Reward Offered for Arrest of Clerk Billingsley
Special to The Item Montgomery March 24. Dr W H Sanders health officer Kalford Kreth Montgomery insurance man and F O Hawkins insurance agent testified before the investigating committee. Sanders spoke of buying land in Cullman county for the state tuberculosis hospital and said 100000 is needed. Kreth said he did not give an automobile to Cyrus B Brown secretary of state but loaned a machine and still owns it. Hawkins said he had complained to the state fire marshal about fires with no response. The investigating and finance and taxation committees will meet jointly tomorrow to discuss features of the resolution creating the committee.
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Montgomery
Mateh
W. H. Sanders
Kalford Kreth
F. O. Hawkins
Sanders
Cullman County
Brown
Hawkins
Finance and Taxation Committee
Governor to Offer Reward for Homer Billingsley Arrest
Governor Henderson announced plans to offer a reward for the arrest of Homer Billingsley, a former pure food clerk in the state agricultural department, amid a reported shortage of more than 14 000 dollars after a department audit. Special Examiner Craig indicated the shortfall and warrants were issued earlier, while committee hearings revealed limited testimony from Rev. J A Jenkins and Major J T Gorman who found no irregularities in Billingsley’s books. Secretary of State John Purifoy and Mamie Hughes also testified.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Homer Billingsley
State Agricultural Department
Craig
Billingsley
Merritt
Senator Denson
Representative Green
J. A. Jenkins
Jenkins
Representative Merritt
O'Neal
John D. McNee
Thomas M. Rogers
Aad
Convict Department
J. T. Gorman
Major Gorman
Cr. Homer Billingsley
Gorman
Agricultural Department
John Purifoy
Mamie Hughes
Railroads Keep Valuations Steady Across Alabama
The state board of assessments set tangible property values for railroads, keeping last year’s figures. The Alabama Terminal Railway main line at 12 500 per mile and side at 4 500, Mulga branch main 4 000 side 3 000, and Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic main 11 000 side 3 000. Southern and allied lines maintain prior rates.
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Montgomery
Southern Railroad
Alabama Terminal Railroad
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
State Board of Assessments
Alabama
Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic
Southern and Allied Lines
Carmichael Named Referee in Bankruptcy for Middle District
Federal Judge Henry D. Clayton announced Malcolm S. Carmichael as referee in bankruptcy for the middle district of Alabama to succeed Asa F. Stratton whose term expired. The appointment removes the last Republican appointee from the federal building.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry D. Clayton
Malcolm S. Carmichael
Alabama
Middle District
Asa F. Stratton
Tment
Liner Baltic Delayed by Rudder Injury at Dock
The White Star Liver Baltic bound for New York is delayed after an injury to its rudder suffered while leaving the dock. Authorities report the incident occurred this morning and the ship will depart once repairs are completed.
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Baltic
Liverpool
London
White Star Liver Baltic
New York
Banks Pay WVU Faculty Salaries Amid Financial Strain
Condensed telegrams report WVU faculty salaries paid by local banks with monthly payroll support until state funds arrive. Other items note Fauntleroy to observe war hospitals in Europe, Illinois Good Roads Day on April 20, Haiti report to Cabinet, and various war-time dispatches across Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Washington
Daniels
Archbald M. Fauntleroy
Naval Hospital
France
Belgium
England
Springfield
Ill
Dunne
Illinois
Paris
Fort
New Jersey
Haiti
Y M C A Division Heads Organize Captains
Six division leaders for the Y M C A campaign organize captains for the Blues and Reds. Captains include Aubrey Boyles J Blocker Thornton Maiden Cammack Marshall Turner J O Acree in Reds division. Blues leaders Pillans Armbrecht appoint captains George Fearn Jr J H Reichert S Brandon Dr Herbert P Cole Alex Foreman. Meetings scheduled to finalize organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blues
Reds
J. S. Burgett
Aubrey Boyles
J.blocker Thornton
Maiden Cammack
Marshall
8. S. Brandon
Herbert P. Cole
Alex Foreman
J. L. Cawthon
Cawthon Hotel
B. H. Clingeman
John Craft
Mel Frazer
Beverly Wilson
Jacob Reiss
J. C. Bush
L. DD. Dix
CitrusGrowers Form Three Local Incorporated Groups
The Irvington Citrus Growers Association and the Grand Bay Citrus Growers Association filed incorporation papers in the probate court. The two firms will grow pack and sell citrus in Grand Bay and Irvington. Names of incorporators include G B Green W E Tuxford J W Thompson and many others.
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Irvington Citrus Growers’ Association
Grand Bay
A. C. Hatch
J. W. C. Brown
Roy A. Sleep
A. F. Vila
W. M. Marecht
Grand Bay Co
J. F. Calhoun
R. F. Saeger
C. H. Myers
C. W. Bohlin
W. C. Griffing
J. H. Heinhart
W. R. Key
Howard W. Hall
R. M. Saeger
J. P. Buckner
A. B. Atchison
Burton Taylor
Sterling Bullock
Reed D. Hart
W. L. Wortham
C. W. Stillwell
E. T. Rosengrant
John Hunt
A. T. Dalley
E. W. Robinson
James Dunham
George L. Kilmer
J. M. Welsh
R. B. Garner
L. B. Fletcher
O. D. Storey
Warship May Be Sent to Progreso
Secretary Daniels indicated a warship could be dispatched to Progreso if 160 other methods to move the money for sisal shipments from the Yucatan port are found. No ship was named yet and officials want to know if Galveston holds all funds to be transported to Progreso.
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Washington
Daniels
Sisal
Progreso
Yucatan
Galveston
Mareal
General Scott Pacifies Renegade Piutes at Thompson's Hotel
Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott recounts how four Piute leaders surrendered after two weeks on the run. He describes their friendly treatment at Thompson's and Bluff, their lack of restraints, and their willingness to travel to Salt Lake City with U S Marshal Nebeker. Scott notes the Indians' fear of trains and trains and praises peaceful integration with the reservation system.
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Thompson
Utah
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Little Hotel
Thompson's
United States
Nebeker
Scott
Bluff
Old Polk
Piutes
Tae Ne Gat
Old Posey
Posey
General Scott
Moab
Salt Lake City
Washington
P. R. Randolph
Fifth Cavalry
Polk and Posey
Navajo Mountains
Mexican Hat
San Juan River
Polk
Hatch
Weather forecast for Mobile and Mississippi regions
Weather update shows fair conditions tonight with frost likely in mobile area and Thursday expected fair. Frost could be heavy in some locales with clear skies and light winds. Mississippi forecast remains fair with similar frost risk overnight.
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Mobile
Sissippi
Allies Land Army At Dardanelles In March Offensive
A force of allied troops landed on the Gallipoli peninsula from transports in the Gulf of Saros. The landing precedes a general assault on the Dardanelles fortifications once further French and British warships arrive. A great battle in the Carpathians rages as Przemysl’s investment army is drawn into the conflict.
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Dardanelles
London
Gallipoli
Gulf of Saros
Athens
Daily Express
Furether
Berlin
Carpathian Mountains
Lokal Anszieger
Carpathians
Przemysl
Vistula
Bug and Narew
Land Forces Needed At Dardanelles For Breakthrough
London experts say penetrating the Dardanelles requires strong land support for marine operations. Reports note a detachment of French troops is en route to assist. The Gallipoli peninsula lies on the European side, its neck a narrow passage that could block Turkish lines if held. An Athens dispatch via Paris says allied bombardment resumed at dawn.
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Dardanelles
London
Gallipoli
Athens
Paris
Bombardment Resumed in Dardanelles by Allied Fleet
Paris report says at 10 o clock yesterday morning allied warships resumed bombardment of Turkish fortifications in the Dardanelles. Mine sweepers accompanied the fleet into the straits, according to an Athens dispatch to the Havas Agency.
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Paris
Dardanelles
Athens
Havas
Russian Fleet Active in Black Sea and Dardanelles
A Daily Chronicle dispatch from Kustendje reports the Russian fleet active in the Black Sea. Turkish forts in Asia Minor are said to be bombarded with a transport and laden colliery sunk. In Constantinople, officials fear the forts may fall as many flee the capital and government moves to Asia.
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London
Kustendje
Roumania
Black Sea
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Asia
Guns Captured at Przemysl Bursts in 2400 Count
Petrograd dispatch reports 2,400 guns captured at Przemysl, including about 1,000 heavy cannon, according to a Daily News dispatch from London dated March 24.
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London
A_ Petrograd
The
Daily News
Przemysl
No Epidemic at Przemysl Declared by Russians
A semi official Russian statement wired to the Exchange Telegraph says no epidemic of disease was found among the defenders of Przemysl. About 30s are seriously ill, with 20 percent of the garrison suffering from scurvy, a significant but not epidemic condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Przemysl
London
Exchange ‘Telegraph
Russian Move Awaited as Surrender of fortress reshapes front
London reports the capture of a fortress and the Russians intend to reorganize troops, feed civilians, and aid the wounded. Western front sees a potential new German drive while Memel and Ossowetz actions are contested. Turkish foray toward the Suez is deemed minor and likely a feint to keep pressure on British forces.
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London
Rzemysl
Hungary
Silesia
Russia
Hotterdam
Amsterdam
Carpathians
Memel
Ossowetz
Suez Canal
Egypt
Captain Fry Fails to Regain Consciousness
Captain K Fry president of Merchants Bank has never regained consciousness after gas exposure nine weeks ago at his Government street home. Family says he can’t communicate and may have accidentally disconnected a gas heater leading to unconsciousness. He remains in a coma.
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Capt. Fry
Captain K Fry
The
Merchants Bank
Government Street
Captain Fry
Court Hearks M Bella Tanzer Case Against Osborne
A 22 year old millinery buyer Miss Tanzer sues W Osborne for breach of promise alleging failure to marry. Osborne, who denies contact, claims misidentification and says he has no knowledge of the engagement. A lawyer for Miss Tanzer presents letters Osborne allegedly wrote.
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New York
Mae Tanzer
W. Osborne
Ose
R. Osborne
Fea
Mr. Osborne
Osborne
Oliver Osborne
Santa Rosa
Cal
Tanzer
Lost boy Ollie Day recalls home as he evades police
Ollie Day, aged 100, told police he left Car michael Mississippi to visit relatives in Lexington avenue. He hopped a wagon, wandered to Oakdale three miles away, and could not recall his home. Officers tested him with questions before finding he had escaped from the Protestant Orphans' Asylum.
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Ollie Day
Carmichael, Miss
Lexington Avenue
Ollie
Oakdale
Eldridge
Bay Avenue
Washington Avenue
Montgomery Chief Vows to Enforce All Laws
Henry D. Long, newly appointed Montgomery police chief, said he will use every effort to enforce all laws on the statute books. He indicated numerous changes in the force after reviewing the situation and warned officials they must remove laws if they do not want them enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Henry D. Long
1800 Bales Cotton Sold in Montgomery Market
Eighteen hundred bales of cotton were purchased in the Montgomery market yesterday by Bashinsky & Co. of Troy. The gross amount paid will exceed 80000 dollars and marks the largest sale of cotton in the local market this season. The purchase was made by G. H. Janney, a cotton dealer of Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bashinsky & Co
Troy
G. H. Janney
British Vessel Target for German Airplane
Washington March 24 All British cruisers have been ordered to refrain from taking supplies from neutral countries to avoid breaches of neutrality. The directive covers ships in American waters the Caribbean Pacific and the south Atlantic and aims to curb violations by avoiding neutral trade.
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Washington
American
Caribbean
Pacific
South Atlantic
Not Francis Zieman Amid Whiskey Discoveries
Francis Zieman, a saloon keeper at Jackson and Lipscomb, is excluded from a case involving Alphonse Zieman of St Michael and Wilkinson. Officers found 18 half pints of whiskey stored above Zieman’s grocery, but allege no link to his saloon.
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Francis Zieman
Jackson and Lipscomb Streets
Alphonse Zieman
St. Michael and Wilkinson
Zieman
Mrs Stonewall Jackson Dies in Charlotte After Long Illness
Mrs. J. T. Stonewall Jackson, wife of the Confederate general, died in Charlotte at 4 o clock after months of illness and a three day pneumonia attack. Funeral services set for 5 PM at First Presbyterian church with a military escort to Lexington, Virginia, beside husband and daughter.
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Charlotte
WN. C
J. T
Stonewall) Jackson
Randolph Preston
Julia Christian
First Presbyterian Church
Lexington
Damage in Poland and Galicia Reaches 1.25 Billion
A Cracow report states war damages in Poland and Galicia total 1.25 billion dollars. In Galicia about 100 cities and market towns and 6 000 villages suffered damage, with 260 villages destroyed. Horses about 860 000 and cattle about 600 000 were affected along with grain and other produce.
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Berlin
Cracow
Poland
Galicia
Austria Looks to War With Italy Likely Says Dispatch
Geneva reports Vienna weighs immediate hostilities with Italy as troops move into Tyrol and defensive works rise. Rome says Germany refused to allow a mission through a district in Abyssinia amid tensions and Italian forces in East Africa face British actions near the Red Sea.
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Geneva
Paris
Italy
Vienna
Tyrol
Geneva -Tribune
Rust
Russia
Galicia
Rome
Germany
Erythen
Abyssinia
Sudan
Erythea
East Africa
Ri Sea
Asia
Italian seizure at Luino targets Krupp gun works supplies
Geneva dispatch reports March 24 that Italy ordered seizure at Luino near the Swiss border of 29 freight cars carrying graphite sulfur and other materials destined for Krupp gun works at Eisen, Germany.
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Geneva
Paris
Luino
Eissen
Germany
Austrians Mass Building Fortifications at Italian Frontier
An uncensored dispatch from the Austrian border says engineers have united buildings at Lugano Pass in Trent and Lake Guarda on the Italian frontier to form artillery lines. Rovereto’s eastern part reportedly abandoned with buildings torn down and suspected pro sympathizers interned inland.
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Geneva
Paris
Lugana Pass
Trent
Lake Guarda
Rovereto
Greece Shifts stance Amid Balkan War Talks
Athens newspapers report Greece will not join the Triple Entente independently but will align only with Bulgaria in the war. The correspondent notes Greece’s cautious position, awaiting Bulgarian action before any broader commitment, amid shifting alliance signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Bulgaria
London
Athens
Age Graph Company
Eithier Penegaria
Corresponden
Mntinues
Tive
Convict Labor Demand Shifts Burden to State Prisons
Montgomery report shows about 2900 convicts in state prisons with terms from a year and one day to life. Counties struggle to contract labor, pushing work onto the state. This month the convict department received 185 county prisoners, triple the usual. Officials suggest employing convicts on state roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Mallory Liner Denver Sinks After Abandonment in Atlantic
Wireless reports confirm the Mallory line steamship Denver was abandoned in a sinking condition far east of New York. Captain Avery and crew were rescued aboard the Megantic with a White Star line officer noting the missing captain's wife and 13 Denver crew members. rescue details remain unclear as messages cross Atlantic routes.
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New York
Mallory Line
Denver
St. Louis
Avery
Jiner Tan
Megantic
White Star Line
G. E. Metcalfe
Smith
American Steam Aviland
Evelyn
North Sea
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M. S. Carmichael
Murcia
Spain
Rotterdam
Herr Benzel
William
Eitel Freidrich
Tokio
Nakjima
Munich
Karl Theodore von Heigel
University of Munich
Y.M.C. A
Gen
Piates
Tse Ne Gat
Salt Lake
Grand Canyon
JAS. W. Osborne
N. Y. Millinery
Washington, Mc
Southern Railway
Tuxedo
N. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nashville
Tenn
Jack Tenn
Spec
Court of Civil Appeals
Memphis Bank
Rae Tanzer
Meyers
Ernest New
Olle
Eureka
Officer New
Austria
Mallory
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