Forsythe Sought in Jolting Chicago Murder Case
Chicago June 23 James Red Forsythe ex city hall employee once jailed for carrying a gun was hunted today as the man who killed Tribune reporter Jake Lingle Forsythe previously faced a year in jail for the weapons charge and his political backers pressed to overturn that sentence Police recalled he was linked to the Moran Aiello gang raid but claimed to be innocent at the time as authorities pursued the murder case.
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Chicago
James
Red) Forsythe
City Hall
Jake” Lingle
Tribune
Forsythe
Lyle
Judgeyle
Moran- Aiello
Corporation Counsel's Office
Heat Wave Grips Alabama As State Swelters All Week
Birmingham reports one traffic death the past weekend as heat drives motorists to highways. Statewide temperatures reach near records with Montgomery at 101 and 104 forecast inland. Meteorologist says relief unlikely though a thunderstorm could help. pools and fans bustle as residents endure extreme heat.
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Birmingham
A.G.S
Russum
Montgomery
Alabama
Wetumpka
Tallapoosa
Ozark
P. H. Smyth
Mr. Smith
Mercury
Montgomery Post Office
Anniston
Decatur
Union Springs
Mobile
Thomasville
Auburn
Clanton
Eufaula
Selma
Evergreen
Escapee Allen Phillips Recaptured After Relentless Standoff
Allen Phillips, a long sought escapee from the Etowah county chain gang, was arrested after a tense pursuit. Patrolmen John Bryant and Bill Moore pursued him from Echols gun to a jail car where he attempted to flee, then leapt back into custody. He reportedly admitted years of eluding Etowah officers and faced charges of house breaking burglary and violations of the dry law.
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Etowah County
Allen Phillips
John Bryant
Bill Moore
Phillips
Echols
Moore
Bryant
Etowah
Cials
Home Burns to Ground in Hartselle Blaze
A residence on the east side of Hartselle burned to ashes Saturday night around 10:30. The cause remains undetermined. The owner’s name was not learned but the house was reportedly under Tom McDaniel’s care. Firefighters arrived after the blaze had gained headway.
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Hartselle
Tom McDaniel
Local Student Miss Chandler Hurt In Birmingham Car Crash
Miss Norma Chandler of Decatur daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Chandler and a Montevallo student is in the South Highland infirmary Birmingham after a Saturday afternoon automobile accident. She was among several Montevallo students riding to Birmingham when dodging another car their vehicle struck a telephone pole leaving her severely cut about the head and face.
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Norma Chandler
R. E. Chandler
Decatur
Montevallo
South Highland Infirmary
Birmingham
Chandler
Miss I
Third Group Of Boys To Ki Y Camp
The third group of boys left this morning for Camp Ki Y. The party includes Pete Beck Frank Liles Clifford Pullins Jas Beck Graderson Smith Jas Hines Woodrow Beck Frank Butler Wm C Jones Raymond Trotman Frank Burns Joe T Sullivan Chas Cecil Edwards Morris M Wilson Lawrence Reynolds Jack Ross James Nelson Bloodworth Wm Smos Lovin Tom Carson.
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Camp Ki-Y
Pete Beck
Frank Liles
Clifford Pullins
Jas. Beck
Graderson Smith
Jas. Hines
Woodrow Beck
Frank Butler
Wm. C. Jones
Raymond Trotman
Frank Burns
Joe T. Sullivan
Chas. Cecil Edwards
Morris M. Wilson
Lawrence Reynolds
Jack Ross
James Nelson Bloodworth
Wm. Smos Lovin
Tom Carson
Mrs Martha Parker Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Martha W Parker aged 85 died Sunday afternoon at her son W F Parker’s home near Massey after weeks of illness. She lived in the area 56 years and is survived by two sons J F Parker and W F Parker of Massey, five daughters M B Prederic of Atlanta D S Heck Cullman Emily J Minter Massey W P Patterson Massey and G Owen Cullman, 45 grandchildren 60 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. One son J B Parker died two weeks earlier. Funeral at Evergreen Methodist church west of Falkville at 3:00 p m with Rev H H Crye and Rev T M Bailey officiating E L Drinkard in charge. Grandsons Charlie Parker Rufus Minter Harmon Parker Norman Parker Athol Heck Howard Patterson pallbearers.
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Martha W. Parker
W. F. Parker
Massey
Parker
J. F
M. B. Prederic
Atlanta
D. S. Heck
Cullman
Emily J. Minter
W. P. Patterson
G. ©. Owen
J. 8. Parker
Evergreen Methodist Church
Falkville
H. H. Crye
Evergreen Church
T. M. Bailey
E. L. Drinkard
Charlie Parker
Rufus Minter
Harmon Parker
Norman Parker
Athol Heck
Howard Patterson
Priceville Visitor from Route Two Highlights Local Saturday
M. W. Ryan of route two Priceville was a business visitor here Saturday.
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M. W. Ryan
Route Two
Priceville
Year’s peak heat grips Decatur for two days
The mercury hit 101 this afternoon and stayed at the year’s peak over the weekend as Decatur sweltered. The weather bureau logged a 24 hour high of 99 and low of 75, vs 99 and 72 Sunday. No relief expected locally.
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Mercury
Government Weather Bureau
Decatur
Weather Bureau
Atlantic City Mayor Killed in Gruesome Auto Train Crash
Absecon New Jersey June 23 Mayor Anthony Maes Jr was killed when his car was struck by a southbound Pennsylvania Railroad train at a grade crossing. The crash also killed John Wiley and his wife Lillian of Ventnor and Margaret Siracusa of Ventnor.
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Absecon
N. J
Anthony Maes Jr
Re. Ruffu
John Wiley
Lillian
Ventnor
Margaret O. Siracusa
Ruffo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Ruffy
Shore Resort
Atlantic County Grand Jury
Decatur Garden Club hosts flood relief planning meeting
Decatur civic leaders invite all residents to a 7:30 p m meeting at the Y M O A called by the Decatur Garden Club to discuss beautification efforts and further flood improvement plans for the city. Officials have not disclosed exact agenda details.
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Decatur
Decatur Garden Club, Civic
Garden Club
YMCA Camp Ki-Y Starts Registrations
Registrations for the YMCA camp at Camp Ki-Y are underway for the first week. The camp opens Monday and runs two weeks for boys paying $1.00. Boys wishing to attend should visit the YMCA to reserve a spot.
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Camp Ki-Y
Professor E L Hays Returns From Educators Meeting
Professor E L Hays has returned from Tuscaloosa where he attended a two day meeting of the state's leading educators. He called the gathering most interesting and instructive.
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E. L. Hays
Tuscaloosa
Adelle Polytinsky Delights Decatur Rotary Club
Miss Adelle Polytinsky entertained Decatur Rotary on Monday with several vocal selections, drawing applause from members and adding charm to the meeting.
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Adelle Polytinsky
Decatur Rotary Club
Davis Plans to Fight Jury Charge in Impeachment Move
Frank J. Davis of Morgan County's first district vows to resist grand jury impeachment action. He calls the charge political, cites 30 years in public service, and argues alleged oil and gasoline mishandling lacks indictment, aiming to publicize his stance and promise to oppose further proceedings.
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Frank J. Davis
Morgan County Board of Revenue
First District
Morgan County Grand Jury
James E. Horton
Davis
Decatur Daily
Grand Jury
Decatur
District Number 1
Philadelphia man reports Bee Line Highway collision
Roman Frencel arrived at the police station on Sunday afternoon to report his car had collided north of Decatur on the Bee Line Highway with an automobile driven by a negro. No serious injuries, but the other driver was skinned and bruised. Frencel's car sustained heavy damage.
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Roman Frencel
Philadelphia
Decatur
Bee Line
Mr. Frencel
Dives Death from Drowning in Creek Near Prattville
Ocle R. Sprachling, 22, died after a neck injury from diving into shallow creek water near Prattville Alabama. Witnesses rushed to assist and moved him to a hospital where he died early this morning.
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Prattville
Ala
Ocle R. Spraching
Here
Schroeder to waiv extradition papers
Harold H. Schroeder’s attorneys indicate a move to fight Alabama extradition. Indiana authorities seek him to face murder and arson charges after a charred body was found near Mobile. Governor Graves has honored the papers. Schroeder plans habeas corpus action to test legality.
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Mobile
Harold H. Schroeder
Schroeder
Graves
Alabama
Indiana
William Cowley
Montgomery
Cowley
Tarife Bill Draws Keen Attention in Business Circles
Barrett C. Shelton, back in Decatur, reports widespread public interest in the recently adopted tariff schedule. He says most business leaders remain cautious, waiting to see how Congress will interpret and implement the stringent measures.
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East
Barrett C. Shelton
Decatur
Shelton
National Congress
United States
Hobbs Speaks For B Miller At Democratic Rally
A crowd gathered in the Circuit Court room at 1 pm to hear Judge S F Hobbs speak for judge B M Miller as the Democratic candidate for Governor. Hobbs limited remarks due to an ongoing lawsuit, outlining key reasons to vote for Miller on August 12. full address to be printed in The Daily tomorrow.
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Circuit Court
S. F. Hobbs
B. M. Miller
Judge Hobbs
Judge Miller
Morgan County Court House
State
W. E. Skeggs
T. E. Wright
James E. Horton
S. F
B. Miller
Skeggs
Authorities To Meet Councilmen
Health authorities will meet with Hartselle Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday evening to discuss the proposed sanitation of the city. County sanitary inspector C L Parham completed a survey detailing the conditions, and maps and information will be presented to the Councilmen for consideration.
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Hartselle
C. L. Parham
Two Held for Concealed Knuckles in Morgan County
Sheriff B. E. Davis and Deputy Bud Davis arrested two men Sunday morning on charges of carrying concealed knuckles. They were held to await action by the Morgan County grand jury.
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B. E. Davis
Bud Davis
Morgan County
Grand Jury
Minority Report Now Being Prepared By 2 Solons
Washington June 23. The London naval treaty was laid before the senate by Chairman Borah after committee approval 1 to 16. Senators Johnson Shipstead Moses Robinson and others prepared minority reports opposing the treaty. Debate interruption tied to veteran relief measure and public release of treaty documents remains under question. Secretary Stimson notes and Hoover request for other notes prior to London conference referenced.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Farm Relations Committee
Johnson
California
Shipstead
Minnesota
Moses
New Hampshire
Robinson
Indiana
Stimson
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Hoover
Three Arrests in Louisiana Death Case
Three suspects were jailed in St. Tammany Parish as the grand jury probes the death of Anthony. District Attorney Sidney Frederick ordered arrests after a coroner ruled the death accidental. Mrs Anthony sought the inquiry believing murder. arrests include Mrs Anthony, Miss Newman, and Blackwell, with additional link to Isaac Moore's slaying near Sun.
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Sheriff's Department
Mrs. Anthony
Miss Newman
Rio
Blackwell
Sun
Co. D. Phillips
Isaac Moore
Louis
Miss
Anthony
Byrns Declares Candidacy for U S Senate Nomination
Representative Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee announces he will run for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate relinquishing his House seat after 11 terms. He seeks the long term starting in March and faces Cordell Hull Andrew L Todd Dr John R Neal and D W Dodson for the nomination while incumbent Senator William E Brock runs for the short term.
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Nashville
Tenn
Joseph W. Byrns
Slx
Tennessee
United States Senate
Burns
House
Senate
Cordell Hull
Andrew L .Todd
John R. Neal
D. W. Dodson
William E. Brock
Brock
Neal Chain
Benton
Crowds Pack Court For Skeggs Trial In Morgan County
Hundreds fill the Morgan County circuit court as the State vs W E Skeggs case opens amid heat and urgency. Jurors are chosen while observers and attendees from Wolf Mountain watch for possible Yancey case developments, with Dr H D and Patrolman Bill Moore among expected witnesses.
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Yancey
Wolf Mountain
Skeggs
Bowling
Roy Bowling
Bill Moore
Wright
W. E
James A. Britain Transferred by Alabama Power
James A. Britain formerly of Decatur has been transferred by Alabama Power from Mobile to Jasper Alabama.
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James A. Britain
Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Mobile
Jasper
Ala
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Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
George W. Norris
Hitchcock
Hobbs
Miller
2 Solons
Louisiana
Byrns
Wolf Area
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