Five Lives Taken in the State by Torrid Weather
A heat wave across the southwest and north central states caused new deaths and exhaustion. Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Arizona recorded triple figure temperatures while the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley cooled to the eighties. Five deaths were reported in Alabama amid the blistering conditions.
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Southwest
Midwest
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arizona
Great Lakes
Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Alabama
Heat Wave Hits North Alabama Livestock as Death Toll Rises
Reports, many unverified, estimate up to 50 animals including mules and horses killed by scorching heat. The 24 hour period ending Saturday saw a high of 100 degrees, a new yearly record, with 99 the day before.
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North Alabama
Woman's death to bring charge in Oxford case
Sheriff T Lyles said he would file a murder charge against Jesse Tatum after his wife died in a fire he said was an attempt to rescue a parrot from a burning car. The couple had married two months earlier in St Louis. A coroner's jury previously ruled the shooting accidental.
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Oxford
Miss
Lyles
Jesse Tatum
Tatum
St. Louis
Suit Moves To Recover Death Of Stark In NY County
Nassau county faces a $100 000 suit over the death of Hyman Stark after a prolonged interrogation during which he suffered numerous bruises and a crushed Adam's apple. Lawyer Samuel Liebowitz said he represents Stark's family in the John Doe inquiry and will file the action.
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Mineola
N. Y
Nassau County
Hyman Stark
Samuel Liebowitz
John Doe
Stark
Opening of Morgan County Court in Hartselle
J Maryin Kelley of Hartselle visited for the Morgan County court opening. The event marked the start of court proceedings in the county.
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J. Maryin’ Kelley
Hartselle
Morgan County
Brookings Study Urges Compact State Government in Alabama
A five volume Brookings survey of Alabama state government argues for a compact system with a governor and lieutenant governor elected, reducing 92 officers, boards and commissions to streamline functions. It notes 60 boards and commissions exist, 40 ex officio, many nonfunded yet confusing, and calls for a general reorganization despite expected opposition. The report also says constitutional revisions are needed before major changes can occur.
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Commission On Inquiry
Alabama
Plans Made for Baptist Young People Union Meeting
Plans were completed for a BYP U conference to be held at Central Baptist church on July 20 at 7 30 p m. Eugene Speer Jr BY P U president announced the event with pastors associational officers and BY P U members invited. W Forbes Yarbrough and Velma McLemore will lead the conferences focusing on extension work and expected large attendance.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
Central Baptist Church
Eugene Speer, Jr
Jasper
Velma McLemore
M. E. District
Heart Attack Fatal for Danville Farmer W. H. Bass
W H Bass a 79 year old prominent Danville farmer died of a heart attack on Friday afternoon as he sat on his porch after drinking water. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 PM with interment in Franklin county near Russellville. Survived by son Charlie Bass of Danville and daughter Mrs M W Wright and several other relatives.
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W. H. Bass
Danville
Bass
Franklin County
Russellville
Gibson
Charlie Bass
M. W. Wright
If You Miss Your Paper Call 46 By Five Fifteen
Notice urges readers to report undelivered Daily papers by 5 15 p m or 6 15 p m to arrange a replacement. The Daily requests timely calls if delivery is unsatisfactory or not placed at the desired location.
Planters Making Progress in Alabama Crop Report
Auburn based summary reports farmers in Alabama making progress despite rain and weeds. Weevils are retarded by heat while cotton grows. corn remains hopeful with limited rain needed. Fruit and gardens show good yields. overall condition deemed shaky as rain balance affects cotton and corn through summer.
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Auburn
Alas
Farmers of
Alabama
Montgomery
P. ©. Davis
Davis
Hoover to Sign New 2.1 Million Relief Bill Amid Adjournment
Washington reports President Hoover plans to approve the relief bill as Congress adjourns after passing the home loan bank measure. The bill includes currency expansion nearing 1 billion dollars, with the comptroller general to review the clause before action. Senator Glass of Virginia sponsored the clause in question.
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Washington, D. C
Hoor
Congress
Rapidan
House
Home Loan Bank
Senate
Hoover
White House
Rapidan Camp
Mr. Hoover
Home Land Bank
Senator Glass
Virginia
Fifth Sunday Sing Set at Five Points in July
One of the largest sings ever assembled in Cullman County is planned for the fifth Sunday in July at Five Points. An elaborate program is being arranged.
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Cullman County
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathews dies
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Mathews died late Saturday afternoon at Baugh's Infirmary. Funeral services were held Sunday at three o'clock at Crow's cemetery on the Somerville pike with Rev Woodard of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed. The parents survive.
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M. J. Mathews
Baugh's Infirmary
Crow’s Cemetery
Somerville Pike
Woodard
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Marriages and Divorces Fall Nationwide in 1931
Census figures show Alabama marriages at 25 945 and national marriages at 1 060 095, down 6.1 percent from 1930. Nevada leads in marriage gains 25.1 percent, Idaho ministers hit by a 49.7 percent drop, Reno area shows a 101.6 percent rise in divorces, while overall divorces fall to 183 695. Alabama reports 2 891 divorces.
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Washington
Dan Cupid
Alabama
Bureau of the Census
Nevada
Idaho
Reno
Brookings report urges major Alabama government reforms
The Brookings Institution recommends a unicameral legislature meeting biennially, abolishing most elective offices, and granting the governor power to appoint department heads and successors. It proposes an attorney general appointing circuit solicitors and sheriffs, creating a state comptroller with a budget bureau, and a personnel bureau, while dissolving several existing boards and offices.
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Montgomery
Ala
Brookings Institution
Alabama
He Thein
Secretary of State
Budget Commission
Board of Com Administration
Board of Appointment of
Alabama Gets $2.56 Million Federal Aid for Roads
Washington reports the Almon Highway Emergency relief bill signed by the President includes Alabama funding. Alabama’s federal aid totals $2,560,000 with matching authority to spend up to $5,120,000 by July 1, 1933, creating jobs through highway construction while leaving over $3 million in matching federal funds.
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Washington, D. C
House
Alabama
State Highway Department
Way
Sai Ikea
As Ben Rr
Soran
Farmer LEH Betterton dies at home in Hartselle route two
LEH Betterton a 68 year old farmer of Hartselle route two was found dead at his home at three this morning after an apparent heart attack. Punera services set for Tuesday at Johnson Chapel with interment there. Rev Moon assisted by Rev Pritchard and Pearl Stanford. Active pallbearers listed. Survived by wife three sons W D Barnep and Hubert four daughters and twenty one grandchildren plus other relatives.
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H A Betterton
Hartselle
Punera
Johnson Chapel
Moon
Pritchard
Pearl Stanford
D. D. Mats Weeauat Cena
Alee Albert Wood
Bonanza quartet to sing at Huntsville union meeting
The Bonanza quartet will perform Sunday evening at a union meeting of Huntsville Protestant churches. The gathering takes place in the First Baptist church where Rev. W. D. Barnes, a former local pastor, will preach.
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Bonanza Quartette
Huntsville
First Baptist Church
W. D. Barnes
Woman Asked to Identify Dead Man in Chattanooga Case
A woman named Nellie Jones is asked to contact the sheriff or call Chattanooga Tennessee 71244 after her name was found in the pocket of a dead man. Police seek to identify the deceased who likely worked for the International Harvester Company.
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Nellie Jones
Tar
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nelly Jones
International Harvester Company
County Court Session Opens in Morgan County
The Morgan County Court began a week long session with civil docket hearings presided by Judge William T. Lowe. He will continue hearings for two weeks. Criminal cases are scheduled for next Monday morning.
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Morgan County Court
William T. Lowe
Weekend of killings shocks Morgan County community
Three men died in separate on weekend shootings on Grant Street and nearby areas. Walter Gray and Pearl Sykes were detained, while Nelse Macklin and a man known as Santoo Almacrant were fatally shot. Jessie Points, implicated in the Willie Smith incident, was arrested after a family dispute turned deadly. Rosie L. Vaughn remained in jail as investigators pursued other leads.
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Morgan County
Jessie Points
Nelse Macklin
Grant Street
Promi
Santoo Almacrant
Walter Gray
Pearl Sykes
Macklin
Willie Smith
West Vine Street
Smith
Points
Attending Court In Decatur Judge Powell Sights
J N Powell a well known attorney from Hartselle is in Decatur for Morgan county court hearings today.
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J. N. Powell
Hartselle
Decatur
Morgan County
Markets Neon Quotations in New Orleans
Neon quotations listed for January March July October and December with values 6.017 and 6.45 5.66 5.734 5.88 respectively. The data reads as a brief market update from New Orleans with monthly figures and futures style codes.
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New Orleans
Chicago Grain Prices For September
In Chicago trading, wheat rose to 46 percent, corn to 31 percent, and oats to 18 percent as the September market showed gains across key grains.
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Chicago
New York Stock Market Report Stocks and Notes
U.S. Steel rose to 3 percent while Bethlehem Steel held steady on the market. American Tel and Tel and Westinghouse Electric posted gains, with Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe at 38, General Motors at 21, and Commonwealth and Southern around 21 as trading continued.
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New York
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
American Tel
Int
Accoenee
Westinghouse Electric
Atchison, Topeka
S. F
General Motors Am Commonwealth
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Brookings Report
B. M. Miller
Miller
Brookings Institute
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Almon
Edward B. Almon
In the House
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Frio
Courtland Pikh
Jessie
Geta
Marshall Otey Walker
Wall Street
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