Election issues and road work dominate county meeting
Election officers discuss polling place integrity and funding deficits as the Chickasaw Land sale petition moves to county officials. The board considers road widening and paving near Ashland, with County Engineer Harry Fisher to request state highway trucks and gravel purchases for rural repair.
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Mobile
Chickasaw Land
Alanae
Ashland
Fearn
Pau
Ward
Ounty
Harry Fisher
Deiment
Houle
Entered Guilty Plea In Liquor Charge
Thomas Corso pleaded guilty before a inferior criminal court to violating the prohibition law. He faced a fine and costs, posted bond, and testified he knew nothing of liquor found near a pool table. An associate testified Corso ran the pool area while the liquor was discovered.
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Thomas Corso
Corso
Carso
Work to Begin on Van Antwerp Store
Work will begin within 30 days on a two story reinforced concrete building at the northwest corner of Dauphin and Con, by the Van Antwerp Drug Corporation. J C Van Antwerp, president, says the foundation will be built to permit future expansion to two more stories if needed.
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Hhwest
Dauphin and
Conon
van Antwerps
J. C. van Antwerp
van Antwe Drug Corporation
I Foundation
Palit
County probes possible overcharges on 1919 printing work
The board of revenue and road commissioners ordered James Patterson to audit all county printing payments against original bids after local printers led charges that 1919 bills exceeded contract prices. Eight bids were opened, Roberts & Son withdrew, and printing committee to report next meeting.
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Herve Chac
W. B. Delchamps
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
James Patterson
Birmingham
Charest
The
Patterson
Roberts & Son
Plan Big Meeting When Underwood Is Heard
Campaign officials in Mobile plan a large gathering for Senator Underwood to boost his candidacy for a Senate return. He will visit Alabama briefly and speak in Mobile on Thursday during a state tour, with County Chairman William B. Inge arranging the arrival and greetings for the famed Alabamian.
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Mobifetin
Senate
Mobile County
Mobile
Underwood
Alabama
William B. Inge
L W M'Rae Dies at Calvert Home After Illness
Leroy W McRae a leading Calvert resident and Mobile Washington counties merchant died at his Calvert home Wednesday night after a week’s illness. He served in the Civil War in an Alabama company and is survived by two sons Irvin C and Malcolm D McRae of Calvert and two daughters Mrs F A Webb and Mrs Edgar Dennison with ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was a member of Raphael Semmes Camp Confederate Veterans. Funeral this afternoon at 5 30 at Calvert.
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Leroy
Calvert
McRae
Mobile
Washington
Mcintosh
Washington County
Ala
Alabama
Confederacy. Mr. McRae
Irvin C
Malcolm
D. McRae
A Webb Ofert
Edgar
Dennison
Orleans
Raphael’ Semmes
Two New Fire File Incorporations Reported in Probate Court
The probate court today saw two new Mobile fire related companies filed. Service Battery company with $4,000 capitalization lists Arthur Byrg Klippel and Joseph Abrams as incorporators. National Distributing company also with $3,000 capitalization names Phillips and others as incorporators.
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Service Battery Company
National Distributing Company
Arthur Byrget
Klippel
Joseph Abrams
Es Co
B.ee Ais Phillips
Eight year old girl attacked by bulldog in city
Margaret Platt aged eight living at 105 North Lawrence Street was bitten by a bulldog yesterday afternoon. Police report by Officer William Connolly notes the dog described as a bulldog belonging to N. Friedlamder. Local authorities investigate the incident.
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Margaret Platt
Lawrence Street
William Connolly
N. Friedlamder
City approves payroll figures for monthly session
The city commission in monthly session today passed a payroll totaling 29,585.81 dollars. Pillans presided with George E. Crawford and P.J. Trerne present as officers and attendees.
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Pillans
George’ E. Crawford
Trrene
Port of Mobile Posts March Record Tonnage
Harbor officials report Mobile Port reached 108 877 tons in March, surpassing January and February totals and edging December’s record. More ships loaded at wharves, with many tied up for cargo space, and several winter vessels departed to other ports. Foreign bound steamers accounted for 71 606 tons across 21 schooners and additional vessels totaling 2 278 tons on square riggers.
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Mobile
Harbor Aire
Juvenile Court Trial Opens Over Ursulas In-Home Shooting Case
The juvenile court resumes as agents guard the courtroom. Ursula Broderick, 16, faces charges in the death of her stepfather Joseph Jock on April 14. Mrs Woodlock, her mother and defense witness, testifies as the defense relies on protecting her honor after a family confrontation and earlier threats between Mrs Corcoran and Mrs Woodlock. The case recalls a prior shooting that involved Ursula four years ago.
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Friah
Ursula’ Broderick
Joseph Jock
D Annunzio accepts Wilson terms on Adriatic settlement
An envoy of the Italian government visited Fiume and informed d Annunzio that he must accept Wilson’s terms for resolving the Adriatic question. The insurgent commander indicated readiness to proceed with the settlement project.
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D'Annunzio
Wilson
Trieste
Sis
Presien m
Fiumé
d’Annunzio
Bolsheviki renew Polish drive amid offensive near Pripet
London reports the Bolsheviks have renewed the offensive against Poland after a brief lull. Russian troops were active south of the Pripet and carried out strong assaults in the Olyvak Lyeubar region, but the Polish battle line remained intact despite the heavy attacks.
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London
War Office
Pripéthes
Olyvak-Lyeubar
Bandits Secure Big Loot in Kansas City
Armed men seized $45,840 from UK messengers near the Nees Bank packing plant on an intercity viaduct. They forced the guards into an automobile and escaped with the payroll of Swift & Co.
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Bandits
Kansas City
Swift &Co
prefere Nees Bank +t
Inter-City
Blaze levels four story brick buildings in Columbus
A spectacular fire in Columbus destroys four-story brick buildings in the areas near the downtown district. The blaze caused significant damage to multiple structures and prompted evacuation and emergency response efforts. No injuries are reported at this time.
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Columbus
Ohio
Judge Miller Seeks Alabama Court Nomination
Judge B M Miller of Camden campaigns in Mobile in support of his bid for associate justice of the state court. He serves as judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, covering Bibb Dallas Hale Perry and Wilcox counties.
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B. M. Miller
Camden
Vore Court
Mobilene
G¢ Miller
Fourth Judicial
Eireuit
Alabama
Bibb
Dallas
Hale, Perry and
Wylcox
Sanity Questioned of Old Tammany Chief Croker
Palm Beach county court issued a temporary injunction to prevent Croker from transferring property. The move came from his two sons and daughter who allege mental incompetence and undue influence by his current wife. The Croker children seek appointment of a conservator for an estate estimated at $10 million.
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Alm Beach
Croker
Palm Beach
Ton
Agath
Injury to Boy in Dauphin Street Car Collision
Six year old Robert M. Weinacker Jr. was struck by an eastbound Dauphin streetcar while riding a bicycle near Catherine on Dauphin Way. He was unconscious briefly and bruised, with shock the major injury, after being picked up by Vincent Kilborn and taken to Judge Claude A. Grayson’s home.
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Robert M. Weinacker, Jr
R. M. Weinacker
Fle-Claire
Dauphin
Dauphin Way
Cathering
Weinckér
Vincent Kilborn
Claude A. Grayson
Ician
Eugene Smith Named Assistant Postmaster Here
Eugene Smith of Mobile is named assistant postmaster here to fill the vacancy created by John D. Wikenson’s departure. Smith has served in Mobile for several days and will move his family here in a few days after confirmation from the post office department.
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Eugene Smith
Eugene
Mobile
John Dd
Thornton
Smith
Eis Han
P Hal
Postoffice Department
Two Men Sentenced to Three Months for Burglary
Walter Boyd and Willie strangers in Mobile were arrested by Detectives LeGear and Dean in the L and N freight yard. They received three months for attempted burglary after witnesses identified them in court.
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Walter Boyd
Willie
Mobile
Cee
LeGear
Dean
Freight
Japan Opens Talks on Concessions to Mongolia and Manchuria
Japan announces it will begin negotiations to grant concessions to Mongolia and Manchuria, signaling readiness to make strategic concessions. The move follows stated intent to engage China on these terms and shapes regional diplomacy.
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Manchuria
Japan
China
Erie Lighter Men Go Out On Strike
Erie lighter workers walk out over labor questions. Union officials predict spread to railways and ferries. early reports say some operations continue as lines monitor developments. City and rail interests expected wider action as the strike progresses.
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ERIE
York City
Rebel Turk Declares War on Great Britain
London dispatch reports Millistapha Ke epithet fighter of Turkish nationalism declaring war on Great Britain. The Constable correspondent of the Morning Post cites the statement issued today in Istanbul.
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Great Britain
London
Keep Fender
Cain
Constance
Medina Resigns from Carranza Cabinet in Mexico City
Hilario Medina, under secretary of foreign affairs, resigns in Mexico City to pursue a candidate slot in Congress. The move comes as Carranza's administration faces political realignment and new leadership questions.
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Medina
Carranza
Kigo City
Hilario Fiedina
Tair
Congress
Germany Reds Ready for Greater Offensive
An Exchange dispatch from Berlin reports Germany plans a larger offensive while warning that Bolshevik gains could trigger new actions in Europe. Lenine was said to advocate delaying peace talks with Russia and Poland to gain time.
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London
Nia Reds
Europe
Berlin
Germany
Antic
Gland
Lenine
Two Men Released in Los Angeles Death Inquiry
In Wood, California, John W. Prederick a chauffeur and Spencer J. Poynter a tree surgeon were freed from custody in the murder case of Mrs. Oby Reed found strangled in her apartment. Authorities said there was insufficient evidence to hold the young men.
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Song Wood
Calif
John W. Prederick
Spencer J. Poynter
Oby Reed
Anton
Oley
New Charges Lodged Against Mrs. Fabor in Michigan
Kalamazoo April 1 2 The first hearing for Mrs. Sarah Fabor under new charges linked to the death of her daughter Maude Tabor Virgo four years ago will be held in the circuit court at Paw Paw Friday morning.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Sarah ‘Pabor
Maude Tabor
Circourt
Last Witness Called in Caillaux Hearing
Defense witnesses in the Caillaux trial were to be heard after the Senate session. The high court met as officials prepared for ongoing proceedings amid tense public attention.
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Caillaux
PARI
Laat
Ula Phare
Oepan
Senate
Enn
G.O.P. Faces Split as Hoover Nomination Tests Party
Fragmentary account shows Republican factions debating Hoovers prospects and a possible rump convention. Some believe Hoover seeks a third party bid to salvage influence, while others fear a Democratic assist could tilt the election.
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Republican Party
Hoover
Roosevelt
Ottith
Ted Weceding
Democratic Party
Democrats
Navy Admiral Criticizes War Readiness Before Senate Panel
An ex commander testifies to a senate naval investigating committee that in 1915 the Pacific fleet faced immobile ships and severe manpower shortages. He faults the department for ignoring calls for personnel and material readiness, noting only the assistant secretary and general board were receptive.
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A. Ness
Dethyghy
Fullam
Aether
Senate Naval
Navy
General Board
Mysterious Malady Attacks Ford Family
Reported illness strikes Henry Ford and multiple family members with a physician supervising care at home. Hdsel B. Ford, son of Henry, recovers while other relatives, including two sons and a three year old, remain under medical attention. status described as improved but not yet out of danger. Details about the illness and its onset remain unclear.
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Hdsel B. Ford
Henry
Ford
Mr. Ford
Ra. Beeres
Ivan Jr
Seme
Ig Wen
Toledo Street Car Muddle Untangled
Toledo street car fare dispute ends as agreement reached. Workers will ride at seven and seven cents per fare, wages raised to 54 and 60 cents an hour, until the contract expires. Company and conductors settle terms after secret session and prompt counsel review.
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Toledo
Quo
Aga
Lroni
Ieee
Ie Cosa
Japanese Troops Slain in World War II Clash
An Associated Press report describes a battle in which hundreds of Japanese troops were killed. The account notes Russian and Bolshevik forces engaging alongside allied troops in a Pacific theater operation near Honolulu.
Washington Chief Seeks Revenue Meeting Details
A scrambled text fragment mentions Washington on April 1, 1 M. Williams of 7 former sbligiter for B Gepar of agriculture was an integer i commissioner of Interfial revenues and a meeting with Daniel Cy Roper.
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Washington
M. Williams
Gepar
Agriculture
Interfial
Daniel Cy Roper
New York Grain Markets See Mixed Weekly Results
In New York, mixed movements in agricultural markets were noted as weekly figures show fluctuations. Traders cited weather conditions and export demand shaping price trends for corn and soybeans.
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van Antwerp
Claim County
L. W. M’rae
Calvert Home
Harbormaster
Blaze
Judge Miller
Tammany
Robert Weicker, Jr
Mongolia
Revolution Sonora
Mexico
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexican Republic
de la Huerta
P. Elias Calles
Garranza
Pancho” Villa
Callies
Calles
Mayerness de la ‘Huerta
Oes
Sydoce
Tango
Ero Pace
Genéral Calles
Banora
Cartaniza
Pers
Hermosillo
de’ la” Huerta
Los Angeles
Mrs. Fabor
Joshuas
G.O.P. Son
New Faction
Honolulu
T. H
Ee Sf Svenue
Mat Ferman
United States
Fede
New York
Jobo. D
Aan
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