Forchheimer Heads Mobile Trade Expansion Trip Committee
Henry Forchheimer of M Forchheimer & Company elected chairman of Mobile merchants delegation to Central American ports on May 16 for first Latin America trade expedition. Delegation to meet C H Ellis of United Fruit Company in New Orleans April 29 at 2:30 p m, Grunewald Hotel, including reps from Dunlap Mercantile, Barney Cavanagh, Mobile Gas, St John & Co, American Tie and Timber, Mobile Stove and Pulley, Cunningham, and Kelly-Brady Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Forchheimer
M. Forchheimer & Company
Mobile
Central American
Latin America
Forchheimer
Central America
Mr. Ellis
C. H. Ellis
United Fruit Company
New Orleans
Grunewald
E. 0. Fowlkes
Dunlap Mercantile Company
G. R. Vaughn
Barney-Cavanagh Hardware Company
L.J. Davis
Mobile Gas Company
Harry Majerski
St. John & Company
A. Naylor
American Tie and Timber Company
A.J. Parsons
Mobile Stove and Pulley Works
A. Cunningham
Cunningham Hardware Company
H. A. Forchheimer
M. Forchheimer
G. Ww
T. Kelly
Kelly-Brady Hardware Company
Road Board Delayed Oiling Washington Ave and Court Actions
The weekly meeting of the road committee reported delays in oiling Washington Avenue through Oakdale due to late bids from oil firms. They discussed Detention Home funding, appointing viewers for Mobile river to Calvert, and repairs at Dog River Bridge. The board to advance jail interior painting and mile posts, and to advertise for Cayvel and concrete bridge specs.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Washington Avenue
Oakdale
Mobile River
Calvert
Henry Brannan
Dog River
Wilmer
Shang
W. H. Oates
Ath
Texas Oil Company
F. O. B. Baltimore
Standard Oil Company
Sullivan
Hagan
Schwarz
Edington
Gaillard
Lara Schwarnd Lyons
Ary’s
S Mill Road
British Army Officer Killed Flying Biplane Descent
Lieutenant Ger Harrison of the British Army's Signal Corps died when an elevator collapsed during a Farnborough flight. His biplane plunged from 400 feet, crashing to earth. he was killed instantly.
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Associated Press
London
Ger Harrison
Siatton Corps
Farnborough
Premier Yamamoto Praises Calm Tone Amid California Antijapan Bill
Washington reports that Baron Yamamoto premier of Japan praised restraint in the looming U S Japan clash over California anti Japanese land ownership legislation. He disapproved fiery demonstrations in Tokyo and urged steady conduct to avoid agitation.
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Washington
State Department
Baron Yamamoto
Japan
United States
California
Count Yamamoto
Tokio
Montenegro protests European demand to evacuate Scutari
The Montenegrin government in London protests a European powers demand for the immediate evacuation of Scutari. The note, describing the move as unjust and cruel, asks for equitable consideration of Montenegro's future and equality with Balkan allies.
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Powers
Associated Press
London
Cettinje
Scutari
Nicholas
Montenegro
Albania
Montenegro Crown Prince Leads Troops from Scutari North
Crown Prince Danilo of Montenegro and his forces move northward from Scutari as five Montenegrin artillery batteries remain in the city per official dispatches received in Vienna.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Austria
Danilo
Montenegro
Scutari
Poison and gun used by mother in Portland tragedy
Mrs. Lillian Strange, 26, fatally poisoned two of her three children and herself then shot at them in a Portland suburb home. Physicians deem emotional insanity. one child and the mother likely to die, the other child wounded but saved by emetic. Earl Strange returned to find them in a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Lillian Strange
Earl O. Strange
Milk ordinance on table as Mobile hears dairy costs rise
A Mobile hearing on a new milk ordinance stretched three hours as dairymen, Home Economics members, and medical society doctors debated temperature controls and wagon design. The measure would raise milk prices, require 50 degree storage from dairy to home, and mandate separated driver compartments. A May 12 continuance was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Ison
Board of Health
Thomas M. Stevens
J. F. McGowan
Dr J D Summers Held In Death Of Wife In Selma
Dr J D Summers a local druggist is held by Sheriff Randall as coroner's jury probes the death of his wife in their rooms above Summers drug store at Water and Mechanics streets. Witnesses describe bruises and possible internal injuries. alcohol use and quarrels are noted. The jury contemplates a verdict after additional testimony.
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Selma
Ala
J. D. Summers
Randall
Summers Drug Store
Water and
Mechanics Streets
G. T. Treadwell
R. P. Anderson
P. B. Harrell
W. C. Ward
W. C. Agee
C. J. Marshall
Dr. Summers
Sisson for War If the Necessity Should Arise
Representative Sisson of Mississippi urged war if necessary to oppose alien land ownership in California. He argued non-resident aliens should not hold land in the United States and warned that exempting an alien nation would undermine state laws and place foreigners above American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisson
Associated Press
Washington
California
Mississippi
Mr. Sisson
United States
Jackson
Cleveland
McKinley
Japan
Atlanta Pencil Factory Death Case Opens Basement Mystery
A coroner's jury tours the National Pencil Company basement in Atlanta to determine if 14 year old Mary Phagan was killed in the metal room on the second floor or died in the underground space. Superintendent T M Frank faces police questioning as two lawyers attend. A cellar cut and a woman's footprint are noted. Suspects include Arthur Mullineaux and Newt Lee the watchman.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
National Pencil Company
Mary Phagan
T. M. Frank
Frank
Arthur Mullineaux
Newt Lee
Theatrical Manager Opens 50 Cent Seats To Fill House
In Chicago on April 28 the downtown theatre offered all unsold seats at 50 cents each starting at 7 30. Of the 1021 in attendance, 583 paid the reduced rate. Management called the sale clear profit as these patrons otherwise would not have attended.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Patriarch Sets Record With 262 Descendants in Walnut
A table of Uncle Tom Ellison’s offspring, revised after a grandchild’s birth, counts 50 children, 125 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 27 great great grandchildren. Ellison is 93, with ages ranging from 11 to 65 among his children.
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Associated Press
Walnut
Ark
Tom
Ellison
Weather Summary for Alabama and Mississippi
Forecasts show fair conditions tonight with warmer Tuesday. Light north winds shift to variable as conditions remain generally fair in Alabama and Mississippi through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi
Attorney Barber Held to Grand Jury on Framing Charge
Gulfport Mississippi April 28 attorney E M Barber named in sensational accusation by Burns detective P M Harrell who testified he was paid to frame a damage suit against Mississippi Traction Company Barrber held under $1000 bond pending grand jury probe Harrell also held as witness W F Gorenflo another witness in the case Nettie Gill suit for 250000 death of her daughter Barber a prominent Gulf Coast attorney active in politics and church affairs in 1910 he ran for Congress against Eaton J Bowers and drew wide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
E. M. Barber
P. M. Harrell
Burns
Barber
Mississippi Traction Company
Harrell
W. F. Gorenflo
Gulfport and Mississippi Traction Company
Nettie Gill
Burns Agency
Traction Company
Gulf Coast
Congress
Eaton J. Bowers
Bryan Arrives in Sacramento for Conference
Secretary of State William J. Bryan arrived in Sacramento to confer with Governor Johnson and California legislators on proposed anti alien land holding laws. Governor Johnson planned a joint session to hear Bryan's official message as Democratic lawmakers gathered at the train. Bryan said he came at the president's request with legislative consent to discuss matters touching national relations.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
Willam J. Bryan
Johnson
California
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Japan and United States negotiations on California alien land bill
The Japanese embassy said there had been no change in the negotiations since Secretary Bryan left for Sacramento. The Japanese government awaits the outcome of his mission.
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Associated Press
Washington
California
Bryan
Sacramento
Corporations Must Pay Debts
The U S supreme court ruled five to four that a creditor may pursue a successor company for debts of a reorganized corporation. The Northern Pacific Railway was held liable for a $125,000 judgment against the Northern Pacific Railroad, despite no finding of moral wrongdoing in the reorganization. Justice Lurton dissented calling the decision alarming and lawyers view it as a blow to corporate reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Lurton
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Collision Fatalities In Louisville Trolley Car Crash
Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham wife of former Mayor Bingham was fatally injured and Franklin Callahan son of Americus F Callahan of Chicago along with her nephew were hurt when an interurban trolley car struck their automobile near Louisville. Mrs. Bingham suffered a fractured skull and Dennis Longmiller driving was only slightly hurt.
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Louisville
Robert Worth Bingham
Bingham
Franklin Callahan
Americus F. Callahan
Chicago
Dennis Longmiller
Montgomery City OKs Dances At Oak Park
Montgomery Alabama April 28 The city commission ruled Oak Park dances may proceed approving the turkey trot bunny hug and tango. A fashionable Montgomery club had sought a permit and was advised the decency laws were not transgressed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Oak Park
Photograph Deepens Mystery in Dunbar Kidnapping Case
New Orleans reports say Walters sent a photo to his father claiming it showed Bruce Anderson, child reportedly kidnapped from Boardman, North Carolina. Local residents identify the boy as the missing child taken in Columbia, Mississippi, deepening the case’s confusion.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Dunbar
W. C. Walters
J. P. Walters
Boardman
N. C
Walters
Bruce Anderson
New Boardman
Anderson
Columbia
Miss
C. P. Dunbar
W. H. Murray
Julia Anderson
Bruce
Robert Dunbar
Mississippi
Louisiana
Wife Slipped Law To Condemned Husband
E F Andrews condemned for murder escaped from a Florida jail with a hack saw. His wife, admitted for visiting services, is held on charges of supplying the saw. Andrews killed J W Alexander in Palmetto eight months earlier. He fled last night from murderers row and scaled the wall.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
E. F. Andrews
Andrews
J. W. Alexander
Palmetto
Train collision in Baldwin leaves two dead in Wisconsin
In Baldwin Wisconsin two people were killed and several injured when passenger train No 2 on the Omaha road collided head on with an extra freight train. The wreck is said to result from a misunderstanding of orders.
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Associated Press
Baldwin, Wis
Omaha Road
Serious fight erupts at Greek Easter service in Uniontown
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on April 28 a church dispute over collection leadership led to a chaotic fight at a Greek Orthodox service. Twenty five people were cut and bruised with several fatally wounded before police quelled the disturbance and arrests were made.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Cotton Oil Plant Burned In Batesburg Fire
Fire of unknown origin yesterday destroyed the Batesburg Cotton Oil Company plant. The gin and fertilizer buildings were slightly damaged and 2000 tons of cotton hulls were burned. Total loss estimated at 50000 to 60000 dollars with 25000 dollars insured.
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Associated Press
Batesburg
8. C
Batesburg Cotton Oi Company
Nig Clarke to Join Gulls in Memphis
Catcher Nig Clarke, secured from Indianapolis, will join the Moniie club in Memphis likely Monday night or Tuesday morning. Charley Schmidt will report to Indianapolis.
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Nig Clarke
THE
GULLS
Memphis
Indianapolis
Moniie
Charley Schmidt
Postponed Games Hit Major Leagues on Wet Grounds
In Philadelphia and Brooklyn games were postponed due to wet grounds. New York and Detroit matches were called off for cold or wet conditions affecting the Boston Cleveland and New York Brooklyn contests.
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New York
Boston
Detroit
Brooklyn
N. Y
Flood waters fall rapidly at Natchez as levees hold
The Mississippi River crevasse near Gibson's Landing causes Natchez to fall from 52.5 feet while Natchez and surrounding gauges drop. Vicksburg rises slightly due to water from Mayersville, with forecasts of continued declines southward and potential later rises as Red River waters re-enter the Mississippi.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Natchez
Mississippi
Louisiana
Gibson's Landing
Natches
Vicksburg
Mayersville
Miss
Baton Rouge
Donaldsonville
Tensas
Concordia
Catahoula
Mississippi River
Red River
Gulf
Atchafalaya River
Weather Bureau
Vicksbrg
Vidalia Flood Refugees Reach Across Mississippi
Vidalia Louisiana today shelters refugees from Tensas and Concordia parishes as the Mississippi crevasse near Gibson's Landing floods areas north of the town. More than 4,000 people evacuated to Natchez and beyond while thousands of cattle move across the river. River steamers and launches aid rescue under the US Army relief corps as levees buckle and rail lines near Ferriday and Torras face inundation.
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Associated Press
Vidalia
Tensas
Concordia
Mississippi
Gibson's Landing
Natchez
United States Army Relief Corps
Waterproof
Goldman, Gibson
Azucema
Clayton and
Ferriday
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
St. Joseph
Rayville
Texas and Pacific
Torras
Louisiana
Arkansas
Iena
Taft Coaches Yale Freshmen Debating Teams
Former President Taft is coaching Yale freshmen for the annual triangular debate with Harvard and Princeton. The subject is Resolved that cabinet officers should be given a seat and a voice in Congress. One Yale team debates Harvard affirmatively, another defends the negative at Princeton.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Congress
Yale
Starvard
New Mn
Princeton
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ELLIS
U. F. Co
Grunewald Hotel
Washington Ave
Donilo
Ity Hall
C. A. Mohr
B. B. Boone
Mobile County
W. F. R. Phillips
District of Columbia
Boone
Selman
Uxorgide
Grand Jury
Gov. Johnson
Northern Pacific Railroad
Dunbars
Philadelphia
Nathez
Gibson’s Landing
Orleans
Donaldsville
Taft
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