Rail service upgrade to carry freight through Mobile on new route
A combined Mississippi Central and Gulf Mobile and Northern plan expands service to Mobile with trains daily at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Shreveport to Vidalia then Natchez and Beaumont, continuing to Mobile. Officials from all three lines will visit Mobile to unveil the program and announce freight for export.
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Mississippi Central
Mobile
Misssippi Central
Louisiana
Arkanas
Gulf
Ald
Ft. Mobile
Charleston
Royal
Mississippi Canal
Art of
Shreve
Mississippi Ral
L. and
Shreveport
Missisippi Central
Interstate Com_y Commission
Vidalia
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Natchez
Central
Beaumont
Orthern
H. R. Wilson
B. S. Tkinson
Lad A
Leroy Morris
Mississippi Cental
E. V. Harkness
Dallas
Houston
Kansas City
Andissippi Central
Witness to Burch Threat Testimony Emerges
A witness named Mire J Warren, wife of a Bahta banker, is prepared to testify that C Burch threatened Kennedy during a trip on a Los Continental train. The district attorney’s office filed the statement as part of the case.
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Los Angeles
C. Burch
Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
Mire J Warren
Bahta
Warren
Burch
Bethy
Dist
Ruling on Liquor Shipments Through U S Ports Revoked
The Department of Treasury prohibition on transporting liquor through the United States to other countries has been revoked. Shipments may resume as before, with Mobile noting few Canada bound vessels previously used. The change is not expected to significantly affect activity.
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Department of Uts
United States
Enems
Canada
Mobile
Tests for Junior Red Cross Life Saving Corps Held
Tests for girls wishing to join the Junior American Red Cross Life Saving Corps will be held Wednesday at Lyons Park. The board of examiners requires membership and lists Misses Lee Pugh Maudie Johnstone Jo Linscott as applicants. Applicants must be between ages and fifteen years.
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American Red Cross Life Saving Corps
Lyon’s Park
Ry Lee Pugh
Maudie Johnstone
Jo Linscott
Women Voters Meet Set for Wednesday at Battle House
Mobile County women voters group plans a meeting next Wednesday afternoon to discuss municipal campaign matters. Mrs. Hagan chairs the session in Parlor C at the Battle House, beginning at 4 o clock.
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Mobile County
Ue of Women Voters
Creola Man Held on Federal Charge
Creola Alabama resident Charles Hugei was arrested by a federal agent near Creola on a prohibition violation. Ten gallons of rye whiskey were reported captured in connection with the arrest.
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Charles Hugei
Creola
Ala
P. Wilcox
Weather Notice for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair tonight in Alabama and Mississippi with Sunday partly cloudy skies and possible local thunder showers. Temperatures expected to show little change.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
First Bale of Cotton Brings 30 Cents Here in Mobile
The first 1921 cotton bale arriving in Mobile sold for 30 cents per pound at the local exchange. Grown by J. M. McLeod of Coy Wilcox County Alabama, it weighed 494 pounds and was classed strict low middling. The bale was bought by J. B. Harris of Harris Allison and Company, with James K. Glennon serving as auctioneer for the fifty first straight year.
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Mobile
Baker and Lyons
J. M. McLeod
Coy
Wilcox County
Alabama
J. B. Harris
Harris, Allison and Company
Cotton Exchange
James K. Glennon
44 Million Value Put on Properties of Mobie and Ohio
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively fixes the Mobile and Ohio railroad and Warrior Southern properties at 44 462 440. Outstanding stocks bonds and notes total 37 807 800 for Mobile and Ohio and 1 081 171 for Warrior Southern. Reproduction cost of all property would be 47 705 159, less depreciation 36 001 771.
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Warrior-Southern Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mobile
Washington
Mobile and Ohio
Warrior Southern
Ship Master Held Without Bond in Lake Giltedge Embezzlement
Captain D. H. Helle, master of the steamer Lake Giltedge, was arrested for embezzling 3082.13 dollars of the Shipping Board funds. He failed to post bond and was placed in jail per the U S marshal's office. Stewart LeBlanc, former operator of the vessel, is the complainant in the case.
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D. H. Helle
Lake Giltedge
Shipping Board
United States Marshal
Stewart LeBlanc
Istin@ kine
Negro Charged With Killing Girl Near Randolph
Clyde Thomas a 35 year old Black man is held in the Bibb county jail charged with murdering 14 year old Annie Lee Wallace near Randolph Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds searched for him and deputies rushed him to Birmingham after arrest. He admitted to killing the girl and leaving her nude body in the woods near her home.
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Birmingham
Clyde Thomas
Annie Lee Wallace
Randolph
Bibb County
Thomas
Ku Klux Klan Chief Publishes Defense Ad
A full page advertisement signed by William Joseph Simmons imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan printed in New York newspapers defends the organization. It addresses lovers of law order peace and justice and the people of the United States and charges that lawlessness is laid to the Klan though they deny it.
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New York
William Joseph Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
United States
Moffat Road Reconstruction to Begin Soon
Announcement says reconstruction of Moffat Road will start in the same manner as Hall's Mill road. Engineer Adams reports holes fixed this week and a caterpillar tractor with scarifier will be sent Monday. Cottage Hill road work will begin shortly.
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Moffat Road
Hall's Mill Road
Adams
Cottage Hill
Maura Forms New Spanish Cabinet After Resignation
Madrid August 13 Former premier Antonio Maura today assumed the premiership of the new Spanish cabinet replacing the Allendesalazar administration which resigned on Thursday Maura named Don Manuel Gonzalez Hontoria as minister of foreign affairs and Senora Cierva as minister of war. remaining posts awaiting selection.
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Madrid
Antonio Maura
Allendesalazar
Maura
Don Manuel Gonzalez Hontoria
Senora Cierva
Sarah Bernhardt Seriously Ill in Paris
Mme Sarah Bernhardt, famed French actress, is seriously ill at her country home today. Friends express grave anxiety over her advanced age as medical care is sought.
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Paris
Mme
Sarah Pbernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
Arlington docks figure in Mobile election campaign
Mayor Harry Pillans opened the Mobile municipal campaign with a speech before the League of Women Voters criticizing Captain F. T. Chambers and calling for a further $200,000 to finish Arlington docks. He outlined belt line rail limits, waterfront improvements, and pledges a municipal ice plant while deflecting calls for broad police reform. Harry Hartwell will address the league on Monday at Moose Hall.
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Arlington Docks
Harry Pillans
Mobile County League of Women Voters
Mr. Pillans
Harry T. Hartwell
Pillans
Arlington
Mobile Ogi
F. T. Chambers
War Department
Harry Plans
League of Wor
Captain Chambers
Warrior River Service
League of Women Voters
Kate G. Hagan
League
Hartnel
Women's League
Moose Hail
Hungary Votes Peace Resolution Approval
In Budapest the Hungarian national assembly unanimously approved the U S peace resolution adopted by Congress in July. The government is authorized to negotiate a peace treaty with Washington.
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Budapest
Associated Press
United States Congress
Hungarian National Assembly
Washington
Britain to Build Four Warships Next Year
London reports Great Britain plans to start construction of four armored cruisers next year. Each ship will be about 1,008 feet long, capable of 25 knots, and cost 7,500,000 pounds sterling.
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London
Great Britain
Mob in W Virginia Disarms Troopers and Deputies
In Logan W Va Aug 13 two state police troopers and two deputy sheriffs were surrounded and disarmed by armed men near Sharples ten miles away. The officers were ordered from the community and told not to return, per advices reaching Sheriff Crafin today.
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Logan
W. Va
State Police
Sharples
Crafin
U S Officer Attacked by Cuban Youths
Government authorities seek to prevent clashes after Com. Le Roy Foster US engineering corps reserve officer is assaulted by Humberto and Antonio Sariol sons of the mayor. Foster suffered a fractured skull and remains unconscious as police search for motive in Camaguey Cuba.
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le Roy Foster
Wit Iron Bar
Son of Camaguey
Camaguey
CubasAug
Com. le Roy Foster
United States Engineering Corps
Humberto
Antonio Sariol
Foster
Violence in Camaguey Sparks U S Troop Search
Civil government act in Camaguey triggers a libel dispute and prompts the legation to inform President Zayas. Ascanie Sariel and his brother allegedly attacked Foster with an iron bar, fracturing his skull. American troops conduct a house-to-house search inciting local excitement. Havana papers condemn the soldiers' actions.
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Unon Com
Camaguey
Voi Bariol
Legation
Zayas
Agh
Crowder
Ascanie
Sariel
Railroad
Foster
Camasuey
Havana
Kilby Indicates Imminent Special Session Over Roads
Governor Kilby, returning from North Carolina, says Alabama must improve roads and plans to call an extra session soon. The twenty five million dollar good roads bond issue is a central reason officials expect the call to be issued at an early date.
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Montgomery
Kilby
Alabama
Capitol
North Carolina
Nothing Heard Yet of Two Alleged Mobs
Augusta Ga Aug 13 Nothing had been heard here early today from a mob said to have left Augusta at 11 last night for Savannah to join a Columbia party for removing O Fox and Jesse Gappins alleged ra ers of Illiam Brazell from the county jail There were reports some members of the first mob traveled toward Richmond county jail and threatened to burn Fox and Gapping at the stake if captured
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Augusta
Savannah
Columbia
O. Fox
Jesse Gappins
Ayers
Illiam Brazell
Richmond County
Fox
Gapping
Maude Gray Died In Auto Crash Drowned Verdict
A coroner's jury ruled Maude Gray died from accidental drowning after an automobile crash into the Tamiami canal near Miami. Her companion E. White was released, exonerated of all blame. Miss Gray, formerly of Bridgeport Connecticut, was known here as Maude E. Gilbert.
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Miami
Fra
Maude Gray
E. ¥. White
Miss Gray
Tamiami Canal
Bridgeport
Conn
Maude E. Gilbert
Henry P. Davison Reported Improved After Brain Operation
Henry P. Davison financier rested easily following brain tumor surgery at Roosevelt Hospital. A favorable night was reported with steady condition updates indicating improvement after the operation.
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Henry P. Davison
New York
Henry Davison
Roosevelt Hospital
Vison
Police Hear More On Heslin Case In San Francisco
Dor ris Shirley, one of two missing women in the Heslin murder case, went to the police with companion Lee Putnam of Fresno. She supported William Hightower's account of the grave location but denied riding with him to Salada beach or knowing a woman named Dolly Mason, whom police now regard as possibly mythical.
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Francisco
Dorris Shirley
Patrick Heslin
Lee Putname
Fesno
Miss Shirley
Salada Beach
Dolly Mason
Hightower
San Francisco
New evidence links William A Hightower to Father Heslin death
Police reveal newly unearthed items tied to the Heslin case including tent pegs cinch blocks and sand from near the priest’s grave. Landini testifies about night digging in fog and a foul odor noted at the burial site as officers link materials to Hightower and a ransom demand for 6500 dollars.
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William A. Hightower
Father Heslin
Landini
Hightower
Father Oslin
Ccm
Edward J. Hanna
Colma
Ford's Shoals Real Estate Boom Signals Ford Project
Florence Aug 13 Realty activity and several large deals hint that the Muscle Shoals project may be acquired by Henry Ford or private buyers and fast work on the enterprise proceeds. About 1000000 in deals reported including three business houses about 300000 and the Jefferson hotel sold to South Carolina interests with buyers undisclosed. A further 100000 deal pending and contractors and lumbermen report a sharp rise in business with strong demand for business ore.
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Florence
Muscle Shoals
Henry Ford
Jefferson Hotel
South Carolina
Harding Urges Railroad Be Pushed Through Congress
President Harding pressed in a conference with House Leader Mendell to push the railroad measure through the House before a congressional recess despite opposition. Indications show the administration views the bill as vital to relief for business, with pressure expected to bear on lawmakers before adjournment.
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W.ington
Harding
House
Mende
Administration Tax Revision Plans Issued
An official White House statement outlines the administration tax revision program aimed at raising revenue, ensuring fair collection, and reducing burden across classes. It argues the plan lowers the top rate, shifts revenue across society, and curbs tax pyramiding that fuels speculation.
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Administration
Washington
White House
Burson’ Ng
Death of noted Atlanta surgeon Dr W F McRae
Dr W F McRae of Atlanta a leading surgeon for 25 years is found dead at his home from a pistol shot the death suspected as self inflicted. His widow and two sons discovered the body the shot heard in his room. He reportedly stood before a mirror wearing pajamas and fired into his mouth.
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Atlanta
F. W. McRae
South
Drr McRae
Lanta
McRae
Ford's Offer For Muscle Shoals Uncontested
Washington August 1 Secretary Weeks said Henry Ford’s purchase of Muscle Shoals nitrate seemed assured and doubted any bid opposition would be made He expected one more offer from Alabama Power and said negotiations with Ford would begin once no more offers could come.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Henry Ford
Weeks
Ford
Alabama Power Company
Wind mines stir interest in Georgia towns
In Waycross Georgia Aug 13 wind producing holes in the ground drew attention as oil prospectors reported two wells drilled at Sunnyside and Beardvillea hitting wind pockets before water. The first hole on Dan Lotts farm produced wind, while the second flow stopped when a pipe went deeper. Theories suggest oil may be moving into Georgia pushing air ahead.
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Waycross
Georgia
W. c. Parker
Sunnyside
Dan Lott
Beardvillea
President Harding Confers With Senator Fletcher on Shipping Rates
Senator Fletcher of Florida met with President Harding at the White House to discuss shipping rates and facilities from southern ports to foreign countries. The talk followed a senate speech urging fair treatment under private schedules and included detailed rate figures. Harding signaled a further investigation.
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Washington
Fletcher
Florida
Senate Commerce Committee
White House
Harding
Senate
Out
South
Murder trial mystery swirls as Burch faces key witnesses
Arthur C. Burch, jailed for the murder of J Belton Kennedy, faced intense questioning as State's last witness summarized events. Officials emphasized the case hinges on witness credibility and the weapon linked to Kennedy's slaying, a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun.
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Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennay
Burch
Charles
Missing Barrel Aids Sought By Los Angeles Divers
Divers from Burch Keocog Los Angeles respond to Traeger request to assist in ocean aid for a missing barrel of a hot gull off the coast. The note indicates continued coverage on page Beveng.
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Burch Keocog
Los Angeles
Traeger of
Quebec Typographical Union Convention Closes Amid Criticism
The closing session criticized routine business and lack of officer consultation. Walter Barrettighat urged reform as delegates returned gifts to locals. Mrs. D Louisville Kentucky won the ladies auxiliary presidency, and Mrs. R J of Des Moines was named secretary treasurer.
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Walter Barrettighat
Comauniie
National Typographical Union
R. J. the
Des.Moines
Cooperative Livestock Market Established in Chicago
August 13 report from Chicago notes the establishment of a cooperative livestock commission house in East St. Louis. A 15 member committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation will oversee a five member commission to handle livestock sales. The firm will charge standard commission rates, with profits tied to business volume and a subsidiary feeder operation anticipated to support stocker trades.
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Chicago
Livestoc
East St. Loui
American Farm B&b Federation
Amittee
Commission House
Pany
H.ford
The
Hospital And Jail Both Gain Goes
Kingsport Tennessee report details Henry Johnson 27 with bullet wound in left arm and another in his body during a shooting incident. His stepfather, 42, and a son were mentioned as involved amid disputes over property conveyance.
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Kingsport
Tenn
Henry Johnson
Orig
Young boy killed by hunting mate in Ringgold Georgia
Ringgold Georgia August 2 Jackson 13 was shot at home Friday while hunting with John Dining aged 17 the gun accidently discharged the report states authorities are investigating the incident and arranging funeral arrangements for the youth
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Ringgold
Jackson
Jonn
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