Joint Debate at Auditorium Taft Tall On Government by Commission
Plans for a public debate at the Auditorium Armory Taft Tall focus on government by commission. The Chamber of Commerce panel includes Wilmer Moore and V W H Kriegsnaber with Aldermen Middleston and Chambers aiding the event chaired by Alan Candler. Des Moines figures Weickar and Wise will present contrasting viewpoints, linking to Des Moines’ past and present government forms.
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Auditorium Armory
Taft Tall
Chamber of Commeres
Wilmer Moore
W H. Kriegsnaber
F J Paxnn
Fomreny
Middleston
Chambers
Cofield
Wise
Des Moines
Tragedy Near Pickett County Leaves Two Wounded
Nashville Tenn May reports a fatal shooting near Wilters Mill Pickett County two men were wounded and a brother injured. Details and motives remain unclear as investigators continue to gather facts.
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Nashville
Tenn
Wilter
Pickett County Tennesees
Janes Meane
Tom Tre
Mrrest
Cabal Slated to Succeed Capers as IRS Commissioner
Roy F E Cabal, then postmaster of Richmond, is slated to become Internal Revenue Commissioner succeeding John G Capers. Announcement from the White House expected within days with Cabal not assuming duties until the next fiscal year begins July 1. Capers remains incumbent during the interim transition.
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Cabal
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Hy Jobe Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Internal Revenue
Roy FE Cabal
Richmond V
No Decision Reached Over Changing Charter
The charter revision committee of the city council, chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Roberta, discussed council procedure rules for over an hour and recommended further study of the old charter by Chairman Toberin. They believe councilmen lack current rule knowledge and favor amendments to save meeting time, including keeping the ban on smoking and reading newspapers, and restricting absence without chair approval.
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Roberta
Toberin
Hn Pawn
Cooper's New Discovery Promises Health By Stomach Theory
The Cooper Medicine Co claims its New Discovery cures many illnesses by restoring stomach function. An unsolicited testimonial from J. Turk of Vincennes, Indiana, describes relief from long stomach trouble after using three bottles, with continued improvement after more doses. The ad notes the product is sold by druggists nationwide with a free sample offered upon request.
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L. T Cooper
J i. Turk
Vincennon
Turk
Atag
Thor
Battleship Mississippi Steams Up the Mississippi River
The Mississippi battleship, brought from Guantanamo to receive a silver service, sailed up the Mississippi to New Orleans amid worries about river depth. Pilots laughed at fears and the ship tied at Jackson Avenue Wharf, with stops planned at Donaldsonville Plaquemine Baton Rouge Bayou Sara and Natchez before proceeding to Horn Island for the silver service.
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New Orleans
May
Mississppi Valley
Mississippi
Guantanamo
Cuba
Airs
South Pose
New Orleana
Morntatand
Gulf of Mexico
Natchez
Mins
Bavy Department
Mmn Wpi
Gulf Coast
Mississippi River
Latches
Horn
Missievippi Pileig
Wathee
Oases
South Pass
Jacksen Avenue
Sis
Donaldsonville
Rail case dismissed in Richmond court ruling
On motion by Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, Note folk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railways, Judge Pritchard of the United States circuit court dismissed the suit against Judge Robert Pretties, chair of the state corporation commission. The case challenged a 3 cent rate and involved coupons declared void, with railroads arguing the rate change and court powers.
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Richmond Va
Chesapeake
Otic Wellways
Pritchard
United Bimtes Circuit Court
Conte Per Mila
60 000 Tons of Steal Rails
Announcement from New York in May states that the Illinois Steel Company a subsidiary of the United States Ice Corporation has closed a contract to sell 80 000 steel rails to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company with early delivery planned for several months ahead.
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New York
Trinois Steel Company
United States Ice Corporation
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company
Federal Judges to Be Impeached in Rate Case Inquiry
Congressman Murphy announces intent to file formal impeachment charges against Judges McPherson and Phillipe of Missouri over conduct in rate case. He claims telegrams by railroads’ attorney and responses from the attorney general fueled the actions. The House debated personal privilege as he urged proceeding with formal charges.
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Murphy
House
Washington
McPherson
Philltpe
Missouri
Miasouri
Frank Hagerman
United States
Wickeraham
Clayton
Alabama
Cannon
Henry
Texas
Judiciary
Comitttee
Tucker
Ais
Rucker
Philips
Murphys
Hagermans
Aiste
Judiciary Committee
Two Blind Tiger Cases Tryed In Court Proceedings
In a police court session two blind tiger cases were heard with one continued and the other noticed. The Loeb case involved forty four pints of whisky found hidden in a wall. legality of the warrant was contested. Bam Lach, a Decatur street near beer dealer, was fined $500 and imprisoned thirty days. Whitley, near beer dealer on Pater Street, was fined $1000 in superior court and faced a contempt issue in court.
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Bam Lach
Decatur Street
Hood
Arthur
J . Riley
Mqnor Wis
Morrin Mackr
Broylen
Loch
Recorder’s Court
Certolr
Cease
F P Whitley
Pater Atreat
Ed Jones
Whitley
J M
W T. Ratteree
West Lumber Company
T. B Folder
JL. Ward
J M Hatteras
Word
Broyles
Cnet
Exclusive Fifth Avenue Dresses At $13.50 Each
A promotional sale offers 25 or 50 gowns at a time from a renowned Fifth Avenue gown maker. Dresses priced at $13.50 each, with regular values up to $30, $22, or $25 for many pieces. Wide range of fabrics, colors, and sizes 34 to 42. Special sales staff to assist, ongoing today and Saturday.
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Fifth Avenue
Foulards
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Keely
Cabal I
Taft
Richmond
Anchor
Phillips
Clinchfield
Sam Loeb
F. P. Whitley
Frank E. Block CO
J.P. Allen Company
Whitehall Street
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