade Debate
Central Press writer Leslie Eichel explains that economists view farm price supports and tariff shifts as worsening world chaos. He argues for free trade and currency stability, noting debt, unemployment, and hunger across rich and poor nations as evidence.
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Leslie Eichel
Central Press
Minnesota
Pennsylvana
State health officer retains power to remove county health officer
Dr. J. M. Baker informs Dr. H. D. Greer that removal of a county health officer rests with the State Health Officer, not the Morgan County Board of Health. The Morgan body had voted to remove Dr H. McRee and elected Dr J. B. Filich, but the state officer’s stance keeps Morgan’s department staffing unchanged.
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J. M. Baker
H. D. Greer
Morgan County Board of Health
County Board of Health
Baker
H. ©. McRee
J. B. Filich
Falkville
Morgan County Medical Society
Morgan
Morgan County
Morgan County Health Department
President Hoover vetoes independence bill debate
President Hoover vetoed the Philippine independence bill, warning of grave dangers of foreign invasion and war. He argued the measure would cause economic collapse and grant U S authority without power to maintain order amid chaotic conditions in the Orient. He urged delaying any plebiscite for 15 to 20 years.
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Washington
Hoover
House
United States
Orient
Islands
Historic Fifth Regiment Armory Destroyed by Fire
The historic Maryland National Guard armory in Baltimore was gutted by a blaze early today, with estimated losses reaching 1.5 million dollars. The 30-year-old granite fortress housed a site associated with Woodrow Wilson’s 1912 nomination and other notable events.
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Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
Maryland National Guard
Woodrow Wilson
Frank
Cotton Market Slips Further Despite Steady Middling Quot
The cotton market extended losses today with prices off several points this afternoon while the strict middling quotation remained near the previous mark despite pressure from the market.
Charles Burk Confesses in Huntsville Hotel Robbery
Police report Charles Burk confessed to the Russel Erskine Hotel robbery in Huntsville where clerk John Thweatt was shot. Burk said he was drunk, demanded money, and that the pistol discharged whether intentional or not. He was taken to Huntsville as investigators verify his identity with Huntsville authorities.
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Charles Burk
Russel Erskine
Huntsville
John Thweatt
Burk
Thweatt
Hunts
Son
Decatur
Russel Erskine Hotel
Flint
Scottsboro
Bank to Receive Payment of Bills
W R Speer manager of the bank announces it will receive payments of outstanding bills. The notice outlines the bank as the designated place for settling dues.
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W.R. Speer
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Gotham
Libby Holman Reynolds
Lietman Reynolds
Philadelphia
Smith
Reynolds Tobacco
Reynolds
Heart OF Gotham
John C. Wilkinson
China
Lowber Bros
Shoals
Will
Train
Kelley
Morgan Solon
Great Britain
Ey AY As
Philippine Isles
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