Port inspection plan progresses for Mobile harbor aid
The Alabama legislature faces a plan to raise five thousand dollars to entertain lawmakers in Mobile for an inspection of the harbor and port facilities. Engineers and port committees plan to use Donnelly’s survey in discussions of state aid, with Governor Kilby supporting measures and legislators invited to Mobile after key bills are addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Nelly
W. F. Donnelly
Mos
New York
Committee of State PR Ag Aid Commission
Eee Donnelly
J. C. Mn
Harbor Commission Committee
Kgovernor Kilby
Bar Commission
Orleans
Entente Note Displeases Invaders Invasion Referenced
A dispatch from Vienna reports Romanian troops poised to lead Budapest following a peace note from the conference. Paris notes say the Rum délé gation delivered the Romanian government's reply to the peace notes as the Supreme Council prepared to discuss it this afternoon.
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Vienna
Budapest
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Romania
Council
Paris
Rum
Gonteconen
Evence
Supreme Council
Trial demanded in police lieutenant shooting case
Night Lieutenant Edward Sheets demanded trial in recorder’s court for the shooting of Noah rich in the arm with a pistol last Tuesday. The defendant showed $250 bail. Noahrick did not appear, still nursing his wound. The shooting occurred in the hallway of John Sheets’ Jackson street home when the officer entered and found his wife there.
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Edward Sheets
Recorder’s Court
Noahrick
Gui
Nee
Sheets
John Sheets
Jackson Street
Higgins 16 Suffers Leg Break in Auto Bicycle Crash
Higgins, age 16, was struck by a car driven by L A Shamus, an Ame ri engineer, on Royal and ? streets last night. He sustained a broken leg and was taken to Dr.ison’s office, then to South Ty. Polhamus was arrested for reckless driving and the case set for the judge's court today.
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Higgins
Colsis
L. A. Shamus
Ameri
Royal
Dr. Ison
Polhamus
Negro held without bail on robbery charge in circuit court
Fork, a black man, was held in the county jail without bail on a charge of robbery. He allegedly beat a Davis Avenue store owner in July and stole $25. After evidence was insufficient, the court refused bail, upholding the prior ruling.
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Fork
Davis Avenue
Endant
Recognized Suspect Arrested At Door Court
A man identified as Donie Johnson was recognized in the county court room as the desired party and placed in custody at the county jail with no bail. Deputy Sheriff Moses assisted in the arrest following a report of an attempted robbery involving Zeke Pruitt.
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Mabonsh
Donie Johnson
Moses
Johnson
Zeke Pruitt
Navy enlistment notices for Marola and Gil-Ae in Detroit and Mobile
Navy recruiting officers reported two men from Detroit Michigan and Mobile were accepted for enlistment though not yet assigned. The enlistment occurred this morning in the city, with no further details provided.
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Marola
Detroit
Gil- Ae
Mobile
Navy
Zporning
Herte
Illinois militia to patrol Keystone Steel mill strike
Illinois reserve militia units were to march to the Keystone Steel plant in South Bartonville to restore order after a strike by workers seeking higher wages and union recognition. Five injured in clashes with deputy sheriffs as shots and dynamite blasts shook the works during a two month dispute, the plant remaining closed.
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Peoria
Ills
Illinois Reserve
Keystone Steel
Bartonville
Keystone Mills
Struc
Local probe to be extended if new law passes
The plan in Washington to amend the food control act to cover clothing and many necessities could extend the probe into alleged high prices charged for commodities. If the amendment succeeds, the investigation may cover items not currently under the act. Assistant U S District Attorney H T announced this morning.
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Washington
United States
H. T
Shooting Affray Involving Roy Newell and E Stanley Davis
Roy Newell testified in recorder court against E Stanley Davis after Davis fired five times at a man and his wife in an automobile last Sunday night. The assault to murder charge replaced the original assault and battery. Davis admitted firing to kill but none were hit. Davis is jailed without bond as counsel are arranged and a trial date is expected.
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Roy Newell
E. Stanley Davis
Davis
Recorder’s Court
Conant
Newell
Vis
Baldwin Tick Eradication Progress Report
Dr Keith, in charge of tick eradication in Mobile and Baldwin counties, reports ticks are fast disappearing. cattle owners cooperate well. In Mobile, Dr Smith notes conditions improving with declines in infestation except where opposition to dipping persists.
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Keith
Mobile
Wien
Reed
Baldwin
Mobile County
Smith
Hkre
Ship captain assaulted by pearlman on Government Street
William D. Martin a pearlman was arrested by Officer Theodore Gebhardt on a charge of assaulting ship captain James R. Clarke on lower Government street. The case was called in recorder’s court with Clarke alleging plastered bruises from blows by Martin.
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William D. Martin
Lower Government Street
Theodore Gebhardt
James R. Clarke
Recorders
Martin
Vredenburgh Fined For Prohibition Violation
Peter Vredenburgh pleaded before the inferior criminal court today for a prohibition violation. He was fined 300 dollars and costs, with the amount assessed against the defendant paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Vredenburgh
Inferior Criminal Court
Pa‘d
Johnson Can't Stop Mays in Detroit
Detroit August 14 Colonel T L Huston part owner of the New York American League team and his agents are accused of interfering with the play of pitcher Carl M Bryes in Detroit as the game opened.
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Johnson
Mays
Detroit
Mich
T. L. Huston
Carl M
Beries
New York
Prize roosters leave Mobile by plane for public sale
Two naval hydro aeroplanes carried the roosters Admiral Benson and Secretary Daniels from Mobile to Demopolis for a public auction to fund a Tombigbee river bridge. Horace Turner delivered the birds to officers aboard the planes, which then followed the Warrior river to Demopolis. Each aircraft, Nos. 2229 and 2233, bore three passenger names on board.
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Benson
Daniels
Mobile
Naval Hydro-Aeroplanes
Demopolis
Tombigbee River
Horace Turner
Démopolis
Turner
Warrior River
Lisutenmatody
Hunderman
Sachin
Morris
Lieurson
State Officials Attend Auction Trip From Montgomery
State legislators and officials depart Montgomery at 7 o clock aboard a train bound for an auction at the Bigbee River. The group includes Woodrow, Wilson, Large, and enceau among other famous names as they travel for two days to the event.
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Sal Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery
Woodrow
Wilson
Enceau
Auctio
Bigbee River
Sugar price clamp targets profiteering in retail trade
A Justice Department circular highlights the Food Administration stance that sugar must not retail above 11 cents per pound. It notes enforcement may include license cancellation and aims to curb profiteering by wholesalers or retailers, signaling cases harder to pursue under criminal penalties.
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Department of Justice
Belgian Workers Sond Prices Push for Home Growth
A labor party program proposes measures to curb rising costs by boosting home food production and distributing imports more evenly. The plan targets essentials and seeks to relieve price pressures through national effort.
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Labor Party
Ifes
Inys
Cuba Drops Old Election Fraud Cases Under New Law
The Havana government approves electoral amnesty, wiping remaining charges from former elections. Major figures and the senate support the move as Cuba adopts a new electoral law aimed at a cleaner political slate.
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Cuba
Associated Press
Havana
Sans Senate
Eva
Winnipeg Leaders Trial Dates Set in November
Associated press reports that Winnipeg strike leaders were formally committed for trial at the November assizes. Magistrate Nofie ordered the seditious conspiracy charge to proceed, outlining the path to court in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Associated
Auz
Jd Toinnipeg
Ember Assizes
Nofie
Sonlighedey
Texas Congressmen Near Clash on Floor
Texas Democratic members met in Fort Worth to discuss party reform and reorganization after disagreements within the state delegation. The group aimed to map strategies for a unified approach ahead of upcoming votes and committee assignments.
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Texas
Serine Presa
Fort Wor Tex
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast calls for likely showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday across Alabama and Mississippi. No significant changes expected in temperatures as humidity remains high.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Gasoline price war begins in Mobile with 24 cent gallon cut
Four Mobile oil companies move to 24 cents a gallon as Standard Oil leads a price war. Texas Gulf Refining and Palm follow with 24 cents, while more stations open, signaling broader competition and potential further cuts benefiting motorists.
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Mobile
Gasbolline
Standard Oil Company
Texas, Gulf Refining and Palm Company
Oil Company
Standard Company
Nobile
Gallpany
Bayou and
St. Francis Streets
The
Texas Company
Government and
Warren Streets
Craft Measure Up Finally on Friday in Mobile
Alabama bill by Senator John Craft to expand Mobile’s city government from three to ten commissioners faces final passage in the Alabama House after a 25 to 0 Senate vote. If approved, an election within 30 days will decide adopting the new commission form.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Craft
Mobile
Alabama
House
Senate
Kilby
Wilson Seeks Reservations Kept Out of Treaty
Washington Aug 14 Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska signaled that unless the foreign relations committee reports the treaty soon, a move to block further action may be attempted. White House officials noted there was no strong likelihood the president would begin a speaking tour if the treaty is reported. Republicans hope to speed ratification amid campaigns to cut living costs and reconstruction issues in Europe.
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Waskington
Sena Foreign Relations Committee
Ors
Gaid
White House
Hitchcock of
Nebras
Senate
Disof Trents
New Mexico
Kwok
Pennsylvania
Orced
Johnson
Strike Might Split From Union Over Rail Workers
A Chicago meeting of striking shopmen considers returning to work as a telegram from a union president orders immediate action. Officials say the outcome will determine whether the walkout continues and if strikers lose benefits when negotiations resume.
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Chicago
Aue
International Organization
Oo Sakanata
B. M
Chicago Eeeound i
Wy Fork
Hines
Wilson
Red Cross Sends Sweaters to Warsaw Relief Train
Three car loads of sweaters knitted by chapters of the American Red Cross were sent to Warsaw. Washington reports say the eighth train load of supplies for relief of inhabitants east of the Bug River arrived there. The shipment totals 46 cars according to Red Cross headquarters.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Warsaw
Ory
Bug
Bavarian Free State Adopts Constitution Amid Debate
A Bavarian Free State parliament adopted a constitution on Tuesday, with a Socialist amendment to abolish all noble titles rejected. The move marks the formal establishment of the free state under a new framework.
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Free State
Congpelnae
Sempaich
Mburg U Dor
Bavarian 4
Baker and Party See Muscle at Dam No 2 Work
The report notes the Baker party inspecting Dam No. 2 area with the two government teams finishing a major muscle work phase. A detailed inspection is expected to wrap up tomorrow.
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BAKER
Associated Press
Rail strike fallout shapes New England rail traffic today
Boston reports traffic conditions hinging on bal last by mechanics and shopmen who struck last Thursday and Friday. Boston and Maine strikers oppose returning until wage grievances are settled. Haven men reportedly support Wilson's immediate return plan, while others threaten to widen the tie up by pulling out workers from Central Vermont Grand Trunk Maine Central and Bangor and Aroostook lines.
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Associated Press
Boston
Boston & Maine
Ware
Haven
Wilson
Trauld
Central Vermont
Grand ‘Trunk
Maine Central
Bangor
Third Officers Sent to France Casualties
Analysis of the final casualty report from France shows high veteran losses in World War II. The report notes battle deaths among American enlisted men and officers, with rates per thousand and higher fatality for West Point graduates than non graduates.
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Washington
Central Records Office
France
Sion
West Point
Truce Declared In Chicago Actors Strike
In Chicago on August 14 a truce halted the actors strike as courts weigh an injunction. Cohan's Grand Opera House and the Cort Theater were dark again last night awaiting a decision, with both sides claiming victory while the dispute remains unresolved.
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Buss Press
Chicago
Cohan
Grand Opera House
Cort Theater
Peter Paull Gallvan Sentenced for Sinn Fein Led Actions
Dublin reports that Peter Paull Gallvan MP for the west division of Cavan was court-martialed on charges of illegal drilling of troops and inciting mobs against police. He received a year in prison with hard labor.
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Associated “Reas
Dublin
Peter Paull Gallvan
West
Cavan
Sinn Fein
Poeta
Carnegie Burial Draws Quiet, Personal Ceremony
Andrew Carnegie’s funeral was held at Shadow Brook in the Berkshires with no eulogy or pallbearers. The service reflected his simple tastes, attended largely by household members and intimate family, conducted by Dr. William Pierson Merrill.
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Brick Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
New York
Carnelles
Ronwell Miller
Margaret
Faree
Merrill
Car
Kolchak Forces Retire as Bolshevik Advance Presses
News from London reports Admiral Kolchak’s forces retreating in the Urals as Bolshevik troops push toward Chelyabinsk and Tiumen. Advices note no sign of halt to Bolshevik gains and a weakened Allied policy in Russia. Meanwhile General Petlura advances toward Kiev aiming to sever rail links to Odessa, with Ukrainian and Russian volunteers tightening control along the Black Sea coast.
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London
Ural Mountains
Admiral Kolchak
Uralsk
Urals
Chellabina
Poin
Shadrinesk
Mikes
Isget
Cap Tiumen
Teeberian
Associated Press
Admi Kolchak
America
Siberia
Kolchak
Russia
Petlura
Kilev
Odessa
Pro
Denskene
Odeane Typ Sie
Black Sea
Giants Score Run in Fifth in First Cincinnati New York Game
Giants score a run in the fifth inning of the first game in the Cincinnati New York doubleheader. Ring and Wingo pitched for New York as Cincinnati leads 7 to 0 in an early moment of the series.
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Giants
Cinci
Ring
Ree
Ayrun
Cincinnati
New York
Wingo
Foney
Bicoarty
Chihuahua Mutiny Denied by Federal Generals
A telegram from General Alfredo Rueda Quijano and General Manuel Gutierrez denied involvement in a mutiny plot to deliver Chihuahua to Villa. The two officers, serving with Manuel Dieguez, said they were never arrested in connection with the alleged conspiracy.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Alfredo Rueda Quijano
Manuel Gutierrez
Chihuahua City
Villa
Manuel Dieguez
Fo Federal
Honduran Revolution Victories Reported in Central Front
Dispatches from San Salvador say Honduran revolutionary forces gain ground in Central and Western Honduras. Gracias, a town about 20 miles from the Salvadoran frontier, is reported captured after hard fighting. Government columns reportedly retreat as rebels advance toward La Paz Comayagua and Choluteca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Salvador
Honduras
Gracias
Salvador
la Paz
Comayagua
Choluteca
Lopez Gutierrez
Railroad rights of way revocation urged in Indian lands plan
Washington August 14 a proposed law would revoke railway rights of way through Indian reservations or unbuilt routes where five years have passed without construction or use. A committee recommended the measure and urged empowering an official to decide questions under the law.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rouads
Ss Y. Butary Lane
Archduke Joseph Not Favored by Romania
Paris dispatch reports Victor Antoinescu Romanian minister says Romania will not support Archduke Joseph in power in Hungary. Bucharest rejects both him personally and the reactionary forces he represents. Romania likely aligns with Entente against Budapest government.
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Archduke Joseph
Rumania
Associated Press
Paris
Uke Joseph
Victor Antoinescu
Bucharest
Arremetny
Ion Tee c
M. Antoinescu
Romania
Budapest
Allied actions and Romanian advances threaten peace talks
From Budapest reports indicate Romanian forces are stripping Hungary and seizing railways and ports while awaiting a definite peace conference note. Rumanians have taken flour sugar and even threshing machines as supplies are moved, with Budapest and surrounding areas under censorship and food deliveries halted.
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Vienna
Associated Presa
Budapest
Hungary
Ford's Million Dollar Libel Suit With Jury
Mount Pleasant Mich August 1 three on the jury in the Henry Ford libel suit retired there of a verdict The jury which for three months considered the case found the Chicago Daily News Company not liable The court held jurors to decide the meaning of anarchist and anarchy and whether the Tribune used those terms to its readers The courtroom was crowded Captain Joseph M Page publishers of the Tribune attended Ford is vacationing in the Adirondacks
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Associated Press
Mount Quasttone
Mich
Henry Fordbune
Perea
Offetinatees
Gonomon Brothers
Sull
Joseph M. Pason
The
Tribune
Ford
Adirondacks
Russell Aims to Pass 8 Hour Work Bill in Alabama
Montgomery Aug 14 The Alabama House faces another push to limit work hours for women and girls in manufacturing and mercantile jobs. Representative Russell of Chilton County introduced a bill after the Senate rejected a similar measure from Representative Harrison. The House declined to remove the bill from the adverse calendar despite pressure in early Wednesday session.
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Montgomery
Ala
Russell
Senate
Harrison
Selma's First Bale Sells For 60 Cents A Pound
Selma Ala August 14 Selma's bale of new crop cotton raised by Jones overseer of a Cahaba plantation was sold for 60 cents per pound and classified at market price.
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Associated Press
Selma
Als
Jones
Cahaba
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