Sheriff Killed by Prisoner Aboard Train Near Checotah
Okla March 24. Jefferson county sheriff was shot and killed aboard a train near Checotah by a man being transported to Texas for murder charges. A woman said to be the suspect's wife rode the train and escaped with him after forcing the conductor to stop. Poses to pursue the couple were organized locally toward this city.
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Ger
Okla
Jefferson Coin
Checotah
Texas
Nebraska
Isa
Chevotah
Beaumont
Tex
Giles
Oklahoma
Paul V. Hadley
Hadley
Augustans Plan 70 Rebuild City
Augusta Georgia residents outline immediate relief and rebuilding after a fire. Businesses and two newspapers plan to resume operations with new equipment. relief committee aims to raise 50000 dollars to aid the needy. Southern Adjustment Bureau to open in Augusta to handle insurance claims. Empire Life Insurance policy of 200000 dollars on a seventeen story building and the Chronicle building valued at 180000 dollars.
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Augusta
Southern Adjustment Bureau of Atlanta
Empire Life Insurance
Chronicle
Two Story Residence Damaged by Fire on St. Francis Street
A two story frame residence at 811 St Francis street in Gap was damaged by a Friday morning fire that started in the roof. The second story and roof were consumed as flames were controlled by firefighters who prevented spread to neighboring houses. The damage is estimated around 500 dollars and is covered by insurance.
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Gap
St. Francis Street
America at Columbia Theatre Sunday
Hundreds of Mobilians anticipate the York Hippodrome production America to be shown at the Columbia Theatre on Sunday March 26. The non motion picture spectacle previously drew crowds in New York and Chicago with seats up to 2 dollars. admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
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York
Alkali Harms Hair. Coconut Oil as Better Shampoo
An old advertisement urges avoiding alkali in soaps and shampoos as it dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. It promotes pure coconut oil as a cheap greaseless alternative, to be rubbed into damp hair for rich lather and easy rinse. It claims coconut oil leaves hair fresh, fluffy, well styled and free of dust and dandruff.
Willard Moran Fight Split Opinions Among Experts
Boxing writers and trainers are divided over who will win the Willard Moran bout. Several insiders favor Moran citing strategy and reach, while others back Willard's size and power. Predictions vary, with some analysts giving Moran the edge and others expecting Willard to prevail.
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Willard-Moran
US to issue statement on submarine warfare policy
Washington reports the United States will soon reveal its position on submarine warfare and armed merchant ships for defense. A circular memorandum to the powers is possible, guiding future negotiations and potentially shaping postwar international law.
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Washington
United States
Waite Denies Poisoning Millionaire Peck in Detroit Case
Dr. Waite denies murdering John E. Peck as the body was cremated in Detroit and begins a Grand Rapids funeral trip. An unknown woman registered with Waite at a hotel as Dr and Mrs W Walters, believed not to know of any crime. Waite, a noted sportsman, regained from coma and said he would not reveal identities.
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A. W. Walters
A. A. Moore
Waite
Mancuso
Detroit
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Dr. Waite
Lindley R. Murray
Mexican Caution Over Carranzista Cavalry Near Douglas
Urgent wire warns of 10 000 Carranzista cavalry opposite Douglas. Mexican entrenchments feared to trigger a Columbus massacre scale, prompting U S officers to verify claims. Senator Ashurst deems telegram authoritative but refuses senate submission. General Calles denies large Mexican troop presence at Agua Prieta across from Douglas.
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Douglas
United States
Columbus
Mexico
Ashart
Richardson
Ashurst
Senate
Calles
Ariz
Elias P. Calles
Sonora
Agua Prieta
Weather and Marriage Notices From Local Forecast
Weather forecast notes 24 to 36 hours of shipping protection and river stability on the Tombigbee and Alabama rivers. A low barometer system brings scattered precipitation from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi Valley. warm southerly winds in the Gulf States. A high barometer system with colder air moves eastward. Temperatures include 20 degrees at Winnemucca Nevada and light frost at Phoenix Arizona. Marriage licenses issued by the probate court include White Alex R. McPherson and May Miller. Paul Hunter and Gladys Brown. Bargain matinee at Columbia Theatre offered for children.
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Tombigbee
Alabama
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi Valley
Gulf States
Winnemucca
Nev
Phoenix
Ariz
Albert Ashenberger
Probate
Alex R. McPherson
May Miller
Paul Hunter
Gladys Brown
Carranza Chief at Chihuahua With Loyal Troops
Report says Carranza's commander in Chihuahua holds loyal forces as it closes in on Villa. Americans fear Villa's escape is unlikely and his capture or death seems more probable than before. Pershing may mass forces to pursue Villa, freeing riders south of Casas Grandes.
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Carranza
Chihuahua
Villa
Pershing
Casas Grandes
Herrera Loyal, Consul Says No Revolt at Chihuahua
American Consul Letcher in Chihuahua reports no revolt by General Herrera or Carranza garrison. Despite border reports from Funston and Bell claiming a revolt, officials accept Letcher's dispatch as confirmation that Herrera remains loyal to Carranza. The message removes a major fear in the Mexican situation.
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Herrera
Washington
Letcher
Chihuahua
General Herrera
Carranza
Funston
General Bell
Villa encircled near El Oso amid Mexican army moves
Reports say Villa and his men were reportedly surrounded near El Oso five miles south of Namiquipa after clashes with Carranza forces at Santa Gertrudes. General Bertani says Villa stood at Santa Clara canyon but was driven out with several killed and a hundred horses captured. No official word confirms an imminent battle.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Andres Garcia
el Oso
Namiquipa
Carranza
Santa Gertrudes
Bertani
Santa Clara Canyon
Garcia
Gavira
Juarez
Bell
Fort Bliss
Pershing
Chihuahua
Immigration Bill Moves Through House With Literacy Test
The House began consideration of the Burnett immigration bill today under a special rule limiting debate. The measure includes a literacy test provision and is expected to trigger several days of lively discussion.
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Washington
House
Shackleton Returns From Antarctic Expedition
Lieutenant Sir Ernest H. Shackleton has returned from his Antarctic expedition. News of the achievements is withheld for the present.
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Sydney
S. W
Ernest H. Shackelton
Shackleton's Aurora Breaks Moorings at Ross Sea Base
Dispatch from Sydney reports the steamship Aurora connected with Lieutenant Shackleton's expedition broke her moorings at the Ross sea base. Most of the party remain ashore and cannot embark. Shackleton and his companions face another year before rescue may be possible.
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London
Sydney
Aurora
Shackelton
Ross Sea
War in Mountain Peaks Reveals Alpine Front Isolation
Describes Italian and Austrian fighting on Alpine summits as soldiers endure isolation at 9,000 feet. Lt Giacomo Tosi reports hardships, morale, encounters, and a chamois hunt while grenades with prussic acid threaten officers. Easter hat fashion warns of rain impact on colors.
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Giacomo Tosi
Franz Josef
Austria
What It Means In Spring Time
In spring many suffer fatigue and loss of vigor as nature awakens. Vitalitas is promoted as a natural tonic to restore energy, claimed to be pure and earth produced. It is sold at Sutton's Store and by druggists.
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Sutton’s
Mobile Children Celebrate Birthday Party Invitation
The Mobile Item notes five children born in March including Leonora Rayford Mary E Kruse C M Laurendine Jr Ripley Huggins. It invites them to a birthday picture party at Empire Theatre this afternoon with tickets mailed. March birthdays are asked to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Birth day Editor at least two days before their birthday.
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Leonora Rayford
Wilkinson St
Mary E. Kruse
Augusta St
C. M. Laurendine, Jr
Augusta
Ripley Huggins
S. Conception
the Item
Empire Theatre
Hay Army Measure Passed by House
The Hay army increase bill would raise regular army peace strength to 140000 from 100000. It passed the House 402 to 2 and goes to the Senate for immediate consideration. The Senate military committee will review it. action expected Monday.
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Washington
House
Senate
House Committee
Britten
Ilinois
London
New York
Senate Military Committee
Augusta street pavement wraps up in city improvement drive
The Pillans patent clay tar and gravel pavement on Augusta street from Royal to Broad is finished. Hamilton street from Davis avenue to St Francis street is under temporary improvement. Petit larceny suspects Andrew Williams and Willie Lowe and George Preny linked to cheese theft at T. G. Bush Grocery on Commerce Street. Dc Moore and wife visit Mobile, plus other notable visitors from Detroit St Louis Cairo and Ohio. Col Robert Steele Hunter brings first crate of season strawberries to Mobile Bay front.
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Augusta Street
Royal
Broad Streets
Pillans
Hamilton Street
Davis Avenue
St. Francis Street
Andrew Williams
Willie Lowe
George Preny
State and
Warren Streets
T. G. Bush Grocery Company
Commerce Street
Murray
Preny
Dc. T. Moore
Detroit
Mich
Mobile
Robert Steele Hunter
Bellefontaine
Bay Front
Deaths and Funerals in Local Community
Burials for Mrs. Ellen H. Godbold and Mrs. Mary S. Burt are reported with services in Central Presbyterian and St. John's Episcopal churches respectively. Pallbearers include Chris Bailey and John Gaillard among others. Magnolia cemetery and family burying ground in Saraland are noted. Real estate transfers list Horticultural Development Co to James E. Rutledge for 1400 dollars and the South Investment & Development Co to W. D. Hoagland for one dollar and other considerations.
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E. H. Godbold
Ellen H. Godbold
George N. Godbold
Church Street
Central Presbyterian Church
D. A. Planck
Magnolia Cemetery
Chris Bailey
John Gaillard
Ed Wilson
George Stewart
Robert Mann
T. P. Norville
M.S. Burt
Mary
Burt
Saraland
Mobile County
Seneca and
Gayle Streets
Gardiner C. Tucker
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Ross
M. J. Garnett
Raymond Garcia
A. W. Orr
H. Brewton
Horticultural Development Company
James E. Rutledge
South Investment & Develop
W. D. Hoagland
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Nelson & Bailey
Tirabonest
Beatty
Valkyrien
Baroness. de Witz
James J. Corbett
Willard
Moran
Bob Fitzsimmons
William Muldoon
Mike Donovan
Johnny Kilbane
George Considine
Jim Jeffries
PRO
Morans
Tom Sharkey
Jim Coffroth
Frank
Tommy Burns
Willie Lewis
Jim Coffey
Albert Badoud
Europe
al Reich
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Jack Johnson
Ren Indications
Madison Square Garden
U. 5
Peck
Sigler’s Grocery Store
Horlick
the Columbia
Columbia Theatre
National House
Shackleton
Ross Sea Base
Alps
Henry Wood
United Press Staff
Rome
Mali
Appenines
HAY
R. W. Patterson
J. C. Meldon
H. Honbuckle
Ala
James Jenkins
Congress Street
Theves
Aaron Lundy
George W. Duncan
Agricultural Department
Alabama Polytechnic
Auburn
Roland Hill
St. Louis, Mo
Oscar L. Herbert
Cairo, Ill
William V. McDermott
The
McDermott Advertising Service
Atlanta, Ga
G. C. Lynch
Springfield
Ohio
E. C. Roush
Toledo
Kuppenheimer
L. H. Meyer & Sons
L.H. Meyer & Sons
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