Plea of Former Jeopardy Allowed in O Shaughnessy Case
Judge allows a plea of former jeopardy for ex chief of police P J O Shaughnessy in multiple cases alleging violations of national law. It remains to decide if cases receive separate trials or are joined. Jury dismissed to reconsider before proceeding with trial on merits.
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P. J. O’shaugh
Mowhe
St T. Ervin
O'Shaughenssy
O’shaughmessy
O'Shaughnessy
Mare
Crahaine
Perry
Ben Griffin
Cligts
Darrow Darrow Darrow at Contempt Hearing in Tenn Trial
In Dayton Tennessee on July 26 Judge Raulston and Clarence Darrow spar over court procedure and admissibility of expert testimony. The judge declares Darrow may be cited for contempt and directs Darrow to appear Tuesday morning as the case continues.
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Clarence
Raulston
Gabaue
Darrow
Clence Darrow
Nsw
Mr. Darrow
Busy Sunday spent by county officers in enforcement raids
County enforcement officers spent a busy Sunday arresting violators of high risk offenses and tackling reckless driving. Two wrecks occurred Sunday morning on Craft Way with four cars damaged but no injuries. Several arrests followed including Elbert Robinson with 26 bottles of brew and others with small quantities of liquor. Deputy Sheriffs Bernstein Lartigue Burch Shreve Spencer and Dixon led the raids. three suspects were arrested on Old Shell Road in Crichton after drinking in an auto.
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John Davis
Prichard
Shouiter
Bienville
Iy Guan
Elbert Robinson
W. Tews
L. R. Monroe
Mary
Cedar Mt Road
Henry Ely
Hugo Neighbrant
George Murrell
F. A. Tuttle
B.wheeler
L. Wheeler
Bernstein
Lartigue
Burch
Shreve
Spencer
Dixon
Yacht and Gunboat Arrive in Mobile Port
The British yacht Remlik and the Mexican gunboat Bravo arrived in port this morning. Bravo enters the Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company for repairs, while Remlik, from Jamaica, moors upstream and may head to Havana after a brief call.
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Remlik
Bravo
Ala
Coma
Jamaica
Ja- Bele
Cute Coie
Alabama
Megan Compan
Cube
Mobile
Reto
Havana
Pensacola
New pulpboard freight rate proposed by Mobile & Ohio
The Mobile & Ohio railroad proposes a rate on pulpboard from Biobite to Kansas points, per a Chamber of Commerce letter. The chamber has recently requested several rates on paper manufactured in Mobile.
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Mobile
Weather Outlook for Tonight and Tuesday
Fair tonight with cloudy skies and showers in central regions. Tuesday forecast calls for unsettled conditions across central and southeastern areas with scattered showers and variable cloudiness.
Party of Twelve Rescued After Launch Goes Ashore
A Mobile search party found a twelve person party stranded on a bar at the mouth of Red river after their launch in a Sunday squall. They were uninjured aside from a night exposed on the river bank. The group had left Montrose for the Daphne area and were later found aboard the Alva R. patrolled by Ala R. with Ramey in charge.
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Alva R
D. R. Coley, Jr
Mr. Rickarby
Ala R
R. A. Ramey
Rickarby
Mr. Rickardy
Mobile
Services Held for Isadore G Jacobson
Funeral services were held for Isadore Gabriel Jacobson, president of Jacobson Clothing Company, who died Saturday night after several weeks illness. The service was conducted at his home by Rabbi A G Moses of Government Street temple. Attending were Mobile Lodge 108 Benevolent Order of Elks. burial was in the Hebrew cemetery. Pallbearers included I S Gueggen, F Porchoumet, M L Brown, Rey Roe, and W Moss.
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Isadore Gabriel Jacobson
Jacobson Clothing Company
South Ann Street
A. G. Moses
Government Street Temple
Mobile Lodge 108
Benevolent Order of Elke
Hebrew Cemetery
Gabesal
Rebecca
Jacobson
Sareto
Schooner Captain Dies of Injuries in Ice Loading Accident
Thomas Sherman of Watertown Massachusetts, 62, captain of a schooner, died at Marine Hospital from internal injuries after a cake of ice fell on him during loading. He came to port July 16 and is survived by his wife. Mortuary awaiting instructions from relatives.
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Onrce
Omas Sherman
Mirine” Hospital
Watertown
Mass
Roche Mortuary
Cotton rate held up in Atlantic port shipping dispute
The Interstate Commerce Commission delayed a proposed rate cut to South Atlantic ports after a petition from Mobile and New Orleans interests. The Gulf ports would not receive an equivalent reduction, and the complaint prompted suspension pending a hearing.
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Atlantic Ports
Mobile
New Orleans
South Atlantic
Gulf
Resolutions on Death of Former Mayor Laz Sc Adopted
City officials adopted resolutions of regret in a special session for former Mayor and City Commissioner Laz Sc. City hall closed for half a day and all city orders were at half mast. Mayor Iry T. Hartwell presided with Commissioners George Crawford and R. V. Taylor present.
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Laz Sc
Iry T. Hartwell
George Crawford
R. V. Taylor
Land Sale Recorded for McDonald Place and Old Government Ore Heights
A tract of land in the McDonald place and Old Government ore Heights was sold by W Yeend to W P. The property changed hands for cash consideration of 3000 dollars.
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McDonald Place
Old Government Ore Heights
W. Yeend
W. P
Pete Nthe
Excursion Eaves for Pensacola FL Train Load
A total of 300 excursionists left the train here and will remain over until Wednesday afternoon.
Louisiana pawn reaches New Orleans exchange hub
The first Louisiana psep from Florien Sabine parish was set to be offered at the New Orleans Exchange. The July 20 note confirms arrival and upcoming sale activities involving Louisiana properties.
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New Orleans
Florien
Sabine Rae
Otteon
County Officials Face Tick Eradication Funding Mandate
State veterinarian Dr C A Cary told Mobile County officials the cattle tick eradication law is mandatory and funds must be provided until the county is tick free. County Attorney Gordon argued only reasonable appropriations are required, noting $15 000 previously spent. meetings with Dr Cary and Dr Jackson ended in a deadlock and ongoing discussions.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Pr. C. A. Cary
Mobile
Dr. Cary
R. E. Jackson
Birmingham
Gordon
Ward
Montpee Spees Nebert
Cary
Jack
Cash Distribution Set for Virginia Carolina Bondholders
Bondholders of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co will receive a cash distribution of 400 per 1000 bond from July 21, sourced from Southern Cotton Oil Company stock sale proceeds, via Central Union Trust Co or First National Bank of Richmond. Bonds must be left with the depositary five days for receipt notation. certificates of deposit with advance June 1 coupon notes incur a 37.38 per 1000 bond reduction from the 409 payout.
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New York
A.P
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Central Union Trust Company of New York
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Virginia- Carolina Chemical
First National Bank of Richmond
Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company Formed in Delaware
The W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company is incorporated under Delaware law. Eighteen plants across Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas merge. Capital stock is 5 million dollars preferred and 60 thousand shares common, assets reach 12.58 million. Walter S. Dickey of Kansas City serves as president. The firm claims to be the world’s largest clay producer.
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Kansas City
A.P
Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company
Delaware
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Walter S. Dickey
Carton
Mr. Dickey
Old Feud Blamed in Sharp Killing at Oxford
John Harris a 45 year old farmer was arrested in Oxford Mississippi today in connection with the fatal shooting of S P Sharp a prominent farmer. The shooting happened at the Sharp home 18 miles southeast of Oxford buckshot through a screen window hit Sharp in the head. Bloodhounds trailed to Harris home and a preliminary hearing was expected today. An old grudge was said to exist between Harris and Sharp.
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Oxford
Miss
John Harris
S. P. Sharp
Secon
Sharp
Here
Harris
Embezzlement Charged in New Orleans Arrest
Affidavit filed in criminal court names Wesley G. Slender alias W G Stevens 44 former local manager of Credit Clearing House Adjustment in Louisville Kentucky charged with embezzlement of 96000. Police say Slender was headed to Mexico with a woman when arrested.
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New Orleans
International News Service
Wesley G. Slender
W. G. Stevens
Credit Clearing House Adjustment Paca
Louisville
Edgo
St. Louis
Saat
Sleuder
Mexico
Sleuder & Louisvi
Hope Fades for Russell Scott Dim Promise in Last-Gasp Plea
Chicago July 26 A P reports a seven day reprieve to prove Russell Scott innocent dwindles as Detroit telegrapher James A Ball admits his claim about Joseph Maurer Chicago drug clerk and Russell's innocence was a romance told to save a life Ball says he lied to help an alleged innocent person but then realized the tale served no real purpose and stopped pursuing it.
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Chicago
A.P
Russell Scott
James A. Ball
Detroit
Joseph Maurer
Russell
Railroad Valuation Tentative Figure Set by I C C
Washington July 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively fixed valuation at 973 for the property of the Central Railroad in transportation service on June 30 1918. The total exceeded the company's capitalization at par 71475943 while its book investment stood at 99422450.
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Washington
A.P
Interstate Commerce Ian
Mi Central Railroad
Paddock Charges Generally Scouted
Swedish promoters who hosted Charlie Paddock and his companion Loren disson deny newspaper reports that the American runners made excessive expense demands during their European tour.
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Stockholm
Charlies Paddock
Lorendisson
Former King of Brokers Killed in Chicago Fall
Chicago reports E W Wagner once a leading figure in the grain trade leapt to death from the Westminster Building's tenth floor. His firm had collapsed years earlier leaving millions unpaid.
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Chicago
E. W. Wagner
Westminster
Central Business
King to Host 100 Americans at Buckingham Palace
London July 26 A P Americans will attend a garden party given by George and Queen Mary tomorrow at Buckingham Palace where arrangements have been made to entertain six thousand.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
French Evacuation Moves Rapidly Across Germany
Report from July details the swift evacuation of French forces and civilians in Germany with operations continuing through July 31. The dispatch notes administrative progress and logistical challenges as authorities coordinate the exodus.
British film industry doomed without home market support
London July 20 British film production cannot go on under deplorable conditions. Sir Oswald Stoll warns the British industry is being wiped from screens by preference for non British films and urges a government backed scheme to restore home market costs. He notes a $200,000 annual deficit at Stoll Pictures and cites American market strength and government support as factors shaping the future. He says Britain must act to save domestic film making.
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Harry R. Flory
International News Service
London
Stoll Pinar Productions, Limited
America
United States
United
D. W. Griffith
Oswald
Iial.aia
Recount of Iowa Election Underway In Senate Probe
A recount began in Brook Art Iowa as the Senate committee opens an investigation into the election. A special staff counted nearly a million ballots to verify the result between the Democratic candidate Dani Scrack and his opponent.
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Washington
Brookart
Iowa
Dan-i F.ack
Senate
Elections Committee
Evolution notoriety grows at Dayton Scopes trial site
Large Dayton crowds fill the Rhea county court room as the Scopes trial resumes. Attorney General Stewart arrives early and relates a Hotel Aqua waiter’s newborn named Evolution. Police bar the main entrance. crowd invades side door and sits or stands near the judge’s seat while Bryan and Ma Jones converse.
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Dayton
Tenn
Rhea County
Raulston
Stewart
Evolution
Bryan
Ma Jone
Asbyne Raulston
Scythian Steamer Proceeds With Fire in Hold
Wireless reports say the British steamer Scythian is sailing to Queenstown with a fire in the hold between decks. She is due Tuesday evening. no further shipping details were available.
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Queenstown
Scythian
Ster
Rt News
Map As
Franch trawler Sabie Island crash grounds rescue
A Sabie Island to Westbound steamer collision during the night triggered life saving crews. Thick gales hampered efforts as rescue teams moved from Sabie Island toward the scene to assist survivors and secure the vessel.
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Sabie Island
U. Siving Board
Baitim Re
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