Special Grand Jury Probe Of Emelle Riot Ordered
Governor Bibb Graves ordered a special grand jury to probe the Emelle Fourth of July disorders that left two whites dead and four blacks killed. The probe will be general, covering law officers, participants, and those responsible for the outbreak in Sumpter County.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Emelle
B. F. Elmore
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
John J. Haynes
Lawrence H. Lee
Walter K. McAdory
Potter Smith
Alabama
Sumpter
Sheriff's Department
Sumpter County
Solicitor’s Office
Primary Officers To Be Named Soon
The county democratic executive committee will soon announce the officers to conduct the August 12 primary. Candidates have submitted lists of friends for appointments, and the committee will select a composite slate from these names.
Address for Camp Westmoreland Scouts Camp Mail
Instructions show that letters to Camp Westmoreland campers should be sent to Boy Scout Camp, P. O. Box 294. The address directs correspondence to the Boy Scout Camp for all persons wishing to write to campers.
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Camp Westmoreland
P. O
Capone Says He Paid Many Chicago Reporters
St Louis Star quotes Al Capone in a Miami Beach interview via Harry Brunbidge claiming he paid "plenty" of Chicago newspaper men. Capone says Jake Lingle was his friend until death and that police knew who killed him. He warns Brunbidge to lay off Chicago and notes a $250 diamond belt buckle given to Lingle.
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St, Louis
St. Louis Star
Harry T. Brunbidge
Scarface
al Capone
Miami Beach
Fla
Chicago
Brunbidge
Capone
Jake Lingle
Plenty
Hunt case decision expected after rereading evidence
Judge W. T. Lowe reread the preliminary hearing evidence in the West Hunt slaying case and planned to render a decision on bond that afternoon. Hunt shot Hugh Baker at the Grant street and Second avenue corner on July 5 claiming Baker advanced with a knife.
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W. T. Lowe
West Hunt
Hugh Baker
Hunt
Baker
Grant Street
Second Avenue
Money bags found by police in bank robbery case
Police recovered bags used to carry stolen money from the Woodlawn American National Bank raid in Birmingham. A pistol found with the bags tied to a highway to a neighboring city aided the investigation as authorities sought a fourth suspect and pursued a Memphis man with a criminal record.
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Birmingham
Ala
Woodlawn- American National Bank
Memphis
Tenn
Daily Is Mailed To Vacationeers
The Daily’s circulation department notes a surge in requests for mail forwarding as residents depart Decatur for vacations. Readers traveling out of the city now expect the paper to arrive each afternoon, keeping them informed of hometown happenings.
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Decatur
Shumake predicts strong fall and winter business in Decatur
J L Shumake of Sterchi Bros Stores reports optimism for October November and December in Morgan and surrounding counties after seeing lower farm costs and debt reduction. He cites a farm cutting costs from 35000 to 10000 and another farmer who is debt free with diversified crops as evidence. The outlook centers on the Decatur area.
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Morgan
J. L. Shumake
Sterchi Bros
Mr. Shumake
Shumake
Shumake Learried
Sterchi
Decatur
Naval Pact Debate Nears Senate Clash Over Treaty
Washington July 18 Opponents of the naval treaty said they would not agree to limit debate while leaders backing the pact pressed to keep the senate in session to exhaust opposition. Senator Watson Republican leader called tactics time killing with debate possibly ending sooner than expected and a vote hoped for tonight or tomorrow though advocates seek only a limited debate starting next Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate
Watson
Cross Burning Parade by Robed Figures in Birmingham
About 2,000 robed marchers in Birmingham and Ensley with Ku Klux Klan regalia burned a cross at a communist organizer’s home and buried an organizer of the Trade Unity League in effigy after a police raid that netted three alleged communists. Extra arrests followed the raid as authorities identified suspects.
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Birmingham
Ku Klux Klan
Bessemer
Trade Unity League
Eighth Avenue
Ensley
Oie
Rters
Tuxedo
Frank Burns
Tom Johnson
Harry Jackson
N. Bankin
Rapid Progress On School Census In Morgan County
Reports from enumerators gathering Morgan county school census data arrive daily at County Superintendent EB L Hays office. Officials expect all forms filled and checked by the first day of next month or within legal time. Most districts show increases in children. a few report small declines.
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Morgan County
EB. L. Hays
Mercury at Ninety Two Degrees Following Humidity Rise
The temperature stood at 92 degrees at 1 pm today, matching the reading from yesterday at the same hour. Suffering increased due to humidity, though the day’s peak remained 12 degrees below this month’s maximum.
Lowery Named President Of Local Singers
C E Lowery was chosen to lead the Decatur singers for the upcoming term at the Austinville Methodist church. Other officers named include Murphie as vice president Teague as secretary Miss Ruth Teague as pianist. The next meeting will be at Moulton Heights Baptist church with venue and schedule to be decided.
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C. E. Lowery
Decatur
Austinville
C .©. Murphie
A. C. Teague
Ruth Teague
S. O. Maner
Chaplin
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
C. E. Warse
Py. Sahar
Miners
Manera
Mr. Whitlow
Prof
J. E. Hogan
Belle Mina
George F. Woodruff
Ryan's
Mr. Willoughby
Rev. Williams
J. O. Jones
Decatur On Good Behavior Report Highlights Quiet Day
Police chief C M Riggsbee tells The Daily at city hall that no court was held this morning. Decatur has shown twenty four hours without cases or disturbances signaling a notable drop in misdemeanor arrests.
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C. M. Riggsbee
The
Daily
Decatur
Farmers Watching Clouds Hope for Rain in Morgan County
Morgan county farmers watched afternoon clouds hoping for a soaking rain to ease a rising heat. Ground moisture is crucial as corn begins to curl and dry, threatening lower yields for truck growers and corn farmers.
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Morgan County
Better Times Ahead Belief of Business Men in Decatur
The business barometer in Decatur rises with banks reporting strong condition and stocks rebounding. Local industry shows strength in steels utilities and building activity increases with new residences planned before winter. County farmers diversify crops boosting poultry dairy cattle and feed crops as cotton prospects stay bright and optimism returns for Northern Alabama industry.
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Decatur
Alabama
No Clues Found To Patillo Robbery
Police said there were no leads to identify the robber who entered the Patillo home in Hartselle a few nights ago. The intruder surprised the returning Patillo family and escaped unnoticed.
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Patillo
W. V. Patillo
Hartselle
Woman Believed Belle Gunness Suspect Leaves Mississippi
Gulfport sheriffs say a woman thought to be Belle Gunness, linked to a LaPorte murder farm decades ago, has left her Wolfe River home and fled the state. Indiana authorities requested arrests but she was gone before officers arrived. Sheriffs withheld details while pursuing leads amid confusion over the suspected killer who lured men and poisoned them.
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Gulfport
Miss
Belle Gunness
LaPorte
Ind
Wolfe River
Indiana
Harrison County
Hines
Harrison Counties
Gunness
E. J. Pierkland
Minneapolis
Carl Fitturn
Oscar Budsverg
Iola
Wis
Praise for Water Camp Safety Procedures and Buddy System
A local Scout leader describes strict water safety at a camp. Eight lifeguards oversee swimmers while campers wear numbered color coded cards. Buddies pair numbers, display red and white sides, and must stay together at all times to signal any distress within four minutes.
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Burleson
Much Oratory At Lacey's Spring
Voters gathered at Lacey's Springs for a lengthy political gathering on Thursday with speakers from many platforms delivering detailed explanations. The event ran from shortly after 10 a.m. to about 5 p.m. and was described as one of the most enjoyable outings in the area with a very good time reported by attendees.
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Lara
Lacey's Springs
Record Prepared For High Court
The record in the case of W. H. Hill against T. C. Almon from an automobile accident tried in the Circuit Court has been prepared for transmission to the Alabama Court of Appeals and will be docketed for disposition in regular order.
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W. H. Hill
T. C. Almon
Alabama Court of Appeals
Junior Council Meets Tonight
Winona Junior Order United American Mechanics council holds regular session this evening with several matters of interest to be discussed and full attendance expected from members.
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Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics
Notorious Belle Gunness Believed Lured Men to Farm
LaPorte Indiana reports Belle Gunness long sought as country’s most infamous murderess. Investigators say she lured men through marriage promises to her farm near LaPorte and killed them. Bones of 15 suspected victims found on the property.
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Laporte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Mississippi
Sullivan Studio Wins High Honor in National Photo Contest
W A Sullivan of Sullivan's Studio 208 Grant Street reports his portrait of three year old Kenneth Gibson Jack Allen won a third prize of $25 in a national contest by the Photographers Association of America. Thousands of entries from the United States Canada Mexico Alaska Porto Rico and Hawaii competed. Allen is son of H G Allen a Decatur post office clerk.
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W. A. Sullivan
Sullivan
Grant Street
Little Kenneth Gibson
Jack” Allen
Photographers’ Association of America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
H. G. Allen
Decatur
Fatal duel after rendezvous in Monessen cemetery
In Monessen Pennsylvania a state trooper Private Charles Stewart 23 and a suspect John Sabol 25 died after exchanging shots during a cemetery stakeout over a $10 000 marked money packet. Wright received a letter demanding the payoff at 2 this morning.
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Monessen
Charles Stewart
W. F
John Sabol
Stewhim
Sabol
Stewart
Kingosiminganui
Wright
Independent ticket looms in August 12 Democratic primary
Political talk centers on a belief that the August 12 Democratic primary will yield a near normal vote, despite Independents promising a ticket. Observers expect Independents may withdraw after results, as nominees are seen as practically assured, with voters eager to influence county state and national officials.
Judge Patterson Pleased With Madison County Reception
Congressional candidate A G Patterson said he was much pleased with the reception yesterday in Madison County and noted he spoke three times Thursday before large crowds on all occasions.
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A. G. Patterson
Madison County
Independent Paper Cleans Pipe in Campaign Tale
Uncle Al Blackwell an attache of the probate office reports the Independent newspaper proved useful as a pipe cleaner during the current political campaign. He does not know who sent the issue but notes each edition carries heavy publicity material for the Heflin and Locke group.
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al” Blackwell
Heflin and Locke Group
Absentee Ballots Mailed to Morgan County Voters
Miss Clovis Babler at the judge’s office today mailed absentee ballots to Morgan County residents living outside the county. About 300 voters are expected to use the ballots in the Ling district.
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Clovis Babler
Oe Uty
Morgan County
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Sullivan Studio
Allen Child
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