Notable Arrests and Trials Mark Dawn in Jasper
Late last night officers charged Connie Austin and J Wilson Knox with gambling. Court actions include indictments over a coal miners strike and the Adler murder case, with Brand declared not guilty by a jur y of eleven. proceedings continue as hearings set for interior court officials. Officers reported seizing two ties of beer and five gallons whiskey at a nearby road camp.
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Connie Austin
J. Wilson
Knox
A. Procets
Jasper
Tune
Brand
A. Ch
Earl Hégill
Gepten
Leon Adler
Edg
Will
Adler
Sowell
State Officials Back Toulminville Route In Chickasaw Highway Plan
Five engineers studying the Toulminville and Telegraph routes for the new Chickasaw highway favor the Toulminville segment. State and local officials cite feasibility, longer service, and fewer major crossings, with public meetings and delegations planned to present views to the State Highway Commission.
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Toulminville
Montgomery
Keller
Chickasaw Road
Kelfer
Chickasaw Highway
J. T. Bullen
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Harry Fisher
Mobile
J. T. Culvergouse
A. L. Smith
Prichard
Chickasaw
Holt Road
Telegraph Road
Cawthon
Telegraph Highway
Woodmen of the World
State Highway Commission
Nasons Install Officers In Three Masonic Lodges
Three Mobile Mason lodges hold St Johns day ceremonies at the Masonic Temple with Maurice J. Tagert and J Oliver among installed officers for Howard No 69 Athelstan No 369 and Mobile No 40. Residents witness the initiation and retain elective and appointive posts across the lodges.
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Mobile
Masonic Temple
St. John's Day
Howard No
Athelstan
Howard Lodge
Maurice
J. Tagert
J. Robert Southall
Herbert A.peibleman
Marcus Lichtbach
Frank J. Shultz
William W. Strong
George F. Nelson
George M. Duck
Robert F. Goodman
Frederick W. Pickhard
William Laing
Charles Ian Lehman
Taylor
Felix
Permanent Charity and Trust Fund
Athelgan Lodge
J. ‘Oliver
A. Warden
E. Parham
Troop Train Wreck Near Dundalk Kills Soldiers
Belfast reports a Sinn Fein mine explosion wrecking a troop train from Belfast to Dublin at Abervoyle near Dundalk. Three soldiers and a train guard were killed, about 20 soldiers and two guards injured, plus around 30 horses killed or destroyed. Civilians fled as soldiers fired at fleeing crowds. another mine and rail damage followed.
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Belfast
Dublin
Sinn Feinland
Abervoyle
Dundalk
Ego
Vision of a Spirit Rule by Great Minds
Frederick Constantine of Buffalo, secretary of the New York Spiritualists’ assembly, says spiritualist communication will soon guide the world. He predicts Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Napoleon, Caesar, Solon, Ingersoll, and Theodore Roosevelt will counsel humanity, ending crime and poverty as civilization reaches a millennium. Lincoln may be especially in touch with mediums.
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D. Jacobs
Eegress
New York
Dati
Cording
Frederick Constantine
Buffalo
Constantine
General Assembly of Spiritualists
State of
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Julius Caésar
Solon
Robert 3. Ingersoll
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
Arges Robbery at Tsuma Post Office
Postmaster Marvin at Satca reports a robbery at the Tsuma post office with $267 missing. Deputy Sheriff Jernste arrested a Black suspect early today and recovered $75 of the stolen cash amid the investigation. The incident occurred after six o clock in the evening while Marvin was away.
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Tsuma
Marvin
Satca
Jernste
Buty
Seizure at Customs Ties Up Pacific-Listed Liquor
A fragment reports liquor seized at the customs entry aboard a vessel arriving from the Pacific canal. No arrests have been recorded, with the incident referenced in a terse customs note and lacking further details.
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Pacific Canal
Court Dismisses Suit Filed by R. Mobile
A court action brought by R. Mobile is summarized as dismissed in the report. The fragment indicates legal proceedings and a ruling but lacks full context or names of other parties, dates, or outcomes.
Mysterious Scene At Alley Near Theater Leads to Greyhound Encounter
Fragmentary report describes an odd event near a theater where a cat named Polis and a group of greyhounds were involved during a performance night. Details are unclear but the incident appears to center on the animals and the alley setting.
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Polis
Jane
Greyhounds
Atlanta City Steamer Loads Cargo for Far East
The Atlanta City built by Chickasaw Company completed a gulf trial and began loading about 7 000 tons of steel rails and other articles in Mobile for the Far East. Cargoes valued near 500 000 dollars each, the ship sails in about two weeks, not carrying cotton.
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Atlanta City
Chickasaw Company
Gulf
Far East
Mobile
Chickasaw Yard
Memphis City
Atlanta
Money Owed by State Buys Machinery for Mobile County
The state highway commission saved Mobile County $6,000 after County Highway Engineer 58. M. Adams appeared in Montgomery. He said the funds were due from 1919 on an alleged state highway department error that was not settled. The money allowed purchase of road machine for Mobile County.
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Mobile County
58. M. Adams
Montgomery
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Dutch Stand in Oil Row Unacceptable to U.S.
Washington reports the Dutch government’s latest note on the Djambi dispute is not acceptable to the United States. A further protest will be made to The Hague over discrimination against American investors in Sumatra oil fields.
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Washington
State Department
Hague
Sumatra
U S Battleships Reach Christiania
United States battleships Kansas Connecticut South Carolina and Minnesota arrived in Christiania on Thursday amid signals of friendship and sympathy between nations.
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Christiania
Kansas
Ichigari
Connecticut
South Carolina
Minnesota
Builder Found Dead on Small Creek Bank
Nashville a June 24 John Thompson 36 prominent road contractor found dead early today on the bank of a creek near his mother's farm five miles from Nashville. He had been squirrel hunting and it is believed a gun misfire as he attempted to cross the creek caused the death. He was president of the Thompson Graham Construction Company and is survived by his widow, mother, and two sons aged 14 and 11.
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Nashville
Tenn
John Thompson
Thompson
Thompson- Graham Construction Company
M Con Thompson
John, Jr
London
Belfast
King George and Queen
Afk
Mountain District
Birmingham Woman Waives Examination in Fraud Charge
Mrs. Earl Richards of Birmingham Alabama waived examination before a United States commissioner and posted a $1,000 bond on charges of impersonating another woman to cash a war ration check. Federal officers held her for trial in Birmingham.
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Mbemphis
Tenn
Earl Richards
Bir Ala
United Commissioner
Reed
Tremer
Ingham Fem 5
Collier Nominated Chile Ambassador
William Miller Collier , president of George Washington University in Washington, was nominated by President Harding as American ambassador to Chile. He previously served as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Spain under prior administrations. Born in 187? he is 53 years old.
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Washington
William Miller’ Collier
George Washington University
Harding
Chile
Collier
Spain
Efrand
Three Released Two Held In Cumberland Gap Death Case
A Cumberland Gap report says three men held in connection with a death case have been released. A young man and a young woman remain in custody and are to have a preliminary hearing this afternoon.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Journal and Tribune
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
A. C. Sasser
Police Relief to Hold Sunday Meet in Mobile
A key gathering of the Mobile Police Relief Association is set for Sunday at 12 noon in a location other than police headquarters. Sergeant Kent Holmes, head of the organization, released the announcement.
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Mobile Police Relief Association
Kent Holmes
Legion chieftain calls on Harding in Washington meeting
In Washington on June 24 Commander Emery of the Legion called on Harding for the first time since Harding succeeded the late F W Galbraith as legion leader.
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Legion
Harding
Ashington
Emery
F. W. Galbraith
Insurance Firm Refuses Risk On Harding Turkey
Crystal Springs Mississippi reports June 24 that an insurance firm declines coverage for a presidential turkey. The policy would insure the bird for Thanksgiving transport and delivery, with questions about the turkey arriving safely and sound.
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Harding
Turkey
British Foreign Office Sees World Peace Within a Month
London June 24 A British foreign office official states world peace could be achieved by August 1 with settlements in Upper Silesia and the Near East. The note credits Lord Curzon for convincing France and Turkey to consider issues on their merits and signals near completion of war ventures in Asia and Silesia. The final terms await the supreme council meeting next month.
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Londo
Fune 24
Upper Silesia
Near East
Foreign Office
Frange
Mondaly
Asia
Silesia
Supreme Council
Move Steel To Begin Work On Fuel Oil Plant
The project at Blakeley Island proceeds after two contractors failed to meet requirements. Steel has begun, tanks to be erected as concrete bases are laid by J. W. Gilbert, Mobile contractor. Authority assigns government management of the work at the station.
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Move Steel
Blakeley Island
Pinar
J. W. Gilbert
Mobile
Baby Whale Killed in New York Harbor
A baby whale swam into New York Harbor and rested on a sand bar off Staten Island. A watchman and a restaurant owner used a gun and a carving knife to end the creature's life. The 18 foot whale could not navigate the outgoing tide.
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New York Harbor
New York
Staten Island
Sife
Mendez Captured as Execution Probable Amid Revolt Rumors
A statement was issued today confirming the capture of General Sidronto Mendez in La San Lare, with reports indicating execution is probable amid ongoing revolt against the Mexican government. Local fans and authorities reflect rising tensions as the capture fuels uncertainty about the regime’s control.
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Sidronto Mendez
Occas
Eet
San Larege
Decree Aims to Prevent Banking Panics in Mexico
Mexico City June 24 A banking decree issued by Obregon seeks to prevent panics and stabilize financial institutions. It details measures to guarantee deposits and financial protections to restore public confidence.
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Obregon
Mexico City
Mexico
Golalgeealiek
Denby Complains of Senators Absence at Tests
Secretary Denby issues a mild complaint about senators not attending aircraft tests. He notes no senators witnessed the tests and cites letters to President Coolidge urging attendance for the tests planned for Monday.
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SEC
Denby
Washington
Senterstate
Pa&val
Coolidge
Mine blast and gunfire strike Belfast area amid unrest
Dispatch from Belfast reports a deadly mine explosion injuring soldiers near King George and Queen, with only two identified among many dead. In Dublin, daylight ambushes strike a military site as civilians suffer injuries and safety notices order residents indoors after 10 PM. Police pursue suspects amid widespread violence.
Arnstein Sentenced Two Years In Federal Case
Jules Arnstein also called Nickey Arnstein and four others were sentenced to two years in a federal penitentiary by Justice Siddons in the District of Columbia supreme court. They were convicted of a plot to bring stolen securities from New York to Washington in October 1919. Also named were Isadore Cohin and David W. Norman and Easterday.
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Washington
Jules WE
Nickey) Arnstein
Federal
Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Columbia
New York
Arnstein
Isadore
Nick) Cohin
David W. Norman
Ested
Aest
Cofin
Aga Piso
Bowleg
Fin
White population of the country reaches forty million plus
Washington reports the census shows 94,822,431 whites in the United States from a total population of 105,710,626. The balance includes 10,462,013 Negroes and smaller groups such as Indians 242,969 and Japanese 411,025. Chinese 61,686 Hindus 2,505 Koreans 4 Maoris eight. The decade saw a drop in the white share while Chinese and Japanese numbers rose.
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Washington
United
Prison Not Death Sought in Orthwein Case
State asked for a prison sentence rather than execution in the Orthwein trial. The jury considered manslaughter or harsher verdicts as options after the defense urged imprisonment to deter other killers. During final arguments Mrs. Orthwein fainted on the stand and was carried from the courtroom.
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Orthwein
Bert. Cew
Rakkie
Stara Deletot al Eee
Heth
Another Tropical Storm Forms in Caribbean Sea
Weather Bureau reports signs of a disturbance near the northwestern Caribbean and Yucatan channel with strong winds forecast to continue for about 26 hours. A separate system previously over northeastern Texas moved north into northeastern Oklahoma.
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Washington
Coe of
Gh Island
Weather Bureau
Texas
Oklahoma
Carribbean Sea
Yucatan Channel
Andromise
Jureau Seid
Radio fog signal tests planned for New York harbor
Washington June 24 The bureau of lighthouses will try a radio direction signal system in New York harbor next Monday Commissioner Putnam announced The test aims to provide navigators with a practical accurate bearing to fog beacons not previously detectable by traditional means.
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Washington
New York Harbor
Bureau of Lighthouses
Putnam
Coblenz Warehouses Destroyed by Blaze
Four large warehouses and the quartermaster depot at Bendorf near Coblenz burned last night. Lumber forage and reserve rations were destroyed. the fire origin unknown. Volunteers from Jen z and Bendorf helped control the flames and prevent pillaging. Loss estimated in the several hundred thousand dollars.
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Bendorf
Jénz
Five $10 000 notes found move to New York
Memphis Tennessee June 24 five ten thousand treasury notes with serial numbers linked to recent transactions in which large blocks of Liberty bonds were allegedly stolen from a Sicers.
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Memphis
Tena
Treasury
Siceres
Curzon outlines British foreign policy in close briefing
London June 24. Great Britons foreign policies as outlined by Curzon secretary of state for affairs before the imperial conference address were not made public. The briefing provided a close view of Britain's approach to relations with powers and steps ahead.
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London
Cudzon
Great Britain
Piave Anniversary Marks Allied Unity in Italy
Rome reports General Pershing and the American staff exchanging messages with Italian commander General Diag on the Piave battle's third anniversary. The 382nd American infantry and List division are noted, with pledges to honor fallen soldiers and preserve flags and affiliations of allied forces.
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Rome
Pershing
Diag
Diax
State closes cases against six men in Amite robbery trial
In Amite Louisiana, prosecutors wrapped up the state's case against six men accused in the May murder and robbery of Dallas Calmes near the Merchants Bank incident. The defense contends the evidence is insufficient as jurors consider the charges and possible implications for the ferrymen and alleged accomplices.
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Amite
Dallas
Special immigration report and quota discussion in Congress
A June Washington report notes a Senate and House debate over immigration restrictions. The bill faces figures between 8 000 and 10 000 as quotas and future admissions are tied to the act, with several charged under the new law.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bill Tim
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Mason
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Mendez
Eoene
Turkey Street
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Mickey Arnstein
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