Mobile to Vote on 250 000 Road Bond Issue in 1921
Mobile county voters set a date after thirty days for a bond election to issue 250 000 dollars for roads and bridges on state trunk lines as designated by state officials. The measure, sold in 500 dollar denominations, funds will be committed to construction and repair of trunk lines with federal and state oversight and a required public advertisement period beforehand.
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Mobile
Board of Revenue
Finley McFadyen
John D. Hagan
State Highway Commission
Mobile County
Montgomery
Federal
Governent Ag Ais Sots
S. M. Adama
Hagan
Paponte
Adams Peache
Palmer Kein Nty
A. G. Ward
Water power plans could reshape US industry this decade
Washington reports from the United Press indicate that 160 waterpower site applications are under review by a new federal power commission. Projects could lead to 11 billion dollars in total investments and as much as 18 million horsepower, transforming eastern and western industry and public utilities. In Lakewood New Jersey James A Stillman and his wife pursue divorce with potential quick settlement discussions at Laurel in the Pines hotel.
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Ralph E. Turner
United Press
Washington
New Power Commission
Secretaries of War, Agriculture and Interior
Weeks
T Ce
Federal Commission
United States
O. Cerrill
Commission
California
Alaska
New York
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Merrill
Mountain
Alabama
Maine
Federal Power Commission
Lakewood
N. J
James A. Stillman
Wif
Laurel-in-the- Pines
Mra. Stillman
Stillman
Stilman
Stillmans
Nevada
Trial Ends As Jury Deliberates in Clara Smith Hammi Case
Ardmore Oklahoma reports the trial of Clara Smith Hammi on murder charges of Jake L. and an oil political figure. Proceedings paused for judge Thomas Champion to prepare instructions to the jury of 12. Prosecution and defense set to present final arguments before jury verdict.
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Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hami
Jake L. & On
Thomas W. ¢Pion
Champion
Clara
Soldiers Exonerated of Robbery Charge at Fort Morgan
G T Billiards and George Carappa, soldiers at Fort Morgan, were acquitted in a recorder's court when prosecutor George Champlain failed to appear. Champlain claimed he was robbed of 200 dollars after being knocked down, but testimony suggested injuries came from a fall on embers, and Champlain was intoxicated earlier that day.
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G. T. Billiards
George Carappa
Fort Morgan
Recorder’s Court
Recorder
George Champlain
Ollice Werneth
Champlain
Liquor Found Aboard Biride Steamer At Pinto Docks
State law enforcement officers reported 22 quarts of prohibited liquor found on the vessel Biride at Pinto docks during a late hour patrol. Hudoff and Jon Donaghue led the investigation. arrests have not been made and the case was referred to the county solicitor.
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Hudoff
Jon Donaghue
Pinto Docks
Tax returns rush as midnight deadline passes in city
Federal officers report heavy activity checking income tax returns from Mobilians after the closing deadline at midnight Tuesday. About ten thousand residents reportedly filed before the limit, while some could not reach the office and presented returns this morning.
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Internal Revenue
Birmingham
Taxi Man Fined Total of $175 In Recorder's Court
H. H. Bedgood, a taxi driver, convicted of operating an automobile while intoxicated. He was fined $150 and costs of $25 with sixty days on the state charges. The court warned he risked losing his license if he continued taxi work. Bedgood appealed, and the clerk was directed to monitor the appeal and notify the secretary of state if conviction occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bedgood
Bedgood
St. Emanuel
Conti
Bedgdod
Secretary of State
Fifth False Alarm In Month Brings Out Fire Fighters
The fifth false fire alarm in 20 days drew firefighters from Theatre and Royal streets at 9 40 this morning. The fire chief and apparatus rushed to the scene, but no fire was found after an пробed several minutes. The alarm was relayed from a station over the phone to fire headquarters. Assistant Chief Gus has been detailed to investigate the cause of the numerous false alarms.
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Theatre
Royal Streets
van Een
Two Injured When Taxi Rolls Over Near Telegraph Road
George Porterman taxi driver and John Aikens timberman Baldwin County were injured when a taxi overturned on Telegraph Road four miles from the city Tuesday afternoon. Porterman and Aikens suffered cuts and bruises as the cab was wrecked. a woman driving another car triggered the crash and fled as injuries were treated at the city hospital.
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George Porterman
John Aikens
Baldwin County
Porterman
Maepae
Retae
Shepard Fined Ten Dollars For Tick Violation
Austin sheriff charged Shepard with violating cattle tick eradication laws and fined him ten dollars plus costs. The court docket lists multiple similar cases to be tried in this term of the circuit court, with Willie Busby Harris and others among those scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Shepard
Amit
Willie Busby
Power’ Harris
Busby Convicted Takes an Appeal
Willie Busby convicted in circuit court for one afternoon of larceny from A. Puckett’s store on Hall’s Mill and Fulton road. He was sentenced to one year of labor when arraigned and given time to appeal.
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Willie Busby
Ceue
A. Puckett
Hall's
Mill and
Fulton Road
Busby
Express Loot Plot Revealed in Federal Court in Georgia
In Macon Georgia on March 16 R C Brinson former express messenger testified in the trial of 64 defendants charged with conspiring to rob American Railway Express of merchandise valued over 1 million dollars. Brinson described alleged plots signals between conspirators and fences moving goods across many southern points.
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Macon
American Railway Express
R.C. Bringon
Express
Lee
Brinson
Harding Confers on Tax Program in Washington
President Harding met with Senate Finance Chairman Penrose and House Ways and Means Chairman Fordney to discuss tariff and internal revenue revision legislation. The lawmakers briefed Harding on the previous day’s Republican caucus meeting with the Treasury Secretary and outlined next steps in Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Evepidend Harding
Harding
Penrose
Senate “Finance Committee
Fordney
House
Ways and Means Committee
Campo
Secretary of the Treasury
Mexican Railroad Strike Ends Amid Settlement Talks
The Mexican railway strike, which began mid February, was called off today as talks among cabinet and interior officials and labor leaders moved toward a settlement. The Associated Press reports widespread messages indicated an end to the stoppage and a return to normal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
ITV
Associated Press
The
Republic
Dudur
Brigadier Geneses
Cabinet and
Interior
Peruvian Aviator Reaches Guayaquil
In Ecuador on March 16 Commander Juan Legula head of the national air service and son of the Peru minister arrived in Guayaquil from Palta Peru. He planned to proceed to New York, having left Ancon, Peru in February.
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Fcuador
Juan Legula
Cyanal Air Service
St of Péru
Santa Elena
Palta
Peru
New Yark
Ancon
Beru
Night Riders Work in Georgia County
March 16 in Taylor Sand riders report first time in the county history the night crews are active amid a string of regional efforts. Local officials note ongoing road and utility maintenance as crews extend operations through the night.
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Georgia County
Tyrone Ge Ga
Taylor Sand
Woman going to husband's grave killed by train
Mrs. Mary Camack aged 66 an Atlanta resident was killed when the automobile she rode in was struck by a Central of Georgia train at a suburban crossing as she headed to her husband’s grave to leave flowers. Three others escaped serious injury. Authorities say the driver failed to see the signal.
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Atlanta
Mary Camack
Central of Georgia
Slaying Ends Triangle Man and Wife Gone
Atlanta March 16. Homer Thompson of DeKalb county is sought in the murder of Ernest Brown 23 near his home. Brown was shot on the road near Thompson’s house as he was to marry Rhoda Williams. Authorities say Thompson and his wife fled in a new automobile after the shooting. Walter Brown, the dead man’s brother, found the body and testified Thompson had planned a reunion with Brown. A whiskey bottle found in Thompson’s room suggests drinking before the crime.
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Atlanta
Poli
Homer Thompson
DeKalb County
Ernest Brown
Thompson
Brown
Art Walter Brown
Nation
Sd Ir
Walter Brown
Rhoda Williams
Railroad Men Inspect Terminals Here in Mobile Tour
Southern Railway officials led by H. W. Miller vice president arrived from Selma for terminal inspections in Mobile. J. H. Branfield general manager and H. W. Vance general superintendent accompanied by J. T. Austin Mobile division superintendent joined the visit. The party planned a river and harbor trip with C. B. Hayes resident vice president of Mobile and Ohio and W. Hunter assistant general freight agent based in Mobile.
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H. W. Miller
Washington
C. B. Hayes
Mobile
Ohio
W. Hunter
Southern
Fifteen Year Old Bride Charged in Stepmother’s Death
In Farington Missouri on March 16 Mrs Parsons, 15, newly married a week, faces first degree murder charges over the death of her six year old stepson due to a gunshot. The girl reportedly told investigators she was lying with the child and did not see the gun was loaded.
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Farington
Ther Parsons
Trotzky Issues Ultimatums Over Kronstadt
Riga reports say Leon Trotzky has twice delivered ultimatums to Kreat and will issue a final demand Wednesday. The threat promises storming and razing if Kronstadt resists, as M. Joffre relays notes from M. Tchitcherin. American food from Finland has reached Kronstadt.
Transit Articles Under Discussion at International Conference
Barcelona March 16 delegates debated the transit convention at the international communications conference. Discussion focused on the term liberty of transit with a German delegate participating for the first time and supporting omitting mention of certain conduct.
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Barcelona
International Communications Conference
Crew of British schooner Freda E. lands after sea fire
The Freda E. burned while bound from Gulfport Mississippi to Argentina with a lumber cargo. Crew were rescued and landed in Jacksonville, Florida, by the Japanese freighter Kofuku Maru. The ship, home port Port Granville North Carolina, was owned by H Erd riken & Co. Captain G L Berry reported the fire began in the engine room at 4 o'clock Thursday and the crew abandoned at 33.45 N 63.26 W.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Freda E
Gulfport
Miss
Argentina
Port Granville
H. Erd~ Riken & Co
G. L. Berry
Coxey Seeks Debs Case Review at White House
Ohio activist Jacob Coxey visits the White House urging President Harding to intervene for Debs. He predicts Debs could be freed by April and recalls prior assurances that the administration would consider the case for penitentiary release.
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Washingtom
French Forces At Duisburg Increase Arrivals
Duisburg reports new French troops arriving from occupied German sections. The Associated Press notes that these reinforcements are believed to bolster the Allied position in the occupied area as tensions around the Ruhr escalate.
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Duisburg
Associated Press
Germany
Stillman Divorce Battle Wears Mrs Stillman Down
Mrs James A Stillman nears collapse from nervous strain in her divorce fight with multimillionaire James A Stillman president of the National City Bank New York. She seeks relief at her Mont Laurel in the Pines apartment after attempting to leave with a car.
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Lakewood
N. J
James A. Stillman
Nationaliy Bank
New York
Laurel-in -the-Pines
Laborer and Guard Killed in 19th Ward Feud
Police announced that five hundred dollars paid for the killings of Paul Labriola and Hal Raymond, victims of a 19th ward feud. Suspects Frank Gambino and Sam Amatima were identified by witnesses. Amatima did not fire, standing beside Gambino as the shots were fired.
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Chicago
Paul Labriola
Hal Raymond
19Th Ward
Frank Gambino
Sam Amatima
Labriola
Amatima
Gambino
Glencoe Socialite Dodge Jury Duty Note
Howard Nutt, a Glencoe social figure, was summoned for federal jury duty. Judge Landis remarked on hearing a letter from Daphne, Alabama explaining his inability to attend court under Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
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Chicago
Glencoe
North Shore
Howard
Nutt
Landis
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Daphne, Als
Lanis
Washington Police Raid Targets Drugs and Bootleggers
Washington police and detective force with federal agents conducted early morning raids on numerous resorts in the southwest section. More than 300 arrests were reported in what officials called the largest crackdown in the capital. Uniformed officers and detectives led the operation with federal support.
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Washington
Prominent Maryland Attorney Succumbs
Major Randolph Barton senior member of Barton Wilmer Barton and a leading Maryland lawyer died last night at Rosslyn Baltimore county after a several week illness. Born in Winchester Virginia in 1844 he served with distinction in the Civil War and was wounded five times.
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Baltimore
Randolph Barton
Barton, Wilmer & Barton
Maryland
Rosslyn
Baltimore County
Major Barton
Winchester
Delta Bank and Trust in Clarksdale Closed Pending Recasting
Clarksdale Mississippi March 16 The Delta Bank and Trust Company did not open this morning and announced it would remain closed temporarily pending the recasting of obligations. The bank is capitalized at 150000 and surplus 1300000.
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Clarksdale
Mias
Delta Bank and Trust Company
Defense rests in Hamon murder trial in Ardmore
The Ardmore court recessed after the defense rested in the trial of Smith Hamon charged in the death of L L Hamon. Judge Cham ruled on defense objections to a newspaper interview and a witness statement. The judge prepared jury instructions on murder and first degree manslaughter with potential life or death sentences.
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Ardmore
Okle
Ing
Smith Hamon
Ll. Hamon
Clara Hamon
Chihuah Tre
Hamon
Blair
Clara
Prince Freeling
Ara Hamoh
Denison
Annou
Uruguay Demands German Warships
Montevideo reports President Brum presented a message to Congress asserting Uruguay’s claim to eight German ships interned in Uruguay harbors. The note to the League of Nations emphasized noble ends and the hope that this conference work will advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Keayan
Repa
Uruguay
Brum
League of Nations
Prosecution Flares Back on Policemen in New York
New York detectives, who over two years recovered millions in securities in the financial district, were indicted today on charges of taking fees. The indictments arise from former Go Whitman corruption investigations in city administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flice Department
Financial District
Go Whitman
City
Denver Catholic Church Desecrated
Denver police report the Holy Rosary Catholic church suffered desecration with damage estimated above six dollars last night. Evidence pointed to vandalism, with authorities noting the act appeared intentional and under investigation. Authorities are reviewing the incident as a crime at the church in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Dalx
Holy Rosary Catholic
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