Houston dock builders admire Mobile harbor
A Mobile harbor inspection by Houston officials praised Mobile’s harbor and dock facilities. The party, led by Mayor Benjamin Campbell with City Engineer E B Sans and harbor board members, toured the harbor, dredging progress, and two story Mobile & Ohio warehousing. They emphasized waterfront potential to prevent railroad monopoly.
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Houston Dock Builders
Mobile Harbor
Mobile
Houston
Texas
Harbor Board
New Orleans
Harry Pillans
Don Farnsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Wright Smith
Benjamin Campbell
E. B. Sans
City of
Roy M. Farrar
Southexas Lumber Company
Col. T. H. Ball
Congress
C.G. Pillot
Union National Bank
T. J. Scott
First National Bank of Ouston
E. B. Cushing
Southern Pacific Railroad
John McGraw
Southern Pacific
Harry Greenwood
R Pillans
Vermira 1
Scott
Arbor
Tan Mobile
Se Cmartwell
Sout Company
Upper River
Mobile & Ohio
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
City
Pillans
Government
Dauphin
Igville & Nashville
Wealthy New York Poultry Trust members begin jail terms
Eleven wealthy defendants in the poultry trust case start three month jail sentences for anti monopoly violations. Named inmates include Erving V. Dwyer Arthur G. Dwyer Charles Westerberg Charles R. Jewell James N Norris H Norris Charles T. Hawk Charles Thatcher Clenon Bishop Sam Werner and Charles Werner Frankel and William With also sent to jail though illness is noted for Frankel and an injury report for With.
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Associated Press
New York
Poultry Trust
Erving V. Dwyer
Arthur G. Dwyer
Charles Westerberg
Charles R. Jewell
James N Norris
H. Norris
Charles T. Hawk
Charles Thatcher
Clenon Bishop
Sam Werner
Charles Werner
Frankel
William With
West
John Rolston Named to Alabama Oyster Commission
Special to The Item reports John Rolston named as a member of the Alabama Oyster Commission in Montgomery on February 13.
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John Rolston
Ala
Oyster Commission
Montgomery, Als
Honeymoon Cruise to Jamaica on Steamer Yacht Noma
A planned honeymoon voyage will occur aboard the handsome steam yacht Noma bound for Jamaica. The trip showcases a romantic ocean passage with a private party aboard the vessel.
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NOMA
Miss Huntington to Wed Astor in Society Secrecy
New York society awaits details of Vincent Astor and Helen Dinsmore Huntington's wedding date as secretaries finalize plans. Reports suggest a West Indies trip and a honeymoon aboard the Astor yacht Noma, with a Jamaica cruise possible.
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New - York
Vincent. Astor
America
Helen
Dinsmore
Huntington
Moniny One
Astor
West Indies
Noma
Jamaica
May regarded fair subscription as an investment
A Central Committee of One Hundred argues a Mobile Fair Association subscription is an investment not a donation. Money funds fair buildings, generates income through dividends, boosts city trade, and grants park improvements at the grounds, urging readers to support the daily fair story.
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Mobile Fair Association
Central’ Committee of Committee of One Hundred
M. J. McDermott
Submarines Sail From New Orleans to Mobile Patrol Area
After a week in New Orleans the Monitor Th ere and submarines E-1 E-2 D-1 D-2 and D-3 sailed for Mobile then Pensacola for torpedo practice. They will return to New York by May 1 with restricted visits and guarded berthing at F ruit Wharf.
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New Orleans
Mobile
L. .&N. Fruit
Government Street
Lyons
Norville
Saucey
Eise Wees
Tonopah
Train Hits Sleigh Killing One Injuring Fifty At Kingston Crossing
A freight train on the Wallkill Valley Railroad struck a sleigh carrying about fifty people returning from a Binnewater dance. One man Raymond Wood was killed and several injured, with three possibly dying. The crossing is hidden by steep banks, muffled by blankets as the train halted and the party was moved to Kingston for aid.
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Associated Press
Kingston
N. Y
Wallkill Valley
Binnewater
Raymond Wood
Arthur Rowland
Julius Moser
Nellie Zimmerman
Willi the Griver
Riots in Tokyo Protest Taxation Spark Arrests
Serious riots erupted in Tokyo over higher taxes as citizens clashed with police. Two hundred demonstrators were arrested, editors of opposition papers were seized, and mass meetings were planned to demand political resignations amid a naval scandal-linked crisis.
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Associated Press
Tokio
House of Representatives
Ikuzo Oka
Elimination of Red Tape In Customs Service Ordered
The Treasury Department adopts economy and efficiency recommendations from the conference of customs collectors in New York. Implemented immediately nationwide to cut red tape and duplication, the plan aims to save between $100,000 and $150,000 annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Conference of Customs Collectors
New York
United States
Customs Service
Newark police link Manning to love triangle killings
Newark police report Charles Manning, a Newark garage owner, pursued a love affair with Grace Deys, 22, while his wife was involved with Hazel Herdman, who killed herself after a shooting. Deys says Manning manipulated both women and kept them close prior to his marriage.
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Hazel Herdman
New York
Newark
Charles ¥. Manning
Grace Deys
Dutch Reformed Church Freres
N. J
Winners and Missing Words From Item Contests
Prize winners listed from The Items contest include names and a synopsis of The Spendthrift with missing words supplied. The text notes contestants’ downfalls tied to the words Provide Endeavor Position Any and mentions a reproduction of the play’s synopsis with the missing terms in bold.
Mississippi Senate Reads Back Anti Liquor Bill
Jackson Miss Feb 13 The May Mott Lewis anti liquor measures return to the senate calendar after amendments leaving authors unable to recognize their proposal The committee substitutes the Donald bill with an amendment by Senator Martin abolishing other clubs The measure likely will be called for Friday session with predictions the senate will not pass it
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Jackson
Miss
Senate Temperance, Committee
Donald
Martin
Union Stereotypers In Orleans Reach Tentative Pact
Union stereotypers in New Orleans who walked out yesterday returned to work today as negotiations continue on a proposed new wage scale. Reports say enough workers reported to the stereotyping rooms to resume full operation this afternoon with the main issue being the wage difference between workers and publishers.
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Associated Press
New. Orleans
Lumber-Laden Schooner Towed to Safe Port
The lumber laden schooner Dustin G Crosby of Jacksonville Florida bound for Portland Maine after over forty eight hours in danger off Pamet river was towed to Provincetown today by the revenue cutter Acushnet.
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Highland Light
Mags
Dustin G. Crosby
Jacksonville
Fla
Portland
Maine
Pamet River
Provincetown
Acushnet
Meridian City Council Sets to Fully Equip Playground
Meridian City Council approves plan to fully equip a neighborhood playground, funding allocations attached and construction expected within the next fiscal year. Community members welcome upgrades and safety improvements.
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Meridian City Council
Murder Trial At Anniston Attracts Large Crowds
A murder trial in Anniston drew large crowds this February as spectators gathered at the courthouse. Courtroom officials reported heavy attendance amid heightened local interest in the proceedings.
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Anniston
Day in Congress at Noon Hearings and Amendments
Mine committee debated Senator Walsh's radium bill. Smoot bill on mining laws was amended to cover oil and mineral lands. Immigration committee continued work on the Burnett bill.
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Walsh
The Speedthrift at Lyric Theatre Friday and Saturday
Porter Emers on Browne presents The Speedthrift a play about a child wife whose extravagance drives her husband from a thriving business to bankruptcy. Mrs Richard Ward urges lavish living while he struggles to provide a home and status. He borrows against his earnings to sustain her tastes and eventual ruin.
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Porter
Emerson Browne
Lyric Theatre
Richard Ward
Winners List of Prize Drawings Displayed
A provided list names 16 prize winners with addresses including John A Welch Miss Alice Myers G H Hutton G K England Ruth Simpson Mrs William May Mrs Frank Fisher Marie B Gillette Arthur Potter Eva Ware G Owen Strachan Mrs W C Lynch William Hooper Mrs W B Grimes Regina Cox and Thomas Wanna with street addresses such as Merchants Bank Cedar Street Conti Street Sutton Avenue Oakdale Government Street Pine Street Palmetto Street Broad Street Beauregard Street and Mobile Alabama. (Continued on Last Page).
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John ‘A. Welch
Merchants’ Bank
Alice Myers
Cedar .Street
G. H. Hutton
Conti Street
G. K. England
Sutton Avertue
Oakdale
Ruth ‘Simpson
Government Street
William May
Spring Hill Avenue
Frank Fisher
Crichton
Ala
Marie B. Gillette
Rapier Avenue
Artthur
R/ Potter
Conception ‘Street
Eva . Ware
Pine Street
G. Owen Strachan
Palmetto Street
Senator Gore Witnesses Attack Case Hits Oklahoma City Trial
Attorneys for Mrs Minnie Bond press a $60,000 assault claim against Senator Thomas Gore in a hotel incident. Key witness Jacobs expected to testify. Gore’s side argues political aims influenced the case. Courtroom crowd fills the trial as service issues and testimonies unfold.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
City
Okla
Minnie’ Batd
Oklahoma City
Féby Dais
T. B. Robertson
Ross Lilliard
Sniots B. Bond Agat Star
Thomas P. Goa
Robertson
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H. A. Bo
Oklahon Amensiones Ce
Eno Ae
Secretary of’ the Interior
Robertson Waa
Mre
Bond
Benator
Waal
Mium
Neds
Gore
Bidyon
Bituminous scale to be amicably adjusted in coal talks
Philadelphia February 13 representatives of the operators and coal fields express ability to meet regarding a new scale without suspending the coal. The offer of arbitration to settle differences is under discussion as the agreement expires today.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Taft to Back Clayton Bill for Federal Court Reform
President Taft will urge the House Judiciary Committee to support Representative Clayton’s measure. It would authorize the Supreme Court to prescribe rules and practice for federal pleadings and procedure, aligning with common law. The reform aims to modernize court procedures and improve efficiency.
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Taft
Associated Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
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Frederick I. Thompson
Albert P. Bush
John T.4chrane
Jown
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Daily Fair
Town Hall
Chas. Manning
Triple Deceiver
Mrs. Deys
Charles I. Manning
Mississippi
Senate
Union
Orleans
van Hise
The
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Carolina
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