Gaillard Sworn In as Mobile County Commissioner
The board welcomed S P Gaillard, appointed to fill the Andrews term, as he took oath and joined the revenue and road commission. Engineer Dew declined to testify to bribery concerns over the Nashville Bridge contract, and the committee gave no recommendation pending State Highway Engineer Keller's reply.
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S. P. Gaillard
Frank P. Andrews
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Dew
Price Williams, Jr
Palmer Gaillard
Bauer
Gaillard
Mobile County
Green
Braynan
Hagan
Nashville Bridge Company
Dog River
Cedar Point Road
Why Dauphin Street Remains Unpaved
Dauphin street between Reed Avenue and the city limits will stay unpaved after protests from property owners during the Eleventh paving venture. Commissioner Harry Pillans explained the excluded section faced objections, delaying any public paving and leaving private means as the only option for the two-block stretch.
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Dauphin Street
Reed Avenue
Harry Pillans
Pillans
Kangaroo Court Official Resigns After Impeachment Action
Justice of the Peace James Mc Mahon, elected from Wheelerville, whose office was ruled illegal by the last grand jury, submitted his resignation to Judge Price Williams of the probate court on Monday as impeachment looms.
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Justice of the Peace
James McMahon
Wheelerville
Price Williams
Callahan Murder Confessions Taint Breathitt County Case
Three men in jail in Winchester Kentucky confessed in detail to the plot that ended the life of Deacon Ed Callahan in Breathitt county one year ago. Commonwealth's Attorney Crutcher released the statement. The murders tied to the Beach Hargis Callahan and Marcum families marked a long running feud with additional witnesses facing perjury charges.
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Associated Press
Winchester
Ed” Callahan
Breathitt County
Commonwealth
Crutcher
Callahan
Beach
Hargis
Marcum
Two Men Killed in Lumber Camp Fight at Merryville
In Lake Charles Louisiana on February 17 two non-union workers for American Lumber Company fought with striking union members from the Brotherhood of Timber Workers at Merryville. Both killed were Black. Several wounded. The clash followed a citizens conference ordering strike leaders to leave town amid a resumption of violent tactics like those seen at Grabow last July.
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Associated Press
Lake Charles
American Lumber Company
Merryville
Brotherhood of Timber Workers
Grabow
Young Turk Leader Enver Bey Seriously Injured in Attack
Enver Bey, a key Young Turk leader, was stabbed severely by his own soldiers in a morning assault in Constantinople. The wireless dispatch notes multiple wounds with few details. Surrounded by threats after Nazim Pasha’s assassination, Enver had led Ottoman forces in the Sea of Marmora operations and in Tripoli.
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Young Turk
Enver Bey
Associated Press
London
Constantinople
Enver
Sea of Marmora
Balkan
Nazim Pasha
Tripoli
Trials of Paint Creek rioters delayed to tomorrow
Charleston W Va February 17 Preparations to try the men arrested by the military in the Paint Creek coal country were finished but the court adjourned for the day and said trials would start tomorrow rather than today.
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Charleston
W. Va
Paint Creek Coal Country
Military equipment ban issued for troops in Alabama
Adjutant General Scully in Montgomery imposes a strict order forbidding enlisted men to take military equipment from armories. Organization commanders will be held accountable for compliance with the new directive amid past losses.
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Montgomery
Ala
Scully
Sloan Opposes Extra Session in Alabama
Special to The Item James B. Sloan federal district attorney at Mobile and former state senator urged Governor O Neal against calling an extra legislative session. He said it would demoralize Alabama business interests while noting his stalled confirmation in the senate before Congress adjourns.
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Montgomery
Ala
James B. Sloan
Mobile
O'Neal
Sloan
Senate
Sundry Civil Bill Reported With 112 Million Total
The sun dry civil appropriation bill totaling 112 271 615 was reported to the house today by the appropriations committee. It includes funds for Panama canal forts and recommends 168 488 for the cow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Panama Canal
House
Itt
Armistice Holds as Foreigners Are Moved from Danger Zone
Ambassador Wilson informs the state department that the armistice remains in force and foreigners are being evacuated from the danger zone. Zapatistas advance toward Cuernavaca as Diaz forces retreat. Laredo line north of Monterey reported rebel control. Marjorie Fisher is safe and en route to Vera Cruz, with Mrs Cosby and family also safe.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
State Department
United States
Ministry of Gobernacion
Cuernavaca
Zapatistas
National Railway
Laredo Hine
Monterey
Mexico City
Marjorie Fisher
Vera Cruz
Patentees Lose Right to Fix Resale Prices in Court Ruling
The U S district court denied patent owners the power to set resale prices for their articles. Judge Ray ruled a dealer who agrees to price terms becomes part of an illegal combination. The Wal tham Watch Co sued New York jeweler Charles A Keene over minimum resale price on watches.
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Associated Press
New York
United States District Court Today
Ray
Congress
Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Charles A. Keene
Waltham Company
Keene
Supreme Court
Troops for Inaugural May Pass Through State
All National Guard units fully armed and equipped but without ball cartridges may pass through Alabama March 1 to 10 for the inauguration of President-elect Wilson under an order by Adjutant General Scully. Alabama organizations may seek permission by applying to General Scully.
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Montgomery
Ala
National Guard
Alabama
Wilson
Scully
Fisher placed in charge of all road work
Harry L. Fisher was today placed in charge of all road work by the board of revenue and road commissioners. He previously served as Engineer Charles Dew's chief assistant. The appointment is temporary.
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Harry L. Fisher
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Mr. Fisher
Charles Dew
Congress Debates Panama Toll Repeal and Auto Industry Proposals
Congress convened at noon as the inter oceanic canals committee rejected Senator Root's repeal amendment. An Interstate Commerce panel tentatively backed a railway valuation bill to widen scope to telegraph and express lines. Arizona Senator Ayshurst urged Taft to send Mexico City condition insights to Congress. Judiciary reported favorably on Rockefeller Foundation bill. Stimson testified on Niagara Falls protection. Canadian banker Sir Edmund Walker spoke to currency reform.
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Root
Interoceanic Canals Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Ayshurst
Arizona
Taft
Congress
Mexico City
Rockefeller Foundation
Judiciary Committee
House
Stimson
Foreign Affairs
Niagara Falls
Edmund Walker
Weather forecast brief for Alabama and Mississippi
Weather notice predicts fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with light southerly winds. Alabama expected fair tonight and Tuesday while Mississippi remains fair tonight.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
Anti-American Demonstration Sparks Naval Move in Mexico
Reports from Washington indicate fighting resumed in Mexico City as Madero and Diaz forces clash amid censorship. Rear Admiral Southerland moves the cruiser Colorado toward Manzanillo to quell anti American demonstrations while units await orders. Ver mont and Nebraska warships head for Vera Cruz as Congress debates policy and plans for troops and marines advance.
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Manzanillo
Southerland
Vera Cruz
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Madero
Diaz
Taft
Mexico
Colorado
Mazatlan
United States
Vermont
Nebraska
Bridge Opens as Americans Return to Brownsville
In Brownsville on February 17 the international bridge opened and Americans stranded on the other side were allowed to return this forenoon. Madero government officers who swore allegiance to Diaz were released and often restored to their previous posts. Rumors say soldiers at Rio Brazos and Reynosa have joined Diaz.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Madero
Diaz
Rio Brazo
Reynosa
Mex
Censorship of Mexico City News Tightens
Associated Press reports absolute censorship of news from Mexico City about enemy plans or prospects. Telegraph wires are barred from transmitting any material that mentions the plans or prospects of the belligerents.
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Associated Press
New York
Mexico City
Nashville Arrives in Puerto Cortez Honduras
The U. S. Nashville arrived at Puerto Cortez Honduras on February 16, Washington reports.
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Nashville
Puerto Cortez
Associated Press
Washington
U. S
Honduras
Taft Asked to Transmit Facts to Congress
Washington February 17 resolutions urge the President to transmit to Congress the facts regarding current events and official actions. The measures seek clarity on matters of public concern and request prompt communication from the administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Congress
Prisoners on Alcatraz Call for Service in Action
An open letter from military prisoners on Alcatraz Island requests another chance to serve in action. They say about one third could form a fighting unit and desire deployment in Mexico or similar theaters followed by civil discharge.
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Uncle Sam
Selves
San Francisco
Mexico
Alcatraz Island
Cuba
China
Philippines
Fighting in Mexico City as rebels clash with federal troops
Fight rages in the capital with heavy artillery exchanges. Federal and rebel forces trade volleys as rebels target artillery crews during the morning engagement. Gunfire declines near noon, but sporadic rifle fire continues.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
Firing Continues in Mexico City Skirmishes
New York dispatches from Mexico City report ongoing firing since 8 o'clock this morning with severity matching last week’s fiercest fighting. Officials note continued hostilities and updates are expected as reports come in.
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New York
Mexico City
Diplomat Senor Hall Visits Gulf Ports to Boost Guatemala Trade
Senor Maximo Soto Hall, Guatemala president’s representative, tours Mobile Gulf ports to expand trade with Puerto Barrios and Livingstone. The diplomat, scholar and Royal Spanish Academy member stays on the Gulf Coast, with New Orleans as headquarters, before proceeding to Washington.
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Mobile
Guatemala
Senor Maximo Soto Hall
Senor Hall
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Galveston
Gulf
Puerto Barrios
Livingstone
Spain
Latin America
Royal Spanish Academy
Athenaeum of
Madrid
Central and
South America
France
Conference of Presidents
Central America
Corinto
Nicaragua
Hernan Cortez
Mexico
Honduras
Historical Academy of Venezuela
Louisiana Historical Society
University of
Caracas
Hemisphere
Hernando de Soto
Mississippi River
United States
John Barrett
William Sulzer
National Congress
Washington
Prince of Illinois Opposes US Intervention in Mexico
Washington dispatch notes Representative Prince of Illinois denouncing intervention in Mexico. He declares America should stay home, calls the country a big policeman, and criticizes sending American blood for foreign exploits as elections unfold in Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Prince of Illinois
Wakem Sentenced for Rebating in Federal Court
Herald R Wakem of Wakem & Mc Laughlin Chicago faced federal charges after pleading not guilty to accepting rebates from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Judge Mayer sentenced him to one day in jail and a fine of 1500 dollars. William L Devine freight pall the rob
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Associated Press
New York
Herald
Marines Assemble at Philadelphia Yard
Renewed activity signals possible troop movement to Mexico with orders for the transport Meade to sail to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Expeditions of marines are assembled there amid official silence on the plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Meade
Newport News
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Third Cavalry Ordered to Fort Sam Houston for Galveston Service
The third cavalry unit at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio Texas was ordered from Washington to proceed to readiness and be prepared to move for foreign service to Galveston.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Third Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Washington
Galveston
Marines Ordered to Philadelphia for Mobilization
Norfolk report states sixty mas lines under Lieutenant Case are to depart tonight for Philadelphia to join other marine forces mobilized from Atlantic coast stations.
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Norfolk
Associated Press
Case
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Marines Mobilized 2000 to Be Drawn From Atlantic Posts
Philadelphia navy yard reports orders issued for the mobilization of 2000 marines drawn from Atlantic coast naval stations. Officials declined to confirm details pending official word.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Atlantic
Army units prepared for first brigade transport to Philadelphia
The Meades are sent to Philadelphia leaving Kilpatrick McClellan and Sumner provisioned for the First Army Corps first brigade. No official reason given for Third Cavalry orders at San Antonio, but War and Navy departments are coordinating to keep forces in a higher state of readiness.
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Associated Press
Washington
Meades
Philadelpha
Walker faults U.S. banking system and supports regional banks
Sir Mund Walker the Canadian banking authority testified before the currency run committee in Washington on February 17. He said the United States banking system lacks flexible currency and fixed reserves that drain cash during stress and that a discount bank is missing. He argued banks have not grown with industry and are behind the times, urging regional banking organizations while opposing the unmodified Aldrich plan and stating government deposit guarantees cannot prevent bad banking.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sirmund Walker
House
United States
Sir Edmund
Byrns death tied to burglar trust across midwest
Cleveland police report a burglar trust linked to the killing of Captain Ralph Byrn. Frank Kim, held in Chicago, is pending further investigation. Authorities say Kinney confessed involvement and the ring allegedly operated in Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati and Toledo with about 100 shops named on pay days and related data.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank
Kim
Chicago
Ralph Byrn
Cincinna
Toledo
Rm .Lice
Kinney
Charleston Navy Yard Commandant Receives Report
Charleston Navy Yard reports Captain Mann, commandant, received a note about a missing yard to Philadelphia.
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Boston
Mann
Ch Navy Yard
Philade
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