Expansion plans announced for Mississippi Warrior Barge Service
Announcement details expansion of Mississippi Warrior Barge Service from Mobile and New Orleans to Texas. New all steel seagoing barges will carry Alabama steel to meet demand, with first voyage around April 15 under tug Hulver. Ships built by Shipbuilding and Dry Dock. operated for Tennessee Coal and Iron.
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Birmingham
Mississippi Warrior
Sameera Ashburn
Yad
Assesippi
Warrior
Mobile
New Orleans
Texas
Alabama Steel
Hulver
Servie
Mowle Towing and Wrecking Company
Barge
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
Tennessee Clay and Iron Company
Coal and Iron Concern
Mobile War on Dirt Via Civic Clean-Up Drive
Mobile beautification program led by the Mobile Beautiful Association plans a six month clean up with city departments cooperating. Mayor Harry T. Hartwell to announce the official inauguration on Wednesday April 13. The effort mirrors a nationwide campaign with over 7,000 cities participating. Residents urged to tidy homes lawns and streets, extending the campaign beyond a single week to year round action.
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Hartwell
Mobile
Mobile Beautiful Associator
Harry T. Hartwell
Civic Forces of
Well
Ft Ich
Cotton merchants press for clearer complaint on Mobile rail freight
A large meeting of chamber of commerce officials, brokers and shippers from several cities discussed simplifying General William L. Sibert’s complaint to the Interstate Commerce Commission against southern railroads. They plan to firm up remedies and evidence with railroad, dock, and shipper cooperation, aiming to let Mobile ship cotton and compressed goods with favorable treatment and not require it to be a regional concentration point. The gathering was led by Sibert with City and Chamber officials present.
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Mobile
Southern
Interstate Commerce Commission
William L. Sibert
Date Docks Commission
Cot
Chamber of Commerce
Sibert
Orth
Savan
Birmingham
California
Selma
J. B. Waterman
Ev H. Planck
Cotton Exchange
Mr. Quinn
Clark Davis Cotton Teneeny
Wee Mobile
Brokesr
Aiseas Ter
Harry T. Hartwell
Ype City
Dr J B Williams killed in Nanking anti foreign attacks
Cable dispatch from Shanghai to The Nation reports Dr J B Williams, vice-president of Nanking University, was shot in his home during the March outrages. The report notes Cantonese forces and 27,000 northern soldiers in Nanking, with other foreign deaths and looting described.
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New York
Shanghai
Oswald Garrison Villard
J. KB. Willams
Nanking
Elain
Williams
Nanking University
the Nation
G. A. Kennedy
China
Columbia
Associated Press
Shanghei
University
Explosion at Wyoming refinery kills thirteen
An explosion at the Parco refinery in Parco Wyoming destroys the plant, killing thirteen workers and leaving four missing. The blast caused about 600 000 dollars in damage and a fire that took hours to control. Officials said the residential area felt the blast and investigators were assessing the cause.
Texas Oil Tanker Brings Cargo Here
The Texas Oil Company's tanker Aryan docked yesterday afternoon with cargo from Port Arthur, Texas, on consignment here. The Mallory Line freighter Antilla heads up from Mobile Bay to dock this afternoon carrying general freight. The Warziristan, a British steamer, arrived in Mobile with 2,500 tons of nitre bound for Pen sacola. Ver ona discharged bananas for United Fruit before sailing to Tela in ballast. The Suwordenco departed New Orleans with general cargo. the Akron moved to Guif oats in transit from Munson Line. The Lena Peterson from Las Palmas arrived in ballast en route to load a general cargo for foreign ports.
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Texas Oil Company
Port Arthur
Texas
Mallory Line
Mobilé Bar
Tela
United Fruit Company
Suwordenco
Akron
Guifoats
Munson
Lena Peterson
Las Palmas
Hunter Benn and Company
Voodoo Trick Fails. Woman Detained for Fine
Emma Williams a Black woman from Jefferson and Canal streets languishes in the police station in default of a $25 fine and costs. She was arrested and jailed after a voodoo trick attempted on a desk rail failed. magistrate later ordered the staff swept away.
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Emma Williams
Jefferson and
Canal Streets
Man Rescued From River May Recover
A 23 year old Louisville and Nashville railroad employee, Justice, was rescued after a handcar struck a submerged object and plunged into the river. Charles Broo, a bystander, dived after him and pulled him from the water. He was taken to Mobile for treatment and was reported somewhat better.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Rll
Orleans
Charles Broo Newsae
Justice
Mobile
Local Court Fines For Prohibited Liquor and Related Offenses
Judge N R Clark presided in the municipal court handing fines and jail terms. George Millis and Carl McFayden each faced 100 dollar fines or 90 days for dry laws violations. Mamie Grant paid 60 dollars or 50 days for possessing prohibited liquor. Curry and Ernest Houston, both Negroes, received 60 days in the county jail with hard labor after escaping from the county farm. Curry had already served six months and Houston a year for larceny.
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N. R. Clark
Minibalities Court
Fifth Y
George Millis
Carl McFayden
Clark
Mamie Grant
Curry
Ernest Houston
Houston
Foamite Truck Put In Service By Mobile Fire Dept
The Mobile fire department puts a new Foamite truck on duty today. This adds firefighting capability with foam delivery to reach fires more effectively across service areas.
Legislative committee to hold public hearing in Mobile
The recess dietary committee of the Al Neen will hold a public hearing in Mobile tomorrow in the federal court room. Marion Vickers and a committee member will be present. Local attorneys and judges are expected to attend to discuss proposed changes to criminal procedure. The hearing continues Friday with a weekend in Mobile, including a harbor inspection aboard the customs boat AB 20 guided by Dr Joseph Swann. The committee includes Brown J Lee Long, W C Davis, Travis, Bonner, Young, Ellis, Simpson, Ware, Winn, Starnes, Luck, Norwood, Sanderson and the Mobile county representative.
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al Neen
Federal Court
Marion Vickers
Judiciary Committee
Mobile
Joseph Swann
Bre Brown
Senate
J. Lee Long
O House
W. C. Davis
Travis
Bonner
Young and Ellis
Simpson
Ware
Winn
Starnes
Luck
Norwood
Sanderson
Mobile County
Hartwell Back From Capitol Reports On Auto Licensing
Hartwell returned from Montgomery where a public roads committee meeting discussed auto operation on city streets. The mayors' association favored a universal driver license system with a $1 fee and three licenses per person. Officials said the plan could raise about $750,000 to enforce auto laws.
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Montgomery
Committee On Public Roads
Mayors’ Association
Alabama
Woman Sues for 10000 in Vehicle Damage Suit
Gordon and Leigh filed suit in the city court seeking 10000 against B C Buchanan. The plaintiff states that on June 13 near Sage South Dauphin Street she was struck by an auto driven by the defendant and seriously injured.
Nolle Prosequi in Local Prohibition Case Dismissals
In circuit court today three charges of violating the prohibition law against Mrs. Will Lartigue and one case against Pete Carney were nolle pressed on motion of the state due to absent witnesses. Judge C A Grayson noted state witnesses had been absent seven times, with J W McClung and Will Hill listed as missing.
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Will Lartigue
Pete Carney
Nolle
C. A. Grayson
Lartigue
J. W. McClung
Will Hill
Man Hurt When Falls From Car In Loading Accident
Jesse employed at the wholesale department of Mobile Bridge company fell from a car while assisting to load cargo. He was taken to City Hospital in Roche ambulance and later transferred to the Marine Hospital for further treatment.
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Jesse
Roche
Jaw Point
Dwyer Case Reversed and Remanded by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court reversed the embezzlement conviction of John F. Dwyer of New King, remanding for trial. Attorneys say the ruling affects the case against Dwyer charged with embezzling from John W. Driscoll of Miami Beach.
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Miami,fla
John F. Dwyer
Tormier Ones
New King
John W. Driscoll
Miami Beach
Florida Supreme Court
Weather Ahead for Alabama and Mississippi
Partly cloudy tonight in Alabama and Mississippi with cloudiness Thursday followed by rain and moderate northeast to east winds.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Negress Says Lodge Funds Stolen From Home
The report notes a thief entered a residence on 657 Delaware Street and stole $79 from an iron safe belonging to the Household of Ruth Society where the accused woman served as treasurer. A separate theft involved a gold watch from a hotel guest room, and a stolen automobile on Government near Joachim was recovered abandoned on North Conception.
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Orn Smith
Delaware Street
Ruth Society
Charles Steen
Auto chase ends in man's arrest
Halveston 21 is docketed at a county jail charged with reckless driving after deputies Riley Lee and Stringfellow arrested him yesterday afternoon at the foot of Hin Street. He allegedly drove 60 mph and passed the Old Shell road school at 56 mph during a several mile pursuit involving three weeks of investigation by his wife.
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Halveston
Riley, Lee
Stringfellow
Helveston
Dep
South Carolina Gas Price Cut by Standard Oil
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey reduced gasoline price by two cents a gallon in South Carolina and one cent elsewhere in its territory. The new price in Carolina is 15 cents per gallon, 16 cents elsewhere.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Caroline
Carolina
Plant and Bennett Elopement Sparks Hollywood Separation Tale
The article traces the high society romance of Constance Bennett and William Plant, their alleged trial separation, and Bennett’s temporary return to films. It notes Plant’s past scandals, a costly car crash lawsuit, and speculation on whether their union will endure as they pursue separate lives in New York and Hollywood.
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Reuniona
Bennett
Richard Snow
Adrienne Morrison
Constance
Philip
New York
Hollywood
Plant
Judith Smith
Miss Bennett
Miss Smith
Greenwich, Conn
Helene Jesmer
Miss Jesmer
Cantonese delegates arrive in Mexico City seek Latin America start
Cantonese delegates Chow Bat Ming Chiang-Hu and Chiang Hon arrived in Mexico City today. They announced they would use Bat City as the starting point for a tour of Latin America.
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Mexico City
Chow Bat Ming
Chiang-Hu
Chiang Hon Sun
Bat City
Latin America
Tampa Surrenders To Gallant Sons of Dixie
April 6 report from Tampa details Confederate reunion activities with speeches, music, and dances. Veterans mingle as history and nostalgia shape events while organizers manage a tight schedule and veterans’ health at reunion headquarters.
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Tampa
Sons of Dixie
Fia
Love Pirate on Trial in Crowded Natchez Courtroom
An 80 year old man, his 19 year old bride, and 21 year old Miss McKittrick figure in a high profile Natchez case. The dispute centers on a marriage and a contested estate tied to the Surget grant, a vast southern landholding once granted by the king of France. Attorneys say the wife Grace is a gift to Hymel, while the plaintiffs argue the marriage was to secure a business arrangement.
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Ark
Moon
Gladys
Stacks Hymel
Minaee
Hymel A
Abe
Hymel
Natchez
Angee
I Wa Kittrick
Lenox
Surget
Miss McKittrick
Rail worker defies police in four hour siege at Chambers Prairie
In Olympia Washington April 6 railroad section gang laborer E4 Mullen held deputy sheriffs at bay for four hours in a box car at Chambers Prairie. He exchanged shots with the posse until a siege ended when he surrendered after bombs were telegraphed from Tacoma.
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Olympia
Wash
Mullen
Chambers Prairie
Here
Tacoma
New Type Radio Evidence Used by Commission
Washington April 6 The radio commission began considering a new evidence form phonograph records exposing interference noises disturbing listeners in New York. Eric Palmer of New York produced squeals and howls by placing a phonograph before a receiving set and tuning in on broadcasts. Commissioner Caldwell said the device provides an audible record of interference in a given locality and could be compared with conditions elsewhere.
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Washington
Ae Radio Commission
New York
Eric. Palmer
Caldwell
United States
Ambiguous Court Motion Hears Defendant
A court session discusses a motion regarding the defendant. The judge will determine when the defendant should be heard and whether the defendant can be tried.
Woman Delivers First Commencement Address at University
Mrs. Willebrandt, head of the Prohibition Enforcement Organization, will address the university at commencement. This marks the first time a woman delivers the speech at the university.
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University of Ala
Sinpeia Tatoo Eee Fkng
Willebrandt
Prohibition Enforcement Organization
Confed veteran camp holds reunion in Tampa fans
In Tampa Florida a reunion of Confederate veterans draws a diverse crowd led by Rev William Mack aged 88 who wears a medal studded coat. Henry Bolden 84 of Huntsville Alabama shares memories as the gathering honors Robert E Lee and other antebellum figures in a downtown encampment.
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Tampa
Fla
Liam Mack
Robert E. Lee
Marie Robert
Lee
Henry Bolden
Huntsville
Little Rock
Ark
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