Cross Examination of Judge Skeggs Concludes in Court
The trial over Judge W. E. Skeggs for the March 26 1930 shooting of Patrolman Thomas E. Wright continues as witnesses testify. Mayor Malone and Patrolman Bryant provide accounts while defense questions Moore and Buck about the incident and the judge’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Skeggs
Thomas E. Wright
Wade Wright
Circuit Court
Wright
W. R. Clark
Eastcoati
B. L. Malone
Decatur
Skeggs
Malone
Harris
Defense Counsel
Judge Skeggs
Wilson Avenue
Church
Alabama
John T. Bryant
Mr. Wright
W. P
Bill) Moore
Rufus Norwood
W. P. Moore
Morgan County National Bank
Moore
Buck
C. L. Buck
L. A
J. ¥. Hamil
Armed men join in Northwest Alabama manhunt for Hambrick
A posse in several cars searched hills and valleys of Northwest Alabama for Liam Hambrick a Courtland resident accused of attempting to attack several young white girls. Lawman and citizen volunteers scoured the countryside with warnings of death for disclosure amid reports he may have fled toward the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Liam Hambrick
Courtland
Lawrence
Hambrick
Coburn
Land
Long Lance
River Front
Ste
la Countains
Brick
Gentle Breeze Eases Heat in Decatur
The season's heat in Decatur was tempered by a gentle breeze. The 24 hour high reached 103 at 1 pm and 101 by 7 am with a low of 87. An office thermometer at Hill Chevrolet reportedly exceeded 110 before it blew up in the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Z. Trimble
Hill Chevrolet Company
Per ‘Sons
Mercury
Heat Wave Ravages Midwest as Temperatures Soar Across States
Chicago and Illinois report record heat with central Illinois buckling pavements at 106 degrees. Lincoln Nebraska hits 102 and Edgewood Iowa records 132 in the sun. Deaths from sunstroke heart attack and heat related incidents tallied in Chicago amid drownings and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
Centralia
Lincoln
Neb
Edgewood
Iowa
Heat Wave Sweeps Alabama With Records Across Cities
Scorching temperatures push many cities past 100 degrees as Montgomery and statewide readings rise. Thunder showers offer little relief as Birmingham painter suffers a non fatal collapse from heat while working atop a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
H. Smyth
Alabama
Mercury
Esterday
Goodwater
Evergreen
Greenville
Wetumpka
Thomasville
Eufaula
Ozark
Gadsden
Union Springs
Auburn
Clanton
Selma
Anniston
Decatur
Classified Ads Spark Quick Wins in Daily Listings
Daily classified ads reveal ready opportunities described as trons in the fire, highlighting timely chances for readers. The note compares luck to spotting such notices, suggesting proactive reading over random hunting.
Man Shot While Fleeing Officers in Alabama Robbery Case
Daniel Garvin of Hope Mill North Carolina was shot while fleeing Guntersville police pursuing him and companion Harmon Loves after a robbery and auto theft near Albertville. Garvin wounded by shotgun fire. Loves surrendered. Both men allegedly confessed to the Guntersville robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Scoggins
Harmon Loves
Bank Robbery Ends in Killing in Grand Rapids
Three youths robbed the Grand Rapids Savings Bank branch at gunpoint and looted about $10. The branch manager forced to stay inside. an employee named Breene was shot and killed as the robbers fled in an unspecified vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Savings Bank
Breene
Join, Bafford Called To Reward Virs
Mrs. John Beffixd dies after illness at Madison home. Survived by husband, four children, father, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services held at Pisce cemetery with interment at Mack. Campfire program features Ki-Y campers and local citizen speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bafford
Madison
John Beffixd
Priday
Vera
Ptaay
Pisce
Gmack
Chergr
Matterson to be master of ceremonies Thursday
Matterson to serve as master of ceremonies at an all day barbecue in Mooresville Bel le Mina. The event draws several thousand attendees and includes candidates for county and state offices, with A G Patterson and I Thompson among speakers. Community farm groups, Kiwanis plans, and a baseball exhibition add amusements to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresvile-Belle Mina
Wien
Atterson
I. Thompson
A. G. Patterson
Congress
Patterson
E. B. Almon
Limestone
Morgan
Decatur
Mooresville
Belle Mina
Maude Gunn Trial Details Life Insurance Ties
A Alabama jury heard a state witness say Maude Gunn claimed Billie was not killed near the creek bridge but back toward Sycamore. She mentioned not talking to her lawyer, and that three men attacked the couple near Choocploc co creek near Oxford. Evidence showed Gunn held a $21,000 life policy as sole beneficiary with Mrs Gunn and her daughter as second beneficiaries in a $10,000 policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talladega
Ala
Maude Gunn
Billie
Sycamore
C. H. Abrahms
Coosa County
Rev Hart Leaves For Conference
Rev E N Hart pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church has been appointed dean of the young people's conference at Athens college and departed today for the meeting opening tonight. Delegates from Westminster include Misses Marjorie Davis Margaret Humphrey Virginia Samuels Elizabeth Sameuls and Jack Morrow and Walter Marvin Penney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Conference
Athens College
Westminster Church
Marjorie Davis
Margaret Humphrey
Virginia Samuels
Elizabeth Sameuls
Jack Morrow
Walter Marvin Penney
Fatal shooting near Daviston in Alabama
In Dadeville area near Daviston two men argued during an attempt to pursue a felon. Rufus Cornley aged 50 was killed while Staley Pichard aged 35 was in serious condition from pistol wounds. Mack Payne and Henry Walker, a suspect in a minor charge, were held as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dadeville
Ala
Dad
Daviston
Rufus Cornley
Staley Piichard
Mack Payne
Payne
Henry Walker
Tallapoosa
Westminster church to keep Sunday services through summer
The Westminter Presbyterian session plans to continue Sunday morning services through the summer. They will arrange supply coverage for the pastor Rev. E. N. Hart during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Plans for Camp Westmoreland Trip by Troop 16
Members of Troop 16 from Westminister Presbyterian Church plan a trip to Camp Westmoreland for the district Boy Scout camp. Scoutmaster Bob Clark will accompany the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Camp
Westmoreland
Bob Clark
Southern Cross heads toward Cape Race on Atlantic crossing
The Southern Cross crew led by Captain Kingsford Smith reported rapid progress across the North Atlantic from Port Marnock Ireland toward Cape Race Newfoundland. The plane averaged 88 mph early and climbed to 105 mph as fuel lightened, a hopeful mid-ocean crossing amid favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldonnel Airdome
Irish Free State
Southern Cross
North Atlantic
Ireland
Wide Pacific
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Port Marnock
Charles Kingsford-Smith
J. W. Stannage
M. E. van Dyk
J. T. Saul
Baldonne
London
Kingsford- Smith
Atlantic
Van
Smith
Irish
Great Circle
New Foundland
Visiting Singers To Be Heard At Ninth Street Church
Announcement says the Vinson quartet and Hart selle quartet will be among visiting singers at the community sing Wednesday evening at Ninth Street Methodist Church The public is invited to hear them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinson Quartette
Hartselle
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Ill Cecil W. Rhodes Confined at Home
The Daily attache Cecil W. Rhodes is ill and staying at home today. Reports say his condition is not serious and no cause for alarm is noted. His colleagues and editor request patience while he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil W. Rhodes
the Daily
Decatur
Local Cotton Market Readout
A historical textile market note shows fiber pricing with strict middling at 12.65 and middling eye at 11.40, indicating rounded grade values and local commodity quotes.
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Eos
Mre
Associated Press
Harry T. Burn
Sweetwater
Tennessee
Flyer
Mr. Moore
Street
Bryant
Campfre
John Patteyes
Oland Gray
Zeitler Springs
Gunn
Creek Bridge
Hart
Edison Winner
Associated Presa Phote
Stanford
Winchester
Kentucky
Edison
Grew
Kink Features Syndicate
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