Surgeons General Visit Mobile Over Quarantine Station Site
Surgeon General Hugh S. Cumming tours Mobile to inspect Sand Islands for a potential federal quarantine station near the city. The current Fort Morgan station may be replaced pending congressional action and public health service approval.
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Hugh S. Cumming
United States Public Health Service
Mobile
Fort Morgan
Sand Islands
Congress
Public Health Service
Fort Mornacaiaes
Tebet
Lancaster
Delaney
W. H. Slaughter
Wili Hum Smith
Von
Shooting Case Dismissed for Want of Evidence in Mobile
A Mobile case against Mrs Esther Gray for assault with intent to murder Douglas Brandon son of wealthy Nashville parents was dismissed from the recorder’s court docket for lack of evidence. Brandon was shot in the back as he entered a grocery store and later disappeared from Mobile. The grand jury had not investigated, and the court ordered re arrest if he returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Brandon
Nashville
Tenn
Recorder
Esther Gray
Bart B. Cheet
Brandon
Mobile
Gray
Margaret Higbee
Free man Creasy acquitted in Lavoy murder case
William M. Creasy of Fort Thomas Kentucky was found not guilty by a jury in Minneapolis after nine months in the death house. The case stemmed from the 1922 killing of Edith Lavoy, a Freeport teacher, in her boarding house after engagement to marry was broken. Creasy had been convicted at the first trial but won on appeal for illegal evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
William M. Creasy
Fort Thomas
Edith Lavoy
Freeport
Creasy
Bing “Sing
Justice Callaghan
Mildred Sheldon
T’ Kies
James Bellville
Bisters
Dorothy
Payne Hortense Warriner
Dan Peterce
United States
Mies Lavoy
Court of Appeals
Kentucky
Tourists to Meet Make Plans Today in Mobile
A meeting of tourists and winter visitors in Mobile aims to organize activities and plan to improve their stay. Leon Schwarz chairs the group and urges all registered visitors and locals eager to meet people from home states to attend Friday at 3 30 p m. Discussions include a central gathering place for events and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Leon Schwarz
Chamber of Commerce
Railroads to install automatic train control under ICC order
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders Mobile & Ohio and Gulf Mobile & North lines to install automatic train control between Mobile and St Louis and Mobile and Jackson by February 1, 1926. Louisville & Nashville must equip the Louisville Birmingham division. the system regulates speed via electric signals and brake release when required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Mobile
St. Louis
Gulf, Mobile & North
Jackson
Iéenn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisville & Nashville Rail
Louisville-Birmingham
Utomatic
Higher Grazing Fees Sought by National Woolgrowers
The National Woolgrowers Association holds its annual meeting amid talks on increasing grazing fees for national forest land. Committee discussions cover credit policies and general organization as part of the plan. The agenda includes a debate on the impact of fee hikes on producers and forest service programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E City
Utah
Consid- Forest Service
National
Weather forecast for Etgon area warns rain likely tonight
Alabama and Mississippi weather bulletin notes probable rain tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures tonight. The forecast covers the Etgon region and expects unsettled conditions through the early week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egton
Alabama
Mississippi
Suphenco Motorship Joins Trans-Mar ine Fleet
The Suphenco, a new Trans-Marine motorship, arrives from Port Arthur after gale delays. Commanded by Captain O O Hughes with first mate O L St Marie, she carries lumber and resin to Pensacola then New York. The ship features a 1800 hp main diesel and three auxiliary diesels, with electric loading and unloading systems.
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Suphenco
Trans- Marine Lines
Trans-Marine* Corporation
Trans-Marine
Port Arthur
Oo. W. Hughes
O. L. St. Marie
Pensacola
New York
Methodists Hold One Day Session at Dauphin Way Church
The Mobile Methodist district Sunday school conference meets at Dauphin Way Methodist Church with Bishop Hoyt Dobbs, in Brazil missions, on the program to speak on Missionary Education in the Sunday Schools. Visiting speakers include Miss Lacy Foreman Clarence Donnelly and Hazel Covington from the Alabama conference board.
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Mobile Methodist District
Dauphin Way Methodist Church
Hoyt Dobbs
Brazil
Bishop Dobbs
Glorious Destiny Lecture Series At Business Women's Club
Harriet Tuttle Bartlett, noted theosophical lecturer, continues a three night series at the Business Women's Club. Tonight's talk titled Our Glorious Destiny the Message of the Ages begins at 8 o'clock. The prior lecture covered The Light That Comes With the New Age and the final session will discuss The Message of the Pyramids of Egypt. The talks are free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women’s Club
Harriet Tuttle Bartlett
Egypt
Rain Expected Thursday In Mobile Area Forecast
Unsettled weather tonight and Thursday with probable rain was forecast for Mobile and vicinity. Temperatures ranged around 52 degrees with a low near 39 degrees recorded yesterday.
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Mobile
Second day of annual drive funds for Mobile phan institutions
The second day proceeds show continued enthusiasm as fund raisers aim to top daily targets. Up to morning reports the drive totals $9,223 from yesterday with plans to reach the four day goal, Kiwanis Club luncheon at Battle House to disclose today’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile * Phan
Kiwanis Club
Battle House
Aetyich
Oenly
T. J. Eaton
Prohibition Court Fines For Possessing Prohibited Liquor
In recorder s court fines exceed 100 dollars for liquor violations. Susie Taylor receives 110 dollars or 110 days for possession found with a half pint of whiskey and many empty bottles. Sam McKay pays 101 dollars plus 50 days and three months hard labor for prior violations. Katie Allen and others also fined for prohibited liquors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
Susie Taylor
Charles Johnson
Sam McKay
James Allen
Katie Allen
M. S. Chestang
Cuba
Congress
Phillip
Orleans Man Held on Forgery Charge
H F Anderson of New Orleans was held to the next grand jury under $1000 bond after arraignment in recorder's court on a forgery charge involving a draft drawn on the Mobile Trunk Company. Frank Hutchinson was cleared. Mrs Carrie Groff also cleared. Dr J Wienand, of the trunk company, testified Anderson bought a $19 trunk with a $75 draft later deemed worth less. detective H H Sullivan testified Anderson admitted the forgery stemmed from a drinking bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EF. Anderson
New Orleans
Recorder’s Court
Mobile Trunk Company
Frank Hutchinson
Carrie Groff
J. Wienand
Trunk Company
Anderson
Hutchinson
Fined for Reckless Auto Ride Into Depot Fence
Alfred Ross, described in the report as a Negro, faced police court after driving his car through the iron fence at the L and N Government Street passenger station. He received a total $76 in fines, including $51 for operating a car while intoxicated and $25 or 26 days for drunkenness. Officer Dean testified Ross drove down Government Street last night and damaged the depot fence and his vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ross
L. & N. Government Street
Ross
Dean
Government Street
Franco Promoted to Rank Detective
A. M. Tony Franco, long time police patrolman, was promoted today to the detective force by Chief of Police Jeese FL Hk. Franco was praised by D. H. Edington for his activity in enforcing the prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M
Tony”) Franco
Jeese FL Hk
Franco
D. H. Edington
Exhibition Hinges On City Feline King Crown
Memphis judges near selecting the king of cats at the Memphis Persian Cat Club show with 137 cats and kittens in competition. Spectators fill the showroom as long-haired and short-haired cats mingle, including notable favorites Big Smoky and Lovin' Papa, while alley cat Rudolph rests by his garbage can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Pongag
Memphis Persian Cat Club
Rudolph
Girl Called in Probe in Peace Prize Case
Edward Bok faced a government probe as the second witness in an inquiry into propaganda funds and sources used to influence U S foreign policy and Congress. He said he left operational details with Miss Lape and plans his Florida trip while committee members press for expenditure records.
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Washington
Sancer Ga
Congress
Edward W. Bok
Lape
Bok
Florida
Moses
Tampico Blockade Ordered Raised
Mexican revolutionary leaders told Consul Wood at Vera Cruz they would raise the Tam pico blockade. The state department was informed, but it was unclear if the move is permanent or temporary and further details were sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Exican
Wood
Vera Cruz
Tampico
State Department
Prisoners Plead Guilty in Circuit Court
Four prisoners entered guilty pleas in the circuit court on Tuesday to charges from grand jury indictments. Will Banger admitted burglary of a railroad car and theft of molasses totaling $40, with a four year term. Will Johnson pleaded to burglary at Haas-Davis packing plant for a three to four year sentence. T. J. Martin alias P. 2 forged checks for Charles B Padgett of Mobile Business College, three months per case. John Reed admitted burglary at George F Mayo's house with a three to six year penitentiary term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Banger
Will Johnson
Haas-Davis Company
T. J
P. 2
Martin
Charles 8. Padgett
Mobile Business College
John Reed
George F. Mayo
Legion Post to Hold Meet Tonight at Battle House
Lamar Y. McLeod Post of the American Legion will convene a business meeting in parlor C of the Battle House Friday evening. Vivian L. Walker serves as chairman. Supper will be served and a discussion of several official matters will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Y
McLeod
American Legion
Battle House
Vivian L. Walker
Legion
Todd Donates $100 to Mobile Firemen Fund
William H. Todd president of Todd Shipyard Corporation and local shipyard head contributed $100 to the Mobile Firemen Benevolent Association. Todd once served as a volunteer fireman in Brooklyn New York.
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Todd
Firemen’s Fund
William H. Todd
Todd Shipyard Corporation
Thas
Mobile Firemen’s Benevolent Association
Mr. Todd
Brooklyn, N. Y
McAdoo Responds to Western Criticism on 1863 Dollar Bill Designs
William G. McAdoo, Democratic presidential hopeful, defends himself against a Los Angeles critic who claimed treasury notes bore Catholic emblems. He notes the 1863 design sample, issued under Lincoln with Salmon P. Chase as treasury secretary, predates his birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William G. McAdoo
Los Angeles
McAdoo
Treasury
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Salmon P. Chase
Two Arrests Made Over Strike Proclamation Near Cardenas
Havana reports two men arrested near Cardenas for allegedly circulating a proclamation urging workers to strike and burn the cane fields. A third man is said to be detained as part of the action noted by El Mundo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cardenas
Ectine
el Mundo
New Cigar Firm Incorporation Filed Here
The B. R. Stevens Cigar Company Inc filed incorporation papers in the probate court to operate wholesale and retail cigar business. Capitalization is $16,000. Officers listed include Brck Stevens president I N Stevens vice president and Frances N Stevens secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Stevens Cigar Company, Inc
Brck
Anderson Promoted in Reserve Corps
Second Lieutenant A. G. Anderson of the quartermaster department in the reserve corps has received notice from the War Department that he has been mustered into the Mobile division of the reserve corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
A. G. Anderson
Quartermaster Department of Reserve Corps
War Department
Fecox
Mobile Division
Reserve Corps
Two Arrested on Jury Indictments
Will Stacey and Dewey Arcadus were arrested this morning by Deputy Sheriff Moses Bernstein on indictments charging them with violating the prohibition law by possession of illicit liquor. The indictments were returned by the grand jury of the January term, adjourning last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Stacey
Dewey Arcadus
Moses Bernstein
Woman to Be Questioned in Film Scandal
In Los Angeles on January 23 1920 Mrs Edith Burns a witness at Mabel Normands home testified at the preliminary hearing for Horace Greer Miss Normands chauffeur charged with attempting to kill Courtland Denise Dines the Denver oilman The prosecution will rest its case Greer may not testify as Dines failed to identify him The judge criticized witnesses for withholding facts and two policemen recounted Greers statements claiming he tried to take Normand away from Dines apartment and shot Dines because he kept Mabel hopped up
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Los Angeles
Cal
Edith Burns
Mabel Normand
Horace. Greer
Miss Normand
Courtland
Dines
Denver
Greer
Justice Handy
Failure to Enforce Dry Law Draws Condemnation
In Chicago on January 22 Bishop Thomas Nicholson, head of the Methodist Episcopal committee on consideration and advance, condemned the country’s lax enforcement of prohibition. He warned that ignoring the eighteenth amendment risks undermining law enforcement and stated there is no chance of repeal or modification of the Volstead law by Congress or the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Itc
Thomas Nicholson
The
Methodist Episcopal, Church
Nicholson
Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Pinchot Not To Enter 1924 Presidential Battle
Harrisburg reports say Gov. Pinchot will not be a formal presidential candidate this year and will not seek or accept delegates from Pennsylvania. Speaker Goodnough, after a conference with the governor, confirmed that it has long been known among Pinchot’s friends he would not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Gov. Pinchot
Jay C. Goodnough
State House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Georgia Woman Is On Trial For Life
Georgia woman Mrs. Hughes stands trial in Atlanta for the killing of her mother-in-law Mrs. Hughes in their home. The defendant’s husband Frank Hughes faces a separate trial for allegedly murdering his wife. Witnesses recall a shooting as a trunk was being packed, with bystanders present outside the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Frank Hughes
Hughes
Judgment Filed for Sixty Thousand in San Francisco Case
A litigation judgment for 59000 dollars was issued in San Francisco. The case involved Iain Carl A Martin and Major W yer commandant, connected to the Presido Mining Company of Texas. The ruling formalizes a dispute heard in the United States district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Iain Carl A. Martin
Ai Francisco
Imac
Presido Mining. Company
Side
Texas
United States
Alleged raid targets aliens and stage line operatives
Immigration officers arrested Ramon Gonzales Jesus Gonzal and Francisco Garcia in Los Angeles on charges of conspiring to illegally bring people into the United States aboard a stage line between El Paso Texas and Los Angeles California. The case involves alleged theft as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calit
Ramon Gonzales
Jesus Gonzal Francisco Garcia
Gonzales
de el Paso
Texas
United States
Adventurous Crew and Craft Lost Narwhal Sailed Sydney
The Narwhal sailed from Sydney in February 1923 on a trade voyage to Nee. The vessel and crew are reported missing after an isolated incident near Sydney. A search was begun by Souder for the missing ship and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Nee
Import Bill Put Before Deputies
Paris Jam 23 government moves to import bill allowing foreign bite and tax changes as deputies review measures yesterday in the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputy
France
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Chiefs of United States Health
Herbert
Sparrow
Tacera
John
Vera Crip
Navy Department
Wich
Conn
Edward T. Herrick
Parmingto Mass
Homer Harry Lee Bristol
Solomon Livin
Wodd
Richmond
Herbert Sparrow
Norther
Formance
Adolfo.de Ja. Huerta
Sparros
Secon Tampico
Omaha
U.S
Sing. Sing
Thiso
Wérifier
Rhine
F L
Doug Elsey
Orleans
Tappananda
M’adoo
NEW Cigar Firm Incorporated
Mrs. Burns
Pinchot
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