Victory for Prohibition Fails in House Hobson Amendment Defeated
Washington December 23 The Hobson prohibition amendment failed in the House by 197 to 189 though supporters claimed a virtual victory as a majority voted for the measure. The Mann substitute also failed 210 to 176, with further amendments defeated amid sharp exchanges as debate continued into mortal hours of speech making.
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le House
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Morrison
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Henry
Clark
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Prohibition Fight Continues in Congress Surprises Supporters
Still confident supporters of the prohibition measure face astonishment from friends and fans as debates spill into congressional halls. The article notes unexpected shifts in opinion and the fervent defense of the initiative amid ongoing hearings.
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Congress
Horus Court Brief Addresses Coal Case In Court
In court Horus faced a legal matter related to coal policy. The session focused on the implications of the dispute and potential remedies. Proceedings highlighted key arguments from both sides and a forthcoming ruling is anticipated.
Funeral Honors For Anniston Officer Killed On Duty
The Anniston community honors a slain officer with a city funeral turnout. Pallbearers from the police force lead the cortege to First Baptist Church as bells toll. City officials weigh insurance plans and the Shiretzki memorial fund to support dependents.
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Anniston
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Sixteenth Street
Walnut Avenue
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Pine Avenue
First Baptist Church
Oheir
L. N. Claxton
the Star
J. Wikle
Star
Shiretzski
Payouts Planned for Alabama Confederate Pensioners
Montgomery December 23 warrants totaling about 258000 dollars will be issued by state auditor C B Smith for Alabama Confederate pensioners. About 16009 third class recipients will get 16 dollars, 4000 second class will receive 20 dollars, and 1200 first class will obtain 25 dollars. Warrants cover the fourth quarter of 1914 and will be payable January 1 at county probate offices.
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Montgomery
Alabama
C. B. Smith
Pardon Files Closed for Governor O Neals Administration
Montgomery Dec 23 Governor O Neal has closed the pardon books for his administration He will dispose of existing applications and then his secretaries will mark finis on the records He will consider about 20 more cases but will not accept new pardon or parole delegations nor take up new cases
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O'Neal
O’neal
Governor Sets Final Pardon Time Limit
The governor announces a strict deadline for considering pardons, stating that no additional time will be allotted beyond the current minute of the governor’s time. An order to enforce this limit has been issued.
Burkett Ivins Recovering After Athens Shooting
Burkett Ivins, Athens Tennessee revenue officer shot in an affray that killed Patrolman Holland, rests at Sellers hospital. Relatives and fellow officers, including Knox Boothe and R. P. Eaton, gather as investigations clarify that Ivins submitted to arrest and fired only later as events escalated. local officials defend Ivins’ conduct and duty.
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Athens, Tenn
Holland
Sellers’ Hospital
John B. Ivina
Atlanta
Joe
Robert Ivina
Chattanooga
Eugene I Ving
Athens, Tennin
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Nashville
United States Revenue
Alabama
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Land dispute settles taxes between Cherokee and Calhoun counties
Judge Joseph Savage led a Cherokee county delegation as the commissioners court ruled on a land case spanning 12 sections in township 12 range 9 Calhoun county. The decision assigns back taxes to Calhoun, ending Cherokee's decades of collecting on about 5100 acres. Back taxes may be pursued against landowners, while Cherokee vendors may seek refunds if courts allow.
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Cherokee County
Commissioners’ Court
Calhoun County
Calhoun
Cashoun County
Chrokee
Dave Cowden
Co. PD
Police officer shot during duty praised for courage
The injured officer, praised for steadfast conduct in the line of duty, was shot while performing official duties. He is reported to be improving and receiving full support to recover, with family and authorities offering assistance.
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Thays
German Army 15 Being Filled With Boys In War Rush
Citizens report that German forces are rushing to Belgium and the Argonne as Germany fills its ranks with seventeen and eighteen year olds. Turkish troops march on Suez and Turks rout Russians at El-Agui-Miriri amid broader fronts. Greece and Roumania may join the Allies soon.
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