Prohibition Repeal Plank Drives Democrat Platform
The Democratic convention adopted a repeal of the eighteenth amendment as its party plank with immediate modification of the Volstead Act. Al Smith led the push for repeal amid heated debate and demonstrations as Roosevelt's bid for the ticket remained largely hands off. Texas and South Carolina supported the repeal position while Hull and opponents faced boos.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
New York
National Convention
al Smith
Smith
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Hull
Citizens Commencement Promotes Citizenship At Riverside
Civic groups Kiwanis Rotary and partners sponsor a Riverside high school Citizens Commencement for young voters. A nine o clock parade through the town leads to a one hour program with speaking and music from ten to eleven o clock. Organized by American Legion D A R Pilot Club Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts.
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Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Riverside High School
Amercan
Ab Abe
Ieverene
Scie
Sven
Stnens
Riverside
Rotary
American Legion
Pilot Club
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts of America
Third Assembly Comes Ten Close
The third annual assembly of the Presbyterian church of Alabama ended at Athens College with about a hundred youths attending. Plans favor Athens as the permanent home for the youth meet, with facilities praised. Dr. J. M. Broady of Birmingham chaired the overseeing Synod committee. Rev. E. N. Hart and Dr. J. R. Crasford led other organizers.
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Athens
Ala
Specia
The
Pres. Church of Alabama
Athens College
Athens Age
Alabama Presbyterian Church
J. M. Broady
Birmingham
E. N. Hart
Lar
J. R. Crasford
Curtis Denied Acquittal Plea in Lind-Case Hoax Trial
In Flemington New Jersey on June 30 Judge Adam Robbins denied John Hughes Curtis defense motion for a directed verdict of acquittal. The claim argued prejudicial pretrial publicity alleging the defendant as already convicted. State Police Captain John Lamb resumed testimony detailing Curtis statement after the baby’s body was found.
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Flemington
N. J
John Hughes Curtis
Lind
Derr, Curtis
Curtis
Adam Robbins
John Lambstate
State Police
Tax sale in Ala. county shows light delinquency
Slightly less than two hundred land tracts paying about $8,000 in taxes were sold at auction this week. About one third bought by private individuals and two thirds by the state. County tax collector A B Crutcher says the sale amount is roughly three percent of taxable land. There are about seventy five delinquent city taxes totaling around $1,500, while city taxes collected so far reach about $22,000, a level typical for normal years.
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Ala
A. B. Crutcher
Blair Taken to Mayo Clinic for Treatment
J. E. Blair a beloved Decatur and Birmingham resident, known as Brother Blair, has been taken to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for treatment. Citizens extend best wishes for his early recovery amid his ongoing health struggles.
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J. E. Blair
Decatur
Brother Blair
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Blair
Birmingham
Tonsile Removal Report on Miss Sara Winsett
Miss Sara Winsett rests at home on 6th Avenue South after undergoing tonsil removal surgery.
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Sara Winsett
6Th Avenue
South
Merchant Chas Alexander Returns After Illness
Chas Alexander a popular Bank street merchant is able to be out after an illness of several days.
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Chas. Alexander
Bank Street
Workers 10 Meet On Friday Evening
A workers meeting is set for Friday evening at Willoughby Church to review materials for the school. Rev. Vance Gordon will give a short talk and department checks follow. Courses for adults include Bible and Stewardship Tithing with various church leaders.
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Willoughby
Schoo
Vance Gordon
Lilian Gordon
J.d.pickens
Hershel McCluskey
J. D. L. Burns
J. G. Jones
J. F. Lawhorn
J. B. Collum
Kate Prater
Maudine Andrew
Will Spanabel
C. R. Sloan
J. W. Thompson
C. M. Tyndal
J. B. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
Southside Baptist
J D. Pickens
Willoughby Presbyterian
9Th Street Methodist
R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Valley delegates back minority plank on eighteenth amendment
Alabama's Tennessee Valley delegates voted for the minority plank in the Democratic platform calling for submission of the eighteenth amendment to the people. Only three of Alabama's 24 ballots supported the majority plank. Delegates listed include F. B. Bricken and Walter Brower with full votes, J. J. Willett Jr. and E. T. Raiford with half votes, and other Valley delegates John W. Jones, John M. Snodgrass, G. A. Lynne, and A. H. Carmichael.
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Alabama
Tennessee Valley
F. B. Bricken
Laverne
Walter Brower
Birmingham
J. J. Willett, Jr
Anniston
E. T. Raiford
Selma
Parade Opens First Tennessee Valley Horse Show in Decatur
Crowds line Second Avenue and Lee Street as a parade leads to Alabama Mills Park for the Tennessee Valley Horse Show. Reed Rogers serves as marshal while the Decatur high school band and local fire truck display the event amid trucks from area businesses and horse displays.
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Reed Rogers
Second Avenue
Lee Street
Alabama Mills Park
Decatur
James Duncann
First Methodist Church
Solons Drive Toward Adjournment After Relief Compromise
Washington reports the Senate finished most appropriation bills and moved to minor measures as Philippine independence debates resume. The House alignment on relief stalemate tightens as relief conferees near a compromise on the 2.3 billion program.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Racing electric cars collide in Ohio seven dead
Two electric cars of the Erie railroad collided north of Hamilton Ohio killing seven and injuring five. One car carried passengers while the southbound freight train rammed into it burying the lighter vehicle. Fire crews worked amid tangled steel as workers freed victims. Names include H P Aughburger Trenton and Russell Wilson Hamilton with an unidentified girl and man.
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Hamilton
Preorras Erie
Here
Trother
Ger
H. P. Aughburger
Trenton
Russell Wilson
George Betz
Teaching Pupils Before Years Of Age In County
Athens Alabama June 30 Special Pupils as old as 8 will attend opportunity schools for those who missed basic education. Ten white and ten Negro schools will run six weeks starting mid July. Teachers paid entirely with state funds. Prof. J W Campbell coordinates setup.
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Athens
Ala
J. W. Campbell
Tom Turley Retires After 53 Years With Railroad
Tom Turley, a well known Decatur resident, has been placed on the retirement list by the Louisville and Nashville railroad company after 53 years of service. He received congratulations from numerous friends as he completes his long honorable tenure.
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Tom Turley
Decatur
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Road
Turley
Ardmore man Alex Austin injured in automobile crash
Ardmore Alabama resident Alex Austin a retired merchant and planter is reported resting comfortably with fair chances of recovery after being struck by an Arizona automobile as he alighted from a truck. He suffered leg injuries a broken wing and internal crush injuries.
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Athens
Ala
Alex Austin
Ardmore
Arizona
Curb Market Ends June With Excellent Sales
The Decatur curb market reports brisk sales for the month of June after reviewing thirty days since the first, with official figures soon to be released. Curb master Mrs. J. T. Nelson notes steady development and stabilization of the market amid generally favorable rainfall for garden and truck crops.
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Decatur Curb
J. T. Nelson
Mrs Thomas Collier Ill at Home After Office Absence
Mrs Thomas Collier, attache of the Chamber of Commerce, remains ill at her home. She will be out of the office for several days.
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Thomas Collier
Chamber of Commerce Office
Estelle Mitchell Improves After Appendix Operation
Miss Estelle Mitchell of Nashville who had her appendix removed at Baugh's infirmary Tuesday is improving.
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Estelle Mitchell
Nashville
Baugh's
Roosevelt Nominated as Presidential Candidate at Democratic Convention
John E. Mack urged the convention to nominate Franklin D. Roosevelt, praising his Practical American leadership and national vision. Delegates rallied in support as Alabama and other delegations backed Roosevelt, signaling a united push for his nomination.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John E. Mack
Roosevelt Forces Close In On First Ballot Lead
Chicago dispatch reports a Democratic presidential contest near the first ballot. James Farley, Roosevelt manager, claims 705 votes on the initial tally, 65 short of two thirds. Missouri and Ohio are focal points as Baker’s Ohio camp gains momentum and Roosevelt is endorsed on the wet plank.
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Chicago
James Farley
Roosevelt
Missouri
Ohio
Newton D. Baker
All Day Picnic Planned at Mt Hope With Speakers
An all day picnic is scheduled for Mt Hope on Saturday. The annual event is expected to feature prominent speakers delivering addresses.
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Mt. Hope
Staple Dips Back to Five Cent Level on Futures
Cotton futures retreat to the five cent mark after a week of mixed movement. Market activity shows Middling seven-eighths cotton pulling back as Ji futures settle in New York at 5.63.
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New York
Operation Reported For Emors At Baugh's Imary
W. A. Gracey of 409 Grant Street underwent an operation this morning for removal of his appendix at Baugh's.
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W. A. Gracey
Grant Street
Baugh
Imiary
Mrs d Collier and her daughter moved to En Baughs Infirmary
The notice reports that Mrs d Collier and her daughter have been moved to En Baughs Infirmary for care. It appears in a local update column without additional context or dates.
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Collier
En Baugh
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