Gunmen Organization Tied to East Side Shootout
Police say three men linked to a new gunmen’s group headed by a concealed leader were arrested on $50,000 bail each for the shooting of Benjamin Weinstein, a strike guard, as he escorted strike-breakers to a plant. A go-between paid $100 retainer and $25 weekly salary for further shootings.
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East Side
Benjamin Weinstein
Weinstein
J. Plan
East One
Second Street
John Sherwood
Sherwood
Col Allen to Boss at Chickamauga
Lieutenant Colonel Henry T. Allen of the Eleventh U. S. Cavalry is unofficially slated to command the Southern Military Training Camp opening at Chickamauga Park April 3. The camp site near Chattanooga is praised as ideal by experts and local leaders including Hon. H. Clay Evans and Major W. J. Bass, with Rotary and civic groups mobilizing support for extensive drills and participation across twenty states.
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Chattanooga
Tienn
Chickamauga Park
Henry T. Allen
U. S. Cavalry
Europe
Army and Navy Journal
Congress
H. Clay Evans
W. J. Bass
Fort Oglethorpe
Four New York Gunmen Convicted in Chicago Bank Robbery
A Chicago jury convicted four New York men for the Washington Park National Bank holdup five weeks ago. Defendants are Alex Brody Charles Eis Polly Kramer Harry Little Polly Kramer and Pinkie Fein. Convictions carry a penalty from one year to life.
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Chicago
New York
Jake Stahl
Washington Park National Bank
Alex Brody
Charles Eis
Polly Kramer
Harry
Little Polly) Kramer
Pinkie Fein
Driver and Mechanician Injured in Auto Smash
Omar Loft the automobile race driver and Arch Kinkaid his mechanician were badly injured this afternoon while practicing in the Omar car for a 100 mile race tomorrow. The car gumped the track and was wrecked.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Omar Loft
Arch Kinkaid
Omar
U. S
Mayors Conference Calls For Preparation
St Louis March 4 The Defense Conference of Mayors adjourned with a demand that Congress enact laws to rebuild the general navy board accelerate battleship construction and enlistment. The conference urged increased army strength establish coast defenses ration all army supplies munitions and armament and favor citizen training camps and a business training system.
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ST. Louis
Congress
General Navy Board
Anal Defense Conference of
Aining Camps
Foot-Ease Supplies Sought for Troops
Wartime notices show hospitals ordering Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for soldier foot care. Instructions mention use in foot-baths and removal of debris from shoes to prevent fatigue and injury.
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Gristion Xen
Com. J Mn
Navy chief to propose two submarine types to speed build
Secretary Daniels plans to tell the House Naval Committee that contract delays for two 1500 ton submarines stem from a speed limit. He proposes a radical shift to two standard types a fleet sea-going class and a harbor coastal class with immediate construction of a sufficient number to meet needs.
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Washington
Daniels
Congressional Naval Affairs Committee
United Press
Padgett
House Naval Committee
Congress
President Wilson Goes On Potomac Rest Cruise
President Wilson departed Washington with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Cary T. Grayson for a Sunday cruise aboard the Mayflower down the Potomac. He plans to return Monday morning to resume his battle with Congress after a stormy week. Secret documents were handed to him by Secretary Lansing before departure.
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Washington
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
White House
Potomac
Congress
Lansing
Wilson asked to end his matrimonial sentence with divorce
President Wilson faced a clemency appeal from a Georgia man seeking immediate divorce. He sent a sixty cent money order to cover the costs and explained the separation as his wife simply walking out.
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Wilson
Washington
Georgia
Clash Over Army Bills Highlights State National Guard Rift
Washington March 4 senators and representatives debate military bills over state versus national forces. The senate calls for full federalization of state guards and endorses a continental army plan. The house favors broader support and pay for state guards with minimal supervision. The dispute stems from Garrison’s resignation after a clash over federal reserve concepts.
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Washington
Senate
House
Friends of
Chamberlain
House Committee
Senate Committee
Garrison
Orchard Personal Notices From Orchard Alabama
Orchard Alabama notices report a day outing at Fort Morgan by a group including Mr and Mrs Frederick and others. Laura Guthrie receives a linen and graniteware shower as a prospective bride. Mrs W P Mayer is ill. Edwin La Porte recovers after an ear abscess. Pittenger family plans trips and home improvements in West Salem Ohio. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Terkeurst followed by refreshments. Herbert of Seymour Iowa to return home next week.
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Orchard Personals
Orchard
Ala
Frederick
Bates
Edwin LaPorte
Pitenger
Wengerd
Mobile
West Salem
Ohio
Pittenger
Moffatt Road
Hughes scheme to curb sensational resolutions in Congress
Washington March 4 Senator Hughes of New Jersey proposes a misdemeanor rule to curb Chautauqua speakers who use congress in session for gain He criticizes Chautauquateers for pushing sensational resolutions to win free publicity and higher talk rates.
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Washington
Hughes
New Jersey
Congress
Oakland Patrolman Killed by Hold Up Man
Oakland Cal March 4 Patrolman R F Dushe was shot and instantly killed attempting to arrest an unidentified hold up man in a crowded downtown corner. The slayer was pursued by citizens and police and cornered in a nearby building within fifteen minutes. A fight was expected.
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Oakland
Cal
R. F. Dushe
Irish race convention denounces England at Astor Hotel
In New York on March 5 a British defeat framed by Irish advocates gathered at the Hotel Astor to push Irish nationhood. Justice Goff denounced England as oppressor and urged Ireland to resist, recalling Robert Emmet and the peril facing Britain amid the war.
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New York
England
Victor Herbert
Supreme Cort
Goff
Hotel Astor Ball Room
Ireland
Enius
France
Justice Goff
Robert Emerit
Piffle Churches Scored by Sunday at Baltimore Tabernacle
Billy Sunday denounced piffle churches in a Baltimore tabernacle talk. He urged preachers to press for community improvement, criticized free-will offerings, and compared Baltimore to Trenton. John T. Degan, historic baseball captain, attended. Florence Kinney arrived to lead Sunday school activities.
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Baltimore
Billy
Tabernacle
Trenton
Church of God
John T. Degan
United States
Kansas City
Florence Kinney
Springfield
Ohio
Four Preble Sailors Hurt in Shipboard Explosion
Arthur A. Grosset coxswain of the destroyer Preble was fatally injured and three other sailors badly burned in an on board accident in San Diego. A gasoline torch used to repair the damaged rudder caused a severe explosion believed to stem from escaping gas fumes.
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San Diego
Calif
Arthur A. Grosset
United States
Everyone Must Pay for New German War Loan
Amsterdam reports a March 4 advertisement urging citizens to support the Fourth German war loan. The statement proclaims that every person must contribute, no matter how small, and that funds not needed for vital expenses should back the loan.
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Amsterdam
Everbody
Wilmer School Reports February Attendance and Activities
Wilmer Alabama school records show February attendance averaging 131 with 86 percent. Students held a candy pull at H T Grantham home. Mrs McGuire led cooking demos for Wilmer girls at Henry Bran nan home. Sunday school teachers met with Miss Qhillene Allen and guests from Grand Bay. Fifth and sixth grades celebrated a teacher’s birthday.
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Wilmer Personals
Wilmer
Ala
Wilmer School
Wilmer High School
H. T. Grantham
Qhillene Allen
Sophia Brannan
Maggie Ratliff
Ada Fields
Grand Bay
Repton Personal News and Local Incidents
REPTON Ala The Louisville and Nashville depot at Monroe burned with its entire contents last Monday night likely caused by lightning. The Pritchett family moved into a new eastern home. Rev Quintin conducts a revival at the M E church. Miss Lillie Powell fell ill with appendicitis and married in Mobile Thursday for an operating procedure. McDonald family moved to Roy where Mr McDonald works for the railroad. Dr Sanders of Troy, a congress candidate, toured Conecuh county by car this week. London March 4 A railway engine bore the name Dachshund and was renamed the Bull Dog after officials were alerted.
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Fulton
Ala
W.D. Harrigan
Eeew
I. Smaelling
Pittsburgh
J. M. Smaelling
J. Farr
Mobile
W. T. Baumgardner
Thomasville
Vaughn
Grove Hill
Baptist Church
J. E. Evans
B. Gilmore
Sheridan
Wyo
A. S. Wilson
Winston Kellum
Jackson
Leo Evans
M. G. Kingstad
Wisconsin
W. D. Harrigan
Walter Wilson
Tuscaloosa
B. F. Adams
Atlanta
J. S. Kellum
Embroidery Club
Effie Wiggins
J. C. Courtney
Selma
Joe Wiggins
Virgie McHaney
Greenville
Roy Smith
Pearl Tisdale
Grenala Hotel
S. Tisdale
Garland
D. D. Metcalf
Dude Belser
Anniston
Annie Laurie Beeland
Claude Hamilton
Maude Shirling
Myra Peagier
Sarah Tatum
Annie Laurie Greene
Lerline Stewart
Margaret Porterfield
Lucile Graham
Kate Porter
Frankie Sanders
Edna Huff
Nnana McMullan
Glenn Stanley
James Bunklin
Joseph Steiner
Will Frazer
Chester Scott
Carter Mastin
Robert Gellersdedt
Claude Beeland
Charles Waller
Ed Shirling
Myra Peagler
Ward-Belmont College
Nashville
T. W. Peagler
Myra Powell
Montevallo
D. M. Powell
Ida Williams
Chapman
V. Melton
D. H. Powell
J. G. Raynolds
Tra Traweek
Porter Martin
Judson
Marion
Montgomery
Calvin Poole
University
E. L. Cook
C. P. Atkinson
Ida McMullan
Birmingham
Zell Gaston
Repton
Louisville and Nashville
Monroe
Henry Pritchett
W. R. Quintin
M. E
Lillie Powell
Jill
G. W. McDonald
Roy
McDonald
G. F. & A. Railroad Co
Sanders
Troy
Conecuh County
Burial of John Peter Hein Sr at St Joseph Church
The funeral for John Peter Hein Sr held yesterday at 2:30 PM from the family home on Common Street and at 3:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev Father Slevin officiating. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers William F. Meder Charles Boler Ed J. Higgins J. D. Sutton Charles Baumhauer and Claud Christy.
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John Peter Hein
Common Street
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Slevin
William F. Meder
Charles Boler
Foley, Ala
Ed J. Higgins
J. D. Sutton
Charles Baumhauer
Claud Christy
U S Submarine K-6 Reported in Distress Near Key West
A U S submarine K-6 is in distress near Jupiter Inlet north of Key West. The U S S Peoria and coast cutter Tampa were sent to assist but Tampa later deemed unnecessary. The McDonough stands by ready to tow K-6 to Key West. the craft is not sea capable and is in no danger.
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Washington
Jupiter Inlet
Key West
Navy Department
U. S. S. Peoria
Tampa
U. S
S. McDonough
City Brevities Move Through Mardi Gras Week
Henry Teel, a retired contractor, is improving rapidly after surgery at Providence Infirmary. Guests include Robert Lee Hawthorne and aunt Rosa Boltz at 1057 Church street. Mattye A. Brunson filed her bond as a notary public. Gulf Coast Fruit Exchange president O F Winberg and wife stay at Cawthon during carnival. Mr and Mrs R B Zimmern of Benmore Alabama visit Mobile. The Tattlers party of 32 Nashville leaders arrived by auto ride and will depart Sunday. Job prospects remain scarce on farms despite several openings.
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Henry Teel
Providence Infirmary
Robert Lee Hawthorne
Rosa Boltz
J. T. Benson
Church Street
Mattye A. Brunson
O. F. Winberg
Gulf Coast Fruit Exchange
Cawthon
3000 Men Lost In French Ship Provence Sinking
Paris reports at the ministry of marine that the Provence carried nearly 4,000 men including the Third Colonial Infantry staff and multiple battalions. Survivors were about 870, indicating over 3,130 lives lost in the February 26 Mediterranean sinking.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Mediterranean
Third Colonial Infantry Regiment
Enjoyable bay ride with Fairhope trip
Notice to visitors and citizens invites a Chamber of Commerce trip on a bay boat under the Know Your City Committee. Special round trip fares are 35 cents. Boat leaves Dauphin Street foot at 3 p.m. Saturday March 11 with return from Fairhope at 7 p.m. Apply Jos. G. Espalla, chairman, phone 1066.
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Fairhope
Chamber of Commerce
Dauphin St
City police impose special Mardi Gras orders for Felix visit
Chief Van Liew announces strict enforcement during the carnival with officers in plain clothes in residential areas. Citizens are urged to lock homes and avoid valuables while parades pass, gloves banned in masks, no vulgarity or drunken behavior, and vehicles restricted near parade routes and Bienville Square.
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Police
Bienville Square
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National Association of Retailt Milliners
Secretary Daniels
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Tom
Olivia
Shell
Kher
Jake Cima
Destroyer
London
North Western Railway
Devenntons
John & Drago
N. Ann St
R. B. Zimmern
Benmore, Ala
Tattlers
Nashville, Tenn
Hillman Taxi Company
Bay Front
Government Street Loop
van Liew
Guy
Felix
Lyric Theatre
Conti Street
G. M. van Liew
Adams
J. T. Adams, M. D
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Dauphin Street
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