Miss Amelia Earhart in Rushed Speech Arrest Incident
A man was arrested after an incident in which a slip of the tongue about Amelia Earhart sparked confusion. The event centered on a contested remark while the speaker was confronted by authorities.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
4
Sports heroes face new challenger in popularity race
A figure emerges to test the enduring appeal of widely celebrated athletes, signaling a fresh chapter in how public figures from sports are perceived and followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avia
Decatur Promotes Growth Slogan Change
The text shows a shift in Decatur’s street construction messaging with a preference for the slogan Come and Grow with Decatur over Watch Decatur Grow, signaling pride in ongoing urban development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Southern Vice Candidate Question Shapes 1928 Nomination
The draft sentence suggests Governor Smith’s Dixie ballot strategy may decide whether a Southern candidate for vice is named as he seeks the presidential nomination. It reads as a political speculation about party strategy without specific names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Dixie
Third Party Vote Hopes Spread Among Democrats
Observers note some people favor a Republican Democratic third party, hoping it draws support from Democratic voters in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican-Democratic Party
Decatur Emphasizes Lower Tax Rate Among Benefits
The message highlights Decatur's numerous advantages with a focus on a tax rate lower than most nearby communities. This point is presented as a key benefit in attracting attention to the city's favorable fiscal climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Patches for farming give way to city plots
Rural patches like cotton corn and cabbage are farms in countryside areas while vacant city plots offer potential home sites. The piece argues for shifting planting duties to the plant era.
Echols Hill Repairs Promised Again
The article promises future maintenance on Echols Hill with a forecast of paving and repairs within months, noting repeated assurances and ongoing planning.
Kent comment on presidential campaign uncertainty
A newspaper note quotes Kent on the forthcoming presidential campaign. The remark highlights that certainty is elusive and the situation will remain unsettled to the end, reflecting the era’s political volatility.
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Kent
Grits and bad roads plague lodge route in Superior
The road between the lodge President’s stay and his ex Coolidge offices in Superior Wisconsin has become a quagmire after a recent downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Coolidge
Superior
Wis
Decatur curb market earns near 150 dollars from sellers
The article notes twenty two sellers at the Decatur curb market and reports proceeds close to 150 dollars. It suggests continued operation for two more years could spur creation of an agricultural market benefiting the city and its residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Curb Market
Berlin’s anonymous thief or philanthropist mystery deepens
The Dzone City Star discusses an uncaught mis in Berlin, noting the city’s habit of stealing and pondering if the figure is merely a thief or a hidden benefactor. The piece hints at editorials on musical sense and questions the true nature of the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dzone City Star
Berlin
Sense
Death of Edwin T. Meredith Leaves Democratic Counsel and Nation
In the death of Edwin T. Meredith former secretary of agriculture under Wilson the Democratic party loses his counsel whose guidance was valued and the nation loses a citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Meredith
Sec of Agriculture
Wilson
Democratic Party
Decatur Quote Reflects City Development View
A remark expressing mixed sentiment about Decatur’s growth is noted, reflecting a newcomer’s perspective after about a year and a half with the local company. The speaker emphasizes personal ties to the city and a resilience in Decatur’s aging yet evolving landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Industrial survey urged as Decatur's top need
A leading industrial figure argues Decatur lacks a comprehensive industrial survey outlining liabilities and assets. The piece urges citizens to consider methods and financing for a survey that would provide credible data when inquiring about the city.
Citizens reject daylight saving plan in Decatur straw vote
A test straw vote organized by the Junior Chamber of Commerce showed Decatur citizens oppose advancing clocks for extra daylight. Industrial workers largely voted against. downtown office workers favored the idea, while rain and early rising weighed on acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Daily
Decatur
Norris Lists Leabilities Incurred By Herbert Hoover
Senator George Norris attacks the Republican convention leaders charging oil and power influence. He names Fess, Moses, Willebrandt, Lenroot, Smoot, Vare, Slemp, and Bascom Slemp and Will Hays as figures in alleged corrupt or improper actions. Norris urges use of him as a Democrat campaigning tool.
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Norris
Herbert Hoover
George Norris
Nebraska
Anyoe
Fess
Ohio
Harry M. Daugherty
Senate
Moses
New Hampshire
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
New York
Daugherty
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Hoover Steam Roller
Hoover
Water Power Trust
Smoot
Utah
Platform Committee
Albert B. Fall
Fall
Vare
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bascom Slemp
Virginia
Coolidge
Solid South
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
National Committee
City Growth Depends On Your Personal Push
Do your own share of effort to grow the city. Relying on others to pull the city forward makes development harder to sustain. Your active participation supports steady growth and shared progress.
Traffic pause on Second Avenue prompts safety debate
A car stopped for about 30 seconds on Second Avenue Saturday night, with 16 cars behind it. The incident raises questions about traffic flow and whether emergency firearm use should be permitted in urgent situations.
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Second Avenue
Republican ticket completed with Hoover and Curtis
Curtis from Kansas received 1052 votes on the first ballot to complete the ticket. The move adds a farmers' candidate without indicating dissatisfaction with Dawes, aiming to do something for the farmer.
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Hoover
Curtis
Kansas
Howdy Men
Dawes
Slogan Clash Over Prosperity Promise in Campaign Rhetoric
A campaign speech contrasts Republican focus on continued prosperity with a Democratic counter proposal promising far greater prosperity. The dialogue emphasizes single minded messaging and voter focus on economic outcomes.
President Coolidge Praises Hoover in Telegram
President Coolidge sends a congratulatory telegram to Herbert Hoover saying his ability and wide experience will enable him to serve the country with marked distinction. The president has long known Hoover would be nominated and notes Hoover's long political pursuit without defeat, contrasting with a unnamed rival from New York.
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Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
New York State
Metropolitan Life insures man over fifty for 1500
The article notes Metropolitan Life insured a man past fifty for 1500 and praises intelligent health advertising as extending life. It contrasts aging populations with risk assessment and cites broader optimism about prosperity and car production trends.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
France
Metropolitan
Munson liner Manamar captures tiger shark with living turtle
The Manamar tows a huge tiger shark aboard and it disgorges a sizable turtle from its stomach and mouth. The turtle is reported to be alive and swimming in New York aquarium.
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Munson
Manamar
New York
Aquarium
Odd comparison on a sea creature swallowing Jonah
The speaker questions why a specially created giant fish could not swallow Jonah and release him unharmed, comparing it to the discomfort of riding New York subway cars. The remark uses a humorous biblical reference to critique natural limits.
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Jonah
New York
Just One Year After Tonsil Surgery Dr Neill Returns
Dr Louis A Neill resumes professional duties a year after tonsil removal. Miss Pauline Dunnavant of Mortroe Louisiana visits grandmother Mrs W B Ni. Margaret and Elizabeth Collier spend weekend with father J R Collier. Will Dougherty of Louisville Kentucky visits Will Daniels. Margaret Broadus returns from Randolph Macon College and stays home with her mother Mrs S S Broadus.
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Pauline Dunnavant
Mortroe, la
W. B. Ni
Will Dougherty
Louisville, Ky
J. R. Daniels
Margaret Broadus
Randolph-Macon’ College
Industrializing the Farm in the Cotton Belt
The Mississippi Delta has invested heavily in tractors for cotton farming, aiming to replace 1,300 men and 5,200 mules with mechanized cultivation. Texas leads in efficiency, but engineers plan tractors usable across all cultivation stages, enabling North Alabama farmers to advance similarly toward prosperity.
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Mississippi Delta
Texas
North
Alabama
Florence Times-News
Remanency and Intendent Definitions in Early Lexicon
The text defines remanency as the state of being remanent and permanent. It also explains intendent as one who manages public business, a superintendent, and describes gullet as the digestive tube from pharynx to stomach.
Benevolent Hospital Board to Meet Thursday
The board of trustees of Benevolent Hospital will meet Thursday afternoon at 30 o'clock at the hospital.
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Board of Trustees of
Benevolent Hospital
John Ballas of Decatur Active in Local Business
John Ballas, Decatur cafe manager born in Metylene Greece, moved to America at 14 and lived in Decatur except 17 months in World War I with the 81st Wildcat division. He worked with cousin Pete Ballas in business for years. He is a member of Greek Orthodox church, American Legion, Lions and Elks.
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John Ballas
Decatur Cafe
Metylene
Greece
America
Decatur
81St
Or “Wildcat
Pete Ballas
Orthordo
Church
American In
Legion
Ason and Elk
Decatur Steadily Advances Real Estate Market
Decatur values climb as the real estate market progresses with steady improvements daily driven by ongoing development and local optimism.
Shingles Warning Against Overwork
Health column by M D Copeland discusses herpes known as shingles. It describes causes nerve involvement one sided rashes blisters neuralgic pain and possible eye involvement and notes overwork as a contributing factor. Advice includes proper footwear diet and seeking orthopedic or medical consultation for bunion and arch issues.
Jumbled Vignettes and Quips From Local Scene
A collage of brief humorous observations and captions from Chicago life. It jokes about teases in theatres, family notes about absence, brides in June, mismatched lines among couples, children learning piano, and lighthearted takes on religion and daily life.
Fragmentary Brain Teasers from a Homey Conversation
An odd dialogue riffing on dreams, possessions, and religion. A dining room Bible linked to Louis XIV and a Sears Roebuck suite illustrate quirky echoes of prosperity worship. A college swimmer son at Kelly pool and a quip equating James to America's greatest general.
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Louis
Sears-Roebuck
James
America
General Motors
Pilate Inscribes Jesus as King of the Jews
The cross bore a notice reading Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews in Hebrew Greek and Latin. Jewish leaders protested asking Pilate to change it but he refused saying what he wrote is written. Soldiers divided his garments and cast lots for the seamless robe.
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Pilate
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
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