Dauphin Street Traffic Ordinance Dominates City Commission Session
The commission approves a new ordinance forcing north side traffic on Dauphin between Commerce and Dearborn with curb stops on the south side and loading restricted to the north. Fire department salaries are set at 200, 150, and 100 per month. Pool hall licenses rise to 50 for the first table and 30 for each additional. An ordinance grants Mobile Light Railway Company rights to streetcar lines on several streets. Other items wait until next meeting.
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Daukin Street
Commerce
Arborn Streets
City Commission
Dauphin Street
Dearborn
Pillans
Theorth
Pemiesion
Dauphintreet
Battle House
Caw
National
Elite
Royal
Mobile Light Railway Company
St.eel
Conception
Texas
Delaware
Lee and
Georgia Street
Corporation Bull Fie
Louisville and
Nashile
Government Street
City Commission Denounces Mobile Electric Pact Breach
The Mobile City Commission accuses the Mobile Electric Company of breaking faith by seeking higher rates after a wartime contract, and proposes no immediate action while asking the Alabama Public Service Commission to guard citizens from oppressive charges. The filing recounts a 1910 rate contract and a 1917 appeal to raise rates, with a final note that action remains with the commission and the PSC.
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Mobile City Commission
Mobile
Alabama Public Service Commission
Mobile Electric Company
Public Service Commission
Montgomery
City Commission
People of
Robert H. Smith
Smith
Alabama Public Service Inmission
George E. Crawford
Obile
Secretary of the Treasury of
United States
Daily Papers of
Cus
Mobile Delegation Heads to Washington for Warrior Rates
A Mobile Chamber delegation led by A. P. Bush John B. Waterman and R G Cobb will travel to Washington D C this afternoon to confer with the U S Railroad Administration on rail and water rates for the Warrior with officials. Delegates from Tuscaloosa and other Alabama cities will attend the conference set for Thursday and a midweek meeting is planned.
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Essrs
A. P. Bush
John B. Waterman
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Gton
D. C
U. S
Washaes
Emer
Tuscaloosa
Moshicans to Host All Star Mobilians in Gulf Coast Clash
A hard game tops Tuesday night as the Moshicans prepare for a Gulf Coast championship bout against an All-Star Mobilians squad. The rematch follows a prior Moshicans win over a Y M C A Orleans team. The 8 o clock Wednesday matchup on the C C A court features Tom and 7 as forwards Pug Cavet at center and Ham Gaines at guard in a tight closed court battle.
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Moshicon
Mobilians
Moshicans
Mtly
Orleans
Cc. A
Mico
Tom and 7
Pug Cavet
Ham” Gaines
No Wilful Tax Delinquency, Says Official
Special Mobley of the Internal Revenue Department states there have been few tax delinquents. He says most taxpayers filed returns by the March 15 deadline and those who did not did so due to illness or other excuses.
Tallapoosa Homeward Return Sought by Mobile Group
Through the Chamber of Commerce a campaign seeks to bring the coast guard cutter Tallapoosa back to Mobile after Armistice. Letters were sent to the Treasury and Alabama's congressional delegation. The crew, largely from Mobile, hopes to resume duties in home port once peace is declared.
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Atlantic
Pailapoosa
Mo Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Eee Department
Alabama
Congress
Coast Guard
Halifax
Toot
Germany
United States
Treasury Department
Coast Guard Service
Educators Entertainment Planned for Alabama Teachers Convention
The Alabama National Education Association will meet in Mobile on April 3 to 5. A reception at the Battle House opens the visit with two bands and dancing. Day two features river and bay boat rides with lecturers on Mobile’s shipbuilding growth. The third day program is prepared but details await release. State chairman W C Gii and secretary A G Moore say national figures will attend.
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Alabama U National Association
Battle House
Mobile
W. C. Gii
Convention Committee
Gadsden
A. G. Moore
Jasper
Ala
P. O. Eee
Leibert Named President Of Catholic Knights In Mobile
Mobile delegates returned from the Catholic Knights convention, with Archie J. Leibert of the water works department elected president. Other officers include J. A. Huffle as vice president and W. L. Kooley as secretary. The next convention is planned for 1922 in Alabama.
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Leibert IS
Catholic ‘Knights
Mobile
Omcomery
Archie J. Leibert
C Waterworks Department
Mr. Leibert
J. A. Hu Ifle
W. L. Kooeelie
Eee G. Dee
Mobile, Treasurer; Rev. B. Ke Ot
Mobi
Ewfort Paul 3Netti
Montgomery
T. S. Mo
Obak May Make Trial Trip This Friday
Officials announced that the ship Obak may undertake a trial trip this Friday. Full steam was tested on the vessel as workers rushed to complete preparations for its maiden voyage. More than 150 men were employed to ready the ship and its teething equipment.
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OBAK
Mobi Pany
Tee
Finger Print Case To Be Heard Thursday
The case of Dennis Batiste involving a 16 year old was set for hearing on Thursday. Details remain sparse with limited readable information from the fragment.
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Dennis Batiste
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Weather summary from March 18 notes fair skies for Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures and clear to partly cloudy conditions.
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Pees Press
Washin IN
Alabama
Mississippi
Absentee Voting Law Takes Effect April 14
The Absentee Voters Act becomes operative on April 14. Qualified voters may obtain ballots from the probate judge, oath falsehood is perjury, and ballots are counted as if cast in person. The law applies to elections in the next county or state race and requires proper ballot handling by the county executive committee chair.
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Mary
Senma
Rman
Sfust
Fedl
Dr Ogden Begins Mission Services
Dr. Ogden opens evangelistic meetings near Louisville Kentucky with the sermon Inside a Great Soul. He cites Paul’s readiness as a theme and hopes for joyous days with souls growing. He schedules daily services at 11 and 7 45 pm with exceptions on Mondays and Fridays.
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Lion Louisville
Oxzden
Third Army Revises Plans to Send 42nd Division Home
The 42nd Division will sail from St Nazaire rather than Antwerp due to mine danger and Antwerp facilities. They will entrain for France in the first week of April. General Pershing reviewed the Third Division at Coblenz near Andernach, awarding honors to heroes of the Marne and noting decorations for officers and men.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Third Army
St. Nazaire
Antwerp
Holland
France
Pershing
Marne
Andernach
Rhine
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Smedals
Iven Okla
Gene H. G. Big U
Arrival of 306th Brigade Tank Corps Squad
Seventy two officers and 1,588 men who fought with tanks arrived in New York aboard the steamship Europa from Marseilles. They comprised the complete 306th Brigade tank corps with 66
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New York
Europa
Marseilles
306Th Brigade
Keel Laid for First Steel Ship by Chickasaw Chiefs
The Chickasaw Chiefs oversee the keel laying of the first 9,600 ton steel vessel at the plant. Officials from Chickasaw Coal and Iron Co and Birmingham based Steel Corp watch as the Tennessee Coal and Iron steel is used. Ship construction begins with the keel ceremony marking the start of modern steel shipbuilding at the yard.
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Ha Yards
Chic Shi Firstact Company
Aoe
Wis
Witnopeed
Tennessee Coal and Ironel
Ees
Maedt Ore
Presen Studiats
Chickasaw
Colleges Plan to Hold Plane Tourney
New York reports that colleges will hold a plane tournament during the Pan American convention in Atlantic City. A $2,000 prize is planned for May with a race for college students and possible changes in pilotage rules. Balloon and dirigible contests for students are also to be held under similar rules.
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New York
Atlantic City
Cal
Brewers Read Opinion On Beer Alcohol Limits
The United States Brewers' Association said copies of Elihu Root and William D Guthrie's opinion on brewing beer with 23.4 percent alcohol were mailed to 700 members. The group has not acted but expects many members to follow the New York Brewers of Trade in restricting production to non intoxicating malt beverages under one half of one percent alcohol.
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Deen Press
Washington
United States Brewers’ Association
Elihu Root
William D. Guthrie
Rea R
Brewers of Trade of
New York and Vicinity
Government invited to help defend constitutionality
Washington officials and New York brewers debate enforceability of the wartime beer rule under the one half of one percent alcohol limit. Internal Revenue officials will seek Justice Department guidance before acting, while brewers resume production of near beer under the Prohibition framework. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League calls for a statutory definition of intoxicating liquor.
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Revenue
the Revenue
Department of Justice
Roper
Revenue Bureau
New York
Bureau
Wayne B. Wheeler
the League
Congress
Korean revolt appears well organized in Korea
Dispatches describe extensive and well organized National independence protests across strong provinces. Reports say railway stations were stoned and several foreigners, nurses, and police were harmed while unrest grows with ongoing demonstrations in Seoul.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Seoul
Wwe
Very Gray
Ant Anne
Korea
Alexander to rejoin Chicago Cubs for spring training
Cablegram from General Per confirms Grover Cleveland Alexander is en route to the United States to join the Chicago Cubs. Alexander, premier of the National army, has been in Germany with occupation forces and is expected to land within two weeks to report to the spring training camp at Pasadena.
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Associated Press
Hicago
Alexander
United States
Per
Grover Cleveland Alexander
National
Seago Na
Wes
Mitchell
Germany
Army of Occupation
Pasa
Cotton Exchanges Under U S Futures Act Conflict Rises
Montgomery March 18 Judge Henry Dayton addresses Neer case ruling that Clayton act interpretation of cotton futures forms aligns with federal law. He notes clash with Judge Youmans 1917 Fort Smith decision. Newman Brothers and Wormson suit verdict $6529.28. Youmans appeals to the circuit court as Clayton decision faces parallel action.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Henry Dyton
United States Court
Middle District of Alabama
Congress
A. Youmans
Fort Smith
Ark
Clayton
New Orleans
New York
Youmans
Newman Brothers and Wormson
W. E. Foshee and Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Storm toll incomplete in southern states
Belated reports from Jackson Mississippi outline tornado damage in the Delta and North Mississippi. Blue Mountain suffered property losses in the thousands and Effie Thomas died near Riwhi prow. other injuries and fatalities feared amid widespread devastation.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Delta
Blue Mountain
Effie Thomasd
Breee
Iss
Storm Toll Reaches Thirty Five in Mississippi Region
Memphis reports thirty five dead from Sunday storm across central and northern Mississippi. Seven of the dead are white, with numerous black victims. Deaths cited at Sharkey, Isola, Inverness, Moorhead, and nearby Blue Mountain area include a 10 year old white girl. Communications were paralyzed across the region.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Uena
Onereey
Washingtongton
Perth Ward
Sateen Pata
Sharkey
Isola
Inverness
Moorhead
Topah County
Blue Mountain
Survey on Proposed Mobile Pensacola Canal Route
Col. Thomas H. Dees and Col. D. A. Anderson visited Mobile to inspect the Seopones canal linking Mobile bay and Perdido bay. They discussed inland waterway plans that would connect Mobile and Pensacola if built, with congress having passed the bill and funds awaiting appropriation. The survey covered Bon Secour and extended toward Florida, aiming to facilitate inland navigation between the two cities.
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Thomas H. Dees
Savannah
Roe
D. A. Derson
U. S
Mobile
Cawthon
Mobile Bay
Perdido Bay
Pensacola
Congress
Bon Secour
Dees
Florida
Violent Mil Strike Sparks Shootings in Lawrence Mass
Police clash as textile workers strike escalates. Officers faced stones and bottles, shots fired from a nearby apartment, and arrests of occupants amid a six week labor dispute. Dozens charged with inciting to riot as violence erupts.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Masc
Ree
T O’brien
Helgoland to be razed and Kiel canal internationalized
The supreme allied war council decided Helgoland fortifications must be dismantled and the Kiel canal to be internationalized with ships of all nations on equal terms. Germany likely keeps sovereignty of the waterway while ownership of warships will be settled later. The peace conference aims to include the league of nations in the treaty.
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Paris
Germany
Collec
Americas
League of Nations
Germans Hope to Renew War in 1925 and Be in Paris
AP report quotes former German foreign minister Von Kuehlmann saying rehabilitation of the German army is possible and that Paris could see renewed activity in 1925. He suggests the ruling classes aim to retain power despite tensions and that Fo ch era decisions may not require a new war, with events unfolding during the year.
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Paris
Associated Press
Dr. Kuehlmann
Fo Ister
Echo de
Leone
American exports reach high figure in eight months
Washington reports exports for the eight months and February total to 588 million dollars, a rise of about 43 percent from last year. Imports for February and the year show gains, with monthly totals reaching 1,933 million dollars versus 1,841 million a year earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of
Qothc
Wees
Innares
Officer Assigned to Nashville Schools
Washington March 13 William M Friel of the infantry is assigned to Nashville Tennessee to oversee military science programs at local schools according to a military department notice.
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Nashville
Washington
William M. Friel
Infantry
Popes
Ic —Ville
Tenn
Commission Named to Study Aeronautics
The supreme council appointed a commission to study aeronautics with representatives from American and international aviation sectors. Members include Rear Admiral Harry and others to advise on the future of air travel and defense.
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Aeronautics
Paris
Maren
Eil
Saaiat
Harry
Patrice ‘Mason
Brasil
Amall
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