President Wilson Holds Firm On Peace Treaty Stance
President Wilson outlines his position on ratification with interpretative reservations. He endorses Hitchcock's opposition to Article 10 reservations and signals the letter may be shared with the Democratic conference or made public. The letter echoes his Jackson Day dinner message and sparked debate among senators.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
White House
Hitchcock
Viscount Grey
Secretary of the Interior Lane resigns to join Sinclair Oil
Washington reports Secretary Lang Lane will resign March 1 and become president of Sinclair Oil Company. The move had been anticipated, with an understanding arranged with the president.
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International News Service
Washington
Lang Haa
White House
Lane
Sinclair Oil Company
Albany defendant fined for concealed pistol charge
A defendant arraigned in the Albany police court on a charge of carrying a concealed pistol was fined $51.60.
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Albany
Daily Ad Draws 23 Replies for 5 Room House Rent
Local attorney L. Peck advertised a 5 room house and 15 acres for rent in The Daily. The property rented quickly and Peck received 23 inquiries including one from T. C. Roger of Rutland Pa Route 1 who had never lived in Alabama but wished to come. The ad appears to reach a broad audience across many regions.
Grand Jury Secrets in Newberry Trial Surface
The defense in the Newberry fraud trial fought efforts to reveal grand jury notes and testimonies. Government witnesses testified regarding admissions by defendants, while the defense pressed for production of grand jury notes which the judge refused. Indictments were drawn from the grand jury, with over 100 defendants having testified.
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International News Service
Grand Rapids
United States
Newberry
Grand Jury
George C. Nichols
Nichols
Sessions
Federal income tax man arrives to aid filers in Decatur
Col. T B Sm deputy collector of internal revenue arrives to assist individuals in filling federal income tax returns. Headquarters at Decatur post office. Returns due March 15. Unmarried pay tax from 1000 dollars and married from 2000. Collector McNeel notes no privileged classes in tax law and urges personal calculation of liability with yearly records.
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Col
T. B. Sm
Internal Revenue
Decatur Post Office
John D. MecNeel
Birmingham
McNeel
United States
Organized Labor to Own Newspapers
Plans for a nationwide chain of co operative newspapers to be owned and run by organized labor in every large industrial center are under way, officials said.
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Tional News Service
Wasington
Come Home After 15 Years Away A. L. McCauley Returns
A. L. McCauley arrived home last night after an absence of fifteen years most spent in the Panama Canal zone. He has accepted a position in the Louisville and Nashville shops. McCauley once played on the local baseball team in the Tei-Bhate league years ago.
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A. L. McCauley
Panama Canill Sone
Louisville
Nashville
McCauley
Sheriff May Break Seals As Beer And Whiskey Die
In a grim incident, Sheriff May destroyed two cases of beer and an equal amount of whiskey yesterday. The seized alcohol emptied into the gutter, marking a stark scene of loss amid a long history of Prohibition era enforcement.
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Bill Shakespeare
Sheriff May
Princess Anne Passengers Rescued After Delays
After three days stranded near New York in heavy seas and high winds, 82 passengers aboard the Old Dominion liner Princess Anne were rescued today by tugs and patrol boats.
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International News Service
New York
Old Dominion
Rescue of 32 Passengers From Jliner Princess Anne
The police tug Patrol rescued 32 passengers from the Old Dominion liner Princess Anne near Rockaway Point. They were to be landed at the Battery in New York City shortly after 11 o'clock this morning.
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International News Service
New York
Patrol
Old Dominion
Rockaway Point
the Battery
Painful Injury Strikes Churchill Compress Manager
L. H. Bullard, popular Churchill compress manager, was badly hurt last night after stepping into a ditch during an inspection. He suffered a painful cut on the head and was severely shaken, though reported resting as well as could be expected today.
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L. H. Bullard
Churchill
Mr. Bullard
Much More Money is in Circulation
Money in Circulation in the United States on Feb 1 stood at $5,846,000,000, up $120,000,000 from a year earlier. The total money supply including gold and silver held for redemptions reached $7,744,000,000, vs $7,611,000,000 a year ago.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Weather outlook for tonight and Sunday shows little change
Fair conditions forecast with minimal temperature shift. No significant rain or wind expected as a stable weekend pattern continues.
Ex Service Exemption Blanks Issued for Probate Court
Ex service men with four months honorable service before November 14 1918 may present discharges to Probate Judge L P Troup to receive exemption certificates under a constitutional amendment. Exemptions shield poll tax until 1923 with conditions about back polls. registration and voting details explained for good roads election February 16 and April 1 deadline.
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L. P. Troup
Amay
Elec
Ion
Prominent Morgan County Attorneys to Aid Prosecution in Dr Roberson Case
Morgan County lawyers will assist Solicitor D C Almon and County Solicitor T C Almon in the murder case against Dr Solon Roberson for the shooting death of Porter M Brindley of Hartselle. The state will be helped by Callahan and Harris S A Lynne and John Sample. Defense plans are not finalized, but several well known attorneys have been consulted.
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Morgan County
D. C. Almon
T. C. Almon
Solon Roberson
Porter M. Brindley
Hartselle
Callahan
Harris
S. A. Lynne
John Sample
Pressing Club and Shine Parlor Opens on John Street
A new pressing club and shine parlor has opened on John Street next to the Dixie Market. The business advertises its launch in the Daily today.
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Johnston Street
Dixie Market
Daily Today
Railroad Bill Racing Toward Final Report
Washington February 7 House and Senate confer ences on the railroad bill are perfecting provisions and expect to submit a report before the end of next week. The effort aims to speed passage on the contentious measure amid ongoing negotiations and policy framing.
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Washington
House
Senate
Machines Not Needed Owners Sought in Decatur Red Cross
Two sewing machines used by the Decatur Red Cross are no longer needed as work rooms have been closed. Owners were today requested by Mrs. Vera Austelle, chair service section, to reclaim their machines.
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Decatur Red Cross
Vera Austelle
Four Die After Olives At Memphis Social
Memphis February 7 four women and one man died or were dying after eating ripe olives at a social function hosted by Mrs Max Bunkannan. The olives were served at a meeting of the Thursday club and the botulismus germ is suspected as the cause.
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International News Service
Memphis
Max Bunkannan
Bunkannan
Thostess
Thursday Club
Austin offers limestone supply to spur new car line
Charles Austin offered a two year limestone rock supply to Albany Decatur and the Limestone Morgan Bridge company to secure a street car line to Austinville. He argued the line would improve Austinville and boost local merchants by diverting Austinville trade.
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Charles Austin
Albany
Decatur
Limestone-Morgan Bridge Company
Austinville
Revival draws large crowds at Willoughby church hinting at extended revival
Evangelist Rev W A Creason leads a city wide revival at Willoughby church with cooperation from Ninth Street South churches. Fr Friday morning 140 attended block meetings with Bible readings and prayers. Separate women's meeting planned at Ninth Street Methodist church led by Rev J W Curl. Fr Gleason preached on Christ as the central question.
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W. A. Creason
South Albany
Willoughby Church
Ninth Street South
Creason
J Fy Goodwin
Goodwin
Ninth Street Methodist Church
J. W. Curl
Gleason
Christ
Still is Raided by Revenue Officers Near Hillsboro
A part of a still and about 500 gallons of mash beer were seized during a raid by revenue officers and Deputy Sheriff W Z Butler at a Lawrence County house near Hillsboro. No arrests were reported.
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Revenue
W. Z. Butler
Lawrence County
Hillsboro
Funeral Saturday for Mrs. Mary Ryan
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 this afternoon for Mrs. Mary Ryan who died Thursday night at her home on Fifth avenue. Mrs. Ryan was the wife of the former sheriff of Morgan county.
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Mary Ryan
Fifth Avenue
Food relief bill held up by House Republicans
In Washington on February 7 the $50 million eastern Europe food relief bill faces obstruction as Republican leaders seek assurance of sufficient votes. Democratic leaders warn of a possible move to raise the fund to $125 million per Hoover and Glass. The Republican steering committee submits the bill under a special rule for House consideration.
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International News Service
Washington
Europe
House
Herbert C. Hoover
Carter Glass
Britain denies cotton embargo on imports
Washington reports Britain told the state department that no embargo on cotton imports has been put into effect by the British government.
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Britain
International News Service
Washington
Great Britain Today
United States
State Department
Red Cross Appeals for Clothing and Bedding
Mrs. Vera Austelle of the Red Cross home service urges clothing and bedding donations for three ill and destitute families. One four year old child in an east Albany family is the only nonill member amid measles and pneumonia. Two Decatur families face similar need as Red Cross has supplied food but lacks clothing and bedding. Donations can be left with the Red Cross offices above City National Bank in Decatur.
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Vera Austelle
Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
East Albany
Decatur
City National Bank
Daniels Charges Sims Pro British Regrets Promotion
Secretary of the Navy Daniels told a senate subcommittee that Admiral Sims was pro British and he would not have recommended a permanent rank of admiral if he had known current conditions. He cited foreign decorations accepted by Sims and said the assertion conflicted with Navy wishes.
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Daniels
Sims
Dence
Senate
Admiral Sims
Sims Accepts Foreign Decoration Turmoil Sinks Navy Stand
Secretary Daniels told a Senate subcommittee that Admiral Sims acted under authority to accept a British decoration. The navy disputes the timing and legality, while Daniels says the law supports Sims and criticizes the admiral's stance against foreign honors.
Train Service Crippled by Fly and Weather
Washington reports that Pease has disrupted railroad staff, crippling operating forces on several lines and forcing service cur tailments. Poor weather adds delays, and embargoes on some eastern divisions restrict freight movement.
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Fly
International News
Washington
Pease
Hines
Two Cars Damaged in Auto Smash-Up
Miss Helen Wallace drove into Fourth Avenue from Grant street and was struck by Pete West at the Grant Street intersection. Both drivers escaped serious injury, though they were shaken as the Wallace vehicle climbed the curb and had its front wheels smashed.
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Helen Wallace
Pete West
Grant Street
Fourth Avenue
Things to Remember About New State Income Tax Law
Notice explains Alabama residents must file returns if income from any source within the state exceeds exemption levels. It notes nonresident and resident taxpayers, exemptions, and that returns are due within 30 days. contact Morgan County Court House or Income Tax Inspector for assistance or blank forms.
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Alabama
Morgan County Court House
State Tax Commission
Income Tax Inspector
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