Bankin g Head Endorses The Eight Thousand Effort
W W Fussell of City National Bank voices support for a joint Industrial Fund campaign by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Decatur Industrial Board to raise 8000 dollars for attracting industry. His letter to B M Bloodworth urges Decatur citizens to fund site surveys maps labor data and outreach to compete with Southern cities.
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Decatur
W. W. Fussell
City National Bank
B. M. Bloodworth
Daily
Fussell
Joint Industrial Fund
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur’ Industrial Board
Russell
Decatur Daily
Alabama
Bloodworth
Chamber
Four European princesses to brighten London season
The four marriageable princesses Beatrice, Maria Cristina, Ingrid of Sweden, and Juliana of Holland visit Britain for the London season. Rumors say one or more could wed Britain’s unmarried princes as dances and parties are organized by society. Princess Ingrid, 20, is noted as the prettiest and has strong English ties through King George.
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Dorothy Russell
Associated Press
London
Europe
Britain
Beatrice
Maria Cristina
Kensington Palace
Ingrid
Sweden
Margaret of Connaught
Gustav
Duke of Connaught
Juliana of
Holland
Prince of Wales
Prince George
England
George
Tragic Death of Mrs. Kendall At Family Reunion
Mrs. Martha S. Kendall, 80, visiting North Alabama from the Pacific coast, died suddenly at her Huntsville Decatur visit. Her body will be shipped to Green Bay Wisconsin for interment. She is survived by three sons A F Kendall Huntsville J C Kendall Harrisburg TL J L Kendall Decatur and three daughters including Mrs K K Oakes Los Angeles and Mrs J Wishart Chicago.
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Grim Reaper
Martha S. Kendall
North Alabama
Pacific Coast
Kendall
Huntsville
Decatur
J. L. Kendall
K and G Lumber Company
Memphis
Los Angeles
A. P. Kendall
Wisconsin
Gang War Renewed After Moran Massacre Revenge
A May 8 incident in Hammond Indiana reports three men shot dead on a rural roadside, seen as revenge for the Valentine’s Day Moran massacre. Victims include John Scalisi and Albert Anselmi, longtime Capone henchmen, found near Wolfe Lake. third body tentatively identified as Joe Guinta. The killings follow Scalisi’s recent release on bond and link to Capone’s Chicago faction.
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Ind
Chicago
George
Bugs) Moran
John Scalisi
Albert Anselmi
Scarface al Capone
Scalisi
Wolfe Lake
Illensis
Joe Guinta
Anselmi
Capone
M 5
Northside
Jack McGurn
Two held in jail as probe continues in Liggett case
Nashville officials report B P Osborn a 54 year old carpenter and former preacher and Rainy Creswell a grocer are jailed after confessing to bribery to hang the jury in Walter L Liggett murder trial. Attorney General Atkinson says arrests followed mistrial and probe into Cunningham death. Osborn quote Creswell as saying more money could be obtained by hanging the jury. Liggett’s second trial follows a February mistrial after a dramatic case.
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Nashville
Tenn
B. P. Osborn
Walter L. Liggett
Turney Cunningham
Rainey
Ae Ee
Atkinson
Osborne
Osborn
Creswell
Walter Liggett
Criminal Court
Cunningham
Liggett
Lisestt
Decatur Realtors Highlight First Glimpse of Homes in Want Ads
Real estate agents in Decatur showcase daily home glimpses in classified want ads. The feature aims to spark happiness and contentment after tiring days by presenting pictured homes for selection. The ads emphasize the appeal of fresh listings and easy viewing opportunities.
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Decatur Realtors
Cooperation Sought in Fight Against Pest in Alabama
Ozark Alabama May 8 The state agriculture commissioner 8S. M. Dunwoody urged civic leaders and residents to cooperate to prevent the spread of the Mediterranean fruit fly from Florida. He discussed campaigns with Mayor Flowers and officials outlining patrols by the National Guard to keep the fly out of Alabama. He denied that tourists are being stopped for spraying but confirmed disinfection is used in infected Florida areas.
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Ozark
Ala
Florida
Alabama
M. Dunwoody
South Ala
Dunwoody
Flowers
National Guard Patrol
Orlando
Fla
Heflin Attacks Sinclair Prison Gate Order
Senator Heflin of Alabama denounced Washington jail officials for barring reporters from Harry F. Sinclair's prison house. He urged authorities to stop protecting the millionaire criminal and to treat Sinclair like any other prisoner.
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Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate Today
Heflin
Alabama
Sinclair
Power material arrives for Tanner county power lines
Power material has been sent into Tanner County and crews will start work soon to build power lines for the community. Local residents express appreciation for the power company efforts to serve the area.
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Tanner
Tan County
Kiwanis Meeting Set For Noon At Y M C A
Decatur Kiwanis club holds its regular weekly session at the Y M C A at 12 15 noon on Thursday. Announcement notes a brief delay in fixing the time due to publicity efforts and promises a regular program for attending members.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Steady Climb in City Building Records for Decatur
A four month compilation shows steady gains in Decatur building activity with total permits of 88 800 dollars and 31 permits issued from January to April 1929. January saw six permits for 11 900 dollars, February nine permits for 12 350 dollars, March ten permits for 22 550 dollars, and April six permits for 42 000 dollars amid persistent spring weather impacting pace. The trend suggests a delayed peak reaching late summer or early fall rather than spring.
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Decatur
Southern Stone Co Builds New Home on West Moulton
Southern Stone and Marble Co. is building a brick new home on West Moulton street opposite the Malone park entrance. Completion is expected soon. R. L. Hopkins serves as manager of the firm.
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Southern Stone & Marble Co
Moulton Street
R. L. Hopkins
Malone Park
Hartung Turns 67 While Working At City Hall
Marie Henry Hartung, assistant city clerk, is celebrated at his desk in city hall as one of the oldest city workers. He marks his 67th birthday by a full day of service and expresses optimism for many more years with the city.
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Marie Henry” Hartung
Hartung
Senate backs plan to maintain relief bond in farm bill
Washington May 8 The senate overrode Hoover’s stance and voted to retain the export de benture plan in the farm relief bill.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Rexport
Chicago Sneeze Less Plan Aims to Halt Hay Fever
Chicago researchers push a city plan to curb hay fever linked sneezing. Rush Medical College professor cites 30,000 to 46,000 sufferers in Chicago and a summer loss of about 1 million dollars from ragweed exposure and related disruptions.
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Rush Medical College
Chicago
Reward Offered for Info on 1930 Valentine Day Massacre Gang
Circulars circulated to Chicago police list seven dead in the Valentine’s Day massacre and name Fred Burke as a suspect. The Cooke county reward totals 41,500. Descriptions note Burke is 43, about 5 ft 11 3 4 in, 210 pounds with brown eyes and dark hair.
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Chicago
Cooke County
Fred Burke
Power rates to be scrutinized in Alabama power case
The Alabama Public Service Commission ordered a general hearing into Alabama Power Company's rate structure. It also directed a supplementary probe of Mitchell Dam properties. An April 10 citation authorized the investigation of commercial electric rates, with a June 11 hearing set.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Public Service Commission
Alabama Power Company
Alpower Ree
Illness Update From Mrs Lano Se Improve
Little Joe Friend remains seriously ill with pneumonia at the crease Bie. Parents See and Mrs. Lano Se report improvement and hope for a full recovery.
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Joe Friend
See
Lano Se
Financier shoots in jealousy over girl in Los Angeles
Frank J. Williams, a securities company president and Southern California officer, died from a gunshot wound after a dispute with Miss Peggy Troxel, 18, who was seriously wounded at her residence. Williams, recently divorced, allegedly acted after receiving a letter from his former wife. Williams had a will leaving property to a daughter from a prior marriage.
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Los Angeles
May
Frank J. Williams
Peggy Troxel
Southern California
Troxell
Neil Ames
Williams
Miss Troxel
Chula Vista
Cal
Ames
Phyllis Ruth
Helen Grant
Miss Troxell
Luther Bowling Called By Death
Luther Bowling, a respected resident of the Lacey's Spring area, died Friday after an illness with double pneumonia. He was about 40 years old and lived in the Lacey's section his entire life. Services were held at a Sakae meee for interment at Mt. Tabor cemetery.
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Luther Bowling
Lacey's Spring
Mr. Bowling
Lacey's Section
Sakae Meee
Mt. Tabor
Rehearing Denied In Flogging Cases in Alabama
The Alabama court of appeals denied the attorney general’s request for a rehearing on its ruling granting new trials to Eugene Doss and Lee Clayton for kidnapping and flogging Jeff Blount, a county farm hand, with the Attorney General serving notice.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Court of Appeals
Charley C. McCall
Eugene Doss
Lee Clayton
Jeff Blount
Nashville Bribe Allegations Emerge in Jury Case
May 8 Nashville report on the second Waloe-m wigan case notes juror statements about bribery. State investigators with warrants target Ted Vaughan Joems and Gary. Osburn's daughter transport details unfold after a lengthy probe under General Atkinson.
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Nashville
Tenn
Wigan
B. P
Ofburn
Jon" Criswell
Nolenso
Ted Vaughan
Joems
Atkinson
Gary
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