Open Republican Convention Faces Leaderless Start
Chicago dispatch describes a leaderless GOP convention with only about one third of 984 delegates pledged. Eight presidential hopefuls contend as Wood Lowden and Johnson fight for influence while New York and Pennsylvania delegates shift positions and Harding hawks potential support.
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Chicago
Lowden
Wood
New York
Pennsylvania
Sproul
Penrose
Senator Harding
Ohio
Johnson
Poindexter
Harding
Youthful Driver Held After Corn Found in Buggy
Dave Gillespie a 19 year old white youth was arrested by Deputy McGuthra on a charge of having wildcat liquor in his possession The wet goods were hidden in a buggy occupied by Gillespie and may be confiscated by the courts He was arrested in an alley behind Morgan Furniture Co and parts of the liquor were allegedly disposed of by him The deputy observed the youth acting peculiarly and waited in concealment to gain evidence before taking him into custody
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Dave Gillespie
McGythra
Gillespie
Morgan Furniture Company
McGuthra
Cusdy
Wilson blasts Congress for inaction on cost of living
President Wilson denounces Congress for failing to enact constructive laws to curb profiteering and ease the high cost of living. He cites tax law revisions and past proposals, says the peace-time Congress offers no plan for economic relief and acts from political expediency.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Europe
Congress Adjourns with Peace-Basis Aims After 4 PM Session
Congress adjourned at 4 PM to the first Monday in December. Leaders seek civilian return to a peace basis and proceed final passage of war-related measures except trading with the enemy and Lever food control act. Bills include railroad return, water power for private use, army reorganization, and pay adjustments for postal workers.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Armenia
Wilson Signs 29 Bills and Resolutions
President Wilson used his veto power not to veto but to sign into law 29 measures passed by Congress. The action occurred as part of the routine presidential assent to legislation, shaping early 20th century policy.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Morgan County Drives for Salvation Army Funds Lag
Morgan County area of district in the Salvation Army home service fund appeal shows lagging progress while Morgan County workers in Hartselle push to reach the city quota. District quota is ten thousand dollars with Albany Decatur and Louisville and Nashville shops meeting their shares.
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Morgan County
Salvation Army
Morgan
Decatur
Home Service Fund
W. W. Fussell
North Alabama
Hartselle
Albany
Louisville
Nashville
Fussell
Limestone County
Limestone
United States
Cullman County
Glopton Honored by the Dairymen
The Alabama DairymenAssociation organized in Selma to push dairy development. A delegation will visit Montgomery on June 7 to discuss restoring the dairy course at Auburn. Hain of Selma elected president. J W Clapton named first vice president.
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Alabama Dairymen’s Association
Selma
Alabam
Montgomery
Alabama Polytecnic Institute
Auburn
Alabama
Alabaa
Hain
Associated
J. W
Clapton
Comer Bill Seen as Likely Law After Next Congress Session
Washington dispatch reports enthusiasm in DC that the Comer cotton amendment may be adopted when Congress reconvenes. Senator Comer of Alabama has gained regard for his pad on the cotton issue and faces debate over adjournment timing as Senators spar over final adjournment dates and presidential recall.
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GJ. E. Blair
Washington
Congress
Comer
Alabama
Bankhead
Senate
House
Poindexter
Trammell
Florida
B. B. Comer
Patrick Henry
Virginia
House of Burgesses
Rome
Marshall
Underwood
Albany Urges Immediate Bridge Study Questionnaires
Citizens urged to mail back chamber of commerce bridge questionnaire packets at once to ensure a Telegram Tennessee river bridge project moves forward. Capt Grafton met Col Lytle Brown in Florence to discuss site applications while Montreal reports blamed labor for under production and high living costs.
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Albany
Chamber of Commerce
Florence
Tennessee River
Congress
Guntersville
Huntsville
Whitesburg
Albeny
Decatur
The
Limestone-Morgan Bridge Company
Lytle Brown
Funeral Held for Mrs. Sarah Hurst
Funeral services were held yesterday at 4 p m for Mrs De Hurst a prominent Albany woman who died Thursday at Benevolent hospital Services were from the Gilbert Crane residence Jackson street conducted by Rev L F Goodwin Interment was made here She is survived by three daughters Mrs Crane Mrs T Carter and Mrs John Long
Mobile Seeks Bergdoll Draft Dodger Outbound Route
Mobile authorities guard the port as reports say Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the wealthy draft dodger plans to flee the country. He is believed to be headed south with Mobile as a possible exit point.
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Sharp Hanrded
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Mobile
Sylacauga Editor Guest of Son in Home Visit
Charles Greer of the Sylacauga News, a prominent Alabama newspaper man, will be a guest at his son Dr. H D Greer’s home tomorrow after visiting Florence for the Alabama Press association meetings and Florence Normal College graduation.
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Charles Greer
Sylacauga News
H. D. Greer
Twin Cities
Florence
Ala- Press Association
Florence Normal College
Census figures show county and city population changes
Coosa county Alabama records a decrease to 14 339 residents with Mt Vernon Indiana and Princeton Indiana showing decreases and increases in various city figures including Goshen Indiana and Princeton Indiana with specific change amounts.
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Coosa County
Ala
Goshen, Ind
Albany merchants urged to plan major booster trip
The Inquiring Reporter surveys Albany business leaders on staging a large booster trip to promote the city as a growing agricultural industrial and marketing hub. Respondents say the trip could boost publicity improve road conditions and strengthen ties with farmers with Chamber backing noted.
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Albany
D. W
North
Alabama
W. E. Sivley
W. A. Green
A. Miller
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Albarty
Carter Glass as Wilson San Francisco envoy at convention
Washington reports Senator Carter Glass may represent President Wilson in San Francisco and defend the administration on the convention floor. Secretary Payne will also lead in fights while McAdoo is not believed eager for the nomination. Glass has prepared a speech to answer attacks, and his stance on the treaty is noted.
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International News
Washington
Carter Glass
Wilson
San Francisco
Senator Glass
John Barton Payne
Glass
Bryan
White House
Wm. G. McAdoo
Girl Disappears and Is Found in Alabama Town
Sue Carter a 12 year old girl from Russellville Alabama disappeared after fearing a poor report from Franklin County High School and contemplated suicide. She reappeared days later at a nearby farm house near her home where she had halted for the night. Her father C D Carter is manager of J H Calvin Grace Co. branch in the city.
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Russellville
Ala
Sue
C. D. Carter
Franklin County
Mr. Carter
J. H. Calvin Grace Co
Albany
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