Hunt to be released on bond in Baker slaying case
West Hunt, jailed since Saturday night July 5 after Hugh Baker was killed, is granted bail set at 10000. Judge W T Lowe postponed final decision until witness statements were transcribed, with defense claiming Hunt acted after Baker advanced on him with a knife. Three shots in the incident sent Baker to Benevolent Hospital.
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West Hunt
Hugh Baker
W. T. Lowe
Hunt
Lowe
Baker
Benevolent Hospital
Ruth Bryan Owen blends politics with songs on world tour
Ruth Bryan Owen, the first woman U.S. delegate to the inter parli amen tary union, returns to London while keeping audiences engaged with informal concerts. She improvises on piano organ and her worn concertina, a keepsake from Jamaica, and recalls wartime entertainments from Egypt and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Ruth Bryan Owen
Ida
United States
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Jamaica
Reginald Owen
Herbert Hoover
American Women’s War Relief Fund
Egypt
Owen
Last of the Samar bank gang hanged. one fugitive at large
George Abshier and Howard Royston were executed on the state prison gallows for the First National Bank of Samar robbery and killings in May 1928. Jake Fleagle remains a fugitive as Ralph Fleagle had earlier been hanged after turning state's evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon City
Col
George J. Abshier
Howard L. Royston
First National Bank of
Samar
Jake Fleagle
United States
Ralph Fleagle
Abshier
Royston
Lamar
A. N. Parish
John
Quartette
E. A. Kessinger
Parish
W. W. Wineinger
Dighton
Kan
Heat's Grip Again Grips the Country
A searing heat wave spreads from the Great Lakes to the Gulf with many areas reporting 90 degree plus highs. Government readings show the national average at 90.5, while states like Kansas record 113 and 109 in Emporia and Phillipsburg. Sun strokes and prostrations occur but totals remain limited given the vast affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Great Lakes
Gulf
United States
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Emporia
Middle West
Edwin Burk Dies in Texas Auto Tragedy
Edwin Burk formerly of Decatur was killed last night in an automobile accident at his home in Harlinger Texas. He was 21 and planned to marry Miss Emily Lyle next month. The Burk family learned of the tragedy in Nashville and rushed to Harlinger for the last rites as details remained scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Burk
Decatur
Texas
Harlinger
Young Burk
J. J. Burk
Emily Lyle
W D. Lyle
Tanner
Burk
Red Boiling Springs
Miss Lyle
Nashville
Alabama
Chattanooga
Capone Denies Press Fund Allegations Before Grand Jury
Al Capone insisted he will confront any grand jury to deny claims he paid Chicago reporters and knew the Lingle killer. He challenged Brundidge’s Star story as false and said he gave Jake Lingle a diamond belt buckle as a gift, not for service. He spoke from Palm Island estate after a ten minute talk with Brundidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Alphonse Capone
Harry Brundidge
Capone
Lingle
Brundidge
Malone Will Leave Florence Position
The Rev. E. Yucien Malone, rector of Florence, has accepted a call from All Saints' church Grenada Mississippi and will leave for his new field August 1. He is well known in Decatur and has often led services at St. John's Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Yucien Malone
Florence
All Saints’ Church
Grenada
Malone
Decatur
St. John’s Episcopal Church
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Leighton Man 9 Killed In Wreck
John Whittock 46 of Leighton died at a hospital from injuries after an automobile crash three miles east of Tuscumbia Alabama. Driver Paul Haygood 26 of Hatton was fined for drunk driving. Passenger Russell Landers of Detroit, visiting Hatton area, was uninjured and sought by officers. Police said speed and intoxication caused the overturn after braking too sharply on a turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscumbia
Ala
John Whittock
Leighton
Here
Paul Haygood
Hatton
Russell Landers
Detroit
Auto Overturns, Fireman Killed
James Mathews a 40 year old city fireman was killed when his car overturned near Ashford Alabama late last night He was alone in the vehicle witnesses report speeding and loss of control He died within an hour of the crash without regaining consciousness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ala
James Mathews
Ashford
Mathews
Sunday Service At County Jail Led By Rev Gwinn
The Rev Mr Gwinn will speak at county jail services at 3 PM Sunday under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Reverend Dennis to Lead Services in Birmingham
The Rev. Peter M. Dennis of St. John's Episcopal Church will conduct services this weekend at Saint Mary's On The Highlands in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Saint Mary’s-On-The-Highlands
Pumphrey Held Denies Hold Up In Hot Springs
N K Popeye Pumphrey, sought over a 24000 bank robbery in Birmingham, was arrested in Hot Springs Ark He denied involvement and claimed to be in Hot Springs yesterday Memphis police received a call from someone claiming to be Pumphrey He planned to fly to Birmingham and said he wanted to avoid Memphis Authorities said four more suspects including Percy Pumphrey are hunted in connection with the Birmingham Woodlawn National Bank robbery.
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Hot Springs
Ark
N. K
Popeye” Pumphrey
Woodlawn-American National Bank
Pumphrey
Memphis
Birmingham
Tenn
Popeye) Pumphrey
Ward
Percy Pumphrey
Pulpit Invitation For Prof S J Hocking Sermon
The public is invited to hear Prof. S. J. Hocking speak Sunday morning at Westminster Presbyterian Church while Pastor Rev. E. N. Hart is away in Chicago. The sermon will be delivered in the pastor’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Hocking
Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Chicago
Negro Employee of City Wounded in Domestic Shooting
Herman Stover a city employee and World War veteran lies near death at his Madison street home from a bullet wound said to be inflicted last night by his wife. Homer Allen and Novella Wilson are jailed awaiting word on murder charges if Stover dies. Police say Stover and his wife had recently married and quarrelled over Alan. Stover described as a good hard working man.
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Herman Stover
Madison Street
West Vine
Homer Allen
Novella Wilson
Stover
Alan
Riggsbee
Petty
Young Woman Called To Reward
Mrs Eunice Riley 21, well known, died at 4 40 this morning at Baughs Infirmary after treatment. Survived by husband Wiley Riley father Charles Collier four brothers three sisters. Body moved to Priest Funeral Home parlors for burial preparation. funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Eunice Riley
Baugh’s
Southern Railway Workers Attend Crystal Plunge Party
Southern Railway workers of this section were guests last evening at a swimming party at Crystal Plunge, given by Messrs Cahoon and Bryant, travelling freight agent and roadmaster, respectively.
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Southern Railway
Crystal Plunge
Messrs
Cahoon
Bryant
Cycle rider is painfully cut in barbed wire accident
Franklin Moore of Wert and Hutson escaped serious injury after a motorcycle collision with a barbed wire fence. A deep throat gash and several minor cuts followed when he failed to see the sun blind barbed wire as he turned toward a flying field.
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Franklin Moore
Wert & Hutson
Moore
Mercury Reaches 100 Degrees Amid Heat Wave
The temperature climbed to 100 degrees by 1 PM, marking the highest reading since last Sunday when it hit 104 for two days. Forecasters expected possible showers to lower temperatures later in the afternoon.
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Mercury
Mrs. Stinson Taken Home After Improvement
Mrs. O P Stinson, previously ill at Dr Baughs Infirmary, was transported this morning by Brown's ambulance to her Johnston Street home. Friends report her condition continues to improve and expect further recovery.
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O. P. Stinson
Showers Bring Relief as Heat Wave Lingers
Light afternoon showers began shortly before 1 pm easing a county heat wave that had persisted through the week. Rain was needed across the area and hope was voiced that the showers would extend to rural districts.
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Mercury
Mrs Hobart Heads to Blount Springs for Three Months
Mrs L A Hobart travels to Blount Springs Alabama for a three month stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hobart
Blount Springs
Ala
Whiteway question fuels Decatur town joke and critique
Decatur remains the butt of humor from neighboring towns over the Whiteway issue. Reports from Huntsville recount a man with a flashlight visiting Russell Erskine to light his way to Decatur. Barber shops echo public anger as taxpayers rail against street tax and council inaction on the whiteway problem.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Russell Erskine
Whiteway
Caddo Hosts Decatur Kiwanis Farm Meeting
About 400 people attended a Friday night program when the Decatur Kiwanis Club visited Caddo for a farm meeting. Kiwanis members praised Caddo hospitality, calling the event one of the happiest in their farm gathering series. J Walter Clapton of Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co. led the Kiwanis farmwork this year.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur Club
Kiwanis
J. Walter Clapton
Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co
Debs on Building Paid Nears Completion at Central Methodist
Central Methodist church members expect the education unit fund to be fully paid by October. The remaining debt is about 8 000 to 9 000 dollars, with the Gothic structure at Jackson Street and Sixth Avenue slated to progress once the balance is cleared. The auditorium completion is estimated at 70 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Jackson Street
Sixth Avenue
Alexander Child Still Improving
Decatur friends report five year old Hudson Alexander, son of Mr and Mrs Truman H Alexander Nashville, continues to improve after an infantile paralysis attack. The family has been in the Great Smokies for a period as doctors expect further gains in mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Truman H. Alexander
Nashville
Hudson Alexander
Alexanders
Smokies
Teachers Exams To Begin Monday In Hartselle
Readiness marked the start of county teachers examinations to be held in Hartselle on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Many teachers attended summer school, so few are expected to be called to take the tests.
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Hartselle
J. W. Richards Called To Reward in Roswell
Relatives learn of the death of J. W. Richards who died Friday morning at his Roswell New Mexico residence. Mrs Richards was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs English and sister of J F and E A English of Birmingham. Burial took place in Roswell.
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J. W. Richards
Roswell
New Mexico
Richards
Convict Boss Shot Wounded In Alabama Suburb
J F P Hannigan a 45 year old supervisor at a county convict camp was found critically wounded outside a Birmingham suburb residence after being shot twice in the abdomen Police questioned H W around whom Hannigan was found and motive for the shooting was not yet known
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Birmingham
Ala
J. F P. Hannigan
Theynigan
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