Prohibition Agent Reginald Walters Confesses to Killing Chief Agent
Reginald Walters, a Prohibition agent, confessed to shooting Hunter Stotler, chief agent for western Maryland, after five hours of questioning. Walters claimed they were fired on from a bush during a moonshine raid and then fired to simulate a roadside fusillade. He is jailed pending a coroner's inquest.
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Hagerstown
Reginald Walters
Hunter Stotler
Maryland
Maste
Stotler
Walters
Totler
Matlock Enjoys Ten Day Tennessee Road Trip
John P. Matlock local merchant returned from a ten day motor trip through Tennessee with his party. He noted Tennessee is paving highways rather than graveling and praised the state’s road progress. The group included Mrs. Matlock Mrs. Bailey Ralph Calloway and Miss Marie Patterson.
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Tennessee
John P. Matlock
Knoxville
Matlock
Alabama
J. O. Bailey
Ralph Calloway
Marie Patterson
Carl D. Patterson
All Day Singing Planned at Forests Chapel
All day singing to be held next Sunday at Forests Chapel four miles west of Hartselle. Termis S. Sparkman president of the Morgan county singing convention announces dinner will be spread on the grounds. Singers invited to attend and bring song books.
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Forest’s Chapel
Hartselle
Negro man to be returned for trial in wife’s murder
Emory Cobb, a Black man, will be sent from Cleveland to Oneonta Alabama to testify against Edgar Moses charged with killing Cobb’s wife during a raid by masked men. Fred Cain will escort Cobb back after securing protection and covering expenses.
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Birmingham
Emory Cobb
Oneonta
Ala
Cleveland
Ohio
Cobb
Fred Cain
Montgomery
Alabama
Edgar Moses
Moses
Chiropractic Bill Faces Adverse Senate Committee Report
By unanimous vote the Senate committee on public health issued an adverse report on the Warren bill to legalize chiropractic in the state. Dr. O S Justice, chair, said the medical profession wants chiropractors to pass the state medical exam.
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Senate Committee On Public Health
O. S. Justice
Ten Sellers On Curb Mart Today
Ten sellers were on the Decatur curb today selling Morgan county farm products to home consumers. Total sales ran near sixty dollars. All sellers had completed their market early and were ready to return to farm duties. A good variety of fresh farm products was offered buyers.
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Decatur
Morgan County
Engineer Aids Work On Campus
City engineering department cooperates with the school board to beautify grounds around Gordon and High School on Gordon Drive. About 1500 dollars from an old bond issue will fund the project.
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Gordon and
Gordon Drive
Camptic
Rev Edwards to Preach Sunday at Local Church Pulpit
Former First Christian pastor Rev Noble R Edwards now serves at Bessemer will return to the local pulpit Sunday evening. He is expected to draw a large crowd given his past ties to the community.
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Noble R. Edwards
First Christian Church
Christian Church
Bessemer
Edwards
Evangelists Row Nearing A Crisis In Temple Rift
The dispute between Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Minnie Kennedy escalates as a committee presents four futures for Mrs Kennedy. They propose options from remaining at the temple to touring or pursuing work elsewhere. Kennedy warns of ouster if the feud continues.
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Losse
Angelus Temple
Minnie Kennedy
Aimee Semple McPherson
Decatur Board Plans East Side Negro School Building
The Decatur school board will begin work soon on a new school building in East Decatur to serve the Negro population. Funds are available from a bond issue approved earlier.
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Decatur School Board
East
Decatur
Crow to Begin Work as Temp Tax Official
Crow will start work on a temporary tax official role on October plans to begin his duties next Monday. He will use the tax office at the temporary courthouse while Rev. J. H. Hill, the current tax collector, remains in office until September 30.
Monthly Report On Decatur Curb Market Due Next Saturday
The monthly report of activity on the Decatur curb market will be prepared for next Saturday and made public by Mrs. J. T. curb master. Mrs. Nelson states that July will show an increase in sales and sellers over June. She noted last Tuesday’s sales exceeding $100 and called the market “perfect” with many products offered.
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Decatur Curb
J. T. Curb
Nelson
Three Jurors Put In Box In LeBouef Trial
Three jurors were added to the jury pool in Franklin Louisiana as the fourth day of the Ada Bonner LeBouef trial began. Prosecutors and defense pressed the remaining peremptory challenges while Mrs Bonner LeBouef's mother appeared, wept, and watched jurors questioned on willingness to hang a woman.
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Franklin
Ada Bonner LeBouef
Thomas Dreher
James Beadle
Dr. E. Bonner
LeBouef
Plate Lunch At Templar Meeting
A plate luncheon will be served at seven o'clock this evening to members of DeMolay Commandery No. 14 K T in conclave at Masonic hall. Work in the Templar degree will follow in the regular order of business. Members are requested to be in full dress for the occasion.
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DeMolay Commandery No. 14
K. T
Masonic Hall
Women Gather at the Y for Voter Organization
A large group of local women meet at the Y M C A this afternoon at four to perfect a women voters organization and discuss plans for participating in the courthouse removal campaign.
Convention Program for Morgan County Sunday Schools
The Morgan County Sunday School Convention, led by president L. Peck, will be held at Blue Spring church near Florette on Saturday August 6 and Lebanon church on Pike west of Falkville on Sunday August 7. Morning and afternoon sessions list devotions, education tasks, policy talks by H. L. Spencer and Judge Joseph Carthel, workers council, religious interests of young people, committee reports, and officer elections with adjournment at 4:00.
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L. Peck
Morgan County
Blue Spring Church
Florette
Lebanon Church
Pike
Falkville
Joseph Carthel
Workers’ Council
J. A. Thornhill
H. L. Spencer
Lodge At Athens To Be Instituted
Members of Bessie Rebekah Lodge No 61 will go to Athens this evening to institute a Rebekah Lodge there. Mrs Bessie Evans state president of the Rebekah Assembly will direct the work aided by Bessie Lodge members. They meet at Fraternal Hall on Second Avenue and depart by car around 6 o'clock.
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Bessie Rebekah Lodge No
Athens
Rebekah Lodge
Bessie Evans
The
Rebekah Assembly
Bessie Lodge
Second Avenue
Fairview B Y P U Picnic Highlights Grove Event
Members of the Fairview Baptist Young People's Union enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon picnic in the grove near Fennel's Springs. Old fashioned lemonade and a generous spread fed the group while Miss Edith Murphree won the highest score in the games. Chaperones included Mrs. C. C. Murphree, Mrs. Higdon, Mrs. Grantland and Mrs. B. F. Teal.
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Fairview Baptist Young People’s Union
Fennel’s Springs
Edith Murphree
C. C. Murphree
Higdon
Grantland
B. F. Teal
Committee Sees Attempt to Save Primary Measure
Montgomery July 28 AP The Senate fights a heavy calendar with minor measures while an attempt to revive the double primary bill is planned. A prohibitory device ban on car smoke screens to conceal identity in vehicles is proposed, along with confiscating explosives from criminals. Major items include the sheriff feed bill cutting detailed meal sheets and the general highway code. A toll bridge corporation measure passed committee and may be reported without recommendation.
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Montgomery
Senate
Privileges and Election Committee
Williams and
Ellis
Senate Judiciary Committee
Williams
Senate Finance and Taxation Committee
House
No Agreement Reached at Naval Arms Conference
At Geneva on July 28 AP reports no accord among Britain Japan and the United States. The British chief delegate W C Bridgeman said talks would continue but he did not forecast outcomes. The Japanese spokesman warned reconciliation of eight inch gun cruiser positions would be tough and could cause a rupture.
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Geneva
Tripartite Naval Conference
Associated Press
W. C. Bridgeman
Den
Bridgeman
London
Bryan
Americas
Gibson
Gray Silent In Insurance Suit
Ossining N Y July 28 Henry Judd Gray will not testify against Mrs Ruth Snyder in her suit to obtain 100000 life insurance coverage on her husband both convicted of his murder The defense argues it would be indecent to answer questions in a civil action while his life is at stake He testified at the murder trial but declines to testify again.
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Ossining
N. Y
Henry Judd Gray
Ruth Snyder
Lorraine
Prudential Insurance Company
Gray
Snyder
District Meeting Set for Athens
The Alabama Christian Churches no district convention will convene in Athens on Monday July 31. Rev W L Outhouse announces a full schedule including Sunday school at 9 45 a m welcome address 10 45 a m convention sermon 11 15 a m fellowship dinner 12 15 p m and a 1 30 p m devotional period followed by women’s work and state program. The day closes with a 4 00 p m adjournment and a 6 30 p m Great C E Meeting with Athens CY E Society in charge.
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No District
Alabama Christian Churches
Athens
W. L. Outhouse
Thos. W. Spencer
Nobile R. Edwards
Howard Matheny
E. J. Willis
H. O. Bernard
J. i. Hill
Disciples of Christ
North Alabama
C. E
Athens Cy E. Society
R. L. Maury
J. R. Jolly
Rail Extension Stirred in Madison County
Huntsville Daily Times reports agitation for extending the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad from Madison through Decatur in line with the original charter. Local residents press for the route expansion to connect Madison, Decatur, and surrounding areas.
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Huntsville Daily Times
Madison County
Nashville
Chattanooga and St. Louis
Madison
Decatur
Jasper Crowd Attends First Hearing in Attack Case
In Jasper Alabama a jury was being selected for the trial of D. V. Burleson and two co defendants accused in an attack on Mrs. McClure and her husband during a Miami bound walking trip. The process dominated the first day with jurors being seated and evidence not expected before tomorrow.
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Herb Kells
W. Fowler
Burleson
McClarenee
Kells
Fowler
McClure
Fight on Muscle Shoals Rights Moves to State Action
The commission urges action to press Alabama claims at the Supreme Court over Muscle Shoals. The majority backs Governor Graves for authority to negotiate with the federal government or sue if talks fail. A bill seeks 25 000 for negotiations or litigation while a minority favors federal coordination and state control under authorities.
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House
C. W. Ashcraft
Lauderdale
Ashcraft
Pxer
Alabama
Doctor McRee Leads County Wide Typhoid Immunizations
Dr. H. C. McRee the county health officer continues to give injections against typhoid fever. He is visiting all sections of the county by invitation to administer vaccines and promote inoculations.
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H. C. McRee
Ree
Sue
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Walter
Tennessee Roads Interest
Curb Mart
Rev. Edwards
Dempsey
Tunney
Dempsey-Tunney
Soldiers ® Field
Chicago
Aimee
Crow
Templar
Work
Fairview B.Y.P.U
D. V
Circuit Court
Jasper
Little Y
D. V. Burleson
McClane
Walker County
Miami
Fla
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