Great Freeze Grips West With Record Lows Across States
Thirty degrees below zero in Miles City and Denver leads a western cold wave sweeping to the Gulf states. San Diego records 26, Salt Lake endures a water famine as schools and businesses face shutdowns. California growers place losses at about 3 million dollars as the nation endures widespread frost.
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Washington
Miles
Mont
Gulf States
Atlantic
California
San Diego
Pueblo
Col
Denver
Salt Lake
Cheyenne
Minnedosa
Man
el Paso
Texas
Amarillo
Mexican
Louisiana
Omaha
St. Louis
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Kansas City
Wichita
Chicago
Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Salt Lake City
Utah
Dear Cassius at Large A Pensacola Tale
Cassius Griffith, known as a newspaper writer, was found in Pensacola for several days. After a court dismissal for lack of jurisdiction he was released, and he later bargained to go to Mobile aboard the Tarpon, but a friend’s coin mishap interrupted the plan and led to police involvement.
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Cassius Griffith
Pensacola
Mobile
Griffith
Barrow
Cassius
Oranges in Danger as Frost Shrinks Southern California Crops
Dense smoke from smudge pots blankets groves across southern California to ward off cold damage. Riverside reports temperatures near 18 degrees, with an estimated 90 percent of area oranges seen as total loss amid the coldest weather in five years.
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Los Angeles
Titras
California
Riverside
Death of W. A. Sears in Nashville Banner veteran passes away
Washville Tennessee January 7. W A Sears longtime Nashville Banner staff member and prominent journalist dies at age 55 after a long career shaping local reporting.
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W. A. Sears
Washville, Tenz
W. A.gears
Nashville Banner
Red
Public Education on Municipal Sociology Initiative Formed
Eighteen members of Mobile's YMCA advisory committee met to plan an educational drive on municipal sociology. The group set a first meeting for January 13 at 8 p.m. in Harte auditorium with weekly sessions, 20 minutes per leader, five minute talks, and open membership. Speakers include J F Hogan on The Rise of the City and F W Crenshaw on Corruption Causes and Remedies among others.
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Mobile
Harte
J. F. Hogan
F. W Crenshaw
Harry T. Hartwell
Commission
Lee Byrne
Aubrey Boyles
Alex T. Howard
United States District Attorney
W.E. P. Wilson
J. H. McCormick
A. G. Richards
D. D
Buying Baldwin tobacco in Summerdale Alabama
Special to The Item reports Mr. Howard of Hermsheim & Co. New Orleans buying Baldwin tobacco in Summerdale Alabama. The note mentions tobacco lots and quantity terms as part of a local market report with names of firms and places.
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Summerdale
Ala
Howard
Hermsheim & Co., Ltd
New Orleans
Oyster dealers unite with Alabama Oyster Commission
Six oyster dealers met with the Alabama Oyster Commission and pledged cooperation to develop the industry. They agreed on unloading hours from 5 AM to 6 PM and settled that the state experimental grounds at Portersville Bay be opened to the public until March 1 for oyster removal and possible leasing.
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Alabama Oyster Commission
A. Balladares
Southern Fish & Oyster Co
Balladares
Craft
Portersville Bay
Shipping Trust Investigation Opens With Subpoenas
The House merchant marine committee heads to Washington for the Brazil ship linen inquiry seen as part of the shipping trust. Subpoenas have been issued to witnesses including Paul Gottheil Lorenzo Daniels Paul F. Gerhard John C. Seager Allerton D. Hitch William H. Douglas Joseph Purcell and Sidney Storey.
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Washington
Marine Committee
Shipping Trust
Paul ~ Gottheil
Lorenzo Daniels
John C. Seager
Allerton D. Hitch
William ‘H
Tiouglas
Joseph Purcell
J. J. Een
Ee York
Sidney Storey
Startling 5 Confession of Teck Duncan
Teck Duncan a life prisoner for the murder of Felix Ellard was moved to Birmingham to appear before the Jefferson county grand jury. He reportedly confessed at Wetumpka to knowledge of twenty one murders in Bloody Beat 22 of Jefferson county. Governor O Neal has a copy but will not release it now.
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Montgomery
Ala
Teck Duncan
Jefferson County
Felix J. Ellard
Birmingham
J. F. Irwin
Grand Jury
Duncan
Wetumpka
O'Neal
First National Elects Officers
At the annual meeting of the First National Bank directors were elected for the ensuing year. Henry Hall became president, L. Hammel vice president, Charles D Willoughby cashier, with E. H. Shaffer and Junius W. Woolf as assistant cashiers. D R Burgess joined the board. Hammel’s election filled the vacancy left by Pollock.
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First National Bank
Henry Hall
J. Pollock
L. Hammel
Charles DL. Willoughby
James E. McDonnell
D. P. Bestor
F. Forcheimer
L. LeBaron Lyons
D. R. Burgess
Charles D. Willoughby
E. H. Shaffer
Junius W. Woolf
Hammel
Pollock
Burgess
Weather forecast snapshot for southeastern states
Weather forecast mobile shows moderate south and southeast winds turning northwest. Alabama expects rain tonight and Wednesday with much colder interior. Florida predicts local rain tonight. Mississippi forecasts rain or snow in the north central region.
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Mobile
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
North Central
Peddling Themes Debated by Light Judge and Truck Interests
A local discussion centers on themes of light judge influence and truck peddling practices. The debate examines community impact, regulatory clarity, and economic effects on vendors and residents.
City Commission Hears Huckster License Fees And Dock Sale
Extended discussion on whether truck peddlers should pay 26 cents daily and if gas or electricity should power the proposed street white way marked the city commissioners Tuesday. Attorneys argued discrimination against truck growers paying $78 yearly versus $5 for grocers. The board considered fixed annual licenses if daily charges remain. They also weighed a 1600 foot water front sale offer and deferred decision on municipal dock improvements.
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Government Street
White Way
Robert Gordon
J. K. Glennon
Gulfport Tug Investigates Grounded British Steamer
Gulfport tugboats set out from Mississippi port to confirm reports that the British steamer Thorpwood is aground near Ship Island. No official details were available and inquiries found no reliable information as of morning.
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Thorpwood
Ship Island
Gulfport
Miss
Custom House
British Consul
Gulfport Towing Company
Heavy Increase at Postoffice in December Trade
The local postoffice reports higher December receipts and stronger postal savings bank activity than December 1911. Postmaster Walker shows December 1912 receipts at 19 644.66 versus 16 226.17 in 1911, an increase of 3 418.49. Savings bank: 6 new accounts opened, 3 closed, 29 deposits, 11 withdrawals, total 83 accounts. cash in December 682 with 215 paid to depositors, net increase 467. total cash on deposit 5 162.
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Postal Savings Bank
Postoffice
Walker
Robbery of Cathedral Poor Boxes Reported
Police review details of a late Saturday night theft at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The janitor testified he left the church at 6 pm with boxes intact and returned at 5:30 am Sunday to find the poor boxes broken and a south side window broken, suggesting entry by that opening.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Chippewa Chief Pussafish Dies in Solon Springs Home
Chief Pussafish, claimed to be 115 years old and a Chippewa Indian, a longtime Solon Springs figure, died last night at his residence. His legendary age and status made him a notable local character in the Superior area.
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Superior
Wis
Pussafish
Solon Springs
Hoke Smith to Confer With Wilson on Treasury Pick
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and Senator Thomas Gore of Oklahoma will meet Governor Wilson in Trenton to discuss the state treasurer election and cabinet possibilities. The talks reflect Wilson’s effort to consult Democratic leaders on reorganization and appointments.
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Trenton
WN. J
Wilson
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Grover Cleveland
Senate
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Str Morgan Engineer Dies in Fort Morgan Boiler Explosion
At twilight Monday the Norwegian steamer Fort Morgan suffered a boiler room burst. Christian Frederick Schare, 34, second engineer from Trondhjen, Norway, died of scalding. The body arrived in Mobile with the tug Mary Wittich and will be interred in Mobile after services by Rev. Andreas Kielland.
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Fort Morgan
Christian Frederick Schare
Trondhjen
Norway
Schare
Mobile
Mary Wittich
United Fruit Company
Share
Louis Donald
Roche & Burke
Andreas Kielland
Norwegian Seamen's Mission
Lars Hendrickson
Royal Street
Bocas del Toro
Louisiana & Pacific seeks injunction on carrier status
The Louisiana & Pacific Railway asks the Commerce Court to stop ICC orders declaring it not a common carrier and barred from through routes and joint rates. The petition contends the commission lacked authority and that the order was unconstitutional. This targets a series of tap line applications against the ICC.
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Washington
Louisiana & Pacific Railway Company
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tap Lines
New Year Meeting Boosts Syrup Factory Fund and Loans
More than 400 Mobile chamber members gathered at the Batelle House auditorium to back a syrup factory effort and approve equity methods for bank loans to manufacturers. The drive already secured 10 000 with 2 500 more pledged and 2 000 to be raised by four members. President Cochrane urged proactive leadership and a cash buying pledge to curb bad debts.
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Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Bat Ue House
Cochrane
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Clutch Prevents Major Injuries in Building Elevator Accident
An elevator in the Van Antwerp Building fell about four o clock Monday afternoon. Three people were briefly hurt including Dr. J M Wilson of 110 South Georgia avenue Edward Malone the elevator conductor and an unknown boy. Experts said a break in the weight cables caused the car to descend rapidly but the safety device prevented a serious outcome.
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van Antwerp
J. M. Wilson
South Georgia Avenue
Edward Malone
Chance Will Not Play This Year
An early edition reports an interview with Chance stating he will not play baseball this year and explains he is in Chicago to discuss his attitude toward Frank Farrell who seeks him to manage the New York club in the American League. The train to Chicago arrived late and Chance cites his Cal grove needs as a reason.
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Chicago
France 2
Chance
Frank Farrell
Chicago Ni
New York Club
Cal Grove
Summerdale Triumph Over Foley Team in Alabama
Summerdale defeats Foley in an Alabama game on January 7 with a strong ball showing. Details remain sparse but the result highlights Summerdale’s win over the Foley squad.
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Marcellus H. Codize
Sociology
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Rechad Pasha
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Bulgaria
Greece
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Servia
Readi Pasha
Constantinople
Adrianople
Savoff
Count Vernovitch
First National
Gulfport Tug
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Christian F. Schare
Louisiana Railroad
Knockers
Foley
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