Radio announcer Gerald Buckley shot in LaSalle Hotel lobby
Gerald Buckley, 34, longtime WMBC radio announcer and recall campaign critic, was killed by three men in the LaSalle Hotel lobby at 1 50 am. Six bullets struck Buckley in the head and body as he sat with others. The shooting came after his active involvement in the Detroit recall election and threats reported by his brother Paul Buckley.
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Detroit
Gerald E
Jerry” Buckley
WMBC
LaSalle Hotel
Buckley
Charles Bowles
Paul Buckley
Wayne County
Gerald
Gerald Buckley
Jack Klein
Lator
Traveling salesman Claude Harris found unconscious in Decatur
Claude Harris a traveling salesman was found nude and in serious condition likely from a drug overdose at Finnell's branch near the Valley Country Club. He recalled nothing since Monday and said he last was with a man from Hartselle. Investigators seek a brown Buick and continue inquiries into his whereabouts and travel.
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Claude Harris
Finnell
Valley Country Club
Benevolent Hospital
Harris
Mr. Harris
Morgan County
Calvin G. Harris
Washington, D. C
Arrig
James Nk
Decatur
the Daily
Hartselle
Florida
Kers
Theo
Annie Harris
East
Monroe Street
Jacksonville
A. J. Dinsmore
Priceville Road
City of Birmingham withdraws WAPI support after contract ends
The Birmingham park and recreation board votes to terminate the contract with Alabama Polytechnic Institute University of Alabama and Alabama College at Montevallo for WAPI. The stop will take effect January 31 1931. Walter N Campbell says the state station should serve broad state interests while June expenses show a net cost of 3733.38 after a 2242.28 drop in commercial receipts and the city paying half.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Park and Recreation Board
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
University of Alabama
Alabama College At Montevallo
WAPI
City Commission
Walter N. Campbell
Two Men Slain in School Row in Heber Springs
In Heber Springs Arkansas on July 23 two men were shot and killed by 1930 high school graduate Selas Murphy who surrendered to police. Murphy is charged with murder for killing Bogue Cannon and his son Jim Cannon at Wolfe Bayou schoolhouse after complications from a beating the teacher wife of Murphy administered to a Cannon child.
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Heber Springs
Ark
Selas Murphy
Bogue Cannon
Jim Cannon
Wolfe Bayou
Murphy
Heber Springs High School
Cannon
Tax Commission Sets Hill Grocery Valuation for 1.72 Million
Alabama state tax commission valued Hill Grocery properties at 1.72 million dollars for the current year and will base taxes on 60 percent of that amount. The decision ends months of dispute over valuation. Hill Grocery has 30 days to appeal to the courts.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Tax Commission
The
Hill Grocery Company
Hill
Tax Commission
Hill Company
Selma Churches To Join In Prayer For Drought Relief
Selma Alabama churches join in prayer services for drought relief. Weather officials say little prospect for a break in the heat wave after a 96 degree reading and only slight relief anticipated in the coming days.
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Selma
Ala
Rain Promises Drought Relief for Decatur Crops
Weather forecasts predict showers and lowering clouds giving Decatur hope for a generous rainfall to ease the drought and bring relief to the fields this afternoon.
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Decatur
Two Men Wounded Off Woods Hole Yacht Mar Ge
Two men aboard the yacht Mar Ge off Woods Hole Massachusetts were wounded by machine gun fire from a coast guard patrol. Victims Fred Stone and Daniel Conways, both of New Bedford, were injured in the incident reported today.
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Woods’ Hole
Mass
Marge
Coast Guard
Fred Stone
Daniel Conways
New Bedford
Armed Posse Hunts Negroes Near Greenwood Louisiana
In Marshall Texas a large armed posse from Caddo parish and Shreveport hunted two negroes who killed W. J. Mason of Greenwood and robbed his wife after forcing the cash register. Sheriff T. R. Hughes said 500 to 600 men joined the search amid fears of mob violence.
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Marshall
Texas
Greenwood
Here
W. J. Mason
Shreveport
T. R. Hughes
Caddo Parish
Two Children Killed as Dynamite Blast Hits Home
In Barnesboro Pennsylvania a dynamite explosion destroyed a home injuring Mrs Terry Langham and killing two of her four children. Authorities say the blast was probably set by the father of the family. Two children escaped with injuries.
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Barnesboro
Terry Langham
Courageous Fight Waged By South
Joe Kenry Lineham, injured in a dive into shallow water, battled for survival at Montgomery Hospital. An operation performed yesterday was reported successful, with doctors noting recovery odds are even.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joe Kenry Lineham
Montgomery Hospital
Scouts Leave Thursday for Camp Westmoreland
Local Scouts from Troops 16 17 and 21 depart Thursday morning for Camp Westmoreland for the final week of the season. The truck leaves Westminster Presbyterian Church at 8 45 carrying the scouts under the guidance of Senior Patrol Leader A M Smith.
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Camp Westmoreland
Westminster Presbyterian Church
A. M. Smith
Birmingham Death in Pullman Car Found On Memphis Trip
35 year old P R L Young, a bag factory worker from Talladega, was found dead in a Pullman carriage as the train neared Birmingham. Coroner J D Russum reported death likely from a heart attack.
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Birmingham
Ala
R. L. Young
Talladega
Memphis
J. D. Russum
Meeting of the International service committee set for Monday
The Decatureae club announces that the International service committee will lead the program on Monday with Joseph A. Woods serving as chairman.
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International Service Committee
Decatureae Club
Joseph A. Woods
Finsh Check Tax Records Hodces Crow
Note cites that all accounts are in fine condition after a review of tax records. No further details on individuals or organizations are provided.
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FINSH
Morgan County tax records show nearly half a million collected in 1929
Assistant examiner H M Taylor reports county tax collector Hodges Crow kept accurate records. For 1929 Morgan County collected 443 127.76 in state county and district taxes plus 6 891.00 in poll tax, totaling 450 018.76 after allocations to general funds and schools. 135 433.04 goes to the State of Alabama with school fund apportionment returning part of the sum.
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Hodges M. Crow
H. M. Taylor
Montgomery
Crow
Taylor
Gen. Co. Sch
State of
Alabama
No Rabies Found in Colbert County Dog
No rabies was found in the dog's head sent to the state laboratory by Dr. W. T. Burkett, Health Officer of Colbert County. A negative report has been submitted to Dr. Burkett.
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W. T. Burkett
Colbert County
Burkett
State Sanitary Inspector R E Lewis Visits Decatur
State Sanitary Inspector R E Lewis traveled to Decatur today on official business to assess health conditions and inspect facilities as part of a routine statewide campaign.
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R. E. Lewis
Decatur
Tremors devastate Southern Italy 251 dead and many injured
News from Naples shows three sharp earthquakes in Southern Italy. By afternoon the death toll reached 251 with over twice that many injured. Mussolini ordered Red Cross aid and rescue trains to Potenza and nearby areas to remove the injured.
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Naples
Rome
Italy
Liklihood
Mussolini
Premonesi
Red Cross
Foggia
Potenza
L. B. Crafton Called Home
L. B. Crafton, 22, died after months of illness. Survived by parents, four brothers, five sisters. Funeral 4:30 PM Thursday from home with Rose Lawn cemetery interment. Rev. John R. Turner and associates conduct service. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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L. B. Crafton
Mr. Crafton
R. O. Crafton
W. B
R. E
Billy
James Crafton
Lucille
Christiana
Willa
Dean
Mary Crafton
Rose Lawn Cemetery
John R. Turner
Central Methodist Church
Mr. Quinn
M. M. Newton
Raymond Dobbins
Buster Stroupe
Howard Horton
Curtie Kelly
Charles Hardiman
Earl Depoister
Frank Dodd
H. L. Ross
Horace Johnson
Joe Owens
Howard Hawkins
Elmer Bradley
Fred Patterson
W. G. McConnell
W. C. Depoister
Willard Depoister
J. A. Johnson
L. B. Friend
J. N. Freeman
W. D.simpson
W. P. Ford
J. P. Fowler
Earl Beggs
G. W. Gann
J. B. Jennings
E. H. Thompson
J. W. Pettey
W. N. Butler
Frank Doneahue
B. S. Stroupe
A. J. Stroupe
Ernest Howell
G. H. Stroupe
T. J. Cox
H. C. Motes
Floyd Motes
Walter Robinson
Ww. V. Lovelady
C. J. Hardiman
W. C. Woodall
F. B. Steward
C. O. Lentz
Tom Foust
Percy Garnett
Hillman McCulah
De catur visitor P L Brown stops in city
P L Brown of route three De catur visited the city today, stopping briefly for a look around and a short stay.
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P. L. Brown
Route Three
Decatur
YMCA Secretary S. E. Arvidson On Two Week Vacation
S. E. Arvidson, secretary of the YMCA, is taking a two week vacation. He will be away from duties during this period.
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S. E. Arvidson
The
Bigger values for dollar days offer bigger values
Decatur merchants announce bigger dollar days values for Friday and Saturday July 25 and 26. The event combines regular four month dollar day values with July sales efforts to boost Decatur patronage across the trade area.
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Decatur
Catur
Glenn H Curtiss Dies in Hospital
Aviation pioneer Glenn H Curtiss died at Buffalo General Hospital after an appendectomy for which he had been recovering. The death was attributed to a pulmonary embolus from a blood clot near the heart. Mrs Curtiss remained at his bedside and arrived after his death.
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Glenn H. Curtiss
Buffalo
N. Y
General Hospital
Curtiss
Hammonsport
Two Speakers at Moulton Heights Campaign Event
Marvin Kelley of Hartselle returns to Morgan and Lawrence counties to campaign for state senate while F E Gen Burleson of Hartselle seeks the state legislature. They will speak Thursday at eight with a string band in Moulton Heights, then Friday at eight in Priceville.
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Marvin Kelley
Hartselle
Morgan
Lawrence
F. E
Burleson
Morgan County
Moulton Heights
No Rabies Found In Cat's Head
Examination of a cat head brought to the state laboratory by Fred Counts found no rabies. The report sent to Mr Counts was negative and no case history was provided.
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State Laboratory
Fred Counts
City
Counts
West Hunt Fails to Post Bond in Baker Slaying Case
After a preliminary hearing before Judge W T Lowe, West Hunt did not post the required $10,000 bond and remains confined in the county jail while facing murder charges in the Hugh Baker case.
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W.T. Lowe
Hugh Baker
West Hunt
Wealth of Morgan county grows with assessments rise
Morgan county tax wealth shows steady gains from 1927 to 1929 with 1930 assessments expected to top 22 million dollars. Assessor H O Troup and deputy John Maxwell report 1927 valuations at 20.28 million, 1928 at 20.98 million, and 1929 at 21.63 million, with 1930 figures likely above 22 million.
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Morgan County
H. O. Troup
Troup
John Maxwell
Committees Named by Alabama Bankers Association
M A Vincentelli, executive secretary, announced committees for the Alabama Bankers Association with several Decatur bankers on boards. Members cover agriculture and marketing, state legislation, education, and bond law revision, naming chairmen and directors from Decatur, Birmingham, Mobile, and other Alabama cities.
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M. A. Vincentelli
Alabama Bankers Association
Decatur
J. S. Wittmeier
Oneonta
P. O. Thomas
Selma
E. F. Goldsmith
Foley
M. J. Knight
F. P. Albert
Guntersville
H. J. Whitfield
Demoplis
John J. Flowers
Dothan
W. W. Pussell
H. G. Boyd
Clanton
H. H. Montgomery
Anniston
W. H. Manlly
Birmingham
C. W. Stewart
Opelika
C.R. Keener
Tuskegee
H. A. Pharr
Mobile
T. C. Sanford
Sheffield
A. B. Hope
Notasulga
Alan J. Daly
Ashford ‘Todd
Huntsville
A. B. Hooper
Albertsville
O. M. Colley
Brewton
Charles R. Bell
E. C. Melvin
F. M. Moody
Tuscaloosa
D. P. Bestor, Jr
Clyde Hendrix
K. W. Berry
W. C. Bowman
Montgo
M. H. Sterne
George Michael
Frank Mosely
Union Springs
Arthur Cunningham
Evergreen
R. A. Beeland, Jr
Greenville
E. W. McLeod
J. L. Herring
Gadsden
State Examiner Plans Scottsboro Account Checks
H. M. Taylor assistant examiner of accounts at Montgomery will first go to Montgomery, then begin accounting checks in Scottsboro. He has spent seven years checking Morgan county offices and will now extend his work to Scottsboro.
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H. M. Taylor
Montgomery
Morgan County
Scottsboro
Taylor
Kyle Ponsonby Joins Health Survey Effort in Tuscumbia
Ponsonby Kyle of this place has gone to Tuscumbia to aid in a health survey in that county. Mr. Kyle is well known here and his many friends will be pleased to learn of his new connections.
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Ponsonby Kyle
Tuscumbia
Kyle
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Anthony B. King
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King Features Syndicate
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