War Stirs Chinatown After Haw Lin Murder in St Louis
Associated Press report from May 2 describes a Chinese quarter riot in St Louis after the murder of Haw Lin an immigration officer. Lee Bing predicts a nationwide tong war with New York and Chicago factions blamed for stirring conflict. Police seek an undersized suspect tied to the slaying and the motive centers on rival tong ambitions.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Busins
Haw Lin
United States
Lee Bing
Shuck
Chicago
New York
Bing
Chi‘cago
Deaths and Funerals in Local Churches and Homes
Mrs. Mary L. Dortch funeral held at Christ Episcopal Church led by Rev. Matthew Brewster with pallbearers H. B Crocker E O Fowlkes James Moreland J B Robertson A G Clarke M W Harrison. Milton L Thomason service at Government Street Methodist Church conducted by Rev. E A Donnelly with interment in Olia cemetery. pallbearers L G DeVan A W DeVan G E Crawford L E Carroll W P Webb Charles Carmichael. Genevieve Vincent died at 1115 PM at 152 South Cedar Street after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Dortch
Christ Episcopal Church
Matthew Brewster
Magnolia Every
H. B. ‘Crocker
E. O. Fowlkes
James Moreland
J. B. ‘Robertson
A. G. Clarke
M. W. Harrison
Milton L. Thomason
Clinton Street
Genevieve Vincent
Henry C
Kate G. Vincent
South
Cedar Street
Nothing So Good for a Cough or Cold
A testimonial from Mrs. J. Boroff of Elida Ohio praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unsurpassed for curing a severe cold and cough. The note claims quick relief and continued favorable sentiment toward the manufacturers. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. Boroff
Elida
Ohio
Ruth
Man Faces High Running Expenses Trouble With Fast Gait
A man who maintains a fast gait grapples with growing running costs. He finds the pace challenging to sustain financially as he keeps moving forward.
Five Widows and 152 Children Left Fatherless in Mine Disaster
Officials report 18 bodies recovered from Mine No. 5 at New River Collieries with 17 more expected as rescue crews work. Charles Neill and Roger Strauss lead relief for 75 widows and 152 fatherless children, including three under eighteen and a two month bride.
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Associated Press
Eccles
W. Va
New River Collieries Company
Charles P. Neill
Roger Strauss
Elevator Mishap Injures Soda Fountain Boy at Burke's
Fifteen year old David Logan, employed as a waiter at Burke's on Dauphin street, was seriously injured when an elevator shaft struck him. He pleaded not to tell his mother, was rushed to City Hospital, and police notified Mrs. Finch at 66 South Conception Street.
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David Logan
Burke's
Dauphin Street
Logan
City Hospital
South Conception Street
Finch
Creation talking film opens Sunday at Lyric
The photo drama Creation will debut at the Lyric Theater with a 3 PM opening showing Sunday. Filmed largely in the Holy Land, it is backed by the International Bible Students Association. W L Turkington directs in Mobile. ushers include the host’s daughter. Tickets are free. seating begins at 2 PM and 7 PM with a 15 minute phonograph recital before the films, shown twice daily.
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Talking Pictures
Lyric Theater
Holy Land
Pathe
International Bible Students’ Association
W. L. Turkington
Mobile
Phonograph
Epiropes Take Kolonia in Fierce Battle
Associated Press reports Epiropes insurgents captured Kolonia southeast of Valona after heavy gun and rapid fire attacks. Garrison weakened by gendarme transfers fell, with massacres of women and children and the town set ablaze. Insurgents push toward Koritsa as Monastir district faces threats.
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Epiropes
Kolonia
Associated Press
Durazzo
Albania
Spirius
Valona
Noritsa
Koritsa
Monastir
Auto Patrol Pursues Suspect After Break-in Attempt
Police traced a break in attempt by a man described as a Negro from Mrs. J. G. Barry at 53 North Hamilton. A Magazine Point streetcar carried Joe Snowdon to the scene where she identified him. he was docketed on a technical charge and held for trial.
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J. G. Barry
North Hamilton Street
Broad and
Spring Hill
Magazine Point
Joe Snowdon
Snowdon
T. E. Spotswood Hurt In Auto Cycle Crash
T. E. Spottswood Jr. of 260 North Conception Street suffers a broken leg and severe bruises when his motorcycle collides with an automobile driven by Jesse M. Reed on Dauphin near Hallett. Reed is charged with reckless driving.
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T. E. Spottswood, Jr
North Conception Street
Dauphin and
Hallett Street
Jesse M. Reed
Mr. Spotswood
Dauphin Street
Hallett
Mr. Reed
Mr.Spotswood
Mr. Spottswood
Reed
A. T. N. Changes and France Rabbit Hair Mills
Clayton Jones named chief claim agent at Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad succeeding R. D. Smith who resigns. J. W. Clark appointed chief clerk at Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company. Near Limoges three large rabbit hair mills use mechanical processing with 400 workers two thirds women earning 25 cents and men 50 cents for a ten hour day. An Italian scientist reports 4000 self destruction cases show peak crises ages 15 to 23.
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Clayton Jones
Alabama, Tennesse and Northern Railroad
R. D. Smith
J. W. Clark
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company
Shreveport
Limogees
France
Light Docket Ahead of Railroad Commission Meeting
The Alabama Railroad Commission faces a notably light docket for its upcoming monthly meeting. Only three cases are billed, none of which are state wide in scope. One item orders Louisville and Nashville Railroad to show cause why it should not add a passenger train between Mobile and Georgiana linking with Montgomery Graceville service.
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Montgomery
Ala
Railroad Commission
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Mobile
Georgiana
Graceville
Fla
Lawler Cleared of Impeachment Charges in Madison County
Montgomery Ala May 2 Probate Judge W T Lawler of Madison County was cleared of impeachment charges by the state supreme court. The court ruled the evidence failed to prove any accusation and discharged the judge. The remaining issue was neglect of duty over six months regarding minutes of the Madison County Board of Revenue.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. T. Lawler
Madison County
Supreme Court
R. C. Bricker
Lawrence Cooper
R. E. Spragins
Lawler
Judge Lawler
Madison County Board of Revenue
Travelers' Protective Association of Alabama Convenes in Montgomery
The annual TPA of Alabama convention adjourned in Montgomery after electing officers. About 100 delegates from Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile, Selma, Decatur and others attended. Mayor Gunter and Duncan May welcomed them. events included a ball game, city tours, a banquet at Gay-Teague Hotel, and an Elks Home visit.
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Montgomery
Ala
Travelers’ Protective Association of Alabama
Knights of the Grip
W. A. Gunter, Jr
Duncan May
Business Men's League
Frank Means
Birmingham
Mobile
Selma
Decatur
Leo Gassenheimer
I. H. Dewees
C. B. Rogers
H. B. Kennedy
W. R. Mooney
F. C. Harvey
H. E. Shropshire
E. L. Rainey
H. R. Todd
E.linehan
Gay-Teague
Elks
Freight Wreck Delays Southbound Train
A freight wreck one mile above Sparta Station eight miles north of Castleberry derailed fifteen cars nine loaded with coal and six empty. About 300 feet of track torn up most cars derailed. No injuries reported as cars left the track were between engine and caboose. Wrecker arrived about four hours after the incident.
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Castleberry
Ala
Sparta Station
Fertilizer season profits the treasury in April
Alabama's fertilizer season boosted state funds in April with 21,532 collected by the state department of agriculture. Most, 21,410, came from fertilizer tag sales, 30 from brand registrations, and 92 from fertilizer license sales.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Treasury
State Department of Agriculture
Treasury
Planters Bank and Trust Company Incorporation
Planters Bank and Trust Company of Thomaston in Marengo county is incorporated by C. B. Thomas and others with authorized capital of 25000 dollars and 15000 dollars subscribed. The secretary of state records the formation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Planters Bank and Trust Company
Thomaston
Marengo County
C. B. Thomas
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Long Cough
Jennie Flemming of New Dover Ohio praises Dr King’s New Discovery after a three year cough. The ad urges readers with stubborn coughs to buy a 50 cent bottle, claiming relief or money back and noting other salve lines.
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Dr. King
Jennie Flemming
New Dover
Ohio
U S Mexican Protest Over Byington Case Delays Hearings
State department officials pressed General Carranza to grant James Byington of Boise Idaho an immediate hearing or discharge from a rebel jail at Campus after months of confinement on property charges. Consul Simpich at Nogales appealed, prompting renewed demands from Consul Letcher at Chihuahua to secure due process.
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Washington
State Department
Carranza
Mexico
James Byington
Boise
Idaho
Seniout Seesalt Byington
Byington
Simpich
Nogales
Sonora
Letcher
Chihuahua
Rebels prepare for key battles as Saltillo evacs loom
Reports say Saltillo evacuation is premature and rebels plan major action from Monterey and Torreon. Carranza and Villa review troops, host a friendly gathering at the gubernatorial palace, and signals point to a rebel capital shift to Torreon then Monterey. American presence seen as nonthreatening amid tense border climate.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mex
el Paso
Saltillo
Monterey
Torreon
Carranza
Villa
Gubernatorial
Carranza Espiedo
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Zacatecas
Aguas Calientes
Vera Cruz
Bryan
Dance of Death to Open at Empire Theater Today
The Kalem two reel feature Dance of Death screens in the Empire program along with a six reel bill. Star cast includes Alice Joyce Tom Moore and Mile Verna Mersereau with the latter performing notable dance exhibitions.
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Kalem
Empire Theater
Alice Joyce
Tom Moore
Mile
Verna ‘Mersereau
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