Millionaire Pair Case Opens in Chicago Legal Battle
The Leopold and Loeb murder case enters a new phase as attorney Robert Crowe seeks grand jury indictments for kidnapping and murder. Judges delay hearings to June 6 while the defendants remain jailed without bond amid a tense courtroom battle and public interest.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Robert E. Crowe
Otagee
Than Leopold
I Richard Loeb
Robert Pranks
Crowe
Leopold
Loeb
Hig
University of Chicago
Loch
Crowds Fill Board of Revenue Meeting Over Farm Tax Values
Farmers and property owners pack the Morgan County courthouse to challenge raises in tax values amid heavy rains and crop damage. R A Somerford notes a tenant on a 202 acre farm must replant corn and half the cotton, calling this a record rainfall season.
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Morgan County
Board of Revenue of the County
Renee
R. A. Somerford
Falkville
Mr. Somerford
Methodists Prepare for Epworth League Convention
Local Methodists head to Birmingham for the Alabama Epworth League annual convention at Birmingham Southern College. Decatur representatives include Miss Lula Garnett Lamar Lee Perry Edwards and Robert D Edwards. Central Methodist delegates are Misses Lottie and Julia Levin W C Hughes and Bruce Spencer.
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Twin City
Memorial Service At Central Methodist Lights Patriot Tone
A large memorial service at Central Methodist Church featured Dr. James D. Hunter delivering a patriotic address. The program included choirs and solos, praising American heritage and calling for better government and living, with quotes from President Coolidge on citizenship.
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Central Methodist
James D. Hunter
Central Methodist Church
Hunter
Poindexter Shot In Georgia Hotel Lobby
A. Lamar Poindexter, prominent Tybee Beach hotel figure and Decatur resident, lies in critical condition after a Saturday night shooting by former clerk B. H. Rawls. Poindexter received a blood transfusion from his daughter Elizabeth as witnesses from the Georgia Bar Association watched.
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A. Lamar Poindexter
Sam Frankr
Decatur
Tybee Beach
Georgia
Poindexter
B. H. Rawls
Poindexter Hotel
Oglethorpe Sanitarium
Elizabeth Poindexter
Georgia Bar Association
Intensive malaria drive under way in Twin Cities area
Rector Tennessee Valley malaria expert joins state health department officials to inspect business houses and residences. W B Rountree and J B Gurley lead sanitary efforts, with surveys aimed at drying up Dry Creek to curb health menace and nuisance spreading through the community.
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Rector
Tennessee Valley
Health Department
H. C. McRee
Morgan County
J. B. Gurley
W. B
Red) Rountree
Twin Cities
Rountree
M. 8
Bingham
Lawrence County High School Burns Inevitable Losses Reported
Community plans mass meeting at Moulton to organize rebuilding after fire destroyed Lawrence County high school on Saturday night. Origin of blaze unclear but telephone reports say it burned within an hour. Loss includes most equipment and records. 25 desks saved. Building, established 1908, cost 10 to 12 thousand dollars then and now would require about triple to replace. Two stories brick structure housed six classrooms two halls a large auditorium library and offices. Insurance coverage estimated.
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Lawrence County
Moulton
Lawrence County High School
Cotton prices rise after government report in New York
The government's first cotton report of the season spurred an active rally in New York. July contracts jumped to 30.50 after the figures, with October at 27.50 and active months up 85 to 105 points from last week’s close.
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Associated Press
New York
Jilly
Wall Collapse Kills Fireman in Arkansas Warehouse
In Little Rock on June 2 Joseph M. Hope a fireman was killed and three men W A Scoville D W Schaer and F T Crawford were injured when a warehouse wall collapsed trapping them after a fire destroyed the interior the night before in Little Rock Arkansas.
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Associated Press
Little, Rock, Ark
Joseph M. Hope
W. A. Scoville
D. W. Schaer
F.T. Crawford
House Adopts Plan to Adjourn Congress Saturday
Washington June 2 The House adopted a resolution calling for adjournment of Congress at 7 p m Saturday. Senate concurrence is required.
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Assuciated Press
Washington
House Today
Congress
Senate
Daily on Saturday moved up to two o'clock
Saturday publication time for the Daily is moved up to two o clock to let readers enjoy the news before town visits. Advertisers are reminded that all advertising copy must be in the office by ten o clock Saturday morning. Regular Saturday features including church announcements and church advertising should be in the office by Friday afternoon.
Gadsden Minister Delivers Inspiring Address at Commencement
The Gadsden commencement program honored a class of 58 graduates at Princess Theater with remarks by Dr. Rigell, aided by Pastor W P Reeves and others. Wade introduced the speaker, who stressed life’s two key needs: right relationships and growth as the basis for a complete life.
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Fim Malone
Cation
Nat Deans
Snossiion $Y
R. Edwards
W. P. Reeves
Central Baptist Church
James D. Hunter
Central Methodist Chure
Regell
Chas. D. Wat
Albany
Rigell
Twin City Singers
Dr. Hunter
Walter H. Todd
A. R. Kubrick
Gilbert Grane
Bennefield
A. A. Hardage
Wade
Charles D. Wade
Memorial Service for Odd Fellows in Four Towns
The Odd Fellows memorial services in Austinville Fairview Albany and Decatur were well attended despite rain. Graves of 58 former members were decorated after Rev. E Floyd Olive delivered the address. Judge F M Hamilton presided and A C Jennings gave the invocation as visitors joined a procession from Albany to the cemetery.
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Austinville
Fairview
Albany
Decatur
Cemetery Chapel
E. Floyd Olive
Southside Baptist Church
F. M. Hamilton
Odd
A. C. Jennings
Marshall
Texas
Odd Fellows Organization
Odd Fellows Hall
Virtual Frame-Up Ia Charged In The Opinion
A minority report favors a Henry Ford offer and Heflin suggests plans to present it to resume congress deliberations after conventions. The plan would replace the Gorgas Plant sold to Alabama Power for a sizable sum. Ford criticized the War Department over the sale, accusing the administration of discourtesy and anger during his presidential candidacy.
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Associated Press
Washington, Jane
Henry Ford
Heflin
Ford
Coolidge
Gorgas
Alabama Power Company
Albany and Decatur Girls and Boys Start Park Games
Albany and Decatur advertise a Thursday program at Malone Amusement Park swimming pool opening. Contests begin at 3 15 p m with prizes donated by W J Meininger including tennis gear and dolls. Boys and girls ages 8 to 16 compete in races and baseball related events.
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Malone
Alabama
Albany-Decatur
Albany
Decatur
Will
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Gadsden
Dr. Rigel
ODD Fellows
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Robert D. Edwards
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