Senate Overrides Coolidge Veto On Soldier Bonus Bill
The Senate voted 59 to 26 to override President Coolidge's veto of the soldier bonus measure, with 30 Republicans, 27 Democrats, and two former Labor members supporting the override. Opponents failed to stem the tide as efforts to delay or sustain the veto proved unavailing.
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U. S
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New Jersey
J. W. Harreld
Oklahoma
Lenglen’s French defense faces health setback and era shifts
Suzanne Lengien, world tennis champion, may miss her three French titles due to jaundice. Retired Rear Admiral W F Fullam challenges the American surface craft amid submersible and firepower gaps. Mrs Eleanor Elaine arms surfaces in New York marriage annulment case. Former National City Bank official Hereis linked to a forged letter case. Boston Mayor Curley seeks Senate inquiry into funds for the Coolidge campaign amid uproar over a presidency plot.
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Paris l'Auto
Suzanne Lengien
W. F. Fullam
U.S. N
Eleanor Elaine Arms
Au Ui
New York
Hereis
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National City Bank
Harris
Sams Ahe
James Curley
Boston
Muscle Shoals bids pace Senate hearing dates set
The Senate committee agreed to sessions to fix a date to close hearings on Muscle Shoals bids. The first night session is planned for tomorrow with rapid action urged by Senator Harrison of Mississippi. Theodore Swann argued for concentrated fertilizer use to boost production and save freight, proposing a shift to integrated power and chemical processes.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
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Harrison
Misissippi
Mississippi
Norrin
Congress
Norbeck
Senkie
Ee Ford
Theodore Swann
Ala
Federal
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Swan
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Two Milledgeville Men Charged in Attack on 82-Year-Old
Wade John soén and Garrett Benford were jailed in Bibb County after allegedly attacking an 82 year old woman at her home near Gray Jones County. Doctors report the victim in serious condition.
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Associated Press
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Gray
Jones County
Wade Johnsoén
Garrett Benford
Milledgeville
Bibb County
Funeral services for Thomas J Falkner shot to death
Funeral services were held for Thomas J Falkner who was shot Saturday with burial at Liberty Cemetery near Moulton. He is survived by sister Miss Eliza Falkner and two adopted children Mrs Ira Marion and George McVey. Falkner was 64 years old.
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Liberty Cemetery
Moulton
Eliz
Falkner
West Detatur
Eliza Falkner
Ira Marion
George McVey
Two Negroes Sought for Attacking Girl in Savannah
Savannah police and county officers pursued suspects after an 11 year old girl was attacked near Laurel Grove cemetery. Several arrests were made but released after two boy witnesses cleared them. Police redirected the liquor raiding squad to aid in the search.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Laurel Grove Cemetery
Hendry
Model Home Visit Draws Over 1000 Visitors
Schimmel and Hunter and Alabama Power ended a campaign for better homes with a weekend model home showing that attracted more than a thousand visitors from across the county and nearby areas. The event was hailed as one of the district’s most progressive efforts to offer the public something worthwhile at no cost.
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Schimmel & Hunter Company
Alabama Power Company
Inspiring sermon by W R Spight at Central Baptist Church
Local business man W R Spight delivered an inspiring sermon on Jesus Christ at Central Baptist Church. Mrs Seneca Burr played piano as the congregation heard about Christ’s life, death, and resurrection with a call to eternal life, followed by a note on a $400 piano purchase for the Bible class.
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W. P. Reeves
Central Baptist Church
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T. B. Williams
Board of Deacons
Charles H. Eyster
Graduation of Nurse Highlighted at First Methodist
Sunday night at the First Methodist church a Benevolent Hospital nursing graduate was honored. Miss Martha Hunter received her diploma and a gold pin from Mrs. D. D. McGehee, praising her service and faithfulness to healing. The service followed Dr. S. A. Eteel’s sermon, with attendees including hospital staff and supporters from the Twin Cities.
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Benevolent Hospital
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Benevolent Society
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Masonic Secretary Albert Reese Dies in Birmingham
Masons in the Albany Decatur district mourn the death of Albert Reese secretary of the Scottish Rite Masons Birmingham Consistory number one. Reese died Monday morning and funeral services are set for Tuesday at 3 30 P M at the Masonic temple.
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Birmingham
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Reece
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Twin Cities
Masonic Temple
Holcombe Defends Record As Sheriff In Prohibition Case
In Mobile Alabama William N. Holcombe Jr a former Mobile County sheriff and state legislator testified in federal court defending his record during prohibition era. He said he served 1918 to 1923 with G L Donohue as chief deputy and that Donohue handled finances while he was away. He cited 1200 to 1500 arrests and over a million dollars in mash and shinney seized, with missing liquor found by customs men during ship searches. A map of Mobile area rivers and bayous illustrated enforcement difficulties.
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Mobile
Ala
William N. Holcombe, Jr
Fini Aibat
Mobile County
Sheriff's Department
Cazalas
Holcombe
Steet
G. L. Donohue
Donohue
Roy Schaeffer
Albany and Decatur Girls to Play Inter School Game
The Domestic Science teams from Albany High and Decatur High meet Tuesday afternoon at three oclock in the Twin Cities in what may be the first inter school girls game in the state. Proceeds go to Domestic Science work, with city officials and local clergy handling duties and music planned by the Albany-Decatur band.
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Decatur High School
Twin Cities
Nelson
Decatur
Britain
Albany
James D. Hunter
Central Methodist Church
J. D. Wallace
First Presbyterian Chuch
Albany-Decatur
Duyek
Albany High
Imogene Lee
Five Die in Raleigh Head-On Crane Collision
Five men and one woman died in a head on collision between two railroad cranes near Raleigh yesterday afternoon. One man was hospitalized with fatal injuries. no others were injured. All deceased were black except one reported white man.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
YMCA Class Banquet Scheduled After Sunday Meeting
At a Sunday YMCA Bible class meeting, a Friday evening banquet for all members, especially registrants for Sunday’s dinner, was announced for 6 30 at the Association building. The class totaled 142, with Rev Noble R Edwards delivering teachings on Ananias and Sapphira.
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Thomas Hodson
C. W. Matthews
Noble R
Frank Morn
Republicans Decide on County Issue
Republicans met at the Tech Kikanis Club and seated Bauer and Sims to endorse Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals policy. They aim to elect representatives to the national council and name Coolidge as president, with George C. as chair. The meeting appeared orderly amid local party discussions.
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