Giant Woman Confesses Torching Common-Law Husband
Laura Weaver a 21 year old six foot two hundred thirty pound woman confessed to killing Wilmer Kitselman 52 after an argument over a mirror attack left her dazed She strangled him wrapped the body in a quilt rolled it downstairs placed it in a car and dumped it by the roadside then poured naphtha and set it ablaze in the country near Wyoming Illinois The burning body was found July 1 after being concealed for days and identified through her statement to county officers detailing the affair and the fatal sequence of events.
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Toulon
Laura Weaver
Wilmer T. Kitselman
Kitselman
Mbling
Wyoming
Illunday
SLIERS May Wing toward Rome After Third Takeoff
Old Orchard Maine July 8 Roger Q Williams and Lewis A Yancey flew the monoplane Pathfinder on their third takeoff from the beach aiming for Rome They planned fuel checks and possible return if consumption proved high The flight proceeded in fog with Coast Guard support and weather data collection for Atlantic conditions
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Old Orchard
Maine
Roger Q. Williams
Lewis A. Yancey
Rome
Pathfinder
Yancey
Ben Zeber
Williams
Cape Sable
Nova Scotia
M. L. Melka
Coast Guard
Melka
Gloucester
Mass
James H. Kimball
New York
Atlantic
Wood case drama to be aired in circuit court
Detroit reports the Wood case returns to the circuit court with Mrs Grace M Wood accused of assault with intent to kill her husband Ralph A Wood builder and contractor The defense includes two alleged conspirators William Thompson and Taylor Pierce as she allegedly hired them to slay Wood to collect a 50000 insurance before a divorce Principal witness Cecil W Holt an accountant will recount the scheme and its many offshoots in what is known as the Wood case
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Detroit
Wood
Grace M. Wood
Ralph A. Wood
Cecil W. Holt
Bank Closures and Runs Hit Birmingham Area
A banking crisis unfolds as four Birmingham banks close with Leeds Bank among the latest. State official Judge C E Thomas reports large cash inflows and asserts ample collateral while liquidators take control. Leeds Bank, capital 2 million, fails to reopen amid a heavy weekend run.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
C. E. Thomas
Side Bank
Leeds Bank
Thomas
State Department
BR. L. Faucett
Funeral Service Held Here Today for Dr O B Cartwright
Funeral services were conducted at 4 30 this afternoon for Dr O B Cartwright a pioneer resident who died Saturday at his Oak and Church streets home in his 72nd year Interment was to follow at city cemetery Rev R T Tyler and Rev George Boyd officiated with W E Crawford J W Wyker W H Ritter E E Clem W M Bailey and Mr Johnson as active pallbearers Honorary were First Methodist church stewards Survivors include his wife and two sons Samarang Preult t The death of the pioneer citizen
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O. B. Cartwright
Oak and
Church Streets
Cartwright
R. T. Tyler
George Boyd
City Cemetery
Brown
W. E. Crawford
J. W. Wyker
W. H. Ritter
E. E. Clem
W. M. Bailey
Mr. Johnson
Fine Assessed On Unusual Charges In City Court
Pine was fined 11.10 today in city courts for leaving the scene of an accident without providing his name or car number. The case is unusual as one of the first of its kind in the city courts.
Decatur Girl Wins National Hymn Playing Contest
Charlotte Brewer aged 13 formerly of Decatur and now living in Dallas won the first national hymn playing contest by the National Federation of Music Clubs in Boston. She had been Texas champion hymn player and was the youngest contestant. Born in 1915 to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brewer, she studied piano with her mother Miss Arabella Gussen of Birmingham.
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Little Charlotte Brewer
Dallas
Texas
Decatur
National Federation of Music Clubs
Boston
Mass
Charlotte
C. W. Brewer
Southern Railways
Union Station
Arabella Gussen
Birmingham
William Gussen
The
Birmingham of Music
Bye Bréwer
Rotary Holds An Excellent Meet In Decatur
An unusually lively Decatur Rotary meeting at the Y M C A noon hour welcomed several guests and one new member. Entertainment included Crawford of Maryville sketching humorous crayon pictures and Timberlake of Stevenson playing piano. Gilbert White of Whiteside joined as a member. Guests listed: Harry Wyatt Sam Rogers Ed Lucas Florence Lee Barnes St Petersburg Fla C V Jones Akron Ohio George L Creath Akron Ohio. A Florence barbecue invitation for July 25 was accepted with thanks.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Rotary
Crawford
Maryville
Tenn
C. K.timberlake
Stevenson
Ala
Florence Rotary
Pytrians Elect Dix as Chieftain in Annual Officers
Arthur Dix has been elected chieftain for the ensuing term after the annual election of officers. H. L. Thornton was chosen as vice-chancellor and W. M. Bailey named as prelate. Other officers include W. T. Giles as master of exchequer and keeper of records, Ferrow H. Himes as master at arms.
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Arthur Dix
H. L. Thornton
W. M. Bailey
W. T. Giles
Ferrow H. Himes
Mr and Mrs John M Russell Visit Cairo
Mr and Mrs John M Russell of Somerville route 4 travelled to Cairo Alabama on Monday for a short visit to their son Ben M Russell and Mrs Russell accompanied him.
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John M. Russell
Somerville
Cairo
Ben. M. Russell
Tribune fliers believed lost in Canada flight
Chicago reporters confirm the Antin Bowler air crew of three aboard a Chicago to Berlin ambi plane last heard Friday morning. Radio operators at Elgin station report no messages since 9 58 a m Friday and the co pilot Parker D Cramer had radioed a landing at Great Whale Hudson Bay area.
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Chicago
Canada
Chicago Tribune
Berlin
the Tribune
Elgin
Parker D. Cramer
Great Whale
Hudson Bay County
Renovation Advances on Bank Street Building
Work proceeds on the Kelly and Wright firm building on Bank street beside B and S Motor. The front will become a drive in and gas pumps and oil tanks will be added. A $1,200 city permit has been issued for the project.
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Kelly and Wright
Bank Street
B. & S. Motor Company
Kelly
Decatur
Three Hurt In Pistol Battle In East Gadsden
In Gadsden Alabama last night Will Godsey of Chattanooga Ly man Wilder and Mrs C B Smith of Gadsden were wounded in a pistol battle at the Smith home. Godsey’s hand was shattered and the pistol was shot to pieces. Wilder was shot near the heart and Mrs Smith was shot through the thigh. Hubert Smith Herman Beacham and Mrs Veda Ligon are jailed in connection with the shooting. The clash began when Wilder and companions tried to force entry into Mrs Smith’s residence.
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Gadsden
Ala
Will .Godsey
Chattanooga
Lyman Wilder
C. B. Smith
Wilder
Godsey
Smith
East Gadsden
Hubert Smith
Herman Beacham
Veda Ligon
Mrs. Smith
Beacham
Crop conditions seen excellent in Georgia and Alabama
A. W. Hill of Hill Chevrolet reports excellent crop conditions between Decatur Georgia and Cloudland. He notes crops look healthy and green after Decatur and believes farmers will end the year with a substantial harvest unless unforeseen events arise.
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Alabama
Georgia
A. W. Hill
The
Hill Chevrolet Company
Decatur
Cloudland
Hill
Almson to Address Picnic Gathering
Lacey's Spring residents plan a large barbecue on Thursday July 11 with Congressman Edward B Almson delivering the main address. Proceeds aid roofing and repairs for the Methodist church. R A Atkinson organizes arrangements. roads are in good condition for attendees from east end and Madison county. several speakers are on the program.
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Lacey
Edward B. Almon
Madison County
R. A. Atkinson
Lacey's
Hays Announces Dates for Teacher Examinations
E. L. Hays, county superintendent of education, issued the schedule for state teacher exams to be held at Morgan County High School in Hartsel le, Alabama on July 15 16 and 17. Exams cover first and second grade life piano and public school music with a $2 application fee for each certificate type.
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E. L. Hays
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Ala
Hill Party Returns From Cloudland Vacation
Mr and Mrs A W Hill and Mr N K Bidding returned Sunday night from Cloudland Georgia where they spent a three weeks vacation.
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A. W. Hill
Mr. N. K. Bidding
Cloudland
Cotton acres exceed 1928 figures in eastern belt unchanged
United States cotton acreage on July 1 totaled 48,457,000, up 3.2 percent from a year ago. Alabama reached 3,789,000 acres, compared with 3,643,000 last year, while the eastern belt shows only slight changes. Production forecasts for August 1 will be based on July acreage minus typical abandonments.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Five Charges For Traffic Violation
Five traffic violation charges appeared among total charges in municipal court today. Speeding charges exceeded other traffic law violations, underscoring strict enforcement of city speed limits.
No Total Yet Upon Legion Celebration
Morgan post of the American Legion has not announced totals from the celebration. Authorities are still verifying figures from various sources as public interest grows in the potential sum raised by the event.
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Morgan Post
The
American Legion
Legion
Morgan County Revenue Board Meets at Lee Street Court House
Morgan county board of revenue meets today at the Lee street courthouse to review county matters and discuss acceptance of the county courthouse by the county and the payment of remaining funds for the building.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Lee Street Court House
Morgan County Court House Commission
Morgan County Court House
City Grants Permit for Barbecue Stand on West Vine Street
The city approves a permit for A. R. Mathews to build a barbecue stand on West Vine Street. Project estimated at a cost of fifty dollars and completion is planned.
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A. R. Mathews
West Vine Street
Morgan county circuit court six month records released
Clerk J H Green released Morgan county circuit court records for January to June 1929. Civil cases remaining on the docket total 141, with 165 civil and 72 criminal cases on hand. June term disposed 49 civil and 438 criminal cases as the new courthouse waited completion. Dates for the next term have not been announced.
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Morgan County Circuit Court
J. H. Green
Morgan County Court House
Decatur Plant Featured in Alabama Power Rotogravure Ad
Decatur’s Connecticut Mills plant is highlighted in a Birmingham News- Age Herald rotogravure feature. The 32 000 spindle mill employs about 900 workers and has showcased Alabama’s manufacturing appeal since 1927. Alabama Brick and Tile added $7 000 equipment including a clay shovel feeder and new fixtures. A carload of drain tile left for Sanford Florida as Decatur firms meet strong orders year round.
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Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Connecticut Mills
Birmingham News- Age Herald
Connecticut Mills Company
Alabama
Alabama Brick and Tile Company
W. B. Neher
Sanford
Fla
Florida
Twenty Two Cases Docketed In City Municipal Court
Twenty two cases were docketed today in the city municipal court. The docket occurred before Mayor B L Malone who presided over the session. Charges varied from disorderly conduct to other minor offenses as dispositions were prepared.
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B. L. Malone
Numr
Cecil McMillan Heads to Auburn for Summer Institute
Cecil McMillan will depart in a few days for Auburn to attend a summer course at the institute there. The move places him on a short academic program away from home.
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Auburn
Cecil McMillan
Institute
No Arrests Reported Over Weekend by Morgan County Officials
Attaches at the Morgan County sheriff's office stated no arrests were made over the weekend. The report emphasizes a quiet period with no custody changes or incident charges.
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Morgan County Sherkfs
Somerville Veteran Taken To Hospital
Harry Glass a Somerville resident and World War I veteran was taken to the U S Veterans hospital at Tuskegee Sunday by Butler P Hines a local Legionnaire. Hines said Glass suffered from gas that developed into sleeping sickness and noted about 600 veterans are in Tuskegee hospitals.
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Harry Glass
Somerville
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Tuskegee
Butler P. Hines
Hines
Glass
Clemons Sentenced to Long Jail Term at State Penitentiary
Connie Clemmons was moved from Morgan County Jail to the state penitentiary to serve two concurrent sentences totaling 23 years on two charges. Clemmons is from a local area near Woe Jab.
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Connie Clemmons
Morgan County
State Penitentiary
Clemons
Bank leader missing as search continues after Woodland Savings collapse
Birmingham officials intensified efforts to locate Dr. A. W. Bell president of Woodland Savings Bank after its closure sparked public anxiety. State and city leaders urged calm and warned residents of potential bank shakeups while patrols searched nearby rivers for Bell believed drowned near Vincent.
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Birmingham
Ala
A. W. Bell
Woodland Savings Bank
Commission
Vincent
Bell
Rene
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Feta Bank
Leeds
Leeds State Bank
State Banking Department
B. Lindon
Ton
Charlotte Brewer
Florence Club
Pytrians
Dix
Hermoine Lodge
Illinois
Almson
Hays
Morgan
Barbrecue
Alabama Power
Conn. Mills
Uncle Erben
Gordon Grown
Scheibell
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