Power experts push farm electric expansion as hearings unfold
At Senate Agriculture Committee hearings Representative EB A Yates for the Muscle Shoals bid says rural Alabama power serves farms now and more lines will spread electric service across Alabama and Mississippi. He notes Alabama Power rates are low and predicts 300 mile distribution with no relay limits. He backs elastic fertilizer provisions and says Gulf States Chemical plant in Montgomery makes calcium arsenate for boll weevil control.
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Associated Press
Washington
EB. A. Yates
Muscle Shoals
Associated Power Companies
Senate Agriculture
Alabama
Alabama Power Company
Norris
Randell Democrat
Louisiana
Yates
Mississippi
Dover Territory
Kendrick
Heflin
Gulf States Chemical and Refining Company
Montgomery
Ala
I d Make Best Ruler Says Hudson Maxim
Hudson Maxim, noted New York inventor, says he would make the best ruler or president if elected. He proposes a committee of experts to assess all candidates, awarding the top average to president and the second to vice president, with cabinet members chosen likewise, and he favors repealing the prohibition amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Maxim
New York
Near Death From Razor Wound in Flint Resident
A. J. King, a well known Flint neighborhood resident, was near death after a razor wound to the neck this afternoon. Dr. A. M. Roan attended and reported the condition extremely serious. King supports a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. King
Flint
A. M. Roan
King
Land Commission Report on Right-of-Way valued at about $500
The report by a land commission named by Judge L. P. Troup to assess right of way sites for Alabama Power near Trinity and the Twin Cities was filed Friday. It names four land owners and recommends about $500 total value for the sites. Committee members were W. M. Chenault, George Russell, and C. C. Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Troup
Alabama Power Company
Trinity
Twin Cities
Judge Troup
W. M. Chenault
George Russell
C. C. Glenn
Almon Leads County Ticket in Morgan With 1710 Votes
Official Morgan County returns show Congressman Edward B. Almon unopposed for reelection leading the county ticket with 1710 votes. Joel B. Brown won justice of the Supreme Court in Morgan, others include Foster for court of appeals and Quinn sweeping the game port race.
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Edward B. Almon
Congress
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Morgan County
Courty
Democratic Committee
Almon
Joel B. Brown
Justice of the Supreme Court
Sayre
Bouldin
Foster
Heflin
Justice Supreme Court
Brown
Court of Appeals
Smith
Commissioner
Game and Fisheries
Dickinson
Holt
Kimbrough
Quinn
Public Service Commission
Bowman
Patterson
Brewer
Moore
Laura Jack Sharpe
Mullin
Vail
Bradshaw
Sparkman
Board of Revenue
Baker
Davis
Frost
Harvey
Isbell
Gurley
St. John
Board of Education
B. L. Malone
Garner
King
Elliott
Howell
Kyle
Crawford
Woods
Brindly
Russell
Better Homes Week At Model Bungalow Draws Big Attendance
The Model Bungalow event sponsored by Alabama Power and Schimmel and Hunter Furniture drew about 600 visitors over three days. Mrs. F A Morrow and Misses Amanda Pride and Jennie Davison led a Thursday luncheon for about 150 guests, with Dorothy Patterson singing in a program featuring radio and victrola. The organizers praised the cooperation of local merchants and aimed to inspire home improvement through electrical appliances and interior design. The home remains open for the rest of the week as organizers hope to attract at least 1000 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Homes
Alabama Power Company
Schimmel and Hunter Furniture Company
F. A. Morrow
Amanda Pride
Jennie Davison
Dorothy Patterson
Victrola
Better
Shearer
Power Company
Hunter
H Vriue
Schimmel Ard Hunter Furniture Company
F. S. Graves
A. Z. Bailey Grocery Company
E. E. F.abe, and Son
Piano Company
Theateor Drug. Company
Bootlegger Testifies on Protection Fund and Smith Connection
George Remus, now in Atlanta Penitentiary, testified before a senate inquiry that he paid Jess W. Smith between 250000 and 300000 for protection. He said he also paid 1.50 to 2.50 per case for permits to withdraw whiskey from distilleries he owned before prohibition. Remus claimed the money’s fate and split remain unclear and said he organized drug companies to move liquor for medical use.
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Seecreted
Washington
George Remus
Atlanta
Senate Lite Committee
Jess W. Smith
Smith
Remus
Businss
Cincinnati
New York City
Senator Wheeler
One Man Killed in Louisville and Nashville Freight Wreck
A southbound L N freight near Anes Tennessee reported one man killed with wreckers from Nashville and Albany Decatur dispatched. The track is expected to reopen in six to eight hours. Cause of the crash unknown and several cars were said to have caught fire.
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Louisville
Nashville
Anes
Tenn
Albany- Decatur
Woman Sentenced in Schwab Forgery Case
New York May 16 Mrs Myrtle B Haynes pleaded guilty to attempted forgery by signing the name of Charles M Schwab on a $25 000 note and received a suspended sentence.
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Associated Press
New York
Myrtle B. Haynes
Charles M. Schwab
Attempt on Chinese Minister Wellington Koo Shocked Officials
A box delivered as a gift to Chinese foreign minister Wellington Koo exploded injuring three servants while the minister remained unharmed. The incident occurred at his residence in Peking on May 16. Police investigated as possible assassination attempt.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Wellington Koo
Koo
Benson Announces Graduation Plans for Decatur High
Dr D W Hollingsworth pastor of First Presbyterian Florence will deliver the commencement sermon for Decatur High on Sunday May 25 in the new high school auditorium. Superintendent W W Benson also announced that May 29 will host the graduation exercises with literary address by Dr George Petrie of Auburn in the same venue.
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D. W. Hollingsworth
First Presbyterian Church of
Florence
Decatur High School
W. W. Benson
Decatur
Hollingsworth
Benson
George Petrie
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At
Auburn
Forest Fires Threaten Montana Timber Regions
Forest fires in northwestern Montana and adjacent Idaho continue to grow with at least twenty fires burning over 10,000 acres in national forests. Officials report several fires have moved into new ground as crews bolster efforts.
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Associated Pass
Washington
Montana
Forest Service
Missoulo
Idaho
Corso Cross Examined In Liquor Conspiracy Case
Tom Corso, a defendant in the liquor conspiracy trial, admitted on the stand to dealing in liquor paying for protection and contributing 100 to Crawford campaign funds. He identified cancelled checks endorsed by McAvoy and Jemison as payments. Witness M J McDermott testified about a note endorsed by Holcombe and its handling by the bank.
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Ted Press Mobiles Res
Tom Corso
Crawford
George E. Crawford
John H. McAvoy
Dan Jemison
M. J. McDermott
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Robert L. Holcombe
Harry G. French
McDermott
William Martin
Martini
Holcombe
Mule Climbs Pile Of Lumber In Yard
Jerry a mule from John A. Thomason Lumber Co of Decatur climbed to the top of a nine foot lumber pile in the yard and stayed there viewing the landscape until the task ended. Thomason says the mule was content though reasons for the ascent differ with some claiming it was price bargaining and others curiosity.
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Jerry
John A. Thomason Lumber Company
Decatur
Mr. Thomason
North Alabama road meeting hosts speakers and plans
A regional gathering in Madison County discussed widening and improving northern Alabama roads. Delegations from Lawrence and Lauderdale counties urged faster work, while plans for a broad three thousand member road effort were proposed. Critics stressed action over talk as officials pledged cooperation.
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North
Alabama
Geneles
Madison
Lawrence
Irene Morgan
Tennessee Valley’ Improvement Association
Ber of Commerce
I Clopton
Quincy Love
Madison County
bany-Decatur
Tracy Pratt
JH. Crow
Y ‘Ingham
Bania
T State
L. H. Johnson
Lauderdale County
Tri-Cities
Albany
Town Creek
S. D. Armatrong
Cae
Lawrence ¢Ouhty
T. G. Mundy
W. Rabmen
Toa
Clapton
W. B. Edmundson
Jackson County
Colbert County
Patterson
Courtland
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Ford
Senate
Says Hudson Maxim
Hudson
Jess Smith
Daugherty
Fortune
Lieut
Lowe H.smith
Oscar. Underwood
Marquis DE Chamorun
Memphis
Lowell H. Smith
U. S. Air Service
Frederick L. Martin
Balkans
Civic Chamber
Valley Counties
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