Court Appointment To Replace Late Judge Chamberlain Near
Governor Kilby may name a successor to the late Judge Henry Chamberlain of the inferior criminal court. The court sits without a judge until chosen. Possible appointees include D. B. Dobbs Tazewell Shepard T H Smith Z M P Inge and Aubrey Boyles. The appointee serves until the November election with May primaries deciding the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Thomas E. Kilby
Montgomery
D. B.’ Dobbs
Tazewell Shepard
T. H. Smith
Z. M. P. Inge
Aubrey Boyles
Flu cases rise with 124 new infections in two-day period
The board of health reports 124 influenza cases from 6 PM Saturday to 3 PM today, including 56 in the city and 68 in the county. No deaths occurred. Since the outbreak began, 2,443 cases have been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
No Bail Granted as Shooting Case Proceeds
Four people were shot at Bloodgoods and Conception streets with Katie Jones and Mose King among the injured. George Freeman, 23, held on dangerous and suspicious charges, appeared in recorder's court with the judge asking for a March 4 date to set the next steps in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Jones
North Franklin Street
Mose King
Nail Street
Bloodgoods
Conception Streets
City Hospital
George York
Chickasaw
George Finley
Franklin Street
George Freeman
Recorder’s Court Today
P. J. Oshaughnessy
Freeman
Cedar Point Road Improvement Agreement Set
The Fowl River Community Association will supervise six miles of Cedar Point road and spend 25 dollars per mile each month for a year with county matching funds, after the board of revenue and road commission approved the plan. A committee will draft the contract for the one year term. The project covers Cedar Point road from the Fowl River bridge to the Froham road and nearby east and west sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowl River Community Association
Board of Revenue and Road Commission
Cedar Point
Fowl River Bridge
Didnt Wake Him Up Duff Asks 2600 Damages
John Duff sues U S Railroad Administrator Walker D Hines in circuit court for 2600 in damages claiming on June 4 an L A N passenger train failed to wake him on arrival in Mobile from New Orleans. He alleges he was carried past his station and forced to alight where no station existed, causing him to fall into a culvert and suffer a sprained left wrist and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duff
Circuit Court
Walker D. Hines
U. S
L.A& N
Mobile
New Orleans
Income Tax Office Open in Holiday to Aid Returns
The federal income tax office at the customs building is open today despite the holiday to help Mobilians file their returns. An extra man assists the regular staff of three to serve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Income Tax Office
Customs
Seek Woman to Deliver Telegram
Police officials pursue Mrs. B. W. Johnson of this city to deliver an important telegram. The telegram reached the woman in care of the chief of police, but hotel searches and other places have not found her.
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B. W. Johnson
Weather Fragment Says Mississippi Rain Tonight
Fragmentary weather note reports rain chances for Mississippi region and unsettled skies. Text is incomplete but indicates precipitation for tonight and possibly cooling, with no clear time or extent.
Appraisers at Ley Plant to Price Frascati Shipyard
A Mobile board of appraisers and experts from W S Kinnear Ne wark and J D Davies will survey the Frascati concrete shipyard properties. They aim to set a price for Ley interests to buy from the government with Davies as arbitrator if needed. Purchase decision hoped this week. outcome uncertain whether plant remains in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Frascati
Fred T. Ley Company
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Ley
W. S. Kinnear
W. S. Kinnear Company
Newark
Charles A. Pohl
R. E. Spaulding
Ley Plant
Ley Company
Pascagoula Marine enlistment drive updates
Horton Jones of Pascagoula will travel to New Orleans for final Marine enlistment exams after accompanying Sgt. Jack Meyers from the Marine recruiting station in Mobile. A possible return trip to Pascagoula for further recruiting is anticipated next Saturday as Sgt. Waters will canvass Ocean Springs later this week. Chief Conrad W. Austin asks Mobile county judges and other cities for reports on chartered clubs compliance with filing officer names and addresses and forfeit agreements in cases of gaming or alcohol on premises.
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Horton Jones
Pascagoula
Jack Meyers
Marine Recruiting Station
Mobile
New Orleans
Waters
Océan Springs
Conrad W. Austin
State Law Enforcement Department
Mobile County
Territoy
New York Photographer Visits Mobile Port for Images
Miss Rosenthal representing Underwood & Underwood is in Mobile for several days to photograph the waterfront and port facilities. She aims to collect photographs and data for use with the pictures as part of a tour of Southern ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rosenthal
New York
Underwood & Underwood
Mobile
Ariog
Bakers Convene to Discuss Routine Matters at Battle House
The American Association of the Baking Industry holds a one day meeting at the Battle House to discuss routine business conservation of flour and selecting the next convention site. Gordon Smith of Mobile presides as sessions continue through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of the Baking Industry
Battle House
Gordon Smith
Mobile
County Purchases Refunding Bonds
County commissioners buy refinancing bonds totaling 16000 at par via Union Commercial Bank. Treasurer George F E Stone says the issue will save about 800 yearly. Bonds issued in 1908 mature in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
George FE. Stone
Union Commercial Bank
Stone
Seelbach Goes to Michigan Resort for Hotel Work
Charles H. Seelbach former Battle House chief clerk left the city for 0a Beach Michigan to take charge of the Ottawa Hotel. He will oversee repairs and operate the hotel during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Seelbach
Battle House
0A Beach
Mich
Ottawa Hotel
Seelbach
Trade School Not To Meet Tonight
The School of Foreign Trade and Shipping at the Chamber of Commerce will not be in session tonight due to Washington’s peas. Classes will be resumed.
Hagan Attacks Dipping Spending on Tick Eradication
John D. Hagan accused the county of funding private interests under the tick eradication law at the board meeting. He questioned the law’s constitutionality and suggested county supervised work with posted inspectors and a nine man quarantine line patrol. Dr. C E Smith urged a general inspector and the purchase of 2000 gallons of chemicals. Action was deferred to March 8 for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hagan
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Alabama
Hagan
City Orders Sidewalk Upgrades on Old Shell Road
Property owners along Old Shell road from Lemoyne Place to the city limits receive notices from the police department and city commission to pave sidewalks as required by law. If ignored, the city will undertake the work and assess the costs against the properties after a set period. The Old Shell road school improvement association urged sidewalk construction for child safety, noting pupils walk in the street due to noncompliant owners.
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Old Shell Road
Lemoyne Place
City Commission
City Mandamus Seeks Half Salary for Humane Officer
A mandamus filed against Mobile seeks to force the city to pay one half of humane officer J B Ducourneau's salary. The hearing awaits the filing of an answer by City Attorney Frank J Verger. The commission had ruled the state act requiring city and county to fund the salary and vehicle upkeep invalid, denying the officer's claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
F. G. Bromberg
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals and Children
City Commission
Captain Elmer Scally Dies in New Mexico
Captain Elmer Scally a long time Army Quartermaster Department officer stationed at Mobile during the war died yesterday at Wingate New Mexico. He led river protection efforts in the conflict and was a member of Abba Temple Shriners and Mobile Lodge of Elks with many friends in Mobile News of his death was received today by local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Scally
Army Quartermaster’s Department
Mobile
Federal
Wingate
N. M
Scally
Abba Temple of Shriners of
Mobile Lodge of Elks
Fire causes minor damage at Meyer Building
A room on the Meyer building's third floor at the northwest corner of Scott and Dauphin streets caught fire at 8 45 this morning from an exploding oil stove. Several articles of bedding were burned and damage was slight.
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Meyer
Scott and
Dauphin Streets
Army trims enlistment period to one year for all recruits
Army recruiting offices announce one year enlistments for field artillery and engineering corps. Formerly recruits joined for at least three years, now both ex service men and new recruits may enlist for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Artillery and Engineering Corps
Army
Mary Seibels Ball Dies in Montgomery
Mrs. Mary Seibels Ball aged 73 daughter of the late Colonel J J Seibels former United States minister to Belgium died at her Montgomery home this morning The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon.
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Montgomery
Mary Seibels Ball
J. J. Seibels
United States
Beigi
Montgomery Houe
Mobile D A R Honors Washington Birthday
Mobile D A R plans a birthday observance for George Washington with a program at Miss Ellen Smiths home 260 St Anthony Street. Rail repair shops banks and federal offices closed for the holiday. post office hours shortened. shipbuilding yards closed.
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George Washington
Mobile
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ellen Smith
St. Anthony Street
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Whistler
Mobile Shipbuilding Company
Fred T. Ley Company
Last Tribute to Rear Admiral Peary at Arlington
The body of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full naval honors. Cavalry and artillery escorted the procession as sailors fired the final salutes and a bugler played taps.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert EB. Peary
North Pole
Arlington National Cemetery
Diplomatic Corps
Peary
Congress
Navy Department
Carroll Q. Wright
Washington Navy Yard
Eary
Navy
Adriatic Notes to Be Made Public by President Wilson
Officials say the United States and Entente powers will publish the Adriatic notes with foreign consent within days. The notes will be released when President Wilson delivers his latest reply to the Entente premiers, sent to Ambassador Davis in London for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Adriatic
Wilson
Davis
London
Roosevelt Dam Apron Washed Out By Flood
Flood washes away apron below Roosevelt dam in the Balt river valley and destroys five more spans of the Auga Fria bridge fifteen miles west of Phoenix. South Central avenue bridge traffic is discontinued as water covers approaches. Crest expected around 4 AM as rains pour into Salt Verde and Tonto river basins.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Roosevelt Dam
Balt River
Auga Fria
South Central Avenue
Salt River
Verde
Tonto
Alabama Industries Balk at Coal Shortage Threat
Montgomery February 23 Indus trial plants in Alabama face a serious coal shortage due to Southern railroads being unable to furnish cars. The state convict operated plants relying on coal may be forced to close as cars are reportedly in the North and East and five railroads will not release them for Southern firms.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State
Connors faces federal liquor charge in Chickasabogue bar
Cliff Connors appeared before Federal Commissioner Jere Austill on a violation of the national prohibition act of 1919 and waived examination to the next federal grand jury. Bond set at $1000. whiskey stored in barrels seized by U S marshals near Chickasabogue.
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Cliff Connors
Jere Austill
Connors
Chickasabogue
United Tes
C. C. Gewin
Reserve Board Reports U S Status High
The Federal Reserve Board declares a wartime policy to use reserve credit power to regulate the economy and restore prewar equilibrium. It urges Congress to amend the act for national credit lines and rate scales to curb inflation and sustain production.
Congress pauses to hear Washington farewell address
Washington February 24 All government departments closed for Washington's birthday but the Senate and House in session The Senate postponed railroad bill discussion to hear Senator Pomerene read Washington's farewell address The House read the address as Rep Rodenburg and Rep Montague spoke on Washington's life and character
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Pomerene
Ohio
Rodenburg
Illinois
Montague
Virginia
Penny Drop Letter Rate Is Approved
Washington February 238 Favorable report on the annual postoffice appropriation bill with an amendment providing for a one cent drop letter rate was ordered today by the senate postoffice committee. Other changes include appointment of a commission to investigate mail transportation in cities and terminals. The committee also approved an amendment to authorize a surety bonding plan for employees. Bonding companies objected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dent Wilson
Senate
White House
Brotherhoods
Cummins
Fromie
Tenauty
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Banking System
Congress
Postoffice
Senate Postoffice Committee
House
Post Office Department
Two Months Pass Before Rescue Reaches Rostellan Crew
The schooner Rostellan drifted two months without a rudder sails or hull intact until rescued by the American steamer Deepwater. Captain and eleven men were taken to New York 450 miles east of Bermuda after leaving Genoa for Liverpool with palm oil and ivory cargo.
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Associated Press
New York
Deepwater
Genoa
Bermuda
Loango
Africa
Liverpool
Welch Collieries Tied Up by Strike
Porth Wales February 23. Thirty thousand miners in the Rhondda valleys walked out and shut down all collieries. The strike targets the dismissal of a check weighman and a victimization case, prompting collective action by workers.
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WELCH
Associated Press
Porth
Wales
Rhondda Valley
Army Recruiting Bureau Suspends News Service Nationwide
In New York on February 23, the army recruiting publicity bureau announced a temporary halt to its syndicate service to 2,800 newspapers and magazines due to an acute news print shortage. It will rely on paid advertising instead during the suspension.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Army
Educators of Nation Open Five Day Convention
In Cleveland on February 23 8000 delegates from 50 national education groups gather to discuss American school issues. The department of superintendence sessions begin tomorrow while other departments meet today with George Strayer of Columbia and Dean Burris of Cincinnati debating the Smith Towner bill proposing a national secretary of education and a 100 million dollar federal subsidy.
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Cleveland
National Educational Association
Association
Department of Superintendence
Association of College Teachers of Education
George D. Strayer
Columbia University
William P. Burris
Cincinnati
Smith-Towner
Dr. Strayer
Dean Burris
Ibanez Receives Literary Degree at Washington U
Vicente Blasco Ibanez the Spanish novelist was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at George Washington University mid winter convocation. Also honored were Herbert Hoover Senator Calder and Franklin MacVeagh with degrees conferred by GWU president William Miller Collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vicente Blasco Ibanez
George Washington University
Herbert C. Hoover
William M. Calder
New York
Franklin MacVeagh
Clemenceau’s Nile Voyage From Cairo To Khartum
Former French prime minister Georges Clemenceau leaves Cairo for Assuan to inspect the dam and travel upriver to Chalal Ouadthalfa and Khartum. He will visit Khartum again, El Obeid, then ascend the Blue Nile before returning via Khartum. He spent three days in Luxor visiting Karnak Temples and the Valley of the Kings and dined with Field Marshal Allenby.
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Cairo
Egypt
Georges Clemenceau
France
Assuan
The
Nile
Chalal
Ouadthalfa
Khartum
el Obeid
Blue Nile
Luxor
M. Clemenceau
Field Marshal
Viscount Allenby
Sudan
Allenby
Bolshevik Seize Murmansk Harbor in Revolution
London reported Bolshevik forces have seized Murmansk harbor following a port revolution that began Saturday afternoon. Murmansk lies on the Murman coast near the White Sea, northwest of Archangel, and had housed allied base operations on the western White Sea shore.
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London
Murmansk
Lloyds
Varda
Norway
Murman
Kola Peninsula
Finland
White Sea
Archangel
Woman Signs Swiss Bank Notes First for Miss Prodham
Geneva Feb 23 The first woman to sign bank notes in Switzerland is Miss Marie Prodham named director of the Banque de Geneve She will sign notes and scrip issued by the bank The report notes women already practice as judges barristers engineers doctors and professors in the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
Switzerland
Marie Prodham
Banque de Geneve
Four Elderly Women Die in Lynn Home Fire
A basement fire at the Lynn home for aged women killed four residents and injured others. The blaze started before dawn, catching bedridden inmates as the building burned, leaving investigators to determine causes.
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Associated Press
Lynn
Mass
Lynn Home For Aged Women
Aviator Killed In Eagle Pass Flight
Second Lieutenant Horace M. H. Corey of Flight A, 90th Aero Squadron, U.S. Army, died when his airplane suddenly burst into flames and fell 1,200 feet in Eagle Pass Texas. Corey was 28 and considered Chicago his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Horace M. H. Corey
Flight A
Ninetieth Aero Squadron
U.S. A
Corey
Chicago
Britons Protest Turkish Rule in Constantinople Chronicle
London readers report protests against Turkish control of Constantinople. Prominent figures including the archbishops of Canterbury and York, university professors, scientists, and politicians memorialized Premier Lloyd George opposing any policy leaving Constantinople Turkish. The Times attacks government policy as a British decision influenced by France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Constantinople
Cnutty
Terbury
York
Lloyd George
Contople
W.e
Leagues
Ninety Witnesses Flu Bound in Newberry Hearing
Grand Rapids Mich Feb 23 Ninety government witnesses are ill or delayed by illness delaying the Newberry conspiracy trial as Frank C Dailey assistant attorney general seeks to finish the government case this week. Jesse H Prescott of Flint testifies in the fifth week supporting statements about Mayor William F McKeighan and the alleged influence on a pending supreme court criminal petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank C. Dailey
Newberry
Jesse H. Prescott
Flint
William F. McKeighan
Richard H. Fle
Supreme Court
McKeighan
Parents jailed for murder of boy baby
Associated Press reports Winston-Salem North Carolina February Greek man Nick Kosmos and his English wife were jailed today for alleged murder of their infant. The child was found dead Saturday in the parents' room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Winston-Salem
N. c
Nick Kosmos
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Len Cummins
Cedar Point Road
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Marine Corps
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New Mexico
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Arlington
Educators of Nation
Ibanez
Washington U
NEW Revolutionary Party
Mexico Way
Enlivens
Pragua Sanita Sanade
Mexico
Reorganized
Government of Mexican Free Man
Clemenceau
Murmansk Harbor
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