Civil service rule cuts ex service leaders in exams
A new department ruling affects Civil Service Commission eligibility for ex servicemen seeking government positions. After March 15 exams, veterans gain only five extra points, ten for disabled, changing the prior practice of placing veterans above non veterans with high scores. The shift moves ex soldiers into competitive ranking rather than automatic head of the list.
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Civil Service Commission
Department
Speculation Over Mobile Chamber Manager Pick
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce faces a pending selection to replace the late P A Fenimore. Gordon Smith, president, is ill at home and urges a secret committee to name a new manager. Names cited include E C Grace Waring Harrison Leon Schwarz David Sprague W S Kirtland and Benjamin Cox. Out of town candidates are rumored.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
P. A. Fenimore
Gordon Smith
Chamber of Commerce
E. C. Grace
Waring Harrison
Leon Schwarz
David
Sprague
Ow Department
Kirtland
Commercial Organization
Benjamin Cox
Bride Tries Suicide On Brooklyn Ferry After Poisoning
Marie Albrecht Barnes twenty year old bride of Henry Barnes of Marion Ohio swallowed iodine and attempted to dive into the East River during rush hour on the Brooklyn ferry. A deck hand restrained her and she was forced to take ammonia. doctors say the overdose and the antidote may have saved her life.
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New York
Marie Albrecht Barnes
Henrarnes
Marion
Ten Island
Brooklyn
Legislature on Rum Charge Prompts Guards in Oklahoma House
Special sergeants at arms were positioned around the Oklahoma House floor after a whiskey case found in a committee room. Lawmakers protested the armed guards while Speaker Max Gibbons said the move was needed to keep liquor from corridors and rooms. The episode follows a probe into a cloakroom dice game.
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Fartier
LD. A. Stovall
Sandy” Yao Ei Anl
Strikingsop
Max Gibbons
Commutation Eases Russian Archbishop Zepliak’s Death Sentence
The Moscow central executive committee reduced Arch bishop Zepliak's death sentence to ten years in strict isolation for treason and religion related crimes. Vicar General Butchkavit denied clemency. the panel cited political risk to Catholic citizens and treasonous ties of Butchkovitch, signed by Kalinin and Sapronoff.
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Moscow
Mary
Zepliak
Russia
Butchkavit
Central Executive Committee
Aimee Butchkovitch
Kalinin
Sapronoff
Citzen
Zepnak
Zeplak
Soviet Russia
Double Tragedy as Burnham, Helena Ziegler Die in Shootings
New York reports Frederick W. Burnham, millionaire social figure and partner in a national contracting firm, died from a pistol shot believed fired by Helena Ziegler after learning Burnham wed another. Helena also died from the same incident as details emerge of a troubled romance and warnings ignored by her parents.
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New York
Frederick W. Burnham
Helend Ziegler
Lhepbelieve
Miss Ziegler
Seee Burnsham
Waldorne
Helena
Burnham
Zeigle
Unclear text fragment about Dr Louie and murder
Fragmentary OCR text references Dr Louie and a murder claim but lacks verifiable details or names, making accurate summarization difficult. The readable portions suggest a crime context without concrete facts, dates, or sources to confirm.
Dwelling House Destroyed by Fire on North Lawrence Street
The dwelling at 156 North Lawrence Street, owned and lived in by Alice Johnson, was badly damaged by fire last night at 8:30. Fire department reports the blaze came from a defective flue and the building loss is insured. The chimney fire at 556 South Broad Street, home of J. A. Tardy, prompted a department response yesterday at 5:30.
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North Lawrence Street
Alice Johnson
South Broad ‘Street
J. A. Tardy
Still Seized Near Mount Vernon by Prohibition Officers
Deputy Sheriff J L Stringfellow reported to Sheriff Paul Cazalas that a 60 gallon gasoline drum still was seized yesterday afternoon on Cedar Creek near Mount Vernon along with five barrels of mash. No arrests were made as operators were not at work. The raid used State Law Officer Cannon and Federal Prohibition Agents Nesmith and Bob Smith.
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J. L. Stringfellow
Riff Paul Cazalas
Cedar Creek
Mount Vernon
Stringfellow
Cannon
Nesmith
Bob Smith
Franklin Firm Incorporates Here
Articles of incorporation for the Franklin Motor Car Company were filed in probate court. Capital stock is set at $3,000 with $1,200 to begin business. Incorporators include F H Cranston and Charles E Cranston of Pensacola Florida and J A Abbott of Mobile. The firm plans to sell automobiles.
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Franklin Motor Car Company
F. H. Cramston
Charles BE. Cranston
Pensacola
Fla
J. A. Abbott
Mobile
Blakeney Case Reset For April 17 In County Jail
J Blakeney charged with two counts of embezzlement and violating prohibition was docketed at the county jail on an alias writ from the circuit court. The case was reset for April 17. Arthur Lane, charged with possessing an illicit still, is to appear in court with bond set. The action was taken on a charge of distributing prohibited liquors.
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A. ‘J. Blakeney
Arthur Lane
Man Fined Fifty Dollars For Police Charge
Direct T. Williams of 506 Charleston was fined $50 or 50 days in police court on a charge of family disorderly conduct alleged by his son Liami. Two calls for police to attend the disturbance were received at police headquarters yesterday afternoon.
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T. Williams
Charleston
Liami
Bible Class Meet Set Tonight at Government Street Methodist
The monthly business meeting of the Senior Bible class at Government Street Methodist Church will be held tonight at 7:34 PM. Members are urged to attend as important business is on the agenda.
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de Sr
Government Street Methodist Church
Weather update and cooler forecast from Washington
The afternoon weather is described as cooler tonight with overall cooler conditions expected. The report comes from Washington dated March 20, noting a shift in temperature across the region.
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Washington
Ala
Cueto Signs and Reports to Mobile Bears 1923 Infield Set
Cuban infielder Manuel Cueto, key for the Mobile Bears and Southern Association champions, signs and reports soon. His arrival shifts Marriott to third base with Huhn at first Niehoff at second and Cueto back at short not long after. Only Emmett Mulvey remains as holdout.
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Manuel Cueto
Mobile Bears
R. M. Weinacker
Mobile
Weinacker
Cueto
Zie
Cuba
Marriott
Huhn
Niehoff
Bears
National Chief of G A R Guest Reception in Mobile
Judge J W Willett of Iowa national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic was hosted at the Battle House by local G A R members and Raphael Semmes Camp Confederate Veterans during Alabama state convention events. George Henning Cullman Alabama named department commander with other officers noted.
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J. W. Willett
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Battle House
Raphael Semmes
Judge Willett
George Henning
Cullman
Ala
A. J. Dodd
Mobile
M. Ingersoll
George F. Jackson
Birmingham
Lamar Y.Y. McLeod
American Legion
J. W. Phillips
First Spear Church
Two Firemen Die in Gotham Blaze
March 30 New York two firemen Julius V Spaniar and William Aiello died while battling a spectacular blaze that swept two cries and four tenements. Sixteen injured were rescued as gas explosions occurred. The fire lasted nearly five hours with a loss estimated at $500 000. Aiello died at Bellevue Hospital after being pulled alive from debris and not regaining consciousness.
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New York
Evite Hospital
Sengath
Julius V. Spaniar
William Aiello
Spaniar
Aiello
Bellevue Hospital
Army court review sought in Randle civil suit
Captain Edwin H. Randle and his wife sue Colonel Arthur L. Conger for 100000 dollars alleging he ordered a divorce or loss of rank. Randle asks a military court to review the case and a board of inquiry at Fort Sam Houston to probe charges about his wife. General Lewis delaying action pending civil impact analysis.
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San Antonio
Edwin H. Randle
Arthur L. Conger
Randle
E. M. Lewis
Eighth Army Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Lewis
Conger
Plan Monument In Honor Of Bernhardt At Pere La Chaise
Parisians and workers flocked to Pere La Chaise on Good Friday to honor Sarah Bernhardt buried there. Crowds gathered at dawn to place flowers and kneel at the tomb while prayers were said. A movement to raise funds for a statue to the actress has begun with substantial donations reported.
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Paris
France
Pere la Chaiee
Sarah Bernhardt Hies
Trial of Alleged Slayer Adjourned
In San Diego on March 30 Dr Lewis L. Jacobs faced murder charges in the stabbing death of Fritzi Mann, an Oriental dancer. The hearing paused with the state ready to prove murder but the defense contends the evidence shows death by action or accident rather than murder.
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San Diego
Cal
Lewis L. Jacobs
Fritzi Mann
Jacobs
Torreynes Beach
Early asparagus shipped east from Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove California March 20 first carload of the 1923 California asparagus crop moved east today. Railroad officials estimate the Sacramento valley delta region will ship three times as much to eastern markets this year as in 1923.
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Walnut Grove
Calif
California
Sacramento Valley
Five Die and Many Hurt in Columbus Train Wreck
A major derailment on a Big Four line near Columbus killed five people and left several others injured after an engine left the track and toppled a dining car. The wreck, occurring around 7:50 p.m., trapped passengers as responders rushed to hospitals with the injured. Names linked to the tragedy include Earl W. Wilson and J. W. Ka, firemen, plus Mrs. Fran Hemminger and her son Robert Hemminger.
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Columbu
Columbus
Big Four
Oakindark
North Broadway
Earl W. Wilson
J. W. KA
Cleveland
Fran 8. Hemminger
Robert Hemminger
Hemminger
Pyotech
Gilbie
Tee
Cincinnati
Gregnfield
Spison
Bowdoinham
Bruiged
Chilly Weather Forecast for Easter Parade Day
Local observer reports uncertain conditions for Sunday Easter parade with cool morning temperatures and a chance of rain overnight. Forecasters expect clearing by afternoon with continued chilly air and possible breezy conditions.
Six Firemen Hurt In Gotham Blaze
Six firemen and fourteen other persons were injured in a million dollar fire that destroyed the Sun Square Wet Wash Laundry near Bellevue Hospital. Two thousand patients were under treatment as rescue efforts continued. several buildings adjoining the laundry were badly damaged.
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New York
Son Square
Bellevue
Woman Charged in Heart Balm Suit in Chicago Case
In Chicago on March 40 0 the suit alleges a $100 000 difference between Helen Milner the first wife and Mie cane Milner. The petition accuses Milner of taking a lover and the first Mrs Milner died a year and a day after the marriage.
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Chicago
Cane Milner
Helen Milner
Per & Capper
Fort Sill Captains Named in $50,000 Divorce Suit
Lawton Okla March 30 Fort Sill army captains were defendants in a $50,000 supplementary divorce action brought by city engineer Bradley who charges they caused his wife Kat to neglect their two year old son and join drinking parties at Medicine Park summer resort. Mrs Bradley is from Indianapolis.
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Lawton
Okla
Fort Sill
Ftene
Bradley
Kat
Medicine Park
Ieee
Ot Ville
Ind
Useless Government Ships Highlighted in Naval Report
Washington reports one third of government ships moored in ports and rivers are optically useless for navigation. With nine hundred days of service remaining, maintaining them costs 7 million dollars annually to prevent deterioration.
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Washington
Mar
Shp
Daebe
Names of wealthy men tied to Dorothy King letters
New York March 30. Letters to the "Broadway Butterfly" found in Dorothy King’s safety deposit box have been delivered to Assistant District Attorney Pecora for review after already being read by Police Captain Carey. The letters may shed light on the model’s social circle but not the Dorothy King murder. Family members were summoned to the district attorney’s office today.
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New York
Dorothy King
Pecora
Carey
Sisters claim share in estate tied to second husband
District Attorney Stanley Myers states Mrs. Natterstadt is entitled to a portion of an estate left by her second husband who died in Washington twenty years ago by accidental shooting. The case involves two sisters and a claim of a $300,000 share, with unresolved personal relationships and identification from a long ago photograph.
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Reed
Jennie Natedt
Bem Teelg
Lee
Hong Kong Hopes to Expand Rice Trade With US and Cuba
Hong Kong merchants at the annual Itwag meeting express optimism about capturing a larger share of the United States and Cuba rice markets. They cite unsettled conditions in the sector and seek strategic advantages to grow exports.
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Hong Kong
Mervehants
Seconigon
United States
Cuba
Itwag
Elderly Hometown Worker Honored in Georgia
The government today recognizes Mark Roselle of Georgia as the bureau notes the 102 year old Thrash in Louisiana county Virginia born laborer who retired last year.
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Mark
Roselle
Bureau of
Sufferings and Outcomes Among People of Ea Bi A Pe Seers
Fragmentary OCR notes outline suffering and outcomes among the Ea Bi A Pe Seers community. Readable portions reference hardships, possible remedies, and social responses, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Moscow Bulletin Logs Mild Weather Update
Report from Moscow records a mild temperature around 37 degrees with light breeze. Official notes no significant weather advisories issued and local routines proceed as normal.
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