Opinion Divides on Mobile Health Officer Election
At a Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners meeting, Mobile County Attorney R. Gordon contends the Alabama attorney general's recent opinion on Dr Charles A Mohr’s health officer election is only an ex parte view. He argues constitutional factors from Mobile County Medical Society nullify the AG’s ruling if fully examined.
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Alabama
Charles A. Mohr
R. ¥. Gordon
Mobile County
Board of Revenuge and Road Commissioners
Mobile County Medical Society
Attorney Gordon questions Dr Mohr election legality
Attorney Gordon says he will study the Mobile County Medical Society constitution and provide a written opinion at the next board meeting. He notes an ex parte view from the state health officer and questions the capacity of Dr Mohr to serve. The dispute arises after Dr Mohr’s expenditures and election are discussed at the meeting.
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Gordon
John D. Hagan
Mobile County
Medical Society
Alabama Attorneyneral
W. Welch
L. Q. Smith Bee
Conference Plans to Address Soldier Readjustment
A one day conference will be conducted March 5 at Government Street Presbyterian church led by Capt. F. L. Slaymaker, secretary of Larsen's Missionary movement. The event seeks answers to what to do for returning soldiers and includes afternoon and evening sessions.
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Government Street Presbyterian Church
F. L. Slaymaker
Larsen’s Missionary Movement
Slaymaker
Cne
South
Mississippi
Inchen
Atteno Y Steanton
January Exports From Mobile Rise to Over Eight Million
Exports from the port of Mobile totaled 8,304,915 in January 1919, up 2,944,102 from December 1918. Most exports went to England, Cuba, South and Central America as embargoes ease. The Mobile district overall shows a strong export rise with large shipments of cotton lumber and ware, with February expected to show higher vessel calls.
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Mobile
Customs Department
Hregland
Cuba
South
Beninal America
Gulfport
Pasenzouls
Miss
Erience
Clemens Named to Represent Mobile at Conference
Clemens, secretary of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, was selected to represent Mobile at a labor situation conference called by the secretary of labor. The meeting gathered mayors and city officials to discuss national labor issues and wage standards amid a show of city commission support.
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W. MM. Clemens
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Vaher
Sistes
Six O clock Edition Delivered To Subscribers
Power suspension at Mobile Electric Plant forced the News Item to issue its Six O clock Edition instead of the Home Edition. The edition includes complete markets late telegraph and local news for Mobile subscribers.
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Mobile Holmes
Mobile Electric Company
Grand jury to probe boiler blast at Mobile Electric
The circuit court's next grand jury will review the Mobile Electric Company boiler explosion after a coroner's jury stopped short of a finding. Testimony cited weak rusty boilers, age between thirty and fifty years, and questions over regular inspections. Underwriters' committee also probes fire department response and delays.
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Mobile Electric Company
Bart RB
Chamberlain
F. Hale
Peter Harris
City Hospital
A. E. Shank
Elijah Williams
Benson
Charles Carter
James T. Duggan
John ©. Goodman
Walter G. Horn
W.W. Croom
John Shearer
Powe Case Continuance Ordered To March 16
The state asked for more time in the case of taxi operator Sabi Powe charged with using abusive language in a interior criminal court. The hearing was postponed to March 16 as the state stated it was not ready to prove its case, with the incident allegedly occurring in the presence of a woman and child during a deputy search in Bayou la Batre.
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Sabi Powe
Interior Criminal Court
Powe
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Bayou la Batre
Mistaken Correction Reframes Bay St. Louis Trolley Endorsements
An editor error in yesterday's Home Edition altered the account of the underwriters' investigation. The paragraph should have linked W. B. McAtee and L. G. Adams to the Bay St. Louis coastal trolley line, but the transposition caused continuity issues and the mistimed correction was noted.
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Bay St. Louis
Troley
Messrs
W. B. McAtee
L. G. Adams
M Gill Night School February Honor Roll
M Gill Night School announces February honor roll for seventh grade and above. Recipients include Otto Liscombe John Blackman Conrad Billie Ferdinand Karl Henry Duff Wilkins Boyd Calametti Lilly Lemon Shreve Sonny Collins Bocue and others for conduct and effort.
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Tis McGill Institute
Hae
Otto Liscombe
John Blackman
Conrad Billie
Ferdinand Karl
Henry Duff
Sours Wm. Kircher
Peterman Sten
Harold Wilkins
Edward Boyd
John Calametti
Frank Lilly
Lemon
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The weather summary notes freezing temperatures and frost expected tonight across interior areas. Forecaster caution advises frost risk and cool conditions extending into Sunday.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Lendsay
Power Halts End Run of News Item as Blackout Looms
The Mobile Electric Company shut down Saturday after 2 PM to connect the alternating current for residential use, with officials hoping power would resume by 5 PM. The delay affected the News Item presses and stereotyping, delaying the Home Edition while Six O'clock Final was distributed. Officials warned capacity would be reduced and urged conservation as repairs continued.
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Mobile Electric Company
Linotype
Tursbine
Fair Sunday Forecast Brightens Outdoor Plans
The weather forecast calls for a fair night and a sunny Sunday with rising temperatures. Forecasters warn of possible frost tonight and note a high barometer outlook across the eastern United States as warmth advances from the western regions.
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Mobile
Pa Bas
Rene
Gretes
Ater
United States
Returns Home After Overseas Service
Fragmented OCR note describes a service member returning home after overseas duty with the division. Mentions identity hints and distant references but text is garbled and unclear.
G C P ROW MAY FORCE EXTRA SESSION
Washington March news item reports Senate leaders weighing action to force an extra session over the Victory loan bill. Senator Lodge says a full Republican conference is advisable, with recess till 7 pm to discuss opposition and strategy.
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Washington
March
Lodge
Iaaued & Y
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Republis
Senate
Lodge Seid
Congress clears calendar as sundry bill approved
Associated Press reports Washington March 1 action in the House clearing its calendar of last appropriations. The sundry bill passed at a night session and goes to the Senate. The House also approved a revenue bill repealing a luxury tax clause with a 10 percent levy on higher priced items. Senate action on many measures remains pending and adjournment before year end is anticipated. The Senate Judiciary Committee ordered a report on A Mitchell Palmer for attorney general with anticipated swift confirmation.
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Rane Ernee
Ephan Asyhims
Mobile
Cawthon
Mr. x
Demvant
First National Bank
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Pou
House Rules Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
A. Mitchell Palmer
Measures Aimed at Veterans Pensions Deportation and Peace
The House Rules Committee decided to bring five major measures to the floor before adjournment. The package includes a 100 million dollar appropriation for land reclamation and settlement for discharged soldiers, a civil service pension bill, a deportation bill for interned enemies, a resolution urging independence for Serbia at the peace conference, and instructions to American delegates to advocate that goal.
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Yor
Gheane
Senator Converts as Woman Suffrage Trial Resumes
Washington March 1 The Senate woman suffrage committee plans a late meeting to report a compromise resolution backing the Susan B Anthony draft. Supporters hope the measure may be considered and approved before adjournment, with Gay aiding passage in the Senate and possible approval by the House.
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Washington
Congress
Gay
House
Senate
Jury Trial Demanded in Auto Smash Case
A jury trial has been demanded in a case involving an auto collision. The defendant was released on a bond of 206 pounds in the state case and faces charges that he was involved in a collision with a vehicle driven by SA Cerio, a court penographer. There is no evidence of a time specified for the event.
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Jackson
Cerio
Homecoming of Two Alabamians Revives War Hero Status
Two Alabama men long thought dead in World War I returned alive to Mobile and Coden. Robert Graham of Coden arrived to a hero’s welcome after surviving wounds and a near fatal encounter, while Ira Davis of Montgomery, later listed as killed in action, was also seen in Mobile as news spread of his surviving status. Messages of sympathy reached families nationwide as both men resumed civilian life.
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Alabartin
Robert Graham
Coden
Ala
Eratco
Mobile
Louis Graham
Graham
General Pershing
Louie” Graham
War Department
Tie
Louis KB
Rayfield
Hughed
Ira M. .Davik
Ne 4 Vis
Rainbow
Soldy Montgomery Fay
Davis
Mobite
Ira Davis
Thrift Campaign Organized Across Mobile County In 1919
War Savings stamps drive expands in Mobile County as Bellah presses mobilization across districts. Tuscalooga success cited. Dr George Denny and Greek fraternities back the effort. James Dickson marshals Birmingham banks. Thomas Cobb coordinates industries and plants in West Alabama. Mrs K R Johnston reports Woman's Division progress. Campaign aims to unite schools post offices and employers in support.
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Sinha
Bellah
Tuscalooga
George Denny
Alabama
Thomas Cobb
Planta
KR. F. Johnston
Aehman
Woman's Division
State Committee
Lee
Chambers Aileg
Auburn
Equalizers Claim Denied by County Board After Meeting
The Mobile County Equalizers, at a Saturday session, again had sided against paying a $2,790 claim for services rendered in 1918. The prior board and the Supreme Court had upheld the denial. County Attorney Bagher Jr. advised disallowing the claim for all four members of the equalizers.
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Mobile
Mesars
Eupreme Court
Reir
Reef Wee
Follows M'adoo Into The Movie Business
Oscar A. Price, assistant to the director of railroads, shifts to the film industry as publicity director for the Second Lib loan. He will leave the railroad service on April 1 to join a new corporation supporting moviemaking activities.
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Associaated Press
Washington
Oscar A. Price
New Corporation
Roe J
Handley Page flier off for Lake Charles
Telect pane vi pros with er and has de layed the depart Sovasted teing at 9 20 eats The m pane vill 20 Greet to take Charles eh rote in Ellington Field Houston where completing a flight from New Jersey
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Ellington Field
Houston
Wiere
New Jersey
War Hero Robert E. Graham Returns Home In Ovation
Robert E. Graham reported killed in action is being honored at Coden today upon his return home with three wounds.
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Robert EF. Graham
Coden
Man Ordered to Reveal Liquor Purchases in Contempt Case
Leo Broadus testified before Judge Henry Chamberlain that he bought liquor from an unnamed source for home use, with 491-2 pints of whiskey allegedly found in Shire Prichard. He was fined 3500 and four months hard labor for contempt after appealing to the circuit court. elder Broadus was dismissed.
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Leo Broafiud
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Broadus
Prichard
Herlain
Yvonne Broadus
Shire Prichard
Prominent Mobile Woman Metta Thompson Dies After Illness
Metta Thompson longtime Mobile educator and civic leader died early today after a two week illness. A brother of Huntsville Alabama she moved to Mobile about thirty years ago and served as a teacher and adviser in city schools. She was county chaplain of the Mobile Chapter BR and active in patriotic movements and Alabama national Association conventions. Thompson was widely known for her generous character and loyal friends. She is survived by two sisters Mrs and Mrs from Lebanon and Grenada Mississippi.
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Ming
Ale 'Ho
Huntsville
Ala
Miss Thompson
Mobile
Ie Club
Alabama National Association
Ian Thompson
Hernan
Miss
Lebanon
Grenada
No Action Taken on Mallory Line Restoring Mobile Service
Late afternoon reports from New York to The News Item say no action was taken on restoring the Mallory line service at Mobile. A dispute between advocates and the line president was under discussion with traffic officials and representatives present.
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Mallory
Mobile
Associated Press
New York
JA Chatterert
Mary Aoe
His Raymond
Mice
R. G Cobb
Storms Foreshadow Mid Month Weather Alert
Fragmented report warns of storms mid month with strong waves affecting South Atlantic stations. Text contains garbled OCR glimpses of forecasts and notes about the case, port activities, and a referenced news item.
Russia First Germany Second in War Deaths, March Report
Washington reports March tallies show Russia with about 1.7 million deaths from battle or wounds, Germany 1.6 million, the United States 50,000. Other nations’ figures include France 1.385 million, Austria-Hungary 1.0 million, Italy 460,000, and Turkey 400,000, with smaller totals for Belgium Romania Serbia and Montenegro.
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Washington
Russia
Germany
United States
France
Italy
Turkey
Belgium
Romania
Serbia
Demobilization Surges Thousands of Troops World War II
Reported figures show over one million men demobilized with additional totals in Europe and France as embarkation hubs like Brest move troops. Officials cite February 20 counts with tens of thousands of officers and enlisted men transitioning from front line duty to civilian status.
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Lviv
France
New York
Brest
President Wilson and Third Term Speculation
Reported notes from a White House gathering claim President Wilson did not seek a third term. The remarks suggested he preferred private life and opposed league of nations, while Democratic state committees might act independently of endorsements.
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K Washington
Democratic
Wilson
League of Nations
League
Shipyard News Item Weekly Feature At Mobile Plants
Thousands of workers at Mobile shipyards and many more will find items of interest in Shipyard News Item. The weekly feature reports on cop vessels here and the vast army of men at port. The edition promises updates every Saturday from the plants and shipyard crews.
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Mobile
TR Shipyard
Hem
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