Gulf ports press for new ocean rates to boost South American trade
Campaign by Mobile and other gulf ports aims to shift more business to Mobile through adjusted ocean rates. R G Jobb of the Chamber of Commerce joins New Orleans and gulf ports in urging data for an early hearing. Shipping Board requests Gulf ports report to seek parity with New York rates despite distance differences.
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North Atlantic
Mobile
Gulf
R. G. Jobb
Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
Shipping Board
Gulf Ports
Aboyto
Cobb
Havana
New York
Airecdy
America
Think Capture of Negro Suspect Heats Up Mobile Search
Ongoing manhunt details indicate a Negro suspect in a Parker case may attempt to flee Mobile County soon. Sheriff W H Holcomb has dispatched deputies toward New Orleans and Montgomery as witnesses place the man near the bay shore with limited travel, mostly nighttime, while authorities pursue custody.
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Toe Parker
E. Nash
Mobile County
W. H. Holcom
Cvsh
Mobile
New Orleans
Montgomery
First League Session Opens with France and British Backing
Paris reports the first League of Nations council session elects Leon Bourgeois as chairman and confirms Sir Eric Drummond as secretary general. Britain pledges full support while Curzon calls for a new era of international cooperation and trade on the Sarre basin frontiers. Continued on Page Nine.
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Associated
Paris
Tives
France
Es Pave
Italy
Aireece
Belgium
Spain
Japan
Brazil
League of Nametin
Foreign Office
League
Leon
Eric Drummond
Great Britain
Sarre Basin
Courlict
Leon Bourgeois
Wilson
Washington
Council
Eeis
Curzon
Britain
Foreign Affairs
Fong
League of Na
League of Nations
New York Sets Out to Drink America Dry
Prohibition era coverage describes New York nights before the national dry observance with cafes and hotels dimmed and police prepared for midnight. Reports of robberies mark the eve of Prohibition enforcement as authorities anticipate violations and public sobriety expectations.
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New York
America
Red successes in Near East lift Bolshevik threats
The British eye the Near East as Bolshevik victories push Red armies toward India Persia Mesopotamia and Asiatic Turkey. Paris meetings among Cabinet members and naval chiefs weigh Southwestern Asia terms while Moscow warns of harsh measures against anti Bolshevik actions.
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Mondon
Near East
India
Persia
Mesopotamia
Asiatic
Turkey
Paris
David Lloyd George
Asia
Sugar rate debate at chamber meeting date January 21
January 21 discussions cited R G manager of the Chamber traffic bureau as the committee considered lowering rates to allow this port to compete with New Orleans for Cuban sugar imports. Mr Cobb seeks the usual Southeastern freight differential under New Orleans rates.
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R. G
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Revival Campaign Planned for Mobile District
Alabama Methodist conference campaign committee schedules five meetings in Mobile to outline revival efforts. The district group aims to begin plans soon and launch activities weeks before Easter, with attendees expected to discuss campaign strategy and evangelical outreach.
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Alabama Methodist
Mobile
Moore fined for sporting labor charge in New Orleans case
A man described as a Negro named Moore was fined $101 and $50 costs on a labor trafficking charge. The recorder Friday heard that J. J. Duggan of the United States Employment Bureau testified Moore bought tickets and a number of laborers to transport them beyond New Orleans.
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Moore
Recorder
J. J. Duggan
United States Employment Bureau
New Orleans
Theodore Farmers Association Formed At Theodore Schoolhouse
The Theodore Farmers Association was formed at a meeting held last night at the Theodore schoolhouse with fifteen charter members. Officers include W. Rowell as vice president and D. C. Anderson as secretary. An announcement noted dealing with the season’s opening and related activities. County farm demonstration agent W. Co. Vail attended.
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Theeodore Farmers Operative Association
Theodore
W. Co. Vail
W W. Rowell
D.C. Anderson
Wilmer
Wittese
Negro Attempts To Enter Tucker Home
A negro tried to enter the Tucker home by a rear door but fled when confronted by Mrs Stephens and a faded suit of clothes found near the back entrance. A second report from K Pasars on Government Street said someone entered his room and stole a suit of clothes.
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Mra. x
St. ‘Stephens
Po Ae
K. Pasars
Government Street
Coroner's Jurors to Get Pay Increase in Mobile County
Under a new law for the Mobile county coroner’s office coroner’s jurors will receive 25 cents per day and witnesses 50 cents per case. Previously witnesses were unpaid. The act also allows a $5 payment to any person delivering a deceased person recovered from waters to the coroner.
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Mobile County
Telegram Reports Grand Island Man Shot in Nebraska
A telegram received by the Union Tel Company from Grand Island Nebraska states that Charles E Bennett’s father was shot and killed. The recipient in Mobile is not found.
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Charles E., Bennett
Union Tel Company
Benele
Grand Island
Nebraska
Florist Fred Ravier Cleared Over Sunday Law Doubt
Fred Ravier, a florist, was dismissed by the recorder on Sunday for want of evidence after a witness testified he bought flowers from Ravier. A second man in court was identified as a partner in past dealings involving potatoes and the florist business.
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Fred. Ravier
Recorder
Abolish Skip Stop at Elmira Street on Sundays
A transportation request seeks to end skip stop service at Elmira Street on the Marine and Broad line. The change would simplify travel for the congregation and remove Sunday exemptions while retaining weekday privileges.
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Elmira Street
Omr
Gregati
Mira
Undays
Slayings Reported in Hun Strike Area
Essen dispatch reports several killed and wounded in disturbances at Steckrade and nearby towns as 20 000 miners strike in the rial district. Duesseldorf region placed under troops and Frankfurt forces intervene to enforce orders prohibiting independent demonstrations against Socialists perceived as Berlin assassins.
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Associated Press
Essen
Steckrade
Rial District
Duesseldorf
Frankfort
Berlin
Germany and Allies Seek March Exchange Agreement
Negotiations between Germany and the allies aim to conclude a March exchange deal. Reports from Amsterdam and London indicate officials are hopeful for a two month supplies settlement, with discussions continuing into January.
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Associated Press
Londo
Germany
Aeen
Geen
Petes Duaae Teh
Amsterdam
I M S First Parade of Carnival Season
Mobile will hold its carnival event across Mardi Gras week with a one day celebration on Tuesday February 17. The Infant Mystic Society will lead a parade Monday night before Mardi Gras as plans unfold for the Emperor of Joy and K O R parades Tuesday afternoon. The March celebration ends with the Order of Myths parade and ball Tuesday night. The Carnival Association hopes to resume prewar city carnivals.
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Mobile
Mystic Socie
Emperor of Joy
Carnival Association
Order of Myths
Ened
Ture
Funeral Services for Lieut Tucker
Funeral services for Lieut. Sykes Tucker of this city, World War veteran awarded the Croix de Guerre, were held Friday afternoon from the residence of A. Robinson at 970 Government Avenue. Members of the American Legion of Honor attended as the service, conducted by W. T. Thom, proceeded to Nolia Cemetery.
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Sykes ‘Tucker
A. Robinson
Aes
Laerican Legion of Honor
Rano
W. T. Thom
Nolia Cemetery
Legion Aids Plans of Community Service
A five member committee of the Minneapolis post plans community service with War City officials. The local post chairs the effort coordinating actions with national body guidance.
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Legion Aids
Poepeetert
Novemer
Iacethe
Minneapolis
Saeed
Coaa
Comedy Drama The Adyven of Grantee Tonight
A comedy drama titled The Adyven of Grantee will be shown tonight at Crichton and later at Spring Hill ey house and Dakdsie suburban venues. The announcement notes additional stops at other suburban points.
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Crichton Tonight
Adyven of
Grantee
Comey House
Spring Hill
Dakdsie
Admiralty Gases Set For Friday
The district federal court admiralty docket was sounded this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Judge Rupert T. Ervin scheduled a large number of cases for hearing in the admiralty division.
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District Federal Court
Rupert T. Ervin
King of Opera Edwardian composer remembered in Chicago notice
Obituary notes recall the English born composer of operas and songs tied to Mrs Joseph ill and the New York theater scene. Mentioned are early works including The Mandarin and The Wedding Trip, with references to Stuttgart 1880 and Savin’s music criticism. A widow Mrs Owen and a daughter in New York are listed in the brief remembrance.
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Chicago
Operes
Koven
Joseph Ill
Tington
Symp Orchestra
Abel
Stuttgart
Pioretee
Savin Writiusic
Dock Strike Halts Four Ships Loadings
Four ships remain unable to load as a strike by longshoremen unfolds over back pay disputes. Union demands full back pay turned over to the union threaten protection against future individual claims. The strike prompted the Shipping Board's Washington offices to issue instructions to local reps on vessel release and port movement.
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Hiwh Vie Oe Ie Company
Washington
The
Shipping Board
Nes
Fuel Oil Shortage Threatens Local Waterfront
A fuel oil shortage endangers the waterfront as stocks run low. One vessel remains at dock while a cargo ship is days away. Oil burning ships are active nearby, but supply must come via the cargo, affecting channel work and local operations.
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Atus
Balloting Ends Tonight for Chamber of Commerce Directors
Balloting closes at 5 PM for the election of sixteen candidates for chamber directors. Votes will be counted soon after closing and the newly elected directors will join current members to select officers for the coming year.
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Chamber of Semaeste
Ag Ae
City renews wharf leases with roads
The Mobile city commission renewed two wharf leases today for five years. The first covers the use of land at the foot of Government and Conti streets by the railroad company for $250 per month. The second renews the lease for the Southern Railway terminus on Ann Street Lipscombe Street at $270 per month. Mayor Harry Pillans authorized the renewal.
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Se Eee Fe
Carload Tomato Sales Reported Sold Out
Carload of canned tomatoes received by depot at New Orleans sold out in a Southern market. Other items include canned corn beef and roast beef with beans, as officials note steady demand and limited supply across the region.
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New Orleans
Soentah Agmmationa Tmnaerote
Mendez Arrests in Puebla Abduction Case
Mexican authorities report Caciano Mendez, alleged abductor of U S agent Jenkins, captured near Puebla. The rebel faction linked to Fraderico Cordoba reportedly held Jenkins last October, with the arrest announced as the case moves to local penitentiary processing.
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Mexico
Caciano Mendez
Fraderico Cordoba
W. O. Jenkins
United States
Pue
Puebla
Treaty agreement believed to be near
Reporters at the bipartisan round table meeting said progress was made in the senate treaty talks. Officials noted the conference on January 17 could pave the way for a final settlement, though no formal agreement had been reached yet.
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Senate
Auderouses
Round Table
Santhtenehon
Mines Carried Away in North Sea Storm
A North Sea storm swept and carried away marine mines near the Scandinavian straits. The incident threatens shipping lanes and prompts coastal authorities to monitor for drifting munitions.
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North Sea
Prohibition Inauguration Parades Hit Tennessee Cities
Nashville reports nationwide constitutional prohibition celebrations with meetings and parades underway in many Tennessee cities today marking the inauguration anniversary.
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Tennessee
Associated
Nashville
Tenn
Marines Battle Haitian Bandit Gang Near Port au Prince
A U S Marines and Haitian gendarmes pursued a bandit group outside Port au Prince. About 30 600 bandits were involved with heavy casualties and captures as two privates were wounded in the engagement reported by the Navy Department.
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Washington
Endarmatie Nore Steray
Hyenga
Navy Department
Russell
Marine Sous
Hailtl
Special elections in N C may be probed by committee
The Republican committee plans a probe into the recent special election in North Carolina's ninth district. Chairman says a final decision will come after hearings to determine if committee funds were used improperly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carolina
Eas
Ohio
Villa Reported Off On Nuevo Leon Raid
Unconfirmed reports say Francisco Villa with unknown followers left Huahua and crossed Coahuila into Northern Nuevo Leon threatening to cut the Mexican National railroad between Moros and Monterey. Agents received the reports last night in Brownsville Texas.
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Associated Pr
Brownsville
Texas
Francisco
Villa
Coahuila
Nuevo
Leon
Moros
Monterey
Department of Justice
Ackerson to Leave Fleet Corporation
Commander J L Ackerson of the U S Navy, presently the vice president in charge of comets of the emergency flee ratio, will resign from the navy and sever his connection with the fleet corporation on the same date in March.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. L. Ackerson
Osoe
Navy
March Fleet Corporation
Meuse Floods Continue Causing Widespread Damage
Floods of the Meuse river and its tributaries disrupt traffic and force shutdowns at steel works and collieries. Severe damage mounts as conditions worsen across Brussels on January 16, with ongoing impacts on industry and transportation.
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Brussels
Meuse
Strikes in Berlin Frustrated During War Protest
Berlin observers report failed attempts by labor agitators to provoke a protest today as the war effort continues amid restrictive measures. Authorities claim no significant disruption occurred as workers largely remained at work.
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Berlin
Soviet Ark to Bar Radicals From entering Russia
Aboard the Buford officials and representatives of the Soviet delegation caution that Soviet Russia will not use radicals as a dumping ground. M Kushke and M Benkendorff declined to specify actions, while Emma Goldman’s party remains aboard awaiting border talks and possible deportation.
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Helsingfo
Russia
Associated Press
America
Buford
Emma Goldman
United States
Andrew Johnson's Tailor Shop Moves to Court House Site
Nashville reports the famous Tennessee figure Andrew Johnson's tailor shop being moved to a court house site. The article traces Johnson's rise from tailor in Greeneville to mayor, legislator, governor, senator, and eventually vice president and president.
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ANDREW JOHNSON’S _ TAILOR SHOP
Court House Lof
Assoc
Nashville
Andrew Jolnsor
Tennessee
Johnson
Greenevill
Ville
Greeneville
Andrew Patterson
Bank Clerks Fight Robbers With Gun At New York Bank
Bandits attacked a New York bank as clerks resisted with pistols. One robber was captured while the other two fled empty handed after a tense confrontation. Police recovered part of the loot and pursued the remaining suspects.
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New York
Chicago primaries affect students and teachers
Fragmented report notes a shortage impacting schools in Chicago as the primary effort draws scrutiny. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
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