Legtolation Puts Before Convention At Alabama Auto Meet
About 200 members of the Alabama Automotive Trades Association met at the Battle House and adjourned to Fairhope for further talks. The session discussed the state automobile license schedule, proposed lien protections for repairers and dealers, and a plan to curb defaced vehicle serial numbers. Yancey outlined changes to ad valorem taxes, license fees, and a new drive-it-yourself tag provision, with lawmakers urged to limit new motor taxes.
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Scott
Alabama Automotive Trades Association
Battle House
Bay Quen
Fairhope
Ness
George Yancey
A Iion
Lister
Hill
Yancey
Senate
Oe Lee
Sens
Yarie
asagyisHen
Lofq
R. V. Taylor
Convicts Escape Battle Leads to Aftermath at Prison
Report details a failed escape attempt by convicts as guards fought to regain control. Several inmates were captured or killed as a violent clash spilled into surrounding areas, with one man hiding near graves before surrender.
Valuation Appeals Heard Before Board of Revenue
The board of revenue convened at 10230 this morning to hear four taxable property valuations appealed from the assessor. Officials reviewed adjustments and sought fair tax appraisals.
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Board of Revenue
Pea
Caeesae
Blige Acl Ag
Eee
Tennessee Man Joins Tank Corps Enlists for Three Years
M Blevins of Ohéia Tennessee enlists for three years at the local army recruiting station. He proceeds to Port Benning Georgia for training as part of the tank corps assignment.
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Tennessee Man
Tank Corps
M. Blevins
Ohéia
Tenn
Stamanas
Port Ort Benning
Weather in Messina July Forecast for Generais region
Readable text outlines July weather in the Messina area with notes on heat and sunshine. No specific dates or measurements are available in the fragment. Weather outlook remains warm with chance of afternoon clouds and light winds.
Nurabe Signals Bid for State Capital Nomination
A local figure signals intent to run for the state capital nomination, seeking broad backing from city residents and presenting a unified support base. The effort aims to mobilize the senior senator and secure entry into the race.
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Nurabe
Committee Forms To Advise On New Convict Farm
An unnamed committee was formed to cooperate with the board of revenue in outlining procedures for the county convict farm. The panel will comprise three members and will meet soon at the board offices to set the farm’s program and governance details.
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I Board of Revenue
Gota
Plane crash victim listed as Dixon funeral service attendee
The report notes a mobile boy and a companion killed when their plane developed trouble and crashed in Venice California. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs H W Coata and sister Miss Barbara Coata. Funeral arrangements are with Dixon & funeral home.
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Ste
Venice
Cal
Dixon & Where
Snd
H.W
Barbara Coata
Local Vets Bureau Leaders Meet in New Orleans Office
Colonel Dallas B B Smith district manager and executive officer James H Baxley led a discussion at the New Orleans district office of the United States Veterans Bureau. Saturday attendance noted as the event moved toward arranging a sub-district office.
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Dallas B B. Smith
James H. Baxley
New Orleans
United States Veterans
Feapata
Saturnight
Ley
Nie Ev Athe
Somery
School Board Won’t Hold Special Meeting on New High School Sites
The school board will not hold a special session to discuss proposed sites for the new high school. A regular meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon and will not cover the site matter. Options and prices on two proposed sites have been requested, with others possible.
John visits coast on federal cases with officials
Joseph John, assistant United States attorney, travels between Biloxi and Gulfport to confer with government officials on cases he handles. He will be absent two or three days. More than a million dollars were turned over to the alien property custodian today, from the seizure of alien property of World War I era seized by the government. Proceeds from the sale reportedly totaled about 1,000,066 dollars involving the firm P Beirsdorf & Co and assets seized by the alien property custodian.
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Joseph John
United States
Eve
Biloxi Gulfport
Washington
P. Beirsdorf & Co
Seillig
Receiver named for theatrical houses
A federal receiver was appointed today for the Piscesco Holding Company Inc a ware corporation holding the capital stock of the Morodsco Theatre Company and the Moresco Productions Company.
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New York
Piscesco Holding Company, Inc
Ware Corporation
Morodsco Theatre Company
Moresco’ Productions Company
Mississippi party names candidates for August primary
Jackson Miss July 23 the Democratic executive committee met to declare party nominations for offices to be filled in the August 7 primary for those who did not win in the primary already held.
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Jackson
Miss
Demcratic Executive Committee
Friday the thirteenth fines hit local courts
In a Friday style session two large fines were imposed in federal and inland criminal courts. Hubert Brown faced a total penalty after pleading guilty in the federal court. Clem Askew received 202 days plus a 90 day sentence for violating the prohibition law, with fines of 101 dollars or 50 days in each case. A raid follow up saw 28 slot machines seized, with no arrests in other cases.
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Hubert Ioe
Brown
Agape
Underwood Improves After Lagrippe Attack
Senator Oscar Underwood reports strong health after a severe lagrippe attack in Birmingham. He plans speaking engagements and says he will announce presidential plans in Montgomery when the time comes. He will consult Alabama friends before deciding his course.
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Birmingham
Oscar Underwood
Mrarwood
Alabama
Underwood
Fumigation Fatal to Three Workers in New York Building
In New York a fumigation with hydrocyanic gas to remove vermin left three workers dead inside a hermetically sealed building. Rescue crews wearing masks found them at a door they battered in a vain effort to reach air. The incident occurred after a day on the job, with details still emerging.
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New York
United Press
Buzzard Loses In Fight With Quail At Miami Course
On the Miami Hialeah golf course a large buzzard tried to raid a quail nest but was driven off by the mother quail after a fifteen minute battle. She clung to the buzzard’s neck and pecked as golfers watched nearby. The bird finally retreated.
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Miami
Fla
Miami-Hialeah
Folfers
New axe murder mystery in Chicago river corpse
Police faced a grisly axe murder mystery after a nude 45 year old man was found in the Chicago River. His body showed blunt force damage to limbs and head as investigators pursued leads downtown.
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Chicago
Manager reports oar stolen from store safe
The manager found an oar missing from the store and suspects it was moved out. A turnstile was damaged and the avast of the safe was forced, with the item taken and the men allegedly carrying it away.
Henderson P A boat voyage with President Harding
The navy transport Henderson carried President Harding and Mrs. Harding and their party southward after a visit to Sitka Alaska. The ship will proceed to Brooklyn Navy Yard after the presidential tour ends.
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Harding
Associated Press
Henderson
Sitka
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Lineville Church Attack Shocks Alabama Parish
Rev J B Ivey, pastor at Lineville negro Methodist church, assaulted three worshippers with a knife during a service led by Rev W Allen. The organist’s husband joined the struggle. two additional members aided. Ivey jailed at Ashland as surgeons treat the wounded.
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Lineville
Als
Ivey
Clyde Moseley
Ashland
Trolley Crash Leaves Dozens Injured in Pittsburgh
A Knoxville car collided with another streetcar at Wood Street and Third Avenue just before midnight, injuring twenty six people and causing a panic. Passengers fled into the street as the wrecked cars spilled onto the sidewalk and the crowd helped the injured.
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Pittsburgh
International News Armes
Art
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Tne
Daugherty Ill Not Testify In Morse Conspiracy Trial
Serious illness prevents Astor Daugherty from appearing to testify in the Morse conspiracy trial in the District of Columbia supreme court. Nash Rockwood, defense counsel, said Daugherty’s illness excuses his presence after being wired from his home in Columbus Ohio. The attorney general’s illness is cited as the reason for not insisting on his appearance.
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Washington
Oone
Les Morse
Astor Daugherty
Morse
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Nash Rockwood
Daugherty
Coumbss
Ohio
California quake rocks southern counties and causes damage
A strong earthquake lasting 11 to 30 seconds struck Southern California last night, with a second tremor this morning. Major damage reported in Los Angeles area and beyond including Long Beach Glendale Riverside Monrovia Pomona Ontario and Cajon Pass. Buildings cracked walls toppled chimneys fell and telephones and lights failed as police canvassed the city for further destruction and possible collapses.
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Los Angeles
Associated Fress
Bouthers Californi
Tien
San
Dino
Long Beach
Glendale
Mee Rock
Riverside
Monrovia
Pomona
Ontario
Eae
Arrow
Vance
Anandino
Cal
INO
la Rialto
Colton
Patton
Cajon
Banta Fe
A La Americain Phrase Goes From Paris To Public Gripe
Paris July 22 American tourists hit by frauds during the season become “Paris wise” after wary experiences with inflated bills. The article notes terms like “blaht” and “blatto” as reactions to overcharges and explains the French phrase applies to anything out of the ordinary.
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Paris
Sam
Gardon
Ore
Shreveport Girl Dies After Oak Cliff Car Collision
Miss Sarah Pinkston, 26, of Shreveport Louisiana, died in Dallas after a street intersection crash in Oak Cliff. Three others were seriously injured. Police indicate Pinkston was riding with Brannon and Stone in separate cars. officers are investigating cause.
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Dallas
Texas
Sarah Pinkston
Shreveport
Oak Cliff
Tebbasie
Datila
Ston
Brannon
Paris Talks on Ruhr Reparations Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
Reports from Paris indicate France and Belgium demand unconditional German capitulation while three proposals seek partial troop withdrawal, ending passive resistance, and resumption of German industry. Officials weigh the docu ment in a tense pre conference climate as negotiators anticipate responses.
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Goe
Brensen
Rae Senet Mier
Bre
Mier
Baldwin
Bravirt
Ruhr
France
Harding Heads to Discuss World Problems En Route
President Harding shifts focus to international affairs on the Henderson voyage to Vancouver and San Francisco. He plans speeches emphasizing the world court and French acceptance of the Washington naval treaty with governors and officials to welcome him on arrival in Vancouver.
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Henderson
President Harding
Vancouver
B. C
Harding
San Francisco
Washington
Lord
Lady Byng
Funeral honors for Francisco Villa in Exico City
Hundreds attend the funeral of Francisco Villa in Exico City after his Friday ambush death. Full military honors paid to the reforming bandit as Parral returns to normal after the assassination shock.
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Exico City
Poten Nyum
Sameer
Francisco
Villa
Taneral
Parrall
Near East Treaty Near Completed In Lausanne
London July 223 International News Service says the Near East peace treaty will be signed at Lausanne after negotiating for more than a month. The tentative accord ends months of talks with major powers urging rapid completion.
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London
International News Service
Lausanne Era
Tale of whipping in South Doubt
A fragmented report mentions whipping in the South with vague details about a man’s life and a claim of lying and making high. The readable text is unclear on names, places, or dates.
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