Armistice Sought in Tennessee Alabama Tag War
Tennessee and Alabama tax officials signal a truce over auto license tags. A letter to Chattanooga Transfer and Storage Co outlines that trucks making occasional visits from other states need not register in Tennessee while those making frequent trips for hire remain liable. The order aims to ease friction on cross state commercial traffic.
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Tennessee
Alabama
H .R. Summers
Summers
Chattanooga
Tenessee
Georgia
Atlanta
John &. Mooring
Two Youths Found Dead On Georgia Rail Tracks
In Hartford Alabama on May 7 two boys age 17 and 18 were found killed by a freight train near Central of Georgia High Bluff flag station five miles from Hartford. W. H. Helms said the youths Tom Blalock and Keats Mosley apparently slept on the rails and a section hand reported liquor near the scene. The bodies were mangled and dragged along the tracks after the 11:30 p m collision.
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Hartford
Ala
Central of Georgia High Bluff
Tom Blalock
Keats Mosley
W. H. Helms
Nduest
Y. M. C. A. Pool Given Two Coast of Paint
The Y M C A swimming pool received two coats of paint and is being conditioned for an early summer opening.
First Rain Breaks Month-Long Drought in Decatur
Decatur records its first shower in over a month as the weather bureau notes no rain since April 5. The brief heavy fall comes after an unusually dry and cold period, easing concerns of crop damage as farmers welcome moisture to protect emerging crops.
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Decatur
Beautification Parkways Begun in Decatur
The city begins beautification of local parkways with Jackson street frontage in front of Westminster Presbyterian church. A long established Decatur club leads the effort by selecting its area and taking charge of plans for the parkway project.
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Fed
Decatur
Jackson Street
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Judge Skeggs Granted $10,000 Bond Release
Judge William E. Skeggs was freed from county jail after Sheriff B E Davis received word from the Clerk of the Supreme Court that the high court had upheld Probate Judge M D Wiggins in admitting the defendant to bond. The bond of ten thousand dollars was set following a habeas corpus hearing after Skeggs was arraigned for the killing of Patrolman T E Wright several weeks earlier.
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William E. Skeggs
B. E. Davis
Supreme Court
High Court
M. D. Wiggins
Wiggins
Judge Skeggs
T. E. Wright
Heavy Fines In Dry Law Cases
Police records show stiff fines for violators of the prohibition statutes. Municipal court records indicate officers are strict in enforcing the dry law and imposing heavy penalties for use sale or possession of intoxicants.
Benevolent Board Meets This Evening at Hospital
The Benevolent Hospital board meets this evening to discuss several important matters. The session followed a gathering of Benevolent Society members.
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the Benevolent Hospital
The
Benevolent Society
Miss Rachel Bowen Enters Into Rest
Eva May 1. Miss Rachel Bowen, well known and respected young lady, died at her home Friday of heart disease after years of failing health. Funeral held at Union Hill on Saturday with burial in the family lot.
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Eva
Rachel Bowen
Union Hill
Minor Repairs At Camp Ki Y Open Readiness
Minor repairs at Camp Ki Y have been completed and water is ready for opening as soon as school ends. Buildings are painted, lighting circuit is in good condition and the swimming pool prepared for the first group of campers this summer.
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Camp Ki-Y
Wtace
Marshal Joffre IlLness Silent Amid Paris Secrecy
Marshal Joffre, age 78, is gravely ill near Paris. He has forbidden details about his condition and location, and newspapers report only that he fell ill after a trip to his birthplace in the Pyrenees and required assistance returning to Paris. He has avoided publicity since the 1917 U S mission and says his memoirs will not be published until after his death.
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Paris
France
Louveciennes
Joffre
Mediterranean
Pyrenees
United States
Viviant
Ilson America
Marshal Foch
League Finances Rise on Opening Attendance and Season Tickets
Finances of the Industrial league are in fair shape after strong opening game attendance and robust season-ticket sales, per reports at last night's directors meeting.
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Industrial League
Dan Cupid Sets Tide of Silence in County Marriages
The probate judge records show no white couples applying for marriage licenses for six days this month, a rare stretch in a period usually marked by licenses issued daily.
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Daniel Cupid
Rotary directors urged to attend Thursday board meeting
President Peter M. Dennis of the Decatur Rotary club urged all directors to attend the board meeting on Thursday at 3:30 PM in the office of J. A. Woods.
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Peter M. Dennis
Decatur Rotary Club
J. A. Woods
Home on Vine Street Nearing Completion After Fire
Rebuilding of Mrs. Mae Buttrey’s Vine street home is near finish following extensive fire damage. Burned structure prompted repairs and modernization as crews work toward occupancy.
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Mae Buttrey
Vine Street
Miss Polytinsky Opens Her School of Dancing
Miss Adelle Polytinsky announces the opening of her School of Dancing and Dramatic Art after returning from Ned Wayburns School in New York City. The studio at 502 Bank Street will offer private and class lessons daily with special ballroom dancing for high school students every Friday night.
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Adelle Polytinsky
Ned Wayburns School of Dancing
New York City
Dancing and Dramatic Art
Bank Street
Health Officers Gather for Alabama Conference
County health officer Dr H C McRee plans to attend the eleventh annual conference of county health officers in Montgomery May 19 and 20 at the Educational building. Health officers from across Alabama are expected to attend to discuss many questions of interest.
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H. C. McRee
Montgomery
Alabama
Little Lee Albert Shinglebar Dies at Fourteen Months
Fourteen month old Little Lee Albert Shinglebar son of Mrs. Henry Shinglebar died at 8 o clock this morning at 1017 Grant street. Besides his mother he leaves one brother Charles and several relatives. The body was taken to the Priestral home for burial preparations. Funeral services are set for 10 o'clock Thursday morning at the residence with burial in Roselawn. Reverend Frank Smith will officiate.
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Little Lee Albert Shinglebar
Henry Shinglebar
Grant Street
Charles Shinglebar
Oie
Roselawn
Frank Smith
Arraignment of Banker Delayed in Alabama
EUFAULA Ala May 7 Arraignment of L H Boykin former president of the Eu faula Bank and Trust Company postponed after certificates show he is in a Birmingham hospital unable to appear. A grand jury returned indictments over alleged irregularities and a warrant was served in hospital. he posted 7000 bail pending arraignment.
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Eufaula
Ala
L. H. Boykin
Eufaula Bank and Trust Company
Birmingham Hospital
Local Cotton Prices Snapshot
Cotton market notes show middling grades around Strict Middling and Middling values with br 15 and a Strict Low price of 12.75. The brief reflects a historical price listing for local cotton grades and their market quotes.
Ex Deputy Payne Convicted in Liquor Transport Case
Aubrey Payne former Tuscaloosa county deputy sheriff was found guilty on a liquor transport charge after a second trial. Sentence deferred as jurors deliberated two hours. A prior trial ended in a mistrial with a deadlock verdict. Payne claimed alibi and accused state witnesses of false testimony amid a raid on a still run by his father John Payne a deputy sheriff.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Aubrey Payne
TuscAloosa County
Payne
John Payne
Bill Turner
Tes
India Seeths With Rebellion Amid Gandhi Arrest
The Associated Press reports ongoing unrest as Gandhi is arrested. At Chittagong insurgents raided a police armory, four rebels died, two were captured, and a constable plus villagers were killed. A Ramathat mob sought to free nationalist volunteers. Delhi riots left two dead and about 300 wounded.
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Associated Press
India
Gandhi
Chittagong
Karnafull
Ramathat
Calcutta
Delhi
Student Killed In Belfast High School Bus accident
Lettie Davis twelve was killed and Clay Woodward suffered fractures when a Belfast High School bus rolled backward down a hill while students attempted to push it over. Several others were injured as the vehicle stalled on the grade between Belfast and Liberty Valley near Lewisburg Tennessee.
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Lewisburgh
Tenn
Lettie Davis
Clay Woodward
Belfast
Marven Jones
Liberty Valley
Davis
Clay
Sam Woodward
Lewisburg Hospital
Court Attaches Work Ahead of Nonjury Circuit Session
Court attaches labored steadily today to ready the courthouse for the non-jury term of Circuit Court opening next Monday. Most of the week will be devoted to trial of non-jury civil cases with Judge W. W. Callaway.
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Circuit Court
W. W. Callaway
Merchant Held by Kidnappers in St Louis Case
Jacob Godlove, a 62 year old North St Louis dry goods merchant, was kidnapped Monday night and is held for a $20 000 ransom. Police say the abduction is the ninth ransom case in the district recently. Godlove disappeared after escorting his head clerk Marie Brockerneten to her home. His son Ralph A Godlove was notified by letter of the ransom demand.
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ST. Louis
Jacob Godlove
North St. Louis
Godlove
Marie Brockrneten
Ralph A. Godlove
Unlighted Buggies Threaten Night Travelers
State motorcycle officers warn of numerous night buggies without lights on highways endangering drivers. Recent fatal crash on the Jackson highway near the Alabama line underscores risk as unseen wagons plunge into passing cars.
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Jackson
Alabama Line
Decatur Junior Chamber Studies Finances
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce board thoroughly reviews financial problems and plans to build a strong financial basis. Directors expect major work in coming months to improve civic outcomes and sustain activities.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Romkey Leaves To Work In The East
Glenn Romkey, long with the National Airways System, departed for Peoria Illinois to continue in aviation. He previously served in the government air service for several years and his leave from Decatur was met with regret by many friends.
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Glenn Romkey
National Airways System
Peoria
Romkey
Government Air Service
Decatur
Senate Rejects Parker for Supreme Court Seat
The Senate voted 41 to 39 to reject John J. Parker as associate justice. The North Carolina judge failed to win confirmation after ten days of debate over his views on organized labor and race. The rejection leaves Sanford’s seat vacant and President Hoover’s next pick undetermined.
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Washington
Senate
John J. Parker
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Sanford
Hoover
Mgaiaz
South
Allen
Baird
Bingham
Dale
Fess
Gillett
Goldsborough
Gould
Greene
Hale
Hastings
Hatfield
Herbert
Jones
Kean
Keyes
Second A E F F.15 Sails For France Anniversary
New York May 7. America began the second A E F voyage to France on the 13th anniversary of sending troops abroad. Some 232 Gold Star mothers, from Ohio and other states, travel to visit graves aboard the USAT America after ceremonies on deck where three mothers received medals from Paul W. Chapman for the trip.
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New York
America
France
Orunda
Ohio
Paul W. Chapman
Helen K. Williamson
West Palm Beach
Fla
Mary P. Scanloh
Health Nurses To Meet Soon In Birmingham Conference
County health nurses of Alabama will assemble in annual conference at Birmingham on May 26. The meeting will run for four days and cover matters of vital importance. Mrs Katherine Jacobs Sewell, new Morgan county nurse, will attend. Mrs G L Corbett will discharge her duties in her absence.
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County Health Nurses of
Alabama
Birmingham
Katherine Jacobs Sewell
Morgan County
G. L. Corbett
Sewell
Farmers Sing In The Rain After Drought Plea
Farmers sang in the rain this morning after days of dust and failed crops due to drought. Moisture shortage harmed germination but a shower offered hope for additional rainfall later today and tonight.
Toll from Texas twister tops 65 dead
A Texas tornado last night left about 65 killed and hundreds injured with damage over 500000 across central and south Texas. The disaster hit towns including Frost Waco Ennis Bynum San Antonio Runge Kenedy and Range as guards firefighters and volunteers searched the debris and aided survivors.
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Dallas
Texas
Range
Waco
Ennis
Bynum
San Antonio
Bronson
Kenedy
Runge
Frost
Prost
Wereham
Corsicana Salvation Army
Goliad County
Gulf of Mexico
Spur
Abilene Tonio
Junior Leaders Named for Camp Ki Three Weeks
Junior leaders for Camp Ki have been chosen to assist Camp Director Layman. For the first three weeks the lineup includes Jack Hunter John Higson and Sam White to help run the camp for underprivileged boys.
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Jack Hunter
John Higson
Sam White
Layman
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Plan O. K
R.R
Parker
John Masefield
England
Culture Club
Benevolent Board
Miss Rachel Bowen
Marshal Joffre
Dan Cupid
J. C. Board
East
AE. F
Eben
By Gordon Brown
Schelbell
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