Fleet Expands At Mobile Port With 24 Tankers Loaded
Mobile port officials report 24 loaded shipping tankers will join 14 cargo vessels at Magazine Point and in the Mobile River. More tankers ready to be added to form two fleets. a reserve idle fleet remains upriver. Oil will be discharged into empty tankers tied up here and sent to ports as needed.
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Mobile
Board
Mobile River
Magazine Point
Shipping Board
Twelve-mile Island
Watertown
Gillwin
Husband Suspected in Murder Shocks Indianapolis
Police investigate a suspected murder at a local Indianapolis home after a telephone operator heard screams and reported Hero dying. Mrs Simmons was alone at the scene as the operator cried out, delaying aid until officers arrived.
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Indianapolis
Sher
J. A
Martha Dining
Leplavne
Mra. Simmons
Mot
Simmone
Christmas Battle Claims Two Victims in Portersburg Shootout
In Portersburg Clay County a Christmas celebration turned deadly when Hughey Hammonds aged 60 Samuel Hammonds and George York were killed instantly and King York and Sol York wounded. Witnesses say a feud between Hammonds and York families sparked a pistol battle at Thomas Martins home. No arrests have been made.
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London
Portersburg
Clay County
Hughey Hammonds
Samuel Hammonds
George York
Sol York
King York
Thomas Martin
Martin-Philpot
Benger
Hammonds
York
Yorks
Sam Hammonds
Injunction Stops Standard Motor Car Co Sidewalk Use
An equity court injunction barred Standard Motor Car Company from parking on or using the sidewalk in front of Julius and Matilda Hammel's property at southeast Government and Conception streets. Judge Claude A. Grayson signed the order after complaints that the company damaged the sidewalk, necessitating repairs.
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Equity
Law and Equity Court
Standard Motor Car Company
Julius Hammel
Matilda Hammel
Southeast Government
Conception Streets
Claude A. Grayson
Mobile County School Board to Hold Regular Session
The Mobile county school board meets this afternoon at the Government Street offices to discuss topics including the request to establish a county high school at Citronelle. The northern part of the county currently has only Barton Academy, highlighting the need for a second high school.
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Mobile County School Board
Commission On
Government Street
Citronelle
Barton Academy
Four Convicted Under Prohibition Law In City Courts
Four persons were convicted today for violating the prohibition law. Sam Labenthal and John Weldon were fined $100 or 100 days in the recorder's court, while Jack Davis and Gus Lund were fined $50 and costs in the inferior court. Eades waived bond set at $500.
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Recorder’s Court
Sam Labenthal
John Weldon
Jack Davis
Gus Lund
Costa
Eades
Weather summary for Mississippi region
Mississippi forecast notes generally cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. The text indicates unsettled conditions and possible changes in weather as Thursday approaches.
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Mississippi
British Ship Constance Welcomed at Mobile Port
The light cruiser Constance arrived in Mobile and tied up at the municipal piers for a week long visit open to the public from 4 to 5:30 pm daily. Commanded by A C Stratt, crew of 340, 459 feet long, speed 27 knots, this marks the first British warship in Mobile in a century as it travels from New Orleans.
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Constance
Mobile
St. Michael Street
A A. C. Stratt
Sine
Admiral Beatty
Jutland
Constan
New Orleans
Race Betting Law Held Invalid by Alabama Judge
Judge N R Clarke ruled that an Alabama 1919 act aimed at banning bets on contests is unconstitutional. The decision arose in the H C Murnan case with Murnan appealing a gambling violation charge. The ruling cites that the act failed to meet constitutional title requirements and did not reenact the full Code section.
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Clarke
Alabama
N. R. Clarke
Inferior Criminal ‘Co
H. Cc. Murnan
Business’ Men’s Racing Association
SSS Ipa
Seven McCorvey
McLeod
Murnan
Legislature of
Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Questioned in Robbery Case
In recorder's court Attorney R B Cunningham argued that Eugene Cooper a Negro boy charged with robbery should be tried only in juvenile court since he is under 15. Assistant Solicitor Courtney contends the boy falls under higher court jurisdiction for a capital offense. Final decision set for December.
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Recorder’s Court
R. B. Cunningham
Eugene Cooper
Manuel Andrews
Chris Andrews
Franklin and
Morton Streets
Cooper
Cunniingham
Courtney
University Glee Club Concert This Thursday
The University Glee Club, under Tom Garne, performs Thursday night at Pane-House Auditorium. Tickets indicate a large crowd expected for an excellent program featuring saxophone, violin, and banjo. The event promises the best university choir in years with a strong repertoire.
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Alabama
Glee Club
Torium
Awe State Mt
Sean
Tom Garne
Fortune Is Left to Able Housekeeper
Mrs. Anna Souder receives $60,000 and an automobile from the will of Samuel W. Ihling, sharing the fortune with W. Thling whom she served as housekeeper. After Ihling’s wife’s death Thling invited her and Myler to live in his home to continue housekeeping.
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Anna Souder
Samuel W. Ihling
W. Thling
Thling
Souder
Grand jury to probe charges in forgery case
J J Cunningham arrested December 17 by Police Lieutenant Robert Holmes on charges of forging checks against Mobile merchants waived examination and will face the grand jury after bond set at 1000. He may be tried on additional forgery charges. his wife received temporary shelter.
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J. J. Cunningham
Robert Holmes
Recorder’s Court
E. J. Grove
Cunningham
Schiller
Jacksonville
Fila
L. F. Curtig
Montgomery
Muller
Women Gather in New York to Honor Wilson and Plan Fund
Women from across the United States meet in New York for a luncheon commemorating Woodrow Wilson's birthday and the first anniversary of a plan to establish a permanent foundation. They announce a campaign to raise at least 1 million dollars to endow awards for meritorious service to democracy public welfare liberal thought or peace through justice with Wilson hour set for January 16 noon to 1 PM.
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New York
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Five Hour Question in Burch Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on December 28 the trial of Arthur C. Burch began a key phase. Defense alienists are expected to be asked a hypothetical five hour question on insanity as the foundation for judging the defendant's mental state regarding the murder of J Jon Kennedy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Burch
J. Jon Kennedy
Burch
William A. Burch
Evanston, Lil
Hart's Brother-in-Law Murderer Sought in Atlanta
Atlanta police spread a manhunt for L. B. Satterfield accused of murdering his brother-in-law R. H. Hart electrical engineer. Hart was shot on a downtown street corner last night after a long standing grudge began when Hart was named guardian for Satterfield's two daughters. Authorities believe Satterfield escaped into the city crowd and is in hiding.
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Atlanta
Satterfield
Inlaw
R. H. Hart
Harty
Hart
Brothers Arrested for Murder and Arson in Georgia
Elisha and Dave Bishop, identified as the stepsons of W. J. Knight, were arrested in M'Rae Georgia on murder and arson charges for a May fire that destroyed Knight's home 16 miles south of McRae. Knight's nearly burned body was found at the scene. Investigators report long standing bad blood between the brothers and Knight.
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M’rae
W. J. Knight
McRae
Elisha
Dave Bishop
Knight
Bishop Brothers
Montgomery Man Dies After Train Collision
Montgomery Dec 24 W D Graved an employee of the Gould Construction Company died from injuries received when a southbound train struck him near the Nashville divisional area. His home was in Nashville Tenn.
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Montgomery
W. D. Graved
Gould Construction Company
Ina Toca
Nashville
Tenn
Former North Carolina Governor William Bickett Dies
Raleigh North Carolina December 28 former governor and eight year attorney general William Bickett died at his home after a paralytic stroke. He collapsed while serving as a public speaker and was found unconscious at his wife’s bedside. He had been in good health recently and was due to speak at Doe College in Hartsville next Thursday evening.
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Rierno North Carolina
Bickett
Reeenery
Doer College
Harteville
S. C
N.C
Ohio mine owners snub Lewis in wage talks
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange warned John L. Lewis that Ohio operators would not meet him in Pittsburgh on January 6. The letter says wage talks will be handled directly with Ohio miners, ending past central wage discussions involving several states. McKinney denied plans to push an open shop, citing economic pressures and poverty in the mining district.
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Don E. Chamberlain
Columbus
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers America
Ohio
Pittsburgh
D. An
Exchange
Lewis
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
McKinney
Wayne Wheel firm cites slump in wagon demand
Wayne Wheel company of Newark files voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court at Buffalo New York. Liabilities total 122050 dollars and assets 182424 dollars.
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Wayne Wheel Firm
Buffalr
WN. Y
Des
Wayne Wheel Company of
Newark
Submarine tonnage proposal near collapse at arms talks
Washington reports the American compromise plan for submarine tonnage faced near failure as France and Japan resisted, with France likely to reject the proposal and Japan refusing to concede from its high 64 000 ton demand while the United States and Britain would see reduced shares.
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Washington
Associated Preas
France
Italy
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Tokio
Submarine Pact Talks Stumble Over French and Japanese Positions
At the naval disarmament conference, France rejects Hughes submarine plan while Paris signals no acceptance. Japan maintains 64 000 ton target, says it seeks no alliance with France or Britain and will back a settlement if mollified. Secretary Hughes keeps an elastic stance as talks continue.
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Washton
Hughes
Paris
France
Britain
Evi
Lloyd George May Get U S Trip After All
London dispatch says submarine controversy opens a path for Lloyd George to visit the United States. Downing Street expects Ireland to ratify the Dublin peace, Cannes to delay, and a possible British delegation to a five power conference. France seeks a separate submarine talks forum andItaly may back the plan as Europe unites.
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Earl C. Reeves
International News Service
London
Lloyd George
United States
Downing Street
Washington
Dail Birean
Trish
Dublin
Supreme Council
Cannes
France
Europe
George Ie de
Chasawentis
Idnee
Britain
Ch Lee ‘Downing
Secr
Econom
Italy
Russia
Educators Tackle Question of Jobs For Disabled Men
A Washington conference of educators and scientists gathers to discuss employing 100000 disabled veterans. Called by Charles R Forbes head of the Veterans Bureau it serves as an advisory council. Topics include defining vocational handicap funding for rehabilitation and employer cooperation in placing trainees.
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Washington
Dec
A.tional
Cal
Charles R. Forbes
United States
Veterans’ Bureau
Hundred Million Spent for Toys in U S This Year
New York dec 28 More than 100 million dollars was spent by Americans on toys and games during 1921 according to National City Bank figures The factory value of toys manufactured in the United States has more than trebled since the war export growth rose from under one million in 1913 to four million last year Capital invested rose from 10 million in 1914 to 25 million in 1918 and 1919 production value reached 46 million versus 14 million five years earlier
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New York
National City Bank
Germany
America
Masked Bandits Loot Eminence Distillery in Kentucky Heist
Twenty five masked, armed robbers raided the Blue Ribbon Distillery in Eminence Kentucky stealing 325 cases of bottled in bond whiskey valued at $20 000. Five guards were locked in the office and later tied and released. No trucks were used to move the liquor, police said.
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Louisville
Associated Press
Blue Ribbon
Eminence
Ch Aapa
Henry County
Hin
Smit
Government in Alaska Proposes Changes to Interior Commerce
A garbled note from Alaska discusses government aims to adjust interior commerce and culture, with references to proposed placements and special measures. The text suggests reformative actions but lacks clear details or outcomes. The fragment hints at policy shifts affecting internal regions and commerce oversight.
California Texas strike impacts oil production totals
The report notes average crude imports rising by 69 725 barrels and crude exports up by 4 722 barrels. It cites a Texas impact on production tied to strike activity and October figures showing a 28 4 result in California with a monthly total around 1 560 367 barrels and daily averages near 94 173.
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United States
California
Texas
Germany Falls Short on Deliveries in Reparations Talks
Underscoring ongoing friction in postwar settlements, Germany again fails to meet daily coke delivery targets to the Loraine and Luxembourgh areas. A Paris meeting is called to deter further action as reparations talks face renewed deadlock.
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Paris
Deerh
Ed. Todt
Ind U Loraine
Cannes
Poris
Cotton Exchange Contracts Sign
Cotton Exchange officials sign new contract terms as part of ongoing negotiations. The agreement sets prices and delivery schedules for cotton futures, aiming to stabilize trade and protect producers and merchants. Local market observers expect impacts on nearby trading floors and regional supply chains.
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