New Year Celebrations Quietly Mark Mobile 1921
Mobile observes New Year 1921 as courts close and residents mark the day with sports at the Mobile Fair Grounds, charity meals, and open-house events at the Y M C A. The night ends with orderly festivities and few arrests. A robbery attempt at Orso's Pressing Club prompts a police chase but is thwarted as a thief escapes over fences. In Los Angeles, sailors riot after a raid, injuring several and smashing windows as police struggle to disperse the crowd.
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Mobile
Mobile Driving Club
Mobile Fair Grounds
A. F. Owens
Mobile Y. M. C. A
Orso
South
Conception Street
Lacey
Los Angeles
Aeueene
Dublin Castle claims Sinn Fein defeat as Collins strolls free
In Dublin a British claim that Irish Republican Army control has collapsed contrasts with Sinn Fein views of looming battles. Michael Collins, guarded by six aides, walked Dublin streets on Christmas Day despite arrest orders. In New York City eight hundred homeless men slept in St Marks in the Bowery church after an offer of shelter, while a San Francisco street theater district scaffold collapse injures dozens.
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International News Service
Dublin
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Sinn
New York
St. Marks
Bowery
Second Avenue
William Norman Guthrie
Guthrie
San Francisco
Market
Taylor Streets
News-Item Produces Single Edition for New Year
The News Item announces it will publish only one edition today in observance of the New Year holiday. The greeting wishes a happy and prosperous New Year to Mobile and Mobilians.
Two Little Girls Die in Auto Crash
In Atlanta on January 1 Madge ten and Mary Frances six daughters of Chester Guinn of Quakhurst were killed when an automobile struck a small cart carrying them and wrecked. Police pursued a man and a woman who fled into nearby woods. the woman was slightly injured.
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Atlanta
Madge
Mary Frances
Chester Guinn
Quakhurst
Senator Chamberlain Resting After Operation
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon underwent a second operation yesterday and slept much of today. At Emergency Hospital his condition is listed as satisfactory with his temperature nearly normal.
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Washington
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Albany Crowded for Inauguration in Governor Nathan Miller
Albany hosts one of the largest gatherings as thousands visit for the inauguration of Nathan L. Miller of Syracuse as governor. The event drew crowds and widespread attention across the city.
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Albany
Albany Y
Nathan L., Miller
Syracuse
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Sunday
Rain and cooler in Alabama and Mississippi with lighter precipitation inland. Sunday will be fair and cooler with clearer skies and lower temperatures.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Millard Mobile Attorney Z M P Inge Dies Suddenly
Z M P Inge a longtime Mobile attorney died suddenly at his home on Government Street last night after collapsing while closing his front door. Born in Greene County in 1858 he studied at Southern University and the University of Virginia before beginning practice in Mobile in 1877. He served in the Alabama legislature and held multiple civic roles and was active in Mystic societies. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Charles Johnstone and two sons George and Herndon with funeral planned Sunday afternoon.
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Z. M. P. Inge
Mobile
Government Street
Inge
Mr. Inge
Greene
County
Ama
William Bullock Inge
North Carolina
Theouthern University
Greensboro
Via
University of Virginia
Tudies
Hern- Smith
Icle
United State Court
Alabama
Mobile City
Mobile County
Charles Johnstone
George
Herndon Inge
Philadelphia Mint Production Drops in 1920 Coinage
The Philadelphia mint produced 524,587,474 pieces in 1920, down from 591,444,195 in 1919, with domestic coinage totaling 466,058,000 versus 500,915,000 a year earlier. Pennies led at 810,165,000. nickels 93,000,000. dimes 59,030,000. quarters 27,860,000. half dollars 6,372,900. Foreign coinage included Cuba, Salvador, Peru, Nicaragua, and Argentina totals. The year's total value was $224,235,370, up from $13,449,610 in 1919.
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Philadelphia
Maine
Cuba
Salvador
Peru
Nicaragua
Prominent Florida Club Woman Drowned in Creek Crash
Jacksonville Florida January 1 Mrs William L Sharkey a prominent club woman drowned last night when the automobile she occupied with her husband plunged into the rising water of McGirt s Creek bridge on the city s outskirts. He escaped after first releasing himself and diving for her body which was not recovered.
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Jacksonville
Fla
William L. Sharkey
McGirt’s Creek
Sharkey
Troopers Raid Hotel Besieged by Crowd in Detroit
A squad of State troopers raided a down river hotel yesterday afternoon and confiscated a small quantity of whiskey. They were besieged by a crowd including many schoolboys who snowballed the officers. The troopers retreated to a motor truck that served as a temporary fort until reinforcements dispersed the crowd. No arrests were made.
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Detroit
Legionearies Lose Four Dead and 116 Hurt
From Rome report on Gabriele d Annunzios legionaries final clash with Italian regulars. Casualties said to include four dead and about 116 wounded as bridges near Fiume were blown up causing heavy damage.
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Rome
Haimong
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Legionaires
Fiume Ana
Registered Mail Robbery Foiled in Chicago
Forewarned by inspectors and detectives, two men Leo Meyer of Chicago and Clifford Kiddinger of Pensacola were arrested as they waited to block a roadway and seize a truck carrying registered mail from several stations. The plan aimed to overpower the driver and steal the mail and its load.
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Chicago
Leo Meyer
Clifford Kiddinger
Pensacola
Fla
Whiskey cases fall off in New York during 1929
New York reports show 176 persons were sent to workhouse for intoxication in 1929, including 77 women. Commissioner Hamilton notes 1920 and earlier years had higher counts with 429 in the previous year and thousands in 1913 1915 1916 1917 1915 figures. main trend is a decline in whiskey related cases.
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New York
John Barleycorn
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Correction
Hamilton
New York Harbor Strike Believed Averted in 1921 Pact
Janie Danger reports that a potential harbor strike next year has been averted after the Masters Mates and Pilots Association the Harbor Boatmen's Union and the Towboat Owners' Association signed a 1921 agreement. The pact continues current wages and a 60 hour week with overtime for longer shifts.
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New York
Janie
Masters, Mates and Pilots’ Association
Harbor Boatmen’s Union
Towboat Owners’ Association
Harding Observes Limited New Year Holiday in Marion
President elect Harding spends part of New Year at his desk in Marion Ohio handling accumulated business from ongoing conferences. He plans a New Year dinner at home with Mrs. Harding and several personal friends.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
U S Infantry Squad Released in Nogales
Lieutenant Harold Luther of the 48th Infantry and five U S soldiers released by Mexican officials in Nogales Sonora after custody since yesterday night following actions from Mexico City.
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Nogales, Ariz
Harold Luther
48Th Infantry
United States
Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
Thirst, Passport Rule Eases for Mexican Border Crossing
In Douglas Arizona on January 1, Mexican immigration officials announced a 24 hour passport rule allowing Americans to cross into Aguas Prietas without standard passport requirements to welcome the new year.
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Douglas
Ariz
Mexico
Aguas Prieta
Secret Service Agents Seek De Valera Behind Irish Lines
London reports secret service agents close to locating Eamon de Valera in Ireland or near Dublin. Officials dispute the information’s certainty while noting possible entry into Irish peace talks without disclosure. Scotland Yard lamented the ease of eluding capture after the Aquitania search.
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London
Secret Service
de Valera
Hamar Kreenwood
I Ireland
Scotland Yard
Sinn Fein
de’ Valera
Ireland
Dublin
hig_ hidig place
Aquitania
Southampton
France
Spain
All In Readiness For Opening Meet Of Driving Club
The Mobile Driving Club prepares its first monthly racing card at the Fair Grounds. Harness races include a 1 o'clock first heat, with Morris R, Farthquake, and Dick Wells in the 2:25 pace, and Mary M, Laura Kramer, and Queen Gentry in a three minute class pace. A half mile dash and mile race round out the program as net proceeds benefit Mobile orphanages. Drag’s band will entertain a sizable crowd.
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Mobile
Driving Club
Fair Grounds
Morris R
Farthquake
Dick Wells
Mary M
Laura Kramer
Queen Gentry
Drag¢s
Telegraph Operator Slain in Wilmington
Wilmington police report Alfred T. Jordan, a telegraph operator, was mysteriously slain early today on his way home. A shot to the brain was fired from behind a high board fence. the assailant escaped. The case remains under investigation with few leads at this time.
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Wilmington
Del
Alfred T. Jordan
Jordan
Persons killed by autos in Gotham New York
A garbled New York City notice reports auto fatalities in a 1920 record, referencing a 1919 baseline and noting a revised total of persons killed in Gotham as of December 1. The fragment hints at a historical crash toll update with unclear figures and dates.
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Gotham
New York
New York City
St . Vag
London reports 1920 Irish casualty toll and riots
The Irish office release lists 360 deaths in 1920 with 176 police 264 wounded 54 soldiers 126 wounded 48 civilians 11 wounded. Ulster riots in June and September noted separately. Sinn Fein claims 100 deaths from prison mistreatment and 40,000 raids on private homes with assaults and looting.
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London
Fhland
Lster
Fightingn-Determination League
New Year Dinner At White House With Family Guests
A New Year dinner at the White House was attended by Mr and Mrs Frances B Sayre and Miss Margaret Wilson. President Wilson planned a quiet day with his two daughters staying through New Year. Relatives were the only guests and many telegrams of congratulations arrived from monarchs and dignitaries including King Emmanuel of Italy King Gustav of Sweden the Duke of Norway and Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxemburg.
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Washington
Frances B. Sayre
Margaret Wilson
White House
Wilson
Executive Mansion
King Emmanuel
Italy
Gustav
Sweden
Duke
Norway
Grand Duchess
Charlotte of
Luxemburg
Rangers Spot Game Law Breaks Quickly
Colorado forest rangers, observing deer poaching in October and November, arrested rancher Charles Thomas after a two day chase. He pled guilty to killing the deer and paid a $120 fine.
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Rangers
Port Collins
Col
Colorado
Charles Thomas
German Recognition Reaches Mexico City
Formal recognition of Germany by the Weimar government reaches Mexico City as President Ebert and Foreign Minister Simons are received by the Mexican foreign affairs department. The event marks a diplomatic acknowledgment amid evolving European powers.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Magican
Cecen oPad
Ebert
Fons
Simons
Foreign Reunions Department
Arrest Man With Stolen Permits To Move Liquor
Federal prohibition agents arrested Jack Costello of New York as the promoter of a conspiracy to steal liquor permits from the New York office of the prohibition director. Three permits were found on Costello for whiskey and liquor moves valued at about 225000 dollars. He is held with John F. Shea as investigators review the case and possible bribe attempts.
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Chicago
Frank D. Richardson
Jack Costello
West 43Rd Street
New York
Charles R. O'Connor
Costello
Richardson
John F. Shea
Shea and Farley
Shea
Auto Crash Kills One, Injures Seven Near Mount Clemens
Detroit men returning from a New Year’s Eve roadhouse celebration. An auto on Gratiot road at 45 mph skidded around a curve and struck a telephone pole. One man died, another was fatally hurt, six hospitalized with broken limbs.
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Detroit
Mich
Mount Clemens
Gratiot Road
Harding to ride in auto to capital in inaugural parade
President elect Harding will travel by automobile in the inaugural parade, a historic shift from the traditional horse drawn carriage. The decision, announced here, marks the first time a U.S. president will ride to the Capitol by car on March 4.
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Harding
Washington
Capitol
Harding Nnnett
Strikers to Issue Their Own Money in New York
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America announced a plan to issue relief money to strikers in New York as a strike continues in garment factories. Two stores will issue printed one two and five dollar bills and cardboard small change in pennies nickels dimes and other denominations.
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New York
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Chicago Raid Spurs Sparse New Year Revelry Report
Chicago police and federal agents raided several restaurants cabarets suspected of serving liquor as New Year festivities continued with unusually calm crowds. A handful of arrests and small liquor seizures were reported while the city focused on preventing hold ups and robberies.
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Chicago
Federal Prohibitio
Atlanta Reporter Shot by Journal Claimant in Lobby
Bowen 20 son of city building inspector died from wounds after a shooting in the lobby of the Atlanta Journal building. Rolfe, a Journal reporter, fired after Edmondson and others engaged Bowen and a companion at news offices amid alleged disorderly conduct. Edmondson held on bond pending investigation.
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Atlanta, Ga
Bowen
C. J. Bow
Rolfe
Mondson
The
Atlanta Journal
Journal Building
Edmondson
Bond
Clayton Antitrust Act Effective Now for Railroads
Washington January 1. American railroads may buy equipment and supplies from companies in which the road or its officials have an interest if the bid from the selling firm is the most favorable received by the railway commission under section ten of the Clayton act after a six year suspension.
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Washington
Ejectment Suits Filed in Miami
Ejectment suits filed in Miami seek titles to front properties valued at more than 50 million dollars. Heirs of Lewis challenge the original owners over a dispute lasting more than 45 years. Defendants include William Bryan James Deering Da Joyce and E C McGraw.
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Miami
Fla
Miami Front
Lewis
William Bryan
James Deering
da Joyce
E. C. McGraw
Kingly Minutes With McCormick in Rome Event
United States Senator McCormick spent about forty minutes in conversation with King Victor Emmanuel in Rome. Ambassador Wadery accompanied the senator, discussing Italian American affairs and related topics.
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Rome
Medill
United States
From
King Emanuel
Cormick
Robert’ Wadery
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Z.M.P. Inge
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Scotland
Sinn. Fein
C. E. Bowen
Clayton Anti-Trust
M’cormick
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