Mobile Tops Per Capita Wealth With Large Bank Deposits
Mobile leads in per capita wealth based on bank deposits totaling 13,892,658.51 across six banks. If Mobile’s population is used, per person wealth is about 269.65, suggesting the city is among the nation’s wealthiest, with deposits split across ty banks and institutions.
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Erchants
Secret Irish Troops Orders Reported in London
International News Service reports the British government ordered all officers with Irish commands to mobilize within 24 hours. The secret orders, sent yesterday, cite secret agents in Vienna providing information that prompted the precautionary move.
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Nnternational News Service
London
Fon Wienna
No True Bills Found in Moyer Deportation Case
International News Service reports from Michigan on January 24 that the jury failed to return true bills against Charles H. Moyer, president of the International Federation of Miners, and others charged with assault in the deportation case.
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Moyer
Hat of Straw Draws Awe on Wa Town Street
William Strattley from Wa Iowa faces wary locals as he walks the warm street. Observers note the crowd’s mixed reactions while a striped hat with a Panama brim attracts attention amid still air and calm winds.
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William Strattley
Wain Iowa
Panama
Ed Street
Item $1 500 Prize Contest Attracts Readers
Announcement of a $1 500 prize contest for counting the circles appears on Page 9. The Item promotes accuracy and skill, noting no element of chance and that prizes will be awarded per solved puzzles under postal regulations.
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America
United States
Mule Causes Auto Crash on Cedar Point Road
Dr. R C Jones of Mobile sustained a broken shoulder blade and Mrs. Fred O Rhen a scalp wound when a mule grazing on Cedar Point Road near Thomas Store halted a party of twelve in three cars. The crash dumped their vehicle into a ditch. Mr Rhen and Mrs Jones were badly shaken, others aided by bystanders.
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Cedar Point Road
Jones
Simon Metzger
Logan
E. Herlpern
Elks Lodge of
Montgomery
Cawthon Taxi Company
Minors Barred From Voting in Alabama Primary
In Montgomery Alabama authorities clash over whether minors may vote in the upcoming Democratic primary. Lawyer D W Crawford argues the Alabama Constitution requires voters to be 21, invalidating Section 9 of the primary law which allowed some minors to vote with affidavits. H M Blue of Montgomery County agrees to refuse to register minors despite Attorney General Brickell's contrary opinion.
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D. W. Crawford
Centerville
Crawford
Brickell
Blue
H. M. Blue
Montgomery County Board of R
London Faces Severe Fuel Shortage Amid Massive Strike
London endures a deep industrial crisis as over 200000 workers strike in coal and building trades. Carters halt shipments during a frigid spell, with military aid employed to move coal. Suffering concentrates in poor areas while schools may close if fuel remains scarce. 150000 workers could lose jobs if unions reject a proposed agreement.
Radium hearings stall as House mines panel lacks quorum
In Washington on January 24 the House mines and mining committee failed to reach a quorum, postponing the radium mine hearings. The Colorado mine owners oppose federal control and operation proposed by Secretary Lane, with the panel expected to wrap up hearings once a quorum is secured.
Mystery of Baroness Mayde Pallandt Unfolds in Disturbing Tale
New York reports reveal Baroness Mayde Pallandt identity linked to Paulina Townsend alias Dugas. From a San Francisco arrest record to high society marriages, lawsuits, and a perilous spiral ending in Kilpatrick’s death, Pinkertons trace a globally intertwined tale of wealth, deception, and scandal.
Who Is Entitled to Estate of Dead Jim Bell
In Birmingham Alabama the estate of Jim Bell ex slave sparks legal fight through probate and courts. Mary Bell claims inheritance via marriage in 1876 Cornelia Jackson a common law wife during slavery days was first favored by Judge Stiles then reversed by Judge Pugh and finally upheld by the supreme court Harriet Bell later appeared claiming marriage in 1868. The roughly valued estate is about five thousand dollars.
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Harriet Bell
Jim
Wealthy broker Van Buskirk arrested in divorce suit
Charles J. Van Buskirk of Hackensack N J was arrested on his wife’s complaint and then served with divorce papers. The husband vows to fight the case. The wife names Mrs Bertha Fritchey of Harrisburg Pa as corespondent. the couple married eleven years ago. Mrs Fritchey met Van Buskirk during a visit here about a year ago.
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Bertha . Fritchey
Elmer
Fritchey
Harrisburg
van Buskirks
Government Owned Alaska Railroad Approved in Senate
In a late-night vote the Senate approved a government built and owned Alaska railroad of about 1000 miles by a 23 to 19 margin. The Morris amendment for a parallel steamship line was rejected 51 to 11 and a federal employers liability law addition was adopted. A motion to cut the appropriation failed and an amendment to confirm civil engineers earning over $8,000 salary was added.
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International News Service
Washington
Alaska
Senate
Hoke Smith and Bacon
Georgia
John Sharp Williams
Morris
Sutherland
Penate
Has Goethals Any Grievance
An unofficial inquiry suggests a grievance could push Colonel George W. Goethals to quit government service for New York Citys police commissionership. Washington sources cite canal zone conditions as a potential trigger, with Panama frictions cited by dispatches. Presidents willing to reward his work and ensure his contentment are discussed, as Goethals plans to visit Washington in February for talks.
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Goethala
Washington
College student lives on 85 cents a week diet
Silas Herrick a French student at State University hailing from Du Luque Colorado claims a victory over the high cost of living by eating a fixed menu of skimmed milk stale bread peanut butter raisins oatmeal and apples for 85 cents weekly since last September He says he has gained weight and will continue the diet inspired by a Harvard student who lived on $10 a week.
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International News Service
Boulder
Colo
Silas Herrick
The
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du Luque
Herrick
Harvard
Noted Landscape Painter Drops Dead in Chicago
Chicago obituary reports Paris landscape painter Peter Gross died of heart disease at the Palmer House. He had been in Chicago since Monday planning exhibitions, born in Allentown Pennsylvania, and noted in Paris Salon catalogs with honorary mention in 1889. He was a member of the Societe des Artistes Francaise.
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Chicago
Peter 4. Gross
Paris
France
Palmer House
Mr. Gross
Allentown
Societe Des Artistes Francaise
Mass Arrests Reported in Mexico City Amid Rail Cut
Jan 24 reports say many arrests were made in Mexico City including several government officials. The charges were not disclosed. The inter-oceanic railway was cut again between Oriental and Vera Cruz, and rebels were reported to be closing in on the Mexican line near Orizaba.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Oriental
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
International naval demonstration to press Essad Pasha
Great powers plan a six ship show of force in Albanian waters to back Essad Pasha’s throne claim and prompt his abdication. If he yields, ships will welcome Prince William of Weld, chosen to rule Albania, and his administration funding of 15 million dollars is approved.
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International News Service
London
Essad Pasha
Turkey
Essad. Pasha
Durazzo
Prince William of Weld
Albania
Prince William
M'Kay's Staff Makes Good Haul Of Gunmen
New York police raids led by Police Commissioner McKay targeted East Side cafes and dance halls used by gangsters. In the first half hour officers arrested six men on charges linked to gun possession under Sullivan Act provisions.
Cross bill dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in cotton case
Federal Judge H T Toulmin dismissed the cross bill in the W 8 Lovell trustee vs Latham and Company suit for lack of equity and jurisdiction. The cross claim sought 98000 and a void transfer of cotton, but the court said only the bankruptcy trustee may sue to avoid the alleged preferential transfer. The case relates to Knight Yancy and Company bankruptcy and cotton losses across the South.
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H. T. Toulmin
Messrs. Knauth
Nachod and Kuhne
Lovell
Latham and Company
Knight, Yancy and Company
France
Messrs
Knauth
Nabodid Kuhne
Wal Bill
Knight, Yancey , and Company
Mobile
South
Tango Breaks Up Wedding Feast In Newfoundland Collapse
In Aurora Newfoundland on January 24 a wedding reception suffered a collapse as guests danced the tango. Joseph Bish, 22, and bride Misa Florence Vargman, 21, were badly hurt along with about twenty guests when a stairway and floor gave way at a North Broadway residence after the ceremony at St Michael's church.
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Standard Oil eyes historic iron contract in Birmingham
Birmingham January 24 The Standard Oil Company is making inquiries among furnaces to place the largest iron order in history estimated at 200000 tons of pig iron as part of a massive procurement effort with potential impact on regional steel production.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Ala
Standard Oil Company
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