President urges speed on home owners relief program
The text notes President Roosevelt pressing the federal home loan board to accelerate the $2,000,000 home owners relief plan, with officials urged not to delay and to move quickly into operation amid increased inquiries in Washington. It also mentions etiquette questions around Ethiopians visiting from Abyssinia for the emperor’s coronation and the American delegation’s treatment in Addis Ababa.
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Wy of
Commerce
Roper
Johnson
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt
Federal Home Joan Board
Washington
White House
Abyssinia
Adua Ababa
Roose
Boll Weevil Checks Contract Reading On Decatur Highway
Union Life Insurance district manager R. Davis describes a boll weevil landing on a contract he was reading on his acreage along the Decatur Tuscumbia highway. He quips that Secretary Wallace would get cooperation from the insect without signing the document.
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R. Davis
The
Union Life Insurance
Decatur- Tuscumbia
Wallace
Cotton Jumps at FDS Statement in York
In York on July 3 amid Roosevelt's speech the dollar fell and stocks and commodities rose. Cotton jumped about $1.90 per bale with wheat options up to four cents a bushel as railroads and specialty shares led market gains before profit taking trimmed cotton gains to about 29 for the day. London reports Roosevelt said the U.S. will not join currency stabilization for now and gold-standard nations pressed to rejoin in global talks.
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York
Dollar Exchange
Roosevelt
London
United States
France
Belgium
Italy
Switzerland
Sheriff Seizes Home Brew After Raid on West Vine Street
Sheriff's officers raided a mercantile establishment on West Vine Street and confiscated 108 bottles of home brew. The owner posted bond and was released. A small quantity of whiskey was also seized. No 3.2 beer was recovered.
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West Vine Street
Car overturns on Decatur-Tuscumbia road injures Mrs Hawkins
A Louisiana party in a car overturned on the Decatur-Tuscumbia road Sunday afternoon after a blowout. Mrs. W. M. Hawkins of Leake Charlie’s was brought to Baugh’s infirmary for first aid. she was shaken and bruised but the injuries were not serious.
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Louisiana
Decatur-Tuscumbia
W. M. Hawkins
Leake Charlies
Baugh’s
Trial begins in Limestone county for fatal Cross Roads shooting
Eldridge Daniels 25 charged with killing Gay Barnes 47 in Jones Cross Roads. First witness Gay Barnes widow identifies a hammer as his. testimony details dispute over Ada Ray Barnes and Daniels living with the family. Prosecutors Almon Rankin Wade Wright assist. defense by Fred Wall and Young Wall. Court convenes as community spectators watch closely.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
Eldridge Daniels
Gay Barnes
Jones Cross Roads
Italy
Daniels
Migs
Ada Ray Barnes
Mrs. Barnes
T. C. Almon
J. G. Rankin
Wade Wright
Thomas Woodruff
Fred, Wall
Young Wall
J. E. Clem
Murdered couple found in a lane near Nashville
In Tennessee on July 3 a man identified as W. A. Craig of Memphis and Mrs. Ruth Davenport of Nashville were found murdered in an automobile in a country lane. Both victims were shot with a shotgun. Homicide Officer Walter Craddock suggested a liquor war may be the cause. State records show W. A. Craig previously was sentenced to life for murder but was later released.
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Nashville
Tenn
W. A. Craig
Memphis
Ruth Davenport
Here
Walter Craddock
Tropical Storm Centered Near Cuban Village West of Havana
AP report from Havana July 3 records government meteorologist Richard Gay stating the tropical disturbance remains near a Cuban village west of Havana with a path not aimed at Key West. Havana reports winds up to 70 miles per hour.
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Miami
Fia
Richard Gay
Quban
Havana
Gray
Key West
Havane
Three Local Winners Named in Daily Circulation Campaign
Three carriers Randuskey Cread Fet Emlory Vinson win the Daily circulation campaign. They are listed as winners and will return Tuesday night on the L N. They travel with accompanying adults from Sanduskey Sirthdave avenue Pettey in Moulton Heights and Vinson in Sweet Decatur.
Boarman Dies After Air Crash In Transcontinental Race
Russell Boarman renowned sportsman aviator dies from injuries after Saturday crash in a transcontinental air race. He suffered a fractured skull broken shoulder and punctured lung, ending a 12 year flying career. His 1931 New York to Istanbul flight remains a high point.
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Ez Russell Boarman
Boarman
Boardman
New York
Istanbul
Cabinet Members Meet President Aboard Indianapolis
In Annapolis Maryland cabinet members joined President Roosevelt on the cruiser Indianapolis for a special meeting on the national recovery program. Roosevelt arrived from Campo Belle Island and plans to stay aboard overnight before returning to Washington tomorrow.
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Annapolis
Roosevelt
Annapolis Roads
Indianapolis
Campo Belle Island
Washington
Two Holidays for Cooper Wells Company Employees
Cooper-Wells hosiery mill workers will take a two day vacation around the Fourth of July. Officials in St. Joseph Michigan announced Saturday that Monday and Tuesday would be observed as holidays, and employees welcomed the news with gratitude.
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Cooper-Wells and Company
St. Joseph
Mich
Hest
Fourth of July Celebration Attracts Big Crowds And Wrestling
Plans for a holiday observance include a rest day for workers a firecracker display at the lakes and streams and a parade of events. Baseball doubleheader features Fairfield from Birmingham against the Trojans with prizes from local merchants. Main attraction at Martin Arena a wrestling card headlined by Bob Jackson vs a Melbourne challenger and a stand against Walter Roxy of Indiana versus Stanley West of Chicago. Legion members push for a large crowd and a successful show.
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America
Old Sol
Morgan Fase Anon A la Tao
Brunswijk
Semies Sowrea
Fairfield
Down Birmingham Way
Trojans
Martin Arena
Bob Jackson
Detroit
Walter Roxy
Indiana
Stanley West
Chicago
Lawber
Decatur
Layman
Athens
The
Legion Post
Barber Arthur Moye Pursues Postgraduate Courses
Arthur Moye of Moyes barber shop travels to Atlanta for a post graduate course in finger waving and permanent waving techniques.
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Arthur Moye
Moye
Atlanta
Belle Mina Woman Returns Home After Operation
Mrs Roy Rya of Belle Mina has returned home following an operation at Baugh's Infirmery.
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Roy Rya
Belle Mina
Baugh
Notices Mailed to Election Officers for July 16
Courthouse officials work to compile a list of officers to serve at county precincts for the July 16 election. The sheriff's office buzzes as staff address notices to those chosen to serve, while public interest divides on income tax amendments and prohibition status.
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Sheriff's’ Office
Jim Davis Made Lions Club President in Birmingham
Friends commend the election of Jim Davis former Decatur resident as Birmingham Lions Club president. He is among the youngest to hold the post and serves as state chairman of the On to St. Louis committee. He will attend the St. Louis convention then the Chicago Century of Progress before visiting his brother in Decatur.
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Jim Davis
Decatur
Lions Club
Birmingham
Davis
Paul C. Davis
Eighth Avenue
West
Lions
St. Louis
Chicago
Mrs Florence Chandler Dies in Falkville Community
Mrs Florence Chandler a highly regarded Falkville resident died at her home after a long illness. She is survived by seven children Elisabeth J W Oscar Josephine Ray Ethel May Erl two brothers C T and R H Scoggins of Nashville two sisters G F McMillan of Nashville and W L Hatchett of Decatur and a large number of relatives. Funeral services were held at Falkville Baptist Church conducted by Rev Dobbs with Drinkard in charge laying the body in Falkville Cemetery.
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Florence Chandler
Falkville
No Rainfall Record At Bund Cat One Meet
A fragment notes no rainfall during a Bund cat event, with limited readable details about the meet and conditions.
Elmer P. Gilbert Dies Prominent Decatur Drug Seller
Elmer P. Gilbert longtime northern Alabama and southern Tennessee drug salesman died at 1:30 AM Sunday at Benevolent Hospital after fourteen weeks of declining health. Survived by daughter Ellen, brothers John A C R Gilbert L D E S Gilbert G T Gilbert and sister Mrs Dave Maples and father W S Gilbert. He lived in Pulaski with his brother until illness and had been a key figure in Decatur’s drug trade for thirty years.
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Elmer P. Gilbert
Alabama
Tennessee
the Benevolent Hospital
Mr. Gilbert
Pulaski
Decatur
Preuitt- Dillehay Drug Company
Decatur Drug Com
Spurlock-Neal Dpug
Nashville
McKesson, Berry & Roberts Company
Lyons Hotel
Election set to fill late Edward Almon’s seat
The governor announced an election in the Eighth Congressional District for November 14 to fill the vacancy left by the late Edward Almon. He urged the district to choose its representative, noting Almon’s long service.
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Hame
Edward Almon
States Free of Lynchings in 1924 and 1933 Reports
A fragmented report notes Alabama recorded no lynchings in the first six months of 1933, per data tabulated by R R Walta. The document cites attributed charges including rape, with unspecified details and unclear totals for white and negro victims.
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Alabama
Tia
R.R. Walta
Ntheren
Theo
Snel
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Miller
Almon
Congress
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