Democracy's momentum fuels fight for 1.5 million fund
A Victory Dinner mobilizes Democratic fundraising to pay debts and fund the fall campaign. Leaders including Roosevelt Shouse and Smith rally across cities. Shouse warns against over confidence in Chicago. Roosevelt urges nonprejudiced campaigning in New York. Smith receives ovation in Boston as he dodges a firm candidacy pledge.
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Democracy
Roosevelt
Shouse
Smith
Victory
Chicago
Jouett Shouse
New York
Resolutions’ Committee
North Dakota
Death car driver linked to ex-Governor Smith son
Walter Smith, 22, son of former Governor Alfred E. Smith, was arrested in New York on a technical homicide charge after his car struck and killed 55 year old Harry Wallace who was crossing against a traffic light.
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New York
Walter Smith
Alfred E. Smith
Harry Wallace
Wallace
Young Smith
Marines to Nicaragua to supervise elections
Secretary Adams announced more Marines would be sent to Nicaragua to help supervise the elections. He said troops may be needed during the voting, but no number or sailing date has been decided. About 980 marines are currently in Nicaragua. Rear Admiral G H Woodward has been appointed to supervise the elections.
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Washington
Adams
Nigu Iragua
Tuscaloosa Resident Attends Funeral in City
Mrs. Ben A. Green of Tuscaloosa returned home after attending funeral services for Harvey Brad- Avan, a cousin. The obituary notes indicate family ties to the deceased and the local community connection.
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Ben A. Green
Tuscaloosa
Harvey Brad- Avan
Follies Girl to Wed Millionaire in Detroit
A Follies performer in Detroit is set to marry a wealthy backer. The engagement shifts the spotlight from stage routines to a high society union amid show business circles.
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Follies
Falkville class plans a rat war campaign
Falkville Future Farmers chapter plans a cooperative rat poisoning drive for the Falkville high school district. Boys in vocational agriculture will prepare poisoned bait sold at cost to farmers and property owners who order through Sherley Summerford. The bait uses red squill, developed by the United States Biological Survey for safety and effectiveness against rats. If interest grows, the program may be repeated twice yearly.
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Falkville
Falkville Future Farmers
Sherley Summerford
Rsa
Baca
United States Biological Survey
Biological Survey
American Cyanamid Loses Interest in Shoals Leasing
W B Bell president of American Cyanamid says the firm is not interested in leasing the Shoals property after a secret session with the House military committee. He cites difficult business conditions and says he is unfamiliar with Shoals Commission recommendations favoring chemical and fertilizer production at the plant.
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W. B. Bell
American Cyanamid Company
House Military Committee
Bell
Shoals Commission
Cyanamid Company
Congressional Ae
Shoals
Young People To Convene Tonight at Central Methodist
The Cotaco Epworth League will meet at 7:30 this evening at Central Methodist Church. The high school band will provide the musical program and all members are urged to be present.
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Cotaco Epworth
Central Methodist Church
Court of Appeals rebukes murder trial instruction
The Alabama Court of Appeals rules a verdict must be conviction or acquittal when the crime is consummated and evidence proves it without dispute. It reverses Homer Broadhead’s $10 fine for allegedly setting a pine forest on fire after a jury was instructed on a lesser verdict. Justice Rice dissented without detailing views.
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Montgomery
Ala
Court of Appeals
Washington Circuit
Homer Broadhead
Broadhead
Charles Bricken
James Rice
Largest crowd fills First Baptist church for Foreign League show
Hartselle January 15 special report says the Foreign League students drew the largest crowd in church history at the First Baptist Church Detailing that many were turned away as every window and door filled with attendees and many stood outside by the time the program ended.
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Hartselle
First Baptist Church
Foreign League
Part Of Wages For Heflin's Campaign
A former state convict department employee testified in the Bankhead Heflin contest hearing that he contributed part of his wages to the Heflin independent campaign in 1930. J B Mixon, a guard at the Marion county camp, said a superior officer asked for contributions and he sent three checks. The last was endorsed by Hamp Draper, head of the convict department in the prior administration.
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Birmingham
State Convict Department
Bankhead-Heflin
Heflin
J. B. Mixon
Hamilton
Marion County
Heflin- Locke
Mixon
Hamp Draper
Poll Tax Payments Rise, But Limited Time Threatens Voters
The county reports gains in poll tax payments but warns that the window to pay ends February 2. If participation remains low, 5,000 voters could drop 30 to 50 percent in voting strength. Payments are accepted at Hodges Crow tax collector's office, with eligibility for February 1 voters contingent on registration and no back tax.
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Bhaigs
Pinee Sc Eine Snana
Wine
Ccicccma
Hodges Crow
Smokes and Candies Stolen in Break-In
About $50 worth of candy and cigarettes were taken last night from Campbell & Street on Moulton street. Entry was gained through a rear window. Police were notified and are investigating the robbery.
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Campbell & Street
Moulton Street
Heavy Rainfall Sends Streams Over Banks in Athens
Streams in this county are reported far out of the banks and threatening to wash away roads at several points due to recent heavy rains that have lasted most of the week. While winds were felt, none reached cyclonic velocity as the week brought the heaviest cloudburst in years.
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Athens
Ala
No Rainfall Report For 24 Hour Period
A weather notice states no rainfall occurred in the 24 hour period ending at seven o clock this morning.
Petroleum rate hearing reopens February 2 for Alabama lines
Mobile port officials urge ICC to grant petroleum rate reductions to Alabama points matching Louisiana ports. The Louisville & Nashville petition seeks higher interstate rates with rebuttal testimony scheduled after a continuance. The case resumes February 2 with Mobile arguing its geographical advantage and potential price impacts.
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Ala
Mobile
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Marion M. Caskie
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Decatur
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Gulf
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Shad
Prizes Offered In Member Contest
Cash prizes are offered in the Veterans of Foreign Wars membership campaign. The local post is growing rapidly and the prize offers are expected to significantly increase applications.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mrs. Fred Prentice Visits Parents in Chattanooga
Mrs. Fred Prentice and her children of Chattanooga Tennessee are spending the winter with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Williams at 210 Gordon Drive West.
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Fred Prentice
Chattanooga, Tenn
J. L. Williams
Gordon Drive
J L Williams Improving After Monthslong Illness
J L Williams shows signs of recovery after several months illness and has been confined at his home on Gor gon Drive west.
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J. L. Williams
Gorgon Drive
Bank Stockholders Feast Marks Lee Birthday
About sixty to seventy stockholders of the Tennessee Valley Bank will attend the annual turkey dinner next Tuesday at the First Methodist church annex basement. The event, held for forty years, serves as a bank tradition and a get-together commemorating the bank’s founding and General Robert E. Lee’s birthday.
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Tennessee Valley
The
Tennessee Valley Bank
First Methodist Church
Robert E. Lee
Legion seeks use of railroad depot as post home
About 100 ex servicemen signed a petition at a Morgan County American Legion meeting asking the Louisville and Nashville rail road to allow use of the Grant Street depot as the Legion post home. A committee will draft resolutions to forward to the railroad president. The Legion would maintain the depot and return it when needed, citing its central location as ideal.
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Louisville and Nashville
Grant Street
Morgan County
The
American Legion
Joseph A. Woods
Harry Higdon
Ben Bloodworth
Legion
Legion Boxing Show Granted by Local Post
The Legion post gave permission for a boxing match to be staged here last night with details of the arrangement to be worked out in a few days.
First National Bank Suspends Business to Protect Depositors
The First National Bank suspended operations this morning after a board vote last night. All depositors are expected to be paid in full once liquidation proceeds, with assets not yet realized reducing cash reserves and prompting the temporary halt. Capital is 200000 dollars with deposits over 700000 believed fully secured.
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First National
Paroled Convicts Nabbed With Stolen Car In Alabama
ATHENS Alabama January 15 Two paroled convicts Clyde Hill and Walter Narre from Walker county were arrested with a stolen car tied to H T Reece of Tuscaloosa. Police Ed Evans and Jess Hargrove recovered the vehicle and detained the men who were sent back to Tuscaloosa for trial.
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Athens
Ala
Clyde Hill
Walter Narrea
Walker County
Arma
H. T. Reece
Tuscaloosa
Ed Evans
Jess Hargrove
Tornado Kills Ten in Tennessee Family Farm Area
A tornado ripped through two farming communities near Trenton Tennessee killing ten members of a single family and injuring three others. The Rice family losses included P W Rice and wife Ila with several children. Rescue crews from six doctors and many nurses aided survivors as communication lines failed.
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Trenton
Tenn
P.W. Rice
P. W. Rice
Hazel
Edith
James
Horace
Elsie McDaniel
Rices
County Baptists Discuss Lebanon Meeting Plans
The Morgan County Baptist Association will convene its next session in Lebanon next month. The county-wide gathering selected the church as the meeting site and approved the program presented at Tuesday’s session.
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Morgan County Baptist Association
Lebanon
Oman
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