Rivers Murder Trial Opens In Calvert Circuit Court
Dossy Rivers, 23, is on trial for the killing of Deputy Sheriff A C Brill near Calvert on January 4. The case began in Calvert circuit court with opening statements by Prosecutor Jack Courtney and others. The defense argues insanity at the time of the crime. Jurors have been housed in the courthouse grand jury room due to race crowds, and the trial schedule anticipated a verdict by early afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dossy Rivers
A. C. Brill
Calvert
Jack Courtney
Ek M. A. Rogers
Herbert A. Feibelman
Bart B. Chamberlain
Rivers
T. B. Allman
Postpone Trial Of Six Men In Federal Case
The trial of Harry Stinson and five others on charges of using the mails for fraud was postponed to tomorrow morning by Commissioner J I Burgett. The defense will argue lack of federal jurisdiction and insufficiency of affidavits, with new evidence cited by the federal attorney. Harris is free on a $5000 cash bond. Clemmons is sought in Milwaukee for a $10000 theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stinson
William Cousins
Harry Dixon
H., C. Walker
Jim Clemmons
Jim Harris
Salyards
Charles C. Willnauer
Albert Baker
J. I. Burgett
Federal Court
Florida
Louis Rittlemeyer
Post Office
Harris
Jacksonville
Fla
Clemmons
Milwaukee
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Alex D. Pitts
Selma
Aubrey Boyles
Meeting on Mobile rail water rates inquiry
A Mobile committee led by Horace Turner plans a March 13 conference at the Battle House with Theodore Brent of the Mississippi Warrior System and Walter Shipley of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. They will discuss inaugurating rail and water tariffs between St. Louis and Mobile and lower rates via transfer at Tuscaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Brent
Mississippi Warrior System
Walter Shipley
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
St. Louis
Mobile
Horace Turner
Albert P. Bush
Parlor C
Battle House
Brent
Shipley
Tuscaloosa
New Orleans
T. Q. Ashburn
Prompt Operation With Pocket Knife Saves Tot Life
In Cincinnati on March 9 a two year old boy named John Ashington was saved by a doctor using a pen knife to open the throat and cut the trachea below a peanut lodged in the windpipe. Air flowed, the child revived, and the peanut was later removed. The physician said waiting for proper instruments would have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John Ashington
Neimati
0. C. Ne
Payne
Probe Into Bay Ship Collision Seeks Cause and Responsibility
An inquiry by the Shipping Board and local port officials is examining the collision of steamer Bajo Chico and Antinous near Arlington docks. Crews and pilots are questioned while a damage survey of the Bajo Chico and a possible dry docking plan for the Sancel are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Docks
Shipping Board
Emanuel Building
Turner Terminal
Véhime
Illinois coal miners may forge state agreements to avert strike
Washington March 9 government officials see Illinois miners as opening a path to settlement with operators through state agreements. If Illinois reaches a deal other districts may follow, with 75 percent of workers possibly accepting separate accords, while union leader John Lewis warns of risks to the national federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Sec. of Labor
Davia
Tllinois
National Organization
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Ce Federation of Labor
Pupport
Tlinois
Illinois
Special Nears Florida on Harding Vacation Train
President Harding begins aweeklong vacation aboard a special train bound for St Augustine Florida with Mrs Harding Gen Sawyer and key aides aboard The trip includes golf plans and possible Florida coast visit while Atlantic Coast Line safeguards the through route amid a tax payment note closing line incomplete about income tax of $18000
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Presideit
Harding
Associated Preas
Pres
Florida
Washington
South Carolina
St. Augustine
Christian
Sawyer
Gen
Daugherty
Gillett
House
Sec
State
Mether
Edward B. McLean
The
Washington Post
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Shepe N
Hardinee
Mississippi fire lobby inquiry opens before house committee
Jackson March 9 an inquiry by a state house committee into governor Russell’s charges that fire insurance companies run a covert Jackson lobby began with Steves Robertson a state revenue agent as the witness The hearing aimed to probe alleged company activities while limiting discussion to procedural matters and possible testimony on the governor’s suit accusing insurers of price fixing and collusion of rates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Lae M. Ri
Mississippi
Steves Vertson
Robertson
Russell
A. H. Stone
Noe
Sean
Etate Tre
Cerne
Russell E
St Trust
Fies
Pea
Finsag
Jurors Drawn for Circuit Court in Week of March Thirteen
Jurors for the circuit court for the week starting March 13 were selected. The list includes Claude Wigel Clarence V. Claude Sears William H. Powell Daniel C. Goler John Kern William A. Sossaman P. Lud Daniel an d John C. Haley Edward J. aesarm Henry Fietcher George Threadagit Clarence G. Riddenhour Devon Maurice P. Hyde Jacobson Walter Hempmead Alfred Beardslee Winston Jarvis Thomas Fietcher Boone Trawick Gaines St. John Henry Steiner Francis Waller John Jea Robert du Mont Josephorton Ward Norton Mark Lea Henry Frei Frederick Harlan Zack E. Agee Gaines Harwell William Helder Arron Lowenstein James Bosarge Isaac Luehbach Hubert Bosarge Alfred P. gehen Charlies A. Marston Thomas Daves Dantzler Golott Henry A. e dr William Jones Fred Smee Terieats Ruiz M. Gee R. Baker B F Adams Price Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Claude Wigel
Clarence V. Claude- Sears
William Howell
Daniel
Clarence G. Riddenhour
Devon
Maurice P. Hyde
Nee ‘G. Jacobson
Walter C. Hempmead
Alfred T. Beardslee
Winston O. Jarvis
Thomas Fietcher
Boone B. Trawick
Gaines T. St. John
Henry C. Steiner
Francis Waller
John O. Jea
Robert B. du Mont
Joseph 5Orton
B@ward Q. Norton
Mark Lea
Henry Frei
Frederick T. Harlan
Zack KE. Agee
Gaines L. Harwell
William Helder, Jr
Arron Lowenstein
James Bosarge
Isaac Luehbach
Hubert Bosarge
Alfred P. Gehen Charlies
A. Marston
Thomas B. Daves
Dantzler Golott
Henry A
E. Dr
William Jones
Fred Smee
John” Terieats
Ruiz M
E Gee R. Baker
B. F. Adams
Epee Niieey
Uer
Arry "Price E. Williams
Park Derby Ruling Fails To Find Taxi Violations
In a city case before the recorder, Richards claimed no taxi cars were parked in front of the hotel and that any summons would be issued only when a fare was obtained. The recorder dismissed the matter, concluding no crime existed in street parking of taxis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Oe
Taxioe Uscat
Perates
Richard
Muscat
Gnn
Richards
Derby
14 Year Old Boy Saves Life In Suicide Crisis
14 year old L C Jr. of 20 Monroe street reported by police to have played a key role in saving 14 year old Matilda Reed of 711 South Scott street from taking poison. Reed, said to be the wife of Charles, swallowed two bottles of liquid before Freeny intervened and later discussed her motive stating she had the blues and no reason to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Reed
South
Scott Street
L. C. Jr
Monroe Street
Freeny
Weat
A Conception
Charles G
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
Rain tonight across Alabama with likely Friday morning clearing. Warmer tonight, then cooler Friday afternoon. Mississippi also expects rain tonight, clearing Friday morning, with warmer air in the far east and colder conditions Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Health Board to Keep Close Touch With Mohr's Office
The health board adopts a resolution to maintain regular contact with Dr A Mohr health officer. It requires him to keep regular hours, reportexpenses and income at the next session, and detail personnel salaries and duties of health department staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
Mohr
Dc. A. Mohr
D. T. McCall
Board of Health Employes
Horne and Theunys enliven finance ministers meeting
Paris reports Sir Robert Horne and Col. Theunys the Belgian premier and finance minister enlivened a first conference of finance ministers from Great Britain Italy Belgium and France. Roland W. Boyden attended as unofficial observer for the United States. They reaffirmed August 18 allied financial commission agreements as binding and described the first billion marks Germany pays to the Allies as to be split between British army occupation costs and Belgium priority payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Robert Horne
Col
Theunys
Great Britain
Italy
Belgium
France
Roland W. Boyden
United States
Robert
M. Themys
Allied Financial Commission
Cannes
Germany
Hughes Daughter to Wed Chauncey L. Waddell
Miss Hughes of the secretary of state’s family will marry Chauncey L. Waddell of New York. She is a 1920 Wellesley graduate. Waddell, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin J. Waddell of Greenfield Ohio, is Harvard 1918 and former air service member, now with Dillon Read & Co of New York.
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Hughes
Chauncey L. Waddell
New York
Miss Hughes Oc
Wellesley College
Edwin J. Waddell
Greenfield
Ohio
Harvard
Air Service
Waddell
Dillon, Read & Co
New York City
Street clashes in Genoa erupt in deadly duels
In Genoa last night fascisti and socialist factions clashed in pitched battles in the streets. More than a score of policemen were injured and several were reported dying today as gun and revolver duels erupted amid months of tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Associated Press
Socialit
Russian relief ship springs leak at sea
The American steamer West Munhan bound from Norfolk to Russia with corn sprang a leak in the North Sea. Her crew was rescued and landed at Heligoland as twelve tugs stood by while the cargo was jettisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Atta
Associated Presse
Themerican
West Munhan
Norfolk
Russia
North Sea
Heligoland
Limerick Disorders Claim 12th Victim
The list of victims in the disorders in the city since last Saturday rose to twelve today as a man was added to the toll. Police urged calm and cordoned off the affected neighborhood while investigators searched for leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limerick
Belpaat
Scratches List From Today's Race Card
The document lists the scratched horses per race: First race includes Star, Star, Wireless, 1 2 Race-Beeswan, Lively, 614 Rose, Princess Lou, W G McClintock, North Shore. Third race shows none. Fifth race notes Cobalt Lasse. Sixth race includes Jack Reeves and Bond.
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Blue “Star
Star
Wireless
Beeswan
Lively
Rose
Princess Lou
W. G. McClintock
North Shore
Cobalt Lasse
Jack Reeves
Bond
Moshiro Yard Sale Draws National Bidders for Shipyard Equipment
Bidders from across the United States are expected March 13 for an auction of Mobile Ship building plant equipment directed by Fitzpatrick and Til New Orleans auctioneers. Austill, trustee for Mobile ship building, said inquiries came from shipbuilders sawmill men junk dealers and several bidders from Seattle Detroit and Texas. The sale runs all day with a quarter of the yard slated for specific equipment and the event will be at the Moshiro yard old plant. Parcel 2 of the Wooshiro waterfront property is set for April 7 following Parcel 1 sold by William Todd at a receiver’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mobile Shipbuilding
Fitzpatrick and Til
New Oleans
Austillart
Pany
Seattle
Detroit
Texas
Mobile
Moshiro
Wooshiro
William Zr. Todd
Hieronymous Docks
Weather Outlook From Texas Storm Hits Mobile
Unsettled storm conditions across Texas forecast rain and high winds for Mobile this afternoon. Rain likely to continue with possible clearing Friday as winds shift northwest bringing cooler air. Forecasters warn broad rain east of the Mississippi within 26 hours as storm warnings remain in effect along the Gulf Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Texas
Washington
Mississippi
Gulf
Bar
Cedar Keys
Fila
Salome Figure Debate Sparks Archaeology Talk
George C. Drey ford presents evidence before the Royal Archæological Institute claiming Salome was a tumbler not a dancer. Mrs Teokerd cites illuminated parchments and carvings showing Salome posed as an acrobat rather than a dancer, challenging traditional depictions.
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Salome
Royal Archaeological Institute
George C. Dreyford
No Split Predicted In Coal Strike Tie to State Deals
Indianapolis March 9 Officials of the United Mine Workers of America said no split of union rules over the April 1 coal strike was expected from talks in Illinois aimed at a wage agreement for the state. Frank Farrington’s message was read as showing the Illinois dissenter would follow the policy committee’s state by state decisions, increasing the chance of a walkout April 1 and limiting single state deals. In Cheboygan Michigan two boys were found dead after a blaze that destroyed four blocks of the business district. State troops assist in keeping order as plans to rebuild emerge. losses exceed 500000 with three dead.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Press
Ges
United Mine Workers of America
Anola
Frank Farrington
Illinois
Farrington
St. Louis
Cheboygan
Mich
Mennonites Head for Mexican Tract in Southern Chihuahua
Swift Current Sask March 9 The Old Colony Mennonites begin leaving by special trains from Wymark in an advance guard of about 250 men and children. They aim for agricultural lands south of Chihuahua city with all 614 colony members expected to depart within three years barring Mexican trouble.
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Swift Current
Sask
Old Colony Mennonites
Mexico
Wymark
Chihuahua
One Man Killed Two Hurt In Auto Spill
Bowling Green Ky March 9 James Valentine brother of the late John Valentine president of Wells Fargo Express company was instantly killed and two men were hurt when the automobile they were riding in turned over three times. Jones an employee of Loomis Machine company Tiffin Ohio owner and driver sustained a fractured collarbone. Jene Bernstein another passenger received cuts on the face while Fred Watt escaped without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
James Valentine
John Valentine
Wells-Fargo Express Company
A Jones
Loomis Machine Company
Tiffin
Ohio
Valentine
Jene Bernstein
Fred Watt
Three Men Ask New York Policemen to Murder Them
In New York City three men sought death asking officers to kill them. William Vergo 41 without a home offered $50 to a patrolman to shoot or lend a gun and dumped 1600 from his pocket on a desk before being sent to hospital. Patrolman Lichtoblau stopped two men who sought skull fractures and fined them after magistrate hearing. they named William Dorian broker and Wilfred Dorning banker.
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New York
Whittaker
6Th Avenue
30Th Street
William Vergo
Hell's Kitchen
Ldchtoblau
Centaeelty
Notor
William Dorian
Wilfred Dorning
Attempts to Settle Textile Strike Ends Indefinitely
The Rhode Island State Board of Mediation and Conciliation abandoned further attempts to settle the textile strike differences and adjourned indefinitely. Labor Commissioner George Hint issued a statement after a lengthy session, saying arbitration is no longer sought as both sides rejected the proposed plan. The board had previously offered 10 percent wage reductions and the 48 hour week, but manufacturers and operatives declined to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
State Board of Mediation and Conciliation
George Hint
Aittle
Three Burned in Birmingham Home Fire
KB. 8. Killian, his wife, and their 19-year-old daughter were badly burned when a blaze destroyed their Birmingham home late Wednesday night. Doctors reported their condition critical as they remained trapped until the flames overtook the dwelling. Killian had earlier managed to rescue his wife and daughter. He formerly ran the city market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Killian
Daaughter
Powder Works Blast Kills Three at Dupont Plant
Three men died when a Du Pont gelatine mixing house at Dupont near Camp Lewis exploded destroying the building. The blast shook Camp Lewis and South Tacoma, with workers blown to atoms in the No 3 gelatine mixing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Dupont
Camp Lewis
E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company
South Tacoma
Law enforcement called chief task in church league speech
Chicago reports Bishop Thomas Nichol as president of the Methodist Episcopal Church league urging members to fight saloons and whiskey interests. He described law enforcement as the first great work and said the league’s effort is a monumental push to nullify the liquor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Nicholsion
Nr League
League
The
Methodiat Copal Church
Nullifica
Davies Denies Acting as Wilson's Messenger
New York report quotes Norman H. Davies secretary of state denying any role as messenger for Wilson. He says he knows nothing of a four power treaty contact and that if anyone else is involved he has not been authorized to speak for himself or for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norman H
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