Governor O Neal Denies Cartoons Influence in Glass Appointment
Governor Emmet O Nea l of Alabama replies to E W Barrett of the Birmingham Age Herald about accusations that an appointment to a United States Senate seat was controlled by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and liquor interests. He cites letters and late night calls and notes cartoons alleging executive subservience.
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Montgomery
Ala
Emmet O'Neal
Alabama
BE. W. Barrett
Birmingham Age-Herald
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
United States
Frank P. Glass
E. W. Bar
Glass
E. W
Barrett
Dong
Mr. Berrell
Age- Herald
Thesville and Nashville Railroad
Hursday
Capaho
Bir
Mobile Wins Pig Iron Rate Cut For Rail Lines
The Alabama Railroad Commission ordered a new pig iron rate of 1.75 dollars per ton between Birmingham and Mobile, down from 2.75. Mobile Chamber of Commerce officials and A. J. Parsons praised the decision, noting it will boost Mobile’s industry and freight prospects.
Mobile Freight Rate Victory for Pig Iron
R G Cobb, freight traffic manager, praised by The Item for assembling data used before the railroad commission. William H Armbrecht, president of the Chamber of Commerce, called the decision a victory for Mobile business as the pig iron rate from Birmingham to Mobile was cut from 2 75 to 1 75 per ton, boosting Mobile as a basing point and hinting at future manufacturing potential. He noted the commission did not go as far as the requested 1 50 per gross ton and urged continued efforts to secure better rates.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Mobile
State Railroad Commission
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Business Men’s League
Savannah
Chamber of Commerce
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Railroad Commission
Cobb
William H. Armbrecht
Tap Line Roads Entitled to Pay
The commerce court voided ICC orders banning trunk line railroads from paying allowances to tap lines for switching. It held the commission lacked power to forbid any such payments or to prohibit joint rates between trunk and tap lines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Battle Aftermath at Juarez and Mesa Described in Victory Claims
Report from El Paso details thirty hour clash with Pancho Villa's rebels near Juarez and Mesa. Federal troops reportedly suffer heavy casualties while rebels claim success and pursue retreating forces toward Chihuahua. Wounded in field care challenged as Red Cross aid lags and improvised bandaging spreads.
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el Paso
Tex
Pancho” Villa
Mesa
Juarez
Huerta
Samalayuca
Salvador Mercado
Associated Press
Seardaleechey
Villa
Villar
Chihuahua
American Red Cross
Auto Plunges Into Chicago River From Rising Bridge
Frank Williams and Miss Mary Sheran escaped a 50 foot fall when Williams’ car crossed the Division street jack knife bridge as it rose and plunged into the Chicago River. A passing fireboat crew rescued them and they are expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Williams
Mary Shheran
Williams
Division Street
Willams
Miss Sheran
Game warden to keep close watch on the hunters
Alabama officials issue warnings to county wardens for Thanksgiving day enforcement. Wardens told to be in the field all day and arrest violators who lack licenses or permits.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Department
Tour abroad planned by man tied to $250000 stolen securities
James Edward Foye, once a clerk to John W. Gates, faces arraignment in New York on charges of stealing securities valued at $250000. Arrested after a Philadelphia train arrival, Foye had $97000 in a certified check and $5000 in bank notes on him. Detectives found a travel memorandum urging London tips and a trip to a wax works in Germany.
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Associated Press
New York
James
Edward Foye
John W. Gates
Foye
Philadelphia
Charles T. Brown
Europe
William T. Jerome
Faye
Gates
London
Germany
Mobile Street Car Fight Over Pay As You Enter
A chancery court hearing set for December 1 seeks an injunction against Dr. R A Hail to stop trespassing on Mobile street cars after he refused to pay fares under the pay as you enter system. Attorneys G L Smith and E T Smith file the case for Mobile Light and Railroad Company, citing conductors’ attempts to collect fares and Hail’s pledge to continue refusing the new制度.
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Chancery Court
G. L. and
E. T. Smith
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
R. A. Hail
Hail
Mobile
J. Howard Wilson
Dr. Hail
23 More Shopping Days
Shoppers urged to begin downtown trips each morning to find selections that appeal, aiming to finish by the remaining 23 shopping days.
COMMANDS FLEET READY IN MEXICAN WATERS
Rear Admiral Fletcher commanding the U S fleet in Mexican waters reports that only one oil well at Tuxpam has shut down and no Americans or foreigners have been killed or threatened. He notes threats to close works for rebel assessments but says no facilities have been destroyed. Washington awaits orders to land marines if needed.
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Frank Fletcher
United States
Mexico
Washington
Fletcher
Tuxpam
Dauphin Island Sold to Southern Syndicate for 1 Million
Cleveland investors led by George T. Bishop John L. Severance and F H Ginn completed a deal valued around 1 million dollars gaining control of Dauphin Island at the mouth of Mobile Bay. The buyers plan to spend 2 million to develop it as a major coal station near the Panama Canal entrance.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Dauphin Island
Mobile Bay
Southern
George T. Bishop
John L. Severance
F. H. Ginn
Fort Gaines Military Reservation
Little Dauphin Island
F. M. Dewberry
Birmingham
Panama Canal
Waspite launches as the era of big battleships ends
Devonport, England launch of the Waspite battleship costing 14 million dollars. It will be oil driven with 4000 tons of fuel, eight 15 inch guns, and space for anti aircraft weapons. Laid down October 31, 1912. London notes a shift to smaller ships as submarines challenge big gun battleships.
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Associated Press
Devonport
Eng
London
The
Globe
Royal Sovereign
British Admiralty
Alabama Court Appeals Decide Cases in Montgomery
The Alabama part of appeals in Montgomery on November 26 issued decisions. Chester A. Curtis vs State of Alabama from Mobile city court affirmed. Another case from the county circuit court corrected and affirmed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama @part of appeals
Chester A. Curtis
State of
City Officials Back New Summons Notification System
City Commissioners Recorder Edington and Chief Crenshaw favor adopting The Item editorial plan to issue summons for petty offenses instead of bonds and warrants. Officials from Mobile discuss learning from cities using the system, with safeguards targeting responsible individuals and avoiding unknowns. Judges and police consider setting specific hearing days and practical methods for notices.
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D. H. Edington
Crenshaw
Mobile
United States
England
Risiton
Police Department
Pillans
Englan’d
Schwarz
Police Court
Edington
Teton
Venile
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