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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1935

Page

2

Farmer Exemption Certificates Emphasis In 1935 Season

The county agent asks growers to bring completed ex certificates to the Hart selle office starting Monday. Mr. Orr urges farmers to fill out the forms, noting many planters were unaware this could be done and stressing the program’s necessity.

Aption Tt Hartselle Orr

Conner and Bilbo Swap Compliments

The report notes exchanges of compliments between Conner and Bilbo amid a political scene. It mentions governor election talk and references past events in 1931, with no clear outcome or actions detailed.

Conner Bilbo

Italian writer Pirandello urges Americans on Italy mission

A Pirandello statement from Rome on his first trip to America in 11 years defends Italy’s drive toward modern civilizaton. He praises the Italian people’s determination to overcome feudal barriers and notes Americans should share sympathy for Italy’s aims.

Manding Avela Ameria Pirandello Otaise Halle Italy

Key Dealer Offers Reward for Moonshine Seizure

A local advertisement announces rewards of 15 and 10 for arrest of bootleggers and moonshine still operators under legal licenses near TM. The notice states liquor taxes and licenses fund state and county authorities and targets illegal liquor sales and moonshine production.

Bootsie

Market report shows mixed gains and steady close

Trading ended with a steady close as issues largely held despite some gains. Transfers neared 400000 shares while grains steadied in Chicago and foreign currencies stayed firm. cotton remained weak with New Orleans prices easing and futures barely steady.

Chicago

Cotton futures end barely steady with small declines

New York cotton futures closed near steady after slight drops across active months. JULY settled around 11.81 with other contracts showing modest losses, spot middling price reported at 19.20, while trading remained quiet overall.

Liverpool Nahees New York Uae FON. Nes May Coe

Ethiopians Rally Behind Emperor in Defense of Country

Amid vows to defend Ethiopia’s territory, thousands join the Amour pour la pense patriotic association and stream into the capital. Army officers and church leaders stand with the emperor as semi independent highland tribal chiefs respond, signaling united front in defense.

Italy Ethiopia

Promotions Given Ethiopia Reference in Il Popolo d Italia

The Il Popolo d Italia reports a promotion or favorable reference involving Ethiopia. The exact context and figures are unclear from the fragment, but the item highlights a connection or endorsement affecting Ethiopian affairs.

Il Popolo d'Italia Ethiopia

Japan Drawn Into Italio-Ethiopian Crisis

The Associated Press reports Japan became drawn into the Italio Ethiopian dispute as Italy advances warlike preparations and Emperor Haile Selassie at Addis Ababa declares his empire. In Tokyo a Tealian envoy visits the foreign office seeking dialogue amid the mounting tension.

Japan Associated Press Italy Haile Selassie Addis Ababa Tokyo Tealian Foreign Office Japa

Wheat Futures Drama Hits Chicago Market

The July open and close show a .44 move with 83 to 85 percent ranges while September logs adjacent minus figures and stable percentages. Traders weigh weather and supply concerns as prices reflect modest shifts amid late summer trade.

Wheat Futures Chicago

Chicago Market Mixed on Prices With Steady Quotes

Chicago dealers report prices unchanged across the board as Wiggs and 90-UP-Buster see firm bids. Trades total 16,186 units with Wiggs at 10,883 showing steady demand amid quiet activity.

Chicago Buster

Poultry items listed with quantities and types

Poultry live stock includes nine trucks, various hens and ducks. Entries mention rock fryers, rock springs, broilers and young waterfowl with varying counts and colors.

Rock Springs

Chicago Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Steers Weakness

July market notes dull with moderate supply and mixed results across classes. Higher light steer and yearling values contrast with lower grass fat cows and cutters, while vealers stay steady and sheep trade is near last Friday.

Chicago General Mart

Senate Rejects Levy on Rayon Amid Farm Price Debate

The Senate again declines to impose a levy on rayon and discusses farm price parity through processing taxes and import quotas. Senator Barbour questions the aero program framing while Senator La Follette argues against tariff increases that would block imports and undercut price parity efforts.

Senate Guint Barbour N. J LaPolstt Wis AAA Bil Senate Agriculture Committee LaFollette

Bliss Leads Edwards in Western Championship Semifinal

Rodney Bliss of Omaha led Don Edwards of Stanford 2 up after 18 holes in their semifinal match. Charley Yates of Atlanta and Jack Gaines of Glendale were all square after the first 18 holes of their 36 hole battle.

Colorado Springs Colo Rodney Bliss Omaha Don Edward Stanford University Charley Yates Atlanta Jack Gaines Glendale Calif

Emperor Haile’s Ethiopian Text Sparks French Version Debate

After receiving the authentic Ethiopian wording, officials note the tone is harsher toward Italy than the French version released in Addis Ababa. observers expect Italian protests over the emperor’s language choice and stances on war and liberty.

Haile Italy Ababa

GOP Welcomes Four Democrats In Kansas Cross-Party Stance

The Kansas GOP publicly welcomed four Democrats amid criticism of federal New Deal policies. Fred Seaton lauded the move as a chance to bolster support for a balanced budget and pay-as-you-go stance while targeting the cost of the "New Deal" experiments.

Ats G. O. P Shean J’ Democra Thaters Young Democrats Kansas Landonocracy Jack Charvat Topeka Gene Sullivan Atchison Seaton

British Officer Held By Wahabis

Lieutenant Joseph Chamberlin son of Sir Austen Chamberlain and an officer of the Trans-Jordan frontier force stationed at Zerka was reported captured by Wahabis in His territory. He crossed the frontier on an expedition and joined the followers of Ibn Saud. In Amman, the capital, delay was expected before negotiations for his release could begin.

Jerusalem Joseph Chamberlin Austen Chamberlain trans-Jordan Zerka Heyas Goins Chamberlain Ibn Saud Sa Arabia Arian

Tree Limb Forms Natural Loop Resembling Hand

Tona Perry of Moulton route 2 found a tree limb with a smaller branch looping back to form a complete loop. The curved branch acts as a handle resembling a mittened hand with a thumb angled out. Perry spotted it while cutting wood on the Charles Austin place in Lawrence county.

Tona Perry Moulton Mr. Perry Charles Austin Lawrense

Long and Allen Fire Deputies in New Orleans Shakeup

In New Orleans on July 20, Huey P. Long and C. K. Allen rejected most deputy sheriff nominees and requested new lists. The move automatically removes 68 current deputies and replaces them with approved candidates.

Long and Allen New Orleans Huey P. Long C. K. Allen

Mrs Allie McDonald Rests After Death at Home

Mrs Allie McDonald aged 43 died last night at 11 o clock at her home on Hartselle route two. She is survived by husband W. B. McDonald and four sons Joe Annie Ed and Doc McDonald. Funeral services were held at Johnson's Chapel at two this afternoon with Rev D R Jones and Rev R Jones assisting. interment followed under Drinkard and Howell directions.

Allie, McDonald Hartselle W. 8. McDonald Joe Annie Doc McDonald D. R. Jones R. Jones Johnson's Chapel Drinkard and Howell

Boy Billy Wise Recovering After Birmingham Crash

Billy Wise ten, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wise, is recovering in a Birmingham hospital after an auto accident. The Wise car, driven by Mrs Wise, struck a telephone pole yesterday, injuring Mrs Wise lightly and seriously injuring Billy.

Birmingham Ala Billy Wise Walter Wise Billy Wise

Temporary injunction blocks processing tax section in Georgia farms

An injunction issued in Macon Georgia on July 20 halts enforcement of a processing tax section affecting nine farms. The order delays the tax provision's effect while a broader challenge unfolds, shielding the farms from immediate payment or penalties.

Macon Georgia

Fatal Street Car Crash Probed After Midsummer Collision

A street car jump the rails on 75th street near Lake Michigan killing Patrick Stepleton 66 and injuring 88. An inquest was ordered to probe causes including a possible wood obstruction. Michael Pinto 14 had a severe leg injury and multiple others hurt. Bibbs a nurse with a fractured arm and dislocated shoulder aided victims before collapsing.

Jerra R Ades Patrick Stepleton Walsh Michael Pinto 75Th Street Lake Michigan Ate Wut Bibbs

Prison Officials Case To Jury In Mecklenburg Court

In Mecklenburg court the jury heard closing arguments in a long trial over alleged abuses at a camp prison. Judge Warlick dismissed assault charges against Dr McLaughlin and guard Rape, leaving them with neglect of duty counts. The case involves black prisoners who had feet amputated after confinement in a dark cell amid disputed causes of their injuries.

N. G Here Mecklenburg Court Warlick McLaughlin O. Little

Belfast Riots Mar Peace Process Funeral Procession

Shots were fired during a funeral march in Belfast as thousands of mourners joined a demonstration amid sectarian clashes marked by seven deaths that week. Police maintaining order with batons after the disturbance during Orangemen era tensions.

Belfast Northern

School Building Underway in Speake Community

Progress on the new stone school at Speake in Lawrence county includes nine classrooms and an auditorium. The project has drawn strong local pride and interest as work continues toward a modern facility.

Lawrence County

Birmingham real estate man John L. Yancey dies at home

John Lewis Yancey a pioneer Birmingham resident and noted real estate operator died at his home after a six month illness. He was widely known in local business circles and his passing leaves a void in the city’s property scene.

John Lewis Yancey Birmingham

Bound Over Tampa Defendants Face Federal Probe

A Memphis man and an associated Jan. 20 bound over in Tampa after a preliminary hearing. The two defendants await grand jury action on alleged federal violations involving a dollar data or feature, proceeding to investigation.

Tampa Fip O. Cullina Memphis Vieinies Federal Tery Tweny Grand Jury

Decatur’s Diary Includes Thefts And Local Updates

Police search for thieves who took 35 chickens from James Adams on Sycamore Street last night. Social notes include illnesses, visits, and upcoming events at churches, the Rotary Club, and local schools with mentions of guests from Montgomery and Hopkinsville.

Thef James Adams Sycamore Street

City Drops Private Financing for Municipal Power Plan

Knoxville officials announce the city will not build part of the municipal electric system with private funds. The power committee cites lack of constitutional authority for a PWA loan and TVA power restrictions, awaiting state supreme court guidance.

Knoxville Tenn City Council Power Committee Cmaeoihoe A. E. Mitchell PWA Tennssee Valley Authority Electricity Tennessee Public Service Company TVA Jr. O’connor State Supreme Court

Four Die In Highway Collision Near Rochester

Four persons died and three injured when a large sedan and a covered van crashed south of Rochester. The sedan occupants included a Corning resident and two young adults, a 12-year-old boy, and a baby boy. The truck driver, Lawrence Poe of Union Center, was stunned but not seriously hurt.

Rochester Corning Arthur Naylor Genesse Hospital Skidmore Lawrence Poe Union Center

Coal Bill Hearings Delayed For Policy Formulation

Washington July Chairman Samuel B. Hill said the ways and means sub committee would not take up further consideration of the Guffey coal stabilization bill until policies are formulated for the President tax program. The delay centers on aligning tax policy with coal stabilization aims as lawmakers await guidance from the executive branch.

Washington Samuel B. Hill Wash Ways

Sinclair argues Epic plan already in use by government

At Chautauqua New York on July 20 Upton Sinclair contends the Epic plan to end Poverty is constitutional and already practiced by the government. He debates Representative Hamilton Fish Jr arguing the government can carry on manufacturing and provide tools and land to employ the jobless.

Chautauqua N. Y Upton Sinclair California Hamilton Fish, Jr New York Republican Chautauqua Institution Sinclair

Splendid Address At St John’s Lay Mens League Meeting

Melvin Hutson delivered a splendid address at the Laymen's League of St John’s church monthly meeting. Rev Peter M Dennis closed with prayer as refreshments were served by Y P S president R Daniel. Gilbert White introduced the speaker and J Irvin Mitchell led refreshments.

Melvin Hutson Wes Preai R. Daniel Charles Johnston Gilbert White White J. Irvin Mitchell League

Radio Engineer Hurt As Car Turns Over

Florence Alabama July 20 4 C Omberg of Nashville Tenn radio station engineer was taken by ambulance to his home after spending the night in hospital for treatment of injuries. Omberg and his wife were injured when their automobile skidded on wet pavement and turned over. He suffered a broken back and other injuries were reported.

Tackbon Mina Sennett Hurt Florence Ala C. Omberg Nashville, Tenn Omberg Alaens Omsberg

New Trial Denied in Montgomery Negro Case

White youth Coney received the death penalty and Allen 35 years in Kilby prison Montgomery after a March 6 shooting incident. Dilbeck was shot in the back while cranking a car on Vine Street and died weeks later at Benevolent Society hospital. Judge Callahan ruled during the circuit court motion docket.

Coney Allen Kilby Montgomery Dilbeck Vine Street Benevolent Society Hospital Rege Callahan

Protection For Neggoes Demanded

The International Labor Defense filed a letter with Attorney General Gaston L. Porterie demanding indictments for those who beat Adam Joseph, a Black man accused of attacking a white woman in Ville Platte, Louisiana. The group condemned mob violence and urged protection for Black residents, accusing officials of mob support.

New Orleans International Labor Defense Gaston L. Porterie Adam Joseph Ville Platte Joseph Labor Defense

Virginia Circus Dates Canceled Amid Polio Outbreak

Floyd King of Cole Brothers Circus and Clyde Beatty's wild animal show canceled ten Virginia engagements after a health conference with Dr. I Riggin as 14 new infantile paralysis cases raised the total to 73. Authorities in Richmond and Petersburg banned shows until further notice.

Richmond Floyd King Cole Brothers Circus Clyde Beatty Virginia King I. ©. Riggin Mr. King Petersburg

Speedy Action Urged On Alcohol Control

The House Ways and Means Committee urges fast action on a bill to create a Federal Alcohol Control Board. It argues bootleggers and racketeers still influence the liquor industry and current federal law provides no method to keep them out of the legalized field.

Washington House Ways and Means Federal Alcohol Control Board

Byrns Recalls Longest Congress Sessions

Speaker Byrns said the current session is 198 days old, calling it not the longest and recalling a 354 day session as the benchmark. He noted forty seven prior sessions lasted longer than the present one.

Washington Byrns

Washington Club Beats Carnegie in Women's National Swim Meet

The 880 yard relay team from Washington DC Seattle defeated Carnegie Library Club of Homestead Pa to win the first event of the day at the women s national swim championships held at Manhat Beach pool.

Washington Washington D. C Seattle Carnegie Library Club Homestead Manhat Beach

Requisition Issued to Georgia to Return Suspect

Requisition papers issued from Governor Bibb Graves office call upon the state of Georgia to return Horace Spivey to Russell county Alabama to face charges of assault with intent to kill.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves State of Georgia Horace Spivey Russell County Alabama

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