Storm Toll and McCray in Atlanta Prison Journey
Dramatic storm debris and casualties sweep seven states as rescuers assist victims. In Atlanta Warren T. McCray, former Indiana governor, faces a ten year prison term after transport to the federal penitentiary is underway.
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Warren T. McCray
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Chattanooga
Georgia
Robert Lamber
Marshal Wertz
Rathburn
Tenn
General Carr's Body Leaves Chicago for Durham
The body of General Julian B. Carr, former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, departs at 1 p.m. for Durham North Carolina where funeral services are planned. The route goes via the Baltimore and Ohio to Washington then the Seaboard Air Line to Durham. Mrs H C Flowers daughter and her husband join the procession and may adjust the services to weekend dates after arrival. A condolence message from President Coolidge was received along with many tributes from Confederate veterans and friends in the South.
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Durham
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Baltimore & Ohio
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Seaboard Air Line
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Fidelity National Bank,and Trust Company of
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Boy Shocked By 11 000 Volts May Be Saved
Boise Idaho May 1 Roy Cottre eight years old suffered burns and electric shock after reaching for a bird nest on a pole and touching 11 060 volts. He is in a hospital with a fighting chance for life as his parents report the accident.
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Idaho
Roy Cottre
Roy
Witnesses Testify On Muscle Shoals Ford Bid
Senate agriculture committee hearings continue with major witnesses on the Muscle Shoals project. Jameson of New Orleans Item and W T Drum for International News are set to testify regarding Henry Ford's bid and related developments.
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New Orleans Item
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Wheeler Probers Back to Work in Montana Indictment Case
The Senate special committee led by Borah resumes inquiry into Senator Wheeler's Montana indictment. Blair Coan, linked to Gordon Campbell, faces questioning over alleged lobbying for Campbell before the interior department after Wheeler’s election.
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Borah
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Rockwood
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Great Falls
Baetjer Undergoes Fiftieth X Ray Surgery
Baltimore May 1 Dr Frederick H Baetjer professor of roentgenology at Johns Hopkins Medical School known for his X ray work submitted to his fiftieth operation to remove infections from burns on his hand. Four fingers were amputated years ago and infection worsened. He grafted skin from the abdomen to save the hand. The operation aims to halt spread of infection and he is expected to leave the hospital in ten days.
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Frederick H. Baetjer
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Real Investigation At Shoals Advocated
New York May 1 A joint congress committee should conduct a thorough investigation of Mus Shoals before any disposition is made the American Engineering Council said in a report submitted to Senator Norris chair of the senate agriculture and forestry committee The council urged an impartial technical commission and offered aid The report was prepared for Senator Norris and released by James Hartness former Vermont governor.
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Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
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Engineering Council
Norris
James Hartness
Vermont
Zihman Report Held Monday
Washington May 1 The house committee investigating bribery charges against Congressman Frederick Zihiman Republican of Maryland will not report until after Maryland’s primary on Monday to avoid influencing voters. The report is expected Tuesday.
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House Committee
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Zihiman
Bitter slap taken at university head Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler, leader of the Anti Saloon League, denounced Columbia University president Nicholay Butler for a sharp critique of Prohibition. Wheeler said a man ignorant of the constitution and citizenship duties should be in college, not leading a great university. Butler’s criticism sparked national response amid ongoing Prohibition debate.
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Wayne B. Wheeler
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Ray Butler
Columbia University
May Day Holiday Shuts Down Panama Workers
The text notes Panama workers taking May Day as a holiday. It mentions a parade and a public observance with participation by labor groups, though details are fragmented. The event centers on workers in Panama observing May Day with a march and related activities.
Prizes Hung Up for Young Orators Finalists
National oratorical contest finals in Washington June 6 will award 5000 dollars total. First prize 3000 dollars, second 1000, third 500. Six regional semifinalists chosen. New York May 9 presiding Frank P Graves. Philadelphia May 12 with Senator Wheaton. Kansas City with R L L Saner. Los Angeles May 16 with Herbert Hoover. Chicago May 16 with Frank C Lowden. Birmingham May 16 with Senator Oscar Underwood.
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New York State University
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Kansas City
R. L.L. Saner
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Los Angeles
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Frank C. Lowden
Birmingham
Oscar Underwood
Methodist General Conference Opens in Springfield
Delegates from every U S region and over twenty foreign countries gather in Springfield Mass for the quadrennial Methodist Episcopal general conference. Bishop Joseph Berry of Philadelphia is to preside at the opening session where the secretary for the conference will be elected. Bishops from Europe and Africa are to report on four years of work and later meetings will address missions and relations.
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Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Joseph Berry
Philadelphia
Europe
Africagoin
Belgium and Russia Begin Talks on Trade Treaty
The Belgian ambassador in London has authorized talks to start negotiations with Russian delegates for a commercial treaty. Envoys prepare to draft terms of a trade agreement between the two nations in Paris reporting by the agency.
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International News Service4
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Russia
Aself
Russian Premier Ry koff Returns From Berlin
Moscow May 1 Alexis I Ry koff, who succeeded Nikolei Lesine as premier of Russia, was returned from Berlin. He arrived to aid in government affairs and meet with officials.
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Alexis I. Rykoff
Nikolei Lesine
Russia
Berlin
Aid
Stock Rally After Fed Rate Cut in New York Opens
A New York market opening following a Fed no discount rate cut from 4 1 2 to 4 percent sparked a strong stock rally. United States Steel led gains, with many industrial and railroad shares rising. Large buy orders and short-covering pushed prices higher before profit taking and renewed selling cooled the session. Davison Chemical and American Can posted notable advances. Foreign exchange opened firm.
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York
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American Can
Davison Chemical
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United States
Davison Gown
New VorlBande Sine Futures Open With Quiet Trade
Futures for July 27.49, October 23.61, December 23.30, January 23.75 and a PN 20.48 traded in a subdued session. Market participants awaited direction as contracts posted small moves.
Cotton futures open steady in New York May session
In New York on May 1 cotton futures opened steady with May at 29.40, July 27.80, October 24.25, December 23.25, January 23.42, and December 23.74 listed in the day’s quotes.
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Senator Craft Attends Florida Bridge Link Barbecue
Mobile County Board of Revenue Senator John Craft visits Floridatown to join a Santa Rosa Escambia counties barbecue celebrating work on a bridge linking the two Florida counties. The event supports the Old Spanish Trail project with good roads and bridges praised by the Chamber of Commerce and local officials.
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Floridatown
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Escambia
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Mobile Board of Reve
Mobile
No Flaws Found in Kiev Trial Documents
Moscow May 1 The prosecutor for the supreme court at Kharkov announces documents from the Kiev counter revolutionary trial have been examined with no flaw found The central executive committee of Ukraine would consider petitions from the sentenced Three men and one woman were condemned to death while 20 others received five to ten year prison terms Defendants were denounced in the Russian press as spies and traitors serving allied governments
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Supreme Court
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Kiev
Central Executive Committee
Ukrainie
Jury Ordered to Reach Agreement in Kansas Trial
In Mound City Kansas on May 1 the jury in the John F. E. Scott murder trial failed to reach a verdict after a night of deliberation. The court ordered continued deliberations as prosecutors argued Scott killed his wife over a love affair with his wife’s 19 year old niece Arlene.
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New Paint Firm Is Incorporated In Local Probate Court
The Dure Paint Company, Inc. filed incorporation papers today to engage in general paint and paint contracting. Capitalized at 15000 dollars, the firm will begin business with that amount. Incorporators are Leon J. Dure, Virginia Kate Dure, and Thomas M. O'Hara.
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Thomas M. O'Hara
May Day Meeting Draws Prohibition Fallbacks
Communists gathered outside the labor center in Athens to observe May Day despite a strict prohibition. They refused to disperse as authorities used a fire hose and other measures to restore order.
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Coro
Ex-Service Men Sought For Naturalization Help
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce, at request of the United States Chamber of Commerce, seeks ex service men who served in World War I and have not received naturalization certificates. The local Chamber will cooperate with the Lamar McLeod post of the American Legion in this effort.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commercce
Lamar ¥. McLeod
American Légion
Annual Meet Of Civic Body Postponed Due To Key Officials Absence
The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is postponed because Governor William W. Brandon and General William J. Sibert cannot be in Mobile on May 7. They are expected to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission next week to discuss removal of rocks and docks plans near Louisville and Nashville between Orie and Three Mile creeks. A new date will be set when their availability is confirmed and the commission approves tracks changes.
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Beth Zur Delegates Head to Seventh District Convention
H. Gabriel and J. G. Adler, delegates from Beth Zur Lodge Bnai B’rith, depart Mobile Saturday morning for Alexandria Louisiana to attend the annual convention of the seventh district. The convention will convene Sunday afternoon at the Bentley Hotel in Alexandria. Adler is a member of the district’s general executive committee.
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Eight Injured in Mysterious Auto Explosion in Cleveland
Eight people, including five officers from a steel workers' union, were injured in a car bombing in a Cleveland town district. Police say a device exploded as the ignition was started, hurling laborers from the car and shattering windows as investigators pursue leads.
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Telegrams Press Representatives to Back Air Mail Routes
Telegrams were sent to representatives urging support for expanding air mail routes. The message stresses the need for improved mail delivery and coordinated federal action to widen air transportation corridors.
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