Alabama normal schools urged to expand but local consolidation urged
Report by John W. Cook and J J McBrien argues against consolidating all Alabama normal schools and recommends four large one for the state. Inspectors criticize cramped buildings at Florence Troy Livingston Jacksonville and others and urge new facilities and streamlined programs.
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Montgomery
Staae
Alabama
John W. Cook
Dekalb
Finois
Northern Thines Normal Book
J. J. Mc Brien
Wagdhingheam
United States Bureau of Educatioe
State Normal Wheel Board
Florence
Troy
Liwheeston
Jacksonville
Celebration Night for Knights of Pythias in Anniston
Large crowd expected as Knights of Pythias of the district prepare a Golden Jubilee celebration at Noble Theatre Anniston with grand lodge officers and a parade from Union Station. Special dramatic features arrive on a 6 25 pm car and a Birmingham delegation plans to join the event.
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Joe
Came Noble Theatre
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Thos. . Walker
Birmmingham
Anniston
Supreme Lodge
Supreme
Gadeden
Union Station
Noble Theatre
Mw Dlic
Order
L. ¢. Waldrop
Birmingham
Jefferson Theatre
Saame
Romman Guards
Caparice
Anniston Ame
Comer Wins Suit Over Fees in Rail Commission Campaign
Montgomery Teer court in 1904 era case finds Comer awarded fee thousand dollars from Dr M of Starks for alleged fee during a campaign for the railroad commission presidency. Proceedings included rebearing applications and realignment of the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Teer
B. Comer
Starks
Calhoun County Liberality Supports Belgian Relief Drive
Judge Wittvid chaired a Calhoun County committee meeting at the Alabama hotel raising cash and in kind aid for Belgian relief. C. J. Phouser reported 495.27 in cash and food and clothing gifts, totaling about 700 for the effort. Purchases will fund clothing sugar coffee and food with shipments to Anniston via the Southern route coordinated by Scott Roberts and C. J. Howser.
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Wittvid
O'Neal
Calhoun Commaty
Alabama
Thawrsday
Jad‘es
C. J. Phouser
Anniston
Willett
Calhoun
A. Sterne
Scott Roberts
C. J. Howser
New Orleans
Wallace appoints new game warden in Conecuh County
Montgomery Dec 17 John H Wallace Jr state game and fish commissioner named John J Bridges of Garland as Conecuh county game warden yesterday He will replace M L Johnson who was removed from the position
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Montgomery
Jonnn J. Bridges
Garland
Conecuh County
John H. Wallace, Jr
M. Ls. Johnson
Alabama Amusement Company Incorporation Noted
Montgomery December 17 notice of incorporation for the Alabama Amusement Company of Birmingham with 2000 dollars paid in capital. Cyr B. Brown secretary of state received the notice. Jaky Wells a well known playhouse operator is interested with Lewis V. Clark Robert L. Tegory and Mr Simon of Birmingham.
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Montgomery
Alabama Amusement Company of
Birmingham
Cyr B. Brown
Jaky Wells
Lewis V. Clark
Robert L. Tegory
Mr. Simon
Parole and pardon urged for Dr. Pearce in Kennedy feud case
A Montgomery dispatch reports Dr. Pearce, imprisoned for life in the Pearce Kennedy feud killings, has a thirty day parole and faces possible unconditional release. The state board of convict inspectors voted unanimously to recommend Pearce's pardon, aided by strong citizen support and a governor considering the case.
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Joan
Be Petite
Cover
O'Neal
Moww
Christuman
Montgomery
State Board of
Pearce
Pearce Kennedy
Sarge
Shele Kennedy
Aestain
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing on Montgomery Road Fund
The Alabama Supreme Court today denied an application for a rehearing in the Montgomery County road and bridge fund case. The decision upholds the prior ruling favoring Montgomery County, affecting the state’s road funding and related allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Dee
Supreme Court
Alabama
Montgomery County
Neutration rule violations discussed by Goethals report
Governor Goethals reported to the department on violations of neutration in the canal zone. He noted wireless infractions and warned patrols are needed as ships could violate regulations undetected. One detachment was ordered to the west end of the canal. others may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Goethals
Canal Zone
Jon
Conn
Leeper Named Bibb County Tax Commissioner
Montgomery December 17 Jon Leeper of Centreville has been appointed tax commissioner of Bibb county succeeding Hofby White who joined the state tax commission. The appointment was made by the state tax commission and approved by Governor ONeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Jon & Leeper
Centreville
Bibb County
Hofby
White
Or O'Neal
Laeyers
State Tax Commission
O'Neal
Prison Dentists and Clemency Debate
The article notes leaders opposing clemency for a dentist Dr Pearce who had provided more than $1500 in dental work for convicts. It argues his release would let his tasks be continued by a new penitentiary dentist, while the state has no separate employment provision for a dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
Pels
Whittier Birthday Observed by Local Clubs
May 17 marked the 150th anniversary of poet John Greenleaf Whittier. The Whittier Club of Haverhill held memorial exercises and visitors traveled from distant points to the old mansion. Public schools held social events.
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Hiaverhill
Maes
Omec
John Greenloot
Whittier
Turbulent World War I Updates Amid Bold Fronts and Losses
Reports from Constantinople to Scarborough describe attacks, captures, and bombardments. German and Austrian actions, Greek spy case, and Allied advances are noted with casualties and torpedoed ships. The day ends with Paris claiming trench gains and continued pressure along the front.
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Berlin
Poland
Jacksonville School
Procaldsts
Beieeport Pre
William F. Feagin
Seuperintendent ‘of
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Rome
Jacksonwithe
Lime Livingston School
Amy
FR@KeNCe
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Theater Opers
Niston
Pramatic
Noble Theater
Friged Battelifield
Wade
Fraince
Cvaimning
Caloun
Wallace
Waeripen IY
Conouh
Alabama Amicusement Company
O Neal
Pardon Board
Destaner
THINK
Leeper
Con
Vishe Grad
AUS
Ments
Ajesack
Viga Hlown
P- Scarteomrough
England
Phettish
Ulga Wees
Rm Deerme Coddy
Ff Flamborough
Eebanigth
T. Loweson
Wemmrber
Hatha Pool Yer Ordey
Ome
Gefeeen
Iortians
Ibert
Hartlepool
Leverborough
Whitby
Pittytine Kibberet
Authverrities
Mitty Ome
Yeurdass
Greece
Leaner
Vishegrad
Nish
Dring
Viehbeerad
Bosnia
Vienna
Paris
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