George A Rogers Appointed Freight Agent in Twin Cities
Announcement confirms George A. Rogers, longtime Louisville and Nashville freight office veteran, as the new freight agent succeeding the late EB Penick. A. C. McKenna remains clerk. Rogers is a locally raised former chief clerk and is celebrated by friends. Hope remains that Ford’s offer will be voted on in Congress with White House support urged as opposition spreads.
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George A. Rogers
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Twin Cities
EB. N. Penick
Freig
Rogers
Penigk
A. C.mckenna
Louisvillaiville Railroad
McKenna
The
and Nashville Railroad
Penick
Louisville
Nashville
Henry Ford
Congress
J. W. Knight
Tennessee Valley
Washington
Knight
Senate
Ford
Calvin Coolidge
Underwood
Edward B. Almon
Coolidge
Tennessee State Geologist on Stand at Muscle Shoals Hearing
The Tennessee state geologist testified Saturday at the Muscle Shoals Senate Agriculture Committee hearing. He urged two additional dams and outlined bids involving fertilizer and power distribution under the federal waterpower act. Opponents argued against leasing Muscle Shoals and warned of a national resources precedent.
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State Geologist
Tennessee
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ieee
Nelson
Evangeline C. Hutson
Public Ownership League of
Il Nois
Hig O
Ford
Mayo
Wit and Wisdom at Great Safety Banquet in Louisville
The Louisville and Nashville Young Men's Christian Association hosted what was described as the greatest safety meeting in the Twin Cities. The event featured R L Pilling of safety first, C W Matthews as toastmaster, and a surprise pocket letter from E S Jouett praising local safety efforts. An evening rain interrupted only the final photo, after a long feast by ladies from nearby churches.
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Nashville’ Railroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Twin Rall
Fourth Avenue
Association
Twin City
Pilling
R. L. Pilling
Louisville and Nashville
C. W. Matthews
Matthews
Dottohue
Louisville
E. S. Jouett
Louisville and Nashville System
Tract of Second Pine Is Desired
Advertisement seeks a tract of second growth pine. Readers with such land or knowledge of its rotation are urged to contact the chamber of commerce. Notify Secretary with details and location.
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Comek
Secre
Never too busy to honor a mother's love
Poem by Margaret E. Sangster celebrating mothers on Mother's Day. It venerates a mother's continual care from cradle songs to guiding faith, noting she is never too busy to give love, cheer, and encouragement, and that all days belong to her.
Auto Bandits Rob East Chicago Post Office
Seven car bandits held up the East Chicago Indiana post office at 7 30 this morning and escaped with four registered mail pouches. Postmaster Harry Spencer said the sacks contained payroll money for Calumet region industries and a payroll was due today at Iron and Steel.
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Hammond
Ind
East Chicago
Indian Harbor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Harry Spencer
Calumet
Republican Iron and Steel Company
Seven Defendants Freed In Liquor Conspiracy Trial
In Mobile on May 10 seven of 69 defendants in a federal liquor conspiracy trial were dismissed after Solicitor Hugo Black stated the government had no prima facie case. Defendants Frank Boykin A G Ward H M Cochran Arthur Sirmon John Thompson A Muscat and Joe Wright were ordered removed as defense witnesses.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Hugo Black
Frank Boykin
A. G. Ward
H. M. Cochrane
Arthur Sirmon
John Thompson
A. Muscat
Joe Wright
Black
Prita
Erwin
Ward
Boykin
Revival ends at Westminster church with call to go
The Westminster church revival concluded after a sermon on The Gospel of Play. Dr Edmonds urged readiness to act for Christ, over life’s minor concerns. Mrs A A Hardage delivered Hosannah with praise for Westminster singers. Dr Edmonds left for Birmingham after the service.
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Westminster Church
Edmonds
Christ
Dr. Goodwin
A. A. Hardage
Westminster Singers
Dr. Edmonds
Birmingham
Exclusion Delay Eliminated Today in Immigration Bill
Japanese exclusion provisions in the immigration bill will take effect July 1 1924 under a new agreement reached by House and Senate conferees. The compromise mirrors the initial conference report minus the March 1 1924 start date after the House rejected that date yesterday.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
J N Powell Speak on Educational Issues in Martselle
J N Powell of Martselle will address an audience on Second Avenue tonight at 8 p m The talk focuses on educational issues and promises a concise presentation on the topic.
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J.N. Powell
Martselle
Second Avenue
Albany High School Student Wins American Chemical Society Essay Prize
Alexander Williams Jr. of New York reports Wellmer Lamon of Albany High School won the ACS prize essay contest in Alabama. Lamon will receive a $20 gold piece and a certificate of honorable mention. Lamon’s chemistry teacher notes his diligence and study of Pasteur’s discoveries as preparation for the essay on The Relation of Chemistry to Health and Disease.
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Alexander Williams, Jr
New York
American Chemical Society
Baying
Wellmer Lamon
Albany High School
Alabama
Jakdshere
Lamon
Williams
Lamoniga
Albayn High School
Scrivner
Pasteur
Patterson Greets Home Folks During Campaign Rushed Weekend
A. G. Patterson, president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, returned from Montgomery for the weekend. He is a Democratic primary candidate for reelection and said heavy PSC duties limited his campaign time. Patterson thanked local supporters for their efforts and noted he wished he could meet more friends despite the busy period.
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A. G. Patterson
Alabama Public Service Commission
Montgomery
Patterson
Public Service Commission
Tax Bill Passed by Senate With 69 to 15 Vote
The senate today approved a tax reduction bill by 69 to 15, scheduling a 25 percent cut in income tax due this year. An amendment by Simmins of North Carolina raised the head of family exemption from $2,000 to $2,500 without a recorded vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Simmins
North Carolina
Aviators Arrive After Global Flight to Attu Island
Three United States aviators completed a 530 mile journey circling the globe and landed safely at Attu Island at 3 p m Pacific coast time last night.
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Associated Fess
Cardova
Alaska
United States
Globe
Attus Island
Model Home Open To Public For Week In Alabama City
National Better Homes Week kicks off May 11 to 18 with a Morris Ford home on Grant Street shown entirely outfitted for modern living. Albany Decatur furniture dealers Schimmel and Hunter and Alabama Power bring gas and electric lines for demonstrations. Visitors may tour the model bungalow from 2 p.m. to 9 30 p.m. daily with free refreshments and souvenirs.
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Albany-Decatur
National Movement
Schimmel
Hunster Furniture Company
Alabama Power Company
Morris
Ford
Grant Street
Woman Kills Husband and Child Then Herself in Saltville
Rosa St Clair 36 shot husband Robert St Clair and their 1-year-old child in Saltville Virginia early today and then died by gunshot herself authorities said. The incident remains under investigation with initial reports from local authorities.
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Associated Press
Saltville
Rosa St. Clair
Robert St. Clair
Janehar
Spruce Pine Wanted at Once Impatient War Knowledge Appeal
A terse wartime appeal requests the location of spruce pine in the area and urges immediate sharing of war knowledge with the chamber of commerce. Secretary Meininger is mentioned as a contact point.
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Chamber
Merce
Meininger
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Atal
Luis
Ellenen
Tennessee River Improvemnts Association
Margaret E. Sangster
Auto Bandits
Auduana Postoffice
Sociated Press
Chigo
Westminster
Weller Lamon
Albany High
Soa Isean
Model Home
Schimmel & Hunter and
Alabama Power Company Equip Bungalow
Mr. Hunter
Schinigiel ’ and Hunter Furniture Company
Mr. Shearer
Power
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