Pilot seniority rule sparks state harbor hearing
The hearing addressed whether the seniority rule among pilots should remain. Younger pilots urged change citing fairness. older city residents defended the rule noting its success over ten years. Members of the commission and several captains testified on impacts and practicalities of any modification.
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Yale
Gregory i. Smith
T. M. Stevens
Pawer
Nni
Smith
Stevens
Lower Bay
Harry Hargrove
Donald MacKay
Harry Murray
Alex. Johnson
Frank Midgett
George Godbold
Sid Dorgan
Chas. Ladnier
Southern Baptist Convention Opens in Asheville
Bap tists from across the South gather in Asheville North Carolina for the sixty first annual Southern Baptist convention opening session. The agenda includes officer elections organization of the convention and adoption of a program with committee reports and Women's Missionary Union participation indicating healthy growth in the past year.
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Asheville
N. C
South
Southern Baptist Convention
Women’s Missionary Union
Southern Baptist
American Aviator Recovered In Japan After Osaka Riot
Arthur Smith, the American aviator injured in Osaka during a riot over a delayed flight, has recovered and left Osaka to perform in Toyama. Newspapers condemn the Osaka attack and blame local authorities, noting his cordial reception elsewhere in Japan including medal presentations in Tokyo and Kyoto.
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Tokio
Arthur Smith
Osaka
Toyama
Smith
Japan
Kioto
Centennial welcome for Mobile delegation in Warrior river city
Tuscaloosa prepares an enthusiastic welcome for the Mobile delegation attending the centennial celebration in the Warrior River city said George E. Brownell down from Tuscaloosa supporting the university library building fund.
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Tuscaloosa
Mobile
Warrior River City
George E. Grownell
University Library Building Fund
Brownell
Crapps Assailant Believed Caught in Alabama Sheriff Arrest
The sheriff and deputies say they believe they have John James, a Negro, in custody for the assault to murder of William Crapp near Theodore. Crapp remains at the Southern Infirmary and identified James. a second suspect, Jack Harris, alias Rabbit Harris, was arrested and released.
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John James
William Crapp
Crapp
Theodore
James
Jack
Rabbit” Harris
Lawn Party Planned at Dodge Home for Boy Scouts
A lawn party will be held at the home of Mrs. C. L. Dodge at Plateau Thursday evening at 7 o clock to benefit the Boy Scouts.
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C. L. Dodge
Plateau
Boy Scouts
Pilot quarrel sparks meeting with old board avoidance
One time by younger pilots to represent them before the old board of art wardens, he will not sit with the board when it passes on the pilot quarrel. Mr Rich said he planned to raise the matter before the board and had spoken to several members about his prior ties to the pilots.
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Board of Art Wardens
Rich
Duty Raised on Soldiers Helps
Postmasters nationwide were advised by the Washington DC post office that parcels containing tobacco cigars or cigarettes sent by donors in foreign countries for armies in the field and militia hospitals or ambulances are admitted free of duty if addressed directly to the Minister of War for distribution. Donors may include the recipient unit’s address as a donor statement. final handling rests with military authorities. Individual parcels to British or Belgian expedition forces in France sent by private persons from abroad are also duty free.
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Post Office de Ariment
Washington
France
Scarce Rabies Cases Highlight Local Vet Commentary
Dr. Joseph Patt, veterinarian, told The Item there are very few rabies cases in town. He disputed a misreported claim that a dog was rabid after brain testing in Montgomery, noting the animal was ill with stomach trouble and kept under observation before its death.
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Joseph Patt
Item
Mobile Imane Society
John Craft
Montgomery
Patt
Daly
Sub-Exchange Elects Citrus Growers Officers
At a Mobile County Sub-Exchange meeting of the Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange Tuesday afternoon Colin McDonald of Grand Bay was elected president E K Dyar of Dawes was chosen vice president J Lloyd Abbott of Theodore became secretary treasurer Directors elected include McDonald G B Green Irvington and W H Reynolds of Mo 2 Seven local communities were represented A general discussion followed
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Mobile County
Gulf Coast Citrius Exchange
Colin McDonald
Grand Bay
E.K. Dyar
Dawes
J. Lloyd Abbott
Theodore
Messrs
G.B. Green
Irvington
W. H. Reynolds
Mo 2
Seven German Reservists Stowaways Found on Atlantis
Seven German reservists including a non commissioned officer were stowaways aboard the steamer Atlantis which arrived at Aalborg with maize from the United States. The ship was searched by British authorities at Kirkwall but the fugitives were not found. They will be sent to Germany.
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Copenhagen
London
Atlantis
Aalborg
United States
Kirkwall
Germany
Senate and House Proceedings Reported with Debates
Senate opened at 11 a.m. with a conference report on army reorganization. Senator Hardwick criticized the compromise. Senator Owens’ corrupt practices bill was favorably reported. Rivers and Harbors appropriation bill discussed. House convened at noon with similar agenda and debate.
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Senate
Hardwick
Owens
House
Raid Hits Gambling House in Southern Hotel
Police detectives raided the Southern hotel gambling operation at Water and Conti streets. Fourteen players were arrested including B A Parkis John Antomhis C A Manston Eddie Hit ford Dick Sullivan J C Fisher A N Tardy J A Houck William Potter Wyle Rawls Will Mason W H Slivy W G Bogle and J G McCoy. Thirteen defendants were fined ten dollars each after guilty pleas. J A Houck’s case was dismissed and John Antomhis’ case set for May 19.
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Water and Conti
Harris, Boltz and Newbern
B. A. Parkis
John Antomhis
C. A. Manston
Eddie Hitiford
Dick Sullivan
J. C. Fisher
A. N. Tardy
J. A. Ho
Wilson Answers Pope Message On War and Peace
President Wilson replied to Pope Benedicts message seeking to avoid US entry into war and to aid peace in Europe. The exchange was delivered by Apostolic Delegate Bonzano but officials would not reveal details or confirm any further missions from Berlin or a potential Imperial message.
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Washington
Wilson
Pope Benedict
United States
Germany
Europe
Bonzano
White House
Berlin
Emperor William
Difficulty in selecting jury for Orpet trial
Waukegan Illinois May 17 Three fourths of veniremen examined in the William Orpet trial were excused for already forming opinions on his guilt or innocence. Only three veniremen remained tentatively accepted as deliberations continued Judge Charles H Donnelly presiding. Orpet and Celeste Yonker a DeKalb school teacher tied to the case are named in developments.
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Waukegan
Ill
William Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marion Lambert
Charles H. Donnelly
Orpet
R. M. Cady
Celeste
Yonker
DeKalb, (Ill
Meat Trust Worries The French Government
Paris May 17 The government rejected bids for 100000 pounds of meat daily after twenty wholesalers were found to have conspired on identical prices 2.12 cents higher than stock yard quotes.
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Paris
Indigestion Linked to Hyper Acidity Promoted Remedy
A noted authority explains that undigested food ferments in the stomach causing souring and gas. He prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and improve digestion, noting its grape lemon acid base and lithia content.
Harbormaster to Get Same Salary in City Actions
The State Harbor Commission kept the harbormaster’s salary at 2500 dollars yearly and deputies at 1200 each. The secretary and treasurer were cut to 1800, stenographer at 70 per month, with salaries paid January to May. A resolution to print the Ford Bacon Davis harbor report for public distribution was approved, not to exceed 250 dollars.
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Tate
State Harbor Commission
J. C. Rich
City Commission
Mr. Rich
Alabama
Messrs
Messrs. Ford, Bacon & Davis
Dundee Gets Decision in 12 Round Lightweight Bout
Johnny Dundee of New York was awarded the decision in a twelve round lightweight bout against Matt Wells of England played in Boston last night. Both fighters put forth a steady slugging match with Dundee gaining the upper hand in the later rounds.
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Boston
Johnny Dundee
New York
Matt Wells
England
Soap Free Hair Care Advice
Article urges using plain refined coconut oil as a hair cleanser instead of soaps or shampoos. It claims alkali in typical products damages the scalp and hair, while coconut oil cleanses, moisturizes, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. One small amount per wash recommended. coconut oil available at drug stores.
Dangers of Draft and Sloan's Liniment Notice
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for draft related neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles rheumatic pain and neuralgic headache. It promises rapid relief with one to two applications producing tingling warmth and restful sleep. Price listed as 25 cents at your druggist.
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Sloan
Blue Ridge Club to Present Play at Trinity Parish House
The Blue Ridge Club of the Y W C A will stage a play tonight at 8 o clock at 257 State Street Trinity Parish House. Cast features business girls from the association with officials predicting a creditable performance and profits for the cause.
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Blue Ridge Club
Y. W
Ollock
Trinity Parish House
State Street
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