Albany Election Planned On School Building Bonds
Albany city council called a bond election for November 22 to issue 100000 for a new high school and repairs. Bonds run 30 years at 6 percent interest with a special tax levy to cover interest and principal. Officials named to run the election include ward managers and returning officers in each ward.
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Albany
Neil
Eiten Arden
Board of Revenue
J. A. Foreman
RA. Kirkland
J. P. Couch
M. I. Bracken
W. A. Gordon
Charles E. Sittason
A ©. Dillehay
J. H. Hockensmith
Carl Lee
E. P. Johnson
W. E. Masterson
M. A. Masterson
G. E. Malone
M. R. Rankin
J H. Pride
W. H. Lorber
Prohi Chief Leads Capital Raids Under Haynes
Under the personal direction of Prohibition Commissioner Haynes a large force of officers began raids in Washington. Officials would not confirm arrests but about thirty warrants were issued and more than twenty locations raided targeting a rum ring moving liquor by automobile from Pennsylvania to the capital.
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International News Service
Washington
Prohibition
Haynes
Pivania
Rob Messenger of a Fortune on Detroit Street
Detroit police pursue four bandits after a Windsor to Detroit Royal Mail courier was robbed of what may be 300000 in cash and registered mail. McAuley was ambushed as he left the Windsor Detroit ferry, three men fleeing in an auto with revolvers. Investigators work on several clues as arrests loom.
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Detroit
Mich
Canada
William R. MacAuley
Royal Mail
Windsor
McAuley
Windsor-Detroit
Busines
McAdity
Harmony Hoped for in the House
Montgomery Alabama October meeting of the house aims to restore business after caucus pressure. Members urge support for the bond issue amendment and county tax relief while the highway bill, reenacting state highway commissions, moves to test Monday and include federal equipment use and bridge funding provisions.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Ala
Kilby
House
Shrimp Bill Favored By Alabama Lawmakers
In Montgomery on October 8, the state game and fish department shows support for a bill banning one specific non resident from shrimp fishing. The measure aims to tighten controls on who may harvest shrimp within state waters.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Game and Fish Department
Cotton Market Opens With Sharp Early Drop
The cotton market opened with heavy selling by Wall Street and Japanese interests causing a 17 to 44 point drop in initial quotes. There was ongoing liquidation and south selling but frost warnings in the Southwest were largely ignored as prices firmed to about 80 points above the early lows after the first 15 minutes.
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Itional News Service
York
Wall Street
Banker Held in Sparta Vault Disappearance Case
John D. joker ax ca banker and prominent church figure, indicted with Robert Holmes after the disappearance of the First National bank of Sparta sinking fund about $20,000 from the vault. Correlated at San Antonio, Texas, per today’s report.
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John D. Joker Ax
Robert Holmes
First National Bank of
Sparta
San Antonio
Texas
Minister Convicted in Murder Trial at Lakeport
Rev. John A. Spencer, a retired clergyman, was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a Lakeport jury after six hours of deliberation. The International News Service report states the verdict was delivered early today.
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Lakeport
Cal
John A. Spencer
Favorable Report on Highway Acts Presented to House
The House received a favorable report on the highway acts but failed to end the filibuster as leaders avoided votes on calendar bills. Governor and highway officials reviewed bond provisions and sinking fund plans while opposition questioned emergency session rules and the two thirds call proposed by Representative Truss to permit lawmakers to convene.
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Saeliiesten
Ismis
Navins Satan
State Highway Commission
House
Carnley
J. Lee Long
Butler
Committee On Penitentiary and Criminal Administration
J. D. Truss
Jefferson
Judiciary Committee
Mg. Truss
Senate Considers cereal beverage bill in Monday session
Alabama Senate with W J Beaole as temperance chair plans Monday committee hearing on the cereal beverage bill. The chamber met briefly Friday with a McDowell resolution tying action, while plans for a joint session and a Highway Department address were discussed amid a short session.
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Montgomery, Alay
State House
Neuss
Alabama
State Senate
Charlie Meli
Our
John Rogers
Sumter County
Keller
McDowell
House
Senate
W. P. Acker
Calhoun County
Alabama Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Freight and wage cuts urged for postwar rail policy
Washington Oct 8 a majority of the emergency measures committee for manufacturers may urge next week to President Harding a reduction of railway freight rates and wages the abolition of the railroad labor board and repeal of the Adamson eight hour law The move aims to lift depressed industry and curb unemployment while proposing to shift wage oversight from the labor board to the Interstate Commerce Commission James Campbell of Youngstown Ohio succeeds W H Stackhouse as committee chairman after Stackhouse resigned amid a stormy session The committee plans to meet Monday to finalize recommendations for the conference the next day.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Harding
W. H
Springfield
Ion. Sta
James. Campbell
Youngstown
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Health Report for Quarter Highlights County Measures
The report by Dr. B. F. Austin, county health officer, covers the quarter ending September 30. It lists figures for lecture attendance 2180, latrines built 102, school visits 21, examinations 641, hookworm exams 1, and disease reports including scarlet fever 4 and typhoid fever 8, with total inspections and miles traveled.
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B. F. Austin
Inspection County
Rain Calls Halt In Hostilities In World Series
Rain halted the Giants vs Yankees game at Polo Grounds New York on October 8 delaying the fourth World Series game. About 20,000 fans endured wet stands as play was postponed to honor rain checks and give pitchers extra rest amid Babe Ruth elbow trouble.
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International News Service
Polo Grounds
N. Y
Giants
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Pier Piegehasi
Bat
Banks and Power Units Could Face Franchise Taxes
Banks and water power companies may be taxed for each year of fair pay, overturning prior exemptions. The ruling cites overruled appeals by the Bank and Trust Company and the River Power Company after a court decision. The decision narrows exemptions and requires franchise tax payments by banks and power utilities.
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Montgomery
Bureau
Albany
Decatur Daily
Ala
Bank and Trust Company
Es River Power Company
Court of Appeals
Cate B CO
Certificates Ready for Issue for the Confederate Reunion
Chattanooga Tennessee October 8 certificates issued at one cent a mile for the upcoming Confederate reunion October 24 to 27 are available at reunion headquarters. Gen John N Johnson and Carl Hinton sign certificates for all entitled. Apply to W N Hudiburg Chattanooga for those unable to reach local commanders.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chase
Cattanooga
Army Corps
John N. Johnson
Forrest’s Cavalry
Carl Hinton
Sons of Confederate Veterans
W. N. Hudiburg
South
Fortification of Guam Destined as Pacific Naval Base
On Guam the Navy advocates completing fortifications and establishing the island as a Pacific naval base. The move would project naval strength in the western Pacific and support strategic operations in the region.
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International News Service
Washington
Guam
Pacific
Madison girl found dead. youth held on murder charge
A 14 year old boy Kluxen is jailed on a murder charge in the death of 1 year old Jennae Lawrence found at her home. A second arrest is expected as police rely on statements from a 12 year old witness. Habeas corpus actions seek release due to the boy's age.
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Madison
Nid
Pt i Kluxen
Baez
Jennae Lawrence
Kluxen
Whrtantt
IAP Delegates Headed for Parley Talks
IAP delegates prepare to travel to Washington to open headquarters and participate in parley with Japan. Officials express cautious optimism that the conference will yield tangible progress toward disarmament and set the stage for future measures.
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Washington
Japan
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