Senate Tariff Debate Delayed By Cloture Split
Washington accord on cloture for the McCumber tariff bill deepens Republican splits. Senator Kellogg pushes the plan amid opposition from Lenroot Townsend and others while Robinson and Democratic leaders warn the move could stall passage of the tariff bill this session.
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International News Service
Washington
Kellog
Minnesota
Lenroot
Wiconsin
Townsend
Ofchigan
Robinson
Arkansas
Kelley
Senate
Sign Over Post Office Completed and Installed
The large post office sign is finished and delivered to the lobby. It will be placed Monday and requires 144 incandescent bulbs to illuminate. Credit goes to Lox Sother for repainting and preparing the sign for the new office.
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Lox Sother
Caroway Renews Charges in Senate
Senator Caroway says the Department of Justice and secret service agents are prying into his private affairs in Arkansas to intimidate congress and hinder his accusation against Attorney General Daugherty. He repeats claims of attempts to hold up his charges in the Senate.
Still Raided by Chief Law Enforcement Team
Chief Law Enforcement officers Campbell and Deputy Sharpe nabbed a 125 gallon still in swampy terrain between Courtland pike and the Tennessee river. About 1000 gallons of mash and one cop per still were destroyed. Two arrests were made after wading knee to hip deep water in a difficult to access swamp location.
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Campbell
Sharpe
Courtland Pike
Tennessee River
P. D. To Close Local Post Offices
Post offices will be closed Tuesday in observance of a legal holiday. Officials announce the temporary shutdown affects all local locations and mail service.
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P. D
Open Political War Between Alabama Public Service Officials
In Montgomery on May 27, a public clash erupted within the Alabama Public Service Commission as President A. G. Patterson and Associate Commissioner H. P. Gaillard traded statements over conduct and duties. Patterson accused Gaillard of misrepresenting him about meetings, while Gaillard said he shared information in good faith about Patterson’s attendance at a state highway commission meeting. Patterson argued he was in his office for a scheduled commission meeting that was postponed, and urged voters to consider the conduct of the associates as the campaign unfolds.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Public Service Commission
A. G. Patterson
8. P. Gaillard
Patterson
Gaillard
State Highway Commissiin
Commission
Cooper
Public Service Commission
Alabama
Two Die and Three Injured in Birmingham Auto Crash
Near Linn's crossing on the Bankhead highway a car carrying four Ugly Brothers minstrels overturned into a 50 foot embankment. C F Higgason of Lake City Florida and Charles F Turner of Birmingham died. Injured are J B Drake W K Slack and Albert Redburn all of Birmingham.
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International News Service
Birmingham
C. F. Higgason
Lake City
Fla
Charles F. Turner
Here
Bankhead Highway
Linn’s Crossing
J. B. Drake
W. K. Slack
Albert Redburn
Millionaire Held on $50 000 Bond
Newburg New York May 27 Walter S Ward self confessed slayer of Clarence Peters won his first legal skirmish when supreme court Justice Seegar granted his appeal to be released on bond. The $50 000 bond was described as easy by his lawyers and Ward was detained in the county jail in White Plains awaiting further steps.
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Newburg
N. Y
Walter S. Ward
Clarence Peters
Supreme Court
Seegar
White Plains
Gures
Alabama highway bonds sell at premium
One million dollars of Alabama highway improvement bonds brokered by Ward Sterne and Company sold with a premium of 1000 dollars. The firm also secured a fifteen day option on two million dollars to be marketed later this year. Bonds carry four and a half percent interest, with an 1.5 percent reduction from the maximum rate.
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Montgomery
Decatur
JS Ma Ery
Ala
Alabama
State Highway Bond Commission
Ward, Sterne and Company
Birminham and
Steamer Troxell Proves Popular on Tennessee River
The Steamer Troxell, now making regular excursions on the Tennessee river, attracts large crowds on each trip. The boat is handsomely appointed and maintains good order on board with musical programs featured on every voyage. Sunday afternoon the steamer will go down the river.
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Troxell
Tennessee River
Regular Services At Several Churches On Sunday
Regular services are scheduled for Sunday morning at 11 o clock. First Methodist Church Decatur will be led by Rev. Geo M Davenport. Ninth Street Methodist Church will be led by Rev J W Curl. Central Methodist Church Albany joins Tabernacle for Tucker revival.
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First Methodist Church
Decatur
Geo. M. Davenport
Ninth Street Methodist Church
J. W. Curl
Central Methodist Church
Albany
Tabernacle
Benton Hatchett Accepts Position With Sherby's Store for Men
Benton Hatchett leaves five years with S. E. Ory to join Sherbys Store for Men. The young man is noted for courtesy friendliness and attention to business and may steadily advance.
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Benton Hatchett
S. E. Ory
Sherby’s
Weather outlook for Alabama showers likely tonight
Unsettled conditions are expected across Alabama with likely showers tonight and again on Sunday as unsettled pressure remains in place.
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Alabama
Factional Fights Roil Treasury Patronage Clash
Washington May 27 Factional outbreaks in the treasury department rise from the clash between Revenue Commissioner Blair and Assistant Secretary Dover. The internal revenue bureau split after Dover dismissed appointees. Blair denied intelligence officers raid private homes and denied investigations of religious affiliations of current or former employees.
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International News Service
Washington
Treasury Department
Blair
Dover
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Barnett Speaks to Morgan Kiwanis Club
A Morgan Kiwanis Club regular meeting at the Ry Y M C A featured Dr Fran delivering a short engaging address. He praised Kiwanis as a civic force and suggested Twin Cities citizens could drive a second Birmingham. Salvation Army Captain Frank Abbott and Mr Foster spoke on Army work and fundraising needs. The matter was referred to the appropriate committee for action. Visitors joined members for a luncheon provided by Central Methodist Church ladies.
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Morgan Kiwanis Club
Fran
Kiwanis
Kiwais Club
Twin Cities
Birmingham
Frank Abbott
Salvation Army
Mr. Foster
Gentral Methodist Church
Hartselle Triumphs In Ten Inning Road Contest
Hartselle defeated Athens in a ten inning baseball game after a tight pitchers duel. The teams traded scoreless innings through nine, then Hartselle pushed two runs in the tenth to seal a 2 to 0 victory in a sportsmanlike contest played in Athens.
Decatur Parents Appeal For 25000 Bond For New School
The Decatur Parent-Teachers Association and supporters urge voters to approve a 25000 bond to buy school grounds. They claim it won t raise taxes and warn failure delays the high school while existing taxes continue. The vote is set for Monday May 29 at city hall.
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Decatur
Choir Meeting for Tucker revival at Tabernacle
Those who will assist with singing are asked to meet this evening at 7 30 with choir director Chas Wyatt directing. J A Miller, choir committee chair, urges full attendance of singers at the Tabernacle event.
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Tabernacle
Chas, Wyatt
J. A. Miller
Funeral for 10 month old Laura Frost held at city cemetery
Funeral services were conducted this morning at the city cemetery chapel by Rev. J F Sturdivant for Laura Burt Frost ten month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Frost who died yesterday morning at Sunnyside.
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City Cemetery Chapel
J.F. Sturdivant
Laura Burt Frost
Walter Frost
Sunnyside
Navy Recruiting Office Reopens in Chamber of Commerce
The Navy recruiting office is reopened in the chamber of commerce building with Chief Machinist Mate C. L. Royer in charge.
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Navy Recruiting Office
Navy
Chamber of Commerce
C. L. Royer
Spencer Class Meets Tonight
Members of the Spencer class meet at seven o’clock tonight at the tabernacle to arrange for the assignment of ushers for the Tucker revival meetings which begin Sunday. Members of the class were requested to be present.
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Sper
Tabernacle
France Decides to Remain Out of Hague Conference
Paris May 2 France will not participate in the Hague conference on the Russian issue. A source close to Premier Poincare says Paris followed Washington and US lead in abstaining. The meeting will still be held despite France's absence. the organizers allow others to proceed.
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Paris
Lloyd George
The
Hague
France
Poincare
Washington
United States
Russia
Names of People Linked in Pledged Marriages
A list showing pairs of individuals with marriage proposals or unions including Robert James to Jessie Steed Charlie C Hayden to Willie May Riley Paul F Rowden to Kathryn O Bryant Aver Benford Scott to Mrs Ada Owen Hubert Steed to Lula James George W Kay to Minnie English William F Mann to Mary Katrina Tipson Chester EB Brush to Norene Jane Orr George H B Puckett to Mrs Duria Lee Hamilton William A Goldel to Maud Terry Robt A Eaton to Miss Dodie Betty Gee W Holder to Mrs Jesse Le Van William F Dunn to Marjorie Florence Tanner O B Dunlap to Eula Alford John W Limley to Clara Jenkins Otto Halloway to Myrtle Ford Charles O Roberts to Gladys Long James Glaud Kelsoe to Mrs Verner Cain
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Robert James
Jessie Steed
Charlie C. Hayden
Willie May Riley
Paul F. Rowden
Kathryn O’bryant
Aver Benford Scott
Ada Owen
Hubert Steed
Lula James
Geo. W. Kay
Minnie English
William F. Mann
Mary Katrina Tipson
Chester
EB. Brush
Norene Jane Orr
George HB. Puckett
Duria Lee Hamilton
William A. Goldel
Maud Terry
Robt
A. Eaton
Dodie Betty Gee
Cotton Market Opened Strong on Rain Prospects
New York cotton market opened active with first prices 12 to 19 points higher. July shorts covered heavily while new crop months rose on rain prospects. Wall Street took profits and the list eased a few points after the opening.
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International News Service
New York
Wall Street
Ford Offer Features Inform Muscle Shoals Plan
Washington May 27 A House military affairs committee tentatively voided the Gorgas steam plant from the Muscle Shoals project and proposed leasing it separately while adopting many Ford offer ideas. Officials note the move increases chance of Ford bid acceptance as committee suggestions align with Ford features.
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Washington
House
Military, Affairs Committee
Gorgas
Muscle Shoals
International News Service
Ford
House Military Affairs Committee
Alabama
Shoals
High Confident Of Pool's Success In Morgan County
I High of the American Service in the city says the cotton pool plan has strong support with many volunteers. He predicts nearly 116000 bales will be listed for sale under Farm Bureau Association rules and regulations as planters show interest across the region. He is enthusiastic and collaborating with Morgan County farm members.
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I.; High
Anersion Service
Farm Bureau Association
Commission Cuts Advanced Rates
Montgomery Albany railroads must reduce intrastate rates by 25 percent under an Interstate Commerce Commission order from Ex Parte 74. A 12 percent cut on interstate rates will apply July 1, with a four percent crease in interstate rates to be reviewed. Public Service Commission seals the formal order directing reductions on shipments between states.
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Montgomery
Albany
Aja
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Com
Washington Post Creater Senate Confirms Assistant Labor Secretary
The senate approved the appointment of the second assistant secretary of labor in the department of labor. The position carries a yearly salary announced in today’s post.
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Washington
May
Senate
Department of Tabs
Oil News Brief: English No 1 Drilled 4 Feet
English No. 1 well advanced four feet yesterday with a light gray limonite showing good oil indication at a depth of 2,107 feet.
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