Barton Academy seniors graduate at Lyric Theatre
The Barton Academy senior class held Friday morning exercises at the Lyric Theatre to receive diplomas. State Superintendent Pion Spright Dowell spoke of future opportunities, with Dr. McCall presenting diplomas. Honor rolls named Virginia Braswell, Ernest Gaston, and other graduates as music and ceremonies closed.
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Tnety
Barton Academy Fe
Pion Spright Dowell
McGall
The
of School Commissioners
Ginia Braswell Gaston
Virginia Louise Braswell
Albert P. Bush
Ernest Charles Gaston
Tulane Taifor
Lowing
Clare Lee
Meth Cole
Lillian Gabriella
Jessie Clyde “de Winter
Annie
Dorothy Claire Dodge
Jay Gough
Virginia Wade Guest
Greg Harrison
Nora Boyd Kearley
Pleise McDavid
Helen EB. Matlock
F Upham Rickardy
Marie
Anne Mildred le Mss Smith
Mary Walker
Emi Jackson Woodson
Thomas
Ainle
Ye Bird
K L. Grove
Barton
DOT McCall
U S Officials Urge Port Terminal Upgrades at Mobile
A letter from Col. R. B. Thomas of the U S engineer's office in Mobile warns of insufficient loading facilities for foreign and river commerce. He notes Congress will require adequate terminal facilities before funds are spent and urges immediate prep to avoid next year's bottlenecks.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Col. R. 8. Thomas
U. S. Engineer
Mobile
Col. Thomas
Congress
Colderson
Toterwal
Mae
United States Engineers
Slonteckeery
Alabama
Alabama River
Eee
Menor Ee
Wilson Affirms Treaty Aligns with His Principles
Paris June 6 President Wilson told the Mafin he is convinced the German counter proposals to the treaty violate none of his principles and that he would confess error only if proven wrong. He asserts the treaty as drawn up conforms with his fourteen points.
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Paris
Wilson
Mafin
Strike Tightens Grip On Western Union Operations
Wire officials report about 300 workers and operators joined a Southeast strike after Postmaster General Burleson ordered a return to private control. Western Union claims business remains normal as union and company leaders voice confidence in the outcome. In Norfolk, 50 employees including 10 operators walked out at the local office.
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Atlanta
Union of America
Ae Belo Perceee
Burleson
Coun
Telegraph Company
Opera
Associated Press
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Western Union Telegraph Company
Southeastern
H. C. Worthen
Western Union
Norfolk
Yee
Burleson Sends Letter on Wire Tap Controversy
Burleson informs Chairman Cummins that his order was misread and that no intent to tear back wires on a private ship existed. The panel unanimously agrees on legislation to repeal the wire tap control act.
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Washington
Burleson
Cummins
Trial set for Miss Clarissa Dees in Alabama case
Promises of a high profile trial emerge as Miss Clarissa Dees faces a strict court in May on a charge tied to alleged ring letter schemes. Prosecution indicates mailings and fees connected to a Tailoring Company in Chicago, with details incomplete and dates unclear.
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Clarissa Dees
Eee
Is. v Ca
Dréewry
Ala
Chid Hy
Lee Fined $100 In Federal Charge Case
Lee known as Jack Lee was fined $100 by Judge Robert T. Ervin in federal court after a finding of guilt. The case involves liquor quantities and a claim that Lee, citing a deputy marshal role, misrepresented goods taken from a boat at Bon Secour.
Ays and Means Will Dye Industry Tariff Legislation
The House Ways and Means Committee begins action on tariff legislation affecting the dye industry. Early steps include separating the industry from broader proposals as the committee outlines paths to move forward with tariff policy decisions. The report notes the issue faces ongoing scrutiny and potential impacts on costs in chemical production.
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Associated Presa
Trial begins in Florida murder case as jury chosen
The Lakeland Today reports that after weeks of jury selection in a Florida murder case, the trial of Frank Landrum and others proceeds. Prosecutors, defense lawyers, and witnesses prepare for court hearings as Judge Lichtenstein oversees the proceedings.
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Associated Press
Bank at Calvert organized by local business men
Leading Mobile and Calvert citizens plan to establish a new bank in Calvert. The proposed incorporators and stockholders include W. A. Roberts, John Everett, Frank W. Boykin, Dr. F. A. Webb, S. C. Taylor, H. G. Lowery, and M. Mahomer Jr. Initial paid capital is $20,000.
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Mobile
Calvert
W. A. Roberts
John Everett
Frank W. Boykin
F. A. Webb
8. C. Taylor
H. G. Lowery
M. Mahomer
Kirkpatrick Freed on Plea in Daunting Jeopardy Case
Andrew Kirkpatrick, a young military school student, was acquitted on a technicality in the manslaughter case arising from the Broad and Charleston streets crash that killed Mrs. Mary E. Entreken. The circuit court freed him on a former jeopardy plea after arraignment in recorder’s court and bond set at 500 dollars.
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Andrew Kirkpatrick
Young Military School
Mary’ E. Entreken
Broad and
Charleston
Young
Kirkpatrick
Recorder’s Court
Webb, McAdpine & Grove
Bart B. Chamberlain
Safford Berney
Revolutagmists of Costa Rica Driven Out of Country
Washington reports Costa Rican insurgents have been driven from the country and taken refuge in Nicaragua. Carlos Lara, a Ricanette here, says the Nicaraguan government will focus on preventing bloodshed and tensions between the republics. He denies American Marines landed in Costa Rican ports.
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Costa Rica
Washington
Nicaragua
Carlos Lara
Mr. Lara
United Tes
Arenas
Limon
Repeal of Daylight Saving Law Approved
June 6 report favorable to repeal daylight saving bill approved by Interstate Commerce Committee voting 10 to 1. Amendments redirect clocks from the October date, with opposition citing hardships from time change.
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Associated Press
Washingto
Gine Rously
House Interstate Commerce
Ghai
Mer
Steps Toward Forming International League
June 6 Washington report notes the Anti-Saloon League of America submitting a proposed international constitution to a convention. A special committee of American and foreign prohibition representatives drafted the plan to coordinate global prohibition efforts upon ratification.
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Associated Press
Washington
anti-Saloon League of America
International
American League
Foreign Prohibition
Tl Ven
Petitioners seek popular vote on national prohibition amendment
Era nu m petitions filed in circuit court demand a popular vote on the national prohibition amendment ratified by the state legislature. Hearing set for next week. Secretary of the Treasury declined to accept the referendum petition.
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Erenaum
Terral
Sarapul Recaptured Claims of Bolsheviki
Fragmentary note from London reports a Bolshevik advance near the Kama river and Sarapul. The muddled text references June, spring, and regional movements, but details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
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Sarapul
Bolsheviki
London
Pita Bosheviki
Kama River
Col Anderson Urges River Facilities on Alabama Waterway
Col Anderson argues for improved terminal facilities on the Alabama River to support inland traffic and future depth improvements to 30 feet. He cites Congress limits on federal funding and urges immediate action to ensure open access and support for port activities at Mobile.
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Col.Anderson
Alabama
Chamber of Commerce
Pat
Col. W
Ee Eee
Kee Gee
Mobile
Thomas
Chamber of One
Gii
Walsh Demands Investigation of Irish Situation
Paris June 6 Frank Walsh, a delegate of the Irish societies in the United States, returned from Ireland and demanded President Wilson investigate the Irish situation at the peace conference. He stated he would pursue action through the Italian defense if Wilson failed to address the issue.
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Walsh
GoFrack
Paris
Frank W Alsh
United States
Ireland
Wilson
J . zille _ Michell
J. Ryan Ward F. Dunne
Killed Sweetheart Ordered to Asylum
Fragmentary OCR reports a crime note indicating a person killed a sweetheart and was ordered to an asylum. The readable text hints at a 19th or early 20th century insania case with officials or doctors directing confinement. Names, dates, and places are unreadable.
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Sweetheart
Editor of Red Flag Executed at Midnight
Berlin reports editor of the Red Flag in Munich executed at midnight after a two day trial. The Associated Press notes Levine, a leader in Bavarian communism, was convicted and shot.
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Berlin
Associated
Nh Pe Levine
The
Red
Munich
Bavaria
Berlin Sends Peace Terms to U.S. Senators and Representatives
Paris reports that the Berlin government plans to distribute photographic copies of the peace terms to all United States senators and representatives. The move signals efforts to shape Allied reactions ahead of congressional consideration.
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Paris
Berlin
United States
Treasury announces aid totals for Italy and other nations
The treasury disclosed aid figures on June 6 noting 10 million dollars in favor of Italy and a total of 9.39 billion dollars for all nations, with 58.1 million in unspecified allocations.
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Washington
Italy
Treasury
Ing
Peace conference hopeful as Germany may sign or reject
Reports from Paris say the allied reply to German terms could be delivered soon with a German decision expected by Saturday. Count von Brockdorff Rantzae will travel to Berlin for final talks before returning to Versailles, and a rejection would trigger official note to the peace conference. The council reportedly considers a reparations figure near 235 billion dollars as a possible concession.
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Washington
Gernter
Technicas
Germany
Paris
von Brockdorf Cautead ci
Ned
Gran
Renner Ex At Var Germain Tomorrow
Austrian peace efforts may resume with Dr Renner and Dr Bauer in talks at Feldkirch as the old Austrian delegation plans renewed activity. The report notes continued diplomacy and mentions a conference in progress with officials tied to Austrian policy.
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Renner
Germain
Var
Kurl Renner
Feldtkirch
Otto Bauer
Troops Arrive in New York Transport Fleet Draws 6000 Soldiers
The War Department announced arrival of transports Santia Pannoni Pretoria and Britannia carrying over 6000 troops. The ships included units from the 36th and 7th divisions and the Von Steuben brought Major General Charles Balléy and troops of the 14th Cat division. The Madawaska followed with two officers and men from the th and th divisions.
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Walter Luckenbach
York
Gerd Infantry
War Department
Press
Oear
New York
Cne
Santia
Pannoni Pretoria
Britannia
von Steuben
Chas, Balléy
Siet 14
Cat
Madawaska
Betas
Heavy Snowstorm Blocks Buenos Aires Route
Argentina endures a major snowstorm likely the heaviest in years. Officials say travel between Buenos Aires and the United States line is halted with trains derailed and gas lines damaged, delaying service until spring months of September or October.
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Buenos
Tina
Buenos Aires
Trans- Auiine Atway
Approval Denied Plan To Extend Warrior River Waterway
Washington June 6 Engineers report extension of the Warrior river slackwater system from Valley Creek is not feasible due to costs water flow diversions and flood risks. They say a belt line road and river connections offer a cheaper option but require suitable connections and support from local interests.
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Congress
Valley Creek
Birmingham
Associated Press
Washington
Warrior River
Alabama
Safeties
Fesce
Mobile
New Orleans
Ne Ae
Val Trial
Birm
One Man Walks Out as Western Union Strike Spreads
Amid a strike wave at Western Union in the region, only one man remained, while the rest of the Plymouth company employees and Western Union remployees faced organization dynamics. Local union leadership, led by Bullen, urged solidarity and urged members to hold firm against provocation, calling for calm and unity in the face of layoffs and disputed conduct.
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Peat Western Union
Aeth Foley
Pouth
Estern Union
Bullen
Zou Ko
Coney Island Creator Fred Thompson Dies
Frederic Thompson, pioneer behind Coney Island attractions, dies in Chattanooga Tennessee after a career beginning with a small ride at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville. He helped shape early amusement park entertainment and left a legacy in American leisure.
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Coney Island
Fred Thompson
Chattanooga
T . Jane
Frederick Thompson
Bolshevik Forces Given Aid by Germany
Stockholm dispatch reports German troops aiding Bolshevik forces in the Baltic region. The communiqué notes intense fighting near Riga as German support is cited and the southern front shifts aim to widen the Bolshevik line while the Entente seeks relief.
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Germany
Stockholm
Jerman
Igi
Gatchina
Riga
Jacksonville to Porto Rico Service Announced
A Jacksonville to Porto Rico steamship service was announced today by officials. The plan outlines a regular route with likely inaugural sailing and additional details to follow from the Associated Press.
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Jacksonville
Porto Rico
Marc Ey
Lavana
Asociated Press
Ana
Government to Sell Cloth Quantities in Auction
The government announces sale of cloth quantities totaling large yardage. An Associated Press report notes June dates and an auction plan for distribution of fabric to fulfill wartime or supply needs. Details specify multiple yards and release timelines.
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Associated Associated Press
Kentucky racing secretary dies in Lexington accident
Garrett D. Wil on, 69, secretary of the Kentucky race track controls, died in Lexington today after an illness of several months at his home. He was a longtime figure in Kentucky racing and served as secretary at the track.
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Lexington
Garrett DP. Wilon
The
Kentucky
Alabama Central Ordered to Lower Lumber Rates
Alabama Central faced an order to reduce lumber rates following a commission ruling. The decision targets price levels tied to shipments and terms affecting the Cane area and Booth, Alabama, with service and rate impacts expected to take effect.
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Alabama Central
Opposition to Marine Sale to British Syndicate Stuns Market
New York reports directors of a large international Mercantile firm announce they have stopped the executive process on a sale of the Marine Company assets to a British syndicate. Unclear lines suggest market shock as details remain unresolved.
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Marine Sale I
New York
Cone Peng Jonal Reation
Nonosen
Marine Association to Hold Evening Session
A joint meeting of the Masters Mates and Pots and the Marine Engineers is planned tonight at Odyan to discuss employing licensed officials under the government. The session will address matters concerning the employment of licensed men on government vessels.
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Marine Engineers
Odyan
Plaintiff's Evidence Heard in Ford Libel Case
In Mt. Clemens the plaintiff presented direct evidence in the Henry Ford libel suit against the Chicago Tribune. The proceedings, expected to last a month, covered substantial testimony and documentary material.
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FORD
MT. Clemens
Mith
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
Polka Seeks Aid for Estonian Army in Paris
Estonian leader Polka appeals for assistance in Paris as Bolshevik forces threaten Estonian defense. He aims to secure support from Western powers and coordinate with allied governments to bolster the Estonian army.
Ward-Belmont Graduates Shine in Nashville Outing
In Nashville Tenn Ward Belmont shows strong results as graduates perform well in a local outing at Ji Lake. The report names multiple graduates achieving notable performances amid a busy scene.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ji Lake
Promised Gable Service to South America Noted
Fragmentary notice reports a promised service to South America involving Gable. The garbled text hints at a transportation or network proposal, mentioning Oruna and cabbies with uncertain details.
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South America
Poorhouse Case Now with Jurors
Seab Broadus and others are charged with grand larceny in a case arising from a theft at the asylum. The accused allegedly stole 16 sacks of Satabean during a disturbance at the facility.
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Seab Broadus
Thal
E Cage
Satabean
Sabbath Services at Jewish Temple Department Report
Sabbath services at the Jewish temple are noted in a brief apparent city notice from oblle, Alabama, with references to the Weather Bureau and Agriculture Department. The fragmentary text suggests a ceremonial listing or public notice for religious observance.
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Jewish Temple
Department OF Agriculture, Weather Bureau
Oblle, Ala
Jun Sina
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