Highway boards await legislative move on Morgan County road plans
The state highway commission delays action awaiting legislative funds. Plans include an 18 foot thoroughfare from the new Alabama Street bridge approaches to Sixth Avenue north, routing signs for travelers through the city. Officials expect a chartered base first, then permanent top after settlement, aiming for completion before winter.
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State Highway Commission
Morgan County
Alabama Street
Sixth Avenue
Ois
Courtland
Lawrence County
Fish Pond Branch
President leaves for Dakota Hills vacation and dedication visit
President and Mrs. Coolidge depart Washington for a Black Hills lodge vacation in Western South Dakota. The trip includes a stop in Hammond Indiana to dedicate the Wickers Memorial Park for World War Veterans and a pledge to view Pierre with Governor Bulow and state officials.
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Washington
Coolidge
South Dakota
Black Hills
Will. Cho
Bulow
Charles Lindbergh
Taxpayers Petition Board Over Morgan County Courthouse Site
Morgan County taxpayers, led by B L Malone, presented a petition to the Board of Revenue urging action to protect county records and provide adequate courthouse facilities to cut costs. Malone argued records are at risk without proper facilities and blamed the board for delays in deciding the courthouse type. The board asked for details, and Chairman Gurley noted disagreement over structure.
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Board of Revenue
Malone
Morgan County
B. L. Malone
Sample
J. J. Gurley
Gurley
Bachelor Given Death Sentence for Murder in Alabama
Clyde Reese Bachelor was sentenced by Judge George Smoot to die in the electric chair at Kilby Prison on July 15 for murdering his father in law, Judge Lamar Smith. The case followed a prior hanging sentence overturned by a change to electrocution and a pending appeal.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Clyde Reese Bachelor
George Smoot
Camp Kilby
Kilby
Lamar Smith
Bachelor
Jefferson County
Smoot
Smith
Supreme Court
Elmore County Court
Morgan County Board of Revenue Holds Semi Monthly Session
The Morgan County Board of Revenue met to handle routine matters of county business and is expected to remain in session for three days this week as part of the semi monthly meeting routine.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Byrd Plans Flight To Paris After Lindbergh Reception
Commander Richard E. Byrd said he would depart for Paris in his tri motor plane The America at the first favorable weather after the Lindbergh reception ends in New York. He accompanied Colonel Lindbergh from Washington as part of the escort group of planes.
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New York
Richard E. Byrd
Lindbergh
Washington
Associated Press
Paris
America
Decatur Records Heat With 92 Degree Noon Reading
The Decatur weather diary notes a 92 degree noon temperature and a 71 degree nighttime low, signaling a hot day as the city swelters.
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Decatur
Woman Beaten by Hooded Band Hospitalized in Georgia
Mrs. Ansley Bowers of Toccoa was whipped by a hooded band and treated in a Gainesville hospital. Sheriff Stowe said no warrants were sworn, and the attack involved about a dozen men who reportedly abducted Mrs. Bowers and her son Lloyd, placing them in a car.
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Gainesville
Ansley Bowers
Toccoa
Stowe
Stephens County
Protest Heard On Truck Section In Decatur Hearing
Citizens of Decatur plan to send messages to Montgomery for a hearing on a revenue bill section that would tax motor trucks. The proposal sets license taxes from 100 to 250 dollars based on truck capacity and caps combined vehicle weight at 11 tons without state highway department permission.
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Decatur
Montgomery
Rufus Jones Injured in Odd Ninth Avenue Crash
Rufus Jones of the Danville pike section suffered severe cuts and bruises when two cars collided on Ninth Avenue So. He was riding the running board of one car and was left with injuries. He received medical attention at Benevolent Hospital and is reported not to be in serious condition.
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Rufus Jones
Danville Pike
Ninth Avenue
Jones
Benevolent Hospital
Brown
Death On Memphis Special Claims Mrs Yarbrough
Mrs Margaretta Yarbrough 74 died in a Memphis hospital after an asthma attack aboard the Memphis special en route from Memphis to Veto Alabama. She was taken from the train to a local hospital and died about an hour later. Body sent to Pulaski Tennessee for burial. Survived by daughter Mrs J W Taylor and three sons T E Yarbrough J D Yarbrough and C O Yarbrough.
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Margaretta Yarbrough
Pulaski
Tenn
Memphis
Veto
Ala
Yarbrough
C. O. Yarbrough
Brown Funeral Parlor
Ferry Street
T. E. Yarbrough
Lawrenceburg
J. D. Yarbrough
Lewisburg
Place Your Flag Plea From D A R For Flag Day
On Flag Day Tuesday the Daughters of the American Revolution urge all residents to display a flag to honor the Stars and Stripes and show patriotic spirit.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Courthouse Committee Promotes West Decatur Mass Meeting
Members of the courthouse committee urge attendance at a mass meeting at the West Decatur school tonight at 8 o'clock. Western city residents are especially urged to attend to discuss Morgan County's courthouse problem with a fact discussion and ladies are urged to be present.
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West Decatur
Morgan County
New York Welcomes Lindbergh with City Medal Parade
Charles Lindbergh is hailed by a 50 000 crowd at the Battery then paraded to City Hall where Mayor Walker awards him a New York City medal of valor. Planes overhead drop roses as crowds cheer and Lindbergh notes New York’s reception surpasses those in Paris Brussels London and Washington. He continues to Central Park to be greeted by Governor Smith.
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the Battery
Broadway
Filer
City Hall
Walker
Lindbergh
Miss Kate A Frazier Wins Sullivan Award at Alabama
Miss Kate Augusta Frazier daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Frazier 9th avenue west wins the Algernon Sydney Sullivan service award at the University of Alabama this year. She shares the honor with Miss Mary Burke and Eugene Harris Johnson the senior class member. Frazier earned a B S degree in science after graduating from Albany High School class of 1921 and Florence Normal School. The Sullivan award honors fine spiritual qualities applied to daily living and recognizes service to others rather than scholarship or achievement.
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Kate Augusta Frazier
A. L. Frazier
9Th Avenue
West
Algernon Sydney Sullivan
University of Alabama
Miss Frazier
Mary Burke
Euugene Harris Johnson
Frazier
Albany High School
Florence Normal School
Sullivan
New York
Mob Threatens Jail as Sheriff Is Overpowered in Mississippi
Report states a mob estimated at 1000 people from Noxapater overpowered officers at the jail and removed two Black men described as slay-ers of Clarence Nichols. Nichols and his brother J. B. Nichols were riding together. Nichols leaves a wife and several children.
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Fox
Clarence Nichols
Mention Noxapater
Noxapater
Nichols
J. B. Nichols
Aioe
Solons Ready for Hop to Mobile
Alabama legislators and Governor Graves head to Mobile for a one day visit. The trip includes dedication of a lot across Mobile Bay and a meeting with Martin of Florida. They will inspect the state dock improvement project valued at 10 million dollars and return by special trains.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Graves
Mobile
Mobile Bay
Ernor Graves
Martin
Florida
Special
Second Avenue Undergoing Survey for Repairs
City officials conduct a survey of Second Avenue property owners to estimate costs for street repairs. Most owners support early work, though opinions vary on specific repairs. The issue is expected to be presented to the city council soon.
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Second Avenue
Common
Two: Men Escape Kilby Prison Trustees
Jack Harris and Stanley Hurley white prisoners at Kilby prison escaped yesterday using trustee privileges. They walked from the main entrance, reached Montgomery, rented a car and left around noon. Harris was imprisoned for grand larceny from Jefferson county. Hurley for ten years for robbery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jack Harris
Stanley Hurley
Kilby
Harris
Jefferson County
Hurley
Jefferson
County Court In Session At Railroad Street City Hall
Morgan county court opened today at Railroad Street City Hall with Judge William T. Lowe presiding. The auditorium was sparsely filled as no cases of unusual public interest were docketed for the first day.
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Morgan County Court
Railroad Street
William T. Lowe
W Unusua
Revenue trial date set for Tuesday in neglect case
Four members of the Board face a grand jury charged with neglect of duty. The trial is docketed for Tuesday in the county court. The case concerns a proposed courthouse project and the Ferry Street site.
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Ferry Street
Battle at Joliet Prison Yard Sparks Gunfight
In Joliet Illinois today a gun battle erupted in the county jail yard as five condemned convicts, from their cells, opened fire on deputies and guards. Two convicts were shot and may die. the others were beaten. authorities and deputies surrounded the yard and a guard was injured.
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Joilet
Soha Tee
Ates Police
Decatur Records Light Rainfall Amid Sweltering Heat
Light drizzle reported in Decatur on a sunny day, a mere .18 inches measured as a brief relief from the blistering sun. Citizens welcomed the brief shower that cooled streets and gardens before sunshine returned.
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Decatur
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