Mysterious robbery hits express car between New York and Mobile
An express mail car operating from New York to New Orleans on the Louisville and Nashville line was robbed while en route. Mobile officials report several junctures broken open at Mobile and fingerprints found, with goods scattered and seals intact upon arrival. The car likely opened by thieves at Montgomery.
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New Orleans
Louisville and
Nashville
American Express ‘Company
York
Mobile
Stine
Moe Oer
Montgoney
Mere
Charm School Turns Out Graduates In New Orleans
Miss Louise Koppel operates charm training in New Orleans guiding several score young ladies in physical, spiritual and mental refinement to prepare them for society.
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New Orleans
Louise Koppel
Coast Guardman Fined in Assault Case
Oscar Bimberg a coast guard seaman was fined 51 in costs or 30 days hard labor after arraignment in the recorder s court on an assault with a pistol charge. Ruth Thompson of 502 St Michael Street testified as the complainant. A note indicated the pistol was discarded after the incident.
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Coast Guard
Seaes
Recorder’s Court
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Ruth Thompson
St. Michael Latreet
Totter Leeksberg
Noblin
Recorder
Gloria Swanson Reports Mild Illness in New York
New York March 22 Gloria Swanson screen star is slightly ill in her apartment with an attack of influenza officials said today.
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New York
Gloria Swanson
Market Gains Rally in Early New York Trading
Early readings show a firmer technical market after last week s readjustment with prices moving higher. United States Steel Bethlehem Du Pont American Sugar and Anaconda Copper attract demand as General Motors and Hudson lead an auto stock rally and Pan American Union Oil California Texas Marland Oil and General Asphalt post initial one point gains.
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New York
United States Steel
Bethlehem
du Pont
American Sugar
Anaconda Cooper
General Motors and
Hudson
Auto‘mobile
Pan-American
Texas
Union Oil
California
General Asphalt
Marland Oil
New York Futures Open Steady
Cotton futures opened steady with May at 18.60 cents per pound, July 18.05, October 17.47, December 17.18, and January 17.12 as of March 22 in New York.
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New York
New Orleans Futures Open Steady on Cotton Market
Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans on March 22 with March at 118.25, May 17.90, July 17.48, October 16.85, and December 16.88. The market showed no strong early movement as traders awaited further cues.
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New Orleans
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
Weather brief notes rain tonight in Alabama with partly cloudy Tuesday and southeast showers in the southeast area. Mississippi forecasts partly cloudy tonight and showers in the east and south, with colder conditions in central and north portions as winds shift from south to northwest.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Merchants Slogan Contest Opens For Readers
Readers are invited to enter the annual Merchants' Slogan Contest by identifying the merchant from the slogans printed in The News-Item advertising pages. Submit a prize entry in attractive form and await judges' awards.
Jury Trial Requested in Racing Case arraignments
Twenty defendants arraigned at the Fair Grounds on the first day of a thirteen day race meeting. G. T. McCorvey represented the defendants who demanded jury trials. Bond set at 100 dollars each and all released. Arrests by Sheriff Schwarz for violations of state racing laws. Officers dispute subscriptions and refunds at the track. Names listed include Taylor Peck and James Robinson among others.
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Fair Grounds
G. T. McCorvey
Schwarz
Racing Association
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Su Fon
F. Taylor Peck
James A. Robinson
R. C. Herndon
Mobile Exposition Seeks Local Exhibits and Delegation
D G Addison of the International Permanent Trade Exposition of New Orleans visits Mobile to recruit exhibits from local manufacturers and port interests. He plans to rally Mobile businessmen to visit New Orleans exhibits, noting a six story government building, wartime base origins, and a $3 per square foot yearly rate for exhibitors.
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New Orleans
America
Leipzig
Mobile
Congress
Addison
Campbell Starks Breaks Fasting After Killing Officer
Campbell Starks, a Black man held at the county jail for the killing of Police Officer Chris Dean, broke a weeklong fast by eating part of a small bread pudding. He remains lying dormant and refusing to talk as Dr. E D Bondurant, a state insanity expert, works with County Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain to finish diagnosis.
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Chris. Dean
E. D. Bondurant
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Alabama
Bart B. Chamberlain
Japan's Newest Monoplane Crashes at Yokosuka Base
A large all metal monoplane built for Japan crashed today at Yokosuka naval base near Tokyo. Three officers and one mechanic were killed in the accident.
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Japan
Yokosuka Naval Base
Rail officials plan luncheon visit to Mobile
J M Kurn president of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad arrives with a party tonight for a Mobile luncheon at the Battle House. Reservations via Mobile Chamber of Commerce close by 6 pm and several chambers of commerce from Aliceville Columbus Demopolis Pensacola will send delegates.
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J. M. Kurn
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
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Mobile
Mr. Kurn
Edward N. Brown
Frisco Board
Frank G. Jonah
John T. Cochrane
Aliceville
Ala
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Cochrane
Chambers of Commerce
Columbus
Miss. Demopolis
Pensacola
Demopolis
Tuesday Entries from March 22 at the track
The card lists first race $600 for 3 year olds at about six furlongs with Welett Hawkeye 2.0 and Wyoming Girl among entries. Fourth race $600 for 4 year olds and up at 612 furlongs features Weight AMG Vile. Seventh race $600 for 4 year olds and up one mile features Slippery Simile and Sleivebloom with weather heavy track noted. First race at 2:15 p.m. Mile handicap to be run Wednesday today.
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World W be financed to mount historic newspaper volumes
Four hundred volumes of newspapers dealing with the World War will be mounted and financed by John D. Rockefeller for permanent historical value. In Winstead Conn the town wonders if it exists as ice and grasshoppers appear in odd weather. In New York M Geet and Gitto and their 85 year old spouse perish late Saturday night, while Charles Wood and his wife aged 74 and 73 die within an hour after a long marriage of 61 years.
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John D. Rockefeller
Society Beleves
Tourists Visit Gorgas Birthplace On Auto Tour
Mobile visitors Tuesday will tour the birthplace of William C. Gorgas, famed for eradicating yellow fever. The event, hosted by the Toulminville School Improvement Association, includes an inspection of a marble fountain and a program at the Toulminville community house led by Ruth Nelson.
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Mobile
William C. Gorgas
Toulminville
Nannie Gayle Owen
Gorgas
Graé
John Gayle
Toulmi
T Chamber of Commerce
Ruth Nelson
Barge Line Troubles Hit Mississippi Operations
Washington reports complications may delay barge line work from St Paul and Minneapolis to St Louis. Inland Waterways Association and Mississippi Age Line Company clash over funding. Twin Cities businessmen urge a $1 million investment by the waterway firm to equip barges and towing craft under a lease plan, risking requires congressional approval.
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Mississippi River
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Minneapolis
St. Louis
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Mississippi Age Line Company
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Waterway Corporation
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Pro Corporation
Rookie Reports Bring Infielder to Mobile Club Tryout
William Daugherty of Dover in the Eastern Shore League signed by a Mobile Southern Association club for a first base tryout. He joins Mule Shirley and Pete Susco as infielders reporting to manager Duffy Lewis. Fred Lake, former Boston Braves manager, visits as guest of Lewis and scouts Class B players for Nassau, New Hampshire.
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William Daugherty
Dover
Mobile Southern Association
Duffy Lewis
Injured Toulminville Men Recover After City Crash
Adam Hopkins and John Barden of Toulminville were injured in a Sunday morning collision with a Charleston street car at Charleston and Lawrence streets. They received treatment at City hospital and were reported recovering today. Their car was badly wrecked.
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John Barden
Toulminville
Charleston
Lawrence Streets
Count Bergolo Thrown From Horse At Military Academy
Rome March 22 Count Di Bergolo husband of Princess Yolanda suffered an internal hemorrhage after a Saturday fall from his horse during an exhibition at the military riding academy where he teaches. Bergolo has long been a leading European horseman and has ridden in many international shows.
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Count di Bergolo
Yolanda
Academ
Count Bergolo
Europe
Bandit Gang Steals Large Sum From Newark Theater
On March 22 seven men robbed the Tie Theatre on Broad Street in Newark, reportedly escaping with about $26,000. The incident involved four employees as the gang escaped with the loot from one of the city’s largest show houses.
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Broad Street
Newark
Prohibition Arguments Renewed In Senate Hearings
Washington and New York reports detail renewed debate over prohibition as Senate Judiciary Committee orders public hearings on modification. Speakers criticize enforcement and argue for changes while public figures urge gradual reform and stronger federal state cooperation.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Trickery Used to Defraud Millions Exposed in York Post
The York Post reports on a major charity scam exposing how fraudulent campaigns cause New Yorkers to give millions yearly. Larry Taylor, a drive director, notes endorsements and “sucker lists” fuel door to door solicitations while funds vanish before reaching officials.
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York Post
Larry Taylor
United States
Evening
Adron
President Coolidge Returns to Desk After Father’s Funeral
Washington March 22 President Coolidge resumes routine duties at the White House after attending his father Colonel John Coolidge’s funeral. Only one engagement was kept for the day with Elmer Dover. Cabinet dinner invitations were canceled and most social events for the next 30 days were expected to be postponed.
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Washington
President Coolidge
John ©. Coolidge
White House
Mr. Coolidge
Elmer Dover
Six Injured In Tram Accident In New Orleans
A motorman and five women passengers on a Tulane belt street car were injured when tank cars separated from an Illinois Central freight train and struck the trolley. None of the injuries were serious as the trolley crossed the tracks after gate signals were raised.
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New Orleans
Tulane
Illinois Central
Stresemann Urges Continued Battle for Germany’s League Policy
Berlin March 22 Herr Stresemann German foreign minister told the Reichstag that Germany must continue the political fight for equality as a great power in the League of Nations. He outlined events leading to the league’s failure to admit Germany and stated Germany will seek admission on equal footing with the allies.
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Berlin
Germany
League of Nations
Plan Big Chateau for Ex Kaiser
Negotiations were under way to buy a large chateau at Treveno near Lugano as a residence for the ex Kaiser if he can leave Holland. The report notes the move depends on approval by the powers.
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Ex-Kaiser
Geneva
Treveno
Lugano
Holland
Engagement of Princess Aspacia and Prince Scordia Reported
Rome report states the engagement of Princess Aspacia widow of former King Alexander of Greece and Prince Scordia former war under-secretary and member of a prominent Malian family.
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Rome
Aspacia
Alexander
Greece
Scordia
League in grave crisis after Germany election talks
Berlin March 22 The League of Nations faces a grave crisis as Germany’s election breakdown triggers a gov ernment statement by Foreign Minister Stresemann to the Reichstag. He criticizes Geneva tactics and warns the league’s future as a peace vehicle hangs in the balance.
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League of Nations
League Negions
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Stresemann
Reichstag
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Locarno
Battle Fleet Finds Schooner Off Costa Rica Coast
The battle fleet reported locating a mysterious two masted schooner adrift off Costa Rica on March 19 after the Moody destroyer found her. Five crew members were rescued by the Norwegian steamer Nyahwhen, and the schooner capsized and was destroyed by gunfire to prevent blocking traffic.
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Costa Rica
Moody
Nyahwhen
Marshell Confident of Life Sentence Verdict
Philadelphia March 22. David L. Marshell on trial for the murder of Anna May Dietrich enters its third week with the chiropractor confident he will avoid first degree murder. He reportedly entertains visions of the trial while in prison over the weekend.
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Philadelphia
David L. Marshell
Anna May Dietrich
Secretary Davis To Stay On Joe
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis will continue at his post in the Coolidge administration. The news item confirms Davis remains in office amid ongoing cabinet reappointments and political changes.
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Joe
Sharon
Secretary of Labor
James J. Davis
Coolidge
Saseeienere Neemreee
Teapot Dome scandal threads through 1920s civil actions
Fragmentary notes reference court phases and naval reserves, the Interior department, and the Teapot Dome affair tied to Wyoming. The text mentions Harry Sinclair and the sensational two year period around the case, with actions and appeals in federal venues.
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Harry ¥. Sinclair
Wyoming
Death investigation in Paducah after fatal dose
In Paducah Kentucky a man died Sunday afternoon after a fatal dose in a hospital after pneumonia. The body was in a Denver disposition and the case involves G Wooten and a son, with George D Gram assisting authorities in their investigation. The man came from Miami and had been staying in a local hotel. Police areas in money and a suit to him are mentioned. investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Eae Pital
Wooten
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Miami
George D. Gram
Record Set at 25 City Speedway Classic in Los Angeles
Autor a records set as Hill of Los Angeles wins the 25 City speedway classic. The new mark surpasses the miles per hour speed record previously held by Tommy jailton, breaking his long standing record.
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Hill
Autome
Tommy Jailton
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