Income Tax Day Sparks Last Minute Rush in Mobile
Crowds queue at Mobile's federal building as residents rush to file income tax returns before 4:30 pm. Many mail reports to Birmingham while others await deductions amid hopes Congress would cut 25 percent for 1923. Also covering county basketball semi finals and Coast Guard inspections along the Gulf Coast.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Federal
Ile
B. S. Cartledge
Birmingham
Thaw trial prep centers on sanity ruling in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on March 15 counsel for Harry K. Thaw prepared for a sanity trial to determine release from the Pennsylvania Hospital for Mental and Nervous Diseases. Judge J Will Day granted the petition. trial set for April 10. Thaw faces possible estate control restoration and a Gump assault case in New York amid his 2 million dollar fortune.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Lennaylia Hopital
Wales
J. Will oFrday
Thaw
John J. Patterson
Mary
Patterson
New York
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Mary C. Thaw
Kye Éabitt
Pennsylvania 5 Hospital
Philarry
Prohibition Court Trials Highlight Local Offenses
Prohibition cases were heard in the recorder's court with four violators fined for state law breaches and one case continued. Ba McBride and Fannie Hill faced penalties after testimonies. Hodge and Jim Lewis offered conflicting statements as the hearing moved to March 1 for continuance.
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Sesson
Recorder’s Court
McBride
Prichard
Fannie Hill
Hodge
Jim Lewis
Shocker to Hurl Part Sunday Game
Uebep Shocker, leading pitcher of Ltuis Browns and an ace in theican League will make his sea son's debut in the pitcher's box to afternoon at Monroe prak its scheduled exhibition game the n the major league team and the Manager Sister of the Browns, made this announcement this morning, and also stated that Billy me and Dave Danforth, both regu lars of the lub, would divide the pitching. Severeid, Collins and Schulte re the probable catchers. Wiltse, Ad ins and McBride will be on the mound afer the Mobiles club, with Al DeVormer, the former Boston catcher, Behind the bat.
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Uebep
Mobiles
al DeVormer
Boston
Weather Outlook for Washington March Weekend
Fair tonight and Sunday with frost tonight and rising temperatures. Moderate variable winds. Temperatures warmer on Sunday with improving conditions across the area.
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Washington
Trade Men Due Here This Month For Conference
Conference officials announce a visit by trade experts including S. Gregg J. Nellis Luther Beiron and Edward Epichera from the agricultural and steel sectors. Alfred Dennis and B. Getsinger also participate. A dinner with local business leaders is planned and meetings with groups in their fields will occur at the chamber office. Appointments for conferences may be made at the chamber.
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Merce
Gene S. Gregg
Ara
J. G. Nellis
Luther Beiron
Edward Epichera
Alfred P. Dennis
Euroos
B. Gets
Plea Entered in Conspiracy Case In Federal Court
Steve Oliver and about 15 co defendants pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law in a federal court session this morning. Oliver faces 60 days in Mobile County jail with credit for time served. Others named include John E. McEvoy Charles Schreimer Tobe Medicus Ben Cody John T. McNamara Frank Prendergast Hicks Howell Lloyd Dillard Mrs Steve Oliver Jim Conway John Thompson John Gunnison Bob Thomas George Herman Charlies Medicus George Gonzalez Ollie O. Werneth. Hubbard Odom, 14, also pleaded guilty to destroying seized liquor and was fined $5 on the recommendation of Acting US District Attorney Joseph John.
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Steve Oliver
Mobile
Oliver
John E. McEvoy
Charles Schreimer
Tobe Medicus
Ben Cody
John T. McNamara
Frank Prendergast
Hicks Howell
Lloyd Dillard
Jim Conway
John Thompson
John Gunnison
Bob Thomas
George xX
Herman Charlies Medicus
George Gonzalez
Ollie O. Werneth
Hubbard Odom
United States
Joseph John
Mercury to Rise Sunday Forecast for Mobile
The Weather Bureau predicted a return to fair weather tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures after a severe cold snap. A low of about 32 degrees was logged this morning, with a heavy frost likely damaging beans peas and other tender vegetation unless covered.
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Weather Bureau
Mobile
Snowfall Hits Mobile on Freight Train
Residents awoke to three inches of snow in Mobile on Friday marking the first major snowfall in nearly fifty years. The snow allegedly rode into town on a Mobile & Ohio freight train that had carved through central Mississippi, drawing crowds as it arrived with snowy remnants clinging to its sides.
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Mobile
Mobile & Ohio
Mississippi
Perri Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison
Daniel Perri alias law gates was found guilty on impersonation of a government officer and received a two year federal prison term. Other charges were dropped by agreement. Authorities traced him from Philadelphia with help from local justice officials.
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Nolle Pevenea
Agreemeé
Seteghine
Prnions
Department of Justice
Philadelpha
Convicted Negro Appeals After Robbery Sentence
Tommy Hackins alias Bud Rollins, a black stevedore, filed notice of appeal to the supreme court after a 30 year penitentiary sentence for holding up and robbing Police Officer Pat Delahunty. A stay of execution was ordered. Dave Hivers faces trial March 20 and John Mitchell a March 28 hearing, with two special juror venues drawn.
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Bud Rollins
Pat Delahunty
Supreme Court
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Hackins
John Mitchell
Mobile Intervenes in Rate Hearing on Birmingham to Pensacola
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce is permitted to intervene in the Pensacola chamber rate case for iron and steel shipments from the Birmingham district to Pensacola. A hearing is set for March 28 in Pensacola. Pensacola claims rates to the port are too high relative to Birmingham to Mobile. The ICC will reopen the Meridian Alabama case affecting cotton hay brick and concrete, with hearing date to be announced.
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Pensacola Chamber
Irom
Birmingham
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Pensacola
Mobile
Interstate Commerce Commission
Meridian-Alabama
Rotary Club Radio Concert Broadcast by CFCA Toronto
The Rotary Club of Toronto will broadcast four concerts Wednesday evening from Station CFCA. A Rotarian prize will go to the member reporting hearing the program from the farthest distance. Broadcast runs from 8 to 9 45 Central Standard Time. Rotarians are urged to tune in and report reception.
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Steamer to Sail Under Big Bond in Cope Affair
The British steamer Orduna sails for Hamburg today under a one million dollar surety bond. One of three Volstead counts was dismissed and government suits for vessel confiscation as a smuggler are postponed until her return. Seven crew members confessed to smuggling liquor and narcotics into the country.
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New York
Orduna
Hamburg
A. N. Hand Rales
Percy Foyle
Charles Dawe
Garrido Slain After Failure to Come Here
A report from Frontera Tabasco indicates Garrido Hosen, former federal governor of Tobasco, attempting to reach Mobile on the Stavangeren, was killed by rebels. The vessel tied at Frontera for six weeks due to revolution. Garrido reportedly offered 20000 in fare before departure.
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Mobile
Ben Tomas Garring
Mexico
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de Rture
Webnd
Garrido Hosen
Plans for Better Fire Department Are Inspected
J H Howlan nkiore from the National Board of Fire Underwriters met with Commissioners Hartwell and Crawfor to discuss improvements. The plan includes two central fire stations, updated fire alarm systems, waterworks work, and street upgrades. A 1 percent building tax was proposed to fund the changes, with ongoing assessments of the current system.
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National Board of ‘Fire Underwriters
New York
H.’.T. Hartwell
George KE. Crawfor
Wis
Raifiyoine
W. Barr
G. W. Myrie
Iter
T Department
Wright Smithdeit Electrician
L. Cc. Lytz
Judge Denson Goes to Opelika Home
Local report states Judge Denson of Opelika will return home after four weeks in service. He will be succeeded Monday in Mobile by Judge Ayres of the Fourth Circuit. Judge Goldsby is reported to be recovering.
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Opelika
Mini Virs
W. Goldsby
Goldsby
Police Grant Paid Holidays After Mardi Gras Carnival
Chief Jesse Hogan announced in an order that police force members will receive two paid days off in recognition of their double duty during the Mardi Gras carnival.
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Jesse
Hogan
Correction on slogan contest errors at The News-Itent
The newspaper corrects an error in its advertisers contest. Sigler Electric Company slogan Yours For Service appeared under Fre dentalhal’s Friday advertisement. Errors in slogans 25 and 46 will not be counted against contestants.
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Sigler Electric Company
Fredenthal
Nurserymen See Slight Damage to Citrus Crop
In Mobile, the South Alabama Citrus Nurserymen's Association met at the Cawthon Hotel to discuss the freeze impact. Over twenty nurserymen reported their surveys and expressed optimism for a good satsuma crop this year despite expected lower yields than last year. F.T. Nye serves as president and B. Davis as secretary.
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South Alabama Citrus Nurserymen's Association
Cawthon Hotel
Satsuma
B. Davis
Condemnation Proceeding Filed Against Nash Automobile
The state solicitor filed equity proceedings in circuit court seeking condemnation of a Nash automobile owned by Marshall Tillman of Hamilton and Knox streets. The car, used to transport prohibited liquor, and its proceeds, are asked to be turned over to the state. Tillman was stopped on Telegraph road ten days ago with eight gallons of white whiskey and fined $500 plus costs.
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Marshall Tillman
Hamilton
Knox Streets
Circuit Court
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Telegraph Road
Aras
Three Tube Set Proves Sufficient For Air Reception
In Johannesburg on March 1, a local radio owner reported receiving music and talks from stations in Schenectady and London using a three-tube radio set, an unprecedented demonstration of shortwave reception.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Schenectady
London
Value of francs rises after Poincare victory
Paris reports a sharp rise in the franc following Premier Poincare's senate win. The franc opened at 21 francs per dollar and the pound sterling stood at 90 francs.
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Paris
Poincare
Rest Taken in Teapot Dome Investigation
Washington March 1 investigation of pending Shade in the oil inquiry has been put off until next week because Senator Walsh Democrat Montana is ill and advised to rest for several days. The committee recesses until Tuesday and will not set a program for remaining evidence until his return. Investigators will also consider the diplomatic exchanges between the United States and Colombia over the treaty, as submitted to the Senate.
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Walsh
Montana
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Oil
Democrat
Foreign Relations Committee
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Din
Labor Government On Last Legs In Commons Vote
London March 15 Predictions say the labor government faces defeat in the house of commons over the coal miners minimum wage bill. The press notes miners rejected the owners' wage offer, creating a crisis and signaling likely government attempts to force passage despite Tory and Liberal opposition.
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International News’ Service
House of Commons
Dallhe Express
Electric contracts set in Spain by British and Spanish groups
Britain and Spanish industrialists with engineers and builders have secured contracts worth several million pounds in Spain. The Morning Post notes the move counters rumors that the Stinnes group in Germany was edging into Spanish industry.
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The
Morning Post
Stinnes
Germany
First Parliament Opens in Egypt under New Regime
Cairo reports the opening of Egypts first parliament under the new regime. King or leader attends formal ceremony as the legislative body begins its sessions marking a political transition.
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Cairo
Bay
Kiad
Prince of Monteneroso Bestowed on Gabriele d Annunzio
Rome March 16 King Emanuel confers the title of Prince of Monteneroso on Gabriele d Annunzio the soldier poet in recognition of his notable wartime service.
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Rome
Emmann
Prince of
Danzig Free State Recognizes Soviet Russia
The state of Danzig on March 15 recognizes Soviet Russia. This brief notice records a diplomatic move reflecting border and alliance shifts in the early period.
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Danzig Free State
Danzig
Soviet
Russia
Two Archbishops Arrive in Paris with Papal Mission
Two archbishops Hayes of New York and Mundelein of Chicago arrive in Paris at daybreak for a papal ceremony. They will receive red hats from Pope Pius XII tomorrow in a display of church honor.
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Hayes
Newt Se
Mundelein
Chicago
Gerretth
Pope
Pius
At Or T
Dever Declares Democratic Stand in Chicago Contest
Chicago political scene follows Major Dever as he proclaims a nationwide impressjon aim in the Democratic ranks. Dever, a Chicago figure, spoke amid county Democratic proceedings outlining his leadership and stance on party affairs.
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Dever
Chicago
Expedition to Tibet and Afghanistan Leaves With 100 Men
An American expedition led by W. F. Alder departs from San Rancibo yesterday bound for Tibet and Afghanistan with guarantees of support from the American and British governments. The force travels by voyage and land transport, equipped with radio and phonograph equipment for field operations.
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SAN
Rancibco
W. F. Alder
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