Walter Liggett Murder Case Unfolds With New Conspiracy Charges
In Nashville area proceedings for the Turney Cunningham slaying, Walter Liggett remains jailed as his $25,000 bond is revoked after B P Osburn a former minister is arrested for bribery and Rainey Creswell admits Liggett offered $200 to fix Osburn. Osburn the lone holdout juror in a first degree verdict faces scandal amid juror conspiracy charges.
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Hville
Tenn
Walter Liggett
Turney Cunningham
Liggett
B. P. Osburn
Rainey Creswell
Osburn
Oing
Jack Quinn
G. L. Liggett
Creswell
Richard M. Atkinson
Chester K. Hart
Davidson County
Abingdon Grand Jury to Probe Youths Death
Abingdon Virginia May 9 three police officers will face a grand jury on murder charges in the fatal shooting of J. W. Kendrick 17 Emory and Henry College student near Abingdon after a pickup by authorities. The youth was shot when viewed as refusing to stop while riding in a car.
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Abingdon
J. W. Kendrick
Emory & Henry College
James McReynolds
James Crowe
J. T. Worley
Washington County
E. M. Kendrick
Young Kendrick
Keyes Boardwine
Boardwine
Ing
Paul Phelps
Rum‑Charge Acquittal Highlight Key West Report
In Key West a rum case ends in acquittal as other political notes show the house debating a tariff revision bill. In Chicago a police theory suggests false friends carried out the Hammond triple slaying linked to booze profits amid a hidden road to cover their trail.
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Chicago
John Scalisi
Albert Anselmeni
Joseph Guinta
Hammond
Ind
Indiana
Illinois Line
Indicted boiler maker and juror in jail heap blame on justice
In Nashville on May 9 an indicted perjurer Jack Quinn and ex juror B P Osburn sat in a county jail cell claiming the system is upside down. Quinn, who faces perjury charges over his testimony in the Liggett murder case, vented anger at Walter Liggett while Osburn recounted bribe talk prior to juror selection.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jack Quinn
Liggett
Turney Cunningham
Walter Liggett
B. P. Osburn
Buddy
Quinn
Jack
Osburn
Carpenter
Creswell
Inne Lee Tee
Preacher
Used Cars Offer Comfort At Low Spring Prices
You may not buy a brand new car this spring but a used car from want ads offers health and convenience at reasonable prices. The listings promise comfort and comparative luxury for a small sum, fitting a tight budget before fall.
Country club shut by temporary injunction near We,tumpka
Montgomery may 9 chief Walter K VicAdory of the state law enforcement department secured a temporary injunction against the Graham Haven Country club near Autauga county prohibiting the maintenance of a liquor nuisance. The order was served by Sheriff R H Weeks and issued by Circuit Judge George Smoot at Wetumpka. P H Graham the club manager awaits federal grand jury action on charges of possession and sale of liquor following recent raids.
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Montgomery
Walter K. VicAdory
State Law Enforcement Department
Graham-Haven Country Club
R. H. Weeks
Autauga County
George Smoot
Wetumpka
P. H. Graham
No Change in Dodge Agency Stated by Local Manager
Charlie Denio, head of the Dodge agency on Second Avenue, told The Daily that there is no change in agency status. He explained a Decatur Motors signature appeared on a Dodge Motors advertisement by error, and inquiries about an agency change are prompted by that misprint.
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Dodge Agency
Dodge Brothers
Charlie Denio
Dodge
Second Avenue
Daily Today
Dodge Motors
Decatur
Dr Truett Heads Baptist Convention In 74th Session
MEMPHIS Tenn May Dr George W Truett of Da was unanimously elected president of the Southern Baptist convention for his third term at the opening of the convention's 74th session. Vice presidents chosen include Dr W A Hewitt Jackson Miss J C Hardy Belton Tex M T Love Hattiesburg Miss and W C Reeves Hot Springs Ark High C Moore Nashville and J H Burnett Macon Ga were re elected secretaries.
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Memphis
Tenn
George W. Truett
Southern Baptist Convention
W. A. Hewitt
Jackson
Miss
J. C. Hardy
Belton
Tex
M. T. Love
Hattiesburg
W. C. Reeves
Hot Springs
Ark
High C. Moore
Kiddie Band Delights Decatur Kiwanis at YMCA
The Kiddie band from Gordon and Bible schools performed as the principal feature before the Decatur Kiwanis club in regular session at the YMCA. Children dressed in white uniforms followed their director with evident charm and appeal to the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon and Bible Schools
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Funeral Today for Mrs Martha S Kendall
Funeral services for Mrs Martha S Kendall are set for 2 PM at the family home 711 Oak Street. Rev Peter M Dennis of St Johns Church officiates. Interment will take place in Green Bay Wisconsin after the body is shipped on a later train.
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Martha
Kendall
J. L. Kendall
Oak Street
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Church
Green Bay
Wis
Civic unit praised for Decatur development efforts
Clyde Hendrix, president of the Tennessee Valley Bank, endorses the Junior Chamber of Commerce drive to raise $8,000 for the Decatur Industrial Board and Junior Chamber. He urges broader civic involvement and support for joint business and industrial leadership initiatives in Decatur.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Clyde Hendrix
Tennessee Valley Bank
Hendrix
Decatur Industrial Board
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
B. C. Shelton
Decatur Daily
Mr. Shelton
Decatur
Industrial Board
Davis & Company Dissolution News and Management Change
Publication today announces the dissolution of the partnership of Davis & Company cotton buyers. The firm will continue under active management by John D. Davis. By mutual consent Pred 8. Hunt and R. L. Ford transfer their interests to Mr. Davis.
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Davis & Company
John D. Davis
Hunt
R. L. Ford
Vis
Fertilizer Plant Has Splendid Year
The Farmers Fertilizer Company, a newcomer in Decatur, reports a fine season with production and sales this year greatly exceeding last year’s record.
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the Farmers Fertilizer Company
Decatur
Student Declared A Murder Victim At Harvard junior
Walter T. Huntington, 20, Harvard University junior, was found with a bullet wound in Windsor Connecticut. Medical examiner Dr. Henry N. Costello said the marks indicate a shot fired from a distance. Detective Edward Hickey pursued a theory Huntington killed himself, seeking a weapon to support the self-inflicted death claim.
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Windsor
Conn
Walter T. Huntington
Harvard University
Henry N. Costello
Costello
Huntington
Edward Hickey
Street Painting To Begin In Decatur City Work
J. T. Akers will repaint street markers for the City of Decatur. He announced paint has been ordered and will start work as soon as it arrives.
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J. T. Akers
Decatur
Akers
Alabama Leads In Golf Tournament
In Asheville on May 9 Alabama led after the first 18 holes in the Southern intercollegiate golf tournament with Georgia as the nearest competitor. Jack Shipp of Anniston shot an 83 in the morning round.
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Asheville
N. C
University of Alabama
University of Georgia
Jack Shipp
Anniston
Newsom Returns From Hospital
T. J. Newsom, a well known local resident, has returned from Atlanta after a serious operation. His condition is considerably improved and many friends here are gratified by the news.
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T. J. Newsom
Atlanta
Gramm Arrested in Tariff Case Ties to Michaelson Trial
Walter Gramm of Chicago, linked as the “fall guy” by prosecutors in the Michaelson prohibition trial, was seized on a tariff violation warrant connected with six trucks seized in Jacksonville. Gramm, brother-in-law of Illinois Congressman Michaelson who was acquitted, testified owning three of the trucks used to transport liquor. Prosecutors say Gramm will face federal charges despite his constitutional rights claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Walter Gramm
Chicago
Michaelson
Illinois
Jacksonville
Gramm
Rotary Club meeting program outlines five five minute talks
The Decatur Rotary club program announced for Monday lists five speeches by Rotarians. John Snodgrass speaks on community oriented objectives. Walter Morris asks how programs can teach greater civic responsibility. Floyd Tailor discusses town country relations. Rev. Peter M. Dennis proposes best ways to work with boys. Owen Wise discusses aiding crippled children.
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Decatur Rotary Club
John Snodgrass
Rotary Club
Walter Morris
Floyd Tailor
Peter M. Dennis
Owen Wise
Speedway ban lifted on women for Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis May 9 A longtime rule barring women from the track and pits at the Indianapolis speedway is to be lifted this year. Two women own cars entered for the May 30 500 mile race and a third will be pit manager for Louis Chiron European racing champion. Mary Bostwick and another woman have previously ridden on the bricks.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Louis Chii
Norman Batten
Vestris
M. A Piste
Philadelphia
Ray Keech
Will Oetamer Ee
Keech
H. O. D. Segrave
London
Speedway
Mary Bost~wick
Indignananetas
Senate Keeps Export Debenture Plan In Farm Relief Bid
Washington May 9 Democrat driven Senate vote 47 to 44 preserves the export debenture provision in the farm relief measure despite Hoover administrations opposition. Thirteen Republican independents join a largely Democratic majority to defeat a move to strike the plan. House already passed a debenture free bill. conference committee will decide final form as Senate awaits its own farm bid vote. Wagner of New York and Ransdell of Louisiana broke ranks with the administration in the elimination effort.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treadway
Massachusetts
Canfield
Indiana
Hull
Tennessee
Hoover
Senate
Conference Committee
Wagner
New York
Ransdell
Louisiana
Seats Arrive For New Courthouse
Seats are arriving for the new courthouse and installation of equipment is proceeding rapidly. Officials hope the building will be ready for use in June when the summer term of circuit court convenes here.
Walker Cleared to Sit Up as Transfer Planned
Fred Walker, who has been under guard at the hospital, is able to sit up two weeks after being confined. Officers plan his early transfer to the Morgan county jail in a move that restores some normalcy while he remains guarded around the clock.
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Fred Walker
Morgan County
Walker
No Further Report On The Fruit Pest
No further report has been received by authorities here on the infestation of the Mediterranean fruit fly. Rumors began here and were tendered to the health department. The finder suggested sending the insect to state authorities at Sonia for examination.
Funeral for Miss Hilda Boles Held at Cottingham Cemetery
Funeral services were conducted this morning for Miss Hilda Boles daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Boles at Cottingham cemetery.
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Hilda Boles
Andy Boles
Cottingham Cemetery
Progress 15 Made in Control of Fly
Satisfactory progress in enforcing federal and state quarantine against the Mediterranean fruit fly was reported by B. T. Livingston chief of division of plant industry. He said the task is gigantic and noted that last Sunday more than 700 automobiles passing through Flomaton from Florida were searched before proceeding, with a daily average of 200 to 300 cars arriving from Florida.
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Mobile
B. T. Livingston
Division of
Plant Industry Department
Flomaton
Florida
Fromaton
Livingston
Plates For Cars Are Received By One-Four-O Firm
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce announced new name plates for automobiles have been received by the One-Four-O Tire company. The plates read Decatur, the Gateway to Alabama, a slogan adopted by the Junior Chamber to promote the city. The Juniors believe the plates will yield favorable publicity for Decatur.
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Decatur
Arguments Made In Trial Of Rains
Gadsden Alabama May 9 All murder of his brother in lawRichard Pritchard was expected to go to the jury tonight after witnesses finished testimony. Rains testified he shot Pritchard after he attacked him in his store in a two year quarre l. His wife corroborated his account.
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Gadsden
Ala
Richard Prichard
Rains
Pritchard
Morgan County High Presents Entertaining Operetta
A large audience at Morgan County High in Hartselle enjoyed a pleasing operetta staged by the pupils. The comedy was directed by Miss Helen Hilch, the school music teacher, showcasing the students' talent on stage.
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Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Helen Hilch
Morgan County High
Store Remodeling Estimated To Take Six Weeks More
Officials of the J. C. Penney Co. here estimate about six weeks will be needed to remodel the vacant store next door to the present location. The work is tied to plans for expanding the store's facilities and improving the layout for future operations.
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J. C. Penney Co
Decatur Visit By Sim Howell Noted Harts Resident
Sim Howell a well known resident of Harts was in Decatur on Thursday for an informal visit. He stopped at local businesses and greeted residents during the daytime trip.
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Decatur
Sim Howell
Harts
Crest Expected To Reach Here Friday
Crest is forecast to reach 18 feet here by Friday as river observers report the rise. Authorities say the level is not considered dangerous, with officials noting measurements and conditions at the river gauge.
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Crest
Aghe
Trimble
Local Men Attend Kiwanis Conference in Birmingham
J W Clopton and A G Patterson Decatur Kiwanis members travel to Birmingham to join the conference with the Kiwanis international president. They will be guests of the Ensley club this evening as Alabama clubs convene.
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J. W. Clopton
A. G. Patterson
Decatur
New Members Hear Kiwanis Messages
Three new members were welcomed at Decatur Kiwanis club. J. F. Levin outlined the Kiwanis missions, with J. M. Hatfield of The Daily, Dr. J. W. specialist, and Ann McRee of the Tennessee Valley Motorway joining and hearing the club’s outline.
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Kiwanis
J. F. Levin
Decatur Kiwanis Club
J. M. Hatfield
the Daily
J. W. Specialist
Ann McRee
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