Re Election on Annexation of Davis Site in City Limits
Election today to decide if the Davis property near Old Shell road Indiana avenue College Owens lane Three Mile Creek joins Mobile city limits. Polls open 8am to 5pm at Mayo's store Springhill Owens lane. Officials listed. Proponents expect a 4 to 1 majority. protest planned by Mobile County Protective Association.
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Ce Pein
Board of School Commissioners
Mobile Po
Old
Shell
Indiana Avenue
College and Owens Lane
Three-Mile Creek
Mayo's
Springhill Avenue
Owens Lane
Tisdale Youart
A. G. Quinn
J. J. Bartee
Edward Hart
County High
Lavis
Carlin
Obile County Protective Association
Advisory Council
Davis
Coast Guard Seneca Fires Across Bow In Jersey Rum Run
The coast guard cutter Seneca fired a four inch shell at a small smuggling craft after signaling to halt. The action came as cutter groups and support vessels patrolled off the Jersey coast near Washingtons fleet and a tense stand off followed without further hits.
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New York
Jersey
Coast Guard
Seneca
Ington
C Guard
Simaller
Washington
Headq
W. Ligne
Bernard Hy
Beneed
Plan for Cottage Hill Camp Operation Meeting
A Mobile County Tuberculosis Sanitarium plan meeting will be held at 3:30 this afternoon at the Cawthan Hotel to discuss camp operation. Fifteen patients are at the camp, with committees to oversee management supervision and grounds beautification, plus other institution matters for officials and club representatives.
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Mobile County
Cottage Hill
Cawthan
Assistant Highway Engineer Breland Resigns From County Board
Breland, assistant highway engineer, resigns from the board of revenue and road commissioners. He left the city yesterday for Natchez to join a large concern. No action on filling the vacancy until the board meets May 14. Breland served about three years and was regarded as an efficient engineer.
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Breland
Hibehdeskamneser
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Natchez
Negro dead after fight at Plateau
Monroe Mungo was shot and killed at Plateau shortly before nightfall in a pistol battle reportedly involving Edward Tripps, who escaped. Mungo's body was found with a pistol in his right hand and three bullet wounds. Dr. S Hale, the county coroner, viewed the body and the sheriff filed the report.
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Monroe Mungo
Plateau
Edward Tripps
Tripps
Mungo
S. ®. Hale
Legionnaires and Families to Meet at Lamar Leod Post
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary and fathers of legionnaires will attend a Lamar Leod post meeting tonight at the Battle House ex-Service men club rooms. The program has been arranged and the meeting opens at 7:20 PM.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fathers of the Legionnaires
LamarcLeod
Viece
Battle House
Arelec
Jordan Faces Jury Trial In Assault Charge
J. F. Jordan former deputy sheriff demanded a jury trial at arraignment in inferior criminal court before Judge N. R. Clarke on an assault and battery charge brought by his wife. Bond set at $200. Louise Cramer and Mike Feeny fined for violating the prohibition law. ages 56 and costs.
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J. F. Jordan
N. R. Clarke
Louise Cramer
Mike Feeny
Weather Forecast Brief for Wash II
The weather page notes big local showers tonight and Friday in the Wash II area with little change in temperature. Mississippi region unsettled with forecasted showers and cooler spells.
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Porecast
Mississippi
Empera
Price Moves Conflicting As Market Opens On May Day
New York stocks opened with mixed results as prices moved in both directions. Major advances occurred in United Railways Investment Famous Players Union Pacific and Dupont while Remington Typewriter lagged. Oil shares fell after another cut in Pennsylvania crude. German marks slumped to 0.0025 per dollar, while sterling and French francs eased.
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New York
Lima
Baldwin
Punta Alegra
United Railways
Ptd
Famous Players
Union Pacific
Dupont
Brooklyn Edison
Stewart Warner Speedometer
Kinney Tobacco
Remington Typewriter
Pennsylvania
New York and New Orleans Cotton Futures Open Steady
Futures in New York opened steady with May at 27.67, July 26.38, October 24.05, December 23.60, January 23.33. New Orleans followed with May 26.63, July 26.18, October 23.46, December 23.06, January 22.93. Potatoes in Chicago steady with No 1 and No 2 prices listed.
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New York
New Orleans
Finnegan Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
Edward Finnegan, indicted for burglary and grand larceny, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in circuit court and received one year and one day of hard labor. The Holcomb homicide case was stricken from the call for a third time. Forfeitures were recorded in cases of John Tanner for assault with a gun and TAH for manufacturing prohibited liquors.
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Edward Finnegan
Millie Holcomb
Willie Holcomb
John Tanner
Mo bile County Holds Seventh Annual Meet Saturday
The Mo bile County Athletic and Oratorical Association stages its seventh annual meet in Toulminville on Saturday. The program begins at 10 am with a parade of home demonstration class members led by Mrs. Louise M. Riley and features a special physical demonstration by Spring Hill rural school on the Toulminville grounds alongside the speaking contest.
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Mobile County Athletic and Oratorical Association
Toulminville
Louise M. Riley
Spring Hill
May Day Event at Daphne Saturday Highlights Record Attendance
The Daphne May Day celebration this Saturday promises the largest attendance yet with a program including a barbecue addresses crowning of the May queen multiple band concerts a track meet and operetta. Prizes exceed 160 dollars with trips on the New Caphire in both morning and afternoon.
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Daphne
Jose Pose
Caphire
Hartwell to See New Fire Machines
City Commissioner Harry T Hartwell will travel to Elmira New York to view pieces of motor fire apparatus under construction at the American La France Fire Engine Company for the city. On return he will visit French Lick Springs Indiana to spend a week.
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Harry T. Hartwell
Elmira
I. Cnesas
American la France Fire Engine Company
So City Gt
French Lick ‘Springs
Ind
Bids Sought For Naval Wireless Station Equipment
Bids will be received for equipment of the naval wireless station at Mobile until May 25. The catalogue listing the items can be secured at the office of the Ones Bias Migs En te a.
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Mobile
Paving bids opened for western city streets
City commission opened bids for paving Julia street Oaklawn Ann and Springhill avenues in the western district. Hancock Bros led in concrete paving storm sewers asphaltic concrete and sheet asphalt bids, with Long & McPoland and J. F. Morgan and Co. as rivals. Contracts awarded later.
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Julia Street
Dauphin
Old Shell Road
Oaklawn
Carolina Avenue
Ann
Elmira
Ohio
Springhill Avenue
Catherine Street
Catherine
Springhill
Hancock Bros
Long & McPoland
Birmingham
J. F. Morgan and Co
J. F. Morgan & Co
McNary Discusses Forest Fire Loss Across States
Senator McNary told reporters that about twenty thousand forest fires across roughly forty states destroyed vast timber value and warned that, if fires continue, water supplies could be seriously affected in the coming summer. He disputed government reports blaming human carelessness for all fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Hutchinson
International News Service
Washington
Senate
McNary
Taxicab Driver Questioned in Paducah Explosion Case
Paducah Kentucky May 3 officials investigated the taxi ride of Paul Helmentaler who drove Mrs Henriette Wagner to near the blast site shortly before the explosion. Wagner arrested over the murder of Alfred Warren who had raised her and jealousy was cited as a possible motive.
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Paducah
Paul Helmentaler
Henriette Wagner
Alfred Warren
Dirigible Reaches Illinois In Nonstop Langley Flight
The A C 1 dirigible with six crew left Langley field Virginia at 2 36 p m yesterday and arrived at Scott field near Belleville Illinois at 7 15 this morning. The flight was uneventful and the dirigible will be permanently stationed at the local field.
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Belleville
Ill
Langley Field
Scott Field
Here
Dyes Company Loses Suit Over War Taxes
The American Synthetic Dyes Company Inc lost in federal district court to the government. Judge Learned Hand ruled the company must repay $227,299 in taxes paid on wartime munitions, setting a precedent for up to $15,000,000 in related suits pending.
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New York
American Synthetic Dyes Company,’ Inc
Federal District Court
Learned Hand
Shell Union Oil reports 1922 profit for dividends
San Francisco May 3 The Shell Union Oil Corporation closes 1922 with a net profit of 9 596 360 available for dividends. The report shows 4 750 000 deducted for dividends and 6 350 credited to surplus account.
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San Francisco
Shell Union Oil Corporation
Westerfield to Speak in Southwest Tour Details
New York May 3 Jason Westerfield secretary of the library committee of the New York Stock Exchange plans a cross country tour starting May 15. He will discuss street facts and visit southern cities including Birmingham Alabama and Atlanta Georgia.
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New York
Jason Westerfield
Secr
Library Committee
New York Stock
Nba
Birmingham
Ala
Atlanta
U. S. Dead Airmen Honored By France
Paris May 3 The French government awarded posthumously the medaille militaire to two American war aviators Alan N. Ash of Urbana Illinois and Alan Nichols of Palo Alto California for their wartime service and sacrifice.
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Paris
Alan N. Ash
Urbana, II
Alan Nichols
Palo Alto
Unsettled Weather Forecast From Local Weather Office
Unsettled weather with chances of showers tonight and Friday and little temperature change. Forecast issued today by the local weather bureau office. Moderate conditions expected.
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Weather Bureau
Susie Hettiock Sets 31 Hour Dish Washing Record
AWNEY Pa May 3 Susie Hettiock 22 of Goyode near here claimed a dish washing record in the Pantall Hotel kitchen. After a wager sparked by talk of marathon dancing she washed dishes for 31 straight hours using only cloth pan hot water and soap. The hotel manager gave her a two day vacation as a prize.
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Awney
Susie Hettiock
Goyode
Susie
Pantall Hotel
Miss H
Five Die As Rio Grande Wreck Blocks Utah Rail Line
Five people were killed and 26 injured when Denver & Rio Grande Western passenger train No. 62 derailed near Woodside Utah at 11 oclock last night. Two engines overturned killing two engineers and a fireman. five others died including Arthur Hockey and Mrs BE White. The missing baggageman and several crew members were identified. rescue trains were en route.
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Sale Lake City
Utah
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Woodside
Céinyon
Fred A. Rader
Grand Junction
A. Anderson
Joe Weatbrook
William Gillis
Rader
Arthur Hockey
Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
BE. C. White
Soldiers Summit
Ed Partridge
Provo
F. R. Rader
Colo
Albert Anderson
Exports at Mobile Rise By Over Half Million in February
Exports through the Mobile port for February totaled 3 708 297 dollars, more than half a million higher than January’s record despite three fewer days. Lumber cotton steel rails flour tobacco canned goods and dry goods led shipments to Europe the Far East Central America the West Indies South America and Africa.
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Mobile
Washington
Europe
Far East
Central America
West Indies
South America
Africa
Paul Arrested in Swindle Ring in Cincinnati
Frank Paul aged 44 and William Woodward 69 were arrested in Cincinnati on fraud charges tied to a $50 000 swindle via a fake pool room used to victimize Sam Decker a Cleveland clothing maker. Federal indictments alleged to have been returned in Jacksonville and Atlanta point to extradition papers from Georgia expected soon.
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Cincinnati
Frank Paul
Atlanta
Paul
William Woodward
Sam Decker
Cleveland
Jacksonville
Fila
Hunger strikers freed in Ireland liberation update
New York May 3 report says the Irish Free State released all hunger strikers from jail except Mary MacSwiney. The information comes via a cable from Miss Arini MacSwiney in Cork.
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New York
Humorist Saxbury Dies in Cincinnati at 68
Howard Saxbury, a well known lecturer, died at his home in Cincinnati at age 68 from rupture of a main artery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Howard ‘Saxbury
Monoplane T-2 Nonstop NY to San Diego Northward Flight
The T-2 monoplane piloted by John Mac Ready and Oakley G Kelly is flying west southwest toward the Rockies heading from New York. Reports place it near Atchison last night with possible sighting over the Missouri River and along a route via Woodward Tucumc, Saint Crete Aris toward Phoenix and San Diego. Observers aim to confirm exact location as the plane nears its expected San Diego arrival.
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Kansas City
John MacReady
Oakley G. Kelly
New York
San Diego
Cal
Rocky Mountaine
Missouri River
Atchison, S
Karlietins
Aeternioen
Qzzere
Woodward
Tucumack
N. M
St. Crete Aris
Rockies
Phoenix
Roanfield
Prohibition Criticized by Massachusetts Congressman
In London Congressman George H. Tinkham charged that U S prohibition harms morality and law, linking it to labor troubles and increased divorces and domestic unhappiness. He claimed prohibition fosters bribery and social decay amid U S policy.
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F. A
WRA International
London
George H. Tinkham
Massachusetts
United States
Tinkham
Office Boy's Wit Brings Him Fame in London
Harry Brulaw a 14 year old Liverpool office boy has a bright future after his employer reported him at an insurance convention. A solemn man visited the Liverpool office and the boy asked what he could insure the immortal soul for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Press
Harry Brulaw
Livers Pool
Liverpool
Florida coast is struck by storm and wind damage
Tampa May 3 The southern Florida west coast faced a high windstorm last night with rain and hail in places. Wire service interruptions suggest proceeding damage. Mango ten miles east saw heavy rain and hail as about one third of Telegraph Company poles along a highway were reported down.
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Tampa
Fia
Florida West Coast
Mango
Here
Th Telegraph Company
Mrs Parmelee Safe After Kidnap Report in Dallas
Dallas cablegram says Mrs Ethel D Parmelee daughter of W F Black of Dallas is safe and in good health. The message from the American consul general in Mexico City confirms she was not kidnapped as feared after reports that her four year old son Charles Parmelee Jr was abducted by a gang last week.
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Dallas
Tex
Ethel D. Parmelee
W. F. Black
Mexico City
Charles Parmelee, Jr
Negro escapes insane asylum near Goldsboro
Authorities search the area south of Goldsboro North Carolina for Charles Jordan an escapee from the state asylum he is described as a violent ward patient a broad alert has been issued across the region to apprehend him
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Goldsboro
N.C
Charles Jordan
Negro hanged in DC jail after 1918 killing
Charles Brice, a Black man, was hanged in the District of Columbia jail after being convicted of fatally shooting Robert Smith during an argument in 1918. He shouted and sang during the execution.
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Washington
Charles Brice
District of Columbia
Robert Smith
Barber of Famous Ancestry Dead in Kansas City
Henry Chateau, 60, a barber said to be a grandson of the French founder of St. Louis, was found dead in Pekka yesterday.
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Peka
Kas
Henry Chateau
St. Louis
Alabama High Court Seals Doom of Four
Four Alabama prisoners face death by hanging on June 8 after high court actions affirming lower court verdicts. Names include Tom Wilson of Limestone County and Moore of Chambers County for the killing of J. A. Taylor. others are listed as awaiting governor clemency.
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Alabama High Court
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Brandon
Supreme Court
Tom Wilson
Limestone County
Kirby Meton
Ms Pee Son
Wilcox
John Powatasen
Ae Aan Moore
Chambers’ County
J. A. Taylor
Santa Fe Workers Granted Wage Increase
Twenty thousand maintenance of way and railroad shop employees of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad received wage increases effective May 1 under a negotiated agreement. The rise ranges from 1 to 3 1/2 cents per hour with total payroll up between $500,000 and $750,000 annually. Rules and working conditions remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Failway
A. F. Stout
United States Brotherhood of Maintenance
of Way
Paindwandh
Bear on Its Romantic Voyage Opens Arctic Maritime Role
The Bear sails from San Francisco on its annual voyage linking isolated Alaskan points with civilization. The coast guard cutter carries supplies to schools and officials, transports missionaries, holds court in the region, opens navigation lanes through ice, and aids reindeer herds as it travels the Bering Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
San Francisco
Coast Guard
Bear
Bering Sea
Alaska
Judge Injured in Auto Accident in Detroit
Detroit May 3 Judge Charles L Bartlett was hurled to the pavement when his automobile was struck and overturned. He will return home for several days of rest after sentencing 28 speeders to jail in court earlier in the day, in the presence of twelve children maimed. Lloyd Allison, 19, the driver, was speeding at the time, witnesses said. The judge suffered cuts and bruises on his hand shoulder and leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Charles L. Bartlett
Lloyd Allison
Bartlett
General Speaks on Yanks Rhineland Plan
Cleveland May 3 Major General Henry T Allen commander of the last American troops to depart Germany stated last night a plan existed for separating the west bank of the Rhine from the rest of Germany after the armistice The destiny of the United States in the affairs of Europe is involved Allen said in remarks reported here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
West Bank
Rhine
Germany
Henry T. Allen
United States
Insane Marcks Couple Linked to Saginaw Double Murder
Police report in Saginaw Michigan details a shocking case involving Cardinal, a 36 year old former inmate from a sane asylum, and upcoming charges tied to the killings of Clement Srovar 66 Grace 52 a neighbor. Prosecutors describe a brutal murder scene raising questions about humanity and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Alientet Commission
Eon Cardinal
Sane Asylum
Clement Srovar
Grace
Hond
Spanish Royalty Visit Belgium Stirs Brussels Scenes
Spanish royalty visit Belgium stirring Brussels as King Albert and Queen Victoria meet officials amid royal pomp. Report notes tense guard, ceremonial events, and diplomatic display shaping talks with Belgian leaders.
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