Coast Guard Vessels Arrive in Mobile For Gulf Patrols
Unofficial reports indicate Mobile will house a new Coast Guard base. The cutter arriving from previous assignments operates out of Mobile, with the Tallapoosa and Comanche on temporary duty nearby. Vessel 246, a 74 to 80 foot speed boat, under construction in Jacksonville, is slated for arrival as part of the patrol fleet.
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Jast
Mobile
Coast Guard
Esiava
Gulf
Comanche
Rideout
Galveston
Cuba
Neonan
Jacksonville
Fla
Railroad lease clash delays service between Hattiesburg and Beaumont
The Chamber of Commerce and G M N railroad officials met this afternoon to discuss extending trackage leases between Hattiesburg and Beaumont Mississippi. The Mississippi Central Railroad, which uses G M N lines for freight, faces lease expiry January 15. Officials said talks with Bonhomie Southern about the branch extension have stalled, and the Interstate Commerce Commission is reviewing options to maintain service beyond January 15.
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Chamber of Comerce
G. & N. Railroad
Cier of Commerce
Ebnliel
G. M. Oe
Hattiesburg
Beaumont
Miss
Mississippi Central Railroad
Mississippi Central
Southwestern
Ofti
Manifold Court Appeals Highlight Death Penalty Debate
Fragmented OCR depicts a courtroom drama with appeals and threats of execution. References to youths, the gallows, and the state supreme courts imply a discussion of capital punishment and justice.
Women Voters Council Discusses Political Participation
The Women's Council of Voters met at the Cawthon Hotel to hear local attorney remarks on women in politics and committee appointments. The charter list closed with 83 members paying dues. Rev Ellisor and others named to advisory committee. plans to limit sessions to one hour and to appoint further committees were outlined.
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Woman’s Council of Voters
Cawthon Hotel
Seem
Pillans
A.A. Edey
Rev. Elllisor
Horace Turner
Burgess Gaeta
Charles Armbrecht
Landy
Poor
Senate
Dunbar H. Ogden
Rate hearing set in Mobile for railroad cotton rate dispute
The Alabama & Vicksburg railroad faces a rate hearing in Mobile on February 23. The Mississippi War Border Barge line is alleged to discriminate by not joining in publishing a cotton rate from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and western Tennessee. J. Braith examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission will preside.
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Cotton Tate i Mobil Tt
J. . Braith
Pennanai
Shipping Delays Amid Heavy Fog At Waterfront
Dense fog halted river shipping with ships and launches held at Morgan as whistles and bells sounded continuously. Coast guard lookout stations reported acute visibility issues and long delays across the harbor area.
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Morgan
Coast Guards Harbor
Traffic Troubles in Mobile's Business District Worsen
City reports widening congestion in Mobile's downtown business district with peak-hour backups. Officials urge commuters to use alternate routes and consider staggered work hours to ease delays. Local businesses advise deliveries plan ahead to avoid gridlock.
Deputies search for missing farmer Albert Huckabee
Deputies seek Albert Huckabee 45 a farmer from Neshota on Evans farm who disappeared Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Leon Schwartz reports Huckabee was last seen at home and was reported to be in good health earlier. Chief Deputy J D Calhoun and others aided the search in the rural area near St Elmo and Neshota.
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Albert
Albert Huckabee
Neshota
Evan
Leon Schwartz
Huckabee
St. Elmg
Ale
J. D. Calhoun
Nesh
George Dorlan Named Collector Assistant to Father
George Dorlan is appointed collector and serves as assistant to his father, continuing a family role in local tax collection and duties.
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George Dorlan
Tug Sent to Help Float Schooner Hope
The tug Halver of the Gulf Tewieg and Wrecking Co departed last night to assist the stranded schooner Hope Sher near Sentar Rows, aiming to refloat her.
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Halver
Gulf Tewieg
Senta
Hope Sher
Jos. Benson Named as Deputy Sheriff in Wilcox County
Joseph Benson is appointed deputy sheriff in Wilcox County where he has previously served as chief deputy. The official action relocates Benson to the deputy role while remaining within county law enforcement leadership.
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Jos. Benson
Benson
Wilcox
Ben
Prohibition Raid Seizes Chinaberries and Whiskey Mash
County Officer Walter Burch and state and federal agents raided a facility destroying a gasoline drum and mash. Daniel B Webster was charged with violating the prohibition law. Maudie Finehér was fined fifty dollars and costs or twenty days hard labor. N Bol ton failed to appear and an alias writ of arrest was ordered.
Denied Return for Two Boys in Burglary Case in Michigan
Police report from Rapids Michigan states two boys Robert Hyan and F Bernard Skolly aged 16 and 14 are in custody for warehouse burglary at Packard agency. Authorities request return to juvenile court with a photo and case file. Cornelius Bennett, chief probation officer, forwarded details to police headquarters. Ryan and Nolen are held in Mobile jail on burglary charges. Skelly faces additional unspecified charge.
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Enn
Land
Rapids, Mich
Robert Hyan
F Bernard Skqlly
Packard Agency
Eee
Cornelius H. Bennett
Juvenile Court
Grand Ryan and
Nolen
Chief Granted Power to Enforce Safety Law
An ordinance authorizes the fire chief to remove dangerous material or structures for public safety. Property owners must comply within 48 hours or face fines up to 60 dollars, with the recorder recording the penalties for enforcement.
Trolley Company Sued Over $5000 Damages
A circuit court filing alleges the trolley company caused $5000 in damages. Details remain unclear in the fragment but case involves property damage claims against the transit operator.
Plans Set for Lafayette Anniversary Celebration
A committee led by Hott, director of timhe Chases Commerce, outlines plans for the 166th anniversary celebration of Lafayette to Mo Life, scheduled for Friday afternoon.
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Checuss
Hendry Brothers Plea Self-Defense in Jail Break Claim
The Hendry brothers Hubbard 44 Karl 47 and R Colin Hendry claim self defense after a jail escape attempt at the Washington county jail. They alleged the jail was unsafe and unfit to house prisoners. The group was held on unspecified charges following a December incident in which a man named Scott was killed after an alleged drunken confrontation.
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Hubbard Hendry
Karl Hendary
Colin Hendry
Rotherd
Mander
Mobile
Derdonk
Ofhington
le Tpaig
Washington County
Jude Crner
Washin County
J. Hubbard Hendry
Sgenvaoy
Scott
Huggard
Hendry
Consider Names for New City Playground and Park
The city commission will take suggestions for the naming of the park and playground at Government and Houston streets per Commissioner George B Crawford. The park recently acquired from triangle-area property owners will open soon after work by city crews on Pillans Park at Marine and Washington and Easton streets Oakdale.
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Government
Houston Streets
George B. Crawford
Elity
Pillans
Marine and
Washington Avenue
Leaston Streets
Oakdale
Kellogg Refuses to Quit London Post
Kellogg remains steadfast in London despite retirement rumors. The second denial comes as Kellogg attends the Allied financial conference in Paris and continues to serve in his London posting.
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Kellogg
London
Bassy
Kel Bs
Allied Financial Conference
Paris
Attempted Burglary Reported at Canal and Anthony Streets
Police report an attempted burglary at 757 Canal Street last night ending with the intruder fleeing. A separate entry notes a theft from J C Leahy at 161 St Anthony Street where a blue suit was taken.
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Canal Street
J.C. Leahy
St. Anthony Street
Dallas Man Caller on Sheriff Schwarz
J. W. Green of Selma Alabama is in the city and was in the sheriff’s office today. Green represents a Alabama state legislative district from 1911 to 1915 and has many friends in Mobile due to his friendship for the state’s only seaport.
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J. W. Green
Selma
Ala
Leon Me
Mr. Green
Mobile
Negro Arrestee Held on Assault Charge Amid Unclear Details
A 19 year old man, Molsom Dubois, was jailed on an assault charge after an incident at the county jail. He allegedly shot and wounded an unnamed individual with a pistol and was identified by jail officials.
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Molsom Dubois
Siate
Dubois
Weather Summary From January With Rain and Cold Spell
fragmentary weather note reports Hington Alabama with occasional rains into Friday. The brief mentions slightly colder conditions and a general unsettled pattern across the area.
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Hington
Alabama
Woman killed in Birmingham during revival journey
A Birmingham woman died after a car struck her as she and her daughter walked to a revival meeting led by evangelist John Brown. The daughter suffered a fractured skull, and hospital staff reported the mother's condition improved briefly before she died.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jan
International
Werpibe
Chari Fiteting
Ree Eer
Se Boas
Jackson Day Ceremonies Mark 110 Years Since Victory
In New Orleans on January 5 ceremonies honor General Andrew Jackson who led forces to victory on the Leones 110 years ago. Planned by the Andrew Jackson Society and New Orleans associations, the event coincides with the arrival of the British fleet as friendly emissaries of King George. A ceremonial salute by the American navy and a grand greeting accompany ships anchored in the harbor marking the longest peace between English-speaking nations.
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New Orleans
Andreson
Leones
Calvin Coolidge
Andrew Jackson
United States
World financiers not to be called debt funding body
Washington, Jan 8. Secretary Mellon says no meeting is planned for the World War debt funding commission. He notes the French 4,000,000,000 debt memorandum from Clemenceau is not moving toward settlement and regards the note as unofficial. A formal reply may come from the State Department.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Melion
World War Fund Debt Funding Commission
Clemental
United States
Treasury
Medvene
Mellon
Jusserand
Omiei
Gas blast injures multiple at Cincinnati East End plant
Fifteen or more people are reported injured in a gas blast at the East End gas plant of the Hamilton Bee and Electricity Company in Cincinnati. Authorities investigate cause as repairs continue and victims receive treatment.
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Cincinnati
East End
Tanian Bee and Electricity Company
New Lumber Concern Incorporated Here
A new lumber concern named Bucks Lumber Company Inc is incorporated with capital of $16,000. The firm plans to operate a sawmill at 8, Alabama, in the northern part of the county. Ed. Gaillard Jr. is listed as an agent in the incorporation documents.
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NEW Lumber Concern
Bucks Lumber Company, Inc
Poe Y
Ala
S.p. Gaillard, Jr
President Receives Review on Worth of Prohibition
A presidential briefing urges officials at all levels to join in enforcing law and setting an example for citizens to obey the eighteenth amendment. The coalition conference includes Robert Fulton Cutting and George Plimpton among others with Attorney General Stone attending at the president’s invitation.
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Geyang
Rockefeller
Robert Fulton Cutting
V. Everitt
Macy
George Plimpton
Erick A. Wallis
Clifford Barnes
Patrick *Henry
Cain
Fred ”G. Smith
Stone
Senate Moves Toward End on Muscle Shoals Issue
The senate debated the Underwood bill amid a tight fringe of votes as supporters claim it could still reach a final enactment vote. A key question remains whether Muscle Shoals should be opened to a commission for recommendations to the next Congress, with decisive action expected on the use of the property.
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Senate
Yapterdey
Underwood Povern
Underwood
Jones
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Mrs Wright Faces Court Jury in Des Moines Related Slaying
In New Orleans the Wright case from Des Moines Iowa proceeds toward a jury trial on a criminal charge connected to the death of William Wright. Attorney Robert Marr stated the trial is likely to begin Monday with the district attorney offering to reduce bond from 165 dollars to 5000 dollars if witnesses provide certain assurances.
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New Orleans
Wright
Des Moines
William Wright
Robert Marr
Despondent Youth Tries Death in Omaha Incident
A despondent 20 year old man from Wisconsin reportedly shot himself twice and died at a local hospital after a troubled incident in Omaha Nebraska. Police and hospital staff responded to the scene with investigations ongoing.
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Omaha
Neb
Wis
Big Appropriation To Be Passed Today
A large appropriation measure is set for passage today. The bill outlines funding across multiple departments including army aviation and related reserves, with totals in the millions and figures indicating current year allocations. The action signals a major fiscal decision by the legislature or governing body.
Unclear OCR: Murder case and clemency hearing planned
Fragmentary text references Sinan Ng ham killer and Clarenge Bailey with a plea for execution commutation. Mentions murder in Culpepper and a morning viewing of the condemned with a mercy recommendation.
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Clarenge Bailey
Culpepper
Anniston School Uses Word Puzzles in Curriculum
In Anniston Alabama on January 8, the school introduces word puzzles into lessons to aid vocabulary. The plan features Virgil and other classical authors as reading prompts and group activities aimed at improving success in language study.
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Anniston
Ala
Virgil
Wees
Modification of Court Order Asked in Antitrust Case
A federal court hearing is requested to modify a court order in a merger case involving American Sugar and the New York Company. The application argues the two corporations form a restraint on trade and seeks relevant rulings under antitrust laws as General Stone prepares to act.
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Washington
American Sugar
New Tear
Stone
Alan
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