Shipping board plans to auction 932 steamers by June
Thickly detailed dispatch from Washington and Chicago outlines the Emergency Fleet Corporation assets. Officials expect most of the 22 312 steamers to be disposed of, with 932 ready for sale and the Vaterland among vessels slated for inspection and possible voyage, as losses mount on the fleet operation.
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Pascargo
Sland
Alameda
California
Red Pavcky
Leviathan
Shipping Board
Vaterland
T News
Fleet Corporation
Emery Flee Corporation
Merchant Line
Westher
Teabio
Heacon Ae
Entira
Women Voters Discuss Precinct Voting Lists and High School Site
The Mobile County League of Women Voters debated preparing precinct voting lists for polling places and possible state law amendments. They planned to seek Mobile legislators meeting, discuss transferring the old county jail site for a hospital annex, and consider site options for a new $700,000 high school with four properties under review including Davis, Catlin, Black Lawn, and Phillips locations.
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Mobile County League of Women Voters
Necesary
Boundry
League
Jesey
Comemittees
Rious Civic Organizations
Hayes
Ines
Davis
Ap Derte Avenue
College Street
Beyan Gabriel
R. P. Roach
Catlin
Dauphin
Government Streets
Black Lawn
Lafayette
Moyne Place
Philly
Phillips
Aon
Jule Streets
Leven Arkansa Citizens Freed After Anti Ku Raid
Eleven Carter county citizens were freed after a disturbance linked to an anti Ku demonstration. The shooting incident occurred at the home of a man accused by masked raiders. He had warned residents to leave following a February warning, while later protests in Wilson faced off with Carroll’s forces and led to a trial.
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Okia
Mam
Carter County
Fiison
Wilson
Carroll
Houssth
Heéalaton
Acanitatter
Rhine Watch Bill Sparks International Dispute
Fragmentary report notes a bill related to Rhine watch costs of 255 million dollars causing tension over occupation responsibilities. Mentions and unclear names hint at parties including the United States and Germany, with disputed payments and ongoing negotiations.
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Germany
United States
Divorced Wife of U S Treasurer Plans New Marriage
Nora McMullen Melto reports the divorce settlement and custody arrangement after legal separation from Alfred George Curphey. Mrs Melton, daughter of a Guinness Brewing founder, plans remarriage to Andrew W Lee, owner of an antique shop, with alimony of about 30 900 dollars annually and a Hudson Valley country estate cited.
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York
Nora McMullen Melto
Andrew W
Aielton
Skettlent Eit
Isco
Alfred George Curphey
Iglizhman
Melton
Me. Lee
Lee
Park Avenue
Guiness Brewing Company
Dublin
Ireland
Hudson
Settieg
Penalty Reported in North Carolina Death Row Context
In Raleigh a grim scene on death row is described as officers watch inmates and visitors note a calm resignation. Williams faced execution after a January 5 incident linked to a man named Gribb, with legal proceedings leading to a scheduled death sentence within days.
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Raleighorn
Radical labor plan by New agitation leader in Chicago
William Foster launches a sweeping agitation aimed at uniting sixteen unions into a single labor party and opposing Samuel Gompers and major railroad leaders. The plan, described as historic, targets reactionary figures and seeks broad consolidation as industrial peace appears to hold.
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Chicagig
Wiliam
Foster
Hayodd
Samuel Gompers
Weather brief from Washington on March 3
March 3 forecast notes slightly warmer conditions in Alabama and Mississippi with a fair Courant and Friday outlook.
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Washington
Alabama and
Mississppi
Fair Courant
Russell Divorce Case Captures Society Attention
London March 1 Throngs of society women attended the Russell divorce hearing as Hon John Hugo Russell son of Lord Ampthill denies paternity of his wife's child The husband papers allege a prior agreement to have no children and claim semi hypnotic influence affected his belief of fatherhood The wife reportedly said she would rather the child were someone else’s but admits the baby is hers
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London
John Hugo’ Russell
Lord Ampthill
Russell
Three Americans Enter Balloon Race for Bennett Trophy
Three American entries in the International Balloon Race for the James Gordon Bennett trophy to be held in Brussels on September 23 were announced by the National Aeronautical Association. The contestants will be chosen in a May 3 race at Detroit Indianapolis Milwaukee or San Antonio. The Bennett trophy, valued at 12500 francs, has been held by the United States after winning three successive races.
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Washington
Brussels
Belgium
National Aeronautical Association
Detroit
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
San Antonio
America
HH. B. Honeywell
St. Louis
Uncle Sam
Anonymous letters warn lawmakers in Albany letters
An anonymous mail campaign has flooded the New York legislature. The notes threaten Gov. Smith and target the Roman Catholic Church and Jews, urging adherence to religious law. The letters, printed on supplicating paper, claim constitutional obedience and divine law.
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Albany
Allinz Gov. Smith
Dry Heads Invade Divorce Colony in Reno
Reno divorce colony faces shock as two dry enforcement officers join as new residents. They posed as a film director and a steel-trust representative to gain access, aiding raids on eight local places and totaling thirteen arrests. Authorities say Friday complaints will not be filed.
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Reno
Nev
Reeno’s
Steel Trust
Seid Foterie
United States
Death Mystery Clouds Millionaire Frederick Schneider Case
New York. Bronx district attorney probes murder of Frederick Schneider while weighing whether to hold widow Mrs. Anha Buzzi as witness. Investigators pursue love affair rumors and a possible jealousy motive involving Miss Hein and a taxi incident tied to Mrs. Buzzi's brother-in-law.
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New York
Bronx
Frederick Schneider
Moean
Monay
Anha Buzzi
S&schneider
Gibbs
Schneider
Hein
Hain
Buzzi
William
Tuarc
Miss Hein
Adironack Camp
John Dean
Glen Cairn
Bézzi
Executive’s Name Placed In Record At Murder Trial
CATLETTSBURG March 1 The name of Governor Edward P Morric was placed in the record of the Clayhole Precinct election murder and conspiracy trials today Jess Barnett commonwealth witness testified he heard the defendants say the governor sent letters urging Breathitt county to carry the county Crain denied receiving such a letter The state contends a conspiracy to prevent an election existed with Hal Noble admitting records show a cartridge sale linked to a remark about killing tonight
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Catlettsburg
Edward P. Morric
Clayhole
Jess Barnett
Commonwealth
William Barnett
Mitchell Crain
Breathitt County
Crain
Hal Noble
Arnie Davis
166 Bottles Of Liquor Found On Scripps Yacht
The yacht Ohio owned by E W Scripps was halted by customs officers in Los Angeles and 166 bottles of liquor found aboard. No arrests made. The voyage around the world continues. Liquor taken on at Havana months ago and declared lawful at San Diego days earlier. Federal officials hold liquor under seal while awaiting further action.
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Los Angeles
Galil
Ohio
E. W.W. Scripps
San Diego
Calif
Havana
United States District
New York Senator Scolds Senate Over Courage
A New York solon condemns the Senate for fearing truth and action on public questions. He cites a re elected colleague who never votes against bills with broad support and notes discussions around the Msch Cummins bill the soldier bonus and the prohibition law.
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Sen Renate
Calan
Senate
Seceney
New Veteran Head Meets With Harding
Brigadier General Frank T. Hines, named director of the veterans bureau, meets President Harding and pledges to administer for veterans' and national interests. He notes differing opinions on methods and supports any investigation that improves the bureau’s purpose.
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Harding
Washington
Frank T. Hines
News’ Bureau
Herding
Congress
Price of Cabbage Sets New Record
Chicago reports a sensational cabbage price surge last week with quotes as high as 78 cents per pound and 97.59 a ton for Texas stock. Danish type cabbage ranged 60 to 65 a ton in Chicago, up 10 a ton from the prior week, while New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati saw prices rise to 270 a ton.
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Chicago
Texas
United Sates Bureau of Agricultural Economics
St. Louis
New York
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
French to Release Confiscated Marks in Germany Deal
London dispatch reports from Cologne that France will release part of 12 008 000 000 marks seized last Saturday intended for sport use. No agreement on using the money or instruction to pass German currency through control posts.
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London
The
Times
Cologne
Civic Club Meeting Planned for Monday at Battle House
The Women's Civic Club will meet in Parlor C at Battle House Monday at 7 30 p m. Announced today, the session will discuss several matters.
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Women’s Civic Club
Battle House
Flying Finn Ritola Sets 3 Mile Record in New Meet
Ritola known as the flying Finn set a new world record in the three mile race defeating Jose Ray. The sensational performance unfolded with Ritola sustaining a punishing pace to win by inches and clock a time of 14 minutes 15 4 6 seconds.
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New York
Mar
TeWillie
Ritola
Jose Ray
Mus
Jéle Thay
Econds
Ngland
A. Shrubb
Peoples Bank II Purchaser of County Bonds
The Peoples Bank of Mobile bought 480000 dollars of Mobile county bonds at a board meeting this morning. It acquired 330000 to retire outstanding non interest bearing bonds and 100000 as the first payment on a new high school construction issue, with premiums totaling 9000 dollars. The county also appropriated 4000 dollars for malaria control pending a city matching 6000 dollars.
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Peoples Bank of Mobile
Mobile County
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
St Francis Street Declared One Way From Water To Joachim
The ordinance makes St Francis street a one way between Water and Joachim streets with parking on the north side except the block between St Joseph and Conception streets. Traffic between Joachim and Water must move eastward and officers will guide drivers.
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St. Francis Street
Joachim Streets
St. Joseph
Conception Streets
Pollice
Joachim
Water Streets
Real Estate Agents Plan Nationwide Affiliation
The local real estate association votes to affiliate with the National Real Estate Association to boost property sales. The plan involves coordinating thirty offices through shared nationwide systems, aligning agents under a single sales strategy.
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Nation Real Estates Association
Morgan investigates complaint at Dawes Bay Shore line
Frank P. Morgan of the Alabama Public Service Commission visited Mobile to probe the disruption of Mobile & Ohio railroad service between M and Dawes on the Bay Shore diameter. Citizens protested when the motor car operated between the two stations. service had been suspended then later reestablished.
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Frank P. Morgan
Alabama Public Service
Con Jon
Mobile
M and
Dawes
Bay Shore
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Montgomery
Export Petroleum Rate Cut Sought Across Mobile Route
A proposed reduction in export petroleum rates is under consideration for shipments from Pointe on the Frisco System in Oklahoma to Mobile. The Southern Association discusses the restoration of service between Mobile and the Mississippi region, following a recent ownership change and recovery of the line.
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Pointe
Frisco
Oklahoma
Mobile
Mississippi
Harrison Cases Postponed and Pending in Oakdale
The Harrison cases were ordered postponed until March 2. Rosa Lavene is accused related to the St. Andrew Hotel in Oakdale. A man named Cutty, a negro magician, was docketed and the charge against him went over until March.
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Harrison
Rosa Lavene
St. Andrew
Oakdale
Cutty
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