City approves new high school bond and gaming crackdowns
Bonds totaling 350000 were sold to Marx Company of Birmingham as Mobile City Commission advances high school funding. Two ordinances tighten penalties for gambling and align with state dry law while a separate toy pistol and fireworks ban passes. Mobile plans winter training stables on Chickasabogue land with 700 stalls and Churchill Downs style track, aiming for completion by fall.
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Coast Guard Cutter Comanche to Deploy Boats to Mobile
A dispatch reports the Comanche, formerly stationed in Mobile and now along the east coast, will arrive in a few days with the first small boats for Mississippi Sound to curb rum running. The cutter will dock at Fier la port before Mobile and deliver a seaworthy craft to each port, with the Mobile boat capable of 18 nautical miles per hour. It is unclear if AB-8 or a new vessel will join this port’s coast guard fleet.
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Alabama Horticulture Board to Meet in Mobile
The Alabama State Board of Horticulture will meet at the Battle House on January 28. Growers from Mobile and nearby citrus groups, led by W. Sawyer, are invited as satsuma industry action and treatment recommendations to offset frost damage are expected to be discussed.
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Annual meetings of Jewish charities and Bnai B’rith noted
The Federation of Jewish Charities holds its annual meeting Thursday night at Bnai Hall with officer reports outlining key foundations. Bnai B’rith plans its monthly meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 o’clock to appoint the year’s officers and define plans.
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B'nai B'rith
Negotiations Sought on Censorship with Obregon Government
Washington reports American chargé George Tummeriin has been instructed to open talks with the Obregon government about restricting the sending of non dramatic communications to the United States through Vera Cruz and Galveston channels.
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Vera Cruz
Naval maneuvers begin tomorrow across Pacific and Atlantic
Pan American dispatch says joint naval maneuvers by the Pacific and Atlantic fleets are set to start tomorrow to test the effectiveness of the nation’s main defense. Officials note the exercise will involve multiple ships and strategic drills across major coastal waters.
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Weather prospects: shifted rain and warmer
The forecast notes rain tonight and tomorrow for Alabama and Mississippi with warmer temperatures tonight.
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Eday
Two steamers grounded in Mobile Bay channel
The Suz of the Trans- Marin Line and the Praddock of the United States Shipping Board ran aground in Mobile bay channel. Braddock hit mud near Beacon 34 before daybreak, lighthouse boat lit beacon, tugs Harry G. Lytle Barwick worked yesterday and again today. Surarico grounded lower bay near Beacon 12 on a Port Arthur voyage. James Dougherty will likely go to assist.
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Fresh Winds and Rain Expected in City Tonight
Storm warnings were raised in Mobile with a forecast of rain tonight and Wednesday. Expect fresh east and southeast winds as a low pressure area moves in, raising temperatures tonight. the thermometer climbed after midnight and dipped to around 42 degrees in the early hours.
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Hotels Compile Winter Visitor List for Mobile Gulf Tour
Mobile hotels cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce tourist department to register winter guests. The department sends invitations to registered visitors to join future entertainment and register with the chamber. The booklet Mobile on the Gulf is mailed to visitors, and several have already signed up for the planned winter get-together.
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Mobile On the Gulf
League of Voters to Meet Thursday at Battle House
The Mobile County League of Voters will hold its January meeting at the Battle House Thursday at 11 o'clock. Several matters of business will be discussed as part of an effort to encourage women in the city and county to register to vote.
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Legion members return from Atmore installation banquet
F. Taylor Peck state commander of the American Legion along with Major H. C. Hecox adjutant F. A. Zeinicker and Captain T. J. Fora of the Lamar Y. McLéod Post returned from Atmore today after attending the installation of officers of the Atmore post. The installation and a banquet were held last night.
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Y. McLéod
T. J. Fora
Atmore
Legion
School Children Take Liquor Opinion From Judge Lindsey
Judge Lindsey warned that alcoholic drinks among school children are widespread. He noted a recent trip showed youths drinking and stated that prohibition has failed as a deterrent to crime, with alcoholism rising despite the laws.
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German and French terms debated amid postwar tension
Berlin reports quote Herr Rechberg opposing Stinnes and urging a peaceful business solution with France. He argues Germany cannot dictate terms and seeks amicable relations rather than another assault on Germany’s economy. The nationalist press brands Rechberg a traitor.
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Passengers Brought In From Mexican Port
The Spanish liner Cristobal Colon arrived at Tampico with about 500 passengers, mainly refugees from Vera Cruz fleeing the revolution. Refugees report Vera Cruz was tranquil as rebel vessels loitered offshore. Huerta ordered a Tampico blockade with three days to enter and six to depart before ships become enemy craft.
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Southern Baptist Classes Open in Atlanta
Enrollment for the Southern Baptist class conference in Atlanta rose toward a thousand as attendees arrived. Mass singing led by Robert H. Coleman of Dallas with a chorus, a Illinois women’s quartet, and a Mercer University quartet provided special music. Prominent speakers at the meeting include C. L. Montgomery and Dr. John E. White.
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Robert H. Coleman
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C. L. Montgomery
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Sioux Falls Trust Bank Under State Supervision
The Sioux Falls Trust and Savings Bank with deposits of 5,000,000 was placed under the state depositors' guaranty fund commission. Preparations began for reopening of the bank after a closure that caused heavy withdrawals and deposits totaling 2,500,400 were affected by the suspension.
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Sioux Falls Trust and Savings Bank
Duties on Sugar Come Under Fire
Washington with the tariff commission debating sugar duties. Advocates seek duty cuts while supporters defend current rates. Dozens of attorneys and expert data are before the panel as the long controversy moves through procedural questions and fundamental issues.
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Tariff Commission
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Fosdick Cleared by Church Report in New York
Utterances from Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick at the Priest Presbyterian church were found in conformity with the special committee report. The panel exonerated Fosdick of heresy charges but criticized a sermon titled Shall the Fundamentalists wipe as open to misconstruction and objection. The report noted Fosdick’s professed complete adherence to the faith.
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Presbyterian Church
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Gadsden Police Set City Arrest Record for 1923
Gadsden Alabama police arrest total reached 1901 in 1923 as released by Chief Littlefield. December saw 231 arrests with court fines totaling 22959 dollars, nearly covering the department’s expenses for the year.
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International News Service
Littlefield
Milk Strike Ends in Chicago With New Price Pact
Chicago producers and dealers reached a price agreement Jan 14 ending a milk strike that began Jan 1. The compromise sets $2.4742 per hundred pounds for a three month contract, between dealer offer and farmer demand of $2.85, or $2.75 for six months.
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Denver Mail Fraud Case Ends in Arrest in Dublin Letter Plot
Seven years after Louis Casper disappeared with a $1000 deposit, a Denver estate dispute triggered a mail fraud probe. A Dublin Mississippi letter sparked a forged claim. inspector Sugg traced a locked box to James Moore. Moore and an accomplice confessed to the scheme and were arrested to face U.S. commissioners.
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Moore
Changes Adopted in Track Rules for Trotting Races
The American and National Trotting Associations adopted amendments at their biennial joint rules meeting in Chicago. Published race lengths and heats must be stated, with at least an eighth mile between lengths, track managers limited to 25 racing days per season, and penalties on multiple entries by a single nominator. A public race includes time-for-money events, four heats equal a racing day, suspensions capped at 30 days, and fraud suspensions from other associations honored.
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Heintz Funeral Held in Orvis Germany
Paris dispatch reports the funeral of Here Heintz held yesterday at Orvis where he was mayor and large landowner. No clergy offered to officiate and relatives cited the prayer for the dead.
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Havas
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Raids in Ramson County Prompt Contested Sheriff Action
In Marion Illinois on January 15 the sheriff led raids across six of eight locations seeking evidence against the Ku Klux Klan and enforcing law. Eight people were arrested or held, while the Klan’s exalted leader denied furnishing men and urged cooperation from Italian community leaders to aid future crackdowns.
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Sherif Galligan
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Sam Sterns
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Spain warily recovers from political jolt after writ
The article notes Spain's fragile recovery from a political shock. It mentions General Pri, plans to issue a writ and calls for opinion from writers and doctors on whether the government should step down. The piece frames the moment as a turning point for the Spanish state.
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