Alabama House Refuses Senate Amendment in Tarrant Measure
Montgomery Feb 6 Staff Special The senate passed the Tarrant bill abolishing all excise commissions with an amendment excluding wet counties except Jefferson. The house refused to concur and a conference committee was named to report next day. Other measures include a hog cholera serum plant bill moving to Birmingham, a wife or husband may testify bill, and an election bill restricting ballot counting. The session adjourned to Tuesday noon with Hartwell Chamberlain and Grayson leaving for Mobile.
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Japanese Cruiser Asama Declared a Complete Wreck
The Japanese cruiser Asama is reported a complete wreck after striking an uncharted rock off Lower California. American cruisers Raleigh and San Diego stand by while Japanese destroyers Idzumo and Hisen race to the scene. Neutrality law questions arise over potential life-saving aid versus salvaging.
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Minstrel Jokes Include Prohibition Quips At Lyric
Knights of Columbus Minstrels drew a strong crowd at the Lyric Friday night. End men teased with jokes about June 30 closing bakery business and entering blind tiger schemes. The article notes audience interest in carnival plans and mentions Charles B. Hervey.
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He Giblin
Charles B. Hervey
Seized by Japanese Navy Seizes Norwegian Steamer
Tokio reports that warships seized the Norwegian steamer Chris Bors on February 6 for irregularities in her papers. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Tokio
Chris Bors
E Flanagan Leader in Southern Rail Development Dies
S E Flanagan longtime superintendent of the New Orleans and Northeastern dies at 47 after a weeklong illness in New Orleans. Born in Pelahatchie Mississippi, he spent nearly his entire career with the NY and NE. He rose from Pearl River telegraph to trainmaster and superintendent earning wide respect from rail officials and workers.
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Three Hoboes Arraigned In Recorder Court After Night Arrest
Three white men Willie Yarber John O Grady and Eugene Erhammer described as hoboes were arraigned in the recorder s court after being arrested Friday night by Officer George Gaile. They were ordered to leave town immediately with O Grady labeled the sassiest man he had ever arrested and making several appeals to Recorder Edington.
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John O'Grady
Eugene Erhammer
Recorder’s Court
George Gaile
Gaile
Recorder
O'Grady
Edington
Theodore Tizen Dies In Theodore Alabama Farmland Death
Dennis Gould, age 34, a well known farmer of Theodore Alabama, died Saturday morning at 1 01 o'clock after a lingering illness. He resided in Theodore in this county and was born ...
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Terrific Battle in Poland West of Warsaw Continues
Reports from London and Berlin describe a major clash west of Warsaw as Von Hindenburg's German forces push to seize the Polish capital while Russian units threaten from the north. The Carpathians see no decisive turn as Austro German troops press at Lupkow and Beskid passes.
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Plot to blow up vessel thwarted by wireless warning
Paris Feb 6 A plot to blow in the French liner La Champagne arriving at Corunna from Mexico was stopped by a wireless message on January 19. Reports say a German suspected man aboard planned to destroy the ship, he was arrested, and five dynamite bombs were found in his trunk.
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Marshal Takes Shaner For Pensacola Trial
United States Marshal Gewin left on Saturday for Pensacola taking with him H. Shaner a white man arrested on a charge of using the mails to defraud. Shaner was arraigned before United States Commissioner Austill and ordered taken to Pensacola for trial. He pleaded guilty before the commissioner. He is accused of obtaining trading checks from a Northern concern to sell to ignorant persons and defraud Vinegar Bend Lumber Co.
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Vinegar Bend
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Negroes charged with stealing from peddler wagon
Five people described as negroes were arrested by Detectives Burch Pearson and Officer Kruse for theft from Shafer the peddler. They allegedly stole skirts and pies worth about $100 from his wagon while he left to collect a bill. cases set in recorder's court and continued to February.
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Alice Ross
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Ike Kruse
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Recorder’s Court
Prichard Negro Held for U.S. Liquor Violation
Henry Patton of Prichard was arrested by Deputy Marshal D. D. Horton on a U.S. internal liquor law charge. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Austin and ordered held to the federal grand jury.
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Nona McAdoo Arrives in London With Katherine Britton
Miss Nona McAdoo daughter of Secretary McAdoo and Miss Katherine Britton of Washington arrive in London today according to dispatches. The two travelers reached the city amid ongoing diplomatic duties and social engagements.
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Multiple World News Items From Telegrams
Emperor Nicholas visits the front headquarters in Russia. A German biplane crashes at Potsdam killing two. The Alfonso XIII docks at Santander with crew saved. Textile hearings announced for Atlanta in March. San Antonio deaths rule poisoning by unemployed husband. Pine Bluff cotton destined for Liverpool valued at $65,000. Des Moines man kills family then himself amid jealousy.
Norwegian ship reaches Halifax after voyage setback
Forty three days out from Shields Eng two blades of repeller gone her stern tube shaking and several feet of water in her hold the Norwegian ship Emus arrived at Halifax Friday. De Artemus left Shields December 24 in ballast for New Orleans.
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Rosin Shipments Continue Unless Fraud Found
Information received from the British envoy indicates rosin shipments to Italy The Netherlands and Denmark are not halted unless consignees or the color are suspected of fraud. The navy has been advised about the Japanese wreck and concerns remain guarded regarding neutral American vessel involvement.
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Naval stores appeal on contraband list
Savannah Ga Feb 6 Naval store interests of the South decide to appeal to the English government to have spirits of turpentine and rosin removed from contraband lists Nash to present the case of Southern naval stores producers and the Southern authorities to British officials.
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Ogden Fortune Claimant Found Drowned in Houston Water Tank
Earl, who laid claim to the estate of late multimillionaire Francis A. Ogden, was found drowned in a water tank at his Houston home. The probate court had previously rejected the will. his lawyers prepared an appeal.
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Cotton futures dip then recover in early New Orleans market
New Orleans cotton futures opened a point lower but bounced after favorable cables, as longs sold to cap gains. Trading was light with prices ending the session 2 to 4 points lower on the day.
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Cotton futures hold after initial decline on war risk impact
New York cotton traders eyed war risk effects on exports as the market opened lower by 2 to 6 points. Sentiment remained unsettled though buyers supported prices, with a late turn to steadier levels aided by weekend figures and copperboard cargoes awaiting clearance.
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Market rebounds as rails lead, steel climbs on gains
New York trading opened with notable recoveries from yesterday's lows. Southern Pacific gained 1 1 4, Union Pacific Reading and United States Steel advanced, while Bethlehem Steel rose over a point. Sugar stocks slipped with American Sugar near recent lows.
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Liverpool Cotton Prices and Trade Report
Cotton market in Liverpool on February 6 shows spot prices steady to firmer with good demand. Middling at 5.07, low middling 4.66, sales 5,000 bales, receipts 9,232, futures steady with May June at 4.56 and later months around 5.04 to 5.22.
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Germany says food shipments to civilians not seized
The German embassy stated that German waters near the British Isles will not molest or seize American ships carrying food for civilians. The note, though, warns Britain to reconsider, as Germany plans to continue destroying enemy ships and says neutral flags may be used.
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Alabama Governor Holds Line on State Debt Payments
Montgomery February 6 The governor demands the state pay one million dollars owed to New York banks and other parties before any state salaries warrants are honored. He insists warrants will be withheld until obligations are settled, saying the policy will continue until funds are available. Legislature members acknowledge the firm stance and support delaying employee salaries to ensure creditor payments.
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Birmingham Coal Men Seek Lower Rates
Operators in the Birmingham mining district petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for a readjustment of coal rates over multiple lines. They argue they are entitled to better rates and cite affected districts in Tennessee Mississippi and Texas.
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Stonewall Jackson's Widow Ill in Charlotte Home
Mrs Mary Jackson widow of Stonewall Jackson lies seriously ill at her Charlotte home. By 10 o clock today she was conscious and her mind clear though her condition remains grave. officials and relatives monitor her closely as news updates note.
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Governor Henderson vows to proceed despite threats over bond issue
Governor Henderson stated he has not decided on the bond issue bill but will pursue his course undeterred. He noted supporters from several Legislature branches have offered backing, while anti ship and liquor measures loom with one more legislative day to act.
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Robbers Loot Louisville & Nashville Depot at Perdido Station
At Perdido Station Alabama February 6 robbers broke in through a rear window and stole boxes of merchandise for local merchants and Dyas valued between 100 and 300 dollars. Sheriff Charles Eubanks hunted the thieves with bloodhounds but by noon no suspects or goods were found.
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Son of B. T. Barret Injured in Bicycle Collision
Charles Edward Barret, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. B T Barret of 432 Springhill avenue, was knocked unconscious and badly hurt Friday morning at St Michael and Jackson streets when his bicycle collided with a Farrow Coal Company wagon. Driver J C Beck claimed the child ran into the wagon. The bicycle wheel was damaged.
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Weather forecast for Alabama frost risk tonight and Sunday
Fair tonight and Sunday across Alabama with frost in the southern portion tonight and again tomorrow night. Temperatures are expected to dip to near freezing in southern counties, with a clear sky and light winds.
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South Portion
Dr Shaw Ingity Advocates Women's Suffrage in South Reach
Dr Shaw Ingity argues anti suffragists are inconsistent as she tours the South speaking at the Tuscaloosa convention and plans early next year efforts to arouse suffrage sentiment among women in Alabama and nearby states while noting votes may be put to the people in four eastern states next fall.
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Pingree vacant lot plan aims to relieve Mobile unemployed
The Citizens' Committee on Unemployed and Ladies of Charity advance a plan for the unemployed to cultivate vacant Pingree lots in Mobile. Vegetables would be sold by charity groups at best prices to aid relief. A Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed plan details led by Rev. Gardiner C. Tucker with subcommittee head Ag Boyles reporting progress and urging immediate employment of able-bodied workers.
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