Father and son killed in Texas tornadoes sweep
As a weather system hammers the central plains, tornadoes and heavy rain sweep multiple states. At least 56 killed, 100+ injured, and property losses exceed 2 million dollars. Texas reports deaths near Dallas and surrounding towns, while Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma also suffer casualties and destruction.
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Middle West
Southh
Additio
Rand
Nevada
Dallas
Arly
Missouri
Greenville
Cal
Yada
Garland
Wolffe City
Kellogg
New Bloomfield
Carrington
St.unis
Eldon
New Bloomfield- Carrington
Mexico
St. Louis
Kansas
Hutchinson
Barber
Kingman Counties
Texas
Grand Jury Returns 24 True Bills In The Partial Report
New Orleans May 9 AP Jurors returned 24 true bills in the partial report and were back in sessions today as floods and storms drive thousands from homes. High winds endangered levee fronts along the Mississippi while refineries and guard crews watched for weak points. In Baton Rouge inland flood crests and breaches threaten dykes along the Mississippi and Arkansas. Refugee camps in Monroe and Vicksburg Natchez are swelling with evacuees as the flood toll climbs.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Park
Ieee
Baton Rouge
Arkansas
Poydras
Monroe
Vicksburg
Natchez
Morgan County Grand Jury Returns 24 True Bills
The Morgan County grand jury under Judge Osceola Kyle met at Railroad Street City Hall, adjourned for lunch, then continued. It handed up 24 true bills including joint indictments, with details on indictments pending and a later full report due by week’s end.
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Morgan County
Grand Jury
Osceola Kyle
Railroad Street
Kyle
News of Nungesser and Colt Flying Paris to New York
Reports from May 9 describe Captain Nungesser and Captain Colt attempting the nonstop Paris to New York flight. Low visibility, storms, and strong mid Atlantic winds challenge the crew, with army airmen calling the attempt a near miracle if the men reach New York today.
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New York
Nungesser
Colt
Paris
New Foundland
Boston
United States Weather Bureau
mid-Atlantic
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Army
Assailant Held After Fatal Shootout Near Moore Home
A shooting near the Moore residence in western Limestone County left Bill Moore dead at the hospital and his father Neec h dying hours later. William Henry Hooper, 46 or 5, fled after a gun battle with officers crossing Elk River, then swam the stream before being captured and jailed in Athens on murder charges. Hooper allegedly shot after an argument over craps and was pursued by officers using a revolver and shotgun.
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Bill Moore
Neech
Florence
Moore
Limestone County
William Henry Hooper
Athens
Hooper
Jack Moore
Clements
Li County
Fis
Hooper Frama
Tively
Elk
Qu Wether
Revival Meeting Concludes At Church of God
The Church of God revival led by Rev. C H Featherston ends with nine seeking forgiveness for past sins. Featherston heads to Niagara Falls for a May 15 revival, saying farewell to locals who lament the end of his visit. He lectured at 2 30 on sins of youth courtship marriage and home.
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Church of God
Featherston
Niagara Falls
New York
Epigrams From Rev Hunter Sermons Revival Opening
Epigrams from Rev. Hunter's sermons outline home centered religion during revival opening. The quotes emphasize motherhood as foundational to Christian homes and the need for personal exemplary conduct to influence children and civilization.
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Hunter
Reckoning Asked in Actor's Death
Los Angeles May 9 A.P. The state seeks reckoning in the death of Ray Raymond musical comedy star after a fight with Paul Kelly. Dorothy Mackaye and Dr Walter J Sullivan will arraign for allegedly aiding a cover up. Miss Mackaye faces testimony against the man she knew as Kelly's rival in love and guilt by association.
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Los Angeles
Paul Kelly
Dorothy Mackaye
Walter J. Sullivan
Ray Raymond
Kelly
Ee Eeemond
Van
Raymond
Miss Mackaye
Girls Sought for Connecticut Mills Textile Plant
Connecticut Mills seeks about 600 female workers for its new tire fabric plant in the town. Manager Roland Gray notes strong male applications but far fewer from women, with current totals showing roughly four men per woman for available positions.
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Connecticut Mills Company
Roland Gray
Sacred Harp singing at Union on Fourth Sunday
Ben Butler announces all day Sacred Harp singing at Union on the Fourth Sunday. County residents are invited to bring song books and lunch baskets.
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Union
Ben Butler
East County
Hole in Street Sparks City Repair Call At 6th Avenue Intersection
A resident visited the Daily today to report a hole in the street at the intersection of South Street and 6th Avenue near the former North Alabama Traction Co. line. He warns that without repairs there may be automobile accidents.
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Daily Today
6Th Avenue
North Alabama Traction Co
Raids Net Five By Sheriff's Force
Raids led by Morgan County Sheriff B E Davis netted five persons Saturday. All arrestees were jailed on charges of violation of prohibition laws. Three whites and two blacks were taken in raids conducted here and east of Hartselle. Twelve gallons of whiskey and two gallons of wine were seized. Deputies Almon and Willoughby assisted Sheriff Davis.
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B. E. Davis
Morgan County
Hartselle
Almon
Willoughby
Davis
Not Much Cotton Planted This Year Says Farmer
Lucien Rolfe of the Waldermose section reports much ground between here and Somerville remains unplanted and notes the cotton crop in 1927 may bring about 17 1 2 cents per pound. He says he is not planting much cotton this year.
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Here
Somerville
Lucien Rolfe
Waldermose
Two Negroes Involved In Fatal Shooting Near Athens
David Wilkins and Will Cox, both well known black insurance agents in Limestone County, clashed Saturday when Wilkins fired at Cox. Cox struck Wilkins, pistol misfire wounded Cox in the thigh, and Wilkins was shot in the hand. Wilkins died Sunday morning in the Limestone County jail after being jailed and left critically injured, with reports citing prior burns and auto crash injuries as factors.
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D. L. Rosenau, JR
David Wilkins
Limestone County
Athens
Will Cox
Cox
Wilkins
Carl Wilson
Raven Escapes In Auto Wreck
A. W. Raven a well known local grocer narrowly escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when his car turned over on the Somerville road near Flint Creek bridge. He and his family were occupants. his foot was caught beneath the vehicle. passersby aided in rescuing him. he escaped but his foot was severely bruised.
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A. W. Raven
Somerville Road
Flint Creek Bridge
Mr. Raven
Patterson returns after travel convention visit
A. G. Patterson, chairman of the Alabama Public Utilities Commission, returned home after spending the weekend attending the Alabama Traveliners' PreA convention.
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A. G. Patterson
Alabama Public Utilities Commission
Alabama Traveliners
Prea
Snyder Case Opens in Murder Trial Drift
The New York jury faces possible verdicts in a double prosecution of Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray. Dana Wallace argues the case represents people against Ruth Snyder while jurors weigh charges from first degree murder to lesser counts.
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Gunner
Dec
de Snyder
Dana Wallace
Morgan County Revenue Board Considers Courthouse Replacement
The Morgan County Board of Revenue held a regular session to discuss replacing the burned courthouse. Cullman contractor Mr. Schlosser appeared to explain bid phases. Afternoon session delayed as board continued routine business. several days expected for decision.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Schlosser
Cullman
Seagate
Roucot
Chaplin Divorce Case Motions Seek Striking Lurid Allegations
In Los Angeles on May 9 AP reports lawyers for Charley Chaplin sought a court order to strike sensational passages from Greg Chaplin's 45 page divorce complaint. The move aims to remove lurid claims amid disputes over finances including a trust fund for two Chaplin children valued at over $1,000,000.
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Los Angeles
Greg Chaplain
Charley Chaplin
Chaplin
Elkton Citizen Dies Suddenly in Elkton
Mr and Mrs Milton Andrewa were summoned to Elkton Tennessee today by the sudden death of John A eetonean. They were accompanied by Mrs R H Bagh in the unexpected passing.
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Milton Andrewa
Elkton
John A Eetonean
RH Bagh
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