Handsome Tennessee Valley bank opens in South
The Tennessee Valley Bank building, a $6,000,000 structure, opened today in the South to congratulatory calls from visitors and officials. President Clyde drix received long distance messages as the public toured the new bank, noted for fire resistance, modern safety features, and separate offices for associated firms like the Tennessee Valley Insurance Company and the North Alabama Savings and Loan Association.
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Tennessee Valley Bank
King Institution
Clyde Drix
Ing
Tennessee Valley Insurance Company
North Alabama Siding and Loan Association
Vine Street
Four Men Escape Jail By Sawing Bars In Birmingham
Four prisoners identified as Morris Hildebrand M C Par Ralph Dickson and W A Hamrick escaped from a city jail this morning by sawing two bars in a second floor window and leaping 30 feet to the street Hamrick from Atlanta was to be returned to Georgia today by a deputy with requisition papers for him and his son who are wanted in Atlanta for minor offenses.
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Birmingham
Morris “Hildebrand
M. C. Par
Ralph Dickson
W. A.amrick
Hamrick
Atanta
Georgia City
Ham
Atlanta
Eubanks to Run New Tire Shop in City
Paul H. Eubanks will operate the Eubanks Tire Shop in the city after purchasing the share of his former partner, Staten, in Staten and Eubanks. Fourth avenue south lies unnamed, with Staten’s plans not announced. Eubanks has many allies who expect success.
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Paul H. Eubanks
E Eubanks
Theure
Anks
Taten
Staten and
Nks
Fourth Avenue
Southlans
Staten
Eubanks
Hatfield Receives Diploma in Law at Cumberland University
Roy Hatfield, local resident, was among about 200 seniors who received law diplomas at Cumberland University yesterday. He will remain at Cumberland for another month to pursue postgraduate work.
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Roy Hatfield
Cumland University
Hatfield
Atumberland
Uni
Weather Update From Government Observer
The mercury held at a low stage with a high of 78 and a low of 69 as reported by government observer Mrs A Irons.
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A. Irons
Negroes Are Not The Ones Sought In Birmingham Shooting
A six man Birmingham party searched for a suspect in Patrolman Manley's death but found no match. Another negro picked up by Decatur police was not the wanted man. A fleeing suspect near Union station eluded arrest, and authorities say he fit part of the description but may not be the killer.
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Birmingham
Manley
Birmngham
Decatur
Union Station
Simmons
No decision yet on Bee Line highway routes
Information shows two routes submitted to the state highway department with no local recommendation. Federal approval will be required. The old Bee Line route and a second option via the new bridge and 6th Avenue are in play, with potential additional studies likely. Public interest grows in bridge approaches contracts.
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State Highway Department
6Th Avenue
Rainfall Trace Report Leaves Area Mostly Dry
A weather office note reports only a trace of rainfall in the past 24 hours with potential for more rain later. No significant precipitation observed. conditions remain dry overall.
Graduate Returns J Sam Smith Jr From Nashville High School
J Sam Smith Jr of Mooresville has returned home after graduating from Nashville High School.
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J. Sam Smith, Jr
Mooresville
Nashville
Warships Sail to Zone as Marines Mass in China
American warships move toward Chefoo near Tientsin while 4 destroyers, the Paul Jones Noa William B. Preston and Pruitt, sail into the area amid a buildup of marines in Shanghai and Tientsin. Authorities fear northern Chinese army collapse south of the Yellow River could trigger disturbances and evacuations.
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Washington
Chefoo
Tientsin
Shanghai
China
Paul Jones
Noa
William B. Preston
Pruitt
Yellow River
Phillipines
Peking
Tietsin
Ouachita River Flood Threatens Arkadelphia Area
Four and a quarter inches of rain in one hour and 55 minutes at Hot Springs Wednesday will push the Ouachita River toward 15 feet at Arkadelphia, above the 12 foot flood stage. W. K. Brown, in charge of the government gauge, reports a high flood warning from the New Orleans weather bureau. The rising water could spill into low lands and farms near Arkadelphia.
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Arkadelphia
Ark
Hot Springs
Ouachita
W. K. Brown
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
River Rise Signals Flood Threat Near Chattanooga
The Tennessee River stood at 6.2 feet today with further rise anticipated. Weather officials warn a stage near 20 feet is expected at Chattanooga by Friday, indicating continued river growth and potential flooding locally.
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Tennessee
Chattanooga
Four Negro Women Jailed for Vagrancy in City Court
Four Black women were arraigned in police court and sentenced by Mayor Clyde Hendrix to ten days in jail on vagrancy charges.
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Clyde Hendrix
Cult's Chief Prepared to Flee in Disguise
Esther Hansel testifies in the House of David receivership case that Benjamin Purnell planned to flee in a mother hubbard gown and red wig. She described the disguise borrowed from a colonist and a boat trip with girls sleeping under wagon covers. She testified that Purnell threatened to throw her overboard.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Benjamin Purnell
House of David
Mother Hubbard
Esther Hansel
Benjamin
Hansel
Parnell
Youth Burned To Death In Home
SHREVEPORT La June 2 Ralph Watson 16 was burned to death when fire destroyed his home early today. Family believed he escaped until his body was found after flames were out. He slept on an upstairs porch and could have exited by a rear door but tried the stairway and suffocated.
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Shreveport
Ralph Watson
Winners Named In Balloon Race
Ward T. Van Orman of Akron won the 1927 national balloon race covering 727 miles from Akron to near Bar Harbor Maine aboard Goodyear V. W W Mor eton also of Akron assisted. Edward J. Hill of Detroit Flying Club placed second with 665 miles landing at Skowhegan Maine. Captain W E Kepner of the Army tied for third with 602 miles landing at Biddeford Maine.
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Akron, CO
Akron
Maine
Ward T. van Orman
van Orman
W. W. Moreton
Bar Harbor
Edward J. Hill
Detroit Flying Club
Skowhegan
W. E. Kepner
United States Army
Biddeford
Lindbergh To Be Feted In Washington June 11
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh arrives aboard the Memphis for a nationwide welcome planned by President Coolidge. A Cabinet committee will arrange the reception with Lindbergh as a guest of the White House. his mother may also attend the event. Weather delays delayed his Paris flight from Kenly, England, till tomorrow.
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Kenly
England
Lin H
Paris
Channel
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Memphis
Coolidge
Lindbergh
New York
St. Louis
John Hays
Hammond
S. Louis
Harold Lloyd Confined To Bed With Illness
Hollywood June 2 AP The fourth member of his family Harold Lloyd film comedian is confined to bed under a physician's care. His pleurisy is not serious though his temperature stood at 102. Other ill family members include Mildred Davis his wife recovering from bronchitis their young daughter Mildred Gloria and Lloyd's father J Darcey Lloyd.
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Hollywood
Cal
Harold Lloyd
Lloyd
Mildred Davis
Mildred
Gloria
J. Darcey Lloyd
New York Visitor Tour Prizes Prospects in Decatur
R. E. Bryant of New York state visited Decatur to survey local prospects and was favorably impressed. He departed this afternoon for the Tri Cities to view Wilson Dam and related developments.
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R. E. Bryant
New York State
Decatur
Mr. Bryant
Tri- Cities
Wilson Dam
Fifty Candidates Prepare for Graduation in Albany
Albany High School hosts two commencement programs at the Princess theatre with fifty candidates. Sunday features opening service at 11 o clock led by four pastors, the sermon by Rev. E N Hart, and music by city singers. Monday's exercises include reviews, records, diplomas, and an address by Congressman J Lister Hill.
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Albany
Albany High School
Princess Theatre
The
Princess
W. P. Reeves
Jas. D. Hunter
E. N. Hart
Benedic
Noble R. Edwards
J. Lister Hill
Montgomery
State to Start Major Morgan County Highway Projects
The Alabama State Highway Department announced two big summer road works in Morgan County. An 8.46 mile Courtland link will connect improved sections and a 22.58 mile stretch from Athens to Huntsville will begin after enabling legislation passes. Projects aim to use a $26 million highway bond issue and start by mid summer.
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Courtland
Athens
Huntsville
State Highway Department
Montgomery
State Highway Commission
Here
Ccourtland
Tri-Cities
North Alabama
Bee Line Surface Repair Begins In District
The Bee Line highway south of here is under repair with asphalt and gravel. Two state highway maintenance trucks are assigned to this immediate section, two to Sheffield and one to Russellville. Local supervision covers location and construction while maintenance falls under the state department. Heavy trucks equipped for road repair arrived yesterday causing much attention.
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State Department of Highway Maintenance
Sheffield
Russellville
State Highway Department
Somerville
Work Rushed on Connecticut Mills Plant Nears Completion
Construction at the Connecticut Mills Company plant accelerates with offices to move to the mill site as completion nears. Unloading of machinery continues, aided by a company siding for direct car access. A. K. Adams Company, the contractors, have about one month left to finish the project begun January 1.
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Connecticut Mills Company
A. K. Adams Company
Supplies Rushed To Flooded Woodside Odenberg Areas
In New Orleans on June 2 an AP report states 300 to 400 people on the west bank of the Atchafalaya near Woodside and Odenberg have been without food for two days. An engineer corps boat delivered food last night and forage for 1,000 livestock. more supplies will be sent from Baton Rouge today. The area lies about 140 miles from New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Woodside
Odenberg
Atchafalaya River
Baton Rouge
East End 4-H Club Holds Annual Exhibit
The East End public school for Negroes 4 H club displayed gowns slips tea towels sheets pillow cases and luncheon sets at its annual exhibit on Wednesday. Home demonstration agent C A Gee supported the club and devoted much time during the past year.
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East End Public School
C. A. Gee
Bodies of 2 Girls Discovered in Pennsylvania Field
Two young women Jennie Montika age 20 and Edith Fonzo age 19 were found slain in a New Boston field near Scranton. Both had been shot. one beaten with a heavy instrument. Carmel Marranda 38 of Pittsburgh was arrested. A watchman found one nude body and another clothed body after locating a disabled car nearby.
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Scranton
New Boston
Jennie Montika
Edith Fonzo
Wilkesbarre
Carmel Marranda
Pittston
Desperate fight to save Berwick levee from flood surge
Desperate efforts are underway at Berwick across the Atchafalaya from Morgan City to hold a seven foot levee as flood waters press hard. Most residents have evacuated, and civilians and workers state the rising Bayou Black waters threaten additional flooding. A six foot levee at Donner sawmill town near Gibson is expected to fail momentarily.
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Morgan City
Berwick
Atchafalaya
Gibson
Bayou Black
Donner
Six youths arraigned for disorderly conduct in police court
Six negro youths appeared in local police court this morning charged with disorderly conduct. They were assessed fines by Mayor Hendrix.
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Hendrix
Five Die in Hillsborough Street Riots In Tampa
In Tampa on June 2 a fifth victim S J Ellis 81 died in hospital linked to city street fighting that lasted nine nights. About a thousand deputies patrolled as clashes drew crowds with signs to disperse. Police arrested J R Slim Hudson 45 a painter in a family murder case last week.
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Tampa
Fla
S. J. Ellis
Hillsborough County
J. R
Slim” Hudson
B. FF
Mrs Vanderbilt Al Gets Her Divorce
Virginia Vanderbilt is granted a decree of divorce from Al Vanderbilt in Fair a decree notes the couple’s 1899 marriage linked to New York society. The filing cites access denial and marital tensions amid prior Paris court counter suit and wife’s charges of coldness and estrangement.
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Anderbilt
Vanderbilt
Virginia
European Storm Claims Forty Lives Across Regions
A severe cyclonic storm battered parts of Holland and Belgium causing at least forty deaths. In Brussels the storm damaged houses and uprooted trees with roofs torn off and several structures collapsing amid widespread destruction.
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Holland
Belgium
Brussels
Duplicate Auto For President
Washington dispatch reports a duplicate of President Coolidge’s car and regalia prepared for use at his summer residence in the Black Hills. The vehicle coat of arms and similar items will accompany him as he travels to the western summer retreat for rest and travel.
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Washington
Coolidge
Black Hills
South
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