Dr Broughton Denounces Rogers as Manic Mind
Montgomery May 2 Doctor W T Rogers is accused of bribery over a 500 dollar payment tied to Dr L E B Broughton's appointment as convict physician at Sanford Broughton testifies he never paid or knew of any check related to the claim He cites Rogers mind as unbalanced and expresses sympathy for him as unwell witnesses recount train conversation and bank rumors probe recesses to resume later without a set date
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Montgomery
W. T. Rogers
L. E B. Broughton
Sanford
Broughton
Convict Department
Dr. Rogers
Dr. Broughton
Mr. Tisdale
Analusia
Help to Encourage Construction Say It Can and Must Be Done
A public appeal urges building a wagon bridge across the Tennessee River in Decatur Alabama. Local leaders note large investments by lumber, hotel, and oil mill firms and promise that raising $100,000 locally will unlock remaining funds for the bridge. The project aims to connect north and west markets via a national highway, promising regional wealth growth.
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Tennessee
Decatur
New Decatur
Alabama
The
Lakes
Gulf
Tearful plea from blind daughter over father case
Nashville May 2. Nashiile McNelley charged with assault with intent to murder may be freed if his wife withdraws the claim she was attacked. The Tennessee School for the Blind inmate, McNelley’s daughter, tearfully pleads for his absolution, saying tuition and care depend on him. Detective Frank Warr and Frank Carr assist in the case and child’s pleas.
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Nashville
Tenn
Nashiile McNelley
McNelley
McNelly
Loulaville
Frank Warr
Tennessee School For the Blind
MéNelléy
Hhe
Frank Carr
Bank of Commerce Vault Project In K O P Building
Construction crews advance rapid work on a new vault for the Bank of Commerce located in the K O P building. The plan aims to make the vault a major security feature and a focal point of the bank’s updated facilities.
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Bank of Commercé
K.O. P
Decaturs Daily Praised For News Service Improvement
The Limestone Democrat notes with pleasure that the Decaturs Daily shows improved advertising patronage and news service. It cites the paper's stand for law and order as contributing to better conditions in Decatur and town residents' obligation to the paper.
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The
Democrat
Decaturs
Decatur
Decaturs Daily
Limestone Democrat
Judge chides woman in court over attire in public place
New York judge Gavegan rebuked Mrs. Benjamin P. Ducas for an apparent indecent display in court. He pointed out her dress exposed her lower limbs while she remained seated, prompting her to adjust her skirt. The case involves Ducas and his wife’s eight year separation and child access.
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New York
Gavegan
Supreme Court
Benjamin P. Ducas
Carroll Charged With Prohibition Violation
Deputy Sheriff Harvey Wright charged John Carroll with violating prohibition laws yesterday. Carroll was placed under a $1,000 bond.
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John Carroll
Harvey Wright
Carroll
River Stage Flood Threat Escalates as Levels Rise
Flood stage reported at 21 feet with river height at 5.6 feet and rainfall ongoing. Water rising prompts warnings for nearby towns and potential evacuations. Authorities monitor gauges and urge residents to stay clear of flooded areas.
Governor O Neal Dismisses Entire Office in Montgomery
Governor O Neal dismisses private secretary John D McNeel recording secretary James H Nunnele and file clerks D T Simpson and names Daniel W Troy to replace McNeel immediate. Nunnele remains until successor chosen Simpson successor unknown. D T Simpson from Birmingham and Troy from Montgomery are named. McNeel and Nunnele previously served under Gov Comer in coalitions.
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Montgomery
O'Neal
John D. McNeel
James H. Nunnele
D. T. Simpson
Daniel W. Troy
McNeel
Mr. Nunnele
Simpson
Mesars. McNee
Nunnele
Messrs
Selma
Birmingham
Dante W. Troy
You Mustn’t Aunt Any More for Four Months
Montgomery May 2 The state bans hunting in Alabama for four months. The open season closed May 1 and will not resume until September 1, by order of State Game and Fist Commissioner Wallace. Oyster harvest rules are tied to the same “R” month rule. He warns wardens to watch for illegal dynamiting of streams.
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Wallace
Alabama
Game and Fish
U A R Opposes Moving of the Liberty Bell
Philadelphia May 2 A resolution adopted by the Daugatera of the Revolution protests removal of the Liberty Bell from Independence Hall for any purpose The society plans state chapters to sign a petition five miles long to counter a three mile petition from California schoolchildren seeking to send the bell to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
General Society, Daugatera
California
San Francisco
Young caddie exposes liquor stuffed golf ball in Wilmington
Rodney Warren, 12, a caddie at Wilmington Country Club, overheard talk of highballs and cut open a golf ball to find liquor inside. He drank some and was saved by a stomach pump after doctors found the liquid in him.
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Wilmington
Del
Rodney Warren
Wilmington Country Club
Meni
Phagan Girl Death Inquest Resumes In Atlanta
Coroner Donehoo and Chief Sanford pursue new testimony in the Mary Phagan case. Leo M Frank, factory superintendent, under arrest, is expected to be questioned as witnesses recount sightings and clues. Epps, a 15 year old, says Mary feared Frank due to his attentions. search continues for her body found at the National Pencil Company plant.
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Phagan
Mary
Frank
Mary Phagan
National Pencil Company
G.W. Epps
Epps
Leo M
Young Epps
Forsyth Street
Peachtree Street
Five Points
J. W.coleman
DeKalb County Sheriff Sued Over State Shortage
Fort Payne Alabama May 2. Solicitor Appleton instructed by state authorities to bring suit against Thomas L Downs bondsmen for over two thousand dollars owed the state during his sheriff tenure. Earlier the state examiner found a roughly thousand dollar county shortfall settled. now the state shortage extends to his bondsmen.
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Fort Payne
Ala
Appleton
Thomas L. Downs
DeKalb County
FIFI TICKETS SELL OUT PROMOTION DRAWS CROWD
Box office activity shows strong demand for FIFI with a steady stream of seat buyers. The Ladies Aid ticket committee and chaperones report heavy effort over the past weeks ensuring a successful Adams production with a lively cast and likely spirited performance.
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Ladies’ ‘Aid
Witness testifies Bowman paid $250 to influence contract
Montgomery May 2. B H Jones of Atlanta testified before Examiner C H McCall that Bowman paid $250 to secure a two year contract renewal for a Birmingham plant operator. Jones said Bowman claimed the renewal involved his superintendent and faxed later that the contract could not proceed.
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Montgomery
B. H. Jones
Atlanta
Birmingham
J. G. Bowman
C. H. McCall
Jones
Oakley
Bowman
Jas. G. Oakley
Philips Company
Flo
Slave Portrait Rejected by Lyn Institute
A painting titled To the Highest Bidder depicting a slave woman with a cafe stood on the block has been rejected by the Lyn Institute. The decision cites fear it may revive memories that time would rather bury, the work by Harry is noted.
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New York
Lyn Institute
Harry
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J. L. Knox
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L. M. Studstill
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Studstill
Toto
Tennessee River
Bling
Tihe State of Alabama
State Game and Fist
Donehoo
San
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