Prohibition clash over Alabama governor's anti bill message
Governor O N e a l s protest against prohibition bills sparks anger in Alabama legislature. Leaders threaten actions from boycotting inauguration to denouncing the governor s stance while he contends the bills violate party faith and local self government and betray the people. The governor appeals to preserve civil liberties amid majority partisanship.
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Montgomery
O'néal
Alabama
Comer
Miss Hughes Condition Update After Auto Crash
At 2 30 Monday afternoon officials from Junge Bondurant Sanitarium reported Miss Elizabeth Hughes, seriously injured in a Saturday auto accident on High Street, was in about the same condition and had regained consciousness.
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Junge Bondurant Sanitarium
Elizabeth @Hughes
Prohibition Fails in Senate On D C Amendment
In Washington on January 18 the Senate defeated a motion to suspend the rules to admit Senator Sheppard's amendment for absolute prohibition in the District of Columbia by 40 votes to 38. The chamber had held a two thirds rule for suspension. Sheppard said no further push on this issue for now.
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Washington
Senate
Sheppard
District of Columbia
Road Overseers Required to Serve Full Time in County
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners in a Monday session adopted a resolution ordering road overseers to quit spending half days in Mobile on Saturdays and devote six working days to county service. Commissioner McFadyen pressed for board action and was supported by President Ward. A. S. Towle and C. Hume were named county surveyors for three years. Other items included a horse death claim, praised convict camp management, delayed steel filing case bids, drainage petitions, new road inspector Bolton at $75 monthly, and compensation questions for Rosa Caldwell probation officer. Probate Judge Williams noted poorly kept books and need for proper file space.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
McFadyen
Mobile
Ward
Messrs
A. S. Towle
C. €. Hume
James C. Dickens
E. C. Ford
Kenneth Street
Old Shell Road
M. M. Bolton
Joseph Bolton
Co. First
Johnson
E. T. Belsow
James T. Peterson
C. W. Peters
Rosa Caldwell
Price Williams
Villa to Adjust Latest Trouble in Mexico
General Villa with the main army plans return to Mexico City to stabilize the convention government after the flight of provisional president Eulalio Gutierrez and Roque Gonzalez Garza’s temporary appointment. Disorder rages in the capital, rival factions vie for power, and Villa may suspend actions against Carranza forces. General Angeles accompanies Villa to assist in the political settlement.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Angeles
Mexico City
Villa
Carranza
Gutierrez
Roque Gonzales Garza
Escaped convict Shepperd held after WV guard recognition
Harold B. Shepperd using alias E N Smith confessed to escape from Moundsville WV prison and said he would return without requisition papers. He worked as electrician and moving picture operator and was linked to a horse thief. Parole officer A J Coleman identified him. Smith faces return to West Virginia for burglary and horse stealing.
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Harold B. Shepperd
Mobile
E. N. Smith
Moundsville
West Virginia
Smith
Hazel Parkis
Henry Parkis
Ernest
A. J. Coleman
Shepperd
Coleman
Pittsburgh
Artillery Ordered Away From Border As Cavalry Stays
Secretary Garrison ordered batteries A B and C of the Fifth field artillery to return from Naco to Fort Sill Oklahoma after stopping Mexican fire into U S territory. All other units at Naco except one squadron of the Tenth cavalry were sent to Douglas Arizona opposite Agua Prieta.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fifth Field Artillery
Naco
Fort Sill
Oklo
Tenth Cavalry
Douglas, Ariz
Agua Prieta
Social Organization of Jewish Young People Formed
Under the Council of Jewish Women, Mrs. Julius Goldstein and Miss Blanche Klein helped organize a city wide association of Jewish youth at Bnai Brith hall. Officers include President Mrs. Philip Bodziner and Vice President Miss Naomi Levinsohn with Gup, Bodziner, Moses, and Klein among directors. Meetings planned for Sundays.
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Council of Jewish Women
Julius Goldstein
Blanche Klein
B'nai Brrith Hall
Philip Bodziner
Naomi Levinsohn
David Gup
Richard Bodziner
A. G. Moses
Gabriel Gup
Lillie Strouse
Annie Scharff
Former Mobilian Among Arrested in Chicago Riot
Twenty one prisoners mainly unemployed marchers were arrested in front of Hull House and face court today on riot charges. Rev Irwin Tucker of Mobile, a former editor and missionary, was among those detained. he is known in Chicago as the Hobo Church rector and editor.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Hull House
Lucy Patgohs
Haymarket
Kwith Tucker
Tucker
Mobile
Irwin Tucker
Gardiner C. Tucker
St. John's Church
Episcopal Diocese
New York
Item
New Orleans
Hobo Church
Missing Mobile magnate C. C. Green feared foul play
A statewide search is underway for C. C. Green a 60 year old founder of North Mobile Development Company and former Huntsville and Decatur resident last seen at the Mobile L and N depot Monday noon. Relatives describe him as a Mason Elk and note a gold ring with inside engraving.
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C. C. Green
North Mobile
Alabama
Huntsville
Decatur
Waynesboro
Miss
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Green
Mississippi
Florida
Louisiana
F. J. Thompson
North Mobile Development Company
Russell Green
Thompson
Judge Smith McPherson Dies After Fifteen Years on Court
Condensed telegrams report the death of Smith McPherson a longtime federal judge for the southern Iowa district who had been confined at home since August. Also noted Unokichi Hattori a Tokyo Imperial University literature professor chosen as Harvard’s next Japanese lecturer. Commerce announces resumption of normal imports of chemicals and drugs disrupted in the first quarter of the war.
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Smith McPherson
Federal
Iowa
Unokichi Hattori
College of Literature
Tokio Imperial University
Harvard
Department of Commerce
Germans Push West as Aisne Drive Seen Likely
London reports the 44th anniversary of Wilhelm I’s proclamation as German emperor and forecasts a new German offensive after recent success near Soissons. Observers note German forces shift from Poland to the west while Russian gains push German lines back toward Warsaw and hint at shifting campaigns in the Aisne area.
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Associated Press
London
lLondon
Wilhelm I
Soissons
Warsaw
Poland
Soissona
Aisne
Plock
Skrawa River
Sierpee
Gombin
Petrograd
Tovaael Rue
Chneasiin
French Report of Small Tactical French Successes
Paris January 18 French official statement reports yesterday's battles along the line with artillery actions at several points. No engagement described as of great importance. Weather was stormy in Flanders and the Vosges.
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Paris
Flanders
Vosgese
Cotton Jumps $1.25 A Bale In New Orleans Morning Session
In New Orleans on January 18 the local cotton market rose during the morning session as spot houses Western traders and brokers tied to German interests bought. Active months jumped 26 to 27 points, reaching over $1.25 per bale, with AM months at new season highs as July hit 8.72 and October 8.98.
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New Orleans
July Cotton Tops 9 Cents In New York Market
Cotton rose above 9 cents a pound for July delivery in New York, a season high. Other active months 30 to 36 points above Saturday close, with active demand and strong export movement supporting prices. Four New York Cotton Exchange memberships sold at auction, fetching $10,000 to $10,200 each, surpassing the previous sale of $9,250.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Best of Cedar and Franklin Street Car Lines
The Mobile Light and Railroad Company will seek a city franchise Tuesday to lay three blocks on North Carolina street linking Cedar street and Franklin street car lines for a belt route. President Wilson said cars will run Cedar street to Franklin street with a 12 minute schedule.
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Cedar
Franklin
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
City Commission
North Carolina Street
Cedar Street
Franklin Street
Wilson
Harry Haynes Buried in Birmingham
Funeral services were held in Birmingham this afternoon for Harry Haynes who died Friday after a long illness with kidney trouble. He had long been a noted figure in local affairs and once participated in a pistol duel in which two men were killed and one wounded. he was cleared as acting in self defense. He belonged to the Red Men and the Beavers.
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Harry Haynes
Birmingham
Ala
The
Red Men and the Beavers
Alabama Leaders Debate Relief and Prohibition Costs
Hon Norman D God bold of Camden questions legislature plans to ease Alabama's financial strain. He cites expected revenue losses from prohibitions and state agency abolitions, urging clear plans. He notes business unease and calls for a public vote on prohibition as supporters push for broader approval.
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Montgomery
Ala
Norman. D. Godbold
Camden
State Tax Commission
Commission
Department of Game and Fish
Cold Wave Expected Along Coast Tonight
A cold wave is forecast for southern Alabama and extreme northwest Florida with temperatures dropping to about 25 degrees inland and freezing along the coast by Tuesday morning. The advisory was issued by the local weather bureau at 2 p.m. in Frankenfield.
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Mobile
Alabama
Florida
Widow Delphine Bruner Sought for Missing Family Members
An appeal seeks Mrs Delphine Bruner formerly Emerson of New Orleans and her children. Anyone knowing their whereabouts is asked to contact the Mobile post office assistant postmaster. Bruner once worked at Mobile postoffice as a stamp clerk and moved with her children to Richmond Virginia.
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Delphine Bruner
Mobile Post Office
Bruner
Weather across states turns colder tonight
A cold front moves through with fair skies and much lower temperatures. Alabama reports frigid conditions especially in southern areas while Mississippi expects a chilly night with frost risk and Tuesday fair weather.
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Mobile
Labama
Mississippi
Henderson Takes Oath as Governor of Alabama
Charles Henderson took the oath of office at 1:18 PM in Montgomery succeeding retiring Governor O Neal. The Mobile delegation and crowds packed the capitol area as Henderson urged development of the Port of Mobile. The inauguration featured a parade, bands, and numerous visitors from across Alabama with special emphasis on Montgomery hospitality.
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Ala
Charles Hen
O’neal
Charles Henderson
Henderson
Jefferson Davis
O'Neal
Mobile
Grand Street
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Senate
O’neall
Eratic
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Sanitary Corps
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House
Fuller
Hartwell
W. Walter O'Hara
Souther
W. H. Gunter, Jr
Edward
Watts
Joseph B
Henderson Will
Gonzales Sentenced for Shoe Theft in Local Court
Gonzales, charged with stealing a pair of shoes valued at three dollars, was sentenced to days at hard labor by Judge Henry Chamberlain in the criminal court after an appeal to the court.
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Gonzales
Frorseph Brook
Henry Chamberlain
Rig Criminal Court
Consalas
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