Man Clings to Telegraph Wires as Crowd Gathers in Dauphin Street
Charles Sanges spent over twelve hours atop a Royal and Dauphin street pole amid a vast crowd. Police and fire crews debated rescue methods while Sanges taunted them, finally lowering himself after conditions grew perilous and the crowd urged action.
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Charles Sanges
Ail Leman
Dauphin
Royal
Langes
Dauphin Streets
Royal Street
Sanges
Sange
Terra
Mobile Electric Company
Dauphin and
Royal Streets
Sanger
Fire Department
Cap
Anc
Senges
Four plead guilty before U S court
Four men from Clarke County pleaded guilty before a U S court on charges arising from earlier offenses. The defendants, all identified as African American, faced sentencing in a related case file and awaited official disposition.
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U.S
Clarke County
Taxi operator Sam Powe Fined After Courthouse Fight
Sam Powe, taxi operator, fined 51 dollars and costs or 30 days for a charge tied to an altercation with Officer Frank J. Taylor. Taylor was fined 10 dollars for speeding and threats to do bodily harm, with the case postponed for further behavior. James Glass was acquitted on interference charges after testimony showed he restrained the officer.
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Sam Powe
Frank J. Taylor
Recorder’s Court
Powe
James Glass
Taylor
Glass
Federal Judge Rules Court Has Jurisdiction in Libel Case
Federal Judge Robert T. Ervin ruled the court has jurisdiction over an wages libel involving seaman Andrew Nelson against the Norwegian schooner Extrant. The decision held the U S Norway treaty requiring consul settlement was no longer in force, despite defense arguments.
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Mobile
Robert T. Ervin
Andrew Nelson
Extrant
Alex Howard
Haled
Norway
State Department
Crichton blind tiger unearthed in Mobile County
Sheriff W H Holcombe Jr captured a unique blind tiger dug into a Crichton vacant lot near Mobile Street. The operator had created about 25 holes covered by green sod, each holding half pint bottles of liquor, using a barber chair on the rear gallery and a boy to fetch customers. Federal agents say Crichton’s is the record blind tiger.
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Mobile County
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Crichton
Mobile ‘Street
Crichton Tiger
Cobb Returns From Atlanta Rate Meet
Mobile chamber official Cobb returned from Atlanta where southern shippers and railroad men discussed rate changes under the new transportation act. A counter-proposal to the proposed plan of advance was submitted. no decisions were reached as the meeting stayed informal. Cobb will travel to Chicago to represent Mobile shippers at a Tuesday conference on the classification increase provided for in the act.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
South
Cobb
Mobile Leads Marine Recruiting in Southern District
Mobile station tops New Orleans district and most Southern district units in recruit numbers. Only New Orleans HQ shows higher figures. Memphis, Alabama and Houston trails with up to fifteen recruits. Mayers and Waters aim to recruit more before month end.
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Mobile
New Orleans
New Orlean
Marine Corps
Memphis
Houston
Ts Mayers
Waters
Titanere
Alabama Weather Forecast Outlook Tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy tonight in Alabama with a likely chance of showers on Sunday. The brief bulletin notes possible scattered showers Saturday into Sunday with unsettled conditions.
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Washington
Alabama
Payroll Stolen From Auto Near St Francis and St Joseph
A money bag containing about 500 dollars in currency and silver was stolen from the car of contractor George B Toulmin near the corner of St Francis and St Joseph streets shortly before noon. Toulmin reported the theft to police. detectives have no clues and witnesses saw many passersby but none recall the bag’s removal.
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George B Toulmin
St. Francis
St. Joseph Streets
Toulmin
Old Shell Road Improvement To Start At Once
The 614 Shell Road project from the city limits to Spring Hill College lane, awarded to the Southern Bithulithic Company on August 20, will be started immediately after a meeting between President John D. Hakan and G. W. Ingram. Authorities to proceed if a satisfactory agreement is not reached.
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Shell Road
Spring Hill College Lane
Southern Bithulithic Company
Steing
John D. Hakan
G. W. Ingram
Election Officers to Be Chosen Tonight in Mobilé County
Mobilé county Democratic executive committee will meet tonight at 8 at the senior criminal court to select election officers for the May 11 primary. Chairman D. Clarke announces candidates for judge of the inferior criminal court and local and national offices, with nominees including Aubrey Boyles T T Shepard Oscar W Underwood Emmett O Neal and L B Musgrove.
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Mobilé County Democratic Executive Committee
Fenior Criminal Court
N. “R. Clarke
Aubrey Boyles
T. T. Shepard
Inferior Criminal Court
Oscar W. Underwood
Emmett O’neal
L. B. Musgrove
United States
Executive Parbions Promulgated In April Pardon Summary
Washington reports April pardons and commutations of federal sentences signed by the president. Samuel Goldman of New Orleans, after partial service, was pardoned for customs law violations, while Arthur Hanna of Indianapolis, convicted of obstructing the selective service act and evading the draft, had his five year sentence commuted to expire immediately.
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Washington
Samuel Goldman
New
Orleans
Arthur Hanna
Indianapolis
Alleged Deserter Sought for Fraudulent Checks
A nationwide hunt is on for Cliff M. Strauss an alleged deserter held at Sheridan Illinois Military Hospital. He is accused of passing thousands of dollars in fraudulent checks across San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland and Chicago.
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Ban Francisco
Cliff M. Strauss
Military
Sheridan
Ills
Strauss
Elk
San Francisco
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago
Ambassador Morris to Japan Returning
Honolulu April 24 Roland Morris American ambassador to Japan will sail from Yokohama for the United States on the liner Korea Maru May 15 according to a cablegram from Tokio received here by Nippo Jiji newspaper.
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Honolulu
T. H
Associated Press
Roland’ Morris
Pan
Yokohama
United States
Korea Maru
Tokio
Nippu Jiji
Showers Predicted for Sunday in Local Forecast
Cloudy conditions with likely showers expected Sunday according to Observer Ashhenberger. Temperatures not forecasted. 8 oclock thermometer reads 63 degrees.
Suspect Held in Death of Kansas Couple
Greensburg Kansas April 24 John W White is held pending investigation into the murder of Mr and Mrs Wayman Crews bodies killed with buckshot found on their barnyard ranch site The crime raises renewed interest in White's alleged earlier fame and notoriety
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Greensburg
Kans
John W. White
Wayman
Crews
White “Fame High
Epitaph Carvers Strike In Chicago Reported
In Chicago on April 24 workers in the epitaph carving trade stage a strike protesting high costs and working conditions. Officials cite stalled pay and rising materials as the dispute escalates. Local firms prepare contingency plans while union leaders press for negotiations.
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Epitaph Carvers
Chicago
Underwood Lined Up for Minority Leader in Senate
After Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska withdrew from the Democratic leadership race the selection of Senator Oscar W Underwood of Alabama was expected to be unopposed at the Democratic conference Tuesday night. Hitchcock and Underwood were the two candidates and a deadlock had persisted for months.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Underwood
Hines Resigns Rail Position in Washington
Washington April 24 Walker D Hines director general of railroads has resigned and his resignation has been accepted by President Wilson effective May 15. A successor will be named and Max Thelen in charge of the claims department is considered likely. Hines hopes to return to law practice in New York after private control of roads resumes.
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Washington
Walker D. Hines
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Hines
Max Thelen
Claims Department
White House
New York
Fee
Thes
Gener
Poot Royally Welcomed at Home in Westerville
William Jolson known as Pussyfoot arrives home to a hero’s welcome in Westerville Ohio. He is greeted by crowds and escorted to the state house where he speaks in support of strict prohibition enforcement. A second homecoming event occurs at the Anti Saloon League national headquarters as Otterbein University staged a hazing. Jolson plans a nationwide speaking tour after a rest before returning to England in September.
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Westerville
Orio
William
Pussyfoot
Jolson
Haglanddry
Columbus
Johnson
State House
Anti-Saloon League
Otterbein University
Haze” Johnson
England
Caillaux Sentenced to Years Imprisonment in War Time Case
The senate court of justice ruled that Camllaux must serve years in prison awaiting trial. The decision addresses war time crimes and grants related rights. The text notes the minister of interior and other officials involved in the context of the sentence.
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Merce
Dresses to be sold at wholesale in Atlanta fair
The commission in Atlanta announces a wholesale sale of dresses for summer tresses at reduced prices. The event aims to ease the high cost of cloth by offering garments at lower rates to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fair Price Commission Ag
Leaders Arrested in Fiume Strike Return to Work
April 24 reports say leaders of the strike at Fiume have been arrested and the walkout collapsed. Some leaders are returning to work this week as the dispute is resolved or waning.
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Fiume
Trieste
Deere
Roberts Seeks Re-Election in Tennessee Democratic Primary
Nashville April 24.4 Governor A H Roberts officially announces his candidacy for renomination in the August Democratic primary.
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Nashville
Tenn
A. H. Roberts
Empress Eugenie Visits Algeciras and Seville
Former Empress Eugenie of France arrived in Algeciras from Marseille and proceeded to Seville to be hosted by the Duke of Month. The trip marks a notable royal presence in southern Spain as she tours the region.
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Algeciras
Spain
Eugenie
France
Marseill
Seville
Outlaws in Cleveland Stand Firm Over Strikes
Government officials faced a dilemma over arresting about 1660 railroad strikers to end the walkout. John Lawken warned of jail terms if workers did not return, but meeting crowds voted to stay jailed rather than return until demands are met. District Attorney Wertz said no next move was disclosed. Washington said the ultimatum was misinterpreted.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John Lawken
Department of Justice
Wertz
Washington
Insurgent Railroad Strike Affects Chicago District
Reports show insurgent railroad employees in Chicago district still on strike with some crews at Atchison reaching work. Central and far west regions gradually return to normal as conditions improve.
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Chicago
Strik
Central
Far West
Hope of striking railroad workers resurfaces in New York Jersey City
In a conference at Atlantic City strike leaders seek to regain workers jobs with seniority ratings. Coal men oppose the Frelinghuysen bill to lower summer coal freight rates, fearing it would remove winter price leverage and hinder price boosts offered to consumers.
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New York
New York-Jersey City
Arctic City
Washington
Frelinghuysen
Fgel
Virgo search renewed in Tabor murder case
In Paw Paw Michigan on April 24 authorities renewed the search for Joseph Wi Oo tied to the death of a daughter linked to Mrs. Tabor. The investigation, tied to the Virgo manse incident, extended with no immediate trial date set until Monday.
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Paw Paw
Mich
Joseph
Sarah Bor
Tabor
Sout
Mansiou
Ann
Not Much Change in Butte Strike Status
In Butte Montana on April 24 the number of workers reporting for duty remained small as the metal workers strike continued. The Local Union No 800 showed little movement with several lines of notes indicating ongoing picketing and tension surrounding the dispute.
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Butte
Mont
Chen
Regina
Ben
Brazil Presses Germany Over Unrendered Torpedo Boats
Rio de Janeiro April 24. Seven torpedo boats that by the peace treaty Germany should turn over to Brazil have not been delivered. The Brazilian government contends Germany is deliberately delaying the action and issued a statement to the Associated Press through Paul Soares de Moura, minister of marine.
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Rio Janeiro
Germany
Brazil
Paul Sores de Moura
New York Protest Parade Against High Prices Draws Crowd
Thousands of New Yorkers join a protest march organized by writers and the Cheese Club to oppose profiteering and high costs. Participants from all classes march along cobblestone and asphalt routes from Columbus Circle to Broadway, with posters offering sales and prices up to 20 dollars lower than the prior week.
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New. York
Knickerbocker
Columbus
Mott Street
New York
Aise
Broadway
Ance
Secunia
Recognition of Armenia as a Republic
Secretary Colby informs Mr Pandormadsia of Armenia’s recognition as a republic. The note goes to the diplomatic corps and allies. No boundary decisions are made. international action will seek any necessary delimitation. Colby says no decision yet on establishing U S diplomatic representation to Armenia.
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Repunis
Colby
Pandormadsia
Washington
Ry Colby
Armienia
Johnson Well Ahead In Montana Voting
In Montana reports from about 200 of 1 600 precincts show Senator Johnson leading the Republican presidential field with 6 238 votes. General Wood 1 604 Arbert 4 269 Lowden 1 139 Harding under 500. Democratic candidates were not run and names like McAdoo Wilson Hoover and Bryan appeared in write ins.
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Butte
Mapt
California
Montana
Johnson
Max
General Wood
Arbert
Lowden
Tilinois
Harding
William G McAdoo
Wilson
Eugene V. Dobbs
Herbert Hoover
Edwards
William J. Bryan
Alger's Yacht Goes Aground In Storm Near Ocracoke
The schooner Hiray owned by Russell A. Alger of New York ran aground in a storm five miles south of Ocracoke inlet. Twenty men were rescued by lifeboat, and the coast guard cutter Manning was dispatched for assistance. the vessel is not believed to be in immediate danger.
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Beaufort
N. C
Hiray
Russell A. Alger
New York
Ocracoke Inlet
Asoma
Memorial road proposed by forestry group urging trees along route
The Washington States Forestry Association urged a national memorial road from Washington to Mount Vernon. States should plant trees along the corridor as a patriotic gesture. The idea was endorsed at the association’s annual convention in April.
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Wahington
Charles Ieari
Revolt in Mexico Trails Tampico Oil Fields Clash
Washington reports Revolutionary forces led by General Amnaf Gomez and Mexican federal troops under General Murgia clash for Tampico oil fields. Troops rush from Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas as Flores and Obregon moves unfold amid reports of bridges destroyed and shifting front lines. American cruisers monitor rebel risk to ports with no immediate U.S. policy change.
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Washington
Amnaf Gomea
Murgia
Tampico
Salvadore Alves Rado
Sonora
Wa Hington
Nuevo Levo
Tangaulipas
Omee
Mili
Mexico
Andel Flores
Tone
San Lorenzo River
Orces
Maes Am Ie
Ioon
United States
Ameri
Warships Speed to Mexican Coast Amid Crisis PoR Carbanza
Report from Washington cites two American warships racing to the Pacific coast of Mexico as tensions rise in the Caribbean region. Details are unclear due to fragmented dispatches from April 24.
Mexican Candidate Bonillas Plans Retirement From Ambition
Mexico City April 24 It was learned from an author Bou today that Ignacio Bonillas will retire to seem his ambassador post and issue a plan for his retirement as he seeks to end his campaign efforts.
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Mexico City
Ignatio Bonilllas
Eo x
Tia
Missing Wife of Huirt Found in Chicago Shock Report
A report from Chicago states the twenty eighth wife of Huirt is found, with investigators matching a description to a Mrs. Chicago resident. Police say she wired Angel authorities confirming the identity as a married woman under an assumed name.
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Chicago
Coe
Nishara
le Beard
Los
Angel Police
Huirt
Armenia mandate not offered by Canada Ottawa report
Ottawa officials stated in parliament that no Armenian mandate offer had been made by Canada. Rumors linked to influence on the victims but ministers asserted Canada has no such intent as it withdraws from Armenia policy.
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Ottawa
Ont
Armenia
Belgrade Situation Reported Critical Amid Strikes
Vienna dispatch reports Belgrade in a critical state as strikes disrupt Bo movement and transportation. A working newspaper is being published in Belgrade while Vienna reveals paralysis in transit networks between April 24 and unknown details.
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London
Belgrade
Vienna
General Strike in Alsace Lorraine Reported by Paris
Fragmentary notes describe a general strike in Alsace Lorraine with Paris reporting activities and street scenes. Mentions of strikers, papers, and groups guarding streets appear in the loose text with unclear specifics.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
Crete
Ines
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