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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1927
Page
1
Haskell Schrimpsher finds wife Mabel dead from a temple wound in their home near Limestone county. Authorities speculate suicide. The couple, married last December, faced a somber fate as the community shares in mourning.
Boston hosts aviators who crossed oceans and prep for further missions. Captain Courtneys west bound plans in England face uncertain skies while Old Glory builders at Hasbrouck Heights race to complete the monoplane for a Brazil attempt. Lancaster and Lindbergh join Boston stop as Byrd Acosta and Chamberlin plan further hops.
In Bucharest Cotroceni palace crowds exceed 250000 as they file past the king's bier before his funeral on Sunday. Ferdinand rests in khaki with a silver crucifix, crown, and imperial sceptre, while priests and charity sisters attend the bier.
A hard rainfall covered eastern Lawrence and western Morgan county on Friday afternoon, bringing relief to farmers after weeks of drought. The downpour caused minor flooding as small streams rose above their banks and some roads were inundated.
Paris dispatch reports Countess Salm formerly Millicent Rogers who divorced in Paris three months ago is possibly marrying again after meeting Argentine Arturo Ramos on arriving at Cherbourg from New York. They then drove to Paris in Ramos' car as she emphasized urgency to see her son Peter.
Before Countess Salm departed for Paris, whispers claimed a marriage arrangement might be in the works, though friends insisted there was no truth to the reports.
Ben Britnell and Wade Wright are coordinating a mock trial under the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Plans are well advanced and a performance date will likely be set. The committee has received help from several contributors.
In Angélus Temple a dispute over fund-raising and leadership pits Aimee Semple McPherson against her mother Mrs. Kennedy. A mass meeting is planned to resolve the split as factions claim the evangelist backs one side and the other questions temple irregularities.
Several weeks remain before the Moulton Decatur road opens. Much work is needed in Mud Tavern where a new route is built around the mountain. No rock has been laid on that one mile section and macadam topping is being applied elsewhere. The thoroughfare should open before winter.
Montreal July 23 AP The marriage of James Bud Stillman and Lena Wilson will be held at Grande Anse on Tuesday July 26 Stillman son of a New York banker recently graduated from Princeton University His fiancée is the daughter of a Canadian guide who has served the Stillmans for years.
President and Mrs Coolidge leave by train over the Rapid Canyon line for Mystic South Dakota to spend the day with former Governor Samuel McKelvie of Nebraska. Major James Coupal the president’s physician, military aide, secret service and photographers accompany them.
The Prince of Wales and Prince George with Premier Baldwin and about 30 companions depart London for Canada aboard the Empress of Australia. The Duke of York bids farewell as the group sails to High River Alberta while Baldwin proceeds to Banff and later to Niagara Falls to meet Vice President Dawes and Secretary of State Kellogg at the Buffalo Peace Ridge.
In Toronto on July 23 an unidentified robber was killed in a farm house struggle with farmer Alex Hodges. Hodges said the man entered the kitchen and drew a pistol but was overpowered after a hand to hand fight. Medical exam showed a fractured skull as the cause of death. Hodges said I kicked him to death.
W F Monk of Dale county introduced a Sunday closing bill by request aiming to bar all amusements that charge admission. The measure, referred to the committee on revision of laws, would prohibit moving picture shows baseball games golf boxing matches and other Sunday entertainments.
A crowd estimated between 300 and 500 gathered at Waldermose Springs on Friday to hear Hart selle advocates discuss moving the courthouse and county seat from Decatur to Hartselle. The event lasted through the day with entertainment drawing additional attendees.
Governor Graves signed the general revenue measure at noon Friday after it passed the Senate and House. The bill was authored by Representative Alf Tunstall and received the president of the Senate W. C. Davis and Speaker Lee Long confirmation during the signing ceremony.
The Connecticut Mills company reports about 175 employees on its payroll with a gradual summer increase planned. The company office issued the statement today.
State examiners continued verifying petitions from Hartselle residents seeking an election to move the courthouse to Hartselle. Decatur countersigned petitions circulating across the county while examiners review both sets. Probate workers added names to poll lists to speed future checks if ordered by state officials. Representatives from Hartselle and Decatur watched the process and extended cooperation.
In St Joseph Michigan on July 23 the state gains a success in cross examination during the dissolution suit against the House of David. Geneva Hornbeck 33 admits learning of immoral charges in 1914 and signs an affidavit in 1910 denying indiscretion. She denies seeing two pamphlets said to exist for guiding members when summoned.
In Macon Georgia police dragged the Ocmulgee River for the body of 22 year old Scott Coolsby son of Forsyth legislators after his blood stained car was found on a river bridge. He left Forsyth with 135 dollars on him and had called at two young women’s homes before disappearing.
In Vera Cruz Mexico on July 23 Luis Estrada, who killed a policeman while resisting arrest, was killed by shots from the dead officer’s comrades as he stood beside the grave of his victim. He had been forced to march behind the coffin to the cemetery and was shot as he was buried. Authorities opened an investigation into the incident.
Chicago police traced an unusual murder after the body of a man found dead three days kneeling beside a couch with a bullet in the heart and an alcove table set for three. The victim was identified as Harvey, with a criminal past, and a young woman held for questioning provided the identification clues.
A week long training school held July 17 23 at Southside Baptist in Decatur drew 50 to 60 church members from nearby congregations Cen tral First and local Sunday schools benefited. Each evening featured devotions classes stunt period and tests ending with a watermelon cutting. Will Spanabel was dean Rev Charles H Turner bookkeeper.
Engineers from the state department held talks with Mayor Nelson and Garner Pride of Alabama Power about placing lights on the Tennessee river bridge. A second survey of Alabama Street was under way as state officials consider awarding a contract for bridge approaches and a new thoroughfare along Alabama Street to Sixth Avenue.
New York July 2 Tex Rickard announced Jack Dempsey has been named to challenge Gene Tunney in a world heavyweight title bout set for September. The event will be held at an unspecified site with August 5 as a key date for site selection. Tunney was to receive 400000 plus half of net proceeds over 1,000,000. no formal contract signed yet.
Funeral services for Mrs W H Crawford will be Sunday at 5 PM at Decatur Baptist Church with Rev J H McReady officiating. Interment follows at city cemetery. Mrs Crawford died Wednesday in Houston leaving son N A Crawford and daughter Crawford. She had lived here with many friends before her death.
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