Joint installation of officers to be held by Mobile Odd Fellows
All Odd Fellows of Mobile will hold a joint installation of officers tonight at 7 94 at the hall at Maunhs. The event gathers lodge members for the formal ceremonies and leadership installation.
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Mobile
Maunhs
C. O. Jacobs
Birmingham
Alabama
August Buergeur
J. M.tucker
Alabama Lodge No
E. E. Wells
I. F. Faulkner
8. R.’ McCoy
Mobile Lodge
G. G. Hutchinson
August Buerger
Albert D. Bloch
Union
G. R. Nurse
J. M. Tucker
E.J. Thaxton
Mount Ararat
A. Buerger
A. Nicks
Dr. L. Stewart
Peace’ Rebekah
B. Higgins
L. May
E. Ballard
Purity Rebekah ‘Lodge No
Nada Brown
Fred C. Smith
Daisy Winters
Gulf City Rebekah Lodge No
Gladys Williams
Martha Potter
Blanch Krudop
A. G. Moses
E. G. Rickardy
A. D. Bloch
Gardiner C. Tucker
Daugherty Probes Claim Lumbermen Hold Prices High
The department of justice investigates reports of conspiracies to boost lumber prices and defeat competition. Agents under Attorney General Daugherty are inquiring into alleged price manipulation in the lumber trade.
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Department of Justice
Atty
Daugherty
Port terminal charges at gulf and south Atlantic ports questioned
A report by A H Miter, chief statistician for the war department, reviewed by the chambers traffic bureau, urges an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into port terminal practices. Railroads are said to absorb wharfage and handling charges in line hauls, hurting private terminals and free commerce across southern and gulf ports. The report also notes probable private terminal expansion at Mobile and recommends rate guidance around three cents per hundred pounds for wharfage.
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A. H. Miter
Board ‘of Engineers
War Department
Mobile
Gulf and
South Atlantic
Chamber of~ Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ritter
Gulf
Mr. Ritter
Shrine to Install at Battle House
Annual installation of officers of Abba Temple Order of Mystic Shrine to be held tonight at the Battle House. A dance and social will follow. Elected officers include Sohn H. Fuller Selma protentate Jex Hancock chief rabban R. H. enter chief rabban J. 4 priest and prophet H Stephens rental guide Alice Kne M T Sprague recorder Gan pies rece H Russell Selma A F Norquist and Dr J H McCormick representatives to the imperial council at San Francisco next.
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Abba
Order of Mystic
Battle House
Sohn H. Fuller
Selma
jJex Hancock
Rabban
R. H
H. Stephens
Alice Knet
T. Sprague
H.* Russell
A. F. Norquist
J. H. McCormick
Imperial Council
San Francisco
Admiralty Docket Report Sets Hearings Next Week
The federal court sounded today with cases set for hearing the week after next. The sel. term of the court will begin next week. Officials will depart Sete Sunday for Selma.
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Fed
Federal Court
Sete
Selma
Traffic official from Mobile to Atlanta meeting
G. Cobb traffic manager Mobile Chamber of Commerce travels to Atlanta for a Southern Traffic League session. Discussion centers on Mobile shippers and regional transport issues.
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G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Southern Traffic League
Satsuma Orange Crop Valued at 2 Million in Mobile Baldwin
The Satsuma crop from Mobile to Baldwin counties reached pearloads with an estimated market value of 2 million dollars, according to figures compiled by the Gulf Mobile North Railroad Company.
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Satsuma
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Gulf, Mobile ‘North Railroad Company
Mercury Rising Forecast For Mobile Tonight
The weather man predicts rising temperatures for Mobile tonight with warmer conditions and higher evening readings. A forecast indicates temperatures will climb into the upper range, bringing a mild to warm night for residents.
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Mercury
Weather forecast for Alabama region tonight
The weather page notes cloudy conditions in Alabama with a chance of rains tonight and a warmer night ahead.
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Sgton
Alabama
Man Wanted Here Held By Police Of New Orleans
A telegram from New Orleans authorities reports the arrest in New Orleans of John Graham alias J C Graham alias Norwood. He allegedly issued a worthless check for 72 dollars to the Battle House hotel. Detective Foye of the Battle House escorted him to New Orleans where he will be tried before return to Mobile. Graham was known in Mobile as a golf enthusiast who frequented the Battle House and the Mobile Country Club.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
John Graham
J. C. Graham
Norwood
Battle House
Foye
Graham
Mobile
The
No Trace Found of Robert Martin in Duck-Hunt Tragedy
Body found near the river mouth confirms Robert Martin 29 remains missing since Thursday. Joseph Harper 24, who was with him, was recovered yesterday afternoon about a mile and a half from the river mouth and will be buried in Wahalak Miss. The recovery was made by J R Davison, Harper’s uncle.
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Robert
Cotton
Martin
Dog River
Joseph Harper
Wahalak
Miss
Roche & Burke
J R. Davison
Harper
Driver
Eight Arrested on Prohi Law Charge
Eight men faced the recorder on prohibition violations. Joe Clain and Pat O'Brien were fined 100 or 100 days. John Johnson and N A Mullstedt were discharged. Walter Puckett and others had cases continued to January. Mullstedt testified bootleggers left a basket of twelve bottles of white lightning in his car on Water street near Government.
Disorderly conduct fines for two Catherine Street residents
Joe Horbon and Luther Long of Catherine street near 614 Shell road were fined 25 dollars or 25 days each after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. Neighbors phoned police and the men fought after being arrested by Special Officer Bauer.
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Joe Horbon
Luther Long
Catherine Street
Shell Road
Bauer Plates
Soles Appointed to Place as Fireman
Soles appointed to place as fireman by Chief Hartwell. Pete Dahl dropped from supernumerary roll for refusal to report for duty per Chief Myrick to the fire commissioner.
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Soles
Coer H. T. Hartwell
Pete Dahl
Myrick
Police Court Opens With Largest Holiday Docket in Three Years
The court resumed after New Year with 107 cases from police arrests. A key trial involved K Passaris for intoxicated driving and reckless operation after an auto collision on St Michael and Warren streets injuring 11 year old Katherine Louise Barbour. A continuance was granted at the defense request.
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E. J. Grove
Recorder
St. Michael and Warren Streets
K. Passaris
Wood Confers With Igorrote Chiefs in Baguio
Gov General Wood met with Igorrote president and leaders to discuss desires for an American governor for mountain provinces including Benguet. Chiefs showed willingness to pay taxes if revenue stayed local. Wood hosted a barbeque for chiefs and followers. He attended a horse show where natives displayed stock with Miss Louise Wood judging and awarding prizes.
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Baguio
Philippine Islands
Wood
Berguet
Louise Wood
Brines killed in Coast auto crash near San Diego
William P Brines former University of Pennsylvania student who was acquitted last January of the charge of killing Elmer G Drewes a Dartmouth college student lost his life in an auto wreck near San Diego California last Sunday telegram to his uncle John R Wiggins says Drewes was found dead near the city with a bullet in the head in October 1920 Brines fled and his car was found abandoned a mile from the scene prior to surrender His trial ended with his not testifying and his counsel not calling him as a witness
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Philadelphia
William P. Brines
University of Pennsylvania
Elmer G. Drewes
Dartmouth College
San Diego
Cal
John R. Wiggins
Drewes
Brines
Government considers drastic action over lumber and building materials
An emergency call prompts the government to seek evidence identifying lumber producers and building material manufacturers to justify drastic measures if needed.
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The
Nes
Ain Wes General Deneves
New Electric Power Company Formed To Take Over Cities Lines
A new company named National Electric Power and Light will take over properties of American Cities company including lines in Memphis New Orleans and others under Electric Bond and Share of New York supervision to improve street car service. Memphis gas and electric properties will join. New Orleans line awaits reorganization with Chase National Bank exchanges.
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New York
National Eléctric Power and Ht Company
American Cities Company
Memphis
New Orleans
Electric Bond and Share Company of
Birmingham Railway, Light and’ Power Company
Houston One Power
Knotville
Little Rosk
New Orleans Railwy
Chase National Bank of New York
Chase Bank
New Orleans Company
Memphis Street Railway
Memphis Gas and Electric Company
Watson Receives New Evidence in Opie Case
Senators hear letters alleging Major H L Opie of Staunton Va shot soldiers in France. Witnesses Gillie St John and Leedy claim Opie shot a runner and a soldier, urging recall before the Senate committee resuming hearings on illegal hangings and killings in the A E F.
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Washington
Maj
H. L. Opie
Staunton
France
Sen. Watson
Georgia
William D. Gillie
South Laurel Street
Richmond
Opie
William E
John
Lynchburg
John RK. Leedy
Strasburg
Senate Committee
Phoenix Faces Flood Threat From Cave Creek Waters
North Phoenix residents were ordered to evacuate as floodwaters from Cave Creek breached Arizona canals feeding Salt River valley irrigation. Crests not yet reached Phoenix. authorities warned of rising waters expected to arrive early today.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Sheriff's Office
Arizona
Salt River Valley Irrigation District
Tanker H. Folger Towed Into Port by Tug Willet
The 4,200 ton tanker H. Folger in ballast from Philadelphia to Texas City was towed into Key West harbor Monday by the wrecking tug Willet after being floated from a reef between Miami and West Palm Beach where she grounded Sunday. The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa aided, a bottom survey will be made before further voyage.
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Key West
Fra
Folger
Philadelphia
Texas City
Willet
Miami
West Palm Beach
Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
Five-Cent Loaves Return at Atlantic and Pacific Stores
New York on January 3 reports the Atlantic and Pacific Tea stores will sell standard 14 ounce loaves for five cents at its 5,000 outlets nationwide. The move marks a revival of the five cent bread price in the era.
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New York
Atlantic and Pacific Tea
National Bank Call Issued For December 31
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for National Bank duty reports due December 31. The notice requests banks to submit details on capital, earnings, and liquidity to assess financial health and compliance.
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Washington, Jan
Community Dollar Day in Mobile Promotes Big Dollar Sales
The Mobile News Item reports a New Year Dollar Day on Friday January Sixth with merchants pledging reduced prices and a carnival of bargains. Stores offer ladies wear shoes hosiery and various merchandise as crowds are urged to shop early for the event.
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Mobile
Mple
France and Britain seek alliance plan at Cannes talks
Paris dispatch reports Premier Briand and Louis Loucheur travel to Cannes to press for a Franco British alliance as key to European security. The talks will cover naval arms, indemnities, and Near East policy with Britain favoring Greece while France backs Turkish nationalists.
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Paris
Briand
Louis Loucheur
Cannes
London Daily Mail
France
Great Britain
Near East
Prom
Ueoran Londen
Pronees
J. W. Macrae Memphis Banker Dies at 83
Maj. J. W. Macrae, a Memphis banker and philanthropist born in Warrenton Virginia, died at his home in Memphis at age 83. He moved to Memphis as a youth and spent over fifty years in local commercial and financial enterprises. He served in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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Memphis
Tenn
J. W. MacRea
Maj. MacRea
Warrenton
MacKeea
Oil prices in the East cut across Pennsylvania grades
Prices for Pennsylvania grades drop to 3.50 a barrel, a 6.5 cent reduction. Other grades lowered including Carnine to 2.15, Gabell to 2.36, Somerset to 2.15, Bomer cat ene to 2.40, and Ragland to 1.15.
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Cruda
Pennsylvania
Carning
Gabell
Somerset
Bomercat
Ragland
North Carolina Rail Lines Hit By Rate Cut Order
The North Carolina corporation commission orders intrastate freight rates cut about ten percent for agricultural products and livestock. Railroads had already cut ten percent for all states except North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
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N. Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Corporation Commission
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Turks Extend Deportation Zone in Anatolia
Constantinople Jan 3 Greeks report Greek deportations from Anatolia have spread from Samsun to Trebizond. The Turks allegedly found Greeks in Trebizond signaling with Greek warships off the Black Sea port, as claimed by Greek sources.
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Constantinople
Anatolia
Samsun
Trebizond
Fire at Eufaula destroys Foy Whitlock building
A fire in Eufaula caused heavy damage to the Foy Whitlock building with an estimated loss of $200,000. The Beomenes occupied the ground floor by the Eufaula ware company and business offices on the upper floors. Origin undetermined.
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Foy Whitlock
Beomenes
Eufaula Ware Company
Offffy
Micon
Far Eastern Treaties and Naval Talks Advance
Washington reports show naval experts at the arms conference ironing out technical details of the naval limits agreement. Delegates expect further informal talks on Far Eastern questions by week’s end. A separate sub-committee seeks a new Chinese tariff, while a French Japanese agreement on a protectorate over a Baltic affair is noted.
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Washington
Associated Press
China
Yalbetta
Chita's Claims Shake Far East Conference
Washington guards report that amid the New Year lull, the unofficial delegation from the Far Eastern republic pressed charges of a secret French Japanese understanding aimed at perpetuating Japanese control in Siberia. The claim surfaced as conference machinery paused for the holiday.
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Siberia
France
Japan
Washington
Far Eastern
Chita
Preas
Weeks to Center With Tinkler On Shoals Saturday
Florence officials report the Construction Company of North America plans a Washington conference Saturday with Secretary Weeks. The firm, aiming to complete and operate the nitrate and water plant projects at Muscle Shoals, has filed a competitive bid and is conducting site inspections in Alabama.
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RSS
Florence
Construction Company of North America
San Francisco
Muscle Shoals
Washington Thureddy
Sec
C. C. Tinkler
F. C. Hitchcock
Washington
War ‘Department
Francisco Construction Company
Musele Shoals
Ala
S Ecretary
Tinkler
Miorance
Southeast Road Session Convened in Jacksonville
Delegates from major southeastern cities gather in Jacksonville on January 6 to adopt a uniform logging method for highways entering Alabama Georgia Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina and Florida. Prominent American Automobile Association officials including Charles M Hayes George C Diehl and others attend along with Clark Howell Carl Fisher and William Jennings Bryan.
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Jacksonville
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
South
North Carolina
Florida
American Automobile Association
Charles M. Hayes
Chicago Automobile Association
George C. Diehl
Philadelphia
Eague Hogie
Clark Howell
The
Atlanta Constitution
Carl Fisher
Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan
Miami
Continental and Commercial Trust merger reshapes Chicago banking
The Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings bank absorbed Ft Dearborn National and Ft Dearborn Trust and Savings, creating the second largest U.S. bank and the biggest west of New York. The move averted the gravest risk to Chicago's financial district in 16 years, announced after a Chicago Clearing House session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Continental and Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
United States
New York
Ft. Dearborn National Bank
Ft. Dearborn Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago Clearing House Association
Continental and
Comics
Sproul undecided over immediate or later appointment
In Harrisburg reports indicate Sproul has not yet decided on a immediate appointment for a key post. Distant officials say representations from friends may push for a temporary role now with a longer term appointment later this year.
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Sproul
Harrisburg
Soanermen
Année Stillman Arrives Amid Divorce Case Front
Mrs. Anne Stillman, of Three River, arrives with her 1a and reporters to pursue divorce from James Stilman. She expects to proceed to Grand Anse to interview witnesses as lawyers consult. Jacques Bureau named as counsel. authorities fear possible threats tied to the case.
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Année WU
James “A. Stilman Ork
Quebec
Stillman
Grand Amse
Terview
Jacques Bureau
Focal
Hament
Fedet
Ter
Rete Hase
Warden Surrenders Keys After Board Move
In Little Rock Dempsey, ousted Breance Sand eye as I ae tt t commission and surrendered keys to the board. The board aims to dismiss the warden for insubordination and failing to restore economy while Dempsey vows no further challenge.
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Little Rock
Dempsey
Breance Sand Eye
Mary
Fishermen's Tricks Exposed by May Gloucester Speech
In Gloucester Massachusetts Mayor Percy W exposes deceptive fish trade tricks in his inaugural remarks. He cites salted and branded herring, dyed pink mackerel, and adulterated seafood sold as ocean catch.
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Gloucester
Mass
Percy W
Maine
Milk price cuts lower costs in Memphis area
In Memphis area markets, milk prices dropped to as low as 12 to 13 cents per quart as several retailers cut prices. The reductions followed earlier drops by a few months, with self service grocers leading the price changes.
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Memphis
Jai
Burch Trial Enters Seventh Week in Los Angeles
Jurors hear closing arguments as Arthur C. Burch faces trial for the murder of J Belton Kenne lity. The defense prepares rebuttal evidence amid ongoing proceedings in Los Angeles.
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Burch
Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton
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