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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
1
The Hoover plan for a one year debt and reparations suspension triggered a global market rally. The New York Stock Exchange opened busily with major shares rising and over a million shares traded in half an hour. Bond prices and commodities spiked as sentiment turned bullish across Paris London and Berlin.
Seven freight cars were damaged in a Southern railway wreck near Belle Mina early Sunday. No one was hurt. A broken car arch caused the wreck. One car held glass fruit jars another gasoline and another wheat, most of which was re packed and prepared for shipment during the day.
H M Priest and his brother tour the western states by motor sending a card from Yellowstone National Park describing the cold as "just as cold as blue blazes." They expect to reach Decatur soon with their travels ongoing through the region.
Alabama Power Company district manager Garter Pride said there were no interruptions in service after a heavy electrical storm hit the area on Sunday evening. No damage or outages were reported by the utility or local officials.
President Holliday of Montgomery who leads the Associated Retail Credit Association of Alabama reports a gradual revival in U S business after returning from the national credit association convention in St Louis. He notes optimism among representatives from across the country and says Montgomery visitors saw improving conditions.
The Decatur post of the American Legion now has 124 members, exceeding last year's total by a substantial margin, according to figures published in the current issue of the Alabama Legionnaire.
The weather bureau reports a 101 degree high in Decatur during the 24 hours ending at 7 this morning. A hard rain fell across the river in Limestone County, but Decatur saw only a trace of precipitation.
The opening of two new Bee Line highway links south of Cullman and north of Hartselle has boosted traffic on the route. The road is growing in popularity with tourists as travel increases along the Bee Line.
O. J. Shepard commander of the local American Legion post will travel to Birmingham this evening to see the Bozo Latzo boxing show presented by the Gorgas post He also intends to meet promoter Bill Cather to discuss future boxing events in Decatur.
D E Henderson a well known Huntsville citizen arrived in town today on a civic mission and met with local officials to discuss community projects.
Floyce Tapscott a negro woman faced murder charges in Morgan County circuit court tied to the knife slayings of Gussie Lee Preuitt. The State argued no self defense while the defense claimed Tapscott acted in self defense. Courtroom crowded as testimony wrapped up and lawyers prepared closing arguments for a possible 2:30 verdict.
Thomas Hazelip formerly of Decatur died in Louisville Kentucky at 3 10 PM Sunday Interment will be in Louisville Tuesday He is survived by his mother Mrs J H Daniel his stepfather Mr Jim Daniel brother Louis Daniel and six sisters Velma Hazelip Louisville Mrs Parks Bell Mrs Warren Maddox and Mrs H B Hockensmith of Decatur Mrs Baxter Rittenberry Colesbury Ky and Mrs A W Ansley Little Rock Arkansas
The two story old Ryan building on east Grant street was torn down this morning by order of Decatur city authorities. Damaged by fire previously it was deemed dangerous to passersby and removed using a tractor with ropes attached to the center posts supporting the roof.
In Pittsburg on June 22 a march by about 250 strikers at the Wildwood mine led to a clash with ten deputy sheriffs enforcing a court order prohibiting picketing. Roughly 200 shots were fired. one striker named Pete Zigarao was killed and several others injured, including deputy Herbert Bell. The march followed a mass meeting by the National Miners Union.
Chicago reports June 22 sees a drop in temperatures after Sunday showers cool the nation. The Midwest receives relief from a deadly heat wave that killed more than twenty people. Parts of the south still face extreme heat with New York recording three deaths and eight prostrations.
The cotton market rose for the first time in months, gaining 50 points from Saturday’s close. Analysts blame adverse southern weather and Washington’s push to foster a world market for American products by delaying foreign debt payments.
Seven youths from Westminster Presbyterian church will attend the young people's conference in Athens this week. The group includes Jack Morrow Walter Marvin Penney Richard Watkins Miss Elizabeth Samuels Mrs Jane Davis Miss Elizabeth Humphrey and Miss Geneva Penney.
Manager Gilmore of the local gas company plans to attend the American Legion boxing show in Birmingham this evening, supporting the event and its participants.
Alabama endures six months of deficient rainfall with June continuing dry. Early corn gardens and pastures suffer while cotton shows slow growth. Highland Home reports May rain above normal, boll weevil in southern half limited by heat, and oat harvest good. Auburn experts note reduced cultivation costs and solid fruit output despite conditions.
Eight men including three escapees from Cullman county jail were arraigned before Circuit Judge W W Callahan. Robert Flannigan drew three to five years for grand larceny in an auto theft. Lynell Fletcher received one year and one day to one year and six months for auto theft. Jarrett Long and Grover Hubbard were fined 100 dollars each for attempts to commit grand larceny. Leon Bryant and R V Henderson faced lesser larceny charges with fines of 100 dollars.
Sam Terry, white resident of Trinity, faces trial Wednesday for the death of Tillman Points, a Black man, who died days after a pistol wound to the heart following an altercation on Trinity's main street. Terry posted bond shortly after arrest as the docket lists two murder cases in the circuit court term.
Felony cases will be heard in the circuit court here on Tuesday with no capital cases listed. The final week of criminal hearings approaches as the docket for Tuesday remains unselected, although the murder trial of Floyce Tapscott has been moved from Tuesday to today.
Ten men sentenced Saturday to various prison terms wait for prison transfer agents to move them to Montgomery state prisons. Convictions centered on grand larceny and burglary charges.
Rev. E. N. Hart, pastor and dean of the young people's conference, will leave Tuesday to attend the opening of the meeting in Athens this week. A large registration is expected.
Mrs H M Priest and her nephew Lée Aaron Stewart were expected to reach Decatur this afternoon after a motor trip to Washington D C Stewart is from Mattoon Illinois The visit was described as a return from the nation capital with no further details given.
J. B. Thomas manager of stores in the Alabama Power Company is in the city on business. He hails from the Birmingham headquarters.
Dr Jameson Carr ship's surgeon arrives from England with Starr Faithfull letters and says they may fill the gap in the death probe. He will submit them to authorities in New York after review and withholding disclosure until appropriate. The letters concern the Greenwich Village beauty's mysterious death and may yield crucial insights for investigators.
A major blaze swept West St. John waterfront destroying harbor commission facilities several warehouses and grain elevators. A Canadian Pacific coastal steamship Express was reported ablaze. Officials feared damages could reach up to 10 million dollars as government irrigation buildings stood in the fire’s path.
The community sing will be at the Y M C A next Thursday at 7 30 p m. W T Willoughby president of the sing organization announced, and a record is expected for the occasion.
John W Jones and T H Mattocks left Saturday night for Minneapolis to attend a meeting of grand commandery officers of the United States.
A renewed copperhead hunt results in a second snake killed Saturday night in a yard on Eighth Avenue near Westmin ster Presbyterian Church. Officials believe the pair belong to a deadly copperhead family living in a brush lot, with city workers asked to help eliminate the reptile colony.
Morgan county circuit court delayed as Clayton and Ard Buford, fresh from Cullman jail escape, were not present for a planned murder case trial. Authorities moved to bring them to Morgan County for today’s session amid a tense escape aftermath and jury venire of fifty.
Decatur Chapter No 3 RB A will hold a regular session. Members are advised to attend and verify attendance, with notice of any changes to the meeting time or location.
The New York cotton futures market opened with June ten at 9.42 cents per pound, October and January contracts near 10.13 and 10.53 cents, respectively, while March steadies around 10.53 cents.
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