Oil land rush in Wilinterfas area details 7000 acres
The Alabama Southern Oil Company promoters announce incorporation and plans to begin oil drilling on about 7000 acres west of section 3 line Not Openale Of Stock near Wilinterfas. Attorneys say land bought after expert evaluation and officers expect multiple wells with high prospects. secrecy advised until formal incorporation.
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Labama Southern Oil Company
Wilmer
Gaillard
Ate Horner
Y "Poor Oil Co
Bros County
Wil‘interfas
Ornéer
Japan
Alabama Southern Oil Company
J. Mahomer
No danger to Lys Chihuahua City from Villa
Murguia stated last night that there is no danger to Lys Chihuahua City from Villa though Villa's whereabouts are unknown and a campaign against Villa is admitted.
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LYS
Chihuahua City
Villa
Murguia
Ville
Russian gains in Romania and Latvian actions reported
The report notes Russian progress in Romania with ground gained along the Kim-Jacobeni railroad and a captured supply point near Vale Putna. It also mentions German losses at Dorna-Atra and a Russian position on the Tiver Aa east bank southwest of Riga, with prisoners and machine guns seized, while Paris cites a French breakthrough and Berlin calls it repelled.
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Vale Putna
Kimpolung
Bukowina
Dorna Atra
Transylvania
Moldavia
Emmeer
Tiver Aa
Riga
Lorraine
Paris
Berlin
Flinn Fined for Firearm Incident at No 9 North Street
William E. Flinn proprietor of the Southern Hotel was fined after pleading guilty to discharging firearms in city limits for firing on a rear area at No 9 North Street. Randolph R. Hunter timber inspector received a $114 fine including costs for an assault charge. judge warned the public must be protected from such acts.
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William E. Flinn
Southern Hotel
Hoyal Street
Randolph R. ‘Hunter
Recorder
Edington
Flinn
Hunter
BE. Taylor
Neely
Neel
Alnecrat Carnival Seeks Merchants Support and Decor
Enthusiasm grows as the Mobile Business Men's Carnival Association continues soliciting a 25000 fund and circulates petitions among merchants for elaborate Mardi Gras decorations. The cast for Pep the musical at Lyric on February 8 and 9 includes 100 performers. Donation pledges come from local businesses including Clotting Co. and Furniture Co. with tickets to be distributed by the section ball committee from the Carnival Association office.
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Mobile Business Men’s Carnival Association
Carl Klinge
Carnival Association
Livestock Men to Organize Large National Association
Mr G H Odom a leading cattle owner of Citronelle calls a meeting for February 10 to form a large nationwide Livestock Men of the Country association. Dr Ernest reports northern Mobile livestock owners favor reorganization hoping to help all livestock owners.
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G. H. Odom
Citeeballeae
LB. Een
H Odom
Citronelle
Ernest
Mobile Eee Re
J D Neely Sues for 500 Over Auto Collision
J D Neely filed a civil suit this afternoon in the district court seeking 500 in damages after an automobile collision. The wagon was damaged in the incident.
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J.D. Neely
JD. Neely
Weather Outlook for Wastinaan Then Thru Thursday
Rain tonight then fair tomorrow. It will turn colder Thursday with strong winds and possible frost. Severe conditions cited for Thursday night into Friday in the area.
Monsignor Grannon to Speak in Mobile at K of C
Monsignor Charlies Grannon, professor emeritus of Catholic University, will speak in Mobile next Sunday night at the Knights of Columbus event replacing Rev. Father J V Molloy. He visits Pensacola and arrives Friday with Father Molloy for the Cathedral rectory. The lecture promises a musical program with free admission.
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Charlies _Grannon
J. V. Molloy
Monsignor Grannon
Catholic University
Pensacola
Fla
Mobile
Father Molloy
Monsig
Peter Bastean
Pete
Reckless Speeder Causes Nine Injuries in Auto Crash
Nine people were injured on St Stephens road near Whistler when a speeding driver swerved to avoid an obstacle and left the road into a ditch. Injured were Mrs L C Miller and her household, Louise and William Conklin and baby Miller, treated at Dr P R Jones and at a Spring Hill avenue office.
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L. C. Miller
South Broad
South Broad Street
G. Conklint
Louise
William Conklin
Baby Miller
St. Stephens Road
Whistler
L. C
Miss Red
Severe Cold Wave Forecast for Mobile Area
Weather bureau warns of a severe cold wave Thursday with temperatures dipping below freezing. Rain is expected tonight followed by fair conditions Thursday as a northwest storm moves from Bay St. Louis to Cedar Keys and the Gulf coast. Winds will shift to northwest gales late tonight or early Thursday.
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Weather Bureau
East Gulf Coast
Bay St. Louis
Cedar
Keys
Mixetssippi Valley
Russians Take Austro German Fortifications Near Jacobeni
AP dispatch from Petrograd reports Russian troops captured Austro German fortifications east of Jacobeni and southwest of Kimpelung near the northern end of the line. The advance faced stiff resistance and near the Kaini sem Chiok high road Russian forces withdrew two thirds of a mile after the assault.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Vie London
Jacobeni
Kimpelung
Russians gain heavy fighting along Aa river front
Allied forces report heavy fighting near the Aa river at the northern Russian front. Reports say Russian counter attacks were repulsed and nearly 900 prisoners were taken along with fifteen mine guns. French forces attacked German positions near Leintrey in Lorraine.
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Leintrey
Lorraine
Ohio Lumbermen Brief Stop in Mobile
Eighty two members of the Ohio Retail Lumbermen's Association arrived in Mobile this morning from New Orleans by rail. A Mobile Chamber of Commerce delegation met them at the station to welcome the travelers en route to the Crescent City.
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Ohio Retailbermen’s Association
Mobile
City
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
New Orleans
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Week's Record Poll Tax Receipts Reported
About four hundred people paid poll tax at 2 PM marking a weekly record. By 4 PM the office closed, with expectations of more payments before closing hours. the article notes ongoing efforts and potential closures later today.
Hutton Probe Inquires Over Market Tip Handling
An investigating committee orders Goorne A. Ellis Jr to testify about a telegram. F Hutton firm may have had the note before Dec 20 but denied profiting. A Connolly firm head is expected to testify as the market reacts to warnings and war talk.
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York
Jan
F. Hutton
BE. F. Ht
Goorne A. Ellis, Jr
Hillis
Hutton
Georgia
A. Connolly
Washington
Lanes
Connolly
Threats to Health Officers Lead to Bond and Fine
Edward Hansen was fined 50 dollars for disorderly conduct after evidence showed threats toward Dr. E P Weeloak Dr A Mohr and Dr G Bezi of the city health department. He was held on a 500 dollar bond to keep the peace for six months with a possible state charge if more threats occurred.
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Edward Hansen
E. P. Weeloak
A. Mohr
G. Bezi
City Health Department
Edington
Tora Mansert
Hansen
Dr. Taylor
Mohr
Tee Hungen Anata
Dr.Taylor
Senate Passes Alaska Bone Dry Measure
The Senate today approved the Jones bone dry bill to impose prohibition in Alaska establishing a strict alcohol ban. The move follows months of debate and signals federal action on Alaska's liquor policy.
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Senate
Alaska
Associated Press
Washington
Laurel to Mobile Carnival Specials Planned
Two special trains will be operated into Mobile from Laurel Mississippi over the Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad for the benefit of the Mobile carnival segment. The arrangement aims to ease transportation for attendees and boost participation in the event.
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Laurel
Mobile
Miss
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad
Aberdeen Storm Hampers Traffic and Rail Lines
A severe January storm battered northern South Dakota causing widespread disruption. Traffic was demoralized as trains ran on reduced schedules and lines suffered brief closures amid heavy winds and snow.
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Aberdeen
South Dakota
Union Pacheyenne
Zero Temperature Reported in Northern District
A brief bulletin notes zero temperatures recorded today in the northern district as reported by meteorological observers. No further details on location or time are provided.
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Ted Precey
Kansas
Jan Oi Ati
West Wind Accompanie
Northern
Harsh Nebraska Wind Drags Across The Plains
Forecasters report extremely cold conditions across Nebraska with strong northwest winds. Temperatures plunge to 24 below in some areas while other parts see subzero readings and widely varying wind chills. The report notes frigid air masses sweeping through Norfolk and surrounding regions.
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Norfolk
Nebraska
Freight Agents of Local Roads Hold Mobile Meeting
Dr. Lt. B. Ernest led a Mobile county gathering of freight agents yesterday afternoon to explain federal quarantine rules. Agents asked questions and discussed regulations as Mr. Griffing, Mr. Groot, Mr. Webb, and others attended the session.
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B. Ernest
Tick
Mobile County
Mobile
Om Ernest
Alee
Wee
H. J. Griffing
H. J. Griffing, Mocand Nio
Pathe Road
H. Groot
Northers
W. Webb
Isouthern
W ‘Boy
Trial of Thomad Moves Forward on July 22
Reports indicate the Thomad trial proceeds with preparatory sessions slated for July 22. Details remain sparse as court officials coordinate schedules and evidence submissions for the upcoming hearing.
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Thomad
Pan
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Ed J. Schwarz
Partridge Haw. Co
F. W. Woolworth Co
C. J. Gayfer & Co
Dave
Bauer
Peoples Shoe Co
Wastinaan
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