Mobile seeks better Mississippi barge line rates from New Orleans
R G Cobb Mobile Chamber of Commerce says Col Ashburn chief inland water division War Department and Theodore Brent of the line invited discussion on Mobile rate requests. They declined equal rates with New Orleans but offered mobile differentials on Vicksburg or Memphis export rates. Cobb will seek a committee meeting with Ashburn to report on the conference held last week.
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New Orleans
Col. T. Ashburn
War Department
Mobile
Mississippi
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber ‘of Commerce
Col. Ashburn
Theodore Brent
Memphis St. Louis
Ohior
Brent
Cobb
Vicksburg
Memphis
Tate
Col. Ash
Col
Ashburn
Brutal Birmingham Axe Attack Claims Couple
Susie Monteone and her husband Joe were attacked in their Birmingham home this morning. An axe-wielding robber killed Joe and injured Susie as a child slept nearby. Fire later destroyed the house. the nine month old baby was unharmed. Detectives had no clear leads.
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Birmingham
Susie Monteone
Joe Monteone
Tory
Monteone
Montones
Bors
Teone, Jr
Lash
Mobile to Seek 410000 for Malaria Survey Drive
A conference of Mobile officials led to a planned malarial survey costing 410000. A U S public health service representative will report January 1 on city county and state roles. City and county commissioners and citizens aim to raise 30000 to fund the survey and launch a subscription campaign. Attending were Mayor Crawford commissioners Hartwell Taylor state health officer Welch and several doctors.
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Board of Health
Mobile
W. Welch
United States Publi Health Service
George E. Crawford
H. T. Hartwell
R V. Taylor
S. W. Welch
D. Dricks
U.S. Public Health Service
W.T. Henderson
Eugene Thames
D. T. McCall
W. H. Oates
Cc. A. Mohr
Japan grips new area in Kamchatka conflict
Russian Far East representative M Jurin claims Japan virtually controls Kamchatka peninsula on Siberia s east coast misrepresented by Moscow. Jurin criticizes Japan blaming prolonged war in Far East and cites American observers in Chita noting tension with Bolshevik forces. reports of Japanese troop reinforcements to Siberia.
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Nationalews Service
Riga
Dec
Kamchatka Peninsula
Siberia
United States
Washington Vanderlip
M. Jurin
Far East Republic
Chita
Pekin
Moscow
Japan
Far East
M. Julin
Ebbett
Otticalella
Vladivostok
Javariése
Ill dressed bandit robs Baltimore and Ohio night flyer on Chicago south side
Police investigated a bold robbery aboard a Baltimore and Ohio night flyer in Chicago. A well dressed man with a big gun and refined manners forced a pause, relieved a passenger of a pocketbook, and escaped in a car with a woman accomplice after guiding the Stansbury family toward the car’s rear.
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Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
South Side
67Th Street
Obber
63Rd Street
Baltimore
Chaar
Herbert L. Stansbury
Tucumcari, N. M
Harding Holds His Own Ideas of New Area
President Harding released a formal statement after two hours with Senators Lodge and Underwood outlining his view that the Pacific treaty should not apply to the principal islands of the Japanese empire. The move follows a split with American arms delegates on treaty scope and Shantung issues with China and Japan.
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Harding
Washington
Associated Press
Pres. Harding
Shantung
France
Pres
Newspa
Sens
Lodge
Underwood
Bye Spence
State Department
Kato
Japa
del A
Kiao Chow
Tokio
China
Decision on Horse Race Law Held Up
The case of H C Murnan and the Business Men's Racing association, charged with betting on a horse race, was reset for Saturday as attorneys for the defendant filed demurrers and the state contends they need more time to file briefs. Murnan argues the law under which he was arrested is unconstitutional.
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H.C. Murnan
Inferior Criminal Court
Murnan
Christmas Travel Boosts Steamboat Traffic and Dredging Contract
Holiday freight ties up Mobile river traffic as steamboats Peerless and John Quill run to De Lis and Selma with heavy loads. City awards 34 000 cubic yard dredging contract at 30 cents per yard to Murnan Ship DIng, dredge Herndon to clear 28 foot main channel. Hambrick jailed on Bullock county warrant for passing worthless checks after failing to post 500 bond. cited by Deputy Sheriff Burch.
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Mobile
Murnan Ship
City Commission
Charles G. Ollinger
Stary
Herndon
Hambrick
J. H. Hambrick
Burch
Bullock County
Ala
M. E
Union Springs
City League Cage Games Tonight at Y to T
City League hosts two basketball doubleheader at the Y tonight. Spring Hill Athletic Club meets Knights of Columbus while Mobile Sporting Goods faces the Shriners. First game tips at 7 30.
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Y.tot
Spring Hill Athletic Club
Knights of Columbus
Mobile Sporting Goods
Shriners
Weather Forecast for Alabama Mississippi Coast
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies in Alabama tonight with likely rain near the coast and unsettled, likely rain in Mississippi south today and Thursday. Temperatures expected to drop in the southern areas with colder conditions arriving later.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Government Man Meets Lumbermen At Meeting Here
Axel B. Oxholm head of the government department met twelve local exporters at the Cham ber Commerce to discuss gathering information to aid American lumber exporters in foreign markets. The talk covered department work and potential benefits for exporters trading abroad.
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Department of Commerce
Axel B. Oxholm
Government Department
Chamber 7 Commerce
Oxholm
Minstrel Show Promises Evening Fun by Shriners at Bijou
Abba Temple of Shriners present a two night minstrel program at the Bijou Theater tonight and Thursday at 8 o clock. The 40 piece Abba Temple band, the temple orchestra, and the Abba saxophone sextette will accompany songs and new jokes as capacity crowds are expected.
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Bijou
Abba Temple
Tempie
Abba
On Way Home For Xmas Man Falls Under Car
Vernon Cook of Port Arthur Texas, 31, fell from a northbound Illinois Central freight train No 71 while riding a box car in the Choctaw yards near eight last night. He lost both legs and was taken to City hospital where amputation was performed by Dr Marion Inge.
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Vernon
Cook
Port Arthur
Texas
Pr. Marion Inge
Trial of women set for Friday in Fairhope case
Contenders Mrs. J J Cunningham and Mrs. H G Goodwin of Lorain Ohio are held as dangerous after a police officer said the chief wanted to see them. Attorney Touart sought discharge but the hearing was continued as state charges were to be filed. Judge J Grove presided though the solicitor was required to file.
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H. G. Goodwin
Loraine
Ohio
Pony
Fairhope
Chiief
Tisdaie J. Touart Bhig
J. Grove
Sollee
Jack Case
Sea
Solicitor Chamberlain
Irwin Tar Party Probe Completed
Maj Waite Wallis British consul at New Orleans reports the Irwin tar party probe is complete. A band of night sacks with ig comment on his report and the British government is noted.
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Miami
Waite Wallis
New Orleans
Foch Sends Message to American People
Marshal Foch arrived in Havre and sent a message to the American people via press channels. He said he is touched and recalls rich economic potential and vast resources, praising Americans for their disinterested and noble sentiments.
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Foch
Havre
Fii Foch
Unitess
Leah
Ben Bt
Liang Shih Yi Named Premier of China
The Associated Press reports Liang Shih Yi has been named premier of China amid cabinet reshuffles and coalition talks. Unclear fragments suggest speculation about Peng and Yun Churia and possible party realignments shaping the new government.
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Liang Shih YI
China
Peking
Laberge
Yunchuria
Ner
Star Ung
Peng
Jailed for Murder After a Ten Year Hunt
A man confessed to stabbing Caruso after a decade-long pursuit. Detective McDonald states the suspect admitted the killing and cited defense as his motive. The case concludes with a murder conviction and a lengthy sentence.
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McDonald
Caruso
New York Central Seeks Big Four Control
Washington December 21 A move to acquire full control of the Big Four railway appeared in filings by the New York Central. The commission considers authorizing changes in the capital stock preferred and common to effect the ownership shift.
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Washington
York Central Railroad
New York
Friends Rally To Alvin York’s Aid
Nashville reporters describe local support for Sergeant Alvin C. York after his wartime hero status, with plans to mobilize donations and assistance for York and his Tennessee farm. The piece notes community sentiment in Mall, Tennessee and broader wartime charity efforts.
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Alvin York
Nashville
Tenn
Alvin C. York
Mall
Patrolman Shot by Suspected Negro in Atlanta
Atlanta patrolman was shot and probably fatally wounded early today by a suspected black thief who offered no resistance when warned to stop. Police pursued the suspect after the shooting near Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Sota
Bullet Pierced Body Found In Brooklyn Gutter
Police found a well dressed man about 40 years old shot to death and dumped in a gutter at 14th Avenue and 85th Street Brooklyn. Detektors believe a woman in an automobile killed him and discarded the body. Neighbors recall a man and woman arguing nearby. loud talking woke residents but no shots were heard.
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New York
14Th Avenue
85Th Street
Brooklyn
Holiday Mails Taxing Postal Force Heavily
United Press reports holiday mail burdens the post office as a record flow of Christmas cards letters and packages overwhelms operations. Extra personnel and requisitioned wagons bolster cities like New York Chicago Philadelphia and Detroit to deliver all packages by Saturday night amid intensified express competition.
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James T. Kolbert
United Press
Wantup
Chris Uwkeke
Hays
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Viviani Calls for Big Submarine Allotment for France
Havre dispatch reports French delegate Rene Viviani arriving from New York aboard the Paris and asserting France must build a large submarine fleet. He defends a 350,000 tonnage goal set by Admiral Le Bon in Washington as a prearmament pressure, and says disarmament requires collaboration.
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Havre
France
Rene Vivinal
Waastington Ference
Paris
New York
le Bon
Washington
Pershing Rebukes Woman Giving Son Gratuitous Advice
In Omaha on December 21 Mrs Daisy Vanscoy told Warren Pershing she did not want him to become a soldier. General Pershing replied Madam I want my boy to grow up a man and serve his country with honor. The exchange occurred during a brief stop en route to Lincoln for Christmas with relatives.
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Omaha
Neb
Daisy Vanscoy
Warren Pershing
Laws Pershing
Lincoln
Gen. Pershing
Holstein Girl Totals 823 Butter Fat Pounds
A Holstein cow completed tests in September yielding 823 pounds of butterfat. The record reflects a high milk content finish for that animal tested this period.
Paper Makers Meet Men in Conference
Representatives of eleven large paper manufacturers in the United States met in New York to press wage reductions before an arbitration board. Industry leaders argued a 1 percent cut was needed due to market conditions, while the International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers opposed further cuts after agreeing to concessions last August amid price fluctuations.
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New York
United States
Nada
International Brothershodd
Two Dead and One Wounded in Ringgold Shooting
In Ringgold area of Louisiana Charley and William Haynesville residents die in a fatal exchange after a court proceeding over land rent. Q K Smith of Hope Louisiana is seriously wounded as the assailants allegedly confront Smith and his family near Ringgold on the Olde Road after the court ruling.
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Shreveport
Charley
William Or
Haynesville
Hope
Q. K. Smith
Ri ‘Oldee
Smith
William Murphy
Ringgold
Ringbegan
Paasen
The
Murphy Brothers
Hundreds Arrested as Portugal Sees Fresh Revolt
Report from refugees crossing the border states hundreds of arrests across Portugal amid a renewed revolutionary outbreak. The group behind Lisbon's October government overthrow remains active in spreading unrest nationwide.
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Portugal
Vigor
Spain
Lisbon
British Delegation Cancels New York Steamer Reservation
Washington Dec 71 The British delegation canceled reservations on a steamer sailing from New York on December 31. Officials said about 25 to 30 members oppose leaving before mid September, leaving little chance of early departure.
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Washington
Associated Press
New York
Sephensey
Rain Likely in Mobile Thursday From Weather Bureau
Local weather forecast indicates rain probable for Mobile on Thursday. Officials describe a developing cold front moving southeast, with cooler temperatures and unsettled skies extending across the region later in the week.
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Mobile
Cton
Weeks Analyzing Ford Offer On Muscle Shoals Deal
Secretary Weeks continues study of Henry Ford's offer to purchase or lease the Muscle Shoals nitrate and water power projects. Army engineers prepared cost data for dam construction while Ford's letter remains under review. Officials aim to complete analysis and send Weeks' reply to Ford before a press release, delaying publication of Ford's letter until the response is ready.
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Washington
Army Eners
Ford
Muscle Shoals
High Court Rules Knox Must Work On Public Roads
The Alabama Court of Appeals upheld a 30 day public road sentence and a $500 fine for W. H. Knox state law officer after his assault conviction against Phil Painter of Birmingham. The incident occurred January 2 with a March 2 conviction. Knox was later acquitted in Elmore county of murder in the Taunton raid case.
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Birmingham
State Court of Appeals
W. H. Knox
Phil Painter
Knox
Elmore County
Lée Taunton
Knox legal team seeks appeal to avoid 30 day county road sentence
Attorneys for W H Knox announce a hard fight to prevent him serving 30 days on Jefferson county roads for assault and battery. They plan to request a rehearing before the court of appeals, the matter disclosed today.
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Montgomery
W.H. Knox
Jefferson County
Court of Appeals
Agent Plans Formal Probe Into Bootlegger Suppression
Portland Maine December 1 reports outline a federal agent plan to deploy a heavy protection device to deter bootleggers. Hovey Maine prohibition chief field deputy notes the device targets rum running and will be used by agents to catch offenders at street level.
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Portland
Hovey
Maine
Bear
War Declared in Backyard of War Front
Helsingsfors December 21 dispatch reports the Far East Republic based in Chita declaring war on Vladivostok. Moscow accuses Japan of aiding anti Bolshevik forces as the Red Army is sent to assist the Far East army.
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Helsingfors
Far East Republic
Chita
Sib
Vladivostok
Red Army
Far East
Moscow
Jap Diers
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