Railroad Brotherhood Says Crisis Reached as Men Quit
Big brotherhood officials declare a crisis as workers quit with demands of 1700 to 2500 dollars yearly. The statement notes thousands left for better pay and rail travel is becoming hazardous due to a lack of trained personnel across major lines. The Railway Board opens final sessions and may grant higher wages to railway workers.
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International News Service
Chicago
Federal ‘Railway Board
Track Workers Quit Over Wage Settlement Dispute
Track workers quit pending the settlement of their dispute though paid four cents an hour through an agreement.
Levi Morton's Death Mourned by Nation
Telegraphs stream in from across the country to Rhinebeck New York for the passing of Pirton Morton former vice president and former New York governor who died on his 96th birthday He served as vice president under Harrison from 1889 to 1893
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International
Rhinebeck
N. 17
Yu Country
Pirton
United States
New York
Aiea
Harrison
Ex Governor Glenn Dies in Canada
Former North Carolina governor Glenn dies in Canada after a heart attack on a late Sunday visit. He had not suffered from heart trouble for many years.
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Glenn
Canada
North Caroli
Nany
Alleged Forgery Arrest Reported by Albany Police
A young man, unnamed, was arrested by Albany police after investigators detected an alleged forgery using the name of a local resident on a document in Morgan County. The case details and suspect identity were not disclosed.
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Morgan County
Good
Albany Police
No Decision Yet On the Prohi Law
Washington dispatch reports the U S Supreme Court did not issue a ruling this afternoon on the constitutionality of the Prohibition law. Justices considered arguments from weeks ago and left the issue undecided.
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Washington
Ay Ie
Supreme Court
Close Democratic primary features tight contests in Alabama
Alabama voters cast ballots amid an unusually large slate of tight races. The outcome hinges on the official count by the state executive committee to determine whether Kimbrough or Wallace won the commissioner of conservation post, with several other races showing narrow margins and widespread cross‑county support.
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Kimbrough
Wallace
Alabama
A. G. Patterson
Albany
Sam. P. Kennedy
A. Coke Smith
Alabama Public Service Commission
Patterson
W. T. Sanders
Athens
E. W. Barcett
Commissioner of Conservation
Oscar W. Underwood
J. Thomas Heflin
M. C. Aligodd
J. J. Andrews
J. Bois Borden Bare
State
Horace A. Adams
W. F. Miller
Supreme Court
William H. Thomas
B. M. Miller
Court of Appeals
Henry P. Merritt
Congress
John McDuffie
Seeene
John R. Tyson
Graham committee backs nitrate plant lease for fertilizer use
In Washington on May 17 the Graham committee recommends continuing the Alabama nitrate plant under a private lease. The panel argues the best use is producing nitrate for fertilizer, aiding cotton and tobacco growers in the South after a $67 million expenditure.
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International News Service
Washington
Alabama
Graham Committee
South
Suffrage Amendment Faces Delaware House Decision
Delaware lawmakers reconvene with a third chance to ratify the suffrage amendment and only need assent from the lower chamber for final approval. National Women's Party leaders say prospects in the house look brighter than ever.
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International News Service
Washington
Delaware
Walton's Pal In Jail Confesses In Chicago Train Robbery Case
Richard Smythe a 19 year old friend of Horace Walton, jailed in Saint Joseph Missouri as an accessory to a nationwide train robbery plot. Smythe says Walton led a gang, fled Chicago after the New Orleans Limited heist and a policeman murder, then ordered him to leave with money allegedly shared.
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Walton
New Orleans
Maritime Act Held Unconstitutional
The U S Supreme Court rules the 1907 Federal Law extending state workers compensation laws to maritime pursuits is invalid, a decision announced in Washington. The ruling defines the scope of federal power over compensation for maritime workers and affects prior state coverage.
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Interna News Service
U. S. Supreme Court
Evacuation of Frankfort Begun by Allies
Mayence reports French and Belgian troops began evacuating Frankfort and other German cities at 5 o'clock this morning to avert hostile demonstrations. The last French forces were to depart tonight with some officers remaining to wind down administration.
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Frankfort
International News Service
Mayence
Local Delegates to Labor Meet in Fight for Next Convention
Florence Alabama May 17 the 19th annual convention of the Alabama Federation of Labor opened in Carpenter's hall Florence with large delegations Albany Decatur with 2400 members and 26 crafts led by President William L Harrison Executive Lewis Bowen. Mayor W S Estep welcomed delegates and Rev Hollingsworth praised labor dignity. The fight over next year’s convention location was scheduled for Wednesday with Twin City delegates prominent among arrivals.
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J. E. Blair
Florence
Ala
Alabama Federation of Labor
Carpenter’s Hall
William L. Harrison
Lewis Bowen
Albany-Decatur
Twin Cities
W. 8. Estep
D. W. Hollingsworth
First Presbyterian Church
Organized Labor
Central Labor Body
Twin City
J. P. Couch
T. Worley
J. T. Rainey
Lee Hartung
Susie MecAnear
L. E. Boeglen
T. B. Huddleston
Luther Handley
Clarence Turner
H. K. Laasch
T. B. Parsons
Albany
Decatur
Death of Former East Albany Resident Reganiah Hanna
Funeral services for Mrs. Reganiah Hanna, 59, long time East Albany resident, were held Saturday at City Cemetery officiated by Dr. L. F. Goodwin of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She died in Memphis and is survived by a daughter and other relatives.
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Reganiah Hanna
East Albany
City Cemetery
L. F. Goodwin
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sims Wanted Prussianize Navy Declared By Daniels
Secretary Daniels told a senate subcommittee investigating Sims charges that attacks on navy conduct aim to Prussianize the service. He said officers favor a half visible civilian secretary with real power and warned against full military control, citing Long's Spanish-American War warning.
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International News Service
Washington
Navy Department
Daniels
Senate
Navy
Long
Baseball History Made Tuesday Meet Legion and Kiwanis
A major baseball event unfolds Tuesday as the American Legion faces the Morgan Kiwanis Club at the local park, with all proceeds benefiting the Children's Aid Society. A 3 pm parade from Gordon School to Decatur and back precedes the game, featuring 100 Huntsville Kiwanis delegates and 500 volunteer drivers.
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American Legion
Morgan Kiwanis Club
Children’s Aid Society
Gordon School
Fourth Avenue
Decatur
Albany Business District
Ball Park
Huntsville
Legion
Little Joe” Bradley
Saturn
Allabama
Austelle
Warren Cotton Co
Sam Wiles
Ben Bloodworth
Daniell
Fo Fy Tidwell
Ezell
Fourth Avenue South
F. G. Almon
Albany
Gordon McDuff Transfer to Lindale Ga Baseball Team
Local star Gordon McDuff has traveled to Lindale Georgia to confer with baseball officials about joining the Lindale club this season. It is believed he will wear a Lindale uniform after spending last year in the Virginia league awaiting a chance to play.
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Gordon McDuff
Lindale
Mac
Mar
Switzerland votes to enter League of Nations
In Bern on May 17, Swiss voters approved joining the League of Nations. The plebiscite results showed 400000 in favor and 300000 against, raising memberships of the league to 30.
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International News Service
Berne
League of Nations
Switzerland
League
Pennsylvania to Vote Tomorrow
Washington May 17 little light on the state's political leaning in Pennsylvania. Senator Knox endorsed by Senator Penrose and Governor backed by followers, and Gen Wood supported by Roosevelt men will not be printed on the ticket. Attorney General Palmer the only Democrat whose name will appear on the ballot. He will likely receive delegates to the convention.
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Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Knox
Penrose
Gen
Wood
Roosevelt
Palmer
Wm. G. McAdoo
Low Temperature Week Predicted for South Atlantic and East Gulf
The government's forecast for the week calls for frequent showers across the South Atlantic and East Gulf states with temperatures averaging below normal.
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South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Rebels Suppressed in San Salvador Revolt Report
Cinternational News Service reports a revolt in San Salvador being checked with rebels repulsed and driven back into Honduras as of this afternoon in Washington.
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Cinternational News Service
Washington
San Salvador
Honduras
Census Figures Despite Shifts Across Several Regions
Census results from various locales show mixed changes with Alexandria reporting 17 510 residents up 6297 since last count, Lowell Indiana down 38 to 1197, Cedar Bluff Virginia at 533, and Michigan at 1090 with a small increase noted.
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International News Service
Alexandria
Lowell
Ind
Cedar Bluff
Mich
Rebels Begin to Restore Order in Mexico and Form New Government
Prolonged warfare between Carranza's band and rebels is predicted as terms offered to Carranza are debated. Obregon and Gonzales push to restore order while a provisional president may be named until Congress convenes. Foreigners may gain standing diplomatic protections. Fighting continues north of Vera Cruz.
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Mexico
International News Service
Washington
Carranza
State Department
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Obregon
Gonzales
Republic
Standing Committee of Congress
Congress
Carranza whereabouts sought by State Department
Official advice on the location of Carranza has been received at the State Department since May 13, according to announcements released in Washington on May 17 by the International News Service.
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International News
Washington
Carranza
State Department
Poles Capture 4500 More Prisoners in Bolshevik Push
An unofficial Polish war office telegraph from Warsaw reports Poles have defeated Bolsheviks and occupy Ne taking 4500 additional prisoners.
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International News Service
London
Polish War Office
Warshaw
Hendrix Wins Loving Cup for Best Report in State
Clyde Hendrix, retiring president of Group 1 of the Alabama Bankers Association, won the loving cup for the best report among four groups on membership. Hendrix reported Group 1 at 100 percent in the district. Local bankers who attended sessions in Mekles, of Athens, saw a leadership change as the district elected vice president for the year.
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Clyde Hendrix
Alabama Bankers Association
Hendrix
Mekles
Athens
Coal Controversy Settlement Reported Near
International Dispatch from Washington indicates the coal controversy settlement is near completion. Officials report progress on the anthracite final terms with confirmation expected from the secretary and related agencies.
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