Grand jury urges garages for public cars and taxi regulation
Mobile county grand jury submits report praising sheriff and solicitor for crime work. It cites 1 020 stills seized and 1 400 prohibition arrests in three years, urges city to regulate taxicabs and require license plates, and finds disappearance charges near Semmes groundless.
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Mobile County Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Sheriff's Department
Solicitor’s Office
Sheriff's Office
William H. Holcombe
Jefferson Street
Chamberiata
Treporté
Chamberlain
Grand Jury
City of
Mobile
City Commission
Semmes
Ala
Daisy Wolfe Brought to Mobile in Doran Case
Daisy Wolfe alias Mrs C L Doran, 22, arrested in New Orleans for money order issues, was brought to Mobile for federal custody. A hearing is expected today as officials note Doran’s death from Bright's disease and discuss forged money orders seen at the Battle House.
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Daisy Wolfe
C. L. Doran
New Orleans
Mobile
C. L. Dorar
Charity Hospital
Doran
Depn A. Schexmaydre
Bright
Foster
Battle House
United States
A. D. Pitts
Selma
J. O. Middleton
Daisy Wolff
New York
Harding Grove
S. D
Mass meeting in Mobile backs state highway bond issue
Mobile gears up for a large mass meeting at Moose Hall at 8 tonight with speakers Senator John A. Rogers and State Highway Engineer W S Keller. D B Dobbs and Miss Elizabeth Fonde will speak about roads and school transportation as Good Roads Day is observed in county schools.
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Mobile
Moose Hall
John A. Rogers
Alabama Highway Commission
W.S. Keller
D. B. Dobbs
Elizabeth Fonde County Schoool
Chamber of Commerce
P. A. Fenimore
E. M. Bailey
Ed. Warley
Rotary Club
G. D. Lining
W. H. Reynolds
L. E B. Carroll
Kiwanis Club
L. G. Adams
Taylor Peck
Automobile Club
R. V. Taylor
John Craft
M. J. M. Dermott
H. Peck
Women’ League of
Mobile County Today
James R. Hagan
John F. Stern
Margaret Gonzales
F. I.spalding
Ervin Vass
W. B. Delchamps
Erwin Craighead
Josephine McAndrews
Harry T. Hartwell
John D. Hagan
Pershing Warns Against Reducing Army Size
Gen John J Pershing warns against pacifist talk and large reductions in U S land forces. He says if America is wise it should keep an army of 150000 trained men and 14000 officers. Himself speaking before a committee, he urges caution in arms conference talks.
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Washington
America
John J. Db Part
Demands Rise as Anthracite Miners Prep for April Contract
Demands by the Shamokin convention call for a 15 to 20 percent wage increase a uniform wage eight hour day and payments for removing impurities. The check off system and union dues will be discussed as operators have signaled they would refuse. A widespread walkout on April 1 may align with bituminous miners’ strike plans in Washington officials say.
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Shamokin
Washington
Resolution asks Harding report arms conference progress on Shantung
U S Senate debate centers on the Shantung issue with Sen. Walsh filing a resolution urging President Harding to inform the Senate on progress toward returning Shantung to China. Sen. Underwood states the Shantung question should be settled between China and Japan, not by the arms conference.
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Sen. Underwood
Japan
China
Washington
Pres. Harding
Senate
Shantung
Sen. Walsh
Montana
Associated Press
Alabama
Government liquor monopoly eyed by Harding plan
President Harding drafts a reorganization proposing a government monopoly on medicinal liquor sales through the public health service and a national defense bureau to mobilize manpower and resources in wartime. The plan, shaped by Walter Browne, faces opposition and cabinet review before Congress.
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Washington
Pres. Harding
Public Health Service
Bureau of National Resources
Congressional
Walter F. Browne
Toledo
Congress
Harding
Presa
United States
Cma
Prohibition
Treasury Department
Browne
Department of National Defense
Army, Navy
Bureau of Resources
Army
Havy
Marine Corps
Pope Benedict IX Condition Report Urges Miracle
A dated press dispatch from Rome reports Pope Benedict IX in grave condition after a telegram received shortly after 5 o clock. The papal apartments describe the pope as gravely ill and the crisis as dire with no sign of improvement and only a miracle thought possible.
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Benedict
Veterans Guests of U D C in Celebration
Confederate veterans of Mobile were guests of honor at the birthday celebration of General Robert E. Lee. The Electra Semmes Colston chapter of the U D C hosted at the Cawthon hotel. Decor featured Confederate flags and colors. A southern songs program followed with Mary Allen and Marie Noboe at piano. Rev R Excelier ahishiee esie served as general chairman.
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Confederate Veterans of Mobile
Robert E. Lee
Electra Semmes Colston
Cawthon Hotel
Mary Allen
Marie Nob
Wallace’s Successor Named Conservation Commissioner
I T Quinn district agricultural agent for north Alabama has been named state commissioner of conservation to succeed John H Wallace who died Wednesday. Governor Kilby announced the appointment last Thursday and Quinn will begin duties February 1. Quinn has long shown interest in conservation while with the state agricultural department and government.
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I. T. Quinn
North Alabama
John H. Wallace
Kilby
Quinn
Agricultural Department
Sanki Tee
Seiaeres Snee
Bar Association Debates State Committee Plans
James H. Webb named chairman of the Democratic state executive committee attended the Mobile Bar Association annual meeting where proposed stricter qualifications for judges drew debate. A resolution approving the plans was tabled and action postponed to a special meeting on February 7. Officers were re elected, and resolutions of sympathy and condolence were adopted.
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James H. Webb
Democratic State Executive Committee
Mobile Bar Association
Webb
The
Bar Association
Willam McLeod
R. E. Gordon
E. G. Rickardy
Cecil F. Bates
Safford Berney
John McMahon
McLeod
Teams In Orphans Drive Out On Last Lap of Campaign
Workers race to raise over $9,000 for Mobile orphans on the final lap. Solicitation continues all day with a 6:30 dinner at the Battle House to report results. Chair man Gordon Smith urges maximum effort as funds from the flying squadron total $49,625 reported so far.
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Battle House
Cawthon Hotel
Gordon Smith
Brakeman Phillips Dies After Yard Accident
The badly mangled body of R. L. Phillips, 40, a brakeman for the Mobile and Ohio road, was found between freight cars in the Mobile and Ohio yards near Beauregard Street at 11:30 p.m. by a fellow employee. It is believed he slipped from the top of the car he rode and fell between.
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R. L. Phillips
Mobile & Ohio Road
Mobile & Ohio
Beauregard Street
Phillips
Italian Shipping Delayed by Wage Dispute
One hundred fifty vessels totalling 500000 tons are laid up in Italian ports after a wage cut of 15 percent for seamen. Socialist marine union head Signor Giulitti called the agreement unacceptable and urged strikes on two steamers, Dora Baitea and Feltrinelli, halting departures from Genoa. The ship owners' federation ordered crew dismissals and the lay up of all arriving vessels.
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Rome
Rts
Genoa
Federation
Detective Archer shot by trooper during bank robbery exchange
Morgantown West Virginia January 20 19 year old Baltimore and Ohio railroad detective John P Archer of Connellsville Pa was killed last Wednesday night in Star City during a gunfight with a robber. Investigators said Archer was struck by a bullet from West Virginia state trooper Fred Davis whose ante mortem statement exonerated him. The robber escaped.
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Morgantown
W. V.a
John P. Archer
Connellsville
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Star City
Fred Davis
West Virginia
Archer
Davis
Rober
California Citrus Crop Hit by Cold Wave
A cold wave across Southern California dropped to 20 to 21 degrees, and weather official Col. H B Hersey says the cold spell was very disastrous to unharvested citrus crops in the region.
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California
Los Angeles
Lea
Col. H. B. Hersey
United States Weather Bureau
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The report indicates likely rain tonight and Saturday with colder conditions, noting southern portions of Alabama and coastal areas of Mississippi to expect cooler temperatures.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Mine workers warn of possible coal strike spread
President of the United Mine Workers John L Lewis says no desire for industrial conflict but blames coal operators for wage cuts. Herbert Hoover predicts a nationwide bituminous miners strike in March, while union leaders say operators will bear responsibility if work suspends. Samuel Welch of District No 11 expects cuts to trigger action.
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Hye
John
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Herbert Hoover
International
Weaver
Hoover
Pres. Lewis
Samuel Welch
Mobile Expects Cooler Night With Partial Cold Wave
The Mobile weather bureau reports the south will not feel the full force of a severe cold wave moving northeast from Corpus Christi Texas. Mobile will see a sharp temperature drop with a low around 42 degrees tonight. The wave brought 20 degrees to Corpus Christi and rain is likely to continue through tonight with cooler conditions Saturday.
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Mobile
Mobile Weather Bureau
Washington
Corpus Christi
Texas
Teuny
Engstrum Returns to Washington to Modify Proposals
Frederick Engstrum, president of the Newport Shipbuilding Co, Wilmington NC, returned to Washington to modify his plan for the Muscle Shoals nitrate and water power projects. The changes focus on nitrates and fertilizers production and will form a firm operating scheme. Engstrum and his engineer will seek data from Maj. Gen. Beach before finalizing alterations for submission to Sec Weeks.
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Washington
Frederick Engstrum
Newport Shipbuilding Company
Wilmington
N. C
Muscle Shoals
Sec. Weeks
War Department
War Secretary
Engstrum
Gen. Beach
Army Engineers
Weeks
China makes final push at Washington conference
Washington news reports China begins its last ditch effort to force a review of the 21 demands. If unsuccessful China may refuse to sign or ratify treaties, threatening changes to the Versailles negotiations as powers prepare a resolution to disclose all agreements affecting Chinese territory.
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Geo. R. Hi Rr. Holmes
International News Service
Washington
China
Paris
Versailles
Adoption forecast at arms conference on China treaties
At the Far Eastern committee session the proposal for publication of all treaties and understandings relating to China’s interests won general approval. The plan would require governments to disclose agreements they know of and those of which they have knowledge, though private and corporate obligations may be hard to list. Secretary Hughes noted governments cannot reveal unknown commitments but stressed the importance of disclosures they do possess.
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Washington
Associated Press
China
Cahigetie
Sec
Hughes
Sec. Hughes
Soviet Ambassador Cheered by Turks in Angora Welcome
The new Soviet ambassador M. Araloff arrived in Angora with 30 officials to a warm reception as crowds waved Turkish and Bolshevik flags. He pledged that Bolshevik aid would defend Turkey against British and French pressure and said Russia would not agree to settlements harming Turkey.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
M. Araloff
Angora
Russia
Turkey
Maritime wage cuts hit Pacific coast fishermen and crews
In San Francisco on January 20 the Pacific American Steamship Association ordered wage reductions for marine workers across the Pacific coast and offshore shipping. Able seamen fall from 72.50 to 55 dollars a month and ordinary seamen from 62.50 to 42.50. Sailors' union officials say the move was expected and hint at further action.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Pacific American Steamship Association
Atlantic
Sailors’ Union
Prevost Memory Gaps Mark Arbuckle Trial Day
In San Francisco on January 20 the Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter trial faced tense moments as show girl Zey Prevost, a key prosecution witness, contradicted prior testimony and claimed she could not remember. The court heated the hall after a cold snap, and Prevost was recalled with uncertainty over her role.
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San Francisco
Roscoe Or Arbuckle
Manslang
Ginila Rappe
Yales
Hall of Justice
Zey Prevost
Show Girl
Miss Prevost
Arbuckle
Contract On Ford Shoals Proposal Is Completed
The government Henry Ford contract for the Muscle Shoals Alabama power plant is completed and will be sent to Detroit for signature later today. Secretary of War Weeks announced the agreement, drafted by Ford's experts and the Army JAG office.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Detroiter
Judge Advocate General
Army
Investigation of Bosch Magneto sale ordered
Washington January 20. Attorney General Daugherty ordered a full inquiry into the December 1918 sale of the old Bosch Magneto Company by the alien property custodian. United States District Attorney Harris of Boston was instructed to examine the affairs of the American Bosch Magneto Company and ascertain all facts surrounding the sale. The department did not disclose what it expects to develop but signaled that clarities may exist in the original transfer to the American Bosch company.
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Washington
Bosch Magneto Company
Gen
Daughers Gaid
Justice Department
United States Dist
Atty. Harris
Boston
American Bosch Magneto Company
Bosch Minaiens 5Reay
Cardinal Merry del Val Takes Custodian Role in Papal Death
In Rome on January 20 4 50 PM Cardinal Merry del Val named custodian of papal affairs following the death. He will preside as camerlengo until a new pope is elected while prayers unfold in New York and at the Vatican. The pope’s condition worsens and oxygen is administered as cardinals assemble at the Palatine Chapel for solemn rites.
Illness Report of His Holiness Patient
A Vatican bulletin reports the pope has suffered four days of bronchitis with an inflammatory process affecting the right lung. He experienced severe dyspnea, high fever around 104 degrees, and rapid pulse and respiration, with agitation and sleeplessness continuing into the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pope Benedicts Condition Worsens at Vatican
Rome January 20 Pope Benedicts health deteriorated with a bronchial infection spreading to his breathing and he requested last rites saying he would set a good example. Doctors held consultations and issued a bulletin noting the situation was grave though not hopeless as of morning.
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Rome
Pope Bened
Vatican
Hig
Pop Ysicians
Battistini
Paris Papers Rally Behind Poincare After Chamber Vote
Paris papers praise Premier Poincare in the chamber where the vote of confidence ended 472 to 107. Figaro lauds finding a worthy leader. Most editors echo support with little criticism, save Gustave Tery who questions responsibility toward a Versailles treaty. The tone signals firm backing and readiness to act if needed.
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Paris
Poincare
Chamber
Figaro
France
Gustave Tery
M. Poincare
Decision on Shipment Rev ld 2
States Grain Corporation as a private corporation, the U S circuit court ruled Thursday on a shipment case. Nie Lanb involved a shipment of stantinople to New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
States Grain Corporation
United States Circuit Court
New
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Saaloo
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Pope
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U. D.C
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