Clashes Between Citizens and Soldiers Endanger Guardsmen in Tampa
In Tampa on June 1 a mob clashed with state troops guarding the county jail. Gunfire erupted injuring several civilians and soldiers including Hal Pifer Hugh McRea and Bart, as National Guardsmen reinforced the jail. The unrest followed a weekend riot around the Levine murder case and a prison break attempt left multiple wounded.
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Tampa
Fla
Hal Pifer
Hugh McRea
Bart
B. F. Levine
Woman Repeats Charge Against Cult Leader in Trial
St Joseph Michigan June 1 AP former House of David member Hampel testifies in dissolution suit accusing Benjamin Burnell leader of the colony of mistreating young girls. She says Purnell caressed her and surrounded himself with young women. Defense questions motives of ex-members aiding prosecution.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Father Hampel
House of David
Benjamin Burnell
W. J. Barnard
Purnell
Barnard
Junior Chamber Plans Housing Venture At Connecticut Mills
Interest comes from business leaders in a proposed J C of C plan to build several residences for workers at Connecticut Mills Company. If approved, financiers will back the project with funds and support. The Juniors say action could come quickly and incorporation and stock sales are anticipated.
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Chamber of Commerce
Connecticut Mills Company
Two Convicted In Murder Cases
In Birmingham on June 1 AP reports Oscar Lockett and Scott Williams were found guilty by juries in circuit court of murdering Officer Ray Payne during an attempted crowd dispute and killing Will Robertson in February. Sentencing is set for Saturday.
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Birmingham
Oscar Lockett
Scott Williams
Ray Payne
Lockett
Payne
Williams
Will Robertson
Twenty-Two Delegates Registered for Kiwanis Memphis Trip
Twenty two delegates have registered for the trip to Memphis where the Decatur Kiwanis club will be represented at the Kiwanis International meeting. Officials expect a larger attendance during next week’s sessions. Delegates will depart on Sunday.
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Memphis
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Tennessee Valley Bank Opens Three-Story Home on Vine Street
The Tennessee Valley Bank inaugurates its new Greek architecture building at Vine and Bank streets with a 560 by 100 foot ground plan. The fireproof structure includes bank halls over two levels with mezzanine offices, a bronze lobby grille to the safe deposit, and spaces for the insurance company North Alabama Building and Loan Association. Upstairs house district highway offices and rental space, plus opening day public events, mark a step in regional progress.
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Vine and
Bank Street
Tennessee Valley Bank
Tennessee Valley
Valley Institution
Alabama
Safe Deposit Department
Tennessee Valley Insurance Company
North Alabama Building and Loan Association
Vine Street
Alabama Highway Department
Visitor Outlines Work of the F A U in Alabama
Albany Lodge No 87 Fraternal Aid Union heard E E Spangenberg visiting North Alabama outline the lodge work. He noted Decatur offers strong prospects and that the union marks its 36th year in the insurance field. A L Moye spoke as lodge president and members pledged support. Refreshments concluded.
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Albany Lodge No
E. E. Spangenberg
North
Alabama
Decatur
A. L. Moye
Annual Garden Party at Wilder Place Planned
Plans are moving forward for the annual garden party at Wilder Place the country home of Col. and Mrs. W. B. Edmundson on June 14 Flag Day. The Guild of St. John's Episcopal church will oversee the program.
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Wilder Place
W. B. Edmundson
The
Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church
Twelve Juniors At State Meeting In Huntsville
The Decatur delegation at the Huntsville convention of the Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce was one of the largest present, totaling twelve last night. Local unit members in Huntsville included M. Yorsteun, Rutledge Thomas, J. A. Cortner, Howard Caldwell, Samon Walter Morris, B. M. Bloodworth, B. C. Shelton, Ted Sheppard, John H. Smith, Ponsom by Kyle, Earl Lee.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce
Co. M. Yorsteun
Rutledge Thomas
Sinking of Inter-Island Steamer Negroes Leaves 108 Missing
Manila dispatch reports 108 people missing after the inter island steamer Negroes sank off Romblon Island in a Sunday storm. The missing include 100 passengers two officers and six crew members. The vessel carried 105 passengers and cargo. Red Cross and constabulary helped survivors who reached Mulanay in Tayabas province.
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Manila
Negroes
Romblon Island
Red Cross
Constabulary
Tayabas
Mulanay
Dividend Checks Begin for Textile Realty Co Investors
First dividend checks were received today by investors in Textile-Realty Co stock payable June 1 at seven percent. The funds supported a $600,000 plant in east Decatur for Connecticut Mills. A stockholders meeting with over 1300 of about 2000 shares represented approved the action. Secretary-treasurer W. W. Fussell noted only $8,000 was incurred in bringing the project to Decatur.
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Textile-Realty Co
East Decatur
Connecticut Mills Company
W. W. Fussell
Decatur
Kiwanis Club to Meet at YMCA Tonight
Decatur Kiwanis Club will hold its regular weekly session Thursday evening at 6:30 at the Y M C A. Attendance committee urges all members to attend in their places.
Committee for Dances Named by Decatur Junior Chamber
The Decatur Junior Chamber named a committee to organize the mill dance to raise funds for retiring the spring training deficit from the Minneapolis Millers. C. M. Yorsteun chairs the group with eight other members. the tentative date is June 10 and plans to meet soon.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce Ee Oeics Bas Connecticut Company
B. M. Bloodworth
C. M. Yorsteun
A. Cortner
George Clem
Minneapolis Millers
Birmingham News buys Age-Herald and merges plants
The Birmingham News announced the purchase of the Birmingham Age-Herald and the two papers will be published from the News’ modern plant. E D Dewitt said he transferred all rights to the Age-Herald on March 7 1927 and the two newspapers will be combined under the News Company.
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Birmingham News Today
Birmingham Age-Herald
News
Age-Herald
The
E. D. Dewitt
Frederick I. Thompson
B. B
Donald Comer
Messrs
B. B. Comer
F. I. Thompson
Birmingham News Company
Lindbergh to Return Home on Memphis Cruiser
Captain Charles Lindbergh accepted President Coolidge's invitation to return to Washington aboard the cruiser Memphis. He is expected to arrive around June 11 and be received officially in the capital. The plan prompts hopes of a national celebration and possible promotion in the Army Air Corps from captain to major.
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Washington
Charles Lindbergh
Coolidge
Memphis
Lindbergh
White House
New York Paris
Ington Wi
Davis
Wilbur
Hoover
New
Army Air Corps
Call Boy wins 144th Derby at Epsom
Frank Curzon's Call Boy, the favorite, claimed victory in the 144th Derby as Hot Night finished second and Shian' Mor third. King George and Captain Lindbergh were among the crowd on hand for the historic race. Captain Lindbergh plans a voyage from Cherbourg aboard the Memphis with The Spirit of St Louis to follow in Paris.
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Epsom
England
Frank Curzon
King George
Captain Lindbergh
Shian' Mor
Man convicted in Memphis slaying of mother
Henry Williams, 42, an auto mechanic, was found guilty in criminal court of murdering his mother and given a life term. Circumstantial evidence showed he delayed reporting the death and claimed enmity with his mother despite her prior suicide attempts.
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Memphis
Tenn
Henry Williams
Williams
Leave Thursday On Motor Tour
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith and William Ryan McAfee depart Thursday morning for a automotive tour through North and South Carolina Virginia and Washington D C lasting about one month.
Storm Fury Causes Minimal Damage in Decatur Area
A powerful Tuesday storm caused minor damage in Decatur including two homes with chimney and roof damage and a toppled tree. Power interruptions were brief and Huntsville also saw only short outages while officials report limited destruction and street crews cleared debris. Hail accompanied the storm across North Alabama.
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Decatur
J.G. McGehee
D. McGehee
Vine Street
D. 10
Huntsville
Garner Pride
J. B. Cassels
Southern Bell Telephone Company
North Alabama
Attendance Urged for Alabama Clothiers Convention
C L Bunn secretary of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce urged local clothiers to attend the Alabama Retail Clothiers and Furnishers convention in Birmingham. The telegram stressed a Thursday and Friday meeting with emphasis on gross sales tax and other proposed tax legislation detrimental to the retail industry and urged a large local and statewide turnout.
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Alabama Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Convention
Birmingham
C. L. Bunn
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Fennell Plans To Teach In Summer
Richard Fennell who earns his degree this year at Birmingham Southern College will stay briefly with his parents before returning to Birmingham Southern for summer school. He will teach this summer and continue as an instructor in winter while completing work for his Master of Arts degree.
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Richard Fennell
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham-Southern
Young Fennell
Bowles Set for Shrine Convention in Atlantic City
Thomas A. Bowles, representative of the Alabama Shriners, will depart June 12 for Atlantic City to attend the Imperial Shrine convention. He will join fellow Shriners from across the country for the event.
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Thomas A. Bowles
Alabama Shriners
Atlantic City
Imperial Shrine
Ward Van Orman Believed Winner in Balloon Race
Officials of the Akron race say Ward Van Orman is likely the winner after he traveled 705 miles the farthest among ten contestants. Five others remain unaccounted with no sightings since flight on Monday afternoon. Army Number 3 and Scripps-Howard ships were seen over 500 miles away, offering strong competition.
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Akron
van Orman
United States Army
Scripps- Howard
Invitations Sent For Decatur Baptist Men’s Brotherhood Event
Members of the Men’s Brotherhood Bible class at Decatur Baptist Church receive invitations to an entertainment at Pastor Rev. J. D. McCready’s home Friday at 7 30 o'clock. A program is being arranged by committee members Prof. J. D. Garren and J. T. Coolidge.
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Men’s Brotherhood Bible
Decatur Baptist Church
J. D. McCready
J. D. Garren
J.T Coolidge
Dolly Will Visit Decatur in June
Joe Ny national president of the Fraternal Aid Union will visit Decatur during June. He will be accompanied by P A Paul national field representative of the organization.
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Joe Ny Dolly
Fraternal Aid Union
Decatur
P. A. Paul
Night Uprising at Levine Prison Ends in Gunfire
Night encounters around Levine Prison escalate as mob violence reaches officers and soldiers. Machine gunners take positions near the prison, with crew on a church steeple and rooftop guns lighting the arena. Sandbag barricades and telephones link the roof to interior quarters as sniping and arson-like acts disrupt the streets.
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Levine
Aterd
Couty
Thirty Persons Placed in Sheriff's Custody
Thirty persons arrested during a riot in Tampa are held by the sheriff after a conference with county officials. A citizen committee urged residents to remain at home as extra trouble was reported, and a mob burned a car during the unrest.
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Tampa
Pla
Ers
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McGehee
Fennell
Bowles
Shrine
Ward van Orman
Dolly
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