Government proposes 1915 appropriations totaling 1 108 681 777
Secretary McAdoo lists 1915 operating costs by department totaling 1 108 681 777. Post office leads at 306 953 117 with other departments including Agriculture 19 061 332 and Navy 139 831 958. Navy seeks 8 250 000 for hulls and machinery and 7 800 000 for armor and armament for ships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
United States
McAdoo
The
Treasury
Seven Seas
Post Office Department
Parcel Post
Department of Agriculture
BNE Os
Laneous
Navy Department
Daniels
Becker Victim Or Conspiracy Alleged In Becker Case
By Associated Press Albany November December 1 A conspiracy and perjured testimony are argued as grounds for Becker to gain a new trial in the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Becker’s lawyers claim trial errors and improper evidence, with Mrs Becker present in court as they seek reversal.
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Associated. Press
Albany
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Death House
Herman Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
Goff
Becker
Sam Schepps
Harlem
Salty Report on Clayton Wreck in Alabama
Dec. 1 report from Montgomery Alabama notes an ongoing investigation into the Clayton wreck. The terse dispatch cites limited details and promises further updates as authorities clarify the incident and any involved parties.
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Clayton Wreck
Testimony Resumes in Murft Duvall Delhaye Murder Trial
Crowley La December 1 testimony continued in the murder case of Dora Murft stepfather J S Duvall and half brother Adhie Duvall. State witness Arthur J Dorin who left for Texas after Delhaye was killed had his testimony taken as Judge Campbell ruled. Defense witness J L Andrews was recalled on an overlooked point. Arguments were expected to begin later today.
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Crowley
Dora
Murft
J. S. Duvall
Adhie Duvall
J. M. Delhaye
Arthur J. Dorin
Texas
Delhaye
Campbell
J. L. Andrews
Jury Gets Austin Fincher Assault Case In City Court
The case of Austin Fincher charged with assaulting Lee Miller was given to the city court jury shortly before 2 PM Monday. A juror asked if both defendant and complainant could be found guilty. the judge answered no. Frank Young was fined one cent plus costs for assault and battery after a two hour jury deliberation.
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User
Austin Fincher
Youg
Jesse Fincher
Hill Tatiae
Wm Bottie Ol Ee
P A. H. Beatty
Gos Stening
Three New Bridges On Deer River Authorized In County
County Board awards contract for three Deer River bridges on Cedar Point Road south of Dog River. Road work reports note gravel and chert surfacing on St Stephens and Hall's Mill roads, and delay on Cedar Point work due to rail shipping limits. Mount Vernon requests bridges on Mount Vernon Citronelle road.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Deer River
Cédar Point
Dog River
Richton
Miss
Montgomery
Moffat Road
Bauer
John Slaughter
Gleason's Woods
Spring Hill Road
Government Street Road
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Halls Mill Creek
Hall's
Mill Road
Chickasa Bogue
Congress Puts Currency Bill on Fast Track
The new session of Congress opens as Democrats push the currency bill toward quick action. Senate Democrats plan long hours to pass it before Christmas, with Republicans given until tomorrow to confer. House committees begin work on the $1 billion appropriation bill as treasury estimates are presented.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Marshall
Henry N. Couden
House
Senate
Gallinger
Yeas Yeuners
Bille
Treasury Department
Appropriations Committees
French Government Praises US Warship Deployment
Paris reports the French government expressing warm appreciation for United States action sending warships to the Mexican west coast. The move supports stability amid reports of lives and security concerns in the region.
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United States
Mexico
Associated Press
Paris
Itves
Sateeatte
20 More Shopping Days Forewarns Holiday Rush
A brisk note urges shoppers to start early for Christmas to avoid crowds and impulse buys. The piece pins blame on late-year procrastination and advocates a calmer season with thoughtful purchases.
Worthless check by mail arrest in Arlington
Rudolph Wilkinson of Arlington Alabama was arrested Saturday by Deputy United States Marshal D D Horton on a charge of sending a check through the mail.
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Rudolph Wilkinson
Arlington, Ala
United States
D. D. Horton
Game Law Violation Notice From County Officers
A terse report notes a game law violation led to a warrant prosecution. Local authorities or county officers executed the warrant against an individual linked to alleged infractions. Details remain sparse in the fragmented text.
Nashville Judge Orders Duty Deputy Saloon Closures
In Nashville Tennessee Judge A B Neil directs Sheriff Longhurst to assign a deputy at every saloon to keep them closed amid threats to his life and home. He says many saloonists ignored prior orders to surrender licenses by November 16 and quit selling liquor.
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Associated Press
Nashville
A. B.neil
Criminal Court
Longhurst
Neil
Cumberland River
Drought Tests City Water After Meter Installations
Commissioner Harry Pillans attributes the strong water supply during the drought to installed meters and strict checks by the waterworks and sanitary departments. Weather bureau figures label the drought as the worst for Mobile since the 1870s, with earlier shortages prompting citywide conservation measures.
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Harry Pillans
Weather Bureau
Mobile
Pijians
Dawes trip pushed to Wednesday for football game
Dawes excursion planned to depart at 2 PM after Barton U M 8 football game postponed from Saturday due to rain. Principal Byrne says full school representation will join the outing offering 40 cent round trip for pupils to see the cane mill in operation and write an essay on it.
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Lee ‘Byrne
High Oe
G A. Maloney
Nesum
Dawes
Barton U. M
Byrne
Dawes Mill
Supreme Court affirms Kentucky state rate case ruling
The Supreme Court today affirmed the federal court decision approving Louisville and Nashville Railroad rate schedules in the Kentucky state rate case. The McChord law enabling the Kentucky railroad commission to set rates was upheld as part of the ruling.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louisville and, Nashville
Supreme Court
Kentucky
Federal Court of
McChord
Ee Tucky Ee Ae Railroad Commission
Harrison and Finley policies shaped Southern railways legacy
The piece notes strong sympathy for Finley’s policies from predecessor adviser Harrison and details a career path through Southern Railway and allied lines, including ties to Yale education, law, and railroad service culminating in leadership roles and a pledge to broaden Southern relations.
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Belvoir
Jefferson. Davis
Confederate States
Southern
Harrison Wasborns
Yale
New
Southern Railroad
Atenese
Southwestern” ‘Railway
Harrison
Finley
Bouth
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Rae
Champ Clark
Misgouri
House of Entatives
Rte China Ty
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Drouth
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