Death of Paul Doumer Shocks France
France mourns as President Paul Doumer dies at 75 after a gunshot wound. He lingered in a coma overnight and died at Beaujon hospital at 4 37 am. Funeral Thursday. An election to choose a new president set for Versailles next Tuesday. The assassin Dr Paul Gorgulov admitted his identity and claimed nationalist motives linked to Russia.
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Paris
Paul Doumer
France
Beaujon
Versailles
Wee Ee Ee Iy
Paul Gorgulov
Russia
Republic
Iam
Prague
National Fascist Party of
Europe
Beaujon Hospital
Cotton and grain futures market snapshot
In New York and New Orleans, cotton futures quoted January through December range from 5.74 to 6.47 in New York and 5.71 to 6.26 in New Orleans with Liverpool prices easing 1 to 2 points. Chicago grain shows May bids for wheat 54% and corn 20% with oats at 23%.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Chicago
Stock market snapshot with mixed steel and tech listings
United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel show varied quotes alongside American Telephone and Telegraph General Electric Westinghouse and other majors. Rail and automotive names appear with modest gains while several industrials post small percentages amid a broad market scan.
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New York
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Shicsheninsceis
American Tel
Cad Westinghouse Electric
Atchison, Topeka
New York Central
General Motors
Rssmesemeee
Commonwealth and Low
United Corporation
Radio Corporation
Janitian‘American Metals Os Oe
Favorite Tick On Leads Fifty-Eighth Kentucky Derby
Tick On named favorite in the fifty-eighth Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs owned by Mrs. Louis G Kaufmann of New York. The two to one shot is among 15 to 20 horses that will answer the post.
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Churchill Downs
Louis G
Decatur curb market reports strong week and good strawberries
The Decatur curb market closed a very satisfactory week with a fine variety of foodstuffs. Strawberries are abundant at reasonable prices and Morgan county berries are among the best. Other garden products are available in quality and quantity with stable prices.
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Decatur Curb
Decatur
Morgan County
Two Athens Girls Get Along Nicely
Miss Margaret Aylin and Miss Alma Crowson, Athens girls injured in an automobile wreck on Swan Lake bridge, are reported to be getting along nicely. Crowson is recovering rapidly, while Aylin suffers a crippled foot and has not shown the hoped for improvement.
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Margaret Aylin
Alma Crowson
Athens
Baugh
Swan Lake Bridge
Miss Crowson
Miss Aylin
General Crowder Dies at Capital at 73
Major General Enoch Crowder, a leading U S soldier diplomat and the first American ambassador to Cuba, died after a long illness and pneumonia at age 73 in Washington. He helped formulate and supervise the selective draft system.
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Washington
Enoch. Crowder
America
Cuba
Sheriff’s Office Reports All Quiet Today
The sheriff's office reports a quiet 24 hours with no arrests made last night or today. Official notice states no incidents requiring action occurred during the period.
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Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
Flanigan Of Moulton Route Two In Decatur On Business
A. F. Flanigan of Moulton Route Two was in Decatur today on business.
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A. F. Flanigan
Moulton
Decatur
Strawberries Sell Low as Market Prices Disappoint Growers
Strawberry growers faced weak prices at local markets today, dampening plans for harvest and sales efforts. Farmers hoped for steadier demand and better returns in the near term.
Cotton Finishes Uncertain Week With Modest Gains
The cotton market closed the week with steadier prices after early losses. Mid dull seven eighths cotton rose to 5.15 from a low around 4.85 and drifted up through the week as traders recovered some of the previous declines.
Pier Blaze at Cunard Pier Under Control After Fire
Fire that wrecked the Cunard pier caused over 2 million dollars in damage and killed a bystander. More than 300 firefighters were injured from smoke and fumes as the thousand foot pier collapsed in sections after a 20 hour battle. The blaze started in the boiler room beneath the structure and Chief John McElligot collapsed from smoke and exhaustion.
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New York
Cunard
Thousand Foot Pier
John McElligot
Injured Child Improves After Pony Truck Collision
Little Jane Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Harris Ferry street is improving today after severe lacerations to the leg from a pony riding incident and a truck collision.
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Little Jane Harris
Bob Harris
Ferry Street
Weath erly Ill at Home After Illness
The many friends of J T Weatherly regret to learn he continues quite ill at his home.
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J.T. Weatherly
Tom Hamilton Visits Morgan County
Tom Hamilton, formerly of Decatur and now residing in Toledo Ohio, is visiting Morgan County.
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Tom Hamilton
Decatur
Toledo, O
Morgan County
Strawberries in the Section Getting Going to Market
The Tennessee Valley strawberry crop begins shipment from Hartselle with the first car sent to Cullman. Shippers report current rates of four cars daily as Cullman’s crop nears a quarter of a million dollars in value, while Morgan county’s 1931 harvest yielded about eleven thousand dollars to planters.
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Tennessee Valley
Strawberry Association
Hartselle
Cullman
Morgan County
New Pests in Berry Fields
Farmers face pests across crops but strawberry fields report a new infestation. Birds with yellow breasts brown backs and red tipped wings mob fields threatening heavy damage to berries and yields.
Strawberry crop outlook for Cullman and Morgan counties
Weathered by a poor spring and hail damage, the Cullman and Morgan county strawberry crops faced tough seasons. Morgan County berries earned strong buyer comments in eastern markets last year and are expected to again perform well, commanding higher grades and prices for growers. F. Keller, field manager for the Berry Planter, notes the trend.
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Cullman
Morgan County
F. ©. Keller
Kidnapped Youth Returns Home After Not Paying Ransom
Gustav Miller, 22, kidnapped April 29 and held for an alleged 50 000 dollars ransom was returned to Joliet residence this morning. His parents Fannie Miller and her brother Martin met him at a park entrance 65 miles southwest of Joliet and drove him home after a note indicated where to find him. He said he was handcuffed in a basement four hours from Joliet but well treated.
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Joliet
Gustav Miller
Fannie Miller
Martin
Gustav
Australia
Golden Gate
Holmes
Ione and Pilly
Pilly
Tom
Action Taken to Free Albert Fall
Washington May 7 Justice Bailey amended a petition to free Albert B Fall former secretary of the interior serving a year and a day for bribery at New Mexico state penitentiary He will not have to stay in jail until paying a 100000 fine The petition was sent to Warden Swope with no clearet decision on release tomorrow.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
New Mexico State Penitentiary
Jennings Bailey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Justice Bailey
Fall
Swope
Junior Order to Meet on Monday in Birmingham
The state convention of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will be convened in Birmingham on Monday. R E Wardlow will represent Albany council No. 22.
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Junior Order United American Mechanics
Birmingham
R E. Wardlow
Albany Council
Birth of a tropical day on a motionless liner
Standing on the rail as dawn colors the sea a doctor’s white ship quiets between quarantine flags. Pilly and Ions and Holmes plot a voyage while Tom, Mrs Barry’s son, appears with morning orders and a warning from the deck.
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Pilly
Welfare council meeting reports assistance by Decatur group
Council held and a secretary's report listed seed provisioning and garden planting for 4, with ten large lots shared. 38 families moved to the country. 19 doctors' prescriptions filled. 176 assisted with groceries in April. 240 aided overall. American Red Cross thanked the Decatur Charity Council for cooperation during recent tornadoes.
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H. T. Gill
Clapton
Foster Pointer
Rey
Peter M. Dennis
Lillian Wheelis
Charity Council
American Red Cross
Decatur Charity Council
Stocks End Week With Mixed Gains Across Market
The market held its own and a bit better for the week as most issues rose two to three points despite a quiet close. Leading issues showed strength earlier in the week with a brief flurry, then eased toward the middle of the week.
Pastor W. C. Moon Returns From Revival Campaign
Rev. W. C. Moon pastor of the Church of God has returned from Birmingham after a successful two week revival and will fill his pulpit Sunday.
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W. C. Moon
Church of God
Birmingham
Decatur Visit By Mr. And Mrs. J F Hamilton
Decatur hosts visitors Mr and Mrs J F Hamilton of East Morgan for an extended visit. They will be joined by son Tom Hamilton for part of the stay.
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J. F. Hamilton
East Morgan
Decatur
Tom Hamilton
Profit by Weather Helps Farmers Finish Busy Week
Farmers in this section closed a busy week today taking advantage of favorable weather for planting as the week ended.
Price of Love shines in Riverside senior play
The Second senior class staged The Price of Love at Riverside auditorium last night to praise from the audience. Elizabeth McMilan as France Whiton and Mary Kate Troup as Diveny Hunting led a strong cast with vivid portrayals of modern American girls and a stylish ensemble including Stanley Dunaway as Nick Furness and Atlee Hoff as Mr Cameeron.
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Price of
Riverside Auditorium
Mary Kate Troup
Diveny Hunting
Stanley Dunaway
Nick” Furness
Annie Miller Gamble
Beth Furness
Nick
Atlee Hoff
Mr. Cameeron
Cammie
Perrye Finck
Laura
Katie Marvin Thompson
Calvin Pettey
Tom
Billy Comerford
Will
Rotary Club to Meet at Lyons Hotel Monday
The Decatur Rotary Club will meet at the Lyons hotel Monday at noon. Jervis Jones, chairman of the vocational service committee, will oversee the program.
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Rotary Club
Lyons
Decatur Rotary Club
Lyons Hotel
Jervis Jones
Vocational Service Committee
Navy boycotts widen in Honolulu over Massie case
In Honolulu May 7 a navy civilian rift grows as merchants threaten boycott against navy personnel. The dispute centers on the Massie assault case, its mistrial, and the Fortescue Massie murder verdict. Key figures Mrs Massie, Darrow, Kelley and others discuss retrial, testimony, and travel plans amid mounting tensions.
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Honolulu
United States Navy
Massie
Pearl Harbor
Fortescue
Darrow
George
Leisure
Darerow
San Seo
Jones
Lord
San Diego
Kelley _ Kelley
Kelley
Entering Strait: Mystery Man Age 6 Found Missing
A fragment notes a child named Mran aged around six missing from a location in a coastal area. Authorities search the area and question possible witnesses while confirming identity and safety status. Local residents report seeing a person matching a description near the shore.
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France Whiton
Russell McKelvey
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