Italian Claim Ibioleague Q Denial of Enmity in Rome
The Italian delegation may be absent as the Ethiopian question is debated at the League of Nations council. The Italian committee gave up efforts to find a solution and prepared to publish a report with annexed observations by Baron Pompeo Alois. The council is to receive the report Thursday morning.
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Josepe Z. Markey
Meneva
Ague of Nations
Bat Q
League Council
Great Britain
France
Spain
Poland
Turkey
Teallens
Baron Pompeo Alois
Salvador de Madanage
Pain
Baran
Third of Four Tried In Attempted Torch Murder Held Guilty
The third of four defendants in the attempted torch murder of Barney Toman in Houston County was found guilty by a circuit court jury after less than two hours. J B Hughes saw the charge reduced to assault and battery on appeal, with a $400 fine. Alva Hughes and Cetie Hughes were convicted in separate trials, each sentenced to three to four years. Windham’s trial was postponed due to an infected foot and will be held at the next session. The case stemmed from the assault that bound Toman and left him burned, his injuries expected to last months.
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Barney Toman
Houston County
J. B. Hughes
Alve Hughes
Ceble Hughes
Johnnie Windham
Alva
Cetie Hughes
JB. Hughes
Aumeult
Battery Aid
Alva Hughes
Cebje Hughes
I Severance
Dohonie Windham
Tris
Wilnegs
Eral
Toman
Scholarships Going In Houston Pepsinome Reason
County School Supt Solomon is puzzled as about 400 Houston students are eligible for scholarships yet only five have applied. The county awarded 18 scholarships this year but most recipients come from certain families meeting specific social and academic requirements.
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Solomon
Houston
Bextor
Mgh
Hgibia
Beheading Of Ohio Lothario Believed Love Affair Or Sequel
Cleveland police probed the decapitated bodies of Edward Andrassy and an unidentified man found in a ravine. Detective Sgt Bernard Wolf said Andrassy, 26, likely died in a love triangle dispute after threats from a middle aged man connected to his wife. Investigators noted the two victims were tied, unclothed aside from socks, and buried in sand with heads placed nearby.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Bernard Wolf
Bey Hdward
Andrasty
Wolf
Andrasey
Andrasay
Edward
Andrassy
Cornelius Codyanid
A. J. Pearce
Pearce
Cody
Docket Bases Decision On Purchase Ban In Houston County
Judge Halstead delayed ruling on dissolving an injunction that bars the Houston County Board of Revenue from buying a steam shovel. Respondents Commissioners Varnum McIntyre Whiddon and Poyner petitioned after Whiddon objected to a 36405 shovel sale. The judge cited nonessential purchase and postponed decision after hearing.
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D .C. Halstead
Houston County Board of Revenue
Ateamm Phave
Halstead
J. W Varnum
C McIntyre
J. J. Whiddon
Sexon
P. Peyner
D. Whiddon
A D. Usnery
Whiddon
C. C. McIachie
Poyner
Battle With City Linemen Ends in Guilty Verdict
A father and son, WM Barnhill and EB Barnhill, were found guilty of assault and battery after a clash with two city linemen cutting off water and power service. Witnesses W C Smith and Henry Williams testified. the Barnhills faced fines or ten days hard labor, with Williams allegedly climbing a pole during the melee. The incident occurred May 3, 1924, while the elder Barnhill had previously worked for the city.
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Barnhill
Alreult
Eeseult
W. C Smith
Henry Willams
Wil Thams
Smith
Telt
Clas Mala
Lively floor noises as Austin House speakers echo promises
Report from Austin notes loud speakers in the Texas House broadcasting heated exchanges. A legislator belts out extravagant pledges including a pen, gin, a mule, and land, while othersrespond with skepticism and demands for repairs and order.
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Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Fenee
Witnesses Ordered to Appear in Court Noted by Judge
Circuit Judge D C Helefed urged compliance as seven witnesses faced subpoenas in court for a case of assault to murder against W M Barnhill and his son L Barnhill. Deputy sheriff escorted Wiley Deal in on an attachment for petty larceny and false pretense. Several witnesses failed to appear, prompting the judge to complain that gathering witnesses is too troublesome and to save attachments for missing flyers. A prohibition case against Dr M Stough and other docket items were noted with warnings to appear.
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D.C
Dr M § Stough
Johne Vick Snider
John Burkett
A H Miller
Crote MrCallister
Oversight Drops Prohibitive Tax on School Buses
An oversight in the revised automobile license code could force 2700 Houston county school bus drivers to pay a $200 license fee for each bus carrying over 40 passengers. County buses carry 50 to 60 pupils, making the fee prohibitive for drivers who earn about $900 for the term. Local officials seek an attorney general ruling to exempt school buses from the license tax, with Rep. W. Perry Calhoun urging correction of the oversight.
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Alabama Negitlature
Houston County
Smith Hall
Fea
Elieies
Itla
Atty Gen Care
Inichael
W. Perry Calhoun
Calhoun
Solomon Barter
Cahoun
Relief Road Crews Placed On New Job
Thirty five three way road workers moved from Webb Columbia road project to county roads building under WPA labor. Supervisor G P Mortison said the shift occurred Tuesday as the highway progresses to require skilled labor. Workers assigned to Columbis Henry county and Dothan Hartford projects.
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Webb Columbia Road
WPA
G. P. Mortis
Eres
Tuseday
Webb-Columbis Highway
Columbis- Henry County
Dothan-Bartford
Larceny Charge Against 18-year-old Plea in Town Case
David Brown, identified as a Negro man aged 18, accuses an unnamed defendant of petty larceny for picking his pockets. The case is proceeding under local charges with the offender facing larceny allegations.
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Chaezoed
David Brown
Tenant Union Group Jailed as Agitators
In Blytheville Arkansas authorities detain four workers from the Southern Tenant Farmers union on incitement charges. The union says cotton pickers across Arkansas and Oklahoma were asked to leave the fields, with 16 000 leaflets distributed by local committees amid a broader picket call. Street fighting erupts in Dallas as garment workers clash with supporters. four women protesters jailed after a ball pull and fistfight outside a factory.
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Memphis
Tenn
Blytheville
Ark
Arkansas
Oklahom
H OL Mitchell
Crittenden
Cross
St Francis
Poinsett
Mississippi
Union
Legel
Mitchell
Last Minute BULLETINS From Amocsted Prews
Amid crowded trains two hundred Chinese volunteers were killed and equally injured in a rail accident near Loyang in Nonan province. In Hartford Connecticut a court official announced John V. Burlingame was fingerprint-identified as a fugitive linked to a murder. George Vanderblit turned 21 and became a millionaire many times over after inheriting portions of his estate. Gov Bibb Graves and TVA counsel discussed using TVA power for Alabama rural electrification. Dostoty and Sen Leary improved slightly though remain in danger. Stiman JF Westbrook elected president of Community Chest and Councils, succeeding the late Kellogg.
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Montgomery
Bibb Graves
James L. Fly
Tennenes Valley Authority
Hera
TVA
Alabama
Moscow
Dostoty
J. Hamilton Leary
Washington
Roscoe Turner Quits Cars After Terrifying Ordeal
LOS ANGELES Sept 24 AP Col Roscoe Turner holder of the transcontinental air record ten hours two minutes wrote off riding any farther In an automobile than town to the airport after a weeklong drive from New York He caught cold wore himself out and had to call a doctor to ease the kinks in his muscles
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Los Angeles
Roscoe Turner
New York
Adjustments In State WP a Program Sought By Agencies
Alabama officials gathered to refine a Works Progress Administration program formula. The tentative plan aims to fund constructive relief projects, preserve prevailing wage standards where possible, and define relief nature projects. Contingent details continue on page five.
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Irena
Montgomery
Alabama
Increasing Postal Receipts Declared Index to Prosperity
Chicago February addresses the National Association of Postmasters. Postage receipts rise as a barometer of business conditions. General James A Parity asserts steady gains signal returning prosperity and growth in the nation's commerce.
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Chicago
Ber
Poatmart
James
Sunshine Boosts Houston Cotton Harvest After Rain Delays
County Agent Ling notes ninety percent of the crop already gathered as rain began weeks ago and continued daily. Damage from wet weather estimated at twenty four percent, while peanut farmers benefit from continuing sunshine. Cotton production in the county is about 28 000 bales with possible gains if sun persists.
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Houston County
Ianon
Com Ling
Atmit
Henry Negroes Recall Louis as Son of Former Tenants
An 1890s style dialogue recounts Henry Negroes debating Louis as the son of former tenants. The scene features racial innuendo, social tension, and references to a white community faction. Grim descriptions of strength, fear, and prejudice frame this contentious discourse.
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Louis
Miner Stand Endangering Peace Talks
New York September reports a planned heavyweight title fight between Max Baer and Lou Nova ends in dispute over gloves and safety equipment. After a heated weighing in the Athletic Commission weighs in, Baer storms out claiming the fight is off while promoter Lou Louth refuses to defer to a special glove provision. Both fighters reportedly weigh in at 239 1/2 and 198 1/4 pounds respectively and proceed to a legally contested confrontation amid tense negotiation stages.
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New York
Jon Lovie
Max Baer
Sion
Bner
Baerweigh
Louth
Unions Press Wage Demand in Coal Strike Talks
Washington September 24 The United Mine Workers press a nine cent daily wage demand as operators cling to a three cent split. McGrady reports operators offer 7 1 2 cents while union officials push for 9 cents. No agreement reached as strike widens across Pennsylvania and West Virginia with thousands idle and relief funds debated.
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Washington
Rofnera
Gaft
Johnny Lewis
United Mine Workers
Edward F McGrady
Asetstent Secretary of
Labor
Josue
Lewin
Laws
Roosevelt
Perkins
McGrady
Charles O Nell
Control Penney Yeots
L. Z. Putnam
Southers Weal Virginia
Philip Murray
Presidner
United Bine Workers
van Bitner
West Virginia
Trict
Operatora
Murray
Abele
Meade
Nett
Bell Phone Rate Battle in Birmingham Hearing
Birmingham witnesses described Southern Bell’s 3.4 percent return on an $11.689 million Birmingham investment. City rate expert Thomas Handle presented a graph showing 1914 customer counts and noted ongoing rate constraints. Wilkinson urged brokers to show value prospects, while Southern Bell argued existing property held firm as testimony concluded after a brisk session.
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Associated
Montgomery
Haraoe
Firmingham
Thomas Handle
Gasthern
Tle
ICTR
Whov Dd
Ld Smith Boothern Bell Counnal
Wilkinson
Birmingham Athlet
Wilkin
A J Curry Buried at Pinckard Rites
Funeral services for A J Curry Sr age 77 were held at Pinckard Methodist Church with Rev EB Paul officiating. Burial followed in Pinckard Cemetery with relatives and friends attending. Grandsons Arvell Jones Allen Merry eré Pertos Murry Frankis Spears served as pallbearers.
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J. A. Curry, Sr
Pinckard Methodist Church
EB Paul
Pardeature
Arvell Jones Allen
Merry Eré
Pertos Murry Frankis Spears
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Thelma Boone
Amocsted
Loyang
Nonan Province
Wartford
Conn
Hugh M. Alcorn
Jobn V. Burlingame
Marty L. Hodson
Decater
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George Vanderblit
Erplorer
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