Man admits shooting at Watkin's Dairy in Mobile case
In Mobile's Recorder's Court Ma Werby of Birmingham admitted shooting Dillard Jones at Watkin's dairy December 4 and cleared Wilson of any involvement. Yerby was held to the grand jury on $3,000 bond as the inquiry into the case continues.
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Election Balloting Closes for Chamber Directors
The Chamber of Commerce election to choose 11 new directors continues with about 60 percent of the membership voting. Ballots will be opened Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. as committee counts proceed toward certifying results to the board.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Paul Wilson
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George W. Agee
H. Weinand
Joe Gagery
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Chamber
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L G. Adams
Adams Motor Company
H. B. Baldwin
Gulf Grocery Company
James L. Cawthon
Peoples Shoe
Train strike tragedy kills four near here
A school bus was struck by a train this afternoon, killing four children and injuring 35 others. Forty students were dragged, with only a few escaping with minor injuries. Hospitals in the area treated the injured as authorities feared more fatalities. Fort Wayne engineer J B Kimble said the engine was not visible to him. The truck was demolished in the collision.
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Washington arms talks drift as treaty nears end
Washington observers report the naval treaty moves toward final form with planned plenary signatures. Delegates expected to attach the ratification text as sessions wind down amid cautious optimism and lingering disputes over Shantung. Continued coverage on page seven.
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Shooting Allegations At Senate Probe Details From Opie Case
Witness E Fox of Richmond testifies before a Senate investigation panel that he saw Maj Opie of Staunton shoot a man in the back north of 1918 and that the victim wore a uniform. Fox insists he saw the shooting with his own eyes while others questioned the event amid broader remarks on discipline and punishment in the army.
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Cobb Returns From Rate Conference
Cobb manager of Mobile Chamber of Commerce returned from New Orleans where he attended a conference of rate men. They discussed securing a more equal division of rate charges on rail and water routes on the Mississippi. The barge line petition is before the Interstate Commerce Commission. A meeting with participants will be held later to acquaint rate men with the case.
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New Orleans
Interstate Commerce
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Weather Report for Alabama and Mississippi
The report notes rain in Alabama this afternoon and tonight with cooler conditions on the coast. In Mississippi rain in the south and clearing tonight, with cooler conditions and a Wednesday clearing trend.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Women Plan Mass Meeting On Road Bond Issue
The County of Women Voters schedules a large public meeting for January 20 at Babe Hall. Speakers include W S Keller state highway engineer Daniel B Dobbs Miss Elizabeth Fonde and N E Stallworth. Senator John Craft may speak. The event aims to explain bond details and campaign progress and urges every voter to attend.
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W. S. Keller
Daniel B. Dobbs
Elizabeth Tonde
Mobile County School Board
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Elizabeth Fonde
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Urge Purchase of Park Site In West City Section
The City Park Commission recommends buying property in the west city area bounded by Julia Brown Azalea and New Streets owned by George Fearn Jr. The commission asks for appraisal board review and left the decision to Mobile real estate exchange. no action taken. City Engineer Wright Smith reports on a municipal ice plant a 150 ton daily capacity plant could cost 266 000. The matter goes over for mayor led consideration by L Adams as sidewalks are improved.
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Wounded Wed Screen Fight Film at Empire Theatre
H Rudolph enters hospital after a special showing of a fight picture at the Empire theatre. The event was organized by John A Hughes, secretary of the welfare department of the Knights of Laurels.
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Negro Held on Perjury Charge in Liquor Hearing
Co D Smith was discharged today on a perjury charge from a liquor hearing before United States Commissioner Jere Austill. John Collins, another witness, was held on a 250 dollar bond. The case stems from Walter Cochran selling liquor to a Black man, with conflicting testimony about payments and purchases at Cochran's store.
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Volunteers to Give Concert at YMCA Tonight
Under the auspices of the Volunteers of America a concert will be held tonight at the Y M C A. Performers include tenor Nicholson and soprano Mrs. Tam among others.
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Wrestling Classes Begin Friday As Announced
The article notes wrestling classes starting Friday with plans outlined by officials. Details on location and instructors are sparse in the readable text.
Gulf Weather Update From Mobile Reports Winds Turn West
A morning bulletin from Mobile notes a gale seaward with squalls and shifting winds. The forecast calls for rain this afternoon and tonight, then a west and northwest wind trend, followed by cooler conditions and possible low temperatures in the lower Mississippi valley and Georgia.
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Gulf
Col Ashburn Praises System Rivers In Alabama
Col T Q Ashburn, assistant chief of inland waterways, praised the Warrior river and locks at Mobile noting excellent conditions due to Major Earl North U S district engineer. He credited North with much of the barge line's success and urged parity if Mobile rates are sought, though the report omits this point.
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T. Q. Ashburn
Inland Waterways
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Warter
Earl North
U. S
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Ashburn
Mobile
Little Boy Tries to Slay Himself After Dog Dies
Nine year old Russell Mueller is hospitalized with a bullet wound to his right thigh after shooting himself following the death of his pet terrier Peggy. He told his mother I want to die too and police say the boy grabbed his father’s pistol, threatening self harm as family attempted to calm him.
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Russell Mueller
Peggy
Russell
Marie Grover
Nighttime Gunfire Marked by Heavy Firing in Streets
Unspecified area reported heavy shooting in the night with gunfire in several streets. No injuries or casualties confirmed as authorities investigate the incident.
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Alexander Will Wed Princess Marie of Romania
Belgrade reports the engagement of King Alexander of Serbs to Princess Marie, daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania. Marie is 22, and the engagement dates to September 1920 when Alexander was prince regent of Yugoslavia. King Alexander, son of the late King Peter, is visiting Romania’s royal couple at Sinai Chateau.
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Deposed Minister Confronts Charges in Maryland
Wilmington Md Jan 10 Criminal proceedings against Rev R T Western Methodist preacher of Elkton Maryland for marriages performed after ordination papers were revoked by the Wilmington Methodist conference will be instituted State Atty Warburton of Cecil county Maryland announced Monday Western left Elkton and is believed to be living on a farm near Northeast Md awaiting developments Prominent ministers say the marriages are invalid
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Elkton
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Cecil County
Maryland
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Northeast
Invitation to Soviet recognition debated in London
London officials said the Moscow Soviet invite to attend the upcoming international economic conference could be read as formal recognition. Lenine’s envoy George Tchiterin may represent Russia. it was unclear if the London talks replace or supplement Genoa proceedings.
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Trial Spectators Searched for Arms in Graham Stockon Case
In Prescott Arizona the opening of the Andrew Stockton murder trial for Abe Graham led Judge Haynie to require hundreds of spectators to be searched for possible weapons. The shooting occurred on Main street a week earlier in view of numerous witnesses as the feud between Stockton and Graham unfolds.
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Italian Emigrants Ordered to Use Italian Vessels
Rome January 16 The foreign office issued a ban on Italian emigrants traveling to the United States by any but Italian ships. The order cites American law causing serious harm to mercantile interests and transport capacity, directing emigrants to return to Italy or depart only on Italian vessels.
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Foreign Office
United States
Prohibition Agent to Report on Southern Liquor Situation
Chief prohibition agent Yellowley will return to Washington in about three weeks after a special survey of liquor conditions in the south and southwest. He has toured Mississippi the Carolinas and is to study the Mexican border area before resuming duties. Officials say the southern survey precedes broader enforcement actions by federal prohibition agents in those regions.
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Courier Journal Building Burns In Louisville Fire
Fire destroyed part of Louisville's historic Courier Journal office on Fourth and Liberty streets. Loss was estimated around 300000 dollars after quick surveys of owners and occupants. The blaze started in Herman Korfhage's electric clock shop and spread to Tinsley Clingman engravers where benzine ignited and exploded, damaging the roof and floors before containment.
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Courier Journal
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Courier .Journal
Herman Korfhage
Petroleum Exports Rise Far Above Prewar Levels
Washington reports heavy postwar export gains in crude oil and refined products. Exports reached about 1.29 billion gallons of crude oil, up sharply from 1913, with value exceeding 16 million dollars. Total sales volume about 1.94 billion gallons valued near 1.240 billion dollars, vs 2.41 billion gallons and 359 million dollars in 1913.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Legion Referendum To Vote On United States Merchants Campaign
A referendum campaign by the United States Chamber of Commerce begins February 12. Legion members will vote on the measure regarding additions for former soldiers and commerce. Local organizers urge participation in the nationwide voting process.
Pittsburgh Blaze Destroys Block In Firth Avenue District
Fire at the Firth Avenue retail district in Pittsburgh caused extensive damage estimated at unknown dollars. The blaze burned for two hours, trapping workers in a cent store and sending heavy smoke through upper floors before firefighters brought it under control.
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Eichbaum
Firth Avenue
Severance Pleads For More Courts
Tampa January 10 The call for more federal judges comes from Pres. C. AJs St. Paul head of the Ames association during the executive session tonight.
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Pres. C. Ajs St. Paul
Ames Association
Pullman Co May Be In Another Conveyance
Washington authority granted by Interstate Commission to the company. Issued new capital stock valued at 16,500,008 dollars. Property of the Ha company involved in the move and related moves in progress.
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