University Dedicates Bibb Graves Hall in Alabama
Dr. George D. Strayer of Columbia University dedicates Bibb Graves Hall at the University of Alabama in a ceremony closing a week of statewide public school official meetings. The $250000 building will house the college of education as Dr. R. E. Tidwell lauds Governor Graves for major educational reforms boosting term lengths and services.
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Superin Servat of
Graves
Alabama
Strayer
Tidwell
United States
Legislation Considered To Ban Federal Officials From Campaign Giving
Washington June 21 legislation to prohibit federal office holders from contributing to political campaign funds is under study by Senator Brookhart and the senate patronage committee. The panel heard letters alleging coercive fundraising and questioned practices in Southern states as part of a probe into federal appointments.
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Washington
Brookhart
Senate
R. B. Waddle
Traster
Somerset
Robison
Iowa
McKellar
Tenmessee
R. B. Creager
Texas
Creager
South Carolina
Arkansas
Fall in Eva claims Mae Thompson to heart attack
At dawn Mae Thompson died of a heart attack while standing at her door in Eva. L A Thompson rushed to her side after screams, and the body was found lifeless in the yard. Funeral services are planned Saturday with six children and her husband L A Thompson.
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L. A
Jury Still Debating Ellis Liquor Manufacture Case
A circuit court jury continued deliberations on the Riley Ellis liquor manufacture case this afternoon. The trial began Thursday afternoon and consumed much of Friday, with jurors not yet reporting a verdict by 1 PM.
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Ellis
Circuit Court
Riley Ellis
Signs Placed for Residential Parking Under City Direction
New parking signs are installed across residential areas following earlier placements in business districts. The effort is directed by C. D. Patterson, chairman of the police committee, with city workers implementing the program.
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C. D. Patterson
Marland's Mayor Brooks Turns to Local Stunts
Will A Brooks former 101 ranch manager and soldier now leads Marland Oklahoma as mayor. He enlivens the town with projects like 35 acres of cotton and tomatoes planted by boys and Saturday horseshoe tournaments. He also organized a regional negro choir and hosts a rolling pin throwing contest for women.
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Marland
Okla
Will A. Brooks
Miller Brothers
101 Ranch
Brooks
Southwest
Heflin Grieved by Son's Drinking Arrest
Sen. Heflin of Alabama says he is deeply pained by his son's drinking relapse after a Wednesday arrest for driving under the influence of drugs following a collision with a truck. He vows to help his son see the danger and to remain a loving, guiding father despite media scrutiny and public pressure.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Camp Ki Visits Kiwanis Club Members
Kiwanis club members toured Camp Ki on Thursday expressing delight at improvements. They toured the new spacious recreation hall and the installed lighting system, noting it was the first visit of many this year.
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Kiwanis Club
Inter-City Meet Discussion Previewed by Decatur Rotary
Discussion of the inter city meeting scheduled for Labor Day will be touched on at the Monday Decatur Rotary club session. John G. McGehee will deliver the principal address and report on the Dallas convention as a local delegate.
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Decatur Rotary Club
John G. McGehee
Dallas
Heavy docket extends hearings into Saturday courts
Courtroom circles report a heavy criminal docket with hearings extending into Saturday. A larger docket is anticipated next week, featuring capital offenses and related proceedings.
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Court Room
Confession Made by Ex Professor in Slaying Pup il
Dr James Snook a 49 year old former Ohio State University professor confessed to killing his pupil and former lover Theora Hix on June 13 near a rifle range. He said he struck her with a hammer in a quarrel and slit her throat to end her suffering. the statement was prepared for the county grand jury.
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Cqglumbus
James Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
John J. Chester, Jr
Chester
Snook
Many Witnesses In Booze Hearing Here
An estimated 50 to 75 witnesses testified this afternoon in the liquor manufacturing case against William Puckett. The proceeding was the first circuit court hearing of the session with a lengthy witness list.
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William Puckett
Dr. George Boyd Shows Marked Improvement
The many friends of Dr. George E. Boyd pastor of the First Methodist Church are gratified to learn he continues to show marked improvement after a recent illness. He is expected to resume his pulpit duties within the next few weeks.
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George E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Crow Brothers Home Rebuild Nears Completion on Jonston Street
The Crow brothers Jim and Mason near finishing a residential rebuild on Jonston Street. The new houses are described as highly attractive and positioned to be among the area’s best.
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Jim
Mason Crow
Jonston Street
Moffat Named Montgomery Hotel Men's Association President
G Moffat of Birmingham elected to succeed Adolph Reich of Gadsden as president of the Alabama Hotel Men's Association. Gadsden selected as site for the 1930 convention.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ded G. Moffat
Birmingham
Adolph Reich
Gadsden
Alabama Hotel Men's Association
Wakefield shot in Mountain Brook Estates mystery
H E Hek Wakefield banker and 1925 all American football star was wounded in a shooting at 2 am near Junius Walthall’s home in Mountain Brook Estates Birmingham Alabama Crumpton a real estate dealer and son in law of Justice Virgil Bouldin was arrested though not booked in local jails Wakefield said to be resting comfortably and declined to comment Crumpton has not been located Crumpton family from Maplesville Al Wakefield from a prominent Memphis family and a Vanderbilt star now with Caldwell and Company in Nashville Tenn
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Birmingham
Ala
H. E
Wakefield
Tom A. Crumpton
Virgil Bouldin
Alabama Supreme Court
Crumpton
McQuire
Salser
McDuff
Caldwell and Company, Investment Banking House
Nashville, Tenn
Daughter Confesses Killing in Defense of Father near Maven
Grace Noblin, about 30, is jailed in Starkville on a murder charge after shooting Walter Bush, about 40, in Maven following an alleged attack on Noblin's father J. F. Noblin. Bush died of two bullet wounds after being driven to a nearby house for aid. The woman said she acted to protect her father but offered no formal charge yet.
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Starkville
Miss
Grace Noblin
Walter Bush
Maven
Here
Bush
J. F. Noblin
A. M. Gammill
Noblin
Budget Review Under Way by Decatur Council
City Clerk E. W. Collier was tasked by the Decatur city council to compile department expenses to verify adherence to the outlined budget. Figures are expected to be presented at the next council meeting.
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E. W. Collier
Decatur
Higher Ups Accused in Whiskey Smuggling Ring
International Falls Minnesota June 21. County Attorney David Hul bert charged that top officials were directing a whiskey smuggling operation from Canada into the United States near International Falls.
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International Falls
Minn
United States
David Hulbert
Sewer Question Is Put Off To July 5
Decatur city council postponed discussion of the Lee street storm sewer project again to July 5. The plan aims to install a sewer of sufficient size to handle overflow during heavy rains, drawing comment from nearby property owners.
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Lee Street
Decatur
Mercury Reaches Highest Yearly High Temperature
Yesterday's temperature reached 94 degrees with a 69 degree low. The weather bureau notes 93 was the prior high, 92 occurred on two days, and 91 has appeared several days this spring.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Average wage up at Connecticut Mills amid high production
The Connecticut Mills plant reports a six month wage rise for about 700 workers as production remains strong for its high grade tire fabric. Day and night shifts will continue to meet demand with expansions to a near complete mill village and beautification plans underway.
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Connecticut
Kiwanis Camp Visit Ends With Nature Swim And Feast
Decatur Kiwanis club members on a season opening trip to Camp Ki-Y enjoyed a naturist swim in a rocky pool and a hearty outdoor meal. Attendees, including local businessmen, shed inhibitions and clothing before diving in, then returned to camp for a tavern of bacon roasted ears biscuits slaw and potato salad with drumsticks and watermelon as Cliff Randolph’s group served. The gathering concluded with President Pete Peterson declaring the meeting adjourned.
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Camp Ki-Y
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Henrys
Johns
Cliff Randolph
Pete Peterson
Cullman Moves to Ban Slot Machines Countywide
County Solicitor Herman Stewart warns operators of punch boards drawing boards and slot machines that Cullman county will enforce a ban. The Cullman Democrat reports immediate steps will be taken to cease such gambling devices and arrest those who operate or permit them.
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Cullman County
Cullman Democrat
Herman Stewart
Democrat
Stewart
Wiart
Reverend Hart to Return for Weekend Services
Rev. E. N. Hart, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian, returns Saturday from Sheffield where he led a successful revival. He will fill his pulpit at both the morning and evening services this Sunday.
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E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sheffield
Bank President W. W. Pussell Improves, Out Until Monday
W. W. Pussell, president of City National Bank, is ill at home on Ferry Street but shows considerable improvement and is not expected to resume duties before Monday.
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W. W. Pussell
City National Bank
Ferry Street
Explosion Fires Kill Nearly One Hundred in Canton Vaults
London dispatch reports from Hong Kong say about 100 died in a blast and blaze in two vaults under the Canton compound PD. Thirty of the dead were patients at a 400 bed hospital. main building destroyed. Red Cross and military on scene. Shanghai confirms the Canton hospital compound was involved and notes an ammunition dump explosion nearby with possible casualties.
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London
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hong Kong
Canton
Tech
Red Cross
Shanghai
China
Vocational Work Reviewed In Florence Kiwanis Club Talk
C W Mathews led a Florence Kiwanis Club review of vocational guidance and placement work intended to aid young men entering careers. The program drew considerable interest from the Florence club, signaling potential adoption of the initiative.
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Kiwanis Club
Florence Kiwanis Club
C. W. Mathews
Florence Club
Arthur Moye Hurt Removing Radiator Cap
Arthur Moye, a popular local youth, was seriously injured Thursday afternoon while removing a radiator cap. He was taken to Dr. C. L. Martin’s office about five miles north of Cullman on the Bee Line highway.
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Arthur Moye
C. L. Martin
Cullman
Bee Line
Dese specialist hunts for five years in cold germ
A terse speech fragment shows a hunter claiming five years of pursuit for a person, noting hardship from rain and missing rain gear. The text reflects a colloquial voice and an outburst about ongoing search. No clear names, places, or dates are present.
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