Hartsville residents urge three debates on state races
J Marvin Kelley and F E Burleson of Hart selle challenge Melvin Hutson John Patterson and Tennis Tidwell of Decatur to three joint discussions on legislative race issues. They propose Decatur and Hartselle venues with times to be set by the candidates and request replies through The Decatur Daily. The letter notes efforts to curb rumors and clarifies candidates for both Senate and House races.
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Decatur Daily
Morgan
Lawrence
J. Marvin Kelley
F. E
Burleson
Hartselle
Melvin Hutson
John Patterson
Tennis Tidwell
Decatur
Kelley
Mr. Burleson
Daily Today
Morgan and
Messrs. Hutson, Patterson
Tidwell
Bank Street
Second Avenue
Alabama
F. E. Burleson
State Senate
State House of
Hutson
Patterson
State House of Representatives
Criscoe Child Dies at Home in Union Hill
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Criscoe died at their home after an illness. Funeral services were held at the cemetery near the Old Saints church with Rev Johnson conducting. Sympathy extended by many friends of the Criscoe family.
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Union Hill
P. J. Criscoe
Old Saints Church
Rev. Johnson
Thornley Confesses to Slaying State Senator Dennis
Governor Richards said M. L. Thornley of Monk's Corner admitted shooting State Senator E. J. Dennis last Thursday. Thornley said a Berkeley County citizen hired him and promised rewards. he had denied the crime earlier. Officials, including Solicitor Hydrick, witnessed the confession at the state penitentiary.
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Columbia
D. C
Richards
M. L. Thornley
Monk’s Corner
E. J. Dennis
Berkeley County
Thornley
Dennis
State
Foster named man who shot Alfred Lingle
Chicago gunman Frank Foster was identified by Patrolman Ruthy as the slayer of Tribune reporter Alfred Jake Lingle. Ruthy pursued the killer from the pedestrian tunnel to Michigan Boulevard, aiding Foster’s indictment for murder as bail was sought and a pistol linked to him.
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Chicago
Frank Foster
Alfred
Jake” Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Anthony Rubhy
Lingle
Michigan Boulevard
Ruthy
Randolph Street
Foster
Moran
Los Angeles
Rubhy
Daniel Trube
Herman Bundesen
Three Killed in Gas Main Blast at Fairport
In Fairport New York a gas main blast and ensuing fire killed three people and injured ten in a four family house. Police say escaping gas from pipes disturbed by workmen caused the explosion during excavation in front of the home. The dead are Mrs. Ethel Cramer 23 Bettie Hess 2 and Edna Hess 17. An employee said they broke a water main and dug across the street but could not explain hitting the gas line. An investigation began immediately.
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Fairport
N. Y
Ethel Cramer
Bettie Lou Hess
Edna Hess
Sheriff's Deputies
Weeks Enjoying A Rest At Blount Springs
Decatur businessman J F Weeks is taking a summer rest at Blount Springs. He reports gaining weight and enjoying a pleasant recreational visit during his respite at the resort.
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J. F. Weeks
Decatur
Blount Springs
Weeks
Morgan County Voting Reform Debated Over Board of Revenue
An editorial argues Morgan County should allow all qualified voters to vote in the primary for all four districts on the board of revenue while keeping district representation. It notes Patterson Tidwell and Hutson support a law to extend voting rights without altering current district seats.
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Webster
Morgan County
Lawrence
Board of Revenue
Messrs. Patterson
Tidwell
Hutson
State Senate
Senate
Freeman, Falkville merchant, dies after brief illness
L P Freeman longtime Falkville merchant dies after brief illness. Survived by wife and five children Bryan Herman Ted John Freeman daughter Mrs W Roberts, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral at Falkville Baptist church this afternoon at two led by Rev George Dobbs. Interment in Falkville cemetery with Brown and Drinkard directing.
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Falkville
L. P. Freeman
Bryan
Herman
Ted
John Freeman
W. Roberts
Falkville Baptist Church
George Dobbs
Brown and Drinkard
Interest Grows In Morgan County Senate Race
Interest in the Thompson Bankhead contest for the senate rises in Morgan County as the primary nears. Democratic leaders predict a heavy turnout, aided by Thompson and Bankhead activity, even as the governor's race initially drew more attention.
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Senate
Record Break at State Laboratory This Month
Dr. A. J. Perolio announced that all examination records will be broken at the state laboratory this month. He stressed the rise in use of laboratory services but said there is no increase in disease, only greater physician reliance on the lab.
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A. J. Perolio
No Meeting For Juniors Friday Evening
The regular Friday junior council meeting is not held this week. A Thursday night session will occur with Past National Councilor Liewellen present, substituting for the usual weekly gathering.
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Liewellen
Sacred Harp Sing At Courthouse In Morgan County
The annual Sacred Harp singing will be held at the Morgan county courthouse on Saturday and Sunday with noted singers from surrounding counties and parts of Tennessee. Dinner will be served on the courthouse lawn both days. Jerome Chafin is chairman and R L Henderson is secretary.
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Morgan County
Tennessee
Jerome Chafin
Route Three
Cullman
R. L. Henderson
Somerville
Huntsville Boy Held Here In Store Robbery Case
Albert Hunt an 18 year old Huntsville youth is jailed here in connection with the Newsom s store robbery on Market street. Chief M Riggsbee states four watches and a pistol were in his possession and that the pistol had been traded for another gun and recovered. Hunt awaits October grand jury action.
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Albert Hunt
Huntsville
Newsom
Market Street
Hunt
Decatur
M. Riggsbee
No Arrests In Grocery Robbery
Police report no arrests after a Monday night break into Pointer Harlow wholesale grocery. Detectives have no clues identifying suspects while continuing the investigation. Loot value not disclosed.
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Pointer
Harlow
Hit and Run Victims Found Dead Near Columbia Tenn
Edward Myers 19 known as Young Jimmy Finley and Hubert Hargrove 19 of Louisville were found dead on Pulaski pike near Columbia Tennessee. Authorities say a hit and run driver caused their deaths after they left Louisville to visit Hargrove's uncle in Athens Alabama. Coroner's jury initially labeled murder by unknown parties before linking an automobile to the fatalities.
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Louisville
Edward Myers
Jimmy Finley
Hubert Hargrove
Pulaski Pike
Columbia
Louis Finney
Hunt Granted Bond In Hugh Baker Killing Case
Circuit Judge James E. Horton ordered West Hunt released on bond of 5000 under habeas corpus. The action halts further court steps until the grand jury convenes, as Hunt faces a murder charge over Hugh Baker.
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Circuit
James E. Horton
West Hunt
Hugh Baker
Hunt
James
Jennie Fels
John Bailey
Miss Ella Higdon Called To Reward
Miss Ella Higdon a Morgan county resident formerly of Decatur died at the home of Mr and Mrs R C Hodges she had lived with for some time Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 am conducted by Rev Fletcher of Montgomery She is survived by four sisters Willie of Decatur Della Marie and Vida Mae of Rocky Ford and three brothers Gurnie Alton and Lester of Rocky
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Ella Higdon
Morgan County
Hartselle
Decatur
R. C. Hodges
Rev. Fletcher
Montgomery
Willie
Della
Marie
Vida Mae
Rocky Ford
Gurnie
Alton
Lester
Rocky
Louis
Few New Suits Filed in Morgan County Court
Comparatively few new lawsuits have been filed in Morgan County court in recent weeks, as records show. Attorneys were busy in court before vacation season, and the summer lull has left fewer bills on the docket.
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Morgan County
McKnight Sought in Dennis Slaying as Thornleys Arrested
Glenn D. McKnight, once a prohibition agent and convicted bootlegger, is sought by officers in Berkeley County as a possible participant in the fatal shooting of State Senator E. J. Dennis last Thursday. W. L. Thornley, the alleged assailant, is in state prison along with Curtis Thornley Fred Artis and Clarence Woodward. Governor Richards ordered arrests to Columbia for safety. Sheriff F. S. Hill notes no expected violence and ongoing search continues.
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Monk’s Corner
8. C
Glenn D. McKnight
E. J. Dennis
W. L. Thornley
Dennis
Columbia
Thornley
Curtis Thornley
Fred Artis
Clarence Woodward
Berkeley County
State Penitentiary
F. S. Hill
Calhoun County
Hell Hole” Swamp
McKnight
Richards
Hill
Senate
South Carolina
J. D. Meyer
No New Record For Hot Weather
Records kept at the weather bureau show 107 degrees not a new record when measured in 1913. Earlier highs in June 1918 reached 107 at the observatory. July 1918 peaked at 97. The hot year 1914 saw 105 on June 26 and 103 in July.
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Government Weather Bureau
Few Districts Still Unreported in Scholastic Census
Only eight of over sixty school districts remain unreported in the county scholastic census begun earlier this month. Assistant Superintendent of Education Prof. S. A. Edwards expects complete reports within a day or two.
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8S. A. Edwards
Bethea Elected Chief of Legion in Alabama
Bethea, past Birmingham Post No. 1 commander, won the Legion chief position defeating Everette E. Jackson of Montgomery. Four vice-commanders were chosen by district delegates and an executive committee by district, with Carl McBride re elected sergeant at arms and W B Lee elected chaplain.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ladega
Bethea
Birmingham
Everette E. Jackson
Gorgas Post
Legion
Charles A. Long
Bessemer
James J. Connor
Huntsville
George W. Cameron
Chatom
Allen Byrd
Luverne
James Alverez
Mobile
D. M. Hagood
Brewton
Pat Stokes
Enterprise
J. Fred Gurley
Anniston
Robert Blount
Tallassee
Charlie Maas
Demopolis
W. M. Thompson
Gadsden
H. M. Morris Sheffield
O. M. Barron
John B. Bentley
Jasper
Carl McBride
Tuscaloosa
W. B. Lee
Auburn
H. E. McClung
The
Legion Auxiliary
James R. Rowell
Selma
J. 8. Hubb
Livingston
D. F. Seale
R. D. Evans
Sheffield
Weather Reading Shows 98 Degree Heat at 1 PM
At 1 o clock this afternoon the local weather bureau reported the mercury at 98 degrees, about nine degrees below Tuesday’s peak of 107. Suffering remains high as humidity appears higher today than on Tuesday.
No More Complaint On Religious Group
Officers said there were no additional complaints from residents of Nineteenth Avenue East regarding the services of a local religious group. The group’s leaders were asked by Mayor Pro Tem Roy Billings to shorten service length after several community complaints.
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Nineteenth Avenue
East
Roy Billings
Looted Liquor Seized Off Roosevelt Street Barge
Customs agents seized a municipal dumping barge and two trucks carrying liquor valued at $60,000 at the foot of Roosevelt Street in the East River. This marked a second major smash against rum smugglers within twelve hours.
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New York
Roosevelt Street
East River
Bee Line paving to start in Limestone County within six weeks
United States engineer H C Wells announced that paving links of the Bee Line highway in Limestone County should start within six weeks. Officials hinted Morgan County links may be paved simultaneously, with bids possible in ten days and work beginning soon, possibly before winter.
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U. S
Limestone County
H. C. Wells
United States
Morgan County
Wells
Barnum
State Department
Ie Sokai
Manips Adea
Athens 106 in shade 121 in sun as drought hits county
Athens Alabama July 30 Special report says thermometers show 106 degrees in shade and 121 in the memory of residents. Corn crops drying up across the county and cotton needs heavy rain after over a week of drought. Creeks and springs have dried, yet the city water supply from several large sources remains ample.
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Athens
Ala
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