Rumors Of Guntersville Road Survey Arouse Valley Interest
Rumors of a Guntersville Road survey stir local interest as talk grows that the new courthouse could be ready for the June term. Builders complete interior decorations, and shipment of court equipment last week may allow installation by month’s end. Since the old courthouse burned, sessions have met at Decatur city hall auditorium, lacking facilities for jurors and crowds.
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Circuit Court
Decatur City Hall
Plan for Decatur Guntersville Road Sparks Interest
Unconfirmed reports claim the Alabama state highway department is surveying an early route between Decatur and Guntersville. No official word due to H D Barnum's absence, but rumors say a working party may lay out a road linking Morgan and Marshall counties. The idea echoes the original plan to connect county seats across the state.
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State Highway Department
Decatur
Guntersville
H. D. Barnum
Morgan
Marshall
Alabama
Lawrence
Cullman
Colbert
Limestone
Madison
Act of War Debate Over Canadian Sinking I’m Alone
In Ottawa May 21 the sinking of the Canadian schooner I'm Alone by a U S coast guard vessel was called an act of war or piracy on the house floor. Conservative C H Cahan argued sinking under American orders was war, while piracy if by coastguard initiative without direct authority. Premier King defended govt stance amid arbitration concerns and questioned discussing hot pursuit.
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Ottawa
United States
House of Commons
C. H. Cahan
St. Lawrence-St George
King
United States Treasury
Cahan
Fort Worth Woman Files Breach Suit Involving Tunney
Fort Worth: Mrs. Catherine King Fogarty has filed a 500000 breach of promise suit against Gene Tunney. Reared in Fort Worth, her maiden name was Kate Gaddis. She had been married to E. K. King, who was killed after their separation, and then to John S. Fogarty, from whom she divorced in 1925. Rumors connected Tunney and Fogarty prior to his marriage to Polly Lauder, but an investigation proved those reports false.
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New Haven, Conn
Katherine King Fogarty
New York City
James J.gene Tunney
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
Field, Durant & Levere
Lewis L. Field
Superior Court
Stamford
Greenwich
Tunney
Fogarty
Ft. Worth
Texas
Colonel Field
Connecticut
Hot Springs
Ark
John Fogarty
Fort Worth
Tex
Catherine King Fogarty
Gene Tunney
Kate Gaddis
E. K. King
King
John S. Fogarty
Marine Corps
Polly Lauder
Mrs. Fogarty
Richard Burleson Presides At Meet In Montgomery
Delegates arrive as the annual sessions begin in a grand lodge setting. Grand Chancellor Richard A. Burleson of Hartselle and Mrs. Elizabeth Martin of Wy supervise the events. L. Johnson of Anniston is named assistant to the grand keeper of records and the seal for the convention.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grand Lodge
Knights
Alabama Grand Hian Sisters
Richard A. Burleson
Hartselle
Elizabeth Martin
L. Johnson
Anniston
Elks Elect Leader at Sheffield Alabama Convention
E J McCrossin of Birmingham was chosen president of the Alabama State Elk Association at the annual Sheffield convention. The Birmingham Elks drill team won the cup for the outstanding drill.
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Heads Elks
Sheffield
Ala
E. J. McCrossin
Birmingham
Alabama State Elk Association
Strict Middling Note on Email and Cuisines
A concise item notes variations in email etiquette and dining styles, mentioning mixed signals about language use and culinary choices. The piece emphasizes practical guidance for smooth communication and plausible meal suggestions without extra commentary.
Dangers Seen of Cutting Efforts in Decatur
Decatur faces possible curtailment of activities by two organizations due to lacking funds. An $8,000 campaign, run by 21 committee members, has stalled after receiving about $3,000 previously. Workers hope to close the drive this week amid urgent needs and several industrial matters before the groups.
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Decatur
Drive
Traffic Light Plan Approved By Bible Class
Decatur traffic light plan gains church backing from Ninth Street Methodist church Bible class led by Dr. E. E. Beard. Resolutions urge city council to install lights at key intersections including Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street.
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Bible Class
Decatur
Ninth Street Methodist Church Bible Class
E. E. Beard
Sixth Avenue
Ninth Street
Confederate veterans reunion auditorium rises in Charlotte
In Charlotte North Carolina officials report a new auditorium and armory building rising rapidly as a lasting monument to the Confederacy for the thirty ninth United Confederate Veterans reunion set for June 4. The facility is planned to welcome about 100000 veterans.
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Charlotte
N. C
of the United Confederate Veterans
Sons
A. T. Goodwyn
United Confederate Veterans
F. Marion Redd
Auburn Seniors Receive Degrees at 57th commencement
The Auburn Poly technic Institute wrapped its 57th commencement with 254 graduates receiving degrees. The event featured Dr Bradford Knapp's formal inauguration as president and remarks by Dr W B Bizzell of Oklahoma, Dr Kirkland of Vanderbilt, and Dr E W Sykes of Clemson. Awards included the Comer medal to Carl Rehling and Sibert Rains won the declamation prize. Four new buildings were named: Samford Hall, Ross Chemistry Building, Duncan Extension Building, and Hanson Auditorium.
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Associated Press
Auburn
Ala
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Bradford Knapp
Morner
Knapp
The
Birmingham News and Age Herald
Sewer Proposal Again Held Over by City Council
The Decatur city council again deferred a Lee Street sewer project last night. Aldermen decided to revisit the matter on June 6, keeping construction plans on hold for now.
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Lee Street
Decatur
Flood outlook calm as Alabama rivers near flood stage in spots
Montgomery May 21 Alabama weather officials report major streams remain near safe levels after recent rains. Only the Tombigbee and Warrior rivers show potential flood risk with light rains possibly edging them over. Flood gates at Martin Dam could be raised if needed while Coosa and Alabama rivers stay well below flood stage. Temperature lows ranged from the 40s to mid 50s across the state.
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Montgomery
Alabama
P. H. Smith
Tallapoosa
Coosa
Gadsden
Florence
Mobile
Greer New Chief of Power Surgeons
Dr. W. H. Greer of Sheffield is named president of the Huey association at its opening meeting. Members were guests of the power company at a luncheon held at Lock 18 near Montgomery.
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Montgomery
W. H. Greer
Sheffield
The
Associat of Huey
Anniston
Lock 18
Here
Yancey Released From Jail On Bond
W. E. Yancey, jailed after a pistol duel with Roy Bowling that left Bowling’s mother, Mrs. Louis Bowling of Wolff's Beat, dead, was released on a $750 bond. He faces an assault with intent to murder charge. officials unsure if charges will change after the death.
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W. E. Yancey
Roy Bowling
Bowling
Louis Bowling
Wolff’s
Yancey
Juniors Campaign Boosts Membership Nationwide
The Junior Order United American Mechanics reports a highly successful campaign across 43 states, increasing membership from 343000 to over 400000. Alabama contributed to the effort with its participation in the drive.
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United American Mechanics
Alabama
Ollie Finn World War Hero Laid to Rest in Morgan County
Ollie R Finn World War II hero of Company E is buried in a Morgan county churchyard near Hartselle after a long illness linked to war wounds. Funeral with Company C 127th Engineers ceremony noted, Finn credited with 37 German soldiers captured. awarded the French Cross of War. Survived by wife and four children. community mourns his passing after a life of service and sacrifice.
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Ollie Finn
Ollie R. Finn
Famous
Ollie
Hartselle
Morgan County
C” 127Th Engineers
Finn
Méxican
France
Tory
New Orleans
Death in Truck Accident Claims John Gordon
The 25 year old John Gordon of near Jasper Alabama died from injuries after a truck ran over him following a fall while boarding a passing truck. He worked in a garage and is survived by his wife two children his parents one sister and three brothers.
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John Gordon
Jasper
Ala
Herring Cemetery
Hartselle
Gordon
Negroes Plan for Morgan Co Fair in 1929
The Morgan county negro fair, organized in 1927 by H. J. Banks, is expected to be bigger and better in 1929. The event will be held this fall with Cedar Lake as the earlier venue. The organization has grown to about 25 members with J. H. Harris as president, M. Eady as treasurer, Judge Martin as general manager, and H. J. Banks as secretary.
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Morgan County
H. J. Banks
Banks
Cedar Lake
J. H. Harris
M. Eady
Judge Martin
Early Chicago murder links to modern detective methods
Chicago, May 21. A 1836 murder by Joe Morris or Norris is recounted to show that while fashion of homicide changed, methods to pin guilt resemble today’s. A robber killed a stranger for money with a weight and knife, was convicted after a six hour jury deliberation, and was housed by 24 frontiersmen in Iroquois county before capture.
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Chicago
Cook County
Joe Morris
Norris
Joe
Robin Hood
Iroquois County
Twenty Two Sellers on Decatur Curb Market Realize $109
Twenty two sellers at the Decatur curb market realized 109.10 in a sale described as near record breaking for Tuesday. Names include Mrs G L Woodruff Decatur 2 Edna McAnear Falkville and others from Decatur Falkville Trinity Hartsville and Hillsboro. Varieties were fresh home grown garden products offered in abundance.
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Decatur
G. L. Woodruff
Edna McAnear
Falkville
W. F. Calloway
L. B. Mitchell
Miriam Burns
Courtland Pike
D. H. McClellan
H. P. Jackson
Emma Hicks
O. Henderson
Palkville
J. H. Call
Hartselle
Harold Holmes
E. L. Murphree
W. R. Teague
J. J. Russell
T. Whisenant
Bertha Fuller
Trinity
8. Draper
Mrs Walden Dead After An Illness
Mrs Nancy Walden aged 67 died this morning at 6 at her home Danville route 3 after an extended illness. Survived by two sons R E B and W D Walden one sister Mrs Lucy Far and grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Johnson's Chapel with Rev Puckett officiating and interment at the same place.
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Nancy Walden
Danville
Surin
R. EB
W. D. Walden
Lucy
Puckett
Johnson's Chapel
Negro Church Official Delivers Sermon in Morgan Jail
W. H. Maragne a former negro church official was brought from Montgomery to Morgan County Jail and told to have preached a sermon to fellow inmates Sunday while held on an embezzlement charge.
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W. H. Maragne
Morgan County
Montgomery
Maragne
B. B. Davis
Building Must Be Razed Says Board
Decatur city council adopted an ordinance ordering the burned structure at Bank and La Payette streets to be torn down by May 30 or the city will demolish it. The building, deemed unsafe for traffic, has not been used since the fire.
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Decatur
Bank and
la Payette
Bond Fixed For Johnny Martin In Forgery Trial
A $500 bond was set at a Hartselle trial Saturday for Johnny Martin after he faced forgery charges. Officials announced the action taken by the judge and court.
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Johnny Martin
Hartselle
Martin
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