Hotel Key 225 Identifies Washington Man Found Near Creek
A man identified as Claude Harris of Washington, D. C., was found dazed near a creek by Valley Country Club staff after his clothes were removed and hotel key 225 from Hotel Hilda pointed to his identity. Harris, a Van Camp salesman, recalled little since Monday and said Dunbarger of Hartselle was with him last.
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Claude Harris
Washington, D. C
Valley Country Club
Decatur
Hilda
The
Valley Club
Daily
Harris
van Camp Company
New York
Dunbarger
Hartselle
James Monk
Young Monk
No Rabies Found in Colbert County Dog
A dog head tested at the state laboratory on Monday by Dr. W D Hubbard health officer Colbert county yielded a negative rabies result. A negative report was sent to Dr Hubbard.
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State Laboratory
W. D. Hubbard
Colbert County
Hubbard
Builder of Arena Dies in Auto Crash Near Chicago
Patrick J. Harman promoter and builder of the $7,000,000 Chicago stadium was killed when his car left the road near Crystal Lake and overturned. His wife May Harman suffered fractured legs and internal injuries while Don Brand of Chicago, a guest, was seriously injured.
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Chicago
Patrick J
Paddy) Harman
Crystal Lake
Tll
Harmon
Don Brand
Harmons
May Harmon
Dr. Brand
Hoover to Sign London Naval Treaty Today at White House
President Hoover will sign the London naval limitations treaty this afternoon in the east room with Secretary Stimson and Adams and Senators Reed of Pennsylvania and Robinson of Arkansas watching. The Senate ratified the pact yesterday, limiting all types of fighting craft for the United States Great Britain Japan. Ambassadors Morrow and Dawes remain at foreign posts.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Senate
White House
Stimson
Adams
Reed
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Arkansas
Morrow
Dawes
Campbell Named Main Suspect in Baker Murder Case
Arlington real estate operator Herbert M. Campbell faces murder charges in the Mary Baker case. Arlington Commonwealth Attorney calls him guilty, while Campbell denies involvement and asserts he did not know Baker. Police say the gun was in his possession. Bevere is linked to the gun through Campbell. Baker was last seen April 11 in Washington and found dead near Arlington National Cemetery.
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Washington
Herbert M. Campbell
Arlington
Mary Baker
Campbell
Gloth
Arlington County
Herman Berrere
Baker
Bevere
Montreal
Arlington National Cemetery
Hooper Produces Twin Cucumbers on John Ellis Farm
W R Hooper of near Neal visiting Decatur stated he has grown cucumbers for his own use but this year produced a twin cucumber. The fruit measures seven or eight inches long and Hooper said the twin cucumber is unprecedented in the community.
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W. R. Hooper
Near
Neal
John Ellis
Decatur
Hooper
Suspect Shot Self in Heart During Arrest Bid
J. W. Terry of Tallahassee Alabama, indicted for the December 1928 First Bank of Notasulga attempted robbery, lies in critical condition at a Birmingham hospital with a self-inflicted heart-area wound. Police said the wound was self-inflicted during a tele phone visit to a Southside residence. a blood transfusion was performed but he remains unconscious and a police guard stays at his bedside.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. W. Terry
Tallahassee
First Bank
Notasulga
Birmingham Hospital
Terry
Southside
Macon County
Macon County Grand Jury
W. O. Downs
Heat Wave Costs Dozens in Eastern Cities
New York and nearby areas faced the hottest July 21 in city history with temperatures reaching 99 at peak. At least 30 deaths across New York Philadelphia and Baltimore were linked to the heat as widespread prostrations followed. Rain and thundershowers provided some relief in the Midwest and New England while drought and water shortages spurred conservation measures in several states.
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New York
Midwest
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Middle West
New England
New York State
Seaboard
Washington
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennyslvania
St Bernard Lad Suffered Broken Neck After Dive
John Henry Linehan Jr. 20, of Montgomery, broke his neck in a shallow water dive at Milbrook gravel pit. He died at a Montgomery hospital with little hope of recovery. Linehan attended St. Bernard College in Cullman. Raymond Smallwood 16 drowned in the Coosa River near Wetumpka while attempting to swim across. His body was recovered. divers searched nearby for the missing, and funeral services were held at Shepherd's Church.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Henry Linehan, Jr
Milbrook
Montgomery Hospital
Linehan
St. Bernard College
Cullman
Wetumpka
Raymond Smallwood
Noah Smallwood
Coosa
Shepherd’s Church
Heat Wave Tops Century Mark With 103 Degree Reading
At 1 PM the local weather bureau recorded 103 degrees as Mrs. Trimble notes. The reading is about three degrees above earlier in the week but one degree under the season’s peak of 104. The city has seen the century mark for four to five days, marking a prolonged heat spell.
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Trimble
Birmingham funeral chief visits on association business
Walter C. Vice of Birmingham, president of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association, was present this morning on a mission of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Vice
Birmingham
Alabama Funeral Directors Association
Decatur Visitor Clarence Morgan Mingles With Friends
Clarence Morgan visiting Decatur from Trinity Route No 1 chats with friends during a daytime appearance in the city.
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Clarence Morgan
Trinity
Decatur
Patterson speaks at New Center urging district representation
A. G. Patterson addressed a full New Center school crowd in Caddo Lawrence county last night with Bonanza singers providing music. He contrasted his record with Almon’s, pledging independence from privileged interests, and urged action on Muscle Shoals, public buildings, and Tennessee River development as measures of real congressional service.
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A. G. Patterson
New Center School
Caddo
Lawrence County
Bonanza Quartette
H. V. James
Patterson
S. O. Maner
Austinville
Maner
Congress
Eighth
Public Service
Highway Commission
Morgan County
LA Stan
Tony
Almon
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee River
Sheffield
Henry Ford
Tennessee Valley
Ford
Shoals
Dollar Day savings come to Decatur merchants
Decatur merchants prepare a Dollar Day promo to run Thursday in The Daily announcing end of month shopping events on Friday and Saturday. The program covers Decatur, Morgan County and adjacent areas with large savings and stock offers aimed at thrifty shoppers.
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Decatur
Morgan County
North Alabama
Stephenson to rebuild local brick plant after fire
The Stephenson Brick Company will rebuild its Decatur Alabama plant after a fire caused $30,000 to $40,000 in damage with no insurance. President Sam Stephenson announced rebuilding should start in a month or six weeks as he inspects northern plants for modern equipment. The project aims for mid September construction to resume, with products shipped across the South.
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Stephenson Brick Company
Sam Stephenson
Stephenson
Decatur
South
North
Alabama
Patterson campaign tour targets Lauderdale county
Andrew Patterson continues his drive for the eighth district nomination and plans appearances in Lauderdale Colbert and Madison counties with stops in Riverton Thursday. He did not announce speaking engagements but aims to speak in the Tri-City area and Lauderdale counties early this week.
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Andrew Patterson
Eighth Congressional District
House of Representatives
Lauderdale County
Judge Patterson
Tri-City
Lauderdale
Colbert
Riverton
Madison County
Edwards Checks Census Reports
Prof. 5S. A. Edwards Assistant County Superintendent of Education today checked figures from enumerators on the county scholastic population. Many reports remain and totals may not be compiled until August. Preliminary data indicate a substantial rise in county children.
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A. Edwards
Floyd Taylor Showing Improvement After Illness
Floyd Taylor a prominent local businessman is reported much improved at his home after a severe attack of colitis. Friends here express relief at the news and anticipation of his recovery.
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Floyd Taylor
Trinity Visitor Wade Whitlock Seeks Business
Wade Whitlock of Trinity Route No 1 visited today on a mission of business.
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Trinity
Wade Whitlock
Held Today in Death of Prison Chief
H. W. Glaze, 31, is jailed in Birmingham on a murder charge after the death of James F. Hannigan, 50, superintendent of the Jefferson county convict camp. Hannigan was found fatally wounded near the Glaze residence early Sunday and Glaze was arrested hours later and transferred to the county jail after the charge was filed yesterday.
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Birmingham
H. W. Glaze
James F. Hannigan
Jefferson County
Hannigan
Glaze
Ensley
Almon Speaks at Shop Gates in Campaign Tour
Congressman Edward B. Almon campaigns for renomination in the August 12 primary with stops across Alabama. He spoke at the Louisville and Nashville shop gates at noon and began a weeklong tour with a non political education address at Eva High School. He then spoke in Falkville Hartselle Tanner high school Riverton Ardmore Elkmont and Athens courthouse lawn.
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Edward B. Almon
Louisville and Nashville
Almon
Eva
Eva High School
Falkville
Hartselle
Tanner High School
Riverton
Ardmore
Limestone County
Elkmont
Athens
Health official seeks more funds after flood relief trip
State health officer Dr. J. N. Baker travels to Washington to request additional funds for the health department. The push follows last year’s devastating flood that inundated a large area of south Alabama, with relief urged for conditions directly caused by the inundation.
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J. N. Baker
Washington
Health Department
South
Alabama
Gathering Clouds Hold Forth Promise
A few drops of rain fell in Decatur before noon as thunderheads gathered. Farmers hope for widespread rain to aid crops and relieve the heat wave gripping the region.
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Decatur
Pumphrey Held Over Bank Robbery Case Gains Release
Memphis man known as Popeye Pumphrey faced Birmingham detectives over a $24 000 Woodlawn American National Bank robbery. Police lacked sufficient evidence to hold him and planned to release him while pursuing unforeseen leads. Witnesses doubted his identification though he admitted being in Birmingham the day before the crime and claimed to be in Decatur at the robbery time.
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Popeye
Pumphrey
Birmingham
Decatur
Woodlawn-American National Bank
Memphis
Birmiingham
E. R. Woods
Ala
N. K
Popeye) Pumphrey
McDuff
Ham
Jackson
Miss
Hot Springs
Ark
Mrs. Mary L. Foote Exits Morgan Co Tax Collector Race
Mary Lee Foote announces to The Daily that she requests her name be removed from the August tax collector ballot in Morgan County. She cites business conditions and unforeseen issues and thanks supporters for their kindness and help.
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Mary Lee Foote
Morgan County
Danville Visitor From Route Three Highlights Decatur
R. C. White of route three Danville was a Decatur visitor today with no reported incidents or events.
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R. C. White
Route Three
Danville
Decatur
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Caroline Hynson Stollenwerck
Lammont du Pont
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
ST. Bernard Lad
Decatur Visitor
New Center
Edwards
Mary L. Foote
Flapper
Faith Burrowes
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