Alabama primary yields incumbents in statewide races
In Montgomery on May 14 the Democratic primary produced reelections across most state posts led by A. G. Patterson and Walter Moore. Voter returns show I. T. Quinn leading for commissioner of game and fisheries with Quinn closely ahead of A. L. Kimbrough, while several other incumbents held margins as county counts finalize. Public service and court posts also favored veterans with Patterson strong in North Alabama and Foster buoyant for the court of appeals.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Commissioner of Game and Fisheries
I. T. Quinn
A. L. Kimbrough
Quinn
Henry B. Foster
J. Q. Smith
Birmingham
Court of Appeals
A. G. Patterson
Public Service Commission
J. L. Bowman
Patterson
North
Walter Moore
Walter Brower
Democratic National Committee
Pri
Tisch
Morgan
Twin Cities
State Public Service Commission
Eugene Ferris
B. F. Holmes
Justices of the Peace
Decatur
J. M. Minor
Albany
B. L. Malone
County Board of Education
Edward B. Almon
Thomas Heflin
Twin City
Bouldin
Brown
Sayre
Foster
Smith
Dickinson
Holt
Kimbrough
Bowman
Patter
Decatur Pupils Tour Albany Decatur Daily Plant
English students from Decatur High School toured the Albany Decatur Daily plant as part of a Twin Cities manufacturing tour directed by R. D. Edwards of the Y M C A. They viewed linotypes presses and the press used for daily printing and learned about newspaper production from mats to cuts.
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Decatur High School
Albany-Decatur Daily
Twin Cities
R. D. Edwards
Albany
Decatur
Daily
Editors and Farmers Meet May 22 in Albany- Decatur
Letters arrive for the Albany Decatur chamber of commerce secretary W J Meininger from P C Davis Auburn confirming a conference Thursday May 22 with editors farmers farm experts county agents and others about mutual interests. About 30 are expected to attend and the event will run for one day in the chamber building auditorium.
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W. J Meininger
Albany- Decatur Chamber of Commerce
P. C. Davis
Auburn
Hughes denies influence in Martha Washington ship sale
Secretary Hughes calls the charge absolutely false after House Shipping Board inquiries. Rep Davis laid out correspondence and hearings showing Hughes, before becoming secretary of state in 1920, acted as counsel for Triest Corp to reclaim ship title from Austria. A Shipping Board resolution later sold the Martha Washington for 60 000 to Triest Corp after state dept said Triest was Italian owned.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hughes
Martha Washington
The
Shipping Board
House Shipping Board Investigating Committee
Davis
Tennessee
House Merchant Marine Committee
Triest Corporation
Austria
Crowder Reward Split After Arrest Trial
A $500 reward posted in North Carolina for Arthur Crowder is to be divided among Dr. L F Goodwin deputy sheriff Ben Poole and W V Davidson with Lonnie Dodson and others sharing the remainder. The payout ends Crowder’s case in the county unless he is later tried in Alabama for forgery after serving his term for the 1921 death case.
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North Carolina
Arthur Crowder
Gastonia
L. F. Goodwin
Crowder
Ben Poole
W. V. Davidson
Morgan County
Madison County
Quake in Erzerum Region Claims Fifty Lives
A violent earthquake reported near Erzerum, Constantinople region, destroys several villages and claims about 50 lives. authorities seek relief for affected residents and assess damages.
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Constantinople
Erzerum
Callahan to Lead Prayer Meeting at First Methodist
W W Callahan will lead a prayer meeting at the First Methodist Church at 7 30 oclock Wednesday evening. The event invites congregants and community members to join in reflection and worship.
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W. W. Callahan
First Methodist Church
Compensation for Road Supervision Upheld by Kyle
Judge Osveola Kyle ruled in Dunnaway vs Morgan County that county officials cannot have pay reduced during their term. The decision allows a $50 quarterage to Dunnaway for services as a road supervisor and orders a mandamus to issue a $50 warrant, with other revenue board members to receive similar payments. Troup receives $100 per quarter.
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Osveola Kyle
A. M. Dunnaway
L. P
Morgan
Dennatty
Warrans Brank
Dunnaway
Board of Revenue
Kyle
Forman
L. P. Troup
Morgan County
Hudgins
Hicks
Camdee
Stone
Remarkable Claims and Trials Highlight Varied News
General Lady Bibeentare comments on wartime terms while Elsie Prana marries and a performer fails to appear on stage. Charashington receives a two year sentence for stolen bonds with bail forfeited and a bench warrant issued. Dr Robert Goddard at Clark University discusses plans for an experimental flight reaching ten miles via staged explosions.
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Bibeentare
Germany
Elsie Prana
Dase
Ibang
Frederick Worl
Sae
Long Island
Jules We Cmeky
Pia Ben
Griraival
Charashington
Tate
Rovert Goddard
Clark University
Worcester
Luncheon at Model Home as Part of Better Homes Week
The Model Home on Grant Street hosts a luncheon Thursday evening as part of the Schimmerer Furniture Company and Alabama Power Co. Better Homes week. Over two hundred visitors came Tuesday. local merchants supported the event with decorative table covers and handcrafts from Mrs. F S Graves. The open house offers music, demonstrations of electrical appliances, interior design ideas, and educational tips, with afternoons and nights available for the rest of the week.
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Ford
Grant Street
Eighth Avenue
Schimmerer Furniture Company
Albany-Decatur
Alabama Power Company
F. 8. Graves
Billy Sunday Heads to Mayo Hospital for Treatment
Memphis reports Billy Sunday leaving for Rochester Mayo Hospital after a long career on the road. He told fans he would return with prayers and God’s help, and thanked Memphis for their kindness before boarding a special car for the trip.
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Billy Sunday
Mayo Hospital
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Billy
Rochester
Minn
Sunday
Nessles
Road Parley Planned by Tennessee Valley Road Group
The Tennessee Valley Road Improvement Association schedules its second session in Albany Decatur, with business starting Friday morning and luncheon at noon. The gathering aims to boost the highway program in the northern state area, attracting attendees from Courtland Hillsboro Moulton Huntsville Athens and nearby communities.
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Tennessee Valey Road Improvement Association
Albany-Decatur
Power Company Leader Details Plans to Halt Shortage
Publican and Democratic leaders meet with President Coolidge to push for adjournment by June 7. The discussion covered the Shoals project and proposed big lines to serve the area east of the Mississippi.
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Washington
Coolidge
Conti Favored Quick Vote Amid Hearing Delays
In the session Conti pressed for a vote while criticizing efforts to block it. Senator Robinson questioned why essential legislation lacked a quorum. Senator Norrie argued attendance would delay the hearing on the Mt Saab matter, seen as crucial. Heflin accused power interests of blocking Muscle Shoals and urged a Ford decision this week.
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Robinson
Norrie Door
Mt .c Saab
Heflin
Ford
Power shortage warned for South in 15 years
BAY vice president and general manager told the Senate agriculture committee that southeastern states face long power shortages unless new distribution capacity is built. He cited 250000 horsepower potential in the region and storage reservoirs at headwaters of the Tennessee River as essential, noting $1.25 billion in equipment would be needed and interconnecting lines could serve areas east of the Mississippi.
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Washington
South
BAY
Alabama Power Company
Senate Agriculture’ Committee
Southeastern
Yates
Tennessee
Muscle Ve
Associated Companyes Coud
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Hee
Kiwanis Club Meeting Notice
The weekly Kiwanis meeting will be held Thursday at noon at the Railroad Y. A luncheon will be served, and members are urged to attend.
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Kiwanis Club
Railroad Y. S
Case Remanded in State v Raym Young Trial
The state case against Raym Young was remanded after advice from his attorney Major W. H. Len. The proceedings followed standard procedural steps in the case.
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Raym Young
W. H. le
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