Harbor commission weighs half million dollar coal storage project
The city commission in conference considers a plan to fund a coal storage pier and modern facilities for wading with bunker coal. The state harbor plan may endorse financial arrangements and the harbor commission could assume obligation once funds exist. Authorities foresee initial outlay and cooperation with Birmingham and north Alabama stakeholders to support Mobile exports.
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Pederald Manco Heary
Hartwell
Richard E
Ane
Harbor Commission
En Eh
Exre
Weir
Birmingham
North Alama
Mobile
Ord Hee Lo
Ship Princess Anne Run Aground Off Rockaway In Storm
The steamship Princess Anne with 72 passengers from Norfolk to New York ran aground one mile east of Rockaway Point Jamaica Bay as gale winds and rain raged. Tugs and a police patrol boat aided, Captain Seay reportedly injured, crew and passengers evacuated before night, wrecking HQ in Hoboken coordinating rescue.
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York
Ieee Oearly
Princess Anne
Pees
Snowstorm Roars Anew Across Atlantic Seaboard
A severe coastal blizzard spanning from the Canadian border to the Mid Atlantic drenched the region with heavy snow. Two million dollars in losses and widespread damage were reported as rail traffic slowed and ships faced distress along the New Jersey coast and New York area. Rescue efforts and sea traffic disruptions continued as authorities warned of lingering drifts and shortages until relief measures could restore services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Cpauk
Maine
Weather Bureau
New England
East Indies
Canadian
Upper
Ohio Valley
Preyent
York
North Atlantic
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Seabrig
New York
Gotham
Aeal
Jersey
Schooner Cashier Held in U S Custody
Fragmented report states the British schooner Cashier remains in U S custody after bond posting. The garbled text references seizure details, possible assault allegation, and escape from the forecastle as the vessel drifted toward a return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Sulieah
Raid Leads to Arraignments at Government Street
Eight women and eight men were arraigned in local court after a police raid on a building at 69 12 Government Street. They were held without bond as the recorder announced. The medical clinic, led by Dr John One Owens and others, considered the group dangerous and lustful and charged Mrs Whitehurst with operation of an immoral act.
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Govrnment Street
Medical Clinic
John Onie Owens
Settie Knight
Callie Evans
Ella Tie
Wilbur Vandine
Russell Tevens
Whitehurst
Taxi Driver Charged After Assault With Pistol
H Fitts of 1018 Marine Street, a night clerk at Gulf Refining Bayou Street and Spring, faced charges in recorder's court yesterday for attempting two shots at Browning Five. The incident occurred near Bayou Street and Spring Hill Avenue, according to a local report.
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H. Fitts
Marine Street
Gulf Refining Company
Bayouneet
Spring
Hill Avenue
Recorder’s Court
Browning
Recruiting Party to Head to Dothan
Fragmentary note mentions a recruiting party traveling to Dothan and a Coast Artillery recruit from Bive Island enlistment details. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or full names.
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Dothan
Fined On Charge Of Firing Weapon Glass I Pleaded
A defendant identified as Glass I pleaded not guilty to a charge of firing a weapon. The court set bond and scheduled a future hearing as prosecutors argued the alleged act occurred in a public area.
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Glass
Oie
Thomas Wife On Stand In Murder Case
The insanity defense occupies the afternoon as Sheriff presides. State witness W H Holcombe Jr testifies he heard Thomas say Hawkinge after Hankins was killed. Jury seated after vetting many veniremen. panel includes Howell Fletcher Houstis Ene McIlwain Shook Williams Reeves Mountain Farnell Imsand.
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W. H.holcombe, Jr
Thomas
Hankins
Hawkinge
Daniel PP. Howell
Thomas H. Fietcher
J. W. Houstis
John ¥. Ene
James McIlwain
Edmund 8. Shook
Monroe Williams
G. Roy Reeves
William R. Reeves
George L. Mountain
T.D. Farnell
L. J. Imsand
France Expects Relief From International Financial Meet
Paris reports proposals for an international financial conference to address exchange problems. French financiers expect United States participation, arguing that a market collapse from exchange instability would hurt American and European business alike and push import restrictions if no action is found.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Europe
Plans Completed for Tag Day Here
A Travelers' Aid tag day planning meeting was held at the Cawthorl el to issue final instructions. Committees are assigned roles and volunteers will distribute at downtown corners and public buildings to raise funds for worker salaries and to aid vulnerable women and girls arriving in the city.
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Cawthorel
Pee
Saatuadew
Noviine
Npackerk
Behsca Atd
Mobile
Strangpre
Givem
Democratic Club to Meet on Road Issue
The Young Men's Democratic Club calls a Saturday 7:30 pm meeting in the assembly room of the Teee Hotel to discuss the 33s bond issue. W F Feagin state campaign chairman will address members and others interested.
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
Teee
W. F. Feagin
State Cam
Mobale
Man Dies On Train En Route To Mobile
A 29 year old man identified as Carl Taylor of Milwaukee Wisconsin was found dead on a train heading toward Mobile. Police and railroad authorities reported the death occurred mid journey with no immediate signs of foul play. further investigation was pending.
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Man
Mobile
Fire Alarms Answered Across Several Incidents
Several alarms of fire were answered as responders tackled multiple blazes. The reports describe firefighting efforts at various locations with crews including local fire departments containing limited details on outcomes.
Temblor Again Felt in Vera Cruz Areas
An earthquake was reported at 12:06 near Vera Cruz areas with tremors felt across the region. Residents described shaking and a light tremor as aftershocks continue to be monitored by local authorities.
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Temblor
Vera Cruz
Vera Crus Regia
New export cotton rate puts Mobile Gulf ports on par with Savannah
A new shipping board rate aligns Mobile New Orleans and other Gulf ports with South Atlantic ports for export cotton. The policy aims to shift Midwest cotton shipments to the Gulf, improving volumes after a lengthy local effort led by R G Cobb and Gulf states delegates. The combined rail and sea rate now matches Savannah as gulf-Europe costs narrow, with expected export gains soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Atlantic
Shipping Board
Mobile
Gulf
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
Savannah
New Orleans
Europe
Epoca criticizes US role and European disarmament plea
The Epoca prints a lengthy critique of Secretary Glass's letter on credits to Europe. It argues the United States did not enter the war until Western Europe was safe and warns against disarmament while America expands its fleet. It questions Russia's role and suggests disarmament only if Russia goes first.
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Associated Press
Romb
America
Epoca
Glass
Jetter
United States
Europe
People's Geome
Russia
Woman Killed as Stray Bullet Sparks Riot in Arkansas
In Pine Bluff Arkansas a mob converged on a barricaded Black man, later identified as a suspect in a murder. Police say Mra Sam Saltz was killed by a stray bullet while seven others were wounded as the suspect exchanged fire with a crowd and a detective who had attempted arrest. The rioters tried to dynamite the house. The assailant reportedly suffered numerous wounds and perished as the blaze consumed the building. Authorities moved to seize the body amid the chaos.
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Ark
Sam Saltz
E¢ Vicks
C. C. Lynn
Memphis
Pontian auto worker held in wife murder
Pontiac Michigan February 6 C L Garman an automobile worker was held after the killing of his wife in their home. Garman allegedly deranged and attacked a policeman then stated I have killed my wife with her skull badly crushed by an axe near by.
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Husband
Pontiac
Mich
C. L. Garman
Ife
Embargo Placed on Exports to Santiago
The spreading long shoremen strike reaches Santiago Cuba with an embargo on exports. The situation signals broader labor unrest affecting Caribbean trade and shipping routes.
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Santiago
Cuba
American Aviators Detained by Mexican Officials
American airmen Lieutenant L Wolf and Lieutenant G M Usher remain detained by Mexican authorities after their landing across the border last Monday. Officials in the United States have not secured their release despite efforts on the American side.
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L. Wolf
G. M. Usher
Americ
Joan
Health Board Reports 34 New Influenza Cases in Mobile
The Mobile board of health reports 34 new influenza cases in the city between 6 pm Thursday and 11 am today, raising the total to 306. For the first week since outbreaks began, the average was 38 daily. Wednesday tallied 100, Thursday 78, both above the weekly mean. City health officer Dr. Charles A. Mohr declined to label an epidemic. Dr. J. T. Inge said no board discharge plans were made for county officials and Dr. A. E. Maumenee.
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Board of Health
Mobile
Im Mobile
Charles A. Mohr
J. T. Inge
A. E.maumenee
Mobile County Medical Society
Red Situation In U S Viewed Contrarywise
Washington February 6 conflicting views on the danger from radicals in the United States were presented to the house committee examining anti red legislation. Francis H F Kane former Philadelphia federal district attorney warned the danger while Attorney General Charles D Nelson of New York urged action against radicals backed by a radical press and calls to overthrow the government and establish a dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
House Ane
Francis H. F. Kane
Philadelphia
Palmer
America
Charles D. Nelson
New York
Congress
Revolutionary Age
Newton
Opposition to Bond Issue Fades
David Holt publicity director for the $25,000,000 roads bond campaign travels to Mobile to advocate for the amendment. He reports sentiment is softening and that support is building, signaling a possible approval outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Holt
W. F
Mobile Cos
Prohibition Agent Reports Choctaw County Stop
Federal Prohibition Agent C P Wilcox returned to Mobile after a trip to Choctaw county and into Mississippi He stated that two men were running a still and that one was a Negro preacher involved in the operation The report highlights illegal alcohol production in the region and ongoing enforcement efforts
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Federal
Prohibition
C. P. Wilcox
Mobile
Choctaw County
Mississip
U S Preparing To Liquidate Rail Lines
The Associated Press reports a U S reorganization of the rail system begins with a new liquidation division under Director General Hines. Max Thelan will head liquidation, with T C Powell named vice president of the Erie railroad and set to assume duties next week. Four divisions remain, but private ownership will end federal control while claims are settled.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rachel Sadssintorretion
Hines
Max Thelan
Public Service Division
California State Utilities Commission
T. C. Powell
Eria Railroad
The
Southern Railway
Law
Finance
Accoun
Erehegpe Gxing
Thelan
la Widating
Memory returns under quizzing in Newberry campaign trial
Grand Rapids, Feb 6 The government introduced testimony on funds deposited or withdrawn by members of Senator Newberrys campaign committee in the election conspiracy trial. Prosecutor Dalley argued over $200000 in the Newberry case with $3750 as lawful expenses, defense contends no limit beyond candidate expenditures. Pearl Gilbert testified she was paid $6560 a week from 1918 to work at the Martindale home writing campaign letters and noted a long distance call to Newberry after August 27 primary. Margaret Simmons testified she worked at the local headquarters from August 1 and reported pay from Welsh and Floyd for form letters.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Newberry
K C. Dalley
Pearl Gilbert
Con Gilbert O. Currie
State House of Representatives
B. Frank
Fred C. Martindale
Gilbert
Truman Newberry
King
Margaret Simmons
Geoge Welsh
Charles Floyd
American oil men seek tax rise in Mexico
Texas and Oklahoma Oil association has urged higher petroleum production taxes in Mexico. The Mexican government, per a published report, is not inclined to accept the suggestion. The plan was sent to President Carranza in a letter and forwarded to the commerce and labor department, with the association noting that lower tax rates in Mexico hurt American interests.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Texas and Oklahoma Oil Association
The
Excel
Carranza
Department of Commerce and Labor
Mexico
Ameri
Prince of Wales Offered WBU Presidency in Paris
Paris February 6 The Prince of Wales has been offered the presidency of the International Boxing Union He has reserved his decision.
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Associated Press
Paris
Prince of Wales
International Boxing Union
Doubts Over Partial Resumption of Trade With Russia
Paris dispatch reports doubts about the practical working of a plan to partially resume trade with Russia via the Russian cooperative council. The discussion suggests the Russia contact would be restricted and could hinder even limited exchanges with the outside world.
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Paris
Russia
Council of Allbassederse
Man killed by speeding train after surviving earlier wreck
Plagued by a fatal accident sequence, Frank A. Johnson, described as a car chef, survived an earlier wreck but was killed when struck by a speeding train at Dead Man's Curve. The incident followed injuries from the prior collision.
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Phil
Frank A. Johnson
Funding Bill Wins Group's Favor
The House Ways and Means Committee indicated support for a funding proposal totaling 16.9 billion dollars in American loans to foreign debtors and to defer interest collection for three years. Final decision on the committee's authority to fund the debt without new regulations was postponed until next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and mi
Urga Department
Teschen Plebiscite Scene of Outbreaks
Reports from Teschen indicate outbreaks linked to the plebiscite area as Allied troops advance to occupy the disputed region after Versailles ratification. American Red Cross headquarters in Warsaw coordinates medical units to affected districts.
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Teschen
Associated P
Vienna
Teschente
Versailles
Uni
Union Wage Scales Advance Seventeen Per Cent
Washington Feb 6. Union wage scales in general trades for 1919 show an average increase of 17 percent over 1918 and 65 percent higher than in 1914 according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics summary. Regular hours per week in 1919 rose five percent over 1918, with figures applying to time-rate workers only.
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Washington
Isis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Virginia Governor Chosen for Federal Board
Former Governor Henry Stuart of Virginia was nominated by President Wilson to a seat on the interstate commerce committee to replace James Harlan of Indiana whose term expired. Louis Titus, a San Francisco attorney, was named for a position on the shipping board.
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Associated Associated Press
Washin IN
Henry Stuart
Virginia
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Committee
James &. Harlan
Indiana
Louis Titus
San Fran Francisco
Garrison at Odessa Reported Imprisoned by Denekin Army
Dispatches from a Central News correspondent claim the garrison of Odessa is imprisoned by General Denekin’s forces. The report notes surrounding troops are confined in Romanian territory and the city’s defense remains uncertain.
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Odessa
Belo
Denekine
Econ Re Lo
Ftral
Storm paralyses Vermont and disrupts New England rail traffic
A blizzard paralyzed northern Vermont and crippled transportation across New England. Up to 80 trains were stalled, vessels failed to sail, and cities faced widespread disruption as winter conditions persisted.
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Boston
Newcome
Verest Blissard
Vermont
New Englid
Jea
Lighthouse Relief Ship Caught in Ice in Gulf of St Lawrence
A Canadian relief steamer recently departed to aid a lighthouse in the Gulf of St Lawrence but became trapped by ice. Two men walked 20 miles to report the vessel surrounded by ice and in danger. the ship’s crew were pulled from the water.
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Ne Rt
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Montenegro King Set for Albanian Coup Return
Reports from Paris state King Nicholas of Montenegro, still head of government after a clash with the Montenegrin national assembly, is in Albania preparing a coup to regain his throne and restore his rule.
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Preway
Paris
Nicholas
Albania
Couttr
Chiefs of Sunday Schools Assemble for Conference in Birmingham
The executive committee of the International Sunday School Association gathered in Birmingham to plan field work and convener arrangements. Representatives from many U S and Canadian cities attend as sessions continue through February.
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Chiefs OF Sunday Schools
Sire
Birmingham
Unite States
Canada
Georgia Democrats in Executive Meeting in Atlanta
Georgia Democrats gather in Atlanta to discuss methods for selecting delegates to the national convention in San Francisco this June. The meeting favored calling a session in May to organize the process.
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Georgia
Democrats
Associated Press
Atlanta
Mexican School Celebration Highlighted in Historic Recap
A partial Associated Press report recalls a Mexican school celebration amid a five year span. Details are fragmented but indicate a notable community event tied to local history and tradition.
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