Trial wraps up as Kilgore faces end of life threat
A man named Kilgore faced trial after a mob threatened his home as he prepared to shoot. The court noted fines and three months in jail for related offenses while others in the case plea guilty or had their cases continued. Sam Stine Moo pleads guilty to cocaine selling and awaits sentencing. Willie Duckett and Archie Waltham have cases for violating national prohibition laws continued.
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Everal Miles
Sam Stine
Willie Duckett
Archie Waltham
Tulsa race riot toll rises amid fires and guard patrols
Tulsa reports seventy five killed as flames rage through blocks of the negro district. State troops and guardsmen form cordons around the area while white mobs fight to destroy homes and fires spread across Stand Pipe and Sunset additions.
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Tulsa
Orla
Tng
Sty Go
Actic
Iron Hall
Base i
Arcmi
General Barrett
City Hall
Col. Markham
Okhoma City
Barrett
Defective bomb rack blamed for Aberdeen deaths
Washington reports a defective bomb rack caused the Aberdeen proving ground explosion that killed five men. The War Department says the bomb slipped from the rack and likely detonated after striking a part of the aircraft. Captain Jos Hall and Private Weinstock are improving after serious injuries. a hospital car is taking wounded to Walter Reed.
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Washington
Aberdeen
Walter Reed Hospital
Senate Baltote to Raise Navy 120000 Men
The Senate rejected economy advocates and approved a Navy strength of 120000 men. By a 38 24 vote, funding rose by 16 million over House provisions. South Carolina dry dock projects gained support as Democratic Senators outvoiced Republicans on a voice vote.
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Washngton
Senate
House
South Cara
Charleston C
Perl
Ald “Sram
King
Utah
Indiana
Massachusetts
Kota
Montana
North Via
Saratoga
Open Paving Bids for No Man's Land on Dauphin Way
Bids for paving No Man's Land No Man's 4 on Dauphin Way open at county commissioners meeting shortly after 10. The project covers Reed Avenue to Gladys Street with grading slag concrete work and a four inch slag or concrete roadbed.
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No Man's
Dauphin Way
Qd of County Commissioners
Reed Avenue
Gladys Street
Radio Club Meeting Announcement
Thursday event in the Co. A tea room invites all interested in radio and tele. The club has recently reorganized and seeks to recruit as many members as possible for the Mobile unit.
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Co. A
Vessels Owners to Pay Claims and Costs in Admiralty Suit
Two claims recently filed in the admiralty court against vessel owners allege payment of the claim amount plus costs. The owners agreed to cover the claims and court costs, but attorney’s fees may be allowed only when final decree is rendered. If the shipowner is made whole, the attorney for the seamen will be entitled to a fee from the money deposited with the court.
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Barney's
Ard
Seame
Vesdels
Gasoline Prices Cut Two Cents at Local Stations
Gasoline prices were reduced by two cents at city filling stations this morning. Reports indicate prices now stand around 23 cents per gallon, after a period where 25 cents was common.
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Mobile
Kerosene and Sene Prices In Georgia Report
A Georgia report notes kerosene and gasoline price changes with a shift in retail cost. The headline mentions new price points and a per gallon rate boost affecting consumers.
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Georgia
Senate Motion Delays London Submission In Evening Session
A day evening session in the senate saw a motion to submit the London proposal delayed or reconsidered. Key figures debated procedural steps and the potential impact on the legislative timetable.
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Senate
Western Union Wins Cotton Case Appeal
A New Orleans court verdict of 31000 for Esteve Brothers against Western Union Telegraph Company was reversed on appeal. The case involved damages claimed on cotton shipments and brokers.
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Western Union
Washington
New Orleans
Esteve Brothers
Western Union Telegraph Compa
Ian Nee
Fronyi
View Controversy in Coal Fields Arises
Local debate erupts over coal mining policies as officials consider new limits on production. Residents, miners, and industry leaders clash over environmental impact, employment, and revenue in the contested region.
Women and Business Meet Thursday
The regular monthly meeting of the group is set for Thursday. Several matters are to be discussed during the session chaired by the leader, with updates on ongoing projects and upcoming events.
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Ite Lee
Prohibition Enforcers Reorganized Under Blair Plan
Washington June 1 David H Blair new commissioner of internal revenue announced a swift reorganization of federal prohibition enforcement. The plan calls for dissolving 11 district supervisors and replacing them with a state supervisor in each state whose duties are confined to state matters.
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Washington, Ton
David H. Blair
Internal Revenue
Old Guard of Cocktail Days Renews Pledge
In a Bronx upstairs room the Fighting 56 of Bartenders Local No 29 renew vows to fight prohibition until death or repeal. Chris Hynes says the loyal few will keep the faith, noting dwindling ranks from 570 to 56 and vowing to endure until a wet congress or death. Memorial day is set for July 1 with a ritual and possible remaining hooch.
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Paul R. Mallon
Tee Presse
Respondent
New York
Tommy's Saloon
Bronx
Bartenders Union Local No. 29
Chris Hynes
The
Union
Carry
May Weather Stuns With Highs and Lows This Month
Local observer notes a string of queer weather in May with temperatures near record highs and lows. Thermometer reached 96 on Tuesday afternoon, two degrees below the May high, while the month saw a new low record of 44 on the sixth and near the month’s all time peak yesterday.
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Mercury
Weather Office
Alabama Master Plumbers Plan Mobile Convention
The Alabama Master Plumbers announce their annual convention in Mobile this Friday and Saturday. L. J. Leahy reports sessions at the Addsco Club on Royalagg Street. Delegates from various ports will attend and a picnic on Dog River is planned before the Mobile group heads to New Orleans for the National Master Plumbers convention.
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Alabama Master Plumbers
L. J. Leahy
Addsco Club
Royalagg St. Michael Streets
New Orleans
Alabama Assoph
Fatal stabbing case shocks city in housing district
A Black woman Nellie Fo was locked up after a fatal incident at 205 N Dear Born Street. Police say Olsen, a known officer, was involved in a prior disturbance and faces court action. The case prompted arrests and ongoing legal proceedings in the same neighborhood.
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John
Boikermaker
Dearborn Street
Nellie Fo
Olsen
Borhood
Battleship and airplane tests marked by crash deaths
Washington reports test preparations to compare the battleship and airplane at sea after a Curtiss Eagle crash that killed seven aboard and injuries to others. The accident scene near Langley Field is described by witnesses as a flash of lightning and a storm as attempts to resume bombing practice were under way.
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Washington
Langley Field
Navy
de Haviland
Abe Md
Daniels
Mitchell
Army Air Service
Chesa Bay
Jils
Wat
Allen W. Sherman
Hazelton
Elmer H. Grimmell
Belair
Raymond F. Bohle
Orleans Street
Baltimore
Lee
Hite
Government disbursements cut sharply in fiscal year
U S disbursements show a drop of 40 percent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year ending this month. Treasury statements indicate a grand total of 12 174 000 000 for the period ending May 27 versus 20 580 000 000 a year ago. The totals include all cash outlays and reflect financing actions rather than final running expenses.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Stillman Divorce Hearing Postponed in Poughkeepsie
Secret hearings in the Stillman divorce case were postponed until Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week after an hour of conference before Referee Daniel J. Gleason. Mrs Stillman’s attorneys sought the delay as Chief Counsel John B. Stanchfield could not attend due to another commitment in New York.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Daniel J. Gleason
Fourteen Georgetown Students In Hospital From Ptomaine Poisoning
Fourteen Georgetown University students are hospitalized and eleven more ill at the Phi Chi fraternity house after suspected ptomaine poisoning. Hospital and district health officials investigate the incident as of June 1 in Washington.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Phi Chi
Univeity
District “Health ”Department
Five Bandits Rob Minneapolis Bank of 16000
Five men robbed a Minneapolis bank today, taking about 16000 dollars. They held up two people in an automobile near the bank across from police headquarters and escaped.
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Minneapolis
Minn’ Pole
Millers and
Express Firm Resents Complaint Over Joint Routing
The Southeast complainant to the Interstate Commerce Commission claims the American Railway Express Company refuses to join in handling express between southeast points and areas north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers or west of the Mississippi or south of Jacksonville. It serves the Southern Railway and 19 other southeastern roads and argues joint rates would improve route efficiency and service for the public.
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Washington
Jui
Atlanta Woman Crushed by Elevator at Wesley Memorial
Miss Susie Wilson, 27, fell backward as an elevator moved upward in the Wesley Memorial building in Atlanta. She was attending a church commencement and was taken to a room atop the building. physicians say she cannot recover.
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Atlanta
Wesley Memorial Building
Susie Wilson
Church
Martha Chandler
Memorial Church Building
Ship Strike Hinges on Owners Action in New York Conference
Washington June 1 A settlement of the marine strike today appears to hinge on action by private ship owners at a New York conference. The ships board and the trikers representatives are ready to sign an agreement to wind up the controversy. Owners still hold out but will confer in New York today.
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Washington
New York
Trikers
Harding Nominates Bone as Alaska Governor
President Harding named Scott C. Bone a former Seattle publisher and publicity chief for the 1920 Republican campaign as governor of Alaska. Bone’s nomination was announced in Washington on June 1.
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Washington
Scott C. Bone
Seattle
Republican National Committee
Harding
Alaska
Dutch Concern Over Hughes Oil Note
The Hague reports the United States new oil policy note to the Netherlands in the Dutch East Indies has caused concern in the foreign office as details of the arrival remain unclear. The note's implications for oil policy are under careful study by officials.
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the Hague
United States
Netherlands
Dutch East Indies
Foreign Office
Appeals Court Rules on Franchise Tax Case
The Alabama Court of Appeals holds franchise taxes due 1920 settled by probate judges, final unless set aside. The State ex rel Davis v Cran Co of Birmingham notes the State Tax Commission cannot overturn such cases. From 1916 to 1919 no judicial capacity existed. collection under the new revenue law is ministerial.
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Montgomery
Junctions
State Tax Commission
Alabama Court of
He Davis
Cran Company of
Birmingham
Agreon
General Revenue
Textile workers strike spreads in North Carolina mills
Charlotte June 14 textile strike across North Carolina mills began at 1 o clock today. Every cotton mill employed by United Textile Workers walked out while Vice President McMahon of the union announced some 8 that the time and place had been agreed upon but no intrusion of either side.
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Charlotte
N.C
Northlina
United Tetile
McMahon
Thesganization
Rotary members sail to New York for 12th annual event
About 1 100 Rotarians depart for New York on steamers including the United States and Canada lines for the 12th annual gathering. Eleven died members are listed among those sailing, with plans to reach the event by June 12.
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New York
Rotary
United States
Canute
Caronia
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