Treasury shifts agents to curb border rum running
Washington reports say additional forces are rushed to the Canadian border to suppress rum smugglers amid gunfire and deaths. Assistant Secretary Lowman notes unprecedented smuggler mobilization and says a new order limits customs patrol pistols to reduce unnecessary shootings. Hoover reportedly overseeing enforcement amid protests and inquiries.
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Washington
Treasury
Canadian
Lowman
Congress
International Falls
Minn
Hoover
Washington Post
White House
Wesley Jones
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hoover urges border communities to curb cross border crime
President Hoover called on communities along the Canadian border to aid the treasury in halting what he described as a systematic war by international criminals against U S law. He deplored any killings and said enforcement efforts target firearm misuse and border law violations.
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Washington
Hoover
Treasury
Nelson Sees Many Improvements Here
W. W. Nelson of Birmingham and longtime editor of the Decatur News visits West Decatur at the home of Mr and Mrs T T Roberts. He praises the industrial and board progress he has observed during his years writing about Decatur.
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W. W. Nelson
Birmingham
Decatur News
T. T. Roberts
West Decatur
Nelson
Decatur
Cotton market closes with varied middling quotes
Market reports show strict middling at 18.25, middling at 16.00, strict inland 17.25, and other bids around 16.25, reflecting mixed confidence in the cotton trading session.
American Legion July celebration in Decatur features contests
Nominations for Baby, Popularity and Bathing Beauty contests flood the Decatur Morgan County Legion four day event July 1 to 4. Baby contest closes June 22 with 45 entries, judged by county health authorities. The bathing beauty contest includes a platform at Lone Pool with spotlights and a 25 vote per person rule for the winner.
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American Legion
Decatur
Legion
Malone Coal & Grain Co
Second Avenue
W. E. Franks
Morgan County Post
The
Malone Pool
Moulton Street
Legion Post
Madison County Grand Jury to Probe Craft Slaying
The Madison county grand jury is ordered to convene in special session June 25 to investigate the slaying of R. Hugh Craft a former deputy sheriff and prohibition agent. State officials including Walter K. McAdory and Solicitor James H. Pride said the session would address the ambush killing near Gurley and coordinate with the attorney general’s office and local authorities.
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Huntsville
Ala
Madison County Grand Jury
R. Hugh Craft
Paul Speake
Montgomery
Walter K. McAdory
State
Madison County
Grand Jury
H. Craft
Prohibition
Gurley
McAdory
James H. Pride
State Freement
Charley McCall
Attorney General's Office
Street Tax Payments Begin to Enter City Treasury
Street tax payments are arriving at the city treasury as the filing of summons for pick and shovel duty or the $5.00 payment nears completion. Delinquent payments are due early in July and will incur a further penalty and arraignment in police court.
Julian Brown to Speak at 9 30 Saturday Morning
Horticultural expert Julian Brown will address planters at the Y M C A at 9 30 o clock on the coming Saturday. Decatur curb master Mrs J T Nelson announced the event aimed at discussing insect control methods for local growers.
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Julian Brown
J. T. Nelson
Decatur Curb
Mr. Brown
Cussing
Water Trough Landmark Here Will Be Moved
The iron water trough known as a landmark on Moulton street near Second avenue for over 25 years will be relocated to First avenue between Moulton and Lee streets. Officials say the move will reduce traffic delays caused by animals drinking at the old site and free up temporary parking near the new location.
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Moulton Street
Second Avenue
First Avenue
Moulton and
Lee Streets
North Alabama
Inoculations Target Morgan County In Typhoid Drive
Typhoid inoculations are being given to hundreds in Morgan County as the health department conducts an intensive drive. Dr. H. C. McRee and Mrs. Lester Corbitt began a countywide tour offering free preventive treatment to all. They will complete one round with three visits to each section.
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Morgan County
Health Department
H. C. McRee
Lester Corbitt
McRee
Heavy barn fire causes major farm losses near Priceville
A large barn on the W. E. Sapp farm near Priceville burned Sunday night between 8 and 9 o'clock. The blaze destroyed valuable implements and feedstuff, with a damaged tractor and heavy losses in corn and hay. No animals were inside and the barn lacked insurance. Origin of the fire could not be determined.
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W. E. Sapp
Priceville
Garner Wages Strong Issue in Lone Fight
June 18. Representative Garner of Texas criticizes Republicans for failing to fund Muscle Shoals operations or end lame duck sessions. He argues for immediate new Congress after the November election and cites opposition to the Hawley tariff bill and apportionment provisions as Democratic gains.
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Washington
House
Garner
Texas
Congress
Representative Garner
United States
Assessment Rolls Being Completed
The Office of Tax Assessor H. O. Troup is finishing the past year’s assessment rolls in preparation for filing the final report with the state department in Montgomery. After completion, tax officers will begin preparing the new rolls for next year.
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H. O. Troup
State Department
Montgomery
Two Cases Disposed Of In Circuit Court
Cases charging manufacturing whiskey against David Glenn and Elbert Peebles were disposed of yesterday. The Peebles case was dismissed while a jury found Glenn not guilty. Almon and Almon defended the men.
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David Glenn
Elbert Peebles
Peebles
Glenn
Almon
City Official To Face Theft Charge
North Little Rock city clerk C. M. Dyke waived extradition and is expected to be faced by officers in Birmingham on theft charges alleging about $20,000 in arrears. Dyke was arrested in Birmingham while visiting friends in the city.
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Birmingham
C. M. Dyke
North Little Rock
Ark
van Dyke
Walter Suggs On Trial Here Today
Walter Suggs faced a trial for manufacturing whiskey in circus court. Defense attorneys Almon and Almon argued the case while state attorneys Solicitor James and County Solicitor Wright represented the prosecution.
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Walter Suggs
Circus Court
Almon
James
Wright
Highway Contracts Awarded to Contractors in Eight Counties
Bids were received today in the house of representatives for ten highway projects totaling 750000 dollars. Awards will be announced tomorrow. Counties represented include Etowah Sumpter Green Clark Tuscaloosa Cherokee Mobile and Pickens.
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Montgomery
Ala
House of Representatives
Etowah
Sumpter
Green
Clark
Tuscaloosa
Cherokee
Mobile
Pickens
Bids Opened For School Building Projects
Bids for construction of two buildings at Florence normal school and a dormitory plus administration and classroom building at Troy normal school will be opened in Governor Graves office next Monday. Each site totals about $300,000 in expenditure.
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Montgomery
Ala
Florence and
Troy
Graves
Florence
House Approves Senate Recess and Schedules Adjournment
The House approved a resolution for a Senate recess from tomorrow to August 19 and set a House recess until September 23. The Senate must approve the recess period desired by the House, as one branch cannot adjourn for more than days without consent of the other.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Courthouse Occupation Expected August First
The Morgan County courthouse is expected to be occupied on August 1 as construction progresses toward official use. Local officials anticipate completion and readiness for trials, with court staff preparing chambers and public access areas.
Charge of seduction not pressed in circuit court
The charge of seduction against Vernon Sharp was not pressed when he appeared in circuit court yesterday.
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Nol
Vernon Sharp
National Insect Killing Week Targets Public Health July
Public health and medical authorities announce National Insect Killing Week from July 7 to 13 to wage a nationwide educational campaign against house flies mosquitoes roaches bedbugs and other insects deemed disease carriers. Leaders in entomology and insecticide authorities back the effort. Colonel M A Reasoner notes insects threaten health and public awareness must rise.
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United States
M. A. Reasoner
United States Army
Union
Detroit customs post chief resigns amid liquor smuggling woes
Carey D. Ferguson steps down after six years overseeing a 100 mile river and lakeshore patrol from Port Huron to Toledo amid rampant rum running. He notes the burden on any single official and cites the failed crackdown that followed seizures and a grand jury indictment of agents and rum runners. Harding appointed a former street car conductor to the post in February 1923.
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Detroit
Federal Service
Carey D. Ferguson
Detroit River
Ferguson
Canada
Port Huron
Toledo
Ohio
Memorial hospital eyes new superintendent change
Montgomery June 18 The executive committee of the Methodist Memorial hospital board will meet again to consider replacing Dr J B Chadwick with Major R H Stanley as superintendent. The committee adjourned yesterday without a decision and a definite announcement is expected after tomorrow's session. Stanley resigned his army commission last week and had been in charge of an army hospital at Dayton Ohio. Trustees have not confirmed or denied the staff change under consideration.
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Montgomery
Board of Trustees
Methodist Memorial Hospital
Chadwick
R. H. Stanley
Stanley
Army
Dayton
Ohio
Memorial Hospital
Ten Committees Move Toward $8000 Decatur Drive
Ten committees from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Decatur Industrial Board were to report this week on the second round of a drive to raise $8,000 for boosting Decatur’s industrial prominence. The first round brought about half the sum and leaders warn of a possible deficit unless the committees succeed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Industrial Board
Decatur
T. L. Kirby Heads to Haleyville High as Principal
T. L. Kirby, longtime Riverside and Central high schools faculty member and local coach, accepts the principal position at Haleyville High School. He will begin duties this fall and will focus on teaching and supervision. Friends wish him continued success in his new role.
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T. L. Kirby
Riverside and
Central High Schools
Haleyville
Kirby
Edhe Taper Byerber
Respected Decatur man dies at 72 after illness
W. C. Mainard longtime Decatur resident dies at 319 East Moulton Street after several days of illness. He is survived by his wife, five daughters and four sons, with funeral set at his residence Wednesday at 2 30 pm, Rev John R Turner officiating. Junior O U A M members will be pallbearers and conduct cemetery rites at Roselawn.
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W. C. Mainard
E. Moulton Street
Decatur
E. L- Thomas
W. M. Marshall
B. D. Meadors
John Green
J. E. Moody
Roselawn
Twenty two Vendors Sell Today at Decatur Curb Market
Twenty two planters sold goods today at the Decatur curb market drawing sellers from nearby areas. Names listed include D. H. McClellan of Decatur and Emma Hicks of Falkville among others with varying numbers of sales.
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Decatur
D. H. McClellan
Maggie Sharp
Somerville
H. P. Jackson
L. B. Mitchell
J. H. Call
M. O. Lipscomb
Belle Minaville
L. M. Siviey
R Sar
D. F. McMill
Traffic Lights By Fourth Hope Now
City officials aim to finish installing traffic lights by the Fourth of July to regulate traffic in the town’s business sections and improve safety.
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Fourth Hope
Arera
Moseley Convicted of Attempted Whiskey Manufacture
Leroy Moseley was charged in circuit court with manufacturing whiskey and found guilty of attempting to manufacture. He received a $50 fine plus costs.
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Leroy Moseley
Costa
Slayer claims wrecked home in fatal double slaying
Atlanta police report Sam F. Aiken shot and killed his wife and neighbor Boyce Hunter in the kitchen of his home. He surrendered an hour later, claiming a wrecked home caused the act. Mrs. Aiken, 37, and Hunter lay dead. Aiken's sons were named Buster and Fritz.
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Atlanta
Sam F. Aiken
Boyce Hunter
Aiken
Jesse Cates
Hunter
Kate
Kiwanis to Hold Week-Long Camp Meeting
Nearly all Decatur Kiwanis members will depart Thursday afternoon for Camp Ki V near Cullman for a weekly meeting and camp dinner. F H Pointer chairs the planning committee with Ben F Martin and Dr W H Anderson assisting. Members go directly from the city to the camp site, with a roadside sign marking the approach.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Pointer
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