Maryland Governor Drops Bid as Smith Emerges Leader
Maryland Governor Ritchie withdraws from the Democratic presidential race amid calls for Alfred E. Smith to lead. He praises Smith’s experience and integrity to unite the party and advance self government, while denying any motive for the vice presidency. He stresses Democratic unity as key to victory.
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Houston
Alberta
Ritchie
Maryland
Associated Press
Smith
New York
Ernor Smith
Lander
Mary
Democratic Party
Alfred E. Smith
U. S
Richie
Driver Amos Horton Returns Home Despite Leg Injury
Amos Horton, longtime black city driver in Decatur, kept driving his wagon after a horse kicked him, breaking his left leg between the ankle and knee. He steered to the city hall barn before collapsing from pain and was aided by firemen and given medical care.
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Amos Horton
City of
Decatur
Horton
City Hall
Keller Memorial Bridge Lighting Plan Studied by City
City council members review two lighting proposals for the Keller Memorial bridge as they seek agreement with Alabama Power. One plan requests 28 lights at 600 candle power, with 10 burning all night and 18 from dark until 10 pm, while a second plan proposes 400 candle power lights on the same schedule. Fixtures will be installed once a submarine cable arrives, a five year contract window cited.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Alabama Power Company
Garner Pride
Keller Bridge
Railroad Sued in Circuit Court Over Passenger Injuries
F S Sharpe sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad in circuit court seeking 2000 damages claiming a sudden train jerk at Decatur station threw him from the train as he attempted to alight from a Birmingham to Decatur passenger run. Fort Beddow and Ray of Birmingham and Wert and Hutson of Decatur represent the plaintiff.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
F.S. Sharpe
Decatur
Birmingham
Fort, Beddow and Ray
Wert and Hutson
Council Plans Sale of $60,000 Refunding Bonds
City of Decatur reports inquiries on sale of a $60,000 refunding bond issue. Officials aim to dispose of the bonds as part of financing plans and have begun proceedings.
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City of
Decatur
City Park Beautification Plan Draws Club Leaders
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce plans to convene women’s club leaders to shape a citywide park beautification program. The drive aims to cover parks and parkways, form a central organizing committee, and secure funding for a sustained campaign. Meeting set for Segond Avenue hall next week.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Segond Avenue
Austinville Road Declared Fine After Decatur Repairs
Residents say the Austinville to Decatur road is in fine condition after recent city work by Decatur. The Fourth avenue south access has been scarified and improved, pleasing the local community.
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Austinville
Decatur
Fourth Avenue
Wealthy Chicago Druggist Slain in Los Angeles
John M. Glab a wealthy retired Chicago druggist was found slain in front of his Los Angeles home. Police suspect a feud that reportedly began in Chicago. His body lay by his car with a bullet wound to the chest as partner F A Krupp and a neighbor were held for questioning.
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Los Angeles
John IL. Glab
Chicago
Glab
Tardner
F. A. Krupp
Amelia Earhart Arrives in Southampton as Crowd Cheers
The trans Atlantic flight landed in Southampton from Wales with Wilmer Stultz piloting most of the way. Earhart, Boston social worker and first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, was greeted by the crowd and Southampton mayor Mrs. L. M. Welsh before heading to London with two companions.
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Southam
Miss Earhart
John Savage
L. M. Welsh
London
Alabamians Leave For Party Meeting
Walter Moore of Birmingham the Democratic national committeeman will lead Alabama Democrats at the Houston convention. His term runs until after the presidential nominee is announced and he departs Birmingham tonight. Mrs. Charles J. Sharp will depart for Houston Saturday night with other Alabama delegates to follow later in the week.
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Birmingham
Walter Moore
Alabama
Houston
Moore
Charles J. Sharp
Heflin Endorsed by Klan Front Group for Democratic Nomination
In Muncie Indiana on June 19 the Knights of American Protestantism endorsed Senator J Thomas Heflin of Alabama for the Democratic presidential nomination. The organization, linked to the Ku Klux Klan, attends a national convention with about two hundred delegates.
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The
Knights of American Protestantiam
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Jamel Jarede
Pendent Klan of America
Ku Klux Klan
Eleven Sellers On Decatur Curb Market Today
Eleven sellers offered goods on the Decatur curb market with names including Mrs. C. E. Meinhardt Ernest Brown C J Kemit zer J J Russell Ed Hartselle Mrs M Burns Courtland Piké Mrs J E Lee Priceville Mrs P W Sandlin H P Jackson Somerville road Mrs D H McClellan Priceville E L Murphree at Hartselle The group earned $80.83 in the brief selling period.
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Decatur
C. E. Meinhardt
Route 4
Ernest Brown
Belle Mina
C. J. Kemitzer
Route 3
J. J. Russell
Falkville
Ed Hartselle
Hartselle
M. Burns
Courtland Piké
J. E. Lee
Priceville
P. W. Sandlin
H. P. Jackson
Somerville Road
D. H. McClellan
E. L. Murphree
Seaplane Arrives to Rescue Nobile Party at Spitzbergen
Major Madalena, Italian seaplane flier, landed at King's Bay to hurry the relief effort for the stranded Nobile party. He prepared a larger craft with extra fuel and gear while the Hobby crew, after a two week Arctic search, signaled success and planned to return tonight after battling ice and weather.
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Spitzbergen
Madalena
Norway
Nobile
Great Dane Helps Helen Keller See Again
Helen Keller receives a Great Dane from Robert Lutz of Stuttgart to aid her communication. She plans to train the dog as her eyes, saying animals have fascinated her since childhood and noting loyalty and intelligence of the breed.
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C International
Shirley Kirke
International
EW York
Robert Lutz
Stuttgart
Germany
Miss Keller
America
Ty Helen Kellert
Europe
Windstorms Toll $750,000 in Ohio Damage and Death
Tornadoes and windstorms struck three central and southern Ohio communities, killing 10 year old Donald Thomas by lightning and injuring more than twenty. The Buckeye Lake area saw a tornado tearing a four mile path, damaging about 100 cottages in three minutes, with total damage pegged around 750000. authorities guarded property as cleanup began.
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Columbus
Ohio
Donald Thomas
Buckeye Lake
Washington County
Writer Don Byrne Killed in Cork Ireland Crash
Irish writer Don Byrne, famed for his work at home and in the United States, was killed last night when his car overturned near his home in Bandon, Cork. He was found by his secretary, and his career included years on the staff of Brooklyn newspapers.
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Cork
Ireland
Don Byrne
Byrne
Mr Byrne
New York
Brooklyn
United States
Attendance rising for church training classes at First Methodist
Attendance and enrollment for training classes at the First Methodist church increased last night. Dr S T Slaton leads Organization and Administration for officers and teachers, Rev R T Tyler teaches Christian Religion, Miss Marie Parham covers Worship, and Miss Warren leads Adolescent and Community Reception for youths.
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First Methodist Church
8S. T. Slaton
R. T. Tyler
Marie Parham
Miss Warren
Cat head sent to Tennessee valley laboratory for examination
Fragment describes a cat head sent to a laboratory for testing to determine rabies status amid unclear medical history and inconclusive results.
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CAT Head
Tennesthal Valley
Deeres
Missouri Man Maintains Confidence Despite Withdrawal
The Missouri candidate, amid withdrawal chatter, remains confident. A statement from Senator Reed’s headquarters asserts the Missourian’s race would block Smith allies, as discussions continue behind closed doors with campaign managers weighing next steps.
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Texas
Ernor Albert c
Maryland
James A. Reed
Missouri
Alfred E. Smith
Clem Shaver
Edwain Villmoore
Enecreditpaign
Laved
Hoover and running mate greet at station in informal meet
A Republican party scene unfolds as a vice-presidential candidate arrives at a railroad station to meet friends and discuss plans. The candidate greets supporters, poses for photos, then travels to Washington with they and others for further talks with Hoover and Curtis about campaign strategy.
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Bentwee
Hoover
Phot
Washington
Niccaieaiale
Curtis
Commerce
Baron and party welcomed in Bremen tribute to transatlantic effort
Baron Von Huenefeld Captain Herman and James Maurice honored in Bremen for their role in a transatlantic flight. The ceremony paid tribute to Floyd Bennett the U S flier who died during an expedition to aid the trans Atlantic effort and their teamwork helped keep the mission alive.
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Germany
Jane_ (AP
Herman
Baron von Huenefeld
James Maurice
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Floyd Bennett
Ean Flier
Ley Island
Pastor J T Ander Improves After Illness
Rev J T Ander pastor of Fairview Baptist shows improvement after a serious illness. Church officials report his condition stabilizing and express gratitude for prayers and support from parishioners.
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J. T. Ander
Fairview
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