Committee Approves New Army Reorganization Bill
The House Military Committee tentatively approved a broad army reorganization plan to federalize the national guard, enlarge the regular army to 134000, double field artillery, add about fifteen engineer companies, create four aircraft squadrons and establish a cadet corps from colleges with military training. Chairman Hay was authorized to draft the bill for quick committee consideration next week, with later amendments possible.
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Washington
National Guard
Regular Army
Field
House Military Committee
Hay
Congress
McKellar Bill Advances Federal Help for Military Training
The measure would authorize federal cooperation in state training programs and provide government aid to at least one school per state with a minimum of 300 students receiving military instruction. The proposal aims to bolster wartime preparedness by expanding trained officers.
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Army
McKellar
Prince Henry Wins Fourth in Rugged Eton Junior Mile
Prince Henry third son of King George ran the Eton junior mile in 4 minutes 64 seconds finishing fourth overall. The race was impeded by high wind and cold rain as schoolboys competed in the grueling event.
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Prince Henry
King George
Eton School
Sixteen Alabama Elk Jump Kaul Reservation
Sixteen elk brought to Alabama and cared for by John L. Kaul of Birmingham have escaped from confinement. Commissioner John H. Wallace Jr. of the state game and fish department has issued circulars and ads to protect the animals under federal and state laws and to deter hunters.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
John L. Kaul
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa County
John H. Wallace, Jr
State Game and Fish Department
Wallace
Mr. Kaul
Jurors Drawn for Week of February 28 in City Court
The city court on Monday afternoon drew a list of jurors for the week beginning February 28. Names include William R. Chisholm clerk William N. Johnson sales agent Charles L B Taylor clerk Walter O Tyler carpenter Albert Wilson mate William O Daly manufacturer Puben W Ogburn president Ogburn Griffin Company Samuel P Denmark clerk Francis M Tanner farmer William R Mc Daniel merchant Vernon Bodden carpenter Curry N McLeod commercial traveler William J D Branscom boarding Stonewall J Byrne Jr grocer James W Cash grocer Earl McCartney real estate William D Schenker electrician James P Stallworth commercial traveler James DuCloux merchant Andrew Steiner oysterman John W Hamilton farmer Wilmer Swaze clerk Wiley T Joyner farmer O Mederick slave inspector Joseph H Pugh salesman William L Roberts carpenter William H Pendarvis road ad Edward Warren Lamey oysterman William Dolle bookkeeper George A Leftwich lumber Walter Mitchell dry goods merchant William B Taylor superintendent William H Martin lumber Harry Phelps carpenter John C Fritz carpenter Andrew J Rowell Jr farmer Henry G McAllister solicitor Fleetwood Lester commercial traveler Ben C Calhoun secretary Walter B Simonson farmer Walter Jones oysterman John W Phelan machinist Patrick J Connor tinner Joseph S Greenwood lumber inspector Alexander Hancock contractor Robert H Giles plumber Owen McDonnell salesman George W Kane salesman Augustus George farmer
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William R. Chisholm
William N. Johnson
Charles L. B. Taylor
Walter O. Tyler
Albert Wilson
William O. Daly
Puben W. Ogburn
Ogburn-Griffin Company
Samuel P. Denmark
Francis M. Tanner
William R. McDaniel
Vernon Bodden
Curry N. McLeod
Henry G. McAllister
Fleetwood Lester
Ben C. Calhoun
Walter B. Simonson
Walter Jones
John W. Phelan
Patrick J. Connor
Joseph S. Greenwood
Alexander Hancock
Robert H. Giles
Owen McDonnell
George W. Kane
Augustus George
Real estate transfers list shows multiple property deeds
W P Burgett and wife transfer Lot 3 Block 2 Ingate place to N A Knowles for 150 dollars. E G Rickarby and wife transfer Section 32 Township 1 south Range 2 west for 50 dollars. B A Buck and wife transfer to E G Rickar by for 1 dollar and other considerations in Section 32 Township 1 south Range 2 west. J H Cleve and wife transfer Section 15 Township 1 south Range 2 west to W F Turner for 100 dollars. Kate Wood et al transfer 348 feet from Bay Shore railroad to W Myers and wife. F J Steger and wife transfer to Wizard Investment Company for 2240 dollars in Section 35 Township 2 north Range 4 west.
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W. P. Burgett
N. A. Knowles
Ingate Place
E. G. Rickarby
Eh Prine
B. A. Buck
J. H. Cleve
W. F. Turner
Kate Wood
W. Myers
Bay Shore Railroad
F. J. Steger
Wizard Investmet Company
Fairhope Social Notes Include Farewell Party and Excursions
J Barber of Pittsburgh arrives as Fairhope reports a Marshmallow toast and sandwich luncheon at the School of Organic Education farewell for Miss Feminier of Ray Minette. Visitors Ernest Haser and W F Kroesin stop by East Fairhope while E J Beckman visits Armstrong home on Fels avenue. Vaudeville planned March 3 for Knights of Pythias fundraiser. Apollo steamer excursion set for February 24. Welfare League convention at Robertsdale attended by city officials.
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Fairhope
Ala
J. Barber
Pittsburgh
School of Organic Education
Feminier
Ray Minette
J. E. Burr
Canada
Ernest F. Haser
Thornton
East Fairhope
W. F. Kroesin
Chicago
St. Petersburg
Fla
E. J. Beckman
Omaha
Neb
Silverhill
Armstrong
Fels Avenue
Knights of Pythias
Apollo
Christian Church
Fort Morgan
Welfare League
Robertsdale
Berglin
Messrs. Gaston
Albright
Littlefield
Mr. Stone
R. Nevison
State High Court On Lawyer's Trial
Birmingham attorney James A. Mitchell is cited to appear before the Alabama Supreme Court on March 27 to show cause why he should not be purged from the roll and held in contempt for an article attacking the court. The piece titled The Recent Work of the Supreme Court drew sharp rebuke over Sulzby vs. Palmer and questioned the court's conduct. The article also raised broader questions about the court's workings. Attorney General William L. Martin travels to Washington to join a West Virginia liquor cases brief before the U S Supreme Court, signed by AGs of sixteen states including Alabama. Governor Henderson paroles Sam Bryum for murder after four years’ confinement. The Alabama State Bar’s next annual meeting will be in Decatur July 14–16. Judge Charles B. Teasley of Montgomery County announces reappointment bid.
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Montgomery
Ala
James A. Mitchell
Birmingham
Supreme Court
Alabama Democrat
Supreme Court of Alabama
Sulzby
Palmer
Mitchell
West Virginia
William L. Martin
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Arizona
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Mississippi
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Alabama
Colorado
Sam Bryam
Henderson
Sam Bryum
Jefferson County
George F. Watkins
State Board of Pardons
Decatur
Alabama State Bar Association
Teasley
Charles B. Teasley
Montgomery County
Public Invited to Inspect Pupils Work at Barton Academy
Patrons of city public schools and others may view this year’s manual training and domestic science work at Barton Academy High School on Friday during school hours from 8 45 a m to 2 40 p m. Demonstrations will showcase student proficiency and furniture pieces created by students.
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Barton Academy High School
Kidney and Bladder Weakness Tied to Uric Acid Relief Plan
A noted authority links kidney and bladder weakness to uric acid. The remedy suggests four ounces ofRad Salts taken as a tablespoonful in water with breakfast to neutralize acids in the urine and ease irritation, promising simple cure.
Colored Odd Fellows Board Reports Financial Integrity
In Selma Alabama February 21 the executive and endowment boards of the Colored Odd Fellows met at the grand secretary D L Gaines office. After review, accounts and books were found accurate and neatly kept. Leaders from across the state praised the organization and predicted a bright future. Deputy Grand Master J E W Smith of Mobile and Geo W Green of Anniston were elected to tour the state for southern and northern divisions.
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Selma
Ala
The
Colored Odd Fellows of
Alabama
D. L. Gaines
J. E. W. Smith
Mobile
Geo. W. Green
Anniston
Prohibition raids seize whisky at multiple stores
Deputy sheriffs searched B Brooks at Royal and Palmetto streets finding 60 half pints of whisky, at B Goldberg on Congress and Calhoun streets three cases, and at Jake Frisch’s Live Oak and Pecan streets 48 half pints. Dock Wolff jailed for alleged liquor sale. In tennis, Johnston and Roberts beat Church and Mace 6 4 8 6 in semis. final set to feature McLoughlin and Bundy.
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Oberhaus
Murray, Puckett
B. Brooks
Royal
Palmetto
B. Goldberg
Congress
Calhoun
Jake Frisch
Live Oak
Pecan
Dock Wolff
Long Beach
Cal
William_Johnston
San Francisco
Roland Roberts
Southern California
George M. Church
New York
W. Mace
Pasadena
Johnston
Roberts
Maurice McLoughlin
Thomas C. Bundy
Church
Mace
Two Get Three Months for Theft of Horse Feed
Jim Jackson and Christ Andrews were found guilty of larceny in police court and sentenced to three months hard labor. They stole alfalfa meal from Standard Oil stables. Andrews also faced receiving stolen property charges. Other defendants were discharged. appeal noted.
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Jim Jackson
Christ Andrews
Oath
George Janis
Mike Lattakos
Doc Moore
Standard Oil Company
Andrews
Jackson
Irvington Personal Notes and Local Moves
Irvington Alabama notes list J W Thurman buying a new car and S Crawford's family called to Brazil Indiana for their son's illness and death. Munion and wife seek investments, Mrs Kuhn hosts a young people party, guests register at Irvington Inn from multiple cities, W B Taylor travels to Cuba then Chicago, Joe Polk visits from Minneapolis, Half Mile road extension planned, J Littlegreen takes a group to Coden and Grand Bay, plus a national tax ruling. The Supreme Court upholds corporate tax on mining firms.
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Irvington Personals
Irvington
Ala
J. W. Thurman
S. Crawford
Brazil
Indiana
Munion
Minneapolis
C. Kuhn
Irvington Inn
Billy Ament
Los Angeles
Cal
R. J. Clizbe
Birmingham
Harry Ellis
Grand Bay
E. A. Dickinson
Chicago
Iil
W. BE. Tuxford
Bynum
Miss
E. E. Criswell
Batavia
Mich
M. J. Parker
Rock Island
Ill
M. E. Steeves
Delaware
Ohio
W. B. Taylor
Cuba
Joe Polk
Half Mile
J. Littlegreen
Coden
Florida Road Tax Upheld by Supreme Court
Feb 21 The Florida road tax law making it a crime to refuse road work was upheld by the Supreme Court in the Jake Butler case from Columbia County Florida. Butler argued the statute imposed involuntary servitude.
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Washington
Florida
Supreme Court
Jake Butler
Columbia County
Fla
Butler
Chauffeur Arrested on Fire Chief's Charge After Collision
James Williamson faces police court arraignment Tuesday on reckless driving charges following a collision with a hook and ladder truck on Spring Hill Avenue. Fire Chief McCosker filed the complaint. One horse pulling the fire engine was seriously injured and will be out of work for some time.
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Spring Hill Avenue
James Williamson
McCosker
Nurses hear credentials filing deadline set for March
Announcement by Miss Lamoyn Phares president of the Alabama State Board for the Examination and Registration of Nurses states that nurses seeking credential advancement at the next board meeting must file with the secretary by March 6. The examining board will later review the credentials.
Simpson Enlists in Marines With Plain Bill as Kin
Akron Feb 22 William F Simpson enlisted in the US Marine Corps naming Plain Bill Simpson as his next of kin father of Salisbury Maryland. The piece notes the nickname usage and includes whimsical remarks about optimism and decision making by women.
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Akron
Ohio
William F. Simpson
United States Marine Corps
Bill Simpson
Salisbury
Plain
Simpson
Cedar Creek Bridge Contract Closed and Road Plans
Mount Vernon area officials accepted the Cedar Creek bridge project as completed with final payment of 8 415.40 to the contracting firm. Bids will be invited for rural school improvement bonds, a March 27 meeting set, and a finance committee will publish printing details. T J Howell presented right of way needs for the Telegraph road as part of the Jackson highway, with condemnations anticipated for property owners refusing access.
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Mount Vernon
T. J. Howell
Telegraph Road
Jackson Highway
Woman Drowns Crossing Mobile River Near St Anthony Street
The body of Estelle Bell, a stewardess on a port packet, was recovered after she drowned while crossing the Mobile River near St Anthony Street. She disappeared during the incident Monday night and was taken to an undertaker for burial.
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Estelle Bell
Mobile
St. Anthony Street
Unfailing Way To Banish Hairs Promoted In Ad
Beauty note promotes Delatone powder mixed with water to create a paste that supposedly removes hair after about two minutes. It claims no harm or inconvenience from the treatment and urges buying Delatone.
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Edward D. Laurendine
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Phelan B. Dorson
Roper Street
Saffold Berney
Law and Equity Court
Lex H. Smith
Price Williams
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Claude A. Grayson
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Jas. A. Mitchell
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