No Majority Yet Polled in Arges Races Narrow Gap
The article reports McDowell leading Carmichael by about 1,200 votes with Patterson out and no first choice majority yet. It notes Black's large Senate lead over Bankhead, and confirms various congressional races with several incumbents ahead. About 30,000 votes remain from 1,800 precincts as counts proceed.
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Hghest
Hugo L. Black
Senate
John H. Bankhead
Black
Bankhead
Sec
Underwood
Plan
Congress
W. B. Steagall
J. J. Speight
L. L. Patterson
W. B. Bowling
M. C. Allgood
W. B. Bankhead
G. W. Benson
Birmingham Receives Four New Radio Station Permits
The Commerce Department announced four new station licenses including KGEX in St. Joseph Missouri with a 347.8 meter wave. H L Ansley Birmingham Alabama company JBY Electric Construction Company also listed with 270.1 meters. Henderson and Ross of Osterville Massachusetts at 280 meters. Several western stations are set to higher wavelengths.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
KGEX
Julia B. Scromblie
St. Joseph
H. L. Ansley
Birmingham
JBY, Electric Construction Company
Ala
Henderson and Ross
Osterville
Mass
Far West
Citizens urged to aid Mexico reform effort
Mexican citizens were urged to place loyalty to their government before loyalty to the church in a Good Will Mission report. The thirty-two Protestants who completed two weeks of study found President Calles’s government strong and recommended educational and social reform programs.
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Mexico City
Market Boost After GM Stock Split Triggers Rally
In New York and New Orleans notices the stock market reacts to GM declaring a 50 percent stock dividend. Futures open firm with cotton paths seen as steady as traders digest guidance from the Fed rate move.
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Brew York
New York
NEW _ ORLEANS
New Orleans
Weather Forecast for Alabama Florida and Mississippi
The section predicts fair to tonight and Saturday with local thunderstorms in parts of Alabama Florida extreme northwest Florida and Mississippi. Variable winds accompany the unsettled conditions.
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Washington
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Canton murder case: reporters summoned for grand jury inquiry
Eight Canton area newspaper men and four others were subpoenaed to testify before Stark county grand jury as part of an inquiry into alleged blackmail affidavits tied to the Don R. Mellett murder case. Authorities seek witnesses who may know about the affidavits and any liquor or vice conspiracies connected to Canton.
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Canton
Ohio
Don R. Mellett
Stark County Grand Jury
C. B. McClintock
McClintock
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Stark County
Cleveland
A. E. Bernstein
United States
Joseph R. Roach
Chicago
Bernstein
Roach
Columbus
Relatives of Mrs Hall Arrested in Hall Mills Murder Case
A cousin Henry Carpender and brother Willie Stevens of Mrs Hall were jailed without bail in Somerville New Jersey for the Hall Mills murder. A fourth witness, William Phillips, remains free on bail. Henry L Dickman, a former New Jersey state trooper now at Alcatraz, claims he accepted money to disappear during the investigation.
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Somerville
N. J
Edward Wheeler Hall
Eleanor Mills
Willie Stevens
Henry Carpener
Halil
Simpson
Hall
Mills
Carpender
Stevens
William Phillips
San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Henry L. Dickman
New Jersey
United States
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Bay
Hall-Mills
Dickman
the Chronicle
Klan Seeks Parade Permit for Washington Route
The Ku Klux Klan asked to march September 13 from the peace monument to the treasury along Pennsylvania Avenue in full regalia. Major Edwin B. Hesse will issue the permit as routine. Cuno Rudolph noted informal inquiries about masked marching were refused.
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Washington
Ku Hlux Klan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Peace Monument
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Edwin B. Hesse
L. A. Mueller
District of Columbia
Hesse
Cuno Rudolph
Noted Savannah Publisher Dies
Frank G. Bell president and general manager of the Savannah Morning News died late yesterday. He joined the paper in 1884 as a circulation agent, later became advertising solicitor, and advanced to business manager. After Colonel J. H. Eatell’s 1907 death, Bell took over the press and served as manager of Alexandria, Virginia. Services will be held Saturday.
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Savannah
Frank G. Bell
Savannah Morning News
J. H. Eatell
Alexandria
Fifteen Killed in Bavarian Train Wreck
Berlin dispatch reports fifteen people killed in a Freising Bavaria train wreck. Officials and witnesses describe a sudden collision amid freight and passenger cars, with rescue teams aiding survivors at the crash site.
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Berlin
On Eras
Freising
Bavaria
Construction contracts total over four million in Alabama
Birmingham reports July contracts reaching 4.48 million with state totals showing a 27 percent rise from June and a 29 percent rise for the city. Alabama's seven month total hits 50.18 million, up 51 percent from 1925, while Birmingham sees eight figures in new work and a decline in total contracting from 1925.
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Birmingham
Ala
Duinn
F. W. Dodge, Corp
Obama
Alabama
No Tobacco Reform Drive Aims To Ban Cigarettes
The No Tobacco reform effort plans a national campaign to bar tobacco sales to minors and ban cigarette advertising. Leader W H Mahoney predicts a grave impact on mothers and future generations. The movement, to be announced at Winona Lake conventions August 25 27, may unify with the No Tobacco League and seek PTA support.
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League
Samok- Seeee
W. H
Winona Lake
Mahoney
National
Parent-Teacher Association
Error by Port Officials Triggers Havana Quarantine
In Havana a quarantine scare followed a mis clearance paper for the steam ship Metapan from New York. A death rumor of yellow fever proved false. only a slight diphtheria case remained aboard. Four passengers were quarantined and to be released today as vessels from New York must anchor until the quarantine ends.
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Havana
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Liquor Raid Shocks Flint Golf Club Guests
In Flint Michigan on August 13 officers raided the Flint Country Club during an invitational golf tournament. Police seized more than 109 bottles of alleged liquor after a two and a half hour search on a warrant issued by Justice Edwin D. Mallory. An attendant at the clubhouse is accused of selling a quart of liquor to an undercover agent.
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Flint
Mich
Flint Country Club
Ioub
Poe
Edwin D. Mallory
Insurgents Seize Key Rail Junction Near Odessa
Vienna reporting insurrectionists led by General Lachevitch capture Schmerenke, a vital railway hub controlling lines from Kiev. Additional reports mention mutinous units and a rebel fleet moving toward southern ports.
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London
Lachevitch
Odessa
Schmerinke
Kiev
Daily News
Vienna
Rubsid Kheftoh
Stolen Platinum Brooch Reported From Postmaster General Home
Washington Aug. 13 A platinum brooch set with 88 diamonds was reported missing today from the home of Postmaster General Harry S. New. Police are investigating the burglary at the official residence.
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Washington
Harry
New
GM stockholders gain record extra dividend at GM
Stockholders of the General Motors Corp. enjoy an unprecedented extra dividend totaling about 600 million dollars after a 50 percent common stock dividend and an increase of 2 900 000 shares. The move adds about 5 250 000 dollars in cash versus the usual disbursement.
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New York
General Motors Corporation
Cochran
Sugar Shipment Expansion at Mobile Port Under Duty Increase
The Sugar movement into Mobile rises with 50 percent larger cargo than earlier, totaling about 3 000 tons for the month. The Rolfe arrives Monday with 101 carloads, while the De la is slated for later in the month. Duty near $130 000 will be paid to the local collector. Chocolate Sales Corp chooses Mobile as Gulf import and distribution hub for Cuban refined sugar.
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Pouth
Russell C. Engab
Shethte
Pesge
Rolfe
de la
Collector of Customs
Chocolate Sales Corporation
Hershey
Mobile
Gulf
Eer
Cuba
Havana
Sal
Holcombe Pleads Guilty After Ward Box Incident
Holcombe paid a fine after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct following a 3:10 AM confrontation at the First Ward voting place on Royal and State streets. Adams testified Holcombe struck him in the face after a dispute over support for W. D. Martin and the election atmosphere.
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ReGey Oy
Tisdale J. Touart
L. G. Er
Adams
Royal
State Streets
Olcombe
Holcombe
W. D. Martin
Pat Byrne
Germany greets Gertrude Ederle with citywide praise
In Bissingen Germany an overwhelming welcome greeted Gertrude Ederle and her father as a procession of pupils and residents filled the streets. The mayor praised the American swimmer hailed as heroine of Swabian achievement. At Lamb inn Gertrude was embraced by her grandmother Mrs Ederle, tears in her eyes, as locals crowded to honor her Atlantic crossing.
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Bissengen
Germany
Stuttgart
Swimmer
Mias Ederle
Ederle
Gertrude
Henry Ederie
U S Protest Action Over Ban On Consulate Visit
Aug 13, officials expect the United States to protest Mexico after jail warders refused access for a consular representative to see J H Grande of Los Angeles. Grande is believed linked to fraud in banana sales.
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Mexico
United States
J. H. Grande
Los Angeles
Grande
Sapiens
Twins Born to Olympic Diver
In Los Angeles on August 13, Betty Olympic gave birth to twins, the children of the noted national diver. The father and mother reported good health as the family welcomed two new members.
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Los Angeles
Betty Olympic
Memphis Man Returned for Trial in Auto Larceny Case
Harvey Curtis of Memphis Tenn was taken back for trial this morning by Detective W B Cumby. The warrant alleged Curtis hired an automobile from Patterson Transfer for 24 hours and failed to return it. The car was badly damaged and out of repair when seized by local police.
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Harvey Curtis
Memphis
Tenn
Patterson Transfer Company
W. B. Cumby
Curtis
Pirates Aboard Special Train Delays on Trip to Chicago
Pittsburgh reports a storm in New York delayed the Pirates aboard a special train to Chicago. Roman promoters and players were affected as the team faced a scheduled afternoon game in Chicago.
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Pirates
Pittsburgh
New York
National League Baseball
Roman Pombers
Wicago
Albania Fighting Claims Heavy Toll Across Battles
A Central News dispatch reports heavy loss of life in Albania as government troops clash with rebels led by M. Fannell. Several battles were fought, detailing escalating violence and casualties.
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London
Albania
M. Fannell
Said
Borah denounces money at polls in Idaho speech
Senator William E. Borah denounces expenditures of money in elections as money becoming the man power in American politics. He urges awakening the people to the issue, praises Senator Reed and his committee, and opposes political patronage, the World Court, and canceling foreign debts. He warns that money in politics is a national evil.
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Fairfield
Idaho
William EB. Borah
Camas Prairie
James A. Reed
Missouri
South
Enator Borab
World Court
United States
Sharp stock reaction after Federal Reserve rate move
A sharp reaction in stock prices followed the unexpected rise in the New York Federal Reserve rediscount rate. Initial losses on active issues ranged from one to six points before recovering modestly as the day ended.
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New York Federal Reserve
General Motors
Generiiators
Dupent
Wall Street
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Holcombe Defeats Barry in Local Ballot Race On Tuesday
Final official results show Max Rogers Holcombe winning a legislature seat over James J. Barry for the board of revenue and commissioners. The tally reflects a clear victory amid a ticket known as the ring ticket, with Baker and Kilby also appearing in close contests and a statewide showing of support for Holcombe.
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Max Rogers Holcombe
James J. Barry
Board of Revenue
Ndvisioners
Rogers
Combe
Baker
Holcombe
Aaa
Truck Drivers in City Court Face Heavy Fines
M Johnson, described as a negro driver, tops a list of heavy fines in the recorder's court for driving and operating an automobile without consent and failing to stop after an accident. He faces a total in shop costs and cannot drive for a period, with testimony showing use of a Transfer Company auto without permission. Other cases include Jess Reed fined 35 dollars or 35 days for a similar offense and Courtney charged with failing to appear.
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M. Johnson
Recorder’s Court
Charles N
John Sr
Jess Reed
Engro
Corder
Gill
Courtney
Youths Gather At Playgrounds For Inter-Playground Night
Youngsters from twelve city grounds will gather tonight at Tye Park to compete for prizes in the inter-playground night celebration. Harmonica and ukulele trials will be featured with pirate prizes as a tour of winning playgrounds. Extra lighting has been arranged for 1 Park at Catherine Street Hill Avenue and the ceremonies begin promptly.
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Tye Park
T&one
George E. Crarad
Coorea Tal
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Hugo Black
Bedbane
Mellett
Anti-Cigarette League
Flint Golf Club
Juhaere
U.S
McDowell
A. T . Nichols
Mobile Ba Boosters
Fowl River Ciu
Borah
Kilby Reiewv
Mane
William
D. Mi
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