Union Group Plans Probe of Beatings in Gadsden
In Gadsden Alabama six union organizers and a AF of L representative were beaten as Goodyear plant workers faced a United Rubber Workers drive. Police and state officials pledged investigations while Adjutant General Coleman arrived to help maintain order after a mass meeting and mob violence at the union offices.
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Gadsden
Ala
United Rubber
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
John C. Coleman
Philadelphia
George B. Roberts
American Federation of Labor
Our Future
Roberts
Goodyear
United Rubber Workers of America
Birmingham
Attalla
Coleman
Bibb Graves
Frances Perkins
Ora
G. L. O'Bannon
R. B. Ford
Ford
City Hall
New Issue of Bonds Soon in Decatur
Decatur officials expect refinancing of the city's bond debt to begin within 60 days after a special city council meeting with the bond holders. The contract changes were requested by bond holders and later approved by aldermen. Total indebtedness is 1,750,600 dollars with many new bonds at five percent instead of six, saving 16,000 to 18,000 dollars annually in interest.
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Decatur
Harrison on Trial Today for Robbery
The state rests in the Porter Harrison robbery case at Moulton Heights barbecue stand last May 1. Theo Butler testified the robbery was Harrison’s plot and admitted he did the act after blacking his face. Butler pled guilty later, with state indicating a formal plea will be entered.
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Porter Harrison
Robin
G. A. Burrow
Harrison
Moulton Heights
Theo Butler
Butler
Burrow
Circuit Court
Grace Kinney
Cullman County
Melvin Huts
Solon Quits Party Meet After Walkouts at Democratic Convention
Senator Ellison D. Smith of South Carolina storms out twice at the Philadelphia convention over a negro minister’s opening prayer and party rules. Rep. Arthur Mitchell condemns Smith as prejudiced, while Mitchell loses a chance to second Roosevelt. Two South Carolinians also walk out.
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Philadelphia
Ellison D. Smith
Arthur W. Mitchell
Chicago
Lynchburg
D. C
Mitchell
Ku Klux Klan
Roosevelt
C. Frank Clyburn
Kershaw
T. R. Smith
Home Ideal Opens To Public In Decatur Event
The Home Ideal at 647 Grant Street opened Thursday evening with praise from visitors including J R Huile Jr and Mrs Ruth Patterson of Birmingham. About 250 attended first day as the project led by John Patterson Insurance Agency and local merchants plans daily public viewings through July 2 hosted by Miss Sara Jo Harvill and Mrs Ross Dublin.
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Grant Street
Decatur
J. R. Huile
P. A. DeVore
Sara Jo Harvill
Mrs. Ross Dublin
Mrs. Dublin
Miss Harvill
Raze Historic Old Building At Moulton Alabama
The 100 year old Lawrence county courthouse in Moulton has been demolished to clear the site for a new stone or brick building. Contractors will be chosen within a week or ten days and the project is estimated at about $100,000. Probate Judge Charles E. Bragg is advancing plans for the modern structure.
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Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County
Charles E. Bragg
Enes
Repairs Made to Bank Building in Moulton
The Bank of Moulton recently completed interior improvements to its building under the supervision of assistant cashier Charles C. McWhorter. Directors report a semiannual dividend of 5 percent will be paid to stockholders on June 30.
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Moulton
Ala
Bank of Moulton
Charles C. McWhorter
Confession 18 Claimed From Dead Painter in Tennessee
County Detective Roy Clinton said the 26 June story confirms James Jonas a 53 year old painter killed Mrs. Fula Mae McConnell two months earlier. Jonas died after being strapped to a bed in Erlanger Hospital while murmuring about the crime. Two women reported Jonas confessed before death and blood on his shoes supported the case.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Roy Clinton
Fula Mae McConnell
Clinton
James Jonas
Jonas
Erlanger Hospital
McConnell
Alabama Votes Against Two Thirds Rule Change at Democratic Convention
At Philadelphia on June 26 the Democratic National Convention scrapped the century old two thirds nominating rule with a simple majority vote. Alabama, led by Governor Bibb Graves, refused to support abrogation but the rules report was adopted amid protests. Graves ordered orders to restore order in Gadsden after rubber plant unrest and met with Secretary Frances Perkins.
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Philadelphia
Alabama
Bibb Graves
J. L. Kelly
Evergreen
South
Graves
Rules Committee
Gadsden
Frances Perkins
John C. Coleman
Big Tennessee Valley Horse Show Opens At Benson Field
Tonight the Tennessee Valley Horse Show begins at Benson Field at 8 with 14 events. Riders from Nashville to Chattanooga descend on Decatur for a famed Valley event, as dust is controlled and staff prepare seating, loudspeakers, and programs for spectators.
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Tennessee Valley
Benson Field
Nashville
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Decatur
Valley
Martial Thomas
Atlee Hoff
Edward Eggert
Btue
George Braley, Jr
Buddy Rogers
Roose velt Nominator Club Sees New Members
Several memberships were reported in the Roose velt Nominator club with more expected to help fund democratic headquarters. New joiners listed include A S Blackwell E B Loyd H H Hunter J P Dunna way W G Drake Savoy Cafe Mrs C C Johnson Lester Sheffield B A Lynne and Jimmy Taylor. Memberships cost 10 each and go to the Roosevelt campaign.
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A.S. Blackwell
E. 8. Loyd
H. H. Hunter
J. P. Dunnaway
W. G. Drake
Savoy Cafe
C. C. Johnson
Lester Sheffield
A. Lynne
Jimmy Taylor
National Committee
Roosevelt
W. W. Dinsmore
Prehistoric City Unearthed Near Lynch Nebraska
Anthropologist Dr Earl H Bell and eight students reported uncovering near Lynch a site they believe is the largest prehistoric city in North America. The discovery marks a major breakthrough for Nebraska archaeology and ancient settlement studies.
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Lynch, Neb
Earl H. Bell
University of Nebraska
Lynch
North America
Democrats Seek Federal Authority to Meet Nation Needs
The text notes Democrats urging federal power to address national needs and mentions Charles B. as a Republican figure recently named treasurer of the Republican National Committee.
Witness recants gruesome racketeering murder tale in California trial
Charles Hope, key witness in the Robert S. James case, faces cross examination in Los Angeles as he describes the alleged murder of Mrs. James by a rattlesnake box trap. Hope recounts helping move the body to a backyard pond while James allegedly spoke of insurance funds and fear of venom.
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Los Angeles
Charles Hope
Robert S. James
James
Hope
Pestentey
Ted
Reds
EB. FP. Cuff
Revival to Close Sunday Morning at First Christian Church
Evangelist Duke C. Jones leads the last service of the week tonight with the sermon What shall I do with Jesus. He plans to stay through the morning worship Sunday before traveling to Corinth Mississippi for another meeting. A strong service last night featured The sermonette I Am What I Am and Not What I Might Have Been. Four new members were added to the First Christian Church.
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Jesus
Duke C. Jones
First Christian Church
Mr. Jones
Corinth
Miss
Democratic Platform Pushes Federal Role Over States Rights
A Democratic platform adopted at the national convention calls for federal authority to address national problems potentially via a constitutional amendment, challenging the Republican states rights approach. The plank favors state and federal treatment of interstate issues and may become a major campaign battleground.
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Nathan Robertson
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Poess
Roosevelt
White House
Full Resolutions
Supreme Court
No Man’s Land
Sylacauga Youth Killed When Car Overturns
Sylacauga Alabama June 26 Jimmie Higgins 16 was killed and three companions injured when their car overturned on the Sylacauga Sycamore highway near the city. The injured are Charlotte Gardner 18 Marian Headley 17 and Clint Gollins 17 all of Sylacauga.
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Sylacauga
Ala
Jimmie Higgins
Sylacauga-Sycamore
Charlotte Gardner
Marian Headley
Clint Gollins
Effort Made to End Rate Appeal in Alabama
A move to end Alabama's telephone rate fight developed in Montgomery as Southern Bell counsel filed motions in the Montgomery circuit court asking dismissal of appeals from the Public Service Commission rate reduction.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Slaying at Texas Farm Kills Mother and Son
Mrs. Ernest Herwig age 28 and her nine year old son were found slain by an axe at their farm home ten miles southeast of Johnson City Texas. The husband and two daughters were in the garden when the crime occurred and the telephone line was torn from the wall before he alerted officers in Mountain View.
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Johnson City
Tex
Ernest Herwig
Here
Herwig
Mountain View
Jackson Chairman of Roosevelt Club
Judge W R Jackson of Moulton Alabama has been elected chairman of the newly organized Roosevelt club. Funds are being raised with local citizens aiding Democratic campaign expenses this year. Several hundred names have joined the club and more are expected to sign.
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Moulton
Ala
W. R. Jackson
Roosevelt Club
Roosevelt Named as Nominee Hope Signals New Deal Unity
At Convention Hall Philadelphia delegates rally behind Roosevelt with chants and banners while Judge John E. Mack leads seconding of Roosevelt name. Alabama Governor Bibb Graves opens the nominations as a long list of prominent figures includes Senator Adams, Governor Chandler, and Attorney General Homer Cummings.
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Phila.delphia
Roosevelt
Judgeohn E. Mack
New York
Ace
New Deal
Woodrow Wilson
Mack
Albany
North Carolina
Roosevelt-Garner
Alabama
Bibb Graves
Senator Adams
Colorado
A. ‘Happy Chandler
Kentucky
Homer Quimmings
Roosevelt Nominated by Mack at Democratic Convention
John E. Mack of New York urged the Democratic convention to nominate Franklin D. Roosevelt, praising his inspired leadership and calling for action under a national banner. He attacked financial interests and argued that Roosevelt’s administration would end special influence over government.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
John E. Mack
New York
Mack
Roosevelts
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rnye
Pri Ha
Tennessee River Gauge and Temperature Report
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 2.2 feet with no rainfall in the past 24 hours. Maximum temperature reached 83 degrees and minimum 63 degrees. Alabama was fair with cloudy coastal conditions, Tennessee expected fair with possible northern showers.
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Alabama
Bone
Petunieg
Tennessee
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Solon
Bama
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