Motors fail at Zeppelin tests in Germany amid sabotage doubt
Thorough tests of Graf Zeppelin Maybach motors following failure after departure for the United States will be conducted by German engineers. Officials and experts largely dismiss sabotage, awaiting examination results while replacement motors are being installed. public skepticism remains about the cause.
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Frederichshafen
Germany
United States
Hans Steiefel
Maybach
France
Karl Lutz
Ocesterle
Dornier
New York
F. W. Bonmeister
Parachute Drop Saves Life of Aviator
In Columbus May 18 two planes in national army maneuvers crashed over a northside residential area. Lt. E. L. Meadows of the 95th pursuit squadron San Diego died in the blaze. Lt. Fred Salter, same squadron, leaped with a parachute and survived with facial burns.
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Columbus
E. L. Meadows
95Th
San Diego
Cal
Fred Salter
Moran gang still a threat after Capone's jailing
Chicago rumors swirl as Al Capone starts a prison term, with George Moran rising as the city’s dominant figure. Police fear intensified gang warfare, possible machine gun politics, and Capone territory conflicts as Moran’s rivals seek leverage through violence after the Valentine’s Day sextuple murder and Hammond trio killings.
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Chicago
al Capone
Pennsylvania
Capone
Scarface
George
Bugs
Moran
Hammond
Indiana
John Scalise
Albert Anselme
Joe Guinta
Illness claims Mrs Tippie Young at 26 in Athens
Mrs Tippie Young twenty six died Friday evening at her home 1222 5th avenue south. She is survived by husband Ernest Young son Hubert Young four sisters two brothers and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services by the Methodist pastor at New Garden cemetery at eleven Sunday morning with interment following. Pallbearers include W R Smith Tommie Willingham John Henry Lake Frank Anderson Henry C Young and R C Anderson.
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Tippie Young
5Th Avenue
South
Ernest Young
Hubert Young
Methodist Church
Athens
New Garden Cemetery
Stock Beaver Lake With Quantity Fish
Beaver Lake in North Alabama, paired with Swan Lake as two fishing resorts, received 40,000 large mouth bass sent by the U S government. Orders for small mouth bass bluegills and crappies will follow and be released later.
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Beaver Lake
Swan Lake
Alabama
United States
Prison crowding fills Morgan County Jail
Morgan County jail is filling up again with prisoners. Corridors already strained as overflow housing grows.
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Morgan County
Fire damages Grant Street residence owned by Rountree
Small damage occurred Friday at a residence at 1001 Grant Street east, owned by Charles Rountree and occupied by the Simmons family. Firemen report the blaze started when gasoline was ignited.
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Charles Rountree
Simmons
Grant Street
East
Cotton Market Brief Shows Mixed Prices and Trends
Market notes indicate tighter spreads with middling futures around 17.95 while lower grades show varied activity. The overall tone reflects a cautious outlook as traders weigh demand signals and export prospects amid fluctuating quotes.
Veterans' Graves to Be Decorated on Decoration Day
John B. McDonald post No. 10 announces a plan to decorate every Spanish American War veteran grave in City and Roselawn cemeteries on May 30. W. H. Sorber, post commander, at Johnston Street fire hall station, seeks grave locations and info from relatives within days to ensure no veteran is forgotten.
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John B. McDonald
Roselawn
W. H. Sorber
Sorber
Johnston Street
Fire Hall
Shumake Named District Manager for Sterchi Stores
J L Shumake manager of the Decatur and Huntsville Sterchi Bros Stores is named district manager overseeing Decatur Huntsville and Gadsden with plans for more outlets. John L Proctor becomes Huntsville manager as Sterchi plans a four to six story Huntsville building for retail and warehouse use. Both executives are well known with many friends in the firm.
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J. L. Shumake
Decatur
Huntsville
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
John L. Proctor
Shumake
Gadsden
Sterchi
Proctor
Signs Going Good Malone Says Today
The Decatur slogan sign Decatur Gateway to Alabama is praised by A L Malone chair of the Junior Chamber of Commerce committee. He says response is very good and signs are available cheaply at One Four O Tire Co or Malone Coal and Grain Co.
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Decatur
Alabama
A. L. Malone
Chamber of Commerce
Malone
Junior Memorial Service Sunday at City Cemetery
The Junior Order, United American Mechanics, holds its annual memorial service Sunday at 4 PM in City cemetery with flags and flowers placed on departed members' graves. Rev. George E. Boyd of First Methodist will deliver the memorial address at 3 30 PM. Members from Austinville Albany and Winona lodges participate. Winona council to meet at 3 PM to travel to the cemetery.
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United American Mechanics
City Cemetery
George E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Austinville
Albany
Winona
Complaints Filed Over Southern Trains Blocking City Highway
Citizens allege Southern railway trains block at least one city highway, lingering across the road to the city cemetery longer than permitted by the state public service commission. They warn the issue may be raised with the commission if no change occurs.
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The
Southern Railway
City Cemetery
State Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Laud Stewart Talk At Tanner Meeting
Kiwanians at the Tanner meeting of the agricultural committee praised E. L. Stewart a prominent Tanner merchant for a sincere and effective welcome talk delivered before Tanner’s program began.
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Laud Stewart
Tanner
Agricultural Committee
E. L. Stewart
Decatur
Rev Hart Speaks At Scottsboro Alabama
Rev E N Hart, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian, was called to Scottsboro to deliver the high school baccalaureate sermon. He will return Sunday afternoon to preach the evening service on the Second Coming of Christ after missing the morning sermon by Dr Manley.
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E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Scottsboro
Westminster Presbyterian
Manley
Hart
Christ
Two Year Old Bitten by Rabid Cat Here
Little Jervis Woods aged two, son of Mr and Mrs W F Woods of 405 Fourth Avenue West, will receive rabies prevention treatment after being bitten by a rabid cat in the locality.
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Jervis Woods
W. F. Woods
Fourth Avenue
West
Eighteen Sellers Net $157.61 At Decatur Curb Market
Eighteen sellers at the Decatur curb market today sold farm produce valued at 157.61, described as one of the nicest markets in a long time. The varied, fresh home grown products pleased a large morning crowd.
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Decatur Curb
Rabies Treatment Planned After Danville Bite
Willie Woodruff of the Danville section will receive treatment to prevent rabies after a dog bite. The dog's head, tested at the local laboratory today, showed the presence of rabies.
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Willie Woodruff
Danville
S. S. Meeting Set For Thursday Evening
A Sunday school quiz and pep meeting for workers of the Central Baptist Sunday school is scheduled for Thursday evening. The program will begin at 7:30 o'clock.
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Cetral Baptist Sunday School
Rabies Confirmed in Dog Head Sent from Russellville
A dog head received today from Russellville tested positive for rabies. The specimen arrived without any accompanying medical history.
Sheriff Davis Returns From Montgomery After Prisoner Capture
Sheriff B E Davis is expected home late today from Montgomery where he went after a prisoner reported captured in that county.
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B. E. Davis
Montgomery
New Industries In Decatur Sought
Sim Howell of Decatur tells the Birmingham Age Herald Decatur residents are making concerted efforts to attract new industries and grow the city. He notes the Junior Chamber of Commerce plans an advertising campaign seeking about $8,000 as the initial sum to promote Decatur as a potential industrial site.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Industrial Board
Decatur
Sim Howell
The
Birmingham Age-Herald
Chamber of Commerce
Layman Delivers Hillsboro Speech to Graduates
Horace M. Layman gave an inspiring address to the Hillsboro High School graduating class on Friday night. His talk titled The Value of a Definite Purpose in Life was well received by a large audience marking the close of the 1928 1929 school term.
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Horace M. Layman
Hillsboro High School
Thirteen Hailed Before City Court For Traffic Violations
Thirteen defendants faced city courts today charged with traffic violations for failing to observe stop signals. City officials announced strict enforcement with fines to be imposed Monday as courts resume.
Vitaphone Equipment Arrives for Princess Theatre
James T. Stewart of Crescent Amusement announces arrival of Vitaphone gear for the Princess theatre. Installation to begin next week with completion uncertain. Public will hear the latest motion picture technology as soon as mechanics are finished.
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Princess Theatre
James T. Stewart
Crescent Amusement Company
the Princess
Stewart
Driver Strikes Group in Chicago Killing Two Children
A stolen car driven by a drunken man plowed into children outside a Chicago school killing Jerome Boyd and Robert Hemmel both 12 or 13 and injuring LeRoy Rousseau and Harold O Grady. The vehicle fled, wrecked ten minutes later after hitting two cars. Occupants William Sweeney and Frank O Dee, both 26, were arrested.
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Chicago
Jerome Boyd
Robert Hemmel
LeRoy Rousseau
Harold O'Grady
William Sweeney
Frank O'Dee
Sweeney
Montgomery Next Jacean Selection
Montgomery was selected for the fall meeting of the Alabama Association of Junior Chambers of Commerce in session today. The convention closed after two days in Birmingham as guests of the local organization. The Montgomery meeting will be held in November.
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Birmingham
Montgomery
Alabama Association of Junior Chambers of Commerce
Smoking At Clinic Blamed For Deaths
Investigation into the Cleveland clinic fire that killed 1223 people due to gas from burning x ray film advanced with new information that cigarettes were smoked near the film storage room and that the clinic had been warned of the danger.
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Cleveland Clinic
Strawberry Crop To Be Increased In Cullman County 1930
The 1930 strawberry crop in Cullman county is expected to exceed 1928 levels, with 200 to 300 more acres likely to be planted. 1929 was a strong year for Cullman strawberries, supporting the growth forecast.
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Cullman County
Thws
Rotary Program To Be Curtailed
The Rotary program in Decatur faces curtailment as officials review schedules and funding. City leaders cite budget constraints and shifting community needs while outlining potential reductions and alternatives to maintain essential services.
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Rotary
Rev Tyler Will Be Heard Sunday At Central Mathews
The Rev R.7 Tyler, elder of the Decatur district, will preach at Central Mathews church Sunday evening. The pulpit was extended cordial invitation to hear him.
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Rev. Tyler
Tyler
Decatur
Central Mathews Church
Derby Day at Churchill Downs Sees Mud and Frenzied Fans
Heavy morning rains left Churchill Downs muddy ahead of the Kentucky Derby as an expected crowd of 75,000 to 100,000 gathered. Spectators eyed Blue Larkspur and Clyde Van Du sen amid tips from varied sources while weather prospects warned of thundershowers and splashes. the mile and a quarter race carried a purse with substantial prizes for top finishers.
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Churchill Downs
Louisville
Blue Larkspur
Clyde van Dusen
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