Dry campaign planks shape Southern delegation stance
Alabama pushes for a bone dry 18th amendment plank while other states discuss farm relief, Muscle Shoals government operation, and coordinate planks to back Senator George of Georgia. Delegations from North Carolina and Georgia weigh Muscle Shoals and farm fertilizer angles as southern bloc negotiates who to support at the convention.
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Indiana
Irman A. H. Carmichaed
Futher
Alabama
Adama
North Carolina
Georgia
Carmichael
Harry M. ‘Ayers
Ed Maddox
Harry Flood Byrd
Carter Glass
Virginia
Josephus Daniels
George
Cagle Injured In Unusual Manner
H. B. Cagle manager of Star Transfer was hurt when a Ford roadster struck a truck at Moulton street and Second avenue. The running board struck his leg injuring both legs and he fell to the pavement. He received medical aid and was taken to his home.
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H. B. Cagle
Star Transfer Company
Moulton Street
Second Avenue
Ford
Mr. Cagle
H Ly
R. F E. Chandler
Fourteen In Jail Await Disposition In Morgan County
Sheriff Davis announced that fourteen prisoners remain in the Morgan County jail awaiting disposition of their cases.
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Morgan County
Davis
Decatur Considers Lighting Contract With Alabama Power
The Decatur city council will study a lighting contract with Alabama Power and review a plan to illuminate Keller Memorial Bridge with 400 candle power lights. Twenty eight lamps would be installed, ten on all night and eighteen dusk to 11 pm, under a five year agreement awaiting submarine cable delivery, aiming for August 1 lighting.
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Decatur City Council
Workers Council To Meet Tonight At First Baptist Church
The Workers Council of the First Baptist church will meet tonight at 7 30 o clock. The council includes all officers and teachers of the Sunday school and attendance was urged for all members.
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Workers Council of the
First Baptist Church
Body Sent To Kentucky Town
The body of Robert Morris Jr died here Monday at his home. It was sent to Franklin Kentucky last night for concluding services in Franklin this afternoon and burial there.
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Robert Morris, Jr
Franklin
Bowers Speaks at 7 30 PM Through The Air
Decatur radio listeners may hear Claude G. Bowers deliver the keynote address before the democratic convention in Houston. The heat prompted the keynote to be moved to the evening with the convention opening at 7 30.
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Decatur
Claude G. Bowers
Houston
Senator Black to Speak in Decatur July Fourth
Senator Hugo Black of Alabama will deliver an open air address on the lawn of the Y M C A in Decatur July 4 starting at 5:00 pm. The topic will be What the Junior Order of United American Mechanics Stands For with remarks likely on national governmental issues and Muscle Shoals legislation.
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Hugo Black
Alabama
Decatur
Senate
Senator Black
Order of United American Mechanics
Uniors
B. D
Tennessee Valley
Ips
Meadors
Decature
Decatur to Manufacture CB Brake Tester Here
Decatur Iron & Steel Company will begin producing the CB Brake Tester in Decatur, a device already used on the west coast by filling stations and auto firms. The machine tests brakes on all four wheels and promises higher efficiency in brake adjustment, with the local plant holding sales rights for the southeast United States and a test machine already drawing dealer interest.
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Decatur Iron & Steel Company
West Coast
United States
Vernon-Edler Corporation
Los Angeles
Ralph Cadwell
E. J. Baird
Decatur Kiwanis Dix
Southeast
H. R. Davis
Morgan County National Bank Adds Trust Department
The Federal Reserve Bank approved Morgan County National Bank's addition of a trust department. The move enables the bank to act as trustee executor guardian and administrator in estates. Officials welcomed the approval and anticipation of expanded service to North Alabama patrons.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Morgan County National Bank
North Alabama
Decatur Council No 81 Meets At Ma sonic Temple
Decatur Council No 81 will convene at 7 30 tonight in the Ma sonic temple for regular business transactions and proceedings.
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Decatur Council No. 81
Fay
Masonic Temple
First Cotton Bloom Of Year Reported
The first cotton bloom of the year was reported today by B. M. Byford and Son from the Hartwell Davis place, three miles west of here on the Trinity road. The bloom comes despite heavy rains and weed-filled fields affecting local farms.
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B. M. Byford and Son
Hartwell Davis Place
Trinity Road
Pictures Wednesday Life of Christ lectures continue at Westminster
The Westminster Presbyterian church will host a continuation of illustrated lectures on the Life of Christ this Wednesday evening. The program features pictures depicting The Last Supper and the Crucifixion.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Cotton prices slip as July contracts edge above cent line
New Orleans reports an early advance of about 2.75 per bale pushing the July position above the cent line. By noon a demand rise followed word of a July notices stoppage and forecasts of unsettled weather and higher weevil activity. Prices moved 22.01 for July, 21.7% for October, and 21.78 for December, down 48 to 56 points from the prior close.
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New Orleans
Eee
Warrants Drawn For Dixies Heroes Pensions
Confederate veterans and widows will receive more than half a million dollars in pensions for July September. Warrants totaling 541183 have been sent to 67 counties with 7000 pensioners. Class A veterans receive 150 per quarter while widows 80 or older or blind get 75, others receive 45 or 30 per quarter.
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Montgomery
Wiece
Higher Offer For Bond Issue Is Made
Decatur council to meet in special session this afternoon to consider issuing a refunding bond. Interest rate may rise from five to five and a half percent as offers just above par are reported. council previously rejected a 96 bid at five percent.
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Decatur
Program In Dem Convention In Houston June Proceedings
The Democratic National Convention opened with music from 11 a.m. to noon. Clem Shaver, national committee chairman, ordered the session. Bishop Hay invoked prayer. Claude G. Bowers of New York was installed as chairman. A recess until 7 p.m. was taken for the keynote address by temporary Chairman Bowers.
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Houston
Clem Shaver
Hay
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Claude G. Bowers
New York
Bowers
Westminster Presbyterian Board to Meet Tonight at 7:30
The quarterly conference of the Westminster Presbyterian church official board will be held this evening at the church at 7 30. The board includes all elders deacons and trustees.
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The
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Paving Plan on Second Street Faces Opposing Owners
Eleven property owners on Second Street west sign a protest against paving the thoroughfare. City officials asked the engineer for a cost estimate from Second Avenue to Danville Road, about 38.30 per front foot at the widest point. Further action hinges on owner interest and support.
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Sur Geon
Second Street
Second Avenue
Danville Road
Stewart Released on a $5,000 Bond
Robert W. Stewart pleaded not guilty in the District of Columbia supreme court to three counts of perjury. His trial was set for October 8 and he was released on a $5,000 bond. He testified before the senate oil committee about bonds from the Continental Trading Company. The indictment says he received 750,500 dollars worth of bonds while claiming knowledge of their disposition.
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Washington
Robert W. Stewart
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Stewart
Senate Oil Committee
Explosion at New England Works plant causes multiple deaths
Thompsonville Connecticut June 26 AP four men confirmed dead after the blast at the New England Works Manufacturing Company plant. Workers say a fifth man may have been inside when the explosion occurred.
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Thompsonville
Conn
New England Works Manufacturing Company
Rescue efforts widen as IGE break halts search in Italy's peril
Reports state fog and rough seas hindered air and ground searches for Dr. Malmgren and companions who left the Nobile party on May 30 to reach land on foot. Gen Nobile, recovering from a broken leg aboard Citta di Milano, awaits news as rescuers plan to drop spare parts to Lieut. Lundborg after his crash.
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Virgo Bay
Malmgren
Marino
Zappi
Lundborg
Newbile
Italia
General Nobile
Citta di Milano
Roasting Ears On Sale First Time In Decatur
Fresh Morgan county roasting ears went on sale today at the curb market in Decatur. Demand for the early corn quickly consumed the supply and another sell out was recorded. Beans were limited and eggs and butter were scarce.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Smallpox vaccinated after infection at health department
Sixteen people at the Tennessee Valley laboratory were vaccinated after a man infected with smallpox entered the health department quarters. The infected individual was quarantined by health authorities.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Health Department
Prohibition Split in Southern Led Convention Fight
Delegates debate wet and dry planks as Smith camp faces a keynote address and a reception for the party platform. Southern unity clashes with eastern opposition over enforcement and a farm relief stance as resolutions hope to keep the platform brief and decisive.
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We Smith
Eyates
Key Pittmany
Nevada
Resolutions Committee
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Samuel W. Fordyce
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Missouri
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George L. Berry
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