Missing Airmen Now Overdue After Stormy Atlantic Flight
The missing aviators Captain Angesser and Captain Coli are more than a day overdue after departing Paris for New York. Steamships and two U S naval tugs Wandan and Mohave search the waters from the French coast to Ireland as fog and sea conditions hinder sightings. The French embassy asks Washington for aid and the State Department pledges full effort in the search.
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New York
Angesser
Coli
Paris
Flying Field
Coade
West Phalia
Lia
Ireland
Grand Banks
Washington
State Department
Ruth Snyder's Nerve Fails As She Faces Death
Casualty lists from a three day tornado outbreak across the Midwest and West show 229 known dead and hundreds injured. Arkansas reports 64 dead 350 injured Texas 33 dead 100 injured Illinois 10 dead 35 injured Wyoming 3 dead Iowa 1 dead Louisiana 8. several unaccounted for.
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Ruth Snyder
Associated Preas
Arkansas
Texas
Illinois
Wyoming
Iowa
Louisiana
Sioux City
Lieut Lehman Faces Trial For Life In Plane Tragedy
The report details Lieut Lehman and officers Major Birden and Lieut Robert Hornsby in a court trial over a fatal aviation accident. Witnesses testified about aircraft parts and the aircraft’s approach near the ground. Prosecution is led by Major John A Parker with Col T Whitworth as Judge Advocate. Separate Tornado storm updates from Kansas City describe significant casualties and damage across Arkansas Missouri Texas Illinois and surrounding areas.
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Birden
Robert Hornsby
Timohy
Lehman
Charles A. Stokes
Fort McPherson
John J. Powars
Maxwell Field
Arthur Emmis
Chanute Pieldy Hl
John A Parker
Judge Advocate General's Office
Fourth Corps
Robert D. Knapp
Col. T. Whitworth
University of Alabama
Kareiaie
Kansas City
Arkansas
Missouri
Texas
Illinois
Cleveland
Calloway
New Bloomfield
Grington
St. Louis
Lamar
Nevada
Wolfe City
Kelloy
Ee Dany
Morgan County Grand Jury Deliberations Continue Without Report
The Morgan County grand jury remains in session with no indication of when a formal report will be issued. Several witnesses have been summoned and a partial report noted on March 24 with true bills returned. a full written report could come later this week.
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Morgan County Grand Jury
Lacey's Spring Plans New School Building
Lacey's Spring will have a new school building this fall to better serve students in the area. A contract for the structure valued between $10 000 and $15 000 has been let and construction is to start soon, reflecting continued community effort to improve facilities.
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Lacey
Billows menace levees along 50 mile flood front
White capped billows on the Mississippi threaten a 50 mile front from Sagat to Bayou des Glaises. New Orleans safety eases as Poydras crevice widens but valley residents face ongoing danger. Hoover and Davis discuss Louisiana flood rehabilitation financing with New Orleans bankers aim to aid farmers. evacuations planned for southern parishes ahead of a levee break.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Sagat
Citi
Te Deleila
Bayou Des
Rese
Poydras
Old River
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Dwight Davis
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Bayou Des Glaises
Red Cross Seeks Morgan County Relief Funds
Morgan county division of the American Red Cross reports that between 600 and 700 dollars are needed for its 4000 dollar Mississippi Valley relief quota. John D. Wyker announces 3300 to 3400 dollars have been contributed and urges immediate response to reach the full county goal. Donations may be left at the Bank street establishment, Morgan County National Bank, or the Decatur Daily offices on Second Avenue.
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Morgan County
American Red Cross
Mississippi Valley
John D. Wyker
Wyker
Rev Barnes Delivers First Campaign Sermon At Tent Revival
A large crowd braved threatening weather to hear Rev. W. D. Barnes preach on Fidelity and its Rewards at a city tent revival. The choir led by Fred Bond drew praise as the best in town while Rev. J. D. Hunter prepared to speak on The Church's Greatest Handicap.
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W. D. Barnes
Fred Bond
Bond
V. J. D. Hunter
Westminster Presbyterian
First Methodist
J. D. Hunter
Barnes
Simon
Health talk at Morgan county board meeting discussed
County health officials Dr L C Murphree and Dr H C McRee outlined county health work and plans. The Morgan county board of revenue considered the annual appropriation to fund health efforts and asked for familiarity with department accomplishments.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
L. C. Murphree
Tennessee Valley Health Officer
H. C. McRee
Morgan County Health Officer
Rogersville High School Rebuild Plans Arrive
Blueprints for Lauderdale County High School reconstruction have arrived after a recent fire. Officials anticipate start of work soon and aim to have the building ready for occupancy by the next school term.
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Lauderdale County High School
Check Finished of the Morgan County Poll List
Probate court officials announced the Morgan county poll list has been finished though not counted and the total votes possible remain unclear. They noted that poll tax payments may have increased voting strength this county but registration gaps and lapses affected eligibility.
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Morgan County
Probate Court
Juniors Asked To Receive Boosters
The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a reception for the Nashville Boosters arriving from Hartselle on the Louisville and Nashville Railway at 10 15 a m. They will stay one hour, until 11 15 a m, on May 20 in the city.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Nashville Boosters
Boosters
Hartselle
Louisville and Nashville
The Snyder Gray murder trial verdict without emotion
In the Albert Snyder case, Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray faced first degree murder charges for the killing of Sny der at his Queen's Village home. The jurors found them guilty as details of the shaken household, forced confession, and the so-called perfect crime emerged from the trial.
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Fgoleh
Albert Snyder
Motor Boating
Queen’s Village
J& Ruth Snyder Judd Gray
Gray
East Orange
N. J
Sterling
Snyder
Tommy
Morgan County Board Considers Courthouse Restoration Bids
The Morgan County board of revenue may act today on bids to rebuild the partially burned courthouse. Members were delayed after an inspection trip and spent the morning hearing health officials related to assessment work. Citizens watch closely hoping for a final decision to replace the courthouse lost to fire last fall.
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Morgan County
Structure Board of Revenue
Jury Selected to Try Paul Kelly in Murder Trial
Ten women including one gray haired juror and two men chosen for the trial of film star Paul Kelly for the murder of Ray Raymond. Attorney W S Gilbert signals a twofold defense claiming Kelly acted in self defense in the fight and that Raymond died three days later from natural causes.
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Los Angeles
Grey Thers
Paul Kelly
Ray Raymond
Kelly
W. S. Gilbert
Gilbert
Raymond
Mrs. Luke Gilbert Called By Death
Death reports reach here of Mrs Luke Gilbert sister of Mrs Samuel Blackwell of Decatur. She died Monday afternoon at 5 40 o clock in Chattanooga.
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Luke Gilbert
Chattanooga
Samuel Blackwell
Decatur
R. F. Harrison Called By Death Near Moulton
R F Harrison, about 63, died suddenly at his home ten miles west of Moulton on Monday afternoon. Relatives in Lawrence County sent word of the death and his sons left for the old home place as the community learned of the passing.
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R. F. Harrison
Moulton
Adie
Lawrence County
Heavy Tenant Movement Reported Across County
Observers note more tenant farmers moving within the county this year than before. They report tenants mostly shifting directions from east to west and north to south. In Danville, one farm saw four tenant changes already filled by four new farming families.
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Danville
Delegates Return From Southern Baptist Convention
Baptist delegates return from the Southern Baptist convention in Louisville Kentucky praising the hospitality. The Louisville delegation includes Mr and Mrs T E Williams Mrs Carl Jones E M Lee Rev W P Reeves and son Nina Hodges J P Matlock Rev Chas Turner and Rev J H Cready.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Louisville
T. E. ‘Williams
Carl Jones
E. M. Lee
W. P. Reeves and Son
Nina Hodges
J. P. Matlock
Chas. Turner
J. H. Cready
Local merchants near decision on closing hour
Local merchants are expected to reach a decision on closing hours at term. Banks have agreed to a Thursday afternoon closing. Other businesses have closed as well. Petitions will be circulated soon to give men an opportunity to express themselves.
Colby Seeks Divorce in Paris Over Wire Case
Paris May 10 AP Colby former secretary of state seeks a divorce in Paris. He has engaged his attorneys to insureings and filed a petition as soon as certain proceedings are fulfilled. Mr Colby has taken residence on Avenue N inga under French law. Mrs i in New York.
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Paris
Bridge Colby
Colby
Avenue Ninga
New York
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