Railroad Labor Board Named By Wilson Amid Strike Talk
President Wilson appointed a nine member railroad labor board under the Cummins Esch act with three labor three management and three public representatives. The public members include G W W Hanger Henry Hunt and R M Barton.
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Washington
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
G. W. W. Hangar
District of Columbia
Henry Hunt
Cincinnati
R. M. Barton
Tennessee
Employe’s Group
Albert Phillips
Ohio
A. O. Wharton
J J. Forrester
Horace Baker
J.H. Elliott
William L. Part
Hanger
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Barton
Tennessee Court of Appeals
Palmer asks rail firms for strike employee names
Attorney General Palmer sent a message to the presidents of the New York Central and Pennsylvania lines requesting names and addresses of all employees on strike and identifying any leaders directing the movement. He declined to discuss potential government action.
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Washington
Palmer
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Women's strike outlook shifts across the nation
In Chicago unrest rises as eastern cities face mounting strain in the West the situation eases. Railroad officials anticipate a back-to-work wave if a general rush returns to jobs. Freight terminals ease embargoes and livestock yards show improvement toward normal operation.
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Chicago
Railroad strikes ease as New York traffic shows tentative improvement
International News Service reports that railroad traffic in and around New York remains de moralized but officials see a betterment. Officials claim the peak of unauthorized strike fever has passed and crews may be found to man trains as Jersey communities pledge action while Washington is expected to show its hand.
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International News’ Service
New York
Jersey
Palmee Washington
International News Service
William G. McAdso
Southwest Trust Company
Houston
Texas
Texas Northern Oil Company ” Teating
Wan. G. McAdoo
Population counts and Irish strike report from April
Limlining figures show St Louis reaching 773 000 with an 86 971 gain. In Ireland a general strike paralyzed Dublin and major cities. government offices and train service halted as prisoners at Mt Joy jail drew protests.
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International News Service
Washington
St. Louis
Charleston
W. Va
Chillicothe
Greenville
Miss
Massilon
Halesboro
Til
Dublin
Mt. Joy
Cork
Waterford
Limerick
Derry
April Snow Repeats Record In Albany Decatur Region
Snow fell in Albany Decatur area for the second time this month. The first April snowfall set a new local record but was short lived when last night’s snow again broke it, marking a new peak for the section.
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Albany-Deccatur
Cotton Growers Convene in Montgomery Delegates Attend
Citizens depart for a state convention in Montgomery with delegates from all cotton growing districts. The meeting aims to discuss issues affecting the cotton industry.
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Toeat
Montgomery
Army Money Bill Reported to House
The army pay bill for 1921 was reported to the house by the military affairs committee. It carries a total of 477,246,944 dollars and makes provision for the pay of an average army strength of 175,000 men.
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International News
Washington
House
Military Affairs Committee
Government to announce policy after strike reports
The government plans a late today announcement after complete strike reports. Attorney General Palmer may meet the president regarding the overall situation. First action could start in Chicago where the strike began. The White House signals the president will disclose the railway board personnel. Troop use to man trains is under consideration but unlikely unless mail transport is at stake.
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Palmer
Chicago
White House
Railway Board
May Day plans tied to guard rail line staffing
May manually trained Boston based officials conferred today on plans to man the railroads if a strike spreads.
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Boston
State Guard
Sinn Fein England Leader Raided in London Offices
Scotland Yard detectives raided the West End offices and home of Arthur O'Brien Sinn Fein head in England seeking evidence of plots. G O Shannon, a prominent Sinn Fein member, was arrested and charged with sedition.
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London
Scetland Yards
West End
Arthur O’brien
Sinn Fein
England
G. O'Shannon
Sein Finner
Charles C Prince Dies at Moulton
Charles C Prince died suddenly Friday evening at his home in Moulton. He was president of the Bank of Moulton, a successful farmer, and held in high esteem. He is survived by his widow and two grandchildren. Interment was at Moulton.
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Charles €. Prince
Moul- Shetay
Prince
Bank of
Malone Company to entertain at Palace cafe tonight
The Malone Coal Grain and Motor Co. will entertain at 7 30 this evening at the Palace cafe. The Automobile show just closed its phenomenal success and the company receives praise for promoting city interests and helping put Albany on the map.
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Malone Coal, Grain & Motor Co
Palace Cafe
Albany
Mystery Shrouds Chicago Murder
Chicago police pick trusted officers to solve the shooting death of Wm. C. Bryan in the Insurance Trust Company office located in the First National Bank building. The victim was a business associate of J. E. Griffin, president of the Insurance Trust Company.
President nominates Senator Burton to tariff commission
President Wilson named Senator Burton of Ohio to join the United States tariff commission. The nomination was announced in Washington on April 18.
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Burton
Ashington
Ows
Washington
Wilson
Ohio
Wood resumes duties amid railroad strike concerns
Boston April 13 General Leonard Wood abandons two months leave and returns to Chicago to command the central department as strike tensions grow. Chicago April 18 campaign managers deny reports of Wood cancelling speaking engagements and say strike conditions do not justify him taking charge.
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International News Service
Boston
Leonard Wood Today
Chicago
Central Department
Leonard Wood
Gen. Wood
Membership Week at the Y M C A Draws Strong Support
The Railroad Y M C A committee and about forty workers gathered for a fellowship supper as Renewal Week goals surged. W. E. Sivley praised past campaigns and urged a 1000 member goal, with some speakers hoping for up to 1500. Rev. McGlawn praised the effort and stressed Christian motives behind the work. Albany postmaster T. H. Alex urged a 1000 to 1600 member goal for the city’s Y. M. C. A.
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W. E. Sivley
Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association
Sivley
Rothre
McGlawn
Matthews
Albany
T. H. Alex
Dupont
Republicans to Convene in Decatur May 18
Republicans of the Eighth district will meet at Decatur city hall on May 18 at 11:80 a.m. to elect a delegate and alternate to the Republican national convention and to nominate a Republican elector. The national convention will be held June 8 in Chicago.
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Eighth Congressional District
Decatur City Hall
W. T. Hutchins
Hunteville
S. L. Sherrill
Hartselle
Chicago
Burleson Favored as Candidate in Local Race
R A Burleson of Hartselle construction engineer for the Albany Decatur Hartselle pike, a former Army captain, is seen as a possible candidate for the vacant seat. The county Republicans met in Hartselle and nominated R F Gibson to run on the Republican ticket. A mass meeting was scheduled for May 11 at noon in Hartselle.
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R. A. Burleson
Hartselle
Albany
Decatur-Hartselle
Fifty Jurors Called by Court in County
The county court summons fifty jurors for service beginning April 26. Names include C. Edd Sittason, Will V. Davidson, Robert H. South, Geo. W. Couch, William P. Davis, Ike Kuhn, Jno. T. Woodall, Wm. E. Roper, Edward H. Dean, Albert F. Tyler, and others. The list shows multiple residents ordered to attend for juror duty.
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C. Edd Sittason
Will V. Davidson
Robert H. South
Geo. W. Couch
William P. Davis
Ike Kuhn
Inc
Proctor
Jno
T. Woodall
Wm. E. Roper
Edward H. Dean
Albert F. Tyler
Chas. B. Calloway
Sam E. Roper
W. Truman Barnes
W. L. McC
Jasper L. Baker
Jn. E Aikens
Rabbi to Speak at Decatur City Hall
Rabbi Radovitz of the Hebrew Union College Cincinnati will deliver an address at Decatur city hall at 8 o clock tonight. He is expected to be heard by a large crowd.
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Radovitz
Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati
Decatur City Hall
Mexican forces meet in battle near Pass Blanco
A battle near Pass Blanco on the Chihuahua Sonora line began the secession war. General Dino, commander of Sonora troops first division, reports about 200 casualties from the Monday clash at Ayoqua Prieta.
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International News Service
Sonora
Mexican Republic
Dino
Pass Blanco
Chihuahua State Line
Joe Russell Dies in Night at Home
Funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon for Joe Russell longtime Louisville and Nashville shops employee found dead in bed this morning. He worked yesterday and appeared healthy except tiredness last night. Survived by wife and five children. Burial at Raper cemetery near Pleasant Hill. Rev. J. H. Stockton to lead services.
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Joe Russell
Louisville
Nashville
Russell
E.D. Davis
Mrs. Mary Pitt Laid to Rest at First Baptist Church
Mrs. Mary Pitt died at her daughter's home 1007 Wadsworth Street on Sunday. Funeral was held Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Stuckey officiating. She is survived by daughters Mrs. C B and Mrs. C E B Dodd, son Arthur Pitt, and sister Mrs. Dave Barnes. She was a much loved woman.
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Mary Pitt
C. EF. Dodd
Wadsworth Street
First Baptist Church
Stuckey
C. B
C. EB. Dodd
Arthur Pitt
Dave Barnes
Wyker and Hardage Inspect Oil Fields in the South
William J. Wyker and Lewis Hardage left today to inspect oil fields in Louisiana and Texas. Hardage has shown sustained interest in oil production for several months.
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Wyker
Hardage
William J. Wyker
Lewis Hard
Louisiana
Texas
Mr. Hardage
Daniel Rich Dies in Atlanta at 16
Daniel Rich 16, vice president of M. Rich & Bros., died in Atlanta on April 13 according to Poreetoast News Service.
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Daniel Rich
Poreetoast News Service
Atlanta
M. Rich & Bros. O
Postponed Meeting Of Decatur Chapter No 3
The Decatur Chapter No 3% has postponed its meeting to a later date. No new date is announced yet.
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Decatur
Calvin Named Zone Chairman of Salvation Army Drive
J H Calvin of Decatur heads the Decatur District Salvation Army Service Fund Campaign for 1920 with a May 10 to 20 drive and a $10,000 zone quota. County committeemen include Ed C Betts Huntsville and J M Snodgrass Jackson with duties as county chairman and treasurer. The event funds Salvation Army expenses in the zone and a share of Rescue and Orphans Home costs.
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J. H. Calvin
Decatur
Salvation Army Service Fund
Calvin
Sell
Tennessee Valley Bank
Madison
Ed C. Betts
Huntsville
Als
R L. Spraglqs
First National Bank
Ben B. Hunt
Ala
Jackson
J. M. Smody
D. Kennamer
J. M. Snodgrass
Nephew of Rube Burrows Jailed for Wild Cat Operation
Aleck Burrows, nephew of the famous Rube Burrows, is jailed at Florence after federal agents nabbed him near Courtland while allegedly running a still. Agents Craft Romine and F K Horrice seized the contraband and destroyed 24 salien aE whiskey.
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Aleck Burrows
Rube Burrows
Florence
Courtland
Craft and Romine
F. K. Horrice
Airplane Plunges Into Tennessee River near Florence
Lieut Murphy, famed aviator, lost his plane when it struck a guy wire below Wildon Dam on a Saturday afternoon. He clung to the descending aircraft and floated downstream before two men rescued him. Murphy had spent four weeks in Pieneuns conducting exhibition flights and had won titles prior to the incident.
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Florence
Ala
Liceut
Murphy
Tennessee River
Wildon Dam
Lieut
Pieneuns
Negro Arrested Report Distracts Morning City
Willie McCresey was placed in custody in the morning after a disturbance described in the report. The incident occurred in the city and involves the local police actions and detention.
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Willie McCresey
Aes —Saae
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