Two Escape Prisoners Ride Stolen Car From Lucedale
Weer and Norton escaped from the George County jail at Lucedale Mississippi after sawing through a cell and breaking into a garage. They had been held on a warrant for auto theft of a car owned by Mrs. Frederick of 16 South Reed Street. Detectives pursued, but authorities report the two men are at large and considered dangerous.
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John Mallory
Clarence Norton
George , Miss
Lacedale
Miss
Frederick
South Reed Mue
Scedale
Liberty
William Foody
Ile
Lucedale
Mallory
Norton
George Ty
Jurors Drawn for Circuit Court Week of May 8
Jurors for service in the circuit court for the week of May 8 were drawn today. The list includes Louis T. Byrd Emmett Byrd Wesley A. Eastment Edward M. Ennis Phillips Harry A. McPhillips John J. McMahon Adolph Gollett Shannon T. Hunter Edwin R. Rencher George W. Finkbohner Fournier J. William L. Killion Cyrus G. Russell William C. Crozdale James Safford Harry S. Rubira Santos S. Rubira Jr Walter Allen Augustus George Lee Lord Rudolph H. Bartels Anthony Reinhart Earl V. Walkile y Alva Vernon Cornelius W. Vink mas A. McDonald James D. Bush H. Braun Leslie E. Buerger Edward Phelan Robert J. Pearson John D D Palmer John M. Overby Josiah H H Osborne Charles J. Cottrill John B Emmons George F. Riva Frank T. Dooley aas O D Olive Thomas Dixon Charles F. Peterson John Gerald Thomas Huggins Drum mond Jabez S Arnold Clement G Lang Willis Crenshaw Christopher J Burke John M Battiste Van Hut en William B Patterson Harold M Hopper Marion H Berou Andrew J Hatchett Jr Samuel William B Howard Estes D. Baker Lloyd J Abbot William J
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis T. Byrd
Emmett Byrd
Wesley A. Eastment
Edward M. Ennis
Phillips
Harry A.’ McPhillips
John 3. McMahon
Adolph Gollett
Shannon T. Hunter
Edwin R. Rencher
George W. Finkbohner
Fournier
William L. Killion
Cyrus G
Russell
William C. Crozdale
James Safford
Harry S. Rubira
Santos
Rubira, Jr
Walter Allen
Augustus George
Lee Lord
Rudolph H. Bartels
Anthony Reinhart
Earl V. Walkiley
Alva Vernon
Cornelius W. Vink
Mas A. McDonald
James D. Bush
H. Braun
Leslie E. Buerger
Edwd Phelan
Robert J. Pearson
John DD. Palmer
John M. Overby
Scouts to Award Badges at Mobile Council Court
The Mobile council Boy Scouts court of honor will meet at Barton Academy to award merit and First Class badges. Recipients include Pomroy Porter troop 2 pioneering merit badge Ned it troop 9 first aid Justin Morrill Second Class John A Hughes Marcus Cox Augustus George Gill Ernest Edgar Ambrose Fayard Jesse Brown Henry Skinpaugh Merce ckland George Jones Pierce and Edwin Pierce from No 12 will appear.
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Mobile Council
Boy Scouts
Barton Academy
Pomroy Porter
Ned It
Justin Morrill
Morrill
John A. Hughes
Marcus Cox
Augustus George Gill
Ernest Edgar
Ambrose Fayard
Jesse Brown
Record Port Traffic as 96 Ships Enter Mobile in April
A new port record in Mobile reports 96 vessels totaling 249 996 tons arriving in April. Several ships were Shipping Board tankers sent to be tied up at the port, per the month’s state harbor report.
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Mobile
Shipping Board
Har
Strikes Hit 100000 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia May 2 unemployment and strikes of various kind progress here affect more than 100000 men and no labor declared today. Building workers printers marine men shipyard employes are among idle.
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Philadelphia
Weather Report for Alabama Tonight and Wednesday
May 3 Alabama forecast notes fair and cool conditions tonight with clear skies. Temperature is expected to be cool Wednesday morning with continued fair weather and light winds.
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Aeaton
Alabama
Paving No Man's Land Progress With Drainage Plan
City commission moves toward paving the No Man's Land section on Dauphin Way between Reed and Houston, approving a drainage system contingent on paving. Citizens led by Stewart Gayle sought curb and drainage. curbing discussed for future consideration. A green grocer ordinance shift was tabled. Upkeep costs for Colored Parental Home boys under review. April wharfage receipts total 1 507.97.
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No Man’s Land
Dauphin Way
Reed Avenue
Houston Street
City Commission
Stewart Gayle
Dauphin Street
Hamilton
Dearborn Street
Crawford
Hamilton Street
Mary Garner Tilney
Lyons
First Mallory River Shipment Reaches Mobile Port
The Mallory steamer Lake Freeland arrived in Mobile with the first East to Birmingham shipment. Goods will transfer to a Warrior river barge for Birmingham, under low water rates. Lake Elmont expected Saturday with more freight. Ships travel from New York in ten days. Warrior river distribution in a week.
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Birmingham
Lake Freeland
Mobile
Lake Elmont
New York
Striking Seamen Parade With Protests at Sea Service HQ
Striking seamen marched along Royal street in front of the Sea Service headquarters bearing banners urging sailors not to sign on vessels to replace them. They protested a 15 percent wage cut while printers in the city held a 44 hour week with eleven out and two shops having agreed to the shorter schedule.
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Sea Service
The
Shipping Board
Royal Street
St. Michael
Deputies Find Seven Stowaways Aboard Munson Line Ship
Deputies uncover seven stowaways in a water tank aboard the Munson line steamer Man Isla while searching for prohibited liquor. The prisoners include four Chinese and three Spaniards, all weak from confinement since last Wednesday. They were locked in the tank without air or food during the Havana to Mobile voyage. Immigration authorities took over once the men were rescued and detained.
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Munson Line
Manisla
Havana
Mobile
Hughes Reports Theft Of Ford Auto
John A. Hughes secretary of the Knights of Columbus free evening school reported to the sheriff and police the loss of his Ford automobile. The car was stolen after 8 pm from Franklin street near Conti and bears license number 22 754 with two new front tires.
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John A. Hughes
Knights of Columbus Free Evening School
Franklin Street
Conti
Man Drowned After Fall From British Schooner
James Griffith a crew member of the British schooner Harry A McLenan was drowned last night when he missed his footing boarding the ship and fell into the river near Beauregard Street. The schooner lies off the foot of Beauregard Street and the incident is reported to police headquarters.
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James Griffith
Harry A. McLenan
Beauregard Street
Square Deal Sought for Port Mobile Rates Case
Mobile businessmen travel to New Orleans to push Mississippi Valley association to renew efforts for fair freight rates from Mississippi River points to Mobile via barge line. John Waterman and R G Cobb report plans after months of effort to publish waterway rates and develop a vessel type for the New Orleans Mobile route.
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Mississippi Valley Association
Mobile
Mi River
New Orleans
John B. Waterman
Waterman Steamship Company
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi River
Warrior River
Mississippi
Crichton Man Arrested On Court Citation Chase
W J Faulkner of Crichton fled custody on a probate court contempt charge. Deputy Jordan recaptured him after a pursuit through Crichton, including a flight from a water pipe escape. The case involved Arthur M Strachan who later faced a dismissed charge over a marriage license.
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W.J. Faulkner
Crichton
Jordan
Faulkner
Jadie Pe Williame
Arthur M. Strachan
Annie Mae Tucker
Strachan
Printers Forecast Victory in 44-Hour Week Strike
The International Typographical Union predicts a quick end to the nationwide printers strike with concessions from employers granting a 44 hour work week. About 2,000 of 38,000 members are on strike as employers in 2,000 shops yield, with only commercial printing and some newspaper job shops affected.
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Indianapolis
Ind
McParlaid
McParland
Trouble brewing in Upper Silesia amid plebiscite split
Reports say the interallied commission may award Germany all plebiscite areas except Pless and Rybnik, a move that could spark spontaneous insurrectional activity in Polish favored industrial centers. London council delay and disrupted Silesian telephones cloud details.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Upper Silesia
Interrallied Commission
Germany
Pless
Rybnik
Poland
Silesian
Mississippi Valley Meet Explores Foreign Trade And Marine Issues
The third annual Mississippi Valley association convention opens group sessions on foreign trade and the merchant marine in New Orleans. Hugh Humphreys of Memphis chaired the foreign trade session with banking reps among the speakers. Neal M. Leach of New Orleans presided at the marine session as Gulf port shipping problems were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley Association
Hugh Humphreys
Memphis
Neal M. Leach
Gulf Ports
U S Marshal Returns From Selma Court Adjourning May Term
Marshal C C Gewin has returned from Selma where he adjourned the May term of federal court. The session was adjourned to November 7 due to few cases. The May term at Mobile will convene on the 22nd of the month.
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Marshal C. C. Gewin
Selma
Mobile
Snow Covers Smoky Mountains In Eastern Tennessee
Snow ten inches to one foot covers the Smoky mountain region of eastern Tennessee. Cattle driven to high elevations for grazing face possible starvation. Newport and surrounding ridges turn white as frost settles in after three mornings of forties.
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Knoxvile
Tenn
Smoky Mountain
Tennessee
Newport
Tax Revision Backed by Congress Despite Uncertainty
Congress plans to push tax revision after tariffs and a general 1921 reform look. Rep. Nicholas Longworth urges business to prepare for 1921 by assuming repeal of excess profits tax and broader rate reductions. Meantime, sales tax appears doomed, transportation taxes face a hard fight, and Mellon's income tax plan for small businesses gains support.
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Washington
Treasury
Mellon
Congress
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Longworth
Battle Abbey at Richmond to be Dedicated Today
In Richmond Virginia the Confederate Memorial Institute known as Battle Abbey opens with ceremonies. New York orator H Snowden Marshall and Confederate veterans attend with General K M Van Zandt possibly present. Charles Hoffbauer murals depict Civil War scenes. funded largely by Charles Broadway Rouss after a 25 year effort.
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Richmond
Confederate Memorial Institute
Battle Abbey
South
H. Snowden Marshall
New York
K. M. van Zandt
Charles Hoffbauer
Charles Broadway Rouss
Convicted in Six Chicken Theft Cases
Robert Jordan and Byron Hayes known as Chicken were found guilty by a circuit court jury of six counts of grand larceny involving chickens turkeys and geese stolen from residents in Toulminville Prichard and Whistler Judge Claude A Grayson presided Hayes faces five forgery cases pending Mack Hardy was also convicted of stealing chickens and sentenced to one year hard labor
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Robert Jordan
Byron Hayes
Claude A. Grayson
Toulminville
Prichard
Whistler
Hayes
Mack. Hardy
Lines in East Cuba Tie Up by Walk Out
Railroads in eastern Cuba are paralyzed by a workers strike and gunboats move mail along waterways. Sugar interests face serious embarrassment as strikers hold firm. Mediators appointed by the central government arrive at Camaguey to seek a settlement.
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Havana
Cuba
Tlago
Camaguey
Richard W Child Hinted for Diplomatic Post
Washington May 3 Richard Washburn Child former editor of Collier s Weekly is under consideration for a diplomatic mission. The exact post has not yet been selected. During the last campaign he supported the Republican national committee and spent weeks at Harding headquarters in Marion.
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Washington
Richard Washburn Child
Collier’s Weekly
Ring
Child
Republican National Committee
Mr. Harding
Marion
US closes reparations dispute with Germany on June note
Washington reports indicate the American government has effectively ended the reparations issue with Germany for US concerns by urging direct proposals to allied governments. A deleted phrase in the public copy was restored to reflect the note's actual stance. Secretary Hughes briefed President Harding after the draft was approved at the White House and released to the press.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Allied Supreme Council
London
State Department
Berlin
Fletcher
White House
Hughes
Harding
Four Plans Considered by Allied Supreme Council
The allied supreme council in London decided no naval action against Germany without US consultation. Four plans were examined including port blockades and seizure of customs reports, with occupation of the Ruhr considered. Sir Gordon Howard and M Fromageot are named among the participants as discussions continued.
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London
Associated Press
Allied Supreme Council
Germany
United States
Rhur
Sir Gordon Howard
M. Fromageot
Employment in Auto Industry Rebounds in March
Washington reports March payrolls rose 22.2 percent from February in the auto industry after a lull. Across 14 industries, employment grew in autos, woolens, and hosiery while car building, mining, and steel declined. Wages surged 44.7 percent in auto plants and 25.7 percent in woolens, with steel and coal mining down.
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Washington
Department of Labor
James A Stillman Resigns From National City Bank
May 3 report says James A Stillman resigns as president of the National City Bank. Charles E Mitchell elected to succeed in as president of the National Company.
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New York
James A. Stillman
The
National City Bank
Charles E. Mitchell
National Company
Stuart Named for Census Director Post
President Harding nominated William M. Stuart of Michigan for director of the census from his position as assistant director. The nomination was announced in Washington on May 3.
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William M. Stuart
Washington
Michigan
Harding
Relief Effort Drafts Plan for Alabama Coal Field
In Birmingham on May 3 leaders from Red Cross chapters in seven Alabama counties prepared to decide if a survey of conditions in the coal fields is needed amid destitution. Salvation Army relief and labor committee food aid continue as discussions on wider relief stall.
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Birmingham
Ala
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Henry Debardeleben
United Mine Workers
L. M. Simonson
New York
Simonson
Nore
East Regency
Grain Futures Regulation Bill Favored by House Panel
The grain futures regulation bill was unanimously ordered favorably reported by the House culture committee. Strengthened by amendments proposed by Secretary Wallace, it would empower the agriculture secretary to limit speculative trading, require duplicate records for inspection, and allow producer co operatives to join exchanges.
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Washington
House
Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Justice
Attack on church leaves eleven dead at Koritza border town
Eleven Greeks are reported killed and many wounded after Albanian officers attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Koritza near the Greek Macedonia border. The Greek bishop disappeared in the confusion and Greek newspapers blame Italian and other influences. The Greek government may consider sending an army to occupy the disturbed area.
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Athens
Koritza
Greek Macedonia
Albania
Orleans Print Shops Open Shop Basis Across City
Twenty New Orleans printing shops, which yesterday adopted an open shop stance amid a strike, reported they were operating with near normal workload. Headquarters noted many out-of-town job applications.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Mauldin Dies in Anderson Bank Leader B F Mauldin
Benjamin F. Mauldin, president of the Bank of Anderson and former president of the South Carolina Bankers' Association, died in Anderson South Carolina on May 3.
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B. F. Mauldin
Anderson, S. C
Anderson, 8. C
Benjamin F. Mauldin
Bank of Anderson
South Carolina Bankers’ Association
American Cotton Oil Declares Dividend
New York May 3 The American Cotton Oil company announced its regular semi annual dividend of 3 percent on preferred stock due at this time.
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New York
American Cotton Oil Company
First American Sail From New York Since Marine Strike
The Sixaola of the United Fruit Line left New York for Indies ports with a crew recruited to replace strikers. Boston reports two ships sailing despite the marine strike, including the Tah Beacon bound for Chesapeake Bay, operated by strike breakers, while twelve ships remain tied up awaiting crews.
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New York
Panelil Ger
Sixaola
Unite Fruit Line
Indies
Sixola
Sal
Boston
Tah
Cheasepeake Bay
Shipping Board
Hog Isl
Norfolk strike halts ship tie ups and wage talks
Situation at Norfolk shows no ships tied up yet as marine workers strike. State authority says U S shipping board operated ships will not recruit fully and privately owned ships may be affected though crews paid per agreement with unions and owners.
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Norfolk
Marine
Stateo Wise
Tatesipping Board
Navy Yard Seamen Quarrel Tests 15 Percent Wage Cut
Benson seeks to use naval reserve men at the New York Navy Yard to man government ships if Marine workers refuse a 15 percent wage reduction. The board and officials discuss whether reserves would be mobilized and whether the London voyage relates to mail service.
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Washington Benson
Naval
Marine Navy Yard
United States
Old North
New York
London
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Reserve
Yi Navy Yard
Benson
Navy Yard
Settlement Talks Increase Pressure on Ship Owners
May 5 a Washington report notes ship owners resist a 15 percent wage cut while Benson leads a firm stance against concessions. Mediation talks loom as the Hoover and Davis teams consider commissions on wages and contract terms. Officials say Davis is pursuing separate discussions with associations and U S representatives. Admiral Benson warns the 15 percent reduction threatens economic conditions and urges citizens to support the flag while the ship owners strive to keep operations running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benson
Ship 7 Board
House
Hoover
Davin
Department of Labor
Davis
Ing
University of Warsaw awards first degrees to leaders
In Warsaw on May 3, Woodrow Wilson Herbert Hoover and Foch were conferred degrees by the University of Warsaw, the institution’s first ever honorary or earned degrees. President Gibson announced the honor as part of a ceremony recognizing notable leaders and medical doctors including Pilsudski who received the Doctor of Medicine.
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Warsaw
Woodrowson
Herbert Hoover
Foch
University of Waren
S. Gibson
Pilsudski
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Perdire
City
Mallory River
Square
Port Mobile
Richard W. Childs
Ugheo
James A.stillman
Upstate
American Cotton Oil
Wilson
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