Prohibition violator Hare fined after running gunfight capture
Special Officer Jernigan fired on Plum Street to seize W. B. Hare of Fisher's and Earl Street on a liquor charge. Hare denied it and claimed Jernigan fired while chasing him, leading to a recorder's court fine of 50 dollars for possessing prohibited liquors. A second case involved Charles Fleming fined 110 dollars for possessing liquor in bags with government agents.
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Jernigan
Police Department
W. B. Hare
Fisher’s
Earl Street
Hare
Recorder’s Lrt
Ernigan
Ise
Plum Street
Testif
Sailor Hurt in 60 Foot Fall on Ship Hatch
Francis Barnes aboard the destroyer JAGETE was severely injured after a 60 foot fall down a ship hatch while in Mobile for Mardi Gras. He remained conscious, suffered a fractured skull, and was hospitalized. the ship plans to depart Monday with the Somers.
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United States
Francis Barnes
Tillitson
Mobile
Marine Hospital
Burnes
Rum smuggling raid targets merchant ship off New Jersey coast
Federal officials report a shipment of Beotch whiskey aboard the IslaY, a veteran rum fleet anchored 28 miles off Jersey. A syndicate with gold bonds allegedly plans to take 10,000 cases monthly as the cargo valued at about $11,000 is distributed. authorities supervise the seizure.
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New York
Bir
Broderick Cech Hart
Islay
Jersey
Eae
K Mor
Penguy
Telegraphic clues unfold in McLean telegrams
Washington hearings reveal coded references in telegrams between Edward B McLean and Albert B Fall tied to the Teapot Dome affair. Officials read messages with code names Apples Peaches Apricots Count and The Jount while noting attempts to shield witnesses.
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Washington
Kenneth Clark
EB B. McLean
Albert
pubNc
Washington, D.C
Jaly
Edward McLean
Palm Beach
Fla
Rum Row Alcohol Shipment Reported Off Breton Island
Coast Guard cutter Tallapoosa reports a vessel anchored off Breton Island within Gulf of Mexico waters. Officials say rum runners ship grain alcohol to American shores, where fake Scotch brands are produced and sold to bootleggers. Prices and profits drive increased shipments as authorities monitor three mile limit clearances.
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Breton Island
Gulf of Mexico
Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
Mexico
America
School Board to Meet This Afternoon on Finances
The school board convenes at 2 30 P M to review several matters including financing for the Shell Road school auditorium project and an LWV request to place a tax collection and funds handling proposal on the ballot. Officials named include President R Percy Roach Commissioner Herman Petel Jr Tax Collector Phelan B and Tax Assessor Edward Eoline.
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Percy Roach
Gence
Herman ‘Etel, Jr
I Shell Road
League of Women Voters
Peron
Phelan B
Edward Eoline
League of N. Voters
Ant
Chamber of Commerce backs rate hearing findings
The Chamber of Commerce plans to return to Mobile after hearings in Comery and Atlanta. The group backs rate adjustments and supports a Senate Interstate Commerce Committee bill to reform long and short haul rules for transportation.
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Middle West
New York
Mers Guilty Plea in Auto Theft Case
Mers entered a guilty plea in the automobile theft case v. Raley 28 of 355 North Royal. The defendant admitted stealing a car belonging to T. J. Larkin, a local manufacturer, during arraignment in the city's court today. Bond was set at $750. the theft occurred Saturday night February 23 on Morn Jackson and Government streets.
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V. Raley
North Royal
T. J. Larkin
Iine
Weather forecast for Mobile and vicinity details
The forecast calls for continued fair weather with mild air. Tonight will be clear with a low near 4 degrees. Saturday should be generally fair with plenty of sunshine and light winds. The coldest reading last night was around 50 degrees.
Weather Summary for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair with light winds today, Saturday cloudy, followed by showers likely Saturday night across Alabama and Mississippi.
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Washington
Mississippi
Cyclops in Court on Murder Charge
Lister Powell known as Cyclops faces first degree murder trial in circuit court before Judge N D Denson for the shooting death of Jesse Nettles. Jury selection began at 9 30 and by 10 45 only 28 of 30 jurors had been secured prompting an adjournment for more names. Defense argues self defense. state insists on murder. U S District Attorney Aubrey Boyles remains involved due to Powell as a witness in federal cases.
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Lister Powell
Cyclops
N. D. Deson
Jesse Nettles
Denson
B. B.chamberlain
Powell
H. A. Feiberman
D. R. Coley
United States
Aubrey Boyles
Racing to a wedding costs two men a fine
R. S. Robinson and Robert Leech were fined 25 dollars each for speeding on West Government street for several blocks. The recorder warned them to curb auto races until the next county fair. Geronimo Perez, charged with speeding on Washington avenue and Broad streets at 33 miles per hour, was fined 15 dollars after the recorder noted his 12 years of driving without prior arrest.
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R. S. Robinson
Robert Leech
West Government Street
Geronimo Perez
William McCauley
Washington Avenue
Broad Streets
Perez
Rhem Case Reset For Next Friday
Absence of state witnesses in the manslaughter case of Captain Gus Rhem first assistant fire chief caused a continuance to next Friday. Charles J. Davis died after being struck by Rhem s car on Spring Hill avenue as he rode a bicycle home.
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Gus Rhem
Fire Department
Charles J. Davis
Davis
Spring Hill
Herndon
Spring Hill Avenue
Rhem
Tom Cleveland To Face Court Again
Thomas W. Cleveland, tried three times for the killing of Stephen Lossing, an elderly Mobile County merchant, will again face court in the latter part of May. Presiding Judge Fafford Gueee announced the schedule amid ongoing trial deliberations.
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Thomas W. Cleveland
Stephen Lossing
Mobile County
Fafford Gueee
Aes Saat
Two Men Held on Burglary Charge in Missouri
George Robinson of St Louis and Grant Cottrell of Buckner were held to the April grand jury in the inferior criminal court on robbery charges with bonds of 10000 each. Three further charges against Robinson and two against Cottrell were continued for further grand jury investigation. The case involves a Christmas Day robbery at a safe car near Commerce and Beauregard streets, where Gus Karkarolas and Van Cooper testified the pair obtained nearly 60 dollars.
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George Robinson
St. Louis
Grant Cottrell
Buckner
Robinson
Cottrell
Gus Karkarolas
van Cooper
Commerce and
Beauregard Streets
City Officials Visit Destroyers Somers Barnes In Port
Mayor R. V. Taylor and Commissioner George E. Crawford toured the U S destroyers Somers and Barnes visiting Lieutenant Commanders Gunther and Morrison. The trip was in reciprocity for the earlier city officials’ visit to the port. Commissioner H T Hartwell did not attend due to a family mourning.
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R. V. Taylor
George E. Crawford
U.S
Somers
Barnes
Gunther
Morrison
Port
H. T. Hartwell
Miss Davis Inspects County Camp Aboard By Towle
Miss Ann R. Davis, inspector of the state prison and alms house food section, tours the county camp to review conditions. She is accompanied by Albert S. Towle, president of the county board.
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Ann R. Davis
State Prison and Alms House
British Will Not Construct Base
London reports suggest the decision to not proceed with the Singapore war base is a deferral rather than cancellation. The cabinet aims to defer the scheme amid offsetting exports and competing public funding needs while seeking to clarify the sea lord's position before any resignations.
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London
Singapore
Vatican to Hear Radio Broadcast at Papal Hearing
Rome March 7. At Pope Pius invitation high Vatican officials will listen to American radio concerts Sunday. Cardinal Gasparri and papal dignitaries invited to attend the listening in marking a modern spirit development. A gift English firm provided the radio set in the pope's private studio area.
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Rome
United Press
Pope Pius
Vatican
Hig Holiness
Gasparri
Papal Court
Pacifists Clash On Northwestern Campus Meeting
Northwestern University students faced a campus disruption as a pacifist gathering inside the Liberal Arts building was halted by Dean Ray Kent who forbade campus hosting. The session moved off campus with 38 students who oppose war, joined by several football players, and an internationalist speaker from Europe addressed the crowd.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Ray Kent
E of Liberal Arts
Udenhoss Ficteher
Bilidd Eile
Byfield Case Pushed to Early Finish in Ga Trial
Decatur Ga March 7 testimony in the $100 000 suit brought by Mrs Sarah G Byfield against millionaire sportsman Walter T Cand centers on alleged attack aboard the liner Aquitania with passenger Ye Europe describing bruised face She testified Byfield played cards with Bernstein and Lyons and that he was forced to sign a Paris statement exonerating Cand Continued on Page Thirteen.
Obregon predicts peace in Mexico within twenty days
In Mexico City on March 7 the national peace committee told obregon the republic would be completely pacified within 20 days. They sought approval of surrender plans for rebel leaders but admitted he would not enable Estrada and Dieguez to flee the country. He said rebels surrendering under the white flag will be guaranteed safe lives.
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Mexico City
Obregon
National
Bat
Estrada
Dieguez
Spanish Forces in Morocco Suffer Air Losses
Reports from Tangier say Spanish forces in Morocco were defeated as four planes were shot down by Riffian tribesmen near Melilla. The rebels are led by Kaid Ali Benamor, who spent time in America before returning last year.
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London
Morocco
Tangier
Mall
Tizziazza
Melilla
Anish
Kaid Ali Benamor
America
Three Workers Dead in Mayence Fight
Three workers were killed and thirty-eight wounded in fighting with police at the Badische Anilin Works at Ludwigshafen. Five policemen were wounded. Serious trouble is feared after a factory closure yesterday left 20,000 workers locked out, with another worker killed and twenty wounded.
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Mayence
Germany
United Press
Badische Anilin
Ludwigshafen
Slogan Contest of Merchants To Be Held Next Week
The annual Slogan Contest of The News Item takes place next week in Mobile. Merchants urge locals to study slogans from Mobile establishments to compete for prizes. Exact date to be announced on passes. Slogans are showcased to keep trade messages before the public.
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Logans Ag
Amundsen party travels toward Pisa with Mrs Davison
Naval expert T joined Amundsen on a polar expedition route from Spitaburrgen to Waterwright, Point Barrow, Alaska. They head to Pisa with Elizabeth Dunham Davison, recently married, and then to Tronisoe Norway near the Arctic fringe.
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Amundsen
Pole
Spitaburrgen
Waterwright
Point Barrow
Alaska
Pisa
Italy
Davison
Elizabeth Dunham
Pensacola
Fla
Tronisoe
Norway
Arctic Circle
Prices of silks kept high by Japan production curb
TOKSO March 7 A resolution by the Silk Dealers Association of Japan orders curtailment of raw silk production to enforce higher prices. All production to stop from March 25 to April 3. The minimum price for standard grade set at 2020 yen per hundred ki, reflecting a weak American demand.
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Tokso
Silk Dealers’ Association of Japan
Harvard Signifies 90th Birthday Celebration for Dr Hilcott
Plans announced in Cambridge Mass for March 26 observances of Dr Charles William Hilcott ninety fifth birthday. Chief Justice Taft to deliver a birthday art from the American people. Harvard Alumni Association Associated Harvard Clubs and an honorary committee led by President Coolidge organize event.
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Cambriage
Mass
Taft
Charles William Hilcott
Harvard University
Harvard Alumni Association
Associated
Harvard Clubs
Coolidge
IRS Revises Rules on Small Dividend Reporting
Washington March 7 Commissioner Blair of the Internal Revenue Bureau announced a change in bureau regulations. Domestic corporations will no longer be required to inform the bureau of payments of dividends under $5060.
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Washington
Blair
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Receivers Named for Broker Firm in Federal Action
In Boston on March 7 receivers were appointed in federal court for the G. F. Redmond Company Inc investment brokers. The firm’s 10 percent affairs in Boston and other cities have been closed. The receivers bonds were set at 50000 dollars and are J Weston Allen former Massachusetts attorney general Charles P Curtis Jr former assistant US attorney and Bartholomew W Brickley Boston lawyer.
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Boston
G. F. Redmond Company, Inc
J. Weston Allen
Massachusetts
Charles P. Curtis, Jr
United States
Bartholomew W. Brickley
G O P delegates being named today in Minnesota
In Minnesota's congressional districts two delegates each were to be chosen today for the Republican national convention in Cleveland and likely instructed for President Coolidge. The state convention opens tomorrow in St Paul to select seven at large delegates.
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ST. Paul
Cleveland
Minnesota
Coolidge
Italy to Host Deposed Caliph amid Refugee Crisis
Rome reports Italy desires to shelter the deposed caliph banished from Turkey with a palace protection and hospitality. The statement says the caliph is a man without a country and Italy should offer him hospitality immediately.
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Rome
Iitaly
Turkey
Artigora Soverneest
Italy
Attorney General Daugherty Returns to Tense Washington Scene
Washington on March 7 reports Attorney General Daugherty's return from Miami where his wife is ill. He reentered a cabinet climate tense after a rapid departure to Chicago en route to Miami and amid senate scrutiny of his administration. Officials discuss possible successors from Kenyon Wilbur or Dietrich with Groesbeck also in contention.
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Washington
Daugherty
Miami
White House
Chicago
Miani
Coolidge
Senate
Veterans’ Bureau
Justice Department
Kenyon
Iowa
Wilbur
California
Dietrich
Idaho
Groesbeck
Michigan
Washion
Women Drawn Into Teapot Dome Probe
Washington March 7 Senate investigating committee ordered telegraph firms to hand over all telegrams sent to or from them between December 1 and March 6. Mrs. Albert B. Fall wife of the former interior secretary and Mrs. J. W. Zevely wife of Harry F. Sinclair's Washington attorney are drawn into the oil inquiry. Fall stayed at Zevely’s apartment during his illness after returning from Florida.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
J. W. Zevely
Senate
Fall
Interior
Zevely
Harry F. Sinclair
Florida
Orchestra Leader Dead in Fall in New York
Dr. Carlos De Mandel, composer and orchestra leader formerly of San Francisco, fell or jumped to his death from the roof of a five story West End apartment building, as reported today in New York.
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New York
Carlos de Mandel
San Francisco
West End
Committee Split Drives Bonus Bill Debate in Ways and Means
Washington panel split over bonus bill as Ways and Means drafts a measure requiring paid-up insurance payments, while others push for full cash options. Chairman Greene aims to shape the bill for early action, but party divisions may delay passage beyond a day or two. President Harding’s stance on cash payments to veterans with certificates or farm vocations remains a focal point.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means . Com
Bacharach
Republican
New Jersey
Greene
Harding
Summons Sent Three in Daugherty Case in Texas
In San Antonio Texas three summons were issued in the Daugherty case connected to the department of justice inquiry. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and other officials are mentioned with service related to the United States investigations.
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Daugherty
San Antonio
Tex
Department of Ju
Harry. A. Deaghserty
Cote
United States
Ian
B.C
John
Washington
Oklahoma Faces Gasoline Tax Increase
Oklahoma motorists face a proposed 1.5 cent per gallon tax under a large bill approved by both legislative chambers and awaiting Governor Tray's signature. A second measure seeks funding of 2.156 million dollars from levies, though prior court rulings had invalidated similar taxes.
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Oklahoma
Grey
Ofia
M. F. Tray
Goverde
Supreme Court
Canadian Poet Dies in Boston West Roxbury Home
The Canadian author and poet Edward 3 son died at his West Roxbury home after chronic illness. Born in 1849 he spent years in Toronto literary circles and contributed to Canadian poetry and literature societies before his death in Boston.
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Boston
Edward
West Roxbury
Theser
Society of Literature
Kingdom
Amd
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Hett
Maas B. Mclean
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