Southern Banks Pledge to Hold 7 Million Bales of Cotton
Local banks in Alabama and the 12 Southern states move to pledge about 7,000,000 bales to be held off the market until July 31, 1932. Alabama banks pledge roughly 350,000 bales, with Dothan banks contributing significant shares. The plan aims to lift prices above six cents by reducing supply, backed by renewed loans and future acreage reductions.
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Morgan County
Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Dothan
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Alabama Bankers Association
Bankers Associations
Decatur Mayor Race Unsettled as Malone Succession Nears
Decatur council delays choosing a new mayor to succeed Baynard L. Malone who will resign to become Morgan County probate judge. Roy C. Billings, current mayor pro tem and councilman, is expected to be selected, while the council also seeks a fill-in for Malone’s unexpired term. Governor Miller notified Malone by phone of the impending resignation. Rumors touched the morning as a council session was said to be planned, but no call had been issued.
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Decatur
Baynard L. Malone
Malone
Roy C. Billings
Billings
Morgan County
B. M. Miller
Montgomery
Decatur Charity Drive Pleads for Urgent Solicitor Help
Rev. Peter M. Dennis and W. R. Spight urged solicitors to redouble efforts as Decatur relief campaign proceeds slowly. Only six committees have reported, with total contributions $800 of a $10,000 goal, risking winter relief work. Emergency measures planned to accelerate fundraising and ensure council operations.
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Decatur
Peter M. Dennis
Charity Council
W. R. Spight
Drive
Reg Moe
Dennis
Japanese Offer Compromised in League Council
Tokyo reports Kenkichi Yoshizawa informed the League of Nations that Japan will strive to withdraw troops from outside Manchuria's railway zone within three weeks if China agrees. No definite date is set for completion by November 16 and Tokyo notes concessions on troop withdrawal but warns against firm promises.
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Tokio
Kenkichi Yoshizawa
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Japan
Manchuria
China
Govern
Last Confederate cannon fired by 87-year-old J C Gordon
Athens Alabama October 23 1919 J C Gordon adjutant of the Athens camp UCV freed after a year in confinement at 87 he is said to have fired the last Civil War cannon in a battle at Columbus Georgia days after Lee’s surrender before news of surrender reached Georgia troops.
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Athens
Ala
J. C. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Death of Limestone county farmer R H Pack reported
R H Pack about 50, a well known Limestone county farmer from Wooley Springs near Athens, reportedly killed himself this morning with a shotgun. He was found in his room after preparing for the day, with funeral services set for Saturday. Survived by wife, children, and many relatives. He was active in county affairs and respected across Athens and Ardmore areas.
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R. H. Pack
Wooley Springs
Athens
Pack
Puneral
Limestone County
Ardmore
Steel magnate Charles Schwab optimistic about future
New York Oct 23 A P Charles Schwab addressed the American Iron and Steel Institute at its semi annual meeting delivering unrestrained optimism about business. He recalled perilous periods in the past and said history would repeat itself with greater resilience for the industry. Schwab is president of the institute.
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New York
A. P
Charles Schwab
American Iron and Steel Institute
Schwab
Institute
Johnny White on Trial for Assault with Intent to Murder
Johnny White, a Black man, faced assault with intent to murder charges in Morgan County circuit court this afternoon. The case appeared to hinge on testimony as the jury deliberation was anticipated later in the day.
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Johnny White
Morgan County
Meeting Postponed By Pastor's Union
The meeting of the Decatur Pastor's Union, scheduled for Monday, has been postponed one week and will be convened at the M. A. on November 2.
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Decatur Pastor’s Union
Veterans To Name Honor Members
Veterans Of Foreign Wars will meet Sunday afternoon at the courthouse with honorary membership selection on the agenda. Several citizens have been proposed for honorary membership.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Court House
Car passes over bodies with no injuries in Athens area
An unusual accident occurred when Mrs. John Morris and her five year old daughter were struck by a car and then run over, yet they suffered no injuries. The driver was briefly arrested for running a red light but released after no damage was found. Mrs. Morris is married to a prominent local farmer west of Athens.
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Athens
Ala
John Morris
Morris
Capone Income Tax Case Delayed To Saturday Morning
In Chicago on October 24 Federal Judge James Wilkerson delayed Al Capone's case by at least one more day. He said he would dispose of the matter at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning after lengthy arguments over the indictments and jury verdict. The defense hinted at a possible appeal to the Supreme Court. Capone faces a maximum penalty of 17 years in prison and a $20,000 fine if convicted.
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Ghicago
Egenest al “Scarface” Capone
James Wilkerson
Supreme Court
Capone
Falkville Community Sing Draws Large Crowd
Decatur area singers delivered an exceptionally fine program at Falkville on Thursday night with an excellent crowd in attendance. The next community sing is planned for West Decatur Methodist Church on Thursday night.
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Falkville
Decatur
West Decatur Methodist Church
New York Cotton Opens Steady on Futures
New York cotton futures opened steady on October 23 with quotes at December 6.62, January 6.71, March 6.88, May 7.04, and January 7.22 for the next cycle.
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New York
Mrs Livingston Taken To Hospital For Appendectomy
Mrs Robert Livingston daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Masterson of 1001 Wadsworth street was taken in Brown s ambulance to Benevolent hospital yesterday for an appendicitis operation.
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Robert Livingston, Jry
W. E. Masterson
Wadsworth Street
Brown's Ambulance
Benevolent Hospital
Elbert Winston Found Guilty in Burglary Cases
Elbert Winston, a Black man, was found guilty on two burglary charges in Morgan County Circuit Court today. He was accused of burglarizing the homes of L. W. Norton and Rex Finley. He has not been sentenced.
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Elbert Winston
Morgan County
Ccircuit Court
L. W. Norton
Rex Finley
Cotton Steady in Decatur Markets
Cotton remained steady in Decatur trade today with the same quotation as Thursday. Middling seven eighths cotton was quoted at 5.75 cents per pound this afternoon.
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Decatur
Pleads Guilty on Assault With Intent to Murder
Sylvester Garth pleaded guilty today to an assault with intent to murder charge. Presiding judge James E. Horton will sentence him later in the current term.
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Sylvester Garth
James E. Horton
Decatur Fans Travel to Birmingham for Alabama Sewanee Game
Marion Russell and Malcolm Aus are among the Decatur fans heading to Birmingham to see the Alabama versus Sewanee football game this Saturday, with excitement building for the showdown.
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Marion Russell
Malcolm Aussell
Decatur
Birmingham
Alabama
Boat trip ends in brawl during 24 hour cruise
New York reports that the liner Majestic, on a 100 mile cruise to nowhere, had about 276 passengers aboard. Detectives halted a dice game during the voyage and gamblers, upset, began a fight that ended the trip party.
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New York
The
Sule
Majestic
Sun
Neil Bradley Dead Funeral Held Today
Neil Bradley six months old son of Mr and Mrs T A Bradley died at ten o clock last night at the parents home on Decatur route 3. Survived by parents one brother and three sisters. Funeral services were held at 3:10 this afternoon at Hill with Rev Buck Merriman officiating. Interment planned at Hill Cemetery under priest direction.
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Neil Bradley
T. A. Bradley
Decatur Route 3
Oe Hill
Buck Merriman
Trade School To Meet This Evening
Sessions of the trade school opened recently at the Y M C A will be resumed this evening at seven o clock. A large enrollment is expected.
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Trade School
Laval Pays Visit to Unknown Soldier Tomb
Premier Laval of France makes a ceremonial homage at Arlington National Cemetery to the Unknown Soldier in the United States. He tours the tomb and meets with President Hoover to discuss Franco American cooperation while lawmakers scrutinize any agreement.
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Washington
Laval
France
Arlington
T Hoover
United States
Curtis
Hughes
Stimson
Blackwell brothers found guilty in slaying case
Robert and Jack Blackwell, both Black men, were found guilty late Thursday in the alleged slaying of John Allen. Each received 17 years in the penitentiary. Otto Blackwell was also found guilty in connection with the death on Wednesday and sentenced to 18 years.
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John Allen
Robert and
Jack Blackwell
Otto Blackwell
Choral Club Planned At Decatur YMCA
A Monday meeting at the Decatur YMCA will organize a Choral club with Miss Neil Esslinger of Huntsville directing. The public is invited to attend at eight o'clock Monday night.
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Decatur
Neil Esslinger
Huntsville
Harlem Man Sentenced to Hang for Killing Judge Colburn
A white judge, R L Colburn, was killed prompting immediate action. National guardsmen stood with guns as Emanuel Jackson, a Black man, faced murder charges. The court set November 27 as the death sentence date.
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Immanuel Jackson
R. L. Colburnediately
Program Rendered at Moulton Heights Evening
A short but interesting program at Moulton Heights last evening featured tap dancing backing humorous readings a sermon and a side splitting feature by Parson Ham John Shamon before his convergation the event drew a lively audience and showcased local talent.
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Moulton — E
Ham
John Shmon
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W. W. Fussell
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E. W. McLeod
Morgan County National
Clyde Hendrix
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