Prisoners Flee Courthouse Window Then Captured After Chase
Joe Carter and Mack Fletcher, both described as negroes, jumped from a Morgan county courthouse window at 10 45 this morning. A 15 minute pursuit by officers and civilians ended with their capture. Carter had just learned of a murder related verdict and Fletcher faced assault with intent to murder charges. Fletcher, 61, claimed a back injury from the fall.
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Joe Carter
Mack Fletcher
Mberly
Morgan County
Carter
Fletcher
Callahan
C. P. Phillips
Cain Street
Davis
McCall
Lamon
Cherry Street
Lillie Mae Buchanan
W. Vine Street
Greenbrier
Chenault Place
Danville Road
Jordan Robinson
Band Concert Sunday At Wheeler Park Free Admission
The General Post band of Alabama will give a free 2:00 P.M. concert in Wheeler Park. It accompanies the eighth district conference and invites the public to attend with hopes of a large crowd. Weather permitting, the event offers an afternoon of band music and community welcome.
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General Post
Alabama Department of the Legion
Wheeler Park
Death sentence passed on slayer Zangara in Florida
Giuseppe Zangara was sentenced to death in the electric chair for the murder of Mayor Anton Cermak during an assassination attempt on President Roosevelt. Judge Aly Thompson imposed the sentence from a prepared statement as deputies removed the prisoner amid protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Guiseppe Zangara
Anton J. Cermak
Roosevelt
Aly Thompson
Zangara
Florida
State Penitentiary
Raiford
Fred Patterson Dies at 41 in Decatur Home
Fred J Patterson a Decatur resident died last night at 9 50 at his home 707 Second avenue west after a several weeks illness He was 41 and survived by his wife two daughters Dorothy and Margaret his father J J Patterson one sister Mrs Roy Fite of Birmingham and one brother L W Patterson of Decatur The body was taken to Priests for burial services set for Saturday at four at the residence with Rev E N Hart officiating and burial in City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Patterson
Decatur
Second Avenue
West
Patterson
Dorothy
Margaret
J. J. Patterson
Roy Fite
Birmingham
L. W. Patterson
Diphtheria Under Limestone Control
Diphtheria has been brought under control in Limestone County after a mild epidemic in Athens Alabama. County health officer Dr W J Donald says hundreds of children received anti toxin and nearly all cases were cured by the county health department when families could not afford a regular physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
W. J. Donald
Hatchett Named Chairman of Limestone MTC Camps
Athens Ale features T E B Hatchett a prominent grinder announced as chairman of Limestone county M T C camps. He also leads the local National Guard unit and seeks applicants for camp roles.
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Athens
Ale
T. EB
Hatchett
Athens Ginner
M. T.C
Limestone County
Eal National Guard
Scottsboro case ties to missing witness letter
Sheriff admits holding a letter believed written by Ruby Bates, the missing Scottsboro witness, stating she may not have been harmed. The case prompts a change of venue and new hearings, with trials potentially at Morgan County and a special term likely. Attorney General Knight to lead prosecution as Jackson and Morgan counties bear trial costs.
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Ben Giles
Madison County
Ruby Bates
Scottsboro
Giles
Emma Cook
Huntsville
Edna
Miss Bates
Hawkins
Jackson
Morgan
John H. Green
James E. Horton
W. W. Callahan
Jackson County
Morgan County
Thomas £. Knight, Jr
United States Supreme Court
Alabama Supreme Court
Chinese Leader Resigns Frontline Command Near Peiping
Chang Hsiao Liang resigns as North China military commander and is replaced by Chiang Kai-Shek. Fresh troops pour into Moupeikow battle, about 60 miles from Peiping, as Kawahara completes occupation of Kupeikow, 65 miles from Peiping.
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Associated Press
Chang Hsiao Liang
North China
Chang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Moupeikow
Peiping
Chincho
Kawahara
Kupeikow
Malone Probate Judge Travels to Montgomery
B. L. Malone probate judge of Morgan county is in Montgomery on business today and is expected to return to Decatur tonight.
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B. L. Malone
Morgan County
Montgomery
Morgan County Relief Job Applications Near Five Thousand
Morgan county R F C relief projects show about 4700 applicants with daily growth. 2212 approvals yield 1437 days of work and a $3.36 weekly wage. Districts in Decatur Hartselle Falkville Lacey's Spring Valdersonosa list workers and days. Major project on Danville road continues with a rock crusher to supply crushed rock.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Hartselle
Falkville
Lacey’s Spring
Valdermosa
Danville Road
Chestnut Grove Mountain
Danville
School Children Donate Buttons For Red Cross Garments
Decatur school children contribute buttons to the Red Cross sewing room for garments under R. F. C. plans. Students were asked to bring as many buttons as possible and give them to their teachers.
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Decatur
Red Cross
Limestone Farmer E W Pitts Visiting Decatur
E W Pitts a well known Limestone county farmer visited Decatur to discuss agricultural affairs with local leaders. Pitts noted improved soil practices and potential market opportunities for regional crops.
Door to door service to start Wednesday in Decatur
The L and N Railroad announces a new door to door pick up and delivery service for Decatur starting March 15. Freight rules set free pickup and delivery at principal stations for first class rates up to 1.08 per 100 pounds, otherwise 10 cents per 100 pounds, with coverage extending to Bowling Green north, Montgomery south, Chattanooga east, Menn west.
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Decatur
L. & N. Railroad
Milton Andrews
Bowling Green
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Menn
National Guard Unit Favored at Legion Meeting
The Decatur American Legion post heard strong support for bringing a National Guard unit to Decatur. Speakers noted Hart Selle Athens and Huntsville already host engineering units and Decatur’s location could help. A Legion committee led by Adjutant Grimes and Joe Pettey will work with Butler Hine to pursue a headquarters company.
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Decatur
National Guard
American Legion
Hart Selle
Athens
Huntsville
Legion
Grimes
Joe Pettey
Butler Hine
Opportunity School at Lacey's Spring Opens Enrolling Illiterates
Professor George T. Woodruff announced that the opportunity school at Laceys Spring started ten days ago and has an enrollment of 18. Funded by state maintenance funds, the school serves illiterates over 16. Edna Holland of Decatur teaches. Plans for Priceville and Danville schools were postponed due to season lateness and relief work.
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George T. Woodruff
Lacey’s Spring
Edna Holland
Decatur
Woodruff
Priceville
Danville
Charity Council Continues Relief Efforts In Decatur
The Decatur Charity Council will continue relief work while funds last and 85 families remain on relief. Rev E N Hart presided with Arthur Jones Walter Clapton Roland Gray Rev Peter M Dennis and Miss Wheelis as officials. The group will cooperate with the Red Cross garden plan and the R F C will supply seed to workers.
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Decatur Charity Council
E. N. Hart
Arthur Jones
Walter Clapton
Roland Gray
Peter M. Dennis
Miss Wheelis
The
Red Cross
Gaines Sentenced To Five Years For Assault With Intent To Murder
Raymond Gaines, a Black man, was sentenced by Judge D W Callahan to five to six years in prison after a circuit court jury found him guilty of assault with intent to murder. He was accused of firing into the home of Elbert Middleton in Talucah, Mississippi, last year.
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Raymond Gaines
D. W. Callahan
Gaines
Elbert Middleton
Megro
Talucah
Alabama Banking Board Extends Operation Suspension
Montgomery Alabama March W. The state banking board extended the banking holiday suspension to March 20 with limited operations, following President Roosevelt’s action and a Washington proclamation extending the holiday until further notice. The board, after an executive session, adopted the same rules as the prior week.
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Montgomery
Ala
Roosevelt
State Banking Board
Alabama
Washington
State bills advance on calendar and insurance powers expanded
Jurors per diem drops from 3 to 2 and placed on the regular calendar for passage Tuesday after House approval. Senate finance subcommittee favors McGowin economy bills cutting salaries and appropriations by 30 percent below 1930. Green bill grants emergency power to the insurance superintendent and creates a state emergency insurance board to extend premium grace periods during banking holidays and regulate insurers.
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House
Senate Finance Taxation
McGowin
Four Criminal Cases Set on Friday Docket
Four trials are scheduled today in circuit court to close this week’s criminal docket. Jesse Robertson faces burglary charges for breaking into the Happy Feed Store on First Avenue last fall. Luther and Theo Parks are to be tried for burglary at the Brothers store on Brothers Grant Street January 20. Carl Townsend is charged with assault with intent to murder after knife wounds to his brother-in-law in Union Hill. Leonard Fagan stands charged with arson for setting a Trinity dwelling on fire.
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Jesse Robertson
Happy Feed
First Avenue
Jast
Luther Parks
Theo Parks
Brothers
Carl Townsend
Townsend
Union Hill
Leonard Fagan
C. D. McBride
Trinity
Decatur Church Hosts Community Sing Sunday at 1 30
The Decatur community singers meet at the Church of God on Sixth Avenue Sunday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock. A good program is being arranged and a large gathering is anticipated.
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Decatur Community Singers
Church of God
Sixth Avenue
Reverend Dennis to Officiate Holy Communion in Athens
Rev Peter M Dennis rector of St John s Episcopal church will travel to Athens Sunday to lead the Holy Communion celebration at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Athens
President seeks power to cut veterans costs and salaries
President Roosevelt asked Congress for dictatorial authority to reduce veteran benefits and federal salaries. He pledged a balanced budget with savings exceeding two hundred million, targeting nonservice connected disability costs and bureaus. His message also seeks half a billion dollars for work including the Tennessee Valley project.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Roosevelt economy message urges prompt action on banking and deficits
The president lauds Congress for rapid banking reforms and warns the government faces bankruptcy with deficits of about 5 billion dollars, urging courageous decisive steps to restore finances and stabilize the national economy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
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Dr. Houndel
Moulton
Lawrence County
Parent-Teacher Association
J. C. Johnson
Mount Hope
W. J. Lee
Paul Hounchel
Teachers’ College
Florence
Hounchel
Houndel
R. P. Royer
Moulton Baptist Church
H. A. Entreken
P.T. A
Malone
E. W. Pitts
Deca
Andrews
Alabama Board
Lacey Well
Opportunity
Charity Council
Community Sing
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