Dempsey Sharkey bout ends in disputed yet decisive victory
In a seventh round finish at New York the Dempsey Sharkey fight drew attention after a controversial blow to Sharkey's body. Judges and officials deemed the punch fair, while promoters and observers noted strong revenue and a path to a Tunney rematch likely between September 15 and 20. Dempsey earned a large share of a total purse around 1.07 million dollars.
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New York
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Sharkey
Hollywood
Peeves Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Jilor
Jack O’sullivan
Gene ‘Lunney
Tunney
William Walker
Boxing Commission
Rickard
Compromise Reached On Anti Masking Law In Senate
July 22 AP report notes a compromise between anti masking and pro masking factions in the state senate. Bills were recalled and referred to the judiciary committee with unified action to draft a single new measure. House revenue disputes also surfaced as lawmakers debated appointing a committee to probe revenue from the recently passed tax bill.
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Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Williams
Ellis
Ware
Randolph County
Ellis-Ware
Teasley
Montgomery
Judiciary Committee
House
Rules Committee
Tompkins
Leita Ene
D C Adams to Move Residence for New Grant Street Apartments
Local resident D C Adams, owner of Adams apartments on Grant street, plans moving his one story residence at the Grant and Sixth avenue lot to clear space for a new apartment building. Reports say the project may include about 16 units and reflect a growing need for modern apartments in Decatur North Alabama.
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D. C. Adams
Adams
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Alabama
Tennessee
Decatur
North
Payne Death Shocks Decatur Friends
Mrs. O. T. Payne dies after weeks of illness at St. Vincent's Birmingham from blood poisoning. The well known Decatur family had sought medical care at Benevolent hospital and Birmingham infirmary but could not be saved.
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Decatur
O. T. Payne
St. Vincent’s Birmingham
Guardsmen Camp At Ft. Oglethorpe
The 127th Engineers Alabama National Guard Company C encamps at Ft. Oglethorpe Ga for 15 days. Commanded by 1st Lt Joe W Burleson while Captain F E Burleson Morgan legislator is in Montgomery sessions.
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127Th Engineers
Alabama National Guard
Hart- Selle
Ft. Oglethorpe
Joe W. Burleson
F. E. Burleson
Montgomery
Snake killed in basement of Thompson Street building
A good sized snake was killed yesterday in the basement of the building occupied by the Thompson street and Second avenue, in the heart of the business district. The reptile was killed by a negro porter who had gone into the basement on an errand. How the snake reached the basement was not discovered.
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Thompson Street
Second Avenue
King Named Alabama Agent for Hosiery Company
W. L. King, longtime manager of the Cooper-Wells hosiery plant here, is appointed Alabama agent for the company He will oversee the present plant and the new full fashioned silk hosiery mill with J E Garrett of Philadelphia as superintendent Since moving here he has won many friends and received congratulations on his promotion.
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W. L. King
Cooper-Wells and Company
Alabama
Mr. King
J. E. Garrett
Philadelphia
King
Winning Punch Costs Man's Life
Philadelphia July 22 AP report Thomas Celloucci 27 died early today from a blow delivered by a friend after a demonstration of the punch that knocked out Jack Sharkey at Yankee stadium Derogatis 31 struck back after a disagreement about the bout and Celloucci fell striking his head on the pavement fracturing his skull He lived six hours.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Celloucci
Jack Sharkey
Yankee Stadium
Celloucci
John Derogatis
Derogatis
Examining Petition Signatures For County Seat Move
State examiners J A Hawkins and John Bottger check signatures on a Hartselle petition seeking a vote to move the courthouse from Decatur to Hartselle. Morgan county shows 6683 new registrations in ten days, with ruling by the Attorney General possible on using the newer list.
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J. A. Hawkins
John Bottger
State Department
Hartselle
Decatur
Morgan County
City Council Meeting Adjourned Due to Alderman Absence
The Decatur city council weekly meeting was adjourned by Mayor Nelson because several aldermen were absent. A new meeting date will be set later.
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Decatur
Nelson
Kentucky Tobacco Man Dies in Pistol Accident
Clarence O. Brown age 52 of Paducah died from a gunshot wound caused by a pistol he accidentally discharged while cleaning the weapon. The fatal wound occurred just below the heart, investigators said. Brown was preparing for a fishing trip when the accident happened.
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Paducah
Clarence O. Brown
Falkville Forms Commercial Club Led by Sivley
Falkville residents form the Falkville Commercial Club with J W Sivley as president and an official board including W O Clark vice president L L Jones secretary and Addie West treasurer The group aims to expand the community and avoid local politics while committees begin addressing civic projects and member recruitment for the club’s ideals.
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J. W. Sivley
Falkville
Morgan County
Sivley
W. O. Clark
L. L. Jones
Addie West
Decatur Canning Plant Likely To Open Next Week
Decatur canning plant expected to begin operation by mid to late next week as dry weather accelerates tomato crops. President Charles Rountree and manager Tranter report rapid plant completion and ready cans and labels. Local farmers already preparing deliveries and wholesalers pledge large orders.
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Decatur
Charles Rountree
Rountree
Tranter
Carol Unlikely to Regain Throne
King Ferdinand lies in state at Catroceni palace as thousands of Romanians pay their respects. The body arrived from Sinaia and will lie in state until burial on Sunday. Michael's reign has brought stability while authorities vow to quash any Carol restoration plots.
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Bucharest
Marie
Ferdinand
Catroceni Palace
Winter Palace
Sinaia
Michael
Carol
Prince Carol of Romania Sees Throne Comeback Hope
Paris report notes Richer by a $400000 inheritance Prince Carol now calls himself King Carol of Romania and seeks a return to Bucharest for his father’s funeral. Romanian circles doubt any response and view a second king Carol as remote for now.
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Paris
Carol
Rumani
Carol of
Rumania
Bucharest
Carol the Second
Demonstration in Fogaras Dispersed by Cavalry
A Bucharest dispatch reports a demonstration in favor of Prince Carol at Fogaras. Cavalry dispersed the crowd, and several people were killed.
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Berlin
Bucharest
Carol
Fogaras
Veterans urged to pay premiums for converted war risk insurance
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines of the U S Veterans Bureau asks veterans who applied for reinstatement and conversion not to wait for policies and to keep paying premiums. He notes June applications may near 200000 and urges patience as policies are issued in order received. Premium notices will precede due dates to prevent missed payments.
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Frank T. Hines
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Bureau
Gen. Hines
Hines
Earthquake Registered in Faenza Seismograph Report
An intense earthquake lasting two hours was recorded this morning by the local observatory seismograph in Faenza, Italy. The quake was measured at a distant 4,700 kilometers to the southeast.
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Faenza
Italy
Senator Smith Pushes Morgan Courthouse Bill Forward
Senator W Smith urged passage of the Morgan courthouse commission bill via telegram to the Senate local legislation committee and asked Senator W E James of Cullman to sponsor the measure in the Senate.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. Smith
Senate
Morgan Courthouse
W. E. James
Cullman
No Word Yet On Committee Action On Patterson Bill
No word had reached here early this afternoon indicating further action by the senate committee which has before it the Patterson bill providing for appointment of a courthouse commission for Morgan county. The bill is believed to receive a favorable report from the committee.
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Senate
Morgan County
McCall Knows Where Missing Youth Is Held
Oliver Tidwell, a witness in the grand jury probe of the Jeff Calloway flogging case, is reportedly safe and in custody. Attorney General McCall refused specifics but said Tidwell is where he wants him to be, amid threats to witnesses at the hearing in Oneonta.
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Birmingham
Oliver Tidwell
Grand Jury
Jeff Calloway
Oneonta Farm
McCall
Montgomery
Tidwell
Walter Burley hanged for assault and murders in Mississippi
Jackson Miss July 22 Walter Burley Negro hanged here for attacking Miss Martha Rees at her home near Jackson about a month ago The execution took place at 7 02 am but was not pronounced until 7 29 am Burley was indicted for murdering and assaulting Miss Rees and murdering Mrs 0 8 formerly of Decatur but tried only on the attack charge The death penalty was imposed Witnesses included Mr Rees and two of Miss Rees children among guardsmen and others present
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Jackson
Miss
Walter Burley
Misa Martha Rees
Fe Sagents
Burley
Gers Aateke Eeery
Safekee
Power supply nearly doubled in Fal selle area
Power available to citizens of Fal selle will be nearly doubled with installation of transformers by a company. Installation began this morning as circuits were off from four to six a.m. Insulators were replaced with new ones. Garner Pride, Decatur operations manager, said the new transformers permit receipt of nearly twice the previous power for Hal and Falkville communities.
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Falselle
Garner Pride
Decatur
Thempany
Hal
Falkville
Beating on Second Avenue Leads to Street Clash
A man identified by police as Elvis Allen Wilson, a Black resident, was severely beaten during a street clash near the Princess theatre on Second Avenue. He was treated at Campbell's Quarters by Dr. E Ly Chena len before police escorted him to safety.
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A. Negro
Elvis
Wilson Allen
Second Avenue
Campbell
Princess Theatre
B. l. Malone
E. Ly Chenalen
Place
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