Actress Lina Basquette Chooses Death Over Life After Engagement
Los Angeles July 29 AP Lina Basquette 25 swallowed poison after announcing engagement to Teddy Hayes former trainer of Jack Dempsey Beside her was a note addressed to Jack reading I love you only you and I couldn't lie Police found her in her apartment in agony The note suggested she planned to marry Hayes after spending the evening with him The actress had previously attempted suicide.
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Los Angeles
Lina Basquette
Teddy Hayes
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Hayes
Grand jury may probe cause of clash in Washington
President Hoover directs federal grand jury to investigate yesterday's police clash with veterans and later troops with squatters on federal property. The turmoil, echoed in empty streets and disrupted families, follows a mass evacuation attempt ordered by the administration.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Jailbreak Halts at Johnston Street Jail Break
About 1 30 this afternoon two white prisoners digging through the Johnston Street jail wall were halted by officers. They were captured after reaching the outer brick line and are tied to a stolen car case. The vehicle owner is James J. Bowling of Fortville Kentucky. Kentucky authorities plan to extradite the suspects. One prisoner gave the name Jim Brown. the other declined Kentucky residency and said he had just met Brown.
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Johnston Street
James J. Bowling
Fortville
Kentucky
Jim Brown
Brown
Loud Colors Keepy The Thieves Away In Alabama
In Huntsville Alabama on July 29 police chased a flaming colored car not owned by Mr and Mrs Basil Adams after they dressed their car in loud colors to deter theft. Officers recovered the vehicle identifying it by its distinctive paint.
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Huntsville
Ala
Basil Adams
Adams
Atlee Pomerene Named Chairman of Reconstruction Finance Corp
The 69 year old Democrat Atlee Pomerene, a Cleveland law partner, was named by President Hoover as chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Pomerene began in Canton, served as lieutenant governor and US senator, and spent years joint counsel in oil fraud prosecutions with Owen Roberts. He helped nominate Governor White at the 1932 Democratic convention and backed Hoover in 1928.
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Atlee Pomerene
Hoover
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Cleveland
Canton
Ohio
U. S
United States Senate
United States
Owen J. Roberts
Philadelphia
U. S. Supreme Court
George White
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Quotations Hold to the Higher Levels
Cotton quotations held to the higher levels today with middling seven eighths at 5.35 cents per pound on the Decatur market. Futures for October show continued strength after weeks of steady bids in the market.
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Decatur
Mrs Henry Oden Undergoes Operation at Baugh's Infirmary
Mrs Henry Oden of Falkville underwent an operation today at Baugh's infirmary and was reported resting well this afternoon.
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Henry Oden
Falkvile
Baugh's Infirmary
New Officers of Legion Installed by Decatur Post
Morgan County Post No. 15 American Legion installed new officers in a ceremony led by retiring eighth district committeeman O. J. Sheppard. Inducted were Ma R. OC. Billings as post commander Joseph M. Pettey first vice commander Jack Coolidge second vice commander W. L. Grimes adjutant. Bob Catlett received thanks for past service and several speakers pledged cooperation with the incoming administration.
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Morgan County
American Legion
O. J. Sheppard
Eighth District
Joseph M. Pettey
Jack Coolidge
W. L. Grimes
Bob Catlett
Change the Date On Charity Film Here
The Princess theatre will not host a Saturday morning show for the Alabama Society of Crippled Children. A charity film featuring Greta Garbo in As You Desire Me will be shown Wednesday and Thursday on August 3-4 to raise funds, with tickets sold citywide and sponsored by the Decatur Rotary Club.
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Princess Theatre
Alabama Society of Crippled Children
Crippled Children’s Fund
Greta Garbo
Decatur Rotary Club
Mrs Newton Walker Improves At Baughs Infirmary
Mrs Newton Walker of Lynnville, currently at Baughs infirmary, is continuing to improve and many friends here will be glad to learn.
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Newton Walker
Lynnville
Baugh’s Infirmary
River Gauge Holds At 5.4 Segments
The Tennessee River remained steady yesterday with the gauge reading at 5.4 segments this morning, indicating no change in water level. Local officials monitored the river for potential flooding as rainfall patterns continued.
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Tennessee
Mother and five children die in New Orleans area fire
A mother Leona Goldate and five children aged between three months and fourteen years died when a fire trapped them in their Madisonville area home. Albert Goldate the father and two other children escaped from a separate room after a lamp exploded.
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New Orleans
Madisonville
Leona Goldate
Albert Goldate
Richer Than If Prisoners Kept Paroled in Alabama
North Alabama parole figures for the year ending June 30 1932 show 185 first offenders released on parole to go straight, saving $46110 in prison costs. Prohibition law logged 141 cases, narcotics 10, and multiple charges including Dyer Act Mann Act theft and fraud among others.
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Birmingham
Ala
Uncle Sam
North Alabama
Lee EB. Garrett
Three Volpe Brothers Killed in Wilmerden Gun Battle
Pittsburgh July 2 Three Volpe brothers John Johnnie and Arthur long political powers in Wilmerden Borough were shot and killed in a gun battle in the city today.
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Pittsburgh
Volpe
John
Johnnie
Arthur
Wilmerden
Walker Denies Corruption In Albany Case
Mayor James Walker defends against corruption charges as Governor Roosevelt studies Seabury’s complaint. In a 27000 word reply, Walker argues he used office not for personal gain and attacks Samuel Seabury Hofstadter and the legislature. The governor will decide whether to remove him or exonerate.
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Samuel Seabury
Hofstadter
Legislative Committee
Walker
Mayor Walker attacks removal charges as political football
Albany July 28 Mayor Walker denounces removal charges as political football and hostility accusing Governor Roosevelt of targeting him amid a migration of public opinion and political pressure surrounding the case.
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Albany, N. Y
Walker
Roosevelt
Decatur Pilots Look Ahead After Hostess Club Evening
Decatur Pilot Club members and guests gathered for a hostess night with Flor as visitors. Miss Inez Thombs led, Rev. Peter M. Dennis urged new civic goals, and W P Dozier sang with Harriett Irwin on piano. The Bama Darlins provided dancing after a plated dinner.
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Decatur Pilot Club Business Woman's Organization
Flor
Decatur
Inez Thombs
Lillian Wheelis
W. P. Dozier
Harriett Irwin
Bama Darlins
Money Saving Recipes Featured In Decatur’s Weekend Ads
The Daily highlights money saving recipes and weekend food advertisements across pages. Readers compare listings from Plee Zing Products, Grocery Co, Happy Feed Store, Dixie Market, Let Live Market, Mobell & Street, Blue Ribbon Malt, A and P Tea Co, H G Hill Co, Chappell's Store, Central Market, and Piggly Wiggly to plan Sunday dinners.
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Eee Poss
Grocery Co
Happy Feed
Dixie Market
Mobell & Street
Blue Ribbon Malt
A. & P. Tea Company
H. G. Hill Co
Chappell’s
Central Market
Piggly Wiggly
Six Months of Chamber Effort Boosts City Progress
Roland H. Gray, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, outlined six months of work by the chamber and Public Affairs Committee in Decatur. He cited plans for strawberry and corn crops, price reductions on gasoline, and support for financing a nine month school term as evidence of community progress and preparedness for future prosperity.
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Merce Wickes
Roland H. Gray
Chamber of Commerce
Seal Club
John Potter
Gray
The
Morgan County
Decatur
Alabama
Southern Baptists Close Two Month Fund Campaign
Sunday July 31 marks the end of a two month drive by 24000 Southern Baptist churches to raise 300000 for the Home and Foreign Mission Boards. Dr J B Lawrence chairing the committee says success hinges on small churches. Hope stays high as many churches wait until the last day to give.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Home and Foreign Mission Boards
St. Petersburg
J. B. Lawrence
Atlanta
Home Mission Board
South
Dr. Lawrence
Continues Improvement For Miss LaBoon After Fall Injuries
Miss LaBoon, under treatment at Baugh's infirmary, continues to improve after injuries from a fall several weeks ago.
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Miss LaBoon
Baugh’s Infirmary
Louise Mitchell Heads to Havana from Chattanooga
Mrs Louise Mitchell of Chattanooga was a guest last week of Mrs W H Thompson and departed Sunday for Mobile and Havana.
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Louise Mitchell
Chattanooga
W. H. Thompson
Fox Mobile
Havana
Fires Destroy Bonus Army Encampment Near Capitol
The four wretched encampments housing the Bonus Army were burned early this morning as veterans fled to dark streets and country roads. One veteran was shot dead by police during the afternoon clash near the Capitol, prompting President Hoover to order federal troops to clear the camps with tear gas. Later, night flames consumed remaining structures, and troops completed the destruction amid a citywide blaze visible from the White House.
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Kaya
Bonus Army
Path Home
Ward
Capitol
Hoover
Federal
Mont Factic
White House
Washington
Ziegfeld’s First Big Show Theme and Origins
Florens Ziegfeld stages his early break as he imports acts for the 1893 Chicago Fair marking the creator of the Follies. This readable chapter outlines his rise and the start of his notable entertainment venture.
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Florens Ziegfeld
Hown
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