Death In Exile Fate of Charles Uncrowned King
Political maneuvering in Mobile County and Alabama primaries unfolds as candidates file for sheriff and state legislature. The Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee schedules a midnight deadline to allow entry of five candidates in the circuit court race. Names mentioned include Safford Berney Claude A. Joel W. Goldsby and C. M. bs with several Mobile attorneys as potential contenders. The race for the lower house draws interest with figures such as Horace and Dr. John O Rush among others while Craft seeks nomination for state senator from Mobile. Filing papers also notes figures like J D Bolton and J Knox Roe in revenue and board roles.
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D. B. Dobbs
Mobile County Democratic
James H
Joel W. Goldsby
C. M
Alabama Legisate
Mobile
Sheriff
William
Paul Cazalas
T. Palmer
Emory S. Womas
Finlay McFadyen
Sonya
Horace Allhows
Man
Dent
G Turner
John O. Rush
J. Russell
E. Cunning
Edward 3
Grove
Craft
Nomins
Mobilety
of Revenue
J. D. Bolton
Modern Female Cause of War, Tornado Says
Dr J Frank Norris the Texas Tornado blasts modern women as the cause of the next world war claiming flappers and city girls undermine home life and law. He ridicules the modern girl, country girl, and Jezebel while warning smoking women may ignite a future conflagration within fifty years.
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New York
J. Frank J
Fifth Avenue
Norris
Main Street
Delilah
Jezebel
Parsons 10 Bidder For Muscle Shoals Proposal
Secretary Weeks forwarded to Congress an offer from Charles L. Parsons of Washington for developing a nitrogen fixation industry at Muscle Shoals and using nitrate plants. The House committee plans executive sessions to compare private proposals from Ford, Alabama Power, and Engstrum, with Parsons testifying on Haber process viability and potential plant conversions to calcium carbide and acetylene for industrial use.
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Washington
Weeks
Congress
Charles L. Parsons
Muscle
Oals
Kahn
House
Militammittee
Muscle Streals
Mone
Henry Ford
Alabama Power Company
Frederick E. Engstrum
Wilmington
N. C
Parsons Clr
Parsons
Europe
Sec. Weeks
Muscle Shoals
Germany
America
Auto Club Plans General Meet April 19
Members of the Mobile County Automobile club will hold a general meeting in four sessions on April 19 at the Cawthon hotel. The gathering aims to celebrate the March 20 four states conference success and the highway project between Mobile and Baldwin counties.
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Mobile County Automobile Club
Cawthon Hotel
Mobile
Baldwin County
State Highway Commission
Gulf States
HILAN CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING PLANS AND OUTPUT
Cooperative marketing efforts are planned across the county under farm supervision to aid selling crops. Cucumber and cabbage production expands with uniform plantings and cooperative marketing approaches. The program targets nine units in tees area and broader countywide coordination led by county agent W. C. Vail.
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W. C. Vail
Tees
Rm Bureau
Fine ship steward fined under liquor law in court
W. M. Cruz steward of the schoon Vitator was fined 50 dollars and costs after raiding officers found 11 quarts of prohibited liquor in a compartment. White and J. B. Welborn were each fined 50 dollars and costs for possessing prohibited liquors.
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W. M. Cruz
Schoon Vitator
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Knox
Ag Hai
Wal
Welborn
Radio Outfit Stalled by Elks Club Installation
Club officers report the Elks are installing a radio system in their clubrooms on Government Street. The plan, described as genial, aims to entertain with concerts and broadcasting between Philadelphia and Detroit over the wires.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Candidates to Speak at County Bazaar Event
Incumbents and hopefuls for county offices have been invited to deliver speeches Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Prichard building and at a Baptist church bazaar on the same day. Organizers expect many attendees and a lively evening meeting in Prichard.
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Winnht
Prichard
Informationichard
Weather note for Alabama area forecasts
The weather brief reports fair conditions for tonight with a rising temperature trend and moderate winds as the outlook shifts toward Sunday. The Mississippi forecast similarly notes fair skies with mild temperatures and light to moderate wind.
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Bhington
Mobile Civic Club Party Heads to Pensacola Trip
Four automobiles with Mobile civic club representatives depart on the steamer Daphne at 3 PM for the Eastern Shore and a tour of the Old Spanish Trail to Pensacola. They aim to inspect the trail, confer with bridge boosters, and boost Gulf Coast Boulevard interest.
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Civic Clubs of
Mobile
Daphne
Pensacola
Baldwin County
Bay
Fairhope
Gulfport
F Biloxi
New Orleans
April Fool’s Day Pranks Charms City Streets
April Fool’s Day parades on a busy Saturday bring practical jokes to all ages. Children relish the chance to fool adults while shoppers report playful tricks and surprising packages. The humor blends mischief with cautious reactions as passersby exchange quips like Mister you dropped something and April Fool.
Fair Directors Close Drive for $10,000 Capital
The Fair Association aims to raise funds to lift paid in capital from $16,000 to $26,000 with a goal of $10,000 more. Workers departed from the Chamber of Commerce headquarters as the fourth day of solicitations began under chairman James L. Cawthon. If the quota is met today the drive ends. if not, solicits continue early next week. Directors plan enlargements at the fair grounds and may seek a Summa building once finances permit.
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Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
James L. Cawthon
Fair Grounds
Cawthon Fed
Satsuma
Increased Rates Take Effect in Mississippi Valley and Pacific Trade
Rates in the Mississippi Valley and on Pacific coast routes rose today after ICC approval. The increases apply to commodities shipped between defined southern to northern points and extend through Chicago, Mobile, and related territories, aiming to push more freight movement to Pacific routes.
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Mississip Valley
Chicago
Territory
Mobile
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Pene
Er Gulf
Final tests of unloading equipment at coal terminal
Final tests of most unloading gear at the coal terminal will occur Monday under Maj. Earl North. Delayed by coal delivery, a bargeload arrived Friday night and tests will unfold coal from barge into brig for four hours with public access. The wanloader will be handed to Warrior river barge line for operation while remaining terminal parts finish, and reloading tower work advances for ship holds.
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Earl North
United States
Birmingham
Maj. North
Warrior River Barge Line
Lemon Fails to Appear for Court House Roof Hearing
H H Lemon, contractor on the county courthouse roof, did not appear before the board of revenue this morning to explain the short life of the repairs. The board planned to review the roof matter and an estimate by Cr L Hutchisson. The courthouse committee had let the contract to Lemon for repaint and repair. The board also voted to pay James E Shelton, road foreman, to St Louis to select eight mules for county road work.
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H. H. Lemon
County Court House
Board’ of Revenue
Cr.l. Hutchisson
Court House
Lemon
James E. Shelton
St. Louis
Shelton
Scouts Train In Fire Fighting At Mobile
Boy Scout troops studied fire fighting and life rescue with Mobile fire department members. A 35 scout squad worked with Aerial Truck No.4, learning fire alarms, apparatus handling, and rescue procedures at the old Mobile brewery building at Congress and Adams streets yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Fire Department
G. W. Myrick
Mobile Brewery
Congress and
Adams Streets
Monthly City Payroll Approved in Mobile Session
The Mobile city payroll totaling 36 624 17 was passed for payment by city commissioners in their regular monthly session. Mayor George E Crawford presided with Commissioner H T Hartwell present. Commissioner D V Taylor was absent.
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City of
Mobile
George E. Crawford
H. T. Hartwell
D. V.taylor
Two More Qualify For Committeemen
John E. Adams filed intention papers in probate court today as a candidate for member of the state Democratic executive committee AB Jeffries of Citronelle filed his announcement from his district. Ben F. Cody declared intent to run for county committeeman from the Tenth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Adams
State
Democratic Executive Committee
AB. Jeffries
Citronelle
Ben F. Cody
Tenth Ward
Tent theft charge lands clerk in county jail
Edward Finnegan, a clerk, is held in the county jail on a theft charge for taking a canvass tent from A. Anderson’s wagon at the Southern market. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Maetein. Finnegan also faces a drunkenness charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Finnegan
A. Anderson
Theodore
Finnegan
Maetein
Shipping Board Tugs Assist Aground Romulus Near Pass au Lutre
The Shipping Board tug Hulver aided the tanker Romulus aground near Pass au Lutre, while the tug Huker also went to assist Thursday night. With both tugs, officials believe the vessel can be floated.
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Shipping Board
Hulver
Romulus
Pass Au Lutre
Huker
Forest Protection Week Proclaimed With Arbor Day Link
President issues a proclamation setting April 16 to 22 as Forest Protection Week and designating April 22 as Arbor Day's golden anniversary. He urges officials and civic groups to organize activities educating the public on forest fire waste and urging conservation and tree growth, noting Nebraska began Arbor Day in April 1872.
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Washington
Pres Mg
Ction S
Nebraska
Public Welfare Is Nation's Concern in Miners' Strike
Washington April 1 The Harding administration adopted a non intervention stance as coal miners began a national strike focusing on public welfare over supply and prices. Officials cited long study and failed attempts to avert the dispute and noted operators refused to confer despite church requests for talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Pres. Harding
Cambridge Wins Thames Boat Race Over Oxford
Cambridge defeated Oxford in the annual Thames boat race from Putney to Mortlake on the Thames in Putney England. The victory keeps Cambridge ahead in the long standing rivalry and featured crews from both universities racing on the river.
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Cambridge
Thames
Oxford
Putney, Eng
Associated Press
Oxford Today
Putney-to-Mortlake Course
Blalack Receives Extended Time in Prohibition Case
Blalack already jailed for assault and battery was sentenced to 170 days hard labor by Judge Goldsby, adding to 160 days served for the prior sentence for a total of 270 days. George Washington, convicted of a statutory offense, was sentenced to 25 years in the penitentiary and gave notice of appeal.
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W. H. Bilalack
Joel W. Goldsby
George Washington
Court of Appeals
Pig Iron Rate Case Hearings Move to Montgomery
Rt G Cobb traffic manager Mobile Chamber of Commerce will represent Mobile in a hearing before the Alabama Public Service Commission on the pig iron rate case. The issue affects local iron product firms sourcing from the Birmingham district and impacts pig iron flows from Birmingham to Mobile and the Pacific coast. If rail rates drop, barge line rates may also fall.
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Rt. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Alabama Public Service Commission
Birmingham
Mobile
Pacific Coast
Carrier Exams to Be Held May 10
Examinations to fill the eligible list for clerks and carriers of the Mobile post office will be conducted on May 10, announced by Postmaster J Blocker Thornton. Those who pass will be placed on the eligible list from which vacancies are filled.
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Mobile
J. Blocker
Thornton
Charles Dies After Brief Illness At Madeira
Funchal Madeira April 14 Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary died today after a brief illness The ex emperor and his wife Zita were exiled by the Entente allies Charles had claimed the throne but lived in exile on Madeira repelling requests to abdicate He and Zita previously lingered in Prangins on Lake Geneva before the final exile and death.
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Funchal
Madeira
Associated Press
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Zita
Entente
Austr
Hungary
Napoleon
Helena
Fire tears through Union business district destroying four buildings
Fierce winds fanned a blaze that started in W. E. Green's garage in Union Ohio. The Peoples Supply Company Elks home Bolton's garage and Cash Grocery suffered major losses. Total damage exceeds 100000 with building values over 100000 and stock losses pushing the total higher.
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Union
8. C
Peoples Supply Company
W. E. Green
Elks Homie and
Bolton
Cash Grocery Company
Green
Russell lobbying charge fails to be substantiated
Jackson Miss April 1 The special committee from the Mississippi house of representatives investigating Gov Lee M Russell’s charges against fire insurance interests found no substantiation. The committee said the allegations of a pernicious lobby and the $100 000 suit by Frances Birkhead, his former stenographer, were not proven.
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Jackson
Miss
Mh ‘Ppl
House of Representatives
Lee M. Russell
Frances Birkhead
House
Indian Radicals Arrested by Japs in Tokyo
Scores of Indian radicals preparing a violence demonstration tied to the Prince of Wales visit have been arrested in Tokyo. The Japanese government tightens security for the prince during his voyage with Crown Prince Hirohito and the mikado. The detainees will be deported.
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Tokio
Prince of Wales
Japan
Hirohito
Sunday Forecast Promises Fair Weather
The local weather observer reports a fair Sunday after a clear night with low near 49 degrees. Temperatures rose during the day and a noticeable dip followed by a mild, bright forecast for the weekend.
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Weather Bureau
Alabama coal miners strike sympathy actions fade in Alabama
Report from Birmingham notes sporadic walkouts by nonminers in sympathy with United Mine Workers amid a broader coal strike. Officials expect limited walkouts where operations not active, as miners in Alabama frame the action as a protest against the system.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
United Mine Workers of
Ica
Miners Walkout Signals Possible Nationwide Tie Up
Reported midnight start by Mine Workers union members in Africa’s districts raises fears of a complete stoppage. District leaders show strong union unity as 606,000 miners are said to be involved. Indications point to an indefinite time frame as operators face wage demand negotiations and possible national action.
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Benton
Ill
Illinois
Jesse Henson
Duquoin
Sconce
Harry Reid
Indianapolis
Inds
Mine Workers of Africa
Fragmentary text on investigation and disputes
The readable portion discusses a promised swift investigation into disputes spanning 20 states. It argues such inquiry could spur settlements and reduce hardship for up to 106 million people, stressing fearlessness and public transparency in pursuing resolution.
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Richmond
William
Thanksgiving praise vote fuels church council appeal
A Washington dispatch reports the Fe of Churches of Christ requests thanks for Thanksgiving as the Senate ratifies measures tied to church affairs. The notice urges gratitude from congregations across the region in light of the legislative action.
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Washington
Fe of Churches of Christ
Senate
Convicts Recommend Heavier Punishment for Peddlers
Wilmington court adopts resolution urging harsher penalties for drug peddlers. Officials say the move aims to curb crime and improve public safety in Delaware.
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