Albany Secures 250000 for New Cotton Compress
Albany plans a 20 acre site for a $250000 cotton compress, backed by a Georgia syndicate led by Richard F. Willingham of Macon. Mr. Malone represented the group, which already runs twenty compresses in the South. A bonded warehouse may follow, with operation set for fall and modern machinery to handle growing cotton business.
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Albany
Malone
Georgia
Richard F. Willingham
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
South
Georgia Syn
Dicate
Decatur Mayor Calls for Public Aid to Army Recruiting
Decatur Alabama Mayor James A. Nelson urged citizens to aid the army recruiting drive for the period January 19 to February 1 1920. He proclaimed that the army offers education and trade training, under expert instruction, to prepare soldiers for citizenship and national service. He asked interested persons to contact Major H B May, Assistant Recruiting Officer for Alabama.
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James A. Nelson
Decatur
Ala
Jist
United States Army
Jas. A. Nelson
Alabama
H. B. May
Stats of
City of
Palmer criticises Secretary Daniels in navy staffing critique
Capt Leigh Ty told a Senate sub committee that Secretary Daniels showed a general lack of appreciation for enlisting and training adequate naval personnel and attempted to halt enrollment during the war. The remarks came as part of hearings into the navy department's conduct.
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Clpterna
Daniels
Navy
Leigh Ty
Bureau of Navigat
Senate
Navy Department
Weather Forecast Details Rain Tonight and Colder Friday
Rain is expected tonight with a transition to colder conditions by Friday. Temperatures will drop across the region as gusty winds and overcast skies persist through the period.
First Federal Aid Road Survey Underway in Morgan County
Alvis Henderson, district engineer, leads the first survey for a road improvement project under the new highway act in Morgan County. The Bee Line segment from Albany Decatur to the Cullman county line is the focus, with plans moving after county authority designation and state commission review. Construction awaits final plans and funding, while Georgia leads in federal road appropriations and Alabama trails but poised to move up due to rapid preliminary work.
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Morgan County
Alvis Henderson
Bee Line
Albany-Decatur
Cullman County
Board of Revenue
State Highway Commission
State Commission
Morgan County Board
Montgomery
Henderson
Washington
Georgia
Alabama
Lawson sought warrant in stock listing case
Boston report states Thomas A. Lawson a noted financial figure faced a warrant for arrest in connection with four stockbrokers charged with violating stock listing and advertising laws in mining firms. Lawson, who had entered the Republican delegate at large race, later wen e and was released.
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International News Service
Boston
Thos. A. Lawson
Financial World
Lawson
Lawson Wene
Gathnes
Boston Fire Destroys Six Story Waterfront Factory
A six story office and factory building was destroyed in a spectacular fire on the waterfront. Fire crews fought the blaze as smoke poured over the harbor and emergency units evacuated nearby structures.
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Boston
Fire destroys large section of Hanceville Old Town
A major blaze in Hanceville yesterday razed McNeels store area and spread to eight residences, damaging Warren and Gladney mercantile, the hotel, and a warehouse with fertilizer and cotton. Loss estimates range from 75 000 to 100 000 with little insurance, and residents plan immediate rebuilding as water pipes failed and neighbors aided the homeless.
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Hanceville
Old Town
McNeel
Thomas
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Taeae
4 Catur
Warren and Gladney
Warren-Gladney
Alex Hendrick
Grantland
Cullman
Strange Lease on McGee Hotel Sold in Huntsville
A. W. Strange announced the sale of his lease on the McGee hotel at Huntsville to J. A. Camp of Atlanta. Camp will take charge immediately. Strange, once operator of the Echols hotel here, is well known in the Twin Cities and among travelers. He will be in Chattanooga briefly with no plans announced.
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A. W. Strange
Huntsville
J. A. Camp
Atlanta
Mr. Strange
Twin Cities
Chattanooga
Turk Commander Proclaims Revolt
London dispatch says the commander of the Turkish barracks at Adrianople has definitively broken with the government, signaling a military revolt amid the Balkan unrest and shifting control in the region.
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International News Service
London
Adrianople
Wood leads editors poll in Republican field
A nationwide survey by the International News Service of hundreds of editors shows Gen Leonard Wood leading the Republican list with 189 votes. Frank O Lowden follows, Warren G Harding third, and Biram Johnson fourth. On the Democratic side Herbert Hoover tops with 116 votes, followed by W G McAdoo Cox Mitchell Palmer Edwards Bryan and Wilson in that order.
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International: N Service
Washington
International News Service
Leonard Woodfar
Herbert Hoover
Gen. Wood
Frank O Lowden
Illinois
Warren G. Harding
Biram Johnson
Herbert
W. G. McAdoo
James H. Cox
A. Mitchell Palmer
Governor Edwards
W. J. Bryan
President Wilson
Wilson asked to declare stance on third term in House
Representative Humphreys of Mississippi challenged President Wilson in a March 25 House speech asking the president to declare his position on a possible third term.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Humphreys
Mississippi
House
Kiwanis Club Sets Rules and Membership at Albany Meeting
The Morgan Kiwanis club reports a 100 member active limit, no salaries for officers except a nominal secretary, and a pledge to observe the golden rule with non political aims. The club, in good financial condition and with 62 members, plans to assist sister organizations and expand to Columbia Tennessee.
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Kiwanis
Albany Chamber of Commerce
The
Presbyterian Church
Clapton
Morgan Kiwanis Club
Columbia, Tenn
Awanis Club
Editor's Trousers Taken by Thieves
St. Louis paper reports editor Art Johnson of the Columbus World Review in Chicago awoke to find his trousers stolen while aboard an Illinois Central train bound for Memphis. A brakeman lent him a set of grimy overalls as a temporary solution.
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International News Service
St. Louis
Memphis
Bolling
Art Johnson
Columbus World Review
Chicago
Johnson
Political Miracle Sought to Turn Delaware Vote Tide
The piece notes the Delaware fight to ratify the federal suffrage amendment and pave the way for millions of women to vote for president this year. It cites Senators Ball of Delaware McKellar of Tennessee and Sterling of South Dakota as backers and says final fate will be decided late today.
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Delaware
United States
Ball
McKellar
Tennessee
Sterling
South Dakota
Delaware Legislature Moves to Force Vote on Woman Suffrage
Dover March 25 The bipartisan Delaware legislature plans to force a vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment tomorrow. If the combination succeeds, ratification is feared to fail.
Alice Paul Directs Suffrage Forces From Delaware
Still doubtful was the message as Alice Paul directs the national suffrage campaign from Delaware headquarters. Her status and plans are awaited by the national women's party as they press for votes.
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International News Service
Washington
National Woman's Party
Alice Paul
Delaware
Pacific Fleet Sets Sail for Honolulu Centennial Mission
Twenty one American warships depart San Diego to join seven San Francisco ships for the Hawaiian mission centennial celebration. The flotilla will meet at sea about 1,500 miles from the coast as they head toward Honolulu for the event.
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C International News Banshe
San Diego
Cal
Honolulu
San Francisco
Wilson May Call Cabinet Meeting
President Wilson may call a cabinet meeting tomorrow it was learned at the White House today. The president did not motor today but sat in the White House yard for a time.
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International News Service
Ashington
Wilson
White House
Tennessee River Continues to Fall
The Tennessee River is reported to continue falling with government forecasts announcing the stages. Chattanooga remains cloudy as river levels drop, with officials detailing expected changes.
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Tennessee
Chattanooga
Labor asks presidential contenders for campaign finance details
Washington March 25 Labor a weekly paper published by the fourteen recognized railroad brotherhoods has sent a questionnaire to Republican and Democratic presidential candidates seeking sworn statements of campaign expenditures. It asks how campaigns are financed the amounts spent and expected, names of contributors and plans to publish the lists before the national convention. It also asks candidates to support federal legislation requiring sworn returns of all campaign money and fundraising letters to be disclosed.
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Washington
Labor
Railroad Brotherhoods
Mets
Congress
Asheville Manor Wing Damaged by Northwest Fire
Asheville authorities report the northwest wing of the Manor Hotel sustained fire damage. The resort hotel, a leading Asheville lodging, faced a blaze that affected its northwest section. Fire crews responded promptly to control the flames.
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Asheville
International News Service
Asheville, N
Americans Ordered Out of Berlin as Forces Move
International News Service reports Americans in Berlin told to leave. About 200 travelers head for Coblenz on a special train, with another 200 said to depart from Leipzig. Simultaneous fronts show heavy fighting in Ruhr Germany and Bolshevik Polish clashes on the Polish front. Bauer authorized to form a new German cabinet amid war news across Europe.
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Bauer
Europe
Ruhr
Germany
Balkans
Bel- Thrace
Adrianople
International News Service
Paris
Berlin
Coblenz
Leipsic
Great Vulcan Shipyards Captured From Spartacists
Government troops seized the great Vulcan shipyards, among Europe's largest, after a sharp fight. Quiet has been restored at Hamburg and Hanover in the official announcement.
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International News Service
Berlin
Great Vulcan
Europe
Hamburg
Hanover
German cabinet to be reconstructed after deal with Ebert
No advices from Berlin today on forming a new German cabinet. It is believed President Ebert will ask Gustav Bauer to reconstruct the cabinet to carry on the government until elections likely in early June.
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London
Berlin
Gustav Bauer
Ebert
Georgia Primary Free-for-All in Presidential Race
International News Service reports a chaotic Georgia presidential primary race with Sen. Hoke Smith A Mitchell Palmer and Sen. J A Reed in the contest. Gov. Hugh Dorsey expected to enter as favorite son with Gov. Edwards of New Jersey also on the ballot.
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International News Service
Atlanta
Georgia
Hoke Smith
A. Mitchell Palmer
J. A. Reed
Hugh Dorsey
Edwards
New Jersey
Negro Veteran Plans Marriage To White Nurse
Boston March 26 The Negro War Veteran A Fletcher 24 native of Maryland will wed Ming McLean 22 of Everett a white nurse The couple said they do not consider color in their decision and expect to marry soon
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International News Service
Boston
Thes. A. Fletcher
Maryland
Ming McLean
Everett
Migs McLean
Cher
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Frank P. Lowden
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W. G. Madoo
William Gibbs Madoo
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