District race speakers urge county at large board election
John Patterson Terinis Tidwell and Melvin Hutson spoke at Riverside High School outlining platforms. They urged returning Morgan county revenue board elections to county at large, backing state house action to restore direct voter choice. They called for highway building, school funding reform, bus regulation, and county level law enforcement.
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John Patterson
Morgan County
Terinis Tidwell
State House of Representatives
Melvin Hutson
State Senate
Morgan
Lawrence
Riverside High School
Patterson
Tidwell
Boards of Revenue
Eee
Hutson
House of Representatives
Revenue Board
Alabama
Board of Revenue
John D Rockefeller Quiet Birthday At Pocantico Hills
John D Rockefeller marked his 91st birthday at the Pocantico Hills estate in Tarrytown New York with a private gathering attended by a few neighbors and family members. The estate is fenced with a 15 foot wall and access remains highly restricted with most guests uninvited. Rockefeller Jr was away on a business trip in the west.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Pocantico Hills
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Eastview
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
West
Mr. Rockefeller
New York
Last Two Cars Of Machines On Way To Decatur Silk Plant
The Schwarzenbach Huber silk mill orders the final two machine cars to Decatur. Within three months the mill will run full time with 90 looms installed at a total cost between 75000 and 100000. Crepe de chine will be produced under Ernest Wright mill manager as installation accelerates.
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Decatur
Schwarzenbach-Huber
Ernest Wright
Wright
Senate Begins Treaty Debate on London Naval Pact
Washington July 8 The Senate opened debate on the London naval treaty with Senator Swanson urging ratification. The discussion centered on a resolution demanding access to conference documents denied by the Hoover administration as opponents prepared for a vote. Swanson, long a preparedness advocate, delivered a 12000 word analysis rallying support.
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Washington
Senate
Swanson
Hoover
McKellar
Tennessee
Senate Naval Committee
Fire destroys Stephenson Brick Co plant near Tennessee River
A lightning bolt is believed to have touched off a blaze that destroyed the Stephenson Brick Company plant near the Tennessee river in East Decatur. Manager S. R. Stephenson estimated about 40 000 dollars in losses with no insurance and said rebuilding time is undetermined. Firefighters battled the stubborn fire from 9 45 p m to midnight. The office and records survived and a full loss check was underway.
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Stephenson Brick Company
Tennessee River
East
Decatur
S. R. Stephenson
Burhed
Emelle Negro Placed in Kilby Prison by State Officers
Jacob Robertson, twin brother of Esau Robertson, was taken to Kilby prison for safe keeping after surrendering at Livingston amid the Emelle trouble that left two whites and four blacks dead. Authorities report calm in west Alabama and pursue Tom Robertson and two others for Grover Boyd's slaying. Charlie Marrs is thought to have been accidentally shot by a mob member.
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Montgomery
Jacob Robertson
Esau Robertson
Emelle
Ala
Kilby
Livingston
Jacob
Bibb Graves
West Alabama
Tom Robertson
Grover Boyd
Clarence Boyd
Robertson
Walter K. McAdory
Sumpter County
Potter E. Smith
Smith
Charlie Marrs
John Robertson
Marrs
No Rabies Found In Dog's Head
An examination of a dog’s head taken to the state laboratory by Charles Grammer of the n ville community found no evidence of rabies in the brain and no treatments were issued.
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Charles Grammer
Nville
Two Held on Charge Murder in Alabama Tragedy
In Jasper Alabama on July 8 charges of murder were filed against H B Riggers 23 and Winyard Williams 19 held in jail in connection with the death of Riggers wife. Sheriff Kilgore of Walker County and railway company officers led the investigation. Riggers and Williams offered differing accounts of the events near Dora Alabama while the woman lay asleep on the tracks.
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Jasper
Ala
H. B. Riggers
Winyard Williams
Kilgore
Walker County
Riggers
Cape Girardeau
Bargain Tire Prices Spark Heavy Buying Nationwide
Local tire dealers report strong demand as bargain prices draw shoppers. Reduced rubber costs are cited as the reason for the influx of buyers and heavy sales in recent days.
Continue Fight Upon Mosquitos
The report by Dr. A. J. Perolio, Director of the State Laboratory, shows malaria remains prevalent across the division with many new cases last month. Health authorities urge residents to cooperate in home screening and relentless mosquito control efforts.
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A. J. Perolio
McCall Draws Large Crowd in Hartselle Speech
Alabama Attorney General Charlie G. McCall and gubernatorial candidate spoke to a large crowd on West Main Street in Hartselle. The event lasted about an hour as residents gathered to hear him discuss his platform.
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Hartselle
Ala
Charlie G. McCall
Alabama
McCall
West Main Street
Acreage Not So Heavy as in Past Year in Alabama
Montgomery July 8 Cotton acreage in Alabama totals 3 652 000 acres or 98 percent of last year's planted area. North Alabama counties show six percent less, Piedmont and Black Belt two percent more, while the southern portion remains unchanged. Nationally a three percent reduction is noted.
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Montgomery
Alabama
W. Gist
North Alabama
Piedmont
Black Belt
Cotton
Virginia
Florida
Missouri
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Georgia
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
North Carolina
South Carolina
Morgan County Candidates Hit Campaign Trail for August 12 Nominations
Morgan county candidates push hard to mobilize voters for August 12 nominations. The piece notes expected low Democrat turnout for county offices while many may vote for governor and U S Senator, aligning with the Heflin Locke group.
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Morgan County
United States
Valuable cow bitten by rabid stray dog in Limestone County
A valuable cow owned by Davis Gray of Limestone County was bitten by a stray dog. The animal was tested at the state laboratory and found to have rabies. The stray dog was killed and its head sent to the lab for examination.
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Davis Gray
Limestone County
Girl Scouts Plan Camp at Vinemont Next Week
About twenty to twenty five Decatur Girl Scouts will go to camp at Vinemonton next Monday. Wanda Harris directs activities for the week with a large program arranged. Some four to five hundred girls are expected to join the trip.
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Decatur
Vinemonton
Wanda Harris
Nazarene Tent Meeting Draws Large Crowds This Week
The Nazarene tent meeting on Sixth avenue continues to draw strong crowds with large attendance at Sunday and Monday services. Services run all week each evening at 7:30, and a youth meeting at 7:00. Public invited.
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Nazarene
Sixth Avenue
Preliminary for Hunt Set Friday
West Hunt, held in the county jail since the fatal shooting of Hugh Baker, will have a preliminary hearing before Judge W T Lowe at 10 o clock Friday morning to determine bond eligibility. Several witnesses are expected and a large crowd is anticipated. Baker’s funeral was held at Union Hill cemetery with Rev J H Hill officiating.
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West Hunt
Hugh Baker
W. T. Lowe
Circuit Court
Hunt
Baker
Union Hill Cemetery
Eva
J. H. Hill
Sons Blamed in Death of Parents in Arkansas Farmhouse Fire
Albert Barnett, 30, jailed on murder charges after a blaze at his father J. R. Barnett and stepmother’s home. Coroner says the couple died by violent means. officers found the elder’s bloodstained hat near Barnett’s house. Barnett testified flames began after he was awakened. investigators pointed to possible foul play and a planned death. A preliminary hearing is planned.
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Warren
Ark
Albert Barnett
Mit
J. R. Barnett
Young Barnett
John C. Lee
Barnett
Good Report From Decatur Pilot Club Meeting
Carrie Jones president of the Decatur Pilot Club reported to members on the recent national gathering in El Paso Texas. She described the Lone Star meeting and outlined future plans for the organization.
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Decatur Pilot Club
Carrie Jones
el Paso
Texas
Miss Jones
Lone Star State
Rabies Found In Cat's Head At State Laboratory
Examination of a cat's head brought by Wheeler Owen of Danville route 2 showed the animal died of rabies. No history was attached to the request for the test.
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Wheeler Owen
Danville
Silver Tongue of Andrew Patterson Shines in Outdoor Speeches
Curtis Gover reports on Andrew G. Patterson whose speaking campaigns draw close audience attention despite sun and heat. Crowds grow from indifference to enthusiasm as Patterson fires rapid, fluent oratory and dominates the program with Morgan County pride and strong applause.
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Andrew Patterson
Andrew G. Patterson
Patterson
Mercury
Ther
Morgan County
Hambrick Negro Not Yet Found After Escape
William Hambrick, a resident of Courtland described as a negro, is sought by Lawrence county officers and possemen. Despite efforts by authorities and searchers, he appears to have made a complete getaway as reports of alleged attacks spread across Lawrence county and heightened tensions.
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William Hambrick
Courtland
Lawrence County
Tourists Head North Toward Lakes and Mountains
Southern tourists continue a steady trek toward lake regions as they drive through Deceatur bearing southern plates. In a few months northern residents will reverse the flow seeking relief from winter by heading south.
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Southland
Ten Degree Drop In Temperature At Noon
At 12 30 this afternoon the temperature stood at 91 degrees down from 101 reached shortly after noon Monday. Skies were partly overcast and the cooler air was welcomed after several days of intense heat.
Continue Work on Tax Assessment in Morgan County
County Tax Assessor Herman Troup and Deputy John Maxwell persist on the 1930 property assessment after the Board of Tax Review session. They undertake vast tasks listing each property and computing tax extensions for the county.
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Herman Troup
John Maxwell
Morgan County
Board of Tax Review
No Clues Found Leeman Robbery
Local officers still are without information which might aid them in solving the recent robbery of the Johnston street plant of the Leeman Dry Cleaning Company. The robber entered through a transom over the front door and escaped with several suits and dresses.
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Johnston Street
Leeman Dry Cleaning Company
Police Drive Targets Traffic Violations
The police department continues its drive against traffic ordinance violators and has recently taken many into custody charged with speeding.
Nebraska coed dies after stepping onto plane wing
Miss Alberta Brinkerhoff, 21, a University of Nebraska student, fell from a low wing monoplane at about 1200 feet after she twice stepped onto the wing while the pilot, Pets Orr, circling for landing. Orr pulled her back once, but she climbed out again and plunged to her death near Lincoln airport.
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Lincoln
Neb
Alberta Brinkerhoff
University of Nebraska
Pets Orr
A. Ef
Orr
Rains Bring Relief to Morgan County Crops
Copious rains descended over Morgan county last night bringing relief to cotton and corn suffering during a heat spell that gripped the area for several days.
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Morgan County
Sheffield Man Injured in Highway Collision Near Here
Fred A. Ashe of Sheffield was hospitalized in serious condition after a nighttime automobile crash on a highway near the city. His companion T. C. McDougal received lesser injuries when the car, headed by Ashe and with another vehicle entering from a side road driven by R A Beavers, collided and threw them to the pavement. Physicians say Ashe is expected to recover.
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Sheffield
Fred A. Ashe
Here
T. C. McDougal
Ashe
R. A. Beavers
McDougal
Fannie Gurley Taken To Hospital For Appendicitis
Hartselle Alabama July 8 The many friends of Miss Fannie Gurley regret to learn she has been taken to an ALS hospital for an appendicitis operation. It is reported her condition is somewhat improved at present.
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Hartselle
Ala
Specia
Fannie Gurley
Dust Clouds Cause Auto to Go Over Embankment
A car traveling on the Bee Line highway about three miles north of the Athens Decatur paving drove over an embankment after clouds forced the vehicle off the road. G J Randolph, his wife Mrs Randolph, and their son escaped injury despite the 700 mile journey.
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Bee Line
Athens
Decatur
G J. Randolph
Mr. Randoph
Randoph
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