Tragedy in Decatur as two drown in river splash
Emmett Motes 24 and ten year old Will Terry drowned when their skiff capsized 50 yards below Keller Memorial bridge in Decatur during a Fourth of July river watch. Carl Reed escaped. Motes body recovered later. Terry's remains not recovered. Funeral plans set for Motes at Decatur Cemetery. witnesses blame shifting to boat movement.
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Decatur
Tennessee
Emmett Motes
Will Terry
Keller Memorial Bridge
Carl Reed
Keller Bridge
Motes
Decatur Cemetery
Brown
Brown’s
Southern Railway
Railway Bridge
Young Terry
McCartney Street
Nation marks 156th birth anniversary with heavy toll
The AP notes over 240 lives lost in the celebrations surpassing 156th birthday costs. Automo bile accidents killed 111, drownings 81, with the Middle West worst hit at over 90 deaths. Fireworks caused ten deaths, six in Butte as dynamite caps exploded, while the South reported 29 deaths.
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Associated Press
America
Middle West
Butte
Montana
Mrs. Roosevelt Glad Of Victory For Her Famed Husband
Albany July 5 Mrs Roosevelt the governor wife rejoices at Chicago's Roosevelt nomination for the presidency. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt 48 teaches school runs a Hyde Park furniture factory writes magazine articles consults a publishing house and helps the Junior Literary Guild. They have a daughter four sons and several grandchildren.
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Albany
N.Y
New York
Louis Howe
Chicago
Roosevelt
Junior Literary Guild
Roosevelts
New Material Store Opens On Oak Street
The Decatur Paint and Glass company opened for business this morning on Oak street occupying the front of the building formerly Jacks Auto and Paint shop. Jacks shop remains in the rear. Managed by J. B. McBride the new store will carry paint glass and wallpaper.
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Decatur Paint and Glass Company
Oak Street
Jacks Auto and Paint Shop
Jacks
J. B. McBride
Blackwell Announces Candidacy for Alderman
Julian H. Blackwell, a young architect and draftsman at Decatur Iron & Steel,宣ounces his candidacy for alderman. He pledges to cut city expenditures without harming welfare, improve finances, keep schools open, restore whiteway lights on Saturdays, tighten traffic laws, ensure uniformed police, and uphold law enforcement.
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Julian H. Blackwell
Decatur Iron & Steel Company
Blackwell
McLellan Stores Boost First Local Ad Sale
The McLellan store on Second Avenue reported strong Saturday sales from a half page The Daily advertisement. Local manager R G Sloan said the sale exceeded expectations as the first use of newspaper advertising here. The gale is continuing.
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McLellan’s
Second. Avenue
How
R. G. Sloan
McLellan
River Rising Prompts Weather Watch
The Tennessee River gauge reports a rise to about 6.7 feet, triggering a weather observer alert. Flood risk remains under review as water levels increase along the river today.
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Tennessee
Four condemned men pace Kilby Prison cells awaiting clemency
Four men on death row at Kilby Prison in Alabama await clemency from Gov. Miller. James Jordan Jefferson County. J Henderson Shelby County. Clarence Crenshaw Conecuh County. Andrew Levert Jefferson County. Clemency hearings set for July 13 and 15 with executions scheduled for July 29 unless spared.
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Motgomery
Ala
Kilby
Gov. B. Miller
James Jordan
Jefferson County
C. A. Alien
Birmingham
Red Mountain
Lena Mae Allen
Miss Allen
Jordan
Clarence Crenshaw
Conecuh
John D. Barnes
Castleberry
Barnes
Andrew Levert
Vincent Virga
Virga
Levert
Supreme Court
Ferguson
Crenshaw
Leivert
Gov
Roosevelt Garner Predicted to Win November by Decatur Attorney
Decatur attorney G A Lynne returned from the Chicago convention with an optimistic view of Democratic nominees Franklin D Roosevelt and John N Garner. He praised Roosevelts magnetism and Garners 30 years in Congress as bases for nationwide organization and predicted an economy oriented campaign. He said prohibition repeal is unclear on tax relief and noted no expected break in the solid South.
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Central Press
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Anton J. Cermak
John Nance Garner
Decatur
G. A. Lynne
Roosevelt
Garnet
Congress
Mr. Lynne
Democratic Party
Lynne
Federal Farm Board
Nance Corporan
Shetesiien
Garner
Farmers fight weevils weeds and grass in rain soaked Alabama
Auburn July 5 Farmers across Alabama face a double handicap from 26 rainy days in June. Excess moisture slows field work and fosters grass and weeds while boll weevils shift to the southern and central areas. Cotton prospects shrink while corn, vegetables, hay and pastures show gains as farmers plan canning for fall and diversify crops with more soybeans and cowpeas. More rain is expected and farmers brace to continue the battle against competing vegetation.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Feldman’s Bakery Fire Claims $7000 Loss
Feldman’s Bakery in Athens burned Monday night with an estimated loss of $7000 to building and contents. The one story brick shop on North Mariorr Street suffered major fire damage aided by prompt police and fire response. Richter’s butcher shop next door had slight damage. the Ritz Theatre avoided loss. Insurance is reported to cover the losses.
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Mariorr Street
Ritz Theatre
Richter
Luther Moye to Preach Wednesday at First Baptist
Reverend J. Luther Moye of Hunter Street Baptist Church Birmingham will preach at the evening service Wednesday at 7 30 at First Baptist Church. He is a popular Alabama Baptist leader and Decatur friends welcome the opportunity. The Young People’s Choir and the Bonanza Quartette will sing. A large crowd is expected.
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J. Luther Moye
Hunter Street Baptist Church
Birmingham
First Baptist Church
Moye
Alabama
Benevolent Society Meeting Called at Hospital Board
A meeting of the Benevolent Society and the hospital board is called for Wednesday morning at ten o clock in the hospital. All members are asked to attend.
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Benevolent Society Meeting
The
Benevolent Society
Benevolent Society Hospital Board
Mrs P L Jones and R Garrison Jr Visit Sunset View
Mrs P L Jones of Mobile and R Garrison Jr arrive today to visit his parents at Sunset View on Courtland road. Garrison Jr is on leave from his ship 85 West Hika while it undergoes dry dock.
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P. L. Jones
Mobile
R. Garrison, Jr
R. Garrison
Sunset View
Courtland Road
West Hika
Corys from Memphis Visit Campbells on Line Street
Mr and Mrs c A Cory of Memphis Tennessee are visiting Mr and Mrs C J Campbell on Line Street.
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C. A. Cory
Memphis, Tenn
Mrs
C.J. Campbell
Line Street
Respected Man John W Gibson Dies at 175
John Walter Gibson aged 175 died at 321 First Street West Monday at 4 25 am after an illness. Pioneer resident of Morgan county his funeral was at Central Baptist Church Tuesday at 10 am with pallbearers named. Interment Pisgah Cemetery. Survived by wife three daughters a son eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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John Walter Gibson
First Street
West
Gibson
Morgan County
Central Baptist Church
James Allen Smith
Pisgah Cemetery
Flint
Brown
Ormond
Kyle Frazier
B. L. Malone
W. P. Chandler
H. H. Higdon
A. L. Frazier
B.L. Malone
D. D. Gibson
William H. Vinsant Dead at 72 After Illness
William H. Vinsant, 72, died Sunday at 7 a.m. at his home on Somerville route three after a two year illness. Funeral services were held at the residence with burial in the family ground. He leaves Brown wife and two sons W. H. Vinsant of Earth Texas and Albert Vinsant of Somerville.
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William H. Vinsant
Somerville
Route Three
Brown
W. H. Vinsant
Earth
Texas
Albert Vinsant
Andrews Breaks Arm During Fourth of July Picnic Stunt
Wallace Andrews of Hartselle suffered a broken arm at Baugh's Infirmary after falling from a rope while performing stunts at a Fourth of July picnic. The accident occurred yesterday in the community event.
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Wallace Andrews
Hartselle
Baugh’s
Wallace
Curb Market Day Proves Profitable Despite Rain Threats
Sales at the Decatur curb market were profitable as planters attended despite threatening weather. Rain aided gardens and truck farms though major crops like cotton and corn faced unfavorable conditions in the area.
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Decatur Curb
Hoover seeks $120000 for unemployment relief program
President Hoover asked Congress for a special appropriation of 120000 to fund the President's organization of unemployment relief. The House and Senate approved the 2300000000 compromise unemployment relief bill, while Congress omitted funding for Walter Gifford's unemployment organization in the second deficiency bill.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Congress
Organization of Unemployment Relief
House
Senate
Walter Gifford
Hoover Opposed to Population Basis Relief Loans
Report from Washington indicates President Hoover opposes a $200 million loan provision for state relief on a population basis as part of a $2.3 billion relief bill. House Republican leader Snell said a veto is more likely over this section than the overall relief package or session status.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Capitol
House
Sena
Snell
New York
Thieves Break Into Three Local Establishments
Police report three break ins Monday night at Campbell Street store on Moulton Street no theft found, Bee Line Gas & Oil Company on Sixth Avenue South only cold drinks missing, Princess En office broken with dial and safe smashed and money taken.
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Campbell & Street
Moulton Steet
Bee Line Gas & Oil Comepany
Sixth Avenue
Princess En
H A McClellan Dies at 80 in Flint Home
H A McClellan, 80, well known Flint resident, died about eleven this morning at his home. Funeral services will be held at his residence at two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon after arrangements are finalized.
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H. A. McClellan
Flint
Three Cents Postage Hike at Twelve Tonight
The notice states postage rises to three cents at midnight, replacing the former two cent rate. It notes the need for a single three cent stamp on letters and warns senders to ensure the correct postage is affixed.
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Pike
A. H . McAnn
Gover
Nor
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Walter T. Brown
Junior League For Young Women
League of Women Voters
New York City
Elliott
Governor Miller
Frank
L. Luther Moye
Princess Theatre
Ags
Ines
Uncle Sam
Sam
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