Farm Bureau drives to finish signup across Alabama
Alabama Farm Bureau workers push to close the sign up drive with four days left. Counts show 100 contracts in Macon and Limestone counties, 56 contracts in Marshall County, 60 more in Randolph, and a 3000 bale record by state workers Thomas and Callaway as the drive nears its final hour.
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Oenors
Macon County
Asa Vaughn
P. E. Boyd
Auburn
Boyd
Can
Aeron J G. Ionsfield
Fred Stewart
Limestone County
Marshall County
Eric Elsebrook
B. F. Hull
L. Cantrell
W. T. McVey
Randolph County
DeKalb County
James L. Herron
W.G. Thomas
W.S. Callaway
Roy C.bishop
F. R. Shanks
Senator LaFollette Attacks Supreme Court at Labor Meeting
Senator LaFollette delivered a vitriolic attack on the United States Supreme Court criticizing its rulings on child labor and coal cases. He asserted the court wields power over the people and warned against placing life and liberty in the hands of a single judicial body, while noting no personal disrespect for the judges themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
United States
LaPollette
Congress
United State
LaFollette
Supreme Bench of
Rahm Clothing Offers Free Seneca Springs Water
The Rahm Clothing store announced a new service offering Seneca springs water free to all customers who request it. The move aims to attract shoppers and promote a local product.
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Rahm
Rahm Clothing Company
Seneca Springs
Tear gas drives back mob at Jackson prison scene
John Straub the confessed killer of Miss Alice Mallet was placed in protective custody in Jackson penitentiary after a mob of men and women threatened him over rumors of his confession. Deputies used tear gas to disperse the attackers who shouted for justice as Harold Mallet arrived to claim his sister's body.
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Jackson
Mich
John Straub
Alice Mallet
Jackson Penitentiary
Harold Mallet
Ontario
Ore
Straub
Abe
Coronner
Largadee
Mallet
Ship subsidy bills sent to committee and advocates hopeful for action
The administration's ship subsidy bill was introduced in the house by Rep Edmonds and referred to the Merchant Marine Committee. The measure aims to pay about 88 million dollars annually to offset foreign ship costs, encourage American ownership and operation, and includes sale rules and a new construction fund to bolster the U S merchant fleet. The bill faces opposition from many Republicans, but sponsors expect a House majority by week’s end.
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House
Representative Edmonds
Pennsylvania
House ‘Merchant Marine Committee
Elea
Harding
Hay
Ameriariik
Shipping Board
Miss Wheeler Injured in Nearby Auto Wreck
Miss Annie Wheeler daughter of Gen Joseph Wheeler and resident of the Wheeler plantation in Lawrence County was injured Tuesday afternoon when a car she rode in ran into a ditch near her home. Sister Miss Lucy Wheeler carried her to Decatur for X ray examination. Doctors say injuries are painful but not necessarily serious.
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Annie Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Wheeler Plantation
Wheeler Station
Lawrence County
Lucy Wheeler
Decatur
Sol Holding Twin Gies 1K Fire Grasp Heat Record
Sol pushed to beat his mark on Monday then slightly surpassed it on Tuesday according to the official forecaster. Twin City residents call today the hottest of the three days as officials await final figures to verify the record.
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Sol
Goal strike end remote as parley opens
New York June 19 14 Dark clouds of pessimism hung over United Mine Workers of America and anthracite coal operators as talks opened. Union officials expected to press for recognition eight hour day for daymen and 1920 wage scale base while operators demanded wage cuts. Philip Murray warned there was no immediate settlement and negotiations seemed useless.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
Phillip Murray
United ‘Mine Workers
Shrinedom’s 48th annual convention and jubilee begins
Imperial Council gathers in San Francisco for the 48th Shriner convention and Golden Jubilee as Nobles of Shrine debate advancing potentate, officer promotions, and future budget for the children’s benefaction. James S. McCandress is poised for potentate role amid a contest for next year’s host city and related plans.
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San Francisco
Imperial Council
Mecca
Shriners
James S. McCandress
Washington, D. C
Edee * Ai
Drive Harder on Weevils This Year in Tennessee Valley
Planters in the Tennessee Valley employ new devices and Calcium Arsenate sprays to combat the cotton boll weevil. Experts warn the first weevil emerges early and animals the wet season has brought earlier activity. A continued hot dry spell with timely showers is seen as essential to securing a good cotton crop.
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Tennessee
S Howe
Merly
Mail Carrier Seeks Road Repairs Between Hartselle and Somerville
Mrs. Russell who carries mail from Hartselle to Somerville appeared before the county board of revenue today asking for repair work on the road she travels. She described the surface as wretched and nearly impassable for cars and said the probate judge assured remedial measures would be taken promptly to restore the road.
Bathing Beach Draws Crowds Along Riverside Drive
During warm days crowds of bathers flock to the river beach near Riverside Drive to enjoy cooling waters. The article notes large attendance as the popular spot becomes a regional summer focal point.
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Riverside Drive
Aften
Delegate report from labor convention by A C Cline
A Cline, Alabama Federation of Labor delegate to the National AFL convention in Cincinnati, notes delegates check in as if at work, reports cool reception for Gompers, and discusses early defeat of his policies and a possible Ford endorsement over Muscle Shoals.
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A. C. Cline
Alabama Federation of Labor
Cincinnati
Gompers
Cline
Henry Ford
Ahe
Funeral Service for Mrs W H Hicks Held at Oak Forest
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Oak Forest Church for Mrs W H Hicks who died in Denver Colorado. Interment will be at New Friendship Graveyard. The body is at the residence 807 Gordon Drive West.
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Oak Forest Church
W. H. Hicks
Denver
Colo
New Friendship Lraveyard
Gordon Drive West
Eradication Drive to Start Monday Daily Meetings Then Held
An intensified campaign to eradicate cotton boll weevil damage in the Tennessee Valley will launch next week with Dr. W E Hinds of Atbura leading the drive. Meetings are set daily at Hartselle and other counties with demonstrations of standard dusting machines and calcium arsenate, aided by farm workers and Auburn department support.
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Tenneese
W. E. Hinds
Atbura
Actial Dommanatrabians
Hines
Weather Update for Alabama Tonight
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight in Alabama with no significant changes expected. Light winds and dry skies prevail as the night progresses.
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Alabama
High Interest in Three Great Religious Revivals
Reports from Decatur First Baptist Church show strong accession to the church after Rev. C. C. Davison and Rev. Ben Dunn preached on The Way of the Cross. The revival at Tabernacle with Rev. Tucker drew about 1500 listeners and featured the message Ye must be born again. Grant Street revival near Jackson Street Church of Christ continues to attract large crowds with Evangelist Gus Dunn urging full Christian realization.
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First Baptist Church
Decatur
Ben Dunn
C. C. Davison
St. Matthews
Christ
Tucker
Tabernacle
Mr Tucker
Mickie
Grant” Street
Jackson ‘Street
Church of Christ
Gus Dunn
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the Ad
Mittee
Miss Wheeler
Ol Sol
Cording
Termine
Parley
International News Service
Imperial Council OF Shrine
Herrick
Paris
France
Miss Mi
J. Pierpont Morgan
Miss Morgan
Mr. Herrick
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Labor Convention
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Hartselle
Judas Iscariot
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