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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
9
A report opposing the belt line project is prepared and to be presented to the executive committee at tonight's meeting. The document details the committee's reasons for opposing city belt line construction and outlines the arguments in detail.
Henry F. Hollis of Concord was nominated for United States senator at a Democratic caucus in Concord. Republicans also caucused, leaving members free to choose. With Progressives backing former Governor Robert P. Bass, a deadlock in the legislature seems certain.
The panel required a jury in the cage and after fifteen minutes found Mernandez guilty. Testimony ended around noon as closing arguments began. The verdict on the indictment was returned within minutes after deliberations started in the afternoon.
Equity proceedings include Ella Love v Alex Love and Rowe and Macon v Frank L Allen et al with testimony on pleadings and motion for preliminary injunction. Chancery notices schedule Frank T Perkins v Lottie Perkins for demurrers to cross bill on January 10.
The Montgomery Business Men's League exposition committee proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize a tax increase of about a quarter mill for five years to fund a 1919 Alabama centennial exposition. Governor O'Neal will defer to the state wide committee's decision, with a February meeting to finalize submission to the legislature.
Attorneys for Judge Robert W. Archbald prepared to sum up his defense against misconduct charges as the senate court of impeachment resumed. Two arguments remained before the trial closed.
A terse notice states an upcoming February inspection of military forces at Mobile. Details are sparse but confirm an organized review by relevant authorities. The fragment hints at a scheduled event involving a company or unit and notes preparation ahead of the inspection.
Miss Boeasie Townsend, 24, appointed city controller of Atlantic City New Jersey succeeding David R. Barrett who was dismissed for a $21000 warrant to the Pennsylvania railroad connected with installing a timber water main. Townsend will oversee over $3,000,000 and sign off on all payments.
A fragmented slang exchange describes shifting from rough talk to refined speech. The speaker reflects on abandoning vulgar slang and steering toward proper language while noting social pressures and personal growth.
David A Sullivan, former president of the Mechanics and Traders Bank of Brooklyn, was found guilty of grand larceny in Brooklyn Supreme Court. He was accused of converting a $20 000 bank note borrowed by him in November 1907 to his own use, though he claimed the note belonged to him. Sentencing was deferred.
Thirteen Boys High School students at Barton Academy were suspended for not paying the November tuition of $2. By Thursday eight more had returned after paying or securing a definite payment plan. Five had paid earlier in the day. The dispute centered on parental refusal of the fee.
Navy officials said no word had been received from the repair ship Panther or the tug Sonora but believed the vessels were blown off course by recent Atlantic gales. They expect reports after they join the battleship fleet off Guantanamo, Cuba, where 227 are carried aboard.
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