Hindenburg Takes Lead as Germany Seeks Relief Today
President von Hindenburg returned to Berlin to help resolve Germanys financial crisis. Banks closed temporarily yesterday and were set to reopen to meet mid month payrolls. Stimson and Arthur Henderson were in Paris amid tensions over the Hoover moratorium and Young Plan talks.
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Associated Press
von Hindenberg
Berlin
Stimson
Arthur Henderson
Paris
Germany
London
Europe
Hungary
United States Federal Reserve Bank
New York
State Department
Edge
Widow Vashti Compton Dies. Rites Set at Decatur
Mrs. Vashti S. Compton widow of R. J. Compton died at 10 10 AM at her home 6 Spruce Street East Decatur after illness She is survived by two sons Lawrence of Shawnee Oklahoma Collier of Decatur five daughters Mrs M C Rivers Mrs Mary Grady Mrs C B Bowling Mrs A M Lentz and Mrs R J Thomas one sister Mrs Esther Poole Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday at four o clock conducted by Rev E N Hart and Rev Frank T Smith with six grandsons serving as pallbearers interment in city cemetery Brown directing.
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Lawrence Compton
Shawnee, Okla
Collier Compton
Decatur
M. C. Rivers
Mary Grady
C. B. Bowling
A. M. Lentz
R. J. Thomas
Esther Poole
Barons Play: Coutsas and Kilgore Travel to Birmingham
James Coutsas and C Kilgore traveled to Birmingham yesterday to watch the Barons in action against the Pelicans. The outing highlighted local interest in the minor league basketball showcase and offered a glimpse of the Barons’ current form.
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James Coutsas
C. Kilgore
Birmingham
Famous bombing trial draws fire of Hoover group
The Wickersham commission denounces the Mooney Billings case as shocking to justice noting inadequate new trials. It blames incompetent or politically biased judges for unjust outcomes and urges universal adoption of the American Law Institute code. The report also criticizes the press for influencing juries and warns of pretrial bias.
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Washington
Wickersham Commission
Mooney-Billings
Hoover
San Francisco
Whch
The
American Law Institute
Widespread Rain Breaks Drought Across Cotton Belt
Rainfall swept the cotton belt last night with New Orleans recording 4.70 inches and Alabama general rain reaching 1.96 inches in Florence. The Atlanta weather bureau reports widespread beneficial rain and excellent prospects for the next two days as tropical moisture moved northeast ahead of gulf winds.
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Atlanta
South
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Cotton Belt
Gulf
New Orleans
Alabama
Florence
Brown Quartet Set to Sing at West Decatur Church
The Brown Quartet from Falkville will perform at the regular community sing at West Decatur Methodist Church on Thursday night at 5 30 p m. Crowds grow as weekly singing events attract more attendees.
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Brown
Falkville
West Decatur Methodist Church
Training School In Session at Flint
A Cokesbury training school is in session this week at Flint Methodist church under Hobson Clark assistant to the general secretary of the Sunday school board. Classes convene each evening at 7:30 o clock.
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Cokesbury
Flint Methodist Church
Hobson Clark
Returns Home After Visit to Moulton
Miss Vivian Louise Riddle returns home after visiting friends in Moulton. She is accompanied by Miss Leola Blaxton.
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Vivian Louise Riddle
Moulton
Leola Blaxton
Market Rate Summary From New York Dates
New York figures show July 15 data with rates 8.82 for July 8.82, October 9.15, December 9.38, January 9.48, March 9.64, and May 9.81. Names of markets or instruments not specified.
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New York
Penalty Placed As Cedar Creek Bridge Fails to Open
Contractors face a daily penalty of 25 dollars for Cedar Creek bridge south of Hartselle on the Bee Line remaining closed this week. Officials estimate three weeks remain to completion and the dispute may move to court if the penalty stands.
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Cedar Creek
Hartselle
Bee Line
St Peters Mission Hosts Business Meeting
At St Peters Mission Episcopal the Sunday service was led by Roy Beeler warden and Rev Peter M Dennis rector who taught the Bible class. A business meeting followed chaired by the warden with J G Beeler as secretary treasurer reporting expenses and balance.
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St. Peter's Mission
Episcopal
Roy Beeler
Peter M. Dennis
J. Quimby Sewell, Jr
J. G. Beeler
Co. Thompson
J. ©. Price
E. A. Tillery
J. Q. Sewell
Mrs Annie Crane Improves After Operation at Benevolent
Friends in the city report Mrs Annie Crane of Jackson street is resting well at Benevolent hospital after an operation on Monday. The elderly patient has recovered remarkably. Her daughter Mrs H H Huddleston of Maryville Tennessee has visited, as have sons Gilbert and Jess Crane. Mrs Huddleston returned to Maryville today.
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Annie Crane
Jackson Street
Benevolent Hospital
H. H. Huddleston
Maryville
Tenn
Gilbert and
Jess Crane
Huddleston
Fliers Take Off On Hop To Hungary
Harbor Grace July 15. George Endres and Alexander Magyar reserve officers of the Hungarian army left from the local airport aboard the plane Justice to Hungary at 11:18 am ET for a nonstop flight to Budapest. Favorable winds reported but low clouds hung over much of the Atlantic. Aircraft refueled and inspected yesterday with only a final check-up due today.
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George Endres
Alexander Magyar
Justice
Hungary
Budapest
Atlantic
Infant Dies in Gandy's Cove Family Home
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hill died at the parental home in Gandy's Cove on Friday. Funeral services were held on Saturday as friends extend sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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Gandy’s Cove
Gilbert Hill
Death of Will Jolly Found in Limestone County Section
The body of Will Jolly, a south Limestone County Black man, was found between Beaver Lake and Mooresville. A watch, knife, and a gold tooth identified the deceased. feet and part of the skull were missing. Coroner Griffis and a six-man jury opened an inquiry as Madison County authorities pursued a possible suspect, Thomas Jasper, who disappeared from jail in June.
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Will Jolly
Limestone County
Beaver Lake
Mooresville
Madison County
Thomas Jasper
Jasper
Huntsville
Tennessee Valley
Griffis
Donald
State Penitentiary
Sanitation Efforts Boost Health in Morgan County
Morgan County records show no infant deaths from diarrhea and colitis up to July 15 this year. Health officials credit sanitation education and steady progress in congested areas like Fairview Falkville Austinville Trinity and Cedar Lake with high sanitation scores and fewer diseases.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Health Department
Health Department
H. C. McRee
Fairview
Falkville
Austinville
Trinity
Cedar Lake
Hartselle
Decatur
Itinerary of Rev. R. T. Tyler on Danville circuit
Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, preaches at Upton's Chapel Sunday at 11 AM and conducts conference in the afternoon. At 3:30 PM he attends a quarterly conference at Antioch on the Austinville charge. He is expected to fill the pulpit at the Austinville Methodist church Sunday evening.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Danville
Upton’s Chapel
Antioch
Austinville
Prank Dulaney Returns From Montgomery Mission
Dulaney has returned from Montgomery where he was called on a business mission and now resumes his duties.
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Prank Dulaney
Montgomery
Legions Set for Election of State Commander
Two candidates have announced for the Alabama Legion state commander race to succeed Rufus Bethea at the July 27 29 convention in Talladega. James C. Connor and J D. Samuels lead a field that may grow with four more names mentioned. A proposed amendment by Richard B. Kelly Jr would move Alabama to secret ballots and nominating on the first convention day with balloting the next day. Delegates and visitors are expected, with plans for at least 3000 attendees and addresses from state and national officers.
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Talledga
Ala
American Legion
Rufus Bethea
Birmingham
James C. Connor
Madison County
Huntsville
J. D. Samuels
Etowah
Gadsden
Talladega
Kelly
Executive Committee
Cabinet Officer to Meet Commissioners at Muscle Shoals
Secretary Hurley of the War Department will fly to Muscle Shoals to inspect the government plant. He will confer with Alabama and Tennessee commission members to recommend a plan of operation for the plants.
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Washington
Hurley
War Department
Muscle A
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Tennessee
Woman pleads not guilty in Hale shooting case
Mrs. Willie Mae Clausen, 35, former Decatur resident, pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in Mobile circuit court to charges of shooting attorney Foster K Hale in his office. The court delayed trial and set hearing for the state. Hale died after two pistol wounds and said she shot him for nothing. Clausen told District Attorney Chamberlain that he wrecked her life and got what he deserved.
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Willie Mae Clausen
J. R. Pugh
Decatur
Mobile
Foster K- Hale
The
Associated Press
Hale
Clausen
Bart B. Chamberlain
Judson College Leader to Speak at Central Baptist Service
Dr. L. G. Cleverdon, new president of Judson College, will address the prayer services at Central Baptist Church this evening at 7 30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
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L. G. Cleverdon
Judson College
Central Baptist Church
Athens Sees Regular Cloudburst with Helpful Rainfall
A steady morning rain fell on Athens as a long distance report to The Daily described a continued drizzle by noon. Rain has been general over Limestone County for several days and is aiding the crops.
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Athens
Limestone County
Bible School to Begin on Monday at Willoughby Church
The daily vacation Bible school at Willoughby Presbyterian Church opens Monday with six teachers in charge. Sessions run 8:30 each morning for two weeks. The pastor Rev. Vance Gordon invites children ages four to 15 from all denominations to enroll.
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The
Willoughby ~ Presbyterian Church
Vance Gordon
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Holds Officers Meeting
A church meeting last night brought together officers and Sunday school teachers. Department heads presented quarterly reports signaling a bright future for the church.
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Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Wade Wright to Visit Capital on Circuit Solicitor Business
Wade Wright eighth circuit solicitor will travel to Mon on official business next week to conduct circuit duties and meetings.
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Wade Wright
Typhoid Deaths Not On Morgan County Records
Morgan county records show no typhoid death in 1930 or 1931 though three cases occurred nearby. Two in Lawrence county and one in Cullman county passed while treated in Morgan, not listed in local records. Health department warns against unsafe streams and untested water to keep Morgan typhoid free.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Health Department
Lawrence County
Cullman County
Health Department
Unusual Gain in Winter Legumes Across Alabama Reedits
Alabama farmers advance winter legumes as soil builders, pastures, and feed crops. Plantings grew from 1,535 pounds in 1918 to 1,884,717 pounds in 1930, with nitrogen value over $500,000 annually. Hairy vetch and Austrian winter peas lead. legumes improve soil, yield, and humus. County agents promote larger next fall plantings with bankers and farmers.
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Alabama
J. C. Lowery
Auburn
Lowery
Christopher bill advances in legislature amid road policy fights
In Montgomery July 15 the Christopher bill to grant counties at least 35000 from the common school fund won its first House test and awaits Senate action. The House also battled over automobile licenses and highway code revisions, while the Senate passed Fite’s national amendment to boost membership from 35 to 67, pending ratification in November next year.
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Montgomery
Ala
Christopher
Senate
House
Repolis
Fine Meeting at Town Creek Church
The preachers and laymen's meeting at Town Creek yesterday was very successful. Rev. R. T. Tyler reported that all but six of the 25 ministers in the Decatur district attended. two of the absentees were out of state.
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Town Creek
R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Mrs. Millie Walker Called By Death in Danville
Funeral services for Mrs. Millie Walker were held Sunday at Friendship. She died after a several days illness at her home in Danville. She leaves five young children, her parents and several siblings.
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Millie Walker
Danville
Friendship
Drought Agent Visits Limestone County Crops
A. M. Herrington of the field service spent Monday, July 13, in Limestone County to inspect loan applicants. He checked crop weed control and prepared for loan collections in the fall, aiming to ensure applicants maintained their fields.
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A. M. Herrington
Limestone County
It Has Ever Been Thus Says Crane Trade Note
A brief item from The Haber dasher via Gil Crane notes that customs shift but the statistical minds of ages stay similar. The trade journal highlights a $100 wheel with a stitched back as a pointed example of enduring human behavior.
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Crane
Olta
Gil Crane
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