Smith Predicted to Defeat Burr in Alabama Race
Birmingham April 42 The quiet campaign period continues as candidates press rural counties. Col Weil predicts victory for Smith over Burr while Hobson and Bankhead spar in the tenth district. Industrial news includes a 10 percent wage increase for Steel Corp employees and Alabama Power announces a new storm plant near Ocampoon with $4.408 million cost. Educational and civic developments include Athens Female Institute progress and University of Alabama hospital and campus improvements in Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ray Rushton
Montgomery
Frank S White
United States
Rushton
Robert C Brickell
Decatur
Morgan County
Tenth District
R P Hobson
William B Bankhead Bon
Hobson
Weil
Warcugs
Bb D Smith
Borden Burr
Burr
Colonel Weil
New York
Southern Railway
James W Mitchell
Mitchell
Anmisten
Athens Femate Institute
Eollize 15 & Methodist Institution
Fois
Cimparen
Iabama
University of
Builtine News N
Seoul Hall
Sonlar
Cearzas
Severn
Uuthy
Mio oTriss
Mobile
WooMo
TR Btmahim News
Mehile
Clemens
Birmingham Decorations Awarded For Confederate Reunion
Hugh Hill of Birmingham secured the decoration contract for the Confederate reunion, covering about 25 blocks in the business district, ten blocks of white-way posts, the Bijou theater interiors, and a Capitol Park reviewing stand. The design blends Confederate and national flags. Also noted is the Alabama Medical Association convention in Mobile, with record attendance and an excursion to Fort Morgan. McWane of American Cast Iron Pipe Company returns from South America with remarks on transportation and local production needs.
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Register
Hugh Hill
Birmingham
Hill
Bijou
Capitol Park
Alabama Medical Association
Mobile
Alabama
Fort Morgan
McWane
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Hirmingham
South America
United States
Speiden's Chosen Assistant to Carson
Nashville town reports Theodore Speiden Jr has been appointed assistant general manager of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad. General Manager D B Carson announced the move today. The change creates a new position. HW W Kelsey becomes superintendent of the Chattanooga division. Wt. Jempleton promoted to superintendent of the Nashville division.
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Nashville Town
Theodore Speiden, Jr
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis
D B Carson
Kelsey
Chattanooga
Jempleton
Nashvide
Marines Draftsmen Press Uranium? (Invalid title)
The American Society of Marine Draftsmen asked Congress to investigate conditions at the New York navy yard citing incompetent draftsmen. Secretary Daniels faced sharp criticism as the convention adjourned, with claims queries had been evaded and calls for a policy statement.
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Newport News
American Society of Marine Draftsmen
Congress
New York Navy Yard
Navy Department
Vnc Tim Society
Big Dry Dock Projects for the Naval Yards
In April reports indicate rising sentiment among House Naval Affairs Committee members for dry dock projects at Norfolk and Philadelphia. The subcommittee backs a Thursday full-committee recommendation while other yards may gain facade developments and a $174000 appropriation to improve the Charleston Navy Yard approach. Support reportedly increases for the expanded building program and opposed lawmakers wavering.
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Washington
House
Norfolk
Navy Yards
Charleston Navy Guard
Navy Yard
Freight Truckers Strike for Higher Pay Across Rail Lines
About 101 freight station truckers from Chatta nopea and St Lowi Southern Quinn Crescent and Central of Georgia railways walked out this afternoon after pay envelopes were issued. They demand a 20 cent per hour raise over the $1.20 scale. Officials declined to say when stations must reopen. The strike involves all freight station truckers in the city.
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Ballanoco
Tenn
Chattaunts Jrunkmens Association
Statin
Nashville Chattanonea
St Lowi Southern
Quinn and Crescent
Central of Georgia Railways
Henry Ford Advises Over Fuel Formula and Presidency
New York April 22 Henry Ford said he would buy Louis Enright’s fuel formula if it meets his claims but no test of the green powder and water mix was made Ford also stated he would accept a presidential bid if the people want him and he would not finance a third party He warned against militarism despite Western support Ford won Michigan Republican primary with 83 058 votes to Smith 77 872 and related results Nebraska and other states show Ford leading in early returns.
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New York
Henry Ford
Louis Enright
Enright
Farmingdale
L. I
Ford
Middle West
Choice
Michigan
Wansing
Mich
Detroit
United States
Smith
Grand Rapids
Wiliam G .Simpson
Theodore Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
Wilson
William T Brvan
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Rome and New York
Multiple obituaries and death notices across cities including Rome and New York. Mrs Haunie May wife of Isaac May of Rome dies after two year illness. funeral held with Rev Julian Miller officiating. Russell Ford former pitcher released by New York Americans and declared a free agent after federals dispute. Sidney Maughan and Forrest Hopkins also noted dead with burial arrangements.
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Rome
Haunie May
Isaac May
East Fourth Street
Julian Miller
Chattanooga
Myrtle Fill Cemetery
May
Elks Convention Arrives in Americus Georgia
Americus prepares to host the Georgia Elks convention on April 27 and 28 with a large Atlanta lodge delegation leaving Atlanta at 10 30 pm on April 26 aboard an A B A railroad special train. A beauty show and a queen Miss Mary Hiza Sheppard are part of the festivities.
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Amercus
Atlanta Lodge
Americus
Atlanta
Elks
Peachtree
Elks of Atlanta
Gertrude Lynch
North Boulevard
Jet Bowden
Waycross Ga
Lee G Council
Nisbet dL
Americus Lodge of Elks No
Dodson
Elks’ Convention
Walter P Andrews
Elks of Georgia
John Whale
Rome
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Jackson Street
Mercer
Auburn
Clk’s
Windsor Hotel
Galia
Carnegie Ubrary
Otate
J HT Bowden
Elk’s Lodges
Georgia
Mary Hiza Sheppard
E Sheppard
Miss Sheppard
Rev Ficklen to Fill Pulpit at Covington
The Rev J B Ficklen and his family arrived in Covington and reside at the Presbyterian manse on Clarke Street. The church installs him as pastor with installation services on Thursday evening May 25 conducted by PJ Dunbar Ogden. J B Gordon and Duncan A Ficklen will preach at the morning and evening services.
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Covington, Tra
J B Ficklen
Clarke Street
Covington Chure
Ficklen
PJ Dunbar Ogden
J B Gordon
Duncan A Ficklen
Temporary Chairman for St Louis Convention Named
New York April 22 The temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention will be chosen in St Louis on or about June 4. William F McCombs said no candidate name had been mentioned yet. Washington April 22 The Democratic National Committee plans to open headquarters in Chicago and New York and coordinate with the congressional committee. Frederick W Steckman was named director of publicity for the committee during the coming campaign, succeeding Thomas J Pence.
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New York
Ain St Louis
William F. McCombs
National Democratic Committee
McCombs
Chicago
Boy Injured When Struck By Auto At Peachtree and Fourth
Clarence May, 12, of 167 Myrtle Street, was knocked from his bicycle by George Martin, 86 Fruid Place, last night at 1 44. He suffered multiple bruises and a possible leg injury after being thrown onto the sidewalk near Peachtree and Fourth streets. A charge of reckless driving was docketed against Martin and a trial was set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 20. Officers Shumate and Arnold reported the accident.
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Clarence May
Myrtle Street
George Martin
Fruid Place
Peathtree
Fourth
Martin
recKcle
Arnold
Captain A W Candler Jr Hosts Guard Company Dinner
Captain Va Warren Candreji, commander, leads the National Guard of Georgia company at the Andiev hotel to mark its thirteenth anniversary. Mothers attend as speeches are given and the 55-member unit is praised for its high rank within the regiment.
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Warren Candreji
National Guard of Georgia
Andiev Hotel
Solomon to Preach on Action Not Talk at Tabernacle
Rabbi DL Solomon will deliver a Sunday night sermon at Washington Street Tabernacle titled Action Not Talk. Special music features Miss Sadie Goldstein, The Mighty Kings, Mr Oscar Gershon, Miss Clara Mae Smith, and organ selections.
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Washington Street Tabernacle
DL Solomon
Polo
the Good Shepherd
Sadie Goldstein
Selo
the Mighty Kings
Oscar Gershon
Clara Mae Smith
Businessmen Oppose Government Shipping Measures
Washington April 22 Seth Mann of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and the Pacific Coast Traffic League said a coast business poll shows opposition to government purchase of ships by three to one, to regulating shipping rates by five to one, and to government operation of vessels by seven to one, as proposed in the administration shipping bill.
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Washington
Seth Mann
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast Traffic League Today
House Merchant Marine Committee
Tall handsome youth robs 60 passengers on UP train
William J. Carlisle confessed to three train robberies in Wyoming and Colorado, including the Union Pacific Limited near Hanna Wye on April 21 and two prior holds near Corlett Junction and Rock Sponges. He described himself as a lone robber who valued the sport over money.
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Rawlina
Wye
Union Pacific Limited
Hanna
Walcott
Greeley
Colo
James Sherlock
Sherlock
Rawlins
Edson
Elk Mountain
Union Pacific Overland Limited
Corlett Junction
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Hanna Wye
William J. Carlisle
Carlslea
Rock Sponges
Les
Carlisle
Noone
Carlaic
Sick Army Disability Rates Top Public Health Study
Washington reports 1914 saw the United States Army with higher sickness and longer disability durations than any other group observed by the Public Health Service. Enlisted men averaged 624 sick days per thousand, with 498 per thousand due to disease and 1151 due to injury, while the average disability lasted thirteen and a half days. Government employees averaged far fewer days lost, with 384 days per person per year for disability, and women and civil servants averaging around 490 and 482 days respectively. Thirteen men and twenty four women per thousand were off duty daily.
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Washington
United States Army
Public Health Service
Rights of Neutrals Will Be Discussed at Mohawk Conference
Mohawk April 22 International arbitration topics will fill the Lake Mohank conference May 18 and 19 with former President Taft presiding. Andrew D White and Walter S Penheld will address the court issue while Taft, Hunston, and Snow discuss sanctions. Delegates from fifty chambers and US chambers of commerce will attend, with ministers and South American envoys also listed.
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Lake Mohank
Taftel
International Judicial Court
Andrew D White
Germany
Walter S Vpenheld
Washington
Haven Putnam
New York
James Brown Scott
Carnegie Endowment For
Taff Herbert S Hunston
Alpheus H Snow
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Assocation of
Westinghouse Plant Closes After Strike Action
Pittsburg April 22 Westinghouse East Pittsburg plant shuts down as thousands of workers who formed picket lines retreat to their homes War munitions shops also closed A march by American Industrial Union leaders failed to draw workers from Westinghouse Airbrake Machine and Union Switch and Signal plants A mass meeting is planned for Sunday in the Turtle Creek valley with no company demands served PMS.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
American Industrial Union
Strikers’ Organization
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Machine
Union
Turtle Creek Valley
President Wilson Joins Patriotic Submarine Issue Rally
President Wilson attended a patriotic demonstration on the submarine issue during a vaudeville program in Washington. He appeared in his box as moving pictures depicted Jim going to the capitol to deliver his submarine message to Congress, and the audience rose to cheer while the orchestra played the Star Spangled Banner. The president then applauded pictures of American troops in Mexico.
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Washington
Wilson
Jim
Capitol
Congress
Mexico
RAILROADS TO CONFER WITH BROTHERHOODS IN CHICAGO
Railroad representatives from the United States and four employees brotherhoods will meet in Chicago on April 27 to discuss eight hour day demands and overtime pay. The plan was announced by W G Lee and involves joint and separate conference groups with leaders in Cedar Rapids Peoria and Dallas. The letter urges early arrangements and confirms acceptance of the plan.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Chicago
W G. Lee
Rairoads
Lewis W . Stone
Engineers' Brotherhood
B Garretson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
W S Carter
Trainmens Brotherhood
Peoria
Lee
Stone
Southeastern
Joint Conference Committee
Betjeman Part Owner Of The Enquirer Sun
Columbus Ga April 22 Special It was learned today that John A Betjeman of Columbus is also one of the purchasers of The Enquirer Sun which changed hands recently others interested being B Miller of Columbus Thomas W Lowless of Augusta and R L McKenney of Macon Betjeman a prominent Columbus businessman is one of the Jordan company offers and in charge of that companys extensive interests It is expected an announcement will be made midweek about new officers staff and other details
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Columbus
John A Betjeman
Enquirer-Sun
Inquher Sun Company
Beasley Dies When Auto Upends in Canal at Winterhaven
In Winterhaven Florida on a night described, Barton Beasley age 28 was killed when his automobile turned over in a canal being dug by Beasley Construction Company of Savannah to connect several lakes nearby. Several people passed the machine before it was discovered. Beasley was a member of the firm. his father was its president.
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Winterhaven
Barton Beasley
Young Beasley
Beasley
Beasley Construction Company
Savannah
Automobile Industries to Aid Preparedness
New York April 22 representatives of railroads and the automobile industry with war college cooperation announced plans for a national military transportation system. The plan envisions truck corps under the war department and coordinated state and federal aid to build long east west and north south routes with industry supplying trucks and personnel.
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New York
The
War College
Soriets of Automobile Engineers
Washington
Society
Motter Truck Corps
Quartermineters Department
National Automobile Chamber of Comment
Monttars
American Automobile Association
American Allway Association
Automobile Industry
Trdas
Automobile Industes
United States
Mob Rushes to Seize Man Who Bitterly Attacked Army and Navy
A rally degenerated as mob action erupted around a man accused of bitterly attacking the American Army and Navy during a Spanish War veteran’s lecture. The crowd, including both soldiers and civilians, surged toward the speaker, but authorities cleared the hall and removed the accused.
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New York
Lyn Owas
Turi
Ant Prates
Krank Bohm
Army
Navy
Atolambia
Beth
Trial Postponed in George Tier Murder Case
Galveston Texas April 4 1900 The trial of George Tier of Marshall Texas charged with complicity in the murder of William Winck and Cathon Jecturr in Marshall in February was postponed indefinitely announced today. Tier was at large on a 35000 bond. The cases of George Ryan and Iain Copeland accused of the murder are set for June with bonds of 20000 each.
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Galveston
Tex
George Tier
Marshall Tryas
William Winck
Athon
Jectur¢r
Marshall
Munday
Huet
George Ryan
Iain Copeland
Ryan
Copeland
Kitchin Faces Challenge to Hold Seat in North District
Candidate Wilson N announced his bid for the second North district nomination opposing incumbent Kitchin. The move signals a contested race as party leaders reassess support.
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Wilson N
Fling Mitchell
Aulinder Nu
Majority Leists
Clausle Isitehin
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Speiden
Carson
N., C. & St. L. Railroad
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Severetaiyr Daniels
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of Steel
Third National Bank
Marietta and
Broad Streets
Frank Hawkins
John W. Grant
J. N. Goddard
Thomas C. Erwin
A. M. Bergstrom
FR. W. Byers
W. &. Summers
A. J. Hansen
Nebraska
Omaha
Hannie May
Russell Ford
New York Americans
Federal League
Yankees
Buffalo Federals
Federals
Sidney T. Maughon
Oidney
Lir Waughen
Wunder
Gricenberg & Bond
Sydney F and
Estey
Clussie
Lssie May
C M
J WR Maughon
Howard Jordan
Melinda Maughan
Forrest Baker Hopkins
R F Hopkins
West
Pine Street
Barclayd& Brandon
John L. Moore
John J. Woot
Madison Ger
Bukely & Brardon
Widison
Rev
Covington
ST. Louis
A. W. Candler, JR
Solomon
New South Rubber Company
Peachtree Street
Jo W Higgin
Association of Western Railways
IGHN
G Walber
Eastern Railways
Charies P Neill
Southeastern Railways
Betjeman
Automobile Industries
Kitchin
Aaslagan
Pepapeean
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