Railroads Move Freight By Short Route To Ease Congestion
Washington May 21 railroads cleared to use the shortest routes to relieve traffic jams. The Interstate Commerce Commission invoked emergency powers to lift legal bars and direct that all traffic be forwarded by the most available route. Relief expected in days, full tonnage movement may take weeks to balance empty car equipment.
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International News Service
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Echols Will Build Handsome Twin City Home
Grading for the foundation of J. L. Echols new Grant street residence has begun. The two story house between the Cortner and Graham homes will feature private baths in every bedroom, Fisk brick walls twice as thick with a hollow center, and unique interior woodwork.
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J. L. Echols
Grant Street
Cortner
Graham
Twin Cities
Fisk
Echols
Funeral Held for Mrs Tolbert Watson
The funeral of Mya Tolbert Watson was held at the Jackson Street Church of Christ with a large attendance. Minister J. Petty Ezell delivered the sermon from I have fought a good fight to a crown of righteousness. Active pallbearers were C. A. Campbell A. C. Joiner Alva Allfry J. W. Wilson J. W. Flowers and F. Bell. Interment followed at the cemetery.
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Mya
Tolbert Watson
Jackson Street Church of Christ
J. Petty Ezell
C. A. Campbell
A. C. Joiner
Alva Allfry
J. W. Wilson
J. W
French Strikes Called Off by Labor Federation
Paris on May 2 reports that nationwide strikes were halted by the labor federation. The action began with railway workers and spread to several industries before being suspended as discussions resumed for federation concessions.
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Ional News
Paris
To” Us Deoive
Federa
Merchants See High Prices Not Justified By Markets
Local merchants argue that the slash in office supplies and clothing prices is driven by a desire to unload heavy stocks amid a tightening money market. Cotton goods fetch multi-decade highs, with cotton at over 40 cents per pound and forecasts up to 60 cents. silks and staples hold value while others may rise. Banks tighten loans, retailers suffer losses while passing costs to consumers.
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Retatler
Federal Reserve Board
Quiet Reigns in Matewan Sector After Fatal Shootings
In Charleston West Virginia on May 21 state constabulary and deputy sheriffs patrolled Mingo county to curb violence between striking miners and private mine detectives. Bud McCoy and a Baldwin Feltz detective were shot at Lynn, Bud wounded in the thigh, two men arrested for concealed weapons. Quiet held through the night.
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International News Service
Charleston
W. Va
State Constabulary
Mingo County
Maree
Lynn
Bud McCoy
Baldwin—Feltz
Bud
Ma N
Matewan
McDowell
Shpee
Bebe Arad
Rmefort
Knox Resolution Passes the House Ahead of Veto
International News Service reports the Knox peace resolution passed the House after Senate approval. It is expected to be vetoed by the president with little chance Congress can override. The measure would resume commercial relations with Germany and Austria and end wartime laws.
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Knox
International News Service
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
G.O. P
Wilson
Germany
Austria
Stock Selling Campaign Begins in Albany Soon
Details of the campaign to sell stock in the Limestone-Morgan Bridge company in Albany are being finalized and will launch within days. Prominent citizens have worked out a plan to insure Albany’s quota and the movement is expected to reach the goal soon. Strong assurances come from North Alabama that the Tennessee Valley area will not miss the opportunity, with Birmingham showing keen interest and endorsing the project to support the Tennessee Valley effort.
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Limestone-Morgan Bridge Company
Albany
Tennessee Valley
Birmingham
Birmingham News
Slush Inquiry Opens Monday in Senate Campaign Probe
Campaign managers for presidential candidates were summoned by telegraph to attend the opening Monday of the senate inquiry into campaign expenditures and contributions under the Borah resolution. The summons followed a meeting of the Republican controlled privileges and elections committee.
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Conternational News Service
Washington
Conpto
Pt Ae
Heura
Legion delegates seek next meeting of state body
Morgan County American Legion delegates plan to press for bringing the next state convention to the Twin Cities. They oppose recording against a government bonus and back a bonus, with a special Monday meeting to organize a big Membership Week drive and a banquet to recruit ex service men.
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Legion
Morgan County
American Legion
Twin Cities
E.R. Guy
LT. C. Almon
Raymond R
George Mainard
Shackleford
Lee Robinson
Ae White
S. H. Wilds
H. Smith
J. Coutas
D. A. Draper
Gil Draper
Ager Analma
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Raymond R. Brown
Huerta Likely to Succeed Carranza as Provisional President
Indications today suggested Adolfo de la Huerta would be chosen provisional president of Mexico by a large majority when Congress votes on Monday. Troops arrive countrywide for a major demonstration as Congress convenes with Gustav Paredes presiding. Reports say Carranza may be captured as Sierra Madre refuges near surround.
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Mexico City
Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexico
Congress
Congres
Gustav Padrez
Obregon
Carranza
Sierra Madre
Rebels Closely Pursue Carranza in Mexico Crisis
Reports from Mexico City quoted yesterday place rebel forces in near pursuit of Carranza as provisional presidency contests narrow to Gen Gonzales and Gov Adolfo de la Huerta with odds favoring de la Huerta. Carranza with a small escort continues his mountain flight amid water hardships.
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Carranga
Mexico City
State Department
Gonzales
Adolfo de la Huerta
Carranza
Pegsary Ding
Mexico
Sion
Sheriff Prepares Warning On Unregistered Dogs
Sheriff J W May moves to serve written warnings to all dog owners who have not paid state license or registered their dogs. The new dog law makes unregistered dogs liable to prosecution and allows removal and killing of non compliant or dangerous animals after notice. A tag theft epidemic and recent grand jury indictment on dog tag theft prompt drastic enforcement steps county wide.
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J. W. May
Eleven Graduates in Decatur to Get Diplomas Tonight
Eleven graduates of Decatur High School will receive diplomas tonight as commencement week closes. Rev. C Bransconth of Birmingham editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate will give the address. Diplomas will be presented by Prof. J F Collins to S T Abel Laurie Rhodes Mary Louise Jolly Reg Humphrey Katherine mine Hobson Clark Vera Elizabeth Houston Eugene ae Mae Martin Zana Levin and others. The program featured chorus and salutatory class history and more with students performing pieces such as A Wild Wild Rose Polonaise and Americi.
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Decatur High School
C. Bransconth
Birmingham
Alabama Christian Advocate
South
J. F. Collins
S. T. Abel
Laurie Rhodes
Mary Louise Jolly
Reg Humphrey
Katherine Mine
Hobson Clark
Vera
Elizabeth Houston
Eugene
Mae Martin
Zana
Annie Laurie Rhodes
Banning- Forster
Sarah Humphrey
Katherine McCormac
Hobson —Clark
Vera Smith
Chopin
Eugene Bailey
Will—Mae Martin
Zana Levin
Americi
Poles Drive Bolshevists Back 12 Miles Near Krayeczpol
National News Service reports a Polish counter thrust near Krayeczpol drove Bolshevist troops back 12 miles. A Polish war office communique says 500 prisoners were captured north of the Beresina river where the Bolshevist division was repulsed. The attempt to ford the river along the center failed, the communiqué added.
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National News Service
Don
Krayeczpol
Polish War Office
Warsaw
Beresina
Kansas City Lumber Dealers Slashing Prices
Kansas City lumber dealers began a price-slashing campaign with a general 5 percent reduction across all retail yards starting today in Kansas City Missouri.
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Kansas City
Mio
International News Service
H& General
Prices and mill work week in New England
Prices of wearing apparel rose across New England communities while Massachusetts textile mills warned production cuts. Mills cited cancellation of orders lack of raw materials and transportation as driving factors, with some mills reducing from six to five days and others to four days per week.
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International News Service
Boston
New England
Massachusetts
Bankers debate price cuts and relief goals in easing credit
Leading Chicago bankers favor reductions in clothing and merchandise prices to ease credit strain but doubt they prevent broader cost of living falls. They urge ending the national transportation tie-up and restoring railroad efficiency as the key remedy. Conservative stance dominates. A price-slashing campaign begins in Davenport Iowa Moline and Rock Island Illinois today.
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International News Service
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa
Moline
Rock Islad
Til
War insurance probe urged by Senator Smoot
Senator Smoot of Utah seeks a congressional investigation into the Bureau of War Risk Insurance after evidence suggested millions reached its beneficiaries. He cites a payment to Smoot himself from G B Cargas of San Francisco as part of the inquiry.
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Washington, D.C
Congressional
bureau of+war risk insurance
Senator Smoot
Utah
Smoot
G. B. Cargas
San Francisco
Bonus Bill Setback in House Despite Hurdles Ahead
In Washington May 21 the bonus legislation faced a new snag in the House Rules Committee. Chairman Fordney pressed for a privileged rule with five hours of debate and no amendments before a passage vote, while Democratic Leader Rainey urged open amendment to add a war profits tax. The committee tentatively backed Fordney but Rainey warned of a House fight and possible override.
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International News
Washington
House
House Rules Committee
Fordney
Ways and Means
Rainey
Rules Committee
Aems
Million Dollar Whiskey Ring Foiled In Chicago Raids
Federal agents moved on a Chicago whiskey ring after arrests in government raids. Seven men were seized with dozens questioned as authorities claim a wide conspiracy to issue forged permits to sell whiskey from distilleries and stores.
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International News Service
Chicago
Rifty
John B. Watson
Herman Lawler
Joseph Blumenfield
Blumenfield
Harry Lang
Alexander Greenberg
Tax officials at work here in Morgan County
License inspector Graham and Deputy Keyes conduct record checks over the local situation. Mr. Graham resides in Athens while the operation spans multiple counties.
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Graham
Keyes
Morgan County
Mr. Graham
Athens
Ullman Counties
Law Breaks Law and Fined in Garfield Incident
A Garfield incident led to a fine after Chief of Police Hendrix charged a Black man with intoxication and related offenses yesterday. The report notes the law enforcement action and the resulting penalty.
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Garfield Law
Hendrix
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Matewan Sector
Commercial Chamber
Huerta
Sheriff May
Decatur
Mills
Geren
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