Mobile Banks Report Big Growth in Christmas Savings Clubs
Bank officials in Mobile announce a sharp rise in Christmas savings club memberships and total deposits. First National reports 9,600 members with projected 31,000 at year end and about 400 000 in deposits, up from 310 000 in 1919 across 30 clubs. Spires Bank notes 2,000 members so far, with deposits already triple those of 1919. Merchants Bank cites 2,200 members, 1 500 more than 1919, expecting more by month end. Farmers and Mechanics Bank totals 1,790 members with growth of about 500 expected by month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Elius Woolf
National
A. Tonsmeire
Spies Bank
Christrivings
Mee
Wilam B. Taylor
Merchants Bank
Chris Club
J. McDermott
Farmers
Nics Bank
Farmers and Mechanics
Satsuma Dinner Set for January 31 at Battle House
Gulf Coast Horticultural Society officials announce the annual Satsuma Day dinner to be held January 31 at the Battle House. Comities have been appointed to arrange details and reservations. The jubilee event highlights a profitable Satsuma season with excellent yield and quality. Dinner acts as a subscription affair at $1 per person with about 300 members in the pelcery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satsuma
Baldwin
Evor
Mobile
Peclery
Reservations for Mexican trip through U S Chamber of Commerce
Businessmen with interests in Mexico may reserve to attend the U S Chamber of Commerce convention to be held soon in Mexico City. Applications should wire Carson at 32 Burling Slip New York. Local agents of the American Company can provide details. A train will run from Sanrio to Mexico and return for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Mexico City
Carson
N. Y. Ing
R of Commerce
San Rio
Quien Faces New Trial After Appeals Court Ruling
January 19 Georges Cones convicted and condemned then retried as appeals court voided last October verdict. New trial ordered with judges reviewing the moral charges and the nurse betrayal case amidst contested jury votes noted as four to three versus five to none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Georges Cones
Meember
Mable Aes
Paith Wat
Court of Appeals
Quien
Houseboat Damaged Lightly by Fire in City Mooring
Fire crews responded to two small blazes near Palmetto and Monroe streets with minor damage reported to the houseboat of W. S. Simpson moored at Palmetto street. The origin of the blaze remains unknown and other reported hotspots at Lawrence street caused little damage.
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W. S. Simpson
Palmetto Street
Monroe Street
Lawrence Street
Weather Outlook for Alabama Mississippi Tuesday
The forecast calls for generally fair skies today in Alabama and Mississippi with slightly colder conditions tonight. Temperatures will fall further in the extreme north portion and remain cooler Tuesday across the northern areas.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Negro Leaping From Train Sought After Led to Slashing
Mobile county officials investigate a reported slashing aboard a De Mobile and Ohio Railroad suburban car near Shubuta Mississippi. A negro, described as Parker, leaped from a train window and fled into the woods, with authorities tracing possible relatives in Shubuta and pursuing the suspect.
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Mobile
Parker
Shubuta
Miss
Abuta
Anges
de Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Ayerage
Trebeegro
Lee Birthday Observed by Mobile Veterans at Moose Hall
The birthday of Robert E. Lee was observed in Mobile by local veterans and U D C members. An Electra oe Colstonapter of the U D C planned the event at Moose Hall on Government Street with Rev Gardiner and C Tucker delivering the principal address. A Pope rest march to the hall was noted and Adjutant Daly reported attendance figures from 1890 to the present.
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Robert E. Lee
Conederacy
Mobile
U. D.C
Electra Oe
Moose Hall
Government Street
Gardiner
C. Tucker
Prince Meng
Raphael Semmes Cain
Vereeesterday
Neas Pope
R. E B. Daly
T. BE. Spotswood
Jones
Firemen Dismissed After Street Fight in Front of Aerial Truck
Fire Chief George W. Myrick dismissed A. Q. Deakins and H. Moran from the fire department following a Saturday afternoon street brawl in front of Aerial Truck No. 4. A crowd gathered as two men were taken into custody. Deakins was fined $10 and Moran discharged. The action, approved by Commissioner P. J. Lyons, comes after a prior dispute evidenced in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Q. Deakins
H. Moran
Fire Department
George W. Myrick
C. S. Miller
Deakins
Recorder
Moran
P. J. Lyons
Mobile Chamber of Commerce Sets Open Election Event
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting as an open affair at the Elks Club. Dr M Ashby Jones of Atlanta will speak on sea problems as a renowned Rotarian. Officers for the year will be elected by Friday night with a move to directors to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Chamber of Merce
Elks’ Club
M. Ashby Jones
Atlanta
Nct
French Cruiser Jeanne D Arc Delays Visit to Mobile
The French training cruiser Jeanne D Arc will not visit Mobile due to its already arranged itinerary. Captain Jollivet sent a telegram to Mr. Wheeler, French consular agent, explaining the delay and extending best wishes to Mobile business leaders.
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Jeanne D’ Arc
Mobile
Charlies J. Wheeler
Jollivet
Jell
Wheeler
City of Tampa Anchors for Minor Repairs at Alabama Dry Docks
The steamer City of Tampa, a 9,600 ton vessel built by Oscar Daniels Company in Tampa, FL, neared the city from Fort Morgan and anchored at Beacon 35. It sent a wireless request for a tug to tow it to Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company for minor repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Tampa
Oscar Daniels Company
Fla
Fort Morgan
Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Company
Huns puzzled by U S agent in Germany
Berlin January 19 The presence of American diplomat Ellis L Dresel in Berlin while Germany has no envoy in Washington has perplexed Wilhelmstrasse Dresel arrives Saturday and is housed in the former American embassy building He will not present credentials soon and the German government does not expect formal recognition though pleased the US is represented in the restored diplomatic post
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Washington
Ellis L. Dresel
United States
Dresel
Ashington
Germ Gov Nt
Ger Ogea
Promoxdustry
Ient
W. 8. Solf
von Lucius
Rome
Baron von Rosen
Russia
County boards decide to pay campaign expense themselves
The county treasurer will not be asked to pay an 84.50 warrant from the 150000 county bond election as revenue and road commissioners vote to personal pay the amount. County Attorney Gordon notes minutes lack authorization and Ward urges testing on other grounds. Hagan calls the expense technical. agreement stands. Jail committee to consider a new elevator with Otis at 1900 and Warner at 1625. Monthly bills approved.
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Boards of Revenue
R. E. Gordon
Ward
Ident Hagan
Otis Elevatorpany
Warner Elevator Company
Foot Trampling Fight Breaks Out Outside Theater
Peter Ray accuses R. J. McNerny of stepping on Mrs. Ray's feet outside a moving picture house Sunday night at 8. A fight drew hundreds before Deputy Sheriff Walter Blackman intervened. Both men jailed on fighting charges as a bystander tried to strike the deputy.
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Peter Ray
R. J. McNerny
Mobile C of C Members Vote on Ship Sale Proposition
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and allied groups did not vote on the U S Chamber proposal to sell ships under 6 000 tons built for wartime use. Local bodies including Florence Huntsville and Montgomery did not participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile C. OF C
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Ham
Montgomery
Florence
Huntsville
National Chamber
City to Dispose of No. 4s Engine House
City of Mobile sells the No 4 engine house used for Aerial Fire Truck No 4. Commissioner Pat J Lyons says bids will be opened at noon January 26 by the City Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mobile
Pat J. Lyons
City Commission
Salvation Worker Delivers Three Addresses in Mobile
Florence Dean of the Salvation Army with headquarters in New York spoke at three events in Mobile. She addressed a youth gathering at the army citadel at 2 oclock in the afternoon and spoke at the Baptist Tabernacle, delivering other remarks at a nearby corps on Devon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Dean
The
Salvation Ai
New York
Mobile
Army’ Citadel
Baptist Tabersae Oi
Doming Co Corps
Uphin Streets
Japanese Firm Plans Cotton Exports Through Mobile Port
A major Japanese exporting firm intends to export raw cotton from Mobile to Yokohama by direct ship. The New York branch sent a letter to Mayor Harry Pillans and the city commission requesting details on port facilities and handling capacity. The mayor referred the inquiry to the Chamber of Commerce for prompt information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Japan
City Commission
Harry Pillans
Yokohama
New York
Te Inal
Chamber of Commerce
Rhode Island Seeks Test of Federal Prohibition Validity
Rhode Island gains permission from Chief Justice White to file original proceedings to test and prevent enforcement of the federal prohibition amendment. Attorney General Rice filed motions to bring the suit in response to a state resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
White
Rice
National banks set new growth record in 191? figures
National banks in the United States reported record growth with resources totaling 22.445 billion dollars as of November 17. Deposits rose about 2.5 billion in the year to November 17, while assets gained by 825.6 million since September 12.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Wth
John Skelton Illiams
Coroler
Roppdome
Paca
Lemuetten
Captain Tomasen Joins Lake Linden After Torpedoed Isle B Wiley
Captain Tom Tomasen, noted master of the Isabel B Wiley when torpedoed off New Jersey June 2, 1918, now serves as second mate on the Lake Linden bound for Cuba and return. The Lake Linden, seized for liquor aboard, was released days ago and will sail early this week under Munson company operation. A new crew was appointed after the arrest and resignation of the previous master Captain William Goldsborough.
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Tom Tomasen
Isabel B. Wiley
New Jersey
Isas
Lake Linden
Cuba
Munson Company
Illiam Goldsborough
Tomasen
Shipping Board
Weight Waiver Sought for Marine Recruit
Sergeant Jack Mayers at the local marine recruiting station wired to Washington for weight waivers on Early Cooper Dozier of Hatford who seeks enlistment. Waivers can be granted for slight disqualifications, per the recruiting officer. Also notes 7 Mobile and Shreveport tied for sub-station records in the New Orleans district and a congratulatory message from headquarters.
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Jack Mayers
Washington
Cooper Dozier
Hatford
Mobile
Shreveport
New Orleans
Ccal
Recruiting Trip Through Baldwin County Reported
Private Louis Hawley of the local army recruiting station left today for a six day canvass at Foley Roberts dale in Baldwin county. Paul Knight, connected with the local station, returned this morning from Atmore and Bay Minette in the interest of recruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hawley
Foley
Robertsdale
Baldwin County
Paul Knight
Atmore
Bay Minette
U S Officials Back After Selma Court Session
United States Marshal C C Gewin has returned from Greensboro after attending the federal court session last week. Harry Egues also returned to office today after attending the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. C. Gewin
Greensboro
Federal Court
Harry Egues
Garnett Avenue Property Sold to New Owners
The property on the west side of Garnett Avenue 155 feet south of Ons Hil Avenue was sold today for $2,500. The deed filed in probate court shows Francis J. Inge and wife transferring to Erminia hb and husband Oscar B. Rush.
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Garnett Avenue
Ons Hil! Avenue
Francis J. Inge
Erminia Hb
Husbag
Oscar 8
Allies arraign Hohenzollern for crimes at Versailles note
Paris dispatch reports Allied powers publish Article 227 of the Versailles treaty and demand The Netherlands extradite former German Emperor William II for crimes against international morality. The note warns Holland must cooperate or face consequences and prevent shelter for the former ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Holland
William
Hagues
Netherlands
William II
Germany
William Seerds
Jean
Peace Congress
Aes
Belgium
Luxembourg
Lille
Influenza Adds to Diversions at Havana and Quarantine from Cuba
Havana reports many influenza cases though official counts are unavailable. A newspaper claimed one thousand cases, a figure not corroborated. Jamaica imposes a three day quarantine for ships from Cuban ports due to influenza activity in Cuba.
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Havana
Associated Ress
Associated Press
Kingston
Jam
Cuban
Cuba
Theodore Roosevelt to Speak in Asheville Near March Fifteenth
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to deliver three addresses in Asheville around March 15. He will speak before a large Republican mass meeting hosted by the Kiffin Rockwell Post of the Legion and the local Kiwanis club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Theodore Hoosevelt
Kiffin Rockwell
The
Legion
Flu Situation Not Alarming, Officials Say
Washington reports a mild flu outbreak with low death rates and few pneumonia cases. Officials note only about 1,000 cases nationwide last week, far below prior peaks, and say Camp Grant and the Great Lakes training station outbreaks are subsiding.
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Washington
Chicago
Public Health Service
Camp Grant
Great la
Opinion Split On Trade With Soviet Russia
The Times attacks Prime Minister Lloyd George over reopening trade with Soviet Russia and says the move leaves allies’ stance unchanged toward the Bolshevik government. The Chronicle supports the premier but warns of choosing peace or war with the Bolsheviks. The News foresees peace and notes diplomacy shifts. details on financing trade and banking are still unclear.
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Associated Press
the Times
Soviet Russia
Lloyd George
Lmhevikernment
Times
Lenine
the Chronicle
Supreme Council
Chronicle
The
Daily News
Europe
Russia
the Herald
Leniné
Trotzky
ArchbishOP Hayes declines dry jubilation bid in New York
ArchbiShop Jannes Patrick J Hayes of the New York Catholic Diocese declines to attend city meetings linked to the An Saloon fesgue. In a letter he criticizes singling out prohibition measures and emphasizes obedience to law and civil authority. John F Kramer the federal prohibition commissioner was set to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jannes Patrick J. Hayes
Cathol Dioces
Clef
Fesgue
W. H. Anderson
League
John F. Kramer
Probers Delay on Muscle Shoals Nitrate Plant Inquiry
Members of the House war expenditures committee, en route from Charleston to Sheffield, delay their arrival to inspect the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant built at 70 million dollars idle, plan hearings with about 50 witnesses on construction and labor issues, and may travel Friday to Nitro West Virginia unless recalled by railroad conferees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sheffield
Ala
House War Expenditures Committee
Muscle Shoals
Charleston
D. C
Nless
Graham
Nitro
W. Va
Death of Rev. Lamar Sims Shocks Mercer School Community
Macon Georgia reports the death of Rev. Lamar Sims D D a trusted Mercer College trustee. He served as chaplain of the old second Georgia in the past and was connected with Albany and Hampton Springs Florida through Mercer related duties.
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Lamar Sims
Mercer School
Macon
Albany
Mercer Calecrety
Hampton Springs
Fla
Second Georgia
Navy awards inquiry faces extended timeline
The full naval committee rejected a proposal to form a new panel and said the awards investigation would not be rushed. Rear Admiral Sims faces charges over navy decorations as hearings proceed, with discussion of who altered recommendations and criticism aimed at the process rather than individuals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sims
Navy Department
Naval
Pittman Crat
Navada
Tian
Walsh
Hale
Renatie
Saturda
Monacata
Atfons
Baley
Daniela
Cacons
Shipping Board Steamers In Distress Near Cape Henry
Two Shipping Board vessels report emergencies in the Atlantic off Virginia. The steamship Independence, 890 gross, left Newport News for Rotterdam and sent wireless about being stranded off Cape Henry near Beach, requesting urgent tug assistance. The tanker Jebsen, 7204 tons gross, said she was disabled and listing. Wilhelm Jebsen sailed from New York for Palo Blanco, Mexico.
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Independence
Newport
Shureday
Rotterdam
Cape Henry
Beach
Shipping Board
Jebsen
Cosis
Wilhelm Jebsen
New York
Palo Blanco
Mexco
Smith Regrets Not Welcoming De Valera In New York
In a letter read at the Lexington Theater, Smith as Preevernor EB presided over a meeting honoring De Valera, president of Treland. He regrets not being able to attend the freedom of the city ceremony and sent sincere best wishes. It was announced that 2,550,000 had been subscribed in New York to the Irish loan.
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Smith
Lexington
Ei Valera
Treland
New York
kKcess
Chicago registers 1200 new flu cases in 48 hours
Chicago reports 1200 influenza cases in 48 hours amid a surge. The city birth and health agencies note the spike during the period, with 12, a total of cases and tuberculosis dispensaries coordinating voluntary nurses to visit each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Ceberculosis
Towboat Service Resumed in New York Harbor
Towboat operations in New York Harbor began to return to normal after a strike by harbor workers. About four thousand sailors, including firemen deck hands and cooks, sought higher wages and shorter hours, with rates discussed at $115 monthly for cooks and $125 for firemen plus food allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Te
New York Harbor
Harbor Boat Men’s Union
Olive Poison Victim Saved After Toxin Antitoxin Rush
An eight year old girl Delbene survived after anti-toxin was rushed from Riker to New York. Four doctors said no unforeseen complications arise. The child’s parents, a brother, sister and two uncles died within a week from eating contaminated olives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Riker
Delbene
Vienna Children in Dire Distress Reported
Dispatch from the American mission for relief to Vienna states that a large portion of Vienna’s school children suffer from lack of food. The Austrian delegation notes widespread malnutrition amid shortages.
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Vienna
Childre
Associated Press
Paris
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