Overton Trial Opens with Widow First to Testify
In Huntsville Alabama on November 22 former Madison county circuit court clerk and ex Huntsville police chief David D Overton stood trial for the murder of Probate Judge W T Lawler. Lawler disappeared in June and was found June 17 in a Tennessee River slough. Co defendants Charles M Nalls and Percy Brooks were jailed in Birmingham on charges of complicity.
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Huntsville
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David D. Overton
Madison County
W. T. Lawler
Lawler
Tennessee River
Here
Charles M. Nalls
Madison Court
Percy Brooks
Birmingham
Miller
Tennessee
Overton Arrest Follows Lawler Case Murders and Suicides
In Huntsville a man named Overton was arrested September 25 in Smithville Tennessee after a nationwide manhunt linked to the Lawler tragedy. Days later attorney Shelby Pleasants and Madison County Sheriff Robert Phillips killed themselves citing unbearable suspicion tied to the case. Mrs Lawler testified briefly about the last time she saw her husband.
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Hunts Ville
Judge Lawler
Canada
Smithville
Tenn
Shelby Pleasants
Huntsville
Robert Phillips
Madison County
Lawler
Shivar Ale Digestive Aromatics Promoted with Mineral Water
An advertisement extols Shivar Ale as a digestive aromatic containing mineral water and ginger. It claims the beverage brings vim to tired stomachs, enriches blood, and strengthens flesh when taken with meals.
Mobile visitors and locals mingle at Battle House and hotels
Mobile social notes list Charles Rudolph of Mobile and Ohio in town after Gulfport meeting with Gulf Coast boosters. Thomas Dunn of St Louis visiting Mobile. families and business figures, including John Bauer and Westinghouse connection, seen at the Battle House and other hotels. Congressman Oscar L Gray discusses naval commission visit. coal supply concerns voiced by Horton Turner. local officials E G Bradley files bond in Citronelle. several Birmingham and Laurel leaders also noted in Mobile stay.
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Mobile
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Gulf Coast
Pensacola
Thomas M. Dunn
New Orleans
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Eight Hour Law Invalidated by U S Court
The U S district court issued a decree holding the eight hour law invalid in an independent suit to enjoin enforcement of the Adamson act. The decision explains appeals for temporary injunctions go to the circuit court of appeals, while final orders may go to the Supreme Court.
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Judge Hook
United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Steel Employers Increases Wages By Ten Percent
The United States Steel Corporation announced a ten percent wage rise for its iron and steel company workers effective December 15. About 200,000 employees are affected and the payroll is expected to rise by roughly $20 million. Chairman Elbert H. Gary cited abnormal conditions for the action.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Steel and Iron Companies
Elbert H. Gary
Iron and Steel
Steel Corporation
Wage raise sweeps New England textile mills
Boston November 21 A ten percent wage increase in all mills of the American Woolen Company affecting 35 000 workers in New England and New York state Arlington Mills cotton plant at Lawrence adds a higher scale of wages not yet specified The move mirrors Iron Manufacturers Association of New Bedford 10 percent net raise for 33 000 workers lifting wages to a historic high in the industry
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New York State
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Bedford
Immediate Decision Foreseen in National Case
The court anticipates a final decree after today’s hearings with an appeal to the supreme court. The government seeks to advance the constitutional question while upholding rights, though the judge notes the duty to deliberate carefully before any conviction.
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Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Prohibition Sentence Sends Him to Roads
Edward Ryder, a white man, was sentenced to thirty days hard labor on the county roads by Acting Judge Claude Clayson after a jury found him guilty of violating prohibition laws. He faced a $50 fine plus costs and stated he could not pay. Ryder was arrested weeks earlier for operating a blind tiger in Whistler. This marked the first white man under current prohibition to receive hard labor. Willie Murray, a negro, previously drew four months two years ago for similar violations, and Charlie Walker, Johnnie Pigee, and M. Barnett were fined $50 and costs after pleading guilty in the inferior criminal court. All paid.
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Claude Clayson
Ryder
Whistler
Willie Murray
Semmes
Charlie Walker
Johnnie Pigee
M. Barnett
Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Sloan's Liniment claims quick relief for rheumatism and injuries
Advert suggests Sloan's Liniment eases rain related rheumatic twinges and neuralgia, penetrates without rubbing, soothes sore joints and exhausted muscles, and soothes bruises and strains in children, available from a druggist for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Cotton declines and buying gains expected in market
Buying of cotton shows declines with traders expecting a rebound. January New Orleans cotton and March futures slipped about 10 points, while some purchases occurred as the market opened and later traded in a wide range. Copper and railroad stocks opened lower, United States Steel near prior close, while wheat and corn posted modest gains.
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New Orleans
United States Steel
Courtvoids Adamson law reading while directing appeal
Court rules the Adamson law terms cannot be sustained as drafted. Decree entered for the plaintiff with an open appeal, directs receivers to cooperate with the justice department to lodge the appeal by December 4 and seek early hearing. plaintiffs to pay employees if the decree fails.
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Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Their Married Life and a Cold remedy ad
A romance continues with intimate scenes of reconciled partners and a mother’s compassion amid hurtful irritability. The page also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a trusted remedy for colds, claiming relief from stuffed up head and phlegm with a 47 year history and 50 cent price at the drugstore.
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Dr. King
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