Successor Named to Gilchrist as Kilby Intervenes in Local Registrar
Governor Kilby appointed R N McCullough of Albany to succeed Registrar Claude Gilchrist after the failure to open Morgan County registration books. McCullough took oath and, if mail arrives tonight, will open the books Friday with a deputy possible in Hartselle and nearby communities.
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Morgan County
Claude Gilchrist
Somerville
Kilby
R.N. McCullough
Albany
Shriff
Gilchriat
McCullough
Gilchrist
Commissioners Court
Hartselle
Falkville
Reform drive by American farm bureau federation formed
Organization of the American farm bureau association representing 1 000 000 farmers was completed in Chicago. The federation will seek national laws to prevent strikes and regulate tariffs affecting farm products. It aims to study marketing conditions, livestock prices, foreign competition and trade, freight rates, and relations with rail and other carriers.
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International News Service
Chicago
Swiss Minister Compared to Common Fly in Lamar Spat
Washington dispatches say the dispute involves Hans Sulzer the Swiss minister and Txlee W. B. Lamar of Georgia. The state department has all facts for protection of Sulzer. No points of international law are at stake but the comparison raises diplomatic tensions.
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Washington
Rth
State Department
Hans Sulzer
Txlee W. B. Lamar
Lamar
Georgia
Sulzer
Explosion damages U S consul building in Zurich
The American consulate general building in Zurich was partially destroyed by an anarchist bomb last night. No injuries were reported. The State Department was informed of the incident.
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International News Service
Washington
Zurich
Switzerland
State Department
More Defendants In Newberry Case May Be Dismissed
In Rapids Michigan March 4 a morning session opened with defense counsel seeking the release of forty of the accused in the Newberry trial. Judge Sessions weighs further dismissals as part of the proceedings.
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Newberry
Rapids, Mich
Sessions
Man says wife killed while he slept in Michigan
Pontiac police report L. Garmon twenty three says he woke on railroad tracks and then found his wife dead with a blood stained axe by the bed. He claims memory loss during which the crime occurred and he surrendered to a officer. He professes love for his wife and says they had no quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pontiac
Mich
L. Garmon
Armon
Cullman County Men Held Here on Safes Stealing Charge
Clifford Stubbs and Henry Etbanke, Cullman county residents, were jailed here last night on safes keeping charges. Jail officials said the specific charge against the two men was not known.
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Clifford . Stubbs
Henry Etbanke
Cullman County
Funeral held for Senator John H Bankhead in Jasper
Alabama pays final tribute as John Hollis Bankhead is laid to rest in his family plot in Jasper. Thousands from across the state and nation attend under overcast skies amid rain as the funeral procession concludes with services led by Rev J E Morris and Masons in charge. Governor Kilby visits the funeral train in Birmingham before the Jasper ceremony.
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International News Service
Jasper
Alabama
John Hollis
Bankhead
United States
Little Methodist Church
Snator
Congressional Committee
J. E. Morris
Birmingham
Senator Bankhead
Washington
Kilby
Thompson in Lead for Bankhead Senate Seat
In Birmingham on March 4 observers expect Frederick I. Thompson publisher of Mobile to lead the field for the Bankhead senate successor with B. B. Comer and W. Z. Acker of Anniston as other reported applicants amid quiet canvassing and speculation.
Railway Workers Meet in Chicago Over Possible Strike
Six hundred representatives of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Shop Laborers gathered in Chicago to decide if 400000 rail workers will strike. They weigh overriding union pledges to President Wilson and press demands regardless of prior promises.
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International News Service
Chicago
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Chifs
Wilson
Assassination Attempt on Former Hungarian Premier
A report from Budapest states an attempt was made on the life of former Hungarian premier Friedrich. Details are scarce as the dispatch from the city outlines the incident but not the outcome or suspects.
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International
London
Friedrich of
Hungaria
Budapest
Overland Tabor Pixley Held but Dispute Ended Bond Reduced
The report notes a wage dispute at the Willys Overland Toledo plant with 14 000 employed and 4 000 more at work. The union ban was lifted and old workers may return. Separately, D M Pixley, ex mayor of North Little Rock, had habeas corpus heard and his bond reduced to 500 with appeal filed, delaying his extradition to Arkansas.
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Overland Tabor Pixley
Ers Service
Ohio
Willys-Overland Automobile
Toledo
Ae Blyter
Clarence A. Earl
Overland
Willys- Overland Company
Henry Ebright
Machinists
Ebright
Ates
D. M. Pixley
North Little Rock
Ark
W. T. Lowe
Lowe
Kilby
Pixley
Court of Appeals
Arkansas
Albany
Mary Pickford Granted Divorce From Owen Moore
Mary Pickford was granted a divorce from Owen Moore in Minden near Garson City on grounds of desertion. She had been staying at the Campbell ranch in Genoa since February 15.
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C International News Service
Reno
Mary Pickfor
Owen Moore
Minden
Garson City
Campbell
J. R. Thomas Sells Grocery Business Readied for New Ownership
J. R. Thomas, longtime Church street grocer, has dispersed his business to W. Tidwell & Co. of Pulaski. They have taken possession and will run it in connection with their Tennessee operation. Thomas has not decided his next venture.
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J. R. Thomas
Church Street
New York Police Probe Begun After Detective Gunson Indictment
A police scandal in New York unfolds after detective John J. Gunson is indicted on bribery and extortion charges. An investigation of the entire police department is under way amid a case likened to the Becker affair.
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New York
Becker
John J. Gunson
Taft to Visit Florence for March Address
Former President William Howard Taft will visit Florence Alabama on March 15 at 8 15. He comes under the auspices of the State Normal School and is expected to draw a large audience from the region. Admission is one to one fifty dollars depending on seating.
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Florence
Ala
William Howard Taft
Taft
State Normal School
New Jersey Moves to Null Prohibition Amendment
The state filed in the Supreme Court a bill asking the prohibition amendment and Volstead Act be declared void. Attorney McCran, under Governor Edwards, will argue the case in court Monday to proceed with the suit.
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International News Service
Washington
State of
New Jersey
United States Supreme Court
McCran
Edwards
Supreme Court
Knights Templar Banquet and Officer Election Tonight
De Molay Commandery of Knights Templar to hold annual officer election tonight after a six course banquet at the Wisconsin temple. Nine novices will also receive their degree in a ceremonial event. All Sir Knights urged to attend.
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de Molay Commandery
Knights Templar
Wiscoie
Caillaux warned Spanish king of possible assassination
Paris dispatch reports during Caillaux treason trial the French ambassador to Spain said King Alfonso of Spain told him in 1912 he had received a warning from Caillaux that he might be killed over the Morocco dispute.
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Paris
Caillaux
Spain
Alfonso
Morocco
Want Public Lands For Soldiers Use Advocated Before Ways and Means
Washington march of public lands to soldiers with preferential entry rights was urged today before the House Ways and Means committee as part of soldier’s aid legislation. In charge of the hearing were lawmakers and officials seeking to secure lands for veterans.
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C International News Service
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tractor School Lectures Interest Grows Despite Rain
Lectures and demonstrations dominated the tractor school in Burk Gorge as rain halted outdoor demos. Prof. M. L. Nichols of Auburn led sessions with new students attending. Friday features belt and drive talks and fault finding demos, while Saturday showcases plowing by company experts followed by a noon barbecue.
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Burk Gorge
M. LB. Nichols
Farm Extension Department
Auburn
Ae Nichols
Chenault to resign Albany city council seat
Dr. F L Chenault plans to resign from the Albany city council this month after moving from the First ward to the Fourth. Officials say the municipal code requires aldermen to reside in their ward. Chenault recently bought the L W Barton home on Eighth avenue and Jackson and will move in April 1.
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F. L. Chenault
Albany City
Chenault
L. W. Barton
Eighth Avenue
Jackson
Palmer 10 Open Race in Georgia
Attorney General A Mitchell will open his presidential campaign with a speech in Georgia slated for March 4. He said his first appeal will be nationwide and a broad state-wide effort will follow.
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Palmer
Georgia
International News Service
Washington
A. Mitchell
Weather Brief: Fair and Cold Tonight and Saturday
Fair and cold tonight with a sharp drop in temperatures. Friday sees light winds and a cooling trend before the freshening weekend. Saturday forecast uncertain with lingering chill and potential frost.
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H. Bankhead
Tasper
J. H. Calvin Co
Calvin and Son
Joe, Jr
Messrs. Cunningham, Jackson and
Shelton
J. W.cunningham
J. W., Montgomery
A. J. Wachter
J. C. Floyd
E. H
Mary Pickford
Gaillaux
Ran
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