Rebels claim Eugene L. Raney injured in multiple wrecks
A string of Saturday and Sunday crashes along Bee Line highway and Moulton street left Eugene L. Raney and Bertha Sills injured. Raney, struck near Johnston street, was treated by Dr. Greer after his car crashed into another vehicle. Sills, head bruised, was taken to Benevolent hospital after a south of Flint collision. W. O. Henderson escaped injury. Other accidents involved a mule drawn wagon and minor fender-benders in wet conditions.
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Dudger
Wes Miis
Hartscile
Een Sills
Benevolent Hospital
L. Raney
Echols
Johnston Street
Second Avenue
Raney
Ney
Moulton Street
Bertha ‘Sills
Soutth Albany
Benevent Hospital
Bee Line
Flint
Hartselle
Miss Sills
S. Chenault
W. O. Henderson
Haymaker
Pint
Chenault
Sills
Obregon Prepares Western Drive Against Guadaljara
President Obregon organizes western forces for a push on the rebel stronghold Guadaljara as Vera Cruz hostilities persist. Government reports claim defections and loyalty amid unconfirmed rebel successes in Puebla and Copala while the president’s secretary voices confidence rebels will be quelled.
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Obregon
Mexico
Guadaljara
Vera Cruz
Publa ‘City
Cumpala
Carrero
Tabasco
Adolph de la Huerta
Two Bodies Found in Burned Farm Shack Near Athens
Sheriff Colier identifies two bodies found in ruins as Mrs. May Simmons and her 15 year old daughter. They left for Athens after a false invitation, and authorities suspect enticement and murder. An arrest is expected today as investigators surveil a man linked to the hoax message.
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Athens
Collier
May Simmons
Helping Each Other Penland's Subject
The sermon titled Helping Each Other urged cooperation for communal good. The speaker cited biblical figures Judah and Simon and Nehemiah to illustrate a mind to work, urging unity against common challenges and honoring heritage through shared labor and faith. Sunday night Rev. J. P. Cotton preached The Gospel Broom with musical specials.
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Trom
Hyonga
Simon
Judah
Wall of Jerusalem
America
Alps
Italy
J. P. Cotton
Birmingham
William Alexander
Officers Elected by Morgan County Pastors Union
In a Morgan County Pastor's Union session at the Railroad Y M C A officers were chosen with Rev. Noble R. Edwards as president and Rev. S. D. Monroe as vice president. J Randolph was secretary, and the group discussed high school athletics, endorsing clean sportsmanlike conduct and favoring school contests within local bounds. Professors Benson and Scrivner spoke on athletics.
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Morgan County Pastor‘s Union
Railroad Y. M. C. A
Noble R. Edwards
First Christian Church
S. D. Monroe
First Baptist Church of Albany
J. Randolph
Railroad
W. W. Benson
P. D Scrivner
Pageant Sunday Afternoon at Westminster Church
The story of Christmas pageant titled The Story of Christmas will be shown at the Masonic theater Sunday December 28 at 4 oclock directed by Mrs Frank Morrow for the Ladies Aid Society of Westminster Presbyterian church A musical program and carols by a special choir will follow rehearsals are underway Dr L F Goodwin pastor will offer a Christmas greeting An invitation is extended to all to attend this entertainment.
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Masonic Theater
Frank Morrow
Ladies Aid Society
Westminster Presbyterian Church
L. F. Goodwin
Westminster Church
Alienist Grilled in Fox Coburn Murder Trial
Dr. B G Swint an alienist testified for the defense labeling Philip E Fox paranoid during a three hour cross examination in Atlanta. Solicitor General Boykin challenged the motive issue as others for the defense were set to testify. Judge Howard announced night sessions to wrap up by Saturday.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
B. G. Swint
Philip E. Fox
William S. Coburn
Fox
John A. Boykin
Swint
C. H. Howard
Tomorow
Prohibition Agents On Ram Ships Scuttled Rum Trade
Several discharged prohibition agents are aboard the offshore liquor fleet off Long Island. Revenue officials report the liquor flow has been checked and no boat load has been landed in three days as undercover efforts allegedly blocked deals.
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Associated Press
New York
Prohibition Department
Revenue
Long Island
Insurgent Bloc Holds Ground in Senate and House
In Washington on December 17 the Republican insurgent bloc maintained its stance delaying the 63rd Congress. The senate four day truce over the interstate commerce chairman ended with Cummins, Smith, and Couzenes voting results of 39, 88, and 11. In the house, approval came for the amended Republican committee slate, with Nelson of Wisconsin included amid pressure from democrats and insurgents. Nelson to serve on the Rules committee amid a tense capital fight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Tomor
Smith
South Carolina
Couzene
Republican Committee
Nelson
Wisconsin
Tules
Warun
Wife Killer Declared Insane by Lunacy Commission
D Ray Tompkins, charged with murdering his wife Ora Bell Tompkins, is found insane by a five alienist lunacy commission. The report says he cannot confer with counsel or defend himself. Tompkins confessed after his wife’s body was found in a shallow grave near Milwaukee following her disappearance.
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Associated Priva
Milwaukee
Wis
D. Ray Tompkins
Tompkins
Ora Bell Tompkins
Julius B Cassels Receives Pioneer Club Certificate
A certificate of the Telephone Pioneers of America is shown as the property of Julius B Cassels district manager of Southern Bell. The document honors his 21 years of continuous service beginning in Augusta Ga and noting work in Birmingham Cullman Albany and Decatur along with Georgia duties.
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J. B. Cassels
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Cassels
Julius B. Cassels
Alexander Graham Bell
Augusta
Birmingham
Cullman
Albany
Decatur
Georgia
Hunter Addresses Y M C A Bible Class on Christmas Spirit
Dr. James J D Hunter new Central Methodist pastor spoke to the Railroad Y M C A Men’s Bible Class about the lame man at the pool. He urged helping the needy and embracing the Christmas spirit while Charles W. Matthews opened remarks and the Rahm Orchestra provided music led by C. L. Shook with Mary Carden at the piano. J R Johnson gave the closing prayer.
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James JD. Hunter
George T. Harris
Central Methodist Church
Hunter
Charles W. Matthews
Rahm
Mary Carden
J. R. Johnson
Christmas activities brighten Albany and Decatur scene
Churches civic groups and fraternal orders in Albany and Decatur plan numerous Christmas events. Westside Presbyterian teachers prepare supplies for younger members while Morgan Kiwanis at Princess theater hosts a festive program. Central Baptist pageant promises rare excellence as organizers juggle dates amid busy schedules. B. B. Pickens resignation leaves speculation on new Community Singers director.
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Albany
Decatur
Jaar Co Gs Regidveg
Westside Presbyterian Church
Westside
Morgan Kiwanis Club
Princess Theater
Central Baptist Church
Community Singers Organization
B. B. Pickens
Mr. Pickens
Birmingham
Johnson's Name to Be Put on Ticket
Papers to place the name of Senator Hiram South Dakota and a candidate for the republican nomination are to be filed today in the Senator's behalf with the South Dakota secretary of State at Pierre. A power of attorney has been forwarded by Senator Johnson.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hiram South Dakota
South Dakota
Pierre
Johnson
Fire Damages Humes Building in Columbus
Fire of undetermined origin tore through the Humes Building in Columbus causing about $200,000 in damage. The blaze hit the Humes Music Company occupying the basement and three floors, making them the greatest losers as firefighters brought it under control this morning.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Humes Music Company
Humes
Indictments Hit Mobile Officials After Grand Jury
Federal grand jury adjourned in Mobile after returning 17 indictments. Aubrey Boyles and R. E. Coate face warrants for soliciting or corruptly influencing Mobile and Alabama officials. Boyles posted $2,000 bail each case. The U S Attorney released a statement tying bribery allegations to traffic gambling and slot machine enforcement amid Mobile politics.
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Mobile
Ala
Federal Grand Jury
Aubrey Boyles
Nts
Boyles
Matt
Alabama
R. E. Cote
H. Holcomb, Jr
W. H. Holcomb
Doe
Federal
Aubrey
United States
Perssons
Arkansas Bank to Reorganize Under Reorganization Plan
The Crittenden County bank and trust company at Marion Arkansas closed today pending a plan to reorganize. State officials expected the bank to resume soon with operations also in Crawfordville and Marion. The bank’s officials said it would continue handling deposits during the process.
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Arkansas Bank
Plan
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Crittenden County Bank and Trust Company
Marion, Ark
Marion
Crawfordville
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Eugene L. Raney
Jefferson, Ga
Mayfield
Faye
Texas
Ku Klux Klan
Penland
Pastors Union
Insurgent Bloc
Pioneer Club
Dr. Hunter
U. S
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