Defense presses venire in Patterson Scottsboro case
In Alabama, defense seeks to quash venue for Heywood Patterson trial contending the jury roll is a secret record with no black names. Samuel C. Leibowitz asks to inspect the roll as Morgan county officials testify that many residents say they never recall a Black juror serving in Morgan County courts.
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Heywood Patterson
Chattanooga
Scottsboro
Alabama
Samuel C. Leibowitz
New York
J. A. Tidwell
Leibowitz
Patterson
Jackson County
United States Supreme Court
James E. Horton
John Green
Morgan County
J. A. Tidwel
John Tomlinson
W. J. Briscoe
Morgan County Jury Board
Thomas E
International Labor Defense
James F. Horton
Knight Thursday
Dall Becomes Grain Trader Knight Faces Jury Questioning
In a heated Alabama court session Patterson and six co defendants sparred over jury qualifications and retrial strategy. Witnesses were pressed about party affiliations and race while court debates over severance and joint retrial continued amid tense exchanges and crowded proceedings.
Limestonee Schools Plan For Closing Limestonee
Athens Alabama reports the first commencement exercises for county schools start April 5 with the State Secondary Agricultural School event. Week program includes senior play April 5, class night April 7, baccalaureate April 9, junior high graduation April 13, senior high graduation April 14. Principal W. H. Johnson leads the local school.
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Athens
Ala
Cate
W. H. Johnson
Rodney Barron Improving After Illness
Friends report Rodney Barron is slowly improving after several days of illness at his parents home on 403 Prospect Drive. He is listed in stable condition and continues to receive care.
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Rodney Barron
Prospect Drive
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Roosevelt program splits progressives and conservatives in Congress
In Washington the Roosevelt program divides lawmakers across parties and factions. Progressives differ on banking powers, veterans and federal salary cuts, unemployment relief, and farm aid. Key figures include Norris, La Follette, Borah, Costigan, and Simpson challenging the plan amid debates over centralized authority and wage effects.
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Nebraska
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Wisconsin
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Colorado
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Idaho
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Senate
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Labor
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Farmers’ Union
Female Outlaws of the Wild West Highlighted in Pioneer Era
The piece chronicles famous women bandits like Calamity Jane and Belle Starr linking their actions to 19th century frontier life. It notes Calamity Jane’s quick draw and early shooting after a bar keeper’s price hike and mentions her collaboration with Wild Bill Hickok and a role as a scout for General Custer.
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Bat Masterson
Wild Bill Hickok
Billy
Old
General Custer
Black Hills
Wild Bill
John McCall
Belle Starr
Judge Shirey
Interest on Church Bonds Due at Central Baptist
Members of Central Baptist Church are urged to make a special Sunday offering to cover the due interest on the church bonds. The notices call attention to the obligation and request contributions to meet the payment.
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Central Baptist Church
Officers Named By Community Sing
Officers have been named for the ensuing term by the community sing. A. L. Moye is president, Tennis Sparkman vice-president, E. Lowery pianist, Rev. 8 V. Blythe chaplain. The next sing will be at Westside Presbyterian church Thursday evening.
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A. L. Moye
Tennis Sparkman
E. Lowery
V. Blythe
Westside Presbyterian Church
Mitzi Green Stars In Little Orphan Annie At Princess
Mitzi Green headlines the Princess showing of Little Orphan Annie with May Robson and Buster Phelps in support. The film adapts Harold Gray's comic strip with Wanda Tuchock and Tom McNamara's screenplay and John Robertson directing the engaging story of one orphan helping another find a home.
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Annie
Sandy
Little Mickey
Harold Gray
Talking Screen
the Princess Today
Mitzi Green
May Robson
Chevalier
Mitzi
Buster Phelps
Mickey
Buster
John Robertson
Wanda Tuchock
Tom McNamara
Boy Dies of Blood Poisoning Near Athens
Ten year old Clyde Marshall Goode, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Goode, died at home north of Athens after a week long illness from blood poisoning. Interment was at Mitchell with Rev R N Moore officiating.
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Athens
Ala
Clyde Marshall Goode
Clyde Goode
Mitchell Geo Rev
R. N. Moore
Athens physician undergoes serious operation at Gorgas Hospital
Dr. M. W. Dupree of Athens, a prominent county physician and former county school board president, underwent a very serious operation at Gorgas Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday and is reported resting as well as could be expected.
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Athens
Ala
M. W. Dupree
Gorgas Hospital
Birmingham
Walker son acts as manager of Limestone Democrat
During Senator R. H. Walker's absence the Limestone Democrat is led by his son Bob Henry Walker as general manager. Mrs. R. H. Walker handles society news for the weekly newspaper owned and edited by the senator.
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Athens
Ala
R. H. Walker
State Senate
Bob Henry Walker
Limestone Democrat
Walker
Society News
History of Music Traced for Decatur Kiwanis Club
The Decatur Kiwanis music committee led by J R Daniels presented a history of music to club members. Mrs Herman O Troup outlined musical development from opera to Indian music, followed by Miss Elizabeth Malone singing Cadmen numbers reflecting Indian musical thoughts.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
J. R. Daniels
Herman O. Troup
Decatur
Blue Star Ointment Promises Germ-Killing Relief
Advertisement for Blue Star Ointment claims it quickly melts in to kill germs causing itch rash tetter and eczema and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to work.
Dr L G Sturdivant to Visit Parker's Chapel
Dr L G Sturdivant will visit Parker's Chapel Sunday morning at 11 o'clock to preach and conduct the conference in the afternoon.
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L. G. Sturdivant
Parker's Chapel
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