State Star Witness Seized For Perjury In Guilford Trial
A key witness in the Guilford murder case, James Windham, was arrested on a perjury warrant after failing to appear at trials. The jury trial for the car crash that killed Judge Pearce began, with the state resting its case and the defense calling witnesses. Windham previously testified before the grand jury and then denied doing so, leading to the warrant issued by Solicitor J. Hubert Farmer. The docket lists local residents and merchants connected to the case, with testimony focused on the night of Oct. 2, 1934, the car involved, and the circumstances surrounding Judge Pearce’s death. The trial adjoined for lunch and was to resume with rebuttal witnesses. Continuous coverage on Page Ten.
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Daleville
Pearce
Guilford
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Gma Iimit
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J. Hubert Farmer
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Dothan Shirt Factory Bonds Offered at 5 Percent
The Dothan chamber promotes $52,500 in bonds backed by a first mortgage on a $350,000 shirt factory. Bonds run 15 to 30 years at 5 percent interest to attract New York bank investors. Brennan, chamber president, says proceeds fund factory and payroll while community interest calms labor concerns. Committees interview prospects. Sunday deadline for funds.
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Corporation
New York Bankera
Dothan
J. B. Brennan
Paas
Banda
Ad valorem tax gains indicate business gains
In Houston County in 1934 ad valorem tax receipts rose to 78,732.68 by Monday night, up from 53,601.68 last year, with county tax collector Alvin Gwaltney noting farmers and property owners hold more funds and most payments by owners themselves this year. The county expects a final rush before the delinquency date January 1, and poll tax payments rose from 246 to 38 by December 9.
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Houston County
Alvin Gwaltney
Gwaltney
World fleets size attack as powers debate tonnage limits
A leaked report from the International Naval Conference at Clarence House shows Japan pressing for immediate discussion of total tonnage across major navies. Delegates prepare for US Britain and France to address ratio based reductions while submarine limits loom as a likely early outcome.
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Lloyd Lrabras
Associated Press
London
T ‘He International Naval Conference
Clarence House
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Britain
Sen
Tragedy Bared Mighty Good Man Kills Mother
In Hickory Flat Mississippi Sheriff Hudapeth reports Sam Mack Jackson a 45 year old known as an idea man killed his mother Mrs Joe Gunter 65 with an axe and then fatally shot himself yesterday at their home in the Flat Rock area. Funeral services were held today and neighbors recalled him as a progressive farmer who paid taxes reliably.
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J. E Hudapeth
Benton County
Sam Mack Jackson
Joe Gunter
Flat Rock
Hickory Mat
Sherif Hudepeth
Assassination Looms In Minnesota Editor Slain
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 10 AP The assassination he predicted claimed firebrand editor Walter Liggett as he rode with groceries. A killer in a dark car fired five shots into Liggett near his home. He died after exclaiming he would remember the killer’s face. Police questioned Sandora Blum... Schuldberg tied to ransom probe and alleged liquor dealings. Liggett had pressed Schuldberg on activities and sought government help if allegations were true. He was beaten previously and later acquitted on other charges.
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Minneapolis
Today
Cibbett
Marcie
Bla
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Birs
Sandora Blumehfeld
Alles
Cyan
Ife
Charles F. Arachel
Cale
al Marten
Meyer Schuldburg
Marzen
Schuldberg
Ligget Rive Government Operniver
Tigcett
Anhette Fawcett
Ily Fawcett
Mageane Publiher
Mystery Veiling of W. D. Bass Murder Defies Solution
Enterprise reports a mysterious killing of W D Bass a respected merchant and farmer in Enterprise lasting into the night near his store on the outskirts of the town. Sheriff Otis Lightner states no clue yet and investigators doubt self-inflicted death. motive unclear. Bass survived by wife Dora and daughter with finances awaiting settlement. Police broadcast message to locate son Leon Bass as authorities in Alabama are notified.
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Enterprise
W. B. Base
Zoterprine
Otis Lightner
Basa
Mra
Dura
Gona
Igon
Ewell Cass
Monteomery
Bob Tingle
Efforta
Leon Base
Alabama
Polygamy Trial Witness Testifies at Short Creek Case
Urban Colvin, 25, testified in the Arizona trial of I Spencer on open and notorious cohabitation charges. County Atty Bollinger aims to expose polygamy at the Short Creek colony with Colvin and three other witnesses. John Barlow, LDS bishop, and Charles Heaton, high council member, testified amid defense claims of belief in plural wives.
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Arizona
Celette Keingman
Artz
Urban Colvin
Elmo Bollinger
Short Creek
Utah
I. Spencer
Colvin
Short Croek
Ball- Inger
John ¥. Barlow
Charles Heaton
High Council
Church of Latter Day Sainte
Roosevelt Predicts Brighter Future For Nation
President Roosevelt returned to the White House and told a Tales de crowd that better days lie ahead due to cooperation across the country. He defended the farm program before 18,000 farmers in Chicago, said the nation would stay out of war, and praised religious freedom at Notre Dame.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Chicago
Floosewell
South Mead
University
George Cardinal Mundelein
Inn
Pagan St
Imposter Veteran Moved to Federal Prison in Leavenworth
Ben F. Armstrong a 48 year old paralyzed veteran was exchanged between hospitals and taken to the Federal prison in Leavenworth Kansas after pleading guilty to posing as a World War II veteran and defrauding the government of five years treatment at the veterans hospital Authorities say the real veteran from Milky Alabama confronted him in a Kansas City court yesterday as the two exchanged Christmas greetings before the imposter’s transfer to prison
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Leavenworth
Kus
Ben F. Armstrong
Veterans’ Hospital
Milky
Ala
Kanavs City
Kalamazoo Jail Letter Delays Itinerant Delivery
A garbled dispatch from Kalamazoo Michigan notes a county jail holding an itinerant. Sheriff Cherian W Bruhle assumed charge as a mail from New Orleans dated December 4 references a looming delivery completion.
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Fablic Shavi
State P T A Would Suspend Schools If Funds Run Short
Montgomery December 10 funds for only five and a half months of school this term led the executive board of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers to advocate closing all schools when prompt payment of teachers is not possible. Dr J A Keller state superintendent warned revenues would not cover the new education appropriation and warned of a looming shortfall impacting public schools. The board urged Governor and legislature to provide additional funds to pay the 1935 education appropriation.
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Kether
Carmen Fitts
Emily
State Department of Education
London Hears Cabinet Balk at Peace Plan
British cabinet reportedly balked at the foreign secretary Sir Samuel Hoare Laval peace accord amid Paris talks. Prime Minister Baldwin faced hostile questions in the Commons as Italy and Ethiopia clash persists.
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Associated Feces
London
Foreign Office
Paris
Samuel Hoare
Premer Laval
France
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Commons
Palicy
Diacura
Italy
Ethiopia
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Toncenalon
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Geneva
Parle
Great Britain
Rome
East Africa
Paria
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Mir Samuel Hoare
Lavalaté Hoare
Maly
Bruno Hauptmann Case Sparks New Jersey Clash
New York reports fueled by The Sun and Evening Journal claim Gov Harold Hoffman may be maneuvering to aid Bruno Hauptmann while denying political motives. Hoffman denies any pledge to commute or sway the court, insisting his duty requires proof and caution before commenting on clemency or sentence. A Journal quote attributes strong claims of imminent action, while Hoffman’s wife comments on public sentiment and potential impact on Hauptmann’s fate. Local jurors reportedly reaffirm the guilty verdict and seek the death sentence to stand.
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New Jeraey
Bruno Richard Hauptanger
Hottman
New Jersey
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Hoffman
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Jualleo
Lille Hallman
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Binen
Ighort Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
Flemington Triad
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Supreme Court
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Cellula
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Jule Parker
Enler
Jearlington
Elpaaraun
Ifupan
Gey Hoffman
Beatae
Hauptmann Defense Opens New Fight to Escape Chair
Trenton December 10 AP reports Hauptmann’s lawyers pressing for new evidence and Supreme Court review to stay the death penalty in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Key actions include motions for a new trial, commutation, and appeals. Officials anticipate further testimony and potential delays as courts weigh reopened questions from the 1930s trial.
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Trenton
N. 7
Eave
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Electric Chair
Hauptmann
United States Supreme Court
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Bronx
Charles A Lindbergh, Jr
Benastion
Lloyd Fisher
Drfinoe
Varney
Jean Newnational
Hat in Ring for Ninth Congressional Seat Nomination
Montgomery April 10 AP The prospective candidates from the ninth congressional district qualified today with Secretary of State Howie Turner for the seat now held by G. B. Ren George Haddlestone of Dh minghess Luthre Vatrick of Hirmingham, former attorney general, joining Lewey Robinson Pie Ingham city commissioner, Ty Tohnenm Jatterson county treasurer. No date set by the state Democratic executive committee for the primary dates next year.
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Montgomery
Howsi Turner
Ren George Haddlestone
Jatterson County
Tanereaor
Quatineston
Pan American Clipper Starts Westbound Airmail Run
The second Trans Pacific Clipper from Pan American Wings departs Alameda bound for Honolulu on the 2409 mile run. The flight, using the China Clipper route, carries 15000 letters and aims for Manila by December 16.
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Trans Pacific Air Mail
Alameda
Calif
Pan America
Dixie delayed after highway crash injures Howell bride
DIXIE DELAYED Howell and bride Peggy Waters were slightly hurt in a Pan American highway spill 30 miles south of Monterrey Mexico. Williams broke a leg after a tire blew and the car overturned. Howell and wife delayed trip home to Hartford Alabama until Williams reaches hospital in about three weeks.
Weather Outlook South and North Regions
Weather report notes fall conditions across Alabama and northern sections with frost risk in interior southern areas. Temperatures range around 36 to 40 degrees Tuesday night into Wednesday with partly cloudy skies and light frost possible in interior zones. North and west Florida expect colder air with similar frost potential during the same period.
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