Can Board Buy a School Site
Special to Theater. Gulfport Miss March 8. The Mississippi City school bonds totaling 10000 have been sold but funds await attorney general approval. The board of supervisors argues the law limits use of proceeds to building, improving and equipping the school, not purchasing land, a point trustees say is implied by need to place a school on land. The dispute has been referred to the attorney general.
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Gulfport
Miss
Mississippi City
Board of Supervisors
W. G. Evans
Mississippi Coast
Harrison County saves on bridge project costs
The Little Biloxi river bridge near Gulfport finished under Icham Reeves supervision. Named Woodrow Wilson bridge, it cost $673.34, far below the original $1,600 contract price the board deemed excessive. Reeves undertook construction, saving about $900 for the county.
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Gulfport
Miss
Little Biloxi
Icham Reeves
Board of Supervisors
Record of Homicides for the Past Two Years
Montgomery March 8 Special to The Item 707 homicides were committed in Alabama over the past two years. Twenty nine defendants were sentenced to death and ninety two to life in prison. The biennial report by Attorney General Brickell contains extensive statistics.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Brickell
Alabama National Guard Infantry Inspections Complete Schedule
The annual infantry inspection ends next week with the Second Regiment band at Eufaula Monday and Montgomery area inspections Wednesday through Friday. Lt. E. P. King Jr. begins artillery battalion inspection March 17 in Birmingham and Battery D. Battery B follows March 20 21 in Montgomery. Medical property and hospital corps inspected by Maj. David Baker in Troy Montgomery Birmingham Anniston from April 7 to 10.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama ‘National Guard
Eufaula
Montgomery Blues
Greys
Fourth Infantry
Dothan
Albert Goodwyn
J. B. Scully
Charles L. Townes
E. P. King, Jr
U. S.A
Birmingham
David Baker
Medical Corps
U. S
Troy
Anniston
Moving Picture Page Highlights Mobile Programs
The Mobile moving picture page lists the week’s program lineup from leading local houses. Details cover showtimes, titles, and venues as published in the current issue.
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Mobile
Extra Session Looks Doubtful in Alabama
Developments of the past week indicate a strong likelihood there will be no extra session of the legislature. Officials close to the state's finances say it is almost assured. Treasurer Purifoy and Examiner Wilkinson report brighter financial statements than expected. Governor ONeal and his party are expected to return from Washington tomorrow.
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Montgomery
Purifoy
Wilkinson
O'Neal
Washington
Barron Injuries From Dynamite Caps Shrink Recovery Hopes
Atmore Alabama March 8 John Barron who was hurt when dynamite caps exploded has only partial injuries. He lost fingers on one hand and was hurt otherwise but is expected to recover.
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Atmore
Ala
John Barron
Fiancée in Gas Tragedy Faces Possible Suicide Attempt
Miss Hor tense De Paradise, longtime fiancée of Dr. Ceosido Gualano, was found unconscious from a gas jet in her West Thirteenth Street apartment. She was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital after officers forced entry. doctors reported dangerous condition but improving, amid questions over Dr. Gualano’s death from gas poisoning and a possible romance with another woman.
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Miss de Paradise
Charles Street
Dr. Gualano
Policeman Shoesmith
Shoesmith
Murry
New York Hospital
St. Vincent’s Hospital
West Thirteenth Street
Joseph Caggiano
Hoffman Street
Bronx
Caggieno
Gualano
Feinberg
Maderos Brother in New York City
The youngest Madero brother, deposed Mexican president Francisco Madero's kin, is photographed in New York awaiting the surviving Madero family for a conference. He studies agriculture at Cornell University and plans to raise crops and live peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Madero
Mexico
New York
Madero
Cornell University
Alabama convicts board undergoes minute scrutiny
Montgomery March 8 under Governor ONeal instructions examiners conduct a close review of the convict department ahead of a two year board appointment. James G Oakley’s presidency ended March 3 while J T Fowler and L F Greer face April 15 term expirations. Examiner Brooke focuses on the Banner mine lease in Jefferson county as state seeks profitability.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
James G. Oakley
J. T. Fowler
L. F. Greer
Brooke
Jefferson County
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Large Turnout for March Meeting
President William H. Armbrecht calls the general chamber meeting to discuss general matters. The gathering set for Tuesday evening March 11 at 8 at the Battle House Auditorium, with no special agenda announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Armbrecht
Chamber of Commerce Andusiness League
Battle House
Armbrecht
Severe restriction at the Soldiers' Home in Gulfport
Gulfport Miss March 8 The Beauvoir Home furloughs are limited to thirty days by a trustees rule Formerly sixty days The rule carries a penalty of forfeiting two dollars or a month pension for violations The note ends with an incomplete line about leading motion picture ho in Mobile
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Gulfport
Miss
Beauvoir Home
Board of Trustees
Gas and Electric Lighting Planned for Harrison County Courthouse
Gulfcoast Gas Company awarded contract to install gas and electric lighting in the Harrison county courthouse in Gulfport Mississippi. Work to begin within thirty days with two arc lights mounted in front and monthly maintenance at fifty cents per light.
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Gulfport
Miss
Gulfcoast Gas Company
Harrison County Court House
Alabama Negro Business League Eyes Birmingham Meeting
The Alabama State Negro Business League invites members across the state to its April 2 and 3 Birmingham gathering. Leaders include President H. V. Tulane and Booker T. Washington is expected to speak. Topics cover grocery management, land use, shoemaking profitability, and the impact of the negro bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama State Negro Business League
E. T. Attwell
Tuskegee Institute
National Negro Business League
Booker T. Washington
South
State League
H. V. Tulane
Montgomery
A. J. Wilborn
W. J. Echols
J. H. Philips
Court business and docket in Berney Law Court
Law and Equity Court reports demurrers granted and denied in cases including Gertrude Burdett versus Berenson and Sands and Grand Rapids Gas Engine and Yacht Co. versus Barrett Bros. A judgment for $25 for Cornelius Dorsey and dismissals for Fitzgerald and Co. The Monday motion docket lists Foley Fertilizer Co. versus Alabama Cotton Oil Co. and others. The weekly call includes Cleveland versus Southern Railway and Hartman Goldberg versus Roycroft among others.
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Law and Equity Court
Berney
Gertrude Burdett
Berenson & Sands
Grand Rapids Gas Engine and Yacht Co
Barrett Bros. Et al
B. T. Barrett
J. W. Miller
J. W
Grand Rapids Gas Engine & Yacht Co
Zilink & Schafer Milling Co
Marx Grocery Co
Mobile-Gulfport Lumber Co
Gulf Manufacturing and Export Co
Monahan Plastering Co
G. A. Chamblin
Cleveland Et al
Southern Railway Company
Diamond Powder Specialty Co
Hieronymus Docks and Lumber Co
J. A. Sewell
M. A. Jackson
Martin Lindsey
A. F E. Miles
Hartman-Goldsmith & Co
Roycroft
W. P. Roberts
H. Bradshaw
J. H. Gates
Law and Equity Court Docket Broad in Mobile District
Equity Side Berney presiding. Multiple cases listed including vs Grand Bay Land Co Mary Armour vs Mobile Light and Rail Road Co Friday March 14 Cunningham vs Coleman Powers va Mobile Light RR Co Hammel v Lindsey and v Lyons Jones Drug Co v Walter Co Limbaugh v Mobile Transfer Zipiak Schafer v Marx Grocery Co Semmes judge. Saturday business includes Sadie Beasley v Sta cey decree pro confesso. Burglary McCoy larceny charges and pleas noted.
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Grand Bay Land Co
Mary Armour
Mobile Light & R. R. Co
Will Cunningham
Allen Coleman
John Powers
L. Hammel
Martin Lindsey
Amelia Lyons
Jones Drug Co
F. Walter & Co
B. Limbaugh
Mobile Transfer Co
Zipiak & Schafer
Marx Grocery Co
Law and Equity Court
Equity
Berney
Sadie V. Beasley
Charles W. Stacey
Chancery Court Dockets And Failures Of Proceedings
Proceedings listed include A J Spencer Lumber Company v Mobile Terminal and Railway Company dismissed without prejudice by agreement. Marion Dennis v Victoria Dennis, withdrawal of appearance. Consumers Ice Company of Mobile receiver report read. Joseph B Driver v Charley New set for March 15 on motion for preliminary injunction. Crichton Lumber Company v Maher Lyle decree pro confesso. Laura Benson v Handley Benson decree pro confesso. Dora L Rice v John T Rice testimony ordered published. George B Bryant v James DuVall submitted on bill in equity and decree pro confesso. Margaret Sorensen v J P (name truncated).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Smith
A. J. Spencer Lumber Company
Mobile Terminal and Railway Company
Marion Dennis
Victoria Dennis
Inge
McCorvey
W. J. Patterson Et al
Consumers’ Ice Company of Mobile
Register
Joseph B. Driver
Charley New
Crichton Lumber Company
Maher Lyle
Laura ©. Benson
Handley A. Benson
Dora L. Rice
John T. Rice
George B. Bryant
James DuVall
Margaret Sorensen
J. P
Frank B vs Julia Farley set for March 15 on demurrers
Decree pro confesso entered in Zachary et al suit. Martha E Caraway vs Lawrence N Caraway ordered published testimony. pleadings and proofs submitted. Adjournment moved to March 15. Perfection Oil Stove OC Part ridge Hardware Co. rit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary Et al
Frank B
Julia Farley
Martha E. Caraway
Lawrence N. Caraway
Dwelling Burned in Atmore. Owners Uninsured
A house owned by W. Y. Gordon and G. W. Yarbrough in Atmore Ala burned yesterday morning. The home of W. M. Waggone was saved by hard work, and Yarbrough saved part of his household effects. Neither the house nor the contents were insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmore
Ala
W. Y. Gordon
G. W. Yarbrough
W. M. Waggone
Mr. Yarbrough
Orrine for Drink Habit Trial Offer
Local advertisement invites readers to try Orrine for drink habit at no risk with money-back guarantee. It promotes two forms, one powder and one liquid, priced at $1 per box, claimable at D. R. Bauer’s corner store and offers a booklet upon inquiry.
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Orrine
Bauer
N. W
Dauphin
Conception Streets
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Barron
Ragged Edge
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Bell Phone
ST. Emanuel Street
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Evaristo Madero
Convict Board
Chamber OF Commerce
Partridge Hardware Co
Weinacker’s
Alabama Negro Business League
Attwell
Ohio
Mobile’s
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Cuy Court
Semmes
Alexander McCoy
Nolle Presse
William Lewis
John Hurry
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