Seccatom Circuit by NY Special So Tor
Eighteen counts filed in Morgan County Circuit Court by attorney S A Lynne alleging failure to rebuild the courthouse after a fire. The complaint accuses the county board of not starting repairs within sixty days, mishandling funds, and damaging records and interior structure. Twenty days to answer.
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S. A. Lynne
Morgan County
James G. Gurley
K. Errata
Frank J. Davis
The
of Revenue
Circuit Court of
Threa
Lynne — Eine
J Howey
Eis Oae
Grand Jury
Althoug
Sach
Sileges
Hog
First Frost Prediction Sparks Cotton Price Rise
The first frost forecasts sent New York Cotton exchange buyers into a rush, lifting December contracts from 20.45 to 21.25 cents per pound before prices retreated by 1.50 to 2.00 cents as traders covered. Forecasts for North Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas prompted fresh buying though doubts about early cold snaps lingered.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Perekeadern Texas
Weather forecast triggers cotton price surge in New Orleans
A Weather Bureau frost forecast for Oklahoma Arkansas Northwest and Northeast Texas spurred a sharp cotton market rise in New Orleans. December futures jumped from 20.27 to 21.18, an 85 point gain equating to about 4.25 a bale.
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Orleans
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Gasoline Prices Fluctuate in Decatur Price War
Gas stations in Decatur varied prices as a price-slashing drive continued. Fifteen cents remained the lowest price, while other stations quoted 16 cents, reflecting a seven cent drop from the prewar 22-cent level before hostilities began.
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Decatur
Cushman Death Ends Long Illness at 204 Grant Street
C F Cushman died Monday night at 7 20 at his home. He will be buried beside his wife who died recently. Funeral services set for 2 30 this afternoon at Priest's Undertaking parlors Grant Street conducted by Rev W L Outhouse First Christian Church. Survived by son Earl Cushman of Decatur and daughters Mrs C Wirick of Chattanooga and Mrs F E Bearden of Kirville Texas.
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C. F. Cushman
Grant Street
Mr. Cushman
W.L. Outhouse
First Christian Church
Earl Cushman
Decatur
C. Wirick
Chattanooga
F._E. Bearden
Kirville
Texas
Pershing and Foch Rouse Legionnaire Souls With Stories
A Washington dispatch reports a clash near Telpaneca where 1 American marine and 1 Nicaraguan guard member were killed and another marine wounded. A Salavado band attack at 1 am led to 20 bandits killed and 50 wounded, with a relief column en route. Details on identities remain unavailable.
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Pershing
Foch
Washington
Nicarauguan National Guard
Managua
Telpaneca
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Drilling Started West of Danville by Huntsville Oil
Huntsville Oil and Gas has begun drilling two miles west of Danville on the JS. Sand Lin property. Derricks and machinery are in place after the past weeks, with drilling starting Monday. The move draws local interest across Madison, Lawrence and Morgan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville Oil and Gas Company
Danville
JS. Sandlin
Madison
Lawrence
Morgan
Ocean flier Jensen and lion survive crash in Arizona
Martin Jensen, the ocean flyer, landed his plane on a Arizona mountainside with a full grown lion aboard during a San Diego to New York non stop attempt. He walked three days to a ranch and reported the lion unharmed but thirsty as rescue plans began with a motor truck to extract the lion’s cage.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Martin Jensen
Ocean Flier
San Diego
New York
Arizona
Apache Lodge
Here
Jensen
Leo
Youthful Preacher Delivers Jail Sermons for Inmates
Rev. Elton Jones, a youthful Folkville pastor, spoke at Morgan County Jail Sunday during the regular Sun day service arranged by the local WCTU unit. He asked What shall I do with Jesus as his topic, followed by a brief talk from Mrs. W J Henry of Toledo Ohio. The prisoners seemed to enjoy the messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Jones
Folkville
Morgan County Jail
Walker and Pershing Lead Paris American Legion Session
In Paris at the Palais Du Trocadero General John J. Pershing and Marshal Foch drew waves of standing applause during the American Legion convention. New York Mayor Jimmy Walker delivered a 100 percent American address that electrified delegates amid a veteran banquet at the Hotel Des Invalides with 4000 ex-soldiers present.
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Paris
John J. Pershing
Marshal Foch
American Legion Convention
Legion
Palais du Trocadero
James Walker
New York
Jimmy Walker
Legionnaires
Napoleon
Hotel Des Invalides
General Pershing
Andre Tardieu
Howard P. Savage
M. Bokanovski
Commerce
M. Tardieu
Savage
Openings In Marine Corps Seek Unlimited Recruiting
The U S Marine Corps seeks unlimited volunteers aged 17 to 35 to enlist at the recruiting station in the old post office building. Recruits will train at Paris Island and may be sent across the country or abroad. While on duty they can pursue education through the Marine Corps Institute in Washington D C.
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United States Marine Corps
Serg’t L. F. Hill
Paris Island
D. C
Marine Corps Institute, of
Washington, D. C
Morrow Picked by Coolidge as Mexico Ambassador
President Coolidge selects Dwight Morrow New York banker to be ambassador to Mexico. The appointment aims to stabilize tense Mexican American relations as Congress is in recess, with Senate confirmation possible later. Morrow 54 native of West Virginia, partner with J P Morgan.
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Washington
Dwight Morrow
New York
Congress
Morrow
Senate
Sheffield
West Virginia
Paving of Second Avenue Delayed by City Council
The Decatur city council postponed paving Second Avenue after a special meeting Monday. Protests from property owners led to delaying completion, with paving unlikely before spring at the earliest. Officials cited economics and fall business as reasons to wait.
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Second Avenue
Decatur
Three Relatives Released in Treece Murder Case
Three of seven relatives of Dora Treece are released from custody in Jasper Alabama after questioning in her death. Lee Treece, the sole witness, his son David, James Tinker, his son-in-law, and Skinner Green were kept for safekeeping.
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Jasper
Ala
Mary Treece
Dora
Walker County
James Tinker
Treece
David Treece
Lee Treece
Skinner Green
Skinner
Tomato Season End At Decatur Cannery
Decatur canning plant officials believe the tomato season is over and plan to can other products during the winter and spring.
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Decatur
Wallace Beery Faces Two Charges in Dancer Suit
An official inquiry into the charges backing Juanita Montoya’s $1,000,000 suit against Wallace Beery was anticipated. Beery disclosed the affair to authorities, alleging the Spanish dancer threatened him with unwanted publicity as he faced accusations of twice attacking her and paternity.
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Los Angeles
Juanita Montanya
Wallace Beery
Beery
Two Put In School In Reform Move
Sheriff B E Davis travels to Birmingham to escort two Morgan County youths to the reform school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Davis
Birmingham
Morgan County
Reform School
Two Die As Air Derby Planes Edge Toward Cleveland
At Roosevelt Field the first leg of a 2276 mile air derby ended in tragedy as R. E. Hudson of Marysville Michigan crashed within two hours of takeoff and passenger Jay Radike died. Emil Burgin of Mineola New York retired with engine trouble leaving 13 planes advancing toward Cleveland.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Cleveland
Washi
Spokane
R. E. Hudson
Marysville
Mich
Jay Radike
Hudson
Emil Burgin
Mineola
Samples From Decatur Cannery Set For State Fair Display
Local manager J. E. Tranter forwarded canned products to Tennessee Coal and Iron for display at the Alabama state fair in Birmingham later this month. The Decatur exhibit will include tomato, pumpkin, sauerkraut, pork and beans and turnip greens.
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Decatur Cannery
J. E. Tranter
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Birmingham
27 Past Masters Put On MM Degree
27 past masters participated in Master Mason degree work at Florence Masonic lodge on Monday ninth with a single candidate. Older members said the procession of so many past officials was previously unseen. Visitors from Decatur included Marvin Barnes Tennis Sparkman and W R Mc Cluskey.
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Florence
Dempsey Turmoil Shifts Fight Broadcast to 7:30
The Daily reports the Dempsey Tumney fight will begin blow by blow between 7:30 and 8 PM local time tonight. AP confirms Chicago daylight saving means the telecast starts earlier, with wires opening around six and megaphoned narration outside the office for crowd ease.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Decatur
Con
Telegraph
Limestone
Lawrence
Morgan
Second Avenue
Special Session of Solons Banned By President Coolidge
President Coolidge has definite plans to avoid a special session of Congress before the December regular meeting. Information indicates the Mississippi flood situation can be addressed at the regular session, and Republican leaders see no need for a senate only session to resolve the Smith Ware election contests.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Mississippi
Senate
White House
Brotherhood In First Fall Meet
The Wesley Brotherhood of Central Methodist church announces its first fall meeting next Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the YMCA. President C. J. Randolph announced the gathering to members. A dinner is planned with Joe M. Pettey in charge of entertainment. a speaker has not yet been chosen.
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Wesley Brotherhood of Central Methodist Church
C. J. Randolph
Joe M. Pettey
Mercury Drops Again Tuesday Cooling After Heat Wave
Decatur residents woke to cooler air with a high of 74 and a low of 51 reported by government observer Mrs. A. H. Irons at noon. The shift ends a stretch of hot days as residents feel relief from sweltering conditions.
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Decatur
A. H. Irons
Harwood to Speak at Primitive Baptist Church
Elder W. J. Harwood of Tennessee will discuss "The influence of your life on others and others' lives on yours" at a 7:30 p.m. service tonight. The event will be held at Primitive Baptist Church on East Jackson Street and is open to the public.
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Primitive Baptist Church
W. J. Harwood
Tennessean
East Jackson Street
Health Officers To Meet Tuesday In Montgomery
State conference of health officers will be held in Montgomery next Tuesday. Dr. H. C. McRee Dr. A. J. Ferolio and Dr. L. C. Murphree plan to attend. The conference will last the greater part of two days.
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State Conference of Health Officers
Montgomery
H. C. McRee
A. J. Ferolio
L. C. Murphree
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Horton
Huntsville Company
Sandlin Farm
Leeds
Perghing
St. Paul
Brotherhood
Harwood
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