Rum runners routed as dry navy blocks rum row
Atlantic City reports say patrol boats rooted out rum fleets and the blockade blocked liquor from entering the coast. New York details a raid uncovering a Vestry Street whisky distillery worth $100,000 with $50,000 in redistributing gear. two brothers among the detained, as dry forces claim victory despite dense fog.
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Florida Matrons Would Have Legal Right To Check Hubby Finances
Tallahassee May 12 A married woman would gain power to check expenditures of her husband if a House bill becomes law. The measure requires that any check or draft issued by a married man be signed jointly or endorsed by his wife.
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Hubby
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Coolidge Won’t Temporarily Disposition Muscle Shoals Power
President Coolidge refuses any temporary disposition of Muscle Shoals power until a clear benefit to a permanent government policy is shown, stressing the need to avoid hindering long term plans. This report from Washington, D. C., dated May 12, notes the administration’s position on the dams’ power production.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Muscle Shoals
Executions Nears for Eight in Sveti Fral Bomb Case
In Sofia Bulgaria on May 12 the eight men sentenced for the Sveti Fral cathedral bombing await execution likely by week’s end after the appeal court grants three days to examine the record for due process.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Sveti Fral
Winder Woman Kills Man Who Slew Husband
Mrs. Greene Bowman, widow of a man killed by Guy Thurmond last fall, is jailed in Winder charged with shooting Thurmond. On Statham main street she demanded a pistol he allegedly had. after he denied possessing it she fired four shots.
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Winder
Greene Bowman
Guy Thurmond
Main Street
Statham
HusMand
Thurmond
Products of Georgia Manufacturers Show Increase for 1923
The Census Bureau reports Georgia manufacturing value at 604.45 million dollars for 1923, up 58.5 percent from 1921. Wages averaged 137,383 workers, up 39.8 percent, with total wage payments of 92.244 million dollars, a 31.9 percent rise.
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Associated Prose
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Petition to Sell Stock of Virginia Carolina Chemical
Receivers for the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company filed in federal court to sell 1 172 shares of stock in a German concern. A bid of 220000 with 20500 deposited was not completed by Herbert May who failed to pay the balance. Judge Runyon ordered parties to show cause by May 21 why a private sale should not be authorized.
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Associated Prean
French Ask Spain for Authority to Attack Riffian Camps
Paris reports France seeks Spanish consent to strike Riffian camps in Spanish Morocco where tribesmen invade the French zone. Spain also asked to halt provisioning Abdel-Krim via Agadir port. A Tangier relay cites a German submarine delivering explosives and supplies to Rift forces and mentions disguises among Riffians. Paris also imposes censorship on Moroc can reports.
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Associated Press
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France
Spanish Morocco
Abdel-Krim
Agadir
Tangier
Havas
Rift
Morocco
Southern Railway Surgeons Meet in Savannah
The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Southern Railway Surgeons opened in Savannah Georgia with officials and delegates gathering. Proceedings focus on railway medical standards and passenger safety, outlining upcoming sessions and keynote speakers.
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Savannah
The
Associated Press
Savannah Ga
Hope for definite result in French debt talks now in progress
The White House sees the Paris Washington talks on the French debt settlement as at the negotiations stage. The President hopes these discussions will yield a definite agreement though officials would not confirm if Caillaux’s remark signals a definite phase.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Paris
Washington
White House
M. Caillaux
Caillaux Details 1928 French Budget and Reconstruction
Paris finance minister Caillaux told the finance committee that Danish plan annuities reverting to France will fund reconstruction of devastated regions and amortize inter allied debts. He outlined raising 3.5 billion francs to balance the 1928 budget and warned France must endure heavy sacrifices likely temporary.
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Caillaux
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Finance Committee
Chamber
Washington and Paris fail to advance debt settlement plan
Washington and Paris hold informal talks on war debt settlement but no concrete basis for discussion emerged. State Department confirms proceedings while stressing no change in U.S. policy on Dawes plan payments. Diplomatic circles note pressure from France for a formal debt commission and closer talks with Mellon’s commission.
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Jury selected to try former Kansas Governor Davis
Topeka May 12 A jury to try Jonathan M Davis former Governor of Kansas on charges of seeking a bribe was completed today A dispute over admissibility of evidence involving Russell Davie son of the governor produced a ruling that acts and declarations of Davie were competent only to show the defendant s intent Southern Railway executives convened here this morning Wy Applegate chief surgeon of the system attended
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Kas
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
Russell Davie
Southern Railway
Wy. A. Applegate
Washington
Southern Baptists Open Sessions Tomorrow
Memphis Tenn May 12 Progress has been made toward larger financial provision for the convention enterprises at preliminary meetings ahead of the opening session tomorrow. The program commission will recommend a single budget for all causes and no more separate fundraising drives. A committee tasked with drafting fundamental Baptist beliefs has completed its statement for presentation to the convention.
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Memphis
Tenn
Southern Baptist Convention
Home and Foreign Mission Boards
Convention
Dawes Backs Congress Meeting in January After Election
Vice President Dawes endorsed a suggestion by Senator George for a constitutional amendment to convene Congress in January after the November election. He opposes abolishing the short session, arguing it would allow a minority to block the majority's constitutional rights in the legislature.
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Atlanta Constitution
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Associated Presad
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution Today
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Congress
General Mangin, Verdun Hero, Dies in Paris
Paris reports General Charles Mangin, famed for Verdun and the 1916 attack that retook Fort Douaumont, died today after a sudden uraemia attack. The French general had carried the Verdun offense in October 1916 and became a war hero.
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Verdun
Paris
Associated Press
Charles Mangin
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Uraemia
Colonel Coolidge Does Not Remember Fainting Spell
Colonel John C. Coolidge denies memory of a fainting incident reported yesterday. Inquiries were told his health is about as usual after a medical exam by Dr. Albert Cram, who pronounced him in better condition than for weeks.
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Associated Prep
Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Inquirers
Albert Cram
Heerstrass Station
Luther
No decision on merging Defense Day with Armistice Day
Washington May 12 The President has reached no decision on War Department recommendations to make Defense Day part of Armistice Day observances and questions the advisability of using Armistice Day for a proposed military muster.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
War Department
Unsettled Georgia Weather With Coastal Showers
An unsettled pattern grips Georgia with showers tonight and on the coast Wednesday. Collecting moisture, forecasters warn of lingering rain into midweek across coastal and inland areas.
In Germany Hindenburg Inaugurated President
Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg was inaugurated as German president amid mixed demonstrations. He pledged to defend the constitution, unite the German people, and work for peaceful recognition abroad. The ceremony followed schedule with a brief Communist protest.
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Paul Loube
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