Hearon resigns Spartanburg editor post amid paper buyout probe
Charles O Hearan resigns as editor of the Spartanburg Herald and Journal in a telegram stating he would not knowingly run papers owned or controlled by the International Paper and Power Company. The FTC investigates the companys newspaper holdings with co publisher William Lavarre testifying that power funds backed southern acquisitions and that Dewitt and Dewitt earned a commission in a 1928 Augusta purchase.
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Washington
Charles O. Hearan
Spartanburg
S. C
Herald and Journal
William la Varre
International Paper and Ie Company
Awy Specialits
International News Service
International Paper and Power Company
William Lavarre
South
Lavarre
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Paper and Power Company
Harold Hall
Herald
Augusta
Chronicle
Columbus
8. C
Record
Zie
Anthive
A. R. Graustein
New York
Dewitt and Dewitt
Graustein
Life-Time Senate Seats For Ex-Presidents Plan Advanced By Ohio Solon
Ohio Senator proposes constitutional amendment to grant life Senate seats to former presidents arguing their unique experience and national service. He asserts ex-presidents understand vital questions, offering guidance on the Senate floor, not vote compensations. compares to territorial delegates.
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Senate
Ohio Solon
Charles P. Stewart Washington
Saebak
Ohio
William Howard Taft
United States Supreme Court
Calvin Coolidge
Fess
America
White House
Buckeye
Cicero Men Charged in Attempted Bribery and Immigration Conspiracy
Three men including George Gliptis and Moe are jailed facing federal conspiracy charges for trying to facilitate entry into the United States for a Chinese or Italian named Iee wean who arrived at the Mo port. Authorities say the planned crossing at Chicago was foiled by immigration officials aided by local officers and surveillance.
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United States
George Gilptis
Royal Cafe
Moe
Vecinae
E. Fabbro
Duvetey Cs
Chicago
Gliptis
Are
Board Forms Inquiry Into Streett Death At San Diego Base
A marine corps board of inquiry was formed to investigate the death of First Lieut. John R. Streett age 20, whose body was found at the San Diego base with a bullet hole in the head. Police and navy officers suspect self inflicted death but offer no motive. He is survived by his widow and his mother Mrs. J. R. Streett of Baltimore, born in Maryland.
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San Diego
Cal
Marine Co
John R. Streett
Marine Corps
Navy
Streett
J. R. Streett
Baltimore
Maryland
Driver Blamed in Ohio Bus Train Collision
A report to the Interstate Commerce Commission faults bus driver Edward Butler for a January 22 collision near Bellevue Ohio that killed 20 and injured many. W P Borland director of the commission safety bureau issued the finding.
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Washington
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Bellevue
Ohio
Edward Butler
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. P. Borland
Commission
Safety Bureau
Spanish fliers depart Managua for Guatemala
Captains Francisco Iglesias and Ignacio Jim hoard from Managua shortly after 8 o clock this morning. They wind up a tour of South and Central American republics after a flight across the Atlantic from Spain to Brazil.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Francisco Iglesias
Ignacio Jim
Gua
Central American
Atlantic
Spain
Bra
Potato Mart Carload Totals Reported by Rutland
Potato in the U S to midnight May 9 shows carloads of new stock 25 8 in Carolina 53 Texas 9 total 197 old stock mostly from northern states 551 grand total 748 carlots for the day reported by HE Rutland U S Department of Agriculture local representative.
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HE. Rutland
United States Department of Agriculture
U. S
Carolina
Texas
Militia rush to scene after dynamite blast at Elliott home
In Elizabethton Tennessee a dynamite blast demolished Mack Elliott's six room frame house. Elliott an active United Textile Workers member had previously reported a bomb in his car. State militia under three officers rushed from the strike zone to Stoney Creek to prevent further disturbances as guardsmen relieved at the American Bemberg and Glantzstoff plants resuming partial operation.
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Elizabethton
Tenn
Hunter
Stoney Creek
Mack Elliott
United Textile Workera
Elliott Home
Bemberg and
Glantzstoff
Governor Henry Horton urged after strikehouse blast
Officials in Elizabeth town demand Governor Horton’s presence after an explosion at the home of a strike sympathizer. William E. Kelley, vice president of the United Textile Workers of America, wired details to the governor before noon, with Carter County citizens sending word.
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Nashville
Tenn
Henry Horton
Elizabethton
William E. Kelley
United Textile Workers of America
Carter County
Banker is jailed after embezzlement confession in Oakland
Roy B. Baker assistant vice president of the Oakland Bank confessed to embezzling 62000 over three years. He admitted stealing 27000 from the bank and 85000 from the Berkeley Divinity School where he was president. Baker said he used the funds to cover losses at a Chicago radio firm and had 23 years with the bank.
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Oakland
Cal
Roy B. Baker
Oakland Bank
Baker
W. W. Garthwaite
Berkeley Divinity School
Chicago
Prisoner Shot Dead Near Knoxville After Escape Attempt
William B. Hutchinson a 20 year old prisoner from Knox county workhouse was killed near Knoxville after leaving the camp to seek his ill wife in a local hospital. Jailer Lowery Hood was jailed on a murder charge with bond set at 1000 dollars claiming self defense.
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Knoxville
Tenn
William B. Hutchinson
Knox County
Lowery Hood
Aea
Hutchinson
Hood
Pope Meets Bishop Noll in May Audience
In Vatican City on May 10 Pope Pius inquired about the state of the missions during a casual audience with Bishop John F. Noll of Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Pontiff
Bishop Noll
Fort Wayne
Ind
Vatican City
Pius
Cusual
John F. Noll
Canton Quell a Navy Uprising in Hot Fight
Canton, China, May 10. Canton suppressed the first fighting from Kwangtung rice invasion as four harbor gunboats surrendered after a combined air and land assault. The ships fled to positions between American and British warships, were boarded and disarmed, causing panic in the Shameen concession. Martial law blanketed the city as rumors of fall spread. Admiral Chan Chat claimed optimism, predicting relief by south Huan reinforcements and Yunanese attacks from the west.
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Canton
China
Kwangtung
Marao
Honan
Shameen
Chan Chat
South Huan
Kwangsi
Board Warned In Defence In Road Work
The Jeffersonian Club endorsed Arthur D. Davis in defiance of the Sibert committee advising highway plan. Residents along 25 miles under contract warned against patent ed material for the paving to be let by the board of revenue Monday.
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Board of Revenue
Jeffersonian Club
Arthur D. Davis
William L. Sibert
Citizens’ Road Committee
Revenue Board
Sibert
Citizens’ Committee
Andrew Price Williams
Fulton Road
Williams
Senate to vote on farm relief bill Monday limit debate
Washington May 10 Senate agreed to limit debate on the farm relief bill and pending amendments and to vote early next week on passage. The measure includes an export debenture section and would be acted on by 3:00 p.m. Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Move for oil import duty in House shows bipartisanship
Representatives from 11 oil and coal producing states form a group led by Rep Hastings to consider a 50 cent per barrel oil duty. The plan aims to amend the tariff measure to enforce a just duty while oil remains on the free list. Members span Kansas Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Louisiana Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky California Utah Colorado.
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Washington
Replahoma
Hastings
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
California
Utah
Colorado
Tariff revision and farm relief dominate congress debate
Washington May 10. Republican leaders faced a second day of general debate on the new tariff bill as dissension loomed within the party. The cloud of opposition threatened House passage, with storms of dissent already audible as farm relief and tariff provisions drew sharp questions.
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Washington
Congress
House
Trees valued for condemnation on Dickens Ferry road
At a condemnation hearing before the board of arbitrators and Victor Wagner the county highway engineer, tree values on Dickens Ferry road were listed from 25 to 500 dollars each with one tree about a foot in diameter valued at 500 dollars. Officials announced 73 percent of the Wilmer road right of way is secured and work continues on a Greene county Mississippi highway connection per Arthur D. Davis.
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Dickens Ferry
Board of Revenue
Board of Arbitrators
Victor Wagner
Wilmer Road
Greene County
Mississipvui
Arthur D. Davis
Florida senate race bill backed by substitute in Dade county
In Tallahassee on May 10 Senator Watson introduced a senate substitute for his race bill applying to Dade county. The plan aims to remove class legislation and give the governor power to remove racing commission members once the commission is created. Opponents quickly moved to amend the measure.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Watson
Senate
Dade County
Racing Commission
Sweat boxes used at county convict farm as lash substitute
J. G. Edwards, superintendent of the penal colony, reported that sweat boxes installed at the county convict farm continue to prove satisfactory as a substitute for the abolished lash. He said the devices have been used only several times so far.
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J. G. Edwards
Walter Hazen Wins British Open for Fourth Time
Muirfield Scotland May 19 Walter Hazen captures the British Open for a fourth time with a 292 total for 72 holes. The page text is garbled but confirms Hazen as champion and the event location.
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Walter Hazen
Muirfield
Scotland
Walter Hagen
Carpenters Open Annual Two Day Meeting in Mobile
The Alabama State Council of Carpenters began its two day annual conference at the Labor Temple in Mobile with delegates from across the state. The gathering continues tomorrow and coincides with the Alabama Federation of Labor convention starting Monday. President M. E. McDowell presided. J. C. Calhoun arrived with other delegates. About 250 visitors are expected, including a representative of the AF of L president William Green. John E. Winstanley organized the program as Mobile Central Trades Council chair.
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Alabama State Council of Carpentera
New Labor Temple
State Street
Alabama Federation of Labor
M. E. McDowell
Mobile
Federation of Labor
J. C. Calhoun
Birmingham
Labor Federation
William Green
American Federation of Labor
John E. Winstanley
Mobile Central Trades Council
Hearing Set on Hog Bayou Dykes and Canals Project
A hearing on Southeastern Production Company’s petition to build dykes across Hogbayou and dredge new canals will be held at the Chamber of Commerce on May 25. The company, a subsidiary of Alabama Power, plans a steam power plant near the bayou feeding International Paper Company’s nearby mill. Maps of proposed Hogbayou changes are on file at Colonel Anderson’s office for inspection.
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Southeastern Production Company
Alabama Power Company
Hogdayou
Chamber of Commerce
W. D. A. Anderson
United States
Bayou
Chickasaw Creek
International Paper Company
Hogbayou
Anderson
Man Heavily Fined for Prohibition Violation
Convicted of violating the prohibition law Burt Ellis was fined 100 dollars and court costs and sentenced to three months additional by Circuit Judge Claude A Grayson. Ellis gave notice of appeal and bond was set at 500 dollars.
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Burt Ellis
Claude A. Grayson
Ellis
First Gathering of Chamber Since New Officers Installed
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will hold its first directors meeting this afternoon at 4:00. President Z. H. McKinley will preside as new officers take the helm.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Z. H. McKinley
Writ Issued For Informant Here In Debatable Case
Judge Grayson issued a writ of attachment for the informant amid a case involving violations of a prohibition law. Officers were instructed to secure the bend before release after service. The absence of a key witness led to postponement until the next setting of cases.
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Grayson
Mudge
Whitehurst
Davis Advises School Board on Bond Vote
President Davis outlines a proposed 500000 bond issue to repair and modernize city and county schools and 200000 for a suburban high school. The plan, discussed with county attorney James Webb, faces political debate and hinges on tax assessments and margin in Melee County.
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Davis
H. H. Wefel, Jr
Arthur D. Davis
Board of Revenue
James Webb
Wefel
Meble County
Attorre
Webb
Si.orer
Murphy High
Ea Male Ik Es Geka
Senator Fess Ponders Saving Ex Presidents for Nation
The article notes Senator Fess prioritizes protecting former presidents over welfare for ex leaders, signaling a focus on national preservation rather than benefits. Page 16 column 7.
City Sues for Large Refund in Power Rates
The City of Mobile files a circuit court suit through City Attorney Vincent Kilborn seeking about $10,000 in refunds from the power company. The city alleges that 25 municipal branches were billed as separate units instead of one, and that an A-3 schedule from Montgomery has not been applied.
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Alabama
Mobile
City of
Vincent Kilborn
Kilborn
Montgomery
Uae
Eden Ne
Postpone Hearing On Auto Crash Charge Against Huggins
Hearing of charges against William Huggins for driving an auto while drunk and failing to stop after an accident was postponed again because City Detective Jake Untreiner, injured by the car, could not appear in the court. Untreiner has slow recovery from injuries suffered almost two months ago on Davis avenue between Marmotte and Washington avenues during a case pursuit by Detective Mose Bernstein.
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William Huggins
Jake Untreiner
Recorder’s Court
Untreiner
Davis Avenue
Marmotte Street
Washington Avenue
Mose Bernstein
Bernstein
Huggins
Petition to ICC Seeks Rate Suspension on Stove Shipments
R G Cobb traffic manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce will send a petition to Washington today asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend new stove shipment rates from producing points to Mobile and other ports. The rates slated to start May 25 are much higher than present charges as railroads plan to drop small-quantity consignments in favor of higher class rates.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mobile
Washington
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Escapes Injury by Narrow Margin in Montgomery incident
Fred K. Johnson, a Montgomery sales man, narrowly escaped serious injury in a recent incident. Details remain sparse as authorities investigate the near miss and assess causes and any ensuing actions.
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Fred K. Johnson
Montgomery
Bay City Buys Monocoupe Plane for Municipal Airport
C C Hand of Bay purchases a Monocoupe from Mobile for the Bay City airfield project. C N Barney, the airport superintendent, announces the new aircraft will help establish the Bay City municipal airport with substantial airfield improvements underway. The project is described as near completion.
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C. N. Barney
Oenneeerenes
Bay. Ae
Mobile
Hand
Bay
Mnette
Barney
Plete
Salvation Army Seeks Old Clothing Donations
Ensign F J Cherb of the Salvation Army in this city appeals for old clothing to aid the needy. About 15 daily requests overwhelm relief, so Cherb asks donors to call and a worker will pick up garments.
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Salvation Army
Ensign
Ruiorning
Ensign Cherb
Motivate Floral Company Incorporation Reported
ASK INCORPORATION capitalized at 10000 begins business with 8000 paid in. Officers listed include J. W. Matthews and H. W. Fowler. Probate court involvement noted in morning filing.
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Morene
J. W. Matthews
Ieee Aeeae
H. W. Fowler
Weather outlook with cloudiness and temperature shift
Local forecast notes partly cloudy skies and a sharp temperature change tonight and Saturday. Alabama shows cloudy interior conditions, Mississippi hints at warm air in the north with thundershowers possible tonight.
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Alabama
Sam
Mississippi
Eng
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