City Officials Prep Brief After Public Service Hearing
After attending the Alabama Public Service Commission hearing in Montgomery, City Commissioner Harry T. Hartwell and city attorney F F Yerger began drafting a brief for the city. The commission overruled an objection about a telegram in the record and indicated it would consider the telegram as appropriate evidence. The telegram described street car fare, municipal miles, and wages for the Market Street Railway Company.
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Montgomery
Alabama Public Service Commission
Harry T. Hartwell
F. F Yerger
Fae Mon
Joner Hartwell
Sanancisca
City Okowine
Marty. T. Smith
Camp Coyotes
Public Service Commission
Market Street Railway Company
Next Move In School Case Now Awaited
The Oakdale school dispute over a whipping of Willie Williams saw the board of school commissioners adopt a resolution stating the action was not a reflection on Miss Berrey the Oakdale principal. It remains unclear if Miss Berrey will withdraw her resignation as developments were awaited at the board meeting.
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Board of
Sch Commissioners
Willie Williams
Oakdale
Miss Berrey
Miss Berréey
Williams
Murphy
Roach
CANDIDATES SLOW TO QUALIFY FOR SHERIFF AND DISTRICT POSTS
Chair man D. B. Cobb reports three of six sheriff candidates have qualified along with 14 of 21 candidates for Revenue and Road Commissioner in the first district. Qualified names include W. H. Holcombe, T. T. Palmer, Paul G. Cagalas and many others across districts. The deadline is Saturday at midnight and Cobb will remain in the office to ensure every eligible name appears on the official ballot.
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D. B. Cobb
County Democratic Executive Committee
Revenue
Quality
Paul G. Cagalas
Ira H. Pringle
Edwards
Fred G. Bitzer
J. Ed Zeigler
Henry A. Horst, Jr
Andrew Strauss
Frank A. Rood
Pat Byrnes
J. W. Hovard
Anna P. McGo Charles Green
Albert 8. Towle
Alber G. Ward
F. K. Haleney
D. B. Dobbs
Claudé and
Jeet
H. A. Peibelmman
V. A. Mannans
Bohne B. Chambers
Seals Moblie
Istr Stallworty
Mobile County
T. M. Stevens
8. M. Johnston
John Craft
Flood Refugees Question Vicksburg Area Strife
Flood refugees flood into Vicksburg as 46.9 percent rainfall in 24 hours triggers concern. Local leaders discuss relief routes and levee safety while cattle are moved to Natchez. aid is debated with emphasis on protecting residents and livestock.
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Natchez
Oliver
Greenville
Loers
Todd
Berg
Uae
Alabama Mines Not Port is Not Affected By Coal Strike
Sheffield March 86 A district delegation says Alabama coal properties near Muscle Shoals were not harmed by the strike and government plans for a dam and power plant remain interwoven with the Wil son project. Ford’s bid is under debate as bidders push for higher value while congressmen advocate project completion. Gen Goethals and bidder Frederick Engstrum plan inspections as Panama Canal plans loom.
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Alabama
Sheffield
Gonate
Shoals
Renee Te
Musel
Rec
Chattanooga
Muscle Snowle
Onry Ford
Wek
Alamo
Ford
Sen
Norris
Rep
Hull
Wilson Dam
Han
Memibers
House
Senate
Chamber of Commerce
Ing
Henry Ford
Gorgas
George W. Goethals
Frederick E. Engstrum
Panama Canal
Alabama coal field spared from national strike impact
Birmingham dispatch reports Alabama coal field will be largely unaffected by the national strike. Last year miners across the state walked out and, after arbitration, lost the award, with Gov. Thomas refusing to recognize the union.
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Birmingham
Marcy
Alabama
Gov. Thomas
Flood Threat Grows as Levee Breaches Reported Near Town
In HPUMNA Ark on March 6 levee breaches on the Mississippi River south of Town raised flood danger after torrential rain. Officials caution a prolonged high water stage may overwhelm the town while emergency measures to divert floodwaters are discussed.
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Hpumna
Ark
Tsiesippi
Mifles
Election to Name School Deliberations in Community
Community members vote during the week to decide the name for the new school building. The board asked residents for written suggestions after rejecting West Dog River School and considering Pleasant Valley. A delega tion will present the voting results at the next school board meeting.
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Durin Ek
West Dog River
Pleasant -Vailey Ori
Formal Opening of New Club Saturday
A new club formed by sportsmen from Melan, Memphis and Atlanta will have its formal opening Saturday. The group takes over the old Rolston hotel and property and plans a housewarming with a dance and week of entertainment starting later in the month.
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South
Ld Rolston
Melan
Memphis
Atlanta
John E. Rol
Start of Second Day Stock Drive for Fair Stock
The report describes Mobile merchants joining a stock drive aiming to raise capital for a fair venture. The drive continues into a second day after positive first day reports. Current paid capital reaches about 1 090 dollars with authorized capital.
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Mobile
Wilson Charged with Federal Illicit Distilling Rejected
The case against Loxley Wilson of Satsuma on a federal warrant for illicit distilling was dismissed after his arraignment before U S Commissioner Jere Aus today.
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Loxley Wilson
Satsuma
United States
Jere Aus
Weather summary for Washington forecasts showers and cooler
The March 30 weather forecast reports scattered showers with possible thunder showers tonight and Friday. Temperature is expected to change little with a cooler trend by Friday afternoon. The outlook notes continued unsettled conditions and a drop in temperatures into the weekend.
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Washington
Electric Line to Link Florence and Mobile If Muscle Shoals Proceeds
L. A. May of Birmingham, president of the Mobile and West Alabama Rail road company, said in Sheffield that an electric line from Florence to Mobile is assured if the Muscle Shoals project is developed. He can secure funds in 48 hours and has prepared bonds totaling thirty million dollars. The route would pass through Tuscaloosa Greensboro Demopolis to Mobile, with a slate of Birmingham and Mobile executives and directors including Leon Britton Samuel Alston and Judge R T Ervin among others.
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L. A. May
Birmingham
Mobile and West Alabama Railroad Company
Sheffield
Ala
Florence
Mobile
Muscle Shoals
Mr. May
Tuscaloosa
Greensboro
Demopolis
May
Leon Britton
Samuel F. Alston
First National Bank of
Jerry Austill
Every Mobile
H. Wesely
Mill Foreman Accused in Bat Attack and Auto Collision
James H. Wiggins by mother files suit against Mobile Cotton Mills for 50000 alleging assault with a baseball bat by J. D. Hall in the cloth room on February 15 resulting in a fractured skull and injuries. Also Willis L. Ealy sues Robert Johnson for 5000 damages over an auto collision on March 15.
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Mobile Cotton Mills, Inc
James H. Wiggins
Melvina Wiggts
J. D. Hall
Willis L. Ealy
Robert Johnson
Interstate Commerce examiner sets rate on sawmill machinery
An examiner of the Interstate Commerce Commission issues a tentative opinion favoring Turner Supply Co in a freight dispute from Meehan Junction, Mississippi to Mobile. The company seeks $ freight for several carloads of machinery arguing the line overcharged. The recommended rate is 46 cents versus the 61 142 cents charged.
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Turner Supply Company
R Toa Cate
Meehan Junction
Miss
Mobile
Interstate Commerce Commission
Realty deal closes on Government Street sale
A major property transaction closed today as the Earle Macartney place on 64 Government Street sold to Jesse Bounds, a retired mill man from Pascagoula and Mobile. The purchase price was $14,000, announced by J T Duggan of Dug a Taylor Realty.
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Aother
Government Street
Earle Macartney
Jesse Bounds
Mill
Pascagoula
Mobile
J. T. Duggan
Duga-Taylor Realty Company
Siea
Miss Stone testifies in Kinkead murder trial in Brooklyn
Olivia M. P. Stone tearfully recounts meeting Ellis Guy Kinkead in Atlantic City on May 18, 1918. She describes marriage, a staged wedding in Cincinnati, a hoax about divorce, and a hurried return to New York as she seeks to escape potential electrocution for his slaying. The testimony includes mentions of a rival woman, Marie Louise Gormley, and a pending domestic scandal.
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New York
Olivia M. P. Stone
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Ellis Guy Kinkead
Corporation
Cincinnati
Yale
Atlantic City
Kinkead
Mary Brennan
Raymond Street
Miss Stone
City Hall
Marie Louise Gormley
Russell charges near final review in fire insurance probe
In Jackson Mississippi the legislative committee probes Governor Lee M Russell's charges against fire insurance interests that withdrew after anti trust actions. Rep A Stone chairs a subcommittee for final review before filing with the House clerk and possible Senate action tomorrow.
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Jackson
Miss
Legislative Committee
Lee M. Russell
Mississipi
State Revenue Agent
A. Stone
Chainer
House of Representatives
Seenetes
Lynnmandi
Adi
Congress Not At Outs With President Say Mondell
Mondell defended harmony between Congress and President Harding, saying most recommendations have become law or are under enactment. He challenged critics who claim friction, noting cordial relations and accord on crime and military matters, and criticizing anti bonus newspaper coverage as misrepresentation.
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Washington
Congress
Pres
Hersing
Mondell
House of Representatives
Pres. Harding
Conto
House
Coinson
Eacepe
Mondellk
Yao Eh Tan
Lenin
Congress Probes Causes Leading to Mine Strike
Congress opened an inquiry into the nationwide coal strike hours before it begins, with both sides ordered to testify before the House Labor Committee on the Bland resolution. The panel seeks to determine causes and consider a commission to study the strike.
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Congress
Washington
House Labor Committee
Rumored resignation of Viceroy of India at London
Persistent rumors in London report Lord Reading, viceroy of India, may resign. The former chief justice reportedly supported Indian demands to restore the sultan of Turkey's suzerainty and revise the Sevres treaty.
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Lonndon
Lord Reading
India
Turkey
Sevres
County road taxes delinquent April 1
County officials warn that county road taxes must be paid or work ten days on roads. Males 18 to 45 face a $2 road fund tax with penalties for delinquency. Enumerators collect ahead of the April 1 deadline. summons to work can add further penalties.
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Board of Revenue
Earth tremor felt in Memphis city
A distinct earth tremor lasting three to four seconds shook Memphis at 7 33 p m. Windows rattled and mirrors and pictures moved in several homes. No damage was reported to structures. Reports were logged by the weather bureau from multiple parts of the city.
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Memphis
Tenn
United States Weather Bureau
New City
Anthracite Leaders Await Fractured Talks
The sub scale committee of anthracite operators and miners plans to adjourn Friday after hopes for a wage cut settlement fade. President Lewis heads the united effort to set headquarters for an April 1 walkout as talks stall amid disputes over a 17 percent wage reduction and living cost adjustments.
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Peebie
West Virginia Coal Miners Prepare for April Strike
Reports from union districts indicate WV coal workers remain at their posts while ready to respond to an April 1 strike call along with some non union workers. The piece notes a nationwide labor dispute impacting output and reserves as tensions rise in Charleston.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Kansas Coal Miner Walkout Report Faces Uncertain End
In Topeka on March 6 a Kansas coal miners strike amid a nationwide walkout faces a questionable path. Officials may issue a directive to keep workers at their posts until a new contract is negotiated, as the industry contends with labor tensions.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kanean
Acale
Shutdown Starts as Chicago Mg Strike Begins at Midnight
Operators and miners in Chicago enter a quiet standoff as the shutdown begins at midnight. Both sides hold to a policy of no announcements while awaiting further steps, with workers and management reportedly ready for possible action.
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Chicago
Ted A Polley
Southern Ohio Coal Mines Close as Contracts Fill
Half of southern Ohio coal mines are closing as contracts on hand are filled and about 250 mines are idle today, according to W D McKinney secretary of the operators' association.
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Columbus
Ohio
D. McKinney
Secreti Re Operators’ Association
Tony
Hope Fades for Coal Strike April 1 National Talks Continue
The New York report states that the coal industry faces a muted mood as anthracite miners and operators on the wage conference sub committee abandon hope of a strike in April. Strike notices have been posted by both bituminous and anthracite sectors as talks linger at the conference table.
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New York
Far East Treaty In Senate Today For Natification
The senate moved toward ratification of the arms conference treaties. Naval limitation and chemical warfare pacts were approved by wide margins with 74 to 1 and 71 to 0, respectively, as administration leaders push to conclude the conference covenants this week. Senator France of Maryland was the lone opponent, warning naval reductions could be risky.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
China
Sen
France
Maryland
American Legion Pressing Senate Action On Bonus
Washington March 30 The American Legion presses the Senate Finance Committee for early soldier bonus action. Officials say assurances were given the committee will report the measure in about two weeks with the bill likely to pass the House. John Thomas Taylor, vice chairman of the region's legislative committee, spoke after a visit to Senate Finance Chairman Cumber and forecast passage.
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Washington
American Legion
Senate Finance Committee
John Thomas Taylor
SenseCumber
Finance Comm
House
Water Levels Rise On Arkansas River Reports
Fragmentary text notes higher water levels on the Arkansas River and related reports from the day and night periods. No clear dates or events are specified.
Old Falcon seepage crisis tests local force strength
unsettled wording describes a persistent seepage problem at Old Falcon beginning Sunday. authorities mobilize available force to confront the issue as concerns rise over potential damage and safety implications.
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Old Faeon
Flood watch and river gauges in 1931 Mississippi area
The report details river levels and forecasts as flood concerns rise. Engineer Pharr notes tributaries above flood stage and Osceola Arkansas showing trouble potential, with Helena river stage rising to 5.9 feet and Old Town area improving after repairs.
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Burg
Iry
N. Pharr
Engin
T. Francia Levee
Mississpi
Pharr
Moin
Helena
Deport Aliens Under Liquor Law
Washington March 88. A bill would deport aliens convicted of vice offenses under the Volstead act and state law. The migration committee reported the bill to the house today, proposing deportation after repeated offenses and linking citizenship applications to such outcomes.
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Washington
House
Migration Committee
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