Richmond Inn manager confesses to embezzling 1200 dollars
A Richmond Virginia man identified as K Hirshberg 33 surrendered to police admitting he embezzled 1200 dollars from the Inn where he served as manager. He said he wanted to return home and asked for transfer to Mobile for extradition waivers. He detailed his travels from Richmond to New Orleans Chicago and Mobile before deciding to surrender. He apologized for the act and said he is tired of roaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Hirshberg
Richi
Ember
Richmond
Olice P. J. O'Shaughnessy
If of Police
Hirshberg
Milton Hirshberg
Ishberg
O’shaughry
Josephey
Kirshberg
Police Star
Lews- Stem
South Fourth Street
Safe
Newars
Chicago
Mobile
Peruvian Seaman Held Over Bolshevik Allegation
Victor Tirado a Peruvian seaman on the ship Mimoto was arrested last Monday by a U S Shipping Board officer on charges of Bolshevik acts. A search at the station found a copy of the constitution of the Industrial Workers of the World. His case was continued until January. Tirado denies being a Bolshevik and claims he is innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Tirado
United States Shipping
Iirado
Mimoto
Seattle
Rder Edington
Stine
Morgan Soldier Fined for Liquor and Disorderly Conduct
Wadssel, a fort soldier, paid 50 or fifty days in lieu of liquor possession and was fined 10 for disorderly conduct. Evidence showed he roamed Davis Avenue, kicked a door, and, after arrest, headquarte assaulted a taxi driver Robert Blackburn. Evans and Black were dismissed for lack of disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsel
Fort Ian
Wadssel
Davis Avenue
Robert Blackburn
Prvns
Evans
Black- 5
Mission Talks At Warren Street M E Church
N P Burns secretary of the board of Home Missions of the E p as Philadelphia visits the city. He will speak at the Warren Street M E colored church Sunday morning and address a mission mass at Hamilton Street M E colored church Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is. N. P. Burns
Board of Homie Missions
The
Odist Episcopal
Phila- Pa
City
Warren Street
M. E
G. W. Lewis
Hamilton Street
Hamilton and
Sastreets
Erts Named State School Draughtsman
Roberts of Mobile connected with a local architect has been tendered the appointment of school architect by Spright Moore ell superintendent of education. State offices located in Montgomery. Mr. Roberts is son of Mrs. C A Roberts and a University of Pennsylvania graduate.
Weather Forecast for Ashington and Surrounding Areas
Weather bulletin reports rain and colder conditions tonight with possible snow in extreme north. Sunday outlook shows cloudy skies with possible rain in the south and Mississippi region. northern portions may see snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Por- Mississippi
Hitler
Cold Wave To Hit Mobile As Rivers Rise In State
The weather bureau forecast rain followed by a sharp drop in temperatures tonight and Sunday. Mobile may see a low around 42 with a chance of snow in the northern part of the state. Rivers Alabama and Tombigbee are rising, with Tuscaloosa river levels expected to reach about 48 feet by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Mobile
Alabama
Tombigbee
River Bulletin
Tuscaloosa
Reduced Rates Give Port Edge Says R G Cobb
R G Cobb traffic manager for Mobile Chamber of Commerce reports 1919 brought major rate reductions that boost Mobile exports. Mobile gained over previous years with Middle West shipments, New York Mallory line resuming, and coal exports at favorable rates. A uniform mileage scale was defeated amid protests, with other local rate adjustments made for patrons and business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Atlantic Seaboard
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
New York
Mr. Cobb
Middle West
Rathe American
Aes Board
Nts
Cobb
Special Train to Mexico City for Commerce Delegates
Local business leaders can join a five day through train trip from New York to Mexico City via St. Louis and San Antonio. Operated by American Express Company, the service will carry delegates to the American Chamber of Commerce convention and marks the first direct NY to Mexico City train since 1909. A representative will be sent to confirm details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
American Express Company
Themerican Chamber of Commerce
Iexico
Keekt & Jones
Williams Jon
New York
St. Louis
San Antonio
Churches Unite to Aid Scout Organization
Rabbi A G Moses announces a Sunday gathering at B n ai Brith Hall at 3 30 PM to support the Boy Scout movement. Paul Harris scout executive of Mobile will speak on the work and methods, with a morning talk at Government Street Methodist Church. Several city churches have formed troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Moses
Boy Scouts Organization
Paul Harris
Mobile
Dr. Moses
Government Street Methodist Church
Harris
Guard Association to Meet Monday in Armory Club Room
The First Alabama National Guard Association will hold a Monday night meeting in the armory club room. Prominent speakers will discuss important business and officers urge all former guardsmen to attend as many old guardsmen are joining the society and pleasant affairs are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Alabama National Guard Association
Armory
Becf
Old Guard Society
Recorder frees man in wrong identity case
James Robinson Cowart was not proved to be Clarence Gill, the burglar sought since January 1918. County solicitor’s office protested as Police Officers Southerland and Bressingham swore Cowart matched Gill. Attorney Tisdale Touart produced Uniontown letters showing Cowart’s residence and his mother’s residence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson Cowart
Clarence Gill
Recorder
County Solicitor’s Office
Southerland
John H. Bressingham
Cowart
Tisdale Touart
Uniontown
Ala
Times of Police
Cewart
Back pay for Lucia steamer workers tied to July 1 deadline
About $10,000 in back wages are due to workmen on the steamer Lucia formerly Austrian flagged and now at Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding. Payment must be turned over by July 1 or the funds are lost under Shipping Board rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
Shipping Board
Plate
Lucia
Germany
United States
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Man Released from Solitary Joins Prison Minstrel Show
Jesse Pomeroy once held in 40 years of solitary confinement will appear publicly for the first time since boyhood at a state prison minstrel show. He will read his own poems as part of the inmates program, reflecting a rare liberty granted after commuting the solitary feature years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Jesse Pomeroy
Pomeroy Sprog
Sastente
Veteran of Canadian Army Enlists Here in Cavalry for Mexican Border
John Detcham a South Africa native with Canadian army service in France and Boer War claims citizenship papers and enlists for three years on the Mexican border with cavalry as a seaman. John Turner of Oakdale also signs for cavalry and Carence Co Gordon enters the chemical warfare division. Colonel W R Sample, inspector of army recruiting for the Southeast, visited Mobile to address officers before departing to Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Detcham
South Africa
Sevices
France
Army
Detcham
United States
John Turner
Oakdale
Cavalry
Carence CO
Gordon
Chemical Warfare Division
W. R. Sample
Atlanta
Southeastern Department
Mobile
Montgomery
Creel Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge
Robert S. Creel a former shipworker pleaded guilty in federal court to sending an obscene letter through the mail. He received a sentence of two years and six months in a U.S. Prison in Atlanta. Mobile woman was complainant. Creel was arrested by post office inspectors and Detective Cliff Adams. Creel was shot when he attempted to draw a gun and again when he jumped a fence. William St Clair and a citizen assisted in the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Creel
U.S
Atlanta
Creel
Post Office
Cliff Adams
Police Department
Adams
William St. Clair
St. Clair
Jackson and Mobile Are Tied for Honors
The Mobile marine recruiting station tied with Jackson, Mississippi for first place among sub stations in the New Orleans district. Sergeant Jack Meyers announced that Early Cooper Dozier of Mobile passed the examination and was accepted after earlier weight concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Marine
Jackson
Miss
New Orleans
Jack Meyers
Cooper Dozier
Mobile
Dozier
Fifty Knights of Columbus to Initiate Fifty Candidates
Mobile council 666 will initiate a class of fifty candidates into the Knights of Columbus tomorrow. The candidates and members will travel by special cars at 8 oclock Sunday morning to Whistler and attend mass at St. Bridgets with Rev Father J O Connor officiating. On return the initiation will be held in the R O hall on Emanuel street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Council
Knights of Columbus
Whistler
St. Bridget’s Catholic Church
Father J. O'Connor
R. O
City Store Busy Friday Sales Report
City store sites in the Southern Markey on Friday netted $1,100, reported Cyrus Sib ley, storekeeper for the city commission. The stock includes chat and a quantity of g dang each at $1, with sarees remaining to be disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markey
Cyrus Sibley
Flu Spreading but Blue Urges Calm in Public Health Report
Washington dispatch says telegraph reports show rising influenza cases nationwide but Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns there is no cause for panic and that state and local authorities handle the situation. Reports note 40 deaths in Kansas City auto school, rising cases in Ogden Utah City Wyoming Connecticut Montana and Richmond Virginia with scattered cases elsewhere in Wisconsin and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Public Health Service
Rupert Blue Today
Kansas City
Ogden
Utah City
Utah
Wyoming
San Francisco
Connecticut
Montana
Richmond
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Graham Opens War Expenditure Probe At Old Hickory Plant
The House War Expenditure Committee led by Chairman W. Graham inspects the Old Hickory power plant with Col O C Horney in charge to focus on government prompt for wartime industries. Testimony on plant costs has been given in Washington as the panel travels to Louisville.
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Graham
OLD Hickory
Nashvill Tenna Oan
House
W. Graham
O. C. Horney
Animalaee
Promey
Washington
Louisville
Bad sanitation blamed for Polish typhus epidemic
Warsaw reports inferior sanitary arrangements on the Russo Polish frontier blamed for a typhus outbreak in Poland and the Baltic provinces. Officials count more than a million cases as refugees suffer and vermin carry the disease. Aid is hindered by Poland and Baltic states’ inability to fund border sanitary stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Poland
Baltic
Baltic States
Cumberland University Gift Offer From Presbyterian Church
Cumberland University received a proposed gift of 25 000 from the General Educational Board of the Presbyterian Church contingent on raising 75 000 from friends and alumni. A campaign will be launched by the president and trustees at a Lebanon banquet on January 30 to establish the Nathan Green memorial fund honoring the late law school dean.
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Cumberland University
Whe
General Educational Board of
The
Presbyterian Church
Lebanon
Nathan Green
Law School
Spain Acts to Silence Sunday Newspapers
The Official Journal issues a decree banning Sunday evening and Monday morning editions, prohibiting sale from noon Sunday to noon Monday. Editorial and printing work must cease from 7:00 a.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday, and news transmission by telegraph or telephone is forbidden from 6:00 a.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madrid
Posses Search Tennessee for Alleged Slayer
Knoxville January reports say officers seeking Tom Phillips, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Mills, who are killed in Lenoir City Friday night. Phillips still unfound as details indicate he shot Mr and Mrs Mills with a shotgun and fired twice at Mrs Phillips, missing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Tom Phillips
L. L. Mills
Lenoir City
Phillips
Eight Coastwise Sailors Hospitalized After Pneumonia Onboard
Eight sailors from the steamship Coastwise, returning to Norfolk from New York, were taken to a local hospital for treatment after eight crew members were stricken with pneumonia before sighting the Virginia capes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk, Va
Coastwise
Norfolk
New York
Virginia Capes
Canada to Organize Fifty Field and Fifteen Heavy Batteries
Ottawa announces Canada will organize and train fifty field and fifteen heavy artillery batteries this year as the first step in postwar militia reorganization. The plan, disclosed by the government, marks a major expansion of artillery units in the dominion forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Storm Warning Raised Along Texas Coast
New Orleans report says cautionary storm warnings for small craft were ordered along the Texas coast with Sunday morning forecasts indicating rough conditions and potential gales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Associated Press
New Orleans
Wags
Swindlers Revived in New York Inheritance Scam
Police opened a search into a revival of the Anneke Jans swindle circulating letters promising heirs large estates in New York City. The scheme claims heirs will receive Trinity Church and Wall Street properties with millions in jewels in a vault as proof, while seeking legal expenses and citing inheritance tax. Authorities say hundreds have claimed shares since the old litigation.
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New York
Anneke Jans
Woolworth Building
Trinity Church
Wall Street
Old Knickerbocker
Mrs Roosevelt Heads New Gold Star Mothers Order
Mrs Edith Roosevelt widow of Theodore Roosevelt becomes honorary president of a Gold Star mothers and fathers group formed to oppose returning the bodies of American soldiers killed in action. The organization argues against transferring the dead for practical and sentimental reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Edith Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Gold Star
Oran A Esas
Banner Building Fire Rears Its Wreckage Again
In Nashville on January 24 the wreckage of the banner building, already gutted by fire, burst into flames again prompting a firefighting call. Walls and floors still stand under heavy machinery while editors' archives are salvaged waterlogged, following Thursday’s blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Banner
Towboat Strike Rumors Refuted by Harbor Officials
New York officials say the towboat strike is a closed incident while Harbor Boatmen's Union president Arthur Olsen claims 3,000 workers remain out and 3,000 more may return. The Towboat Exchange controls about 95 percent of local companies, challenging predictions of a port shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Towboat Exchange
Arthur Olsen
Harbor Boatman’s Union
Towboat Exchange
Girard Accepts Challenge of Monroe in Sioux Falls Debate
James W. Many, listed as a Democratic candidate in South Dakota, accepts independent candidate George J. Munroe’s challenge for a joint presidential debate. The event is set for Sioux Falls on March 2 under South Dakota law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Many
South Dakota
George JD Munroe
Chicago
Sioux Falls
Gerard
Sixth Naval Reserve District Organizing in Charleston
Plans are under way to actively organize the United States naval reserve at sixth naval reserve headquarters in Charleston. The district encompasses coastal territory from Wilmington North Carolina to Jacksonville Florida and is said to contain about 7 000 naval reservists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
8. C
United States Naval Reserve
Sixth Naval Reserve
Wilmington
N. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Nathan C Kingsbury Phone Official Dead
Nathan Corning Kingsbury first vice president of the American Telegraph Company died suddenly at his New York home last night from heart disease. He had been at his office yesterday and was born in Mentor Ohio in 1836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nathan Corning Kingsbury
American Telegraph Company
Mr. Kingsbury
Mentor
Ohio
German Charge Arrives in Paris For Embassy Visit
Dr. Wilhelm Meyer German charge d affaires arrived in Paris on January 24 and was greeted by Kurt von Leisner head of the German peace delegation before going to the German embassy on Rue Lille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Wilhelm Mayer
Kurt von Leisner
Rue Lille
Body of Missing Man Found by Squirrel Hunters
The body of Cleveland Rowe, who disappeared January 6 from Matherville, Miss, was found by squirrel hunters near Waynesboro. He had been shot in the back of the head. Relatives say he possessed $415 at his disappearance. Jim Long, a Black man, confessed to the crime and pointed to Lester Gandy and Jim Kelly, both white, as involved. All are jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waynesboro
Miss
Cleveland Rowe
Matherville
Young Rowe
Jim Long
Lester Gandy
Jim Kelly
Japanese Buy Spindles From U S Mills For War Demand
New York dispatch reports Japan’s cotton industry has purchased about 60 000 working spindles from U S mills over six months for immediate use in production. Since 1917 some 600 000 spindles have been ordered in the United States at a value of 10 to 12 million dollars and 160 000 remain to be delivered. Mitsui and Company official Keich Fukagawa says two years are needed to fill new spindle orders, forcing reliance on second-hand spindles to meet global demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Japan
New England
North
Carolina
United States
Keich Fukagawa
Mitsui and Company
Newport News Seeks Congress Action Over Street Damages
Newport News officials say the War Department refused to reimburse 501 407.82 for damage to city streets caused by government traffic during the war. A bill will be introduced in Congress to authorize payment. The War Department cites financial limits and lack of legal means. Congressman Bland and Virginia delegates pledge support to obtain the funds.
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Newport News
War Department
Congress
Congressman Bland
Virginia
Mexico to Name Medina Envoy to Washington
Hilliario Medina will be sent to Washington as chargé d affaires for Mexico's foreign relations. Consul de la Mata announced Medina as author of a manifesto warning Mexicans not to testify before the senate sub committee. Also named were Salvador Diego Fernandez as minister to England and Eliseo Arredondo to succeed Medina as sub secretary for foreign relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Antonio
Tex
Hilliario Medina
Mexico
Washington
Gonzales G. de la Mata
tod _ Medina
Senate
San Antonio
de la Mata
Salvador Diego Fernandez
Ygnacio Bonillas
England
Eliseo Arredondo
Hilario Medina
Sedition bill foes to end case today
Washington January 24 Foes of pending anti sedition measures before the house rules committee were to finish their case today with statements by Bourke Cochran of New York and Jackson H Ralston attorney for the National Popular Government League. Opposition has grown among Republicans and Democrats since hearings began Thursday as floor attacks on the bills continued. Republicans charged Attorney General Palmer with sidestepping the need for extra legislation after he told Chairman Campbell he would not veer before the committee on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Rutes Committee
Bourke Cochran
New York
Jackson H. Ralston
National Popular Government League
House
Palmer
Campbell
Kansas
Hureday
Powhatan Tow Trouble Halts Rescue Attempt
The Powhatan, a disabled U S transport, was being towed toward Halifax by the Canadian steamer Lady Laurier when one tow line parted. Captain Travis reported that progress halted as officials worked to resume the tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
United States
Travis
Powhatan
Republicans Hold Informal Session Over Peace Treaty Strategy
Republican senators met in Washington to review procedure on the peace treaty amid protests by the Johnson Borah faction. Lodge canceled the planned bipartisan session with the Hitchcock committee to allow further talks, with another meeting anticipated next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
California
Borah
Idaho
Lodge
Democratic Committee
Hitchcock
Senate
New York Birth Rate Falls Sharply in 1918–19
New York state reports a steep drop in the birth rate since January 1, 1918, attributed to high living costs. Health commissioner Dr. Ji notes the rate fell to a record low in mid‑1919, even as the death rate also lingered at historic lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Eee
D J
Murder Suspects Arrested in Roney Boles Case
Reports from Tampico say men suspected of murdering Americans F. J. Roney and Earl Boles have been arrested. One suspect reportedly wore a bloodstained sweater tied to one of the victims. Police indicate no confessions yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roney-Boles
Associated Press
Mexico City
F. J. Roney
Earl Boles
Tampico
Francisco Orozco
Castro
Kolchak Reported Prisoner of Revolutionists
Associated Press reports from London dated January 24 say Admiral Kolchak, head of the Omsk government in Siberia, is captured at Irkutsk by revolutionists. Dispatch indicates he will be tried and his life may be in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated _ LONDON
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Sia
Kirkutsk
Daily Mail
Harbin
Pneumonia and Flu Spread in Knoxville
Knoxville reports 17 deaths from influenza and pneumonia since January. Dr. W. R. Cochrane, director of the city health department, notes six deaths in recent days and about 125 current influenza cases in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
W. R. Cochrane
City
Department of Health
Five Japanese Seamen Sick With Typhoid in Norfolk Port
Five seamen from the Japanese steamer Taibu were taken ashore in Norfolk after being diagnosed with typhoid fever. The sick crew members were moved to a hospital while shipwater was isolated to prevent contagion and ensure safety aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
St Louis Man Linked to Missing Payroll Funds
In St Louis a man in a responsible role at the St Louis Car company is implicated in a cash payroll discrepancy. Officials say about $45 000 was taken in and $50 bills were involved. No arrest warrant had been sworn out by early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St. Louis Car Company
Timid Visitors Alarmed by Central Park Zoo Report
New York January 24. P Commissioner Gallatin warns the peg house at Central Park Zoo is nearly unsafe. He notes bars are loosely held and could be pushed aside by the lions if they wished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Park
Gallatin
Peg House
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Mrs. Roosevelt
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Monroe
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