Berlin Revolt Rumors Spread After Von Kapp Fall
International dispatches report Spartacist movement gaining momentum after the collapse of the Von Kapp regime. Berlin leadership under Von Kapp and Von Lüttwitz reportedly resigned with rumors of their arrest, while President Ebert and Premier Hirsch left Stuttgart for Berlin by special train.
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International News Service
Akis
Ebert
Germany
Hirect
Prussia
Stuttgart
Berlin
Berlin braces as troops near Ebert government arrives
In THE HAG a tense scene unfolds as Berlin awaits troops loyal to the Ebert government. Workmen remain restless amid strained finances and unclear prospects for the independent socialists.
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Sfst
Berlin
Ebert
Bolshevist Uprising Reported in Poland
London reports a Bolshevist uprising at War saw and other locations in Poland with information available today.
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London
Warsaw
Poland
Von Kapp Arrest Rumor and Spartacist Attacks
International report says former chancellor Von Kapp who resigned yesterday in Berlin may have been arrested by Spartacists. Communists in Westphalia attacking Von Kapp and Noske troops, with Allies prepared to advance into neutral territory beyond allied lines in Germany if disturbances worsen.
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International News Service
London
von Kapp
Lato
Berlin
Spartacists
Westphalia
Noske
Germany
Americans May Leave Berlin Train Requested With Red Cross
Berlin reports say the American and British missions seek Red Cross help to evacuate citizens from Berlin. German officials warned safe passage cannot be guaranteed due to Spartacist gains in the Ruhr and possible railway control by the rebels.
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Berlin
Red Cross
Ruhr
Movement in Germany Sees Soviets Claimed by Workers
London reports March movement in Germany with workers proclaiming soviets. In Mecklenburg the communists seized a number of estates.
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London
Germany
Mecklenburg
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U S Asks Chile to Act as Arbitrator Between Bolivia and Peru
In Washington on March 18 Under Secretary Polk asked Chile to mediate between Bolivia and Peru to prevent a regional clash. Bolivian Peruvian and Chilean ministers warned the state department of the crisis and urged action to preserve peace.
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International News Service
Washington
Chile
Bolivia
Peru
Polk
Mathieu
State Department
Henderson to Open State Highway North Division Office
Alvis Henderson, former Ath ens engineer, will open a district headquarters in Decatur at the Olshine building as part of a statewide road program funded by a 25 million bond amendment. The plan calls for at least one road in every county to begin improvement almost simultaneously with state and federal funds matching for permanent highways.
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Alvis Henderson
Athens
State Highway Department
Olshine
Highway Commission
Decatur
Isef
State Highway Commission
A. G. Patterson
Albany
Texas Man to Drill Oil Wells Here Reported
W C Clark of Texas and brother of J M Clark of Austinville arrived last night to pursue oil leaves and development plans for Morgan County. Standard Oil reportedly shows interest as investigations suggest a rich field with early drilling planned in Madison and other North Alabama counties this spring.
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Texas
W. C. Clark
J. M. Clark
Austinville
Morgan County
Standard Oil Company
Madison County
North Alabama
Fair dates set for circuit across North Alabama and Tennessee
Representatives from the Tennessee Alabama Fair and Racing Association and the Southern Horsemen's Association met in Huntsville Alabama and assigned fair weeks for cities including Murfreesboro Shelbyville and Huntsville. The meeting led by J W Woodall and secretary T B Anderson outlined dates starting August for each location on the circuit.
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Huntsville
Ala
Tennessee- Alabama Fair and Racing Association
Southern Horsemen's Association
Twickenham
Alabama
Tennessee
J. W. Woodall
Scottsboro
T. B. Anderson
Winchester
Tenn
Murfreesboro
Shelbyville
Roan
Huntaville
Weather Forecast: Cloudy Tonight and Friday
Generally cloudy conditions prevail tonight and Friday with a likely chance of rain. Stronger showers are possible in the afternoon as a low moves through. Temperatures will remain mild with light to moderate winds.
Dust Storm Detours Trains Across Kansas Rail Lines
A wide dust and sand storm drifts over Kansas rail routes forcing train detours south of Wichita. At Salina on March 18 the noon darkness from the storm spreads westward, causing extensive and heavy damage across affected areas.
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Tional News Service
Wichita, Kan
Mack
International News Service
Salina
Kan
Dealers Accept Show Invitations for April Automobile Exhibit
The Malone Coal Grain and Motor company sent invitations to dealers to attend the April automobile show. The first batch of replies includes three acceptances out of four letters, a 0.750 rate, signaling strong dealer turnout.
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Malone, Coal, Grain and Motor Company
Lund to Return Here on April 1st
City engineer H. M. Lund, who helped end negotiations with the W. M. Leftwich company for the 398000 paying ram in Albany, left for Little Rock for a few days and will return April 1 to begin work.
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Lund
H. M. Lund
W. M. Leftwich
Albany
Tittle Rock
President Poses For Cameras After Illness
President Wilson has allowed photographers to take his picture for the first time since his illness. He was photographed as he drove from the White House grounds, signaling a return to public appearances.
Robert Garner Drowned After Fall From Mule
Coroner's jury in Danville reports 23 year old Robert E. Garner died by drowning, probably after a fall from a mule while in a fit. His body was found in a ditch near Pike, about 246 miles east of Danville. He left home around 9 am en route to Hartselle. no signs of violence were found.
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Robert E. Garner
Pike
Anville
W. M. Chenault
Kt. F. Garner
Danville
Hartselle
W.?. Clare
E. LL Rodgers
O. G Couch
Nartselle
J. D. Grow
Albarlys
J. M Sandling
E. Orr
Colby to Appear in Own Defense at Senate Session
Bainbridge Colby will be given a full opportunity to meet objections to his nomination as secretary of state. He will appear today before an executive session of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to present his defense.
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Wanandane Nem News
Saeviet
Bainbridge Colby
Eee
Wail
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bank Dividends Taxable Under Alabama Income Tax
Montgomery March 18. The dividends of both national and state banks in Alabama are subject to payment of the state income tax, according to Chairman Mooring of the state tax commission.
Alabama bankers set spring meetings in Mobile and Florence
Officials announce statewide Alabama Bankers Association events this spring. The state meeting occurs in Mobile May 13 through 15, with the annual group meeting in Florence April 6 to 8 led by Clyde Hendrix president of the Tennessee Valley Bank.
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Alabama Bankers Association
Mobile
Florence
Clyde Hendrix
Tennessee Valley Bank
Mrs. Chas. Chaplin Seeks Divorce Says He Neglects Family
Mildred Barris Chaplin filed for divorce citing Charles Chaplin's screen career as keeping him away from home. She announced the suit and said the family atmosphere lacked happiness due to his fame and time away.
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Smangeles
Charlie Chaplin
Ertire Nation
Mildred Barris Chaplin
Bryan Denies Candidacy Amid Political Talk
W. J. Bryan declared he is not a candidate upon arrival from the south. He refused to discuss conditions or promises, stating he would not enter the matter under any circumstances.
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Bryan
International News
Washington
W. J. Bryan
Constantinople Occupied by Allies and Pasha Detained
News from March 18 reports Constantinople seized by Allied forces after a clash with guards and Dicmal Pasha former Turkish war minister arrested. A prince and a senator were also taken into custody. The Albany Chamber of Commerce seeks listings of rental or sale properties to aid manufacturer site searches and urges a broader building program.
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International _News Service
London
Constantinople
Dicmal Pasha
Reuter
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Albany
McDaniel
Czar's Sister Found Living in Box Car in Russia
Grand Duchess Olga sister of the Czar and Romanoff survivor is located by American Red Cross workers living in a box car in south Russia.
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Czar
International News Service
Washington
Olga
Tate
Russia
Romanoff
Red Cross
South
Palmer says justice to continue alien ware crackdown
Attorney General Palmer told the House Appropriations Committee that the department of justice will carry on its activities against alien ware with several millions of dollars necessary to support the work. The statement was made in Washington.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
Palmer
House Appropriations Committee
Nine Twenty Dollar Bills Lost by Officer Macey
Officer Macey of the Albany police department reports the loss of nine twenty dollar bills. The wrapped money slipped from his pocket in an unobserved moment, after he assisted a fellow officer in killing a giant rat on Grant street Tuesday evening. Return to city hall for a reward.
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Macey
Albany Police Department
Grant Street
Federated Crafts Plans Evening Meeting
E. F. Pullins president and H. C. Hutchison secretary call Louisville and Nashville Federated Crafts members to Odd Fellows Hall for a meeting tonight. S. E. Roper System Chairman will deliver the address on craft employees' issues.
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E. F. Pullins
H. C. Hutchison
Louisville and Nashville
Federated Crafts
Odd Fellows Hallabies
S. E. Roper
Louisville & Nash Ville Craft
Five Candidates for Comer's Senate Seat in Spring Primary
The qualification period for the Comer senate race has ended and voters will choose among five candidates in the spring primary. The field includes Representative J. Thomas Heflin Ex Senator Frank S. White former Congressman at large John W Abercrombie and former Governor Emmett.
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Senate
B. 2. Comer
J. Thomas Heflin
Frank S. White
John W. Abercrombie
Emmett
Governor Lowden Stricken With Severe Cold
Governor Lowden of Illinois is confined to bed in Menominee Michigan with a heavy cold contracted during a speaking tour. He is resting at the hotel and officials say he expects to resume duties soon.
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International News Service
Menomimee, Mich
Lowden
Ilinois
Albany Puma Born On St Patrick's Day At Sheesley Shows
A baby puma named Albany is born at the Greater Sheesley Shows on St Patrick's Day. Princess Tessie, the trainer, guards the mother and cub in a dark cage as they await further development and the cub's first glimpse of the world.
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Albany
Puma
St. Patrick's Day
Sheesley
Tessie
Given
Final Action On Versailles Pact Hangs In Senate
Washington reports on March 18 describe the Senate voting against Reed's reservation to reserve exclusively the right to define questions affecting national honor or vital interests. A third Reed proposal to avoid obligations to employ military forces was defeated. A Korea amendment failed on a tie vote, and Lodge warned of extended debate to finalize the ratification.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate
Reed
Missouri
United States Reserve
United States
Lodge
Senate faces third push to ratify treaty before June
Washington reports the treaty may be pushed a third time by tomorrow if not ratified by the senate. It notes strong influence from Wilson and allies as they seek to sway Democrats in an eleventh hour bid to secure votes with reservations. Chances for a favorable outcome are described as slim.
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Washington
Senate
Ft W.lan
Sliri
Heflin to Speak at Court House in Decatur
J Thomas Heflin former congressman and Senate candidate will open his North Alabama campaign March 29 with a speech at Decatur court house in the forenoon. Announcement made this morning notes his prominence and large Morgan County following.
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J. Thomas Heffin
Congress
U. S. Senate
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Decatur
Settle
Complaint Notice To Call After 5 P M
A brief complaint instructs readers to call after 5 o'clock at the Decatur number 386 to arrange prompt service or address an issue with the paper.
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Ated
Arencidal
Ater
von Lyettwitz
Paris
U. S
North Division
A Henderson
Kansas
Robert Garner
Golby
OWN
Chas. Chaplin
Pasha
Will
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Oregon
Versailles
Korea
Philip Simms
Heflin
Court House
U. 8
Morgan
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