Alabama Railroad Commission prepares February docket
Eight cases are set for hearing at the February meeting of the Alabama Railroad Commission in Montgomery. New items include Southern Railway petitioning for a 3500 pound maximum on all card rates and Louisville and Nashville seeking to amend soft wood block rates. Also pending is a West et al petition against depot accommodations at Bessie Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Railroad Commission
Southern Railway
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
C. R. West
St. L
Bandit Steals Cash From Express Car on Pennsylvania Line
A bandit robbed the Stock Yards Special, forcing the express messenger to open the safe and escaping with a bag of currency believed to be worth several thousand dollars. The conductor tackled the thief but was struck down. the robber fled uninjured as the train fired two shots.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Society Events Highlight Week in Mobile
Felix Ball Jex Howard Luce crowned carnival monarch in honor of La Reine Marguerite at Battle House. Shakespeare Club and many gatherings follow with weddings, bridge parties, luncheons, and a Colonial Dames meeting in Mobile.
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Felix Ball
Jex Howard Luce
la Reine Marguerite
Battle House
Money and Valuable Papers Moved Between Yards and Banks
A report notes the transport of money and valuable papers between the Union Stock Yards and downtown banks. The operation involved secure transfer methods and coordination with financial and railroad authorities.
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Union Stock Yards
Vice President Elect to Have Military Escort for Inauguration
In Washington on February 1 the first vice president elect will be escorted by militiamen at Governor Marshall’s inauguration on March 4. Governor Wilson suggested Culver Cadets from Culver Military Academy as personal escort, prompting parade program changes and a historic precedent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kfor
Marshall
Wilson
Wood
Culver
Military Academy
Ind
Fifth Man Arrested In Hot Springs Swindle
Chicago police announced the arrest of J. H. Ward alias Bert B Sterling one of six men accused in a $20,000 roulette swindle against Frank Pax of Terre Haute Ind Ward was nabbed in an apartment with a $30 000 bond set and case adjourned to February 11 The sixth man remains at large with four others already in custody.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. H. Ward
Bert B. Sterling
Frank Pax
Terre Haute
Ind
Hot Springs
Ark
Fox
Ward
Steamer Queen City Passes Downriver Bound for Mardi Gras
The steamer Queen City carried a large number of passengers from Pittsburg and Cincinnati toward New Orleans Mardi Gras as it traveled down the river last night near Natchez Mississippi.
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Mardi Gras
Associated Press
Natchez, Miss
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Good Citizenship and Voter Participation Call
A civic notice urges every eligible resident to participate in elections and ensure timely payment of poll taxes to be a voting citizen.
If this is Your Birthday
This birthday message notes that changes may disappoint and journeys may not satisfy. It advises watchfulness and care to avoid unpleasantness and suggests those born today have original ideas and can progress with encouragement and firm guidance in health and conduct.
Don't base dress on monthly dress says society woman
Mrs Anita C Brooks of New York dismisses a French judge's ruling that a woman should limit clothing spending to rent, arguing the home remains the first consideration and women should spend accordingly.
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Anita C. Brooks
New York
Anita Brooks
Fernch
Mae
Dance Craze At Local Ball Promises Easy One-Step Fun
The piece highlights a new dance called the one-step as an easy, swaying walk to music, replacing older hesitant figures. It notes attendees from Selma Montgomery and Birmingham, social events at Dallen Auction Club and Knights of Columbus Hall, and mentions various visitors and a Silver Wedding celebration at 453 State Street with detailed decor and a large reception.
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de Scribe
L. Shettier
Lena Bitzer
Fred
Charles Bitzer
Bitzer
Reo
K. Broders
Orleans
Emma
Bride Weds Coach Line in Quiet Evansville Ceremony
Ella Line became the bride of Arto Co. Line of Evansville in a quiet ceremony attended by Miss Nettie Wa as maid and Alva man as best. The bride wore a tan coat suit with hat and matching accessories. The couple will reside at northwest St. Fr and Claiborne streets.
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M. BE. Hulbert
Marieuss
Ping Mesaglinematter
Bfe
Mr. Edwards
Salina
SNE
Mobile
C. BE. McClure
Corine McClure
Bila
Ocean Springs
Misa
Uella
Arto Co. Line
Evansville
Sin
Nettie Wa
Alva
Ding
Line
Northwest St. Fr
Claiborne Streets
Real Estate Firm Files for City Incorporation
The Young McKinstry Real Company filed in probate court late Friday to conduct general real estate and insurance business in the city. Incorporators include Anna Young and McKinstry Young, all residents of the city, with charter capital around $2,000.
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NEW Real Estate Company
Young McKinstry Real Company
Pew Concern
Brovane
Toy A Young
Anna
Young McKinstry
No License Charged Alleged Sale Without Permit
Alleged to have sold goods without first procuring a license as required residence in Birmingham. Recorder set a $2.50 bond Friday noon. Sachs was arrested by FP man Dean.
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Birmingham
Sachs
Dean
Theatre Triumph in Chicago Adapts Time and Isle of P
A fragment highlights Wells presenting La Ba theatre triumph titled The Time P and Girl. It notes a staged date in Chicago with February pied reference and mentions Mr. Jake. The readable fragments suggest a cultural event review and program listing.
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Jake. Wells
The
Isle of
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