Labor Day coal epic ends with a worker’s heroic shift
Chicago on Labor Day tells of Robert Saunders aged 55 who labors to shovel forty tons of coal dumped by the Marine Coal Company. He keeps at it for hours, lunching briefly, until his boss orders a halt with promises of a bonus and steady work. Neighbors endure the racket as Saunders completes the arduous task.
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Chicago
Robert Saunders
Robert
Marine Coal Company
Irvine Avenue
Earl Shields
Saunders
Shields
Sarai Glover
Edmond Jr
Glover
Local Legion plans rapid start on construction
J Shepard post commander reports city lot listings to speed construction with work expected within a day or two. Labor Day weekend sees residents John and Mrs Snodgrass visiting their Jackson county plantation near Scottsboro. Rotarians plan a Gilbert White plantation picnic at Mooresville.
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J. Shepard
Legion
John Snodgrass
Jackson County
Scottsboro
Rotary Club
Gilbert White
Mooresville
Cullman Circuit Court Convened Opens September Term
Judge James E. Horton convened the Cullman Circuit Court for the September term. The docket is lengthy and about four weeks will be needed to dispose of pending cases. Several cases have been bound over to await grand jury action.
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James E. Horton
Circuit Court
Cullman
Schools Begin 1930-31 Session Across County
Several county schools including Moulton Heights Trinity Priceville and the city school at Hartselle opened this morning for the 1930 31 session. Excellent faculties have been selected and authorities anticipate one of the most successful sessions in history.
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Moulton Heights
Trinity
Priceville
Hartselle
Cullman Citizen Hurt in Sunday Auto Crash Near Shoal Creek
Roscoe Wilhite, a well known Cullman County resident, was painfully injured in a Sunday afternoon automobile accident near Shoal Creek south of Hartsville. He was taken by a passing motorist to Benevolent Hospital.
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Roscoe Wilhite
Cullman County
Shoal Creek
Hartselle
Benevolent Hospital
August Curb Market Sales Decline Amid Drought
The negro curb market reported total sales of 154.52 for August announced by Curb Master M. P. Draper. Officials noted drought reduced activity. six regular sellers participated in the month.
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M. P. Draper
Daily Crossword Puzzle Solve List
Across clues cover got up animal feet head covering slant continent alighted movie actor copper coin gorilla 5250 feet feminine name keeps off the height decent compassion hunting dogs music under milady's window smashing puzzle entries include multiple misprints and scattered terms Down clues list French cleric tall coarse grass baking chamber Mexican shawl English acath edral thick skinned on the ocean gales glossy fabric bring into line masonic door keeper cooks slowly former public carrier stair feminine river duck coarse hominy sinful demolish nine comb form measuring instrument Mohammedan judge division by two carved diplomacy letters river mud Hindu wandering acrobat hidden seesaw sum old womanish rapid of be rob ed be defeated not one area chief feminine ending likely
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Milady
Masonic
Diplomacy
Ulers
Hindao
Aera
Ec i
Narrow Escape At Fort Aat
J W Hill of Hill Bros Garage had a narrow escape when his Chevrolet was shaved by a freight engine at the Moulton street crossing. The impact bent only the right rear fender and he escaped unharmed. He did not notice the approaching freight engine while waiting for a passenger train to pass.
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J. W. Hill
Hill Bros
Moulton Street
Mr. Hill
Hill
Alleged Shiner Held For Attack
Lawrence Henderson arrested by Blount County officers during a raid on a still and jailed in Jefferson County on a charge of criminal assault. He allegedly attacked 14 year old Charlie Gates who escaped from the Atmore convict camp and was captured over the weekend, held for transfer back to prison.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lawrence Henderson
Blount County
Jefferson County
Charlie Gates
Atmore
Two Great Crowds Hear Fine Sermons at Hartsele Church
Two large congregations filled the First Baptist church in Hartsele on Sunday to hear strong sermons by the Rev Fred Barnes from Montgomery. The revival meeting, held all week at the church, drew growing interest and optimism for lasting good among the faithful.
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First Baptist Church
Hartsele
Fred Barnes
Montgomey
Carch
More Convenient House Move Tip Echoed
A suggestion urges choosing a suitable home first to avoid repeated moving and related hassle later. The guidance emphasizes prioritizing long term fit and comfort to reduce future relocation needs.
Derailment Toll From Texas Special At Osage Hills
Known dead include engineer C E Ray 58 Newburg Missouri and fireman E T White 45 Maplewood Missouri. Injured range from fractures to lacera tions across a long list headed by Guy Williams 55 St Louis auditor and J D Berseh St Louis Pullman conductor. Passengers and crew from Washington to San Antonio seek care as details unfold.
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St. Louis
Newton
Isabel
Guy W. Williams
Frisco
Daniel Russell
College Station
Texas
Atlee Wickersham
Springfield
William M. Meador
J. D. Berseh
Lawrence R. Johnson
San Antonio
Alec Hawn
Muskogee
Okla
Robert A. Newton
Charles Newton
M. D. Stephenson
Greenville
Walter Ridley
John Godfrey
Classified Ad Rates And Telephone Booking Policy
The Daily advertises rates per line and minimum charge for ads. Ads may be taken over the telephone except for specific classifications. The Daily is liable for one incorrect insertion. advertisers must report corrections immediately. Closing time is 11:00 a.m. with offices open until 6:00 p.m. for patrons.
Daily Receives Full Leased Wire
The Daily began receipt of the full leased wire service of the Associated Press marking the first use of AP wire by the newspaper. The automatic printer used to copy the wire drew much interest from Daily office callers today.
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Daily Today
Associated Press
Two-Year-Old Robert Clanton Dies at Home
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs C Clanton of 715 Commercial avenue died Sunday afternoon at one o clock. The body was removed to Browns and prepared for burial. Interment was made today at Tanner. Survived by parents two sisters and three brothers.
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Robert, Jr
Junior Council Meeting Notice In Winona
Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics schedules an important Friday evening meeting. Members are urged to attend as topics of interest will be discussed and a full turnout is expected.
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Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics
Noon Edition For Labor Day Observance Published
The Daily publishes only a noon edition on Labor Day to observe the holiday. Regularly timed editions will resume Tuesday.
American Killed in France Dodge Jr. Body Ready for Return
The body of Marcellus Hartley Dodge Jr. of Madison New Jersey who died in an automobile accident near Magaso on the Bordeaux Bayonne road last Saturday was prepared for return to America today.
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Dax
France
Marcellus Hartley Dodge, Jr
Madison
N. J
Magaso
Bordeaux-Bayonne
America
County Schools To Close Friday
County schools will close the summer session next Friday afternoon after operating since July 14. Enrollments were higher than last year and teachers praised student interest. Fall and winter in-school sessions will begin in October.
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report
Liverpool cotton spot steady with lower prices. American grades lead activity with 4,000 bales traded including 2,100 American. receipts mix of 2,100 all American. Futures closed quiet with October at 6.10 and December at 6.07.
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Liverpool
Cards Pound Out Win Over Pirates
St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 11 to 6 in the morning game on the holiday bill tying Brooklyn for third in the National League. Rhein Mancuso and Wilson for St Louis Swetonic French and Hemsley pitched as the Pirates bullpen faltered.
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Pirates
Brooklyn
Rhein
Mancuso
Wilson
Swetonic
French
Hemsley
Jackson Editor Visits Decatur as Political Leader
Bob Brown of Jackson Mississippi, a veteran newspaper man and editor, is visiting Decatur. He greets old friends while continuing journalism work and currently leads Mississippi political efforts as manager of Paul Johnson's gubernatorial campaign.
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Bob Brown
Jackson
Miss
Decatur
Mr. Brown
Mississippi
Paul Johnson
Tragic Fall Claims 15 Year Old in Memphis Office Building
Zelma Kenner, 15, died after plunging from the thirteenth floor of a Memphis office building. Her crushed body fell onto a smaller structure several feet away.
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Memphis
Tenn
Zelma Kenner
Bonds Sale Planned for West Decatur Sewer Project
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will sell $12,500 of city improvement bonds next Thursday evening. Proceeds will fund the construction of the sanitary sewer system in West Decatur.
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Board of Mayor
West Decatur
Belgian Count Shot Down By Jealous Waitress
Count De Broekhoven, 22, a Belgian noble, was shot by a 20 year old waitress in a Brussels cafe and died after admission to a hospital. The waitress Marie Scheer was held by police after an apparent jealousy incident. she attempted suicide by shooting and wounded herself.
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Brussels
Belgium
Count de Broekhoven
Marie Scheer
The Big Contractor News From Ray
A builder seeks more help and orders to haul twelve cellars. May need four loads this afternoon from the building site. He offers three cents per load for labor and asks workers to come over promptly.
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Ray
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