Belgium Strikers Hit 257000 in Nationwide Walkout
The ministry of the interior reports 257000 workers in Belgium joined a national political strike seeking manhood suffrage and end of plural voting. Socialist leader Emile Vandervelde tours Hainaut Namur provinces noting 163000 of 208000 workers are striking. Business stagnation hits industrial districts as coal, power, and transport falter.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
Ministry of the Interior
Emile Vandervelde
Hainaut
Namur
Civil Strikes Cloud Ghent International Exhibition
Associated Press reported in Ghent that socialist strikes threaten the international exposition opening April 26. The mayor fears serious injury as 60 percent of British exhibitors retire and 30 percent of French exhibitors follow. American exhibitors are hesitant. Civil guards dispersed 200 strikers threatening a wire factory attack.
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Associated Press
Ghent
Belgium
Rogers Charges Firmly Denied in Convict Probe
In Montgomery Alabama on April 16 Dr. W T Rogers of Andalusia challenged claims that Dr L E Broughton bought his Sanford lumber camp office for 500 dollars with proceeds shared by James G Oakley and John Gamble. Witnesses including Gov O Nea l and Leon McCord testified, while Gamble and Henderson were advised to appear voluntarily.
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Montgomery
Als
W. T. Rogers
Andalusia
L. E. Broughton
Henderson Lumber Company
Sanford
James G. Oakley
John Gamble
Troy
Convict Department
Leon McCord
Gamble
Dr. Rogers
Rogers
Mr. McCord
J. D. Henderson
Henderson ‘Lumber Company
Exchange
McCord
First National Bank of
Dr. Broughton
Mr. Gamble
Henderson
Broughton
State Medical Association
Mobile
O'Neal
Dan G. Trawick
Em. G. A. Williams
Red Feather Mine
W. J. Nunnery
Shreves
Hartwell Douglass
State Convict Board
A. E
Flood Breach Hits Arkansas Side Levee Near White River
Reported breaks along the Laconia circle levee on the Arkansas side flood a large Southeast Arkansas area and threaten plantations. Residents had prepared for disaster after last year while engineers work to reinforce Modoc and nearby embankments.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Laconia Circle
Arkansas
White River
Modoc
Ark
Mississippi
Rosedale
Coahoma
Red Cross Plans Flood Relief Funds For Ohio
Indiana dispatch reports a $1,600,000 Red Cross flood relief pool for Ohio with about $200,000 for Indiana. National director Er nest P. Bicknell says distribution depends on Mississippi River flood damage and is not yet determined.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Ernest P. Bicknell
American Red Cross
Ralston
Red Cross
Indiana
Bicknell
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi
Sunshine Accelerates Mississippi Levee Work in Valley
A week of sunshine in the lower Mississippi river valley has allowed levee raising and strengthening to proceed without interruption. Officials remain optimistic that flood pressures from Vicksburg southward will ease. Weather forecasts call for fair conditions today and tomorrow in the valley.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Guards stationed as copper roof at new postoffice
New Orleans reports the Camp Street postoffice roof contains 30 000 to 35 000 dollars worth of high grade copper. Contractors James Stewart & Co have placed guards Louis Felder and C Soucier who patrol the roof against theft while the copper is secured under concrete and heavy fastenings.
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New Orleans
Mobile Woman Nominated For High DAR Position
Delegates to the Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution prepared to elect officers. Three women were nominated for president general including Mrs. John Miller Horton and Mrs. Story. Voting began with 1,108 delegates, but results will take time as delays and confusion with voting machines persisted.
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Washington
Continental Congress
Benjamin F. Gray
Mobile
Ala
John Swift
Lodge Convenes in Mobile Next
Secretary George G. Card of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce announced Mobile as the site for the next biennial grand lodge meeting of the Knights and Ladies of Honor in Alabama. A. G. Levy of Mobile was elected grand protector. Other officers include J. E. McMillan of Selma as vice protector, E. L. Cahall of Mobile as secretary for the 24th year, and E. M. Everette of Birmingham as treasurer.
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George G. Card
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Mobile
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Alabama
Birmingham
Card
Chamber of Commerce
A. G. Levy
Summers Defeats Goodwin In Ninth Round Bout
John Summers of England outboxed Alf Goodwin in Sydney. The lightweight bout ended in the ninth round when the referee stopped the match as Goodwin failed to mount a competitive challenge. Summers dominated from the opening minutes.
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Goodwin
Sydney
John Summers
England
Alf Goodwin
Guard at Shreve Convict Camp Sees Cruelty Probe Whistle
Judge W L Parks testifies he knows no improper steps in appointing Dr L E Broughton resident physician at Sanford convict camp. Testimony details alleged inhuman whipping of negro convicts by Warden W J Nunnery and other disciplinary abuses. Convict board adjourns to April 36 as resignations and removals proceed.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. L. Parks
Andalusia
O'Neal
L. E. Broughton
Sanford
Broughton
Gov “Yneal
B. Lindsey
Floyd
Russell
State Convict Board
J. W. Turner
Banner Mine
Rapid Fire Education for Prince in Europe Tour
A portrait of the young Prince of Wales as he prepares for leadership. He learned fluent French during a Paris visit with the Count and Countess de Bretouill, attends Oxford with private tutors and a bagpipe instructor, then travels to Württemberg to study German. The prince enjoys outdoor sports and views the trip as a long vacation.
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London
Prince of Wales
British Empire
Countess de Bretouill
Paris
Oxford
Wurtemburg
Germany
London Police Besieged With Clues On Martin
London police chased rumors about Joseph W. Martin as clues pour in. Cab drivers reported sightings and a man matching his description carried Martin's cash and a blood stained handkerchief, with a 10 pound note shown but not changeable. A rumor linked him to a ship voyage to South Africa aboard the Wilmer Castle with a woman.
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Associated Press
London
Joseph W. Martin
Wilmer Castle
South Africa
Scotland Yard
Martin
Belvedere Road
Bank of England
Martin family aids seeker's return amid Memphis firm crisis
N Hill Martin returns to Memphis to assist in restructuring the Martin Phillips Company after a receiver takes over. Creditors plan to meet to decide on continuing business as speculation grows Joseph W Martin is dead or in durance. A London cablegram reported his departure and intent to wire about 100000 for obligations.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
N. Hill Martin
London
Joseph Wilberforce
Martin-Phillips Company
Fontaine Martin
Martin
South
Joseph W. Martin
Durance
Tampico Still Safe From Mexican Rebels
A New Orleans dispatch reports Tampico remains safe as rebels have not taken the port. Mexican Minister Francisco de la Barra and Consul General P. Ornelas received the brief cable denying rebel seizure of Tampico. Despatches indicate federal troops under the Cedillo brothers had reportedly revolted and taken Tampico and Cardenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Tampico
Francisco de la Barra
P. Ornelas
Mexico
Federal
Ilar
Cedillo Brothers
Cardenas
San Luis Potosi
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Alabama and Mississippi forecast fair tonight and Thursday.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Mobile observance marks 100th anniversary of occupation
Iberville Historical Society observed the 100th anniversary of Mobile occupation by American troops with programs at German Relief Hall. Dr. Dunbar Rowland gave a detailed address on Historic Mobile, citing Fort Charlotte’s surrender and sources from Seville. The Rowley orchestra entertained and a banquet followed at the Cawthon Hotel.
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Iberville Historical Society
Mobile
Spain
Harry Pillans
Iberville Society
Erwin Craighead
Society
Dunbar Rowland
Department of Archives and History
State of
Mississippi
W. E. P. Wilson
Matthew Brewster
Craighead
Mobillans
Peter J. Hamilton
Rowland
Seattle
Fort Charlotte
Southern Market
Seville
Havana
Rowley Orchestra
Cawthon Hotel
German Relief Hall
Jackson, Miss
New Orleans
Physicians in revolt over Alabama medical association rules
Jefferson county delegates at the Alabama State Medical Association convention press for reorganization to allow all members to vote and hold office. They accuse a “wheel within a wheel” system centered on the state health officer and a governing board, with 2,600 non-office holders, 100 life councillors, and 2,500 membership stars seeking broader rights. The fight promises heated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Association
Alabama
Jefferson County
State Medical Association
Jefferson County Medical Society
State Board of Censors
Ornam
Association
Magic Circle
Board of Censors
Jefferson County Medical Association
Life Insurance Protests Declared Groundless by Rep Hull
Washington report says Rep Hull from Tennessee defended the income tax law against life insurance complaints. He argued that dividends from mutual and participating companies are refunds of excess premiums, not ordinary dividends, and that the surplus supports declared dividends under the commercial definition. Chairman Underwood said no tariff protests from foreign governments have reached the committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hull
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Underwood
State Department
Bruecker Ready for Great Atlantic Flight
The dirigible Suchard II is prepared for an Atlantic crossing from Las Palmas Canary Islands. Joseph Bruecker formerly of Milwaukee plans to depart when weather permits. Provisioned for twenty five days with water on board he aims for Barbadoes or Trinidad by April 28.
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Associated Press
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Suchard II
Atlantic
Joseph Bruecker
Milwaukee
Bruecker
Barbadoes
Trinidad
Public Inquiry Ordered Into Harvester Co Strike
Albany Apr 16 Governor Sulzer ordered a public investigation of the International Harvester Company strike at Auburn. He said the company has delayed further dismantling and urged amicable settlement through cool heads and common sense.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
International Harvester Company
Auburn
Senate panel backs two diplomacy nominees in Britain bid
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Walter H. Page for ambassador to Great Britain and Dudley Field Malone for third assistant secretary of state. Final confirmation is expected at Thursday's executive session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Walter H.page
Great Britain
Dudley Field Malone
Senate
Opposition Fights Free Wool Tariff in House Caucus
Washington April 15 The anti free wool faction presses to set a 15 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool as the administration tariff bill moves through the Democratic caucus. Ohio Indiana and Western members rally to defend Schedule K while President Wilson and Chairman Underwood expect quick passage with limited amendments.
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Associated Press
Washington
New England
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
Ashbrook
Underwood
House
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Oakley News
Rhett Goode
Lodge
Knights of Honor
Shreve
Rapid Fire Educatio
Prince
N. H. Martin
Mobiles
Cawthon
Pillans
Sberville Society
Porto Rico
Cary W. Butt
Paul J. Roberts
Fort St. Louis
A. G. Moses
M. Mahomer
W. F. Tebbetts, Harrard Harris, and
J. C. O'Connell
Jefferson Co. Society
Atlantic Ocean
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