Election of Chamber Officers and Board Results Reported
Members of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League reconvened to certify officers. Joseph M. Walsh was elected president with no opposition. J Curtis Bush Jr. and Dr. G H Fonde were chosen first and second vice presidents. Alex Wildman won the treasurer post. Voting began at noon and ended by 6 pm with tallying by the committee and chamber staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Ship Chandlery Co
Guifders Shipping Co
J. Curtis Bush, Jr
Doat
The
Peoples Bank
G. H. Fonde
Alex Wildman
the Peoples Bank
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Mesars
Rubel
Vevemian
Waddle
Joseph M. Walsh
J. Cue Bush, Jr
Penta
Card
Carlisle
Chamber of Commerce
Cawthon Hotel
Convicted fugitives captured at Sabot Island station
Siler Atkins Allen Burton and accomplices H L Hamilton and E B Hanley escaped last night from the Virginia state penitentiary and were captured at Sabot Island railway station twenty miles up the James River by Norman Stratton and Fred Singleton. Major Wood leads guards to return them. Police in Virginia cities seek the convicts as details of the escape and sentences emerge.
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Richmond
Siler Atkins
Allen Burton
H. L ._Hamilton
E. B. Hanley
Sabot Island
James River
Norman Stratton
Fred Singleton
Chesapeake and Ohio
Major Wood
Virginia
al Burton
Silerataeee
H. Hamilton
Newport Newe
Wilpen
Usua
Bailey
Constable Wounded in Duel at Montgomery Town
A report from Montgomery describes a duel that left a constable wounded. The text mentions an incident on January 12 involving individuals named Stewart and Hattie, with unclear surrounding details due to damaged OCR.
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Montgomery
Mercier Arrest Causes Deep Regret to Belgians
The article notes King Albert of Belgium expressing admiration for Mercier whose arrest is said to cause deep pain to the royal household. Norway declines sending a warship for Panama ceremony duties as fleet will be needed to defend neutral stance. William Riggs armor exhibit planned in New York. Supreme Court clarifies patent infringement profits attribution. Senate Judiciary Committee moves to favor creating an extra federal judge in Georgia.
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Albert
Belgium
Telope
Mercier
Norway
William” Riggs
Theuseum of Art
New York
Journey
Armor of Museums
Mmost
Penience
Renomination report on Henry Claye to interstate commission
Senate interstate commerce committee reported yesterday on the renomination of Henry Claye of Colorado to the interstate commission. Winthrop L. Marvin of the National Association of Manufacturers asserted wool exports to all dealers. New Jersey began its 189th legislative session as fires damaged the Anchor liner Peruna in the Azores region, with a blaze contained after hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Claye
Colorado
Interstate Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Winthrop L. Marvin
National Association Offacturers
Austria
New Jersey
Tiner
Peruna
Azores
Plea of Guilty Sought in 1924 Election Fraud Case
A Terre Haute tally shows 114 people linked to a U S election fraud probe including the mayor and city officials. Federal Judge Anderson to arraign Donn Rot and other suspects as U S Attorney Dailey files case asserting illegal voting violated federal law. Confessions from several suspects are reported amid ongoing attempts to attack the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peester Gor Ae
Terre Haute
Mayer
Donn M. Rot
Anderson
Indianapolis
Frank C. Dailey
United States
Indiana
Board of Works
M City
Ndter
Weather Night Forecast For Alabama and Mississippi
A weather note warns of fair conditions tonight with potential heavy frost or freezing temperatures in Alabama and Mississippi. Strong winds and clear skies expected, aiding rapid cooling overnight. Temperature lows may drop near freezing in rural areas and frost could affect crops and gardens.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Resolution Near Vote on State Franchise in House
After about twelve hours of debate the House voted 208 to 31 on a special rate measure. The discussion centered on whether states should control their own franchise and whether the move preserves civilization, with opponents arguing it undermines equal rights and the Democratic party face. The vote was scheduled after the evening hours amid heated rhetoric.
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Associated Washington
House
Shah
Democratic Party
Dachatate
Police Board Hears Petition on Tenants Removal
City commissioners meet to review action under a removal petition with Acting Chair presiding and Commissioner Schw present. An officer named Prater received $132.08 while $6.30 was refunded to Joan H. Fone for a double payment, tied to a 1915 transaction at par.
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Yous Preald
Schw
Snd Prater Ge Rogen
Joan H. Fone
Two Turk Taken in Two Turk Taken In
Two Turkish suspects were detained in connection with a reported incident. Police did not disclose identities or exact charges, but emphasized ongoing investigations and cooperation with international authorities.
War Peace Talks Report From The Hague
Fragmentary note from The Hague mentions a jammed war issue and hopeful peacenegotiations. Unclear text cites Netherlands capital actions and possible announcements on ceasefire.
German Forces Face Pressures as War Moves Near Warsaw
Reported German retreat near Warsaw hints at strategic pullback while fighting in the center around Soissons and in Alsace continues. French forces claim heavy losses for German assaults in the Soignes forest area. Western fronts show artillery exchanges and limited Allied and German actions amid cautious advances.
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London
Armiell
Artil
Soissons
Alsace
En Gd
Hting
Sondheim
Fepo
Poland
Sormends
Hill and Maytorena Sign Agreement to Cease Border Firing
Telegraph from General Scott announces a ceasefire agreement between Hill and Maytorena with Carranza troops at Naco and Villa forces. Governor Maytorena and other officials expressed satisfaction as Allied efforts viewed the arrangement as a success.
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HILL
Maytorena
Scott
Suddenly Demented Man Kills Wife and Baby Then Ends Life
A man described as suddenly demented killed his wife and their year old baby and then died by suicide. The incident occurred in January with local authorities reporting the tragedy and ongoing investigations into the motive.
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Ind
Albanian insurgents train guns on Durazzo
Albanian insurgents engaged at Durazzo training with weapons as fighting reports emerge from the Adriatic port city. The dispatch notes movements around Durazzo as tensions heighten between Albanian irregular forces and rival factions.
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Durazzo
No Naval Policy Since 1863 Cited In Testimony
Fragmentary text notes references to a naval policy gap since 1863 and mentions Rear Admiral Fiske and a sub committee recommending the creation of a bureau of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Fiske
Bureau of Operations
Ashington legal note on circuit court cases
The report outlines a judicial update on a series of cases initiated by the Bike Bar Association. It notes decisions of circuit courts of appeal, the role of diversity of citizenship, and the push to simplify federal proceedings.
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Ashingtor
Aekatare
Jud Gablary
Erate
Circuit Court
Bike Bar Association
Circuit Courts of Appeal
Teadenar
Mens
Monterey Evacuated As Carranza Troops Move Into Matamoros
Despatches report Monterey emptied as raes regions flee toward Matamoros while Carranza troops advance into the city. Consular dispatches confirm the state of affairs amid the Mexican crisis.
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Monterey
Carranza
Matamoros
Dallas County Merchant Files Bankruptcy Petition
D J Mitchell a Plantacai merchant of Dallas County filed a bankruptcy petition in U S court Tuesday listing an abode at FA 197 48 and assets of 3897. He is named in bankruptcy proceedings with W K of Selma acting as referee and William Hares listed for duties in the case.
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D. J. Mitchell
Plantacai
Dallas County
United States
Bankry
Hils
W. K
Selma
Eferes
Aee Eee
William of
A. T Bry Mobdiie
Gro$ Accused Of-Haina Note Police Officers Macon
A report notes police officers in Macon are accused in connection with a Haina note incident. Details remain unclear in the fragmentary text. The item appears to be a brief crime-related note from an unidentified source.
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Haina
Macon
Two Prohibition Bills Move to Repeal Local Option Laws
In Montgomery two prohibition bills by Rep Henry Merritt aim to repeal the Parke and Smith local option lane and re enact Fuller and Carmichael laws. Prohibition forces control both houses with Carmichael as speaker and Bulger as president pro tem. Graves says Alabama will go dry.
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Merritt
Smith and Parks
Fuller
Carmichael
HOUSE
Bulger
SENAT
Henry Merritt
Macon
Parke and Smith
Thomas L. Bulger
Thon
Ata A
A. H. Carmichael
Alabama
Mqyor
Bibb Graves
Democratic Executive Committee
Senate
Alabama Legislatuna
Aula
Thomas
Rye
Red Cross Car Arrives For Three Day Stay In Mobile
The National Red Cross exhibition and lecture car, under Matthew J. Shields, arrived in Mobile Tuesday morning and will remain until Friday. The program includes lectures and demonstrations on first aid and accident care for police, firemen, telegraph workers, and nurses, with sessions scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Matthew J. Shields
Ations Association Red Cross
Mobile
Ivan As Soper
Paca
Dr. Shields
Eee
Ee Balen
P. m
Leeploy Mages
Dane Sould
Mobile grocer defends price pledge amid supply worries
Gordon Smith declares he will not raise beer prices while stock lasts. He thanks Mobile customers for past support and notes his intention to avoid price hikes unless his current stock is exhausted. He cites wholesale pressures and prudent pricing as guiding factors.
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Gordon Smith
Mr. Sun
Mobile
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Sherif Shaw
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the Hague
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Athens
Washington
Monte
Raeas Oe
Ma’ Oras
Borg
Sheen Sree
Jaen
Mor- Dan
Gan
Ion
Tuscum
J. W. Grayson
Tiecions
Kaward D. Johnson
Johneton
Johnston
Ceivin
Herbert
Ouarkwae Tion
Thoma
Camacerns
C. Ly J. Booth
Frank
Ensrossin
Fain
Dale
Hartwell
Cone
Powee
J. A. Kyle
Raves Ar
G. A. Gaines
W. J. Hayes
National Red Cross
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