Verdict Kept Unchanged in Police Scandal Trial
The city commission, in a unanimous ruling, found evidence against Chief P. J. OShaughnessy and other police officers after an all day hearing led by Harry Ahearn who alleged seized liquor from the police station was distributed to the chief, Sheets, Desmond and Ennis and to charities. Critics call the verdict a whitewash and fault the handling of the Ahearn affidavit and the commission's refusal to consider it. Rumors say gamblers and former blind tiger operators went to New Orleans to see Ahearn. the former chauffeur did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ahearn
Mond
Holmes
Ed. Sheets
Desmond
R. J. Ennis
Cherae
New Orleans
City Commission
Tho
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Harry Ahearn
Bodziner Departures After Loss of City of Athens Victim
Samuel Bodziner of this city travels to New York to be with his bereaved parents while brother Phillip Bodziner from Savannah joins in Atlanta. The Bodziners, long in Bay Minette's farming and millinery business, operated four stores including one in Mobile. The article notes Richard Bodziner was among those lost at sea on the City of Athens and credit is given to a Savannah fireman, James Wallace, for rescuing a woman and her baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bodziner
Richard Bodziner
City
Athens
Mobile
New York City
Atlanta
Phillip Bodziner
Savannah
Bodziners
Bay Minette
Bodsiner
Richard
Big
Sac Mendner
James Wallace
Associated Press
Riveting Record Claimed at Mobile Shipyard
A steel hull at Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Company saw 1 499 rivets driven in nine hours Thursday setting a claimed Mobile record. M B Earps led the crew with Richard Busby as heater and Dallas Banks as holder as officials congratulated the team at the Shipbuilding Company plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Department
Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Company
Mobile
Mobile Shipbuilding Company
M. B. Earps
Richard Busby
Dallas Banks
Shipbuilding Company
Harry Wil
Neville Wins Match Shoot Over Wagoner
Neville wins a match shoot against Wagoner in a high scoring event with Birds and Laird Frederick Black Hudine among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Wagoner
Laird
Frederick
Black Hudine
Hon pirates murder over 15000 British seamen during war
London May 3 Associated Press Havelock Wilson president of the British Seamen and Firemen's Union says 15000 British seamen have been murdered by German pirates during the war. Sea murders rise as the enemy aims to keep sailors in sunken ships from living to tell the tale. He notes a punitive boycott against Germany after the war and a five and a half year extension of the boycott scope due to increased crimes.
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London
Ottawa
Havelock Wilson
British Seamen’s and Firemen’s Union
Mercantile Marine
Germany
Statewide push for Warrior River barge line project
A twelve member committee will collect data and promote a Warrior River barge line with support from Mobile civic groups and Alabama cities. Congressman Oscar L. Gray and Senator Bankhead backed the effort, with Henry Forchheimer urging nationwide civic backing for federal approval. Addresses urged urgency and statewide cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers and Harbor Committee
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Cawthon Hotel
Warrior River
Alabama
Messrs. W. D. Bellingrath
Horace Turner
Commttee
Oscar L. Gray
Bankhead
Gray
Henry Forchheimer
Alabama Navigation Association
Mobile
Messrs
T. K. Jackson
John T. Cochrane
H. G. Barclay
Mystery widens as Detroit man tied to multiple deaths
In Detroit Mich May 3 police linked Helmuth Schmidt to two deaths and uncovered Irma Pallatinus the housekeeper buried beneath his former home. A Chicago woman calling herself Mrs Helmuth Schmidt seeks a photo claiming marriage in 1916 and says he robbed her of 2000 dollars and deserted her. Four women plus a 17 year old daughter may claim Schmidt estate exceeding 15000 dollars as renewed searches for Aret Darsch and Mrs Anita Schmidt continue. Augusta Steinbach’s dismembered body also ties to Schmidt after he confessed to burning her body.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Helmuth Schmidt
Irma Pallatinus
Chicago
Schmidt
Pallatinus
Augusta Steinbach
Aret Darsch
Anita Schmidt
New Jersey
Alabama unit colors to be awarded at Camp Wheeler
The Alabama division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Talladega adopted a resolution to award colors to Alabama regiments at Camp Wheeler. A telegram reported Mrs. Ww. 8. Pugh named Mobile chairman and Mrs. Frank Elmore as another chairperson.
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Alabama Division
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Talladega
Alabama
Camp Wheeler
Ww. 8. Pugh
Mobile
Frank Elmore
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
The Associated Press reports fair conditions for Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Saturday with little change in the weather pattern across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated’ Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Progress in Southern shipyards prompts larger wood ships
A May 3 Associated Press report says Southern shipyards show strong progress in wartime shipbuilding. Workers adapt quickly, with War Marvel at Orange, Texas, as a model for 4,600 ton wood ships. The Emergency Fleet Corp plans 200 new contracts in the South and East, with machinery moved to midships to improve space and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ww. Ashington
South
Shipping Board
L. Prior
Prior
War Marvel
Orange
Texas
Mr. Prior
Eineteency Fleet Corporation
Daugherty
Pacific
Washington
Amiens
Hainles
Castel
Vetain
Avre
Aore
88 Names Listed In American Casualties
The casualty list shows 88 names with 18 killed in action 1 died of wounds 2 died of accident 5 died of disease 2 wounded severely 58 wounded slightly 2 missing in action Lieutenant Mooney of San Antonio Texas Lieutenant Dinsmore Ely of Chicago and Lieutenant Edens of Cabool Missouri are named. Addresses are included ending a dispute over public release.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas F. Mooney
San Antonio
Tex
Dinsmore Ely
Chicago
Louis M. Edens
Cabool
Mooney
R. J. Mooney
Hays Street
Edens
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Middlewestern
War Department
Department
Baker
Committee On Public Information
Wilson
Ringrose Enlists in Y M C A Service
Mr. George Ringrose, a manufacturer's agent, resigns to enter Y M C A army work. He will go to New York then to the front, joining the motor truck division that picks up refugees and delivers supplies to fighting lines.
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George Ringrose
New York
Metal lifeboats for U S built here
Metal lifeboats for the government are being constructed at the Mobile Steel Company plant. The boats follow navy constructor plans. W O Evans, secretary, announced in Mr Voigt's absence that Voigt is in Washington finalizing contract details.
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Metallife
Mobile Steel Company
Navy
W. O. Evans
W. E. Voigt
Voigt
Evans
Washington
President attends Uruguayan minister funeral in Washington
President Wilson, cabinet members, the diplomatic corps, justices, and lawmakers attended the state funeral for Dr. Carlos de Pena Uruguayan minister to the United States at St Patrick's Church. The service included a requiem and full military honors before the body was placed in a vault for shipment to Uruguay aboard a United States warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Praridant Wilson
Cabinet
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Carlos de Pena
United States
St. Patrick's Church
Entente gains ground near Villers Bretonneux in latest actions
Reports from the Villers Bretonneux region indicate improved entente position with French forces gaining ground in local fighting last night. German forces hold Flanders front with focus on bombardment along the 15 mile line between Givenchy and Nieppe wood.
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Avre
Hangard
Villiers-Bretonneux
Somme
Villers-Bretonneux
Flanders
Mght
Ypres
Artilles
Ilanders Salient
Givenchy
Nieppe Wood
Alien Enemy Funds Placed With Custodian In Mobile
The Kern Company of Mobile and New Orleans turned over to Whitney Central Bank of New Orleans alien enemy funds totaling 14187 in cash and a deed of trust valued at 239014.97 in slaves. The deed covers 1284.113 slaves held in Mobile yards for over a year.
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Kern Company
Mobile
New Orleans
Whitney Central Bank
Holz Handels Action Gesellschaft
Vienna
Austria
Street Too Rough for Speed Says Driver
8 B Powe a taxi chauffeur was arrested Thursday night by Officers Clark and Dean and charged with speeding on Davis Avenue. Powe denies the charge noting street conditions prevent fast driving. Nick Sotera was fined 2 for obstructing the sidewalk and George Sehack was fined 5 or ten days for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Powe
Clark and
Dean
Davis Avenue
Powe
Saya
Nick Sotera
Recorder
George Sehack
Drop in earnings of railways under government regulation
Washington May 43 During the first three months of government regulation 114 American railroads showed a net operating income of 54 108 661 compared with 144 011 299 for the same period under private direction in 1917 Interstate commerce commission statistics issued today show operating revenues 726 011 329 against 688 175 857 in 1917. Operating expenses 637 784 608 against 52 775 269 and net revenue 88 226 12 against 175 398 488. The operating income for March was 50 628 302 vs 57 192 087 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Persecution in German-Occupied Russia Sparks Descent into Disorder
Reports from Moscow describe barbarous German rule in occupied territories fueling hunger and resistance. Kiev district villagers held out for three days against armored cars, while Minsk authorities deported able-bodied residents to Germany. Streets became armed camps as protests pressure the Brest-Litovsk terms and Russian fleet guarantees are debated.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Vladivostok
Germany
Kiev
Minsk
Brest- Litovsk
M. Techitcherin
Berlin
Bond buying drive nears close as Mobile gaps near quota
With less than a day left Mobile must raise about $1.5 million for Liberty loans despite being $134,000 over quota. Early morning sales total around $50,000, and organizers anticipate brisk two day gains. The campaign featured theater talks by Crown, Conrtessaman Oscar V. Gray, Lyric’s John O’Connell, Empire’s William H. Armbrecht, Crescent’s Harry T. Hartwell, Queen’s speakers, District Attorney Alex D. Pitts, and Judge D. H. Edington. The vaudeville drive led by the Four Minute Men and Troop No. 1 netted $10,060 with Lyric Theater contributing $7,600 including a gift from Mrs. Henry Forchheimer.
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Mobile
Liberty
Chief of the Nation
Crown
Conrtessaman
Lyric
John O'Connell
Empire
Wiliam H. Armbrecht
Crescent
Harry T. Hartwell
United States
Alex D. Pitts
Strand
D. H. Edington
Liberty Toan
Vaudeville
Notion
Lou Hearts
Ro H.candle
Wilson
Lyric Theater
Henry Forchheimer
Cotton Dips to 29.50 on Mobile Exchange
Cotton on the Mobile exchange slid to 29.50 cents per pound, the lowest since December 29, after dropping from 39 to 29.50 with no sales or receipts today. Earlier quotes peaked near 35 cents a few weeks ago before sliding.
Bay Minette Youth Dies in France During War
John H. Taylor Jr. of Bay Minette Alabama died in France from disease. The death, dated April 23, was reported by a telegram from the War Department. He served in the Fourth Alabama Regiment of the Rainbow Division.
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John H. Taylor
Bay Minette
France
War Department
Young Taylor
Alabama
G. M. N. Stockholders to Vote on Federal Agreement
The Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad calls a stockholders meeting in Mobile on May 18 to vote on an agreement with the U. S. president to operate its lines under Director General W. G. McAdoo. The move mirrors actions by other railroads. President W. F. Owen issues the call.
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Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad Company
Mobile
United States
W. G. McAdoo
W. F. Owen
Liberty loan totals rise as districts hit quotas
The May drive nears completion with current totals surpassing targets across multiple districts. Chicago exceeds its $425,000 quota with 454,640 subscribed, while Dallas reports drought counties meeting goals. Ohio leads with 167,937,700 and Manila announces six million pesos raised toward a 10 million goal.
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Associated Free
Washington
Chicago
Mississippi
Dallas
San Francisco
Treasury
Texas
Ohio
Cleveland
Atlanta
South
Philippines
Manila
Foch Granted Command Over All Western Fronts
General Foch’s authority expands to lead all Allied armies to the west following the Italian mission. Premier Clemenceau met with Premier at the Supreme War Council gathering and voiced satisfaction with conference results. Foch appeared optimistic about the front’s situation.
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Associated Press
Paris
Foch
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
M. Hutin
Clemenceau
Supreme War Council
Abbeylile
Cattle Find Ticky in Mobile County During Week
Veterinary inspectors report ticky cattle in Mobile County for the week ending April 27. Of 10 420 cattle tested, eighty eight herds were found tick-infested. H W is in charge of the work and reports on the testing results.
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Mobile County
Wrang
H.W
Who
250 000 Will Be Called By Nation
Washington May 2 State today received calls for men to May draft quota Of which 250,000 will be inducted this month The men will start for camps about May 26 Tennessee to Send Nearly Richmond May 8 Virginia Must Furnish 9 The call includes 6 136 white men 3 620 of total 4 725 inducted into service Quartzmaster signal corps and two troops were assigned to Fortree All of the Gay s call area have momentves to their local boards for voluntary induction into the military vice warned boards were insufficient to fill quotas
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Associated Preach
Montgomery
Ala
General Hubbard
Alabama
Washington
Mace
Sie Ah
Virginia
Richnond
Quartzmaster Signal Corps
Fortree
Gen
Engineers
Camp Sheridan
Homer Vance Pleads in Narcotics Case in Mobile Court
Homer Vance of Mobile pleaded to a violation of the Harrison act today in U S district court and faced up to one year in jail. Vance had earlier been arrested during wartime narcotics enforcement and testified as a witness after his Memphis arrest and bond.
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Homer Vance
Mobile
United States
Lee Vance
New Orleans
Vance
Memphis
Federal
Chauffeur Arrests Under Probe in Mobile Case
United States marshals arrested two men amid a conspiracy probe concerning a prohibited entry into Mobile. Details are sparse in the readable text, but authorities indicate a coordinated effort involving transportation figures and potential obstruction. Further charges or names are not fully legible.
Cabbage Prices Reported Tying to New Crop Auction
Market notes indicate local cabbage sold around 75 to 90 cents per dozen at the Exchange with the new crop from Ireland entering trade. Prices varied as buyers sought fresh supplies amid seasonal shifts.
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Bodziner
Warrior
Somme Line
Haines
Hill 82
Larish-Amiens
Ringrose
Y. M. C. A. Service
U. S
Black Sea
Tchitcherin
Crimea
Irkutsk
China
Izcestia
Russia
America
Enyland
Red Army
Chelea
M. Noulens
M. Tehitcherin
Amos
New York Federal Reserve
Tennessee
NASHV
Tenn. Rutledge Smi
Homer Vance le
Narcotic
Wiley Hannibel
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