Photographer dies in explosion at downtown rooming house
MT Rodstron, a traveling photographer, was killed by an explosion of developing chemicals about ten this morning at 2074-2 St Francis Street. The blast damaged the building, blew out windows, and drew hundreds as investigators from S. F. Hale and others ponder the cause. Rodstron was found in bed and died within minutes from burns. The incident left the neighborhood in shock and the property owner estimating substantial repair costs.
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Rodstron
St. Francis Street
Q Ved
Owntown
S. F. Hale
Holdrege
Nebraska
Clark
Jotgny
Monstron
Satan Great
Oe Rce
Streis Street
Glarke
J. H.glennon
J. K. Glennean &‘Co
Bettis
Port Charge Basis Restored By Railroads
The new edition of the handling tariff, published by the railroads, restores Mobile to its former basis for handling shipments lifted directly from cars to ships by tackle on vessels. The Mobile & Ohio lines reduced charges from three to one cent per hundred pounds for box and barrel material, logs and lumber other than pine. A hearing before an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner in Mobile is set for Friday to consider protesting the proposal and any testimony.
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Fort
Mobile
Shipa
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aie
Mobile & Ohio Aes
Pawnes
Ruling on Gulf ports rail freight and wharfage charges
An examiner for the state Commerce Commission in Mobile found railroads at Gulf and South Atlantic ports absorb or avoid wharfage and handling costs, harming private terminals. Recommendations urge keeping general terminal charges reasonable, curbing preferential treatment, and capping fertilizer handling at 37 cents per short ton with total charges not exceeding 70 cents per 100 pounds for kerosene.
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Mobile
Gulf
South Atlantic
Tes
John Keler
Ifstate Commerce Commission
Keeler
North Frek
Ohio River
Chatianoza
Ohio
Road strike turmoil sparks mob action in Harrison
Rioting crowds in Harrison Arkansas targeted railroad workers amid a strike. Civilians fired on a worker who fled from his home as mobs stormed union offices and quarters. Police and posses pursued the fleeing suspect while others were detained for questioning.
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Harrison
Ark
Jon
Jal
Missouri
North Apie
Han Pitta
Bereco
Gregory
Ing
Bryan Regrets Some Failings In Prohibition
On the third anniversary of national prohibition William Jennings Bryan criticizes enforcement flaws and press misrepresentation. He urges confiscation of whiskey on hand, government takeover of liquor, and warns against appointing officials who drink. He maintains prohibition is here to stay.
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Washington
William
Wee Bryan
United States
Bryan
Brande Reports Tax Plan For State Levy On Citizens
Governor Brande proposes a per capita tax of two dollars on every citizen age twenty one and older, to fund schools and colleges, with funds split between normal colleges and general education. He suggests adjusting convict leases and extending mine leases while pushing for a unified public school system and compulsory attendance.
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Montgomery
Alé
William W. Brande
Bencoee
Eterrol
Brandon
Volce Eee
New One Cent Stamp Honors Benjamin Franklin at Post Offices
Philadelphia hosts Thrift Week and launches a one cent stamp honoring Ben Franklin as the national postal system expands. One million stamps go on sale at post offices signaling Franklin’s ties to Philadelphia while other locations await supply after old Washington issue runs out.
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Boston
Franklin
Delphia
Washington
Prohibition case ends with fines and appeals filed
Tom Noisis who ran a store at State and Warren was fined 100 dollars or 90 days by the recorder for violating the prohibition law and appeals to the court of appeals, released on 500 dollars bond. Porter, a Black man, was sent to county road for 90 days on larceny charges after admitting taking a $20 auto tire from J O Motor Company.
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Tom ‘Noisis
Ate
Warren
Recorder
Noisis
All-Court
Sueene Porter
J.O. . Motor Company
Porter Migle
Porter
Mat le
Arrest of Mississippi man Worrell linked to family abandonment
Frank H. Worrell, manager of a detective agency with ties to the First National Bank, was arrested today by Chief Deputy Sheriff Jes Smith and jailed in Yazoo City on charges relating to the abandonment of his wife and children. The case involves Alabama authorities and local officials are filing the docket.
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Frank H. Worrell
Bdeker
Éfies
First National Bank
Jes. Smith
Ity
Alabama
Mis
Worrell Eral Hs
Yazoo City
Methodist Meeting Plans Noted In Local Report
A fragment notes Methodists plan a meeting here. It mentions church groups and women’s auxiliary roles, with unclear wording about age and Con temtion. The text is incomplete but indicates local Methodist church activity and a gathering.
Weather Report from Oton Jan 16
The bulletin notes fair weather in Alabama with frost likely during the night. Forecasters expect clear skies and cool temperatures across the region with light winds.
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Alabama
Mobilians Back From Brandon Inaugural Show of Support
More than 100 Mobilians attended Governor Kilby inaugural ceremonies in Brandon, led by Mobile Rifles commander James J. Alvarez. Alvarez and his unit returned home amid honors, while Kilby named Alvarez to the county jury commission. Judge R B Evins was elected state Democratic chairman, succeeding James H Webb.
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Mobile
Wil
R.V." Taylor
James J. Alvarez
Mobile Rifles
Alvarez
Thomas KE. Kilby
Walter Lord
Democratic Executive Committee
R. B. Evins
Greensboro
James H. Webb
False Promises Bring Bond 300 After Court Trial
John Vagds aged 21 of Mobile area districts was ordered to post bond after a court in Petotaers heard evidence about promising false promises. The case implicated a deputy sheriff and involved a troubling incident connected to employment on vessels out of Mobile.
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John Vagds
Joachim
Conti
Mobile
Yi Det
Se Young
J. Fr. Jordan
Tormaeh
Petotaers
Ber
Conference on Mobile city county laws with delegation
The Mobile city commission called a conference with county and city officials and Alabama legislators to discuss proposed laws affecting Mobile. The date will be set upon return of the delegation, and attendees include the city commission board of revenue county officials and the county treasurer.
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Mobile
City Commission
Alabama
Mobile City
Board of Revenue
Aait Betas
Cement From New Bridge Tested At Birmingham Lab
A section of cement from the Chinchila on St Stephens bridge is to be tested at a Birmingham laboratory for examination by the cement of the board of revenue and road commissioners. county and road engineers will determine the origin of the cement and the contractor is identified as Hancock Brothers.
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Chinchila
St. Stephens
Birmingham
Board OF Revenue ‘and Road Commissioners
Uctéd
Waco County
A. OE
Alex Hancock
Hancock Broz
Former minister dies of heart attack in city
John B. Flannagan, 72, a retired Baptist minister and traveling salesman, collapsed and died on Dauphin street near Royal in Mobile. Identified by relatives, he leaves a large family including eight sons. The body will be sent to Pass Christian, Mississippi for burial Wednesday.
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John B
Flannagan
Royal
Dauphin
Acco
Hale
Berevson & Sands
Turner
Prichard
Baxterville
Miss
J. E. Flannagan
Botalusa
A. A. Flannagan
Meridian
Christian
Bereuson & Sands
Forfeitures in Circuit Court Firmly Handled
Harry Miller pled guilty and was fined 56 dollars plus costs on a prohibition charge in circuit court on appeal from the recorder's court. Virginia Adlen faced disorderly conduct charges with forfeiture and alias writ of arrest. Charlie Turner had disorderly conduct forfeiture set at one dollar and costs paid. final payment completed.
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Harry Miller
Recorder’s Court
Virginia Adlen
Charlie Turner
Fe Fen Toung
Es Ge
New Mexico Antimask Bill Seeks House Committee Action
A Santa Fe report notes that a bill opposing masking requirements is being steered toward a legislative health committee for possible introduction in the New Mexico legislature. The text outlines aims to restrict or remove mask mandates pending committee review.
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Santa Fe, N. M
New Mexico
Alfonso Molina Named President in San Salvador Election
In San Salvador on January 16 Alfonso Molina was chosen president of the Republic at the elections. Molina was named to lead the government as the country completed its voting process.
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Ane Salvador
Alfonso Onez. Molina
Repubite E
Kidnapping case probes in Bastrop through witness
A Bastrop witness testifies as a special police officer on the day of a kidnapping in Bastrop on August 24, with discussion of suspects, gang activity, and local efforts to locate the abductors. The interrogation touches on Klans, ongoing tensions, and related cases as pages continue.
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Bastrop
Stevens
Pest
Bast
Richard
J. L
Stavase
Andrews
Ben
Bineke
Gay
Lithuanians Set Up New Regime in Memel
A dispatch from Riga reports Lithuanian forces seizing Memel and forming a new government. Fighting killed two French soldiers and left Memel French quarters threatened as occupiers demand surrender of all French property and influence.
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Riga
Lithunian
Lara
Memel
Bandit Suspect May Be Freed in Chicago
Chicago police expect Cancane, claimed as a St Louis Kier man, to be freed today as a suspect in the December 18 Federal Reserve Bank truck robbery in Denver. Advices from Kansas City portal suggest Cushane sought release while awaiting possible clearance.
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Chicago
Ill
Cancane
St. Louis
Kier
Federal Reserve Bank
Denver Mill
Cushane Wold
Portel
Kansas City
Palmer House to be razed for 23 story structure
The Palmer House in Chicago once renowned as a top hotel will be torn down to make way for a new twenty three story building costing 12 900 900 dollars. The project aims to replace the historic hostelry with a modern structure.
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Palmer House
Chicago
Soldiers wed first then seek permission for moves
In Coblenz on January 16 Associated Press reports American soldiers marry before obtaining approval from commanding officers as separation from the Rhine advances. The routine includes civil rites in Luxembourg then a ceremony before the army chaplain with consent of the superior officer. Some 498 marriages have occurred during occupation and many soldiers have permission to bring brides to the United States aboard their port.
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Coblenz
Preas
Rhineland
Luxemburg
United States
Port
St. Mihiel
Thomson Says Woman Spies Are Unreliable
Sir Basil Thomson former head of Britain's secret service told a Brooklyn audience that women spies are unreliable explaining their compunction at the wrong moment. He argued women obtain information from others and then withhold it to avoid informing or harming their informants.
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New York
Basil Thomson
Secret Service
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Three Killed Two Hurt In Oklahoma Train Car Crash
Oklahoma City report states a northbound Atchison Santa Fe passenger train struck a motor car carrying four schoolteachers and two pupils near the city. The dead include Cora Phelan 29 Mrs Darnell 22 and Frank Davis 10. Injured are Ruth Howard 24 and Etalia McFadden 21. Eye witnesses say the motor car tried to beat the train across the crossing shortly before construction.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Atchison
Ov Cat
Eye Witness
Nighttime Fire Forcing Roomers From Orleans Flats
Scantily clad roomers fled in the night as flames damaged walls and wallpaper stock. The blaze spread to three rooms in Orleans with water damage to the buildings, though none of the houses was burned beyond repair. A new wallpaper stock was said to have been involved in the incident.
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Orleans
Dan
Capper Punctures Presidential Boom
Capper questions presidential boom and says a farmer from the middle west could be president of the States. He notes the country needs a man to devote years to a permanent political solution.
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Middle West
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