Outsiders Take March on Mobile Towboat Sector
The Bogse Towboat Company of Louisiana quietly gained control of towing from Mobile Towing and Wrecking Co as rate hikes sparked protests. New Orleans firm promises two powerful tugboats and offers to equip a city fireboat with four water streams, while Old Mobile contractors face upheaval and rate competition.
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Bogse Towboat Company of
Louisiana
Mobile
Harry Hartnel
Mobile Aners
Mallory Line
Munson Line
Mexican Gulf Steamshippany
Seeberg Line
Mobile Company
Uisiana Company
New Orleans
Angie
Battle House
Ira Méats
Officais
Offic
Serecy
What the Fair Means in Money Spent in Mobile
A Mobile analysis estimates the 7 day fair could attract 5000 additional visitors staying in hotels and rooming houses. Average lodging revenue would total 35000, with feeding and refreshments boosting receipts to about 50000 for local businesses. The Central Committee presents a conservative forecast from seasoned fair organizers.
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M. J. McDermott
Escambia Citizens Urged to Vote Special School Tax
Escambia county educational board debates a special one mill tax to fund public schools. W F Feagin state superintendent urges trustees at the court house on the levy’s educational benefits and minimal individual impact.
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Escambia
Brewton
Als
Educational Board of
Escambia County
W. F. Feagin
Court House
Feagin
Meridian Girl Seeks Habeas Corpus Freedom Fight
In Meridian Mississippi on January 31 Chancellor Sam My petition for habeas corpus was filed for Miss Jessie Mabry who was committed to East Mississippi asylum last week. Proceedings set for February 3 in Meridian. The petition claims detention violates state constitution and notes jury disagreement and alleged insanity doubts. The case is described as sensational and high profile.
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Meridian
Miss
Sam My
Jessie Mabry
Racy a Promised In Gulfport Divorce Suit
Gulfport Mississippi January 31. A divorce suit unfolds over a socialite formerly Miss Stella Peter of Louis Ville. Both parties prepare for court action amid holiday tensions. The case references past incidents in New Orleans and Jersey City.
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Gulfport
Miss
Stella Peter
Louis- Ville
New Orleans
Jersey City
Greaves Proposes Drastic Prohibition Bill in Senate
Jackson Mississippi January 31 Senator Clarence Greaves introduced in the senate the most drastic prohibition measure yet. The bill would make it a felony to possess intoxicating liquor punishable by three years in the penitentiary and offers a $50 reward for informants.
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Jackson
Miss
Clarence Greaves
Senate
Millionaire Reporter and Girl Wife in Orleans
Special to Item from New Orleans reporter Wes describes a social scene involving a wealthy journalist and his wife in Orleans. Clearest details highlight high society events and local exclusive circles.
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Orleans
Wes
Indications Point Nantucket At Fault In Monroe Sinking
Federal investigators reveal key factors in the Monroe disaster including Nantucket captain Berry’s actions and the Monroe’s fog signals and time whistle. The Nantucket was off course 24 miles south of Winter Quarters lightship and life boats faltered as survivors recall the chaos. Captain Tapley seeks $1,000,000 against Nantucket owners Merchants and Miners Transportation Co. and Old Dominion estimates total loss at $1,000,000. The heroism of wireless operator Keithne is highlighted by survivors.
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Nantucket
Monroe
Boston
Robert B. Tapley
United States Steamship - Inspection
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Walker
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Tapley
Washington
Keihne
Tobacco Fumes Overwhelm New York Firefighters
A late afternoon blaze in a four story tobacco factory and warehouse at 212-214 Ninety-ninth Street forced the evacuation of about 100 nearby families. A woman and her two day-old baby were nearly suffocated, fifty firefighters were overcome by tobacco fumes, three others injured, and ten ambulances plus physicians and volunteers aided the rescue. Cause and extent of damage not yet known.
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New York
Ninety-ninth Street
Juniors and Intermediates to In Gym Exhibition
The M C A track team will receive their blue and white uniforms this week with monograms nearly ready. The squad hones for the Hardi Gras run on Feb 23 as indoor meets begin. Captain George R. Powell keeps the team cohesive and ready for the race.
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George R. Powell
Street Car Traffic Deranged on Spring Hill Avenue
A garbled street note reports deranged traffic conditions on Spring Hill Avenue with unclear timing and vehicle placement. Local authorities have not supplied full details and the report hints at a car presence before mid day.
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Spring Hill Avenue
Traffic in Souls at Lyric Promises Free Tickets
The Hem will award free tickets to the Lyric Theatre photo drama Traffic in Souls for Circle Puzzle solvers who pay a dollar or more for a subscription, with tickets issued in person by six PM tomorrow. The feature follows the immigrant underworld in New York through corrupt officials, crime, and reform efforts.
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Hem
Toen
Wi 1
Lyric Theatre
Anna Gould renews Paris child custody suit over Castellane
Paris reports the former Anna Gould of New York renewed her legal fight in Rome to regain custody of their children from Count Castellane. Monseigneur Patrizi states Gould appeals the decision as French law could allow the marriage’s erosion. The case centers on parental rights amid press and public attention.
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Paris
Jamart Society
Europe
de.Sagan
Anna ‘Gould
New York
Rome
Castellane
Patrizi
Papal Court
Wultpuise
Atlas
Petrizi
Realgren
Anti-Saloon League Rift Nears Resolution in Senate Fight
International News Service reports a potential split in Alabama Anti-Saloon League over the Hobson Underwood race. Brooks Lawrence defended his group after accusations his supporters signed campaign literature dated as a book of lies. The executive committee will decide after further investigation next Wednesday and may reveal disclosures to embarrass Hobson and the League.
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League
Lawrence
Od Asyi
Citizen
Hobson
Anti-Saloon League
Great Basket Ball Game Expected Tuesday Night
The Y M C A gymnastic exhibition, the first of the season, will be held on March 5 for Mardi Gras. About 100 men and boys will take part in the exhibition showcasing the physical department classes. The program is expected to be one of the best with strong competition between the intermediate and junior calisthenics due to class growth.
Contests Mark Midwinter Golf Tourney at Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas on January 31 the Mid Winter tournament saw A C Johnson of the Minnehaha Club Minneapolis pair with Hoc Walker of Westwood Country Club St Louis defeat J W Rohan of Milwaukee and Willie Hoare of an unnamed country club four up and three to play in a foursome.
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Essex i
Wilson Sues Mobile Paper and Publisher for Damages
In the circuit court J Howard Wilson, president of Wilson Light and Railroad Company, sues the Mobile Paper and Publisher for 100000 alleging false and malicious libel. Attorneys G Ly and H Smith filed the suit naming Sidney as publisher and the Mobile Weekly as the defendant.
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G. Ly and
H.¥. Smith
Ciscuit Court
Kile Light and Railroad
Against
Sidney
Mobile
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Irene) Wallace
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