Judge Jones replies to Comer over ethics and 1884 actions
Judge Thomas G. Jones rebukes former Gov B B Comer claiming the attack aims to undermine his character and leadership. He cites the Alabama Code of Ethics and recent press and political maneuvering surrounding A O Neal’s 1884 bid and railroad legislation, asserting the charge lacks basis.
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Ssgomery
Ala
Thomas G. Jones
B. B. Mee
Féd
Jones
S Jones
Ban State Bar Association
A. O'Neal
Alabama Railroad
Comer
River tragedy leaves three dead as five boys sail
Robert Chew, Clarence Van Trng, and two other newsboys drowned when a skiff capsized off Dauphin street after a tug’s waves. One white boy was identified later as Albert Wilson. others remain unidentified. Chew, 29, from St Louis, was saved from self harm on the Mobile riverfront.
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Mobile
Dauphin Street
L. Johannessen
Mobile and
Ohio
Robert Chew
Clarence van Trig
Schwarz
Chew
St. Louis
Clarence van Trng
Locust Street
Little Negro
Bessie
van Ting
Regro
van Trng
Littlegro
John Fath
Fath
Dearborn and Canal
Walter Wilson
Palmetto Street
Albert
Albert Wilson
Attem Ted
Zelaya intrigue tied to Nicaragua bond plan
The state department opened an inquiry into a political intrigue alleging a motive to kill former Nicaraguan dictator Jose Zelaya and push a $3 million bond issue backed by Nicaragua customs receipts. Zelaya’s lawyers claim in Washington that he seeks to dispose of $750,000 in bonds, challenging a 51 percent lien and Brown Brothers involvement.
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Nicaragua
Zelaya
State Department
Washington
Brown Brothers
Folk
Misrepresentation of Seed Charged to Firm
Milwaukee firm Rosenberg & Lieberman faces indictment for misrepresentation in alfalfa seed sales. The case cites state Montana grown claims and alleged overstatement of Montana seed sales, along with warnings about Idaho seed despite purchasing from infected areas. The action marks a federal effort to shield farmers from false seed statements.
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Milwaukee
Rosenberg & Lieberman
Commission Row
Montana
Idaho
Bank Robbers Make Off With Cash In Early Morning Heist
Charlotte Nov 29 yeggmen blew the safe of the Bank of Elsenboro at three o clock this morning securing 3006 dollars and making a quick exit. Nine charges of nitro beads vault and gun play kept citizens at a safe distance during the action.
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International News Service
Charlotte
N. C
Wedding invites spark envy in treasury circle
In Washington on November 29 Jessie Wilson's wedding provoked jealousy at the treasury department after an employee and his wife received invitations. The event coincided with John G. Herndon's appointment as assistant chief of bookkeeping at $2,500 annually, prompting whispers as his wife had previously been invited to a similar event.
Mrs Ley Said 10 Bein This City In Mix Up
News from Mobile reports Lola Strong McEvoy Ley known as Miss Florence, ex-nurse, arrested in New Orleans on mail fraud charges involving $900 to William of Mobile. She allegedly left Mobile but was seen in the city.
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Orleans
Stephen
Roberta
New Orleans
Federal Grand Ent
Pool
Memphis
Federal Au
United States
Arthur H. Browne
Paol
Mobile
Lola Strong-McEvoy - Ley
Florence
United States” Postoffice
McClelland
William
Rebels Advance as Huerta Regime Faces Pressure Near Mexico City
From Mexico City reports say Huerta seeks to reopen talks with the United States within 48 hours as rebels push north and west. Tampico tightens as Carranza and Aguillar forces move toward Concepcion. Noria and Tocalaca suffer massacres with civilians killed and burned.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Mexico
O'Shaughnessy
Mahenoto Vera Cruz
Lind
Huperta
United States
Modeno
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Havana
Mazatlan
Tampico
Zaragossa
Concepcion
Carranza
Aguillar
Carranzistas
Cauderation B
Castillo
Saltillo
Coahuila
Robson Navarrete
Caldad Victoria
Manuel Madero
President Madero
San Juan de Ulloa
Zapatistas
Candalajara
Villa
Chihuahua
Sihaloa
Sonora
Jalisco
Venegas
Cotton Fire Destroys 700 Bales in Lumpkin Georgia
Columbus Ga November 29 Fire destroyed 700 bales of cotton at Lumpkin Georgia. Fire officials estimated the loss to be substantial with the Patterson mill cited as a contributing factor. No injuries reported.
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Lumkin
International News Service
Columbus
Lumpkin
Hobson Faces Press Criticism At Temperance Hall
Captain Hobson told a Mobile audience that Alabama papers are controlled by liquor interests and refused to publish his educational campaign material. He cited The Birmingham News and The Mobile Item as examples while evading questions about paper ownership.
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Alabama
Mobile Item
Birmingham News
Birmingham Age-Herald
Montgomery Advertiser
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Hobson
Temperance Hall
Underwood
Captain Hobson
Mr. Underwood
Statement by Mr Hobson At Pine Apple Meeting
A cut of Mr Hobson supplied to The Item twenty one days before his public statement in Pine Apple Wilcox County. He said he could not reach the people through The Item’s columns. The notice notes the timing and source of the material.
Doctor Hail Faces Assault Charge Over Nickel Fare Receptacle
Dr. R A Hail, once in a dispute over a nickel fare on a street car, is named as defendant in an assault and battery case set for December 8 in Anterior criminal court. He allegedly grabbed Charles A Fisher, an inspector for Mobile Light and Railway, and forced a nickel into Fisher’s clothing after declaring he would not use the fare box. Reports linked another dispute with an insurance inspector at Hall’s home, but no arrest was made.
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R. A. Hail
Harry T. Hartwell
Mobile Light & Railway Company
Anterior Criminal Court
Charles. A. Fisher
Dauphin Street
Hall
Fisher
Dr. Hall
Underwood Returns to House Floor to Warm Ovation
The Alabama leader Oscar W. Underwood received a sweeping ovation on the House floor after a home visit as he announced readiness to resume Democratic leadership. President Wilson reportedly asked him to lead the majority in the upcoming regular session starting Monday and Underwood consented to run for the U S Senate.
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Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Congress
Underwood
United States
House
Congressman Underwood
Senate of the United States
Alabama
Wilson
Ae Situs
New Court System Adoption Aims Fair Hearings for Minor Offenses
Recorder Edington outlines a municipal court reform to separate minor regulation violations from criminal cases. A Mobile summons plan, supported by Police Commission and officials, eliminates detentions and docket appearances for small infractions. The plan classifies offenses into crimes quasi crimes and regulatory violations, ensuring equal treatment for rich and poor.
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Mobile
Commission Schwarz
Police Department
England
Sug
D. H. Ringbene
Holington
Edington
Court orders revised trial schedule for classed cases
The text outlines a court order assigning first class cases to Monday Wednesday and Friday after second class cases finish, with third class cases on Saturdays at four o'clock before second class. It notes the changes aim to remedy prior complaints and mentions Wasplion and leaders Crenshaw and Crenshaw in relation to oversight.
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Mons
Crenshaw
Axson Ends Lectures At Princeton Due To Illness
The International News Service reports Axson, brother-in-law of Pr Wilson, is compelled to abandon lectures at Princeton for a complete rest after a health collapse. He had three years of duties at Rice Institute and will resume duties in February if recovered.
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International’ News Service
New York
Axson
Wilson
Princeton
Rice Institute
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