Maine Republicans win big in governor race
Portland Maine Republican William Tudor Gardiner wins the governorship by a large margin over Democrat Ed Moran Jr with 589 of 633 precincts reporting. Frederick Hale also leads for U S Senate over Herbert Holmes as Republicans sweep Maine contests signaling a GOP year.
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Portland
Maine
William Tudor Gardiner
Ed.c. Moran, Jr
Gardiner
Frederick Haig
Washington
Herbert E. Holmes
Ardiner
Coolidge
John W. Davis
Davis
LaFolletta
William T. Gardinier
Edward C. Moran
Frederick Hale
Herbert &. Holmes
Maine Republicans optimistic on national race after strong GOP show
Maine voters gave a sweeping GOP majority boosting confidence in November's presidential contest. Senator Curtis, the party's vice presidential candidate, called the Maine result a sign of the national trend, while Herbert Hoover offered no comment.
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Washington
Maine
Herbert Hoove
Curtis
Gas Tax Report to Board on August Finances
The report to the board of revenue shows a starting balance of 13428.46 for August with receipts of 4042.37 and expenditures of 3397.64, ending the month at 14078.19.
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Board of Revenue
Local Cotton Prices Reported Mixed at Open
Market notes show middling and low-grade cotton prices fluctuating as traders assess supply. Prices for middling cotton edge higher while low grades drift, with buyers cautious amid uncertain demand and seasonable weather.
Private books reveal Carnes tied to film earnings scheme
Private ledgers shown in open court indicate Clinton Carnes paid two young hopeful actresses, Miss Sonia Nordlie and Miss Lois Griffin, via a contract for a share of earnings. The contracts and payments allegedly connected to Mrs. Louise Pope and a missing Southern Baptist Home Mission treasurer Thomas B. Scott probe.
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Inpuantas
Clinton
Carnes
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
Thomas B. Scott
Scott
Sonia Nordlie
Lois Grif‘im
Louise Pope
Atanta
Toeveal
Hollywood surveillance centers on missing banker Carnes
Police watch two Hollywood spots as investigators seek the hiding place of Clinton Carnes of Atlanta, treasurer for the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board, amid questions over a $1,000,000 shortfall. Mrs Polk and Miss Nordlie describe a financing contract for a film venture and deny dealings in a similar matter with Lois Griffin.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
Clinton Carnes
Atlanta
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
Uise Polk
Jonie Nordlie
Jonia Nordia
Mission
Carnes
Keller Bridges to be Lighted As Contract Signed
The city of Decatur will light Keller Memorial Bridge under a new contract with Alabama Power Company. About twenty eight lights will be installed and burn from dusk to 11 pm with ten lights burning until sunrise. The city’s annual lighting cost drops from 7130 to 6430.50 dollars, with 996 dollars allocated to the bridge lights. Additional 250 and 100 candle power lights will be placed at Alabama street intersections and Connecticut Mills district.
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Alabama
Samea
Public Service Commission
E Wet Light
Garner Pride
Alabama Power Company
Decatur
County Court In Session This Week
Morgan county court sits this week at Railroad street city hall with Judge W T Lowe presiding. The session is devoted to criminal case hearings as about fifty jurors have been summoned for service.
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Morgan County Court
Railroad Street
W. T. Lowe
Revival planned at First Christian church
Plans for a two week revival campaign led by Rev. T. O. Slaughter state evangelist of the Christian church begin September 23 at the First Christian church here. Committees to handle details will be appointed this week.
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T. O. Slaughter
The
Christian Church
First Christian Church
Westside Church Opens Revival With Knoxville Preacher
The Westside church launched a revival last night led by Rev. W. T. Swain from Knoxville Tennessee. A large crowd attended as the Bonanza chorus planned a thirty minute program tonight followed by Dr Swain's sermon. Services continue nightly this week at 7 oclock except Saturday with a thirty minute song service prior to the sermon.
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Westside
W. T. Swain
Knoxville
Tenn
Swain
Verts
Dr. Swain
Bonanza Chorus
Steady Increase Seen for Market this Fall and Winter
Mrs. J. T. Nelson curb master predicts rising market activity in fall and winter 1927. She says sales may not reach summer peaks but will not show the sharp drop of last year. More farmers prepared for fall and winter and expected produce offers for September through December will rise compared with last year.
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Parison
J. T
Davidson Returns From Pennsylvania Business Trip
W. Davidson has returned from a business trip to points in Pennsylvania. The notice records a local personal travel update and identity.
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W. V. Davidson
Points
Pennsylvania
Democratic Convention in Texas Splits in Short Time
The Texas Democratic state convention split after five minutes as anti Smith delegates withdrew to form a separate meeting. A scuffle occurred before the dissidents left the hall with banners reading slogans for Hoover and opposing Smith. Police escorted attendees as tensions rose and lines formed between factions.
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Texas
Dallas
Smith
Richard T. Fleming
Houston
State Executive Committee
Tarrant
Harris
Bosque
Palo
Pinto
Stevens
Oscar B. Colquitt
Hoover
Tammany
Sam Johnson
Boston
Anti- Smith Forces
Texas Rangers
Morgan County Probate Judge Race Sees Independent Candidacy
W M Occas, Decatur businessman, announces independent bid for Morgan County Probate Judge in upcoming general election. He states he seeks support from all citizens, pledges countywide service, and notes 20 years in the area with emphasis on efficiency in the office.
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Morgan County
Agi
Ing
W. M. Occas
Decatur
Nga
Matt D. W
Hartselle
Elpefors i
Democra Party
A. G. Pat
Kent
Eee
North
Alabama
Wednesday Last Day For Ballots In Local Election
Judge A. G. Patterson announced that no more absentee ballots will be available after Wednesday for the September 17 municipal election. Absentee voting had produced about 70 ballots to date as the law requires ballots be issued days before the election.
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A. G. Patterson
Thirteen Sell On The Market Today
Thirteen sellers were on Decatur curb market today including C. J. Kemitzer Decatur 3 D. H. Mc Clellan Decatur 2 J. J. Russell Falkville Ed Hartsell Hartselle Mrs J F Lang Decatur 3 Mrs R D Collier Decatur 2 Mrs J E Lee Decatur 2 L J Waldrop Falkville Mrs C FE Meinhardt Decatur 4 Miss M Burns Court tur 3 H P Jackson Decatur 2 Mrs W C Lipscomb Belle Mina.
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Decatur
C. J. Kemitzer
D. H. McClellan
J. J. Russell
Falkville
Ed Hartsell
Hartselle
J. F. Lang
R D. Collier
J. E. Lee
L. J. Waldrop
C. FE. Meinhardt
M. Burns
Courttur
Heflin Challenges Fuller to Public Debate Over Attacks
Senator Heflin of Alabama issued a letter to Governor Fuller of Massachusetts denouncing recent attacks as false and malicious. He denounces Fuller’s claims about World War service and accuses him of serving “secret Roman masters.” Heflin also clarifies Webb’s status with the Farmer-Labor ticket and his own vice presidential prospects.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Fuller
Massachusettes
Frank E. Webb
Farmer-Labor
Jail Conditions At Morgan County Criticized By Inspector
Dr Glenn Andrews state prison inspector ordered prisoners moved to a better conditioned jail after a visit. The Morgan county jail was found dirty with inadequate bathing facilities and missing towels. Food was described as fairly adequate by some inmates but不足 for others.
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Morgan
Glenn Andrews
Morgan County
Ilaness
Spector
Two Fires Reported in Hartselle on Monday
HARTSELLE Ala Sept 11 Thetiré department answered two calls Monday first at Albert McClanahan home where damage was limited the second late evening at a warehouse on the Stewart block that was a total loss. The warehouse had been the site of a prior fire last Saturday morning with only slight damage then.
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Hartselle
Ala
Tiré Department
Albert McClanahan
Stewart
McClanahan
McCalla Expected in Decatur for Department Business
Col. W. A. McCalla city engineer and long time Decatur resident is expected to arrive today to discuss business before joining the state highway department.
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Col
W. A. McCalla
Decatur
State Highway Department
Kindergarten Will Open September 17
The Sunshine Kinder in Doss plans to open on September 17 and will operate under the district’s new start calendar. Officials say staff recruitment is underway and classroom slots are available for local families.
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Decatur Daily
United States
Chicago
James W. Good
Good
Goolidge
W. M. Chenault
Lindy
Emory S. Land
Guggenheim Fund For Promotion of Aeronautics
United States Department, of Commerce
Nelson
Council
Walter McDonald
McDonalds
Westside Church
Rev. Swain
Marke
Curb Master
Davidson
Loca
Matt Wiggins
Chenault
E. F. W. Aléxanderson
Radio World
Madison Square Garden
New York City
McCalla
Center Grove
E. L. Ryan George Fowler
J. W. McKee
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