James Enters Guilty Plea in Mobile Shooting Case
James Enters a guilty plea to murder charges in Mobile court for wounding Detective Stephen and Officer L T Wood in an April street shooting. Bond set at 1500. arson charge postponed pending grand jury action as he awaits trial while recovering in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elmer James
Stephens
L. T. Wood
Mobile
Reais
Bond
James
Oifker Woodcock
Willames
Robert Bradged
Lenin
State Street
Joachim
Woodcock
Touart
Britain Mobilizes Battle Squadrons for Action
London reports Britain ready for action against Germany with preliminary plans kept secret. Admiralty cloaked in mystery as fleet prepared for a possible naval demonstration and to avoid a blockade. Officials monitor American reception of allied note on the Paris talks and reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Germany
Admiralty
America
Supreme Council
Wider Cleared in Cutting Affray Case
Snider a cigarmaker was arrested April 3 on an assault charge against Robert Lee Myrick and Stone but acquitted for lack of evidence. Stone and Myrick declined to identify the assailant. The pair were injured and sent to an infirmary in Warren while others faced related charges. A Morgan woman was fined $35 on additional counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snider
Robert Lee Myrick
Stone
Myrick
State Street
Warren
Hughes
Roy Clarke
Annie
Morgan
Preliminary Hearings For Two Witnesses In Mullen Case
Mrs Bertha Kelly and Greer a soldier were held as material witnesses in the Mullen murder case and were brought before the recorder to decide if their hearings would be continued Both were bound over under 1000 dollars at the request of attorneys when the prelim hearing of Amos Hodges for the Vincent murder was called but postponed Hodges was granted bail of 5000 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Kelly
Greer
Mullen
Recorder’s Court
Amos Hodges
Vincent
Hodges
Firm President Cited to Appear in Stock Complaint
The Burke Oil Company and James A. Hule of San Antonio Texas were cited by the federal trade commission to appear in an application for the issuance of a complaint alleging unfair competition in the sale of stock. The commission states that Hule, promoter and president, made false representations in the offering of the stock.
Abduction Investigation Involving Marion Butter Case
A fragmentary report from May details an investigation into the disappearance of a young woman, Miss Marion Butter, secretary to Miss D Proctor, a Vermont figure. Authorities, including Rathor, pursue the odd distance and connections tied to the missing person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Butter
D. Proctor
Vermont
Plans for Kilby reception and Chickasaw launch
Governor Thomas E. Kilby will be greeted in Mobile Saturday by state harbor commission members, city officials, and a business committee. The party will depart at 7 AM for Chickasaw to view the launching of the steamer Anniston Guy, with Mrs Kilby christening the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Harbor Commission
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Thomas E. Kilby
Mobile
Chickasaw
Battle House
Harry Startwell
Richard Christian
Harbor Board
Chamber of Commerce
Coast Guard
Comanche
Shipping Board
Funeral for Captain Albert C. Danner in Mobile Saturday
Captain Albert C. Danner died suddenly at his Mobile home at 928 Government Street. The 78 year old Confederate veteran led civic efforts, helped pave Dauphin Street with wooden blocks, led Mobile Coal Company, and supported Government Street Presbyterian Church. He is survived by son Paul and daughters Mrs Mell A Frazer and Mrs Robert Bacon, along with five grandchildren. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery after a Saturday 10 AM service.
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Albert C. Danner
Mobile
Government Street
Magnolia Cemetery
Captain Danner
Winchester
Dauphin Street
Commerce
Claiborne
Mobile Coal Company
Danner
Party Inspecting New County Work
A inspecting party toured Mobile roads since S. M. Adams became county highway engineer. Officials Finlay McFadyen A G Ward and Hyman Gabriel N A Stallworth and Walter Lord joined with Albert Freeland expected to join near Grand Bay. They viewed roads bridges and will dine at R.3 before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
S. M. Adams
Pepdepentat
Board of Revenue
Mobile County Protective League
Mobile County Automobile Club
Engineer Adams
Finlay McFadyen
A. G. Ward
County Board
Hyman Gabriel
N. A. Stallworth
Automobile Club
Walter Lord
Albert Freeland
Grand Pay
R .3
Barker Returns from Washington in Mobile Commissioner Bid
P. D. Barker a well known Mobile Republican and candidate for the collector of customs position arrived back from Washington. Ashley also returned as applicant for the collector of internal revenue post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Barker
Mobile
Washington
Ashley
Internal Revenue
Control of Huads and Port Development in Mobile
A call for the state or city of Mobile to act to protect the Mobile port amid a government engineers report alleging railroad control of port terminals and rate manipulation. The War Department and Interstate Commerce Commission are urged to adjust wharfage and charges to ensure ongoing funding for harbor improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabaam
Thomas E. Kilby
Frederick J. Thompson
United States Shipping Board
War Department
Weeks
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thompson
Board of Engineers
Atltauic
Utaria
Heathis
Register
Neer
Alabama
State of
Samielps Eye
Scranton Man Tito Ligi Sentenced in Harrisburg Trial
Tito Ligi of Scranton received a one year prison sentence following a Harrisburg hearing. The case involved an evad bomb mystery and featured a personal investigation into Ligi's alleged actions.
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Harrisburg
Tito Ligi
Scranton
Ligi
Bryan Joins Capital Law Firm In International Field
Bryan has entered the law firm of Douglas, Ovear and Douglas in the capital to specialize in international law. The move follows Woodrow Wilson and Bainbridge Colby forming a law partnership in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Capital
Douglas, Ovear and Douglas
Woodrow Wilson
Bainbridge
Colby Wilson
Keating Faces Bourbon Probe in New Orleans
Hibition enforcement office testifies before a U S grand jury in New Orleans about missing liquor seized from a customer house amid a probe into alleged disappearance and illicit distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Grand Jury
Harding Nominates Riley Porto Rico Governor
President eniane E. Mont Riley of Kansas to be governor of Porto Rico. Riley is an attorney. Other nominations sent include Peter H. Miller for marshal in the Northern District of Florida and additional posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eniane E. Mont Riley
Kansas
Porto Rico
Riley
Thezenats
Marshal
Florida
Peter H. Miller
Reeves Dies From Four Gun Wounds in Nashville
John H. Reeves a 58 year old leading Nashville businessman died after being shot four times by James A. Grundy who then killed himself. Reeves sustained wounds to the lung abdomen and shoulder and peritonitis developed. Grundy's motive remains unclear as his body was taken to Cincinnati for burial.
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Nashville
Tenn
John H. Reeves
James A. Grundy
A. Reeves
Mr. Grundy
Mr. Reeves
Shoe Industry Sees Turn in Long Downturn
Atlantic City May 6 Conditions in shoe and leather industries are improving says Herbert T. Drake president of the New England Shoe and Leather Association. He told the Tanners' Council of America that opinion shows we have turned the corner from business depression and can expect a gradual return to normal conditions with wages unlikely to fall further and prices to adjust later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
City
N. J
Herbert T. Drake
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Tanners’ Council of America
On England
Drake
New England
Tug Crews Refuse to Move Ships With Non-Union Crews
Marine workers at Mobile strike see tugboat engineers and firemen refuse to move vessels with non-union crews. Ships shifted using self-propelled movement. Maiden Creek loaded for the United Kingdom and began loading, sailing next week expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
National
Maiden Creek
United Kingdom
Ship Collision Delays Traffic At Chickasabogue Bridge
The steamer Age of the Ishmian Steamship Line struck the Chickasabogue bridge this morning, knocking it out of line and blocking the L. & N. railroad. Traffic was tied up until repairs could be completed. The Age was en route to the Chickasaw building and Car Company plant when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
Ishmian Steamship Line
Cis Te
Chickasaw Iilding
Mobile Bidders Sign Papers For Oil Station Contract
Formal contracts for the construction of the shipping board fuel oil station at Mobile were received for signatures by J. W. Gilbert and H. Winkler. Officials will sign after government approvals are completed, a process that will take several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiping Board
Mobile
J. W. Gilbert
H. Winkler
Sipping Board
Vote Seen On Emergency Tariff In Senate Next Week
Senate debate on the emergency tariff bill continues as lawmakers seek an agreement to vote next week. Senator Penrose, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, hopes for a Wednesday result with discussions focusing on valuation and anti features. Tariff duties on agricultural products would stay unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Penrose
Senate Finance Fiee
Cool Weekend Forecast With Slightly Cooler Saturday
A coastal region physicist notes a forecast for continued cool conditions tonight and Saturday. Local observer Sam reports a low around 56 degrees as the night ends, with temperatures rising modestly from prior readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Warrant Issued for Former Florida Governor Sidney Catts
A capias for the arrest of Sidney J. Catts, former governor of Florida, was issued by Circuit Judge Long and is held by the sheriff. Indicted by Bradford County grand jury for allegedly taking 700 to influence a pardon in the Coleman case. Bond set at 5000. Catts home in DeFuniak Springs, business in Atlanta, possibly Alabama. Investigation into his conduct while governor continues.
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Starke, Fla
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
Bradford County
Bay Coinity
Charles Scott
Long
Catts
DeFuniak Springs
Atlanta
Alabama
Tallahassee
Ex-Governor Catts Missing Amid Investigation
Wife of former Florida governor Catts in Defuniak Springs reports his absence during an official past investigation. Authorities believe he may be in Tuscaloosa Alabama or Atlanta Georgia. Indictment announced and bond likely, with Mrs Catts traveling east to join.
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Catts
Defuniak
Springs
Fla
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Atlanta
Sailor Arrested in Death of Shipmate Woods
Norfolk, May 6 A sailor Samuel E Phillips is in custody on a murder charge in the death of shipmate James Woods Oklahoma City. Arm of the confrontation began when Phillips tried to force the release of a prisoner at gunpoint. Messick released Woods and seized Phillips revolver. The gun discharged, striking Woods in the stomach. Woods belonged to the submarine E 1 crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Amuel
Phillips
James
Oklahoma City
Atrdman Messick
Woods
Messick
Bill provides defense for newspapers in slacker list suits
The bill introduced in the House by Representative Hill of Maryland authorizes the Department of Justice to defend newspapers in civil suits arising from published slacker lists. If the newspaper is liable, the United States would indemnify and hold the paper harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Representative Hill
Maryland
Department of Justice
Five Injured When Ferry Hits Wharf in Camden
A ferry boat Beverily collided head on with its dock in Camden New Jersey injuring five people among about 409 aboard. Most hurt were at the front of the boat causing a mild panic as authorities investigated the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Pennsylvania
Lady Hosts U S Visitors Highlighted in Historic Meeting
A notable encounter unfolds as a prominent American hostess receives United States visitors. The event emphasizes cultural exchange and cordial diplomacy during a period of strong bilateral interests.
Shipping Board Officers Fired On In Savannah
United States Shipping Board officials were fired upon in Savannah as strike breakers were loaded for Charleston. A brick struck Fred Dickson Jr. and a group of about 60 surrounded the car carrying police and officials. The attack followed the loading of strike breakers amid a tense confrontion.
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Savannah
United States Shipping Board
Charleston
Fred Dickson, Jr
Shipping Board
Viviani Predicts League Reforms May Bring U S In
Paris May 6 M Viviani told American reporters that the League of Nations will be amended by September to remove its objectionable features and avoid resembling a state The United States could not stay aloof from world regeneration he said after his U S visit He asked correspondents to thank the American people for their reception.
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Paris
United States
League of Nations
Ameri
League
League “of Nations
M. Viviani
Sub Chasers Ready For Strike Duty At Baltimore
Three submarine chasers attached to the Naval Academy at Annapolis prepared to sail to Baltimore to meet possible disruption from a marine workers strike. Navy orders to ready the vessels were issued, but no further instructions were given. Each boat carries a machine gun desk and a crew of twenty. D. D. Tuttgle, shipping board operations director, said local police protection is inadequate and that at least 500 guards are needed to protect Shipping Board property.
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Baltimore
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Navy Department
D. D. Tuttgle
The
Shipping Board Here
Brest In Bustle of Preparations Against Germany
Brest during May shows French port activity as American troops prepare for possible voyage. Harbors brim with craft and small vessels. Toulon reports great activity as the cruiser Provence readies to depart and two other cruisers are placed in fighting trim for the fleet.
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Brest
Germany
Toulon
Provence
Young Orleans Man Slays Wife and Self
New Orleans police believe Peter Godfrey 30 killed his estranged wife during dinner at a rooming house then shot Frank Parker, wounded another, and killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot. Godfrey’s body was found nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Peter Godfrey
Frank Parker
Jacksonville Fire Causes Major Damage at Dockyard
A fire at Merrill Stevens dry dock and repair company in Jacksonville caused about 36 thousand dollars in damage. The blaze began in the mold loft area and spread to adjacent property including the T Murphy iron works. Fire crews responded to the scene this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Merrill Stevens Dry Dock and Repair Company
T. Murphy Iron
Thole
Berlin cabinet formation stalls over allied ultimatum
Prospective candidates for the new cabinet and political parties are reserving decision on forming a ministry until the parliament clarifies its stance on the allied ultimatum concerning financial indemnities. No progress was reported this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Presa
Gore party leaders meet in Paris May turnout plan
In Paris on May date, leaders of Gore man political parties gathered to discuss campaign strategy and potential coalitions. The session focused on unifying candidates and boosting public support for upcoming elections.
German coalition talks stall as Socialists snub cabinet plan
Berlin May 6 The Associated Press reports that the German Social Democratic party opposed forming a coalition cabinet with the People’s party. It is believed the Socialists led by Scheidemann refused an invitation to join a coalition ministry.
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Berlin
German cabinet crisis deepens as Fehrenbach resigns
In Paris on Wednesday night Hermann Fehrenbach, chancellor, signed a German ministry agreement reported by the Allied council. The accord failed to satisfy a majority of the new coalition in Paris and amid discord within Germany President Ebert held conferences with Reichstag leaders. The Majority Socialists have not untangled the crisis and a resignation by Fehrenbach looms. Former Chancellor Mueller and Otto Wells represented the Majority Socialists. Gustav Stresemann is named as foreign minister potential.
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Paris
Germany
Constantine Fehrenbachy
Preme Allied Council
Entente
Ebert
Reichstag
Hermann Mutler
Otto Wells
Gustav Stresemann Sted
Rev T E Sharpe of Memphis Dies in Nashville
Nashville Tenn May 6 Rev T E Sharpe of Memphis member of the Southern Methodist board of missions and presiding elder of the Memphis district died at about midnight after attending a board meeting and suffering a sudden illness at his hotel. He was prominent in Methodism and had held important charges in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
T. EB. Sharpe
Memphis
Southern Methodist Board of Mis Sions
Sharpe
Bic
Kansas
Packers export drop during year prompts controls talk
Washington May 6 Thomas F Wilson of Wilson and Company told the house agricultural committee that meat exports from the United States fell by 526 million dollars last year while overall exports rose to 1.2 billion. He argued the decline is linked to packer control legislation and urged restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas F. Wilson
Wilson & Company
House Agricultur Ammittee
Report on Korfanty Tai plebiscite details emerge
A report mentions Korfanty Tai in connection with a plebiscite, outlining that Mesia features in the discussion. The fragment emphasizes political process and civic participation without detailing outcomes.
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Recorder's Court
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Barker
Lig
Harding
J. H. Reeves
H. T. Drake
Chickasabogue
J. Gatts
W. J. Coleman
Ailor
Bill Provdes
Lady Are
U. S
Boston
Mass
N. Y
Viviani
U.S
Orleans
lLeadera
Goreman
T. E. Sharpe
Packers
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Korfanty
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