Round Table Talk on Open Shop Meets Tepid Welcome
A Cincinnati round table conference between capital and labor leaders to curb labor troubles over years received little welcome. Bank president Charles T. Mitchell warned that such talks must show labor’s commitment to existing agreements before any disarmament conference. Lemuel Untetméyer called open shop claims a Humbug and argued unions bend to exclude non union labor in boom times while capital acts likewise in downturns.
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Pws Service
Samuel Compas Capidene
Cincinnati
International News Service
Charles T. Mitchell
National City Bank
Capital
Yesterday Was Hottest Of Year In Local Weather
Mrs A H Irons reported the official thermometer reached 92 degrees, making yesterday the hottest day of the season. Electric fans buzzed as crowds sought shade and heat relief amid the sultry conditions.
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Old
Fourteen Stills Seized in Alabama Prohibition Raids
In Montgomery on June 13 state enforcement officers raided six counties and seized fourteen complete stills along with a large amount of beer and several gallons of liquor. Two men were arrested for operating a still and others for possessing or saving a still. In Mobile County 105 bottles of beer and 9 gallons of liquor were seized with one arrest for violation of the prohibition law.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mobile
Payment notice for Albany-Decatur paper arrears
A dated wrapper warns readers that nonpayment will end the newspaper delivery. It asks recipients to remit arrears using the Albany Decatur cage check and to respond to avoid service stoppage.
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Albany
Henry Ford's Early Days in Dearborn and Iron Horse Rise
A youthful Henry Ford grows among pioneers as Michigan builds trains linking Detroit and Chicago. The tale recalls the first locomotive arrival near Dearbornville, William Cremer’s race with a horse, and Ford’s rural upbringing amid Civil War era curiosities.
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Michigan
Detroit
Chicago
Dearbornville
Dearborn
Arnal
William Cremer
Ten Eyck
Tain
William Ning
Arsenal
Henry Ford
OHA
William Ford
Fort Wayne
U.S. Grant
Willam Ford
Ireland
Mary Liogot
Henry Fo
Strikers in Vera Cruz Set Up Soviet Influence
News service reports Vera Cruz strikers establishing a Soviet and seeking municipal control. Industry nationwide is disrupted with maritime traffic most at risk as Obregon seeks mediation. local street railway workers threaten midnight walkout risking electricians and chauffeurs joining.
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Internsal News Service
M & , Stine
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Obregon
Chaffeurs
Lieut Joe Gill Called To Service Again
Lieut Joe Gill of Hartselle Alabama left Monday to resume duties with the U S Marines in Port au Prince Haiti. He sought an extension of furlough but received a Monday cable summoning him back to duty via Norfolk Virginia. Mrs Gill will not be returning home this summer and will remain where she is. He won his promotions on experimental service.
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Hartsille
Ala
Joe Gill
Port Au Prince
Haiti
U. S. Marines
Norfolk
Vas
Gill
President asks delay on Muscle Shoals project in Congress
President Harding hopes for a quick solution to the Muscle Shoals disposition in congress but says the issue should be set aside while the ship subsidies question is under review.
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International News Service
Harding
Shoals
Ala
Congress
Tom Wilson Convicted of First Degree Murder
Tom Wilson was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the killing of Kir by Cole, an Athens taxi driver. He was sentenced to death with execution set for Friday, July 14, following notice of an appeal by the defense.
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By Cole
Athens
Aks
Harding May Call An Extra Session
President Harding indicated Congress would be convened in an extraordinary session to consider the merchant marine ship subsidy bill if action is not taken in the current session. Chairman Campbell said the measure would be favorably reported to the house, though members warned it could not be laid before the chamber before week’s end. The merchant marine committee rushed the bill to completion to try passing it during the session.
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International News Service
Washington
Harding Todry
Congress
Campbell
House Rules Committee
Sesson
House
Merchant Marine Committee
Hartselle Seeks Immediate Pave for West Pike
Morgan County Commission in regular session hears delegation from Hartselle urging immediate advertising for bids to resurface West Pike north of Hartselle. Citizens argue delaying until funding is available would waste about 80 days and slow urgent road work.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Court House
Hartselle
West Pike
Citizens Committee
Woman Faces Death Sentence in Atlanta Murder Case
Mrs. Cora Lou Vinson defies fear of the gallows in Atlanta. She declares she does not believe she will die on the scaffold after shooting her husband Dr. W P Vinson when he revealed plans to divorce and marry another woman. Police pursue further action as the case develops.
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Cora Lou Vinson
Atlanta
W P. Vineson
Rat Bey
Spa
Three Revival Meetings Draw Large Crowds In City
Evangelist Tucker preached on The Unpardonable Sin after a Sunday night sermon about the ill fated Mississippi steam boat named in the tale. Gus Dunn spoke to packed tents in Decatur and Jackson Street Church of Christ reports five new members. Otto Fischer led a strong choir with praise for the three revival efforts and plans for further personal outreach.
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Ohere
Tucker
Haya
Louisville
Nashville
Jackson Street
Evangelist Dunn
Decatur
Cime
Otto Fischer
Durin
Three Menhbe
Local Youth Earns High Honors in Electrical Field
Arthur P. Paul Nesbit ranked among eight top picks from a 75 member group in a General Electric exam. He will join Alabama Power Co. at Anniston as an electrical engineer working at the electric furnace. Nesbit graduated from Morgan City high school and Auburn, son of Mr and Mrs W J Nesbitt of Decatur.
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Arthur P. Paul Nesbit
General Electric Co
Alabama Power Co
Anniston
F Young Nesbit
Auburn
Nesbitt
W. J. Nesbitt
Decatury
Two youths Held in Huntsville Jail on Assault Charge
Two young defendants were jailed in Huntsville on charges linked to an alleged attack on a girl. A special grand jury was convened for Thursday to investigate, with Judge O Kyle presiding.
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Huntsville
Epworth League
Athens
O.kyle
Filling Station Nears Completion
The Standard Oil Co service station at Walnut and Bank streets Decatur is rapidly taking form and will soon be completed. It promises to be a modern addition to the line of commercial enterprises in the area.
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Standard Oil Co
Walnut and
Bank Streets
Decatur
Stimulus for Muscle Shoals Power Debate Predicted
W G Waldo argues Muscle Shoals will benefit the South and urges a Senate survey of the Tennessee River navigation need with storage dams at the headwaters to double power development. Senator Norris predicts gains and Kingston area cities would share indirect benefits. International News Service report from Washington.
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International News
Washington
Gove
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Norris
Nebraska
Senate Agricultural Committee
W. Gr
Tennessee River
Ford
Muscle
Murcle Shoals
Rome
Mingham
Knoxville
Nashy
Rock
Chattanoee
Niagra
Buffalo
Tata ‘Ight
Waldo
Ohio
Salvation Army Drive Underway in Twin Cities
A Salvation Army campaign begins in the Twin Cities, highlighting the organization as a growingly efficient effort. The drive aims to support Salvation Army services and outreach.
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Salvation Army
Nic
Weather Outlook for Alabama Night and Wednesday
Forecasters warn of warm conditions across Alabama with mild nights and a warm Wednesday. Expect above average temps and light winds with no significant precipitation indicated.
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Alabama
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