Burleson Urges Government Ownership of Telegraphs and Parcel Post Growth
Washington December 24 Postmaster General Albert S Burleson in the annual report notes a second consecutive operating surplus and the postal service self sustaining. He urges government ownership of telegraph and telephone facilities and immediate takeovers of Alaska Porto Rico and Hawaiian systems. The report highlights rapid parcel post growth and improvements in Railway Mail Service and city post offices.
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Post Office Proposals Seek Expanded Roles and Rates
The postmaster general outlines plans for higher compensation tied to maximum performance and parcel post growth, rural road improvements with state cooperation, legal recognition for site selection and building designs, readjusted second class postal rates, raised postal savings limits, aerial mail service where feasible, and extended use of government owned vehicles at large offices.
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Ex Governor Peter Early Reinterred in Georgia
Judge Hillyer and Henry Hillyer returned from Greensboro Georgia where they oversaw the disinterment and reburial of Peter Early former Governor of Georgia whose 102 year old remains were moved from a Forteney plantation to the Early family lot in Greensboro cemetery. The ceremony was attended by prominent Greensboro citizens and arranged by the governor’s California-based heirs.
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Anniston Chamber Officials Return from Washington and New York
J. B. Carrington, president, and J. C. Sproul, vice president, of the Anniston Chamber of Commerce, return from a weeklong business trip to Washington and New York. They report a more optimistic business mood, noting stock exchange openings and railroad rate increases as signs of improving conditions. They offer no specifics on the trip’s purpose, saying only that an announcement will follow for Anniston.
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New York
Birmingham and Jefferson debated relief methods in legislature
Birmingham and Jefferson county spark lively talk on how to ease the city’s finances. Proposals include creating a separate taxing district, reorganizing county governance, changing tax rates, or taxing property at full value. A conference with legislators from the county is planned in coming weeks.
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Fires claim elderly man in alley hut tragedy
A charred body identified as Kagtt 1, about eighty, was found inside a ruined hut behind a brick house on Moore Street. The dwelling, once a stable, housed the lonely Black resident for years and was consumed by a fire likely aided by a pipe's embers. investigators expect to determine if suffocation occurred before firefighters arrived.
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Postal Office in Montgomery Closes for Intra State Telegrams
The Montgomery office of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company has closed to intra state business. Messages are not accepted within Alabama and other points in Alabama cannot send telegrams here. An injunction by Judge Gaston Gunter takes effect with a $500 bond filing and lasts until December 31 or until the corporation pays the license and a percentage of collections on intrastate business. The company will appeal to the Alabama court of appeals, likely for submission at the end of the Montgomery division next week.
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Alabama Tax Commission drivers larger state tax hike in 1914
Montgomery Dec 14 The state tax commission projects a 1914 rise in assessments by about 55 million dollars with state taxes rising roughly 367 500 and county taxes about 380 000 once the full year is complete. Examiners say exact increases will be known around January 1916 and credit disputes remain.
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Wreaths Paced at Washington Tomb by Local Lodges
Memorial wreaths were laid on George Washington's tomb in Mount Vernon Virginia by the Alexandria Washington Masonic Lodge and Fredericksburg lodge marking the 115th anniversary of the first president's birth.
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Vigorous Demand Drives Park Stocks in Early Trading
New York December 14. The demand for stocks is vigorous and substantial in many issues. The first hour of trading saw brisk activity with gains and higher bids before noon.
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Vanderbilt University Not To Leave Southern Conference
Vanderbilt University officials clarified in Nashville that they have no intention to withdraw from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association and form new organizations in the South. The statement praised Lexington College’s rule allowing first year men to play, addressing rumors of reorganization.
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Train Wreck Near Vigo Injures Pullman Cook
A Seaboard Air Line passenger train No. 6 wrecked at Vigo near Border Springs between Piedmont and Cedartown. The Pullman cook was severely scalded and all other injured were bruised or cut. Victims were taken to Cedartown, with wreckers assisting. work to clear debris began this afternoon and traffic expected to resume soon.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank of Kinston Opens
Montgomery December 14 The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Kinston Coffee County began business today under the state banking department. The bank organized recently with a paid in capital of 10000 dollars. H Lapsley assistant to the state superintendent of banks will represent the department at the opening.
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Comer Man May Fill Sam Kennedy's Job
Montgomery December 14 Followers of B B Comer may gain a seat on January 18 as clerk of the Alabama railroad commission currently held by P Kennedy. Associates Gaillard and Cooper back Comer and may form a voting majority for his appointment. Atticus Mullin is named as a possible candidate with solid support from Cooper and hoped for Gaillard backing. Other applicants are expected to seek the post as a key state job.
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Tur bul war updates and naval actions across Europe
Roumania may declare war on Austria by December end say Nia Sellas. Turkish battleship Messudich torpedoed by British submarine Eleven off Dardanelles. Dresden cruiser bottled up at Puerto Arenas after sailing within neutral waters. Two Austrian torpedo boats sunk in the Adriatic. Warsaw again deemed safe after evacuation concerns.
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French Front Advances in Alsace Reported
The official afternoon report says Parisian forces have steadied their offensive in Alsace with no major actions from the North Sea to the Oise. Northeast of Soupir French trenches were bombarded but counterfire broke up the attack and damaged enemy positions.
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Government report shows November factory and warehouse activity
Washington report states 420663 bales consumed in November, up from 456356 last year, with manufacturing establishments and independent warehouses affected. November 6, 69, 189 figures compared to the prior year show slight changes in output.
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