City to pave forty streets in major improvement project
The city engineer announces a $550000 paving program on more than forty streets including Wilkinson from Davis to Delaware and many near the county high school. Property owners have until January 5 to prep improvements. complaints have been few. The list names Azalia, Brown, Rickardy and Espejo streets among others and includes avenues such as Bush Hunter and Herndon.
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Wilkinson Street
Davis Avenue
Delaware Street
Azalia
Julia Street
Ann Street
Brown Street
Laert
Rickardy Street
Dauphin Street
Sait Rickardy Street
Espejo Street
Government Street
Conti
New Street
Esasta Avenue
Ayette Street
Bush Avenue
Shelf Road
Spin Hill Avenue
Hunter Avenue
Monterey Street
Herndon Avenue
Spring Hill Avenue
Steet
Gilbert Street
Old Shell Road
Bay Avenue
Washington Avenue
Iberville Street
Lee’ Street
Wisconsinvenue
Eslava Street
Virginia Street
Cottrell Street
Aington
Kelly Street
Pa Street
Government
Said Ethridge
Old Government Street
Houston
Williams Street
Pring Lito
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Gulf States
Cloudy with possible rain tonight and Sunday, generally fair on the 8th. Warmer tomorrow, then cooler early next week. Rains begin this week in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states, with colder temperatures by Monday and again later in the week.
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Alabama
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Gulf States
Registrars Schedule Voter Registration Hearings and Precinct Visits
Registrars fix hearings for all voters with poll tax window through January 31. The board sits January 18 to 28 at the county courthouse to register voters and transfer records. Precinct visits run February 1 to March 4 at multiple locations with listed dates and times.
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U. S
Trme
Board of Registrars
Citronelle
Mt. Vernon
Calvert
Gulf Crest
Malone's
Creola
Oak Grove
Wilmer
Carver's
Whistler
Prichard
Toulminville
Crichton
Spring Hill
Wheelerville
McGill's
Grand Bay
Irvington
St. Elmo
Theodore
Bayou
Alonzo
Chunchula
Dauphin Island
Government Loop
Chickasaw
Large Banana Cargo Arrives in Mobile From La Marea
A major shipment of bananas is due to dock in Mobile aboard the La Marea, touted as the largest in seven years with two exceptions. T. D. Nettles of United Fruit says the cargo beta surpasses usual Mobile consignments and unloading is to begin mid afternoon.
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Mobile
T. D. Nettles
United Fruitpany
Soaeanthetta
Pa Nig Ag Nyae Gee Rigen
New Vegetable Freight Rates Announced
A notice from the traffic office of the Chamber of Commerce outlines new freight rates for vegetables. The document references transit, operations, and affects local origins, with adjustments impacting shipment costs and handling.
Robbery Charge Involving Ft Deposit Store Incident
Deputy Mose Bernstein questioned the prisoner as Meadows of Lowndes County and Mr. Conway participated in the affair according to the report. The case centers on a robbery at the Ft Deposit store with county involvement noted by authorities.
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Cheit Or
Griffin Charged With Passing Worthless Checks
J. H. Griffin of 1006 Texas Street faced the recorder on charges of passing bad checks. At the chief of police’s request the hearing was postponed to December 22 with Griffin still alleged to have.
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J. H. Griffin
Texas Street
Griffin
Noted Sculptor Thornycroft Dies in England
Oxford England December 19 Sir Thornycroft noted British sculptor died there after an operation.
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England
Oxford
Eng
Sir —_ Thornycroft
Damascus under siege as rebellion simmers in streets
News from Damascus dated Dec 18 reports the ancient city largely deserted with markets closed and trains and carts fleeing. Soldiers arrest revolutionaries while French forces bombard rebels outside the city and carry out patrols as fires and chants echo from minarets.
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Damascus
Haifa
London
Lutin Mate Gertie
Orteas
Wasaars
Merdje Central Square
Negro Convicted of Assault to Murder Sentenced to Four Years
Less than ten hours after his conviction in circuit court for assault to murder, a Negro inmate named Ji Jones, of Allenville, was en route to state prison for a four year term. The transfer from the Mount Mount insane asylum to the state prison was noted amid the rapid handling of the case.
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Casa
Cfrowit
Ng Ji Jones
Engro
Allenville
Simee
Kiley
Mount
Weather Forecast Indicates More Rain Sunday
Local forecast warns of continued unsettled skies with showers likely Sunday. Weather officials expect showers to develop across the region, bringing renewed chances of rain into the day and cooler conditions.
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Benen Oo
Way Found to Send Florida Fruit via Parcel Post
Post office officials led by Postmaster Graves announce packing changes to allow Florida citrus to be shipped by parcel post. Graves notes 75 clerks can handle packages up to 50 pounds in weight, fitting in a mall bag, easing embargoed fruit shipments for growers.
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R. D. L. Graves
Greves
Drastic New Prohibition Ruling Changes Medicinal Alcohol Use
Washington reports new prohibition regulations banning whiskey brandy or gin in medicinal preparations effective February 1 1926. They allow alcohol and wine in non beverage uses and permit physicians alone to use distilled spirits for sickness treatment. The measure targets bootleggers by restricting liquor flow while permitting genuine liquors for pharmacists.
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Washington
Andrews
Titled girl runs London wine business and luncheon club
A 19 year old titled heiress in London heads a wine business and luncheon club for businessmen. She is the daughter of an English army officer and recently inherited the title of Baron De Beck of the papal aristocracy with Rome headquarters. She rented offices and acts as director without prior business training.
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London
Baron de Beck
Rome
Baroness de Beck
Rail Rates Proposed by Soul and Nashville Line
The Soul and Nashville railway announces two reduced through rates at Mobile as discussed by the traffic Chamber of Commerce. A proposed reduction for shipments from Mobile to New Orleans lowers the rate from 29 1/2 cents to 2 1/2 cents, with through rates applying to western destinations via Mobile.
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Soul & Nashville Railroad
Poe
Traffic Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
New
Ork
Detectives Arrest Prisoner in Larceny Case
Louisville detectives return Jamies Randy Lees and William after a larceny warrant. Prescott sought by police was jailed two hours after arrest order. The case alleges theft of $188.72, with Brigance arrested shortly after as orders came from Louisville.
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Louisville
Cout
Jamies
Randy Lees
Wiliam
Prescott
Mobile
Atuisvillé
Brigance
Banana Car Fire At Pier No 1 Causes Excitement
A fire broke out in an empty banana car at Pier No 1 Mobile and Ohio docks known as the banana docks. A switch engine pulled the car away from the blaze after heating oil stove caused the fire with straw on the floor igniting.
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Pier No. 1
Mobile & Ohio Docks
Banana Docks
A.emal
Federal Juror Pay Increase Bill Moves Forward
A bill advancing would raise federal juror compensation from two dollars to a higher daily rate, impacting jurors serving in federal courts nationwide. The measure outlines payment standards and triggers for when jurors are required to appear in court.
Dogs Trail Louisiana Killer in Natchez Manhunt
Natchez Mississippi December 19. Sheriff Campbell of Concordia Parish Louisiana leads men and dogs on a pursuit to capture Alexander a suspect who reportedly robbed a Vidalia store and killed a man in his Fort Adams Miss home. Victim found with head wounds and a large blood stain in the bedroom. Alexander previously served time in Mississippi prison for killing his brother in law and was pardoned after two to three years.
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Natchez, Miss
Sheriff Campbell
Concordia Parish
Louisiana
Vidalia
Alexander
Fort Adams
Miss
Campbell
Mississippi
Television is Made Practical by Edouard Belin
Paris reports inventor Edouard Belin claims to have demonstrated practical television by transmitting a photograph through a line connected to a radio transmitter. He plans a full demonstration after minor refinements and verifications.
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Paris
Edouard Belin
Chine
M. Belt
Mare
Lou
Teleon
M. Belin
Court entry fight stilled for day
Washington December 19 Senators voices over the world court issue paused for a pre-Christmas armistice. Neither side ready to proceed the senate adjourned over the weekend with a resumption planned Monday and Tuesday. Senator Borah warned that any senator who privately opposes the court but votes for it would be the slimest creature in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
United States Senate
Conspiracy Case Ready for Jury in New Orleans
The conspiracy case in New Orleans near the comptroller district is expected to go to the jury this afternoon after several witnesses including Cohen and Kuntz testify. Defense witnesses dominated yesterday’s session with sensational testimony from covertary Agent Patrick Need and others.
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New Orleans
Cohen
Toledo Man Found Dead in Bedroom
In Solado Ohio Robert Theobald, vice president of the Toledo Scales Company, was found with a bullet wound in his head at his home. Coroner Hensler ruled death a suicide after a brief examination.
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Solado
Ohio
Robert
Toledo Scales Company
Es Hensler
Theobald
Nina Flynn
Theobaid
Bible Society President James Wood Dies in New York
James Wood, emeritus of the American Bible Society and former president, died in Mount Kisco New York after two months of illness. He served as president of the society and held honorary office from 1911 to 1920.
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Mount .Kisoco
N.Y
James Wood
American Bible Society
Oes Hilness
Yankee Reception Reported by Japanese Regent
A cryptic dispatch from Tokyo notes a Yankee reception by a Japanese Regent with an enigmatic reference to John Rk and an Inter service secretary presenting something today. The fragmentary text mentions Fibassasce and a December date, leaving unclear the event or its outcome.
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Tokyo
Inter
Fibassasce
Necking Evil Furore At Davidson College
Faculty reports confirm Do F Monk of the student publication sought resignation several days ago. The incident prompted a faculty vote amid student uproar over the defiant article in the Davidson college magazine.
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Davidson
Davidson College Magasine
Do. F. Monk
New Step Taken in Broadcasts
Washington notes a new step in radio broadcasts as private stations push methods to suppress interference across wave bands. Agencies plan action in January with government stations to aid the anti interference drive. Stations listed include KDKA Pittsburgh WBAL Baltimore WBAP Fort Worth WCAP Washington WCX Pontiac WEAF New York WFA Dallas WBU Fort Lauderdale WLA Morrison WOR Newark WAI Mason City WAT Atlanta and WTAM.
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Washington
United
Hoover
KDKA
Pittsburgh
WBAL
Baltimore
WBAP
Fort Worth
Texas
WCAP
WRC
WCX
Pontiac
Mich
WEAF
New York
WFA
Dallas
WBU
Fulton-by-the- Sea
Fla
WLA
Morrison
WOR
Newark
WAI
Mason
Elaine Lee Plans High Court Fight Over Divorce
Elaine Lee, formerly Elaine Harrinker, seeks appellate relief to set aside a lower court decree dissolving her marriage. The Tennessee beauty alleges fraud and misrepresentation before marriage and that her husband breached an agreement, warranting a higher court review.
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Elaine Lee
New York
Eleanore
Elaine
Beverly D. Harrinker
Court of
Appesia
Jae
Marria
Abe
Police Patrol Race Tension After Negro Killing in Montgomery
Police and deputies patrolled Washington Park in Montgomery to prevent white black violence after the killing of Grant Cole, a Black man, on Wednesday. Sheriff Bob Phelps and Police Chief W H Taylor acted on white residents’ appeal claiming Cole threatened revenge.
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Montgomery
Ala
Washington Park
Grant Cole
Bob Phelps
W. H. Taylor
Mississippi Gas Price Fixing Injunction Issued
A Mississippi court orders gasoline prices fixed at 16 cents per gallon plus a 3 cent state tax in Tunica County through an anti trust injunction. The ruling targets Texaco and Standard Oil with implications for other local sellers.
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Fendants
Tunica
Mississippi
Texac
Standard Oil
Poor cotton seen in crop amid new warning
Satelary Jardine wrote to Senator Smith detailing a hotly disputed cotton forecast. The letter notes this year’s crop contains more low grade cotton than any since 1920 and asks for information on futures contracts and unspinnable stock while the secretary cites lack of firm data.
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Satelary Jardine
Smith
South Carolina
Court Denies Rehearing in Fall Doheny Bribery Indictments
The U S court of appeals refused to grant a rehearing for Albert B Fall former interior secretary, Edward Doheny, and others linked to a naval oil lease bribery case. The decision follows a prior ruling sustaining bribery indictments by a federal court and reversed later in part.
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Washington
United States Court of Appeals
Albert B
Fall
Ce Cou
the Interior
Ge. L. Doheny
Bik Naval Oi Lease
Ater
Ee Ees
Train wreck derails six near Rollins in Alabama
Wire reports say Pullman and six persons including two coaches were derailed from Passenger Train No 2 on the Georgia line near Rollins Alabama. Several injured moved to a hospital for first aid by doctors at the scene.
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Alexander City
Ala
Dee
Georgia
Hollins
Birmingham
Sreensae
Rollins
Soviet Willing to Attend Conference Despite Slain Delegate
Dec. 10 report notes the Soviet Union may attend the conference but opposes a Russian boycott. The Venin Rio League charges that the conference aims to force Russian participation and that the slain delegate’s case is being used to derail Soviet involvement.
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Gove
Russia
Tevestia
Pmny
Gentva
Briand Defends Russia Entry and League Role
The article reports Briand arguing that security treaties were not aimed at Russia and that had Locarno pacts been in place in 1914 there would have been no world war. He cites the Greco Bulgarian conflict as evidence that the League could resolve such disputes.
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Russia
M. Briand
Berlenbach Weighs Heavy Move Toward Title
New York reports that Benny Berlenbach plans to move up to the heavyweight ranks after overcoming difficulties in meeting the 176 pound limit for his division. His manager Dan declares the move will aim at surpassing Jack Dempsey and Harry Greb as the world’s heavyweight champion.
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New York
Deo
Six Burn to Death in British Coal Mine Disaster
Six miners died when a fire and explosion trapped more than 300 underground at a British coal mine. Entombed workers perished as flames spread, with many unable to escape before rescue efforts could reach them.
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London
Asfordshire
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