City and County Plan Expanded Malaria Fight Funding
City commissioners proposed increasing annual health funding to 20 000 with county adding 10 000 for a malaria eradication program. The county revenue board opposed citing finances and urged a bond issue of 100 000 to 150 000. A second joint meeting is set for Monday evening to decide. The state contributes 5 000, bringing first year total to 35 000 for drainage and control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Health
City Commission
Board of Revenue
Hartwell and Taylor
John D. Hagan
Revenue Board
Board of Health
Finlay McFayden
Board. of Health and
Charles Mohr
Health Department
Wood Alcohol Blamed for Two More New York Deaths
New York police report wood alcohol claimed two more victims today with a third believed dying. Robert Doyle, 35, died at Bellevue Hospital after leaving a boarding house. Alfred Cable, a furniture polisher, drank coffee mixed with furniture polish and died after seeking a stimulant. Joseph Adams, a clerk, was found unconscious on Williamsburg Bridge and rushed to a hospital where recovery was deemed unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Doyle
Bellevue Hospital
Alfred Cable
Joseph Adams
Williamsburg Bridge
River barge service to expand traffic on Mississippi and Warrior rivers
The river system announces a January 19 semi weekly service with four self propelled barges including the Birmingham Tuscaloosa Mobile and Gulfport. Shippers in Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee are urged to use the river route with 20 percent lower rail replacement rates and through bills of lading issued by railroads to reach points served by the river terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Warrior River
Alabama
Tennessee
Mobile
Gulfport
Tuskaloosa
Birmingham
Biloxi
New Orleans
Warrior
Government River System
Demopolis
Tuscaloosa
Corve
Seeeeds
Wi Ee
Atlant Tases
Georgia
Peiping Tokio Talks Signal Possible Rail Road Settlement
The Chinese and Japanese delegates at the arms conference in Peiping and Tokyo show signs of progress toward an early settlement of the Kiachow lease and related issues. Officials indicate new formulas may be discussed to resolve the railway dispute, with mediation seen as easing positions.
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Washington, Yan
Y's
Associated Presa
Peng
Tokio
Ree. Hughes
China
Ates
Peking
New York Troop Ship Crook Learns of Leak After North Atlantic Gale
A thousand returning soldiers learned Crook, a transport ship, had a leak last Tuesday during a north Atlantic gale. Crews of 140 worked to plug seams and secure baggage as the vessel neared its pier at Brooklyn. The Crook carried 968 enlisted men and eight babies, with 542 bodies from French cemeteries to be reburied in native soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Garma
Reppa
Will Rebuild Block After Foley Fire
Bay Minette attorney Frank Stone announced that nearly an entire Foley Baldwin county block was destroyed in yesterday morning’s fire. The Waite Company store, stock valued at $9,000, was uninsured. nearby buildings including the State Bank, Ihie Hour Theater, and several shops burned. Residents fought flames unsuccessfully as rebuilding plans were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stone
Bay Minette
Mobile
Foley
Ala
Baldwin County
Waite Company
Stone
State Bank
Ihie Hour Theater
Williams’ Ytunch
Agee’s General
Manning Barber Shop
Nelson Meat Market
Southern Hotel
Rossier Shoe Shop
Till Shoe Store
Two Kitchen Stills Seized by Officers
Federal and state prohibition agents seized two kitchen stills at Chunchula on Friday. The stills will be used as evidence in the manufacturing liquor case as the resident faces charges. Prohibition agents H W Cox and A W Crow reported liquor found in bottles at the house. One still held 50 gallons, another one gallon, with a three burner oil stove. discovery noted as unusual for the region.
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Chunchula
Mobile
Prohibition
H. W. Cox
Federal Department
A. W. Crow
County meetings on road bond issue today
Mass meetings in Grand Bay and Bayou la Batre will explain the good roads bond issue and urge a unanimous vote on January 30. State Senator John Craft and others will lead the sessions at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and Masonic temple as delegations from nearby towns attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Bay
Bayou la Batre
Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Temple
Bayou la Barre
John Craft
M. J. McDermott
P. B. Do
Seven Seek Postmaster Post in Robertsdale
Seven applicants, five men and two women, are taking the civil service examination today at Robertsdale Baldwin County for the position of postmaster. The work will be finished today and the papers sent to Washington for grading and appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertsdale
Baldwin Unty
Washington
Freight Rate Cut for Satsumas by L N Road
Louisville and Nashville issues a new proportionate tariff for satsumas from Mobile and Baldwin counties to untapped marketing areas. The reduced rate aims to open new markets, with Silver Hill to Chicago dropping from 1.25 to 0.98 dollars per hundred pounds and other points in the Foley Silver Hill area gaining similar relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
Baldwin County
Baldwin Counties
Mobile County
Chicago
Detroit
Ohio River
Foley
Silver Hill
Hunting party returns from Bon Secour trip
Dr H P Cole and a group of Mobile Baldwin and Escambia county sportsmen returned from a successful fishing and hunting trip to Bon Secour. The party included A V Cole P D Beville Yancy Lovelace Edgar Downing and Dr H P Rankin all Sand Crab club members. They reported landing many salt and freshwater fish and shooting quail nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Cole
Mobile
Baldwin
Escambia County
Bon Secour
Dr. Cole
A. V. Cole
Fergus Falls
Minn
Dr.Cole
P. D. Beville
Yancy Lovelace
Edgar Downing
H. P. Rankin
Brewton
Ala
Sand Crab Club
Former Local Priest David O'Meara Dies in Cincinnati
Bishop Allen reports the death of Rev. David O'Meara in Cincinnati on Friday. He was the first pastor of St. Mary's Church, ordained June 23, 1866, served at St. Mary's 1868 onward, left Mobile for the Dominican Order, then rejoined the Cincinnati archdiocese where he passed away amid health issues.
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Allen
David O'Meara
St. Mary’s Church
Cincinnati
Father O'Meara
Diocese of
Mone
St. Mary's Church
Mobile
Archdiocese of
Frank Stone Declares Candidacy for Alabama Legislature
Frank Stone announces his bid for the Alabama lower house in Baldwin County probate court Bay Minette. He is expected to run unopposed in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stone
Mobile
Baldwin County
Bay Minette
Alabama
Ollatere
Stone
Weather Summary for Alabama and Mississippi
Weather forecast notes fair skies tonight and Sunday across Alabama and Mississippi with warmer conditions expected tonight. No significant precipitation indicated and temperatures trend upward into the weekend.
Fire damages a Lawrence and Charleston dwelling
A story and a half apartment building at Lawrence and Charleston suffered heavy roof loss from a fire started by a defective flue at 8:30 this morning. Fire department reports water damage to household goods and walls. Minor blazes reported at multiple addresses, including St Louis street and Davis avenue.
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Lawrence
Charleston
St. L Louis Street
Cuba and
Lyons
Davis Avenue
Wilkinson Street
St. Emanuel
Jackson Street
Dearborn
St. Francis Streets
Steamer Westerian Sold at Auction in Federal Court
The British steamer Westerian was sold at noon today in front of the federal building to satisfy libel claims filed in federal court. Ashbel Hubbard was the highest bidder at $2,650. confirmation of the sale rests with Judge H Robert T. Ervin. Ibelants include the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company and the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerian
Federal Building
Ashbel Hubbard
H Robert T. Ervin
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
Ibelants
Woman Severely Cut in Auto Truck Collision
Miss Annie Benilling suffered severe cuts from flying debris when her automobile and a truck collided at the Government and Jackson streets corner this afternoon. J P Schilling, driver of the auto, was unhurt. The car and truck sustained heavy damage. A police report was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie “Benilling
Government and
Jackson Streets
J. P. Schilling
Standard Equipment Company
Hardwood Men Meet Over Court Ruling In Louisville
Directors of the American Hardwood Manufacturers Association meet in Louisville to discuss the Supreme Court ruling against the open competitive plan and to consider rearranging business policies in response to the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwood
Louisville
American Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association
United States Supreme Court
Shipping Board Official George J. Santa Cruz Visits Mobile
George J. Santa Cruz, division director of the Shipping Board based in New Orleans, is in Mobile on official business. A former Mobile office head, he toured government vessels tied up in the city and discussed shipboard work.
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George J. Santa Cruz
Shipping Board
New Orleans
Mobile
Mr. Santa Cruz
Mobilian
Bere Phi
Chinese Protest Telegram From City Groups
Thirteen Chinese business and fraternal organizations in San Francisco sent a telegram to the Chinese delegation at the Washington arms conference. They claim Chinese in the city face high rates of assault and rape, urging action to protect Chinese residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Washington
Ford's Shoals Bid Is Put In Contract Form
War department officers move to draft a formal contract for Ford's purchase and lease of the government nitrate and waterpower projects at Shoals Alabama. The plan follows Secretary Weeks decision to present acceptance or rejection to Congress. Ford's two rivals Angstrum and Tiktler from Wilmington and San Francisco may also be reviewed.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Ford
Susce Shoals
Ala
Sec
Legislative Branch
C Weskesdate
Peaterday
Toliowian Hia
Ter
Egnsrem
Frederick
Angstrum
Wilmington
N. C
Titkler
San Francisco
Atnee Rep
Ford still in Washington over Muscle Shoals nitrate plant bid
Henry Ford remains in the national capital after his offer to take over Alabama's Muscle Shoals nitrate plant drew a flat reception from the administration. He will confer with district managers and field men at his hotel as engineers Worthington and Mayo keep consulting with War Weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
National Capital
Detroit
Ford
J. W. Worthington
W. H. Mayo
Bec
Naval disarmament treaty nearing finish for world peace
The United Press report from Washington states the naval disarmament treaty is nearly complete and will likely go to the full committee early next week for approval before a plenary session. Shantung and a railway compromise are key items on the unfinished agenda as delegations eye broader Far Eastern topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Jain
O.k
Shantung
Arthur J. Balfour
League of Nations
College Teachers Salaries Higher Across State Institutions
Chicago January 14 The salaries of presidents and faculty in state colleges and universities rose about fifty percent since 1913 14 according to John J Tigert commissioner of the bureau of education Here is a summary of the reported figures for 1914 15 and 1921 22 including adjustments for housing in the later period The 1914 15 average was 5249 dollars and the 1921 22 figure reached 8861 dollars with rent valued in but 1914 15 did not include housing estimates
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Washington
Berlin
Chicago
John J. Tigert
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
Association of American Colleges
Independent offices appropriation bill set for next Wednesday
Washington Jan 14 Republicans plan to lay the independent offices appropriation bill before the House next Wednesday with the aim of passing it before week’s end. The House has already passed two of nine such bills since Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Mondella
Independent Offices
Mental Condition Wins Him Freedom
John Gabriele, who tried to cash a $150,000 check bearing Warren G. Harding's signature at a local bank, was released by police on a Post Office Inspector O'Dyke recommendation after an investigation found the government unwilling to pursue action due to his mental status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
John Gabriele
Warren G. Harding
O'Dyke
Gabriele
Hays to Leave Cabinet for Movie Industry Post
President Harding announced after a White House meeting with Postmaster General Hays that he will retire from the cabinet to head a national association of motion picture producers and distributors. Details on the retirement date were not set, as Hays negotiates with film industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hays
White House
Pres. Harding
National Association of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors
Slow jury selection in Arbuckle Rappe case continues
In San Francisco on January 14 the Arbuckle Rappe trial faces a slow start as the jury remains incomplete. Attorneys expect evidence to begin Monday to prove Roscoe Arbuckle caused Virginia Rappe's death while spectators focus on Fatty Arbuckle's entrance and the fashion on display among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Talesmen
Fatty
Man Kidnapped From Hotel in Shreveport
Harold Marks, attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, was seized in the lobby of a Shreveport hotel by two masked men last night and driven away in a car heading west. He was to appear today as attorney for three men sentenced to Parish Farm for vagrancy who officials say are Industrial Workers of the World. An I W W organizer is said to have appealed. Habeas corpus proceedings to challenge the case were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J., Nichols
Jesse French Piano Company
Cantin Lawrence Ib
Rew
Robert Holmes
Joe
Smith
St. Francis
Richard Quinn
Smith Phey
James Uinn
Rankin
CymEi Street
Coss
Quinn
Nichols
Shreveport
Harold Marks
American Civil Liberties League of New York
Marks
New York Vessel Incident at Pier Two Causes Water Leak
A transport ship docked at Pier No.2 with a major mishap as a water leak broke out after a spring and a threat to crew safety arose. Captain Walter Bernard and Chief Officer Capt Peppi, both new to the vessel, oversaw the response and investigation into the danger amid crew unsettled by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aleh
Pier No.2
Walter Bernard
United Stat Port Service
Peppi
Marseilles
Hamb
Ar. Dock
Senator McCormick Seeks Armament Statistics
Senator McCormick plans to file a motion in Washington next week seeking detailed armament statistics from the state department. He criticized French policy and foreign rivals, arguing economic strains require clear data before aid or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cormick
Senate
State
Department
One Bandit Slain At Road House
In Toledo Ohio on January 14 a raid at a road house ten miles south of Toledo ended with a bandit killed and others wounded or captured. A guest, Paul W iego, shot at the assailants from the top of the house as four bandits entered, killing one and wounding another. Police say the slain bandit’s home is listed as Col. The other four bandits fled. identities remain undisclosed.
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Toledo
Ohio
Ledo
Robert Me
Eco
Coorg
Paul Wiego
McCormick
Rescue efforts continue as miners entombed near Scranton
Rescue parties toiled through the night in relays at Nations of the Glen Alden to reach workers entombed since yesterday. Four leaders guided the operation while Michael Kelly, a laborer, was found dead as hope faded for rescuing any more alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Glen Alden
Michael Kelly
Prisoners Released From Belfast Pris
Belfast January 14 inmates freed after releases by the Associated Press. Ninety prisoners were released as streets surrounding the prison were heavily guarded by police with strict security and no disturbances reported.
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Belfast
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Paul RE Mallon
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Movie Land
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Road House
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