Port of Mobile plan eyes dock and terminal site
State dock commission opened plans to acquire land between One-mile and Three-mile creeks north of Mobile to build docks and terminals. The proposal includes moving Louisville and Nashville Railroad facilities from the waterfront and may require railroad adjustments. Major Sibert announced the plan and railroad leaders signaled willingness to cooperate.
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Thomas C. McClellan
Mobile
Ers
Mosshere
Holcombe Immunity Plea Denied In Loot Case
The plea of W. H. Holcombe, former sheriff and deputy, claiming immunity for testimony before the grand jury was denied by Judge Robert T. Ervin. The government argued Holcombe failed to show coercion to testify. Demurrers were sustained and most pleas quashed. indictments remain, with further actions possible as hearings resume next week.
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W. H. Holcombe
Raing
Hing
Robert T. Ervin
Sea of Holcombe
Holconmbe
James H. Webb
Holcombe
Ervin
Joseph John
French Designers to Bring Gowns to New York Exposition
Leading Parisian couturiers Werth Cal lot Paquin Vionnet Jenny Lanvin Redfern Drecoll Beer Cheriot will travel to America to exhibit gowns in New York from April 28 to May 3. Mannequins will be shipped from Paris to wear the creations.
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NEW RK
Werth
Callot
Paquin
Vionnet
Jenny
Lan- Vin
Redfern
Drecoll
Beer
Cheriot
America
New
Cit
Paris
Hunger Stricken Kin Of The Klosters
March 25 report details the deaths of Endre and Theo Kloster aged 70 and 72, with a sister aged five residing in a building connected to a burglary. Neighbors recall a window break and unplumbed plumbing as a tragic context. The brothers owned considerable property and the sister had cared for them.
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Endre
Theo Kloster
Senate faces court fight over contempt records case
Washington March 26 The question of compelling records for a Senate investigation heads to court after a grand jury indictment request. Government and Sinclair allies clash over constitutional guarantees while Roberts and Pomerene plan criminal charges against others tied to the Teapot Dome affair.
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Paul Rn
United Press Staff
Washington
Mer
Senate
Siere
Sinclair
Senate Oil Committee
Roberts
Pomerene
BL. Doheny
T He Interior
New Mobile Jamaica Service By Aluminum Lines
The Norwegian steamer Dea sails for the Aluminum Lines inaugurating a Mobile to Jamaica route. The vessel carries heavy cargo to Kingston and other Jamaica, San Juan, Trinidad and several Caribbean ports. The service expands to regular runs between Mobile and the West Indies as trade grows.
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Dea
Mobile
Aiea
King
Jamaica
San Juando
Trinidad
Gaudelop
Sartinique
Georgetown
West Indies
Trade Boost Seen With Haiti Says Local Agent
Richard Murray of Murray and Company predicts rising trade between the port of Ile and the Republic of Haiti. Murray, soon to become consul for New Orleans in this city, notes sustained growth and expects the trend to continue. The Chamber had recommended Murray after the office vacancy created by T. J. Mc’s resignation.
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Ile
Republic of
Haiti
Richard Murray
Rd Murray and’ Company
Mr. Murray
A. Vilmenay
New Orleans
Mobile
Murray
Mr. Murthe
T. J. Mc
Police Judge Warns Skaters After Disorderly Conduct Case
A police court action led Judge D. H. Edington to warn eight youths aged 17 to 19 after they were dismissed on disorderly conduct charges. Officers Harper and White testified as the group, accused of jumping from autos and making unnecessary noises including kicking a tin can.
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Rder
D. H. Edington
Harper, White
Wegro Escape Returns to Custody in Cedar Mountain Capture
John Frazier, a prisoner who escaped from the convict farm weeks ago, was recaptured at 2 o'clock this morning by sailors J. W. Connick and Vin it Curtain in a house on Cedar Mountain road six miles from the city. He was serving a two year term for automobile theft.
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John Frazier
J. W. Connick
Vinit Curtain
Cedar Mt Road
Sullivan Named as Court Bailiff in Circuit Court
J. L. Sullivan, a well known Mobil resident, has been named a court bailiff for the circuit court and has begun duties on the criminal side, with the announcement noting his appointment and initial responsibilities.
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Sullivan
J. L. Sullivan
Mobil
Circuit Court
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Partly cloudy conditions expected across Alabama and Mississippi with mild temperatures. Tonight will see some increase in cloudiness and Wednesday may bring further variation in the weather pattern.
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Washington
Alana
Mississippi
Bribery Case Is Scheduled on Wednesday
Grand jury related cases in Thomas W. Cleveland hearings set for circuit court. Robert Johnson charged with offering 300 dollars to juror Edward Amrock Jr to bias verdict. W B Meyers former deputy sheriff faces charges of attempting to influence juror Charles Cogburn with 500 dollars.
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Thomas W. Cleveland
Robert Johnson
Johnson
Edward
Bud
Meyers
Baiff
Iss
Charles Cogburn
Switchmen Face Charge Today for Breaking Into Car
Foreman G. Rasonover and two longtime railroad switchmen, Henry Thomas and W. C. Shorty Burton, are indicted on charges of breaking into a railroad car and removing goods. Thomas is to stand trial. witnesses claim Rasonover broke the seal on the freight car with shipments of Satsuma oranges and pecans. J. Bu. Roberts did not appear. bond forfeiture and alias writ were ordered.
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G. Rasonover
Mobile & d
Reasonover
Henry Thomas
W. C. “Shorty” Burton
Thomas
Som Bas
Burpins
Rea
Satsuma
J. Bu. Roberts
Large enlistment plans for Camp McClellan training camp
A Atlanta communication to Major War North says Camp McClellan will host the largest summer training camp yet. First Lieutenant William C. Hannon of Mobile has volunteered to screen and recruit Mobile youth for the month of military training. Typhoid and smallpox inoculations will be free for participants, with ages 17 to 24 eligible and grouped enlistees to be quartered together at the camp.
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Camp McClellan
Atlanta
Major War North
United States
Fourth Corps
Mobile
William C. Hannon
Government Street
War Department
Committee Sets Reception Plan for Galli-Curci Arrival
The Mobile city commission, at Louis Seidman’s request, names a committee of prominent citizens to meet soprano Galli-Curci at 7 40 PM tonight on her arrival by the Mobile and Ohio. Members include Orville Cawthon as chairman and many local leaders.
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Louis Seidman
Mobile & Ohio
Orville Cawthon
Gordon Smith
Amond Gayfar
Slight Fire Damage at Monroe Park Baseball Park
Several fire trucks responded to a morning blaze under the grandstand at Monroe Park baseball park caused by a trash pile. The fire, extinguished with chemicals, caused slight damage. Units from Fire Station 411 and others fought it at nearby sites including 265 North Cedar and 553 North Chestnut Street.
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Monroe Park
Baseball Park
My& N
Choctaw
North Cedar Eine
North
Chestnut Street
Logging Concern Incorporated Here
The Co and Moore Logs Logging Company engage in probate proceedings today. The concern will issue stock with a fixed value of $5,009.
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Logging Concern Incorporated Here
the Co. Co. Moore Logs Logging Company
Plateau Woman Freed of Charges in Grand Larceny Case
Pearl Newton of Plateau was acquitted in two grand larceny cases stemming from grand jury indictments. The indictments alleged theft of household goods and silverware, with complainants Mrs. Elizabeth George and Mrs. Florence Ames.
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Pearl Newton
Plateau
Elizabeth George
Florence Ames
Bryan shows marked recovery after stroke at New Orleans
The condition of Gen. Bryan, manager of the Jefferson Park Racing Association in New Orleans, who suffered a stroke on Sunday, is greatly improved. A statement from the Mobile infirmary says he is doing better and his wife, Mrs. Bryan, is with him.
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G DD Heal Bryan
Jeffersons Park Racing Association
New Orleans
Mobile
Bryan
Canned Goods Rate Hearing Under Way
A federal building hearing on a proposed rate increase for canned goods between Mobile and interior points is in progress with Examiner A. E. Worthington presiding. Testimony from railroad men and shipper representatives is being heard, and proceedings may run into Wednesday. R. G. Cobb of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce represents local shipping interests.
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Mobile
Federal Building
A. E. Worthington
Interstate Commerce Commissio
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham Boy Is Held For Father
Howard Perryman, 15, was picked up in the Louisville and Nashville railroad yards by Special Officer Martin and turned over to the police. He was sent to the Boys' Detention Club and his father Howard Perry man of Birmingham was notified.
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Howard Perryman
Louisville and Nashville
Martin
Oklahoma Republican leader cited in oil deal inquiry
Washington March 25 R H Wilson a Oklahoma Republican leader was subpoenaed by the oil committee for questioning about an oil deal at the 1920 Republican national convention. F W Sanderson of Minneapolis an engineer for the Minnesota public utilities commission was also summoned by the committee.
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Washington
R. H. Wilson
Oil Committee
F. W. Sanderson
Minneapolis
Minnesota Public ,Utilities Commission
Russo Belgian Pact Approval Reported From Brussels
March 25. Negotiations with Soviet Russia opened by M. Van Caulewaert bargemaster of Antwerp and Flemish party leader in the chamber of deputies concern commercial relations between Belgium and the Soviet Union. The aims appear to divert attention from broader diplomatic issues.
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Brussels
Russia
M. van Caulewaert
Antwerp
Chamber of Deputies Concerning of Deputies
Gium Tine
Perawea MY
Rusia
City commission considers fleet action on cars blocking streets
The commission reviews plans to curb street parking and garages, with bids totaling about $280,000 and seven bids tabulated. Fire Chief Myrick to be relieved of night duty after long service, while salaries for Assistant Chief Rehm, Second Assistant Fox, and department secretary Phillibody are raised to reflect extra duties.
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Constan
Hartwell
George Myrick
Gus Rehm
Bert Fox
H. D. Phillibody
Department
Ex-Policeman in Magic City Killed in Highway Shootout
Sam Taylor former policeman was killed early today in a running gun battle between police and prohibition officers on the Bessemer highway. His three companions Ransom Barris Henrymobell of Birmingham and John Sullivan of Miami Iowa were arrested for violating the prohibition law. Officers seized over a hundred gallons of whiskey and an armored automobile. Taylor fell from the car and was crushed beneath its wheels.
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Birmingham
Ala
International News Service
Sam Taylor
Policy 7 Seven
Bessemer
Taylor
Ransom Barris Henrymobell
John Sullivan
Miami
Newark Club Affairs Tangled Amid Spring Training Delays
Newark International League club issues muddled as plans shift for spring training. A supply of bats balls and paraphernalia has sat awaiting Bears arrival for ten days in Charleston C 8 C March 26 United Press report.
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Charleston
8. C
Pershing Heads Home After War Data Trip
General John J. Pershing began his return to the United States after completing data collection for his war book. He sailed as a passenger aboard the steamer George Washington leaving Paris on March 25 according to United Press reports.
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Paris
United Press
General Pershing
United States
Quarrel Ends in Double Shooting in Chicago
A quarrel over a neighbor's children led Herman Hauser to fire at Mia and Bertha Kirkley fatally wounding them, then Hauser killed himself in the early hours. The incident occurred in Chicago as reported by International News Service.
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Chicago
International News Service
Hermanhauser
Mia
Bertha Kirkley
Minister Dies After Fall From Bed
A clumsy fall from a bed proved fatal for a minister named Seth. The incident occurred on March 25 during preparations for religious duties. Reports note involvement of Rev. and an Anti-Saloon march context.
Helium Reserve Formally Created Near Utah
Washington March 25 reports the first helium reserve in the United States spanning about 100 acres in a Utah county. The announcement marks a formal creation of a strategic helium stockpile managed by federal authorities.
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Washington
Perm County
Utah
Tego Cebainey
Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease Reported
Reports from observer Dr. B. Douglas state veterinarian describe a new foot and mouth disease outbreak spreading in parts of southern California. The text mentions the impact on stock movement and ordered actions in Arizona.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Star Sorrow
California
Wright
8. B. Douglas
Broadcast listeners asked to contribute
In Kansas City on March 25 a local station invites headset wearers to buy tickets for the invisible theatre with voluntary contributions ranging from 1 to 10 dollars. The manager says program costs are high due to musician pay and stage costs, and listeners should share the expense.
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Kansas City
Senate considers relief measure to aid destitute women and children
Washington Mab March 26 The Senate considered the Fish relief measure adopted by the House to appropriate 10 000 000 to purchase food supplies for destitute women and children. After a three hour debate the House last night approved the bill 240 to 49. The bill offered by Representative Fish Republican New York a former service man carries an amendment requiring purchases through farmers organizations where possible.
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Washington
Mab
House
Representative Fish
Republican
New York
Postal Messenger Robbed of 150000 in Chicago Suburb
Four bandits robbed a postal messenger in Parv ey a Chicago suburb early today seizing two mail sacks said to hold 110000 to 160000 in currency bound for local manufacturing companies. They overpowered William Russell a post office clerk and escaped in an automobile with the sacks.
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Chicago
Parvey
William Russell
League Denunciation Spurs Church Petition in New York
The New York East Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church denounces the government refusal to join the League of Nations. It petitions the Senate to concur with President Harding’s recommendation for the United States to join a permanent court of international justice.
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New York
League of Nations
New York East
Removal of Oakland Cemeteries by San Francisco Board
After hours of debate the San Francisco board of supervisors voted to remove about 50 000 bodies buried in the old Masonic and Odd Fellows cemeteries. The decision ends a five year effort to move the cemeteries from the city.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Win Anderson Today Begins Prison Term
New York March 26 William H Anderson former superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of New York begins serving a one to two year term in Sing Sing prison He was convicted last January of third degree forgery for falsifying books to conceal four thousand four hundred dollars of his commissions from the organization's fund solicitor end of the dry leaders The warden said he will likely work at hard manual labor then be assigned to eleven sabers to make any statement
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New York
Anti-Saloon League
Sing Sing
Anderson
Janary
Supreme Court
Lewis KE
Lewis
Esterday
The
Ariti- Saloorr. League
Gompers Endorses Child Health Day
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor endorses the May Day child health program in a letter to the American Child Health Association. He supports setting the first day of May to emphasize improving and safeguarding children's health and surrounding conditions for a fairer and better chance.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Child Health Association
Rotary convention advances core work in Chattanooga session
At the twenty third district conference in Chattanooga Tennessee the second day opened with discussions on Rotary fundamentals ideals and responsibilities. The afternoon featured education crippled children and boys work before nominating and electing the district governor. The remainder of the day focused on routine business and committee reports.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Rotary
Here
Chautauqua Speaker Rev. Sears Dies in Illinois
Rev. H. Dad Sears of Auburn near the city, a widely known chautauqua lecturer, died today in a Springfield hospital at age 69. He had delivered talks for 29 years and never missed an engagement.
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Springfield
Ill
H. “Dad” Sears
Auburn
Here
Officer Killed in Fight at Niagara River Patrol
New York reports an officer killed in a patrol clash along the Niagara River while pursuing alleged alien smugglers from Canada. A constable Gilbert Carter was down patrolling when engaged by suspects. He was taken to a hospital where aid was given but he did not survive.
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New York
Youngstown
Gilbert’ Carter Wbs
Niagara River
Ther
Ancos Galasween Htae
Ens Ng
Philippine Volcano Eruption Reported Near Manila
A Philippine volcano near Manila was reported erupting in late March. The brief notes limited details, mentioning fishermen and coastal activity, with sparse official records indicating effects on nearby shores and local headquarters.
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Philippine
Testimony Request Among March Proceedings
A fragmented note references a March day to request Governor Hi zona testify in a fiscal development matter with the Secretary outlining his position. The garbled text notes oversight of hearings and official involvement.
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Washington
Hi Zona
Fes
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