Levine Eyes Regular Trans Atlantic Air Service
Charles Levine and Clarence Chamberlin announce plans for a regular multi motor trans Atlantic air service capable of carrying 2000 pounds per flight. They expect operation within a year and will tour European cities including Potsdam and Vienna before returning to Berlin. Enthus iasm surrounds their historic Atlantic flight and honors from German officials.
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Berlin
Charles Levine
Clarence Chamberlin
Levine
Atlantic
New York
Germany
America
Peet Nee Scamaante
Chamberlin
Potsdam
Vienna
von Hindenburg
Charles A. Levine
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Chaterlin
D Autremonts Said By Police to Confess in Train Robbery
Ray and Roy D Autremont twin bandits, captured in Stubenville Ohio, confessed to the 1923 Southern Pacific train dynamiting near Kyou Oregon and the killing of mail clerk E E Dougherty and three trainmen. A third brother Hugh was earlier captured in the Philippines as the world hunted them for four years.
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Stubenville
Ray
Roy D’autremont
Southern Pacific
Siskiyou
Oregon
United States
Hugh
Kiyou
Starent
Sid Bates
Marvin Leng
C. O. Johnson
E. E. Dougherty
Philippines
Georgia Doctor Acquitted in Peonage Charge
Dr. W. R. King of Oglethorpe County Georgia, a plantation owner and physician, was acquitted of peonage in federal court Athens. The jury of farmers and businessmen deliberated 90 minutes after arguments. King testified denying peonage while admitting four whipping incidents and payment to workers.
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Athens
W. R. King
Oglethorpe County
Department of Justice
Rev Mundy to resign St Johns post for Troy call
Rev T G Mundy rector at St Johns Episcopal church for ten years will resign the local charge on September 1 to accept a three church mission in Troy Alabama He will live at St Marks rectory Troy with Union Springs church and help build a new church at Andalusia The move draws well wishers and regret from the community
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T. G. Mundy
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Troy
Ala
Mundy
St. Mark’s
Union Sprinings
Andalusia
Birmingham-Southern reports 800 in summer sessions
More than 800 students are entered at Birmingham-Southern college for the summer school sessions. Dr. Roy E. Hoke, director, announced the enrollment. Counties across Alabama and many other states are represented. First term ends July 15 with five-day weeks. second term ends August 21 with six-day sessions.
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Birmingham- Southern College
Roy E. Hoke
Alabama
Mrs Mahoney Plans Home in Endlam Oaks Subdivision
Mrs 0 L Mahoney receives contract to build a bungalow in Endlam Oaks subdivision by B L Malone properties. This marks the second home rising in the area as Mr Malone begins his own residence nearby.
Tunstall Forces Win First SERAP Battle in House
Lawmakers clash over tax increases on hydro electric power and a franchise levy as Tunstall forces vote to table the measure. Speaker Lee Long appeals for the motion before it passes 72 to 15. McCall is dropped from good roads talks and Allgood named treasurer, with a bridge ceremony set for June 14.
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Bevreveniatie Tanetal San
Ae Brnese
Tunstall
Goodwin
Lee Long
General McCall
House Highway Committee
House Committee
McCall
Good Roads Securities
William C. Allgood
Cochrane
Mobile Bay
Kiwanis Expected Back On Friday
Kiwanians from Decatur are expected to return by Friday from the Memphis Tennessee Kiwanis International convention where eight to ten Decatur members attended the four day sessions.
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Decatur
Memphis
Tenn
Kiwanis International
Health official visits Morgan County unit and lab
Dr. E F Weir Cullman County health officer and Mrs Weir visited Decatur on Wednesday afternoon inspecting the Morgan County health unit and the Tennessee Valley laboratory.
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E. F. Weir
Cullman County
Decatur
Morgan County Health Unit
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Weir
Actress Doris Dore branded with letter K in home attack
Hollywood actress Doris Dore, 21, was assaulted early today when an unknown man forced entry to her apartment and branded the letter K on her forehead chin breast arms and hands with a razor blade. Police consider the assailant a possible degenerate or avenger.
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Hollywood
Calif
Jane
Doris Dore
Miraculous water turning ceremony at Shiloh colony
Ruth Wuerth testified in a dissolution suit that Benjamin Purnell used a jug of water to perform a miracle for doubting House of David members at Shiloh. She described drinking parties in the parlor where girls were given liquor and some became intoxicated, while Mary Purnell known as Queen sat composed in court.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Benjamin Purnel
House of David
Ruth Wuerth
Ben
Runners Halted In Still Raid Across Tennessee River
Four men and a large still, moved from Morgan to Limestone County, were seized in a raid by Sheriff J E Clem Jr and deputies. The suspects were taken to Athens. one escaped near the Limestone county seat after the capture.
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Morgan
Limestone Couny
Tennessee River
J. E. Clem, Jr
Athens
Limestone
Market Report Shows Strong Curb Sales Throughout County
An unusually good day on the curb market today reports Mrs. J T Nelson curb master. Sales ranged from 11 to 2 per item with the market sold out between 9 30 and 10 oclock. A wide variety of Moreen County products were offered.
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J. T. Nelson
Curb Master
Moreen County
Dirigible Los Angeles to greet Lindbergh on voyage home
The U S Dirigible Los Angeles will greet Colonel Lindbergh as he nears U S shores with Memphis guiding the path. The Memphis is scheduled to reach the Virginia Capes at 4 p m andWashington by 11 a m Saturday. A nationwide 11 hour radio salute will broadcast Lindbergh’s name and fame to an audience of about 30 million.
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Radio
U. S
Memphis
A. P
Lindbergh
Los Angels
Navy Department
Virginia Capes
Washington
America
Colonel Lindbergh
National Broadcasting Company
National Capitol
Excavations Begin at Decatur Canning Plant
Excavations have started at the Decatur Canning plant with foundation work for the boiler to follow. Cement platforms will be erected quickly and machinery shipments begin late this month. The plant is expected to be in operation around August 1.
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Decatur
Statewide stock law proposed to curb running at large
A state wide stock law is presented in Alabama legislature by Representative Allen. The bill makes it unlawful to allow stock to run at large and holds owners liable for trespass damages. Any landowner may sue if damages are not paid within ten days of demand. If passed the act would take effect February 1 1928.
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Allen Marengo County
Allen
Nixon
Senate
Alabama
Summer School Opens Monday in Albany
The summer school for children with condition ed pupils in Albany opens Monday morning under Mrs. Kimball B. Jones at Albany High School.
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Albany
Kimball B. Jones
Albany High School
Weather record notes from government observer Irons
The noon high reached 80 while the prior 24 hours saw a low of 67, announced by government observer Mrs. A. H. Irons.
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A. H. Irons
Help Your Tomatoes Grow Cultivation Essential Says Decatur Manager
I E Tranter of the Decatur Canning plant urged nearly 200 farmers to cultivate tomatoes vigorously. He advised deep plowing near plants when small, shallower as they grow, hoe around weeds, and frequent cultivation to protect fine roots. He cited yields of 12 to 16 tons per acre and urged making tomatoes a staple like cotton.
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I E. Tranter
Decatur
Ponies Company
Brandon Named Good Roads Head
Savannah Ga June 9 The nominating committee named W W Brandon former Alabama governor as president for next year Governor Ben Paulen Kansas first vice president and J A Rountree Birmingham to succeed himself as managing director all unanimously adopted at the United States Good Roads Association convention session
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Savannah
W. W. Brandon
Alabama
Ben Paulen
Kansas
J. A. Rountree
Birmingham
Mill Heads Offer Their Assistance to Dance Plan
Connecticut mill executives support the Junior Chamber of Commerce plan to use the first unit of the big building next Monday night. They offer to wire lighting lines and inspect flooring to ensure the venue is ready. Junior committee members welcome the help and oversee the plans for the event.
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Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce
Morgan Unit Enjoying Its Stay at Mentone Assembly
The Morgan County delegation at the Baptist Young People's Assembly in Mentone reports an enjoyable and profitable visit. The assembly sessions continue through the rest of the week as local youths relay the news.
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Morgan Unit
Morgan County
Baptist Young People’s Assembly
Mentone
Southern Bell begins Decatur upgrade project
The Southern Bell Telephone company launches a nearly one million dollar improvement plan in Decatur. The program calls for rebuilding the entire system including outside lines and central plant, with about ten men starting work and completion likely by early December.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Decatur
J. B. Cun
Central Plant
Somerville School Plans Nine Month Term Financed by County
The Somerville school district outlines a plan to run a nine month term next session with county funding. The project aims to consolidate and strengthen facilities for the growing number of students and ensure high school expenses are covered by a county guarantee and proceeds from a three mill tax.
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Somerville
County. of Education
Police Hold Two Bicycles Found in Decator
Officers recovered two bicycles whose owners are not yet identified. Anyone who lost a bike may contact authorities, and owners who can prove ownership may recover them.
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Decator
Goldman Still Improving After Chest Shot in Austinville
Joe Goldman of Austinville remains hospitalized after a chest wound from a Monday shooting. His attending physician reports stabilization and hopeful prospects for early recovery.
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Joe Goldman
Austinville 1
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