Opening Of American Legion Meet In Paris
In Paris on September 19 the ninth American Legion convention opened at the Trocadero palace with 4000 delegates applauding President Doumergue Marshal Foch General Pershing and Commander Savage. National guards and bands performed while a parade through the streets featured French war mutilated delegations and colorful U S state costumes.
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Paris
Doumergue
Marshal Foch
Pershing
Howard P. Savage
American Legion
Trocadero Palace
French Republic
France
Savage
America
Trocadero
Kentucky
Dixie
la’ Madelon
Place D’ Iena
States of the Union
James Crain
Florida
Oklahoma
Lindbergh
Ohio
Connecticut
Broken Neck Is Not Enough To Halt Paris Trip
J H McKinney a former U S Navy creator travels to Paris for American Legion convention despite a broken neck from a lake dive in Arkansas. He was in Baptist hospital Memphis since the accident and sets to attend events in gay Paris.
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Paris
International News Service
Memphis
Tenn
American Legion
J. H. McKinney
U. S. Navy
Navy
Arkansas
Baptist — Hospital
Decatur Native Charles M. Austin Named in Who's Who
Charles M. Austin comdr U S N lawyer born April 28 1883 Decatur Ala appears in Who's Who in the Nation's Capital. The 700 page biographical register lists presidents cabinet executives scientists authors educators and professionals among about 6000 selected Washington notables. Austin educated at Knoxville High School University of Tennessee Naval Academy George Washington University Naval War College resides in D C since 1922 with wife Miss McTeer and two daughters.
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Chas. M. Austin
Decatur
Washington
Austin
Ransdell, Inc
Charles M
Ala
R. W
Margaret (Morrison) Austin
Tennessee
Knoxville
University of Tennessee
U. S. Naval Academy
George Washington University
Naval War College
Naval Academy
D. C
Army and Navy Club
Sons of the Revolution
Miss McTeer
Margaret E
Mary
28Th St
New’ Navy Bldg
Motor Sales Now Has Oldsmobile Agency
Motor Sales Co on First Avenue has taken over the Oldsmobile agency and will continue Packard sales. H. W. Weisehan says the lower priced car will broaden access, with Phillip Humphrey taking over the sales department. Part of the building is being remodeled into an Oldsmobile showroom.
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Oldsmobile
Motor Sales Co
First Avenue
H. W. Weisehan
Weisehan
Packard
Phillip Humphrey
North Alabama
Department For
Morgan County Warrant Service Continues After Grand Jury Indictments
Morgan County sheriff forces remained busy today serving warrants tied to investigations by the Morgan County grand jury in the past two weeks. Indictments were returned in 69 of the cases examined.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Grand Jury
Picnic Postponed by One Week Because of Chautauqua
The Spencer class of Central Methodist church has postponed its planned Tuesday evening basket lunch picnic for one week due to the chautauqua event.
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Central Methodist Church
Light planes begin cross country flight from New York
Twenty five light commercial planes left Roosevelt Field at 6.01 am to fly 2350 miles to Spokane. The cross country event includes five minute compulsory stops at Bryan Ohio and Chicago overnight, then St Paul Fargo and Bismarck with further stops at Glendive Billings and Missoula before reaching the final leg.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Spokane
Wash
Spa
Bryan
Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
Fargo
Bismark
N. D
Glendive
Montana
Billings
Missousla
Permits Reach 24060 So Far This Month
Permits for building issued this month from Johnston Street city hall total 24060. The month has not shown the August pace. Permits issued have been for residences entirely.
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Johnston Street City Hall
Thirteen City Court Cases Concluded With $180.20 Revenue
Thirteen cases in city courts today, seven heard, yielded $180.20 for the city. The remaining cases are slated for later hearings.
Mrs Cushman Called To Reward
Mrs Cushman died at three o'clock Sunday morning at age sixty four. She is survived by her husband, one son Earl Cushman of Decatur, and two daughters Mrs Warrick and Mrs Bearden of Texas. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Priest's funeral parlors at 4 30 conducted by Rev W L Outhouse. Interment followed at Roselawn cemetery under Priest direction.
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C. F. Cushman
Earl Cushman
Decatur
Ts. C. D. Warrick
F. E. Bearden
Texas
W. L. Outhouse
Moulton Street
Bull move in stocks hit by sudden market plunge
New York AP report details a sharp sell off at the New York Stock Exchange. A flood of orders drove many stocks down five to fifteen points after weeks of new highs.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Young outlaw Matthew Kimes faces death penalty
Matthew Kimes, a young Oklahoma outlaw, was sentenced to death by an Okmulgee county jury for murder in a double bank robbery at Beggs that killed Police Chief W J McAnally. The jury had found him guilty but deadlocked on punishment, and sentencing was pending. He is already serving a life sentence for killing Petty Chuculata.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Matthew Kimes
Oklahoma
Okmulgee County
Beggs
W. J. McAnally
Kimes
Hayes
Hays
Roy Brandon
Petty Chuculaté
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Jim McDougale Dies at 50 at Home in Trinity Route One
Jim McDougale died Saturday afternoon at 3 30 at his residence in Trinity route one aged 50. He is survived by his wife five sons five daughters one brother and two sisters. Services were held at Caddo by Rev Rivers with interment in Caddo Cemetery the Priest directing
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Jim McDougale
Trinity
Route One
Caddo
Rivers
Local Rain Report Indicates No Countywide Rain
Rains fell overnight in Decatur but were not general in the county according to M. T. Shoemaker Falkville route 2 resident and L B Mitchell Albany route 3 resident. Both farmers said there was no rain in their sections during the day.
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Decatur
M. T. Shoemaker
Falkville
L. B. Mitchell
Albany
Dempsey Tunney Fight Returns On Daily Evening Wire
The Daily invites readers to hear the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title fight returns Thursday at 8:30 from the Daily offices. Dempsey appears in peak condition while Tunney remains calm and focused on a quick victory. The Daily previously drew a record crowd for the Dempsey Sharkey returns and promises live score updates, plus game innings from New Selange Wichita Falls on the scoreboard.
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Ices
Jack Dempsey
Five men bonded on flogging charges in Morgan county
Five men arrested in Hartsville area on flogging charges related to the beating of John Ferguson were released on bonds of 500 dollars each. They include Buford Speegle Charles Speegle John Livingston John Patterson and Dave Whitten. Hearing likely in October when Morgan county court convenes in Hartselle.
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John Fergueson
Buford
Charles Speegle
John Livi
John Patterson
Dave Whitten
B. E. Davis
W. R. Turner
Hartnelle
Sam
Davis
Turner
Buford Speegle
Hartselle
John Livingston
Natural Bridge
Somerville Road
Livingston
Decatur
Fergueson
Morgan County
Circuit Court Begins Two Week Civil Docket in Morgan County
After a heavy criminal docket, Morgan County circuit court starts a two week civil docket session. To quiet Railroad Street area, Vine Street section near city hall was roped off to restrict traffic.
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Morgan County Circuit Court
Railroad Street
Vine Street
Grade A Milk Only To Be Sold After October 1
Morgan county health department announces Decatur Alabama will fully enforce the milk ordinance starting October 1 1927. From that date only graded A milk or cream with proper label will be sold and other grades barred. The plan emphasizes education of dairymen and the public to demand the highest quality milk.
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Decatur
Morgan County Health Department
Alabama
Health Department
Dilinder Dies After Craft Capsize in Stormy Weather
The 60 year old Dilinder was trapped in water when his craft overturned during yesterday's wind and rain near Brick and Ma streets. Funeral services are planned at 1 o clock on rant street with burial in Roselawn cemetery. The Daily reports a search failed to locate his body despite efforts, as the storm's heavy rain and cold snap disrupted the area. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Brick
Ecuipteys
Perlors
Roselawn
Dilinder
Legislator Patterson Returns From Short Tennessee Trip
Morgan county representative John Patterson, noted fur businessman, returns from a nine day stay at Red Boiling Springs resort Tennessee. He says vacation did him good describes hot days and cool nights and notes his influence in the legislature and campaigns.
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John Patterson
Morgan County
Reln
Red Boiling Springs
Tenn
Decatur
Mr. Patterson
Tennessee
Rainbow Pant Trends For Men From Eastern Markets
Striking fashion notes report bold colored pants for men and young men. W. W. Rahm cites eastern markets with college lads as the trend origin. Cuffs measure a 20 inch length, reflecting the season’s vivid style.
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W. W. Rahm
Two Men Killed Following Farmhouse Argument
Deputy Sherthur and Adas E Windham were killed after an argument at a nearby farmhouse. Officials said the shooting happened after they searched a vehicle bound for Smith. The bodies were taken to Dothan for funeral services today.
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Sherthur
Adas E. Windham
Nckone Ion
Wind
Smith
Smith and W
Mielly
Windham
Dothan
Prices Of Cotton In A Slump In New Orleans Market
New Orleans reports cotton price declines as dealers cite weak stocks and low demand. Early trading saw December futures fall to 20.60, with markets soaking under continued selling pressure before a late rally faded.
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