Roosevelt pledges all inflation power to curb seasonal slump
The Roosevelt administration plans to use inflation power and mobilize the National Industrial Recovery Administration the Public Works Administration and the RFC to sustain economic momentum. Treasury actions target August 1 bond maturities with about one billion dollars in new issues to fund recovery programs amid a surge of lobbyists in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
National Industrial Recovery Administration
Public Works Administration
Raymond Moley
London
Moley
Amercan
Paik Konitza
Albania
Mikas Bagdonas
Legation
Treasury
National As Recovery Administration
New Farm Relief Administration
New Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Morgan County to name home demonstration agent soon
County officials met at the courthouse to select a home demonstration agent to oversee the canning program and community gardens across Morgan County. The appointee will coordinate with the Auburn extension division and operate a toll canning center funded by donated lands and a social service director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
B. L. Malone
J. L. Draper
J. L. Rowe
J. W. Lynn
the Relief Administration
L. B. Williamson
Auburn
Social Service
Funeral services for Frank C Walk Held Tuesday
Frank C Walk died at 4 30 Saturday at his residence 912 Olive Street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at St Ann s Catholic Church with interment at City Cemetery under Brown directing. Survived by widow daughter Miss Sophia Walk three sons Joe F of Detroit Frank A of Baton Rouge and W A of Arlington. three brothers Jacob and Mr Walk who had long made Decatur home. a former lockkeeper at Lock B on the Tennessee River. A veteran pilot and steamboat man known in Southern navigation circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Walk
Walsh
Olive Tates
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
City Cemetery
Brown
Mr. Walk
Miss Sophia Walk
Joe F
Detroit
Frank A
Baton Rouge
W. A
Arlington
Texas
Jacob
Decatur
Lock B
Tennessee River
South
Surge in Traveling Salesmen Boosts Railroads and Hotels
In recent weeks there is a noticeable rise in traveling salesmen. The uptick in their activity and seasonal pickup has driven increased business for railroads, buses, and hotels.
Cotton Soars To New Level At Today's Mart
New York June 26. Cotton futures surged to fresh highs as administration acreage reduction drives boosted grains and farm belt shares. Cotton rose about two dollars with most positions up. New Orleans deliveries exceeded ten cents, and December wheat topped ninety cents as grains hit season highs.
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New York
Chicago
Stock Exchange
New Orleans
Bomb thrower arrested in Rome after St Peters blast
In Vatican City Rome police say Demetrio Solamon, holding a Spanish passport, planted a bomb exploded on St Peters portico. Solomon was arrested and charged as authorities tie the act to members of the Spanish government. Four pilgrims were injured and panic ensued with little property damage.
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Vatican City
Rome
St. Peters
Spain
Demetrio Solamon
Solamon
Solomon
Revival Meeting Draws Large Crowds at Southside Baptist
Interest in the revival at Southside Baptist Church grows with large crowds at each service. Rev L L Hearn will speak at 7 30 this evening on The Perils of Postponement and Tuesday on Ten Reasons Why I Do Not Want to Go to Hell. Tentative plans for a youth gathering Wednesday at 10 and a morning service Thursday for older members announced by Rev J D Pickens. Music programs directed by W R Wallace with progress from both choirs enhancing the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Church
L. L. Hearn
J. D. Pickens
W. R. Wallace
Evangelist Harvey Few to Speak Tonight at 8 O'clock
The Rev. Harvey Few a young evangelist from Cleveland Texas will preach at 8 oclock tonight at 1505 Fifth Avenue South Announcement by W A Gordon invites public attendance in the evening service in the local church setting in the downtown area.
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Harvey Few
Cleveland
Tex
Fifth Avenue
South
W. A. Gordon
Returns to post for A L Moye after illness
A L Moye, once very ill for several weeks, is reported considerably improved today and has returned to his barber shop and beauty parlor.
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A. L. Moye
Walker urges primary for Eighth District seat
Athens Alabama June 26 State Senator Harry Walker urged the state Democratic Committee to call a primary to fill the vacancy in the Eighth Congressional District after the death of Ed B Almon. He argued the district should voice the choice since only four months of the term expired and a district nomination would deny counties north of the Tennessee River a say. The letter notes potential nomination of a short term appointee and references a Huntsville meeting and a special election.
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Edward B. Almon
Miller
Huntsville
E. W. Pettus
State Democratic Committee
A. Lynne
T. C .Almon
Decatur
R. E. Coburn
Hector Lane
Courtland
Mr. Miller
Tuscumbia
Athens
Ala
Harry Walker
Walker
State Committee
Eighth District
Tennessee River
Eighth Congressional District
Alabama
Ed B. Almon
Democratic
Almon
Dry forces launch statewide anti liquor campaign in Morgan county
Morgan county dry forces plan an intensive campaign to retain the 18th amendment. Miss Norma C. Brown vice president of the Flying Squadron Foundation will speak at 8 pm in the courthouse. Hon Oliver W. Stewart president will speak Tuesday at 3 pm in the courthouse. Other speakers join a state wide effort with Brown already addressing Birmingham audiences.
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Morgan County
Norma C. Brown
Flying Squadron Foundation
Oliver W. Stewart
Foundation
Alabama
Miss Brown
Birmingham
Central Methodist Church
Senator Borah Undergoes Operation at Johns Hopkins
Idaho Senator Borah was operated on for prostate gland at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The procedure was performed by Dr. Hugh Young who could not immediately report on his condition. The operation was not considered serious and followed his annual health checkup.
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Baltimore
Senator Borah
Idaho
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Hugh Young
Borah
Masons Prepare Joint Installation of Lodge Officers
One of the largest recent gatherings of Masons is expected to attend the joint installation of officers for Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 and Albany Lodge No. 491. The meeting takes place at the Masonic hall on Johnston Street and all Master Masons are invited.
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Rising Sun Lodge No
Albany
Masonic Hall
Johnston Street
Morgan County Plans Cotton Acreage Reduction Meeting
A Morgan county courthouse meeting drew farmers and business leaders to organize precinct committees and elect delegates to inspect farms. The plan targets 24,000 acres to be plowed under with $6 to $20 per acre reimbursement, aiming to raise this fall’s cotton price to about 9 to 12 cents per pound.
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Morgan
Morgan County
H. Gibbons
Farmers Watch Sky For Rain To Save Crops
Farmers in northern Alabama and south central areas look to the sky for relief as crops suffer from heat and drought. Corn shows twisting without rain. cotton endures heat but rain would help growers statewide.
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Alabama
Arantz Wounded as Gunn Held on Assault Charges
Carl Arantz, a popular druggist, is at home with serious knife wounds after an alley altercation beside his Oak street drug store. Edwin Gunn is jailed, charged with assault with intent to murder and resisting an officer. bail set at 300 and 500 dollars. Arantz's condition is serious but not dangerous.
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Carl Arantz
Oak Street
Edwin Gunn
Arantz
Gunn
Justice Bailey
Widow of Bandit Held In Robberies
In New York on June 26 the widow of the gang chief, Mrs Vincent Goll a 25 year old woman with gray streaked hair, was identified by six Bronx merchants as the girl bandit who raided shopkeepers. She denied the charge while police held her with two male companions who were part of the trio terrorizing Bronx merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vincent Goll
Bronx
Body of Ernest F. Graves Dies in Fort Sam Incident
The body of 22 year old Ernest F. Graves arrived at Decatur station aboard the Pan American. Graves died from an accident January at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio while serving his country. Funeral at City cemetery followed a short service with Rev Blythe. He is survived by parents two brothers two sisters and four aunts. Pallbearers named and Brown funeral arrangements.
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Ernest F. Graves
San Antonio Texas
Decatur Station
Pan American
City Cemetery
Blythe
Graves
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Decatur
William G. Phipps
R. E. Graves
Roy
Jack
Robert
Ethel
Evelyn Graves
Graves Pettey
Joe Brown
R. E. Coffee
Couzens Speech Stirs Interest at World Economic Conference
Senator Couzens of Michigan urged global debt restructuring and a permanent advisory body to link organized creditors and debtors. He warned the proposal should not be read as an invitation to scale down obligations or to default.
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London
Couzens
Michigan
Cone
Limestone Man Shot 10 Death in Family Tragedy
In Limestone County Tanner Stewart community James Gay Barnes 7 is shot and killed as Eldridge Daniel 22, his nephew, allegedly shoots after a dispute over Daniel and Miss Ada Ray Barnes daughter of the slain man eloping. Daniel is jailed in Athens. funeral plans proceed for Barnes.
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Tanner-Stewart
Limestone County
James Gay Barnes
Eldridge Daniel
Athens
Limestone
Ada Ray Barnes
Barnes
Tanner
Harris
Miss Barnes
Daniel
Brown
Decatur
Sam Kitchens
W. T. Strong
City Cemetery
Ada Ray
Ruth
Naomi
Gracey Walker
Jessie Mae Lock
Lauderdale Jurors Still Get $1 a Day
Lauderdale jurors still receive one dollar per day in Lauderdale county court despite a general act limiting per diem. Witnesses in county and circuit court cases in Lauderdale face minimal compensation while jurors continue to be paid one dollar daily.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lauderdale
Tyre
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