Jury Selection Begun In Camden Slaying Trial
In Camden Tennessee circuit court two truck drivers Cordell Goad and Ben Cassety face murder charges in the death of Mary Cobb of Decatur. A large venire is summoned to empanel 12 jurors as the defense adds Nashville lawyers. The state maintains Cobb was slain and her body hidden near McEwen after she rode with the men toward Nashville. Witnesses include two alleged accomplice negroes and tollgate keeper Rip Rushing who saw the truck and heard screams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Good
Ben Cassety
Camden
Tenn
Mary Roger Cobb
Decatur
Goad
Cassety
Charles Embry
Jack Norman
Nashville
C. ©. Jackson
C. N. Prazier
Murfreesboro
Joe F. Odle
John M. Drane
Associated Press
McEwen
Crane
Memphis
J. E. McAuley
Cassity
Cassidty
Baptists Called to Prayer for October Drive
Dr. Fred F. Brown of Knoxville leads a Southern Baptist drive to raise forty million dollars for local church expenses and missionary work in 1932. A day of prayer is set for October 7 with thousands expected to participate. The campaign moves into intensive worker training and canvass preparations as leaders tour the South and North, visiting Raleigh, Columbia, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jackson, Shreveport, Memphis and St. Louis from October 30 to November 7.
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Fred F. Brown
Knoxville Tenn
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists
South
Mattison B. Jones
Los Angeles
Northern Baptist Convention
J. H. Anderson
Raleigh
Columbia
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Jackson
Miss
Shreveport
Memphis
St. Louis
Falkville Mayor Summerford Dies After Long Illness
Mayor R A Summerford aged 60 died at Benevolent hospital after a three week illness. He led Falkville for twenty years and was beloved in the southern county. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Drinkard with interment to follow at Brown's. Survived by wife, five children, and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Summerford
Benevolent Hospital
Summerford
Falkville
Drinkard
Brown
Parkville
Lottie Tomlinson
Hartselle
Robert Summerford
Somerville
Margaret
Susie Summerford
Rufus Summerford
Palkville
Jim Summerford
Danville
Bertha Wilhife
Vinemont
Sally Anders
Cora Garner
Foxx and Simmons Spark A's In World Series Rout
George Earnshaw and the Athletics toppled the St Louis Cardinals as Jimmy Foxx hit a homer and Miller and Dykes produced key hits. Pepper Martin continued to shine for the Cards with two hits and fine defense, while Syl Johnson held Oakland in check until mixed hitting sparked a big later rally.
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Pepper Martin
Earnshaw
Rin Moee
Beli
Eeee Syl Johnson
Athletics
Jimmy Foxx
Miller
Fanning
Lindsey
Derringer
Cards
Bishop
Haas
Cochrane
Simmons
Foxx
Williams
Flowers
Watkins
Frisch
Bottomley
Wilson
Hafey
Martin
Andy High
Johnson
Gelbert
Prisch
High
Captain Joe Gibson Dies at 84 in Hillsboro
Captain Joe Gibson, beloved warrior of the Southland, died this afternoon at 2:15 at his Hillsboro home after a brief illness. He was 84 and stricken last Friday with paralysis. Relatives and friends had hoped for recovery. Funeral services will be announced Wednesday in The Daily.
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Joe Gibson
Southland
Hillsboro
Gibson
Lindbergh Not Old Enough To Take Up Morrows Post
Englewood New Jersey October 6 Senator Dwight W Morrow died in his sleep at 58 his death followed a vibrant career as financier and diplomat The passing of the New Jersey Republican leader leaves 47 Republicans 47 Democrats and one Farm Laborite in the senate while Morgan F Larson the governor faces succession timing and possible appointive options including David Baird Jr and Colonel Lindbergh whose age bars Senate appointment for now
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Lindbergh
Morrow
Englewood, N. J
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Morgan Banking House
Mexico
New York
Morgan F. Larson
Senate
China
Anne Morrow
David Baird, Jr
New Members Vote On By-Laws At Hospital Meeting
Officials of the Ladies Benevolent Society convene this Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the hospital to vote on adopting the drafted constitution and by-laws. At 3:30 the hospital board will meet in the same location. all members and officers are urged to attend.
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The
Ladies. Benevolent Society
Scarface Goes Into Trial For Evasions
Chicago, Oct 6. Al Capone, head of Chicago gangs, goes on trial in federal court in opening session. He is charged with evading taxes on an alleged six year income of over a million dollars. Capone is brought before Judge Wilkerson and enters a not guilty plea. The case tests the government campaign against Chicago gangsters.
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Chicago
Ill
Scarface
al” Capone
Federal District Court
Capone
James Wilkerson
Money Moves Save More When Money Goes Or Comes
A compact ad style line emphasizes saving more money whether money is spent or received, urging prudent handling of finances and implying greater savings through mindful spending and earning.
Aid Extended to War Orphans in Alabama
Local Legion officials note a recently adopted Alabama law granting up to 150 dollars yearly to orphans of soldiers sailors or marines killed in World War I. Eligible applicants must be Alabama residents for at least a year and aged 16 to 21. Only three have applied. funds must be used at the assigned state institution.
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Legion
Alabama
New York Cotton Futures Open Steady
Cotton futures opened steady with October at 5 35, December 5 50, January 5 59, March 5 78, May 5 97, and July 6 15 as of Oct 6.
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New York
Morgan County Schools to Open Oct 26 if Funds Permit
The Morgan County Board of Education ordered opening of schools on October 26 and to run as long as finances allow. They warn salaries may be unpaid for months due to state obligations. The board deplores the statewide crisis, asks teachers to donate services, asks patrons to help with board costs, and seeks civic cooperation to face the grave funding situation.
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Morgan County Board of Education
County Board of Education
Morgan County
President Calls For Party Unity
President Hoover plans a nationally significant discussion with key congressional leaders to strengthen the financial fabric of the country through government cooperation. The conference aims to unify action across parties on domestic fiscal issues, seeking support especially from powerful finance committees, following prior banking conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Tariff Wall Blamed for Ongoing Economic Slump
Congressman Edward B. Almon addressed a large crowd in the circuit court room blaming the “robber tariff” for depressions in business. He said high tariffs crushed foreign markets, reduced wages, and caused 6 to 7 million job losses. He predicted a Democratic Congress and President, and discussed Muscle Shoals progress and past vetoes.
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Edward B. Almon
Circuit Court Room
Congressman Almon
America
Almon
Democratic Congress
Democratic Organization of the House
Committee On
Committee On Public Buildings
House
Senate
Grand jurors busy during week in Morgan county
Grand jurors completed the second day of investigations at the Morgan county courthouse. Judge James E. Horton organized the panel Monday, listing foreman Sam Malone of Decatur and twelve other citizens from Decatur Hartselle Eva Danville Danville Union Grove Joppa and Joppa routes.
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Morgan County Court House
James E. Horton
Circuit Court
County
Sam H.¢Malone
Decatur
Foreman
Gillespie
Roland H. Gray
D. Warren Puckett
Hartselle
Erwin W. Phillips
John W. Tomlinson
Danville
Burton Davidson
Dave H. Daniel
Eva
J. Will Couch
Dilms Shadrix
Ed F. Rhinehart
D. Witt Humphrey
Jake Goodson
Union Grove
Elbert Holmes
Joppa
Clay D. Speegie
William C. Watson
J. Terry Aycock
Edison Near Death Report Stirring East Coast
Thomas A Edison, aged inventor, was reported near death in West Orange New Jersey. Dr Howe issued a bulletin stating Edison spent a fair night with little change in condition. He is moved from chair to bed and had been able to walk until yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Orange
N. J
Howe
Edison
Reverend Dennis to Address Huntsville Rotarians
Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John s Episcopal church travels to Huntsville to address the Huntsville Rotary Club on Community Service. He chairs the Decatur Rotary Club s community service committee and leads the Decatur charity council and Morgan County Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Huntsville
Huntsville Rotary Club
Dennis
Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur Charity Council
Morgan County Red Cross
Stock Prices Rise On Hoover Conference Rumors
New York Oct 6 Prices rallied on the stock exchange amid expectations of a major economic announcement after President Hoover's talks with congressional leaders tonight. Leading shares advanced. American Can jumped $5, American Telephone rose $3, United States Steel up about $4. Cotton rose to near $1 to $1.25 per bale in the first half hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Hoover
American Can
American Telephone
United States Steel Common
Cotten
Charter Member Is Guest Of Club
Senator Marvin Kelly of Hart Selle was a guest of the Decatur Rotary club yesterday. Kelly, a charter member of the local club, received a cordial welcome from the membership.
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Marvin Kelly
Hart- Selle
Decatur Rotary Club
Kelly
Scouts to Meet at St John Parish House
The Boy Scouts will meet Wednesday at St John Parish House. Leaders Maynard and Gus Hi will attend as part of the local troop activities.
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Boy Scouts
Ev ‘Cleck
Maynard Waster
Gus Hi
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