Albany Council Accepts Jolly Maxwell Agreement
Albany city council ratified the Jolly Maxwell offer after a long meeting. President Sittadon’s pivotal vote legalized the agreement amid extensive discussion on sewer plans and property assessments. Local property owners attended the session, seeking resolution of costs and legal questions.
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Albany
Jolly- Maxwell
Scott
Joll “Maxwell
Ji.m. Maxwell
A. L. Jolly
Westside
E.sittadon
C. H.chunn
Moulton Street
West Albany
Melvin Hutson
Sittasan
Jolly-Maxwell
Sittason
iColnPennis
Tidwell
Supreme Court
Jackson
Johnston Reets
Harry T. Gilt
John Ote
Mer Wedding Tragedy Leaves Women Severely Injured
A chaotic event at a wedding in London leaves several women badly hurt including a daughter of Westallwater and others described as churchgoers. The incident affects attendees and prompts police and emergency response.
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Tee Dune
Westallwater
Yoon Wes
London
Fi- So Gankey
Litp Guards
Cerish Oud
Church of People
Davis Pushes Majority Vote On Treaties At Ashboro
John W. Davis argued for ratification of treaties by a simple majority in the Senate rather than two thirds. He spoke in Ashboro Maine and reiterated a previous stance voiced to the American Bar Association. Davis noted no conflict with the party platform on a League of Nations referendum. He conferred with Thomas L. Chadbourne and Frank L. Polk on acceptance speech plans.
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Harbo Ashboro
Maine
Senate
John W. Davis
Davis
American Bar Association
John Hay
League of Nations
Charles Dana Gibson
New York
William Gibbs
McAdoo
Frank L. Polk
Wilson
American ask Persia to shield citizens after Imbrie case
Washington officials plan to urge the Persian government to protect American residents following the killing of Major Robert Imbrie and subsequent insults to Mrs. Imbrie. Dispatches say a Persian youth grabbed her veil and attacked her while local police, nearby, did not intervene.
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Associated Preas
Washington
State Department
Robert Imbrie
Department
Joseph Kornfield
Imbrie Mac
Tenpreail
Fruit surplus forecast for apples peaches and grapes in states
The July U S Department of Agriculture forecast predicts a larger than usual harvest of apples peaches pears and grapes in the eastern and southern states. U S apple production is set at 196 million bushels about level with last year. New York New Jersey Delaware and Virginia show notable increases while Pennsylvania Maryland fall modestly from 20 percent to 76 percent declines.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
South Central States
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
South Central
Kentucky
Alabama
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Defense Strikes Back in Hearings for Boy Slayers
In Chicago on July 6, defense counsel for Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb challenged state evidence at the juvenile murder hearings. Clarence Darrow cross examined Courtland on notes and the famous “friendly judge” remark, adding two Eastern experts to the alienist team as the fourth day opened.
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Clarence Darrow
Courtland
John R. Caverly
Criminal Court
Leopold
Defense
Darrow
Benjamin Bachrach
Joseph P. Savage
Chicago
Valley Health Meeting Prompts Milk Inspector Post
At the Albany Decatur chamber of commerce gathering C A Abela milk inspector announced a Tennessee Valley milk inspector will be set up by the State board of health. Dairymen heard talks on a model license and pasturization plans as Morgan Madison county officials urged adoption of the ordinance. A second meeting is set for the county health unit next Monday at oclock.
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C. A. Abela
Alabama Board of Health
Albany-Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Valley
State Board of Health
Model ‘Co
Pry
Rca
L. C. Frank
C. A. Abele
M State
F.rab
Morgan County
Madison County
J. W. Clapton
Dr. McRée
H. C. McRee
Chamber of, Commerce
Henry T. Cook
R. W. (Casey) Holland
J W. Ryan
Arthur Farrer
J. C. Shelton
A. J Haymaker
J. C. Bean
C C Glenn
Jesse Kyle
R T. Ryan
Hartselle
Dr. Austin
Morgan County approves road repair fund for two pikes
About $20,000 is available from county resources for road work in Morgan County with legal limits on debt. Courtland and Moulton pikes will receive heavy repairs, Courtland prioritized as county road while Moulton is a state highway. Contractor William McCullough began work and aims to finish before winter. B. W. Bussey will fund the Moulton repairs with a $5,000 interest-free offer for 10 months.
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Morgan County
L. P. Troup
Board of Revenue
Courtland
Moulton Pikes
Courtland Pike
Moulton Pike
Troup
Sunaaren
William McCullough
B. W. Bussey
Two Pay Penalty on Gallows for Bryan Murder
Lauderdale county records recount the double hanging of Atkinson and Greer the last men executed on the same scaffold in Mississippi. The trap dropped at 2 17 pm. Atkinson died at 2 28 and Greer at 2 30 after a series of gunshots. Both maintained innocence with Atkinson later naming Greer as the shooter before his baptism at Southside Baptist Church. Greer offered no accusation and spoke only of peace with God.
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Ieas
Hats Fae
Lauderdale County
Mississippis
Lauderdale’county
Atkinson
Greer
Bryant
Reer
Blanding Vaughn
Southside Baptist Church
Akinson
P T A Meeting Called by Decatur Group
Mrs. S. W. Irwin president of the Decatur Parent-Teachers Association calls a meeting this Monday at 5 PM at Decatur High School. The group will discuss endorsing the campaign for funds for the Alabama College for Women at Montevallo.
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S. W. Irwin
Decatur
Parent-Teachers Asociation
Mondy
eDcatur High School
Alabama College For Women
Montevallo
Musgrove Backer Said Interested in New Oil Venture
Decatur City Clerk E. W. Collier reports a 20 acre lease four miles south of the Twin Cities to an oil company backed by L. B. Musgrove. Bertha Coal Co. executive T. J. Amis leads the venture aiming to drill to 2,000 feet or more as work resumes on the English well amid uncertain backing.
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E. W. Collier
Decatur
Twin Cities
L. B. Musgrove
Collier
T. J. Amis
Bertha Coal Company
Paris
Als
Gear
Amis
Cohtinn
L. BM
Musgroveing
New vaudeville company to play at Princess Theatre next week
Jack Crawford presents Bon Ton Follies Revue at the Princess Theatre for the coming week. Crescent Amusement Company touts the troupe as one of the best on the vaudeville circuit with refined entertainment and a singing quartet. Managers guarantee a clean show aimed to please all audiences.
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Jack Crawford
Crescent Amusement Company
C. Pany
Sherngoens
Rev Burton to Preach at Central Baptist Church
Dr Reeves announced Rev Burton of Birmingham would preach at Central Baptist Church on Sunday. Malone conveyed Reeves message noting last Sunday’s sermon pleased the audience.
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Bob. Malone
W. P. Reeves
GE. Burton
Birmingham
Central Baptist Church
Reeves
Mr. Malone
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Richard Loeb
A. To
Robert Iranks
Lense
Valley Assured
Austin
Madison
Dr.c. Larson
W. Larson
Bureau of Dairy
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Princess Theatre
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