Senate set to vote on Knox peace resolution this afternoon
The senate will vote at 4 PM on the Knox peace resolution with Republican leaders predicting passage. Lodge’s amendment removing a separate peace demand consolidates GOP support aside from Sen. McCumber, while several Democrats oppose the President’s treaty stance. The measure moves to the house for a vote next week.
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Senate
Sen. Lodge
Germany
McCumber
North Dakota
House Foreign Affairs
Ate Ae
Heese
Ewell Farm Sold to R H Walker of Athens Ala
The famed Ewell Farm of 1200 acres near Spring Hill in Maury County Tennessee transfers from Percy Brown to R H Walker of Athens Alabama for 150000 dollars. The estate features blooded cattle and horses, a large main house with fourteen rooms, electric lights and gravity spring water, a big dairy barn, silos, outbuildings, and tenant cottages.
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R. H. Walker
Athens
Ewell
Maury County
Tennessee
Columbia Herald
Spring Hill
Percy Brown
Campbell Brown
Ala
S. Feely
Jackson
Prothe Ewell Farm
Hal Gentry
Gentry
Time Set For Delinquents To Pay City Assessments
The city sets a deadline for delinquent accounts to be paid by May 20. After this date, action may proceed against properties with outstanding assessments.
Dead Train Robber Believed Leader of Nationwide Gang
International News Service reports police hunt focus on a gang planning mail train hold ups. Walton of St. Joseph Missouri shot by Chicago officers after robbing the New Orleans Limited of 10030,000. He is identified as a possible leader. previous Overland Limited raid yielded 200,900. Loot from New Orleans Limited included 75 thousand in currency and Liberty bonds over 80 thousand.
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International News Service
Chicago
Walton
St. Joseph
Ganz
Overland
Omaha
Legion Convention at Anniston June 8
The notice states a Legion convention at Anniston on June 8 with stipulations on post membership dues and good standing. It details reduced return tickets for members and dependent family members traveling to the meeting, valid from Alabama routes, issued in ink and validated by the state adjutant and depot agent in Anniston.
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Southern Passenger Association
Alabama
Thomas H. Owen
State
Adjt
Anniston
Ala
Traitress Shot by A Firing Squad in France
Paris May 16 four traitors to France including a woman were executed at Vincennes. Alice Aubert faced the firing squad calmly and proclaimed I am innocent Vive France as the rifles discharged.
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International News Service
Paris
France
Vincinnes
Alice Aubert
Patterson Appeals for State Aid Bridge Project Improvement
A. G. Patterson urges Alabama citizens to back a Tennessee River bridge as part of the Bee Line highway plan. He argues highways lack usefulness without bridges and stresses the bridge would unite sections, aid tourism, and aid the Albany Decatur route, urging rapid fundraising progress.
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North
Alabama
Tennessee River
A. G. Patterson
Eighth District
Tae Ey Giakena
State Highway Commission
Tennessee
Albany-Decatur
Street paving proceeds on First Avenue with blocks laid
Paving work moves ahead as weather allows. One block of curbing on First Avenue has been laid and excavation is complete for four more blocks. The next paving area will be the upper end of Second Avenue near the junction of Second Drive Gordon Drive and Jackson Street.
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First Avenue
Second Avenue
Second
Gordon Drive
Jackson Street
Albany's Greatest Asset Probed by Local Voices
The Inquiring Reporter surveys Albany residents on the town's top asset. Reverend W P McGlawn praises youth, DH J L Gunter highlights civic harmony, K D Whitman cites climate and location ranking high in the South, while mortality remains low compared with southern cities.
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Albany
W. P. McGlawn
DH. J. L. Gunter
K. D. Whitman
H. Dune
Census recount in Albany starts Monday
The census supervisory for the Eighth district Walter F. Miller states only two enumerators will be employed in Albany. He believes that a smaller team will yield better results and that the commercial chamber and city cooperate for the count. The federal census preliminary totals recently announced show population figures improving.
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Albany
Ing
Walter F. Miller
Miller
Navy preparedness blamed on prior administrations before Wilson
Secretary of the Navy Daniels testified before a Senate investigating committee that naval unpreparedness stemmed from Taft and Roosevelt administrations rather than the Wilson era. He said the fleet rose in size in 1916 for peace, but overall strength lagged Germany, with Taft’s policies hindering recovery after Roosevelt.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Senate
Roosevelt
Taft
Daniela
General Board
Representative Butler
House Naval Affairs Committee
Oceu
Germany
Snow Administration
Jones Elected Delegate To Democratic National Meet
Complete county returns in the Eighth district show T M Jones of Decatur and R T Simpson of Tennessee secured the nomination for the Democratic National Convention. Alternate selections include S Benson of Scottsboro and T A Vowles of Albany with J E Pirree of Huntsville. Close finish noted as counties tally results.
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Jones
Jackson
T. M. Jones
Decater
R. T. Simpson
San Freak
S. Benson
Scottsboro
Sured & Place Es
T. A. Vowles
Albany
J. E. Pirree
Huntsville
Miller Thomas elected judges and others lead races
International News Service reports Judge B. M. Miller and William H. Thomas appear set for associate justices of the Alabama supreme court. Joel B. Brown trails Thomas by about 3000 votes. Henry P. Merritt wins on the court of appeals bench. Conservation commissioner race undecided with Wallace and Kimbrough. Senator Underwood’s majority may shrink to about 1500. Patterson leads for president of the public sex commission.
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International News Service
Birmingham
B. M. Miller
William H. Thomas
Supreme Court
Joel B. Brown
Thomas
Court of Appeals
Henry P. Merritt
Commissioner of Conservation
Wallace and
Kimbrough
Underwood
Patterson
Public Sex Commission
Martial law back in Moscow prompts newPolish registration order
International News Service reports from London that Moscow has reimposed martial law and the death penalty. A Daily Express dispatch cites Lenine and Trotsky issuing a proclamation requiring the registration of all Poles.
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International News Service
London
Moscow
Ambrose Lambert
Daily Express
Lenine
Trotsky
Poland Aims to Back Ukraine Defense Against Russia
Premier Skulski of Poland sent a telegram to the Berlin bureau of the International News Service stating Poland’s purpose is to support Ukrainian efforts to secure independence and resist Russian advances in Ukraine.
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Poland
Viki
Ukraine
Skulski
Berlin
International News Service
Parade Seeks 500 Cars For Tuesday Event In Albany
Wanted 500 automobiles to participate in a Tuesday parade at 3 o'clock. Cars to assemble at Albany school grounds. 25 Boy Scouts to sell soda pop and ice cream on the grounds. Ladies organizations to sell tickets Monday and Tuesday. Contact R Daniels at Tennessee Valley Bank. Tickets issued on request. No complimentary admissions.
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Albany
Cook
R. Daniels
Tennessee Valley Bank
Carranza Coup Rumors Unconfirmed Amid Mexican War Reports
International News Service reports no confirmation of Carranza ouster as battles flare around San Marcos. Rebels claimed advances near Puebla, while Carranza supporters and loyalists clash and a court martial contested. Foreign warships begin gathering at Vera Cruz as tensions rise.
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International News Service
Wera Cruz
San Marcos
Carranza
Courtmartial Carranzisas
Puebla
Villa criticizes Wilson and Carranza in Mexico interview
Francisco Villa, in a May 15 interview via El Paso, blames President Wilson for Mexican troubles and Carranza for missteps. He urges American capital in Mexico to ensure peace and prosperity and pledges to cooperate against bandits while seeking a peaceful future under a stable leadership. He praises Mexican leaders but criticizes U.S. policy.
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International News Service
Ortiz
Chihuahua
Mexico
EL Paso
Francisco Villa
Wilson
Carranza
Villa
Pancho
Jobt
Tion
Condit
Owe
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