Relief Work Imperative On The Ohio River
Hundreds of people driven from homes as flood relief efforts mobilize in Louisville. The Ohio River level falls above the Great Kanawha mouth but rises below, with Cincinnati reporting a stage of 61.9 feet, nine tenths higher than Monday. Weather officials forecast generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday in the east and south, with cloudiness in the river valley and local snows in the lake region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Kanawha River
Cincinnati
Relief Work Presses Flood Sufferers on Ohio River
Evansville Illinois January 14 relief work for flood victims along the Ohio River continues under municipal and press association direction. A tug with two launches carries provisions for hundreds and will visit water bound residents downstream to the site of the new government dam five miles below Henderson Kentucky.
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Evansville
Ill
Ohio River
Aess Association
Government Dam
Henderson
Ohio River Flood Eases as Ice Shrinks and Homes Sheltered
The Ohio river rose slowly in Cincinnati on January 14 as flood conditions eased. Ice declined by three tenths of a foot in twelve hours and officials predicted the crest would hit today or tomorrow. Over three thousand families were displaced and housed by city authorities and local relief groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville organizes for relief work amid Ohio River rise
With higher water in the Ohio River, Louisville authorities mobilize relief efforts for flood victims. About 1,700 to 2,000 people in low-lying areas are made homeless and rely on charity for roughly a week as a 39.4 foot stage is recorded and a forecast of near 40 feet by tomorrow or Thursday morning is issued.
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Louisville
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Tomorow
Staples Wreck Investigation Begins For Steamer James T Staples
Witnesses attend the oral examination of the explosion aboard the steamer James T Staples. Nineteen people were killed and about twenty were injured. Federal inspectors of boilers and alls conduct the inquiry led by Captains Taylor and O'Brien. The public nature of the hearing may be limited and all serving officers will be questioned. The inspectors will gather testimony and report to the government in Washington. If criminal liability is found, a federal attorney will act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Staples
Taylord O’brien
Washton
New Or
Florence State Normal Sees Record Attendance
Florence Alabama January 14 This is by far the best year in the history of the State Normal College Enrollment stands at about this point with more students expected from five additional states including Tennessee Mississippi Oklahoma Florida and Alabama The women’s dormitory will be ready for occupancy next fall and is expected to greatly boost attendance stressing the college’s resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
State Normal College
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Okla- Florida
Col
Staples Mortgage Row Sparks Federal Interest in River Trade
The Item reports a link between the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the Staples line that undercut Birmingham and Gulf Railway river services. It notes failed access to mortgage records, possible federal action, and the government’s $2 million river navigation projects and $1,338,500 river bill funding to protect all year water traffic.
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Louisville and Nashville
Birmingham and Gulf Railway and Navigation Company
Wav
Staples
Louisville Trust Company
Port Ashley
Port
United States District Attorney's Office
Department of Justice
Ashington
Warrior
Tombigbee
Congress
Mexican Rebels Cause Concern at the Capital
The state department fears rising rebel activity in southern and southwestern Mexico. Consul Edwards at Acapulco reports Costa Grande under rebel control led by Julian Padilla and refugees fleeing toward Acapulco as Padilla’s forces threaten the city.
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Julian Padilla
Acapulco
Washington
State Department
Mexico
Edwards
Costa Grande
Padilla
Shows booked at Lyric Theatre
Messrs Jake Wells and Klaw and Erlanger book acts for Mobile Theatre and will present the Lyric version of The Woman by David Belasco on Monday January 20 under H C Fourton. Miss Margaret Ilington stars in Kidling January 23 with seat sales January 21. Freckles January 24 seats January 22. George Evans Honey Boy Minstrels January 25 seats January 23. Further details to follow in local papers.
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Jake Wells
Lyric Theatre
Klaw & Erlanger
Mobile Theatre
Jacob Tannenbaum
The
Lyric
H. C. Fourton
David Belasco
Margaret Ilington
Kidling
George Evans
Honey Boy Minstre
Seat
Hardware convention planned with Mobile as host
President C. H. Ireland and Secretary John Donner of the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association arrived in Mobile to arrange a May convention touted as the largest since the Confederate Reunion. They meet with Battle House manager John J. Monaghan and local members to finalize details for about eight hundred delegates and many exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ireland
John Donner
Southern Hardware Jobbers Association
Mobile
John J. Monaghan
Battle House
McLean Criticizes Senate Slowness and Courtesy
Senator McLean of Connecticut chides colleagues for inaction on pending bills and defends timely action for public welfare. He warns that with over 30 000 bills in Congress the system must avoid endless delays and act once a committee has favorably reported a measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McLean
Connecticut
Bailey
Congress
Wilson Supports Progressive Senators Over Democrats
Governor Woodrow Wilson said his interest in the Maine senatorial situation was only to aid the reelection of Senator Obadiah Gardner. He denied sending any messages and asserted his sole aim is Gardner’s re election. He also noted New Jersey’s legislature would convene at noon and expressed confidence in progressive legislation passing.
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Trenton
N.J
Woodrow Wilson
Maine
Obadiah Gardner
Gardner
New Jersey
Survey Ordered for Mobile Channel Dredging to 30 Feet
Commissioner Harry Pillans received word from Congressman George W. Taylor that a survey and report have been ordered for dredging the Mobile channel to a depth of 30 feet. Taylor notes this comes despite the 27-foot project still awaiting time limits and expresses satisfaction at obtaining the survey to gauge progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pillans
George W. Taylor
Mobile Channel
Bar
Taylor
Osace
Schooner Marjorie A Brown Fined For Missing Rat Shields
Captain M A Hengsen of the schooner Marjorie A Brown was fined ten dollars in recorder's court for failing to place rat shields on ropes and hawsers at Turner Hartwell docks. Officer William Drago, on the waterfront during plague precautions, directed the captain to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie A. Brown
Turner-Hartwell
M. A. Hengsen
Recorder’s Court
William Drago
Board of Health
Henzen
Second Victim Dies After Jacksonville Factory Blast
The death of Henry Hawkins at city hospital Tuesday morning from the Scott's sausage factory boiler explosion in Jacksonville adds a second fatality to the incident. Hawkins, 55, a Mobile native, is survived by relatives, with William Graham the other deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hawkins
City Hospital
Scott's
Jacksonville
William Graham
Hawkins
Mobile
Representative from Cincinnati Proposes Bill on Cohabitation
A Cincinnati representative introduced a bill in the Ohio House to criminalize miscegenation and cohabitation between whites and non whites, including negroes or Chinese, reflecting racial prohibition efforts.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wean
Cincinnati
Ava
Grand Public Mask Ball For the Carnival
Plans for a public mask ball on Mardi Gras night at the steel shed venue where the coronation and coronation ball will be held. The 80 by 120 foot dancing area will host 8 000 to 10 000 spectators with interior decor by architect George B. Rogers.
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Carnival Association
George B. Rogers
Felix III
Dauphin Street
St. Francis Street
Mobile Carnival Association
Day in Congress highlights and debates on bills
Senator McLean urged passage of a migratory birds protection bill. W W Winkfield described Archbold letter procurement to investigative committees. Indian affairs panel approved a measure for Justice Department to probe Crow Indian affairs in Montana. House debated post office funds. Army appropriations at 93 820 177. tariff hearing continued. J L Eustis warned banking committee that a sound monetary system requires a central bank.
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McLean
W. W. Winkfield
Indian Affairs Committee
Department of Justice
Montana
Ways and Means Committee
Jl. J. Eustis
Banking and Currency Committee
Central
Weather forecast update for regions and times
Mobile forecasts call for fair skies and warmer conditions through Wednesday with moderate northeast and east winds. Alabama outlook remains fair and colder tonight and Wednesday. Mississippi forecast shows fair and warmer conditions tonight and Wednesday. Florida outlook notes fair tonight and Wednesday, warmer in the north portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
Widow Kills Man After Affair Allegation In Mississippi
Mrs. Mattie Clements, a widow in Bookhaven Mississippi, shot John Mullen four times after claiming he ruined her daughter. Authorities found a knife in Mullen’s hand and a photograph of the girl in his pocket. Clements posted bond and faces grand jury charges January 27. Mullen’s five children mourn his death.
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Bookhaven
Miss
John Mullen
Mattie Clements
Mullen
Mississippi
Clements
Clemente
Mrs. Clements
City water to be installed at poor asylum in Mobile County
State Jail Inspector W. H. Oates urged city water connections at the Mobile County poor asylum. The board of revenue and road commissioners adopted the recommendation after dispute over cost and methods. Andrews moved for immediate action within 48 hours, Green seconded, with no recorded vote against. The panel also ruled that future disinfectant purchases be handled by the sheriff and inspector, citing prior overspending and delays in prison reforms. The court house engineer’s plans were blamed for delays and new fan specifications were promised.
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W. H. Oates
Mobile County
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Green
Andrews
Hagan
Oates
Court House
Mardi Gras Cup Offered For Local Cross Country Race
The Y M C A cross country run Mardi Gras trophy on display at Zadeks. The silver cup awards the team with the most points and must be won twice to gain permanent possession. Any club school or organization in good standing may enter with unattached runners eligible for individuals.
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Carnival Committee
Zadek’s
Bail Set for Ryan and 32 Labor Leaders in Dynamiting Case
Ryan, president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, and 32 labor leaders were granted bail after sentencing for dynamiting outrages in Indianapolis. Judge F B Baker set bail at 70,000 in total, with 10,000 for each year of the longest seven year term. The group remains at Leavenworth federal penitentiary awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers
Indianapolis
F. B. Baker
United States Circuit Court
Federal
Leavenworth
Ryan
Senate Poised for Unity in Wilson Era After Trenton Speech
Washington January 14. President elect Wilson pledged to appoint only progressives, drawing Democratic leaders toward a united majority in the Senate. Leaders Martin and Hocker Smith expect a harmonious reorganization that honors seniority while granting committees broader voice and control.
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Washington
Wilson
Trenton
Senate
Martin
Hoker Smith
Sénate
Smith
Twelve ill fed dogs ordered moved from jail to medical college
The annual Humane Officer Ducorneau report to city commissioners states twelve ill fed dogs, alleged property of Dr. E D Bondurant dean of the University of Alabama Medical College, were removed from the old county jail to the medical college on December 31.
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E. D. Bondurant
University of Alabama Medical College
Medical College
Humane
Ducorneau
Firemen's Fund Proposal Includes Injured Firemen
The Item suggests enlarging the Firemen's Fund for Joseph Serda's widow and children by also aiding injured firefighters from the Mobile Theatre fire, notably Jim Stanton. A committee including Mayor Schwarz and city officials would allocate aid, with Serda's family having first claim while injured men remain on the city payroll.
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Joseph Serda
Mobile Theatre
Jim Stanton
Schwarz
Lyons
Pillans
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Ellis
Serda
Sidney R. Prince
Mobile adopts traffic ordinance and dock sale vote
Mobile city commission in regular session adopts a new traffic ordinance drafted by Mayor Laz Schwarz. They also reject purchasing dock frontage citing constitutional debt limits and approve funds for the Boys Club detention home while addressing pension-for-police and fire dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Laz Schwarz
City Commission
Sing More Dock
Pillay
Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association
Schoo Board
Schwarz
Schwars
Pillans
National Mosaic Company
Boar
Hanaw
Nenesquetesars
Pon Vecie Company
Salam
Courneau
Government
West
Lawrence
George
Arc
Peach
Hercules
J. K. Glennon
City of
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Brookhaven
Dr. Oates
John F. Ryan
Firemen’s Fund
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Semmes School
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