Publisher Raikes Farm Board Over the Fire in Talk
Mobile Alabama May 19 F Raiford criticized the federal farm board and its policies calling it a tragedy of unfulfillment in an Alabama Bankers convention address. He argued the board failed to save farmers, noted cotton and wheat losses, and urged bold leaders to address war debt, tariffs, and global recovery.
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Rakes Farm Board
Mobile
Ala
Federal Farm Board
Raiford
Farm Board
Hoover
America
Europe
Decatur Businessman C M Murdock Dies at Home
Local Decatur businessman C M Murdock is reported dead at his residence today. Details are scarce as investigators begin to confirm the cause and notify family.
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C. M. Murdock
Decatur
Emens in Charge of Kiwanis Boy's Camp Plans
Dr. Reddirig Emens, Kiwanis committee chair, spoke at the noon Kiwanis meeting about preparations for the annual Boy's Camp in June. The session featured singing led by M. R. Rankin and discussed the Kiwanis Rotary diamond engagement, with talk of another meeting between the clubs.
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Reddirig Emens
Kiwanis Club
Emens
M. R. Rankin
Kiwanis Rotary
Sam Wilds
Ernest N. Hart
Vocational Guidance Committee
E. W. Kennedy
Kennedy
J. W. Clapton
W. W. Benson
Garner Plans Relief Proposals From Washington
Speaker Garner outlined three measures to ease the national economy and urged administration and Congress to enact them. The plan includes a billion dollar government building bonds program, expanding the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, increasing the capital to more than two billion, and Huddleston bill funding of 100 million dollars to President Hoover for relief. He opposed direct dole but called for action to curb unemployment.
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Washington
Garner
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Huddleston
Hoover
Dole
Seventy Eight Missing In Ship Fire Near Eden Gulf
Paris reports seventy eight missing from the French motorship Georges Phillar after a Monday fire in the Gulf of Eden. Owners announced 689 of 767 aboard were saved. Captain Vico said rapid spread prevented saving everyone.
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Paris
Georges Phillar
Gulf of Eden
Vico
DO X Starts Its Voyage Home
On May 19 the German airship DO X began its return trip to Germany from New York. It took off at four o’clock Eastern time from a point east of Manhasset Bay carrying 14 crew and heavy fuel. The voyage aims for Harbor Grace and then across the Atlantic to the Azores with an overhaul at Lake Constance as home port.
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New York
Harbor Gace
New Foundland
Germany
Manhasset Bay
Lake Constance
Switzerland
Cork Conley Turns to Amusement Business in New York
B C Cork Conley a well known Decatur resident is now in the amusement business in Long Island New York. He was in New York last summer and returned this past March. He will stay through the summer months. Friends here hope for his success in this venture.
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B. C
Cork” Conley
Long Island
New York
Young Conley
Decatur
River Rising as Tennessee Gauge Reaches 6.6 Feet
The Tennessee river was reported rising slowly with a gauge reading of 6.6 feet at seven o'clock. The update notes increasing water levels affecting nearby areas and river traffic.
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Tennessee
Rainfall Report for 24 Hour Period Ends This Morning
A 24 hour period recorded about 4 inches of rain ending this morning. Weather observers noted steady showers across the region with localized higher totals near river valleys. The forecast calls for clearing skies later today.
Alabama Woman Admits She Shot Husband in Self Defense
Mrs Willie Huckabee 20 confessed to shooting Willie Huckabee 22 after he threatened her life during a quarrel over a crib door left ajar. She said she then heard he killed himself. their two year old son is in jail with her and Sheriff Moody reported the confession in Linden Alabama.
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Linden
Ala
Willie Huckabee
Willie G. Huckabee
Rainfall Fails to Dampen Decatur Curb Market Sellers
Rain during the early morning failed to deter curb market sellers en route to Decatur. They reported good supplies of farm produce and a fairly solid demand, though townspeople appeared more inclined to stay home due to the rain.
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Decatur
Crawfords Recovering From Ptomaine Poisoning
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Crawford learn they are recovering from ptomaine poisoning suffered several days ago. Mrs. Crawford is up again, but Mr. Crawford, after a day, is back in his room.
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W. E. Crawiford
Call Off Game to Be Played Friday at Athens
The Decatur and Athens baseball game was called off due to wet grounds. Managers McDuff and Nelson agreed to replay Friday at 3 30 at Athens.
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Decatur
Athens
McDuff
Nelson
Raskob Linked in Senate Probe of Radio Pool
The Senate banking committee heard testimony alleging profits over 3 million dollars from a 1929 radio stock pool. John J. Raskob and other prominent figures including W Kenney Walter P. Chrysler Charles M. Schwab were named as pool members.
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Raskob
Senate
Washington
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Banking Committee
W. ¥. Kenney
Walter P. Chrysler
Charles M. Schwab
William Gray
Thomas BE. Bragg
Cotton Prices Inch Up on July Futures Near 5.73
Cotton prices edged higher today with July futures closing at 5.73. The bid locally for middling seven eighths grade cotton surpassed 5.10, signaling a modest price gain in the market.
Cole Urges Government Economy For Recovery
Whitefoord R. Cole, president of the Louisville and Nashville railway, spoke from New York urging economy in government to spur prosperity. He cited bloated costs, many abolishable bureaus and a growing government workforce. Also notes today’s light rainfall aiding valley crops, gardens, and cotton, with cool weather stunting early growth.
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Whitefoord R. Cole
Louisville 4
Nashville Railway
New York
Mr. Cole
Workers Group to Meet Tonight at Ninth Street Church
The personal workers committee of Ninth Street Methodist will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church tonight at 6 30. Grace Hamilton will provide music and readings, Dr W F Price pastor of First Methodist will give a special address, followed by a round table on church attendance loyalty and prerequisites of effective personal work.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
O. N. Pepper
Grace Hamilton
W. F. Price
First Methodist Church
Temperature Range Report For The Day
The weather bureau posted a high of 80 and a low of 61 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Markets Neon Quotations Report
New York prices show January 6.17 March 6.32 May 5.64 July 5.72 October 5.96 December 6.11. New Orleans quotes list March 6.32 May 5.69 July 5.74 October 5.91 December 6.05.
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New York
New Orleans
Police Say He Had Nothing to Do With Ransom Plot
Officials insist John H. Curtis had no involvement with the Lindbergh baby kidnapping ransom scheme. Dr. Conon and Rev. Peacock face scrutiny as police reveal twists in the case, with Curtis claiming he sought publicity while investigators press for full cooperation.
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John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk, Vs
New Jersey
Norfolk
Coast Guard
Maine
Virginia
Curtis
John H
Schwarzkopf
John Condon
Republicans in Morgan Count Plan Next Steps
Republicans in Morgan County consider plans for 10 party activities and a possible meeting to determine next steps. The note signals a discussion of future strategy and local party organization.
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Morgan
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Alabama
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Chicago
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Limestone County
Callie Lipscomb
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Rev. Peacock
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Hopewell
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Norfolk Va
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