Carranza Led Rebel Collapse Reported Dead in Hidalgo Skirmish
Mexico City dispatch says Venustiano Carranza and six followers were killed near Tlaxcapan in Hidalgo after a rebel assault led by General Rodolfo Herrera. Bonillas suspected among the slain. Obregon proclaims the republic has ended the revolution, and Carranza fled with gold and silver, accused of dictatorship.
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International News Service
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Alvarado Obregon
Ygnacio Bonislas
United States
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Vera Cruz
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State to rush Bee Line road work in Morgan County
The state moves to construct the Bee Line highway from Decatur to the county line through Hartselle Falkville and Lacon. The first project under the 25 million bond issue aims for a summer opening with routes and trunk roads under study by the state highway commission led by A G Patterson.
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Dr Plummer to Deliver Sermon to Albany Graduates
Dr Plummer of Mobile will deliver the commencement sermon at Central Methodist Church for 24 Albany high school graduates Sunday morning. Diplomas will be presented at Princess Theatre Tuesday night. The class includes Roline Teasley Jeane Buchanan Daphne Graves Mabel Eubanks Inez Williams Willie Price Christine Simrel Wilma Rogs Jennie Norwood Reba Owens Ruth Smurl Annie Fay Almon Thema Morrow Hetti Aycock Helen Aycock Mabel Miller Mack Adams A C Bailey Joe Bell Cecil Crow Barrett Shelton Hugh Stone Ernest Morrow John Patterson.
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Albany
Central Methodist Church
Princess Theatre
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Jeane Buchanan
Daphne Graves
Mabel Eubanks
Inez Williams
Willie First Price
Christine Simrel
Wilma Rogs
Jennie Norwood
Reba Owens
Ruth Smurl
Annie Fay Almon
Thema Morrow
Hetti
Health survey makes progress with enumerators planned
The Twin Cities health survey advances with Dr Burton Austin announcing an enumerator for every block in the two cities. Dr Black joins to cover rural sections while Miss Ruby Price becomes assistant and Hazlehurst the state sanitary engineer is due in June to aid eradication efforts.
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Twin Cities
Burton Austin
Austin
Black
Ruby Price
Health Department
Hazlehurst
Court of Appeals Affirms Morgan Circuit Decisions
Per curiam decisions affirm Morgan Circuit Court rulings in two cases E C Payne Lumber Company versus Mary D Simpson and North Alabama Traction Company against Mrs Leah McNeill. Both appeals affirmed ex parte actions and rely on circuit court authority.
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Mary D. Simpson
E. C. Payne Lumber Company
Morgan Circuit Court
Bricken
P. J. North Alabama Traction Company
Leah McNeill
Albany's bid for 25 000 population by 1925 urged
The Inquiring Reporter asks residents how Albany can reach a population of 25 000 by 1925. Suggestions include boosting housing, promoting Albany's business advantages, building a hotel for transients, citizen boosterism, aggressive growth programs, connecting to rail lines, attracting outside capital, and a city Build a House campaign.
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J. A. Woods
Albany
Tennessee
T. G. Crane
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur High School Honors Eleven Graduates in Ceremony
A large crowd witnessed Decatur High School’s eleven graduates receive diplomas from Superintendent Prof. J Floyd Collins in the school auditorium. Dr L G Branscomb delivered the address on the value of childhood and youth, followed by a valedictory from Collins who departs for Ozark Alabama to become school superintendent. The program included a vocal solo by Miss Carolyn and a chorus rendition titled Hark Hark The Lok.
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Decatur High School
JaFloyd Collins
L.*g. Branscomb
Birmingham
Scomb
Collins
Branscomb
Ozark. Ala
Decatur
Carolyn
Hark
Lok
Bashan
T. Abel
Laurie Rhodes
Mary Louie Jolly
Sarah Katherine McCormac
Palionepia Sr
House Rules Committee approves bonus bill rule
The House rules committee today, by party vote, approved a special rule to constrain debate on soldier bonus legislation. The rule would prevent amendments and limit debate to five hours. The bill's consideration is set for Tuesday or Wednesday in the House.
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International News Service
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Millionaire Slacker's Escape Linked to Hidden Money Find
Washington reports former draft dodger Charles Bergdoll was allowed to leave prison to search for a secret sum he allegedly hid. Secretary Baker said Bergdoll escaped with authorization after counsel argued the money existed. The War Department urged Bergdoll’s lawyers to aid capture and offer a reward beyond the standard $50.
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Rence de Bergdoll
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Bergdoll
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Col. Bailey
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Colunsel
War Department
Wilson Agrees to Arbitrate Armenian Frontiers
President Wilson consents to arbitrate the borders of Armenia. Ambassador Hugh Wallace informed the council of ambassadors that no mandate is implied and no decision has been made on a U S mandate for Armenia.
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Washington
Armenia
Congress
United States
Patterson Still National Officer Contests Postpone Action
A. G. Patterson, local businessman, told Patterson he would hold over until after the November election. Col W T Sanders of Athens was elected Alabama committee man at the recent primary. Patterson attended a Birmingham Democratic delegates meeting on national chairman’s instructions but asked Sanders to preside. He had not decided whether to go to San Francisco as Alabama’s committeeman.
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W. T. Sanders
Athens
Alabama
Birmingham
Col. Sanders
San Francisco
Salvation Army Appeal Extended Amid Weather and Staffing Delays
Major David Main announced an extended Salvation Army fund drive for the coming year due to weather and worker shortages. The appeal, initially set to close Thursday, will continue through the week and into next, with residents in the Deatur zone urged to mail donations to W. W. Fussell.
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Salvation Army
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W. W. Fussell
wsDnaar
Lightermen Strike in New York Harbor
Three hundred lightermen walked out in New York Harbor on May 22, joining ongoing labor action. The disruption affects loading and unloading of ships as crews protest conditions and seek wage adjustments.
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New York
York
Notable Escapeevades Guards From Mother's Home
After leaving his mother's residence Bergdell walked to the door and jumped into a high powered car driving away while guards stayed indoors.
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Bergdell
Many Residents Endorse 10 Bridge Plans Across Tennessee River
228 prominent Albany and Decatur city residents publish an endorsement urging friends to buy stock for the bridge erection. They pledge to purchase stock themselves and aim to start work this summer so the bridge opens to travel next year as part of the Bee Line Highway connection with the state’s $25 million bond funded plan.
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Albany-Decatur
Win
State Highway Commission
Bee Line
Census figures show growth in Jersey City Lowell and Tampa
Preliminary census data released in Washington on May 22 show Jersey City New Jersey reaching 297,684 in 1920 an increase of 90 085 or 11 2 percent Lowell Massachusetts rising to 112 479 a gain of 6 185 or 6 8 percent and Tampa Florida growing to 51 252 up 15 470 or 85 7 percent
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Jersey City
N. J
Lowell
Masa
Tampa
Fix
Supreme Court bars bail for Chas Namie in Prohibition case
The Morgan county court Judge W T Lowe is restrained from fixing bail for Charles Namie after the Supreme Court decision. The court held the judge must hear witnesses only on habeas corpus and allowed the state to appeal if bail is granted. The ruling confirms no bail without evidence and preserves the habeas corpus route.
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Lowe
Chas
Namie
Supreme Court
Oregon Believed in Hiram's Column
Latest Oregon primary returns show Johnson leading with 3 272 votes to Weed 2 659 and Lowden 1 149. Hiram Johnson surged to a 612 vote lead from an early deficit as 22 counties increased his margin and Portland's large vote likely secured the state delegation.
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International News Service
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Johnson
Weed
Lowden
Hoor
Wood
Early returns show Wood leading in Oregon GOP race
In Portland and surrounding county, preliminary returns from 2,966 votes indicate Johnson leading by about 1,000 in the local tally while General Leonard Wood appears to carry the state by roughly 4 10,000 votes. Final results awaited as ballots counted.
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Portland
Ore
Harry
Leonard Wood
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Wood
Death by Snake Bite Reported in International News
A brief international notice reports the death of Léonard Bullard after a snakebite. Col. May Fae Hartman notes the age and circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
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Hartman
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May Fae
Léonard Bullard
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