Fiorenza Is Found Guilty In Death Penalty Case
In a New York court judge Charles C. Nott Jr. presided as jurors found Fiorenza guilty of murder after nine teen hours of deliberation. The verdict carries a mandatory death sentence with sentencing set for June 5. District Attorney Dodge praised the jury’s service as Fiorenza’s record includes prior larceny and parole violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McGrady
Ee Gary
Fiorenza
Bath
Tee Nancy Evens
Titterton
Haggard
General Court
Charles C. Nott, Jr
Stuart Campbell
William C. Dodge
Henry Krauber
Nott
New York
Elmira
Klauber
New York State
Torney
Dodge
Ignazio Capone
Brooklyn
Play rehearsal announced for tonight at Central Baptist Church
Mrs. W. P. Baugh says a rehearsal of "The Deestrick Skule" will be held tonight at 7 30. All "pupils" are asked to be present on time, under Miss Battaille the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Baugh
Central Baptist Church
Miss Battaille
Market Quotations Show Mixed Moves Across Sectors
New York May 2 Amid light trading on specialties leaders mostly inactive. Aviation shares rise with Wright Aeronautical and other aircraft makers gaining. Industrial alcohol dividend declared as the market closed uneven with steady bonds and futures. Liverpool cotton reports modest gains and steady futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senato
Wright Aeronautical
American Woolen
Victor Eubank
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Curtiss-Wright
Sperry
Boeing
Pullman
Dome
North American
American Water Works
Western Union
Columbian
General Motors
Standard Otl
New Jersey
U. S. Steel
Great Northern
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Santa Fe
N. Y. Centra
Markets at a Glance May 28 Bulls Defy Quiet Selling
New York stocks show irregular action as aircrafts and specialty shares resist selling. Bonds uneven treasuries easy while curb and mining mix. Foreign exchanges quiet with sterling strong. Cotton and coffee rise on trade buying. Brazilian markets steady. Chicago wheat firm amid crop fears. corn soft and shipping slow. Cattle steady to 25 lower. ace strong to 10 higher at top bid.
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New York
Treasuries
Chicago
Cotton futures close steady with modest advances
In New Orleans on May 28, cotton futures finished with net gains of 3 to 5 points. The July contract settled at 11.45 cents, October at 10.44, December 10.37, January 10.37, and nearby May 10.39, reflecting a steady session across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
New Orleans
Cotton futures close steady with mixed daily gains
In New York on May 28 cotton futures edged higher on some contracts while others held, with July at 11.61 and October 10.50 to 10.51. December and January lingered around 10.4, and May near 10.44. Spot middling priced at 11.76 as the market remained steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade Data
U S Dept of Agriculture notes mixed potato prices in Chicago on May 28 with 64 cents to 84 cents ranges. Total US shipments 615, California stock weaker, overall demand light as buyers hold off for weekend holiday. Alabama Bliss variety priced as US No 1 at 3.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Dept
Chicago live stock trade shows mixed hogs cattle and sheep results
Hog market active early with top at 10.10 and most 160 to 260 lb at 9.85 to 10.00. 140 to 160 lb at 9.60 to 9.90. Cattle activity weak to lower with dull demand for large steers, best yearlings around 8.75, cows and lower grade figures down 25. Sheep steadier on old crop lambs and springers, clipping lambs at 10.00 to 10.75 and breeding ewes at 4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nebraska
Supreme Court Decides Cases From Alabama Docket
The Montgomery court released decisions including reversals and remands in several appeals. Anderson v State and Bromberg et al saw reversals, while Daniels v Trawick affirmed. Others were reversed and remanded or overruled, with several docketed from Mobile and Russell circuits.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Anderson
Richard Goldsmith
State
Lowndes
Lela J. Brasher
Virginia
Bromberg
Jefferson Circuit Court
Gardner
G. H. Daniels
Alvin L. Trawick
Conecuh
Equity
Lila Andrews
N. Fannie Thomas
Russell Circuit Court
Boundin
Sovereign Camp
WO. W
Ellen V. Moore
Mobile Circuit Court
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
George E. Stone
Treas
Mobile Circuit
I. T. Moses, Et al
George G. Wallace, Jr
T. T. Lessley
J. A. Beaird
Queen Mary Speeds Toward Maiden Atlantic Landing
On May 28 the Queen Mary steamed toward New York at about 32 knots. The vessel’s powerful propulsion caused a noticeable vibration especially aft, yet passengers were not disturbed. Reports indicate a possible attempt to beat the Norman Die's 30.35 knot average if conditions stay favorable.
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New York
Britain
America
Sparkman Bates Record of Simpson Featured in Lawrence Remarks
John Sparkman spoke in Lawrence County arguing the real issue is Florence versus the eighth district. He tied farmer representation to Washington and pledged to support TVA measures while considering each vote’s impact on TVA. Voters pressed forward as predictions spread of a 500 vote margin on June 9.
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Sparkman
Washington
John Sparkman
TVA
Lawrence County
Youngsters of 1936 Dance Revue at Princess Theatre
Mertha and Mary Guild of St. John's Episcopal church sponsor a Youngsters of 1936 on Parade dance revue under Mrs. G P Banniza direction at the Princess theatre. The program includes 10 numbers by former pupils of Mrs Banniza and runs Wednesday and Thursday nights next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertha and Mary Guild of
St. John's Episcopal Church
G. P. Banniza
Princess Theatre
Production Up Washington Rise in April Output
The federal reserve board reports industrial production increased from 93 percent of the 1925 average in March to 100 percent in April. The gain signals a rebound in overall manufacturing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Court actions summary from Alabama equity appeals
Several appeals and petitions in Alabama courts were overruled, including Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen v Jennings and Ex parte W. T. Kemp. Cases from Jefferson, Etowah, Colbert circuits and others show certiorari petitions and mandamus petitions denied with extended opinions where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coosa
Brotherhood of Railroad
Martin A. Jennings
Jefferson Circuit Court
W. T. Kemp
H. D. Pollard
Stewart
Court of Appeals
C. L. St. John
State of Alabama
E. G. Peddicord
Tri-City Gas Co
Etowah Circuit Court
John T. Box
Metropolitan Life Ins., Co
Dionne Quintuplets Two Years Old in Ontario
Callander Ontario May 28. Mr and Mrs Oliva Dionne decline attendance at their quintuplets second birthday party. Guardian David Croll says parents invited to celebrate tonight. Dr Dafoe reports children healthier and near normal height and weight for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callander
Oliva Dionne
David Croll
Dafoe
Dionne
Records Cited in Sparkman Mt Hope Talk Continues
The article covers remarks about Wyatt C. Simpson and a 1924 Alabama Power scholarship, plus quoted exchanges on TVA proposals affecting Florence and other North Alabama communities. It cites R. T. Simpson Sr condemning TVA moves and accusing Lilienthal of betrayal, with debate over Florence loan refusals and PWA alignment.
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Sparkman
MT. Hope
Wyatt C. Simpson
Simpson
Alabama Power Company
W. E. Pickens, Jr
Ickes
Tri-Cities
Lilienthal Tva
Alabama
Florence
PWA
Lilienthal
TVA
Public Works
R. T. Simpson, Sr
Bob Simpson
Ala
State Commission
Tupelo
Mississippi
Muscle Shoals
Decatur Tonight Legion Meets at Martin Arena
The American Legion plans a 7 30 PM meeting at Martin arena with all members urged to attend. Also note no psychology class meeting tonight though lectures in the series will continue before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Martin Arena
May 14 Marriage Licenses Issued In Probate Office
The office of Probate Judge B. L. Malone reports 14 marriage licenses issued this May to couples including Carl Little and Annie Mae Wood, Andrew Hulon Crow and Ruby Geneva Taylor, Archie Lee Karvat and Vera Rhoden, and others such as Thomas Porter Moore to Veda Campbell and Clifton Strickland to Denle Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Malone
Carl Little
Annie Mae Wood
Andrew Hulon Crow
Ruby Geneva Taylor
Archie Lee Karvat
Vera Rhoden
Tony James Besidas
Ruth Beatrice Pope
William Frank Cooley
Mable Knox
Earl Parker
Katherine King
William Elbert Sheets
Ora Orr
Mack Ezekiel Jeffreys
Erma Georgia Stricklin
Willie Ray Edward Williamson
Gertrude Wiggington
Solomon Prentice Woods
Earvil Singleton
James Herbert Donelley
Daisy Lucile Kilgore
Thomas Porter Moore
Veda Campbell
Clifton Strickland
Denle Gore
Corman George Adams
Lucile Terrell
Cap Hunter Begins Third Year as Goodyear Wingfoot Editor
W. S. Cap Hunter enters the third year as editor of the Goodyear Wingfoot Clan publication Goodyear Decatur Mills. The second year as skipper concluded with readers journeying through Goodyear activities at the Decatur plant.
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W. S
Cap” Hunter
Goodyear Wingfoot Clan
Goodyear Decatur Mills
Decatur
Big Mill
Sea of Goodyear
Funeral set for Landers infant in Trinity
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs A D Landers of Trinity will be held this afternoon at 3 oclock at Hames cemetery. The baby died yesterday afternoon at Benevolent hospital. Survived by parents two sisters Wilma Jean and Ann. Rev O L Milligan to conduct. interment by Drinkard and Howell.
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Hames Cemetery
A. D. Landers
Trinity
Benevolent Hospital
Wilma Jean
Ann
O. L. Milligan
Drinkard and Howell
Opposition to TVA policy prompts city stand against surrender
A city leader voices strong opposition to TVA plans and Lilienthal as he warns against surrender. He criticizes the commission for spending 12000 on a bad faith contract and says he will register opposition, urging the city to stand firm despite local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickes
Lilienthal
Moses
MR. Simpson
TVA
Morals Offenses Bring Sentence for James in Niece Case
Robert S. James is to be sentenced Monday after three counts accusing him of morals offenses against his 21 year old niece Lois Wright. He also faces trial in three weeks on charges of drowning his fifth wife in a bathtub after bites from rattlesnakes. Co defendant is Charles Hope.
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Los Angeles
Robert S. James
Lois Wright
James
Charles Hope
Juniors Set to Graduate at Central High Friday
About 100 juniors will graduate Friday marking the shift from preparatory study to senior high. Graduation at the central junior high gym begins at 1 PM with an address by J. D. Thompson, principal of a Madison County school. Cordial invitations extended to patrons and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Riverside
J. D.thompson
Madison County
Lot on Church Street Changes Hands
The Falk estate lot at Church and Sycamore streets fronting 80 feet has been sold to Fred King and M. G. Wimberly. Moebes & Orr negotiated the sale. Wimberly owns the adjoining home and bought part of the lot to gain space. King plans a handsome residence on his portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falk
Church
Sycamore Streets
Fred King
M. G. Wimberly
Moebes & Orr
Mr. Wimberly
Mr. King
Negro Graduation Exercises Set at Decatur High
The Decatur Negro High School will present the senior class play Tonight at 8. Graduation exercises follow Friday night with a program including War March of the Ests Invocation by Rev C L Dunn a male quartet Ah Sweet Mystery of Life Roses of Picardy and The Negro National Anthem. Prizes diplomas and certificates will be presented by A A Jones and C Nungester members of the City Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Negro High School
C. L. Dunn
King Memorial Church
Victor Herbert
C. Nungester
City Board of Education
Roses of
Homecoming Set At Mt Nebo In June
Officials announced the Mt Nebo annual homecoming singing will be held on the second Sunday in June. Prominent singers from Decatur Cullman Falkville and Hartselle will attend. A basket lunch will be spread at noon. Attendees were invited and asked to bring song books and a well filled basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Nebo
Decatur
Cullman
Falkville
Hartselle
William Ormsby Gore Named Colonial Secretary in Britain
London May 28 Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin named William George Arthur Ormsby Gore former postmaster general to be colonial secretary. The 51 year old conservative succeeds J H Thomas a Labour minister who resigned last week amid a government budget leakage scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stanley Baldwin
William George Arthur Ormsby-Gore
J. H. Thomas
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