Russians Will Reject French Parley Terms
Genoa dispatch reports Russia’s delegation will reject French terms for a peace accord with the Allies but may accept British proposals as a basis for negotiation. A joint note is to be drafted by a sub commission and presented to Russia, outlining seven questions and possible arbitration options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry. Wood
Ieee United Press
Corfident
Genoa
Rinselin
Russia
United States
League of
George Tchitcherin
Seie
Chena
Lewe
Automobile Smashup Ends With $50 Fine
Newblack of 257 Dauphin street faced a $50 fine after an automobile crash on Cents and Conception streets. H Scawblack, charged as passenger, received the same fine. Otis had only 16 cents when arrested this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newblack
Dauphin
Conception
H. Scawblack
Otis
Officer Helton Loses Weapon Claim In Local Court
A district law officer, W. M. Helton, challenged a ruling on his entitlement to carry a weapon and was fined $100. The court found he had no right to concealed carry under the circumstances after an incident on Lipscombe Street involving Sally Martin and Della Wallace. Police were summoned when money was found. the event occurred Wednesday night and involved several waitresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Helton
Lipscombe
Eree
Sally Martin
Della Wallacerts
Maitén
Shelton
Bay Line Company Files Incorporation
Transportation officials document a new company named Bay Line Company filed for incorporation with probate papers today. The venture plans boating operations on Mobile Bay and east shore areas with initial capitalization and officers named as R. Sill president H. Embree vice president and F. L. Storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAY Line Company
Aeview - ‘Transportation
Mobile Bay
R. Sll
H. Embree
F. L. Storm
Where They Play Southern
New Orleans at Atlanta cloudy 3. Oklahoma at Memphis clear 3. 1 at Birmingham cloudy Nashville at Little Rock clear 2:30. New York at Boston clear 3. Philadelphia at Brooklyn clear 3. Louis at Chicago clear 3. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh clear 3. AN ostoh at New York clear 7s. Detroit at Micaco clear 3. nd at St. Louis clear 4. ton at Philadelphia clear.
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Southern
New Orleans
Atlanta
Attenooga
Memphis
Birmingham
Nashville
Little Rock
New York
Boston
Hiladelphia
Brooklyn
Louis
Chicago
Innati
Pittsburgh
AN. Ostoh
Weather Outlook for Atlantic and East Gulf States
Weather summary from the bureau notes generally fair conditions across the region with normal temperatures. The outlook indicates unsettled weather and possible local rains later in the period, affecting the Atlantic and East Gulf States, including Abington area.
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Abhington
Alan
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
East Gulf States
Smith To Face Court In Case Murder Charge
Glen Smith indicted by the January grand jury on a murder charge for the 1921 killing of Dake Bryant near Calvert Alabama. He is jailed without bail and will plead not guilty by self defense when tried Wednesday. An extra 25 jurors added. Tisdale Touart and Ben F. McMillan to defend. Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain prosecutes. Judge Joel W. Goldsby also sentenced several prisoners for Grand Larceny and Burglary including Ben Bezel Julius Thomas John Waller Dennis Claiborne Lucky Goodson Frank Harris.
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Glen Smith
Dake Bryant
Calvert
Ala
Smith
Bryant
Tisdale Touart
Ben F. McMillan
Bart B. Chamberlain
Circuit Court
Joel W. Goldsby
Ben Bezel
Julius Thomas
John Waller
Dennis Claiborne
Lucky
Goodson
Frank Harris
Towboat Bid Sought For Warrior River Project
Mobile shipbuilders will bid to construct a diesel engine electrically driven towboat for the War Department at about 50000 dollars. The all steel 190 foot vessel, highly modern, will serve on the Warrior river and meet diverse service needs. Major Earl North secured the requisition and drawings will be prepared with bids opened mid June.
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Mobile
War Department
Warrior River
Earl North
United States
OBrien Sues Telephone Co for 75060 Per Lapis
Albert D. O'Brien of Atlanta files suit in the circuit court against Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. claiming 575,060 due for work and labor on the Ivy Walnut Exc building in Atlanta during 1920 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. O’brien
Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
O'Brien
Exc
Southeast shows renewed business momentum in April
VICTR BARRON reports from Atlanta that the sixth federal reserve district sees improving conditions in retail and wholesale trade, manufacturing activity, and building, with cheer among farmers and a thinning unemployment bank cushion. The Atlanta Fed monthly review notes broad US gains in activity across basic industries as the month ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victr Barron
International News
Atlanta
Fed Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Federal Reserve District
United States
Enforce Ordinance Against Shingle Roofs In City
The fire department enforces a city ordinance prohibiting shingle roofs within the city. The first arrest records carpenter N B Burkett, cited on Fire Chief G W Myrick’s complaint. Burkett said he worked for Russell Thompson. the court docketed Thompson as property owner. The ordinance bans new shingle roofs and limits renewals of old ones to one tenth per year.
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Harry T. Hartwell
Fire Department
N. B. Burkett
G. W. Myrick
Burkett
Russell Thompson
Mobilians Return From Greeters Meet in Mobile
Mr and Mrs L W Savage J H Pippin and J H McGuire returned to Mobile from Montgomery where they attended the Alabama Greeters meeting held at the Gay Teague hotel. The group discussed issuing a booklet to promote Alabama for tourism and were treated to a banquet. The next Greeters gathering will be in Birmingham June 8 9. Savage serves as Greeters president.
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L. W. Savage
J. H. Pippin
J. H. McGuire
Mobile
Montgomery
Alabama
Gay-Teague
Birmingham
Savage
Seaman Loses Claim For Month’s Wages
Rollin Towery, crew member on the U S shipping board steamer Cliftwood, lost his wage claim in a Federal case after Judge Ervin ruled he had not signed as a crew member and was not entitled to pay despite injury and illness before signing ship's articles.
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Rollin Towery
U. S. Shipping Board
Cliftwood
Nene R. T. Ervin
O S
Towery
Previos
Mate Mobile shipmate freed after Nassau detention
V Bracklehurst, mate of the Mobile schooner Lewis Brothers, was released after authorities found insufficient evidence to hold him. The master Captain J B Chute of Mobile died at sea and was killed during the voyage.
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V. Bracklehurst
Lewis Brothers
Mobile
Nassau
J. B. Chute
Chute
High Seas
Key ‘West
Jittala
Waives Examination In Robbery Case On Bond Claim
John Couch, charged with robbery later amended to grand larceny, waived examination at arraignment. The court set bond at $500. Couch allegedly took a $50 watch and $20 cash from C. T. Cecilitt in Wade nion. an unrelated officer note granted an honorary cone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Couch
Recorders Court
Couch
Emploes Get 58 Cents For Two Weeks Work
Washington April 9 Hundreds of patent office employees faced salary cuts after a clerical error left them with 58 cents for two weeks of work. The blunder followed a reorganization move before salary increases were certified. The comptroller general was asked to resolve the payroll issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pfitty
States Patent Office
Patent Office
Comptroller-General
United States
Strike Riot At Mine No 1 Sparks Arrests
In Uniontown Pennsylvania April 29 a riot at Mine No 1 of the Tower HM Coal and Coke Co injures four state policemen and several strike sympathizers. Police round up about fifty prisoners as armed crowd opens fire on troopers and is dispersed by local forces.
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Uniontown
Charles Sens al Be Bey Ries Ra
Arthur Fox
Vate Enry Phig Pi
Seaplane Pilot Loses Memory After Nassau Attack
Miami April 26. C A Schiller pilot of the seaplane Florida was attacked in Nassau on April 18. He arrived in Miami on the seaplane Ponce de Leon with memory nearly blank from head blows. Doctors say surgery unlikely but skull fracture possible with a long recovery ahead.
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Miami
Pila
C. A. Schiller
Florida
Nassau
Ponce de Leon
Schiller
Santa Maria
County issues 500 road tax summons for delinquent payers
About 500 summons for delinquent county road taxes have been issued and will be served across the county. Officials vow strict enforcement this year with ten days of road duty for nonpayers. The county engineer orders equipment for the compulsory work as road foremen become available.
Man Held Here for Coast Officers
W. C. Maxey of Montgomery Alabama was taken off northbound train No 2 at the L and N station at 1 40 this morning by Detectives Dorion and Wilcox after a long distance message from Pascagoula Mississippi. Lieutenant John Lincoln said the arrest involved a cornet and an officer from Pascagoula will arrive later today for him.
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W. C. Maxey
Montgomery
Ala
Dorion and Wilcox
Pascagoula
Miss
John Lincoln
P. J.shaughnesy
Maxey
Free Staters and Rebels Split Over Peace Pact
Dublin April 29. Efforts to reach a peace agreement between the Free State and Irish rebels collapsed after a three hour meeting. Delegates dissolved the conference but issued a resolution condemning Protestant murders in Cork.
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Er Ie
Dublin
Free State
Republican Organization
Cork
Coeds Learnin to Handle Rifles at Missouri University
In Columbia Missouri on April 29 female students at the University are taking rifle instruction led by Captain John B Lake. Field practice occurs at intervals as the women become adept rifle handlers and say marksmanship training is more engaging than golf or tennis.
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Columbia
Missouri Universityoo
John B Lake
Lake
Pioneer farmer Brack reveals buried gold cellar claim
In Great Bend Kansas, H. J. Brack longtime western Kansas farmer told family on his deathbed of a cellar under his house hiding gold. After his death a search found over $60,000 in gold pieces from a lifetime, buried in the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kansas
H. J. Brack
Brother-in-law Held For Murder
Harry C. Mohr, brother-in-law of circus owner John T. Brunen, was arrested in Camden, N J, in connection with Brunen’s March 16 death at Riversdale New Jersey. The arrest stems from information provided by Charles M Powell of Indianapolis, who has been jailed in Burlington County Mt Holly for three weeks after a secret Camden arrest.
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Burlington
N. Dey
Harry C. Mohr
John T. Brunen
Riversdale
N. J
Camden
Charles M. Powell
Indianapolis
Burlington County
Mt. Holly
Magistrate Faces Moonshining Charge in Mississippi
Senatoria Miss April 29 Garland Frazier justice of the peace is under bond awaiting trial on an indictment charging he was half owner of a whiskey still and delivered and peddled the digder in Tate county. The still was raided by county officials days ago.
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Senatoria
Miss
Garland Frazier
Justice of the Peace
Tatte County
Moonshiners and Dry Agents Clash in Sussex Swamps
A fierce clash between prohibition enforcement agents and moonshiners erupted in the Sussex swamps near Wilmington Delaware following a night assault by dry forces on suspected liquor headquarters. Fire and gunfire were reported as officers moved to quell the disturbance and disrupt illicit traffic.
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Wilmington
Del
Sussex
Ildeit Uquor
Draft to unify British and French demands on Russia
Russian delegates pursued a unified draft today as France and Britain presented differing terms. The preamble was finished last night and the remainder aimed for submission to the commission on Russian affairs at 11 today. France urged agricultural reconstruction first while Britain pushed for credits and debt relief with foreign property use rather than ownership, aligning with nationalization principles.
Mountaineers Admit Moonshine In Kentucky Court
Twenty five Clay county mountaineers confessed to moonshine production and hiding stills in the hills as an aged minister prayed for peace in the courtroom. Mrs Smith testified her husband joined an ambushing band that wounded deputies and drove officers from Mill Creek territory. Many detainees cried and asked for permission to fetch their stills. Judge Johnson granted prayers to return home.
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Manchester
Clay County
Hirram
J. Johnson
Frank Smith
Bandit Fatally Shot After Restaurant Robbery Attempt
In Birmingham on Fifth Avenue a diner overpowered a robber, grabbed the gun, and shot the bandit in the back as he fled. The wounded man identified himself as John Wilcox of Sweet Springs Missouri, while his partner escaped. Police report one robber aimed at the cash register while patrons and staff watched in a crowded restaurant. The other details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Crichton Earrying
Cedeir
Kuehl
I. G.’ Baker
South Piton Street
Birmingham
Ala
Fifth Avenue
John Wilcox
Sweet
E. Garber
Cok
Wicox
Motive for murder may be established in Knox case
Montross Va April 29 Indicted for the murder of Mrs Mai Eastlake Sarah BE Knox is the defendant in a case where prosecutors predict a voluminous record of typewritten letters between the accused and the slain woman. Prosecutors contend jealousy underlies the crime and that correspondence will prove motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montross
Mai Eastlake
Sarah BE. Knox
Tastlake
Baltimore
Unclear Klan Activity Report From Atlanta Text
An April statement from Bi Kimbre of a southwest domain discusses Klansmen in Houston and a forthcoming unmasking. F L Savage, head of the Klans investigation bureau, says Kimbre denied rumors of designated membership while Simmons and Clarke are reported as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bi Kimbre
Houston
Texas
F. L. Savage
Klan
Lamar Exhibit Showcases Odd Feats and Local Fame
In Lamar Missouri on April 29 observers witnessed a quirky program featuring the Owls Club led by Logan Rector. Rector reportedly performed bizarre stunts including swallowing a six dozen? items during a public demonstration.
Tent Colony Cases Set for Tuesday
A terse Richmond report notes upcoming court action related to a tent colony dispute in Charleston Gas Company matters. The item references orders and government involvement with named parties, indicating scheduled hearings or decisions on Tuesday.
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Richmond
McClintic
Charleston
Gas Coronan
M . Keen
Re United
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Young Men’s Christian Association
E. M. Bailey
J. J. Barbour
Crichton
Rotary
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L. D. Dix
Dix
Rotarry Club
I. C. Moyer
Marte Auditorium
Wden H. W. Wester
Federal Reserve Bank
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Ill
Associated Proess
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Ilinois
Edward Lashbrook
Schuyler County
Carl Neft
Frank Utter
Ederick
J. M. Eeneho
P ‘Ta Ryme
Ruse Ville
Rushville
Shing
Shanghat
Yat Sen
Canton
and Chinese
Shanghai
Pearl River
Pekin
Haichi
Dan Bryant
Telephone CO
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Hart
FREE
Bandit
Lamar
Phar Logan Rector
Owls Club
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