Deadly tornado hits Baldwin County coastal area
A tornado struck the Baldwin county coast between Bon Secour river and Lillian injuring a woman and her baby who may die, killing Israel Nusz in a demolished home and damaging several nearby houses. A child was found 100 yards from the wrecked dwelling and Judge Robert Stout was saved after being blown into Pensacola bay. The West Madaket steamer went ashore in Pensacola bay amid 56 mile per hour winds.
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Mobile
Ala
Baldwin County
Bon Secour River
Lillian
Foley
Israel Nusz
Randell Hammock
Pensacola
Pensacola Bay
Robert Stout
Judge Stout
Eight Are Dead As Arkansas Is In Path Another Storm Fury
Eight people are dead and 25 to 40 injured across Arkansas after two tornadoes struck, with reports of a flood refugee camp at Dagmar and damage in Brinkley, Wheatley, and Sand Prairie near Ft. Smith. Relieving crews from Forrest City and Newport respond as lines remain down and verification continues.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Dagmar
White River
Red Cross
Forrest City
Newport
Brinkley
Wheatley
Northeast
Dave Edwards
Ogy
Pauline
Ft. Smith
Sand Prairie
Need for City Exploitation Is Important in Decatur
Thomas A Bowles president of the Central National Bank endorses an $8000 Decatur civic advertising fund run by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He argues cities use ads to attract industry, noting Decatur can improve its visibility through existing efforts and personal outreach, with funds raised by various means. Continue on Page Ten.
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Thomas A. Bowles
Central National Bank
Decatur
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Little Princess Leads Yellow Fashion Trend in London
May 2 London reports Princess Elizabeth influences baby fashion with Primrose yellow dominating wardrobes and nurseries. In Kensington gardens daily parades show two of three girls in sunshine tones while shops note yellow outselling pink blue and white.
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London
Elizabeth
Prince of Wales
Kensington Gardens
Bond Street
Beth
Brown Denies Georgia Plea For A Referee
Postmaster General Brown told a Georgia GOP and Democratic committee today that the patronage committee he formed to replace Mann’s would stand. Georgia leaders planned to seek an audience with President Hoover to press their views, aiming to influence Southern patronage battles spilling into the capital.
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Washington
Brown
Georgia
Horace A. Mann
Hoover
Mann
Heflin Warned by Vice President in Senate Altercation
In Washington on May 2, Senator Heflin a Democrat of Alabama was warned by Vice President Curtis that senate rules forbid referring to a colleague in an uncomplimentary manner during a dispute over a Brockton resolution. Heflin began to attack Senator Jones a Republican of Washington after voting on the measure.
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Washington
Jones
Heflin
Alabama
Curtis
Senate
Brockton
Gurtis
Classified page sales pitch ad dialogue
The fragment describes daily classified ads in The Daily, noting a mission to help buyers and sellers reach 6200 readers. It mentions little ads guiding readers to houses and lots and invites turning to the classified page for opportunities.
Tragic Duel Ends in Death as Miss Morrow Stays Post Shootin
Wesley White is shot dead on Yellow Bluff mountain after a pistol duel with Fred Walker. Miss Ruby Morrow stayed at his side until life ebbed, then sought help but failed. Walker fired a fatal shot into White and was wounded himself. Funeral services were held at Lacey's Spring Methodist church. Walker remained in Benevolent Hospital with serious injuries.
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Ruby Morrow
Wesley White
Miss Morrow
Yellow Bluff Mountain
Ola
Young White
Fred Walker
Benevolent Hospital
Attiay
White
Walker
Lacey’s Spring Methodist Church
Cryer Cemetery
J. T. Black
Audrey Moore
Eugene Terrell
Velma McCutcheon
Albert Hough
J. H. White
Lottie
Mildred White
Chester McCutcheon
Woodrow Criss
H. A. Whhke
Fly invasion drives Florida fruit prices upward
The Mediterranean fly invasion in Florida fields is lifting prices for nearly all fruits and fresh produce arriving in Decatur from Florida farms this season. Alabama imposes an embargo on receipt of any Florida fruits and produce infected by the pest.
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Florida
Decatur
Alabama
Gulf States Steel to Build Blooming Mill at Gadsden
W Y Coverdale, president, announced the Gulf States Steel contract for a blooming mill to United Engineering and Foundry of Philadelphia. The $1,000,000 plant will be electrically driven and add to existing facilities with further unit contracts likely this month. He toured the Tennessee Alabama Georgia Railroad with officials as improvements are planned.
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Gadsden
Gulf States Steel Company
United Engineering and Foundry Company
Fe Pa
W. Y. Coverdale
Steel Company
Coverdale
Tennessee-Alabama & Georgia Railroad
Gulf Company
Black and White Shop 10 Opens May 10 in New Station
The Black and White tire station, operated by E. W. Dick Kennedy, will open May 10 at the Lee and Oak corner. The new station, under construction, is in a busy business area and will distribute Goodrich Tire Company products. Kennedy returns to town after several years in Anniston.
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E. W
Dick”) Kennedy
Lee and
Oak Streets
Kennedy
Anniston
Goodrich Tire Company
More Guardsmen To Patrol The Border
Eleven more Alabama national guardsmen were expected to start patrol duty along the Alabama Florida state line today in the state's fight against an invasion of the Mediterranean fruit fly. An attachment to protect the Baldwin county line borders Florida against bootleg fruit and vegetables. Thirty five guardsmen have been on patrol duty since Monday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Henry Zeitler Goes Home After Appendectomy Recovery
The Limestone county resident Henry Zeitler has recovered enough from an appendectomy at Baugh's Infirmary to return to his Mooresville home. He was moved there Wednesday afternoon and is recuperating at home with friends noting his improvement.
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Henry Zeitler
Limestone County
Baugh's Infirmary
Mooresville
Zeitler
Delinquent Tax List Prep in Decatur Spurs Pay Urgency
The city of Decatur is compiling a delinquent tax list and will advertise delinquent properties for sale around May 15. Citizens owing amounts are urged to pay promptly to avoid additional penalties and possible sale actions.
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Decatur
Baptist Meeting Opens on May 9th Memphis Delegates Gather
The Southern Baptist convention opens in Memphis on May 9 attracting delegates from Decatur and Morgan County churches.
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Baptist Meeting
Southern Baptist Convention
Memphis
Decatur
Morgan County
Kinsfolk Night Revival at Central Methodist Church
Kinsfolk Night unfolds at the Central Methodist revival with Dr. J W Pearson of Birmingham preaching Christ Saves. A strong turnout greeted the visiting pastor as last night’s message urged rededication and spiritual renewal and the warning about backsliding.
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Central Methodist Revival
Central Methodist Church
Seacrest
J. W. Pearson
Birmingham
Christ Saves
Pearson
John R. Turner
Dr. Pearson
Jesus Christ
Finnell Making Inspection Trip in Tennessee Valley
Colonel Woolsey Finnell state highway director of Alabama continued his inspection trip into the Tennessee valley. He was joined in Huntsville by district engineer H D Barnum and planned to visit Florence and Sheffield before returning to Montgomery via Tuscaloosa. The trip’s exact object was not known but officials believe he is studying a petition to pave the 15 mile Bee lane highway between Montgomery and Chicago.
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Woolsey Finnell
Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Huntsville
H.D. Barnum
Eee
Finnell
Florence and Sheffeld
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
North Alabama
Bee Lane Highway
Chicago
Rogersville Presses On With Industry Promotion Drive
Civitan club leaders in Rogersville unveil a promotional effort to attract industry to the town. The campaign showcases site advantages and economic benefits, highlighting the town’s readiness and local support for new business investment.
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North Alabama
Cea Ub& Page
Rogersville
Civitan Club
Consid
Homes Blown Down injures child in Bell Springs storm
A Bell Springs storm Sunday tore apart two homes in the south end of the county. The Wilburn family reported a baby seriously hurt while several relatives sustained minor injuries as winds twisted timber from roots.
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Wilburn
Bell Springs
O Brien Named District Manager for Southern Bell
G W O'Brien with Southern Bell for 25 years is named district manager with headquarters here. He arrives from Jackson Mississippi and takes the post effective May 1 in Lawrence County. He previously served in Greenville Sumner and Jackson in various managerial roles.
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G. W. O’brien
Southern Bell Telephone Company
O’brien
Jackson
Miss
O'Brien
Lawrence County
Southern Bell
Greenville
Sumner
Mrs Feyerabend Called To Reward
Death notice from Little Rock Arkansas informs Mrs. A G Feyerabend has died, with notifications sent to Ms and Mrs Sid Mann of the local area. The brief item records a family obituary notice and addresses mourning arrangements.
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Little Rock, Ark
A. G. Feyerabend
Topayee
Sid Mann
Ardmore Tenn Home Fire Sparks Rescue Effort
A house in Ardmore Tennessee caught fire with residents saved from danger. Firefighters battled flames as crews secured the scene and protected adjoining property. No further details on injuries or cause are provided in the fragment.
Names Revealed In Death Probe Chicago May 2
Authorities work through a mass of stories and names real and fictitious to solve a broker massacre case. Thompson and Peter Von Frantz(i)us admit selling a machine used in the crime. Officials will pump up names until only real ones remain.
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Chicago
Thompson
Peter von Frantzius
Apson
Stege
Visitor J. W. Lentz Drops by Hillsboro Route 1 on Wednesday
J W Lentz of Route 1 Hillsboro was in the city Wednesday on business.
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J. W. Lentz
Route 1
Hillsboro
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Jaceans
Princess Elizabeth
Mann Organization
Figot
Cadsden
Gulf States Steel
Goodrich
Lee Street
Bsc Sone
Peter
Morgan County Training School
Hartselle
Dale
Ardmore
Tenn
Ing
Namnes
Eben
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