Democratic convention backs Prohibition enforcement plank
The Democratic platform panel approved a Prohibition enforcement plank aligned with Senator Pittman's draft. It omits the McNary Hangen bill and equalization fee, while seeking farm relief through distribution fixes or other means. Chairman Pittman expects quick committee passage and a mid afternoon convention session to approve reports.
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James L. West
Associated Press
Houston
Plarner
J. Key Pittman
Alfred E. Gett
Plank
Pittman
Splendid Pageant Presented at Central Methodist Church
"Perfect Love" staged in the old auditorium by the Indies of the First Christian church drew praise last night. The pageant featured strong performances by all characters and was well received by the audience.
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Central Methodist Red
First Christian Church
Homecoming Day at Southside Church
Homecoming Day will be held Sunday at Southside First Church with one of the largest crowds in church history expected. Services will run throughout the day and include a church dinner.
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Southside Church
Southside 1St Church
Fighter Reed Enters Long Fight for Democratic Nomination
Senator James Reed, known as the Fighting Missourian, declares he is in the race to the finish against Alfred E. Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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James Reed
Alfred E. Smith
Walsh
Montana
James G. Bowers
Montanan
Program Likely Varied at Democratic National Convention
Houston June 28 AP The tentative convention program includes opening by Chairman Robinson at 10 30 a m music and singing completion of nominating and seconding speeches recess consideration of the platform balloting for a presidential nominee Leaders expect to vary the program as needed If a prolonged fight over the platform report develops balloting may spill over to Friday.
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Houston
Robinson
Resolutions Committee
Policemen Nursing Bruises After Fight in Houston
In Houston on June 28 AP reports police aided in subduing a disturbance involving north Carolina and Alabama standards. An officer describes a punch to the head and a kick to the sitting area as among the blows received while restoring order. Assistant Chief Kuykendall noted varied head injuries to officers.
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Houston
Texas
North Carolina
Alabama
Kuykendall
Welfare Worker Inauguration Led By Alabama Official
Mrs. A. M. Tunstall director of child welfare in Alabama wrote Morgan county officials congratulating the county board of revenue on the appropriation for inaugurating welfare service. She promised state cooperation and an assigned trained worker beginning September 4.
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A. M. Tunstall
Alabama
Morgan County
County Board of Revenue
Blaze causes roof damage at Jervis Foundry on Ferry Street
Fire responders from both departments tackled an early morning blaze on the roof of the Jervis Foundry and Machine Company located on Ferry Street. The incident caused minor damages but no injuries were reported.
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Jervis Foundry and Machine Company
Ferry Street
Alabama to cast single vote for Alfred Smith at convention
Alabama will cast one vote for Alfred E. Smith with Sam Childers of Jasper backing the choice. Other delegates plan to divide votes among favorite son candidates as a second ballot seems unlikely. Alabama also reiterates its dry platform stance, seeking no change to Prohibition laws and strong enforcement. Guardians guard the Alabama banner amid floor melee in the convention hall.
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A. H. Carmichael
Smith
Alabama
Mr. Carmichael
Bordon Burr
Mississippi
Carmichael
Installation of Rev. P. Pryor as Westside pastor
The Huntsville Presbytery meets at Westside Presbyterian Church to arrange the installation of Rev. P. Pryor as pastor. Ministers J. W. Caldwell E. L. Jones and D. C. Johnson participate with Dr Caldwell preaching at 7:30 PM followed by the installation ceremony. Public invited.
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Presbytery of
Huntsville
Westside Presbyterian Church
P. Pryor
Westside
J. W. Caldwell
E.L. Jones
Sheffield
D. C. Johnson
Caldwil
Large Enrollment Reported at Local Bible School
Enrollment at the Church of God vacation Bible school climbs to 80 from 65 as sessions continue this week. The program, one of the area’s largest Bible schools this summer, invites additional pupils to join in the ongoing session.
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Church of God
State asylum overflow prompts regional care plan
The Tuscaloosa state asylum is over crowded and cannot admit more white male patients, prompting Dr. W D Partlow to urge Morgan County to arrange care. He notes a legislative bill authorizes adjacent counties to build a consolidated almshouse and suggests joint facilities could house the insane. Morgan County’s existing poor farm serves paupers only, not the mentally ill.
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Tuscaloosa
Morgan County
W. D. Partlow
North Alabama
Weather Delays Arctic Rescue Off King’s Bay
Fog and shifting ice floes hindered rescue efforts for six men stranded near Northeast Land and the search for Captain Roald Amundsen and five companions missing since June 18. Swedish Finnish and Italian planes could not reach the party near Foyne Island. One boat returned after three days of searching north Spitzbergen without success.
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King’s Bay
Roald Amundsen
Arctic
Foyne Island
Lundborg
Amundsen
Spitzbergen
Contracts Signed For Decatur Sewer And Street Work
Contracts for sewer and street improvements in Decatur are signed and bonds by the contractors have been executed, signaling start of work.
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Decatur
Contract Agreed Upon With Power Co by Athenians
After a 15 year struggle Athens Alabama signs a five year wholesale power contract with Alabama Power Co. to supply electricity at 1.34 cents per kWh on a 70 000 kWh monthly base. Line extension costs total 65 000 with 45 000 paid by the company and 20 000 by the city. The deal allows the city to retail electricity cheaply with six months notice to cancel.
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D. L. Rosenau, JR
Athens
Ala
Alabama Power Co
Alabama Power Company
C. W. Sarver
Cullman
Confessed Robber Sentenced To Life
Fred Moffatt arrived at Kilby prison to begin a life term after pleading guilty to a Birmingham bank robbery. He admitted aiding a Louisville hotel hold up the night before the Kentucky Derby, with authorities noting the heist netted about $16,000.
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Montgomery
Fred Moffatt
Birmingham
Louisville
Kilby
Moffatt
McCoy
Insurance Firm Formed by Local Women in 413 Bank Street
Mrs Annie C Fennell and Mrs Mollie M Butler organize a new insurance firm entering business July 1. Offices leased in the old Tennessee Valley bank building at 413 Bank Street. They will represent Jefferson Standard Life and fire sick and accident insurers.
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Fennell and Butler
Annie C. Fennell
Mollie M.butler
Tennessee Valley Bank
Bank Street
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Enjoyable Kiwanis Club Meeting in Decatur
A Decatur Kiwanis session at the Y M C A included remarks by vice-president H L Peterson and a program featuring M R Rankin on piano with Mrs W E Curry. Guests O F Wise J T High W K Waltersdorf Vandall of Chattanooga and others were introduced as reports on youth camp windup and farm relations were shared.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
H. L. Peterson
M. R. Rankin
W. E. Curry
O. F. Wise
J. T. High
W. K
W. W. Fussell
Tanner
Morgan
Bids Sought for Morgan County Highway Project
AP reports the state highway commission will receive bids July 24 for 306 miles of highway costing over 4 000 with 37 projects in the plan. Notices were sent to contractors for bids on sections including 3.85 miles between Decatur and Hartselle in Morgan County.
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Montgomery
State Highway Commission
Decatur
Hartselle
Morgan County
Contractor lands 70000 contract for Ferry and Lafayette apartment
The Chambers company wins a 70000 contract to build a two story frame residence on the northeast corner of Ferry and Lafayette streets. Work starts soon and should finish in three to four months. The old structure will be razed as the site becomes a handsome new building.
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Chambers Company
Cornelian Court
Morgan County
Smith Outlines Second Avenue Repair Plan
Engineer Smith of Decatur explains the Second Avenue repair method. Two blocks will be closed at a time while brick is laid across the street and asphalt used for the full width. Alabama Wallers and Alabama Power crews will work as sections are torn up, with completion aimed for August 16.
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Engineer Smith
Decatur
Second Avenue
Prohibition Enforcement Promised At Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention moves toward adjournment with a ticket including Smith and Robinson and a platform pledging strict enforcement of dry laws and farm relief. Governor Ritchie of Maryland delivers the day’s speech, while other speakers press for reform and denounce graft.
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Alfred Smith
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Alabama Power
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Cordell Hull
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Morgan Co
Byron Prich
New York
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Manent
Washington
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Missouri
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