Congress optimistic on Muscle Shoals bill in ten days
Edward B. Almon reports the Muscle Shoals project bill should reach the House floor within ten days and pass after committee revisions. The measure centers on a holding corporation to construct Cove Creek Dam and Dam Number 3 and to improve Tennessee River power, navigation, and flood control with federal licensing terms.
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Muscle Shoals
House of Representatives
Edward B. Almon
Eighth
House
Almon
Clinch River
State of Tennessee
Corr
Cove Creek
Tennessee River
Tennessee
Enessee
United States
Classified Opportunities Heat Up From The Press
Classifieds jump from hot off the press with limited notices and urgent listings for jobs goods or services. Read rapidly for current openings and deals in the local market.
Chicago Names 28 Public Enemies In Crackdown
The Chicago crime crackdown names 28 notorious figures including Al Capone relatives and Moran associates as public enemies. Officials plan aggressive policing, tax enforcement, court actions, and public exposure of political ties to squeeze gangster wealth and curb hoodlum activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Crime Commission
al Capone
Joe Saltis
George “Bugs” Moran
Frank J. Loesch
Commission
Associated Press
Chicago
Doni Ge al” Capone
Citi
Edward
Spike” O’donnell
Wisconsin
Ralph
Capone
George ‘Bugs’ Moran
Dean O’banion
Terry
Frank McErlane
Loesch
J. T. Templeton Called By Death
Danville resident J T Templeton died Sunday at 8 30 a m at his home. He was 60 and survived by his wife a son J A Templeton a daughter Mrs John Tomlinson eight grandchildren one sister Mrs W J Love of Birmingham. Funeral at Friendship four miles south of Danville at two o clock conducted by Rev A N Burns with Rev W W Aldridge and Rev E M Bowen assisting. Interment follows Priest directing. Members of the Danville Methodist church board of stewards serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Templeton
Danville
J. A. Templeton
John Tomlinson
W. J. Love
Birmingham
Friendship
A. N. Burns
W. W. Aldridge
E. M. Bowen
Danville Methodist Church
Doctor Erskine Chenault Improves After Operation
Dr. Erskine M. Chenault, who recently underwent a serious operation at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, is reported to be improving nicely. His friends hope for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Erskine M. Chenault
Vanderbilt Hospital
Nashville
Farmer killed in late Saturday auto accident near Athens
Oscar Campbell a 30 year old farmer was killed when struck by a car driven by George Miller five miles east of Athens on the Bee Line Highway. Campbell stepped from behind a standing car and was hit as Miller headed toward Decatur. Miller, newly arrived from Philadelphia to Columbia Tennessee, was detained for questioning and later released as spectators exonerated him. Campbell suffered fatal internal injuries after his arm and leg were broken and died before aid could reach him.
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Athens
Ala
Oscar Campbell
George Miller
Miller
Columbia
Tennessee
Philadelphia
Decatur
Young Campbell
Associated Press
Georgia
Orth Carolina
Mississippi
Harrison
Miss
Alabama
Henry Miller
Colquit
Tallahassee
Fla
Julius L. DeGive
Atlanta
Tey Besa
N.C
N. C
Ohiles Raleigh
Montgomery
Sarah Elizabeth Williams
Jackson
Tenn
J. Knighton
Brownsville
Monroe
Margaret Roddy
Birmingham
Springville
John Snow Freeman
Dora
Parrish
Horace L. Barnwell
Crossville
Jacksonville
G E. Cruse
Jefferson County
W. H. Barnwell
Anniston
Warren Golden
Douglas Street
Clifton Woods
Adamsville
Carrier Building Storefronts to Undergo Alterations
W V Davidson announces alterations for three stores in the Carrier building at Second Avenue and Moulton Street. Reeves & Son to manage construction. spaces formerly occupied by H G Hill Company and N Fanbury plus a vacant unit will be renovated. The Carrier building was the former home of The Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier
Second Avenue
Moulton Street
W. V. Davidson
Local resident J M Washburn visits Decatur on Saturday
J M Washburn a well known citizen of Decatur Route 3 was among the business visitors in Decatur on Saturday afternoon.
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J. M. Washburn
Decatur
Local Cottons Move in Middling Markets
Trade in local cotton markets shows strict middling and middling prices at steady to slight gains as sellers meet steady demand. Mills report robust activity with steady inquiries from regional buyers and prompt shipments expected.
Decatur Population Soars 225 Percent in 1930 Census
The 1930 census shows Decatur gaining about 225 percent in population, likely placing it among rapidly growing cities though not leading nationally. Kiwanis plans to verify enumeration with 8 000 cards printed for distribution in schools and industries to reach all residents.
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Decatur
Inc
Berkley Hills
Calif
Hopewell
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Little Child Recovers After Fly Poison Incident
James Fretwell, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Fretwell of 713 Sixth Avenue, swallowed fly poison at home Saturday afternoon. He became violently ill but recovered quickly with treatment and was reported to be back in his usual health by today.
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James Fretwell
Paul Fretwell
Sixth Avenue
Madison Woman Bitten By Rabid Dog
A Madison county resident Louise Andrews was bitten by a dog. The Huntsville branch laboratory confirmed the dog was rabid and anti rabies treatment was arranged through the State laboratory.
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Madison
State Laboratory
Louise Andrews
Madison County
Huntsville
Dog Attack in Elkmont Leads to Rabies Treatments
Christine and Lula Coffman of Elkmont received anti rabies treatment after a dog ran amuck during the weekend, biting the Coffman household and several other animals in the area. The dog's head examination showed hydrophobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Christine
Lula Coffman
Elkmont
State Laboratory
Coffman
Henry Cullom Visits Anniston on Business Mission
Henry Cullom of Lockmont Tire company visited Anniston on a business mission today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Henry Cullom
Lockmont Tire Company
Buttrey’s reopens grandly after west Decatur fire
J A Buttrey proclaims the reopening of his Second Avenue department store a historic event. The Friday night opening invites visitors from northern Alabama to view the modern, fully stocked store, rebuilt after last November’s fire, with merchandise bought in New York by Mr and Mrs Buttrey.
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J. A. Buttrey
Second Avenue
Buttrey
New York
Three Slain In North Clark Beer Flat Trap
Chicago May 12 Three men died in a police trap at 3258 North Clark Street beer flat. Proprietor Jack Hayes and two robbers were killed. Investigator Joseph Altmeier was seriously wounded as robbers and officers exchanged shots in less than a minute.
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Chicago
Clark Street
Jack Hayes
Joseph Altmeier
State Attorney’s Office
Altmeier
North
Bellmont Avenue
Hayes
Neice
East Decatur Store Robbed In Recent City String
A thief broke into Daniels Pharmacy on Sherman Street near Connecticut Mills and stole cigarettes and a Roscoe Machine later found about a quarter mile away. Police pursue scant clues as similar burglaries hit two filling stations and a Second Avenue restaurant. An arrest was hoped for soon.
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Daniels
Sherman Street
Connecticut Mills
Bankers 10 Open Convention in Birmingham
Alabama bankers prepare for the 10th annual Alabama Bankers Association meeting in Birmingham from May 22 to May 23. Dr Bradford Knapp of the Polytechnic Institute discusses farming finance, D F Green on banking supervision, and R F Maddox on banking trends. Delegates stay at Tutwiler Hotel with events including boxing, theater, golf, a banquet, and a dance. E W McLeod presides.
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Alabama
Alabama Bankers Associat
Birmingham
Birmingham Bank
Bradford Knapp
Polytechnic Institute
D. F. Green
State of Alabama
Green
Morgan County National Bank of
Decatur
State Association
Treatment To Prevent Rabies Given To Graves Family
The State laboratory supplied anti rabies treatment for Effie Graves after a dog bite. An examination showed the dog’s head indicated hydrophobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Graves
Russellville
Effie Graves
Marriage Licenses Issued By Probate Judge Wiggins
Marriage licenses issued at the office of Probate Judge M D Wiggins to Howard Alva Mitchell and Hattie King and to John Thomas White and Annie Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Wiggins
Howard Alva Mitchell
Hattie King
John Thomas White
Annie Rhodes
Firm Prepares Major Expansion at Decatur and Bynum Sites
The company plans completing work within ten days and expanding to twice the current space. The Decatur branch will grow, and Bynum properties will host a new double store. A. R. Childs leads construction.
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Decatur
Bynum
A. R. Childs
City Court Session Brings Fines and Packed Chamber
Spectators filled the council chamber as Mayor B L Malone presided over Municipal Court. Fines collected this morning added a neat sum to city funds from a varied set of charges, echoing the busy scene of earlier sessions.
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B. L. Malone
Cullman Bank Denied Deposit Ties to Goodyear Robbery
Banking circles dismissed reports of a $15,000 deposit tied to the Goodyear Tire payroll theft. A slip found with suspects indicated a $15,000 deposit at Cullman on the robbery day. Suspects J E Seay of Chicago and C W Daniel of Birmingham were arrested in Birmingham and facing transfer to Etowah county jail.
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Cullman
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
C. W. Daniels
Birmingham
Goodyear
C. W. Daniel
Gadsden
J. E. Seay
Chicago
Alabama
Etowah
Tire & Rubber Co
Decatur Fans Visit Nashville for Baronial Pennant Pursuit
Decatur baseball fans traveled to Nashville on Sunday to see Baronial play in action against the Nashville team as they pursue the pennant.
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Decatur
Nashville
Ville
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Limestone County
Carrier Building
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East Decatur
Roscoe Machine
Congress
Maud Slocum Moross
Michigan
Bankers
McLeod
Cullman Bank
Eben
By Gordon Brown
Schelbell
Lilly
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