unidentified man found dead on southern tracks near Collinsville
A man about 40 with blonde hair was found on the Southern railway near Collinsville. A hat tag from M Litchenstein in Savannah Ga and a paper with the name J Price were found. authorities hold the body awaiting identification at Collinsville. The victim had a heart and cross tattoo on his right arm and wore a worn Desens Ala hat.
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M. Litchenstein
Collinsville
5Ville
Aindertaker
J. Price
J. R
Lynder
New Hope
Savannah
Associated Press
Gadsden
Ala
Soutiam
Desens
Minister Dies After Flaming Car Plunge on Alabama Road
The Rev. B. H. Cox, Methodist minister of Albertville, plunged from a 30 foot cliff after his car caught fire on a highway between Albertville and Guntersville. Witnesses saw him flee the burning vehicle and fall as he appeared to stumble near the cliff edge. He died three hours after being taken to a hospital in Albertville. Funeral services were set for Boaz at 3 p.m. today. he is survived by his wife and two children.
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Summit
Ala
B. H. Cox
Albertville
Gundersville
Mississippi
Boaz
McDuffie Speech Praised At Gadsden Rally
Decatur Democrats applauded Congressman John McDuffie after a rousing Gadsden rally speech. He argued there is no room for a third party in Alabama and urged Hoover supporters of 1928 to return to the Democratic fold as in North Carolina and Virginia.
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Decatur
John McDuffie
Gadsden
Alabama
Hoover
North Carolina
Virginia
All Day Sing Planned at Macedonia on Danville Pike
Attention is called to an all day sing at Macedonia off the Danville pike next Sunday. The event is expected to draw some of the county’s best singers and an enormous crowd is anticipated.
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Macedonia
Danville Pike
Local Singers Head to Hartselle for Church of God Sing
A group of local singers will travel to Hartselle Sunday afternoon to participate in a community sing at the Church of God. A fine program is being arranged for the occasion.
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Hartselle
Church of God
Inspector General Aids Boston Probe in Pinthis Disaster
Investigated official Dickinson N. Hoover assists in Boston inquiry into the crash of the steamer Fairfax and tanker Pinthis which killed forty seven people. The incident prompts federal scrutiny of the steamboat inspection service and investigators pursue causes and accountability.
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Dickinson N. Hoover
Federal Steamboat Inspection Service
Boston
Fairfax
Sheriff Discovers Cigarettes After Suspected Night Theft
Sheriff B E Davis found about twenty five cartons of cigarettes near the Hartselle pike while patrols from Decatur to Hartselle were underway. He wonders if a Tuesday break in went unreported as no loot matched the dumped merchandise and Decatur stores are being checked for losses.
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B. E. Davis
Davis
Hartselle Pike
Mountain
Decatur
Hartselle
Decline Seen in Wildcatting in Morgan County
Distillation of intoxicating beverages fell off in Morgan County over the past several months, with only two or three stills captured by Sheriff B. E. Davis and deputies. The sheriff’s office remains vigilant, noting filth in vats and even dead animals found in mash, while Montgomery records show heightened enforcement during Sheriff Davis’s term.
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Morgan County
B. E. Davis
Montgomery
Davis
Third Slaying Threatened by Crazed Man
In Queens College Point area a maniacal killer who has already slain two men threatens a third tonight. Police seek a shabbily dressed 40 year old with a cultured voice and cold stare, accused by letters to newspapers signed with a cabalistic symbol.
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New York
Queensborough
College Point
Queens
Lowley
Mozynski
Elizabeth Ring
New York City
Four Year Old Eve Knox Recovering After Accident
Four year old Eve Knox daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Knox of Athens was reported on the road to recovery at Benevolent Hospital and expected to be dismissed tomorrow after injuries from a Sunday night automobile crash in Athens.
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the Benevolent Hospital
Eve Knox
Sam Knox
Athens
New Cabin Launch Nears Launch on Tennessee River
A new motor cabin launch, being built for Ferrow Himes, will soon enter service on the Tennessee River. The boat is under construction and slated for an early deployment.
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Tennessee River
Ferrow Himes
Home Grown Tomatoes Create Fresh Market Demand
Home grown tomatoes appear in the Decatur market and meet strong demand. Grocers report months of selling brought on produce, while buyers praise the superior flavor of home grown tomatoes over imported varieties.
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Decatur
Bananas Stolen From City Wholesale Car
A banana car at J. F. Levin's wholesale plant on Second Avenue was entered last night and 15 to 20 banana bunches were taken. Company officials said the Eat More Bananas slogan is for customers, not night prowlers. The fruit was likely removed by truck with no clues left behind.
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J. F. Levin
Second Avenue
Lovelady Goes Trial Tomorrow
Readied for the second trial of Norman Lovelady charged with the murder of Bruce Norris. The initial verdict fixed punishment at five years and four months, argued by defense to be a quotient verdict from jurors unsure of a sentence. The second trial is expected to draw many locals from the Morgan-Lawrence county line area.
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Norman Lovelady
Bruce Norris
Morgan-Lawrence County
All Sections Represented in County Jury Venire
Every county section will be represented by veniremen summoned as prospective jurymen for four capital trials in circuit court next week. County officers are busy serving summons and subpoenas.
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Veniremen
Enumerators to Complete Soon for County School Census
Assistant County Superintendent of Education Edwards will finish revising the enumerator list within two weeks. The school census, taken biennially after July 11, is expected to show a notable rise in the number of school age children in the county.
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Edwards
Fred Walker Is Sentenced to 25 Years in State Penitentiary
After a two day trial the jury fixed Fred Walker's punishment at twenty five years for the slaying of Wesley White on Wolf Mountain. The case began Monday and Judge James E Horton instructed the jurors on homicide degrees before the verdict. An earlier conviction was reversed on appeal and the defendant had been free on bond during the interim. Over 120 witnesses testified as crowds gathered for the proceedings. Wade Wright led the prosecution with T C Almon assisting. Judge O Kyle defended the defendant.
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Fred Walker
State
Wesley White
Wolf Mountain
Walker
James E. Horton
Bein
Rst
Bond
Liby
White
Wade Wright
T. C. Almon
O. Kyle
Bonanza Quartet Invited To Sing
A. L. Moye of the Bonanza Quartet received an invitation this morning to join in all day singing at Walter Alabama seven miles east of Hanceville on June 21. He said he did not know yet if they could accept the invitation.
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A. L. Moye
Bonanza Quartette
Walter
Ala
Hanceville
Mr. Moye
City Paves Unpaved Streets. Citizens Applaud Effort
The street department advances cin ders across several unpaved thoroughfares citywide. Citizens express strong appreciation for the improved access and smoother travel now occurring in multiple sections.
John Snodgrass to Head the Decatur Rotary Club
John Snodgrass, longtime Decatur Iron and Steel official, elected to lead the Decatur Rotary Club for the coming year starting July 1. The incoming officers include Gilbert White as vice president John McGehee secretary and Owen Bell treasurer. Rev. Dennis will not seek reelection due to constitutional eligibility limits.
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John Snodgrass
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Decatur Rotary Club
Gilbert White
John McGehee
Owen Bell
Peter M. Dennis
Dennis
Candidates to Speak at Mooresville Barbecue June 26
A large barbecue is planned for June 26 at Zeiller springs Mooresville with many candidates in attendance. Frederick J. Thompson seeks the senatorial nomination and A G Patterson is a congressional candidate. other campaigns report efforts to attend. The Mooresville Belle Mina community sponsors the event expected to draw thousands.
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Zeiller Springs
Mooresville
Frederick J. Thompson
A. G. Patterson
Cite
Belle Mina
South Limestone Long
Vacation Days Have Arrived
The Daily reports many Decatur residents are taking vacations and the paper will follow readers to keep them connected with happenings back home as familiar faces are temporarily absent.
Stores Close for Half Holiday Tomorrow Afternoon
Stores and many offices will observe a regular weekly half holiday tomorrow afternoon. Patrons are urged to plan ahead and place orders for morning access to needed merchandise.
John Thompson Discharged After Scalp Wound Injury
John Thompson, admitted Sunday night with a scalp wound believed to be from a retie incident, improved enough by Monday morning to be released from the hospital.
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John Thompson
Morrow Wins New Jersey Senate Primary by Wide Margin
Dwight W. Morrow swept New Jersey for the Republican Senate nomination with a reported 374 276 votes and a large lead over Franklin W Fort and Joseph S Frelinghuysen. He also secured the unexpired term nomination. Fort and Frelinghuysen trailed as Kelly's vote negligible amid prohibition focus and party split. Frelinghuysen pledged possible constitutional amendment on liquor policy amid temperance debate.
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Dwight W. Morrow
Moersow
New Jersey
Morrow
United States Senate
Franklin W. Fort
President Hoover
Newark
N. J
United States
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen
John A
Frelinghuysen
Senate
Oean
Melody Four To Attend Local Sing
The Melody Four will sing at the Nazarene revival campaign then appear at the community sing at Fairview Baptist church Thursday evening. A C Teague announced the quartet will open the war service and then go on to view a series of numbers. Delegations from Hartsville Somerville and other areas are expected along with Decatur singers.
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Melody Four
Fairview Baptist Church
A. C. Teague
Sing
Teague
Hartselle
Somerville
Decatur
Minor Criminal Cases Are Tried
Several minor criminal cases were scheduled to go to trial today in circuit court. Afterward the depopulation process of the county jail is expected to resume. Dozens of prisoners may be sentenced in the next few days and begin serving time in state institutions.
Huge Reward Offered for Slayer in Caliber Crime
Decatur officers received from Chula Vista California a circular offering a $20,000 reward for the capture of the slayer of Emil Silverman who was shot to death while sleeping. The circular says the killer is believed to be a drug addict.
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Chicago
Decatur
Chula Vista
California
Emil Silverman
Silverman
Visitor Here From Joppa Visits City
W T Oliver of Joppa Route 1 is listed among visitors in the city today. The note highlights a local traveler visiting for the day from nearby Hampfield.
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W. T. Oliver
Joppa
City
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McDuffie
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Sherif
Maniac
Bares
Lovelady
Bonanza Quartet
Tive
Rev. Dennis
Frank P. Lide
Snodgrass
Rotary Service
N. Jersey
Joh Thompson
King Festurse Syndicate
Dee
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