L N Road To Spend 90000 On New Warehouse Here
Louisville and Nashville Railroad will start a new freight warehouse on the east side of Water street extending a full block from Theater to streets. The project cost is about 90000. Land purchases included two parcels from Mrs Melia E Price and Mrs Margaret Isen for 20000 each, with sellers receiving 10000 apiece. Additional real estate actions include options and transfers totaling several thousand dollars on adjacent Bay View and Dog River areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Water Street
W. M. Boykin
Water and
Church Streets
Melia E. Price
Margaret @lsen
John E. Rolston
F. L. Giblin
Bay View
Os Walds
John D. Hagan
Ra Carlin
Bay Front
John B. Dortch
H. Peck Hotel Company
Dog River
Alba
Gulf Club
McVoy
Rates Restored to Former Basis Across Southeast
Twx rates on many commodities from Central Freight Association territory to Mobile will revert to a previous basis after a protest by barge line officials was settled. Mobile Hattiesburg and Meridian interests sought suspension of railroad rates set to take effect June 25. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved canceling less than car load commodity rates, replacing them with class rates for Southeast and Mississippi valley points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Freight Association
Mobile
Wa ‘mi
Mnoition
Chamber of Comcé
Hattiesburg
Meridian
Enterprise
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southeast
Mississippi Valley
Memorial Confederate Coins To Be Sold In Mobile Region
About 70 000 Confederate Memorial coins will be distributed in a Mobile area section with half the proceeds going to government and half to the memorial association. The sale price carries a 50 cent premium above face value and funds will support the completion of the Stone Mountain Memorial in Georgia featuring carvings of Lee Jackson Beauregard and Forrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Ther
United States
Memorial Association
Stone Mountain Memorial
Mountain
Lee
Jackson
Beauregard
Forrest
Banana Cargoes Reach Port on Two Steamers Belita and Smaragd
About 36,000 banana stems arrived in port aboard two United Fruit steamers, the Belita from Puerto Castilla with 17,000 bunches and the Smaragd from Puerto Castilla with 19,000. both vessels will discharge today at Pier 1. The Mallory Line steamer Ocmulgee is in port from Tampa and will load general cargo at New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nited Fruit Company
Belita
Puerto As
Smaragd
Puerto Castilla
Mallory Line
Ocmulgee
Tampa
New York
French Line Vessel Arrives to Load Cargo in Port
The steamer Michigan of the French Line arrived in port this morning and is scheduled to load cargo here. It is the second French Line steamer to visit in recent weeks. The Niagara is expected to arrive in early July to take bunkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Line
Michigan
Niagara
Aigre
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi is mostly clear
The bulletin notes general clear conditions tonight with Tuesday partly cloudy skies and local thunder showers near the northeast coast, affecting the two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi
Price Movement At Opening In Regular Line
Uneven price movements marked the opening of the week on the stock market. General Railway Signal gained three points while Cuba Cane Sugar preferred rose one, but American Can and Pan American issues opened down one and a fraction. Banks saw strong demand for fuels tied to income and dividend payments.
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New York
General
Cuba
Cotton futures close steady in New York trade
Cotton futures in New York on June 15 steadied with July at 23.10 cents per pound, October 23.70, December 22.94, January 22.50, and March 22.72 as traders paused on price moves.
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New York
Cotton futures steady open with mixed July to March bids
New Orleans reports June 15 opening prices for July at 23.83 October 22.40 December 22.50 January 22.58 and March 22.63 bids. Chicago notes June 15 potato receipts 157 cars with US shipments Saturday 626 new and 196 old. Sunday 20 new and 2 old. Market softens as old stock trades slowly with regional price ranges.
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New Orleans
Chiago
United States
Wisconsin
Michigan
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Illinois
Watchman wounded by knife at Lindsey Mills
E J Jernigan a watchman on Three Mile creek is in City hospital with a serious knife wound near the heart. Detectives and officers arrested Lizzie Davis on assault charges as the case goes to court. Rosa Washington held on razor attack accusations. Augusta Lunzy charged with larceny of 110 dollars from Carl Carson with arraignment set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jernigan
Beauregard Street
Lindsey Mills
Three Mile Creek
Wilcox
Bauer and Lacey
Lefevre
Lizzie Davis
Rube Dorion
Jerrigan
Man and Wife Face Trial for Lives
Marion Illinois June 15 After three postponements Mrs Ruby Herrington Tate and her husband Robert Tate faced trial in the death of Joseph Herrington her former husband The new indictment charges the use of two poisons in an alleged plot to kill Herrington Both Tates signed confessions to feeding poison that caused his death September 3 1924
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ill
A.P
Ruby Herrington Tate
Robert Tate
Joseph Herrington
Tates
Herrington
Snead Sails to Mobile for McEvoy Real Estate Sale
W. E. Snead the Alabama collector of internal revenue, based in Birmingham, traveled to Mobile to attend the sale of John H. McEvoy's real estate for 213000 dollars, the amount alleged to be unpaid income taxes. The auction starts at noon in front of the federal building as 1924 tax installments due today prompt payments or penalties follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Snead
Internal Revenue
Alabama
Birmingham
Mobile
John H. McEvoy
Federal Building
Mercury Climbs to 92, Season’s High Record Set
The thermometer hit 92 on a hot afternoon marking the season's high. A late rain squall cooled the area and forecasters predicted occasional showers tonight and Thursday as heat lingers.
Autocollision leads to damage suit against Alabama Corn Mills
Julia L. Bengter filed suit in circuit court today against Alabama Corn Mills Company for 2500 dollars alleging personal injuries from a collision between her car and a defendant operated machine. The complaint states the injuries were serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia L. Bengter
Alabama Corn Mills Company
Stolen Car Recovered in Magic City
An automobile stolen on June 11 from R. D. Hunt of the American Express Company was found Sunday in Birmingham. The thief had not been apprehended at this time, per a telegram to Acting Chief R. L. Dorion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Hunt
American Express Company
St. Emanuel and
Church Streets
Birmingham
R. L. Dorion
Last Tribute Paid to W. S. Stone in Cleveland
Railroad executives, labor leaders, and financiers gathered in Cleveland to honor Warren S. Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, who died Friday. The bier rested in the engineers building, hymns were sung, and services followed at Euclid Avenue Congregational Church and at Lakeview cemetery. Pallbearers included Harry P. Daugherty, Harvey E. Fehr, George T. Webb, James L. Jackson, Oscar J. Horn, and B. Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Warrens
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Engineers
Euclid Avenue Congregational Church
Price
Ferdinand 8. Blanchard
Lakeview Cemetery
Harry P. Daugherty
The
Brotherhood
Harvey E. Fehr
Mr. Stone
George T. Webb
Co-Operative National Bank and Investment Companies
James L. Jackson
Oscar J. Horn
B. Wadsworth
British Legation Replies To Chinese Note On Rioting
The British legation in Peking issues a lengthy defense of its actions amid the shooting of a Chinese mob incident. It denies British responsibility, says lives were in danger, and urges China to clamp down on anti British agitation while seeking an official Chinese statement to counter prejudice and misinformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Legation
Ri Vise
Winners changed in speedway race at Altoona
The AA A contest board retroactively revised the 250 mile speedway race results after Frank Elliot protested. Peter de Paolo is now declared winner, with Elliot second and Milton third. scorers had mixed up a lap Elliot made, though the winning time stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Frank Elliot
Jimmy Milton
American Automobile Association Today
Peter de Paolo
Indianapolis
Elliot
Milton
Itis
China urged to sever relations over Hankow dispute
Chinese students merchants and workers staged the largest demonstration yet, marching to the foreign office to demand severing Britain relations and to instruct the takeover of the Hankow British concession, signaling a forceful assertion during the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
Foreign Office
Britain
Tndun
Hankow
Stowaway Found on Steamer Belita in Port
Storey Mariana, a stowaway found on the steamer Belita arriving from Puerto Barrios Guatemala, was ordered held by federal immigration authorities after an investigation. Mariana will be deported on the next vessel sailing for Guatemala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey Mariana
Belita
Puerto Barrios
Guatemala
Mariana
Jury expected to hear Shepherd murder trial next week
Chicago June 15. Three weeks to pick a jury, but officials predict the case against William Darling Shepherd will reach the jury by early next week. Key witnesses include Isabelle Pope, who obtained a marriage license to Mc Clintock, and John P. Machand of the science school. Farman and White also expected to testify as the state builds its case against the foster father of William Nelson Mc Clintock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A.P
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Isabelle Pope
Young McClintock
John P. Machand
Shepherd
Charles C. Faiman
Robert White
Faiman
White
Farman
No Plans Announced for Gill Hearing
Shreveport La June 15 No disclosure was given regarding pleas for a preliminary hearing for George W Gill the confessed slayer of Robert H Read Centenary University student Read was killed Wednesday at Pleasureville a swimming resort near here in a fight over his alleged insult to Gill s wife Mrs Gill was released on a 4000 bond after arrest for murder Mrs Gill witnessed the killing and has not visited her husband since his imprisonment counsel says no preliminary hearing will be asked for Mrs Gill and Gill was visited in the Caddo parish jail by attorney W J Carmouche
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
George W. Gill
Robert H. Read
Centenary University
Gill
Caddo Parish
W. J. Carmouche
Crowley
Coynsel
Read
Pleasureville
Corned beef and cabbage wins vote in New York
New York poll of 180000 votes by the United Restaurant Owners Association finds corned beef and cabbage the favorite dinner dish. Red Mike and Violets leads with 23000 votes, followed by vegetable dinner 18549, then veal cutlets and Long Island duckling.
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New York
A.P
United Restaurant Owners’ Association
Persia withdraws from arms talk over Gulf search rule
Geneva June 15. Persia pulled out of the arms conference citing the decision that Persian ships in the Gulf of Persia could be searched for suspected forbidden arms traffic. The move marks a dispute over enforcement provisions in the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Persia
Gulf of Persia
Liquor Milking Case Postponed In St Louis
The trial of eighteen defendants charged with complicity in the milking of 92 barrel of whiskey from the Jack Daniel distillery was continued to the next term of court when the case was called this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Jack Daniel
News-Item Circulation Ad Requests Address Change
The News-Item asks readers to mail their vacation address today to the Circulation Department. Subscriptions are 50 cents per month or 1.25 dollars for three months.
Judges Clash Over Modern Girl Freedom in Court Opinion
In Fulton County civil court reflections, Judge Boatner extols the modern girl’s freedom while Judge Sibley criticizes nude stockings and scant attire as vulgar. The debate touches hair, makeup, pajamas, chaperonage, and the price of freedom amid changing morals.
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Lanta
Stetoho Beatae
Samuel 6
Heather
New Orleans
Mar
Judge Boatner
Sophie Wright High School
Sibley
Boamer
Grand
Fulton County
Bibley
Prayers for Accused Jerseyites at Wahewan Memorial Church
In Weehawken New Jersey on June 15 prayers were asked by Rev George H Bennett rector of St Lawrence Church for the dozen Waahawken rum defendants to retain their liberty. The plea came on the eve of the second trial for ten indicted policemen Commissioner Stearns and William F Griffin. Father Bennett previously testified for the prosecution in a March trial that ended in a hung jury. He is expected to be called by the state at tomorrow morning's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weehawken
N. J
St. Lawrence R. C
George H. Bennett
Commissioner Stearns
William F. Griffin
Father Bennett
Co Ouse Ersey Y
AJP
John. T
Nashville
Tennessee State Bar Association
Frank M. Thompson
State Supreme Court
Casinet Scopes
Charles Potter
New York
Scopes
Tennessee
Scopes Evolution Trial Rumor Mill Heats Up
Dayton Tennessee June 15 Inter national News Service rumors say Samuel Untermeyer and Senator David Walsh may join prosecution of Professor J T Scopes for teaching evolution with William Jennings Bryan seeking authority to hire them. Prosecution plans numerous witnesses, over sixty including leading divines and scientists.
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Dayton
Tenn
International News Service
Samuel Untermeyer
New York
David Walsh
Massachusetts
William Jennings Bryan
Walter White
Bryan
Atlanta
Untermeyer
Walsh
H. EB. Hicks
All Americans in China Reported Safe
Washington dispatch reports Consul General Jenks stating all Americans and their property in Canton are safe. He notes Cantonese attackers were aided by Russian miners, and Cantonese victory is attributed to internal factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washington
A.P
Canton
State Department
Jenks
Woman testifies in Templeton murder case in New York
Dorothy Perkins, 17, testified in general sessions about the fatal St Valentine day murder of Templeton. She described her relationship with suspect Mickey Connors starting in 1923 and alleged threats to keep their affair secret. She spoke of gatherings at her home and a night involving alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dorothy Perkins
Templeton
Lash
Mickey Connors
Connors
O Ae
Shooting Suspect Hearing Set Today
A shooting suspect faces a hearing in a local court over the fatal shooting of W. E. Grubbs a prohibition officer and his brother John Grubbs. The case follows years of Grubbs Godsey tensions. Commissioner Lusk orders weapon checks at entry to the court. Indictments include attempts to bribe a federal officer and intimidating a government witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Grubbs
Prohibition
John Grubbs
Grubbs
Godseys
Lusk
Godsey
Richmond Couple Reported Drowned in Chickahominy River
Charles N Davenport 30 and Grace Ellerson, both of Richmond, drowned Sunday in the Chickahominy river while swimming. Herbert L Scott and Mrs Scott accompanied them to Windsor Shades. Scott tried to save the pair as they leaped from a boat during a race. The swift current and cramping thwarted rescue attempts.
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Richmond
Charles N. Davenport
Grace Ellerson
Chickahominy River
Herbert L. Scott
Scott
Windsor Shades
Miss Ellerson
Davenport
Storms Cause Injuries and Damages Across Illinois
A Illinois storm Sunday caused minor injuries to several people and widespread damage. Mason County saw extensive farm crop and telephone equipment losses estimated at 150000 dollars. Along the Havana Jose highway farm houses car roofs and vehicles suffered damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
A.P
Central
Illinois
Mason County
Havana
Jose
Picnic visitors confront pipe at church group table
A Irving Baptist Church picnic near Chicago on June 16 found a strange pipe on their table. Vice president Charles G. Dawes calmly moved the group to another spot, while an intrepid youth asked politely to relocate the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Irving” S Baptist Church
Young
Charles
G. Dawes
Macedonian Leader Killed in Streets
A Macedonian autonomist Paneco Mischailoff, age 1, was shot dead in the streets of Skopia today. The assassin escaped as authorities investigated the attack amid regional tensions and ongoing unrest in the Macedonian section of Igaria.
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London
Central News Today
Paneco
Igaria
Bulgaria
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