Jury Probing Alleged Bribery in Cleveland Murder Case
Grand jury investigates alleged bribery of jurors in the first trial of Thomas W. Cleveland, one of three defendants in the Stephen Lossing murder case. Reports say jurors from the mistrial and second trial were questioned to assess bias. The panel may delay adjournment into the late afternoon amid lengthy case reviews.
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Thomas W. ‘Cleveland
Stephen Lossing
West Fowl River
Ala
Stephen
Lossing
Cleveland
Hoffman to Confer Here on Monday
Colonel Hoffman division engineer of the gulf division will visit Mobile for an all day conference with Major General Sibert and local officials on the removal of the dredge Wahalak from Mobile bay to the Southwest pass. Washington actions followed local protests and orders to shift dredging to Pascagoula.
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Washington
Mobile Bay
Southwest Pass
G. M. Hoffman
Gulf Division
Mobile
William L. Sibert
Docks Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Earl North
United States
Hoffman
Major North
Pascagoula
Mississippi Sound
Gulfport Harbor
North
Jloffman
Mystery Developments on Norfolk Ship Jefferson
In Norfolk a passenger listed as H. P. Burnett of New York is missing after the Old Dominion steamer Jefferson arrived from New York. A deserted stateroom, a set of keys, coins, and a hurried note hint at tragedy. A corpse shipped in New York and assigned to a Norfolk undertaker complicates Burnett’s disappearance with no evidence of connection to his actions.
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Norfolk
H. P. Burnett
East Thirty- Third Street
New York
Old Dominion
Jefferson
Burnett
Deaf woman in Dayton thrived through hardship
Miss Mabet-tb Lindner, a deaf Dayton resident, turned adversity into achievement and now works as a social worker and secretary for the League of Hard of Hearing. She supports others with the same disability while earning a living as a taxi driver.
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Dayton
Mabet-tb Lindner
Lindner Wace
Miss Lindner
League of Hard of Hearing
Draft American Rum Treaty Ratification Delayed in Britain
Washington learns that ratification of the American rum treaty may be pushed to the next two weeks as British dominions review revised text. Officials cite Curzon's sends to dominions and Labor shifts in Britain as slowing progress. UK authorities anticipate signatures and consent to key provisions including search rights outside the mile limit.
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Washington
Jan
Britain
Tom
Great Britain
Gover
Netehria
Ited
Coast Guard
London
United
Americhavities
Packet Georgia M Returns After Five Day Absence
The packet Georgia M., running between Mobile and Magnolia Springs, returned to Mobile this morning after five days away due to a broken shaft that lost its propeller about two thirds across the bay. A small boat towed her to Magnolia Springs, repairs followed, and she reached Mobile with four carloads of freight awaiting in Magnolia Springs.
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Georgia M
Mobile
Magnolia Springs
Magnolia
Forgery Charge Shocks New Orleans Man
Frank Hutchinson of New Orleans faced a recorder court arraignment on forgery with a $1000 bond. A Bodeker Detective Agency warrant alleged he forged a $75 First National draft. habeas corpus reduced his bond to $500 though he remained unable to post.
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Frank Hutchinson
New Orleans
Recorder’s Court
H. H. Sullivan
Bodeker Detective Agency
Ben F. McMillan
Claude A. Grayson
Circuit Court
Theuperintendent
Hutchison
Woman Convicted On City Analyst
A city detective found fluid allegedly whiskey in a dishpan at the home of Iralee John in 762 South Hamilton. County Health Officer Charles Mohr analyzed the liquid at 26 percent alcohol and the report was filed in recorder's court. The woman was fined 55 dollars or 55 days and warned a second conviction could mean hard labor.
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Iralee John
South
Hamilton
4&N
Ounty
Charles Mohr
Recorder’s Court
Mobile Red Cross Gains 1000 Members in Roll Call
The Southern division of the American Red Cross led the nation in roll call completion, with Mobile securing the highest percentage of its quota. The Mobile chapter reportedly added about 1,000 new members over the prior year in the November drive.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Prohibition Law Case Tightens as Two Arrests Reported
Frank Gilmore and Mrs. Richard C. Riley faced federal charges related to the national prohibition statute. Gilmore was arrested on a capias and to be released on bond, while Riley, a boarding house keeper, was freed on bond after an alleged alteration of a federal obligation.
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Frank. Gilmore
Richard C. Riley
Unsettled Weather With Rain Then Snowin North
Weather report for Alabama and Mississippi warns of unsettled conditions with rain tonight and Sunday. Snow expected in the extreme north portion on Sunday with cooler, easterly winds shaping a week outlook beginning Monday. Rain probability remains likely in the Gulf States region.
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Alabama
Amd
Mississippi
Gulf States Mill
Irregularly Higher Bids Seen In Sales
New York stock market opened with irregular gains as Tilwater Oil and May Department Stores advanced, while Philipps Petroleum fell over one point on financing news. Maxwell A rose two points and several industrials edged up, with mixed moves and narrow fluctuations across the list. Foreign exchange markets were heavy on speculative selling amid the British railway men's strike threat.
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New York
Tilwater Oil
May
Philipps Petroleum
Phipps Petroleum
Maxwell
United States Cast Iron
Pipe
Westinghouse Air Brake
Consolidated Cigar
American Bank
Mack, Truck
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Government Men Inspect Fort Morgan Supplies
Surgeon Slaughter of the Marine Hospital and Dr Lancaster, quarantine officer, left Mobile this morning aboard the tug Von Ezdorf under Captain William Smith to inspect surplus government supplies at Fort Morgan and will return late evening. The schooner Thelma continues loading guns and other material and will delay departure for days. Delays recently occurred as military authorities could not obtain negro stevedores after a man was killed.
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Slaughter
Marine Hospital
Lancaster
Mobile
von Ezdorf
William Smith
Fort Morgan
Thelma
Taxi Driver Fined for Speeding Charge
Ed Lewis of the Yellow Cab Company was fined 15 dollars or 15 days for driving 31 to 37 miles per hour at 2 in the morning on a Governet route from Claiborne to bge. Detective Edward Quais testified the cab sped west on Governt at high speed. Another Yellow Company driver, Herbert Woftes, was arrested for crossing Water Street at Government at speeds between 25 and 37 miles per hour but was fined off.
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Ed Lewis
Yellow Cab Company
Edward Quais
Lewis
Claiborne
Bge
Herbert Woftes
Yellow “Company
Arres
Pat Delah
Water Street
Fines Imposed in City Case Over Barter and Tuition Law
Two defendants were fined after a barter dispute on St. Francis Streets and a tuition law violation. Adams testified to a partly filled half-pint found on the premises, with a pint in a pocket, leading to the penalties.
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St. Francis Etreets
South Carolina
Breet
Kaler
Pine Stere
Kecer
Adams
eVeral
Cable Service Resumes After Ten-Day Suspension
Trans Atlantic cable and Western Union letter services resume after ten days of suspension due to congestion. Local man G Woods facilitates services. officials say they will be maintained at all times when possible.
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G. Woods
Western Union
Captain Schwaarz 1s Men of the American Legion
Captain Schwaarz leads Indianapolis unit of the American Legion as members vote on local charity actions. The article notes national affiliations and community service by veterans groups.
Yance of the Confederation Held at Fire School
A fragment reports a gathering at the Fire School yesterday featuring a figure named Yance associated with the Confederation. The readable text is limited and details are unclear.
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Nthe Freé School
Agtfen
Washington Trip Inconclusive Amid Coolidge Era Crowds
Fragmentary notes describe President Coolidge drawing crowds as plans for a voyage or cruise are discussed. The text references Washington events and possible shifts in administration timing, with unclear details about next steps or dates.
Fragmentary court note on probate license fee payment
A garbled OCR record notes a protestor or defendant in a probate court case. It mentions a signed document by a 'probate judge' and a check for a license fee, reportedly returned by the bank. The entry references appearance on January 23 and a bond related to the case.
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Inferior Criminal Court
Song
Secrecy Surrounds Mexican Discussion Moves to Warship Choice
Washington January 19 A heavy curtain of secrecy surrounds a Mexican policy dispute as officials consider sending warships. President Coolidge faces a decision to act if required, with the government withholding details while discussions continue behind the scenes.
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Washington
Coolidge
Growing Prosperity In U S Assured
Jerome J. Uhlen of Loeb & Co. aboard the Conte Verde today said financial conditions in the United States were in a serious state but pointed to steadily growing prosperity without the symptoms of boom or dangerous inflation. He anticipated easier securities and sound investment promise.
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Industria
United States
Jerome J.uhlen
Loeb & Co
Urope
Hanauer
Democrats Meet in Nashville Select Dates for Conventions
Fenn, January 19 The Democratic state committee met in Nashville to choose dates for two conventions to name delegates to the state supreme court of civil affairs readers from all Mere on ten supporters of dod for the Democratic n f ¢ président will meet at a state organization to push Tennessee.
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Nashvileb
Democratic
Objectors in California church case face courtroom stand
Fragmentary notes describe a legal dispute in a California court involving church figures and attorneys. A judge presides as proceedings concern objections and credibility in a case linked to church activities and alleged swift actions.
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Cal
Broadway
Titles Become Common Among Working Class
NEW YORK Jan 19 An ad in Igpat newspapers seeking hosts and instructors for a news dancing pavilion drew twenty applicants claiming European titles. Six were Austrian counts, three British, three Russian, and one German claiming Kaiser kinship. Wages offered ranged from 20 to 25 dollars a week, with one applicant preferring his current job at 23 dollars.
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New York
Igpat
Hospital Fire Displaces Winchester Patients
Winchester Memorial Hospital fire destroys the facility causing 31 bedridden patients to be moved to private homes in the city. Nurses and physicians organized rapid transfers, with no casualties reported. The blaze followed by a separate Denver tubercular home fire forced evacuation of patients amid zero temperatures, with no shelter available nearby.
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Winchester
International News Service
Wincheser Memorial Hospital
Winchester Hospital
Virginia
MacMillan
Ghianity
Denver
Col
Fort
Mount View Boulevard
Fmremen
Thtreet
Cuba's lack of dry laws noted by Cuban consul general
The Cuban consul general in New York said Cuba has no dry laws and Americans visiting Cuba drink freely but rarely excess. He spoke after a visit to the hero and guest of Magistrate Oberwager, commenting on intoxication cases and attitudes toward drinking.
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New York
Cuba
Hero &S
Magistr Oberwager
Charles Senor Taboada
Liquor Charge Dropped in Novel Shipping Case
The court dropped one liquor charge amid testimony that a box labeled films and shipped from New York to Hollywood was offered to Engel, vice president of a corporation, but authorities say he did not receive or authorize the shipment. Coroner testimony indicated no delivery to him. Arrests and further actions noted as the case proceeds.
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LOS Ang al
York
Hollywood
Fa Engel
Metr. Netures Corporation
United States
Stephen G. Longee
Engel
Gértum
H. Franklin
Baby Arrives For Critical Operation At University
A baby born in Panam and facing a critical operation as doctors prepare at the university facility. Cletus Moore is highlighted among family members awaiting the procedure for the infant in the hospital crib today.
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Baby
SA Deltas Panam
Cletus Moore
PB Louis
University Pecmient
Chevellar
Acksone
Opeater
Nebraska bank fails to open its doors
The old National Bank in the city closed this morning with deposits around 100000 dollars. Local paper notes the failure marks a significant event in Ned June 49.
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Nebraska Bank
Iiand National Bank
Three men with badges accused in Chicago robbery
Ida Jacobson identified Hugh Angle a former Burned o and Gleason Walker a Pinkerton operative as the men who entered her home with flashing badges and choked her while stealing jewelry valued at 3000. Joseph Zimmer a policeman until yesterday and a boy at his home were connected to a taxicab holdup.
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Chicago
Hugh Angle
Gleason
Walker
Pinkerton
Ida Jacobson
Joseph Zimmer
Ford and Farm Bureau clash over Muscle Shoals offer
Henry Ford counters warnings of a power fertilizer chemical trust fight by reaffirming his Muscle Shoals offer. Gray Bilver of the American Farm Bureau urged him to press Congress, while Ford quickly wired Representatives McKenzie Madden and James that his offer remains valid and the Madden amendment is satisfactory with minor changes.
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Detroit
Mich
Wall Street
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Gray B&ilver
Washington
American Farm Bureau
Houge
Madden
Gorgas
Ford
John C. McKenzie
Martin B. Madden
W. Frank James
McKenzie
Former officers now become monks in Franciscan order
Berlin report says two former German army officers, prince Alban Lowenstein Wertheim Freudenberg, once a Hanover Uhlans captain, and ex General Von Reichiin Méidegg, once commander at Ingolstadt Bavaria, have joined the Franciscans. Thousands of officers lost rank after disarmament, but these two are the first to take monastic vows.
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Berlin
Alban Lowenstein Wertheim Freudenberg
Hanover Uhlans
von Reichiin Méidegg
Ingolsacht
Bavaria
Professors Vote to Modify Dry Laws at Yale
In New Haven Connecticut on January 19 faculty ballots at Yale showed 75 for modification 72 for enforcement and 42 for repeal. Combined with prior totals the vote favored some change to the eighteenth amendment by about five eighths of the total.
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New Haven. Conn
Yale News
Yale University
Americans Invited to Cuban Capital Convention
Havana announces that Spanish war veterans from the United States are formally invited by President Zayas to hold their 1924 convention in Havana, in conjunction with Cuban veterans of the same conflict.
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Havana
United States
Zayas
South Pays Tribute as Stone Mountain Lee Head Is Revealed
Atlanta hosts a Lee memorial ceremony on Stone Mountain as the 30-foot granite head of General Robert E. Lee is unveiled. Mrs. CC Plane leads the Confederate children’s gift of granite chips while Dr. David Marx and Bishop Kelley offer prayers and dignitaries from state and national circles attend. The Lee head marks the first unit of a vast Confederate monument planned to honor Dixie's immortals.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Robert E. Lee
Stone Mountain
Lee
Helen Plane
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederacy
United States Army and Navy
United Confederate Veterans
General Lee
Annexation aims of Shenandoah Polar flight outlined
Secretary Denby told the House naval committee that the polar expedition's main goal is to explore Arctic regions with a view to annexing the area to the United States. He warned that failure to race the flight could let another power map the Arctic within a year, and noted Shenandoah is well suited for the task.
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Washington
Jan
Shenandoah
Denby
House Naval Committee
United States
Arctic
North Pole
Peary
Flight to the pole under discussion in Washington
In Washington on January 10 the House Naval Affairs Committee discussed plans for a polar flight aboard the Shenandoah. Representative Taylor urged information on trip details while Admiral Moffett and other senior officers faced questions about existing and planned flight unions amid the ongoing inquiry into the airship disaster.
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Wnashington
Department
Shenandoah
House Naval Affairs
Represen Taylor
West
Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics
Fligh
Recognition for Officials Demanded by Bavarian Separatists
Bavarian palatinate officials demand recognition of constitutional rights, liberty and property protection, and immediate revocation of arrest decrees. They seek separation from all public offices and complete disarmament under terms of an existing treaty.
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Speyer
Bavaria
Bavarian Palatinate
Rhineland
Amd
Market oil prices rise in opening with transit line gains
In Pittsburgh on January 1 prices advanced as Pennsylvania grade oil increased. Transit lines and districts posted five to twenty five cent changes per barrel, with Pennsylvania National Transit Lines and Pennsylvania Lines among the mentionables.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ne Transit Company
Pennsylvaa National Transit Lines
Pennsylvania Lines
Somerset Medium
Ragland
Democratic State Committee Meets in Atlanta to Set Nomination Dates
Democratic executive committee gathers in Atlanta to fix rules for the primary. Supporters of William Gibbs McAdoo and Oscar W. Underwood push dates for the Democratic nomination.
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Atlanta
Jam
William Gibbs Adoo
Oscar W. Underweoe
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