Smith tells solons futures market is rigged in part
In Washington on April 28 Chairman Smith of the Senate Agriculture Committee described the futures market as a strong poker game with cards stacked. He urged uncovering causes of public confusion and why futures prices diverge from spot values while testimony from cotton official Henry B Richardson noted investors might abandon buying on call and hedge on their own after investigations.
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Washington
Cheirman Smith
Booth Caroling
Senategriculture Committee
Smith
Besl” Smith
Henry B. Richardson
Union- Buffalo Mills
Union S.C
Richardson
Political Rights Restoration Sign Election Near
Governor Bibb Graves sent 29 restoration of citizenship actions from his Baldwin county gulf-shore cottage while on a 10 day vacation. Restorations included Dekuth county figures and Mobile and Madison county residents with poll tax requirements noted. Two convicts received permanent parole pending good behavior as part of the sign that civil and political rights are restored.
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Democrata
Charles Roberson
Mobile
Jake Roper
Railroads Fight Rower Farce Ordered For Eastern Lines
Eastern railroads vow to protest the ICC order cutting passenger fares, planning court challenges on constitutionality. The conference, attended by presidents except for Baltimore and Ohio, Philadelphia and Reading, centered on a plan that could include western and southeastern lines, with participation by other lines under the commission’s mandate.
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York
Eastern
SM. Gattern
Oday
Oponon
Baltimore Ohio
PhilosMophia
Reading
Centea! Railma
N. J
B. C
Ze Irene
Unity Of Goverment, Business To End Unemployment Urged
Washington April 78. Secretary Roper proposes a three point program to aid absorption of jobless through increased private sector hiring. The policy aims to mobilize business and government cooperation to reduce unemployment amid wartime economic strain. The plan includes steps for industry and labor to align with national goals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roper
Hughes Launches Safety Campaign in New Cottonwood District
J M Hughes secretary of the Dothan council opened a safety drive in Cottonwood addressing school students on accident prevention. A mass meeting for all citizens was planned for later in the week. Organizers reported plans to complete a county wide organization and form a quarter safety council with officials from all chapters.
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John T. White
Prof
Sterle
J. M. Hughes
Dothan Council
Hughes
Soan
Pretty Girl Dies by Own Action in Birmingham Funeral Planned
Birmingham, April 28. A 25 year old woman found in a hotel room died of poison. Police released photographs to keep her identity hidden. A large funeral is planned with reading at church and a donated cemetery plot. A cement company provided a vault and a casket with a silver scroll bearing the words PAL rest.
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Birmingham
Abe
Hoover Invited to State Sheriff Rally in Alabama
J Edgar Hoover head of the U S Justice Department has been invited to deliver the principal address at the Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers association annual convention in Montgomery May 13 to 15 or 35. Hoover tentatively accepted via Cot W P Serew city commissioner of Montgomery. The event will feature a shooting match and expected attendance of over 500 sheriffs and officers.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
U. S. Department of Justice
Alabama Sheriffs’ and Peace Officers’ Association
Hoover
W. P. Serew
Bureau
Washington
Hayrood Teterson
Coronel Screws
Paterson
Association
Birmingham
Luther Hollums
Tree Ssociation
Lucius Geneve Adams Mobile business leader dies
Lucius Geneve Adams a Mobile businessman and former head of Adams Motor Co died yesterday after a long illness. A native of Talladega Alabama he moved to Mobile in 1917 and later entered the insurance field. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn. A funeral service was held at Dauphin Way Methodist Church.
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Fuoral
Dauphin Way Methodist
Lucius Geneve Adams
Adams
Talladega
Ala
Adams Motor Co
Aletame Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Legume Acreage to be Checked by Officials
Houston County farmers enrolled in the soil conservation program will be inspected next week. C M Ling announced that winter legumes planted last fall on many farms are being turned under to build soil, and future acreage conversions will be checked for compliance to ensure proper use.
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C. M. Ling
Farmarent
Ling
Heart Attack Fatality in Georgia Woman at 77
Mrs Mandy Rinque Sinquefield, 77, of Donaldsonville area Georgia, died at home after a heart attack minutes after breakfast. Born in Gaathain County in 1888, she was a longtime resident and Baptist church member. Survived by two daughters and three sons, funeral planned at Donaldsonville Baptist Church with burial at Bluff Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Denelesonville
Gathain County
Malcolm Sinquefield
Baptist Church
Idue Sinquefield
Blakely
Robert Sinquefield
Galveston
Tex
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Tha Cain
Columbus
Clara Dupree
Donaldsonville
Grace Lyon
Doll Singvefield
Danaldsonville Bopvat Church
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Ranford
Fritows and
Forester
Pallbenrera
Hillsoge Sinquefield
Singleton Sinquefieid
Dallas Hughes
Dowgies Cary
Jasper Harald
Olin Sinquefleid
Steagall Rival Folsom Itemize Income Spending
Nine Democratic primary candidates filed pre election expense accounts with the Secretary of State. Folsom showed expenses of 585 and contributions of 947, including 475 from Carl Folsom of Elba and 100 from C H Finney Jr of Guntersville. Other listed figures include Knight 187, Bouldin 100, and McCord 282 in Montgomery.
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Howell Turner
W. 8. Glazer
Birmingham
the Petion
W. A. Denson
Thoman FE. Knight, Sr
The
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W. W. Reyburn
Groaden
16Th Circuit
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Thomanville
J. &. Folagin
Eine
Sitagall
Leon McCord
Elba
C. H. Finney, Jr
Guntersville
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W. P. Kimbrough
Justice _Knight
Bouldin
Crippled Children Drive Raises Over 270 Dollars
Public welfare officials report that a drive for crippled children's relief gathered about 270 dollars with a target of 420 needed to continue treatment and hospitalization. About 200 dollars came from selling crippled children's seals at an eastern event. Several new cases require immediate attention to aid.
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Joad
Chlldren
Chief Applauds American Unity in Highway Cooperation
Montgomery April 78 Allende Posse president of the Argentine bureau of public roads praised U S federal state and county cooperation in highway construction during an inspection trip. He visited Florida Minnesota Tennessee and planned Georgia North and South Carolina and Virginia before Washington. He noted excellent routes and thanked officials for their support while acknowledging Argentina faces bigger and costlier road material and maintenance needs. Posse was joined by engineers B Humet and B Coll and accompanied on a southeastern tour by Nor Anderson regional headguard of the C A bureau of public roads.
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Allende Posse
Bureau of Public Roads
U. S
Florida
Minninasoot
Tennessee
Georgia
North
South
Minnheipps
Statr
Posse
BE. Humet
B. Coll
Minmi
Southazatern
Pease
Mi Iam
Taxloss plug shapes House tax plan amid amendments
In Washington on April 24 lawmakers debated a tax bill aiming to curb revenue loss. An amendment proposed by Rep. Samuel B. Wil would require quarterly dividend accounting, potentially limiting corporate payouts to avoid deficits. A King substitute seeks to raise rates, while Republicans coordinate opposition and the Senate review looms.
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Washington
Mouse Waykard
Samuel B. Wil
General Delawte
House
An. Alelpale
Dettelta
King
Utah
Bons Finance
Senate
Kaanpporteta
Triple Identical Triplets See through Tied Drinks News
A quirky note recounts three identically appearing siblings sharing life events and a shared journey. The story mentions Charles and Theodore, a 11th world fair exhibit, and their plan to marry elder style by threes, reflecting a peculiar family tale from early 20th century reporting.
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Charing
Theodore
Charles
Talon
Ferlee
Anit
Ann
Stannard Wervier
Deprenden Cout
Fornia
Lela
Eaer
Threan
City asks bank receiver to release funds in escrow
City commissioners adopted a resolution requesting John Hyman receiver of the Houston National Bank to release fifteen hundred dollars held in escrow for pending settlement of dial accounts tied to the bank's tribute. The body adjourned after approving the motion late Tuesday night.
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Houston National Bank
Uintit
Lam
Wednastay
End Predicted of Two Thirds Majority Rule
Washington April 28 Democratic national chairman Jamen Farley predicted the two thirds vote would be abrogated at the 1936 Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. He voiced confidence the rule would be dropped and noted no unfavorable indications. Rumors listed Sen James Clark and others heading the resolutions committee as work began on the 1036 platform. Farley also commented on Roosevelt’s Georgia primary entry and the potential presidential arrangement involving Hoover or others.
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Jamen VA. Farley
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Nebraska
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Michigan
Georgia
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Runcell
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Roosevelt Mansahr
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entt-New Dealer
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Penn State Vote May Signal November Tone
Pennsylvania politics heated as the primaries approach with hints about November sentiment. Observers note activity from party figures in Pennsylvania and nationwide, including President Roosevelt’s New York appearance and labor figures linked to the nonpartisan labor movement. The electorate on record shows 1,457,500 for Hoover and 129,? for Roosevelt, signaling shifting support as campaigns loom.
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Amalguninindetalhing
Larceny Charge Involving Damaged Auto Theft
An arrest in Midland City by Dale County police led to Hebert A. Oxburn facing grand larceny and related charges after a car was stolen and found traveling at speed well above the legal limit. The car’s speedometer read 100 miles per hour more than when stolen, per the report. In other brief items a lonely Englishman sought a bride, writing to Mayor Bryce Belin of Kansas City, prompting public interest and hundreds of calls for details.
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Lint Shaw
Negro Mor
Tial
Colbert
Fedaton
aeThe Min
Dathan Yank
Cuminicum
Mater Fem
Hebert A. Oxburn
Mifland City
Wad
Houston County
Ogburn
Midland City
Dale County
Bit
Hepatien
Kansas City
Bryce J. Belin
Amore Couk
Preliminary Hearing Set in Hodge Case for Murder Charge
In Columbia Otston, J.P. Hodge faced a preliminary hearing after police charged him with manslaughter. The session, held in county court on May 4 before Judge Raxon P. Fey ner, followed Godfrey’s hospital admission after a shooting left him with four bullet wounds. Godfrey’s condition improved but attendance at the hearing remained uncertain. if he could testify, the proceedings would continue. Hodge was released on a $1,000 bond pending trial.
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Danielaville
Berry T- Moseley
National Guard
Gainesville
Moneley
T. J. Henley
Shaw
Atlanta
Broneley
Henley
Columbia Otston
Ahootag
J.P. Hodge
Columbia
Manaality
C. A
Pete" Godfrey
Raxon P. Feyner
Godfrey
Dothan
Podge
Election plans set for 34 county voting centers
Preparations underway to place ballot boxes across 34 county precincts with supplies ready for officers by week end. Absentee ballots available at the probate office through election day, five days prior. Over 160 mail votes already cast amid rising interest. Oklahoma requisition issued for M W Cozart from Anniston Alabama to Kay County, charged with passing a north Jenn chrark.
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Oklahoma City
E. W. Marland
M. W. Cozart
Anniston
Ala
Kay County
Okla
Weather Summary for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Weather bulletin notes probable thunder in Alabama with Tuesday and Wednesday timing. Northwest Florida shows increasing clouds followed by a thundershower with a Tuesday or Wednesday window in the west region and Wednesday in the east portion.
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