Flood Waters Spread Across 40000 Acres In Arkansas Valley
Flood waters from the White river spread fan like over about 40000 acres in the Arkansas valley near Newport. 800 residents sheltered on higher ground as the Stephens levee failed after a 24 hour warning. Refugees crowded high ground and tents formed as relief crews delivered food by boat and more water pushed down the Black river toward the White.
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Ark
White River
Stephens
Here
Lee
Memphis
Stepher
Black River
Record Breaking Day at Decatur Curb Market
Decatur curb market saw a record breaking day with more sellers and buyers. Farm products were offered in the morning sale led by J. J. Russell of Falkville at 18.65, with others down to 2.50. Mrs. J. T. Nelson praised the market’s variety and quality.
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Decatur Cturb
J. T. Nelson
Curb
Birmingham
Decatur
J. J. Russell
Falkville
Two Men Attack Woman in Memphis Home Fire
Mrs. R. H. Goad told the sheriff that two men broke into her Memphis residence at midnight, slashed both arms seven times, beat her with belts, locked her inside, and set the house on fire. A brother-in-law arrived to extinguish the flames.
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Memphis
Tenn
R. H. Goad
Local Cotton Prices and Mixed Market Terms
Local cotton market shows Strict Middling at 49.75 and Middling at 20 with low grades around 18 to 19. Prices vary by quality and grade, with terms reflecting a quiet trading day and limited demand.
Coolidge Begins Vacation Fishing in Superior Wisconsin
President Coolidge settled into his Wisconsin summer home at Cedar Island lodge quoting the cool air as relief from Washington heat. He set up office facilities at Superior High School and planned his usual bureau routine on his second day. He enjoyed an afternoon of fishing from the foot-bridge to the island lodge.
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Superior
Wis
President Coolidge
Wisconsin
Superior High School
Washington
Epworth League Presents Play The Path Across the Hill
The Epworth League of Ninth Street Methodist Church will stage a play titled The Path Across the Hill at the church on Thursday evening. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and an invitation is extended to attend.
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Epworth League of
Ninth Street
Italian Aviator Suffers Mishap in Arctic Rescue Effort
Major Maddalena of Italy, who flew toward King's Bay to assist in the No bile rescue mission, was forced to land in Varanger Fjord. His large twin motor flying boat was towed to Wadsee as hopes for rescuing the Nobile party faded. Preparations continue to send the big plane to Spitzbergen despite the setback. Provisions and gear are ready at King's Bay for a 220 mile flight to the Northeast Land area where Nobile and companions are marooned.
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Norway
Maddalena
King’s Bay
Varanger Fjord
Wadsee
Spitzbergen
King's
Trio Confesses To Kansas City Bank Robbery Slaying
Kansas City police report three of four men arrested in the Home Trust Company hold up and the death of traffic policeman James H. Smith have confessed. Chief Payne says the information from the suspects should lead to further arrests.
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Kansas City
Home Trust Company
James H. Smith
Payne
Morgan county jail and almshouse reports released
Glenn Andrews, state prison inspector, disputes the Morgan county grand jury findings that the county poor farm and jail were not inspected properly. The April 28 report notes 13 prisoners in the jail and details on the almshouse inmates, with recommendations to repair the building and improve security. Inmates claim they are well cared for and fed adequately.
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Glenn Andrews
Morgan County Grand Jury
Morgan County
Prison Inspection Department
Ballot Boxes Gathered Today For Daylight Saving Plan
Ballot boxes placed at local banks drug stores and restaurants to determine public will on the daylight saving proposal will be gathered today. Ballot counting will be completed by Monday and the result announced to the public. The plan was brought before the Decatur public by the Junior Chamber of Commerce after requests to gauge community opinion.
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Decature
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Heflin to Have Police Protection at Albany Speech
Senator Heflin will speak at the Albany meeting under police protection ordered by Governor Smith. State troopers will guard Heflin and his audience against interference or molestation amid tensions with Smith’s supporters. Heflin had accused Roman Catholic allies of planning disruption.
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Albany
N. Y
Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
Smith
Washington
Decatur Junior Chamber Outlines Civic Growth Aims
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce will pursue three main objectives this year. A fundraising campaign starts next Tuesday to raise 2200 for an industrial survey, park beautification with women’s clubs, and traffic system regulation to modernize city growth.
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Decatur
Alabama
Decatur Junior’ Chamber of Commerce
B. C. Shelton
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Parkway
Hartselle Fire Department Upgrades With Stolen Whistle
Hartselle authorities report a new whistle for the fire department operated by compressed air. City officials lament drivers who fail to pull to the curb when the fire alarm sounds, noting many good people violate fire ordinances.
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Hartselle
City Scarifies Three Streets In New Repair Plan
Decatur officials launched another street repair effort using a county rented road scarifier to treat Market Street West Austinville Road and Echols Hill. After scarification the city crews will grade and finish drainage with their own equipment to improve the long troubled Echols Hill route.
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Decatur
Market Street
Austinville Road
Echols Hill
Alabama
Decatur City Targets Paving Two Blocks on LaFayette Street
The city council has directed the city attorney to prepare ordinances for paving two blocks on LaFayette Street between Wells Street and Alabama Street, outlining the street work plan and potential funding.
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Decatur
Wells Street
Alabama Street
LaFayette Street
District Teachers Training School Opens in Decatur
The Decatur District Teachers Training School begins Sunday at 2:80 PM at First Methodist church with officials predicting the largest event of its kind. Classes continue each evening through Friday at seven, with instructors visiting Decatur homes as students travel from Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties to attend.
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Decatur
First Methodist
Morgan County
Limestone
Lawrence Counties
Republicans End Kansas City Convention Clean Up
The Republican gathering in Kansas City ends as street cleaners sweep away the aftermath. Delegates nominating Hoover and Curtis depart, banners and campaign gear leave town, and the city returns to routine with lingering armbands and slickers. Officials question where all the sergeants at arms went after the busy four days.
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Kansas City
Hoover
Curtis
Drews
Curtis Boosters
Herb Hoover Plans and Cabinet Speculation
Washington reports that Herbert Hoover will remain secretary of commerce for now. He plans a national campaign outline after consulting with Kansas City convention figures and a special committee, with resignation timing to be announced later.
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Washington
Ril Hoover
Ri Ie
Kansas City
Wiliam
M. Butler
Massachusetts
Ton
Mary Pickford Arrival Causes Duty Dispute on Roma
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks arrived aboard the Italian liner Roma. Customs officials valued baggage at $6,000, with duties estimated from 30 to 80 percent of the articles in the bag. They faced a time-consuming preliminary examination and a dispute over declared values and special prices.
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Mary Picstar
Douglas Fairbanks
Roma
Miss Pickford
United States
Municipal Street Work Expanded in Second Avenue
Officials of the municipal paying company began repairs on Second avenue and Alabama street as preparations for public improvements. Much of the equipment is already on site and the firm has recently completed several projects in town.
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Second Avenue
Ing
Alabama Street
All Day Sings Planned by Oak Ridge Singers
Oak Ridge singers plan a Sunday all day singing event at Oak Ridge with many planning to attend. Lunch will be served on the grounds.
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Oak Ridge
Oak Ri
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