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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1927

Page

8

New Trial For Shelton Brothers In Blood Trade Case

The Shelton brothers, prominent in the bootleg era, win a new trial after Harvey Dungy refutes earlier testimony used to convict them in the mail robbery and murder case. Birger’s gang feud with the Sheltons escalated violence in Southern Illinois, leading to long legal battles and parole prospects.

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Sheltons face possible federal parole return discussed

Questions arise over whether the Shelton brothers can be moved from the federal penitentiary and released on bond. A gloomy view is voiced of their return to old haunts and potential vengeance if freed on bond amid long-running Williamson County bootleg warfare and related gang feuds.

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Immigration by age group dominates eight month intake

The immigration bureau reports 216 454 admissions in eight months with three quarters aged 16 to 44. Europe accounts for most arrivals and Canada leads in North American origins while laborers and servants form large shares.

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Immigrant Classification Totals by Occupation and Residency

The figures list 86 bankers and many women and children, with 83 797 listed as occupying statuses. Farmers total 6 981, fishermen 741, and 58 489 as non immigrants. Temporary visitors and transit travelers numbered 14 394 and 16 936 respectively, with government bags to families and other categories noted. Texas drew Mexicans among residents from several states, including Massachusetts and California.

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Sudekum Returns From Europe Tour With Nashville Notables

Tony Sudekum head of Crescent Amusement Company and local theatre operator returns from a European tour with several Nashville residents. Text mentions second sheets selling for eighty cents and Albany delivery details.

Tony Sudekum Crescent Amusement Company Europe Nashville

Romance Reunites After 10000 Mile Journey

A longtime romance ends when Miretrude Gutache, a Rochester University senior, travels from South Africa to reunite with Benjamin E. Pape who left for America six years earlier to prepare for the ministry. Their plans include a June graduation and a long awaited marriage.

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Church Ready To Receive Bids Now

The church unit plans are complete and the committee is ready to receive bids. Prints are available in the pastor's study or with JR Wilton. A congregation meeting originally set for Thursday night was postponed and will meet next Wednesday night, May 25, to provide more information before final decision.

Westame

Purification ad Promotes Health Regimen

An advertisement urges readers to renew health by purification. It claims the system is nature and promotes vitality through a thorough cleansing course, suggesting one or two sessions weekly. It emphasizes ridding ailments and improving well being with purification.

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