Moshico Officials Seek New Shipyard Contracts in Washington
Mobile Shipbuild company officials led by President Boykin and Works Manager H McLane visit Washington with U S Shipping Board officials to push for new steel vessel contracts. The Atlanta of Texas sails Saturday, marking the yard’s latest government work completion as talks continue on private fleet orders and a possible four ship contracts. Hallie Davis of Atlanta to christen the Atlanta of Texas in Mobile.
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Mobile
Boykin
H.mclane
Washington
Sd States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Atlanta
Texas
Thepany
Moshiro
Atlanta of Texas
Messrs
Brittain
McLean
Hallie Davis
Dark Horse Talk Grows as Democratic Nomination Battle Opens
Foreseen San Francisco dispatch reports tightening lines for the three cornered fight for the Democratic presidential nomination. Oscar Underwood of Alabama named as a possible dark horse as ballots near. Palmer Cox and McAdoo camps optimism grows amid debate over first ballot votes and potential deadlock.
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San Francisco
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Pocketed silverware leads to petit larceny charge
A Battle House employee explains two spoons and a fork found in a woman's pocket fell in by ear. The recorder sentences her to 30 days for petit larceny after arraignment in court. The case arose from the hotel staff arrest and company officials' involvement.
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Battle House
Thompson
The
Otel
Funeral for H M Price set for Monday at home
The body of H Monroe Price president of H M Price Hardware Company who died in Portland Oregon last Sunday will be transported to Mobile for service Saturday night at 8 oclock over the Mobile and Ohio railway Information relayed today by Dixon McKay from Myron T Sprague the steward of Abba Temple Shriners in charge The general will take place Monday at 109 oclock from the family home 58 Rapier avenue
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H. Monroe Price
Rapier Avenue
Fire damages awning at 360 Southcott Street
Firemen from No 4 extinguished a blaze on an awning in front of a dwelling at 360 Southcott Street last night. A burning cigarette or lighted object was likely discarded from the building, causing soot and minor damage.
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Southcott Street
Hungarians Plot to March on Budapest
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Prague reports Hungarian officers with police detachments plan to march on Budapest to restore order amid rising anti government sentiment. The telegram notes the political situation is serious and military sentiment is unsettled.
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Budapest
Ondon
Sudap
Prague
Hunn
Devotions at St. Ew’s Church Observe Confession Schedule
Devotions at St. Ew’s Church will be observed with confessions available on Thursday afternoon after services led by the pastor. Parishioners are invited to attend and partake in the devotions.
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ST. Ew’s
Matthhew
Saul
Rural Recruiting Activity Slowed by Government Effort
Washington reports a government push to curb rural army and navy recruitment with a move to limit enlistments mainly to urban areas. Officials say rural recruiting will shrink to a minimum to balance manpower needs.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Stock Market Holds Steady Amid Prolonged Torpor Across Sectors
New York markets opened with a steady tone and lingering torpor as oil ship steel issues edged up fractions while leading industrial and railroad stocks stayed largely unquoted. In New Orleans cotton traders waited with prices around late yesterday, July at 36.65 and Oct at 32.71, with modest selling amid favorable crop report expectations. Cotton futures opened barely steady with July at 7.50 and October at 33.15 in New York.
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New York
New Orleans
Efforts to Find Husband of Dead Mobile Woman Fail
J Mertins husband of Mrs Lillie Mertins of 111 St Joseph street is missing after she died suddenly in a Pensacola Florida railroad waiting room early Tuesday. Mrs Mertins had traveled from Mobile to Pensacola to rest and wait for her husband. Pensacola police offered aid but she refused and remained at the station until her death at about 5 am.
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J. Mertins
Lillie Mertins
St. Joseph Street
Louisville & Nashville
Pensacola
Fila
Ertins
General Delivery
New Orleans
Mertins
Mobile
Birmingham
Workers Begin Day Two of Jewish Relief Drive
With $9,463 subscribed, teams launch the campaign's second canvass as volunteers gather in strength. Directors predict reaching at least $20,000 and completing the effort by the third day, with a possible rest on Thursday and restart Friday. A visit to Chickasaw was noted.
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Mississippi Delests
John Sharp Williams
Cas
Cox
MaAdé
Th Palmet
Palmer Lead. Co
Palmer Lead. Co. C. Carlin
Palmer
E. H. Moore
Ohioan
Ahea
Thomas B. Love
McAdoo
W Palmer
Cox Dre
Chickasaw
Fine for useless auto horn noises hits cabbie
Albert Richards a taxicab chauffeur was fined 10 dollars by Recorder Edington after City Commissioner Crawford testified. Officials charged the chauffeur with unnecessary raises with an abgen on the auto he operated. Jenkins faced a 51 dollar fine plus costs for taking the Kelly Bros. truck without consent. Charley Gallotes was fined 10 dollars or 10 days on a separate charge.
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Albert Richards
Edington
George E. Crawford
Jenkins
Kelly Bros
Whistler
Charley Gallotes
Nominations Rise as Democratic Convention Opens
In San Francisco the Democratic national convention began nominating candidates for president with speeches limited to a minute each and five minute secondings. Leaders expect balloting to start late Thursday or Friday after platform deliberations. The sub committee debates league and prohibition planks amid anticipated full committee fights. A large crowd filled the hall as campaign teams prepared for a day of demonstrations.
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Martin Meyer
San Francisco
Strugaa
Platform Committee
Republicans Outline 0 P Campaign Plan
President candidate Harding announced a GOP campaign based on restoring party government as a constitutional substitute for personal rule after a conference with Calvin Coolidge his running mate and Will Hays. Coolidge called for public opinion to return to self control by the people.
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Washington
Mpaign
Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Paani
Will H. Hays
Coolidge
No Wet Plank Vote Denied by Glass Panel
A report claimed the resolutions committee favored adding a wet plank to the Democratic platform by a 6 to 3 vote. Senator Carter Glass denied the claim saying no action was taken and the session adjourned without decision.
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Glass
San Francisco
The
Resolutions Committee
Carter Glass
Mittee
President Wilson Receives Frisco Convention Resolution
President Wilson today received a resolution of sympathy and admiration adopted at the Democratic national convention opening in San Francisco. The message was delayed about a day in transit and the White House indicated a reply would be wired.
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Washington
Wilson
San Francisco
Willson
Will
White House
Italian workers vote to stay out on strike in Rome
In Rome on June 30 a meeting of several hundred workers resolved to remain out despite opposition from the general federation of labor. Indications are that the central crack post of the workers will continue at their posts.
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Rome
General Federation of Labor
New Revolution In Mexico
Vera Cruz June 30 A new revolution has broken out in Mexico. Troops under General Carlos Osuna near Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas lead the uprising. Osuna says he opposes President de la Huerta and General Obregon and will overthrow the government. Federal forces under Generals Porfirio Gonzales and Arnulfo Gomez move to confront the insurrectos.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Carlos Osuna
Ciudad Victoria
Tamauli
Osuna
de la Huerta
Obregon
Porforio, Gongales
Arnulfo Gomez
Paris Island Payroll Stolen in Rail Holdup
Augusta Ga June 30 The Marine Corps payroll for Paris Island was stolen from an express car of the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway after holdup men gagged and bound the messenger and an armed guard. The money had been in transit from Atlanta and was transferred to the C and W Co at Augusta for delivery to Paris Island.
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Augusta
Marine Corps
E Marine Corps
Paris Island
Charlester and Western Carolina Railway
Atlanta
Abe Gusta
Savannah River
Ke.r. Derrick
W. M. Roberts
Santiago Recovers From Election Row After Unrest
In Santiago Chile the city returns to normal life as unrest subsides after last Friday’s presidential vote. Streetcars operate again and most troops have withdrawn. Official electors give Barros Borgono 133 votes and Alessandri 128 with unofficial counts higher. full official tally may take days.
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Santiago
Chile
Luis Barros Borgono
Arturo Alessandri
Liberal Alliance
Alessandri
Borgona
Oil men in Mexico lose out at conference
Mexico City June 30 fourteenth conference of oil representatives with General Jacinto Trevino secretary of industry commerce and labor denied all requests including abolition of the 28 peso per ton tax under the Carranza regime. Trevino reportedly refused any change that violated the constitution as the delegation departed.
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Mexico City
Jacinto Trejino
Industry, Commerce and Labor
Carranza
Universal Today
Trevino
Arrest in Prohibition Case Over Liquor Brought From France
Harold Arvndsen a Norwegian sailor was arrested by Police Officer Jack Lee on North Water Street for possessing liquor valued at $50 a half pint. He claimed the bottle was French Benedictine brought from France. The case was continued to July 1 for further investigation into how Paggesen brought the liquor into Mo.
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Benedictine
Harold Arvndsen
Jack Lee
North Water Street
France
Pgccensen
Quiet Restored in Miami Negro Area After Disturbance
In Miami Florida June 36 quiet returned to the negro section after dynamite was thrown into a negro dwelling near the color line. About three hundred American Legion members patrolled the streets at the mayor’s call. Authorities expect more trouble but Negro residents trust police protection and prosecution of those responsible.
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Miami
Fia
American Legion
Record North Dakota primary sparks big vote
Fargo June 30 A record vote is expected in the North Dakota primary election as the Non-Partisan League seeks to extend its grip on the Republican party candidates and organization.
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North Dakota
Fargo
Republican Party
General Strike in Italy Postponed in Rome
Rome June 30 The General Federation of Labor has countermanded its order for a general strike that was to have become effective today delaying nationwide labor action in Italy.
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Italy
Rome
General Federation of Labor
Plank Fitting Arduous Task for Democrats
San Francisco June 30 The Democratic national convention labors over drafting its platform with six to eight hours of speeches music and parades. Subcommittee members led by Senator Glass work on language for planks including the League of Nations and Irish reference while debates on wet and dry issues loom. Palmer Com McAdoo lead a tight nominating race amid strain and possible deadlock with minor candidates Davis Marshall and Gerard. Continued on Page Nine.
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Harold Dr. Jacobs
United’ Preag
San Francisco
Ates
Mitchell Palmer
James Cox
William G. McAdoo
James W. Gérard
John W. Davis
Thomas R
SY ED L. Keen
United Press
Glass
Senatore
White House
League of Nations
Ireland
Palmer
Com
McAdoo
Davis
Marshall
Gerard
William Dolph Hearst
James A. Reed
M'ADOO Leads in Wall Street Wagers on Convention
New York June betting on the Democratic convention shows William G. McAdoo favored at 9 to 5 against his selection. President Wilson moves to second place with 2 to 1 against renomination after San Francisco reception. Governor Cox of Ohio stands third at 3 to 1 against.
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New York
Wall Street
William G. Adoo
Presient Wilson
San Francisco
Wilson
Cox
Ohio
New York Evening Telegram Price Raised to Three Cents
June 30 New York Evening Telegram raises price to three cents starting tomorrow. Owner Frank A. Munsey cites high labor and paper costs as main reasons for the higher newsprint and distribution expenses.
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New York
Evening Telegram
Frank A. Munsey
Three Girls Die After Collision Near Tuscaloosa
Three young women died and three were seriously injured in a collision late last night near Tuscaloosa Alabama involving a car carrying the Yerby Thames and Bolling families. Gertrude Yerby died on impact while Hazel Thams and Birch Bolling died during the night Eudora Yerby and Carol Thames survived with injuries.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Louisville and
Nashle
Gertrude
Erby
Hazel
Thaspes
Birch Bolling
Eon
Eudora Yerby
Carol Thames
Gertrude Yerby
Thames
Bolling
Haitian Bandits Raid Port au Prince Reported
Report from Port au Prince says bandits raided the Haitian capital setting buildings on fire after killing raid leaders. Passengers arriving in Kingston report a secret drive to overthrow the president from abroad and Revolutionary sympathizers fear American vigilance on the island.
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Kingston
Jsm
Port Au Prince
United Rates Neiner Pe Iba
Haitien Republic
Resolution Pushes English Only Instruction in Schools
In Des Moines a general federation convention heard a resolution urging English be the sole language of instruction in public schools. It also calls for independent citizenship for women and a literacy test for naturalization of alien children at age majority.
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Des Moines
General Fedération of Women's Clubs
Surplus War Stocks Placed On Sale Nationwide
Washington announces disposal of remaining surplus war materials under six control depots in Boston New York Atlanta Chicago St Louis and San Francisco. The sales program starts July 1 with interested buyers applying to the depot supervising the area where they are located.
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Washington
Boston
New York
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Jersey Delegation Readies Fight Over Prohibition Plank
New Jersey's contingent aims to press for a personal liberty stance at the Democratic convention. Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City leads the drive against the Volstead act, threatening action if a favorable plank is not adopted by the resolutions committee.
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San Francisco
United Press
New Jersey
Resolutions Committee
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Hague
Giolitti Signals Move to Recognize Albania
Premier Giolitti told the chamber of deputies he would favor recognizing Albania's independence. A socialist motion to withdraw Italian troops from Albanian territory was rejected during the session in Rome on June 30.
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Rome
Giolitti
Chamber of Deputies
Albania
U S BID OFFERS FOR TWO GERMAN LINERS LEVIATHAN AND DE KALB
Washington June 30 bids opened for two former German liners Leviathan and De Kalb. United States Mail Steamship Co offered 6 million loan support and 3 million purchase for Leviathan. American Ship and Commerce Co placed a bid to operate De Kalb as a passenger liner with a check for 80 dollars as part of the offer.
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Washington
Leviathan
de Kalb
Th Shipping Board
United States Mail St Company
Th Board
Plague Fight at Vera Cruz Gains Steam
Vera Cruz officials report progress in a campaign to stamp out plague. One death occurred and new cases have declined as of today June 30.
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Vera Cruz
Develot i . Om
Ambassador Johns Named Despite Italian Opposition
Fragmentary text indicates a note from Premier Giolitti and a response from the United States regarding ambassadorial appointments. The content mentions Johnson and a note connected to Italian reaction, with unclear details about the premiership and governmental notes.
Tampico Lighters Demand Closure
In Tampico on June 30 a group of men, described as workers, pressed a demand for a closure action. The report notes the collective push but provides few detail names or outcomes.
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Messrs. Brittain, Boykin and McLane
H. M. Price
Re Dente i Tel Tone
Fforts
Chie Item
Progran
Oratory
Benedict
Democratic Party
Paris Island Marine Corps
Miami Negro Area
Wilsonian Whittling
M’adoo
U.S
Johns
Bassador
Johnson
Giolitti A
Tampico
Poons
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