Coolidge Hosts Conference on Bonus Bill Override
Washington. May 19. Republican senators met with President Coolidge in a breakfast conference to discuss overriding the veto of the soldier bonus bill. The group, including Harrold Phillips Sterling McWhinley Cameron Dale and Mayes, left hopeful that an override is possible as debate continues in the Senate and House. The bill, offering paid-up endowment insurance and cash payments, faces a close vote with opposition led by Reed. If repassed, the measure would become law after delays and set terms for insurance certificates and loans.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
White House
Harrold
Oklahoma
Phillips
Colorado
Sterling
South Dakota
McWhinley
Mlinois
Cameron
Arizona
Dale
Vermont
Mayes
New Hampshire
Reed
Pennsylvania
House
Curtis
Kansas
World War Veterans
Chicago
Harding
Candidate Francisco Seeks Independent White House Run
L. H. Francisco of San Diego announces a presidential bid with no party, plans a California stump tour, and states he would run as an independent unless a major party adopts him. His platform includes economic reform, open information, strong defense, development projects, and a value-based tariff. He would name George W. Babson as vice president if he agrees.
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Los Angeles
San Diego
L.H. Francisco
United States
California
Francisco
Cordell Hull
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of the Golden Mule
Harding
Coolidge
Frank Destiny
Army
Colorado River
George W. Babson
Senate backs Muscle Shoals action to block adjournment
Senators pressed for a quick Muscle Shoals decision with Norris ordering night sessions of the agriculture committee to hasten hearings. Harrison urged swift action on bids and a floor vote, while Heflin opposed the plan. Theodore Swann testified that concentrated fertilizer could lower costs and improve distribution via waterways and barges.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Senate
Norris
Agriculture Committee
Congress
Muscle Shoals
Associated Press
Senate Agricultural
Shoals
Norbeck
Letherton
Harrison
Heflin
Alabama
Theodore Swann
Birmingham
Ala
Federal Phosphorus Company
Federal Fertilizer Company
Swann
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Ohio
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Florida
Burglary Loot Recovered After Bay Minette Jewelry Theft
Silverware and jewelry valued at 250 dollars stolen from KE M Morleys Jewelry Store in Bay Minette were recovered in a Mobile swamp near Three-Mile Creek. Barkley Webb 25 and Barbie McCants 20 of Whistler are charged with burglary and confessed to breaking the rear window and stealing valuables. The loot is held by Sheriff Cazalas for return to Bay Minette as evidence. arrests followed May 5 at their Whistler area homes.
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KE. M. Morley
Bay Minette
Mobile
R. A. Stuart
Baldwin County
Ollie Chasson
Prichard
Barkley Webb
Whistler
Barbie McCants
Baldwin
Cazalas
Stuart
May &, I.t
Omes
Mobile Prohibition Trial Opens with Ex-Sheriff Holcombe Witness
Former Mobile sheriff William H. Holcombe Jr testifies as the first witness in a federal trial detailing a rum ring conspiracy. The case involves five defendants and covers liquor violations, with Holcombe describing arrests, records, and cooperation with authorities, including impact on local law enforcement and port operations.
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William H. Holcombe
Holcombe
Gove
Joe Puckett
Ben Cody
Laure William Schroeder
Louis Turner
Thomas
A. Dickinson
J. M
Sow
Dan Jemison
Ollie Werneth
San Powe
Armbrecht
Theovernment
Solicite
Armbrecn
Torney Armbrecht
Ervin
Gonzaullas
Mobile
Hegal Cazalas
Hebe
Medicus
Donaghue
Schreiner
Medi
Honaghue
Hank
Staples
Crawford
City Commission
Ward
Mobile County
Lie
Pitts
Holecombe
Ield
G. I. Donaghue
Iinak
Donaghie
Schaeffer Wass
Sherriff’s Department
Schaeffer
Jimmy Daves
Six Die in Carolina Train Crash near Apex
A Seaboard Air Line wreck near Apex 16 miles from Raleigh yesterday afternoon killed five men and one woman, with another man fatally injured and six others hurt. All the dead were on the local train as train No. 44 struck an express standing in Apex yards. One white victim and five Black victims reported.
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Raleigh
N. C
Raleight
Seaboard Air Line
Apex
Hamlet
Igh
Signs of Typhus Epidemic Spreads in Germany
Reports from Berlin on May 19 describe signs of an Asiatic typhus like outbreak across multiple German regions. A heat wave accelerates paratyphus spread. two deaths are reported and many cases suspected in Bavaria amid concern over contaminated meat contributing to the illness.
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Berlin
Germany
Bavaria
Weather forecast from Washington May 19
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with possible clouds and cooler interior. Winds remain light with no significant precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashington
Sidbant
Tucsaar
Probalgia Powers
Scooler
Fuqua to Become Governor in Louisiana Inauguration
Henry L. Fuqua of Baton Rouge was to take the oath as Louisiana governor at noon on the capitol lawn with O. H. Simpson sworn in as lieutenant governor in the senate. Thousands arrived by special trains for the ceremony a parade and inaugural ball followed with civic and military groups, Justice ONeill to administer the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Lenry L. Fuqua
Louisiana
State Capitol
O. H. Simpson
New Orleans
Senate
Richmond
Navy Department
State Supreme Court
O'Neill
Louisiana Supreme Court
Capitol
Massive Oil Refinery Fire Ravages West St. Paul
A devastating blaze at the Craig Oil Refining plant in West St. Paul threatens the city. Two men are believed dead as flames tower hundreds of feet and explosions rock the area. Over 100,000 gallons of oil burn, with tanks and tank cars in flames. Fire Chief Niles warns losses may reach $500,000 and the fire could take a week to quell.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Craig Oil Refining Company
West St. Paul
Twin Cities
Niles
Cuban Town Fire Destroys Block in Florida Camaguey
Destruction by fire in Florida, Camaguey Province, damaged a half block of houses including eight homes a hotel a newspaper office a public school and a club building with losses estimated at 100000 dollars. The fire was thought to be accidental.
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Havana
Florida
Camaguey
Chief Justice in Carolina Dies
Raleigh May 19 Chief Justice Walter Ene of the North Carolina Supreme Court died at home here today after an apoplexy. She was stricken yesterday.
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Raleigh
N. C
Walter Ene
North Carolina
Senator Upholds Wheeler Charges
Senator Sterling Republican South Dakota submits a minority report supporting the grand jury indictment of Senator Wheeler Democrat Montana. He says guilt or innocence lies with the courts while noting the indictment was justified.
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Washington
Montana
Wheeler
Sterling
South Dakota
Senate
Delegates Postpone War Policy Debate at Meeting
In Springfield on May 19 the Methodist Episcopal general conference postponed action on the church stance toward war. Dissatisfied with the standing committee, delegates voted to appoint a special committee to draft a new policy and report by next Friday.
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Springfield
Mass
Dees
Woman Sentenced in Kidnapping Plot in Philadelphia
Mrs. Mary DeMarco pleaded guilty in quarter sessions court to kidnapping ten week old Corinne Modell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Modell. She was sentenced to ten years in prison and fined for the crime.
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Philadelphia
Mary DéMarco
Corinne Modell
Mroe
Harry Modell
Loud Speakers and Sweet Nothings At UW Campus Beach
A campus prank at the University of Wisconsin turns Lovers Beach into a buzzing site as a distaphone linked to a fraternity house broadcasts whispered exchanges. Students favored the setup until authorities or campus limits ended the racket, leaving the bench quiet for weeks.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Park Street
Lake Mendota
Dad Morgan
State Street
Morgan
Yankee Fliers Land at Hitokappu Bay on Kuriles Route
Three American Army airplanes completing a around the world flight arrived at Yettorofu Island May 19 at 2 56 pm landing on Lake Toshimoya behind Hitokappu bay. Ice conditions forced a shore landing after a prepared ice hole and temporary water landing sites were used by ships Pope and Amatsukaze.
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Yetorofu Island
Kuriles
Associated
S’ress
Parashima Island
Lake Toshimoya
Hitokappu Bay
Pope
Amatsukaze
Bottobu Anchorage
American army fliers resume voyage from Koishiwa bay
In a snowstorm at Koishiwa bara bay the American air crew began their dawn operations after sailing down on Saturday. Fog and wind challenged the mission as preparations continued aboard the Japanese destroyer and fuel and engine checks were completed for the southward and westward leg.
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Paramashiru Island
Uriles
Associated Press
Koishiwabara Bay
Pope
Recorder to Toughen Penalties for Liquor Violations
Judge D. H. Edington announced stricter penalties imposed by the recorder for liquor offenses after M. J. Gonzales was fined for possessing prohibited liquors and appeals from court decisions. Police Officer Searcy said a dog sting aided by Johnson and Alice Johnson led to arrests for violating the liquor law with fines cited for the defendants.
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Recorder
D. H. Edington
M. J. Gonzales
South Warren Street
Searcy
Johnson
Alice Johnson
President Coolidge Returns to Duty After Illness
President Coolidge resumed his duties at the White House desk today as he nears full recovery from a severe cold. Reports say he has hardly any lingering symptoms and fulfilled engagements with few traces of illness.
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Washington
International News Service
Presiden Coolidge
Jour T. Keon
Tachoir Fined in Assault Case Amid Court Charges
Ielix A. Tachais tied today in vie r 1 by AMIRR assaulting in KR. H. Puckett of Hall's Mill and Fulton roads fined $10 plus costs or ten days hard labor. Tachoir fined $6 and costs for abusive language with five days suspended pending good behavior. Frank Walker fined $19 and costs for assaulting Julius Payton. Walter Miller fined $61 total for concealed weapon and abusive language. separate $51 for concealed weapon. Johnnie Stauter fined $51 for prohibited liquor with 50 days or bond $200. Gregg Stone fined $146 for speeding with ten days hard labor.
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Ielix A. Tachais
Vie
Amirr
H. Puckett
Hall's Mill Road
Fulton Road
Tachoir
Frank Walker
Julius Payton
Whistler
Walter Miller
Coats
Johnnie Stauter
Crichton
Gregg Stone
Old Shell Road
Moses Bernstein
Fine for reckless driving after Cedar Point collision
Samiel Kostmayer was fined $20 or twenty days after a collision with J M McNally on Cedar Point road near Arlington. Kostmayer’s car overturned and a child nearby narrowly escaped harm. McNally charged Kostmayer with not dimming his lights. Archie Henley and R H Smiley were fined $260 each for speeding Saturday night.
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Samiel Kostmayer
The
Recorder
J. M. McNally
Cedar Point Road
Arlington
McNally
Kostmayer
Archie Henley
Ft. H
Two Cleared of Gaming Charge in Hotel Case
Cochran proprietor of a newsstand at St Andrews Hotel and E L Pistole were discharged by the recorder on a gaming charge. Detective Lacey testified he saw a put and take top used for gambling and money pass, but evidence was lacking. Cochran claimed the top was for sale like dice and cards and Pistole denied any gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Sen Pistole
Pistole
Baptist Delegates Return Home After Successful Southern Convention
In Atlanta on May 19 delegates from the Southern Baptist convention began leaving the city after what officials called one of the most successful gatherings in Baptist history. Attendance remained strong through the final devotional meetings held yesterday.
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Atlanta
Southern Baptist Convention
Teda
Delegates Named For Vets Reunion In Memphis
Memphis delegates and alternates from Semmes Camp of Veterans were named by Commander U J Spotswood for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Memphis Tennessee the week of June 3. The list includes R A Lambert F H Hantey M T Judge and several others with matrons of honor chaperones and sponsors named from Mobile Electra and the Mobile Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. A Sunday session adopted a resolution removing a constraint preventing the commander from succeeding himself.
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United Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Tenn
Raphael Semmes
U. J. Spotswood
R. A. Lambert
OF. HH. Hantey
M.T. Judge
Daniel Davis
Samuel W. Morgan
John H. Simmons
T. E. Spotswood
Mobile
Mamie Spotswood
Ray Norville
Evan Izard
Marion Mcbuffie
Virginia McCloud
Janie Berney
Electra
Semmes
D. T. McCall
Ben Padgett
Henry McMillan
H. R. Wood
Daughters of the Confederacy
Horace Davenport
A. L.herpin
Dh. C. Greer
A. Mimmones
J. B. Chigazola
J. JL. Hatsris
PL Harris
J. Maraton
James Powers
H. J. Pettus
W. TL. Simpson
Stephen Toyart
M. P. H. Potts
Seek Federation Labor Meet For Mobile In 1925
Telegrams sent by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs invite the Alabama State Federation of Labor to hold its next convention in Mobile. C T and L Council delegate C H Franck will present the invitation. About 196 delegates attend yearly.
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Alabama State Federation of Labor
Birmingham
Lecall
Mobile Chamber of Commercee and
Civic Clubs
H. Franck
Central Trades and Labor Council
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Old City
Gulf
Vranck
Escape Given More Time on Roads
Willie Harris, once sentenced to two years hard labor for grand larceny and who escaped twice before a one month sentence, was given an additional 90 days hard labor by Judge N B Clarke. His total term rises to 150 days, extending his sentence to March 1926. he will be sent to the county farm at Irvington under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Harris
Meridian
Miss
N. BR. Clarke
Inferior Criminal Court
Harris
Irvington
Gas causes death of man and wife in Virginia
In Philadelphia on May 19 Sydney Lawrence and his wife Katherine both 45 were found dead in a veining horse due to gas escaping. Police say the gas caused their deaths as the couple were discovered in their home.
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Philadelphia
Sydney Lawrence
Katherine
Bottle throwing costs man $2.50 fine
Police arrested Tom Crivalleri after soda bottles were hurled from the bleachers during a ball game. Bottles struck the field and one was reported broken, leading to a $2.50 fine for the defendant.
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Tom Crivalleri
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