Tragic Slaying Near Grayson Sparks Husband Interrogation
In Grayson Kentucky a woman, Annie Evans 33, was found murdered in a cornfield near her home. Her husband James Evans was jailed for questioning after bloodhounds traced a trail from the slaying to the Evans residence. Coroner C W Henderson noted evidence of a struggle and a recently fired shotgun shell. Mrs Evans had left to tell a brother in Huntington West Virginia yesterday morning and was seen returning home.
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Associated Press
Grayson Ky
Annie Evans
James Evans
C. W. Henderson
Evans
Wilson Creek
Huntington
W. Va
Grayson
Carter County
Here
Sudden dual tragedy on Old Spanish Trail ends in suicide
Edward Stafford a 36 year old Mobile fireman shot Missy Owens 21 and killed himself after a moonlight ride a mile north of Grand Bay. Dr H B Walker Mobile county coroner ruled murder and suicide. Polly Owens 19 and Royce Jikins 22 witnessed the tragedy as they returned to the car after a stroll.
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Edward Stafford
Mobile
Missy Owens
T' Owens
Grand Bay
J. Walker
Polly Owens
Royce Jikins
Bonifay
Fla
Stafford
Veterans Parade Highlights March of Forces
In AS CITY on Sept 1 more than 5,000 veterans gathered for a parade and program. Ernest assistant secretary of the navy urged the former service members to withhold wage or benefit demands. General Frank T. Hines assured no veterans will lack food or shelter this winter.
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Moe
Ernest
the Navy
Frank T. Hines
Kites Banned Prompting Boys to Skip Cup Training
A local order bans kite flying as teams prepare for the cup event. Young players are kept from sport to fill cups, disrupting usual training and practice routines.
Visiting Autos From Foreign Nation Attract 27 States
In August a total of 27 states were represented by visiting automobiles. The report notes broad international participation and significant cross border attendance.
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Muring
Abduction Gang Busted As Ransom Is Recovered
Police say four men and a light skinned woman held the victim from August 11 until a $50,000 ransom was paid. The abductors admitted their roles and were arrested yesterday and today in New York Newark and Atlantic City. John Markham was seized as leader.
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Ope Aie
Bie
New York
Newark
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Atlantic City
John Markham
District Attorney Seeks Campaign Funds in Senate Inquiry
The District Attorney requested and received funds related to a senate committee probe. The report notes a campaign call and remarks about campaign financing, with references to James Cannon Jr and Chairman Nye amid a troubling inquiry context.
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James Cannon, Jr
Nye
Senate
Police hunt after bluebeard letters and Powers case
Police search papers belonging to a 42 year old student of scientific crime and ad agency as they pursue clues in the Powers death garage inquiry. Digging near the Powers garage yielded no new bodies but investigators press on amid the admitted stranglings.
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Asta Eicher
Chicago
D. P. Lempke
Worcester
Mass
Powers Death Garage
Powers” Garage
South Awaits Outcome of Cudahy Cotton Plan
Texas action monitored as observers await the result of the Cudahy cotton plan. Details appear on page 8 column 4.
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Cudahy
Alabama Officials on Commission Hear Bidding for Muscle Shoals Plant
The nine member commission discussed bids from Ford Motor Co and others for a big Muscle Shoals plant as more proposals were received. Mercer Reynolds of Tennessee criticized bids as merely suggestions while Hobbs noted an upcoming afternoon session with President Hoover to review bids and engineering issues. The panel may send the matter back to Congress if none are acceptable, and Cove Creek dam is viewed as integral to the project.
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Commission
Gefitiemen
Hobbs
Hoover
Tennessee
Mercer Reynolds
Congress
Mebbe
Cove Creek
Long hop planned for world record flight next April
Ammel announced a flight to start next April in Los Angeles or New York in an airplane of his own design powered by Isotta Fraschini engines delivering 800 horsepower.
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Ammel
Airport funds to elevate Batesfield to first class status
The article notes voters approved securities to place Batesfield airport in first class condition. Legal difficulties arose after bond authorization and no sale efforts were made. Cecil Bates said difficulties were resolved and a $75,000 plan aims to elevate the local airport to first rank with small cities.
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Batesfield
Cecil Bates
Seyber 14
Joe Manuel
Harry Seale
Torney
Missing Youth Notice Sparks Police Search Effort
A local police department searches for a youth identified by family as missing. The note mentions his mother Mrs Mary and a last known address 1155 Alba. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the police desk as the case remains active.
Plans Forming Permanent Group for Gulf Deep Sea Rodeo
A joint meeting of ten temporary rodeo groups and the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday set plans to form a permanent organization for an annual deep sea rodeo off Alabama. A subcommittee to draft a charter and bylaws was named, including L. G. Adama, amid strong interest in the event as a nationally notable sportsman affair.
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Gulf of Mexico
Alabama
Chamber of Commerce
Su Th
L. G. Adama
Seawall Body to Get Funds From County
The seawall commission will buy equipment using funds from the county board of revenue. A Tuesday resolution directs the office and engineering gear be paid for by the seawall commission and reimbursed by February 1, 1932, unless the court rules the seawall district illegal.
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County Board of Revenue
Seawall Commission
Board of Revenue
Supreme Court
Moonshine Stills Destroyed in Celeste Area Raid
Federal and county officers seized two large moonshine stills near Celeste, one 200 gallon unit west of town and a 400 gallon setup two miles northwest. Walz and deputies Nelson Hudoff Moore and Hargett led raids. no arrests were made.
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Celeste
Mobile
City Hall Inspected In Probe of Burglary
Detectives probed a burglary at City Hall after a safe in Clerk H. H. Kendall's office was found empty early Monday. About 400 in cash and stamps valued at 12 were stolen. the inner door of the strong box had been left open.
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City Hall
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Scan Ae Et Ny Et Ae Giar
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