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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

3

Hunt Beer Baron in Double Death

New York police seek Dutch Schultz the so called beer baron of the Bronx in connection with a Harlem machine gun killing of two men and wounding of others as an automobile crashed into the street. The apparent target escaped while two of Schultz rivals in Harlem were identified as Dominik Bologne and Frank Amato.

New York Dutch Schultz Bronx Harlem Joe Roa Schultz Rao Leutenants Dominik Bologne Frank Amato Manhattan Rao

Woman Justice May Be Removed

New York on May 29 reports New York's first woman magistrate near collapse after the supreme court recommended her removal. She failed to appear at Jefferson Market Court and said she would seek relief from duties while charges of breaches of judicial conduct and general unfitness are resolved. Commissioner Samuel Seabury, who has already led to three magistrate resignations, urged removal.

New York Supreme Court Jefferson Market Court Samuel Seabury

Lawyer Disbarment Recommendation Targets Sixteen Colleagues

Today a formal recommendation urged disbarment of sixteen lawyers led by an unnamed official criticizing professional conduct. The action seeks to remove practicing rights and uphold court integrity while outlining alleged misconduct within the bar.

Auxiliary Meeting Plans Poppy Sale for Saturday

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7:30 tonight at the Billings home on Sherman Street to finalize plans for the Saturday poppy sale. All members are urged to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary R. C. Billings Sherman Street

Thorson Succumbs At His Home Here

Thorson died at his home from injuries suffered in a fall. He was 74. Survived by wife and four sons J N Thorson of South Dakota A E Thorson of Salt Lake City R W Thorson of Madison and Milton Thorson of Cairo Ill. He lived here 16 years and ran a coffee shop on Second Avenue. Funeral services will be announced later.

Accident Delays Laying of Concrete on Bee Line Hwy

An accident damaged the machinery used for laying concrete on the Bee Line highway south of here. Repairs were made and work resumed this morning. About six more days are needed to finish laying concrete before the road can be opened to traffic.

Bee Line Here Field Hawger

Funeral Saturday for Mrs Miller

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Elizabeth Miller will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m at the daughter’s home 1405 12th Avenue South and interment will follow in the city cemetery conducted by Rev A H Nabors and Rev Stanford with Priest directing

Rosie Elizabeth Miller E. H 12Th Avenue South A. H. Nabors Stanford City Cemetery

Redding Is Ill in Decatur Home

Thomas Redding of the First National Bank is confined to his west Decatur home by illness. Many friends hope he will be out again soon.

Thomas Redding First National Bank West Decatur

Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid and Word List

Daily crossword puzzle clues across and down with scattered phrases and partial entries. The readable items include capital city hints, time periods, bodily terms, animals, and various objects, presented in a jumbled OCR-like layout.

Lone Star Ranger loaded with thrills at Princess Saturday

The Lone Star Ranger brings all talking romance of the Southwest to the Princess theatre on Saturday. George O’Brien stars as Buck Duane with Sue Carol as the lead female, supported by Walter McGrail and a large cast. Critics note a different, more demure Mary Aldridge role for Miss J with a strong display of action and gunwork.

Fox Movietone Southwest Zane Grey Princess Theatre George O’brien Talking Pictures Sue Carol O'Brien Buck Duane O’brien San Francisco Miss J Mary Aldridge

Broadus Graduates From Harvard Today

T Harris Broadus son of Mrs Margaret C Broadus and the late S S Broadus receives his degree from Harvard University School of Business Cambridge Mass He previously earned a Bachelor of Science from Washington and Lee University Broadus has made an enviable record during his Harvard career

T. Harris Broadus Margaret C. Broadus S. S. Broadus Harvard University School of Business Cambridge Mass Bus Washington & Lee University Harvard Broadus

Graduation Records Tie for Scholastic Second Place

The record and fellow graduate tied for second in class ranking, sharing the honor of near top scholastic standing for the graduating class.

Street Tax Notices Soon Due City Officials Prepare Service

City officials prepare to serve street tax notices due within the next few weeks. The article notes an early date for payment and references a Classified Act related to the tax.

Bootlegger Questioned in Death of Cleveland Woman

A bootlegger from Youngstown, Ohio, who identified a body found in a ditch near Youngstown as Miss Betty Pelko of Cleveland, admitted a nine year relationship and being father to her two daughters but denied knowledge of the murder.

Youngstown Betty Pelko Cleveland

One Low Mood That Is Doing Much Good

A county faces a depression in crime and sheriff forces report fewer calls. Sheriff Davis notes that people have shifted focus from money to sustenance, reflecting a community striving to live amid hardship.

Davis

Soper Appointed to Handle Bank Affairs

E B Soper of Dublin Georgia appointed receiver for the First National Bank of Hartselle arrives to begin duties unraveling bank affairs.

Soper E. B. Soper First National Bank of Hartselle Dublin Georgia

Bond Approved And Fast So

Sam Terry, a white man, is released from Morgan County Jail after bond approval. He had been held pending bond approval.

Sam Terry Terry Morgan County

Nail Through Foot Injury Reported in Neighborhood Incident

A painful accident occurred Wednesday when a child was struck by a penetrating object through the foot while playing outside. Medical attention was provided and the condition was described as stable.

Classified Ad Moment Promises Real Value

A fragmented classified ad note hints that acting now pays off by saving money or gaining benefits. The readable bits emphasize prompt action and practical rewards for readers seeking bargains.

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