Outlaw Union Formed As Chicago Trainmen Walk Out
Thousands quit jobs as the Chicago strike spreads to Los Angeles, Kansas City, Buffalo and other points. President Wilson may appoint a railroad labor board within twenty four hours to relieve the strike, with strong White House pressure and Secretary Tumulty reporting quick action.
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Los Angeles
Kansas City
Buffalo
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Cummins
Chicago
White House
Tumulty
Striking railroad workers defy Wilson amid nationwide walkout
The menace of a national railroad strike grows as Chicago laborers reject the presidents bid to settle disputes. Over 5 000 workers walk out in Los Angeles Kansas City Toledo and Ft Wayne while 6 000 in St Louis and additional cities plan strikes. A new outlaw union named The Yardmen Association of America emerges as crews switch affiliations.
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Cinternational News Service
Chicago
Wilson
Mihai
Toledo
Ft. Wayne
St. Louis
Buffalo
Champagne
N. Y
Brotherhoods
Yardmen’s Association of America
Elie En Mags
Memphis Leads Tennessee City Population Jump
Preliminary 1920 population figures show Memphis Tennessee rising to 162 351 with an increase of 81 240. Other towns listed include Morristown Cleveland Brockton Owensville Felicity and Mensies with varying gains.
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C International News Service
Washington
Memphis
Tenn
Morriston
Johnson City
Cleveland
Brockton
Insc
Owensville
Felicity
Okla
Alice
Mensies
Americans Charged With Plot Against Mexico
Prominent American citizens were detained in the United States by Justice Department agents amid reports of a conspiracy to incite revolt against President Carranza in Mexico. Officials say evidence shows Americans funded an armed expedition against the Carranza government.
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International News Service
Agua. Prieta
Mexico
United States
Department of Justice
U. S
Carranza
Mexican Foreign Office
Department, of Justice
Street Works Begun in Albany
The $400000 paving program in Albany is officially underway. Work began Wednesday on sewer lines on First Avenue, City Engineer Lund announced. The project will progress in stages over the next few days until material arrives and weather permits opening.
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Albany
First Avenue
Lund
Tennessee River Levels Facing Fall This Friday
Government observer Mrs. A. H. Irons reported the Tennessee River will begin falling this Friday. Current stage is 22.8 feet with other stages listed: Chattanooga 32.5 feet, Bridgeport 26.3 feet, Guntersville 38.8 feet, Decatur crest expected near 23 feet.
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Tennessee
A. H. Irons
Chattanooga
Bridgeport
Guntersville
Decatur
Woman Cleared of Murder in Four Year Body Concealment
In Paw Paw Michigan in the April 8 circuit court a murder charge against Mrs. Sarah Tabor over her daughter Maude Tabor Virgo’s death was dismissed and a manslaughter charge substituted. The body had been concealed in the Tabor home for nearly four years.
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International News Service
Pawpaw, Mich
Sarah Tabor
Maude Tabor Virgo
Tabor
Wireless Stations Watch Mars Signals On April 21
London April 8 William Marconi has ordered all stations in his company to monitor Mars on April 21 as the planet comes closest to Earth. The aim is to detect any signals Mars might emit.
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International News Service
London
William Marconi
Mars
Earth
Ruhr District 10 Withdrawn Promised Within Two Days
London dispatch reports the German government pledges to withdraw troops from the Ruhr district within two days and to disband civil guards if possible. The note cites a Cinternational News Service report from April 8.
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Ruhr
Cinternational News Service
London
France
German Government Given Week to Withdraw Troops
Berlin reports that the German government has been given seven days to pull troops out of the Ruhr district as part of a diplomatic move.
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International News Service
Berlin
Ruhr
Germany lodges formal protest with United States
The state department announced that Germany has lodged a formal protest with the United States over the occupation of cities in the neutral zone.
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Washington
Germany
United States
State Department
French orders urge shooting to clear troops in Germany
Paris reports military authorities in Germany have ordered that civilians attempting to block the passage of General Dougette's troops or create disturbances in the newly occupied German districts be shot.
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Paris
Germany
Dougette
Martial law declared in Jerusalem amid Jewish Muslim clashes
International News Service reports martial law proclaimed in Jerusalem after fighting between Jewish and Muslim groups intensifies. The action brings military control as authorities attempt to restore order in the troubled city.
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Ndon
Cerusalem
German Cabinet Likely To Fall After Rhine French Advance
Paris April 8 The German cabinet led by Chancellor Mueller faces collapse due to the new situation created by the French advance from the Rhine, the French charge d affaires at Berlin telegraphed his government today.
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International News Service
Paris
Mueller
Rhine
Berlin
Turks Attack Armenians in Karabagh Repulsed
A dispatch reports fighting between Turks and Armenians in Karabagh with Turkish forces attacking and being repulsed.
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International
London
Karabagh
William E. Johnson to Tour Nation for Anti-Saloon League
An announcement by the Anti-Saloon League of America says William E. Johnson known as Pussyfoot will undertake a three month speaking tour. He is due to reach New York on April 18 and then travel to various cities to advocate prohibition.
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Cooeon News Service
Lumbus
William E
Pussyfoot) Johnson
Anti-Saloon League of America
New York
Chaplin and Wife's Manager Entangled in California Fight
In Los Angeles on April 8 Charles Chaplin, the film star, and his wife’s manager squared off after a demand to remove his glasses. The clash saw Chaplin swing and miss, Mayer swing and connect, ending with a fall as Chaplin hit scaffolding.
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Chas. Chaplin
International News Service
Los Angeles
Chaplin
Mayer
Capital Stock of Central National Bank Increased
The Central National Bank seeks to raise capital to 200 000 with 100 000 paid in and a surplus fund raised to 40 000. Papers were sent to Washington after a directors meeting reported the increased capital and surplus. Approval from the comptroller of the currency is expected within about ten days.
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Central National Bank
Washington
Popular
Beautifu Models of Motor World Parade Through Streets
Thirty beautiful models of late designs of the motor world paraded the streets of Albany and Decatur yesterday afternoon. The exhibition of the cars carried by local automobile leaders attracted much interest. The line of ride featured models from Essex Hutson Dodge Hupmobile Studebaker Paige Rev Dort Cadillac and Republic truck, sold by various local companies.
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Albany
Decatur
Essex, Hutson
Dodge
Hupmobile
Solld
Harris Motors Company
Stephens, Maxwell and
Oakland
North Alabama Auto and Accessory Company
Studebaker
Leftwich Motor Company
Paige
Tennessee Valley Motor Company
Rev. Dort
Steed Motor Company
Cadillac
Malone Coal, Grain and Motor Company
Republic Truck
Musgrove to Speak at Masonic Hall in Friday Address
lL B Musgrove a senate hopeful to replace Oscar W Wader Wood will address the Masonic theatre Friday night at 7 30 o clock He will also speak in Hartselle Saturday morning with William L Harrison president of the Alabama Federation of Labor and former state senator W R Davis of Jasper accompanying him
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Ll. B. Musgrove
Senate
Oscar W. Wader- Wood
Masonic Theatre
Mr. We
Hartselle
William L. Harrison
Alabama Federation of Labor
W. R. Davis
Jasper
Cafe Explosion Destroys Building. Three Feared Missing
An explosion wrecked a cafe and rooming house in NCO City Oklahoma early today. April Mrs. Viola Amman and two unidentified men are missing, with rescue crews searching the rubble and assessing injuries.
Hartselle Geared Up For County Field Day Event
Thousands of Morgan County students head to Hartselle Friday for a two part field day featuring parades pageants and athletic contests. Prizes totaling 100 given by local merchants include a $10 top prize and a $5 second prize. Baseball and basketball games cap the day with competitions in spelling geography and music among others.
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Morgan County
Hartselle
Louisville and Nashville
Albany
Decatur
J. C. Tidwell
Morgan County High School
Central High
Birmingham
Morgan County High
Trinity
F. D. Dowdy
Y Workers Plan For Dawe Friday Evening
An organization meeting of Y M C A workers will be held at the Association building Friday evening at 6 30. Supper will be served and plans decided for observing annual membership renewal week. Membership week runs April 12 to 19 with a goal of renewing and adding members across the Rail Y M C A network.
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Railroad
Nollau
Dempsey May Battle in July
Dempsey confirms plan to defend title in July. Training at Jack Kearns place in Oakland with Floyd Fitzsimmons in Los Angeles discussions.
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Dempsey
International
Birdmen to Drop Free Ride Tickets at Auto Show
Capt Johnson and Lieut Hall, showing commercial flights here for the auto show, will give away three free ride tickets this afternoon at 8 in front of the Malone show armory.
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Johnson
Lieut. Hall
Malone Show Arma
Automobile Show Sees Record Crowd On Third Day
The Motor Exhibition and Merchants Carnival enters its third day with favorable weather and a record crowd. About fifteen thousand visitors attended yesterday and more than two thousand enjoyed a free Princess theatre performance. The Albany chamber notes The Five A’s is mailed with souvenirs. silk making and hosiery displays wow first-time visitors from the Albany Textile mill and Decatur Hosiery mill. The Kiwanis club made a featured appearance, praising Morgan County and drawing enthusiastic applause.
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Princess Theatre
Roy Cowan
Dr. Richardson
Birmingham
Fred Whaley
Birmingham-Southern Glee Club
Dailyette
Albany- Decatur
McDaniel
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Albany
Decatur
The
Princesa
Kiwanis Club
Morgan County
Kiwanis Organization
Leg ionaires to Meet in Regular Session Tonight
The Morgan County post American Legion will hold a regular meeting at the Albany Chamber of Commerce at 7 30 o clock tonight. Key topics include the proposed bonus for ex service men and details of a minstrel show to aid the post home building fund.
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Morgan County
American Legion
Albany Chamber of Commerce
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Outlaws
Ebert
Foch
Pussyfoot
Musgrove
Masonic
Hartselle Mecca
F. Swatzell
Swatzell
Clark
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Swatzel
Dawe
Motor Exhibition and Merchants Carnival
Legionaires
Iver Bridge
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