Decatur Eyes Noted Hearings As Trial Date Near
Decatur prepares for a high profile trial with an early ruling on venue by Judge A E Hawkins. Morgan defense seeks Canon county venue while Judge Mawkins moves cases. Writs for special term to cover court costs and wide press coverage are planned as Ruby Bates remains missing.
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A. E. Hawkins
Jackson
Irvin Schwab
New York
International Labor Defense
Canon
Mawkins
Morgan
Knight
Alabama
W. W. Callahan
Jackson County
Calle
James E. Horton
Athens
Roland H Gray Attends Athens Farm Meeting
Roland H. Gray attended a farm meeting in Athens today representing the Chamber of Commerce.
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Roland H. Gray
Athens
Point
Mr. Gray
Chamber of Commerce
Low Mood Seen as Low Point by Whiteside
New York March 6. A. D. Whiteside head of Dunn & Broadstreet Mercantile says the present situation may prove the low point of the current mood. He claims the administration is politically solidified and takes office with broad endorsement.
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New York
A. D. Whiteside
Dunn & Broadstreet Mercantion
Gold Returns as Hoarders Cash in at New York Banks
In New York on March 8 gold emerged from hiding with people cashing pay rolls and exchanging $5 and $10 pieces. Some returned gold from sealed Fed bags of $5,000 each while others rushed to cash in at tellers, easing hoarding pressures as banks reopened on a restricted basis.
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New York
Free Land Office
Federal Reserve Bank
Irving Trust Company
Regular Meeting of Chamber Board Tuesday
Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday afternoon in a routine session. An encouraging report on industrial developments during the past month was presented, suggesting eastward industrial movements may begin as business conditions stabilize.
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Chamber of Commerce
Miss Mallory to Speak at Alabama Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Session
Kathleen Mallory of Birmingham will deliver the opening address March 22 at Judson College Marion for the Alabama Baptist Woman's Missionary Union 30th annual convention. The three day program features speakers from across Alabama and lists memorials and resolutions by numerous local groups.
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Marion
Ala
Kathleen Mallory
Birmingham
Alabama Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union
Judson College
A. T. Hafison
Decatur
John Burnett
Gadsden
Yetta Samford
Opelika
R. C. Conner
Enterprise
Lucian Burns
Selma
O. D. Street
J. 8. Ganey
Talladega
O. P. Bentley
Boaz
T. R. Bell
Léneville
J. ©. Bledsoe
Brantley
T. N. Stallworth
Beatrice
P. K. Pearson
Bessemer
B. F. Elmore
Demopolis
R. J. Bomar
Tuscaloosa
J. T. Nelson
W. D. Ogletree
Oxford
J. A. Darden
Good
Highway work continues on Decatur to Tuscumbia route
Construction on the Decatur to Tuscumbia highway proceeds despite the bank holiday. Contractors have arranged payrolls and crews on the Decatur link stay at work moving fences preparing the road and shifting houses on West Church street to straighten and widen the approach into the city.
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Decatur-Tuscumbia
Decatur
West Church Street
Shumake Family Delays Trip to New Hope for Gravely Ill Father
J. L. Shumake of Sterchi Bros. Stores and his sons Eason and Claudie left for New Hope in Madison county to be at the bedside of T. FE McKinney father of Mrs. Shumake who has been gravely ill since Sunday.
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J. L. Shumake
Sterchi Bros. Stores
Eason and
Claudie
New Hope
Madison County
T. FE. McKinney
Delayed Trials For Garrison Walls In County Shooting
The circuit court delayed the cases of Owen Garrison and Houston Walls scheduled for Tuesday. They face assault with intent to murder from a last year shooting in the east county that wounded two citizens. Owen Garrison was seriously wounded. Deputy H P McGee led a party to arrest Austin Walls. gunfire erupted near Garrison’s home, wounding three men.
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Owen Garrison
Houston Walls
Circuit Court
Austin Walls
A. R. Walls
H. P. McGee
Mississippi
Speak-easies Declared State Responsibility By Bureau
Washington March 8 AP Prison Bureau directs agents to target liquor sources and leave speak easies to states. Director Woodcock cites lack of funds for enforcement and says complaints should go to local authorities for action.
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Ashington
D. C
Prison Bureau
Woodcock
Terry Better After Illness for Decatur Police Officer
Alex Terry of the Decatur police force, who has been ill for the past several weeks, is somewhat improved.
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Alex Terry
Decatur
Banks prep for general lightening of holiday burdens
New York March 8 AP Banks in many localities prepare to ease emergency holiday burdens by cashing payroll checks and supplying funds for essentials as the federal reserve opens coffers. Clearing houses plan to issue scrip starting tomorrow though fed currency for emergencies reduces the need.
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New York
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Six Steel Barges to Be Built Here by Birmingham Firm
American Oak Leather Company announced it leased its ways to Ingalls Iron Works of Birmingham for assembling six steel barges here. Work should start soon and take one to two months to complete. The barges will be used by Tennessee River Sand and Gravel Company of Sheffield to haul sand and gravel for dam number three near Decatur and the Tri-Cities area. Negotiations for the job began recently as workers were not encouraged to apply due to filled positions.
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American Oak Leather Company
Ingalls Iron Works Company
Birmingham
Tennessee River Sand and Gravel Company
Sheffield
Decatur
Tri-Cities
Decatur Fifth Largest American Legion Post in Alabama
The Legionnaire reports as of March 4 that Decatur Post No 904 is the fifth largest in Alabama, with Morgan County second in county membership. Jefferson County leads, followed by Morgan with 426 members in Decatur and Hartselle, surpassing Lauderdale and Cullman counties. Overall, Legion membership rose by over 2,500 in February, now 616 behind last year’s pace.
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the Legionnaire
Decatur
American Legion
Alabama
Morgan County
Birmingham
Florence
Jefferson
Hartselle
Lauderdale County
Cullman County
The
Thomason Critically Ill in Lynnville Tennessee
John A. Thomason, longtime Decatur resident, lies critically ill at his Lynnville home after about a month of illness. Friends and relatives report his condition has become grave in recent days. The news brings sincere regret to his many supporters in Decatur and area.
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John A. Thomason
Decatur
Lynnville
Tenn
Mr. Thomason
Judge Kyle III Confined to Home with Severe Cold
Judge O Kyle III, a notable Decatur attorney, remains at his Sherman Street residence due to a severe cold. No complications reported, family asks for privacy while he recovers.
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Judge O. Kyle
Decatur
Sherman Street
Ering
Swanson Vows to Maintain High Naval Strength
Secretary Swanson declares the United States will not fall 136 ships below its London pact allotment by 1096, resisting post pact cuts as conditions permit. He comments on the London agreement allowing Japan to build with three to five ratio against the two rivals.
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Washington
United States
Swanson
Japan
Two Men Held in Kidnapping Plot Reported in Denver Case
Detectives report Arthur Youngberg 37 a former Canadian railroader linked to a kidnapping plot. Police say Boettcher was guarded by Youngsberg during captivity and a cigarette hole burned rug and fingerprints were found at the hideout. Officers seek Verne Sankey 41 and Gordon Elkhorn 33.
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Chamberlain
Arthur Youngberg
Clark
Boettcher
Youngsberg
Denver
Young Boettcher
Wells
Pearce
Kennedy couple return from southern trip
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Kennedy arrived back in Decatur Tuesday night after a week visiting Atlanta and south Georgia. They attended a Goodrich dealers convention in Atlanta and spent several days with relatives before returning home.
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T. W. Kennedy
Atlanta
South Georgia
Goodrich
Currency Reform Plan Boosts Confidence Amid Banking Talks
Washington reports Secretary Woodin announced actual currency would replace scrip as a plan evolves while details remain undisclosed. A new proclamation will extend presidential powers over banks and with a broader reform agenda likely to balance the budget. The president’s views were shared with reporters without quotations.
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Congress
White House
Morgan County appoints Gibbons as farm agent
The Morgan County Board of Revenue hired Mr. Gibbons as county farm agent for three months. An Alabamian, he has worked as a farm agent near Jackson Mississippi and will begin March 10 to facilitate seed loans for Morgan county farmers. Judge B L Malone noted the action follows government rulings enabling county seed loans.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Gibbons
Jackson
Miss
Morgan County
B. L. Malone
Jury Debates Townsend Fate in Circuit Court Trial
A jury debates Townsend's fate in a circuit court trial as spectators from Morgan County fill the gallery. The proceedings draw widespread interest with many from the south in attendance.
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Townsend
Morgan County
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Southern
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Hunteville
Victoria Price
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New York Sun
New York Times
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Miss Mallory
Roosevelt
Terry
Ingalls Iron Works
Kyle III
Woodin
Washington, D. C
Mr. Gibbons
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