Cooper-Wells Hosiery Mill Marks First Year of Growth
J Ogden Wells president of Cooper-Wells Knitting Company praises strong local output at St Joseph Michigan plant celebrating first year in modern building. He notes output rising from few dozen daily pairs to 700 dozen daily during expansion and says advertising plans through Albany hose lines will boost demand. Economic outlook seen positive with sound conditions and long weekly work hours in Michigan. The celebration coincides with the firm’s commemorative year and local publicity efforts.
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Wells
Albany
St. Joseph
Mich
Cooper-Wells Company
Memphis
Alabama
Michigan
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Cooper-Wells
House Overrides President on Japanese Exclusion Date
The House adopted the conference report on the immigration bill setting July 1 as the effective date for Japanese exclusion. The measure aims to accelerate the exclusion despite President Coolidge’s opposition and will proceed to the Senate and then to the president for signature. Overwhelming support backed no delay in implementing the provision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
House Today
Senate
Coolidge Vetoes World War I Veterans Bonus Bill
President Coolidge vetoed the soldier bonus bill citing treasury strain. He sent back the compensation bill granting free life insurance to World War I veterans. Backers pledged to push a veto override in Congress after the bill passed both chambers with two thirds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Treasury
Congress
Senate
House
Budget Bureau
Quinn Apparent Winner In Alabama Commissioner Race
In Alabama Morgan County partial returns show I. T. Quinn leading A. L. Kimbrough 26 652 to 24 540 in the race for commissioner of game and fisheries. Quinn holds a 2 112 vote lead with 55 of 67 counties reported. Democratic executive committee canvassing returns at county courthouse.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
I. T. Quinn
A. L. Kimbrough
Commissioner of Game and Fisheries
Quinn
Democratic Executive Committee
Morgan County
Style Show By Decatur Pupils Highlights Student Costumes
A morning style show by Decatur High School pupils in eighth through eleventh grades showcased costumes made entirely by the students under Miss Lee. The garments reflected credit on both students and teacher, with prices announced as the costumes were shown, ranging from 95 cents to 5 dollars.
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Decatur High School
Miss Lee
Walker Refuses Intervention in Satterfield Hanging
Governor Clifford Walker declined to intervene in the case of J. B. Satterfield who is to be hanged here on May 23 for the murder of his brother in law R. H. Hart. The refusal was announced in Atlanta on May 15.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Clifford Walker
J. B. Satterfield
Inlaw
R. H. Hart
Doctor J M Graham Visits Athens Health Unit
Dr. J M Graham recently named to head the anti tuberculosis effort for the Alabama health department toured the state including a visit to the Athens health unit. He was joined by Dr. W K Sharpe Jr of Florence as chief sanitary officer for the Tennessee Valley. authorities say the national tuberculosis society is not active in Alabama at present and Dr. Graham will work with Morgan ill on new duties.
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J. M. Graham
Alabama Health Department
Athens
Graham
W. K. Sharpe, Jr
Florence
Tennessee Valley
Dr. Graham
National Tuberculosis Society
State Board of Health
Rum Ring Trial Testimony Hits Mobile Courtroom
Miss Bauer, a bookkeeper for Mobile Delivery Co, testifies she never saw Police Chief O Shaughnessy or Will Holcombe in meetings on March 30 1923 or 1924 and that Harry French asked Holcombe to endorse a note tied to graft money. Alvin Farmer confirms he took charge during Bauer’s lunch and that French sought Holcombe’s endorsement relating to a “father s friendship” note, with O Shaughnessy and others not present.
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Preas Mobile
Ala
Mamite C. Bauer
Mobile de R Company
Robert L. Howe
Cha
Bob Holcombe
Harry French
Holcombe
Miss Bauerid
Willie Tidlcombe
Rercy
J. H. McAvoy
R. L Holcombe
French
Robert’ L. Holcombe
Alvin Farmer
Mobile Delivery
Miss Bauer
O’shaughnessy
Will Holcombe
Percy Kearns
McAvoy
R. L. Holcombe
Farmer
Kearns
Sunday Evangelist Sunday Hospitalized for Kidney Ailment
Rev William A Sunday arrived in Rochester Minnesota to enter Mayo hospital for kidney treatment. He traveled from Chicago aboard a private car and walked unaided to the hotel with his party. Dr R L Sanders of Memphis said Sunday is very much improved and his temperature is normal this morning.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Minn
William A. Sunday
Mayo Hospital
Chicago
R. L. Sanders
Memphis
Sunday
William J. Mayo
Sanders
Missing Student Louise Baker Found Near Winchester
Louise Baker, a pupil missing from St. Hildas Hall school in Charleston since Sunday, was found Thursday at a house on a road near Winchester Virginia. She declined to explain why she left school.
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Associated Press
Winchester
Louise Baker
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
St. Hildas Hall School
Charleston
Schgol
Local soprano Kathryn Reece to sing at Decatur High
Decatur residents prepare for a concert by Kathryn Reece, former local girl now studying at the Cincinnati Conservatory. Press notices from Cincinnati, Louisville, Tallahassee, and Albany acclaim her wide repertoire, poised stage presence, and brilliancy in coloratura. A capacity Albany-Decatur crowd is expected Friday night.
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Kathryn Reece
Decatur
Reece
Cenon Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati E
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tallahassee Democrat
Albany-Decatur
Albany High School Banner Floats From Smoke Stack
A white banner bearing the large number 24 floated from Albany High School's smokestack, drawing curiosity about how it was placed. The banner signals a "chesty" mood among the 52 graduates, the largest class ever.
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Albany High School
Albany
Congressman Langley Convicted in Covington Whiskey Case
Congressman John W. Langley of Kentucky was convicted in a Ped ra court in Covington Kentucky on charges of conspiring to illegally transport whiskey.
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John W. Langley
Kentucky
Covington
Albany students enjoy large park outing and games
About 650 students from South Albany, Decatur, Gordon, West Albany and East Albany attended a park outing at Malone Park. The event featured six baseball games, with Decatur sixth grade girls beating Albany in extras 22 to 20 and Albany girls winning 32 to 18.
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Albany
Malone Park
South
Rean Bany
Gordon and West Albany
Decatur
Central High School
Robert Nebrig
Quimby Sewell
Fred Bloodworth
Irvin Mitchell
H. E. Hildreth
R. D. Johnson
Robert D. Edwards
Malone Amusement Park Builds New 120 Foot Pool
Crews work through night and day on the $2x120 foot pool at Malone amusement park on Moulton Street. Mr Malone hopes completion by Thursday night June 5 with wall erection continuing as crews invite tours during day and night.
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Malone Amusement Park
Moulton Street
Malone
Power from Muscle Shoals Aimed by Alabama Power
Alabama Power Company Secretary E L Yates says coordinated operation with government could provide hydro electric power from Muscle Shoals to southern states. He cites potential 26 million kilowatts, long term contracts, and sizable coal savings, warning of shortages if power is withdrawn.
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Associated Prena
Washington
E. L. Yates
Alabama Powercom
Aericultare
United States
Don
Power Company
Alabama
Yates
Mississippi
Louisiana
Muscle Shoals
Tallapoosa
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