82. City Bank Trust Company (Birmingham, AL)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: June 28, 1929
Location: Birmingham, Alabama (33.521, -86.802)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 28da3f63

Response Measures

Full suspension, Books examined

Other: Directors attempted to raise capital/organize reorganization; later board voted to liquidate permanently.

Description

Multiple articles report a run on City Bank Trust Company precipitated by failures/closings of other local banks (Avondale, Woodlawn, etc.). The bank was ordered closed in late June/early July 1929 after runs; there were plans to reorganize and reopen, but by mid-September the board decided to liquidate and not reopen. I corrected/confirmed dates from article dates (June 28 and July 6, 1929) and used September reports for the permanent liquidation decision.

Events (3)

1. June 28, 1929 Run

Cause: Local Banks
Cause Details: Run on City Bank Trust Company was triggered by failure/closing of the Avondale Bank (and spreading closings of other local banks), causing depositors to withdraw funds.
Measures: Bank was ordered closed; state superintendent took charge and audits were begun; directors considered reorganization and sought subscribers/raising capital.
Newspaper Excerpt: BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 28The Avondale Bank and Trust Company failed to open for business, resulting in a run on the recently organized City Dank Trust Company, which then was ordered closed.
Source: newspapers

2. July 6, 1929 Suspension

Cause: Local Banks
Cause Details: Suspension (closing of doors) followed heavy withdrawals precipitated by failures/closings of other Birmingham banks (Avondale, Woodlawn, Southside etc.). The bank closed to protect depositors while audits and reorganization plans were arranged or contemplated by directors and state examiners.
Newspaper Excerpt: As the report spread throughout the district, mild runs started other banks. The runs halted in most instances announced that wishing funds they paid promptly... Plans re-organization and reopening of the City Bank Trust Company were today by Roderick the board for tution He probably would reopen early next week.
Source: newspapers

3. September 19, 1929 Other

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

Newspaper Articles (17)

1. June 28, 1929 Birmingham Post-Herald Birmingham, AL

Article from Birmingham Post-Herald, June 28, 1929

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UDIT IS BEGUN ON TWO BANKS IN CITY Continued From the board the request of directors. Affairs Probed Bank's looking bank's affairs but have gone far enough was closed assets because such that they could realized meet some not the present needs. Whether will be any loss the there know positors they can assured do all can for them Bowdry one the directors the City Bank Trust Company, said: are closing protect depositors. During the mornwithing large drawing their funds the nouncement the the AvonBank. We are taking this step dale protect our small depositors. Every dollar deposited in the bank will be No Statement Available Bank Trust Company. Birmingham. having lished since the last issued the and since an issuance condition all statement the superintendent's office at Mont gomery Judge Thomas' statement ing City Bank follows: has taken charge Bank Trust Company and will begin audit of the company's books day morning have appointed Lockhart, cashier bank. for liquidating the bank's affairs my opinion than probably depositors be paid full. necessary bank the bank's rapid rate complete statement will follow VOTE TO AID HEALTH WORK Continued Page had been promised Florence at last year's meeting Elected In addition Hartwell the officers elected. Mayor Selma, vice presiRobertson. Cullman, secretary; Sidney Reaves, Anniston. and S. Eastep. Florence. the officers members of executive committee. During the convention here the guests of the Selma visitors officials banquet and barbecue. Selma airport. which the feature of the convention. indef because of incleminitely weather. GEORGIA SOLONS SCORE DE PRIEST Continued From Page Press pointed out that the ing lution mentioned no "It the practice the White House in putting negroes plane social he said. understood that want distinctly dents was not aimed Georgian the voted for Herbert for Hoover cause and condemn this as much as any other Southerner. Stewart F. Atkin- and son declared the matter affected tween every "because white think paper that resolution offered strong enough. This action Hoover done has restored the Solid South.' Representative McGhee of the against the final adoption the measure. explained that did because could do no possible good the Previous the motion ing declared that incident was neath the dignity the take notice that matter should treated with the contempt

2. June 28, 1929 Yonkers Statesman Yonkers, NY

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 28The Avondale Bank and Trust Company failed to open for busi- ness, resulting in a run on the recently organized City Dank Trust Company, which then was ordered closed.

3. July 6, 1929 The Selma Times-Journal Selma, AL

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FAILURE OF RESULTS SECOND Southside Institution Will open Monday STEADY WITHDRAWAL OF ACCOUNTS CAUSE Thomas Says No Reason For Alarm In iStuation BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July run on the bank the closing this of the SavIngs Bank, caused closing of that today, officials said the band would open business Monday morning. The Woodlawn Savings Bank closed its doors this morning order Dr. Bell, president, following withdrawal of several The Woodlawn Bank was the third to close doors in the Birmingham district within the past two weeks. Withdrawal of large accounts had going on for the last week, Robertson, teller the bank, today, and It was deemed wise to close to the protect depositors. bank organized in Nowith capital stock of $35,000. The two banks which failed last the City Bank Trust Company the Avondale Trust Savings Bank. Banks Reorganized July Reorganization of the City Bank and

4. July 7, 1929 The Times Trenton, NJ

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Tragedies Accompany Bank Runs President of Alabama Institution Drowns in River STATE TAKES CHARGE Situation Is Complicated as Depositors Elsewhere Ask for Cash of banks which closed today ing to total four banking institutions which failed open the Birmingham district within the past ten days, investigation of the State Banking officials tonight. parties doubling efforts locate the president of the Savings Bank the which closed drowned morning the Coosa River near Dr Bell reported gone in friends arrived his country place for the The report of the closing of the Woodlawn Bank Southside which prompted ficials order closed Officthe said that closing was that the would be open for business Monday As the spread throughout the district, mild runs started other banks. The runs halted in most instances announced that wishing funds they paid promptly Several banks that they would main open tonight necessary in oirder to accommodate those seeking to withdraw deposits Judge Thomas, State superintendent of situation here He attributed the of Woodlawn and Southside today to runs cipitated by the closing of the two banks The banks closed last week the City Bank and Bank Savings Company both New hospital where collapsed after receiving news of the closing John cashier of the Avondale Bank and Company died the day before bank closed from bullet his abdomen. said by members been inflicted pistol he was handling dropped to the floor discharged Coroner Russum rendered verdict of accidental Plans re-organization and reopening of the City Bank Trust Company were today by Roderick the board for tution He probably would reopen early next week

5. July 7, 1929 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, GA

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MAJOR CHRISTOPHER TO LEAD GEORGIA AIR TOUR; FLIGHT OVER STATE TO START TUESDAY, JULY 23 FAMOUS AVIATOR President Drowns Bank Fails Birmingham as 'GLAD TO ACCEPT' FOURTH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION GOES UNDER IN 10 DAYS Drowning Recalls Alleged Accidental Death of Cashier of First Bank To Close. ATTORNEY GENERAL DEMANDS PROBE Mild Runs Are Staged Against All Magic City Banks as Result of Panic of Birmingham, Ala., July The affairs two banks which closed today, bringing total four banking institutions which have failed open in the Birmingham district within the past ten days, were under investigation of the state banking offitonight. Meanwhile searching parties were redoubling their efforts to locate the body of Dr. W. Bell. president of the Woodlawn Savings bank. one of the institutions which closed today. drowned this morning the Coosa river near Vincent, Ala. Dr. Bell reported to have in gone swimming with party of friends shortly after he arrived his country place for the Run on Other Bank. The report of the closing of the caused run on the Southside which prompted offi to order its doors closed. Of of the bank said that closing temporary and that the bank would open for business Monday the report spread throughout the district mild started at other The runs were halted in most when officials announced all depositors wishing to withtheir funds would be paid banks posted they would remain late tonight necessary those seeking C. E. superof banks, arrived tonight Montgomery to take charge of situation here. He the closing of the banks today to runs precipitated by the closing of the two Other Banks Closed. The banks last week the City Bank Trust Company and the Bank Savings Compresident receivclosing Bank before bank wound through his family inflicted dropped verdict of cidental completed today directors and the had He bank early next and Woodlawn banks bank $25,000. JURY PROBE TO BE DEMANDED. George Company July He stated that would released banks and South closed doors that he He Birming reopen

6. July 7, 1929 The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, UT

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Another Tragedy Marks Opening Of Bank Probe President of Savings Unit Dies in River; Bullet Kills One Officer. BIRMINGHAM. Ala., July of two which closed today, bringing total four, banking institutions which failed the trict within the past 10 were under the state banking officials tonight. searching parties were doubling their efforts locate the body Dr. Bell, president the Woodlawn Savings bank, one the institutions which closed today. Bank President Dies In River Near Home. Dr. Bell drowned this morning in the river near Bell to gone in swimming with party of friends shortly after he arrived his counplace for the The report of the closing of Woodlawn bank caused on Southside which prompted ficials doors closed. Officials the Southside said that closing temporary that bank would reopen for business Monday the report spread throughout the district, runs other banks. The were halted in most when nounced that all wishing to withdraw their funds would be paid promptly. Superintendent of Banks Arrives From Capital. Judge Thomas, state superintendent of banks, arrived tonight from Montgomery to take charge the banking situation here. tributed the closing the Woodlawn and Southside banks today runs precipitated by the closing of the two last week. The banks closed last week were City Bank Trust company and the Bank Savings pany. both hospital, where he receivnews closing the banks. John cashier of the Bank died day before the closed from bullet through his abdomen, said by his family to have been cidentally inflicted when pistol he handling dropped to the floor and Coroner Rusrendered verdict One Bank Plans Reopening Next Week. Plans for and reopening the City Bank Trust company today and Roderick Beddow, of board directors and for the that than of the stock for the bank been subscribed.

7. July 7, 1929 Sunday News Lancaster, PA

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Probe Closing Of Four Banks One President Second Accidentally Kills Himself Birmingham, Ala., July Affairs two banks which closed day, bringing total four the banking which failed open in the Birmingham district wthin past ten under vestigation the state banking tonight. searching parties were doubling efforts the body Bell, president of the Woodlawn Savings of the institutions which closed today. who drowned this morning the Coosa River Vincent. Dr. Bell was reported have gone swimming with friends shortly arrived his country place for The report of the closing of the Woodlawn on the Southside Bank prompted ficials order its closed. cials the Southside Bank said that closing temporary that bank would be open for business Monday morning. report spread throughout the district, mild runs started at other banks. Judge Thomas, state superintendent of from Montgomery banking here. He attributed the closing the Woodlawn and Southside banks today precipitated by the closing of the two banks last week The banks closed last week were the City Bank Trust Company the Bank and Savings Company. president both New York hospital where he after news the banks. John of cashier the Avondale Bank and Savings died the day before the bank closed from bullet through his by members his family to have been accidentally inflicted when tol handling dropped rendered verdict of accidental death.

8. July 7, 1929 The Birmingham News Birmingham, AL

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McCall Takes Note Of Avondale Closing July Atty. Charles McCall stated Saturday upon his return here, that George of ask that the county Grand vened special session July vestigate the closing the Bank and the City Bank Trust Company. The attorney general states he assist solicitor investigation and and Evans, attorney will also He his request to SoBailes

9. July 7, 1929 The Chickasha Daily Express Chickasha, OK

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District Hard Birmingham Hit with Four Financial Institutions Closed. SEARCH FOR BODY OF ONE OF BANK CHIEFS Cashier of Avondale Bank Dies from Bullet, Said Accidentally Inflicted. Associated Birmingham, July banks which today, bringing which failed open in the district within the ten days, under the state banking officials night. Meanwhile searching parties were doubling efforts locate Bell, president the Woodlawn Saving Bank, which closed today. Dr. Bell drowned morning Coosa river near Vincent, Ala. He reported have gone swimming with party friends shortly after he arrived at this country place for the week-end. report the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused on the Southside which prompted ficials order doors closed Officials of the Southside bank said that closing was temporary the bank would re-open for business Monday morning. As the report spread throughout the district, runs started other banks. They halted in most officials that all wishing withdraw their funds would promptly. Thomas, state superinbanks, arrived tonight from Montgomery to take charge the banking situation here. tributed closing the WoodSouthside banks today runs precipitated closing the banks last week. banks closed week the Bank and Trust Company the Avondale Bank Savings Company. Lassiter, president both institutions, York hospital where he collapsed receiving news the closing the banks. John Wallace, cashier of the Avondale Bank and Savings Company, died the day before the bank closed from bullet through his abdomen, said by of his family have accidentally flicted pistol was dropped to the floor and discharged. Russum rendered verdict accidental death. Plans for and opening the City Bank Trust Company completed today and Roderick Beddow, member the board directors and attorney for the that more than $125,000 $250,000 stock proposed the reorganized subscribed. the bank probably would reopen early week. Southside Woodlawn banks capitalized $50,000. The City Bank had capital and the Avondale bank

10. July 7, 1929 The Morning Press Santa Barbara, CA

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2 More Banks Close Doors in Birmingham Tragedy Trails in Path of Four Institutions in Alabama District BIRMINGHAM, Ala. July 6-(/P) Affairs of two banks which closed to total of four today, bringing institutions which have banking failed open in the Birmingham within the past 10 days, district were under investigation of the state banking officials tonight Meanwhile searching parties were doubling their efforts to cate the body of Dr. president of the Woodlawn Savbank one of the institutions ings which closed today. Dr. Bell drowned this morning the Coosa river near Vincent Ala He was reported to have gone in swimming with party friends shortly after he arrived his country place for the weekend. Run Is Started The report of the closing of the Woodlawn bank caused run the Southside bank which prompt. ed officials to order doors closed. Officials of the Southside bank said that closing was temporary and that the bank would reopen for business Monday morning. As the report spread throughout the district, mild runs started other banks. The runs were ed in most instances when officials that all depositors wishing to withdraw their funds would be paid promptly Judge C. Thomas, state perintendent banks, arrived tonight from Montgomery to take charge of the banking situation here. 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 Lassiter. president of both institutions in New York hospital where he collapsed after receiving news of the closing of the banks Dies From Bullet Wound John R. Wallace, cashier of the Avondale Bank and Savings company, died the day before the bank closed from bullet through his said by members of his family to have accidentally inflicted when pistol he was (Turn to Page Col.

11. July 15, 1929 The Huntsville Times Huntsville, AL

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SOUTHSIDE BANK REOPENS Closed July 6, it was Found Solvent And Meriting Confidence BIRMINGHAM, July 15-(AP)The Southside bank, which closed its doors July 6 during a heavy run on its resources by depositors reopened for business today. State bank examiners who audit of the bank's last it and meriting the confidence of the public." The without dent. Maynor, president of the institution, said the first business was as if the colsing had merely been over the weekend. J. B. Lassiter, president of the Bank Savings Company and the City Bank Trust Company, two of the five institutions to early this month, issued his first on the today in which he asserted the belief depositors will "be paid in Lassiter returned from New York Thursday where made an effort to for his banks and their He collapsed when informed the banks had closed and since has been under the care of physicians. "I did not try to run away," Lassiter said of his trip. went to New York in an effort to raise money to save the but the crash came too My first to open the banks and end will bend my every energy."

12. July 18, 1929 The Sand Mountain Banner Albertville, AL

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ONE OF CLOSED BANKS REOPEN IN BIRMINGHAM Southside Bank Resumes Business Without Incident Monday Birmingham, Ala., July Southside Bank, which closed its doors during heavy run on its by depositors, opened for business Monday. State bank who completed an audit of the bank's accounts last week, declared "solvent iting the confidence of the public." The reopening was without cident. Manor, president of the institution, said the hours of business were normal as the closing had merely been over the week end. Lassiter, president of the Avondale Bank Savings Company and the City Bank Trust Company, two the five financial institutions to close here early this month, issued his statement on the closings today which he asserted the belief depositors will paid in Lassiter turned from New York Thursday he made an effort to raise money for his banks and prevent their closing. He collapsed when informed the banks and since has been under the care of physicians. not try to run Lassiter said of his trip. went New York in an effort to raise to save the banks, but the money crash came too soon. My first purto the banks and to pose reopen this end will bend my every energy." Meanwhile plans were going forward to the Woodlawn reopen Savings Bank and Leeds State Bank, the other of five banks to close, with national charters.

13. July 27, 1929 The Berkshire Eagle Pittsfield, MA

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"TANGLED IN ACCOUNTS OF FORMER MANAGER OF NEW MILFORD, CONN., SECURITY CO. Alleged Shortage in Funds Running Into Tens of Thousands of Dollars Shown in Report of Auditor. Edwin Justin Emmonds, Officer of Three Banking Institutions, Died Suddenly Day After Being Discharged. NEW MILFORD, Conn., July counts which in a partial audit have shown an alleged shortage of funds running into tens of thousands of dollars led Powell G. Seeley, newly chosen manager of the New Milford Security company today to call a meeting of creditors, stockholders and directors of the institution for next Thursday to determine its future. after the sudden death on July Edwin Justin Emmons, who had been manager of the security company for 12 years, and had also been treasurer of savings bank and director national bank here. Mr. Seeley, director chosen manager partial report made yesterday revealed, according to ment today by him "tangled mess" of Emmons accounts with the comThe meeting been called pany. decide shall by stockholders making any impairment shown by audit, going into receivership. The security company of New Milford state incorporated banking house Mr. Seeley that the audit showed many perhad entrusted Emmons money for investment the investigation determine what extent the actually used part business which Emmons had done for customers. He was of the opinion that months would required to determine the condition the its trust and other funds, Mr. Seeley expected have approximate assets and liabilities ready for week's Mr. Emmons was man of prominence section. Owing conditions the security company. which was said. came notice the he not manager meeting July 15th. The next day he died suddenly and the two physicians attended called Medical Examiners Dr. Frederick King certified that Emmons died from "natural causes.' Had Been Discharged. Conn., Bridgeport said partial audit books of the Milford Security New Milford, Conn., already shown deficit. lowing death of Justin EmHe died on July after he been the the The Medical aminer Dr. King, ing that death was due acute digestion Powell Seeley newly elected director years, stated that complete audit the books may months. Residents of New Milford have erally used the Security company their banking placing Emmons Security company money for that most the will Much the loss due to "frozen" assets in the form mortgages had been for 18 years and Milford bank for years rector the First National bank There an appeal pending perior an which the Security having been the trust funds The accounting has asked for by George Allen Buffalo, heir the estate in question. President Who Drowned Indebted to the Bank Ala., July The partial on its activities in investigation practices Birmingham yesterday which were found the method handlfunds the defunct Woodlawn The report declared Dr. Bell. late the had found to indebted bank the of "many dollars.' Dr. was drowned while swimming with friends in the Coosa river here hour before the bank closed doors result run depositors. His death declared accidental the The not the sult of its three banks the district which were closed early this month. They were Avondale and Trust Bank. City Bank Trust Company and Leeds State Bank.

14. September 19, 1929 Greensboro Watchman Greensboro, AL

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In annual the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Dothan Oct. and Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize the annual old-time fiddlers' contest Fayette recently. Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, among the three 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 approximate loss of $30,000. Jefferson County Grand Jury has started an investigation into the mysterious death of Owen K. Cameron, Jr., at Linger Longer Lodge, Birmingham. Gilbert, chief deputy and an employe in the Jefferson County sheriff's office for years, has been summarily discharged by Sheriff W. Downs. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was pended for six months by Judge Abernethy on charges of reckless driving. Prof. Willis Russell, former instructor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty at College for the coming An expansion program under way at the Tennessee, Alabama Georgia Railway yards Gadsden. More than $40,000 will be spent soon for expanding terminal facilities. 570-acre tract of land northwest Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by survey committee the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. Hornbuckle, pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police warrant from Shelby, C., 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 open and continue through the month. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of plot to liver from the county jail prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery First National Bank Wetumpka. municipality that provides public park or amusement in public park for the benefit of its inhabitants ret required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 enue laws, Assistant Attorney General Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded the city attorney ville, Ala. Mobile police holding bear on charges of robbery after had been captured the residence of Megginson. H. Williams, of Selma, charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons injured. The honor of being the first to ister the opening the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare WilMiss Ruth Evans. both caloosa. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. Hayunder the pretext den, Montgomery, of being radio repair man, suddenly drew pistol and escaped. after ing $220 in money. Affairs of the City Bank Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door July will be liquidated on immediately and the bank will not open, was decided at meeting of its board of directors. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex Wright, Montgomery lice officer. on Aug. 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. secretary and M. Weatherly, traffic manager for the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun drive for to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Eugene Poff, 52, Ardmore, operator, was bound over by taurant Judge Clem, at preliminary hearing at Athens to await action of the Grand connection with the slaying of Harry Hunter, 27, Ardmore merchant, Sept. The Bank Trust Company, which opened for business two years Mgo in Eufaula with capital stock $50,000, met heavy by the of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run warranted. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based ditions of Sept. estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year bales, or bales harvested in 1928. 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 Mobile County and has authorized appropriation to be devoted exclusiveof this program. Commissioner Seth Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents Alabama, where reception tests have been approved.

15. September 19, 1929 Washington County News St. Stephens, AL

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The annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Dothan Oct. and Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties home agent in Calhoun County. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest Fayette recently. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she trapped beneath overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. H. 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 of $30,000. Jefferson County Grand Jury has started an investigation into the mys terious death of Owen K. Cameron, Jr., at Linger Longer Lodge, Birmingham. Gilbert, chief deputy and an employe in the Jefferson County sheriff's office for 18 years, has been summarily discharged by Sheriff W. Downs. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license pended for six 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 year. An expansion program is under way the Tennessee, Alabama Georgia Railway yards at Gadsden. More than $40,000 will be spent soon for expanding terminal facilities. 570-acre tract of land northwest Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected survey committee the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. Hornbuckle, pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on warrant from Shelby, C., which charged first degree murder. Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for annual fresh which will open Oct. and continue through the month. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration plot to liver from the county jail prisoner who had planned to assist the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. municipality that provides public park or amusement in public park for the benefit of its inbabitants required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 enue laws, Assistant Attorney General Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Mobile police were holding small bear on charges of robbery after had been captured in the residence of Megginson. H. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. The honor of being the first to ister at the opening the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being radio repair man, suddenly and escaped, after takdrew pistol ing $220 in money. Affairs of the City Bank Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door July will be liquidated on immediately and the bank will not reopen, decided at meeting of its board of directors. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex Wright, Montgomery police officer. on Aug. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail on charge of assault with intent murder, in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Chamber Commerce, announces that the organization has begun drive for new members, to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Eugene Poff, 52, Ardmore, Ala., restaurant operator, was bound over by Judge Clem, at hearing at Athens to await action the Grand Jury, in connection with the slaying of Harry Hunter, 27, Ardmore merchant, Sept. The Eufaula Bank Trust Company, which opened for business two years -go in Eufaula with capital stock $50,000, met heavy run by the of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. W. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, his monthly cotton report, which was based on conditions of Sept. estimated Ala bama's prospective cotton yield this year 1,216,000 bales, or bales more were harvested in 1928. The Mobile County Board of Rev. enue has adopted resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests Mobile County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusiveto operation of this program. Commissioner Seth Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests

16. September 20, 1929 Russell Register Seale, AL

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Alabama The annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Union will be held than Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest Fayette recently. Mathews suffered severe burns when she was trapped beneath overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. 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. A Jefferson County Grand Jury has started an investigation into the mysterious death of Owen K. Cameron, Jr., at Linger Longer Lodge, Birmingham. Gilbert, chief deputy and an employe in the Jefferson County sheroffice for 18 years, has been summarily discharged by Sheriff Downs. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was suspended for six 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 at College for the coming year. An expansion program is under way the Tennessee, Alabama Georgia Railway yards at Gadsden. More than $40,000 will be spent soon for expanding terminal facilities. 570-acre tract of land northwest Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by survey committee the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. Hornbuckle, pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police warrant from Shelby, C., which charged first degree murder. Preparations are under way by the State Department Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh fishing contest, which will open and continue through the month. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration plot to liver from the county jail prisoner who had planned to assist the bery of the First National Bank Wetumpka. municipality that provides public park amusement public park for the benefit of inhabitants required to state or county license as specified the 1919 Assistant Attorney General Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city Russell- Mobile police were holding small bear on charges of robbery after it had been captured in the residence of Megginson. H. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. The honor of being the first to register at the opening of the University of Alabama went two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare WilRuth caloosa. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being radio repair man, suddenly drew pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Affairs of the City Bank Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not open, decided meeting of its board of directors. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex Wright, Montgomery lice officer. on Aug. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail 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. 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. Eugene Poff, 52, Ardmore, restaurant operator, was bound over by Judge Clem, at preliminary hearing at Athens to await action the Grand Jury, in connection with the slaying of Harry Hunter, 27, Ardmore merchant, Sept. The Eufaula Bank Trust Company, which opened for business two years in Eufaula with capital stock $50,000, met heavy run by the of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was warranted. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based ditions as of Sept. estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year bales, or bales more harvested in 1928. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests Mobile County and has authorized appropriation be devoted exclusiveto operation of this program. Commissioner Seth Storrs been authorized by the State Board Agriculture start negotiations once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving in the offices all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved.

17. September 26, 1929 Greene County Democrat Eutaw, AL

Article from Greene County Democrat, September 26, 1929

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A resume of the immore portant events of interest gathered from all sections of the State. A municipality that provides public park or amusement in public park for the benefit of its Inhabitants not required to pay state county license as specified the enue Assistant Attorney General Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth Storrs has been authorized by the Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Institute for establishing radio receiving in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Rev. enue has adopted 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 appropriation to be devoted exclusiveto operation of this program. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which based on conditions as of Sept. estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year bales, or 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 heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was warranted. 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 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. cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex Wright, Montgomery lice officer, Aug. 22. Affairs the City Bank Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not open, decided at meeting of its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext 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 prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The honor of being the first to ister the opening of the University of Alabama went two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wiland Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scores of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. Williams, of Selma, charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. 750-acre traet of land northwest Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by survey committee the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. Hornbuckle, pugilist, known under the name Jack Edwards arrested by Alabama City police on warrant from Shelby, C., which charged first degree murder. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six Loss from fire that swept through the floor of the McCulla Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she trapped beneath an overturned automobile the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Col. bert County home demonstration agent, assumed her duties as home agent Calhoun County. The annual convention of the Alabima Woman's Christian Union will be held Dothan Oct. and Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will open Oct. and continue through the month. Prof. Willis Russell, former instructor in Johns Hopkins University. has been added to the English faculty at College for the coming year. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was pended for six months by Judge on charges of reckless