City Officials Questioned As Grand Jury Returns 160 Bills
Mayor Harry Pillans and Commissioners Laz Schwarz and Pat Lyons faced the circuit court grand jury amid a flurry of questioning. The panel announced 160 indictments, 120 in prohibition cases, with a final report due Saturday to Judge M. Miller. The jurors may be held indefinitely for service under the new law.
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Harry Pillans
Laz Schwarz
Pat ~ Lyons
Grand An Ry
Circuit Court
Miller
Conviction in Federal Mail-Plot Case Involving Irene Fisher
Irene Fisher charged in a federal case for using the mails to swindle H G Grimley of 200 dollars. A letter demanded payment in a box at a South Water Street store under threat of death. Grand jury indictment and jury deliberations followed the trial.
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Ury
Walter Fisher
H. G. Grimley
Irene ‘Fisher
Rand
Grimley
Summer
Ae Ina
South Water Street
Chary
Suse
Cope
Aft- McDowell
French ship reaches U. S. port with forward and aft sections
A damaged notice from New York describes two ships arriving from Bordeaux. One forward section is reported arriving rapidly, while the aft section remains unclear. The fragmentary text notes distress or confusion in the report and mentions Mar. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ySordeaux
Germans Emigrate to Mexico by Rail Through Texas Border
About 400 Germans have applied for and received passes this week. The emigrants mostly travel by rail through San Antonio Texas, though many go via El Paso Eagle Pass and other border points west of Laredo.
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Porta
Mexico
San Antonio
Tex
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Mobile Delegates to Lead Woodmen Of The World Meeting
Thirty five Woodmen from Mobile camps will travel by special coach to Dothan Alabama for the head camp meeting running March 13 to 15. Delegates from Mobile and surrounding camps will join in Dothan with a list of attendees from Forest No. 1 Mapte No. 6 and nearby towns including Fairhope Daphne and Robertsdale among others.
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Mobile
Dothan
Ala
Mobile County
Mobile Woodmen
Forest No. 1
W. H. Hamilton
R. H. Giles
W. EB. Lavinghouse
D. Penington
J. S. Winter
L. Arras
Bauer
P. ¢. Béald
EB. K. Cogbern
H. W. Cunningham
C. H. Deshomme
Millom Denmark
E. P
T. Kopersmith
Ladvigten
Grove
Paul Smith
Rosa Strand
Do. Vernaille
Gus Seiple
Andrew Vernaille
5. F. Hale
Dairy Truck Collision Damages Two Vehicles
A dairy truck owned by Hardawey Young and a vehicle driven by P. F. Peters collided at Anand and Dauphin streets at 7 30 this morning. Both drivers abandoned their wrecked vehicles after police investigation found the chauffeur speeding. Both men were ordered jailed at the police station.
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Hardawey Young
P. F. Peters
Anand Dauphin Streets
Peters
Dauphin Street
Ann
Weather forecast for Washington and Mississippi region
Fair and somewhat colder tonight with possible light frost in northern and central portions. Friday outlook remains similar with continued cool and dry conditions.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Mar
Mississippi
Mobile boat builders weigh plan for submarine chasers
Secretary Josephus Daniels proposes engaging small coastal builders to supply wooden hulls for submarine chasers. Local firms Harrison Brothers and McTaggert & Thompson could mass produce with available plants and labor, pending specifications and output figures from Mobile Chamber of Commerce.
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Mobile Boat Builders
Josephus Daniels
Navy Department
United States
Mobile
Naval Secretary
Harrison Brothers
Palmetto Street
McTaggert & Thompson
Foot
Madison
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Maede
Slightly Colder Tonight in Local Forecast
The Weather Bureau predicts a low around 44 degrees tonight with fair conditions tonight and Friday. The Black Warrior is expected to fall while the Tombigbee rises over the next two days, with uncertain upper portions. Selma to see little change then a slow fall by Friday.
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Weather Bureau
Alabama
Montgomery
Selma
Uch
New Oil Company Organized in Mobile Alabama
The Alabama Oil and Development Company organized by Peoria Illinois capitalists St Louis Missouri and Chicago Illinois filed incorporation papers in Mobile Probate Court to do business in the state with capital stock of 160000. The project aims to search for oil, natural gas and other minerals in Mobile County.
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Alabama Oil and Development Company
Peoria
St. Louis
Chicago
Ill
Mobile
Eeiness
Bad Weather Again Halts War Activity Across Fronts
German official reports say heavy weather caused stagnation on Russian and Balkan fronts while artillery resumed in some sectors on the Paris Oise Aisne area and Berlin notes additional ships and fishing craft mobilized. The period is described as recently but not dated.
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Euretare
Paris
St Sere
Oise
Aisne
Berlin
An’ Ag
Mobile attorney L H Faith dies at home
L H Faith senior partner at L H and Faith dies at his Mobile home on South Ann Street after a short illness. He served in the Civil War, later practiced law in Mobile, and was active in the bar association and Raphael Semmes Camp. He leaves four daughters and a son.
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Lyman Hi
Faith
Mobile
Lyman.h. Faith
L. H. & Faith
South Ann Street
Tharming County
Glenville
Army of the Agaeon
Boyles
Ervin
Rees
Eescena
Othe
J. R. Curry
Alville
Ala
George G. White
Nashville
A. R
W. &. Randall
Marion Junction
Bey
Mae ‘Tchison
W Welling
Birminghas
Mobile Bar Association
Raphael Semmes Campu
Government-street
Senate Unanimous Consent Debate On Eloture Amendment
The Senate opened debate on the eloture amendment with both parties’ support. Senator Martin urged unanimous consent to avoid blocking full discussion while Senator Dodge sought no objections. Senator Pomerene urged a tougher rule, though he backed an armed neutrality bill, saying some senators risk the president’s wrath.
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Washington
Senate
Martin
Dodge
Pomerene
Pomerens
Court Notes Nolle Prosequi In Civil Case Appeals
In circuit court today the appeal of W H Ransom charged with orderly conduct was nolle pressed by the city attorney. Ditta James was fined in the orders court and appealed from the decision of the wassee by Judge Leigh. The cases Tuttle charged were continued until the next court session.
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Nolle
W. H. Ransom
Ditta James
Leigh
Tuttle
White House Draperies Fail to Pass Bill for Rugs and China
Washington March 8. New draperies furniture and tableware are being installed at the White House using china from Wilson and pieces from two other presidential sets. The changeover underscores decorating decisions tied to the executive residence.
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White House
China
Washington
Wilson
Democrats Object to Postal Civil Service Extension Plan
The report notes Democratic opposition to a plan to extend civil service protections for postal workers. It argues the move would place many Republicans in office as the administration seeks economy. Postmasters already in office would serve out their four year terms pending new examinations and grading.
First Ala Infantry to Leave for Mobile
The First Alabama Infantry mobilizes to depart for Mobile on the 25th of the month. The unit movement is reported from San Antonio Texas dated March 8.
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Ala
Mobile
Burton Veneer Co Incorporation Papers Filed
The Burton Veneer Company Inc filed incorporation papers in the probate court today to manufacture veneer and deal in timber and lumber. The $10,000 concern will begin business with corporators officers Bod Burton, Tuutbesy Als. Emory, Ala., president, WB. eeeh secretary.
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Burton Veneer Company, Inc
BD. Burton
Tuutbesy Als. Emery
Ala
WB. Eeeh
Aa Conte Boi Base
Whip Active In Senate Position Cited for Commerce
Senator J. Ham Lewis, acting by virtue of his office, is noted as a whip in the Senate with duties to protect commerce alongside commerce statistics. The record underscores the role of the whip in maintaining orderly legislative action.
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J. Ham Lewis
President Confined to Bed by Grip Attack
Dr Grayson announced at noon that the president had a fever above normal and would remain in bed for several days though his condition was not serious. He spent a quiet night as symptoms lingered.
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Lew Dave
Grayson
Was
Judge Rules Wife May Inspect Husband Pockets
In a court ruling, Mrs. Samuel Kell testified that she took about $17 from her husband’s trousers while he slept, arguing her rights to access his pockets. The husband had sewn up the pockets and kept his trousers by his bed as a protective measure amid their financial dispute.
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Samuel Kell
Rich old Lady Leaves Thoughtful Girl 38000
A Massachusetts court notes a will leaving a young woman 38000 dollars with 28000 on her 26th birthday and annual interest. The girl, who was in Revere near Boston last summer, learned of the bequest after an acquaintance picked up the order. Mrs. Catherine Ward of Rapids, Michigan, died recently and her will included the bequest.
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Eee
Eee Schampanier
Reveresucah
Boston
Catherine Ward
Ee Rapids
Mich
High Rail Officials Visit Mobile From Wabash and Missouri Lines
Wabash general agent F. H. Tristan based in St Louis visits Mobile with Southern region executives BE Blair G B Harris and T E Judkins traveling on freight and passenger routes. The mobile visit includes riverfront inspection as Tristan tours southern territory.
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F. H. Tristan
Wabash Sq
St. Louis
BE. H. Blair
Southern
G. B. Harris
Birmingham
T. E. Judkins
Missouri Road
Bham
Ala
Mobile i
Tristan
British Near Baghdad Report From Major General Maurice
A dispatch to the Associated Press from Major General P F B Maurice reports near Baghdad operations. Maurice, chief director of palate operations at the wan oft, describes ongoing actions and strategic developments in the field.
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London
Star
Beieishatry
Neskea Eeniee A
Bagdad
Associated Press
PF. B. Maurice
Intrigue Over Aid Inquiry Advances
Investigation presses on into alleged German plots and conspiracies tied to county officials. The inquiry resumes today, aiming to uncover links and determine involvement in aid allocation and hidden agendas.
Grand Jury Starts Probe Into German Plot in New York
A grand jury in New York commenced examining a suspected German plot connected to a broader espionage activity. Officials indicate the investigation centers on possible foreign interference and security risks impacting the city.
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New York
Missouri House defeats bill amid partisan vote tally
A Missouri measure stalled in the House as supporters and opponents clashed over its provisions. The bill failed by a margin of sixty two to zero, ending the session on the proposal.
Burglary Report Notes Commissary at Salco
A burglary entry reports an incident at the Salco commissary. Details are incomplete with garbled OCR text but indicate unauthorized entry and potential property loss. Police are investigating and reviewing security footage.
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RENCH
U. S. ED
Guthrie
Tokio, Japan
New Oil Company
Mobile Bar
Sherman
Coulfin
Cman
San Antoniv, Tex
Burton Veneer CO
Cian
Missouri
Salco
Burgla
Netotetl
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