Mayor Signed Protest Telegram Behind Reynolds Back
W H Reynolds president of the Chamber of Commerce says Mayor George Crawford sent a protest telegram against the Craft enlarged commission government bill and signed Reynolds name as chamber president. Reynolds disclosed the move after authorizing the telegram and warned it could be misinterpreted.
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W. H. Reynalds
George E. Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Senate
W. H. Reynolds
Reynalds
Chamber of
Board of Directors
Cobb to Attend Memphis Hearing on Rates Case
R G Cobb traffic manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce left Mobile to attend a Memphis hearing on the second rail rate case heard in Meridian. The Interstate Commerce Commission reserved its decision for a later date. The Meridian case involved rates from Chicago St Louis and Memphis to Mobile New Orleans and Gulf ports, which are 30 percent lower than to Meridian.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Memphis
Tenn
Cobb
H. Telegram
Meridian
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Gulf Ports
Meridian Shippers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Man Locked Up on Stowaway Charge
William Remmer, at Almarante Honduras, was jailed last night on a stowaway accusation. He allegedly boarded the fruit steamer M F Dimmock, hid among bananas, and came on deck two days at sea while the ship neared port.
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William Remmer
Almarante
Honduras
M. F. Dimmock
Remmer
Community Sing Held at Brewton
The weekly community sing at Brewton drew a large crowd last night at the Masonic Temple under War Camp Community Service. Captain W A Sirmon of Mobile served as chairman and the program included a water melon cutting.
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Brewton
Masonic Temple
W. A Sirmon
Mobile
Sergeant Daves Home Wounded in War
Sergeant W R Daves of Mo is home in the city Teeny after a year in the army. He suffers a fractured left arm from a German shell burst near him while en route from the front. He recalls waking after the blast in a tree with the arm badly fractured while serving in the infantry division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Daves
Tance
Police Inspectors Report On Jail And Station Conditions
ED Adams assistant state jail and inspector visited the police station and county jail today. After an inspection he said both places were in need of improvements and promised to report findings to his office in Montgomery this afternoon.
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ED Adams
Imshouse
Washington
Montgomery
Dothan Chamber Protest Rates on Hardware Shipments
The Dothan Chamber of Commerce asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to remove alleged rate discrimination. It said hardware shipments from Pittsburgh to Dothan cost more than routes to Montgomery Columbus Pensacola Huffala Albany and Bainbridge.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of
Dothan
Ala
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pittsburg
Montgomery
Columbus
Pensacola
Hufayla
Albany
Bainbridge
Park Property Prices Declared Unsatisfactory by Official
City officials vow a new public park in the burned southern area but Commissioner P J Lyons says offered property figures are unsatisfactory. Citizen T E Helton objects over Ms Adolph two lots near Claiborne and Madison streets and opposes sale. A health ordinance tightening sanitation at soda shops, ice cream stands, and eateries is approved.
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P. J. Lyons
T. E. Helton
F. Adolph
Claiborne Street
Madison Street
Comof le Eldridge
J- N. McAleer
Closed shop block in Marine Strike at Mobile port
A deadlock persists in the marine strike at Mobile as owners refuse to concede the closed shop. Union leaders vow to stay out as ships idle, with nonunion crews or alien crews sailing only on vessels not tied to the strike. The dispute may go to mediation for marine engineers.
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Mobile
Shipping Board
Dimmock
Itaq
Associa’ Press
York
Oficers
American Steamship Association
Department of Labor
Funds Planned to Entertain Solons in Mobile
A proposed fund of 5000 dollars aims to entertain Alabama legislators who may visit Mobile for their inspection. The amount would cover entertainment costs as the city invites state aid discussions related to the law and the lawmakers’ visit.
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Solons
Alabama
Mobile
Weather Forecast For Alabama And Mississippi
Local thundershowers likely tonight and Wednesday across southern sections. Northern portions fair.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Senate Disagrees On Provisional Reparations Commission
Washington July 22 The Senate foreign relations committee adopted a declaration that until the peace treaty is ratified no power exists to carry out its provisions. President Wilson resumes White House conferences with Republican senators as his physician reports weakness but no pain.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Wilson
Senate Foreign -Relations ‘Committee
White House
Cary T. Grayson
Admiral Grayson
Admiral Gray
Nebraska
Calder
New York
Cummins
Iowa
Kno Adepi Republican
Penbigania
Cy Knox
Athe
MaeCumber
North
Hitchcock
McCumber
Knox
Reparations Commission
Béf
Germany
Plans Under Way For Sailor Parade Here
Frederick L. goat DeF Springs Florida was enlisted at the navy recruiting office and sent to Birmingham for examination Chief Petty Officer C Driscoll in charge returned from Birmingham after a chiefs conference Arrangements for the naval band from New Orleans to visit Mobile and other Alabama cities for recruiting were made The band will be in Mobile on August 6 and a parade is planned Sailors are asked to see the recruiting officer at the federal building for details about the parade
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Frederick L. Goat Def Springs
Fla
Navy Recruiting Office
Birmin
C. “. Drigcoll
Birmingham
Sta Ns
Alabama
Fle
Naval Band
New Orleans
Mobile
South
Driscoll
Federal Building
Will Try Negroes for Burglary of Homes
Willie Bolden alias Pin David Page and James Carr indicted for burglary of the Kirk Conception and Government forests Whiting home at ern ment and Chatham streets. They will face circuit court on August 1. Page addit ional burglary charge set for July 31. Annie Baldwin charged with killing Elvira Jones in night time July. Indictment by last grand jury.
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Willie Bolden
Pin
David Page
James Carr
Estelie Kirk- Conception
Government Forests
Whiting
Ernment
Chatham Streets
Page
Annie Beldwin
Elvira Jones
Ponca
Orphans Enjoy Weekly Trip on Pleasure Bay Steamers
An article notes Protestant Orphanage in Mobile and matrons accompany orphans aboard Pleasure Bay Company trips to various homes in Mobile. The program runs weekly aboard a pleasure packet vessel, providing visits and time away.
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Mobile
Pleasure Packet Company
Three Shots Fired at Chicken Thief in Street
Gorge Kilborn of 958 Dauphin street fired three shots at a chicken thief last night around 7 30 according to Deputy Sheriff James Daves who could not confirm if the thief was hit. The intruder fled through a rear door.
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Gorge Kilborn
Dauphin Street
James Daves
Henry Ford fails to recall many things in court
Henry Ford, testifying on his seventh day, says he does not recall key statements about war munitions, loans to the Entente, submarine outrages, or neutrality. The case, a $1,000,000 suit against a newspaper, centers on a Willis Abbott article and Ford’s claimed memory gaps.
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Henry Ford
MT. Clemens
Elliott G. Stevenson
Hans
Reece
Lusitania
Associated Press
J. Stevenson
Tne
Willis I Abbott
Europe
Abbott
United States
Ford
American Ambassador Fletcher Testifies On Mexico Turmoil
Henry P. Fletcher, U.S. ambassador to Mexico, told Congress he sees no revolution in Mexico but warns withdrawal would worsen chaos. He said he cannot judge conditions, will provide facts, and noted more Americans abroad than foreigners. He referenced recent U.S. citizen murder in Mexico and maltreatment of his wife.
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Washington
Henry P. Fletcher
Mex
Mithout
F Bigadean
Fletcher
Mexico
Wag
Comitee
Gould
New York
Neying
Darman
Campbell
Columbus
Amior
United Tes
Federals Besieged by Own Men in Mexican Bombing Incident
Americans in El Paso report from Chihuahua that federal forces were accidentally bombed by government aircraft. Barricades and air raids disrupted movements toward Jiminez. Casualty numbers were not yet known.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Mexico
Naval
Pablo Quetoga
Jiminez
Zapata Dead Sparks Quiet in Mexican Mining Debate
News from Mexico reports Emiliano Zapata's death shifts public mood. Mining advocates press for ore shipments and development in Morelos, with iron and steel firms in Mexico City signaling plans to boost mining activity across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Bey Holr Bigrembs
Zapata
Washington's Coat of Arms Found in Church
The Washington family coat of arms linked to George Washington has been found in a church in Westmoreland. The heraldic shield bears three stars and four alternating red and white stripes. The east window reportedly came from Cartmel Priory in the same county.
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Associated Press
London
Washington
Westmore Armorial
George Washington
Ont
United States
Ashington
Cartmel Priory
Man Charged With Embezzlement Of Groceries
William Thomas arrested by Deputy Sheriff Moses Bernstein on a warrant charging embezzlement of groceries and other goods valued at about $100. The complaint alleges he took items from a store on Conceptionа.
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William Thomas
Moses Bernstein
Thomas A. Ee
Warrior River Barge Carries 950 Tons Coal to New Orleans
Barge No. 6 of the Warrior River Transportation Company sailed from Mobile bound for New Orleans with 950 tons of coal. The vessel returned to Cordova earlier today as several barges moved in the same convoy.
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Warrior
Warrior River Transportation Company
Mobile
New Orleans
Cordova
Dry Enforcement Bill Passed by House After Heated Vote
Washington July 22 The prohibition enforcement bill moved through a tense House vote 287 to 101 with three present. The near unanimous attendance and party positions reflected heated opposition and support amid rapid roll call.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mondell
Igde
Prune Surplus Sealed Bids Sought by War Dept
The War Department issued bids for 1,500,000 pounds of 1918 crop prunes from army surplus. Proposals are sealed and opened July 28 in Boston New York Baltimore Atlanta Chicago St Louis San Francisco El Paso Omaha and San Antonio.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
el Paso
Omaha
San Antonio
Japan envoy hopes for lasting peace after Paris visit
Marquis Saionji, head of the peace delegation, thanked France for its reception in Paris. He recalled the victorious troops and said Japan will work to turn victory into lasting friendship with France. He urged nations to remain united and stressed mutual understanding as a guarantee of future peace.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marquis Saionji
Aan
France
Japan
Navy secretary backs full admiral ranks but limits pay
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee he supports permanent admiral ranks for William S. Benson and William S. Sims with full pay for life only if the president can recall them to duty. He warned permanent placement on the active list is objectionable.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
House Naval Committee
William S. Benson
Naval Operations
William 8. Sims
War Services
Wireless Phones Used In Forest Fire Fight
Cool weather aided forest fire crews as they battled blazes across western Montana and Idaho. Reports to the forest service say wireless telephones were used for the first time to coordinate fire fighting efforts.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Wash
Montana
Idaho
United States Forest Service
Traveling salesman held in murder case in Cullman Alabama
Frank Claus a traveling salesman was jailed in Cullman County charged with murder in the death of Sheriff J W Starks tied to the night of an alleged bootlegger killing. Claus was arrested after the shooting incident at a room where the suspect died.
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Associated Press
Cullman. Ala
Frank Claus
Cullman County
J.W. Starks
John Leged Bootlecger
Mississippi Senator Introduces Segregation on DC Street Cars
Senator Harrison of Mississippi introduced a bill to separate the races on District of Columbia street cars. He said the measure was prompted by recent race riots.
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Associated
Washington
District of Columbia
Harrison
Mississippi
Airship Owners Held After Aerial Explosion
An official inquiry begins into the dirigible crash that collapsed the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank roof, injuring 26. Goodyear Airship owners and eleven crew detained to decide if criminal carelessness charges apply. pilot Jack Boettner fled by parachute. Nine bank employees and two airship crew among the dead.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Maclay Hoyne
Tlinois Trust and Savings Bank Yetetey
United States
Charles F. Clyne
Eventeen
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Brazil welcomes new president Epstacio Pessoa on Idaho voyage
Epstacio Pessoa, elected Brazil's president in April while in Paris as a peace delegate, returns aboard the USS Idaho to Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian naval craft, seaplanes, and cheering crowds line the routes as gun salutes and whistles mark the escorted arrival. A presidential palace reception follows with a holiday proclamation and planned inauguration later in the week.
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Paris
Dr. Pessoa
Rio Janeiro
U. S. S. Idaho
Associated Press
Epitacio Péssoa
Brazil
Idaho
Republic
Pesson
Allied relief units plan joint defense against flu and tuberculosis
Belgrade July 22 Allied relief organizations in Serbia prepare for united combat against influenza and tuberculosis, which have worsened during seven years of war. A model hospital site is chosen thirty kilometers from Belgrade to treat cases needing special care, including disabled Serbian soldiers where tuberculosis is most prevalent.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Serbia
Proposed heavy fines for automobile theft
The Pres entative Dyer Republican group introduces a bill to impose drastic penalties for stealing cars. Fines could reach up to 5000 dollars and imprisonment from one to ten years, or both, aiming to curb auto theft nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dyer
Nashville Manager Seeks Players for Ball Club
Nashville manager Roy Ellam travels to St Louis seeking new agents and players including a first baseman catcher outfielder and possibly an infielder for the Nashville baseball team.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tefin
Roy Ellam
St. Eee
New Agenn
Covcian
Norfolk Railroad Leader Dies in Philadelphia
Joseph Doran a longtime figure in the Norfolk and Western Railway died at his Philadelphia home after an extended illness officials said his death occurred last night in Philadelphia Doran was prominent in Norfolk railway affairs for many years and his passing is noted in local circles
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Ceers Roanova
Joseph Doran
Norfolk & Wy Eanees Railway
Philadelhia
Washington rioting claims four dead and many wounded
Reports from the national capital describe daytime shootings and nightly looting as soldiers sailors and civilians clash with rioters. Four killed and numerous wounded as police and troops struggle to quell the disorder in the city.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsy
Vania Avenue
War Department
Capitol B
Ant
District of Columbia
Doughnut Maker Weds U S Army Lieutenant
Miss Grady Intyre and Russell A Harmon tied their vows after meeting in France while she baked doughnuts for Army huts. Harmon, formerly a lieutenant in Company 104th Regiment, 26th New England National Guard Division, is from Virginia. The pair’s romance began during their wartime service and is marked by Harmon's Salvation Army family background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Grady
Irene
France
Russell A. Harmon
Louvain Restoration to Be Celebrated at Paris
Reports indicate celebrations planned in Paris after the Louvain restoration. The event gathers scholars from about 150 universities and 300 statesmen and writers from various countries to mark the restoration and commitment to international cooperation.
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Louvain
Paris
Cionday
Nbi
Port Marion Wiped Out by Fire in July
Port Marion, wiped out by a night fire that began around 2 am, destroyed much of the town with the blaze under control by about 3 30 am. Louisville, Evansville and nearby areas sent aid as residents faced total destruction and loss. The fire marks a devastating event in Marion’s history with a dozen years of memory.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Marion
Evansville
Ind
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Foeltie Wilson
Sailor Parade
House Committee
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