Outlaw Railroad Strike Shuts Gotham Tubes and Halts Traffic
The nationwide walkout by railroad workers expands from Chicago to major centers, halting rail traffic in several cities and threatening famine in New York. About 10,000 workers are idle in New York and New Jersey as tube and rail service collapses and ferries fill the gap. Police are called to restore order amid severe congestion. Government intervention is threatened if interstate commerce is disrupted further.
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Chicago
Youngstown
Pittsburgh
Washington
VOR
New York
Jersey
Jersey City
Railroad Strike Draws Near End As Tensions Rise
The nationwide railroad strike tightens into a potential final clash with 85 cities affected and 15 000 to 50 000 workers out. Officials and strike leaders clash over how far the stoppage might spread, but both sides signal they are ready to finish the confrontation.
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ICAGO
2000 Switchmen Quit Paralyzes Freight in Detroit
The freight tie up in Detroit is complete as 2,000 switch men walk out, dragging rail traffic. The strike by switchmen halts yard work and disrupts shipments citywide.
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International News Service
Detroit
Railroad Strike Shuts Texas Lines At Fort Worth
Four hundred switch men from the Texas and Pacific and Santa Fe railroads walked out at Fort Worth on April 10, halting yard traffic and signaling a major labor action affecting the area rail operations.
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FT. Worth
International News Service
Texas & Pacific
Sant Fe
Rail Strike Set for Cleveland After Edison Wage Talks
Eight thousand railroad yard workers in Cleveland planned a 2 PM strike as wage demands faced impasse. The walkout would affect operations across nine railroads in the city today unless settlements are reached.
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Cleveland
CL Land
Strike comes amid Brotherhood leader remarks in Cleveland
In Cleveland on April 10 W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen framed the strike as a bid to spread one big union idea. He said the agitation risks delaying trains while old leaders temporarily control the effort.
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Clevelan
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Train Men
Lee
Membership Week Observed by Y M C A With Pledges
The Y M C A begins its Membership Week from April 12 to 19 with an enthusiastic meeting at the association building. Master Mechanic W M Matthews is directing general and associates include Sam W Suratt W A Hames Senaca Burr and C L Saunders. A Westminster Presbyterian meal followed by stirring anecdotes and pledges closed the event.
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Association
Westminster Presbyterian Church
BE. C. Payne
W. Surratt
W. A. Hames
I. N. Hames
W. F. Holly
W. L. Speegle
Tee Hartung
Frank Vaughn
Dan Oden
C. A. Dunnavent
B. D. Basshan
Fritz Barnes
T. H. Stanley
G. C. Frazier
Sylvester Blair
C. L. Saunders
Rev. L. F. Goodwin
Robert Beauchian
L. W. Griffith
D. Johnson
F Justice
H. C. Elwood
J. E. Blair
Spandler
W. E. Sivley
Morgan County Triumphs Over Cullman In Field Day Contest
In Hartselle on April 10, Morgan County High School defeated Cullman County High 17 to 11 at the field day. Key performers included Kimbo and Rountree with four hits apiece for their teams, while Patrick pitched well for Cullman until the seventh inning. Albany claimed parade prizes and several students earned top spots in individual events such as violin, geography, and sprint races.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
Cullman County High School
Hartselle Finday
Cullman
Buckhart
Aseman
Patrick
Jullman
Kimbo
Rountree
Fartselle
Lartselle
Allison
Nalker
Tabscott and
Yeager
Albany
Louise Teill
Herbert Mitchell
Hartelle
Rene Neville
Trinity
Mamie Tomlinson
Miss Jeigle
Falkville
Dessie Eubanks
Decatur
George Tomlinson
Eligaeth Houston
Ree
L. Tartselle
Irat
M. C. HL
Ark
Lrst
Griffin
S Lartselle
Lucille Speigle
Josephine Puckett
M. C
Tennessee River Falling Today Reaches 23 Feet
The Tennessee River is falling after peaking at slightly over 23 feet. Government reports list stages: Chat n, 20.3 feet. Bridgeport, 17 feet. Guntersville, 35.8 feet. Will continue falling.
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Tennessee
Chata
Bridgeport
Guntersville
Higher Court Sustains Bond for Love Trimble in Murder Case
Judge C Kyle granted $500 bond to Love Trimble charged with the murder of Jim Elliot in Lawrence County. Alabama Court of Appeals sustains the lower court ruling, state appeals, Trimble to be released on bail once certificate of action is received.
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C. Kyle
Love Trimble
Lawrence County
Jim Elliot
Alabama Court of Appeals
Hal Long
Trimble
Lycurgus Smith Dies in Tennessee
Lycurgus Smith was found dead in Frank Ewing Tennessee after riding to a neighbor’s. Authorities suspect a stroke of paralysis. A longtime farmer and Methodist church member, he was in ill health for years and well regarded. He is survived by his wife. Mr and Mrs W R Smith and Mrs Mr M Neill of Birmingham left on an early morning train. Mrs Neill ia a
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Lycurgus Smith
Frank Ewing
Tenn
Methodist Church
W. R. Smith
M. Neill
Birmingham
Musgrove Promises Work for Whole People in Major Speech
A large audience heard Musgrove pledge to work for the whole people. Harrison and Davis also spoke, energizing a rousing meeting in the theater that preceded other remarks.
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Musgrove
Musgrove Endorsed by Morgan County Farmers Union
President C M Dinsmore announced the Morgan county Farmers Union unanimously endorsed L B Musgrove for the Senate at a meeting yesterday. The group also condemned the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce for ejecting the state Farmers Union for backing Musgrove over Oscar Underwood for the United States Senate.
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Musgrove
Farmers’ Union
C. M. Dinsmore
Morgan County
L. B. Musgrove
Senate
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Union
Oscar “W. Underwood
United States Senate
Musgrove Rally Draws Largest Local Senate Support
A Musgrove for Senate rally drew the largest audience yet as L B Musgrove Senator W C Davis and William L Harrison urged support for Musgrove to challenge Oscar W Underwood. A parade and local band preceded speeches at the Masonic Theatre in South Alabama with emphasis on labor rights and the Cummins bill.
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L. B Musgrove
W.C. Davis
Walker County
William L. Harrison
Alabama Federation 4 of Labor
H ‘m
Me Musgrove
United States Senate
Oscar W. Underwood
C. M. Ye
Falkville
This County
Farmers’ Union, of
Alabama
Presidentio
Albany
Twin Cities
Birmingham
Musgrove
Davis
L. B."munsgrove
Harrison
Underwood
Cummins
Theeparel
House
Senator Underwood
Gward Labor
Patterson Aims to Carry Kennedy’s Home County in Alabama Race
A. G. Patterson returns to Alabama to campaign for the Public Service Commission presidency. He forecasts strong support in Calhoun, Kennedy’s home county, and reports pledged backing from Anniston business leaders, traveling salesmen, and communities in Gadsden Tuscaloosa Ensley and Bessemer. Patterson laments Kennedy’s record and seeks votes across southeast Alabama.
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Calhoun
Sam P. Kennedy
A. G. Patterson
Alabama Public Service Commission
Dothan
Alabama
Anniston
Patterson
Kennedy
Women voters elect leaders at Alabama League convention
Delegates return home as the Alabama League of Women Voters closes its convention in Montgomery. Officers elected include Birmingham chairwoman Mrs. A. J. Baron, first vice chair Mrs. Bibb Graves, Selma vice chair Mrs. J. G. Wilkins, Birmingham secretary Miss Amelia Worthington, Montgomery publicity director Miss Lana Davis, and Gadsden treasurer Miss A. J. Coates.
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Triarnath
Three New Residents for Jackson Mo Population Figures
Preliminary 1920 census figures list Jackson Missouri with a population of 2 108, showing an increase of 3. Other listed towns include La Porte Indiana 15 158 up 4 633 Middleton Ohio 23 594 up 10 442 Cape Girardeau Missouri 10 252 up 1 777 Carruthersville Missouri 4 750 up 1 095 Charleston Missouri 8 384 up 240 Fayetteville North Carolina 8 877 up 1 832 Jonesboro Arkansas 9 384 up 2 261 Blytheville Arkansas 6 447 up 2 598.
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International News Service
Washington
la Porte
Ind
Middleton
Cape Garardo
Carruthersville
Charleston
Fayetteville
Jackson, Mo
Jonesboro
Ark
Blythville
Return of L. P. Coe Requested by Kilby
Governor Kilby issues requisition to Georgia Governor Dorsey for the return of L. P. Coe to Alabama. Coe is sought in Birmingham for passing a $200 worthless check on a ticket agent earlier.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Kilby
Dorsey
Georgia
L. P. Coe
Alabama
Coe
Birmingham
Marvin Johnson Struck by a Bat at Hartselle Game
Albany student Marvin Johnson was injured Friday when struck by a bat at a baseball game in Hartselle. His right leg was skinned and he received treatment.
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Marvin Johnson
Albany
Hartselle
Johnson
Autos Arrive On Board Flat Car
The Larris Motors Co received a car load of Hupmobiles on a flat car this morning as an indicator of railroad rolling stock shortages. The autos were carefully protected by tapaulins and arrived in perfect condition.
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Larris Motors Co
Nevada to Seek Reversal of Mary Pickford Divorce
Nevada Attorney General Salver announced fraud and perjury in obtaining Mary Pickford's divorce from Owen Moore at Minden. The state will seek to have the decree set aside, alleging lack of residence and collusion brought Moore into Nevada.
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Cinternational News Service
Reno
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Minden
Nev
Salver
Nevada
Thy
Iapan Supports Occupation Ruhr Valley by Fran
Paris April 10 Japan will support the French advance from the Rhine and the occupation of the German neutral zone by French troops, the Journal stated today. Washington April 10 The United States will make no public announcement on its Ruhr valley attitude. If raised with France it will be through diplomatic procedure.
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IAPAN
Ruhr Valley
International News Service
Paris
Japan
Rhine
Journal
Washington
United States
Ruhr
France
Nashville Musicians Aid Final Programme At Princess Theatre
Yank's orchestra with members Wright Broadbent De Parri Schmidt Fens tein and Mrs Simmons provided music for the Auto Show. The ensemble, praised as one of the best assembled here, will join the final program tonight at the Princess Theatre by the Music Study club.
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Yank
Musicians Union of Nashville
Messrs Wright, Broadbent
P de Parri
P. F. Schmidt
C. R. Fenstein
Western Union Operator Fractures Shoulder In Bicycle Fall
Lucian Thomason, a popular Albany Western Union operator, suffered a fractured shoulder after a Friday bicycle fall near Fourth Avenue and Grant Street. He was unconscious for two hours but regained consciousness and was released this morning.
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Lucian Thomason
Western Union
Albany
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Thomason Wa
Cotton Delegates Arrive for A C A Convention
The vanguard delegates of the first annual convention of the American Cotton association arrive at noon in MON MERY. President J. S. Wanamaker and director Harvie Jorden with their official staffs are expected tonight.
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Ces News Service
Mon Mery
Vanguard
American Cotton Association
J. S. Wanamaker
Harvie Jorden
Georgia to ship 10,000 cars of peaches this year
Georgia plans to export 10,000 cars of peaches in 1914 according to estimates of the Georgia fruit exchange. Officials report only slight damage to the fruit after examination.
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International News Service
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Mexican Bandits Hanged in Square
Sixteen bandits captured by Carranza cavalry after raiding Neuve Minoa were brought back to the community and hanged in public in Montezuma on April 10. The event followed their capture in Canyon Diablo.
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International News Service
Montezuma
Mem
Carransu
Canyon Diablo
Neuve Minoa
1920 Motor Show Games End With Record Crowd
The fourth annual event concludes tonight at the Malone garage with an estimated 75 000 to 100 000 visitors over four days. The Princess program, organized by the Music Study Club, promises a final free feature as the largest turnout yet signals the show’s historic success.
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Fond Remi
Fox
Malone
The
Princess
Delivery Boy Struck By Auto In City Collision
Allen Abernathy a Black delivery worker for Decatur Drug Company sustained a fractured arm and leg when his bicycle collided with a sedan driven by W D Moore a L and N engineer at Fourth Avenue and Moulton Street. Moore said the boy rode into the street from shadows without brakes and was treated at Cottage Hound Infirmary after injuries were dressed by Dr F P Pettey.
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Allen Abernathy
Decatur Drug Company
W. D. Moore
Night Riders Indicted by Kentucky Jury
Mayfield April 10 The special grand jury investigating the night rider company returned 50 indictments today. The indictments involve members of the group but specifics are not detailed in the report.
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Kentucky
Internativee
Tee Mayfield
Five Russell Sage Dormitory Girls Expelled
Five female students at Russell Sage dormitory faced expulsion after smoking incidents fouling the courtyard at Lawrence College in Appleton Wisconsin.
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Naaional N. Service
Appleton, Wis
Russell Sage
Rence College
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