Miners and operators ready to press wage contract dispute
The miners and operators wage subcommittee prepared to press key issues on a 20 percent wage increase and a $1 per shift raise for all workers, with a third demand to establish the check off system in all collieries, as a strike looms for April 1. Senate and House committees tour Muscle Shoals nitrate plants 1 and 2, inspect war plant operations and discuss lease and purchase proposals.
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New York
Sheffield
Ala
Senate Agriculture and House
Muscle Shoals
Walker County
J. P. Burns
War Department
Mississippi flood crest passes New Madrid toward Memphis
Memphis reports the Mississippi River crest is moving past New Madrid and should not reach Memphis before late the week. River at Memphis 41.8 feet and rising about 0.5 feet daily. levees southward hold, Cairo shows slight fall, St Louis river rise continues. Officials say no major breaks likely unless rains continue and soil weakens embankments.
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Memphis
Tenn
New Madrid
Weather Bureau
Cairo
Ohio Valley
Ohio
Mississippi
St. Louis
Vicksburg
200000 Worth of Booze Found On Steam Yacht
SAYVILLE NY March 28 The steam yacht Edith reportedly owned by Antonio Catobacco importer was raided off the coast last night with liquor valued at 200000 seized by WY Smith She Bahamas thirty two men including the captain crew and drivers were arrested and arraigned before the Peace Morcy on prohibition violations awaiting further hearing about 10000 worth of liquor remained aboard the yacht
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Sayville
N. Y
Edith
Antonio Catobacco
WY. Smith
Bahamas
Esc
Hey of
Firefight Averts Tanker Blaze In Harbor
Rapid action by five tugboats controlled a fire in the engine room of the tanker Hoxbar early today. Lightning struck the tanker’s dynamo starting the blaze, crews sent distress signals, and tugs Hulver Buzzard Marion Dawn and Hukey moved in with hoses. Firefighting stretched nearly two hours as ships nearby were moved to safety and oil remain aboard until water is cleared from the vessel.
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Hoxbar
Hexbar
Mobile
Hulver
Buzzard
Marion
Dawn
Olfake
Halver
Office
the Shipping Board
Resolution to Ask Gas Slash Voted Down
In a regular session the Mobile city commission killed a Hartwell resolution urging the gas company to consider lower gas prices. A substitute was defeated. Mayor Crawford noted the matter rests with the Public Service Commission. The vote passed a separate measure to study municipal buses. Additionally, 25 more workers were authorized for 10 days to repair street damage from heavy morning rain.
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City Commission
Hartwell
Mobile Gas Company
Taylor
Crawford
Public Service Commission
Mobile
Mobile Docks Narrowed as Rainstorm Halts City Traffic
Widespread flooding from a heavy rainfall caused by a weather system paralyzed Mobile streets and downtown commerce. Automobiles and streetcars stalled, water covered blocks near Dauphin Street and Government Street, and several schools dismissed as authorities assessed damage and impact. No injuries were reported, but pavement buckling and water-logged property were noted across Dauphin Way, St Emanuel Street, and surrounding avenues.
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Prac
Dauphin
Hill Avenue
Rainlahintie
Catherine Streets
Davis Avenue
Ord
Bea
Rena PC
M v. Birminghan
Pavn Dauphin Way
Government Street
Weather Bureau
Conception Street
Beauregard
St. Ia
Congress
Conce Street
South Royal
Mobile
Government
Bros
St. Emanuel Street
T We Government
Conti
United States Faces Nationwide Coal Strike
The geological survey and commerce department study shows about 7 million tons in reserve. Public utilities including gas and electric plants and street railways have enough coal to run for about 53 days after a strike begins.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Department of Commerce
Borah Works to Avert Mining Strike with Labor Leaders
Senator Borah of Idaho prepares informal talks with union representatives and central committee heads to settle a dispute between operators and miners. He may act as mediator if talks progress, while government officials opt to let the walkout proceed without federal interference.
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Washington
Ers
Sen. Borah
Idaho
Irman
Senate Labor Committee
Ca Saeratore
Sun— Gard
Ohio Mines Begin Sudden Closures Ahead of National Strike
Southern Ohio coal mines shut down in anticipation of a nationwide miners strike set for April 1. Four large Hocking valley mines halted operations and will stay closed until the dispute ends, with additional closures planned in Perry county and at several other sites as relief workers mobilize.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Glouster
Perry County
Goslind
Perry
United Twins Near Death at Chicago Hospital
Siamese twins RGlazek from Czechia Slovakia lie in critical condition in Chicago hospital. Both unconscious and may not live through the day due to jaundice. Doctors warn death of one could mean death of the other. separation is deemed impossible.
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Rglazek
Czechia-Slovakia
Rosa
Jem
Josefa
Archduke Leopold in Distress Seeks Paupers Aid
March 28. Archduke Leopold, who broke with the Hapsburgs over a later marriage, has applied to Regensburg for paupers aid. His divorced wife also seeks assistance. The former watchduke now uses the name Leopold and lives in Vienna while his ex-wife resides in Berlin.
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Ine
Archduke Leopold
House of Hapsburg
Regensbere
Paupers
Watchduke
Leopold
Vienna
Berlin
Weather forecast for Ruthemn and Mississippi regions
The bulletin notes showers and possible thunder storms tonight with cooler temperatures, especially in the north. Wednesday brings more showers and further cooling, with the north remaining much colder.
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Washington
Ruthemn
Mississippi
Genoa Conference Experts Complete Labor on Finance Plan
London March 28 The Associated Press reports Genoa experts have nearly finished work on a draft report. They found that credit recipients must offer securities with terms varying by each country’s finances and economy. They also discussed exchange reform and condemned artificial exchange controls.
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London
Associated Press
Genoa
Central
Europe
Brussels
International Corporation
Reorganization Talks Open at White House
Washington March 28 Progress of the Internal Revenue Bureau reorganization was discussed at a conference Monday between Commissioner Blair and President Harding. The outcome was not disclosed. Congressional sources say Assistant Secretary Dover’s plan has not won Blair’s full approval despite 800 changes affecting 34 000 employees nationwide since the effort began. Lawmakers urge swift, efficient completion of the reform.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Blair
Pres. Harding
Revenue Bureau
Sec
the Treasury
Dover
Congress
Earthquake Recorded at Georgetown University
Washington March 28 an earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded on the seismograph at Georgetown University last night The disturbance continued from 11 65 o clock p m until midnight and was estimated to have been 4 000 miles from Washington
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Washington
Georgetown University
Mixed jury spends night in prison in St Paul case
St Pauls third mixed jury retired to the county jail after failing to reach a verdict in the case brought by John Tossine of Benton Indiana seeking 56000 from the Illinois Central railroad for loss of an arm. Eight women and four men were locked in a single room until morning under law. Officials arranged partitions and screens to improve privacy for deliberations.
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ST. Paul
Minn
John Tossine
Benton
Illinois Central Railroad
Tessine
Wirth Rejects 60 Billion Mark Tax Levy Feasibility
Berlin reports Chancellor Wirth told state premiers and reichstag leaders that the 60,000,000,000 marks tax levy is not feasible. He also declined to accept financial control of Germany as outlined in the allied note, signaling a government stance against the measures.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Wirth
Reichstag
German People’s Party
Allied Preparations Commission
Germany
Hypnotist to Try Radio Hypnosis in Atlanta Theater Demo
An Atlanta paper reports a hypnotist will attempt to hypnotize a subject via radio tomorrow. He will stand in the sending room of a wireless station and hypnotize a person on stage at a distant theater. It would be the first experiment of this kind.
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Atlanta
Today
Tennessee Lumber Yards Destroyed in Fire
A Jamestown Tenn special reports a Sunday blaze at H and Shapiro Lumber Yard in Stockton Fentress County caused 100600 in losses. Bloodhounds from Chattanooga traced to farm of D C Crabtree who was arrested as a suspect in the incendiary fire.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Jamestown
H & Shapiro
Stockton
Fentress County
Chattanooga
D. C. Crabtree
Fascisti Celebrate Third Anniversary in Milan
About thirty thousand fascisti, largely from Lombardy, gathered in Milan to mark the third anniversary of the organization. Many fascisti deputies attended. Disorder with communists flared, and one communist was killed during the incidents.
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Milan
Associated Press
Lombardy
Auto Crash Impacts Store Injuring Four People
Mrs. Theresa McBroom faces two charges after her car crashed into a store and dwelling at Conception and Augusta, injuring four others and herself. Hearing delayed to March 31 due to witness absence and injured parties. Wreck drew thousands. car moved after four hours by wrecker. speeds cited as a key factor.
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Theresa McBroom
South Carolina
Conception
Augusta
M. N. Baggett
Carlisle Baggett
H. M. Johnson
Augusta Street
Johnson
Jvdy
Arbuckle Jury Tours Hotel Rooms in Culver City Case
The jury and judge inspected hotel rooms used by Roscoe Arbuckle and others linked to the September party. Witnesses testified about keys to Miss Rappe's room and the defense, while a former night watchman described events at the Culver City studio. Mrs. Kate Hardenbrek testified about Miss Hagse’s health and recent city visit.
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Prancisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Chargappe
Aoragys
Miss Rappe
Ming
Jesuser@eard
Giion Picture Studio
Culver City
Marther
Arbuckle
Ar Hie
Diego
Kate Hardenbrek
Los Angeles
Hagse
Russell Inquiry Report Expected Before Week End
A Mississippi House committee led by Rep. A. Stone prepares a final report on Gov. Lee M. Russell and alleged insurance concerns. The full committee continued under Stone to investigate the governor and the matter is expected to reach completion before the weekend.
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Rep. A. Stone
Mississippi House Ofentatives
Lee M. Russell
Fittee
Nashville Fireman Dies From Injuries
Nashville Tenn March 23. Pennington a local fireman died Monday afternoon from injuries received at a fire earlier in the day. He died in his bed before noon after responding to a fire alarm.
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Nashville
Tenn
Pennington
Legionnaires Plan Banquet Series at Lamar Y. McLeod Post
More than 400 legionnaires will attend a social banquet at the Battle House hosted by the Lamar Y. McLeod post Thursday night. It is the first of four monthly suppers to boost ex service men’s interest with speakers including Yam McLeod. Adjutants urge invited members to confirm attendance.
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Lamar
Yam McLeod
Lamarr
McLeod
Daugherty backs end of civil service but favors political men
Attorney General Daugherty testified before a House Appropriations sub committee that abolishing the civil service and reinstating appointments by political recommendations would be his preferred plan. He stressed his views were personal and not an administration endorsement, noting the long fight to establish civil service based on merit.
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Washington
Civil Service
Atty
Daugherty
House Appropriations Committee
Digai
Henri Desire Landru Guillotined in Paris
Henri Desire Landru was executed by guillotine on February 25 for the murder of ten women and a boy. His name was recorded at the Guillotine in Paris on March 28. His burial is in an unmarked grave. His daughter and two sons are allowed to place a small cross marked "Henri Desire" and may change their surname to Remy.
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Paris
Henri Desirelandru
Henri Desire
Remy
Nutt Leads Agents to Havana's Oasis
In Havana on March 28 American prohibition enforcement agents led by Col. Nutt chief of the narcotic division plan to cut liquor smuggling from the West Indies. Six secret agents investigate smugglers in Cuba and will move to other islands where liquor ships depart to the United States.
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Havana
West Indies
Col. Nutt
Narcotic Division
United States Treasury Department
Cuba
West Indian Islands
Freight Wreck Delays L N Rail Traffic North of Mobile
A freight car toppled near Calhoun Alabama 181 miles north of Mobile delaying L and N trains. Mail train No 37 reached Mobile at 9 25 after its 6 12 schedule. No injuries were reported though high water slowed some workers. Both lines operate from Bigdale today.
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1 & Ns
Bigbile
Approval of Mobile Valley Highway Becomes Primary State Aid
Alabama highway commission approved the Mobile county link of the Mississippi Valley Highway as a primary state aid road. The Citronette road runs from Mobile to the Washington county line and was urged by Senator John Craft and local residents of Citronelle. The county board and estate commission had previously sought designation as a primary highway with Chairman John D. Hagan advocating the change.
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Mobile
Alabama Highway Comminsion
Automobile Club
Washington County
John Craft
Citronelle
Board of Revenue
Estate Commission
John D. Hagan
Reinhart Case Enters Second Day in Circuit Court
The Reinhart suit against William H. Knox and state law enforcement officials seeks $20,000. Trial began Monday and moved into its second day Tuesday as the plaintiff’s testimony concluded at noon and defense witnesses began today, with completion expected later this afternoon.
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Otto 8. Reinhart
William H. Knox
State Law Enforcement Department
Circuit Court
Boilermaker Sues U S Shipping Board for 30000
E A McCloskey, a boilermaker, filed suit in circuit court against the United States Shipping Board for 30000 alleging he was burned and permanently injured when a crew member turned steam into the Hagen steamer boiler during work.
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E. A.cCloskey
Circuit Court Today
United States Shipping Board
McCloskey
Hagen
Shipping Board
Theft at Chestang Grocery Through Back Door
Thieves entered the Chestang store at Basil and Kennedy streets by the unlocked rear door in the early hours of Sunday. Groceries dry goods and other items valued at about $100 were carried off, according to the police report.
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Edward Cheestang
Basil and
Kennedy Streets
Recorder Grove Holds Court After Flood Delay
Acting Recorder Edward J. Grove presided over the session of recorder's court this morning as Recorder D. H. Edington was marooned en route by heavy rain flooding the streets. Grove reached the court about 9:15 a.m. after a circuitous trip from his home on Day Way.
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Edward J. Grove
Recorder’s Court
D. H. Edington
Tariffs in Meridian Case Received for Review
Tariffs in the Meridian rate case were received at the traffic desk of the chamber and are being examined. As soon as rates are reviewed, the community will be advised. Rates were scheduled to take effect April 6 but a suspension was asked on grounds of excessive rates.
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Chamber of “Cor
Socomas
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Missouri Boundary
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Fecord
University Tary School
Leinkauf,dale, Marechal, Russell
Semmes Crichton
Unti Sloven
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