Illiteracy Fight Nets Over $1000 in Mobile County Fund Drive
In Mobile County, the illiteracy campaign raised at least $1,050 with 18,000 Whitery Buttons sold at 10 cents to over a dollar. State Commissioner Hobby praised the effort, aided by J. B. Hodley and S. R. Foster, as 126 youths and women sold buttons downtown and in schools. First prizes are porcelain items, with second and third prizes movie party tickets.
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Hobby
Mobile
Ure Erwin Craighead
Reomnmingt
J. B. Hodley
S. R. Foster
Hodley
Theabel Williard
Bartie
Marechal
Gohnel Clifford Lee
Maurice Mingett
Jenette
Russell
Trentice’ Denson
Clair Gardner Odom
Oakdale
Katie Rose
Ruth Sconyers
Elizabeth Fryer
Letnkauf
Ralph Bodden
Sidney Prince
Vera Haverman
Yerby
Audrey Eichhorn
Rosalee Midgett
Marie Cooper
Clark
Edna Ellis
Roger Wagner
Rose Abrams
Tucker
Lucile Berger
Carol Hess
Theresa Adolph
Miss Baker’s
Barbara Brad
Gtsade School
Mary Jenette
Eiecune School
Frank Hanlein
Lon Karcher
E. O’rouke
Prohibition Liquor Seizures Reach $18 000 Valuation
Prohibited liquors seized by the county sheriff since October 6 value about $18 000 after earlier seizures and a large destruction of seized liquor, with deputies reporting additional seizures at locations including 115 South Water Street 59 Government Street and St Stephen's Avenue. arrests expected.
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F. Levene
South Water Street
Government Street
C. R.palmer
St. Stephen’s Avenue
Naval Stores Plant Reopens at Gulfport After Idle Years
Gulfport Mississippi A L Special The large Yargan Naval Stores Company plant reopened after being idle for over two years with about 150 workers. The reopening is expected to ripple through state trade channels from Texas to Fort Worth and Houston. Snow blanketed parts of the Panhandle with Amarillo reporting two inches and Marfa six inches.
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Gulfport
Miss. A. L
Yargan Naval Stores Company
Texas
Houston
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Marfa
Waite’s Wife Targeted in Poisoning Inquiries
New York officials pursue multiple lines in a poison case involving Dr. Waite and his wife. Detectives seek why Mrs. Waite fell ill after candy gifts from Waite and a telegram sender’s identity remains unclear amid possible blackmail. Kane admits $9,000 payment. investigators seek full amount and motive.
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Local showers and thunderstorms expected Sunday and Monday across Alabama and Mississippi with somewhat lower temperatures. Fresh south winds with squalls.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Paper shortage cuts Sunday mobile item. comic section dropped
The edition notes a paper famine and freight congestion reducing the size of Sunday's item and eliminating the comic section. It mentions newspaper distribution delays and a 30 day notice requirement for change, with references to ships and mills affecting availability.
Campaign to Make Mobile City of Flowers Initiates Fund Drive
The Ways and Means Committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and the Home Economics Club launch a campaign to beautify Government Street with azaleas. A joint letter to property owners requests groups of four shrubs priced at 2.50 each, to be planted by residents with committee support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
City of Flowers
Home Economic Club
Elizabeth Fonde
Stella Brooks
E. D. Bondurant
E. B. Kirkbride
Perrin Bester
Emma Roche
H. T. Smith
James R. Hagan
Home Economics Club
J. D. Andrews
Ways and
Chamber of Com
Government Street
Government
Tazalea
Ways and Means Committee of Commerce and Business League
Pat J Lyons
Blanc
Henrietta L. Tonsmeire
Margaret Ollinger
Mary A. Danner
Mabel C. Owen
Fannie
Montgomery Man Kills Wife and Cuts Own Throat
Julius V. Richards a 52 year old cabinet maker living at 408 Bibb Street stabbed his wife Mrs E. Hards to death Friday night with a butcher knife. He then cut his own throat ear to ear but did not sever the jugular. He was taken to Stree hospital and is reported to be recovering. Police say it was the worst such incident in years arising from ongoing trouble.
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Als
Julius V. Richards
Bibb Street
E. Hards
Richards
St.re Hospital
Mississippi Senate approves 956000 omnibus bill for capitol rehab
Jackson Miss April 1 The Mississippi senate late last night passed an omnibus bill authorizing a 956000 bond issue for rehabilitation of the old capitol and an appropriation for the Mississippi centennial exposition along with related items.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Senate
Warlike Moves of Dutch Government Stir Europe Capitals
Wartime report notes bold Dutch moves provoke reactions across European capitals. A Zeppelin L-15 is said destroyed during a raid on England. Britons celebrate the air monster's fall while mourning 28 casualties from bombing.
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Europe
England
Dutch Moves Prompt Secret Parliament Session
London dispatch reports Dutch government calls secret parliamentary session amid rumors of new German threat. Dutch measures spark debate over risk to shipping and possible war, while Paris reports continued German assaults near Fort Vaux and Meuse positions.
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Germany
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Sussex likely mined or torpedoed in North Sea attack
War dispatches indicate the British troop transport Sussex may have been struck by a mine or torpedo. Reports say an unseen U-boat fired a torpedo, with Germany promising compensation if proven. In the last hours several neutrals plus British and Swedish vessels were sunk.
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Sussex
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Memento
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Hollandia
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Possible German submarine linked to Sussex sinking explanation
A Berlin report cites a submarine commander's belief the Sussex was a troop transport, suggesting an official but contested explanation. Readers debate whether Germany will admit any misjudgment as U S authorities consider the incident and motives.
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Berlin
Sussex
United States
Germany
Caneeioen
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He Would Not Come Back. She Sues for Heart Balm
In New York on April 1 FP reports Miss Izabeth Burns sues Dominy of East Hampton for $15,000 in a breach of promise case. The governess claims the longtime relationship was ended and seeks damages. The suit remained active as parties signed a temporary agreement.
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Dominy
East Hampton
Izabeth H Burns
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Turkey opens to outside aid for quake victims
Washington dispatch reports Turkey finally admits outside relief may be offered as the nation faces a grave disaster. The admission comes amid ongoing pleas for aid from international relief groups and neighboring nations.
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Turkey
American murder waves evoke panic in Cuba escape
An American named e bie reportedly escaped the Villistas and fled to Cuba after killings in the region. Victims include Americans Benjamin, Samuel Lee Lindsey, and Dr A T Snell, with an English journalist David Bruce, also known as Donald McGregor, cited. German mine foreman Herman Blankenbaurg is said killed. others, Henry Acklin and Frank Amoriann, are missing near Joe and Guerrero.
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Flowers Takes Office as Convict Board Head
Flowering officials report that the new president assumed charge today as part of the state board. The appointment affects several agencies and ties to local business interests.
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Convict Board
April
Brooks
eanneTy
Piejebara
Evans
Ot Siping
Ikaelon
Iriaey
Tatas
Mississippi House Votes Down Woman Office Holder Amendment
The Mississippi House of Representatives rejected an amendment that would let women serve on national institutions and state bodies. The debate was late night and the measure was dismissed as not advancing.
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Jackson
Miss
Villa fight with Carrancistas near Guerrero ends in casualties
Newspaper dispatch from San Antonio reports Pancho Villa surrounded northeast of Guerrero with about 1,000 Mexican cavalry advancing against American troops. General staff notes Villa is pressed back through the Guerrero district as Carranzista forces suffer casualties and prisoners are taken amid evolving combat near the mountains.
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Guerrero
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Carranzistad
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