Prohibition Bills Pass Both Houses by Big Margin
Alabama lawmakers push through state-wide prohibition with large majorities. House passage 74 to 23 and Senate 26 to 9 set June 30 enforcement. Debate features amendments and speeches by Grayson Chamberlain and Johnston as local option supporters vow further action.
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Montgomery
HOUSE
Senate
Ala
Alabama
O'Neal
Carmichael
Merrit
Grayson
Mobile
Justice
Chamberlain
Madison
Claude A. Grayson
Fuller
Bart
B. Chamberlain
Edw. Johnston
Arrington
Judge
Hartwell
Higgins
Hill
Horton
Lewis
Withers
Winkler
H. T. Hartwell
Prohibition Debate Favors Local Option Before Statewide Move
Alabama lawmakers split over rushing Merritt prohibition bills into effect. Some favor sending local option to the people first, using a state election as the unit, citing campaign promises and past enforcement issues. Senator Lusk seeks federal action to curb liquor mail order and ads.
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House
Senate
Parks County
Montgomery
Jefferson
Lusk
Congress
National Congress
Move to Change Mobile City Commissioners to Five
Alabama lawmakers may consider a bill to raise Mobile’s city commissioners from three to five. Representative W. E. P. Wilson and Senator Harry T. Hartwell are noted as favorable, though friends dispute Hartwell’s view. Montgomery already has five, and Birmingham opposes increasing from three. The Ledger argues more commissioners bring complexity and dilute accountability.
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Alabama
Mobile
W. E. P. Wilson
Harry T. Hartwell
Montgomery
Birmingham Ledger
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Mobile Signs New Pitcher Hinton from Cleveland
Secretary Frank Parker announced on Thursday that Manager Charles Schmidt of the Mobile Southern League Club signed pitcher Leonard E. Hinton formerly with the Cleveland American League team. Hinton was purchased outright and will join spring games with Cincinnati on March 26 27 28 and 29 and Detroit on March 20 21. Contracts were sent to Cobard Keeley Hogg Brown Gudger Tetrick Perry Wheatley Townsend McGill Hudnall Tepe Odell Northern Calhoun Berger and Muller.
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Frank Parker
Charles Schmidt
Mobile
Leonard E
Rube) Hinton
Hinton
Stamp, Ark
Parker
Cincinnati
Detroit Tigers
Cobard
Keeley
Hogg
Brown
Gudger
Tetrick
Perry
Wheatley
Townsend
McGill
Hudnall
Tepe
Odell
Northern
Calhoun
Berger
Muller
Murder Charge Shocks Saginaw In Girl's Disappearance
Charles Kimbrough, a church choir leader, is charged in justice court with the murder of eight year old Rose Ferrier who vanished from her grandmother's home on January 3. Ashes found in a boiler ash box were sent for analysis and reportedly indicated human bones. The suspect has denied the accusation.
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Associated Press
Saginaw
Mich
Justice Court
Charles Kimbrough
Rose Ferrier
Kimbrough
R. E. McCotter
University of Michigan
Fury and shifting fronts mark early WWI battles in Poland and Flanders
Reports from London and Petrograd depict resumed Russian advances toward Mlawa in Polish territory, German counter offensives near Spur 132 north east of Soissons, and Turkish activity in Persia and Egypt. The changing high command and Austrian crisis shimmer through daily dispatches as fighting continues across Europe.
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Petrograd
London
Russian Poland
East Prussia
Mlawa
von Kluck
West Flanders
Soissons
Conchs
Perthes
Egypt
Poland
Galicia
Turkey
Tabriz
Persia
Caucasus
Kara-Urgan
Count von Berchtold
Stephen Burian von Rajecr
von Berchtold
U Eee
Land Agent Back from New Orleans with Farm Inquiries
W. L. Henderson of the Southern and Mobile and Ohio returns from New Orleans where he pursued office business. He reports an unusual flood of requests for information on available farm lands for diversified farming.
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W. L. Henderson
Southern
Mobile
Ohio
New Orleans
Henderson
Emperor William Attends German Official Statement
Berlin reports Emperor William was present as a German official statement was issued today. The brief dispatch notes the emperor’s attendance at the event, with London cables providing the international context.
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Berlin
London
William
Mobile Labor Council elects officers and condemns prohibition push
The Central Trades Council of Mobile elected officers for six months in 1915 and elected new delegates. It passed a resolution denouncing proposed statewide liquor laws while supporting union-building and payment of poll taxes. Council adjourned to January 27 after approving obligations and praising Woolworth and St. Louis Building Trades cooperation.
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Central Trades Council of Mobile
St. Michael Street
Royal
Max. Rathberger
Typographical Union
F. W. Woolworth Company
New York
Mobile
Building Trades Council of St. Louis
Woolworth
Rathberger
Central Trades Council
Ala
Europe
Alabama Federation of Labor
Alabama
Senate
House of Representatives
Said
House
Good and Welfare
Jefferson College Natchez Saved by Student Firemen
In Natchez Mississippi on January 14 students saved Jefferson Military College from destruction by fire. They used buckets to protect the main building after a dormitory burned. Damage was estimated at 9000 dollars. The college, 113 years old, counts Jefferson Davis and Senator Chamberlain among its notable historic figures.
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Natchez
Miss
Jefferson Military College
Here
Jefferson College
Jefferson Davis
Prest
Senator Chamberlain
Turin Jewel Dealers Go Into Bankruptcy
Turin Italy Jan 14 Franco firm dealers in precious stones filed for bankruptcy amid a $2,000,000 deficit caused by halted trade with Belgium especially Antwerp making it impossible to collect debts.
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Associated Press
Turin
Italy
Belgium
Antwerp
Uncle Sam to Be Big Aid to Unemployed
The national employment bureau plan, proposed by President Wilson and organized by the Department of Labor, will post notices in post offices to recruit unemployed men. Applications reach the labor department zone agents, with the Agriculture Department supplying locations in need of help.
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Uncle Sam
Caminetti
Unite States
Department of Labor
Antar Caminetti
Wilson
Immigration
Jobe
Labor Department
Department of Agriculture
Panama protests British and Japanese naval actions
The Republic of Panama protests British and Japanese warships entering San Miguel bay to coal and resupply Panama waters. A similar note is sent to the Japanese embassy in Washington. A new imperial council at Petrograd is formed as Russians with German names may be dropped from the council.
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Republic of Panama
Rearm Dent
San’ Miguel Bay
Panama
Washington
Petrograd
Senate Body Creates Subcommittee on Panama Treaty Proposals
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday named a subcommittee to pursue changes aimed at dropping the apology to Colombia from the pending treaty and reducing the $25 million indemnity for the partition of Panama.
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Colombia
Panama
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Banks to Lend Russia 12 Million Dollars Officials Say
Several New York bankers led by J. P. Morgan & Co have agreed to lend the Russian government 12 000 000 dollars according to an official announcement. Petrograd bankers call the move a forerunner of further credits to Russia by American financiers and anticipate more loans.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Petrograd
Russia
British Collier Farn Under German Flag Back to British Owners
If the former British collier Farn now flies a German flag fails to leave San Juan Puerto Rico promptly after revisioning American authorities will intern the German naval officer commanding the prize crew and return the ship to the British owners.
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Farn
San Juan
Porto Rico
Commerce chief reports improving US business conditions
John H. Fahey, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, told President Wilson on Wednesday that business conditions in the United States were steadily improving.
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United States
Wilson
John H. Fahey
The
Chamber of Commerce of the
Readers and Murphy Held in Newport News Escape Probe
F. J. Reader and Mack Murphy were held in Newport News on suspicion of being two of four penitentiary escapees from Richmond. They claimed good reputations in Mount Vernon and Buffalo New York and were dismissed.
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F. J. Reader
Mack Murphy
Newport Newson
Richmond
Mount Vernon
Buffalo
N. Y
Alien restriction order violator remanded in Scotland
Adolph Dietzel, claiming American citizenship and holding an American passport, was remanded at Aberdeen Scotland on Wednesday charged with violating the aliens restriction order.
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Adolph Dietzel
Aberdeen
Scotland
Zapata Troops Evacuate Mexico City After Key Victory
Puebla report says Zapata troops evacuate Mexico City following General Obregon's victory at San Martin and advancing Constitutionalist forces under General Sanchez into Morelos, signaling a major shift in the conflict.
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Mexico City
Zapata
Obregon
San Martin
Sanchez
State of
Morelos
Puebla
Hatfield Backs Constitutional Amendments for WV Electors
Governor Hatfield urged the West Virginia legislature to submit to voters constitutional amendments on woman suffrage initiative referendum and recall short ballot reclassification of property for taxation and state ownership of forfeited lands to the electorate.
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West Virginia
Hatfield
Hotels consider replacing linen with cotton goods to lift prices
Manager J A Clifford of the Alabama Hotel at Anniston proposed cotton goods as a linen substitute to boost cotton prices. Associations of hotel men nationwide have taken up the idea with hotels like the Hotel Sherman in Chicago promoting the proposal as becoming popular.
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J. A. Clifford
Alabama
Anniston
Sherman
Chicago
Mr. Clifford
Italians Lose Thousands in Devastating Earthquake
Rome dispatch says the Avezzano disaster surpasses the Messina quake with widespread ruin and heavy death toll. Survivors describe dust clouds, collapsed buildings, and officials including the mayor among the dead while King Victor Emmanuel and Premier Calandra coordinate relief efforts.
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London
Rome
Lipari
Messina
Avezzano
Avezzand
Torlonia Square
Victor Emmanuel
Calandra Hag
Helena
Duchess of Aosta
Montreal
Pope Benedict
Monsignor Sagni
Aquila
Ing
Hia
Sepa
Potensa Provines
Potensa
Friedland
International Volcanological Institute
Nasples
Gaiano
Mount
Vesuvius
Diatket
Earthquake Felt Again in Rome Early This Morning
A Rome seismic tremor was recorded around 3 o'clock this morning prompting residents to evacuate homes as aftershocks continued to rattle the city. The Rome dispatch notes further distinct shaking in several quarters.
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London
Rome
Tremendous Avezzano Earthquake Death Toll Rises
Official reports from Avezzano indicate deaths in the city and surrounding area exceed 16 000 after yesterday's quake. The disaster redraws the map of central Italy and triggers widespread evacuations and relief efforts.
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Avezzano
Rome
Appalling Loss Indicated in Italian Earthquake Reports
Early dispatches from the region affected by yesterday's quake indicate heavy loss of life and property. Avezzano, center of disturbance, is reported destroyed along with Capelle, Buorcola, Magnano, Cappadocia, Celano and Pesciro. about 100 people killed near Rome with relief work already under way.
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Rome
Naples
Ferrara
Avezzano
Capelle
Bcurcola
Magnano
Cappacadocia
Celano
Pesciro
Sora
Arpino
Sulmo
Aquila
Abruzzi
More Farm and Market Organizations Needed Says Secretary Houston
Columbia Mo Jan 14 David F Houston secretary of agriculture urged farm and market co operative growth saying farmers acting alone are helpless and noting 7500 co operatives in the United States marketed over a billion dollars of produce last year He backed rural credit legislation at state and national levels.
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Associated Press
Columbia
David F. Houston
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Gaillard to Take Oath of Office Next Monday
Samuel Palmer Gaillard, member elect of the Alabama Railroad Commission, will depart for Montgomery Monday to take the oath and be formally inducted into office and begin his duties.
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Samuel Palmer Gaillard
Alabama Railroad Commission
Montgomery
J. H. Wilson Returns. Mobile Light and Railroad Meet
J Howard Wilson president of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company arrives from Birmingham and Montgomery. He notes continued drop in street car receipts but expects spring improvement. Annual company meeting scheduled for Tuesday next.
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J. H. Wilson
J. Howard Wilson
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Birmingham
Montgomery
Weather Outlook for Mobile and Alabama Regions
Fair and warmer tonight and Friday with moderate south winds. Alabama forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with warming trend in the south portion. Some northern and western areas may feel slightly colder tonight with cooler conditions.
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Mobile
Alabama
Earthquake Strikes Avezzano as Driver Reaches Rome
A driver from Avezzano describes fleeing the quake city as horses balked and dust blanketed the streets. Crumbling quarries yawned, cries rose, and survivors crowded toward the railroad station seeking aid for the seriously wounded.
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Rome
Avezzano
Storm toll on Gulf ships as weather delays and damages rise
The Norwegian steamer Belvernon of United Fruit Co. arrived after a 24 hour delay due to rough gulf weather and will head to dry dock for repairs. British steamer Hilding, three days overdue, reported in quarantine in poor condition from the storm, with a Sand Key Florida report on January 11.
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Belvernon
United Fruit Company
Gulf
Hilding
Sand Key
Fla
Helen Henderson
Claude
Rautine
West Gulf
Mobile
Catherina
Bir
England
Mary Wittich
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Kaiser
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