Voting Day Glows as Mobile Booths Open Fully
Confusion over polling places in Mobile gave way to order by 10 o’clock with every booth open and staffed. Thanks to the Mobile County League of Women Voters and civic groups, volunteers filled vacancies, while Sheriff Holcombe and committees urged turnout and coordinated later openings. The I C C then ordered new lower rates for Meridian Alabama freight, with February 27 set for effect following hearings in Mobile.
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Mobile County League of ‘Women Voters
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Holcombe
N. E. Stallworth
Mobile County
Cltgage
Pond Aetics Iet
Stallworth
Board of Revenue
Mary’s Lane
Monroe Street
Eighth Ward
Fle-Claire
Sherif
Harry T. Hartwell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Meridian-Alabama
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Meridian
R. G. Cobb
I. C
Aa Bureau
Mississippi City
Bootleg Whiskey Alarms Stir Selma Area
Birmingham scenes report Sharp petitions claim bootlegging near Shades Cahaba high school at Rosedale endangers pupils. A mass meeting formed a law and order committee to curb immoral resorts and gambling, while school authorities deny student intoxication claims.
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Birmingham
Shades-Cahaba High School
Rosedale
Bids Set for Steel and Materials to Build Warrior River Lock Gates
The United States district engineer announced bids will open February 10 for about $20,000 of steel and related materials to construct three Warrior river lock gates. Materials will be shipped to Tuscaloosa for fabrication, with Mobile and Birmingham firms expected to bid. outcome hinges on freight costs. Major Earl North, returning from river inspections, aims to complete the gates for the next low water season.
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United States
Warrior River
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Tuscaloosa
Warrior
Tombigbee
Major North
Acquittal May Return Men Linked to Oyster Schooner Case
Sheriff announced that Captain George Simora George Pappatanis and Constant ine Constanti, held on warrants in Gulfport Mississippi, may be sent back to Mobile if acquitted of liquor law violations. Prisoners were moved after a struggle with officers following arraignment on the prohibition charge.
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George Simora
George Pappatanis
Constantine Constanti
Illiam Tell
Gulfport
Miss
Reiton
Borner
Mobile
Holcombe, Jr
Byrd
Kins
Inferior Criminal Court
Drainage plan for Loop District near Government Street
County engineer Leslie E plans a drainage scheme under the Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad near the Government Street crossing to remove water from the road. Mr Prouty seeks permission and cooperation of railroad authorities before proceeding, with many counts reported as delayed by railroad bed installation.
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Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad
Government Street Loop
Leslie E
Prouty
A Theer
Middleton Returns From Washington as Senate Nomination Succeeds
Assistant United States District at y J. C. Middleton has returned to Mobile from Washington after a month away. Aubrey Bovies won the district attorney position for the South Alabama district, with his nomination sent to the Senate on Friday.
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United States
J. C. Middleton
South Alabama
Alex D. Pitts
Mobile
Washington
Aubrey Bovies
Senate
Weather Forecast for Washington January 30
Cloudy conditions with probable rain tonight and Tuesday. Strong chance of rain across Alabama and Mississippi with no significant clearing expected.
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Fashington
Alabama
Mississippi
Mass for Pope Benedict Held at Cathedral in Solemn Requiem
A solemn pontifical mass of requiem for the late Pope Benedict was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 9 o'clock. Rt. Rev. Bishop Edward P. Allen led the ceremony assisted by a long list of clergy and a Knights of Columbus choir. The bishop spoke on the pope's life and peace efforts. A second requiem, for Felix and Arthur McGill, founders of the McGill Institute, is planned for Wednesday at 9 o'clock.
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Pope Benedict
Edward P. Allen
Monsigneur
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St. Vincent's Church
Spring Hill College
R. Klyn
Church of the Pure Heart of Mary
J. Rice
The
Pure Heart of Mary
J. W. Dunne
St. Matthew's
R. O Erow
T. M. Cassidy
Catafalque
Felix
Arthur McGill
McGill Institute
Last Chance To Pay Poll Taxes Before Deadline
Taxpayers must pay by 6 p.m. Wednesday to preserve ballot rights. Court house records show several hundred still unpaid compared with last year. August primaries loom with governor and local officials up for election. Mobile voters face sheriff and county commission races. Tax collector offices open today and tomorrow until 4 p.m. and Wednesday until 6 p.m. for nonin person payments.
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Court House
Mobile
World War Vet Proves Puzzle to Officials Here
John Murphy a 32 year old World War veteran was arrested at police headquarters on a petit larceny charge by D H Gerber of S H Kress Co claiming he stole several pairs of hose. Clerks say Murphy was repeatedly barred from the store and the recorder noted his WWI service and questioned his responsibility at times.
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John Murphy
Recorder
American Legion
Murphy
D. H. Gerber
S. H. Kress Company
Raine Delivers Gripping Western Adventure Plot
A review lauds the Raine novel for authentic western action and mounting thrills, comparing it to The Yukon Trail The Big Town Round-Up and Oh You Tex. Readers are promised a fast paced, engaging story.
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Yukon Trail
Raine
Gunsight Pass Creates Westward Portrait of Courage
Raine crafts a dramatic western tale set at the cattle country’s edge. The narrative unfolds through strong characters and pivotal episodes that demand attention from the opening chapter.
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Raine
Great West
Organizations Will Be Heard On Rail Rates
Washington hearing set this week as chambers of commerce merchants and builders groups from across the nation push for general freight rate cuts to restore pre August 25 1920 levels. Illinois Manufacturers and Ohio and Connecticut traffic leagues join major city associations to urge reduced rates while commissioners weigh railroad needs under the five and a half to six percent net revenue standard. After March 1 the commission may raise the guarantee if required.
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Washington
Chambers of Commerce, Merchants, Consumers, and Builders’ Associations
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chambers of Commerce of
Cleveland
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Omaha
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Ohio State Traffic League
Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut
Michigan Traffic League
Sec. la Follette
Republican
Wisconsin
Schiller Receives Prison Term on Forgery Charge
Henry Schiller alias H A Muller arrested December by Detectives Adams and Desmond for passing forged checks totaling between 15 and 30 dollars. He pleaded guilty in circuit court to two forgery counts and was sentenced to four years plus two days. J J Cunningham of Fairhope also pleaded guilty to six forgery indictments. case set for February 15. Other pleas include Ernest Coleman alias Ed Mitchel burglary and grand larceny ten years, John Burrow manufacturing liquor one to three years, Alonzo Wilkins grand larceny two to five years, James Carpentier embezzlement grand larceny two to three years plus one to three years.
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Henry Schillr
H. A. Muller
Adams A Desmond
Schiller
J. J. Cunningham
Fairhope
Chargin
Ernest Coleman
Ed Mitchel
John Burrow
Alonzo Wilkins
James Carpentier
Gloomy Local Weather Forecast Signals Continuous Rain
The weather bureau forecasts cloudy skies with rain tonight and Tuesday for Mobile and vicinity. No sun is expected as Old Sol remains absent, while a cold wave to the northwest prompts careful monitoring of its path.
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Old Sol
Mobile
Plans Approved for Reloader Tower Delays Eased at Terminal
Government engineers approved the reloader tower plans ending weeks of delay at the Blakely Island coal terminal. Fabrication resumes after revisions submitted to Washington. Tower expected to deliver to Mobile in about two weeks.
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Blakely Island
United States
Mobile
Washington
Ford Muscle Shoals deal near congressional submission
Weeks discussed Henry Ford's proposed purchase and lease of Muscle Shoals projects with President Harding at the White House. A contract likely to be sent to Congress was expected by midweek as cabinet meetings and reporting continue. Rep. Edward Almon urged endorsement for Ford's offer as Weeks prepared the report and gathered documents.
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Washington
Jan
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Mr. Ford
Ford
Detroit
Bec
Weeks
Pres. Harding
Congress
White House
Almon
California Snow Scene Covers State in Heavy Fall
A broad California snow event reports widespread snowfall with a cold north wind from the ocean and mountains. Los Angeles and San Francisco saw flurries, the Bay Area’s first snow in six years, and inland areas like Beckerley and Oakland recorded two to three inches while San Francisco proper had traces.
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San Francisco
CaliforNia
Los Angeles
San Francisco Bay
Beckerley
Oakland
Heavy Storm Delays Cardinals At Sea Toward Rome
Stormy seas aboard the 8. 8. Loraine slow the voyage to Havre delaying Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia and Cardinal Begin of Quebec on their trip to Rome for the papal conclave. The nine day voyage may push their arrival past the pope election.
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Loraine
Associated Press
Havre
Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
Cardinal Begin
Fluebec
Rome
Lenin to Attend Genoa Conference Says Soviet Premier
A Central News dispatch from Rome reports Nikolai Lenin, the Russian premier, telegraphed the Italian foreign office that he will attend the Genoa economic conference. Moscow dispatches had earlier said Lenin would head the Soviet delegation to the meeting.
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London
Nikolai Lenine
Genoa
Rome
Moscow
Lenine
Dying Prince Yamagata Reported Near Death
Tokio January 30. The passing of Prince Aritomo Yamagata, elder of Japan's Genro, is near as physicians announce death in a few days. He is afflicted by a dropsical condition and remains under care.
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Tokio
Japan
Aritomo Yamagata
Genro
Furnace Blaze At Dauphin Way Baptist Church
An overheated furnace in the church basement during morning service called multiple fire units to Dauphin Way Baptist Church. Damage was reported as very slight.
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Dauphin’ Way Baptist Church
Thomansville Variety Company Plant Destroyed by Fire
Thom asville Ga Jan 30 Damage estimated at 450000 was caused by a blaze that yesterday destroyed the Thom asville Variety company plant in Thomasville.
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Thomasville, Ga
Thomasville Variety Company
Washington Digs Out from Under Blanket of Snow
Washington battles two feet of snow from a late January storm as recovery lags. Rail service and deliveries resume gradually while nearby Philadelphia and Baltimore report similar conditions with centers near Cape Cod moving seaward.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Tts
Cape Cod
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Maryland
Camp Fire Girls Oppose Military Terms In Outdoor Work
New York January 20. A resolution by 100 Camp Fire Girls executives at their second annual conference calls for dropping military terms in outdoor programs. It favors organized hikes and games over drill and suggests using everyday language to express leadership. It also proposes informing the Physical Education Association of America to promote informal outdoor workouts in schools. Legends and local traditions should be gathered and dramatized for community celebrations.
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New York
Physical Education Association of America
Soldiers volunteer blood at Walter Reed hospital
Forty soldiers and Marines at Walter Reed hospital volunteered to donate blood for transfusions to the critically injured. During the night several volunteers underwent the procedure as part of the effort.
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Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington mourns theater disaster amid calls for postponement
Investigations in Washington focus on the Saturday night theater calamity that killed many and injured others. Officials plan hearings today as grief grips the capital. Ohio society cancels a birthday observance for President McKinley in deference to the mourning period.
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Ashington
District of Columbia
District
Columbia
Ohio
McKinley
Milton
Toose
Ohio Society
Pres. McKinley
Somorrow
Washer T
Kington
Ciety
Knickerbocker Theatre Disaster Toll Rises in City
The Washington theatre tragedy on Saturday night left a death toll rising toward 125 as hospitals treat the injured. Rescue teams labored 36 hours to remove victims from the ruined site as officials probe the catastrophe and search for remaining debris and the cause.
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Taff
Washington
Lisbon parliamentary vote quiet as disturbances noted
Lisbon January 30 reports say parliamentary elections were quiet with 73 Democrats, 41 Liberals, 15 in eight religious groups, 3 and 4 Catholics. President d Almedia plans to resign, a move debated in parliament. If resignation is accepted, new elections must be held for an executive.
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Pres
d‘Almedia
Constitution of the News
Haynes Scheduled to Visit Virginia on Drought Talks
Jani tion Commissioner ducting a pe ment conditions in ginia, with his Tenn. delegate, plans a schedule in Washington to discuss statewide drought and policy conditions.
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Ginia
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