British Conservatives Threaten Delegation Over Irish Republic Endorsement
Rumors that the imperial council of the Sons of The Empire plans a campaign against Canadian trades unions tied to the Federation of Labor due to the Irish Republic recognition resolution have prompted threats to withdraw the federation convention from this city. British circles are heated over the Irish resolution and labor plank.
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Imperial Council
Sons of the Empire
A ) Federation of Labor
Republic of Ireland
Color line abolished by federation in Montreal meeting
Montreal June 11 Federation action ends color line by granting Negro workers full and equal membership with whites. Resolution warns affiliated international unions to implement equality, rejecting a wholesale organizational compromise and affirming union autonomy.
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International News Service
Montreal
Federation
Sianeli
Compet
Labor splits over GOP labor plan at AFL meeting
Delegates to the American Federation of Labor voiced resentment at the Republican labor plan adopted in Chicago. Daniel Tobirl, AFL treasurer, warned a third party movement by organized labor if Democrats in San Francisco did not adopt a more labor friendly plank.
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LABOR
Tional News Service
American Federation of Labor
Republican Con
Chicago
Daniel Tobirl
Federation
Organized Laborvif
San Francisco
Alabama Jersey Club Will Meet
The Alabama Jersey Club planned its annual meeting in Birmingham on June 14 with a morning business session at the Fair Grounds Administration Building. Representatives from the American Jersey Cattle Club and Alabama Extension Service would address attendees, and the club would feature its first annual consignment sale of sixty high quality Jerseys.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama Jersey Club
Birmingham
Alabama
Fair Grounds
American Jersey Cattle Club
Alabama Extension Service
Abama Club
Tax Inspectors Visit Morgan County in Recent Checks
State tax commission agents continue inspections in Morgan County with a surge of visits by multiple inspectors assessing tax payments and compliance.
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State Tax Commission
Morgan County
Dollar Bills From The Blue Sky Plan Unveiled
An announcement states Sheffer Salvage Co. will distribute one dollar merchandise coupons via a plane from Albany field over two towns. The plan involves Olshine stock purchasers and a staged flight to deliver the coupons.
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Sheffer Salvage Co
Olshine
Gerplane Mw
Albany Field
Made at Chicago Will Ballot Soon
The Republican National Convention opened at Coliseum with Gen Wood, Gov Lowden and Sen Hiram Johnson nominated. Cheers and disorder followed Wood’s nomination as delegates waved flags and shells of turkey feathers filled the hall.
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Chicago
Wheeler
Tional News Service Coliseum
Wood
Lowdon
Eas
Alabama
Arizona
Kansas
Gen. Wood
Allen
Gov. Allen
France
Delaware
Senator Lodge
Frank Knox
New Hampshire
Hich
Cas Douglas Robinson
Ww. A. Oye
Illinois
Frank
Arkansas
Iinois
Rodenburg
Demenee
Dorothy Bisney
Oksens Oy
London
Kentucky
Ladies Nite Charity Auction Elevates Kiwanis Event
The Keen Kiwanis Klub staged a Ladies Nite by the Braves at Albany Chamber of Commerce rooms. A large auction raised 454 dollars for Alabama Child Welfare Work with sugar sacks bricks coal and goods donated by local firms and individuals. The gathering featured speeches music and a lively program for about 150 attendees.
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Kiwanis Klub
Braves
Alabama
Washington
Little Joe
Calvin
J. H. Calvin Company
Murray
Dix
I. J. Robinson
J. D. Wyker
Hae Ice Cain Eoes Company
Mr. Carter
J. L. Robinson
Decatur Brick Corporation
Decatur Fertilizer Company
Hunt and Lyle- Taylor
Albany“Chamber of ‘Commerce
Klopton
Davenport
First Methodist Church
Murray Dix
Bob Daniel
Kiwanis
Wisconsin Folk to Nominate La Follette
La Follette will be nominated by Wisconsin folk as the Kiwanis Legion baseball team from La Follette travels to Huntsville to face the Braves. The article notes dueling aims and social rivalries involving Little Joe Bradley, the Rotarian umpire, and local club tensions ahead of the game.
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Wisconsin Folk
American Legion
Kiwanis
Huntsville
Braves
Huntsville Indians
Huntsvillians
Klan
Little Joe Bradley
Kiwanis—Legion
Bradley
Albany Weed Ordinance Enforcement Urged
Mayor A C Dillehay called for strict enforcement of the weed cutting law on all property in Albany. Renters must ensure leased properties are cut. An inspection will occur, offenders face penalties under city ordinances, with cooperation requested to protect public health.
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Albany
A. C. Dillehay
Dillehay
Water Softener Plant Installed at Three Laundries
Ben Martin proprietor of Quality laundry announced installation of a water softening plant at his three laundries in Decatur Sheffield and Corinth. The system cost 3600 dollars and claims to cut soap use by two thirds and reduce wear on garments by one third by removing hardness from the water.
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Ben Martin
Quality Laundry
Decatur
Sheffield
Corinth
Esteemed Man Dies at Hospital
J. T. Ewing died Thursday night at Benevolent hospital after a long illness. He came from Uniontown Kentucky years ago and made many friends in Decatur. He is survived by three daughters Mrs. G. A. Rogers Mrs. C. H. Bremer and Mrs. H. A. Moore and one son James M. Ewing. The home of his daughter Mrs. B. A. Rogers 302 E street will host services Saturday at 3 o'clock with Rev. L. M. Davenport officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
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J. T. Ewing
The
Benevolent Hospital
Mr. Ewing
Uniontown
G. A. Rogers
Decatur
C. H. Bremer
Chicago
H. A. Moore
Albany
James M Ewing
B. A. Rogers
E. Street
L. M. ‘Davenport
Oakwood Cemetery
British Ace Captain Beaver Visits Twin Cities
Captain W. Beaver MC of the Royal Air Force, credited with 19 German planes destroyed in world war and 35 Fokker victories, visits the Twin Cities with Captain Samuel K West. They promote Victory Loan sales and will conduct commercial flights with Hermitage Aerial Company from Albany field.
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W. Beaver
M. C
Royal British Flying Forces
Fokker
Twin Cities
Samuel K West
Beaver
Canada
Tommy
Flying Corps
Scrampton
England
King George
Victory Loan
Hermitage Aerial Company
Nashville
Gas Rate Battle Winds Through Alabama Power Council
The Alabama Power company pressed for a $1.90 gas rate to avert losses, threatening service cuts in Decatur if denied. A prior ordinance of $1.80 was superseded, taking effect immediately. the increase shifts net revenue from $1.26 to $1.80 per thousand cubic feet, a 55 cent rise.
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Bama Power Company
Alabama Power Company
Decatur
Thermometer Surges as Sol Brings Albany Decatur Weather
The Albany Decatur area experiences extreme heat with the thermometer at Mrs A H Irons weather observatory recording 90 degrees at 2 pm and a rising 04 line earlier that morning. Sol, nicknamed Jup Ptuv, exits briefly for rest after a long rainy spell as residents brace for hotter days.
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Jup Ptuv
Sol
Albany-Decatur
A. H. Irons
Albany Bridge Campaign Hinges on Public Attitude
John Patterson chair of Albany Chamber's bridge committee says the project rests on residents' views. He notes only 120 questionnaire replies and expresses inability to reach everyone, urging more residents to respond to the survey.
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Albany
John Patterson
Chamber of Commerge
Patterson
Giollitti Proclaims New Italian Premier
London reports on June 17 that Giollitti, party leader, has accepted the premiership. The announcement follows rising support and marks a significant political shift in Italy.
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Giollitti
International
London
Insurgents in Avalona Advance Against Albanians
Insurgents reported in Avalona launched attacks against Albanian forces. International dispatches from London note ship movements as the conflict escalates with uncertain outcomes and regional involvement.
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Burganee
International
Daniels Held on Prohi Charge
Marvin Daniels was captured in Lawrence yesterday on a Prohibition charge after authorities traced a bottle of liquor to him. The case involves a warrant and ongoing investigation by local law enforcement.
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Daniels
Marvin Daniels
Cma
Lawrence
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C. E. Pickett
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