U S coal terminal work to start by April
Plans for a government coal terminal at Blakeley Island Mobile call for bids on Feb 1 with construction to begin by April. General W D Connor of the War Department inland waterways division announced plans completed and blueprints ready.
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Mobile
W. D. Connor
Inland Waterways Division
War Department
Alabama
Congress
Washington
Connor
Blakeley Island
Chamber of Commerce
Women to Plan Poll Tax Drive at Next Meet
A meeting of the League of Women Voters was announced to plan a poll tax drive and handle other business not completed Wednesday night. The organization will likely meet Wednesday, said chairman Mrs James Hagan. The league also aims to organize branches in Irvington and nearby precincts. At last night’s Cawthon Hotel session officers were elected for the city committee and Smith Towner bill discussions dominated. Judge Hogan urged state funding for education over federal taxation.
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League of Women Voters
James Hagan
League
Irvington
Cawthon Hotel
Eugenia Marx
B. A. Bowman
M. E. Henry Ruffin
Oscar Underwood
Abercrombie
Hogan
Woman clerk investigated in New York dry office
A female clerk in the federal Prohibition Enforcement administration is under investigation over alleged involvement in whiskey permit fraud. Reportedly she accepted a $100 bribe to aid issuance, with Internal Revenue agents having monitored the case for some time. Prohibition Commissioner John F Kramer confirmed the probe and ongoing inquiries in Washington and New York.
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Washington
Federal Prohibition Enforcement Department
New York
Internal Revenue Department
Prohibition
John Ff. Kramer
Dr James J Walsh to Speak on Americanism at McGill Institute
New York City lecturer Dr James J Walsh will deliver a talk on Americanism at 8 15 p m Thursday night at the McGill Institute. Mobile resident Professor F J Washichek will introduce him. The Knights of Columbus sponsor the event with free admission.
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James J. Walsh
New York City
McGill Institute
F. J. Washichek
Mobile
Walsh
Knights Ofolumbus
Four Pensacola Boys Found Here
Four Pensacola boys and minors Gay Hester Pat Mullen Harry Davis and Willie Kemp were arrested in the wholesale district early Thursday morning by Officer Karl Holder. They were sent to the drive-station where it developed they had run away from Pensacola homes. Parents have been notified.
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Gay Hester
Pat . Mullen
Harry Davis
Willie Kemp
Karl Holder
Pensacola
Fla
Rev Mr Chappelle Improves After Illness
The condition of Rev L H Chappelle Sr pastor of Whistler Methodist Church who had been seriously ill at the Mobile Infirmary was reported very much improved today. His condition had been very serious Wednesday afternoon.
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L. H
Chappelle, Sr
Whistler Methodist Church
Mobile Infirmary
City voting booths authorized for February election
A special meeting of the revenue and road commissioners will be held Friday morning to authorize additional voting booths and boxes in city wards. The board will note wards divided into districts and plan facilities for the February special election.
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Revenue and Road Commissioners
Board of Revenue
Two Boys Die From Tetanus After Pistol Wound Accident
Two boys have died and a third is seriously ill from tetanus linked to wounds caused by blank pistols since December 25, per city hospital records. The latest victim is Ray Nine, 14, of 258 Adams Street, who was admitted Wednesday night. Mitton Smith and Mason Green also died at the hospital. The Nune boy injured his hand on December 27.
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Ray Nine
Adams Street
Mitton Smith
Mason Green
Nune
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
The bulletin says Alabama and Mississippi enjoy fair weather with warmer temperatures tonight. Friday looks unsettled with potential changes in conditions across the region.
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Washington, Jan
Alabama and
Mississippi
Fire destroys home on Springhill avenue
A one story frame house at 1003 Springhill avenue and its contents were burned to ash in an early morning blaze. Owner Judge Joel W. Goldsby and the Sargeant family occupied the home, all absent. Neighbors phoned fire headquarters. crews arrived to find the structure doomed. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars. Fire originated in the rear of the dwelling. a false alarm from Lawrence and St Louis streets was answered.
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Springhill Avenue
Joel W. Goldsby
Sargeant
Lawrence and
St. Louis
Arrange Dates For Speakers on New Highway
A speaking schedule for highway boosters from Mobile and Meridian is being worked out by Jack C. Wilson general manager of the Mississippi Vailey Highway Association. Speakers will start from Mobile and Meridian on the morning of January 2 and hold mass meetings in various counties to urge support for the project.
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Mobile
Meridian
Jack C. Wilson
Carrollton
I11
Mississippi Vailey Highway Association
Seek Release for Boy in Arson Case in Circuit Court
Habeas corpus petitions filed by Attorney E. J. Grove seek the release of Willie Boyd a negro boy held without bail in the county jail on first degree arson charges. The case is set for Friday at 3 o clock before Judge C. A. Grayson. Willie and his brother Leslie Boyd were convicted in recorder's court Monday for setting fire to a store and dwelling on Hamilton and Manassas streets Saturday morning.
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Willie Boyd
Circuit Court
E. J. Grove
C. A. Grayson
Leslie Boyd
Recorder’s Court
Aaron Robinson
Hamilton
Manassas
Missionary Unions Hold Sessions Here
The 15th annual meeting of the Federation of Methodist Missionary Unions of the city was held at the Government Methodist church this morning. Mrs. A Ward presided as officers were introduced, brief reports submitted, and addresses given by Mrs. Ward Mrs. C G Simpson and Mrs. C F Powell. A special musical program closed the session followed by lunch and social hour.
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Federation of Methodist
Government of
Methodist Church
A. Ward
Robberies Persist Despite Police Overtime Action
Burglars continue to strike despite plainclothes officers working overtime under the police chief. The warehouse of H. B. Fountain at Claiborne and St. Louis streets was broken into, goods valued at $300 stolen, with tobacco and cigars taken. A lock was forced and loot transported by wagon or automobile.
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Polce Department
H. B. Fountain
Claiborne
St. Louis
Anniston Man Held Up On Way Home
John Bailey manager of a gasoline station in Anniston was robbed of 100 dollars and a watch by two highwaymen while returning home near Oxford. He was ordered from the car as it crossed a railroad and told to flee. Police obtained a bloodhound but found no trace of the assailants.
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Anniston
John Bailey
Oxford
Bailey
Ninth Mexican Is Arrested in Texas
Santonto Texas January 6 Antonio Maldona the ninth of an alleged band of Mexican revolutionists was arraigned today and released on bond of $1000 on charges of fomenting revolution in Mexico while resident of the United States All nine were arrested on federal indictments They are charged with raising revolutionary funds and plotting a military expedition into Mexico to overthrow the Obregon government
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Santonto
Tex
Antonio Maldona
Mexico
Eae Dent
United States
Obregon
Burglary Suspect McGrath Confesses in Chicago
Chicago reports that McWhorter McGrath, a young burglar, admitted stealing $50,000 in valuables from North Side homes. Chief Justice Harry Olsen notes McGrath’s head injuries and quotes his claim that fear of a dark house drove him to resume breaking in.
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Chicago
McWhorter
McGrath
North Side
Harry Olsen
Municipal Court
Five North Carolina cotton mills resume operations
The Chadwick-Hoskins mills, running five plants near Charlotte and Martinsville, Va, announced a restart of operations on Monday after six weeks of idleness. About 2,000 workers are employed at the mills.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Chadwick-Hoskins Cotton Mills
Martinsville
Quarantine on Dogs Declared in Gibson County
Nashville Tenn Jan 6. An absolute 90 day dog quarantine is declared in Gibson County by the state department of agriculture due to widespread rabies.
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Nashville
Tenn
Gibson County
state department oft/agriculture
Logan to Attend Schedule Meet in Nashville and Chicago
John D. Logan president of the Southern Association baseball club leaves tonight for Nashville Tennessee to attend a schedule committee meeting. After finalizing the schedule he will travel to Chicago Illinois for a meeting of major and minor leagues executives.
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John D. Logan
Kl Southern Association
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
Ill
Chemist's testimony leads to fine for farmer on Dog River
H Legere a farmer on Dog river was fined 500 dollars and costs after Dr A E Thayer chemist testified in inferior court that a liquid from kegs on the farm contained wine and brandy with high alcohol content. Fine and costs paid.
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H. Legere
Dog River
A. E. ‘Thayer
Professionals in Anniston battle proposed license hike
A coalition of lawyers physicians dentists and oculists in Anniston Alabama plans to urge city council against a new sliding scale license tax. They demand support from the chamber of commerce which balked at the request. Under the proposal professionals would pay 265 dollars this year and up to 100 dollars on earnings over five thousand, replacing the current 25 dollar annual license.
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Anniston
Ala
San
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Libel Suit Brought by Mrs Blanche Bonaparte
Mrs Blanche Bonaparte of New York and social circles files a 100000 libel suit against Town Topics claiming she was depicted as snobbish and un American. The complaint says she and her husband are wealthy and mingle with society, and cites extracts alleging European monarchial ideas about tradespeople.
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New York
Blanche Bonaparte
Washington
Newport
Palm Beach
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Jerome Napoleon
West Phalia
Detroit Broker Dead in Auto Crash
Ralph B. Jones a 28 year old Detroit broker was killed instantly when his car collided with a taxi early today in Springfield Mass. John Fitzgerald of Springfield was seriously injured as the Jones automobile was hurled into the air and onto the sidewalk.
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Springfield
Mass
Ralph B. Jones
Detroit
John Fitzgerald
Ensign's Intended Bride Weds Another
Clinton Iowa telegram reports Miss Celeste Lamb of Chicago wed Robert S Smith Jr of Clinton after navy Ensign Harold Holcomb traveled from Pasadena to marry her. The wedding, set for Tuesday, was postponed twice. Miss Lamb disappeared early Tuesday and Holcomb left for home.
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Clinton
Chicago
Mias
Celeste Lamb
Robert S. Smith, Jr
FE. A. Young
Harold Holcomb
Navy
Pasadena
Cal
Misa. Lamb
Miss Lamb
Ensign Holcomb
Cox Opens Massachusetts Governorship in Ceremonial Inauguration
Boston January 6 Channing H Cox was inaugurated as governor amid traditional ceremonial scenes. Vice President elect Calvin Coolidge after leaving office as a private citizen departed the state house. The ceremony marks Cox as chief executive during the new term in Massachusetts.
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Boston
Channing
H. Cox
Massachusetts
Elec Calvin Coolidge
State House
Washington
Bank in London Suspends Today Amid Capital Facts
London Jan 6 The British American Continental Bank formerly Hannevigs Bank suspended today Its capital stands at 10 000 000 EK Powell of which sit paned AL Company is one of the directors
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London
House Salary Bill Sends $112 Million Total
Washington January 6 The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill reported by House Appropriations carries a total of 112 726 43 and is 22 724 196 less than last year and 5 724 771 below the current year. The war time increase shows a 1916 total of 36 919 799 but the committee cuts salaries for 12 183 DC employees. An appropriation of 10 700 000 is recommended for the Bureau of Internal Revenue largely for enforcement of prohibition.
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Washington
House
Ae Ee
District of Columbia
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Harding meets with irreconcilables on nations plan
President elect Harding meets with Senator Sherman of Illinois and Albert J. Beveridge in Marion Ohio to discuss the plan for the Association of Nations. Domestic relief and other issues were also on the conference agenda as Harding sought guidance on both international and domestic questions.
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Marion
Ohio
Senate
Sherman
Ilinoia
Harding
Association of Nations
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Roosevelt Progressive Party
Cashier of Cotton Mills Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
Dadeville Alabama January cashier of the Tallassee Falls Cotton Mills was arrested on grand larceny and held on a $10,000 bond. A preliminary hearing before Justice Collier is set for Friday. The warrant, sworn by Superintendent Harris, follows a plant robbery worth $26,900 at Tallassee.
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Dadeville
Ala
E. le Céiden
Tallasee Falla
Collier
Harris
A . Tallasee
Minister Lured From Home Finds Knife Awaiting
COUNCIL BLUFFS Iowa January 8 Reverend A C Jacobs pastor of the Christian church here is suffering serious injuries from gangsters who lured him to a deserted city area and attacked him with a knife. Police suspect the same gang that previously seriously injured Reverend Ed Cleveland tying him to a car and setting it on fire.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
A. C. Jacobs
Christian Church
Khim
Mystery Death of Laurens Banker Remains Unsolved
Hugh K. Aiken president of Laurens National Bank was found shot in his bathroom at home. Police said no arrests have been made and the motive remains unclear as investigators press the case. His son and household staff reported the discovery and initial suspicions of a burglary.
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Laurens
Hugh K. Aiken
Laurens National Bank
Mr. Aiken
Young Aiken
Tobacco Growers Meet in Lexington Over 1921 Crop Plan
Kentucky burley tobacco growers from the barley belt gather at county seats to choose delegates for a mass meeting in Lexington. The aim is to consider cutting out the 1921 crop and to seek a marketing solution for the 1920 crop at a satisfactory price. Directors oppose the move though President John W. Newman of Versailles supports it.
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Morrow
Burley
Kentucky
Lebanon
Lancaster
Danville
Flemingsburg
Carrollton
Walton
Frankfort
Maynville
Carlisle
Covington
Paris
Lexinton
Winchester
Owensville
Pleasureville
Mount Sterling
Lexington
Burley Toébacco Growers’ Association
Ite
John W. Newman
Versailles
Two Detroit Fires Cause 100000 Loss
Detroit fire officials report two blazes of undetermined origin early today damaged the United States Motor Transport depot at the Fort Wayne Post. The estimated loss exceeds $100,000, with motor trucks, parts, storage rooms and instructional buildings destroyed.
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Detroit
Mich
United States Motor Transport Depot
Fort Wayne
Farmers Weigh New Market Plan At Union Session
St Louis January meeting of Farmers Union considered nationwide or cooperative markets and agencies. Delegates argued central plan could cut costs by cooperative buying, allowing farmers to obtain supplies at reduced prices, benefiting both producers and consumers.
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ST. Louis
Farmers’ & Union
700 Year Old Bacon Manuscript Translated at Penn
A 700 year old vellum manuscript valued at $100,000 was placed in the University of Pennsylvania for translation by Liam RR Newbold. The work, attributed to Roger Bacon and dated between 1262 and 1263, is an exposition of laws governing life. The manuscript belongs to Dr. Wilfrid M de Voynich, a Polish-born British subject.
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Philadelphia
University of Penn Nia
Liam RR. Newbold
Roger Bacon
Wilfrid M. de Voynich
Poland
Bank Installs Rifle Range in Basement
Cincinnati bank installs a rifle range in its basement for employee use. President Edward G. Stark says the range will be part of regular practice for staff with weapons kept on site for training and safety.
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Cincinnati
Reich
Union Savings Bank and Trust Pany
Edward G. Stark
Woman to Be Made Speaker in House
Victoria B C January 6 a woman will be the next speaker of the Columbian legislature Mrs Ellen Smith newly elected relative from Vancouver raced ahead in the recent election and cabinet named her speakership today
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Victoria
B. C
Columbian
Ellen Smith
Vancouver
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