Acquittal in Fire Death Case Cited for Captain Ellis
Captain F E H Ellis superintendent of the Volunteers of America was acquitted in recorder's court amid no evidence of negligence in the home fire that killed five year old Nellie Kensie. Ellis had been held on a holding charge and bond was set at 500 but reduced after charity to save the child and loss of his own home.
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F E. H. Ellis
The
Volunteers of America
Home
Nellie Kennie
Recorder’s Court
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Recorder
Ellis
Ater
Tisdale Touart
Kensie
Roche & Higgins
Physicians Fight Unsuccessful Hiccupp Attack on Man
In Kansas City, Charlies Tewson dies from persistent hiccups despite efforts by hospital staff and expert physicians. Dozens of unverified cures arrive by telegrams from across the country, including a $100 “sure cure” from Baxter Springs and an amber oil remedy from Tulsa. A 90 year old local offers cloves and nutmeg then feeding as his cure claim.
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Kansas City
United Press
Charlies Tewson
Tewson
Baxter Springs
Kan
Tulsa
Clarke faces Mann Act charge in Houston arrest
Federal grand jury indicts B. F. Clarke former acting imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan for transporting a woman for immoral purposes. Indictment roots in February 11, 1921 incident with Louise Martin while Clarke was in New Orleans. Clarke vows vindication and says the move aims to discredit the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
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Houston
Texas
Atlanta
Clarke
Federal Grand Jury
Atches
New Orleans
Imperial
Simmons Os
Wigard Simmons
Louise Martin
Ose Sage
Elizabeth Tyler
Uberty
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Mr. Clarke
Rudolph Says He Will Not Remarry
A short, clipped note states Rudolph will not remarry, with unclear rest of text offering no clear dates or events. The fragmentary line hints at a personal status update but lacks verifiable details.
Irregular Opening as Stocks Sell Off Mixed with Gains
New York March 2 opening prices showed irregular activity as profit taking hit popular industrials while Copper Oil and Railroad stocks rose. American Smelting, Anaconda, California Petroleum and Phillips Petroleum posted gains. foreign exchanges opened slightly easier with sterling around 4.70 and French francs at 6.06.
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New York
Mar
Baldwin and
Studebaker
Anaconda
California Petrolum
Pan- American
California Petroleum
Union Tank
Rumiley
Pfd
Jury Trial Demanded in Drunk Driving Case
Eight arrested in Oakdale with Rosa Lavene arraigned on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Harrison and Lavene each fined $15 after recording a request for a jury trial. Lavene also faced a vagrancy charge with bond set at $590. Bendix and others reported not drinking alcohol.
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Dicey Harrison
Oakdale
Rosa Lavene
Recorder
Harrison
Port Duffy
Mary Re
Ofti- Aauiex
Trison
Lavené
Chamber May Favor Transfer of Jail Property
The Chamber of Commerce executive committee discussed transferring the old county jail property to the city to use as an annex to the City Hospital. The proposal, prompted by a Mobile County League of Women Voters committee, was referred to the board for action with a recommendation to endorse. The league will seek club endorsements and has presented the plan to Kiwanis Club.
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Camber of Commerce Sterday
Mobile County League of Women Voters
A. TD. Davis
Board of
Irectors
Kiwanis Club
Club Endorses Loyalty Campaign Resolution Adopted
The Men's Club adopted a resolution endorsing Loyalty Week and pledging support to the movement. It authorized the appointment committee to work with the Chamber of Commerce and promised transfer of the old ante building to City hospital as an annex. City Government topics were discussed by George Crawford.
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Jascht
Mber of Commerce
Hos
George Crawford
Shoe men join Loyalty Week in Mobile plans
The Mobile retail group of the Chamber of Commerce announces Loyalty Week activities. Certificates are printed for firms in Mobile that show loyalty during the week. The motto reads 1499 Per Cent Loyal to Mobile with implied strong relations.
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Mobile. Com
One
Chamber of Commerce Agnet
Mobile
New Award Affects M. and O. Employes
The labor board in Washington granted nine and a half for overtime, affecting Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company workers in this city. Until the exact decision copies arrive, the number of affected men is not known.
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Washington
Mobile & ‘Ohio Railroad Company
Fair warmer for Mobile forecast
Weather outlook for Mobile calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures tonight through Saturday. Low temperatures near 62 degrees were recorded yesterday with a high of 72.
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Mobile
Weather Summary for Alabama Midnight to Saturday
Alabama weather outlook reports warmer conditions ahead with fair skies. A ridge of high pressure sustains dry conditions and increased temperatures through Saturday.
Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans trading
New Orleans on March 2 saw cotton futures opening steady with March at 30.10 cents per pound, May 29.80, July 29.16, October 25.47, and December 25.15. Traders watched early price hints as the market began to move on supply and demand signals.
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New Orleans
New York Cotton Futures Open Firm on Opening Trade
New York opening shows cotton futures firm with March at 30.45 cents per pound, May 30.50, July 29.45, October 25.95, and December 26.56, reflecting steady demand as trading begins for the season.
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New York
Traveling Man Endorses Underwood Room as Popular
Traveling Man says Underwood room is popular and would attract a strong following if he enters the race. Mr Greenleaf, relative of Myron Sprague of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, notes business leaders view Underwood as a loyal statesman. Greenleaf is a Republican.
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Underwood
Rwood
Greenleaf
Myron Sprague
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Sprague
Todd to Inspect Local Shipyard Operations in Mobile
William H. Todd, noted shipbuilder of Brooklyn and parent of the Todd Shipbuilding Corp, is due to arrive in Mobile this afternoon at 5:20 over the L and N from Palm Beach Florida to inspect local shipyard work. He will stay in Mobile until late evening, traveling in his private car. Newport.
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William H. Todd
Brooklyn
Mobile
Pacific Coast
Louisville and Nashville
Palm Beach
Fla
Todd Shipbuilding Corporation
Todd
Newport
Big Fine for Assault Case In Water Street Incident
Bennie Jamés was fined 100 dollars or 90 days for assaulting J. E. Powell, a auto mechanic, on Water street near Conti. Powell showed a facial wound and swelling around the eye in court. The recorder ordered James to serve the sentence in prison, despite Assistant Solicitor Courtney urging state docketing for assault and battery.
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Bennie Jamés
J. E. Powell
Water Street
Conti
Powell
James
Jack Courtney
Jameses
Three Convicted On Liquor Charge In Circuit Court
A. Lavingston Scott Phillips and Macy Phillips were found guilty of manufacturing prohibited liquors in the circuit court and each received sentences of not less than eighteen months. All three announced appeals. John Elliott also convicted faced four years and one day.
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A. Lavingston
Scott Phillips
Macy Phillips
Circuit Court of Manufacturing
Safford Berney
John Elliott
Two Stills Destroyed in County Raid near Georgetown
Federal Prohibition Agent John Thompson led a raid with Deputy Sheriff Burch State Officer Cannon and Federal Officer Nesmith destroying a 100 gallon still and a 56 gallon gasoline drum still near Georgetown in the county.
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John Thompson
Georgetown
Thompson
Burch
Cannon
Nesmith
Youth Slightly Hurt in Auto Accident
Howard Best aged 13 of 1118 Selma Street sustained a slight injury when his bicycle collided with a Ford driven by Robert Pringle 15 of 132 New Street at Government and Wilson streets this morning at 8 30. Both boys reported the crash at police headquarters noting it was unavoidable.
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Howard Best
Selma Street
Robert Pringle
New St. Francis Street
Government and
Wilson Streets
Miller in Federal Case Discharged After Preliminary Hearing
Miller was discharged today by United States Commissioner J. I. Burgett after a preliminary hearing. Through attorney Francis J. Inge, Miller called witnesses and received a warning not to permit use of a private road for persons going to or from a still, or he could be implicated. The testimony described a private road feeding to a point near the at
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Ariée
Pepe
Con
Hughes
United States
Fairhope and Mobile Katts clash in big girl basketball night
Tonight at St. Joseph's gym the undefeated Fairhope team meets Mobile Kats in a highly anticipated girls game. Eastern Shore has beaten Fairhope three times this season, but the Fairhope squad vows to rebound and hand the Kats a defeat. Tipoff is set for 8:30.
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Mobile
St. Joseph's
Fairhope
Kats
Eastern Shore
Police Officials Receive Thanks from K O C
A letter from the Krone of Columbus thanks the police for traffic control during the Mystic and Tety parade night on February 9. The department received a rising vote of thanks at a recent meeting for its splendid service.
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Police Department
Krone of Columbus
Mystic & Tety
Moon Eclipse Visible Tonight in Mobile
Many Mobile residents will view a partial lunar eclipse tonight between 8 and 9 o’clock. The event will not be total and is the only eclipse visible in Mobile this year.
Fire damage at Savannah Street closet destroys clothing
Fire crews responded to 158 Savannah Street where a clothes closet fire burned upward to the roof. A large quantity of clothes was destroyed and total damage is estimated at about 108 dollars.
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Savannah
Matty Tells Boys How to Get Start in Baseball
Boston March 2 President Christy Mathewson of the Boston Braves spoke to 206 newsboys about his first steps into organized baseball as a 14 year old pitcher in a Pennsylvania town. He recalled learning a curve, taking a dollar for his first game, and that early afternoon win. The remarks preceded a morning game between the Braves and the New York Giants.
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Boston
Mass
Christy “Mathewson
Boston Braves
Pennsylvania
Husky Farmers’ Sons
Matty
Yes
New York Giants
Woman on Trial Grilled in Slaying Case of Martelliere
In New York, March, Mrs Paulette Saludes faces cross examination as she testifies about the killing of Oscar Martelliere, an insurance broker, shot in his office October 16. She faints on the stand and is carried from the courtroom while prosecutors depict her as scheming and jealous.
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New York
Paulette Saludes
Oscar Martelliere
Martelliere
Martel- Mere
Eee
Koenig
Mr. Brothers
Election Murder Case Nearing End at Attletsburg
The state expected to close its case today in the William Barnett murder and conspiracy trial linked to the Clayhole precinct election clash on November 8, 1921, when four men died and seventeen were wounded. Four Democratic defendants, convicted of conspiracy in June, were granted new trials by the court of appeals.
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Attlettsburg
William Barnett
Court of Appeals
Girl Killed by Accidental Shot in Alabama Home
Ruby Adams six year old daughter of Rev Talmadge Adams was killed when her nine year old brother Talmadge discharged a shotgun left on a bed by their father. The incident occurred near Anniston according to a dispatch.
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Chattanooga
Tong
Ruby Adams
Talmadge Adams
Kentucky Mounain
Talladega County
Alabama
Talmadge
Annston
Cochran Funeral To Be Held In New York
Washington March 2 The body of Representative W Bourbeck who died at his home here yesterday will be taken to New York for Sunday afternoon under plans announced by the house sergeant at arms. A large committee of senators and representatives will accompany the funeral party. Plans for the funeral at St. Jean Baptiste church in New York have not been completed.
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Topeka
Kan
Ku Klux Klan
Shawnee
Supreme Court
Kansas
H. H. Kitchen
Oklahoma City
Kitchen
William Wood
Kansas City
The
Knights of the Klan
Atlanta
Washington
W. Bourbeck
New York
House
Jean Baptiste Church
Narrow Escape From Fire In Memphis Building
Al Brown of Philadelphia and Moore Pearson of Montreal narrowly escaped death when overcome by smoke while exiting a burning store and apartment building on South Main Street in Memphis. Firemen also suffered smoke exposure but none seriously injured as the structure suffered heavy damage with losses around 69 900 dollars.
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Memphis
Tenn
al Brown
Philadelphia
Moore Pearson
Montreal
Canada
Brown
Pearson
South Main Street
Albert S Bowen Dies in Georgia
Chattanooga Tenn March 2 Albert S Bowen vice president of the Crystal Spin Bleachery and Bowen Jewel Company of Georgia died suddenly at his home in Georgia He had worked at the bleachery for 38 years and was a Mason and Elk He is survived by his widow two daughters one son and three brothers H J Bowen St Joseph Mo Milton Bowen Washington and W N Bowen of San Francisco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Albert S. Bowen
Crystal
Bowen Jewel Company
Ore Eon
H. J. Bowen
St. Joseph
Milton Bowen
Washington
W. N. Bowen
Piss Franciace
Pola Negri and Chaplin End Break Reunite In Romance
Hollywood report says Pola Negri and Charles Chaplin renewed their engagement after a six hour separation. Negri, describing herself as too poor to marry, read a typed statement denying rumors and confirming they will wed, keeping romance in the public eye.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Cupid
Hollywood
Pola Negri
Arlie Chaplin
Screenland
Misa Negri
Chaplin
Saemsinal
America
Movie Capital
Les
Charles Chaplin
Sons of Nobleman Claim X-Ray Vision
London report cites two sons of a European nobleman said to possess X-ray like vision. Physicians quoted in Madrid claim the youths can read through metals such as silver brass or iron but not through porcelain or paper. The Daily Mail notes expert observations and ambiguity about the phenomenon.
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London
Madrid
Daily Mail
Supreme Court reversal boosts tobacco tax intake
The ruling reverses earlier judgments in Wright v Hirsch, upholding state taxes on cigar dealers. Officials expect about 250 000 pounds to 310 000 pounds more revenue from occupational taxes, with proceeds going to the state treasury as the decision takes effect.
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Atlanta
Arch. S
Bocona
Panos
Scone
Hosoratis
Supreme Court
Iiirgm Wright
Hirsch
Cigaft
Woman Freed On Charge Of Murder In Maine Case
Mrs Ethel M Bean is released by the court in Farmington Maine after being tried for the murder of her husband Rangeley Lake Suicide. Attorney General says the state lacked sufficient evidence to convict. The judge cited insufficient proof and freed Bean who was 38 at the time.
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Farmngton
Larch
Ethel M. Bean
Rangeley Lake Suide
Ae Birk
Haines
Pices
Perry Appointed Mayor of Meridian
Jackson Miss March 2 Governor Russell appointed Perry mayor of Meridian to fill the unexpired term after J W Jae died suddenly this week. Perry is a railroad conductor and is on the governor staff.
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Jackson
Miss
Russell
Perry
Meridian
J. W. Jae
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Harry G. Lytle
Adam Barr
Mumber
Lytié
Baer
Jacksonville
Via
A. C. Ellis
Pensacola
Elmer Mead
L. L. Mead
Children's Home Society of
Mead
Harding
Versailles
Charlie Chaplin
Rudolph
Miller
ST. Joseph’s
Savannah-St
Georgia
Charlie
Pola
CGB
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