Mobile Fair plans ambitious agricultural showcase
The Central Fair Committee of Mobile seeks a proven organizer to lead a large agricultural fair featuring farm, orchard, and factory products. They propose Cliff Williams of Meridian for his success with the Home Product Show and a demonstrative farm tied to railroad dinners, asking for support and ideas to fund and execute a rival fair.
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Central Fair Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Central Fair
Mobile
Cliff Williams
Forridian
Theough
Williams
Meridian
Wilams
Pri Ucts
Harrison
Mobile County
Scott
Battles i
Baldwin County
Gibson
New Orleans
Laurel
Miss
M. J. McDermott
Frederick J. Thompson
E. J. Buck
John T. Cochrane
Albert P. Bush
J. W. Woolf
Geo. Fearn, Jr
W. T. McGowin
Oneal says Selheimer knew of railroad compromise plan
Governor O NeaI contends Birmingham lawyer H C Selheimer was informed of the full agreement before finalization and had no objections. He cites apparent language similarity to Comer Selheimer pact and notes Selheimer read and suggested parts now in the document.
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O'Neal
Selheimer
Birmingham
Montgomery
Ala
H. Co. Selheimer
Grand Theatre
Attorney General Mails Copy of Agreement Before Finalization
The document notes the attorney general mailed a complete copy of the agreement to Mr Selheimer at Birch at least a week before it became final. Selheimer had a copy and ample time to object but remained silent, implying consent. The primary question concerns state power to regulate railroad corporations within the state.
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Comer
Selheimer
Great Cloudburst Causes Million Dollar Mississippi Damage
A cloudburst and heavy rains in central Mississippi cause property losses estimated around 1 million dollars. No fatalities reported. A rumor of four deaths near Bawards, Mississippi is not confirmed by officials.
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Mississippi
Mal News Service
Jackson
Miss
Bawards
Bold hold up on Seaboard Express yields no loot
International News Service reports that a lone bandit robbed Express Messenger Freeman on Seaboard Train No. 2 from Jacksonville to New York near Elmwood Avenue. The thief forced Freeman to open a small safe. it contained only a few packages and no cash. The larger safe stayed locked. Train was piloted by Don Garnet.
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Messenger Freeman
Express Company
Jacksonville
Don Garnett
Anne Oe
Self-made Mobile city attorney chosen by commissioners
The Mobile city commissioners appointed a self-made man to replace the late B. Boykin Boone as city attorney. He never attended college, studied law in Mobile offices, was admitted to the bar in 1899, and joined the firm of R. H. & R. M. Smith in 1909 after serving as secretary and treasurer at Consolidated Electric.
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Mobile
B. Boykin Boone
Eutaw
Ala
Consolidated Electric Company
Birmingham
G. L
H. T. Smith
R. H
R. M. Smith
Toine tte Citizen Loses Daughter in Heart of City
Lena Chandler 17, daughter of N. E. Chandler of Toinette Alabama, disappeared from Van Antwerp's drug store in Mobile on Saturday afternoon after her father stepped out for a few minutes. Police and relatives searched the area without locating her. The father fears she may have been lured away and says she can handle herself but is unfamiliar with city life.
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Lena
N. E. Chandler
Toinette
Ala
van Antwerp
Mobile
Villa Rebels Ravage Federals at Torreon Smelter
In Gome z Palacio Mex on March 28 three hundred federals died near Torreon as 1 600 strong federal column attacked rebels from the Metallurgical Association smelter position. Rebels repelled the assault and seized the smelter, leaving a field of dead and wounded.
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Térreon
Kolb Receives Enthusiastic Welcome in Wiregrass Campaign
Confederate Veterans and sons gather in Dothan Alabama to back Captain Reuben F Kolb for governor. Speakers include Captain A T Goodwyn John A Rogers and David Holt. The rally recalls Kolb's 20 year old campaign when he was counted out.
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Dothan
Ala
Houston Dale
Geneva
Henry
Reuben F. Kolb
Houston County
Reuben
Charles H. Searcy
A.T.« .Goodwyn
Elmore County
John A. Rogers
Sumter County
David Holt
Mobile
R. F. Kolb
Kolb
Headland
Captain Kolb
Goodwyn
Comer
Black Belt
Rogers
Police Search Thomas Home for Burglars
Police searched the home of J. J. Thomas Jr. at 67 North Monterey Street after a Saturday night call about burglars. A cat in the attic caused noises mistaken for a break in, and nothing was reported missing after a thorough attic search.
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Thomas
J. J. Thomas, Jr
North
Monterey Street
Highest Circle Contest Solution Reported
The highest Circle Contest solution checked yesterday was 23 012. This solution was submitted by Daisy Houston at 636 Thirty‑first Avenue Meridian Mississippi.
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Daisy Houston
Thirty-first Avenue
Meridian
Miss
Exposition push urged to boost land values and markets
The author cites visitors from Illinois and California praising a proposed exposition to attract home-seekers, analyze soils, and publish a booklet with acreages locations and prices. President Harrison supports marketing products and daily market condition updates via wires to farmers. An orange grower notes California grove costs versus an eighty‑acre Satsuma plot here, underscoring closer markets and potential higher profits.
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Cliff Williams
Mobile
Illinois
Tralia
Harrison
A. G. Gage
California
J. C. Bush
The
People’s Bank
Satsumas
Exposition Company
Motion for New Trial for Frank Formally Filed
International News Service reports Leo Frank’s lawyers filed a formal motion for a new trial in Atlanta Georgia. The piece discusses potential extraordinary motions and possible appeals to the Georgia Supreme Court if Judge Ben Hill denies the request or if a bill of exceptions is not heard.
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Mhaney
Supreme Court of Georgia
Supreme Court
William J
Williams speaks on local issues at Central Fair Committee
The Central Fair Committee and Chamber of Commerce hear a discussion addressing local ailments and proposed remedies. A fuller report is promised later as the speaker notes Mobile sits among productive lands yet suffers population shortages despite notable achievements.
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Williams Central Fair Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
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