Bribery Case Ties Osburn Creswell to Liggett Trial
Nashville, Tenn May 10 The commonwealth prepared to hear contempt charges against juror B T Osburn and Creswell with Creswell confessing to arranging a bribe using Walter Liggett money The case implicates Liggett’s father C L Liggett in the bribery plot as authorities expect his arrest after today’s hearing Liggett remains jailed dejected after the sensational murder trial in Davidson county
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Nashville
Tenn
the Commonwealth
B. T. Osburn
Rainey Creswell
Walter Liggett
Creswell
Osburn
Liggett
C. L. Liggett
Turney Cunningham
Davidson County
Southern Baptist convention debates pension plan amid city permit issue
In Memphis on May 10, Southern Baptists approve a proposed service annuity plan to fund pastors pensions after a heated debate led by John B. Freeman of Nashville. Mayor Watkinson ordered a permit be granted for Rev. J. Frank Norris to speak, citing safety and public access. The dispute touches city officials and church groups including Kentucky Baptists and the Woman's Missionary Union.
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Memphis
Tenn
Southern Baptist Convention
Pornicromgeoec
John B. Freeman
Nashville
Home Mission Board
J. Frank Norris
Fort Worth
Park Commission
Norris Cha Ge
Watkinson
Overton
General Association of Kentucky Baptists
Porter
Reel Egether Pmigny
Woman's Missionary Union
George W. Truett
Resolutions Committee
Bretheren
Confession Links Creswell Plot to Liggett Jury
Nashville report details Ben Osburn swearing to Atkinson that his father aimed to influence the Liggett jury. Osburn describes Creswell seeking money from the trial, urging caution in Liggett's vicinity, and signaling support for Liggett while hinting at prior statements favoring the defendant.
Trades Day In Daily Classifieds Promote Trading
In the Daily Classifieds readers are urged to trade every day by scanning ads. The column promotes cross trading and encourages turning to page 9 to read what others offer. It emphasizes the ads as a daily salesman in trade territory.
Reform Line In Danger Of A Breakdown
CHICAGO May 10 A break within the ranks of those fighting graft and crime in Chicago was declared imminent by the Herald and Examiner. J Frank Loesch a militant crime crusader was reported ready to resign as first assistant to State's Attorney John A Swanson. Loesch led the Chicago crime commission and later as special Senator Deneen headed the Republican faction backing Swanson for nomination and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herald and Examiner
J. Frank Loesch
John A. Swanson
Loesch
Chicago Crime Commission
Deneen
Republican Party
Swanson
Blast Wrecks Strikers Home In Elizabethton Tennessee
The five room home of Mack Elliot, a former plant mechanic, was destroyed by an explosion believed to be caused by nitroglycerin charges. Elliot, idle since the April 15 strike at Bemberg and American Granzstoff plants, was away at a union meeting when the blast occurred three miles east of Elizabethton. His wife and children were with neighbors. Evidence points to the blast being under the living room floor. no clues to the bombers were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethton
Tenn
Mack Elliot
Elliot
Bemberg
Tribute Is Paid To Miss Turley Broadcaster
The Morristown Tennessee student publication honors Miss Mary Turley sister of T F Turley of Decatur. She has served as superintendent this past semester and is described as beloved by teachers and students. The tribute notes her cheerful leadership and says she will soon depart.
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Morrriston, Tenn
Mary Turley
T. F. Turley
Decatur
Frank Neugent Called To Reward
Frank Neugent 71 year old employee of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad died this morning at 9 o'clock at his residence 1322 Fourth avenue south. He leaves two sons Frank Neugent Jr of Montgomery and P Neugent of Indiana two daughters Mrs H H Rea of Montgomery and Mrs T M Ozier of Montgomery two sisters Mrs J B Anders of Dozier Ala and Mrs J Hicks of Amarilla Tex five grandchildren The body was removed to Priests funeral parlors on Grant street.
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Prank Neugent
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Fourth Avenue
South
Frank Neugent, Jr
Montgomery
P. Neugent
Indiana
H. H. Rea
T. M. Ozier
J. B. Anders
Dozier
Ala
J. Hicks
Amarilla
Tex
Grant Street
Setting Cases On Docket For June
A brief note indicates that setting cases on the docket for June is under consideration. Attorneys contengue today in the dobhate, and by that month it is anticipated that court sessions may be held.
Decatur Marketing Campaign Aims to Sell City
Decatur plans an $8,000 campaign led by Brock & Spight Co to promote the city to outside investors. James H. Johnson argues strong salesmanship and citizen involvement will showcase Decatur’s advantages and attract big industrial interest, with ongoing efforts and funds to support future promotions in the coming weeks.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Industrial Board
James H. Johnson
Brock & Spight Co
Johnson
Decatur
Ben Bloodworth
Decatur Daily
Ala
Decature
United States
Device Takes Control If Plane Swerves Off Course
Otto L. Greene of Ohio has invented a mechanical autopilot for aircraft using a pendulum linked gravity and four contact plates plus a wind vane system. The device automatically returns the plane to its proper course and can be engaged by a button, serving as a relief pilot.
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Elyria
Ohio
Otto L. Greene
Greene
Riverside High to Hear Dr Hall for Commencement
Dr Sidney B Hall of Peabody college Nashville will deliver Riverside High school commencement address on June 3 The week opens May 28 with a Parent Teacher banquet for the senior class A declamation and reading contest and music recitals follow through the week The 42 seniors include Wilbur Bailey Virginia Brock Tom Campbell Pearl Hodges and others with Rev E M Malone delivering the closing sermon on Sunday evening.
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Sidney B. Hall
Peabody College
Nashville
Riverside High School
E. m Malone
Episcopal Church
Florence
Riverside Auditorium
Hall
Wilbur Bailey
Virginia Brock
Tom Campbell
Pearl Hodges
Hammond Carpenter
Hilda Carpenter
Mary Vernon Dix
Marjorie Fussell
Susan Beech Garren
Jean Greenhill
Evelyn Hefner
Rob Hildreth
Elkins Himes
Christine Hines
Ruth Hines
Elsie Lee Hodges
Ben Holmes
Fred Hunt
Paul Hurst
Harriet Irwin
Jane Irwin
Louis Irwin
John Henry Jones
Joe Joseph
William Landers
Ray Lee
Carrie Ligon
Jessie Mae Montgomery
Kenneth Odom
Frances Owen
Mabel Pointer
Harold Pryor
Emerson Russell
Ann Tillery
Billy Wyker
Mary Pitts Taylor
Peggy Byars
Kathleen Rush
Jeanne Moseley
Marjorie Bailey
Marie Ballas
Margaret Berry
Dunwoody Hospitalized After Collapse En Route to Montgomery
S M Dunwoody state commissioner of agriculture was confined to a hospital in Montgomery after collapsing Tuesday during a motor trip from Troy en route to the state capital. He had been inspecting the national guard patrol at the Alabama Florida line enforcing the quarantine.
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Montgomery
Ala
S. M. Dunwoody
Troy
Florida
Dunwoody
National Guard Patrol
Alabama-Florida
Courtland man Tom Crow dies after illness
Tom Crow aged 73 died at his Courtland home Thursday after an attack of acute indigestion. Stricken Wednesday, he passed away a few hours later. A respected Courtland citizen, he had served as a local official for thirty years. Survived by wife and seven children Lacy Crow Ian Mrs. R. F. Marsh Mrs Le May Clift Crow Erwin Crow. Funeral services were held this afternoon with burial at Courtland cemetery.
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Tom Crow
Courtland
Crow
Eee
Lacy Crow
Ian
R. F. Marsh
le May
Ton Creek
Clift Crow
Reelville
Erwin Crow
Gadsden
Courtland Cemetery
Ten Candidates Up for Graduation at Decatur High
Ten candidates for graduation at Decatur Negro High School mark the largest twelfth grade class since the extra grade was added in 1927. Class day is May 29, with Rev T B Scott preaching June 2 and Dr H C Terrell delivering the address June 3. Names include Collis Odell Stewart Lilian L Hall Landreth M Baugh Dora L Wallace Eva M Pickett Leon R Wallace Waynell B Lipscomb Sarah A Johnson Amythine C Fuller Uzeli K Moseley.
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Decatur Negro High School
J. E. Prickett
T. B. Scott
Wayman Chapel
A. M E. Church
H. C. Terrell
D D
St. John A . E. Church
Birmingham
Collis Odell Stewart
Lilian L. Hall
Landreth M. Baugh
Dora L. Wallace
Eva M. Pickett
Leon R. Wallace
Waynell B Lipscomb
Sarah A Johnson
Amythine C. Fuller
Uzeli K. Moseley
Editor resigns over protest at paper ownership
Charles O. Hearon, editor of the Spartanburg Herald and Journal in Washington, resigns after stating he would not knowingly serve newspapers owned or controlled by the International Paper and Power company or any special interest. He sent the telegram to co owner William LaVarre.
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Washington
Charles O. Hearon
Spartanburg, D. C
Herald and Journal
William LaVarre
International Paper and Power Company
All Talkies At Cullman Theatre
William R. Griffin manager of the Strand theatre Cullman today announced all taking moving pictures at that Cullman.
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Cullman Theatre
William R
Bill” Griffin
Strand Theatre
Cullman
Republicans Split on Tariff Revision in Congress
Washington May 10 A clear split appears within the Republican ranks over the tariff revision bill as a bloc of farmers from the western states and some industrial eastern members rally against the measure. House leaders face a conference and further talks to decide how to proceed. Western allys press for delaying a rule, while New York Republicans indicate support for broader farm relief and for allowing amendments to the agriculture schedule.
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Washington
New York
Hartselle Delegation Attends Memphis Baptist Convention
A group from the First Baptist Church of Hartselle traveled to the Southern Baptist convention in Memphis this week. The party departed Wednesday and plans to return Monday. Attending were Rev. and Mrs. L. Heath, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Simpson, Rev. Myers, Rev. Smallwood, and Rev. and Mrs. Justice from Al.
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First Baptist Church of
Hartselle
Southern Baptist Convention
Memphis
L. Heath
J. B. Orr
J. P. Simpson
Myers
Smallwood
Justice
College Worth? Dr Glenn Says College Adds 56000 to Lifelong Earnings
Birmingham May 10. A college degree is worth 56000 more than a high school diploma, Dr C B Glenn superintendent of Birmingham schools reports from Alpha Kappa Psi survey data on occupational incomes. The college graduate starts at 22 and by 31 earns the high school graduate’s 40 year peak while rising to total earnings around 144000, the $56000 value of college education represents 14000 per four year term.
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Birmingham
Ala
C. B. Glenn
Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity
Tian Wanaten
Glenn
Hagen Champion of Great Britain Opens Golf Title
Muirfield Scotland May 10 Walter Hagen won the open golf championship of Great Britain for the fourth time finishing with 292 for 72 holes. Johnny Farrell and Leo Diegel had faint chances as Hagen stretched ahead. Farrell faltered in the final nine and Diegel began strong before fading.
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Muirfield
Scotland
Walter Hagen
Great Britain
Johnny Farrell
Leo Diegel
Hagen
Farrell
Diegel
Removhe
Sandwich
Important Meeting Of League Set For County Plans
An important meeting of the league is set to discuss county plans including cooperation with the Girl Scout movement and related community actions.
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Girl Scout Movement
Service clubs receive high praise in Alabama meeting
Ensley Ala May 10. Public service clubs have shown an untold impact at an inter club gathering. Mr Cummings and representatives from eighteen Alabama clubs were guests of the Ensley Kiwanis. He praised Kiwanis as a potent civic force across 1770 communities with 101000 members and urged continued service to business, schools, colleges, churches and other institutions.
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Ensley
Ala
Cummings
Alabama
Ensley Kiwanians
Memphis
Kiwanis
Petition Drive Seeks Thursday Bank Closing
Petitions circulated to banks claim Thursday afternoon closing is sought by organizers. The move intends to press for earlier bank closure, with lenders asked to participate.
Seniors Offer A Four Act Play
Athens group presents a four act play Bab a comedy adaptation from Mary Kart novel with Miss Jean McCoy in a leading role and Miss Sarah Riggs as Carter in the cast.
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Childs Carpen
Mary Kart
Jean McCoy
Edter
Roberts Rinet Program
Athens
Sarah Riggs
Carter
John R Witt Here For A Time Today
John R. Witt, who has headed the Master Farmers' association of Ala- likely appears for a brief period today. The notice underscores Witt's leadership role and his short tenure within the agricultural group.
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John R. Witt
Master Farmers’ Association of
Ala
Local Resident Fred Nebrig Returns From Long Virginia Trip
Fred Nebrig, a well known local resident, has returned from a 2400 mile business trip. He traveled through Virginia and reached the northern end of his route.
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Fred Nebrig
Virginia
North End
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Atkinson
Blast Wrecks Strikers Home
Turley
Frank Neugent
GMC
James Johnson
Otto & Greene
DR. Hall
Riverside High
Peabody
T’s College
Haig
J. D. McCready
Eben
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