Wall Street Probe Faces Senate Sabotage and Woodin Pressure
A Senate Banking Committee inquiry into Chase National Bank faces opposition from reactionary Democratic senators. Ferdie Pecora presses the investigation while Treasury officials back the probe. Rumors swirl about William Woodin's resignation amid Cabinet politics and Roosevelt-era tensions.
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Washington
Wall Street
Senates Banking and Currency Committee
Ferdie Pecora
Chase National Bank
Albert Wiggan
Woodin
Treasury
Pecora
William H. Woodin
Roosevelt
Congress
Wee Willie
Cabinet
Jack Garner
Chicago
Garner
Baker
Big
NRA drives national buy now campaign boosts Decatur shoppers
Decatur retailers report best Saturday business in four years as local shoppers stock up for winter ahead of the NRA led nationwide push. Hugh S Johnson and aides outline plans as industry codes link to higher payrolls, urging consumers to buy now to sustain jobs and wages.
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Decatur
Washington
United States
NRA
Associated Press
America
Hugh 8. Johnson
Aids
Coal Miners Begin “Back to Work” Movement in Pa
Western Pennsylvania miners move toward resuming work as union officials report about half of 76,000 strikers return. Roosevelt's plea sparks confusion but many fields show job resumptions. insurgent leader Martin Ryan in Payette county says men will not return until Frick Coke Company issues terms.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Payette County
Martin Ryan
Frick Coke Company
Textile Realty Co Properties Set for October 28 Sale
The Textile Realty Company properties are slated for public sale on October 28 to the highest bidder. Minority bondholders, representing $53,000, may appeal by that night, though they have lost the first two court rounds. Local optimism remains that the sale will proceed without further legal entanglements.
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Textile
Nineteen Killed Over Weekend Reported Across South
The Associated Press reports nineteen deaths in the South over the weekend with fifteen from traffic injuries. Eight killed in North Carolina, five in Arkansas, and one each in Alabama Georgia and Florida. Two died in a Virginia airplane crash and South Carolina notes a hunting accident victim. Preston Booker of Selma died when an automobile overturned nearby.
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South
North Carolina
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
South Carolina
Preston
Booker
Selma
Willoughby Thanks Singing Convention
W. T. Bill Willoughby president of the Morgan County singing convention thanked about four thousand attendees at the event that closed on Sunday. He expressed appreciation for the dedication of those who traveled long distances to help make the convention a success.
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W. T
Bill” Willoughby
Morgan County
Central PTA to Hold Second Meeting at Bible School
The Central P T A will hold its second meeting Tuesday afternoon at 9 15 at the Bible school. Office will be C3962 at this time and all parents are urged to be present.
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Central
P.T. A
Bible School
TVA issues bids for 675 miles of copper conductor line
Tennessee Valley Authority seeks bids on 675 miles of copper conductor for a tie transmission line linking Muscle Shoals with Norris Dam. Local labor will clear right of way. The line will supply power for Norris Dam construction and later connect to generators at Norris Dam with a second line planned along a different route.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Muscle Shoals
Norris Dam
David E. Lilienthal
Shoals
Tennessee River
White Creek
Chattanooga
Teams Return From World Series Games Trip
H O Goidel A M Richards Jr Bryan McAfee and H O Troup were due to arrive today after attending world series games in Washington last week.
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H. O. Goidel
A. M. Richards, Jr
Bryan McAfee
H. O. Troup
Washington
Voters Decide Tuesday on Hartselle Power Plan
Voters in Hartselle go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to keep current power service or negotiate a loan to build or buy a municipal power plant. One voting place is set at the old Farmers & Merchants Bank building, polling from 8 am to 5 pm.
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Hartselle
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Legionnaires Back From National American Legion Convention
Legionnaires praised upon return to Decatur and Hartselle after attending the National convention in Chicago. Attendees included H D Barnum and family J H Johnston and spouses and others. Ruby Jones represented the Auxiliary. Morgan County sent the largest delegation ever to a national convention.
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The
American Legion
Chicago
Decatur
H. D. Barnum
J. H. Johnston
Luther E. Higdon
Ronnie Tanner
Roger Bethany
Charles Beckus
R. C. Billings
Karl Emens
Ruby Jones
Legion Auxiliary
Hartselle
Myra Lindsey
Adlai Sample
D. W. McNeill
J. B. Gurley
Mr. Bennett
Morgan County
First Frost Reported Across Decatur Area
The first frost of the year was observed this morning in the Decatur area with a light frost noted in several locales.
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Decatur
Rental Payments Made Under 1934 Cotton Adjustment Plan
Rental payments ranging from three to eleven dollars per acre will be distributed to participating producers in the 1934 cotton adjustment program. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration has set compensation and will promote county associations to limit cotton acreage to twenty five million. Bonus payments may apply if the average price next season is below parity, with rental amounts based on land productivity and deductions for any prior advances.
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James H. Moyle
Customs
Salt Lake City
Bureau
Treasury
State Department
Europe
Opium Advisory Committee
Geneva
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Capitol Dome
Union
Far East
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Cotton Belt
White House
Commxity Credit Corporation
Peak Of Cotton Season Nearing In Alabama
Alabama farmers rush to finish cotton picking as cool weather helps harvest. Government acreage reduction checks are arriving for participants by October 17 boosting prices and market activity. Dry pastures and limited rainfall hinder other crops. syrup production remains strong in north Alabama.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
L. N. Duncan
Extension Service
Washington
Gatcher i
Change in R. F. C. work hours noted
S. L. Ryan foreman of R. F. C. announces workers in this section will shift to eight hours a day from five. Daily earnings rise to 240 from 1.50 while the number of workdays remains unchanged.
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S. L. Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Hartselle Sees Record Saturday Business
Hartselle reported a very strong Saturday with the best business volume in two years. Local merchants described the day as a real winner for activity and sales.
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Hartselle
Methodist supper announced at Congressional Church Caddo
The Christian Endeavor group of Congressional Methodist Church in Caddo announces a supper at the church on Wednesday night at 7 oclock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Congressional Methodist Church
Caddo
Thomas Goes to Chicago for Furniture Market and World Fair
Robin Thomas of Thomas Furniture Co. travels to Chicago for the furniture market and the World Fair and plans to return to Decatur early next week.
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Robin Thomas
The
Thomas Furniture Co
Chicago
Decatur
Kelley and Wife Fight Guard Before Kidnap Trial
In Oklahoma City on October 9, George "Machine Gun" Kelly and Katheryn Kelly clashed with a Federal building guard as they entered for their kidnapping trial. Katheryn slapped the officer, Kelly manhandled, and the guard struck him with a pistol as security restrained them. The couple proceeded to trial in the Urschel kidnapping case alongside convicted accomplices.
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Katherine Kelly
Oklahoma
City
Okla
George
Kelly
Katheryn
Federal
Kathryn
Chares F. Urschel
Harvey Bailey
Albert Bates
Leavenworth
Removal orders given approval
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission officially recognizes President Roosevelt's order removing William E. Humphrey from the commission. After a 90 minute meeting the body agreed to recognize the executive removal and declined to acknowledge Humphrey as a member. Humphrey attended, refused to recognize the removal, and warned the action should be recorded. He may sue for salary.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Roosevelt
William E. Humphrey
Humphrey
Arraign Prisoners To Set Trial Date
About twenty prisoners, white and negro, will be arraigned this day and their trial dates set for the coming week. White inmates are from Huntsville, while the black prisoners remain at Morgan county jail.
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Huntsville
Morgan County
Is Here Today Co I Mon and Noted Rest Visit
A brief item notes Co I and a well known rest visit at Depehay today on business.
Cotton production forecast lifts U S yield and Alabama crop
The USDA pegs 1924 cotton production at 12 885 000 bales up 471 000 from last month with a 66.7 percent normal crop condition. Alabama is estimated at 1 010 000 bales with 65 percent normal, as sales continue and the market swings 15 points down then 30 points up.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Eee Ag
Troops Deployed to Mining District After Bombings
State troops moved into Sullivan county to preserve order after the bombing of several miners homes and a skirmish at the Starburn mine between miners and union sympathizers. Gov Paul V. McNutt ordered two guardsmen companies from Terre Haute into the mining district. No injuries reported though five houses were bombed at Hymera.
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Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan County
Starburn
Paul V. McNutt
Terre Haute
Hymera
Revolution Near in Cuban Areas
A brief notice notes growing revolutionary activity in Cuban regions during October, signaling heightened tensions and possible political shifts amid ongoing unrest. The report highlights local incidents and statements from observers.
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Cuban
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BUY Now Drive
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