Coast Train Inauguration Draws Mobile Merchants
Over one hundred twenty Mobile merchants depart Sunday on two special coaches to Biloxi and Gulfport to greet the new Gulf Coast shopping train. Led by Chairman Jacob Reiss the party plans a three hour Biloxi stay and an overnight in Gulfport. They return Monday morning with stops along the coast and a St Patrick’s Day parade upon their return.
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Biloxit
Gulfport
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Jacob Reiss
Retail Merchants’ Committee
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Biloxi
Coast Line
Great Southern Hotel
J. T. Jones
Schwarz
Hawthorne Describes Tombs Cell as Ship Like
Julian Hawthorne, son of a famed author, serves a one year and one day federal sentence in Atlanta for mail fraud. He compares Tombs prison cell 32 to a ship cabin and notes a window for fresh air and a coffee delivery like on a liner. Hawthorne and Dr. Morton were convicted together. Albert Freeman received five years and three days. Hawthorne may seek parole after a third of his term around March 25 unless an appeal is filed.
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New York
Julian Hawthorne
Atlanta
Hawthorne
Tombs
Ralph Hawthorne
Albert Freeman
William J. Morton
Freeman
Morton
Mobile Thieves Steal Maumenée's Two Watch Dogs
Thieves near Dr A K Maumenée's residence on Georgia Avenue near Dauphin Street entered the back yard Saturday night and took two valuable watch dogs. Police are on the lookout for the culprits as reports describe prior petty depredations in the area.
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A. EK. Maumenéé
Georgia Avenue
Dauphin Street
Wreck on West Jersey Line Believed Caused by Tampered Switch
A Pennsylvania flyer on the West Jersey and Sea Shore division left the rails near Westbury station after a switch was tampered with and signals set for an open track. Detectives suspect striking section hands. 200 passengers were saved by steel cars as the train, at 35 mph, ran along the ties for a quarter mile. Most injuries were minor from broken glass.
Bryans Meet the Diplomatic Corps at Washington Reception
Secretary of State and Mrs. Bryan hosted a brilliant red room reception for the diplomatic corps at the New Willard. Chandler Hale presented honors. Mrs. Bryan then attended a Memorial Continental Hall affair for Mrs. Burleson and Mrs. Lane, hosted by Mrs. Scott of the D. A. R. with daughters assisting.
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New Willard
Scott
Charles Bromwell
Carl Vrooman
Senate reorganizes as Hollis sworn in in Washington
Senate approves Democratic caucus committee assignments and completes reorganization. Henry F. Hollis becomes New Hampshire’s first Democratic senator in 58 years and is sworn in. At Tillman’s suggestion Wilson’s inaugural address is printed as a Senate document. Charles P. Higgins of St. Louis takes the oath as sergeant at arms. Senate adjourns until noon Monday.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Henry F. Hollis
New Hampshire
Tillman
Wilson
Charlies, P. Higgins
St. Louis
Zapatistas Stand Firm Amid Mexican Turmoil
In Morelos a 350 strong Zapatista faction clashed with 600 followers of Zapata, many prisoners taken and rivals quickly hunting for leaders. Huerta faces questions over peace terms and Morelos governance as Sonora unrest grows and intervention fears ease. Felix Diaz plots a bid for presidency with Huerta likely candidate.
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Mexico City
Zapatistas
Morelos
Apata
Gustavo Fuentes
Zapata
Fuentes
Zapatista
Sonora
Leyva
Huerta
General de la 0
Wilson
Taft
Felix Diaz
Yankee Yannigans Beat the Skeeters in Bermuda
In Hamilton Bermuda on March 15 the Yankee Yannigans took revenge on the Jergey City Skeeters winning the rubber game 1 to 0. Manager Chance again managed from the bench. Paddy Green, the heralded recruit, drove in the Skeeters lone run while pitching the last three innings before losing control in the ninth.
Social Favorite Weds Chauffeur
Washington reports a society elopement as William Storty, a renowned chauffeur, married Miss Gertrude W Middleton on December 17. The couple, both known in exclusive circles, have started housekeeping in a modest flat amid hushed chatter and family secrecy.
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International News Service
Washington
Jack Geherty
Newport
Julia French
William Storty
Gertrude W. Middleton
Giants trounce Austin in Texas League game
In Austin Texas on March 15 the Giants defeated Austin of the Texas League 11 to 2 with Governor Colquitt and other state officials in attendance. Mathewson and Myers started for the Giants and pitched through the first four innings before Ames relieved them.
Thrifty In Mobile's Trade Territory Motto Promises Payoff
A Mobile store promotes a daily motto to boost customer loyalty and sales. The campaign frames thrifty shopping as a steady path to savings and value across its trade area.
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Mobile
Abscounding Convict Clerk Believed Under Arrest
A man thought to be Theo Lacy, a defaulting clerk of the convict department, was arrested in Marietta Georgia tonight. Governor O Nea l said post arrest identification would occur after midnight and police chief Bodeker of Birmingham provided the information.
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Montgomery
Ala
Theo Lacy
Marietta
O'Neal
Bodeker
Birmingham
Sheriff Hood Probes Lacy Embezzlement at Montgomery Home
Lacy home search follows discovery of twenty dollars as authorities pursue $200000 missing funds tied to Theo Lacy convict department chief clerk. Gov O'Neal expands probe across administrations. Oakley may resign. Anonymous caller threats escalate tension as auditors target Montgomery banks for $90000 paid to Lacy.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hood
Lacy
Theo Lacy
Atlanta
O'Neal
Jas. G. Oakley
J. Craig Smith
W. C. Agee
The
Birmingham
James G. Oakley
Memphis Firm Placed Under Receivers in Dry Goods Case
O C Armstrong and Lamar Heiskell were named receivers for the William R Moore Dry Goods Co by Chancellor Heiskell after a bill by company members cited temporary difficulties. The firm, with one of the Souths largest dry goods stocks, says operations continue while creditors are assured of solvency and fresh assets.
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William R. Moore Dry Goods Co
Kirsh and Goodman
O. C. Armstrong
William R. Moore Dry Goods Company
Hartigan Convicted Perjury Blows at System
New York March 16 John T Hartigan patrolman tied to Inspector Dennis Sweeney was convicted of perjury before Justice Seabury. The two day trial ended with a 35 minute jury deliberation. The verdict marks a strong blow to the graft fight led by District Attorney Whitman as Hartigan faced charges linked to a $950 transfer to Eugene B Fox to help him flee. Inspector Sweeney, under suspension with thirteen graft indictments, testified for Hart.
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Inspector Sweeney
Eugene B. Fox
Hartigan
Grand Jury
Sweeney
Hart District i
Turner seeks share of estate after 75year-old marriage
John Spencer Turner, son of a Brooklyn cotton magnate, files for his share of a 250000 estate, claiming the will awarded him the income from railroad stock outright upon marriage. The marriage to 75yearold Helen Compton Doty in Rome and London, followed by her death, prompts a trustee memo questioning the match and the will's intent. The surrogate delays ruling.
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Rome
Turner
Helen Compton Doty
London
George W. Dutcher
Dutcher
New Theatre for St Joseph and St Louis Streets
Daly and Tannenbaum to co manage a new five year Klaw and Erlanger house at the southeast corner of St Joseph and St Louis streets Mobile. Site fronts 114 feet on St Joseph and 166 feet on Louis with fireproof construction and offices and stores fronting the street. Daly, a local singer and stage manager, and Tannenbaum plan to carry on the theatre legacy built by the aged impresario and bring Klaw Erlanger attractions to Mobile for five years with possible extension.
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St. Joseph
St. Louis
Higley
Mobile
New House
Klaw Erlanger
New York
Irios
Messrs. Tannenbaum
Daly
St. Joseph Street
Louis Street
O Daly
William O. Daly
Creston Clarke
Spring Hill College
Gesang Verein Frohsinn
Christ Church
Tannenbaum
Pope Pius Suffers Recurrence of Fever
Rome dispatch reports a slight fever recurring in Pope Pius today at the Vatican. His temperature did not rise high, officials say.
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Pope Pius
International News Service
Rome
Vatican
Pictorial label contest offers $1000 cash prizes
The Item runs a full page ad promoting a Merchants and Manufacturers Prize Sellings contest. Readers exchange household product labels for votes, possible cash awards totaling $4000 with top prize of $1000 to a church or society, no entry fee, details via newspaper managers.
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Mobile
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