Sheriff seeks leads in deputy Brill murder near Calvert
Sheriff's forces led by County Sol Bart B Chamberlain sweep Calvert area for clues after the deputy murder. Officials report multiple killings tied to liquor raids as they offer rewards and widen investigations.
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Sol Bart B. Chamberlain
A. C. Brill
Calvert
Brill
Champ
Allenter
Spring Hill
Spencer Newell
Charles Nelson
Govie E. Kilby
W. H. Holcombe
B. B. Chamberlain
Holcombe
Newberry Senate Hearing Promises Lively Session
Washington dispatch describes careful stage management for Senator Truman Newberry as he faces a limited one hour debate to defend his seat over campaign fund use. The agreement allows one hour of speeches and restricts questioning while supporters push for a fair defense amid crossfire from colleagues.
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Washington
Truman H. Newberry
Senate
Newberry
Grand Rapids
Mich
Senatora
Lorimer
De Valera Resigns as Irish Republic Leader
Dublin reports claim official resignation of Eamon de Valera as head of the Irish republic. Circulating accounts say he threatened to quit amid Sinn Fein tensions and opposition walkouts. The parliamentary scene was tense with calls for stability and potential civil strife as succession talks begin. Michael Collins is seen as his likely successor, though an older candidate may be chosen.
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Dublin
Anne
Tf de Valera
Irish Republic
Dail
de Valera
Liam Rossite
Cork
Tion
Trinity
Royal Colle Surgeons
Esas
de Vaighie
Pentonville
Wast Clare
William Redmond
Michael‘olling
Pewser
Am Oider
Rotary Attendance Drive Launched By Mobile Club
The Mobile Rotary Club began an annual attendance drive at a weekly luncheon led by Palmer Pillans. Members pledged to attend every meeting through 1922. A red Jersey calf was presented to President George Lining as a symbolic gesture, cheered by the group.
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Mobile Rotary Club
Palmer Pillans
George Lining
L. D. Dix
Pullman asks for fare increase in Alabama
The Pullman Company filed with the Public Service Commission seeking a 50 cent lift in Pullman fares between Mobile and Birmingham via Louisville and Nashville. A hearing is set for January 18. The petition argues the Birmingham to Mobile route via Meridian on Alabama Great Southern and Mobile and Ohio runs at $2.50, a rate set by the Interstate Commerce Commission, while the Birmingham to Mobile rate within Alabama is set by the Public Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Brrigham
Louisville & Nashville
Pullman Company
Public Service Commission
Birmingham
Meridian
Alabama Great Southern and Mobile and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commiss
Birmingim
Alabama
Public Service Commis
Hearing on Machinery Rate Case Set for Saturday
A hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission will review rates on machinery from Mechan Junction, Mississippi to Missouri. The session, at the federal court in Mobic, starts Saturday at 10 o clock. A plea involving about $1,000 on a shipment of several cars of machinery by the Turbo Supply Company will be considered.
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Howell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Méchan Junction
Miss
Mobic
Turper Suppl Company
Fine Set For Killing Gull In Federal Case
Anthony pleaded guilty to shooting a sea gull and was fined 2.50 by Judge Bert T. Erwin in federal court. Warrant issued by Game Warden Hoffman.
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Ata Anthony
Bert T. Erwin
Federal Court
Aday
Era
Hoffman
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast shows rain and cloudy skies in southern sections tonight and Saturday. It also calls for colder air in the south tonight and a mix of rain and clouds along the coast of Mississippi tonight.
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Shion
Alabama
Cold Wave Bypasses Mobile City Again
The Mobile weather office reports a slight dip to about 46 degrees with continued cloudiness. A national cold wave, expected to drop temperatures in Mobile last night, moved east. Mobile saw a 11 degree fall the night before and a low of 50 degrees. freezing temps reach northern Alabama.
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Mobile
Weather Bureau
Sere
Alabama
Strike Ends as Shrimp Fisher Demand Granted
The shrimp fishing operators strike at Bayou la Barre is settled. Captain George Sprinkles, state oyster inspector, says demands for $5 per barrel of shrimp were granted. The canning plant at San Souci beach near Bayou la Barre will reopen soon under E. L. Dukate of Biloxi, Miss.
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Bayou la Barre
George Sprinkles
Mobile
Captain Sprinkles
San Souci Beach
E. L. Dukate
Biloxi
Migs
First Alabama Calls Meeting of Tan 10 Guardsmen
Captain Murray Wheeler president of the First Alabama National Association issues a call for a meeting to be held Tuesday at 7 oclock at the armory. Be the 68 former guardsmen interested in reorganization of the national guard should attend. An important communication from the adjutant general office in Montgomery will be discussed.
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Murray Wheeler
First Alabama National Association
National Guard
Adjutant General of
Montgomery
Negro in Mississippi Faces Charge Over Cow Theft
A Black man identified as Powell, with another named Charlie, is sought in Pancho, Mississippi, on a warrant charging him with stealing two cows from John erg who resides in the area.
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Panco
Ascagoula, Miss
Charlie. Powell
John Erg
Oil Stove Explosion Causes Slight Damage in Flat
An oil stove exploded in the upper flat at 653 12 Dauphin street occupied by Mrs. Louis Taylor. The blast occurred at 4:35 p.m. last night and caused excitement before Hose Company No. 12 arrived and put out the fire with an extinguisher.
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Dauphin Street
Louis Taylor
Gulf Refining Co Loses Claims in Government War Shipping Suit
The Gulf Refining Co fails to reclaim over 8.7 million dollars from the U.S. government in a claim before the Court of Claims. The company conceded about 2.725 million dollars of overpayment and faced 11.489 million dollars in gross damages for use of and damage to its ships during the war. Sir Ernest Glover testified that British compensation was "unpalatable" and not a basis for U.S. settlements, noting it was a matter of the king's grace.
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Washington
Gulf Refining Company
United States Court of Claims
Amons Potdeia
Amich
United States
Ernest Glover
Ministry of Shipping
Subsidiary lines seek $4.7 million loan for rolling stock
The Sea board Bayine subsidiary of Seaboard Air Line asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 4 697 892 loan to buy 25 locomotives 1 260 freight cars and other equipment. Security would be the financed equipment and Baltimore steam packet properties linked to the railroad.
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Washington
Seaboard Bayine
Seaboard Air Line Rallyoad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seaboard Air Line
Baltimore Steam Packet Corporation
General Federation of Women’s Clubs to establish Washington HQ
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs gains a permanent Washington headquarters by purchasing Gen Miles’s residence including furnishings at an estimated cost of 150000. Social research publishing legislative and international work will move to the new center. By-laws now allow an annual convention and a bi annual gathering at Lake Chautauqua New York from June 19 to 30.
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Chicago
Washington
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Board of Directors
Gen. Miles
Aee
Lake Chautauqua
NW. Y
Deal in steamships is made at Hamburg
A Hamburg agreement unites the Limburgia and Brabantia for passenger service between Hamburg and New York with the steamers Deutsch and Albert Ballin. The Holland and Limburgia will fly the flag together under one management while the American liner Ameri will operate jointly.
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Hamburg
J. Jans
Hambur Limburgia
Brabantia
New York
Deutsch
Albert Ballin
Canon
Hollan
Limburgia
Ameri
Thieves Steal Fur Coats From Newark Store
Four thieves stole twenty five fur coats valued at about twenty thousand dollars from a Newark shop. Three men fled in an automobile with the loot while a fourth was captured and identified as Warren Smith of Newark.
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Newark
Sal
Warren Smith
Mandalay Welcomes Prince Joyously
Crowds greet the Prince on his arrival in Mandalay Burma with eager cheers and flowers along the parade route from Mangan. The procession to the governor's residence draws enthusiastic displays of support for the royal visitor.
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Mandalay
Burma
Jen
Greef— Ce
Wales
Thureday
Goverp
Watson Probe Testimony Is Called False
Russell P. Tyler in charge of Baasens camp denies Duner of San Francisco senate claims. Tyler’s telegram says no solitary confinement, no lieutenants, and no unjust executions. He cites a single court martial conviction of a Black deserter named Jackson for murder and attempted prisoner mistreatment.
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San. Francisco
Russell P. Tyler
Baasens
Nee
Adjutant General of the Army
R. Duner
San
Senate Committee
Tyler
Apt. Tyler
Department of Case
Diner
France
Duner
Bassens
Jackson
M and O Road Proposes New Depot at Government Street
The Alabama Public Service Commission cites the Ohio railroad to appear February 8 to show cause why it should not construct a new passenger depot at Government Street station of the Ba Shore branch. Complaints cite inadequate facilities at Government Street and involve Mobile residents and Gulf coast visitors. Court hearing expected in Montgomery.
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Mobile Ses” Ohio Railroad
Alabama Public Service Commission
Government Street
Ba Shore
Montgomeery
Commission
Ala Gulf
Monton
Villareal Starts Latest Rebellion Against Obregon
Antono Villareal former official of agriculture in Obregon’s camp has begun a new revolt against President Obregon. He gathers forces near Monterey with Gen. at Laredo and followers in San Antonio claiming about 10,000 men.
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San Antonio
Tex
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Antono Villareal
Obregon
Monterey
Laredo
Se Field
New Orleans Bakers Hold Bread Price Up
Bakers of New Orleans will not follow price reductions on the 14 ounce loaf until labor and production costs are materially reduced. Local bakers say prices will stay higher until costs ease.
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New Orleans
Jan
New Orlearz
Five Great Powers Seek Penalties for U-Boat Rule Violations
Washington reports that five naval powers are set to agree on penalties for U-boat commanders who break the new submarine rules. Elihu Root proposed outlawing pirates among U-boat captains and a ban on attacking merchant ships, armed or unarmed, as long as private vessels remain non belligerent. Treaty drafting continues while terms of 10 000 ton limits for auxiliary craft are debated.
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Carl Dp
Groat
Washington
Army Conference
Naval Committee
Elihu Root
Root
Ruthieles
Move to standardize anti-toxic serums continued
International plans to standardize anti toxic serums are being developed on a large scale by the League of Nations health committee. The United States will cooperate through the Public Health Service in Washington and Dr Rupert Blue will attend conferences in Paris. Scientists from Germany Japan and major European medical services are to participate.
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League of Nations Health Committee
United States
League of Nations New Bureau
Government Seizes Louisville Brewery After Washington Order
The Central Consumers Brewing Company plant in Louisville was seized by government agents under orders from Washington. Workers were laid off as an inventory was planned. Company officials said they would seek mandamus relief from Judge Walter Evans in U.S. district court. Penalties totaling 339,009 had been assessed recently over illegal alcohol content.
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Louisville
Central Consumers Brewing Company
Washington
Walter Evans
United States District Court
British, French Leaders Weigh Allied Economic Plan
The Supreme Council approved plans for an international economic conference to aid Europe’s rehabilitation. Britain and France may not renew a formal alliance now, but promises of guarantees to aid France exist under conditions. Two commissions on repatriations and economic situation were appointed before adjournment.
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Brones
Tan
Grea Briain
Allied Reme Council
Europe
Lloyd
Georgoe
France
Great Britain
Germany
Rusela
Grade Crossings Eliminated Under Federal Aid Plan
Federal aid highway plan will replace grade crossings with bridges or underpasses on all roads in the federal system. The policy has state and railroad support and is endorsed by highway officials. In three years to 1920, 3,636 lives were lost and 16,644 pedestrians were struck at grade crossings.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Department
American Association of State
Bureau
United
Troops Move From Coblenz Toward Antwerp Handover
Jan 6 report states twenty-two officers and 1,050 men of the American occupation force depart Coblenz for Antwerp. General Allen will lead a ceremony marking the medal of honor to be placed on the unknown Italian soldier on January 14.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Antwerp
Seeeigen
Carmare
Ofte T. Allen
Mexican Bandits Kill American on Texcoco Ranch Night
Mexican bandits killed Timothy Costello of Pennsylvania on a ranch near Texcoco just northeast of Mexico City during a nighttime attack. James Kelly, a British subject, was also wounded as the perpetrators fled, prompting the war department to order pursuit of about 40 assailants.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
War Department
Timothy Costello
Pennsylvania
Texcoco
Mexico
James Kelly
Ix Beach
Bank Bandits Rob Nashville Bank Then Escape
Authorities seek two men suspected of holding up the First Savings Bank Trust branch in Nashville. They allegedly forced the cashier and clerk into a rear room, chained them, and stole 2189 dollars. The offenders used a stolen automobile found near Union Station and fled aboard a northbound train wearing brown and black hats.
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Nashville
Tenn
First Savings Bank @ Trust company
Bankee
Union Station
Marks Men’s Shop
Washington
Daughter-in-law of William Enters Suit
A court case filed by the widow of a former man on the ground tract proceeds as defense argues the claims are no longer valid and the matter was adjourned after a brief permit issue.
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William
Prusals
Mores
Hs Ye
Fi Fense
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