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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
1
Eva Cofer 21 sobs at her arraignment for killing Lee Atchley 35, a Georgetown merchant, with a wagon spoke after claiming self defense. She describes being embraced, then striking him four or five times to protect herself as Mrs. Atchley looked on, while doctors note her nervous condition.
The French monoplane Yellow Bird with three crew members lifted from Old Orchard Beach heading for Paris. The Green Flash crashed on the beach while awaiting takeoff to Rome. both craft and crew escaped injury though damage occurred. A stowaway was reported and coast guard pilots followed in an amphibian aircraft as investigators consider new planes for another try.
The House rejected the expert debenture plan for farm relief by a 250 to 103 roll call, backing President Hoover’s views and opposing the Senate approved subsidy. The move clears the way for a Senate consideration of relief without the debentures, while conferees were appointed to resume talks.
Congress reviews federal gun use in enforcement cases following the Detroit river killing of Archibald Baystage. Rep. Clanzy finds the shooting justified and Jonah Cox absolved. Other cases involve prohi raids, prison terms, and a 1925 still raid killing of Frank Sears in Arkansas.
Local fans discuss a total rebuild of the diamond at Malone Park with an outfield sowing in grass. Plans aim to attract a major league or Class AA team for next spring, leveraging prior success with the Minneapolis Millers to boost a new spring training camp.
Rev. James Allen Smith of the Central Baptist church is somewhat improved at home after a brief illness that kept him confined since Wednesday morning. The condition is not serious.
Alterations on Second Avenue are nearly finished. When complete the J C Penney store will present one of the most attractive appearances of any mercantile establishment in the city.
A terse report outlines midseason actions in California and Ontario. Officials set priorities, equipment checks, and schedule tweaks amid ongoing operations.
Huntsville Alabama June 13 A statewide and local hunt for two men continues after R Hugh Craft former prohibition enforcemt agent and deputy sheriff was killed by ambush while driving near Gurley State and county officers with private citizens traced footprints to a road where the attackers may have parked an automobile Craft who enforced prohibition laws reportedly earned the hostility of moonshiners as police pursue the slayers.
The largest crowd to visit Danville is expected at a farm meeting hosted by the civic club agricultural committee. Decatur visitors will be welcomed with a dinner and program at Danville school after Kiwanians meet at the M C A at 5:30 before departure.
The Stamps quartette will sing in concert at Mt Honesches building Friday night inviting the public to attend. The noted group performs in a public event at Mt Hope seeking an audience.
A complaint to Mayor Malone from Connecticut Mills officials claims a musical truck and advertising riding devices were used by the night crew during the day at the mill plant. The mayor ordered the truck to stay away from the mill village.
Oscar C. Graham of West Palm Beach Fla was jailed in Marshall county following the death of Aggeston Dale 20 cotton mill worker Albertville after a head on crash at high speed. Sheriff Hyde arrested Graham at the scene on driving while intoxicated charges and planned to file murder charges. The two drivers were alone in wrecked cars.
The Alabama congressional delegation asked President Hoover to include Muscle Shoals in his Southern trip and to arrange a Birmingham stop on November 23 for the dedication of a World War memorial. Senators Heflin and Representative Almon led the delegation at the White House with several Alabama lawmakers present.
The weight tester of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company arrived to test scales at local yards and plants.
No one was injured when W T Hamilton’s sedan tilted and rolled off the Bee Line highway several miles north of here late Wednesday afternoon. The car sustained only minor damage in the accident.
Members of DeMolay Commandery will meet in regular session to confer the Red Cross degree on five candidates.
Governor Bibb Graves and a party of officials, including Hamp Draper and Dr. R. A. Burns, traveled by motor from Decatur to Montgomery after an overnight stay in Decatur. The tour inspected convict camps in the region, reflecting Graves interest in improving conditions for convicts amid Alabama’s recent abolition of the convict leasing system.
Funeral services for Howard Fulenwider were held in Birmingham after his death by his own hand in a fashionable apartment. He was known across the state as a real estate and automobile sales operator and had served as inactive president of the Morgan County Motor Company, Decatur concern.
Louisville and Nashville railway local shops push toward a new Safety First record after reporting only one reportable accident this year. Over 1000 workers, 22 safety first committee members, and C. W. Mathews oversee ongoing efforts to maintain caution on and off duty.
About 200 to 300 delegates from the Alabama Automotive Trades Association will meet in Montgomery on June 17 to promote aviation in the state. Delegates will tour the city by airplane, sponsored by the Montgomery school of aeronautics, and the event will be led by C. E. Ingalls. District vice presidents include A. P. Campbell, John Pender, Hayse Tucker, P. C. Black, and IL. G. Adams.
The Falkville Christian church hosts community sings on the first and third Friday nights. Organizers thank the Hart selle people for their help and presence. Singers from across the county are invited to attend.
In Burnt Fork Wyoming a 12 by 18 foot log cabin at Fort Bridger is linked to three children born in Utah Dakota and Wyoming within the same house. The structure stood on Mexican soil then passed through Utah and Dakota territorial changes before Wyoming was formed. Only fragments remain of the old house near Merle village once near Fort Bridger. Mam Stoll, a Burnt Fork resident, recalls living there eight years and later in the same region without modern electric amenities.
H. P. Kitson of Columbus must return to Cullman county Alabama to face civil procedures arising from a fatal auto crash that killed Pearl Pope. Governor Myers Cooper approved extradition after a hearing on manslaughter charges alleging Kitson’s car struck the Pope wagon on the Bee Line highway four miles north of Cullman.
Ben Spivey of the Fighting Twins has been signed for the major bout at the American Legion Fourth of July boxing show in Birmingham. He will face K O Roberts in the feature card Monday night as local Legion officials celebrate landing him. Thirty rounds are planned and the full undercard will be announced soon.
Huntsville Alabama druggists committee chose Havana Cuba as the next convention site at the 1929 meeting. James T. Lucas of Foley was re elected president W W Walker re elected first vice president W E Bingham begins his thirtieth term as secretary Wilbur Ward of Tuscaloosa elected treasurer.
A wreck on the Louisville and Nashville line near Montgomery yesterday damaged twenty four freight cars, which were subsequently burned. No injuries were reported as the incident was investigated by railroad officials.
Announcement shows Alabama dealers sold more than 5000 tires set for Southern Goodyear Day on June 1. Morgan County and Tubas area reported major turnout as the state hits a record in this community event.
Noble Black son of Mr and Mrs J A Black received scalp lacerations after stepping from an ice wagon into a truck driven by Willie Russell. He escaped with no broken bones, though the lad was injured on the head.
More than 100 local people firms and individuals have agreed to place floats and decorated cars in the parade scheduled for July 4 as part of American Legion celebrations.
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