Hartwell Statement and Belt Line Inquiry Intensify
A special committee from the Mobile Cotton Exchange and Chamber of Commerce probes alleged plots by Rivers and Harbors members. Testimony centers on Hartwell and Sims remarks about using deep water to push a belt line and questions Turner’s reported writings to Washington.
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H.T. Hartwell
Mobile River and Harbor Committee
Mobile Cotton Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
R. P. Roach
Messrs
A. G. Quinn
W. O. Lott
W. E. P. Wilson
James H. Zetnicker
Turner
Rivers and Harbor Committee
Horace Turner
Item
John C. O'Connell
Congress
Mobile
Mr. O'Connell
Congressional
Cullop
Indiana
Fowler
Illinois
Taylor
Belt Line Committee
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
O'Connell
Gore
United States Senate
Mobile Docks
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farnsworth
Don Farnsworth
Jurors in Weinacker Case Return Verdict for Defendant
The Mobile case City vs Weinacker et al ended in a unanimous jury verdict for the defendant after three days of trial. Jurors ignored Judge Browne's charge and returned a verdict at 6 10 P M, prompting City Attorney Boone to seek a set aside. The dispute centered on tax liability for property claimed within the city limits and boundaries.
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City of
Mobile
R. M. Weinacker
Samuel B. Browne
B. B. Boone
Weinacker’s
Inge and
Armbrecht
Weinackers
Supreme Court
Browne
Boone
Eugenics Rally Promotes Human Thoro ughbreds Registry
At Baw Creek Michigan the National Conference for Race Betterment hears advocates urge a national registry of human thoroughbreds and pedigree marriages. Speakers warn Britain and America face a crisis as they pursue eugenic plans to breed a superior population.
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International News Service
Batt Creek
Mich
Germany
France
Newell Dwight Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
National Conference For
S. Adolphus Knopf
New York
Hillis
America
Britain
England
Marines Move Troops to Guam and Hawaii to Bolster Force
The United States plans to reinforce its Pacific presence with Marines at Guam and Hawaii. Major Smedley D. Butler will command 1,000 marines aboard the Delaware for duties off Vera Cruz and East Mexican waters, joining up with the Panama division and 1,700 marines at Culebra. A naval board favors fortifying Guam, with Secretary Daniels signaling support and details of Philippine marines and officers.
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Washington, D. C
United States
State Department
Navy Department
Japan
Mexico City
Smedley D. Butler
United States Marine Corps
United States Fleet Division
Vera Cruz
Florida
Utah
Delaware
Panama Division of Marines
Culebra
Philippines
Cuba
Honduras
Nicaragua
China
Guam
Daniels
Friday Session Clarifies Roof Garden Testimony Shortfalls
The article describes the Friday session where witness testimony on the roof garden meeting showed gaps. Thomas W. Sims testified, with stenographic notes incomplete from earlier sessions, prompting a committee move to review the transcript with Turner O Connell and newspaper reps before publication. Corrections were added from committee recollections with consent of the principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Thomas W. Sims
Messrs. Turner
O’connell
Tug Charges At Rock Fire May Cost Port Repair Work
Mobile chosen for extensive repairs on Pearson Oil tank steamers after a dock fire on the San Cristobal. Tugs Echo and Claude contested for fees while Lloyd's agent investigates delays affecting Mobile Harbor repairs. Hartwell refuses offers and threatens libel if not paid. San Cristobal held on yellow fever inquiry en route to Fort Morgan.
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Mobile
Pearson Oil
Mexico
T. J. Anderson
Lloyd’s
Galveston
Harry T. Hartwell
Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company
San Cristobal
Pearson Interests
Ollinger-Bruce Dry Dock
Hartwell
Echo
Claude
Anderson
Murray Wheeler
Lloyd's
Fort Morgan
New Orleans
Pearson
Cit
Pass Christian Bid Farewell to President Wilson
In Pass Christian Mississippi on January 10 more than 2 000 attendees from near and far greeted President Wilson for a 45 minute farewell. Highlights included Aunt Lucy a 95 year old ex slave presenting a portrait and General A C Oxford in Confederate uniform praising the South. Postmistress Simpson hopes for reappointment and children sang America as the President departed for Washington.
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eThe Gulf Coast
Wilson
Lucy
Mistah
A. C. Oxford
Birmingham
Ala
Wheeler
South
Simpson
Pass Christian
America
Margaret
Eleanor Wilson
Robert Ewing
Louisiana
Christian
Washington
Orders Close Search for Letter Writer in Mississippi Inquiry
The Mississippi House ordered the joint investigating committee to locate the anonymous author of a sensational circular about the Industrial Institute and College at Columbus after it was denounced by several members. The debate included heated language as the inquiry began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Industrial Institute and College At
Columbus
Four Gunmen Held for Murder In New York Case
Four men were arrested on homicide charges in connection with the killing of Frederick Straus Friday night. The suspects are Harry Gordon 46 Benjamin Fein alias Dopey Benney leader Abe Beckerman alias The Meal Ticket 26 Rubin Kaplan 24. Edward Morris was held as a material witness.
Federal judge scolds Missouri official in rail rate case
Judge Smith McPherson in Kansas City barred Attorney General Barker from further action in Missouri suits against thirteen railroads over $24 million in excess passenger and freight charges. The order likely lasts three weeks while he rules on jurisdiction or refund claims estimated from 15 million to 20 million dollars.
Thaw Bail Decision Due Public Monday
A federal commission led by General Frank Street will release a report on Thaw’s mental condition to decide if he is a danger on bail. Judge Aldrich will then rule on Thaw’s liberty while NY seeks extradition over conspiracy tied to Matteawan escape.
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Goncord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Aldrich
Thaw
Frank 8. Street
Boston
Burns B. H.an
WrightS right to hydro aeroplane offered to Italians
Rome January 10 Orrville Wright has opened negotiations with the Italian government for sale of the Italian rights to his new stabilized plane adapted for battleship use. He plans to visit Italy soon to conduct demonstrations at Spezzia assisted by Elia Bossi and will meet Admiral Hilloa in Genoa.
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Rome
Orrville” Wright
Wright
Italy
Spezzia
Elia Bossi
Milan
Admiral Hilloa
Genoa
New Haven Permitted to Operate Steamers
Washington January 10. After a week of talks between the department of justice and President Elliott the attorney general allows the New Haven to retain control of the Sound steamship lines. The action preserves a key element of the New Haven monopoly and stands until the Interstate Commerce Commission rules otherwise.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Sound Steamship Lines
Department of Justice
Elliott
Serious charges against operators of copper mines
A report by Department of Labor investigators accuses Michigan copper mine operators of importing strike breakers from Chicago and New York and causing deaths by hired guards. The document predates the Italian Hall disaster and Moyer’s deportation episode. Congress is expected to act on its findings.
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Washington
Michigan
Department of Ladour
Walter B. Palmer
Joseph A. Moffitt
John B. Densmore
Department of ‘Labor
Chicago
New York
Italian Hall
Calumet
Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Wilson
Cardinal Martinelli In Grave Condition Report
From Rome a bulletin says Cardinal Martinelli remains in very grave condition on January 10 as doctors report his status as critical and life may be at risk.
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Cardinal Martinelli
International News Service
Rome
Granddaughter of President Tyler barred from postmistress exam
Norfolk Virginia January 10 Miss Mattie Tyler granddaughter of President John Tyler was excluded from the Courtland Virginia postmistress examination because she is 68. She has served as postmistress at Courtland for years amid repeated efforts to remove her.
Freddie Welsh Defeats Robideau In Six Rounds
English lightweight champion Freddie Welsh outpointed Sam Robideau over six fast rounds in Philadelphia. Welsh dominated with superior outboxing and output, securing the decision.
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Freddie Welsh
Robideau
Jane Roberts Dies at Negro Mayor's Home
London report states Jane Roberts died today at the home of J. A. Archer, the negro mayor of Batterson. She was the widow of Liberia's first republic president and daughter of an American Baptist preacher near Waring.
Federals Driven From Ojinaga Across the Border
Ojinaga fell as General Mercado and his army surrendered to Major McNamee at Presidio. Villa’s assault breached the fortress defensive ring, causing a retreat toward the river. Refugees crossed as rebels harassed the retreat, with fifty regulars captured near the river but spared execution due to their status.
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Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
Mercado
United States
McNamee
Villa
Justice Dept Fights Slavery Act Evasion Case
The Department of Justice opposes any attempt to evade the white slave act in the elopement case of Joel M. Foster and De Bradley. Investigators, led by Chief Bielaski, are at the disposal of the district attorney in Kiln and pursue evidence near Eastern cities as Foster’s lawyers vow to challenge the Mann Act on interstate transportation for vice.
Friends Urge Millionaire Foster to Seek Escape
Journal notes friends urge Joel M. Foster a Brown Mills New Jersey poultry businessman to leave the country amid rumors of embarrassment. A mysterious J M Bender of isdale Pennsylvania is said to be in New Orleans contacting Foster. Foster denies financial trouble while he and a girl are seen in public around Mobile.
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Frank L. Garberino
Department of Justice
Pemberton and
Brown's Mill
Mr. Bradley
Wile Bradley
Foster
Mill Line
Scranton, Pa
T. J. Foster
International Correspo Schools
Delilah Bradley
Charles
Misseis Foster
Miss Foster
Scranton
Brown's Mills
A. A. Bush
Bradley
Pemberton
Joel M. Foster
N. J
South
Central America
New Orleans
J. M. Bender
Isdale
Trn
Mobile
Moyer Leaves Trouble Zone Bound for Chicago
International dispatch reports President Moyer of the Western Federation slipping away from Houghton to ride the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line bound for Chicago. Judge O N Hilton says Moyer left to attend the North Federation of Labor executive committee meeting in Washington before an indictment for conspiracy is returned.
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International News Service
Houghton, Mich
Moyer
Western Federation
Copper Cou
Milwaukee St. Paul
Chi
O. N. Hilton
North Federation of Labor
Washin
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Mittee
R. and
Kellogg
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Maj. S. D. Butler
Vera
Hawaii
Lloyds
Gulf Coast
Missouri
Hint
Bond
Henry Bradley
Miss Bradley
Charles Bradley
Horace D. Linderman
Linderman
Royersford
Philadelphia
Bors
Delilah
Horace Linderman
Pres. Tyler
Atlantic Coast
Hook
Eastport
Jane Roberts
Negro Mayor
Lyric Theatre
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