West Wiltshire Heat Bakes Midwest as Death Toll Rises
Chicago and towns across Middle America endure extreme heat with at least twenty deaths. Farmers collapse at plows in Iowa and Nebraska while readings reach 108 degrees unofficially in Mitchell and Sioux Falls. The heat spreads from Montana to Louisiana as forecasters warn of further heat.
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Chicago
Middle America
Iowa
Nebraska
Montana
North Dakota
Louisiana
Alabama
Sioux City
Shreveport
Emporia
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mitchell
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Lake Michigan
Milwaukee
Lake Shore
Illinois
Middle Western
Rep Almon Back Opens Campaign for Re election
Rep Almon Back returns to Columbia from Washington and starts his bid for reelection. A campaign event is planned for Friday in Moulton as part of his early efforts to gain support in the Eighth Alabama district. Continuous campaigning signals the kickoff of his re election drive.
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Alabama
Congress
Inumbia
Washington
Rep. Almon
Moulton
Edward B. Almon
No Word Yet On Gen. Hines Visit To Alabama Hospitals
No date or itinerary has been received for General Hines director of the veterans bureau who is to visit Alabama soon to inspect sites for new government hospitals for ex service men.
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General Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Alabama
Eighty names on official ballot in Democratic primary
The Morgan County primary on August 12 lists eighty candidates for state and county offices. Gov candidates include Watt T. Brown J Carniley and others. numerous posts such as secretary of state auditor treasurer superintendent of education and more fill the ballot with names like Jarman Manning Vait Allgood Brandon Blann Taylor Butler Harman Moore Storrs Sweet Moore Brassell Knight Pratt Smith Sayre Bouldin Bankhead Thompson Almon Patterson Wall Wright Hutson Kelly Burleson Crow Masterson McRee Harris Seybourn Lynne Harris placeholder. The list also covers local roles including sheriff tax assessor tax collector solicitor Morgan County Court and more.
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Morgan Cunty
State Treasury
Watt T. Brown J
A. Carniley
W. C. Davis
Merrill Matt H, Murphy Berrien
T. Phillips
Wm. L. White
Pete B. Jarman, Jr
Robert W. Manning
R. B
Bob) Vait
W. B. Allgood
John Brandon
S. H. Blann
Paul Taylor
S. R. Butler
A. F. Harman
J. M. Moore
Seth P. Storrs
H. W. Sweet
L. H. Brassell
Lamar Field
M. B. Grace Thomas E. Knight, Jr, M. W. Pratt
J. Q. Smith
Public Service Commission
R. M. Jones
J. M. Bowman
J. W. Kirtland
Frank P. Morgan
The
Supreme Court
A. D. Sayre
Virgil Bouldin
United States
John H. Bankhead
Frederick I. Thompson
Edward B. Almon
A. G. Patterson
Eighth Judicial Circuit
F. E. Burleson
John Patterson
Wm. E. Skeggs
Tidwell
J. T. Burch
Claude P. Johnston
John M. Marvell
H. O. Troup
Hodges Crow
A. H. Masterson
R. Pryor McRee
Morgan County Court
Julian Harris Seybourn Lynne
A. W. Davis
J. A. Porman
L. G. Gulley
J. N. Hendrix John FP. McCutcheon
Two Deputies Arrested in Knox County Slaying
Barbourville Kentucky July 10 Nat C Helton a former deputy constable and Alex Knuckles Knox county deputy sheriff were arrested by deputies over the death of Omer Mackey 24 during a dry raid on his father in law farm Helton faces murder charges while Knuckles is sought on a conspiracy to commit murder after a two day search near the Knox Whitley county line.
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Barbourville
Nat C. Helton
Alex Knuckles
Knox County
Omer Mackey
Helton
Mackey
Knox-Whitley
Knuckles
Two Arrested in Killing in Raid
Two Kansas City men were arrested in connection with a killing during a raid at Aransas Pass Texas on July 10. A plane crash near Port Aransas killed five men named Murac Boyle Raymond Watson Eugene Lynn Roy Dellano Gene Gabbit. Identification came from baggage and papers found in the wreck. A wing failure caused the craft to crash shortly after takeoff. Gabbit was piloting the plane.
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Aransas Pass
Texas
Kansas City
Murac Boyle
Raymond Watson
Eugene Lynn
Roy Dellano
Gene Gabbit
Port Aransas
Renee Said
Gabbit
Man charged in death of wife in April in Lauderdale County
Florence Alabama July 10 Melvin Merks age 27 jailed on murder charges in the death of his wife reported last April 19. He was arrested last night and is held without bond in Lauderdale County jail.
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Florence
Ala
Melvin Merks
Lauderdale County
Vacation for Rangers at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Members of the Rangers club of the Westminster Presbyterian church are enjoying a vacation with meetings suspended until September.
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Rangers Club
Westminster Presbyterian Church
School Opens Here July 14
Rock Creek officials announce planned July 14 opening for local school. Classes start with updated schedule and enrollment details.
Back From Capital Patterson Returns From Montgomery
John Patterson, a popular local businessman, has returned from a brief visit to Montgomery.
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John Patterson
Montgomery
Republicans Defer Huston Decision As Conference Delays
The Republican conference postponed ruling on Claudius Huston’s refusal to resign as party chairman. Eight officers and workers favored his ouster, with President Hoover consulting with James Francis Burke and Joseph R. Nutt. Huston vowed to make a statement later as a showdown loomed with Tennesseean Huston resisting calls to quit.
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Washington
Claudius Huston
Tennessean
Hoover
James Francis Burke
National Committee
Joseph R. Nutt
Selma Student Wins Alabama Edison Scholarship Opportunity
William Welch a 16 year old Selma high school graduate was chosen from eleven applicants to represent Alabama in the Thomas A Edison scholarship competition. He scored 617 points, one ahead of Samuel Murphy Jr of Mobile who becomes alternate. Welch earned the chance to take part in examinations at Thomas Edison's laboratories in Orange New Jersey where national selections for a four year American college scholarship will be made.
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Montgomery
Ala
William Welch
Selma
Thomas A. Edison
Samuel Murphy, Jr
Mobile
Welch
Orange
N. J
Decatur Cotton Crop Appears Strong Despite Dry Spell
Crops around Decatur show unusually good condition despite weeks of dry weather. The cotton stands look clean and height is above average, with healthy stalks noted by observers.
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Decatur
Huntsville Opens Second Half With Anniston Doubleheader
A number of Decatur fans traveled to Huntsville for a Georgia Alabama league doubleheader featuring Anniston versus Huntsville. The game marked the season’s second half start for Huntsville.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Anniston
Seven Negroes Taken to Kilby for Safekeeping
Seven members of a negro family were brought to Kilby Prison after 48 hours of pursuit by a white mob in Emelle Alabama following the slaying of Grover Boyd. One white man Charley Marrs also died amid disorders as searches and arrests continue with no charges filed yet.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grover Boyd
Emelle
Kilby
Jacob Robertson
Esau
J. W
James
Elbert
Frank Robertson
Boyd
Charley Marrs
Marrs
John Newton Robertson
W. D. Scales
Tom
Clarence Boyd
Potter Smith
Mississippi Line
Tom Robertson
Narcheta
Miss
James Eyer
Walter K. McAdory
Bibb Graves
Wyatt to Attend Tennessee Family Reunion
R. A. Wyatt of The Daily editorial staff and Mrs. Wyatt left this afternoon for a family reunion in Tennessee and will return to Decatur on Monday.
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Tennessee
R. A. Wyatt
Daily
Williams to Speak at Alabama Farm Bureau Meeting
Carl Williams cotton representative of the Federal Farm Board and C R White president of the New York Farm Bureau Federation will headline the ninth annual Alabama Farm Bureau Federation meeting July 31 and August 1. Edward A O Neal says over 1000 farmers are expected. Williams outlines cooperative marketing plans with the American Cotton Cooperative Association. White discusses New York state agricultural concerns and urban industrial perspectives.
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Carl Williams
Federal Farm Board
C. R. White
New York Farm Bureau Federation
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Edward A. O'Neal
Williams
Farm Board
American Cotton Cooperative Association
Alabama
The
American Farm Bureau Federation
Voter Choice Framed For County Superintendent Election
The article explains Morgan County voters can choose directly for county superintendent or delegate to the county board of education. Official ballots will offer selection by the board or one candidate. Three candidates named are H. T. Lile C. K. Parker and George T. Woodruff.
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Morgan
Sofe
County Board of Education
County Superintendent of Education
H. T. Lile
C. K. Parker
George T. Woodruff
Medicine Kit Recovered From Tennessee River
A thief stole Dr. Roy Souths medicine kit from his car Tuesday night. The bag later surfaced at the river bottom after a fisherman reeled in lines. Authorities speculate narcotics were sought but only instruments remained usable though the powder was ruined.
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Roy South
Tennessee
South
Hutson To Speak At Moulton Picnic
Melvin Hutson, state senate candidate from Morgan and Lawrence counties, will speak at Moulton on Thursday. He is among several speakers at a large all day PTA picnic and barbecue event.
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Melvin Hutson
Morgan
Lawrence
Moulton
Hutson
Parent-Teacher Association
Mrs W L Clanton Improves After Hospital Move
Many friends of Mrs W L Clanton will be glad to hear she continues to improve after being moved from Benevolent hospital to her East Moulton street home on Tuesday afternoon.
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W. L. Clanton
Benevolent Hospital
East Moulton Street
Louis Perolio Die of Hurt from Carbide Tank Explosion
Louis Perolio died from injuries after a carbide tank explosion the day before. He was the brother of Dr. A J Perolio, director of the hospital. Dr. Perolio left Decatur to be with him, and Mrs. Perolio departed on the Pan American to attend the funeral. Details of the accident were scarce and the cause could not be determined.
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Louis Perolio
A. J
The
River Rising Despite Heat Stifles Hope in City
The Tennessee River climbs to 1.6 feet as the weather bureau notes a rise in the last 24 hours. No rain has fallen recently while the sun and heat persist, leaving officials puzzled about the source of the higher river level.
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Tennessee
Weather Bureau
O' Sol
Witnesses Called In West Hunt Case Arraignment
Witnesses in the State case against West Hunt over the slaying of Hugh Baker at the Second avenue and Grant street corner have been summoned to appear in the circuit courtroom at 10 oclock Friday for the arraignment to decide bond. The lack of shooting details suggests a large turnout.
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West Hunt
Hugh Baker
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Circuit
Thompson Campaign Swing Through The Valley
Montgomery candidate Prederek I. Thompson plans a late week visit to the Valley as he runs against John H. Bankhead for the United States Senate to succeed J. Thomas Heflin.
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Prederick I. Thompson
United States Senate
J. Thomas Heflin
Mr. Thompson
Montgomery
John H. Bankhead
Rev. Emmett Johnson Preaches in Somerville on Sunday
The Rev. Emmett Johnson will lead services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Church of God in Somerville. The public is invited to attend both services.
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Somervill
Emmett Johnson
Church of God
Eyster Plans Short Vacation Visit in North Florida
Charles H. Eyster, a well known local attorney, will leave for several days to enjoy a vacation visit in northern Florida.
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Charles H. Eyster
Florida
Tragic Wenceslaus Mine Explosion Claims 144 Lives
The Wenceslaus mine disaster in Neuorde Germany on July 10 kills 144 workers after a gas pocket causes a shaft blaze. Only 49 of 193 miners escape as fumes surround the shaft. rescue efforts end amid worsening injuries and hazardous conditions.
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Neurode
Germany
Wenceslaus
Bochim
Dortmund
Little Ruth Rich Called To Reward
Little Ruth Rich fourteen old daughter of Mr and Mrs KT Rich died at 2 30 this morn ing at the family home near Flint after a three week illness of colitis. She leaves her parents one brother Mahlon two sisters Pauline and Martha Rich grandfather A D Carr and grandmother Mrs Sam Rich. Funeral from Flint Methodist at 11 tomorrow with Rev H M Hudson officiating and Roselawn cemetery burial. Palbearers Mary Catherine McClellan Marie Tapscott Florence Woodall Clara Norris.
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Ruth Rich
KT. Rich
Flint
Mahlon
Pauline
Martha Rich
A. D. Carr
Sam Rich
Flint Methodist
H. M. Hudson
Roselawn
Mary Catherine McClellan
Marie Tapscott
Florence Woodall
Clara Norris
Almon and Patterson Speak At Madison Rally for Eighth District
Congressman Edward B. Almon and Andrew G. Patterson spoke at Madison Station this afternoon. The event accompanied a large school picnic at Madison, a community gathering supporting the Eighth district candidates in the 72nd Congress.
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Edward B. Almon
Andrew G. Patterson
Madison Station
Madison
Morgan County Post sues Western Union for $500
The Morgan County Post of the American Legion sues Western Union Telegraph Co in county court for $500 alleging a telegram was misrouted or altered when an operator substituted Decatur Illinois for Decatur Alabama in a transmission to an amusement company about a year ago.
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Morgan County
The
American Legion
Western Union Telegraph Company
Decatur
Illinois
Alabama
Veteran Revisits Civil War Battle Scenes
A Union veteran, returning to the East Morgan area, revisits Civil War battle scenes. He arrived after spending several days at the war’s history sites and reflects on the memories of his Civil War service.
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East Morgan
Cau
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