Orphans Campaign Nears Goal as Dinner Plans Set
With about $10,000 still needed to reach a $50,000 target, canvassing teams push the fund drive. A 7 p m dinner at the Carson Hotel will unite workers and leaders including director Joseph H Lyons to discuss prizes, a permanent organization, and final reports tonight.
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Yhan Fund
Canson Hotel
Joseph H. Lyons
Campaia
Vssion
Irs
James Hagan
Secn
Wreasnas Y
O Jay
Za Permanent
Ins
Committee of Five
Gordon Smith
Cam No. 2
Herve Cha Bst
Maple Camp
Goodmen of the World
Loyal Order of Dase
The
Police Relief Association
Auto Co-operative Association
Banana shipments set port record at Mobile in 1920s
Mobile reported the highest banana handling in its history with 5 417 cars shipped out, surpassing 2 213 cars in 1918. The total indicates a continued rise in Mobile banana imports under R V Taylor.
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Mobile
R. V. Taylor
Ohio O Southern
Temperature forecast and frost risks for Mobile area
The weather bureau forecasts a low around 37 degrees with frost for Mobile and vicinity. Washington predicts freezing temperatures tonight over interior South with frost near the coast. Temperatures should rise Sunday. last night’s thermometer fell to 34 degrees and 8 am today showed low readings.
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Weather Bureau
Washingtom
Gucker Relatives Seek Mobile Lead in Missing Woman Case
Mobile police search for Mrs. Gucker described by relatives as loved in Kenner Louisiana. A letter indicates she last heard from on September 16 and that she had first married a man named before disappearing.
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Mobile Police Department
Local Traveler Barry New Visits Mobile
Barry B. New of Birmingham Alabama arrives in Mobile on a visit and will spend time with P. C. Steele and S. H.. associated with the Morton Hotel and the Cawthon and Battle interests.
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Barry B. New
Birmingham
Ala
Morton Hotel
Mobile
P. C. Steele
S. H
Citizens urged to send in checks for orphans fund
Citizens are urged to contribute to the orphans fund as the drive nears its close tonight. Those who have not yet replied are asked to contact the committees in charge and send their subscriptions immediately to ensure a citizen's share in caring for the city's orphans.
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New Rate Advance On Export Coal For Mobile
Mobile exporters and Chamber of Commerce officials say a new rate of 1.40 dollars per ton for export coal may boost south Atlantic port traffic. The reduced differential to 1.50 dollars per ton for trans Atlantic shipments was asserted as fair given Cardiff mine output. Cobb of the Shipping Board, meeting with local exporters, aims to push the adjustment through, with a conference planned to press Mobile’s case.
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America
Mexico
Mobile
South Atlantic
Oper Se Board
Gj Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
New Or Cobb
Shipp
Shipping Board Age
Representaive
Billups
Cobb
Obile
Shipping Board
New Orleans
Southern
Cardiff
Anata
Re Belto
Bile
Basins Work to Start at Once on Black Warrior River
Official approval of United States Engineer Office recommendations allows immediate work on two turning basins of the Black Warrior River. If dredges can be released, the lower basin will be set to work about 806 feet south of the port of Ensley and roughly a mile above the bridge, under the engineering corps.
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United States Engineer’s Office
Black Warrior River
A. Bhog Obra
A. E
United States Engineer
Bir- See Ct
Ensley
Man Sues for 500 in Auto Damages after Street Car Collision
John Day filed suit in circuit court against Mobile Light and Rail Road Company for 500 alleging damage to his automobile from a street car collision on site 39 last. The case seeks compensation for repairs and losses.
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John Day
Mobile Light and Railroad My
Ite 39
Salesmen Shot At Near City Injures One
J H Wells of Hattiesburg Mississippi was seriously wounded by a gunman after three men fired on a car carrying Wells and J N McNeill of Michael Lyons Grocery Company. Deputies searched for suspects as the car fled along a road, with no motive disclosed.
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J. H. Wells
Hattisburg
J. N. McNeil
Michael Lyons Grocery Company
Wells
McNeill
Eet Nak
Rspone
Associated Press
San Antento
Tex
Grande
Texas
Sears
Rio Grande
Rio Grande City
Roads boosters plan drive for 25 million bond issue capitalizing state campaign
Good roads advocates gather Monday with W. F. Feagin to map fundraising and publicity for a 25 million dollar state bond plan linking county seats. They sponsor a statewide Good Roads Day in schools and coordinate meetings across rural districts and cities to support the campaign.
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Cawthon Heel
W. F. Feagin
Eduie
Haveen
Steel inaugurates new river service between Birmingham and Mobile
The Mississippi Warrior river steamer Volcano arrives Monday with 600 tons of steel and two of coal, inaugurating a Birmingham to Mobile freight service. The new river terminals are hastening completion, signaling rapid river traffic growth and planned self-barges on the Warrior river.
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Birmingham
Mobile
Ie Commercial
Jostee
Warrior River
Strain Successor to Wm. J. Goodman in Ohio
A successor to William J. Goodman was announced today by a local attorney in Ohio. Judge Safto is noted in the brief notice amid a terse report of the appointment.
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Ohio
Lee
Ney Today
Safto
All Saints Parish Forms Scout Troop No 9
All Saints Parish completed the formation of Scout Troop No 9 for its boys last night at the parish house. Lieutenant Commander Meredith recently retired from the navy was chosen as scoutmaster.
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The
All Saints
Meredith
Navy
Mexico Begins Case Against This Nation
Mexican consuls in the United States are compiling a list of alleged abuses against Mexican citizens living in the U S. The list, directed by foreign affairs secretary Hilario Itina, will be published soon in Mexican newspapers. A Texas murder case involving a Mexican suspect is also reported with claims of misreporting by Mexican press.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
United States
Mexico City
Hilario Itina
Japanese Seamen Thank Mexican Hosts After Visit
A detachment from the Japanese cruiser Yakumo, anchored at Manzanillo, left Mexico City after several days of entertainment. They received many tokens of appreciation from local people and government officials during their stay.
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Mexico City
Manzanillo
Vocational School for Marines Opens at Paria Island
Knights of Columbus establish a free vocational school at Paria Island 8. C. the Marine Corps main training station. Sergeant Justin G. Mayers announces night classes with numerous seats and time for service men. One hundred scholarships in fifty leading universities offered after enlistment ends.
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Knights of Golumbus
Paria Island
8. C
Marine Corps
Justin G. Mayers
al Marine
Inquiries Grow on Forming Devil-Dogs Marine Club
The local recruiting office reports many inquiries from Mobile ex-Marines about forming a Devil-Dogs esprit de corps club. Sgt Justin G Mavers planned a meeting to discuss club details and objectives. The merchant marine is recruiting ex-Marines to join and participate in the proposed organization.
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Marines
Marine Club
Esprit de Corps
Justin G. Mavers
Sone Tee
Mobile
ex-Marines
Tourists Pour Into Mobile For Winter Stay
The Mobile movement of visitors continues daily with many auto tourists and numerous rail travelers arriving. The Mobile Tourist Club provides maps and road condition information to aid guests. The club notes inquiries about gulf winter resorts and several visitors plan to spend the season in Mobile.
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Mobile
Gulf
Army Blankets Put On Sale Here
A consignment of 500 army blankets from the surplus depot at New Orleans was placed on sale today at the Southern Market under city direction. The blankets are sold at six dollars each, in pure canvas. the large shipment suggests quick sale.
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New Orleans
Mar
Selina
Deputies Seize Kegs Bottles From Building Barricade
Deputy Sheriffs Blackman and Bernstein seized ten gallon kegs and empty bottles from the rear of a building on 117 street and 800 empty containers. A basket of flasks and corks was found stored at the county jail.
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117 Street
Sher- E Blackman
Bernstein
Mobile Charity Drive Reaches Toward Final Dash
An editorial praises Mobile residents for generous pledges to aid orphaned children. It urges those who have not yet contributed to give, noting the total may rise and stressing collective effort. The piece calls the campaign a relay race, with the finish on the horizon as funds are gathered.
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Mobile
German government overthrow rumors circulate in Brussels dispatches
Jan 10 reports from Brussels and Berlin via Copenhagen say unconfirmed accounts suggest a German government overthrow. Stories claim Socialists in control and a general strike, but sources stress lack of positive information and warn against confirmation. If true, timing aligns with Versailles treaty implementation.
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Associated Press
London
Brussels
Berlin
Copenhagen
Germany
Associatedress
Oet
Dentists cited as cause of insanity in state hospital report
Dr Cotton believes infected teeth fuel insanity and should be removed rather than saved. he cites 274 of 410 hospital cases linked to dental disease, with emphasis on extractions over mechanical treatment and related tonsil operations at the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane.
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Trenton
N. J
Janoe
New Jersey
Cotton
Argentina to Send Ship Bahia Bianca to U S
Buenos Aires Jan 10 reported Argentina will sail the steam ship Bahia Bianca to the United States in the Argentine flag. The vessel was bought from Germany during the war and the sale has not been recognized by Britain, as far as known.
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Ee 'Y Associated Press
Buenos Des
Germany
Argentina
Buenos Aires
United States
Canada Preparing Railway Extension in Quebec
January 10 report says the Dominion's chief explorer and surveyor will conduct a further survey of the James and Hudson Bay region to plan a future railway extension. The move aims to map routes and confirm feasibility for the coastal and inland railway project.
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Quebec
Dominion
Treatment for Ex Service Men Receives Government Support
Ex service men who served on or after October 6 1918 are entitled to free treatment for illness or injury. Local navy relief offices advise reporting to the Marine star at Biliveraling for service men in the area. Facilities may place patients in private infirmaries at government expense when service hospitals are distant.
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Coe
Informaa
Navy
Marine Star
Bileraveling
Spanish Military Turmoil Reported Amid Rest Unrest
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Spanish military unrest and possible government friction centered in Madrid with references to units and dates unclear. No cohesive details available on actors or outcomes.
Madrid Parliament Sees Debate on Barcelona Crisis
The Cortes considered the Barcelona situation and criticisms of government policy. The premier urged calm and order while radicals blamed authorities, calling for discipline and accountability. Cierva and Cierva-era figures were singled out. Former Premier Dato backed the government. The chamber then moved to the order of the day.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Barcelona
Cortes
Onovernment
Cierva
Dato
Supreme Council Divides Work Amid Premiers Visit
Paris January 10 The supreme council, noting the brief stay of Premiers Lloyd George and Nitti, has split its tasks to speed decisions. The division aims to handle the urgent questions efficiently during the limited time the leaders remain in Paris.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Lloyd George
Nitti
Police establish 20 man squad for South Side patrols
Pittsburgh Commissioner Peter P. Walsh announces a special squad of 20 patrolmen to deter car theft and to apprehend individuals distributing communist literature on the South Side. The move aims to curb crime and curb political pamphleteering in the district.
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Pittsburgh
Peter P. Walsh
South Side
Jo Ees
61 Barrels of Liquor Stolen From Bardstown Warehouse
Federal officers and police prepared to arrest six or more suspects after a Christmas theft of 61 barrels of liquor from Bardstown, Kentucky. Authorities report the case involves stolen property and have named Dr. Henry C. Geon as a person of interest.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Bardstown
Henry
Civil War General Edwin Greely Dies at New Raven
Edwin Greely, a brevet brigadier general in 1865 for meritorious action, prominent figure from Connecticut, died today in New Raven. His passing closes a chapter on a noted Civil War career and lifelong service.
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Y Associated Press
New Raven
Aedelnd Edwin
Greely
Peace Treaty Signed Amid WWI Armistice Protocol
The article notes Versailles terms and armistice provisions with Allied leaders including Clemenceau and Baron von Leisner signing minutes. Delegates met in the foreign minister’s private office at 4 09 PM to endorse the protocol governing naval disarmament and wartime armistice measures at Scapa.
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Paris
Versaille
Germ
Ing
Erie de Feeney
CP Chock
Deeman
Aly
Scapa Ree
Georgia druggists face loss as they vow to meet crisis
The piece reports Georgia druggists recalling a difficult market with downtown prescribers offering half price and liberal rent terms to fulfill prescriptions. Clerks and pharmacists fear unrecovered costs as stores endure lagging profits, with some stores making money only on a 75 cent charge.
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Atlanta
Ustheae
Aes
Eas Angeists
Pershing Guest of Kansas Citians Visit
Associated Press reports General Pershing arrived in Kansas City from Leavenworth to be guest of the Chamber of Commerce. A reception marked the event with a gold-hilted saber as a gift.
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Pershing
The
Kansas
Citians
Associated Press
Kansas City
General Pershing
Leavenworth
Kan
Chamber of Commerce
Suet Fodky
Itis
Onvention
Scabba
Thousand Die in New Year Blizzard Across Esthenia
Descriptions from Reval and crossfront towns report thousands frozen to death as a massive blizzard grips Esthenia during New Year. Refugees are said to be found scattered in forests near Narva and Americal, with many children and workers perishing from the cold.
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Associated Press
Reval
Esthenia
New Feare
Narva
Americal Cross
D Lee
Conseel Yudenitch
Peti
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