Anniston Paint Plant To Open On Noble Street
The Anniston Paint Glass and Builders Supply Co. leased a theater block building on Noble Street to manufacture Southern Lumber Paint. Modern machinery totaling about $6,000 will start operations by July, led by C. J. Houser W. H. Elam and B. B. Walker with Elam described as an experienced paint expert.
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Anniston Paint, Glass and Builders’ Supply Company
Noble Street
Southern Lumber
C. J. Houser
W. H. Elam
B. B. Walker
Elam
Mann Knocks Wool Bill In House Debate
After the journal reading in the house a lengthy debate on the Underwood bill resumed Representative Mann minority leader spoke against the measure detailing objections during the session in Washington June 8.
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Washington
House
Representative Mann
Octogenarian Coed to Enter Wisconsin Next Fall
Madison Wisconsin reports Amy P D Winship an octogenarian from Racine aged eighty will enroll as a coed at the University of Wisconsin next fall claiming to be the oldest such student in the United States and likely in the world.
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Madison, Wis
Joe
Amy PD. Winship
Racine, Wis
University of Wisconsin
United States
Graduates Earn Diplomas at Minnesota Commencement
Six hundred graduates received diplomas today at the University of Minnesota annual commencement in Minneapolis. Dr. George E. Vincent new university president delivered the address to the class.
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Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
George E. Vincent
University
Belgian Cabinet Resigns Prompting New Coalition Talks
In Brussels on June 8 the entire cabinet led by Premier Scholtaert resigned. King Albert directed the president of the Chamber of Deputies to form a new coalition government.
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Brussels
Scholtaert
Albert
Chamber of Deputies
War leaders deny Hebrew bias in armed services
Secretary Stimson and Assistant Secretary Winthrop state that discrimination against Hebrew people does not exist in the army and navy, denying charges by Representative Edwards of Georgia.
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Washington
Stimson
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Winthrop
Army
Navy
Edwards
Georgia
Union League Club to Probe Edward Hines
The exclusive Union League Club in Chicago demands its board investigate Edward Hines a club member and lumber magnate amid concerns over his notoriety related to the William Lorimer election.
Parker's Home Damaged by Fire
Fire at O. H. Parker’s residence at 1527 Wilmer Avenue caused about 200 to 300 dollars in damage to the structure and furniture. The blaze started shortly after 1 pm, confined to the roof, and was checked quickly by the fire department. Insurance covered the loss.
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Parker
O. H. Parker
Wilmer
Avenue
San Leandro Cherry Carnival Opens With Free Boxes
Thousands of boxes of cherries will be given away to visitors at the San Leandro cherry carnival opening tomorrow and lasting two days. Illumination, a grand ball, and a royal coronation headline events with floral parades and Mardi Gras revels to follow.
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San Leandro
Cal
Nagel Delivers Missouri Commencement Address
Charles Nagel secretary of commerce and labor spoke to the University of Missouri graduates at the annual commencement in Columbia on June 8. He addressed the students on national economic goals and public service as they begin their post college paths.
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Columbia, Mo
Charles Nagel
Ecommerce and Labor
University of Missouri
Debris clearing by 3000 Mexican troops after quake toll
Mexico City reports 159 dead with 3000 troops clearing wreckage after yesterday's earthquake. As search expands to outlying districts, property loss is estimated at 100000 dollars and the death toll is expected to rise in coming days. A tremor near the Caspian Sea is also noted in Potsdam seismograph readings.
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Mexico City
Potsdam
Germany
Caspian Sea
Grace loses appeal in liquor case as bondsman pays
William T Grace convicted in Anniston City Court for selling liquor. Appellate court upholds lower court. Grace fined 200 dollars plus costs and 30 days hard labor. He fled to Oklahoma abandoning a 500 dollar bond signed with Hugh Dothard, leaving the bondsman liable. Similar cases reduce bond availability for future defendants.
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William T. Grace
Anniston
Supreme Court
Grace
Hugh Dothard
Calhoun County
Oklahoma
Prominent Anniston Schools End Record Year of Progress
Promotions were given to Anniston public school pupils as the city’s schools concluded one of their most successful years. Attendance rose to a new high and the educational work was of superior quality. A new Quintard Avenue building was erected and equipped for effective teaching, and the school board’s systematized work and newly established high school marked progress.
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Quintard Avenue
Board of Education
Talladega Sees Major Construction Amid Labor Shortage
Talladega reports a citywide building surge with scarce labor. Projects include 60,000 in funds at the Alabama School for the Deal and 15,000 at the Talladega courthouse, reflecting unprecedented activity statewide.
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Talladega
Alabama School For
Talladega Court House
Allnutt to be tried for fiendish family assault case
In Rockville circuit court Richard W. Allnutt faces trial for the alleged murderously violent attack on his sister Mrs. Valeria A. Weirs and for assaulting his mother Mrs. Margaret Allnutt and Miss Jane Rawlings at the family home near Dawsonville on March 14.
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Rockville
Richard W. Allnutt
Valeria A. Weirs
Margaret Allnutt
Jane Rawlings
Weirs
Dawsonville
Lawrence Allnutt
Miss Rawlings
Pretty Teacher Shot in Ky. Insurance Official Arrested
Miss Harriet Weatherby of Middletown Ky. is dying from a bullet wound inflicted while driving with Lee Gibbs. T C West secretary of Kentucky Central Life and Accident Insurance Co. was arrested on a charge of doing the shooting. Weather forecast says generally fair tonight and Friday.
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Louisville
Harriet Weatherby
Middletown
Lee Gibbs
T. C. West
Kentucky Central Life and Accident Insurance Company
Fifty 1,500 Striking at Baldwin Locomotives Works
Philadelphia June 8 fifteen hundred men struck today at the Baldwin Locomotives Works the largest of its kind in the world union leaders say more will quit labor during the day and the plant may be tied up before night
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotives+ Works
Coronation Rehearsal Underway at Westminster Abbey
Practice session for King George VI coronation at Westminster Abbey with peers and ladies of the court rehearsing parts for June 22 ceremony. King George may not attend this initial run as he returns from Alder shot after inspecting military maneuvers.
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London
George
Westminster Abbey
Judge E. H. Gary Is Still On Stand
Judge F H Gary testified that only a small portion of the nation’s coke and coal industry is owned by the Steel Corporation and little cargo moves on its two railroads. He said the Steel Corporation never bought a plant to close it or stifle competition.
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Washington
F. H. Gary
The
Steel Corporation
Richard Allnutt Faces Murder Case and Insanity Defense
Richard Allnutt, 44, brother of Henry Allnutt and son of the late Nathan W. Allnutt, is jailed in Rockville after a deadly home attack on his sister. His defense team seeks temporary insanity. doctors have examined him as his family supports him amid alleged nerves and a nearing mental breakdown.
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Nathan W. Allnutt
Henry, Allnutt
Richard
Allnutt
County Commissioners Buy Road Machines for Calhoun County
After inspecting road machines shown on exhibit in Alexandria county officials purchased two machines the King Junior and the Ohio for public roads. The King Junior costs 300 and will serve First district while the Ohio costing 185 will operate in Third and Fourth districts. An old county machine remains in Second district. Two other county machines are worn out. The board adjourned after completing June term business.
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Alexandria Road
Calhoun County
Ohio
J. W. Blackwell
Boston Heiress Marries Chief in Navajo Ceremony
Miss Latreete Colombo a wealthy Boston girl wed Chief Wolf Wanna a full blooded Navajo Indian in Boston after a romance that began years ago on the Texas plains.
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Boston
Texas Plains
Latreete Colombo
Chief Wolf Wanna
Indiana
Aviator Marra Killed As Plane Crashes At Aerodome
June 4 report from tOME states aviator Marra died when defective machinery caused his plane to drop from about 400 feet at the Aerodome.
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Tome
Marra
Widow and children contest Tom Johnson will in Cleveland
The widow and his children plan a legal challenge to the will of the late Tom Johnson. He left the bulk of his property to three grandchildren, prompting a contest over the estate.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Talladega Post Office Reports May Mail Volume
Talladega post office figures show 176000 total pieces in May with 11100 sent out and 59000 received. City carriers handled 52000, rest split among boxes rural routes and general delivery, supporting carrier service despite initial doubts. Per capita mail exposure estimated at 1.51 pieces daily.
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Talladega
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