Prohibition Adopts New States After Tuesday Election
Prohibition expands to fourteen states with Washington Oregon Colorado Georgia Maine and others joining the ban on intoxicants. The 64th Congress results show Democrats with a 24 seat House edge and a 12 seat Senate margin with several contests unresolved in Colorado Nevada and Wisconsin.
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Whingtom
Arnona
Wanshington
Oregon
Colorado
Georgia
Kamens
Maine
Mississippi
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Sixty-Fourth Congress
Tuemdieas
Piranth E. McGovern
Paul A. Host I
Wisconsin
McGovern
Tomight
New York
Predek C. Hicks
Lathrop Brown
House
William Kettmer
California
Brg
Mtative
John J. Nolan
ATOR
William St
Regent ruling on distribution of commission important
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruling requires carriers to honor four month claims for loss and damage on interstate shipments. J G Waldrop notes shippers may overlook deadlines, while railroads push prompt filings to protect merited claims. Washington reports seed distribution to 75 million packages yearly, with warehouses loaded and 180 workers handling seed envelopes for three months.
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Innterstate Commerce Commission
J. G. Waldrop
Washington, D. C
Congress
Atvie
LeArey
Fa Witlin
Court convenes Monday with Judge Merril on bench
The circuit court will convene Monday with Judge HD Merril presiding. This session aims to hear pending civil and criminal matters and set subsequent dates. Local officials urge parties to prepare filings and bring required documents.
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Emeut
Circuit Court
HD Merril
Conference T Meet Neat at Athens
A regional Epworth League gathering convenes in Athens with attendees from Talladega district. Pr C Wrige ley will tour the area to attend the event as pastors and leaders prepare for the meeting’s close Monday morning.
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Athens
Pr. C. Wrigeley
Talladega
Epworth League
Spinnesiiga
North Alabama conference session opens under Bishop Denny
In Sylacauga the second day of the North Alabama conference began at 8 30 p m with Bishop Denny presiding. The bishop stressed applying practical tests to spiritual matters and urged revision of personal religious understanding amid morning devotions. The session then listed ministers who died, received, or were transferred and admitted new young ministers from various districts.
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Sylacauga
North Alabama
Denny
John
J. N. Rupree
J.E Kilking
J. V. Peterson
F. K. Ftewlett
W. A. Kennamer
Committee On
Edward G. McKay
Lder
North Georgia
Wiliam S
J. H. Leslie
J. F- Crow
J. J. Persson
Joshua Warren
W. J. Reid
Ww. L. Hendricks
Sme
Trim
Willam Grahaze Echols
Lewis Satie Wes- Singer
Mery W. Co
Agricultural appropriation bill faces conference committee
A fragmented note indicates the Senate and House dispute over free meals and timing in the agricultural appropriation bill as it moves to conference, revealing partisan friction and reconciliation efforts.
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Senate OF
House
Troops Expected to Strike Hartford Valley Region
Washington reports on November 6 that Secretary of War Garrison will likely dispatch troops to Hartford Valley Arkansas to aid in enforcing a court order. Judge Youmans asked for military assistance in policing a local dispute involving state authorities and federal troops.
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Washingtom
Hartford Valley
Ark
Youmans
Arkansas
Carranza given until November 10 to evacuate presidential chair
General Carranza must resign by November 10 per Peace conference order or face troops. Villa authorities report a clash near Aguas Calientes twenty miles from the city as Villa sends 10,000 men and over 160 cannons to counter Carranza forces. Strength of Carranza troops is unknown.
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Ypres
Carranza
Aguas Calientes
Villa
Carringa
Aguas Combientes
Vitla
Conference notes on Methodist church building effort in Wassiximeton
Bishops and trustees review the status of the effort to build a great Methodist church edifice in Wassiximeton city. The remarks cover southern Methodism's role and the conference's broader religious expansion. Prominent supporters and regional figures from Athens Roanoke Ragland and nearby towns attend.
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Denny
Wassiximeton City
McCoy
Dr. McMuren
W. T Brown
Brown
Ragland
Ragland. Mesers
W. T. Saunders
H. B. Maleme
W. Sarwer
Athens
J. “Thomas Heflin
Lamfayette
Judgne
W. Brandon
Pascaloosa
L. M. Stevensom
J.P. Radmey
Roanoke
H. Radmew
Alexander City
T. C- Banks
Attalie
Governor O'Neal Asked to Back Expo Display
Montgomery Alabama November 6 Governor O Neal has been asked by Panama Pacific International Exposition president Cl Moore to support a national or international expo display. The request aims to promote Alabama and regional interests at the fair.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Aces Cl Moore
Bloody river battles heat up as Germans retreat
Dispatches from frontline reporters describe German retreats along the Yser and fighting near Dixmude and Lille. Allies claim large German casualties, thousands captured, and intensified Allied drives toward Arras as German command reports setbacks and troop losses.
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Lonlon
Lille
Burniege
Ger Mans
Yser
Ypres
Lilke
Arras
Rumor Says Exposition Ties Delay Webber Proposal
A fragment notes rumors in Alabama that the world exposition, marking Canada’s completion, may be postponed due to events in Europe. The message references a long telegram received yesterday and the inquiry from Ottawa.
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Sition
Alabama
Europe
California farmers visit Montgomery shows southern tour
Twenty one young farmers from California visiting Montgomery as part of a southern states tour. They have traveled from their state and previously went to New Orleans. The group is led by Prof. B. B. Crocheron of the University of California.
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Montgomery
Ala
California
New Orleans
B. B. Crocheron
University of California
Recommendations for state official in Alabama biennial report
H Wallace Jr state official receives commendations for financial oversight during the past two years. The biennial report highlights his department code and broad support across Alabama sections and beyond.
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Montgomery
H. Wallace, Jr
Alabama
Tariff Rebate Case Comes Up in Capital Court
Washington November 6 One of the most important cases before the customs court was reached today Arguments from the Department of Justice asserting the rebate provision of the Tariff of 1913 unconstitutional were begun The clause allowing a five per cent rebate for goods shipped to this country in ships of American registry is under challenge This case centers on the legality of that rebate and its effect on imports from American registries
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Wasington
D. C
Customs Court
Departament of Justice
A Department of Suretce Bis
United States
Department of [Commerce
Bloody Dixmude Battle Rages as Front Holds
An official afternoon report says the Dixmude defense against the Lys remains undecided with neither side breaking lines. German forces shelling the area and counterattacks north of town are reported while Sapligment siege is described as retaken by Allied troops. In Argonne and the Woevre, Allied bayonet charges and repulses mark the day amid minor rear engagements. The statement notes German force changes along the northern front.
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Pari
Dixmude
Woevre
Mae
Tariff Rebates Spark Constitutional Debate Across Agencies
Officials grapple with legality of rebate provisions in tariff laws as debates over treaties and revenue implications intensify. Government argues necessity of rebates while opposition cites treaty violations, withCommerce and Treasury preparing extensive supporting material for litigation and policy defense.
Reprieve at Dalles County Jail Reported After Closures
Reports state conditions at Selma jail have improved after prison inspector Dr. W. H. Oates issued an order closing the prison. John Adams, chief clerk, fled with Dr. Oates and the matter has been transferred to Governor O'Neal for action.
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Dalles
Selma
Sincce
W. H. Oates
Inap Mpetor
John Adams
Prison Inspection Department
Oates
O'Neal
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