King Confesses Part in Killing of Army Officer
Sworn confession from King in Canton states he and a companion killed Major Samuel H. McLeary after taking him for a ride. Body found near Cheraw is said to be mangled and hidden in brush ten miles away. King says both fired. motive robbery. Companion's name undisclosed. capture believed imminent.
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Raleigh
Samuel H. McLeary
Cheraw
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Bemuel H. McLeary
Oe Tee
Army Glan
S. C
North Carolina
King
McLeary
Canton
Army
Coast Artllery
Asheville
Te Apt
Oh' Sh Nan
Inio
Brazilian unrest deepens as Sao Paulo stormed
Reports from the American embassy in Brazil say 3,000 federal troops arrived at Santos and 15,000 federal troops were in Sao Paulo. Bombardment of the city continued with shells falling near the American consulate. Rebels reportedly control Santos port while federal forces push into Sao Paulo with limited progress.
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Washington
Brazil
Santos
Sao Paulo
Ypiranga
Yadyke
Braz
Sach
I Vikki Ende Yee
Santoos
Dr Davison Heads To Cullman For Annual Sunday School Meet
Dr Davison leaves for Cullman to deliver two principal addresses at the ninth annual Sunday school convention. He will speak Friday on The Sunday school in the work of the Kingdom and The Activities of the Organized Class. The meeting, held at Imcoe seven miles from Cullman, is expected to draw one of the largest gatherings in the history of the meetings.
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Cullman
Davison
Imcoe
Cuilmah
Funeral Service for J W Lambert Held at Athens
Funeral services for J W Lambert were announced for 4 o'clock this afternoon at Athens with interment there. Lambert died Wednesday at 12 30 p m. He is survived by two sons and six daughters. He had been in bad health for a number of years.
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J.W. Lambert
Athens
Mr. Lambert
Farmers Urged to Obtain Weevil Control Leaflets
Leaflets issued by the National Bull Weevil Control Association for control work have been placed by the Albany Decatur chamber of commerce with City National Bank Central National Bank Morgan County National Bank and the Tennessee Valley Bank. Farmers are urged to obtain these leaflets without delay and study the information on this important subject.
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National Bull Weevil Control Association
Albany-Decatur
Storm Knocks Out Power Halting Local Business for Hours
A Wednesday storm and a damaged transmission line near the country club cut power for about two hours. Alabama Power repairs halted operations at Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery and slowed the TV Lab, delaying the Daily press as crews worked. A nearby lightning strike shook the Odd Fellows hall and surrounding businesses, frightening patrons and residents.
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Alabama Power Company
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
PergHo
Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Company
Country Club
Power Company
Tecon
Pairview
Odd Fellows Hall
Echols Hill
Settlement outlook for street paving costs stalls
Albany residents and the city council remain far from a settlement on pavement costs. A council committee proposed a 33 percent cut for paved lots and 10 to 26 percent for various property types, while property owners countered with larger cuts of up to 40 percent. A Friday council meeting will decide.
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John Maxwell
A. L. Joy
Frank Lewis
C. H
Chynn
Melvin Hutson
James A. Saiuinai
D. Dd
Gaeta
Marvin Rankin
Frank L. Chenault
Albany City Hall
Henry C. Hartung
Albany
Albany, As Secretary. the Record of Theme By Mr. Hartung
Ebay
Proposed 1928 Democratic Convention Free of Party Promises
A West Virginia meeting in Clarksburg proposed for early August would adopt a resolution to free delegates from binding party rules. It calls for a majority rule 1 2 and 3 in selecting 1928 convention delegates and recommends against binding promises.
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Ulancelbilee
Dem
Clarksburg
West” Virginia
Detour on Dry Creek Bridge Road Takes Brief Hold
A detour is in place near the Dry Creek bridge due to road work. The official route reroutes traffic along Court land Pike for a few days. The detour is short and causes little inconvenience.
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Dry Creek
Courtland Pike
City Council Debate Cites Past Injunction and Costs
Mr Knight notes an agreement reached when a court injunction barred action. The council recalls discussions months ago on costs not exceeding one dollar per square yard for future improvements while current payments exceed two dollars. Members acknowledge they were not on the council at the prior time. Ty C. Almon and others are referenced as hosts in the report.
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Knight
Matommeealy
Ty C. Almon
British Flier Still Overdue in World Flight 10 Kuriles
British aviator MacLaren and his companion are more than thirty three hours overdue on a world circumnavigation route with no word since leaving Lake Poshimoye in the Kuriles. Japanese destroyers continue the search from Paramachugi Islands toward the Kuriles. No anxiety is felt for their safety despite the delay.
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Kuriles
Tokio
Ay Ptuayt
MacLaren
Paramachugi Islands
Lake’ Poshimoye
Wietrofu
Fires Still In Progress In West
A report notes six major wildfires burning across Washington Idaho Oregon and California with crews fighting on and off. Authorities warn fires may flare again as winds shift and vigilance remains vital to prevent new outbreaks amid smoldering logs and roots.
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Pacific
Washington
Waalatin
California
Ping Creek
Idaho
Ashington
George C. Joy
Washington Forest Fire Association
Mules Felt Severe Ice Storm Loss for Local Nursery Owner
Two of four fine mules belonging to Luther Neely a local farmer were killed Wednesday afternoon during the harsh ice storm. The animals were under a shed struck by lightning causing the death and the loss to Mr Neely is estimated at over four hundred dollars.
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Luther Neely
Neely
Kiwanis Club Meeting Postponed Open at Six O clock
The Morgan Kiwanis club announces a regular meeting tonight at seven but will open at six for members to arrive on time. Dr E B evangelist will speak to members at the gathering and a discussion may follow.
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Logroller
Morgan Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Mersay
Sae Ee
E. EB
French Deputies Demand Loan Before Dawes Plan Implementation
French representatives stated they would link any loan to the Dawes Plan's recognition, insisting Germany must restore its economy and creditor security before broader reparations talks. A multinational plenary and three technical committees were named to push the Franco British accord agenda.
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MacDonald
Germany
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Japan
Portugal
Greece
Roumania
Beria
United States
Kellogg
Ammekjba
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