Labor dispute among Gulfport cotton handlers and unions
A federal complaint cites the Colored Screwmen’s Benevolent Association and local 237 in Gulfport as obstructing cotton export labor. It alleges a restraint of trade and collusion to limit labor from New Orleans, with penalties proposed for violations and urging court action.
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Deraa. Cine 1
L. N. Dantzler Lumber
Standard Export Company
J. W. Corey & Company
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Mississippi
Ladnier Brothers
Gulfport
Henry
B. F. Philips
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Miss
New Orleans
Screwmen’s Benevolent Association
No. 1
Colored Screwmen’s Benevolent Association
Colored Screwmen's Benevolent ,Association, No
Colored Scronqmen’s Benevolent Association, No. 1
Congress
Sensation Created by Arrest at Biloxi
Deputy Sheriff Ewing served a warrant on C. Juanico Sr. under an indictment accusing him of an alleged incident with a court to answer. Juanico has long resided in Biloxi and is said to have a good reputation. The case is expected to go to trial during the current Gulf Port circuit court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Ewing
C. Juanico, Sr
Juanico
Gulfport
Indictments Drawn in Biloxi Robbery Case
In Biloxi Mississippi January twenty fifth two indictments are returned against John Carr. One charges burglary in the attempted robbery of Seeberg s store. The other accuses murder for the killing of Chief of Police Dickey by Newkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Seeberg
Newkirk
Dickey
Governors Orders Seize Nonmilitia Property in Alabama
Montgomery January 26. Governor ONeal issues orders through Adjutant General Scully directing National Guard officers to seize government property held by nonmilitia members. Those retaining property after notice face prosecution under state and federal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Scully
O'Neal
National Guard
Three Men Arrested for Illegal Selling Liquor
Biloxi Mississippi January 25 Fred Warren Philip Williams and Nat Merren were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Alex Ewing on charges of illegal liquor sale. Indictments returned by the Gulfport grand jury led to the arrests and the defendants were released under bonds pending court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Fred Warren
Philip Williams
Nat Merren
Alex Ewing
Gulfport
Governor says state cannot pay inauguration expenses
Montgomery Alabama January 25 Governor O Nea l announces state will not cover military travel costs to Washington for the inauguration He will permit staff to attend but they must pay their own expenses citing budget burden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
Washington
Measures to deter screwmen using force against Gulfport laborers
Authorities outline necessary measures to prevent screwmen from employing force and coercion to keep laborers away from Gulfport. The plan focuses on maintaining safety, monitoring threats, and enforcing orderly labor access to the port area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Harris resigns secretary post to enter insurance business
Boston Jan. 25 Miss Elizabeth Harris of East Bridgewater resigned as her father's secretary at 1500 a year to enter the insurance business. She has since insured many friends and hundreds of others against theft and burglary, becoming increasingly independent through her venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Elizabethett C. Harris
East Bridgewater
Uniform Water Rates Across City and Suburbs
A court discussion cites Ferguson v Birmingham Water Works on the duty to supply water without discrimination, stating that municipalities may not impose unequal rates on users along mains and that water rates are the price of a commodity, not a tax. It notes the need for uniformity when extending service beyond city limits and references the McDade case on meter installation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Birmingham Waterworks
Mobile
Waterupply Company
Cloverdale
Biloxi Woman Was Easy For Smooth Swindler
Special to The Item recounts a Biloxi store fraud where a woman paid $9.90 with a fake bill, the swindler pocketed the rest, and vanished. Mrs. Astleford later found the deception when the bank teller flagged the miscount. police have not located the suspect who likely left by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repid
Astleford Peak
Astleford
New Manhattan Life Agency Opens in Alabama
Mayer D. Friedman, longtime cashier, bought J. R. Coleman's interest and now leads Manhattan Life Insurance in Alabama. The January 14 deal expands the company to 22 Alabama agencies with offices in Mobile and Montgomery. C. F. Hogue remains responsible for general underwriting.
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Manhattan Life Insurance Company
New York
Mayer D. Freidman
J. R. Coleman
C. F. Hogue Asbama
Friedman
Beeen
Ness
Birmingham
Alabama
Mobile
Montgomery
Manhattan Life
Mr. Hogue
Craig Smith May Run for State Treasurer
Montgomery Jan 26 It was learned today that J Craig Smith former president of the state convict board is thinking seriously of making the race for state treasurer to succeed Judge John Purifoy. Mr Smith was treasurer ten years. He is a son in law of B B Comer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
J. Craig Smith
State Convict Board
John Purifoy
Smith
B. B. Comer
Spinal Meningitis Quarantines Montgomery Jail
In Montgomery Alabama a case of cerebro spinal meningitis in an unknown black man arrested for drunkenness leads to quarantine at the police station and transfer of city prisoners to the county jail. It is the fourth case in Montgomery as health officials fight to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Board of Health
Sanitary Department
City Commission
Limits on Canal Passage Define Future Battleship Size
Rear Admiral Richard M. Watt, chief constructor of the Navy, returns from Panama with the canal limitations for future battleship construction. The formula 110 by 10 1,000 by 40 sets the largest ship that can pass at 1,400 feet in length and a 40 foot draft, guiding U S and other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard M. Watt
Panama
United States
First Gray Hair Sign of Age Advert and Mardi Gras Fund
An old style advertisement promotes a remedy for gray hair, touting Sage Sulphur Remedy as a cure. It also invites readers to the Bijou on Monday to support the Mardi Gras fund with fine pictures and popular songs.
New Methodist Church in Biloxi Undergoing Fitting Up
Biloxi Miss Jan 26 work on installing pews in the new Main Street Methodist church began under Mr Folk. After pews are placed arrangements will be made to have a pipe organist from New Orleans give a recital before church use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Main Street Methodist Church
Folk
New Orleans
Aerial railway tested by government in New York
In New York on January 25 a government inspected aerial railway by inventor Emilelet. The device claims to propel a five hundred pound mail tube from New York to Boston in under sixty minutes and transport passengers at 200 mph. Special engineers from Washington evaluated the model on a metal track with aluminum contact plates and solenoids guiding the tube along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Mount Vernon
Washington
Hitch
Wall Street
Emilelet
Bachelet
Pyramid Pile Remedy Advertises Free Trial
An apparent old advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Remedy claiming rapid relief from piles with a few applications. It urges readers to send for a free trial package to prove its effectiveness and then purchase a $50 regular package from drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghana
Pyramid Drug Company Trial Pile Remedy Offer
A customer requests a free trial by mail for Pyramid Pile Remedy. The note specifies Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan and asks for sample treatment in plain packaging with proof of results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Valuables Stolen by Newkirk Recovered in Biloxi
Acting on orders from Chief Stehning, Policeman Randolph searched a Negro premises tied to Percy Newkirk and Gulfport Chief Dickey. Two suitcases recovered under hay in an outbuilding held clothing and razors. Items are at city hall for victims of recent burglaries to identify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Steahning
Randolph
Percy Newkirk
Dickey
Gulfport
Boston Champions Retain Their Title in Racquet Doubles
In Boston on January 25 Dwight Davis and J Weare of St Louis were defeated for the racquet doubles championship by the current titleholders Quincy A Shaw and George R Fearing of Boston after seven sets 11 15 15 11 4 15 16 6 15 9 6 15 15 6 Davis aggressive left handed service marked the match while Weare and partner showed moments of brilliance The semi final saw Percy D Haughton and H Dego of Boston defeat C Hutchins and Barrett Wendell in six sets and they will face Shaw and Fearing next week for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dwight Davis
J. Weare
St. Louis
Quincy A. Shaw
George R. Fearing
Davis
Weare
Percy D. Haughton
Harvard
H. D.ego
C. Hutchins
Barrett Wendell
Haughton
Scott Wil
Shaw
Fearing
Hospital Tragedy After Blood Transfusion In Macon
Mrs. August Curry daughter of Senator Bacon died in Macon hospital after a blood transfusion from her cousin Monroe Ogden. She had undergone surgery several days earlier and died shortly after the fourth quart was infused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Monroe Ogden
August Curry
United States
Bacon
Macon Hospital
Curry
Feature Show and Extra Attraction at Kooeer Bijou
The Bijou presents a feature show and an extra attraction headlining the program. Details are scarce but promise to draw local theatergoers seeking entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kooeer
Milwaukee district pays 2600 in child labor case
The Diamond Match case in Wisconsin circuit court ends with a total fine of 2600 dollars or 26 dollars for each of the first eighty of 224 counts charged for alleged child labor law violations. Local details note Wilwaukee reporting on January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilwaukee
Wis
A. A. Richard Auctioneer Advertises Services
An advertisement urges readers to hire A. A. Richard known as the old reliable for auctions. The office is at 453 Dauphin Street with home phone 175. The notice emphasizes dependable auctioneering services for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
URS
A.A. Richard
Reliable
W. T. Lincoln’s
Dauphin Street
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