Mob robs Tennessee jail scene as two officers slain
In Lebanon Tennessee on September 6, two deputies were killed approaching a cabin to arrest George Oldham a white youth at odds with a black suspect mob violence surged at the county jail with guardsmen deployed to protect prisoners two women and three black men arrested in the incident faced the crowd as gunfire erupted and a deputy was wounded while the mob tried to force confessions from detainees.
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Lebanon
Tenn
National
Wilson County
Climer
Ben Northern
M. E. Brown
George Oldham
Oldham
Davidson
L. A. Bauman
Davidson County
Robert Cann
Northern
Sam Smith
Specity
Ben Northern, Jr
County Court Opens Regular Session with Arraignments
Morgan county court began its first of the month session with numerous cases on the docket. Several white prisoners held in Madison county jail for Morgan county were brought in for arraignment.
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Morgan County
Madison County
Coutsas Heads to Legion Convention in Portland
Jimmy Coutsas of the Palace cafe left for Birmingham en route to Portland Oregon to attend the national American Legion convention. He plans to be away about two weeks.
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Jimmy Coutsas
The
Palace Cafe
Birmingham
Portland
Ore
American Legion
Economy Bills Take Lead In Alabama Legislature
Montgomery reports economy bills dominate the extraordinary session as the House prepares for final passage. The Walker bill cutting legislator pay from eight to six dollars a day appears poised for large support if the Senate already passed it. The Fletcher Omnibus bill seeks radical state finance changes, repealing appropriations and aligning with the Brookings Report.
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate
Ways and Means House
House
Alabama
Illness Notices Mrs B Hackworth of Stevenson
Friends of Mrs B Hackworth of Stevenson regret to learn she is very ill in a Chattanooga hospital.
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B. Hackworth
Stevenson
Chattanooga
Cotton values rise then retreat on market opening
In New Orleans the cotton market opened with gains of about two dollars per bale as October futures rose to 9.30 and December to 9.43 before retreating. A Liverpool rally and the Farm Board decision to withhold stocks supported gains, while fears of a tropical hurricane and weak New York response limited the rise. October futures closed at 8.86-87, still up from Saturday's 8.79, a net seven point gain.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Federal Farm Board
New York
Mrs Hurley Killed When Train Strikes Car Near Chicago
Mrs Florence Hurley wife of Edward Hurley wartime chairman of the United States Shipping Board was killed when her automobile was struck by a train in the suburban Hillside area as she traveled from her Wheaton home toward an unidentified destination.
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Chicago
Ill
Florence Hurley
Edward Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Hill Side
Crow Heads to Bob Jones College in Florida
William James Crow, son of Mr and Mrs Hodges Crow, leaves Monday night for College Point Florida to enter Bob Jones College for his first term. He previously attended Columbia Military Academy in Columbia Tennessee last year.
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William James Crow
Hodges Crow
College Point
Fla
Bob Jones College
Young Crow
Columbia Military Academy
Columbia, Tenn
Bob Jones 'College
Estimates Of Labor Day Crowd For Hartselle Decatur Game
Ardent baseball fans offered estimates on Labor Day attendance for the Hartselle versus Decatur game. Figures ranged from 1 600 to 2 000, with reports noting about 50 paid admissions.
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Hartselle
Decatur
Local IEG Employment Committee Names For Road Jobs
Roy C. Billings and Roland Gray head a Decatur employment panel to screen applications for road building contracts. No applications will be received until arrangements are finished. Unemployed ex servicemen with dependents get top priority for available positions.
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Roy C. Billings
American Legion
Roland ©. Gray
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
State Department
Congress
Decatur-Tuscumbia
Four New Bills Designed to Stabilize Alabama Treasury
Senator Lapsley introduces four measures to seal funds in the treasury and bar warrants until cash is available. Proposals include directing all receipts to a general fund, repealing outstanding appropriations, and restricting expenditures to approved amounts. A 20 percent voluntary pay cut for state officials is urged.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lapsley
Dallas
Senate
Alabama
Fletchers Commission
Treasury
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House
Representative Poole
All Day Singing Closes Caddo School Event
The singing school led by Jack Miller in Caddo ends Saturday with an all day sing on the grounds. Dinner will be served and the public is invited to attend.
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Jack Miller
Caddo
Young White Boy Held on Theft Charges
A 15 year old youth from the east end of the county has been booked at the county jail on theft charges. Details of the case were not available at this time.
New Testament Church Topic of Mission Study
Dr. O E Goddard, general missionary secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, discusses what defines a church and urges genuine Christianity over mere membership as he speaks at Central and First Methodist churches. He emphasizes Christ like action, neglect of petty creeds, and stress on spiritual renewal rather this week.
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O. E. Goddard
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Central Methodist Church
Christ
Dr. Goddard
Jesus
Woman’s Missionary Society
Africa
A. Tes‘tament
Florida Storm Moves Offshore. Florida Safe For Now
The weather bureau reports the tropical disturbance has moved to sea and Florida is not in danger. The system, east of Titusville, could curve but remains offshore, with warnings stretching from Daytona to Wilmington and down toward Key West and Puntagorda as it tracks northwest at about 12 miles per hour.
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Miami
Fla
Weather Bureau
Florida
Titusville
Richard Gray
Washington
Daytona
Wilmington
N. C
Jupiter
Key West
Puntagorda
County 10 Fall Assessments Being Finalized
Assessments for County 10 are being completed by H. O. Troup. The county plans to publish totals soon showing a likely overall tax decrease, while the Board of Review remains cautious to avoid excessive cuts for individual property owners.
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H. O. Troup
Board of Review
Tommy Carson Hurt In Fall From Horse In Atlanta
Tommy Carson son of Mrs. Rhea Lide Carson of Atlanta Ga was bruised yesterday when his saddle girth broke causing a fall from a horse at his aunt Mrs. John W. Jones home on Ferry street He was unconscious briefly but received medical care and was resting fairly comfortably the next day
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Tommy Carson
Contractors Bid On Major Atlanta Highway Project
Officials expect bids for a $1.75 million highway project to be opened soon. A large number of bids delayed the low bidder announcement, with construction set to begin about 20 days after contracts are awarded. The work covers the Atlanta Montgomery and Atlanta Birmingham routes.
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Atlanta-Montgomery
Atlanta-Birmingham
Grand jury to probe death in Elmore county Alabama
An 18 member Elmore county grand jury will begin an inquiry September 12 into the roadside slaying of Fountain Fletcher of Montgomery. Detectives believe Fletcher was a gang member silenced to prevent talk of the Aug 17 murder in a ditch near Millbrook. Otis Goocher and Hiram Newton are jailed as suspects and a public search continues for Durran Russell for questioning in both the robbery and murder.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Elmore County
Fountain Fletcher
Montgomery
Millbrook
Fletcher
Otis Goocher
Hiram Newton
Montgomery County
G. A. Canterbury
Durran Russell
Legion Celebration Draws Large Athens Labor Day Crowd
Athens observed a very successful Legion celebration on Labor Day with a large crowd turning out to participate and enjoy events and festivities noted by visitors.
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Legion
Athens
Jean Harlow to be questioned in Bern case
Hollywood detectives plan to question Jean Harlow about the Paul Bern death. Bern’s body was found at his Beverly Hills home and officials call it self inflicted. Harlow, distressed, is sought for further clues as investigators press the case.
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Hollywood
Cal
Paul Bern
Davidson
Miss Harlow
Berth
Beverly Hille
Marine Bellé
Bern
Paul
Harlow
Appeal for Farm Family Seeks Help After Accident
An appeal was made today for the family of George Thrasher living on Courtland Pike. A factory worker injured in an accident cannot work, leaving the parents and four children without income. The family needs housing and food.
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George Thrasher
Courtland Pike
S. S. Officials To Be Named At Church Meeting
Sunday school officials for the ensuing term will be named Wednesday at the monthly business meeting of the church. The teachers meeting starts at 7:00, followed by the business meeting and prayer service.
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Tist
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Legion Convention
FORD
Morgan County Motor Co
Marie K. Shumway
Los Angeles
William Crow
Bob Jones
Tidwell
Judiciary Committee
Coxy
Coxey Meet
James R. Cox
Pittsburgh
Massillon, O
Jacob Coxey
Massillon
Falk
Grand Jury
Jean Harlow
Star
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