Davis Cist Agent Returns to Nashville in Decatur Visit
Davis cist agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company in Nashville has returned home after a Monday stay in Decatur. Little Miss Hattie Lois Speer rests well after having her tonsils removed this morning. J Luther Hatfield returns to Murfreesboro Tenn after a weekend with his brother J M Hatfield circulation chief of The Daily. Miss Bessie Lamon of The Daily circulation department resumes work after a two week vacation. Seventeen malaria cases identified at the State laboratory in August with 553 examinations total. remaining tests were negative. Decatur eyes another warehouse as progress toward becoming a cotton hub. a local citizen reportedly plans a big warehouse soon. Decatur Rotary board met at John Snodgrass’s office in the Decatur Iron and Steel building to discuss club life. J W Warren of the Elkmont area is seriously ill at home after paralysis onset six weeks ago. he is father of I P Warren who runs Rural Route No 2 from Elkmont.
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Davis
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Nashville
Decatur
Decatur Rotary Club
John Snodgrass
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
J. W. Warren
Elkmont Section
Decatur Daily Opens Drive To Buy Books For Needy Students
The Decatur Daily launches a fundraising drive to raise 800 for purchasing books for about 200 school children who cannot afford them. The city school board asks public support, and all checks to The Decatur Daily will be handed to school authorities for authorized expenditures.
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Daily Today
Decatur
City School Board
The
Daily
Decatur Daily
Ford destroyed by fire on Moulton pike
Newell Bynum of Decatur loses his Ford in a blaze last night on the Moulton pike. The cause remains undetermined as the car burned before flames could be put out. Morgan county sportsmen enjoyed the first open day of dove hunting with many successful shoots reported. President John Snodgrass and committees oversee events.
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Newell Bynum
Moulton Pike
Morgan County
John Snodgrass
Government to dredge 3 foot channel on Tennessee River
The United States will spend 150000 for dredging a three foot channel between Wilson Dam and Guntersville, part of a five million Tennessee allocation in a recent Rivers and Harbors bill. Engineers caution the project will not absorb many workers and the start date is not fixed, with the work to begin soon pending further planning.
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United States
Tennessee River
Wilson Dam
Guntersville
United States Engineers
Tennessee
C. F. Rowden
Pythians Enjoy Florence Meeting With Knighthood Class
The Tennessee Valley Pythian Association held a successful Florence gathering with attendees from Decatur Russellville Tuscumbia and Florence Monte Bello Lodge No 10 hosted. Fred Love spoke on Pythian history and Justice Rathbone's ritual work. A Knighthood class was conferred after a business session and social meal.
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Tennessee Valley Pythian Association
Florence
North Alabama
Decatur
Russellville
Tuscumbia
Monte Bellow Lodge No
Sings in Moulton by Frank Stamps and his All Star Quartette
Victor recording artists Frank Stamps and his all star quartette will perform at the Moulton theatre on September 12. The concert is expected to draw lovers of good singing from across the region.
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Frank Stamps
All Star Quartette
Victor Recording Artists
Moulton Theatre
Hurley Approves New Type Barge For Inland Waterways
Secretary of War Hurley on a river survey trip approves Major General Ashburn’s plan to build a new welded type barge for the Mississippi River system. The design aims to reduce leaks and buckling by welding seams instead of riveting, improving efficiency in the East’s shipyard program.
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C. P. Williamson
Army Engineers
General Allen
la Crosse
Wis
Patrick J. Hurley
Mississippi River
Thomas Q. Ashburn
Inland Waterways Corporation
Ashburn
Hurley
Jervis Foundry Adds Plant Expansion for Electrical Work
A. B. Dodd of Jervis Foundry and Machine announces completion of a plant addition enabling full electrical services, including motor rewinding. The firm, already thriving in a broad area, expects expansion of its territory and industry praise from friends.
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A. B. Dodd
Jervis Foundry and Machine Company
Dodd
Rampage Ends in Shootings and Suicide in Arkansas
John Ridgeway aged 50 shot his estranged wife’s companion Mrs. Oprah Reed and injured his wife Mrs. Amsey Ridgeway before hanging himself at the Reed home in Siloam Springs Arkansas. Police say Ridgeway believed Reed was responsible for his and his wife’s estrangement.
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Siloam Springs
Ark
John Ridgeway
Oprah Reed
Amsey Ridgeway
Reed
Here
Ridgeway
Car Crash Near Rhinebeck Kills Three
Three people were killed and a fourth gravely injured when their car returning from Canada crashed into the rear of a truck on Aster Flats near Rhinebeck New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinebeck
N. Y
Canada
Aster Flats
Here
Radio sketch friend Amose Andy ties banker to fame
Henry Hotchkiss, vice president of Central National Bank, becomes the target and adviser of the Amos n Andy duo. Delighted fans across the country hail his radio debut as Amos impersonates him, prompting thanks and an honorary Mystic Knights of the Sea membership for his sound investment advice.
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Henry Hotchkisseft
Richmond
Freeman Gosden
Amos
Andy
America
Henry Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss
Preeman Gosden
Central National Bank
Gosden
United States
Charles Correll
Amos ’N' Andy
San Frank
Fresh Air Taxi-Cab Company of America, Incorporated
Mystic Knights of the Sea
Fuller Opens Party Battle Against Foes in Alabama
Jerome Fuller of Centerville, Democratic campaign chairman, launched Alabama party efforts by denouncing the Republican administration and independents. He urged Democrats to unite to defeat Heflin Locke Powell and Merrill, who are backed by Republicans in a bid to split the party. Fuller defended prohibition and emphasized electing Democratic nominees to restore party leadership locally and nationally.
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Birmingham
Ala
Candates
Jerome Fuller
Centerville
Democratic Campaign Committee
Alabama
United States Senate
Fuller
J. Thomas Heflin
John H. Bankhead
Jasper
Locke
Eee
Greenville
Bom
Hugh D. Merrill
Ann
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Heflin
Powell
Puller
Seaplane crash kills pilot in Lake Ontario splash
A racing seaplane somersaulted into Lake Ontario at 130 mph, killing the pilot and injuring the mechanic. The incident occurred yesterday as the craft dipped its left wing into the water during high-speed flight. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the pilot as the deceased and the mechanic as injured.
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Toronto
Lake Ontario
Andree Guarded With Body Last Story of Voyage
Salomon August Andree the polar air pioneer was found to have died protecting with his body the notes and diaries of his failed north pole balloon expedition. Doctors in Tromsoe confirmed two diaries a navigation log and two note books hidden in an undershirt and frozen to his back. He appears to have shielded the papers as death came, a final act to guard his records.
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Associated Press
North
South America
Japan
Thomson
Norway
Salomon August Andree
North Pole
Tromsoe
Andree
Covey Funeral Services Planned for Thursday
Funeral services are scheduled for Russell Covey age 24 at 9:00 AM at the family home and 9:30 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church after he drowned Monday in the Tennessee river near Finley's Island. His body was recovered Tuesday afternoon and burial will be in the city cemetery. He was a popular local resident and a member of a river trip party when he fell into the river and vanished.
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Russell Covey
T. R. Covey
Tennessee
Finley's Island
Brown
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Father Moeller
City Cemetery
Richard Wright
Edward Singleton
Clyde Johnson
Frank Veney
Neil Wells
Mike Dillager
J. 8. Covey
W. F. Loring
Joseph Loring
Godfrey Nebrig
Hugh Kilpatrick
A. 5. Fulghum
A. A. Macke
L. M. Yester
W. M. Kerr
Young Covey
Decatur
Colbert Countian Killed By Robber
Ernest Moody 36 of Barton Colbert County was killed when he interrupted a robbery at W. S. Penix tent Newport Landing on the Tennessee river. Deputy Briggs Wright said arrests were expected soon. Moody was shot five times at close range. powder burned his head and chest.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
Ernest Moody
Barton
Colbert County
Penix
Newport Landing
Tennessee River
Briggs Wright
Moody
Irwin Watkins Struck by Flying Timber Not Serious
Irwin Watkins, working in the woods near Lebanon, was struck in the face by flying timber pieces. He lost several teeth but is slowly improving at his home, recovery proceeding better than initial reports suggested.
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Lebanon
Irwin Watkins
Here
Pot Of Gold Is Ready For Birdmen At Dallas
The Question Mark flown from Paris to New York by Coste and Bellonte will be flown back to Paris by Paul Codas after Coste and Bellonte complete flights to Dallas and Washington. Codas will sail for New York with a mechanic to be present when the plane returns for overhaul and to retrace the Le Bourget to Curtiss Field route.
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New York
Paris
Coste
Bellonte
Paul Codos
Dallas
Texas
Washington
Codas
France
Dr Baker Pleased With Malaria Control Inspection
Dr J N Baker and A J Perolio completed a 160 mile inspection tour of North Alabama counties including Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia to assess malaria control progress. The pair visited rural areas in Colbert and Lauderdale counties and reported satisfaction with ongoing efforts.
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Ate A. J. Perolio
Te Laboratory
J. N. Baker
North Alabama
Florence
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Colbert
Lauderdale
Dead man claims Decatur as home in Vernon County
A man with red hair and blue eyes, weight about 160 pounds, died suddenly in Nevada Missouri while claiming Decatur Alabama as his home. Officials seek identity through a photograph and inquiries by Assistant Chief John Bryant. Anyone missing matching his description is urged to inform the Vernon County coroner. The deceased is believed to be about sixty five years old.
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Nevada
Decatur
John Bryant
High Enrollment in Schools as 1929-30 Session Opens
Enrollment for the new school term on Monday surpassed opening day figures from the 1929-30 session. Preliminary returns indicate more pupils are expected to be added to the rolls in the coming days.
Policeman Thrown From Bridge Dies in Creek Tragedy
In Rome Georgia a policeman died after being knocked unconscious when a man he had arrested for assault pushed him from a bridge into the creek. A small boy kept the officer's head above water until an ambulance arrived. The suspect R Plemmons, 23, was arrested on the assault charge and later accused of murder.
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Rome
R. Plemmons
Kinsey
Plemmons
Boozeville
Storm Warning Is Renewed Today
Weather bureau advisory places tropical disturbance of hurricane intensity near Santo Domingo at about 100 miles south or southeast, moving west-northwest at 12 miles an hour. Caution urged for all vessels in its path.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Caribbean
Santo Domingo
Shoal Creek Holds Splendid Meeting
Shoal Creek, Sept 3. Religious services concluded with splendor and 14 new members added to the church rolls. W. L Myers conducted the services which drew notable attention across the region.
Meeting Progress Report Amid Communication Gaps
A brief status note indicates ongoing efforts to establish contact, with limited progress and persistent gaps in dialogue. Officials emphasize continuing outreach and awaiting clearer responses from all parties involved.
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J. Luther Hatfield
Murfreesboro
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Bessie Lamon
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Muscle Shoals
Slayer
Fayetteville
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Ab Norman
George Betaty
Lincoln
Stevenson
Robert Stevenson
Pythians
Valley Association
Moulton
Jervis Foundry
Montgomery
George W. Ellis
State Capitol
Chicago
John P. Joyce
Clarence Mussberger
Crime Detection Bureau
Northwestern University
Tarboro
N. C
New
Bright Belt
North Carolina
Atlanta
Southern Natural Gas Corporation
Mobile
Yazoo City
Miss
Hattiesburg, Miss
Yapoo City
Voyage
Covey Funerals
SFT
Colbert Countian
Dieudonne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Charles A. Lindbergh
LeBourget
DR. Baker
Shoal Creek
Faith Burrows
Cess
King Featsros
Great Britain
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