France Seeks Premier After Tardieu Defeat Continental politics and cabinet shifts shape Paris move
The French political crisis deepens as Tardieu loses support and Briand’s faction negotiates a new cabinet. Washington and London conferences hang on the outcome with a focus on Young Plan ratification and Franco American talks. Britain and the United States discuss tonnage and Italy parity amid Paris uncertainty.
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Hemis
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Stimson
Reljie Wakitsuaxi
St James” Palace
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Japan
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Gas Dealers Must Get Meters-City Council Voters Action
The Dothan city council passed a measure requiring gas dealers to install meters and use them for measuring gasoline sales. Councilman M. M. Smith led the motion, seconded by Councilman J. P. Botts, after evidence that some stations were selling gasoline without proper metering.
House Leaders Talk With President on Legislation Delays
Washington dispatch reports President Heaver urges speed in moving legislation after weeks of House and Senate wrangling. Hawley Smoot debate delayed by changes, while business leaders press for action. At Lipreomis a fire tragedy briefly elevates public safety concerns as efforts to assist victims continue.
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Heaver
Senate
Deen Buss
Hawley-Smoot
Lenas
Atl
Toaterta Camo Sertes
Farifé
Waooteld
City Opens Bid To Sell Chalker's Bluff Equipment
Electrical gear salvaged from Chalker's Bluff power plant is to be sold by the city. The council granted Lawrence Manning an option on the machinery, but the amount offered and the option price were not disclosed. The option expires on April 1. Councilman Botts moved to dispose of equipment salvaged from the plant, which was largely ruined by a flood years ago.
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Chalker’s Bluff
Lawrence Manning
Botts
Fifty Million Dollar Col Booker Interview Reveals Views
The Birmingham News interview with Colonel Booker, worth fifty million, covers his plan for modern architectural mills and good worker conditions. He praises England in naval parity, Will Rogers on Muscle Shoals, Norris, and electre power while signaling future visits to Dothan or Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Col Hooker
Dethan
Southland
England
Will Rogers
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Senator Norris
Dothan
Tax officer to collect district taxes at federal building
Deputy collector of income taxes will be at the federal building from March 1 to March 15 to collect taxes for this district. The office will be in room 222 and the schedule was officially announced today.
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Federal Building
Egg cases arrive complete for carload shipment
Consolidated Produce Co reports a full load of egg cases ready for transportation. The announcement notes complete carload readiness and confirms supply status for distribution.
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Consolidated Produce Co
Foreign Laundries Tax Bound For Dothan
Dothan city council approved a yearly license tax of 250 dollars on foreign laundries operating within the city limits. Critics argued the measure targets outsiders and could impact local payroll and business, while supporters said safeguards protect local operators.
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Weatherly On Graves' Committee to Meeting of Mining Congress
Gov. Birch Graves named a slate of delegates to attend the fifth annual industrial development conference of the Southern Division, American Mining Congress, in Little Rock, Arkansas, March 10-12. Appointees include M. A. Moffett, Seth P. Storre, Erskine Ramsey, Sidney J. Reaves, J. H. Crawford, W. K. Weir, Norfleet Harris, E. M. Weatherly, and former Gov. Thomas F. Kilby.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birch Graves
Alabama
American Mining Congress
Little Reek
Ark
Uarkes A. Moffett
State Board of Administration
Seth P. Storre
Erskine Ramsey
Birmingham
Sidney J. Reaves
Anniston
J. H. Crawford
Jasper
W. Ki. Weir
Gadsden
Norfleet Harris
Tuscaloosa
E. M. Weatherly
Dotham
Thomas FE. Kilhy
Duel Ends in Death and Wounding Near Spartanburg
In Spartanburg South Carolina early today a pistol duel at close range left a Negro dead and constable Melton J Shields badly wounded. Officers tried to arrest Sam Bird at his home when Bird fled and opened fire setting both their clothing ablaze before reinforcements arrived with water to extinguish the flames.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Melton J. Shields
Sam Bird
Bird
Montgomery notices filed for state offices in Alabama
Claude D Ritter of Birmingham filed for state senate from Jefferson county and Monro county for the house of representatives. A C Lee of Monroeville and W E Howell of Hallyville qualified as candidates for the state Democratic executive committee from the Tenth district comprising Fayette Franklin Lamar Marion Pickens Walker and Winston counties.
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Ala
Claude D. Ritter
Birmingham
Tedney
State Senate
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Jefferson Cc.nty
A. C. Lee
Monroeville
Secretary of State
House of Representatives
Monro County
W. E. Howell
Alabama Woman Begins Home Brew Jail Term
Als., Feb. 18. 56 year old Mrs. McHaney began a six month sentence in Jefferson county jail after her federal conviction for violating the prohibition law. She instructed a married daughter to ensure her six grandchildren attend school. Federal agents found five bottles of home brew and a pint whiskey at her Ensley residence.
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Als
Mresdim McHaney
Jefferson County
McHaney
W. J. Grubb
Peat Ensley
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