Ordance Man Surprises Muscle Shoals Cost Estimates
Washington report on March 18 notes Anthony Poyet of the army ordnance corps testified to the House military affairs committee that nitrate plant two at Muscle Shoals could begin operation in 60 days at about 100000 dollars, while plant one could be revamped for 355000. He described plant conditions as ready and claimed 1500000 troops could be supplied with explosives in a war at World War I rates.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Anthony Poyet
Army Ordnance Corps
House Military Affairs Committee
House
Quin
Mississippi
Military Affairs Committee
Air Nitrates Company
American Cyanamid Company
H. D. W. Riley
Representative Speaks
Republican
Ohio
Poyet
Speaks
Virgil L Weaver Dies After Illness At 47
Virgil L Weaver died at 11 40 PM in Benevolent hospital after an operation failed. Funeral services will be at Lawrence Cove cemetery with Brown directing. He is survived by mother Mrs M L Berryhill three children Hilbert Wilda and Hilda and three sisters Mrs N H Self Mrs G T Weaver of Birmingham and Mrs George M Jones of Florence.
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Virgil L. Weaver
the Benevolent Hospital
Weaver
Brown
Seventh Avenue
Lawrence Cove
M. L. Berryhill
Hilbert
Wilda
Hilda
N. H. Self
G. T. Weaver
Birmingham
George M. Jones
Florence
Court Attaches See Daylight After Busy Term
Circuit Court Clerk John Green and deputy Miss Mary Gargus report relief as the term ends. Minutes nearly complete and ready for routine business before the next court convenes.
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Circuit Court
John Green
Mary Gargus
Car Purchase Now Bargains In Season Market
A promotional note urges buyers to act now to enter the market before the season. It highlights lower prices and a larger assortment with bargains available, encouraging shoppers to take advantage.
Woman Is Appointed sole female on U.S. tax appeals board
Annabel Mathews, formerly a Georgia schoolteacher, is named the only woman member of the U.S. tax appeals board with a $10,000 salary. She rose from a $900 year post to a top federal position and shares office space with Mabel Walker Willebrandt. Dr. Louise Stanley will join the household soon as the trio plans a kitchen surprise.
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Washington
Annabel Mathews
United States Tax Appeals Board
Georgia
Uncle Sam
Miss Mathews
Georgetown
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Mrs. Willebrandt
Court will rule on competency of Alabama justices
Associate Justices Virgil Bouldin and A. D. Sayre face a competency ruling by the six member Alabama Supreme Court on whether they can sit on tomorrow's appeal concerning the primary's constitutionality. The case, Horace C. Wilkinson v. Jefferson County, questions separate qualifications for voters and candidates and cites 1928 Democratic presidential electors. Chief Justice Anderson and Justices Foster Gardner Thomas Brown comprise the remainder of the court.
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Montgomery
Ala
Virgil Bouldin
Supreme Court of Alabama
A. D. Sayre
Sayre
Bouldin
Horace Co. Wilkinson
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Wilkinson
Jefferson Court
State Democratic Executive Committee
Justice Bouldin
Justice Sayre
Supreme Court
John C. Anderson
Asociate
A. B. Foster
Lucien D. Gardner
William H. Thomas
Joel B. Brown
Progress Made On Assessments
Deputy Assessor John Maxwell says the County Tax Assessor's Office is actively updating tax records with entries and extensions. He notes many believe work ends after assessment period, but the office continues daily like a newspaper cycle.
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John Maxwell
Daily
Alabama Firms Win Pipe Orders Amid Rate Hike
Thomas W. Martin of Alabama Power announces that fifteen thousand tons of cast iron pipe valued at about 600000 will be ordered from Alabama Pipe manufacturers by Commonwealth and Southern subsidiaries. He says higher Interstate Commerce Commission freight rates effective March 20 disadvantage Alabama producers in future Northern business.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Thomas W. Martin
Alabama Power Company
Martin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic
Capone Watch Party Fails to Find Scarface Return
Chicago men and police searched Union Station and area around 7244 Prairie Avenue for Al Capone after his release from a Pennsylvania prison on weapons charges. The Broadway Limited arrived at 9 55 am with no Capone aboard. airplane arrival was doubtful due to a snowstorm. Detectives watched Capone home as families awaited his homecoming.
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Chicago
Scarface
al Capone
Pennsylvania
Broadway Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Capone
Prairie Avenue
In Town Today Zeitler Visits Decatur on Planter Business
Henry B. Zeitler a prominent planter from south Limestone county was seen in Decatur today on business. His visit underscores local agricultural activity and regional ties as he met with area associates to discuss farming operations and market opportunities.
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Henry B. Zeitler
Limestone County
Decatur
Rotary Endorses Decatur Airport Development Plan
The Decatur Rotary Club endorsed the local airport development as a civic asset after a Monday meeting. The plan envisions a potential stops on a proposed air mail route from Montgomery to Louisville and cites National Airways System, Inc. as leading the project with B. M. Bloodworth and W. W. Fussell presenting.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur Airport
Montgomery
Louisville
B. M. Bloodworth
W. W. Fussel
Kiwanis Club
National Airways System, Inc
Fussell
Rotary Club
River steamer Bucaramangas burns. many die in Colombia
In Colombia a river steamer burst and burned after petroleum cargo ignited. Between 20 and 30 people aboard were feared dead as passengers and crew fled via portholes into a river covered with burning oil. Captain Antonio Velez perished on the bridge.
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Bogota
Colombia
Magdalena
la Dorada
Antonio Velez
Politics Begin To Warm Up Again
The appointment of Hon. 8. A. Lynne as campaign manager for Hon. W. C. Davis fuels interest in the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Friends say Lynne will open up campaign efforts at the proper time, with a heavy primary vote anticipated amid party discipline questions from 1928.
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A. Lynne
Eighth Congressional District
W. C. Davis
Democratic Committee
Athens Juniors to Invade City Meeting
A large number of Athens Juniors will attend a joint meeting of Junior Councils next Friday evening. The gathering will be in Winona Council room with Austinville and Albany Councils taking part. An excellent program has been arranged and an enjoyable evening is anticipated.
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Athens
Winona
Austinville
Albany
Shrubbery Planted On Vacant Johnston Street Plot
St. Anne's Catholic Church advances the city beautification plan by outlining shrubbery around its vacant Johnston street property, aiming to enhance the site in coming months.
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St. Anne’s Catholic Church
Johnston Street
Pilots Meet at YMCA for Regular Club Session
Members of the Pilot club gathered at the YMCA last night for the regular meeting. A most excellent program was carried out.
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Pilot Club
Jacqueline on Her Own ad
Jacqueline Grey rejects devotee William Brown in a London theatre scene. Brown, a steady suitor with savings, falls for her despite her wish to explore life. She hints at more daring adventures and names Dell as a potential rival, while insisting she does not want to marry him.
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William Brown
Jacqueline Grey
London
Jacqueline
Prinkipo
Warwickshire
Mr. Brown
Keswick
Dell
Mr. Dell
Brown
First Broadcast by a Girl in 1902 Wireless Radio
Little Rock resident Mrs. J H White reputedly the first woman broadcaster after playing a harmonica a mile from her father Nathan Stubblefield's lab in Murray Kentucky. The experiment helped spur early wireless radio efforts and plans arise to honor Stubblefield with a monument on March 28, the second anniversary of his death.
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Little Rock
Ark
J. H. White
Nathan Stubblefield
Murray
Stubblefield
Feer
Pennsylvania
New York
Rabies Treatment Strain Rises as Indigent Seek Aid
State laboratory records show sixteen people sought anti rabies treatment since January with eleven unable to pay, while rabies positives in dogs rose briefly in January. Health officials note a seasonal rise in witness reports and warn against ownerless dogs as homeless animals remain vulnerable.
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John Green
State Laboratory
Nashville, Tenn
Patriotism in Peace Time to be Delivered by Mayor Malone
Mayor B. L. Malone will deliver an address on patriotism in peace time at the First Christian church Wednesday evening. The program begins at 7 30 o'clock and includes an organized.text
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B. L. Malone
First Christian Church
Garden Club Plans Boost Decatur Flower Planting
Decatur residents prepare for a spring bloom expansion as the Garden Club aims to plant more flowers than ever. Women across city sections become active in beautifying homes with flowers and shrubs, with yards being raked and beds prepared for seed reception.
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Decatur
Garden Club
Decatur M en Initiation Event At Monte Bello Lodge Florence
A large party of Decatur residents including county officials will receive the Rank of Page at Knights of Pythias ceremonies at Monte Bello Lodge in Florence on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Judge A G Pat, first president of the Ten Valley Pythian Association, will preside. The Supreme Chancellor Commander of Pythians and several Grand Lodge officers from Alabama will attend.
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Decatur
Knights of Pythias
Monte Bello Lodge
Florence
A. G. Pat
Alabama
City Council to Meet Thursday on Sewer Expansion West Decatur
The board of mayor and aldermen will hold a regular session Thursday evening with several matters of interest on the agenda. Definite action is expected on extending the sewer system in sections of West Decatur.
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Board of Mayor
West Decatur
Increase in City Tax Payments After Delinquent Notices
City tax collection has picked up after mailing hundreds of delinquent notices. After the first of next month a published list will name those who have not paid.
More Litigation Expected After Four Week Circuit Court Grind
A four week circuit court session has ended and attorneys were occupied with cases, signaling that a rise in new lawsuits is likely as lawyers resume filing once again.
Mayes Funeral Conducted Today
Mayes funeral services were held today with interment in the family lot near the Mayes home. The ceremony honored the deceased and included family members and neighbors paying final respects.
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Mayes
Engineer and two trainmen dead in Louisville and Nashville wreck
A through freight train from Nashville to Evansville derailed near Springfield Tennessee killing fireman H. L. Russell and brakeman Aaron Moss and fatally injuring a third crew member Joe Crandall. The wreck halted the Henderson division main line though a passing track was expected to be cleared within hours.
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Sparingfield
Tenn
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Nashville
Evansville
Ind
H. L. Russell
Aaron Moss
Ael
Joe Crandall
Henderson
Farmers Await Pretty Weather
Farmers wait for favorable conditions as plowing finishes and planting nears. The final crop size will depend on the weather in the coming weeks.
Chick Exhibits Abnormally Large Liver Findings Told
Dr. M. K. Heath county meat and milk inspector hauled a chicken liver to the state laboratory for tests after an unusually enlarged organ suggested possible disease. The exam was not completed as of this morning.
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M. K. Heath
County Court Set to Convene in April Under Judge Lowe
The next term of the County Court will be convened here by Judge W T Lowe on the first Monday in April. A non jury docket will be taken up with many cases expected to be disposed of during the session.
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W. T. Lowe
Marriage License Issued in Decatur for Standridge and Lillie
A marriage license was issued at the Probate office of M. D. Wiggins to Lowell Standridge and Miss Lillie of Decatur Route No. 3.
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M. D. Wiggins
Lowell Standridge
Miss Lillie
Decatur
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Chkials
Virgil Weaver
U. S. Post
Jannasela Mathews
Pittsburgh
Paris
Capone Watch
Rotary
Little Rock, Ark
Pythian
Engineer
Eben
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