China May Claim War Over Japanese Action in Manchuria
Reports from Nanking and Peking describe Japan bombing a train near Chin Chow as the League of Nations convenes an extraordinary session in Geneva to seek peace in China. Chiang Kai Shek threatens war unless the league secures a just settlement, while Japan says China must protect Japanese residents before any withdrawal. Washington delays action awaiting league moves. No new fighting reported in Manchuria in the last 24 hours.
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League of Nations Council
Manchuria
Aristide Briand
China
Japan
Nanking
Tokyo
Mudken Chang Hsueh Liang
Great Wall
Peking
Manchurian
Chinchow
Washington
Geersena
Chiang Kai - Shek
League
Cainese
Chiang
Foreign Office
United States
No Candidates in Alabama Vote on Two November Amendments
No candidates run this November in Alabama yet voters face two measures. On November 3 a $25,000,000 road bond issue would be approved for construction and debt service via a one cent gasoline tax increase, with Governor Miller opposing. A week later on November 10, a constitutional inheritance tax amendment would authorize state tax recapture from the federal ire, estimated to raise Alabama revenue.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Sam Garrett
Clarke
High
Ges Commission
House
Senate
B. M. Miller
Federl
Cotton Classing Dates Set by Alabama Farm Bureau
The Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association will class cotton delivered to Union Compress and Warehouse or State Bonders Warehouse in Decatur. H. C. Plunkett in Hartselle will classify Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, with full advance slips returned to the Decatur offices for pickup. Classing is final, reflecting grade and staple, with premium above 7 8 middling. Options allow ownership retention with no margin calls or margin if market falls. Liberal advances issued after classing. growers may keep ownership to hope for price gains. those using Freeman's Warehouse in Hartselle can draw full advance. Drought loan holders may draw per pound on delivery credits, with remainder credited to loan.
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Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Union Compress. and Warehouse Company
State Bender Warehouse Co
Decatur
H. C. Plunkett
Hartselle
Union Compress Warehouse Company
State Bonder Warehouse Co
Freeman
Nr. Stewart
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Mrs. Jake Flannigan Dies After Long Illness
Landersville report Mrs. Jake Flannigan respected resident dies at daughter’s home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband her mother Mrs. Lucy Ann Christianburg one daughter Mrs. Lum West one sister and several grandchildren.
Cotton financing extension aimed at 7 million bale hold
New Orleans report says Southern banks, the Farm Board, and the American Cotton Cooperative Association agreed on a program to keep at least 7,000,000 bales off the market for a year. Banks would loan or renew on 3,500,000 bales with maturities after July 31 next year, while the cooperative would extend obligations on about 2,000,000 bales to the same date. The Cotton Stabilisation Corp would maintain 1,300,000 bales as extensions continue.
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New Orleans
Federal Farm Board
American Cotton Cooperative Association
Farm Board
American Cotton Cooperative
Cooperative Cotton Stabilisation Corporation
Discontinuation of Louisville and Nashville Grant Street Station
Local officials of the Louisville and Nashville shops announced that all service at the Grant street station in Louisville will end on October 24. No trains will stop there henceforth and baggage or mail will not be handled as the building and offices close.
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Louisville & Nashville Shops
Louisville & Nashville Railway
Grant Street
Presiding Elder R. Tyler Tours Decatur District
Rev. R. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will visit several churches this week. He leads a 7:30 conference in Town Creek Wednesday, preaches at Cambridge Thursday 11:00 and conducts afternoon conference, then at Hartselle Thursday 7:30. He goes to Oak Forest Saturday 11:00 with afternoon conference, then Athens Sunday at 3:00 conference and 7:30 preaching.
Classified Ads Make It Easy to Find What You Need
Local classified ads offer quick access to goods and services across categories. Readers can locate homes, jobs, vehicles, and items for sale, with periodic specials and rotation of listings to reflect current availability.
Negro Held For Deaths Of Four In Lonely Home
Berlin Maryland October 13 A 60 year old negro orphan named Jones was held for the shotgun ax murder of farm family of four Green Davis his wife and two daughters Elizabeth 5 and 13. Davis 55 was found dead in bed beside his wife Iva 45. The two girls were found on the second floor. Oil soaked bodies and ax blows noted. The Davis farm near Taylorville on Ocean City highway. Police and state officials opened an inquest as a crowd gathered. Neighbors reported a quarrel with a negro farm hand from North Carolina who was discharged last Saturday.
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Berlin
Jones
Green Davis
Davis
Iva
Elizabeth
Davis Farm House
Ocean City Highway
Taylorville
North Carolina
Daily Boys Guests Of Circus Manager
Through the courtesy of Charles Sparks, manager of Downie Bros. Circus, Decatur Daily carriers may attend the evening performance as guests of the manager. Sparks said the kiddies should come to help the older folks enjoy the show.
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Charles Sparks
Downie Bros. Circus
Decatur Daily
Mr. Sparks
Conference Set At 9th St. Church
The quarterly conference of the Ninth Street Methodist church is scheduled for October 19. Pastor Rev. M. M. Newton asked all congregation members to attend at that time.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
M. M. Newton
Teacher Resigned Not Dismissed In Decatur Schools
W. W. Benson, superintendent, said budget cuts led to a teacher resignation being accepted while the vacancy remained unfilled. He stressed no dismissal occurred and the board approved the resignation as part of expense curtailment.
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W. W. Benson
Decatur
Mr. Benson
James Esdale Quits His Post As Klans Chief
James Esdale announced his retirement as grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan for Alabama and Illinois, a role he has held for years. He said he would devote his time to practicing law and that his successor was named by H. W. Evans of Atlanta during a meeting in Atlanta.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Esdale
Ku Klux Klan
Alabama
Ilinois
Ku Klux Klien
Atlanta
H. W. Evans
Cotton Jumps On Bullish News
New York traders opened the market with gains exceeding 2 per bale as bullish sentiment spread. Improved standard cloth statistics, favorable New Orleans farm board talks, and strong Liverpool cables fueled prices. By midmorning activity cooled to a steadier, waiting stance though gains persisted.
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New York
New Orleans
Farm Board
Liverpool
Local Cotton Market Rises Above Five Cents
The Decatur cotton market this afternoon quoted middling seven-eighths at 5.15 cents per pound, up from 4.86 cents on Monday. Farmers and business circles welcomed the rise, noting lower production costs this year and stronger five, six, and seven cent cotton compared with ten or eleven cent levels last year.
District Prepares For Conference in Syla cauga
The Decatur district readies for the North Alabama conference to convene in Syla cauga on November 4 with a delegation of 16 members.
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Decatur
North Alabama
Sylacauga
Extension Director Tidwell to address class Friday
Dr. R. E. Tidwell extension director of the University of Alabama will speak to the extension class in character education at 1 30 Friday evening October 16 at Riverside high school auditorium all enrolled are urged to attend
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R. E. Tidwell
University of Alabama
Riverside High School
River Falling Gauges Show Low Tennessee River Level
The Tennessee river level eased today with gauge readings indicating a drop in height. Officials cautioned continued monitoring as conditions remain variable along the riverbanks.
New York Cotton Futures Open Steady
New York October cotton futures opened steady with prices at October 6.06, December 6.30, January 6.48, March 6.65, May 6.88, and July 7.05.
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New York
Sacred Harp Singing Convention Attendance Noted In Moulton
The Annue Sacred Harp Singing convention drew 30 plus singers from Lawrence Morgan Winston and Franklin counties at the county courthouse in Moulton. An overflow crowd heard old melodies as the 1932 meeting was set for Moulton. Probate Judge Matt D. Wiggin died suddenly at 8:40 am while testifying before the Morgan County grand jury.
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Moulton
Ala
County Court House
Lawrence County
Morgan
Winston
Franklin
Matt D. Wiggin
Morgan County
Grand Jury
Wiggins
John R. Witt Urges Legislative Action on Cotton Acreage
Belle Mina planter John R. Witt calls Alabama Governor Miller to convene an extra legislature session. He advocates drastic cotton acreage reductions in 1932 similar to Texas and Mississippi, suggesting funding issues should not stall action.
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John R. Witt
Belle Mina
Favors & Summons
Alabama
Aabama
Miller
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Wold, Saree
Back Home After Tonsil Removal Operation
Mr and Mrs C Turner of 5th Avenue South report their child has returned home after undergoing tonsil removal surgery at Baptist Hospital in Birmingham.
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C Turner
5Th Avenue South
Baptist
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