Ex governor Roberts named attorney for utilities commission
Women plan to assist in beautifying the old city cemetery on North Garden Street meeting at West Methodist Church Sunday school room at 2 o clock Friday afternoon. Effort to clear underbrush plant flowers and shrubbery and improve the cemetery as civic workers gather.AW Firm of Roberts & Cooper appointed to assist attorney general.
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Public utility valuation cases drift to commission
The public utilities commission is urged to decide valuations of Memphis Street Railway property and Knoxville Gas Company rates. Roberts and Cooper, former Governor A H Roberts and James W Cooper, were appointed as attorneys for the commission to assist Attorney General Frank M Thompson in refinery of pominfusion cases. They will be paid from the public utility fund.
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Herald
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James W. Coopers
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Frank M. Thompson
Knoxville Gas Company
Public Vulliey Fund
Closing Exercises Plan for County High School Graduation
The county high school announces a full week of events ending Friday May 20 with the graduation exercises at 10 00 am led by former state superintendent Albert Williams and a Friday night alumni banquet and scholarship medal. The week features recitals, readings, declamatory contests, vocational exhibits, expression pupils, senior class day, concerts, and an address to graduates.
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Albert Williams
China
Porter
Barber
Feo
Reeital
Claus
Miss O'Callaghan
Rates to Advance in Maury County Telephone Service
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company seeks higher rates for Columbia Maury County and surrounding areas. Business single lines would rise to 5.86 monthly, up about 33 percent, with residences at 2.00 for single lines and further increases for two to five party lines. Rural lines would pay 50 cents per half mile for individual lines and 20 cents per mile for four or five party lines.
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Crean Arrives to Reinforce Local Columbia Team
Columbia baseball officials announced the signing of Crean, a star infielder from the University of Alabama, expected to fit at second base or shortstop. Crean has prior ties to Columbia and impressed at the Columbia Military Academy. Also arrived is Hie biting Child, with a dozen players joining practice as Manager Compton plans a strong fall campaign and exhibition games against M.A. feu and Central High before the May season opener.
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University of Alabama
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Tullahoma
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Governor Alf Taylor Demonstrates Horse Shoe Pitching on Capitol Grounds
Special to The Teratd from Nashville Tennessee reports Governor Alf Taylor in a public contest against Adjutant General Philip Brummit. The event, filmed for a moving picture camera, aims to capture striking footage of his shoe pitching skill on the capitol grounds as part of his invasion of the movies.
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Philip 1 Brummit
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Obregon Demands Extradition of Two Mexican Officers
Mexico City April 24 President Dureean ordered steps for the extradition of two Mexican officers captured by American authorities near the Rio Grande at Clarendon Texas. Military authorities here say the capture thwarted a revolutionary plot. The officers were Candido Aguilar signer initian of former President Currant and Francisco Marpulal. The border town mentioned is Clarendon in Northern Texas.
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Readiness For Carnival Friday Night in the City
Esquire Gilbert M. Orr presidents the Public School Alumni Association expresses strong enthusiasm for the big carnival set for tomorrow night rain or shine. The event, starting after the street parade at 7 30, promises attractions numerous and worthwhile. Proceeds go to the scholarship fund with a 1921 graduate to receive a university scholarship on closing night, serving both entertainment and educational aims.
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Germans Offer To Settle At Thirty Eight Cents On Dollar
London April 28 The German reply to Britain's request for explanation of reparations clauses was branded highly unsatisfactory. The British Foreign Office has dropped the matter and left it to the Supreme Council to pass upon the German proposal.
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County to Sell School Bonds June First
Bids open June 1 for 100000 Maugy county school bonds issued under May 1920 resolutions and later amendments. The sale marks the peak of a long campaign for better school buildings, with about 150000 likely to be spent soon in the county for new schoolhouses.
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Neiodl
Filly at Fairview by Napoleon Direct
Louise Gentry reports a filly foaled at Fairview Stock Farm estate of Flom Sheegoy this morning at 2 06. The newborn Ally by Napoleon Direct is described as one of the finest and most promising seen by the breeder who predicts a bright future for the young horse.
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Fairview Stock Farm
Flom Sheegoy
Seamen Threaten General Strike May 1
Washington April 28. Labor leaders warned that unless concessions from the steamship interests are offered at tomorrow’s four final conferences the indefinite strike will be called for May 1 and be carried out as planned.
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Iduritine
Tolay
Wore Radicals Quit America Exemplar Reported
A United Press despatch from Chicago dated April 2 notes two additional convicted I W W members followed leader Big Bu Haywood by aiding the country. Attorney Otte Christensen says one man is reported in Petrograd and the other in Bohemia.
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Reentrad Hore Otte Christensen
Aitorney
Petrograd
Bohemia
President Harding delays world disarmament plans
United Press reports President Harding favors delaying disarmament until the administration’s foreign policy is clarified for the world. The delay is seen as reflecting a wait for a clearer policy direction.
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Washington
Harding
County officers push 4000 distress warrants on new road project
County officials plan to issue 4000 or more distress warrants after May 2 to collect wheel taxes on autos wagons and buggies. Sheriffs and deputies will be busy enforcing taxes while work on the Jackson Highway continues with four crews. Nearly a mile of road ready for surface though asphalt not yet laid.
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Vontenet Weil
Invite Members Meet Directors County Council
President Joe Frank Porter calls attention to a resolution adopted at the recent board of directors meeting of the county council inviting all council members to attend directors meetings. Directors hold a regular session next Saturday and Porter hopes council members who can attend will be present. the general public is invited if interested in the board’s discussions.
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Porter
Massey and Columbia to clash in Pillow Park rivalry
Massey Military Academy faces Columbia Military Academy in a high stakes game at Pillow Park. The two rivals met earlier this season with Columbia winning twelve runs in a ninth inning surge after Massey led until the final frame.
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Columbia Military Academy
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Feuns
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Pulaski
Koral
Coucra High Hehual
Four Sinn Fein Members Executed in Cork Barracks
Four Sinn Fein members were executed by firing squad in Cork barracks today for waging war against crown forces. The executions were carried out under the authority of British forces in the city. Local authorities reported the men were tried and sentenced prior to the execution.
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Great Britain
United Press
Cork
Sinn Peinery
Potts Family Appeal Receives Broad Local Support
Generous response follows an appeal in The Herald for the Potts family, victims of a fire, with further contributions welcomed. Donations can be left at Hardison Motor Company garage and delivered by Col Joseph A. Chapman. The address was corrected to Nashville pike from Mt Plowant pike.
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Germany Pays Reparations Offer to Settle War Damages
Paris April 28 Germany offered fifty billion old marks as reparations for wartime damages. The Allied Reparations Commission completed its assessment noting total damages at about two trillion old marks, a figure contrasted with the German proposal. The offer was submitted to Dr. Von Carsten, German representative, for review.
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Paris
Germany
Allied
Dolar
von Carteen
Winter coal prices hold despite hoped cuts
Coal dealers report no expected winter price drop amid high freight costs and stubborn demand. Dealers caution buyers that a freight rate reduction may not affect next winter coal prices, while weather and storage limits could throttle supply if many wait for lower costs.
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Ganern
Hiram
German Minister Seeks Clarification on Indemnity Offer
In Hy United Press dispatch from Herlin on April 28, Foreign Minister Von Stonne moves to clarify Germany’s latest indemnity regulations. France reportedly refused, Britain pressed for a clearer message, and allies show reluctance to accept the resignation of Simon while negotiations continue.
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