City Bank & Trust Company (Birmingham, AL)

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AVONDALE SAVINGS AND CITY TRUST BANKS ARE CLOSED

Two Institutions Cease Business Here Early ThursdayState Department Takes Over Avondale Institution While Run Causes City Firm To Close

Three hours after the Avondale Bank and Savings company closed its doors and turned its affairs the over to state its banking doors. department, the City Bank and Trust company closed A run started on the City Bank and Trust company as soon as news of the Avondale closing spread and directors announced that the move was taken to the small protect depositors.

Rodderick Beddow, director and attorney for the bank, said that the City bank was solvent and would pay "dollar for dollar. action was taken after an all night session of the board of directors. They decided that the connection of B. Lassiter with the City bank president and with the Avondale institution in the same capacity might start and result loss to the hundreds small depositors. Lassiter. the president both institutions, was reported to route from New York to Birmingham and was expected to arrive here Thursday night. On Tuesday night the directors of the City bank held another meeting and discussed the possibility of taking over the affairs the Avondale bank but decided that the loss would be too great, Beddow said. The directors summoned in session shortly after noon by Judge Thomas, state superintendent of banks. At the meeting was decided to place the bank the hands of the state banking department. After the meeting Judge Thomappointed G. Lockhart, vicepresident and cashier of the City bank, as liquidating agent. Judge Thomas appointed Mr. Lockhart immediately after the bank been taken over by the state banking department. Judge Thomas issued the following statement state banking department taken charge the City Bank Trust company and will begin an examination of the combooks Friday morning. have appointed G. C. Lockcashier and vice-president of bank, as agent for the state liquidating the bank's affairs. is my opinion that more than probably depositors will be paid in full. became necessary the bank when an unexpected run began absorbing the cash rapid rate. statement follow within few days. noon, police entered the City bank and herded customers the lobby out of building. The doors were then closed. large crowd began congregating and additional police from headquarters were sent to the scene to keep the crowd moving and prevent traffic jam. Officials said this was done protect the plate glass windows in the front of the building. The the two banks the first in Birmingham in more 10 say. the The City Bank Trust Co. few months and opened for business short Judge Thomas, state perintendent of and AssistFaucett were Birmingham and in charge of Avondale affairs. Statement Issued assistant state banks, who rived to take over the affairs of Avondale bank, issued the statement for Judge Thomas: Avondale Bank and Savcompany forced close the that could not realize on its enough money to care of the immedithe H. Howle and Daniel H. Thomas, examiners, making audit Thursday of the AvonThe state bank examiner's of in charge institution' affairs Confidential Audit confidential audit of the bank's books made state department ago. This report made public by the department today large gathered outside building of the spread over the Avondale Altho there was disorder, Chief of Police Fred McDuff sent two motorscouts to traffic moving. been

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TWO OF LARGEST BANKS CLOSE DOORS

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-Two of the largest banks in Birmingham closed their doors today. Three hours after the state banking department took over the affairs of the Avondale Trust and Savings bank. a run forced the City Bank and Trust company to close. J. B. Lassiter is president of Both Institutions.

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Two Banks Close In Alabama; Run Is Cause of One

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 27. of the largest banks in Birmingham closed their doors today. Three hours after the state banking department took over the affairs Avondale Trust & Savings bank, run City Bank & Trust company to close. No reason was given for closing the Avondale bank, but officials of the City bank said it closed because the directors feared the fact that B. Lassiter is president of both institutions might cause a panic and loss to depositors.

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Late Bulletins NEW TEA RESOLUTION ATLANTA, Ga., June 27.-(P)The Georgia house of representatives today by a vote of 179 to 5 adopted a resolution declaring "We deeply regret the recent occurrences in the official and social life in the national capital which have a tendency to revive and intensify racial discord." PETE UNCONCERNED SAN ANTONIO, June 27.-(A)) While John M. (Pete) McKenzie with eyes closed lay on a table apparently oblivious to the proceedings, lawyers and witnesses haggled over psychology which may save the condemned man from the electric chair for slaying Detective Chief Sam Street. McKenzie is being tried on an insanity plea. Horace Coon, steward at the state prison, testified McKenzie is sane. PERMISSION GRANTED WASHINGTON, June 27.-(P)The Mexican government has granted permission to Lieutenants W. T. Larsen and Lawrence J. Carr. U. S. army aviators, to fly over Mexican territory on their projected flight to the Panama Canal zone, war department officials said today. RUN ON BANK BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 27. -(AP)-The Avondale Bank and Trust company failed to open for business today, and shortly afterward a run by excited depositors was started on the recently chartered City Bank and Trust company resulting in an order to close from C.E. Thomas of Montgomery, state superintendent of banks.

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2 Large Birmingham Banks Close Doors

By United Press

Birmingham, Ala.—Two of the largest banks in Birmingham closed their doors today.

Three hours after the state banking department took over the affairs of the Avondale Trust and Savings bank, a run forced the City Bank and Trust company to close.

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ALABAMA BANK HEAD COLLAPSES

News of Closing of Banks Seriously Affects Lassiter

NEW YORK that Lassiter, Birmingham, bank collapsed tonight on learning of the closing the recently organized City Bank and Trust commany of Birmingham, of which he president. Lassiter reported to have come seeking loan from New York benefit the AvonBank company Birmingham, which failed its doors Lassiter was also president this He was taken the Hotel Pennsylvania, where he the name of which not revealed.

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Bank's Closing Is Cause of Run That Shuts Up Another

Birmingham, Ala., June 28.-(U.P)-Two of the largest banks in Birmingham closed their Three hours after the state banking department took over the affairs of the Avondale Trust bank. run had forced the City Bank & Trust company to close. No reason was given for closing the Avondale bank, but officials of the City bank said it closed because the directors feared the fact that J. B Lassiter is president of both institutions might cause a panic and loss to depositors.

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TWO ALABAMA BANKS CLOSED

Fatal Shooting of Birmingham Cashier Followed by Run. BIRMINGH Ala., June 28-The Avondale Bank and Trust Co. failed to open for business yesterday and soon afterward run by excited depositors was started on the recently organized City Bank and Trust Co.,

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Probe Closing Four Banks

One President ond Accidentally Kills Himself

Birmingham, Ala., July Affairs banks which closed day, bringing total of four the banking which failed open the Birmingham district wthin ten vestigation the banking tonight. searching parties redoubling their efforts the body Bell, president Woodlawn Savings Bank, the institutions which closed today. drowned morning Coosa River Vincent. Dr. Bell was reported have gone swimming with of friends shortly his country place for the The report the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run on the Southside Bank which prompted ficials order its closed. Officials of the Southside Bank that closing was temporary and that would be open for business Monday morning. the spread throughout the district, mild runs started at other banks. Judge Thomas, state superintendent from Montgomery ing situation here. attributed the closing the Woodlawn and banks today runs precipitated closing of the two banks last week The banks closed last week were the City Bank Trust Company Bank and Company. of both New York hospital where news of the closing banks. John R. Wallace, cashier of the Avondale Bank and Savings Company the day before the bank closed bullet through his abdomen. said by members of his family to have when pishe was dropped the rendered verdict of accidental death

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Grand Jury To Probe Closing Of Banks.

Montgomery, Ala., July Attorney of tonight that would request George Balles at once toward ganization Jefferson county grand jury recent closing the Avondale Bank and and the City Bank and Trust company Birmingham. The requested that, the jury by July stated he and two the Judge Smith Judge would participate in the investigntion. The released statement shortly after Judge Thomas, banks, for personally direct the audit books of these two banks Bank South Side Bank closed day following heavy

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Develops Strength

Dr. A. W. Bell Disappears While Swimming in River At Country Home

To Reopen Monday

Cashier Died of Bullet Wound Day Before House Closed

By the Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 6.Affairs of two banks which closed today, bringing to total four banking institutions which have failed to open in the Birmingham district within the past 10 days, were under investigation of the state banking officials tonight. Meanwhile searching parties were doubling their efforts to 10cate the body of Dr. A. W. Bell, president of the Woodlawn Saving bank, one of the institutions which closed today. Dr. Bell drowned this morning in the Coosa river near Vincent, Ala. Dr. Bell was reported to have gone in swimming with party of friends shortly after he arrived at his country place for the

Run Causes Closing The report of the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run on the Southside bank which prompted officials to order its doors closed. Officials the Southside bank said that closing was temporary and that the bank would re-open for business Monday morning. As the report spread throughout the district, mild runs started other banks. They were halted in most instances when officials that all depositors wishing to withdraw their funds would be paid promptly. Judge C. E. Thomas, state superof banks, tonight from to take charge the banking here. tributed the closing of the Woodlawn and Southside banks today runs precipitated by the closing of the two banks last week. Another in Hospital

The banks closed last week were the City Bank and Trust company and the Avondale Bank and Sav. ings company. Lassiter, pres. ident of is New York hospital where he collapsed after receiving news of the closing of the banks. John R. Wallace, cashier of the City Bank and Trust company died the day before the bank closed from bullet through his abdomen, said by members his family to have inflicted when pistol he handling dropped to the floor and discharged. Coroner S. Russum rendered verdict of accidental death. Plans for reorganization and reopening of the City Bank and Trust company were completed today and Roderick Beddow, member of the board of directors and attorney for the that than $125,000 of the $250,000 stock proposed for the reorganized bank had been He sald the bank propably would reopen early week. Southside and Woodlawn banks were capitalized $50,000. The capital of $50,000 and the vondale bank $25,000.

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Four Institution Shut Doors as Ru Develops Strengt

Dr. A. W. Bell Disappea While Swimming in Rive At Country Home

To Reopen Monda

Cashier Died of Bull Wound Day Before House Closed

By the Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July Affairs of two banks which clos today, bringing to a total banking institutions which ha failed to open in the Birmingha district within the past 10 da; were under investigation of state banking officials tonight. Meanwhile searching parti were doubling their efforts to cate the body of Dr. A. W. president of the Woodlawn Savin bank, one of the institutions whi closed today. Dr. Bell drowned morning in the Coosa river ne Vincent, Ala. Dr. Bell was report to have gone in swimming with party of friends shortly after arrived at his country place for week-end.

Run Causes Closing

The report of the closing of Woodlawn bank caused run the Southside bank which prompt officials to order its doors Officials of the Southside bar said that closing was temporary that the bank would re-open business Monday morning. As report spread throughout the trict, mild runs started at banks. They were halted in when officials that all depositors wishing to draw their funds would be pa Judge E. Thomas, state super intendent of banks, arrived tonigl from Montgomery to take charge the banking situation here. He tributed the closing of the Wood lawn and Southside banks today runs precipitated by the closing the two banks week. Another in Hospital

The banks closed last week wer the City Bank and Trust compan and the Avondale Bank and Ings company. B. Lassiter, ident of both is in New York hospital where he lapsed after receiving news of closing of the banks. John R. Wallace, cashier of City Bank and Trust died the day before the bank close from bullet through his abdomen said by members of his family have been accidentally inflicte when pistol he was handlin dropped the floor and discharged Coroner Russum rendered verdict of accidental death. Plans for reorganization and opening of the City Bank and Trus company were completed today Roderick Beddow, member of board of directors and attorney the that mor than $125,000 of the $250,000 for the had been He said bank next propably would reopen. earl week. Southside and Woodlawn bank were capitalized at $50,000. City bank had capital $50,00 and the Avondale bank $25,000.

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STATE OFFICIALS PROBE CLOSING OF 4 ALABAMA BANKS

President of One Institution Drowns and Cashier of Another Dies From Wound

BIRMINGHAM. Ala., July 6.-(AP) -Affairs of two banks which closed today. bringing to total four banking institutions which have failed to open in the Birmingham district within the past 10 days, were under investigation of the state banking officials tonight. Meanwhile searching parties were doubling their efforts to locate the body of Dr. A. W. Bell, president the Woodlawn Savings, one of the institutions which closed today Dr Bell drowned this morning in the Coosa river near Vincent, Ala., Dr. Bell was reported to have gone in swimming with party of friends shortly after he arrived at his country place for the week-end The report of the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run on the Southside bank which prompted officials to order its doors closed Officials of the Southside bank said that closing was temporary and that the bank would reopen for business Monday Mild runs started at other banks The halted in most when officials that all depositors wishing to withdraw their funds would be paid promptly. Judge C. E. Thomas. state superintendent of banks, arrived tonight from Montgomery to take charge. He stributed the closing of the WoodLawn Southside banks today to runs precipitated by the closing of the two banks last week. The banks closed last week were the City Bank Trust company and the Avondale Bank and Savings company. Lassiter, president of both institutions in a New York hospital where he collapsed after receiving news of the closing of the banks. John R. Wallace, cashier of the Avondale Bank and company. died the day before the bank closed from bullet through his abdomen, said by members of his family to have acccidentally inflicted when pistol he was handling dropped to the floor and discharged. Coroner S. Russum rendered a verdict of accidental death. Plans for reorganization and reopening of the City Bank and Trust company were completed today.

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STATE OFFICIALS PROBE CLOSING OF ALABAMA BANKS

President of One Institution Drowns and Cashier of Another Dies From Wound

BIRMINGHAM. Ala., July 6.-(AP) -Affairs of two banks which closed today, bringing to total four banking institutions which have failed to open in the Birmingham district within the past 10 days, were under investigation of the state banking officials tonight. Meanwhile searching parties were doubling their efforts to locate the body of Dr. A. W. Bell, president of the Woodlawn Savings, one of the institutions which closed today. Dr Bell drowned this morning in the Coosa river near Vincent, Ala., Dr. Bell was reported to have gone in with party of friends shortly after he arrived at his country place for the week-end. The report of the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run on the Southside bank which prompted officials to order its doors closed Officials of the Southside bank said that closing was temporary and that the bank would reopen for business Monday Mild runs started at other banks The runs halted in most instances when officials that all depositors wishing to withdraw their funds would be paid promptly. Judge E. superintendent of banks, arrived tonight from Montgomery to take charge. He attributed the closing of the Woodlawn and Southside banks today to runs precipitated by the closing of the two banks last week. The banks closed last week were the City Bank Trust company and the Avondale Bank and Savings company Lassiter, president of both institutions is in New York hospital where he collapsed after receiving news of the closing of the banks. John R. Wallace, cashier of the Avondale Bank and company, died the day before the bank closed from bullet his abdomen, said by members of his family to have inflicted when a pistol he was handling dropped to the floor and discharged Coroner S. Russum rendered a verdict of accidental Plans for reorganization and reopening of the City Bank and Trust company were completed today.

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BANKER DIES AS BANK SHUTS

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Two Banks Are Closed BIRMINGHAM. Ala. July (P)The affairs two banks which closed today. totaling four banking institutions have failed to open in the Birmingham district within the past 10 days, under the state banking tonight. Meanwhile, searching parties were redoubling their efforts locate the body Dr. Bell, president of the Woodlawn Savings bank, one of the institutions which closed today. who drowned this morning in the Coosa Vincent Ala. Dr Bell was reported to have gone in with party friends shortly after he arrived his country place for the week-end The report of the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run on the Southside which prompted officials order its closed Officials the bank said that closing was temporary and that the bank would open for business Monday morning As the report spread throughout the district, runs started other banks. The runs halted in most when nounced that all depositors withdraw their funds would be paid Judge Thomas. state superintendent of banks. arrived tonight from take the He tributed the closing of the Wood lawn and Southside banks today runs precipitated by the closing of the banks last week. The closed last week were the City Bank and Trust company and the Avondale Bank and Savings of both institutions New York hospital. where collapsed after receiving news of the closing of the banks Plans and reopening of the City Bank Trust company completed today and Roderick Beddow. member of the board directors and attorney for the institution, announced that more than $125,000 the $250,000 stock for the reorganized bank had been subscribed. He said the bank probably would reopen early next week

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TRAGEDY SHROUDS FAILURE OF BANKS

Search Is Pressed for Body of Drowned Official; Another Accidentally Shot

July two banks which closed today, bringing total four instiwhich failed to open the Birmingham district within the under investigation the state banking officials tonight. Meanwhile searching parties doubling their efforts to locate body of Dr. W. Bell, president the Woodlawn bank, the institutions which closed today. Dr. Bell this morning in Coosa near Ala. He reported have gone party of friends after arrived his country place for the weekend.

Close Bank Doors

The report the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run on the bank which prompted officials to order its doors closed. Officials the Southside bank said that closing was temporary that bank would reopen for business Monday morning. As the report spread throughout district, mild started other banks. They halted in officials innounced that all depositors wishing withdraw their funds would be paid Judge E. Thomas, state superin tendent of banks, tonight from Montgomery take He attributed closing of the Woodlawn and Southside today to runs cipitated the closing of the banks last week.

President Collapses The banks closed last were the Bank and Trust company the Avondale Bank and Savings pany. Lassiter, of both institutions, New York pital where he collapsed after ceiving news of the closing of the banks. John Wallace, cashier of the Avondale Bank and company, died the day before the bank closed from bullet his abdomen, said by members of his family to have been accidentally inflicted when pistol he handling dropped to the floor discharged. Coroner Russum rendered verdict of accidental death. Plans for reorganization and opening of the City Bank and Trust company completed today and Roderick Beddow, member of the board of directors and attorney for the institution, that than $125,000 of the stock posed for the reorganized bank had been He said the bank probably would reopen early next Southside and Woodlawn banks capitalized $50,000. The City Bank had capital of and the Avondale bank $25,000.

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ALABAMA BANKS CLOSE DOORS

Death by Drowning of Head of One Institution Is the Cause of Run on Other Financial Depositories.

BIRMINGHAM (AP)-Affairs of two banks which closed Saturday. bringing to a total four banking institutions which have failed to open in the Birmingham district within the past ten days, were under of the state banking officials Saturday night.

President Drowns Meanwhile searching parties were doubling their efforts to locate the body of Dr A. W Bell president of the Woodlawn Saving bank. one of the institutions which closed Dr. Bell dorwned Saturday morning in the Coosa river near Vincent. Ala. He was reported to have gone in swimming with a party of friends shortly after he arrived at his country place for the week end. The report of the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run on the Southside bank which prompted officials to order its doors closed. Officials of the Southside bank said that closing was temporary and that the bank would re-open for business Monmorning As the report spread throughout the district. mild runs started at other banks. They were halted in most instances when officials announced that all depositors wishing to withdraw their funds would be paid Echo of Prior Cases Judge C. E. Thomas, state superintendent of banks, arrived Saturday from Montgomery to take charge of the banking situation here. He attributed the closing of the Woodlawn and Southside banks to runs precipitated by the closing of the two banks week. The banks closed last week were the City bank and Trust company and the Avondale bank and Savings company. J. B. Lassiter. president of both institutions, is in a New York hospital where he collapsed after receiving news of the closing of the banks. John R. Wallace, cashier of the Avondale bank and Savings company died the day before the bank closed from a bullet through his abdomen. said by members of his family to have been accidentally inflicted when a pistol he was handling dropped to the floor and discharged. Coroner J. S. Russum rendered a verdict of accidental death. Plans for reorganization and reopening of the City bank and Trust company were completed Saturday and Roderick Beddow member of the board of directors and attorney for the institution. announced that more than $125,000 of the $250,000 stock proposed for the reorganized bank had been subscribed He said the bank probably would reopen early next week. Southside and Woodlawn banks were capitalized at $50,000. The City bank had capital of $500,000 and the Avondale bank. $25,000.

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Body of Bank Head Sought

Alabaman Drowns Day His Institution and Others Are Closed

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 8. (AP)—While search continued for the body of Dr. A. W. Bell, president of the closed Woodlawn Savings Bank, reported to have been drowned Saturday, state bank officials and city leaders moved today to guard against further closure of suburban banks and to restore confidence.

Citizens were called upon by banking leaders, the president of the city commission and in newspaper editorials to "quit worrying about the banks and to stop a wave of hysteria that has threatened the city since the closing of four suburban banks."

Residents of near Vincent, Ala., where Dr. Bell was reported to have been drowned, dragged the Coosa River but found no trace of the body.

J. B. Lassiter, president of the City Bank and Trust Company and the Avondale Savings and Trust Company, continued ill in a New York hospital, where he has been since he collapsed when his two banks were closed.

John R. Wallace, cashier of the Avondale bank, died the day before the bank closed from a pistol wound said to have been accidental.

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BANK FAILURES UNDER PROBE

Three Investigations Under Way Into Causes of Failures in Birmingham

ANOTHER BANK CLOSES

Birmingham. Ala., July banking situation in the Birmingham district was under a three way investigation by state and county officials today as the fifth bank within the past two weeks failed to open its doors The Leeds State Bank did not open for business today and its affairs placed in the hands of the state banking department following a heavy run Saturday. Judge C. E. Thomas, state superintendent of banks, stated that runs which caused two banks to close Saturday were precipitated by the closing of two other banks weeks ago. Attorney General Charlie S. McCall was conducting an investigation into the closing two weeks ago of the Avondale Bank and Savings Company and the City Bank and Trust Company. J. B. Lassiter, president of both concerns, collapsed in New York City when advised of the closing and still is in the care of physicians. Motor boats were searching

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ANOTHER BANK IN THE BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT CLOSES

Investigation Being Conducted By State and County Officials.

Ala., July banking the Birmingham district was under investigation by state and county officials today within the two its The Leeds State Bank did not open for affairs placed in the the state heavy The bank was capitalized $25,000 and surplus $25,000. Judge State superintendent of banks. arrived yesterto the the banking stated which the two the closing of two other banks two weeks ago. Attorney General Charlie McCall personal the closing two weeks ago the Avondale Bank Savings Company the City Bank and Trust Company Lassiter. of both cerns, collapsed New York advised closings and still the care were the waters the Coosa river Ala. for the Bell. president the Woodlawn Savings Bank. which Saturday. Dr Bell was ported few hours the bank while with party He member the Jefferson board review. The Southside Bank. which closed charge state officials who have started an audit of its

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The annual convention the Alabama Woman's Christian Union will be held at than Oct. and

Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed duties as home agent Calhoun County.

Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize the annual old-time fiddlers' contest Fayette recently.

Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she trapped beneath overturned automobile the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur.

Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years.

Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss $30,000.

Jefferson County Grand Jury has started an investigation into the mysterious death of Owen K. Cameron, Linger Longer Lodge, Birmingham.

Gilbert, chief deputy and employe in the Jefferson County sheroffice for 18 years, has been marily discharged by Sheriff Downs.

Brown, Birmingham, fined and his driver's license was pended for months by Judge Abernethy on charges of reckless driving.

Prof. Willis Russell, former structor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty College for the coming

An expansion program under way the Tennessee, Alabama Georgia yards Gadsden. More than will be spent for expandterminal facilities.

570-acre tract land northwest Fairhope, Baldwin County, has selected the for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station.

Hornbuckle, pugilist, known under the name Jack Edwards was arrested Alabama City police warrant from Shelby, which charged first degree murder.

Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will and continue through the month.

Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration plot to liver from the county prisoner had planned to assist the the First National Bank Wetumpka. municipality that provides pubpublic the benefit inhabitants required to pay state county license specified the enue laws, Assistant Attorney General Evans ruled an opinion for warded the city attorney RussellAla.

Mobile police were holding bear charges of robbery after had been captured in the residence Megginson. of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident the Selma Highway near Montgomery which several persons were injured.

The honor of being the first to register the University Alabama went to two Miss Mortinare Wilfreshmen co-eds, and Ruth Evans, both of caloosa.

An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. HayMontgomery, under the pretext den, radio repair man, suddenly of being and escaped, after drew pistol ing $220 money.

Affairs of the City Bank Trust which closed Company, Birmingham, its door July will be liquidated on and the bank will not immediately decided meeting open, its board of directors.

Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, cleared degree murder charges because insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slayRex Wright, Montgomery lice officer. Aug.

Will Williams being held in the Jail charge of Bessemer County with intent to murder, in conassault with the shooting Harvey nection the home Williams on Dabbs the Taylor's Ferry Road.

Weatherly, secretary and for the Dothan Chamtraffic manager announces that the Commerce, has begun drive for organization continued until members, the desired results are accomplished.

Eugene Poff, Ardmore, Ala., bound by taurant operator, Clem, preliminary Judge Athens await action hearing in with the the Grand Harry Ardmore slaying Sept.

Eufaula Bank Trust ComThe which opened for business two pany, in Eufaula with capital years stock met heavy the all checks presented. Bank officials claim the warranted.

Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, his monthly cotton report, which was based ditions Sept. estimated Alacotton yield this bama's prospective bales, bales year more harvested in 1928.

The Mobile County Board of Rev. has adopted resolution that the county with and federal in promoting growth and safety the forests Mobile County and has authorized devoted appropriation operation this program.

Commissioner Seth Storrs been authorized by the State Board Agriculture start negotiations with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving the offices all county demonstration agents Alabama, where tests have been approved.

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ALABAMA NEWS

A resume of the more important events of interest gathered from all sections of the State.

A municipality that provides publie park or amusement in a public park for the benefit of its inhabitants is not required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 revenue laws, Assistant Attorney General A. A. Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth P. Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted a resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests in Mobile County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusively to operation of this program. F. W. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based on conditions as of Sept. 1, estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year at 1,216,000 bales, or 97,000 bales more than were harvested in 1928. The Eufaula Bank & Trust Company, which opened for business two years ago in Eufaula with capital stock of $50,000, met a heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. E. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun drive for new members. to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail on charge of assault with intent to murder. in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs at the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of Insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex C. Wright, Montgomery police officer. on Aug. 22. Affairs of the City Bank & Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July 6 will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not reopen, it was decided at a meeting of Its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. C. C. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being radio repair man, suddenly drew pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of plot to deliver from the county jail a prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The henor of being the first to register at the opening of the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scores of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, were in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. H. L. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. A 750-acre tract of land northwest of Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by a survey committee as the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. A. J. Hornbuckle, a pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on warrant from Shelby, N. C., which charged first degree murder. A. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla & Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she was trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest at Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. The forty-fourth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Dothan Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will open Oct. 1 and continue through the month. Prof. I. Willis Russell, former instructor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty at Birmingham-Southern College for the coming year. J. H. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was suspended for six months by Judge H. B. Abernethy on charges of reckless driving.

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ALABAMA NEWS

A resume of the more important events of interest gathered from all sections of the State.

A municipality that provides a pub Iic park or amusement in a public park for the benefit of its inhabitants is not required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 revenue laws, Assistant Attorney General A. A. Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth P. Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted a resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests in Mobile*County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusively to operation of this program. F. W. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based on conditions as of Sept. 1, estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year at 1,216,000 bales, or 97,000 bales more than were harvested in 1928. The Eufaula Bank & Trust Company, which opened for business two years ago in Eufaula with a capital stock of $50,000, met a heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. E. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Cham ber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun a drive for new members, to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder, in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs at the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex C. Wright, Montgomery police officer, on Aug. 22. Affairs of the City Bank & Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July 6 will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not reopen, it was decided at a meeting of its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. C. C. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being a radio repair man, suddenly drew a pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of a plot to deliver from the county jail a prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The honor of being the first to register at the ninety-ninth opening of the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scores of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, were in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. H. L. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. A 750-acre tract of land northwest of Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by a survey committee as the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. A. J. Hornbuckle, a pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on a warrant from Shelby, N. C., which charged first degree murder. A. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla & Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she was trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest at Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. The forty-fourth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Do. than Oct. 29, 30 and 31.