Record Rainfall Hits Albany Decatur Area
Government observers report a record rainfall of 3.24 inches last night in Albany and Decatur. The storm caused minor flooding in basements and rising rivers, with eight feet on the Tennessee River and two inches to 3.24 inches rainfall in several towns. Tornadoes across the Tennessee Valley killed many, while other cities reported light damage from lightning and rain.
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Albany
Decatur
Twin Cities
Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Chattanoora
Bridgeport
Gintebsville
Tennessee Valley
High Hills
Alabama Voters Face Broad Run For Democratic Nominations
Voters in Alabama prepare for May ballots with many candidates across U S Senate, House districts, and state offices. Qualified by March 15 for Bankhead seat. other races list multiple contenders and electors with several districts and counties named.
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Alabama
John H. Bankhead
Mr. Bankhead
Morgan
North
United States Senate
Oscar W. Underwood
B. Musgrove
Samuel D. Weakle
John M’duffie
R. Tyson
L. H
Henry B. Stegall
W. I. Lee
Fred Blackmon
Lamar Jeffers
Sanford Mullins
W. B. Bowling
O. C. Carmichael
H. E. Gipson
George A. Sorrells
W. P. Cobb
John McCain
W. B. Oliver
Lbe. Rainey
E. B. Almon
George Huddleston
M. B. Grace
W. B. Bankhead
A. A. Hollis
Mason Douglass
Conservation
John H. Wallace, Jr
Montgomery
A. L. Kimbrough
Tenth Circuit
Dan_ A. Greene
Birmingham
Roger W. Snyder
Horace C. Wilkinson
Thomas R. Lea
W. T. Sanders
Athens
W. F. Miller
Tuscumbia
Horace A. Adams
Robert B. Cunningham
Mobile
H. Blan
Troy
S. W. Deese
Newton
Samuel L. Crook
Anniston
Lawrence A. Smith
Lafayette
John M.queen
L. T. Quinn
Laree
J. L. Andrews
Alf_M. Tunstall
Greenboro
Burt
J. H. Webb
J.J. Mayfield
J. Fritz Thompson
Centerville
J. A. Darnley
Elba
Leopold Strauss
W'Miam Me'Leod
Henry M’daniel
S. D. Bloch
Camden
Thomas J. Hall
Mont- Heeleeases
W. Hi
Merrill
Eufaula
C. Bowden
G Elba
Harry M. Ayers
P. McDonald
Graig Smith
Selma
Ozark Point Communication Reestablished Amid Flood Toll
News reports list fourteen missing and several feared dead as floods sweep the Ozark region. Nevada and Ey Creek saw fatalities, Melba village wiped out, White River rising to a dangerous level. Rescue efforts continue with renewed communication to Ozark Point.
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Ozark Point
Nevada
Ey Creek
Melba
White River
High water drives 75 families from homes in Michigan
Reported high water across many sections of Michigan pushes streams toward danger levels. Officials say about 75 families have been forced from their homes as flood conditions persist.
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International News Service
Port Huron
Mich
Traction Company Sued Over Fatal February Car Crash
Mrs. Emma Wade through attorney F C Nix sues North Alabama Traction Company and receiver A A Hardage for 25000 after the February 24 crash on Grant Street killed Lois George, daughter of Wade. Arthur Bowen driven auto collided with a street car near Tenth Avenue, causing fatal skull fracture at Benevolent hospital. Bowen injured, Ethel Smith Morris Grissom suffers scratches.
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Emma Wade
F. C. Nix
North Alabama Praction Company
Grant Street
Tenth Avenue
George
Benevolent Hospital
Bowen
Ethel Smith - Morris Grissom
Labor Question Seen As Key Theme In Campaign
CHICAGO March 12 The labor question will be of supreme importance in the coming presidential campaign Senator Cummins of Iowa will be an address before delegates.
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International News Service
Chicago
Cummins
Iowa
Bel Wn
Lightning Touches Cortner Home Sparks Fire on Grant Street
A bolt from a storm started a fire in the attic of the R. G. Cortner residence on Grant Street. Mrs. Cortner heard the blast, lights went out, and Garner Pride of Alabama Power and the fire department stopped the blaze after it burned a gas pipe where the energized wire crossed.
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R. G. Cortner
Grant Street
Viscountess Astor Joins Dry Britain Campaign
In London March 12 Viscountess Astor expands the anti alcohol effort in Britain declaring she is not a strict prohibitionist yet aims for a dry isle. She supports US style restrictions as a first step while William Pussyfoot Johnson competes for influence in the campaign.
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London
William “Pussyfoot” Johnson
Great Britain
Viscountess Astor
British Isles
United States
Patterson Back From Survey Pleased With Outlook
A. G. Patterson, local business man and candidate for president of the Alabama Public Utilities Commission, returns from a state survey. He says the outlook is promising, has support from many citizens, and has set up campaign headquarters in Montgomery at the Gay-Teague hotel to conduct an active canvass.
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A. G. Patterson
Alabama Public Utilities Commission
Sam P. Kennedy
Montgomery
Gay-Teague
Local Legion Opposes Bond Bonus Urges Farm Home Aid Passage
Morgan County American Legion Post rejects cash or bond bonus for service time while urging quick passage of the farm and home aid bill. A show to raise funds for a local veterans home was planned with a five member committee to finalize details.
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Morgan County
The
American Legion
Congress
Home
Post
Department of Alabama
State Executive Committee
Légionaires
T. E. Williams
Frank Skeggs
F. B. Littlefield
T. B. McWilliams
B M. Bloodworth
Weather forecast calls for sharp cooling tonight into Saturday
Much colder air moves in with generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Skies clear, temperatures drop, with light winds and no significant precipitation expected. Local area remains dry and chilly through the weekend.
Olshine to Poland to bring relatives to America
A Olshine plans a March 15 voyage to Poland to bring fifteen family members and his elderly father to the United States. The Olshine brothers built a thriving business on Bank Street and in nearby Tennessee and Kentucky, and their return with relatives underscores a long history of family loyalty and civic support.
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A. Olshine
Poland
America
Shine
Puen
Mr. Olshine
Harry’Olshine
Bank Street
Wich Bank
Tennessee
Kentucky
Harry Olshine
C. A. Alexander
Olshine Brothers
Great Republic
Wage Increases for Miners Delay Hangs on President
Washington March 12 The question of wage increases for coal miners rests with President Wilson after the coal commission appears dissolved. Henry M. Robinson chairman of the commission left for Pasadena Cal saying he is through with the wage controversy. He stated he sent his report to the president and will not participate further.
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Washington
Wilson
Coal Commission
Henry M. Robinson
Pasadena
Cal
Robinson
Indictment of 125 coal operators and miners shocks Indianapolis
Indictment returned by a special grand jury in U S district court names about 125 coal operators and miners, two thirds of them coal operators, as targets of an investigation into Lever Act violations aimed at limiting coal production. Arrests expected soon amid hints of sensational developments in the conspiracy case.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
U. S. District Court
J A Robinson Remains In Tax Collector Race
J A Robinson is still in the race for tax collector, despite an earlier listing omission. He continues an active campaign with many supporters across the county.
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J. A. Robinson
A. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
American naval aid praised by Jellicoe report says US helped empire
London March 12 Admiral Jellicoe told parliament a report on Canada’s naval defenses credited American naval operations as a great aid to the empire. It said without US help England would have abandoned some overseas expeditions.
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International News Service
London
United States
Empire
Jellicoe
England
Admiral Sims Defends Navy Duty Officers in 1920 Convoy Dispute
Admiral Sims testified before the Senate sub committee that Secretary Daniels caused confusion in WWI ship convoys by pursuing a separate plan from Allied methods. He described Daniels attempted plan as a mild statement of the convoy system, noting losses occurred under the navy department.
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International News Service
Washington
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Senate
Navy Department
Logal Negro Will Not Hang Today
Will Stover charged with murder in Jefferson County will not hang today as Birmingham authorities await the Supreme Court rehearing action and a recall of the certificate of affirmance. Alex Hill was found guilty as an accomplice and sentenced to life but escaped.
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Will Stover
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Supreme Court
Stover
Will Washington
Boyles
Alex Hill
Lodge Offers New Reservation on Article 10 in Senate
Senator Lodge proposed a revised reservation to article 10 in the senate, keeping the original principle intact while changing phrasing. A conference of Republican senators approved the text in Lodge's office, Washington. France reportedly protested a letter accusing Hitchcock of militaristic tones in treaty commentary.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate
Lodge
France
Hitchcock
Senate stalls on treaty ratification amid coin talks
The Senate pressed no final decision on the peace treaty and its ratification as negotiations for a currency coin continue between Republican and Democratic leaders. Major party figures expressed little hope for ratification, with action likely deferred to next week.
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Ernational News Service
Washington
Senate
Jenkins Offers 10 Take Oath as Mexican Citizen
Wm C Jenkins American consul at Puebla proposes to take Mexican citizenship. He seeks to receive a concession from the Mexican government under their constitution, aiming to become a Mexican citizen and resident.
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Jenkins
Mexico City
Wm. C. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico
Greeks Consider 100000 Troops Against Turks
The supreme council has not accepted Venizelos proposal to deploy 100000 Greek troops against Turkish nationalists, but may accept if necessity arises. If allies accept the offer they would bear the expedition cost, officials said.
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International News Service
London
Supreme Council
Venizelos
Agreement on new wage scheme for anthracite coal
New York March 12 reports an agreement to introduce a new wage scheme for anthracite coal miners. Details remain unclear as the press notes a forthcoming formal statement from the involved parties.
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Springfield
Michigan
Traction Company
Cortner
Nancy
By Floyd McGriff
Patterson
Legionaires
Atlantic
Bar Ge Sims
Ha Sarap
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Turkey
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