Bacon Contradicts Influence Claims On Tariff Bill
Senator Bacon told the committee he owns a Georgia farm and other small interests including a sewer pipe factory and utilities. He denied pressuring lawmakers on the tariff bill, noting he has not listened to advocates or sought favors and contrasted current efforts with the Payne-Aldrich era.
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Congress
Bacon
Georgia
Senator Bacon
Ashurst
J. F. McMurray
McAlester
Okla
Senate
Italy Agrees 10 Boundary Lines in Balkans Peace Move
Rome June 2 Italy and Greece reach a frontier settlement amid Balkan peace efforts. Italy concedes Epirus coast between Kalamas river and Phitalia bay and agrees to Albania southerly frontier from Cape Stylos to Goritza. Goritza to be included in Albania.
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Associated Press
Rome
Balkan States
Italy
Greece
Epirus
Kalamas
Phitalia
France
Athens
Albania
Cape Stylos
Goritza
Death of Thomas W. Palmer Former U.S. Senator
Former United States Senator Thomas W. Palmer died after a long illness. Born in Detroit in 1830, he was elected to the Senate in 1883, then served one term and was appointed U.S. minister to Spain. He later presided over the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Detroit
United States
Thomas W. Palmer
United States Senate
Spain
Chicago
Citronelle Man Charged With Violating Prohibition Laws
Jerald Watson was arrested Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Mose Bernstein at Citronelle and jailed on a prohibition charge. Complainant M. C. Skinner, president of the Citronelle Business Men's League, swore out the warrant in inferior criminal court before Judge Henry Chamberlain.
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Jerald Watson
Mose Bernstein
Citronelle
M. C. Skinner
Citronelle Business Men's League
Inferior Criminal Court
Henry Chamberlain
City payrolls passed at noon special meeting
City commissioners approved the May payrolls at a special noon meeting. City employees will receive checks on Tuesday.
Court action in Chancery terms
In the Chancery Court Chancellor Smith presiding and Monday before noon H Stewart vs James A Mackintosh et al motion to amend bill granted. Mary Carleton vs Thomas L Carleton dismissed without prejudice. Wm M Mastin vs C H Mastin Jr et al submitted on report of C KH Mastin Jr administrator as to distribution of personal property.
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Chancery Court
Smith
M. H. Stewart
James A. Mackintosh
Mary Carleton
Thomas L. Carleton
Wm. M. Mastin
C. Heh. Mastin, Jr
KH. Mastin, Jr
Home transformed into charnel house after ranch duel
In Greely Colorado a Saturday duel between Robert Stanley and his wife at their ranch left the entire Stanley family dead. A young daughter lay on the floor with two bullet wounds. revolvers were found by the parents. Neighbors suspect a dying mother shot her child and consider the possibility of an outsider involvement.
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Associated Press
Greely
Colo
Robert Stanley
Here
Stanley
W. F. Church
Scott
Stanleys
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promises Cure
Mr J C Eveland of Bath reports twenty five years of eczema ended by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The physician formulated remedy has been used for years, with a guarantee. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents Pfieffer Chemical Co. and Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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Dr. Hobson
J. C. Eveland
Bath
Lil
Whistler School Improvement Association Meets Thursday
Vice President and General Manager R W Taylor leaves for Oxford Mississippi to join President W W Finley who will speak at the State University of Mississippi commencement. Final meeting of the Whistler School Improvement Association set for Thursday afternoon in the kindergarten room with Mrs Irwin Craighead of Mobile addressing and a music program planned.
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R. W. Taylor
Mobile and
Ohio
Oxford
Miss
W. W. Finley
State University of Mississippi
Whistler School
Improvement
Whistler
Irwin Craighead
Mobile
Rushing Work on Tariff Bill
Washington June 2 Chairman Simmons of the finance committee urged three sub committees to finish work this week on tariff bill schedules. Sub committees have common agreements but face several problems to resolve including the agricultural schedule and the free list versus duty for meats and flour.
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Associated Press
Washington
Simmons
Finance Committee
Williams
Memorial Services for Spanish American War Victims
President Wilson and cabinet members and military officers attended memorial services Sunday at Cathedral Close Mount Saint Alban for Spanish-American War dead. Chaplain G K Bayard and Bishop Alfred Harding delivered principal addresses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Army
Navy
Cathedral Close
Mount Saint Alban
G. Kl. Bayard
U. S
Alfred Harding
Recorder Court Hears Busy Monday Docket
The recorder's court opened at 8 45 a m and ran until 10 50 a m with the largest docket since morning sessions resumed. Mary Banes faces trial after the Sunday clash in which Aline Simpson was stabbed. Simpson treated at the city hospital and not present Monday. J M Brown fined 25 dollars with 20 days hard labor for frightening a team and wrecking a plate glass window. appeal denied and bond set at 150. Mary Coleman, charged with petit larceny, sentenced to 30 days hard labor.
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Recorder’s Court
Mary Banes
Aline Simpson
Simpson
J. M. Brown
Dauphin
Hamilton
Brown
Means Furniture Company
Mary Coleman
Albert Cappell
Eddie Muntz
Murphy and
Lacey
Post Office Observes Sunday Hours on Jefferson Davis Birthday
Tuesday marks Jefferson Davis birthday so the post office schedules Sunday hours. General delivery window opens 9 to 11 AM and carriers will complete one full delivery in county courts and offices closing accordingly.
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Jefferson Davis
Outhouse Fire Near Seneca and Marine Streets
A blaze destroyed an outhouse behind a one story dwelling at Seneca and Marine streets Sunday night about 9 30. Fire alarms from Box 411 and 412 were sent in but Oakdale volunteers balked delaying a two block response. The report on H B Pake as assignee of Leinkauf Banking Co was postponed to Monday June 16 at 11 a m before Ex officio Register Carl Holzbern.
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Seneca and
Marine Streets
Oakdale
H. B. Pake
Leinkauf Banking Company
Carl Holzbern
Marriage License Issued to Zappas and Douglas
A marriage license was issued on Monday to Peter Zappas and Sallie C. Douglas, both residents of this city.
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Peter Zappas
Sallie C. Douglas
Commission to study low wages of men in Chicago
The welfare commission will meet in Chicago on Friday to study how low wages for men relate to vice. It aims to set a fair minimum income and determine how many men earn less, plus how wage insufficiency affects marriages and home life.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hindi Senate Welfare Commission
Frederick A. Ober Ornithologist Dies in Hackensack
Frederick Albion Ober, author and noted ornithologist born in 1849 in Beverly Massachusetts, died Sunday at his Hackensack home. He conducted extensive studies of birds in many countries and supplied numerous specimens to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington.
Forty-Niner William G Johnston Dies in Watertown
William G Johnston a California forty niner long in Pittsburg business and a wealthy Watertown resident for twenty years died late yesterday at his home aged about 89. He had been ill a short time and leaves a family. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the Johnston estate.
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Watertown
N. Y
William G. Johnston
California
Pittsburg
Committed to Jail in Axis Hog Ownership Case
Ed Franklin and Daisy Franklin were committed to the county jail on Monday by Justice Charles Anderson of Axis Alabama. Ras Brown faced petit larceny charges. The arrests stem from a dispute over ownership of killed hogs.
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Ed Franklin
Daisy Franklin
Ras Brown
Justice of the Peace
Charles Anderson
Axis
Ala
Recorder Court Fines and Sessions in Chester Case Losses
Chester Howard was fined 10 dollars plus costs and ten days hard labor extended by fifty more days. seven speeding cases were heard with 10 dollar fines or twenty days each. Warnings issued to T C Schley for future risk. Colburn and Akres dismissed after collision deemed unavoidable.
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Chester Howard
Asault
Recorder’s Court
W. J. Ryan
L. S. Ludlow
R. C. Scarborough
Johnny Inge
T. C. Schley
Charles Ollinger
E. L. Moran
F. C. Turner, Jr
Edington
Greek man John Livik seeks continuance in frivolous prosecu tion case
John Livik a Greek was arrested Saturday on a charge of frivolous prosecution. He requested a continuance until Wednesday to secure witnesses and the judge granted the request.
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John Livik
Dairymen charged over cement floors. six freed
In the recorder's court seven dairymen faced violations of the cement floor ordinance. Six cases were dismissed, one Mrs. S E Watkins had work still in progress and a June 16 continuation set.
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Recorder’s Court
S. E. Watkins
J. P. Morgan
J. H. Street
F. P. Imland
S. Brunson
John Legros
W. H. Hill
Policeman Charged In Killing of Dog
Mounted Police Officer William H McCarron is accused of unbecoming conduct and destruction of property after allegedly shooting and killing a 16 month old bull pup belonging to Carl H Holzborn on Palmetto street at 1 am May 13. Holzborn alleges the dog had bitten the officer's horse. McCarron asserts the dog restrained the horse. City commissioners heard the case in special session with attorney Tisdale Touart for Holzborn. case taken under advisement. Commissioner Pillans noted the dog was unlicensed and unmuzzled but said that did not justify killing.
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William H. McCarron
Carl H. Holzborn
Register In Chancery
Tisdale Touart
Holzborn
McCarron
M Holzborn
Mr. Holzborn
Palmetto Street
Pillans
Interior work near completion in Recorder's Courtroom
Work to install new fixtures at police headquarters Recorder's Courtroom is nearly finished. Interior painting and an electric fan will be added with other finishing touches before the project is complete.
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Recorder’s Court
Police
Deaths and Funerals at Mobile Plaza
Burial of Mrs Isabel Waggoner held Sunday at 4 PM from the Bartee home with Rev A F Carr and Rev J M Donnelly officiating. Interment in Pine Crest cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Mrs Mary Shannon dies at 84 at 352 Dauphin Street after illness. survived by daughter Miss M Shannon and two sons.
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I. Waggoner
Isabel Waggoner
J. J. Bartee
Spring Hill Avenue
Indiana Avenue
A. F. Carr
Government Street Presbyterian Church
J. M. Donnelly
Government-street Methodist Church
Pine Crest Cemetery
Messrs. J. Jackson
G.lertz
George Gaines
W. T. McGowin
Alex Wildman
A. N. T. Roach
Shannon Died at Cathedral Funeral Service
Mary Shannon widow of Dennis Shannon died Sunday night June 1 1918 at 11 55 aged 84 Her friends are asked to attend the funeral from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock Interment in Catholic Cemetery.
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Shannon
Mary Shannon
Dennis Shannon
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Johnson and Mclendon Case Before Inferior Court
Billie Boy Johnson and Shank Mclendon faced theft charges for allegedly stealing a large number of bags from Jett Bros. Contracting Company. The case was heard in the inferior criminal court on Monday and held over to June 4.
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Billie Boy Johnson
Shank Mclendon
Jett Bros. Contracting Company
Inferior Criminal Court
Cornerstone Laying for Trinity Parish House
The cornerstone of Trinity Church’s new parish house at corner St Anthony and Jackson streets was laid Sunday afternoon in a ceremony attended by Episcopal representatives from city parishes. Dr Chauncey Williams delivered the principal address as Bishop Beckwith sent congratulations by letter. The box included a Bible hymnal Book of Common Prayer copies of Sundays Register and The Item coins and other articles.
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Episcopal Church
Trinity
Matthew Brewster
A. G. Richards
Dr. Williams
Trinity Parish
Richards
Great Military Drama at Crescent Theatre
The Crescent Theatre screens Love Life and Liberty a patriotic military drama praised as one of unusual merit Critics predict a large crowd for Tuesday showings The program also includes other strong features and the venue continues to draw audiences.
Judge Williams returns to work from Healing Springs
Judge Price Williams Jr of the probate court returns to his office in Mobile after a two week health absence at Healing Springs Alabama. He reports the waters were beneficial and notes several Mobile residents were staying at the resort.
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Price Williams, Jr
Probate Court
Healing Springs
Ala
Williams
Reweighing Case Heard by Alabama Railroad Commission
Mobile interest centers on a Monday hearing in Montgomery before the Alabama railroad commission about reweighing carload shipments. The commission ordered reweighing at destination on request. twenty seven railroads including the Louisville and Nashville are summoned to show cause why the order should not take effect. The main Mobile complaint is L N refuses reweighing coal shipments here except after wreck or transfer, with coal car leakage a factor. Docket No. 743.
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Alabama Railroad Commission
Montgomery
Consignee
Alabama
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce Freight Bureau
Mobile
Railroad Commission
Statue of Kit Carson unveiled in Trinidad park
A bronze Kit Carson statue was unveiled in Trinidad Colorado city park yesterday. Miss Leona Wood of La Junta, a granddaughter of the famed scout, led the ceremony.
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Associated Press
Trinidad
Colo
Kit Carson
Leona Wood
Lajunta
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