Mobile police probe into jail escape to air Friday
Reports say Chief Crenshaw will lead a full inquiry into the Wednesday jail break of three prisoners, with officers predicting sensational revelations. The Broadus case and Dorion’s ties to a sheriff bid are expected to surface, amid talk of department-wide shakeups and political influence.
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Mobile Police Department
George B. Stone
George E. Glover
Frank Olsen
Reuben L.dorlon
Night Leutenant
F. W. Crenshaw
Joners
Mobile
Laz Schwarz
Lyons
Broadus
Commission
Crenshaw
Schwarz
Henry Davis
Dorion Forhich
Police and
Detec
George George Ousted From Republic He Founded
The state board of charities recommends removing William R. George from any participation in the George Junior Republic at Freeville New York founded by him over ten years ago. An investigation found charges of loose living by three former members but offered no verdict. the board also urges ending new admissions and removing current residents while reshaping administration.
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Associated Press
New York
William R. George
George Junior Republic
Freeville
N. Y
State Board of Charities
George
The
Republic
Henry A. Wise
Grand Jury
National Organization of the Republic
Daddy
Junior Republic
Willam R. George
Old Bowery
Mobile Port Collectorship Demands Prompt Local Action
Senator James K. Vardaman urged Mississippians for the Mobile port collector roles as John D. McNeel, an Alabamian, was named internal revenue collector in Birmingham. Commercial authorities warn Mobile’s port must have a capable, nonpolitical appointee to safeguard Alabama’s key seaport and regional development.
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Internal Revenue District
Mississippi
Alabama
Mississippi Coast
Mobile
Internal Revenue
James K. Vardaman
Birmingham
John D. McNeel
Internal Revenue Collectorship
Senate
Supreme Court Mobile Decisions Reach Mobile Division
The Alabama Supreme Court, in Mobile division rulings, reverses and remands multiple cases. Richard Roe et al v Annie Smith. Vidmer et al v Loyd. Albert McNeill v Munson Steamship Co. See also Citronelle Turpentine Co v Buhlig and Ruth Canty v Bixler with affirmations or dismissals in land and contract disputes.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Mobile
Richard Roe
Edward Singleton
Et Als
Annie Smith
Mobile Circuit Court
Citronelle Turpentine Company
W. H. Buhlig
Mobile County
John R. Vidmer
Thomas L. Loyd
Mobile Law and Equity Court
Lloyd Station
Vidmer
Albert McNeill
Munson Steamship Company
Fich
Hamilton
L. B. Sheldon
McNeill
Steamship Company
Court of Appeals
Ruth Canty
E. H. Bixler
Mobile Chancery Court
Hobson Donovan Debate Challenge Sparks Alabama Feud
Washington December 18 The long running feud between Representative Hobson of Alabama and Representative Donovan of Connecticut flares as Donovan challenges Hobson to debate before an Alabama audience on the issue that absence of a representative from Congress is honest and justifiable. Donovan notes Hobson was in his seat seven of eight months of the extra session.
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Donovan
Connecticut
Associated Press
Washington
Hobson
Alabama
Congress
Hobson Accepts Debate Challenge From Donovan or Substitutes
Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson, in Gadsden, accepts the challenge to debate issued by Congressman Donovan of Connecticut. He offers Donovan discretion on timing and location and says he could extend the invitation to Oscar Underwood, Governor ONeal, or Ci Lewis if Donovan cannot attend.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Gadsden
Alabama
Donovan
Connecticut
Oscar Underwood
O'Neal
Ci Lewis
Hobson
Lewis
Ambassador Pick Not Made For France Post
Washington December 18 The rumor that Frederick R Coudert renowned authority on international law was selected by President Wilson to replace Myron T Herrick as ambassador to France has been officially denied by Secretary to the President Tumulty and Secretary of State Bryan.
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Prederick R. Coudert
Washington
Frederick ‘R.’. Coudert
Wilson
Myron T. Herrick
France
Bryan
Wallace says he would not take lieutenant governorship
John H. Wallace Jr. denies quitting the governor’s race and rejects circulating rumors that he might be placed against Thomas E. Kilby for lieutenant governor. He emphasizes he already holds a higher and more remunerative post as state game and fish commissioner in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
John H. Wallace, Jr
Wallace
Thomas E. Kilby
Anniston
Song That Stirred Wilson to Protest
The Washington dispatch publishes the full “Damn Damn Damn” song that prompted President Wilson to urge war and navy secretaries to protest to higher officers after a Carabao banquet. The verses mock insurrectos in the Philippines and depict life under colonial rule with references to the Krag rifle and local customs.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Navy
Philippines
Daniels Deals Knockout Blow to the Knockers
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels told the North Carolina Society of New York that opponents of reform measures are reactionaries and stand patters. He derided hysteria as democracy and said true reform benefits labor and the public. The address at the New York banquet stressed protecting pledges and opposing privilege.
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New York
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
North Carolina Society of New York
Daniels
Army
Navy
Hugo Osterhaus
Cameron M. Winslow
Albert Gleaves
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Martin W. Littleton
Mr. Daniels
New York Central Railroad
Southern Express Company
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Standard Oil Trust
Teck Duncan Dies in Pen from Pneumonia
Teck Duncan, a notorious Jefferson County murderer serving a life sentence for multiple killings, died at Wetumpka after a two week illness from pneumonia. His body was sent home for burial.
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Jefferson County
Montgomery
Teck Duncan
Wetumpka
Long distance hitting dominates 1913 American Association season
Official averages from President Chvington show Riggert of St Paul with 280 total bases leading in home runs with 12 and 23 triples. Chappelle of Milwaukee, later with Chicago, tops hitters with a .349 average in 85 games, while Reilly of Indianapolis hit .337 in 166 games.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Association
Chivington
Riggert
St. Paul
Chappelle
Milwaukee
Chicago Americans
Reilly
Indianapolis
Burleson Reports 1866 Act Buying Telegraph Lines
Mr Burleson cites a 1866 Act of Congress authorizing the acquisition of all telegraph lines at an appraised value. The reference frames an early federal power over communications and property valuation.
Public Utilities Drive Seen as Test for Parcel Post System
The success of the Parcel Post System is cited as proof the Postoffice Department can operate two major public utilities. The department aims for self sufficiency and broader postal services by expanding telephone system acquisitions and other utilities.
Democrats to Decide Telecommunication Ownership Policy
In Washington on December 18, Postmaster General Burleson advocates government ownership of telegraphs and telephones. A Democratic caucus in January will determine how far the plan becomes administration policy. President Wilson has studied the idea, with support noting the high cost. a report on acquiring the lines for a government monopoly is planned, shifting from Representative Lewis to a broader administration measure led by Chairman Moon.
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Washington
Burleson
House
Wilson
Congress
Géner
Lewis
Moon
House Post Office Committee
Associated Press
Hig
Post Office Department
Postal
Firet
Parcel Post
Ammons Defies Allied Demands Over Mining Strike
Governor Ammons resists recall of Adjutant General John Chase and other officers, rejects disbanding the military commission, and refuses to free prisoners amid coal miners' strike in southern Colorado. Delegates vow to march on the Capitol to protest law enforcement. In Washington, Burleson signals possible government control of telegraph and telephone lines as part of public utilities.
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Associated Press
Denver
E. M. Ammons
John Chase
Allied Trades Union
Mary Jones
State
Colorado
Ammons
Kellar Nominated for Lieutenant Colonelcy
Major Charles Kellar, United States Engineer in charge of the district including Alabama and part of Mississippi, has been nominated for promotion to lieutenant colonel to fill the vacancy created by the death of Lieutenant-Colonel David Du B. Gaillard.
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Charles Kellar
United States
Alabama
Mississippi
David du B. Gaillard
Reputed Baltimore Lawyer Yates Pennington Found Dead
Baltimore police report Yates Pennington a lawyer and former police examiner member was found dead with gas on in his club room. Coroner returns verdict of death by his own action.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Yates Pennington
Board of Police Examiners
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Schwarzmissioner
F Lyons
Esident
U. S
John
Job
Carolina Society
Gov. Ammons
Allied Taks
Kellar
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