Lawson Denies Henry Mention In Leak Inquiry
Lawton, before the committee, denied accusing Henry of naming Meoo in the leak. Law son said the assertion came from another source and that the investigation must consider additional prominent bankers and officials. Subpoenas issued for Paul Warburg Arch White Malcolm McAdoo and C B Barney as the probe widens. Mrs Thomason Visconti remains unavailable as a witness.
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Washington
Meoo
Lawson
P. Morgan
J. Harrison
PF. Davison
Frank A. Vanderlip
Arthur Lipper
Sol. C. We
Henry Today
Ruth Thomason Visconti
Paul M. Warburg
Fed- 1 Reserve Board
Arch- 8
White
Fiske
Malcolm McAdoo
McAdoo
C. B
Robert T. Ervin Named U S District Judge for Southern Alabama
Robert T. Ervin of Mobile was appointed by President Wilson as United States district judge for the Southern District of Alabama. Born May 27, 1863, in Wilcox County near Camden, Ervin studied law with Austill and Eyre, formed a long partnership with McAleer, and has served as bankruptcy referee since 1899. He expressed that this federal judgeship completes his lifelong ambition and is married to Frances Patterson Pybas of Jackson Tennessee.
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Mobilian
Wilson
Toulmin
Associated Press
Washington
Robert T. Ervin
Mobile
Wix
United States
Southern
Alabama
Ervin Long
Major Ervin
Wilcox County
Camden
H.auintill
University of Alabama
Open Co
Iago William Ey. Clarke
Smither
Vega Law Tean
Austill
Eeok We Haryaemin
Frances Patterson Pybas
Jackson, Tenn
Traffic reform eyed by Mobile Automobile Club
The Automobile Club of Mobile urged the city to regulate street traffic including jaywalking and streetcar operations. Mayor Harry Pillans opposed new laws restricting walking but agreed to trial jaywalking limits. Commissioners Lyons and Schwarz supported the changes, and road markings will guide pedestrians and streetcars at several intersections. Continued on Page Seven.
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Aoblié Club of
Mobile
Jay
Harry Pillans
Dauhin
Conception
Dauphin
Royal
Francis
Pecos
L. G. Adams
Meridian Mobile Highway group plans progress toward Gulfport centennial
Members of the Meridian Mobile Highway association prepare to present a county commission plan on assets for the road project. The next meeting will be in Mobile on February 13 with many representatives, as pathfinders outline a route to Meridian and Mobile and aim to complete work before the Mississippi Centennial at Gulfport.
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Meridian - Mobile
Meridian-Mobile
Mobile
Ohio Road
Miaten
Iguderdal County
Miss
Meridian
I. G. Adams
Gulfport
Association
Columbus
Percy W. Maer
Mobilians
T. J. Bolster
Meridian Pate Association
Lake Superior
Messrs
Horace 8. Turner
Chiff Williams
Adams M Mobile
Bolster
Agi
Ontonagon
Michihi
Ward
Corin Cairo
Meyridian
Miami
Fila
Mississippi
Adams
Russians on the Offensive Along Romanian Front
Associated Press reports Russian forces attacked on both sides of the Fondeni sector in Romania. German fire cut down advancing waves, with heavy losses. Army headquarters note no major developments on the Romanian front while reporting limited activity on the Franco-Belgian front and steady Macedonian front conditions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Saville
Rumania
Fundeni
War Office
Trons
Noted escape convict Lon A Wilson slips from county jail
Lon A Wilson an armed, notorious safe blower and alleged murderer escapes from the county jail by sawing doors and a window bar. He exits to the alley then to the street via a wall or court room, with guards and detectives, telegrams, and a $100 reward publicized. Wilson, 140 pounds, had prior crimes including a 1916 robbery. he was captured in Mississippi and linked to a 1900s spree.
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Lon A. Wilson
ae ee _ Wilson
Hekecombe
Chi Police
M. van Liew
Holcombe
Iff
W. Hy
Hinat
Ondeau, Burch and Pearson
Ter
Andy Sa
Rae Chroms Steel
Apy
Wilson
Liberty
Inferior Criminal Court Room
Gu Miss
Standard
Conception
Main Streets
Eit
W. R
Springfield
Lanett
Unclear Committees Report Solid Performance Over Days
Reports indicate committees have been solid during the past several days though specifics are unclear. The text references an amount and arrival tonight but lacks complete details on event, place, or participants.
Webb Named as Suspect in Baltimore and Ohio Train Robbery
Post office officers arrest a medical student, known as White, believed to be H Grady Webb, in connection with the October 8 1915 $100000 unsigned currency theft from a Baltimore and Ohio train near Dooridge West Virginia. Part of the money recovered. four men allegedly forced the Peacree engine and mail car, rifling registered pouches.
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Associated Press
City
Post Office Department
Dooridge
W. Va
Treasury Department
White
H. Grady Webb
Medical College
Eee
Burglar Attempts to Enter Home at 106 Claiborne Street
Mrs. Charles Bromberg of 106 North Claiborne street reported a burglar tried to break into her home. A white man first appeared at the front door asking for food then left for the rear door before vanishing.
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Claiborne Street
Charles Bromberg
North Claiborne Street
December fines and labor reported by Pines police
The Pines police report for December shows 1534 collected in fines and arrests. It notes 284 white and 303 colored jail inmates, 507 days of prisoner labor, and 551 hours of lights out all night.
Mrs Briggitta Roh Dies At 77 In City Home
Mrs Briggitta Roh aged 77 died at 503 St Anthony Street this morning at 1 30 She leaves three sons Albert Iward and Charles Roh plus grandchildren The funeral will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock
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Briggitta Roh
St. Anthony Street
Albert
Iward
Charles Roh
Weather Forecast Notice for Washington and Mississippi
Fore cast reports extended cold weather across Washington and Mississippi with potential containment of temperatures by Wednesday. Agencies urge readers to prepare for overnight lows and light wind chill as a cold front moves through the region.
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Asociated Press
Washington
Mississippi
Desporte Bound on Drug Charge After Hearing
Fred Desporte was bound over to a federal grand jury on a drug charge with illegal sale of narcotics. He posted bond of $250 and was released after testimony from a female inmate at 604 St. Louis Street who said she bought heroin and opium tablets from Desporte.
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Ays
Fred Desporte
Ae Aee Federal Grand Jury
Jere Austill
St. Louis Street
Desporte
Governor Henderson Opens Probe Into Nogales Guard Deaths
Governor Charles Henderson of Alabama opened an informal investigation into border duties at Nogales Arizona. The inquiry aims to determine illness among Alabama national guardsmen stationed there and to uncover causes and circumstances surrounding the cases.
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Henderson
Nogales
Associated Press
Ariz
Alabama National Guardsmen
Charles Henderson
Alabama
Ala
Raphael Semmes Camp Members Meet Thursday
Raphael Semmes Camp U S W plans a Thursday meeting to form Day plans and confirm veterans attending the Washington reunion. Adjuntant Br. E Daly Sr announces a Friday Armory gathering and attendance at the Cawthon hotel for Robert E Lee anniversary with the Daughters of the Confederacy. Local G A R members will march with Confederate veterans.
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Raphael Semmes
Washington
BR. E. Daly, Sr
Armory
Cawthon Hotel
Robert FE. Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
G A. R
Wil
Confederate Veterans
Defenders of Rumania Strike Back on Sereth Front
The Associated Press reports heavy Romanian counterattacks along the Sereth line in northern Romania and near the Moldavian frontier. Berlin says two assaults lacked lasting advantage, with Romanian gains in the Kasino and Etza valleys but temporary and expelled by counterattacks.
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New York
Associated Press
Sereth Line
Rumania
Pokshanj
Danube
Berlin
Kasino
Tza
Moldavian
Macedonia
Interst
Berlin-Constantiple
Cold to Continue at Mobile Tonight and Wednesday
The official forecast says continued cold weather for Mobile tonight and Wednesday with fresh northeast to east winds along the east gulf section. A 24 hour precipitation total of 0.29 inches was reported this morning. Freezing temperatures reached into the gulf states interior with snow in Abilene Texas and six inches in Dallas.
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Mobile
East Gulf
Gulf States
Abilene
Texas
Dallas
Prominent Elk Leader To Visit Mobile Thursday
Mr Herman Michel of New Orleans, member of the judiciary committee for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will arrive in Mobile Thursday to attend a meeting of Mobile Lodge No.
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Herman Michel
New Or
New Move in Balkans Planned by Entente Forces
A brief item reports a planned Entente move in the Balkans described as the Saloniki army’s urgent task. The note hints at continuing coverage on page seven.
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Balkans
Entente
Sevin
Cavalry Baptists of Mobile Call Rev. D R Parker
The Cavalry Baptist church in Mobile has tendered a call to Rev. D R Parker. The pulpit has been vacant for some time and Parker, currently in revival, has not yet decided whether to accept. Church officers say the entire ministry is urging Parker to accept, believing him suitable for the field.
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Baptists ‘of
Mobile
D.R. Parker
Cavalry Baptist Church
Parker
J. Parker
Pneumonia and influenza cause heavy New York deaths
New York health officials report over 600 pneumonia deaths and about 60 influenza deaths in the city last week. Health Commissioner Ernestson blames spread on spitting in public places and notes fines were issued to offenders of the anti spitting ordinance.
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New York
Ernestson
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MR. W. D. Bellingrath
Kansas City
Birmingham
Pines
Associated’ Press
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