Alabama Senate Leader Bankhead’s Death Shocks Capital
Washington mourns the passing of Senator Bankhead after illness. He served Alabama through decades in the Senate and House, championing good roads and federal aid. Born in Alabama, he rose from penitentiary era to influential national statesman, guiding interstate development and water power plans. His death ends a long federal career.
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Death shocks Ingham as Alabama senatorial race unfolds
Reports from Ingham recount the death of a senior senator and the state political reaction. Early dispatches suggested optimism about the race with initial support leaning toward Oscar W. Underwood and other candidates in the Alabama contest.
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Howkhead
Buenator
Bankhead
Alabama
Birmingham
B. Weakley
Navy sells over 150 vessels without registry limits
Secretary Daniels told the Senate that more than 150 ships have been sold by the navy without restrictions on future registry. The 3,000 ton Cambridge was the largest vessel, and the law prohibiting registry transfer does not apply to ships under Navy control during the war.
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Washington
Havy Department
Daniels
Senate
Navy Department
Sum Raised for Near East Relief by Local Groups
The report lists numerous contributors to Near East Relief via women’s organizations in Hartsville and area churches. Amounts include $60 from Culture Club Hartsville, $20 from Losathos Endo, $68 from M Beg’reh group, $120 from Mr and Mrs J D Wyker, and a total of $1194.00. The appeal urges prompt submission of pledges for final reporting.
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Women’s Organization
J. H. Calvin
Culture Club
Hartselle
Woman's Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Hartba
Westminster Church
Woman
Westminster Sunday School
Cotaco Literary Club
First Presbyterian Sunday School
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St. Fe Guild
Matthew’s
M. E. Church
J. D. “Wyker
A. J. Harris
Pete Ballas
W. Trewin
J. B. ‘Schimmel
Central Mib
Chately
Wee Roe
Albany City Bonds Near Delivery for Street Improvements
Bonds of the city of Albany totaling $364000 for street improvements have been sold to Slayton and company and are expected for delivery this week. About $60000 of the amount will be available immediately, with work to begin by the Leftwich company when weather allows. City Treasurer Bowles and City Auditor Tidwell are expected to proceed to finalize details.
Burglar Sets Fire While Robbing Bank Street Store
A burglar broke a cellar door lock into a Bank street shop last night and stole cash from the till. He started a small fire with debris but, after securing a few dollars, extinguished it and fled, leaving investigators unsure if the culprit was a youth or undersized man.
Memorials for World War II kin of fallen soldiers translation
Translation notes memorials awarded to next of kin of U S soldiers who died in World War I. Describes a French cenotaph inscription honoring America, Liberty, and Justice with symbolic figures: a mother and child, a kneeling boy, a chained man, and Victory crowning the spirit of America.
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America
France
R. Poincare
Arce
Algo
Glory
Hundred Farmers Register Early at Tractor School
More than one hundred farmers signed up for the initial tractor school session in the Bark Garage on Lee street. Prof Nichols opened at 2 p.m. with an overview of internal combustion engines and tractors, part of a state wide program led by county agents and the extension service.
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Cole Savage
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Nichols
Lee Street
Republicans Pledge Tax Policy After Excess Profits
Republican leaders in Congress outline a tentative financial policy with repeal of excess profits taxes as a first move. Senator Watson, in charge of tariff and finance legislation, said the plan couples repeal with a shift toward a system of direct taxes and details await final determination.
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Wageingson
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Senator Watson
Watson
Senate
Pen‘rose
Mrs Ratliff Demonstrates Skills in Decatur Visit
Mrs Ratliff, a domestic science educator, arrives in Decatur to demonstrate her teaching methods and showcase practical skills to local students and teachers. The event highlights hands on learning and community engagement.
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Steve
Ratliff
Decatur
Army raids curtailed by new warrants rule
Washington informs enforcement officers to conduct searches only with court warrants under the fourth amendment. Roper criticizes prior errors and warns headquarters will back only warrant based actions. Also reports railroad executives seeking freight rate hikes of 25 to 39 percent to cover expenses and wage increases for workers.
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March
Patterson speaks at First Baptist in Decatur and Albany
Rev N C Patterson, pastor of First Baptist Church of Tuscumbia, preached at Decatur in morning and evening services after a Friday night visit. He traced Christ’s divinity from Romans 3 4 and highlighted resurrection as proof, citing Paul and the church as key evidences.
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Decatur
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Twin Cities
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Albany
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Paul
University of Tarsus
School of Gamaliel
Sanhedrin
Supreme Court of the Jews
Saveh
Albany Advertiser Suspends Local Paper Over Shortage
The Albany Advertiser, first local paper to suspend due to paper shortages, details retirement of Col. C. J. Hildreth veteran editor and former Alabama Press Association president. Laffey continues job printing. Harold Hildreth enters wholesale paper business. Safley secures ownership of the Hildreth plant.
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Alabama Press Association
Hikketh
Alabama
Advertiser
Col. Hildreth
Safley
New Secretary Brings Plans for Albany Chamber of Commerce
C P McDaniel assumed duties as Albany Chamber of Commerce secretary this morning. He arrives from Knoxville where he led the Knoxville Automobile Association. Directors praised his work, and McDaniel aims to survey the local field and get acquainted with leaders.
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Nhew
Albany Chamber of Commerce
McDaniel
Knoxville
Knoxville Automobile Association
Mr. McDaniel
Local Shops Report Busy March With Extra Working Days
The article notes March will be a busy month for area shops with 27 working days, three more than the previous month. It is expected that work will continue full time across the businesses.
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Mrs John H Sharp dies after influenza illness
Funeral services set for Mrs John H Sharp who died Saturday after a brief illness. She follows her husband to the grave within a week, was a member of the church, with interment at the family cemetery. Rev J E will officiate.
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J. E. Ofselle
Six railway strike leaders arrested in France protests begin
Paris reports the government has arrested six leaders of the national railway strike as protests resume against the air mail service. The railway workers union vowed to press on with actions.
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