Missing Weapon Carried By Murdered Officer McInnis
Police hunt for the revolver carried by Joseph McInnis the murdered signalphone operator found dead at Bloodgood and Franklin streets. McInnis was killed by a 38 caliber bullet. James Foster is held for the murder. Funeral held at St Patrick's with police pallbearers and officials in attendance.
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Joseph McInnis
Bloodgood
Franklin
McIinnis
McInnis
James Foster
Charles W. Tompkins
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Foster
City
Lincoln
Sergent Sheets
Brown
McMaster
Beauregard
St. Joseph
McGinnis
J. Murdock
Mobile and
Ohio Road
Murdock
St. Patrick's
Father Henry
Claude Johnson
John O'Brien
William Pandlavich
E. Clarke
R. J. Doyle
George H. Curtain
Kennedy Fined 51 In Police Court Assault Case
James M. Kennedy a chauffeur received a 51 dollar fine plus court costs for assaulting and beating Howard Kelly another chauffeur Saturday night in front of the garage at 112 Government Street. Kelly testified Kennedy slapped him to the ground after which Officer Burton corroborated the claim.
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James M. Kennedy
Recorder Today
Howard Kelly
Government Street
Kelly
Kennedy
Burton
J. J. Blakeney
Archie McCall
New Rates Offered on Sodium Nitrate Across Arkansas
Rates on sodium nitrate from Mobile to points in Arkansas will be published soon by the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. The changes apply to domestic shipments only and do not affect import rates. The move may allow Mobile to become a distributing point for the district.
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Arkansas
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Weather and score updates from Southern teams and major cities
Cloudy in Nashville at New Orleans and Little Rock at Atlanta with 3 30. Chattanooga at Birmingham clear on wu. Memphis at L Mobile clear 3 30. National games New York at St Louis 2 15 Brooklyn at Pittsburgh clear 2 24 Boston at Cincinnati clear 3 Philadelphia at Chicago clear AMERICAN Chicago at New York clear 3 30 Cleveland at Philadelphia clear 3 30 Detroit at Boston clear 3 15 St Louis at Washington circu lity 2 30.
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Southern
Nashville
New Orleans
Little Rock
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Weather Summary From Washington Report
weather bulletin from Washington reports fair conditions with clouds and partial sunshine across Aisb and Mississippi regions for today and May 9. temperatures and wind details not provided.
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Washington
Mar
Aisband
Mississippi
City Plans For Expert Study Of Traffic Here
The city commission authorized hiring a traffic expert to study and advise the mayor on traffic management, one way streets, parking, driving, and streetcar stopping. The vote passed with Commissioner Hartwell, Taylor absent. A cemetery theft problem led to closing the Magno lia cemetery as a public driveway, open only the George street gate, with patrols, and an ordinance forbidding removal of items from graves. The commission adopted a resolution to fund Catherine street paving from Government to Dauphin streets with a one course concrete surface, to be assessed to property owners, and instructed officials to prepare the authorization papers.
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Crawford
Hartwell
Taylor
Magnolia Cemetery
George Street
Catherine Street
Dauphin Streets
Postal Exams Here Two Days This Week
The Mobile post office will hold clerk carrier examinations Wednesday and Thursday to fill vacancies for the coming year. Due to the large applicant pool, the class is split into two sessions. Nineteen six applicants compete, and those passing will join an eligible list valid for one year. Vacancies are filled from this list. This is the largest turnout for a single exam.
Shipping Board Officials to Visit Mobile Harbor Facilities
Rear Admiral W S Benson Senator George E Chamberlain and Frederick J Thompson committee members of the United States Shipping Board will visit Mobile Friday and Saturday to inspect harbor and waterfront as part of plans to develop Gulf ports They will see the new 400000 coal terminal and a 200000 fuel oil supply station in operation The trip includes an inspection of the laid up fleet and a New Orleans hearing Tuesday on American flag tonnage and marine act provisions that favor American shipping
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W. S. Benson
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Frederick J. Thompson
Mobile
United States Shipping Board
Washington
New Orleans
Benson
Senator Chamberlain
Thompson
Shipping Board
Board
S Gulf
The
Amercan Shipping
Trial of Shreveport Sarah in vagrancy case postponed
Absence of key state witnesses and heavy solicitor office workloads delayed the vagrancy trial of Sarah Wilson alias Sarah Simmons Shreveport Sarah and Gertrude Thompson at 205 North Dearborn Street. Assistant Solicitor Courtney said witnesses would be summoned Friday and the defense was told the case would be heard that day.
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Sarah Wilson
Sarah Simmons
Shreveport
Sarah
Gertrude Thompson
North Dearborn Street
Solreltor Chamberlain
League of Women Veters
Courtney
Seaman Files Suit Asking 500 Damages
Alex Carter, described as a ringsbereman, sues Lutkenbach Steamship Co. in federal court seeking 500 for injuries after a hatch collapse while on deck in port. He alleges bruises and weeks of lost work. A foreign attachment was issued for the steamer Mary Luckenbach.
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Alex Carter
Ringsbereman
Alex Howar
Lutkenbach Steamship Company
Ene
New York
Carter
Mary Luckenbach
Stable at Warwick Coal Mine Blasted in Greene County
A Warwick Coal Company stable near Frederickstown Greene County was blown up early today. One horse was killed and five others were so badly injured they had to be shot. A Fredericktown Coal Company magazine was broken into and a box of dynamite with 156 sticks stolen. Mines aim to resume after a coal strike. four of 120 miners reported for work.
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Pittsburgh
Warwick Coal Company
Frederickstown
Greene County
Fredericktown ' Coal‘company
Warwick Company
Formation of Motion Picture Combine in Atlanta Area
A $2,000,000 motion picture combine was announced led by A M Dailey of Southern Motion Picture Financial Corp and Atlanta Studio Corp. W W Hodkingon of New York, a distributor, will participate in the venture.
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Washington
Atlanta
Vicinity
A. M. Dailey
Southern Motion: Picture Financial Corporation
Atlanta Studio Corporation
W. W. Hodkingon
New York
Scientists Explain Rejuvenation To Extend Human Life
In Paris on May 9 the Geographical Society heard French scientists Jaworski and Vachet describe a method to stretch human lifespan to 150 years. They propose muscular injections of new cells to replace worn out ones, citing cases where life extension has been achieved.
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Paris
Geographical Society
Jaworski
Vachet
More Bitter China Strife Is Probable
The Chinese civil war outlook centers on Henan and Honan provinces as General Chao Ti and General Feng Yu Hsuang clash while Cantonese forces move toward Hankow and Pekin. Sun Yat Sen seeks to mobilize officials and supplies as Wu’s Christian allies Tang Chi Yao and Feng maneuver with shifting loyalties and regional governors.
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J. DO. Bush
University of Pekin
Pekin Leader
International News Service
New York
China
Tien-Tsin
Cheng Chow
Honan
Chili
Pekin
Chao Ti
Henan
Feng Yu- Hsuang
Shaochow
Kawantung
Wu Chang
Hankow
Kangsha
Yochow
Huan
Wai
Sun Yat Sen
Hepas
Sun
Cho-tting- Ti
Changsia
Yale College
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Canton
Hupei
Isianisi
Kiangsu
Anui
Shantunge
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Tuan
Chang
Gen
Feng
Tang Chi- Yao
Yunnan
Kwang Tung
Jor
Republic of South China
Surgeon Dr Reidel Ended Life Over Love for Hippodrome Girl
New York reports Dr Alfred H Reidel a 49 year old eye specialist killed himself in his hotel apartment after his romance with a Hippodrome performer. Police say a love letter was promised but not found. A photo of the performer was in his room and her parents in Germany were notified. Reidel is separated from his wife in Seranton Pa.
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New York
Hippodrome
Alfred H. Reidel
Reidel
Germany
Serarton
Investigation Into Mutiny At State Penitentiary
Prison officials began an inquiry into yesterday's mutiny at the state penitentiary in Columbia. Fourteen inmates and a guard were wounded. two prisoners remained in serious condition at the city hospital. Officials say a general delivery was planned and promise severe punishment for those responsible.
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Columbia
State Penitentiary
Paris Casino de Paris Burned in Major Fire
A large blaze destroyed the Casino de Paris and threatened the nearby Terroquet resort and Apolio theater in Lower Montmartre. No casualties were reported as Hundreds of firefighters battled flames amid crowded streets and dense smoke in the afternoon.
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Paris
May
Casino de Paris
Pearl White
Montmartre
Terroquet
Apolio
Methodists Face 3 Big Questions at Hot Springs
Delegates to the 19th general quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South weigh heresy unification and church rights as actions loom. The LA and AZ matter was settled by creating a separate annual conference, while a memorial to permit an unordained preacher to administer the sacraments drew expected bishops opposition before approval to ask Congress for no decrease in ordaining bishops and higher rank.
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Hot Springs
Ark
South
Arizona
California
Los Angeles
Eighth Regiment to Quarter at Savannah
War department plans foresee the eighth United States Infantry returning from Europe in June as the last combat unit of the A. B. F. F. Arrangements place its headquarters at Fort Scriven near Savannah and Secretary Weeks notes the exact arrival date cannot be determined.
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Washington
War Department
Eighth United States Infantry
A. Bb. FF
Europe
Weeks
Sen. Harris
Georgia
Pegiment
Fort Scrivyen
Ravannah
Ser
Fire destroys Des Moines Daily News plant
Fire destroyed the Des Moines Daily News building and equipment in Des Moines Iowa on May 9 after starting in the basement paper storage room. Firefighting units from the city fought the blaze for four hours, with damages estimated at 200000 for the News and 25000 for other occupants, including the Kenny Shoe Store nearby.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Daily News Today
Junder
Kenny
Convict Offered Millions for Oil Interests in Missouri
Jefferson City officials report that ID. Po Wye, a convict serving three years for forgery, has received two offers for his oil interests, one at two million dollars and another at 1.8 million. Hayes reportedly owns 160 acres of Mexican land valued much higher, advised not to sell for under four million.
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Jefferson City
Hayes
Technical shortage claimed in accounts in Virginia
In Harrisburg Virginia on May 9 1921 an auditor general report cites a technical book shortage of 25895 33 dollars on the state treasurer books as of April 30 1921.
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Harrisburg
Boy injured after gas engine explosion hits wall
Jerome Neville, 15, was hospitalized in Augusta Georgia after a gasoline engine explosion blew him through a wooden wall. The incident occurred May 9 and left him with severe injuries.
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Augusta
Jerome Neville
Belgium Holds Key Clash Over Clause Seven At Genoa
Genoa reports Belgium pressing objections to clause seven in the allied memorandum on Russia. M Jaspar, Belgium’s foreign minister, argues for private property protection and Russia’s economic restoration, noting Belgium’s vast Russian holdings and the need to avoid a conference failure. He rejects claims of a France Belgium military bloc and reiterates Belgium’s aim to salvage the talks.
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Associated Press
Lieyd George
Belgium
France
Consquentivy
M. Jaspar
Russia
M. Cartier
Lloyd George
M. Larthou
M. Cattier
Cannes
House of Commons
London
Rusela
Mr. Lloyd George
M. Jas Tpar
Flo Seid
Tehitcherin
Bolshevick
Moscow
Germany
Million Dollar Near Beer Ploy Targeting Chicago Elite
Daniel W. Davie arrived from New York to market near beer as real beer to Chicago’s gold coast residents. He challenged prohibition agents claiming his product registered more than a half percent alcohol. He said he sought a million dollars by fooling buyers who forgot real beer taste after three years.
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Chicago
Daniel W. Davie
New York
Gold Coast
National Disgrace Day Marked in Amoy China
National disgrace day was observed in Amoy China as a protest against Japan's 24 demands of 1915. Businesses and amusements closed, schools, guilds, clubs and other organizations joined in a large parade and demonstration.
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Amoy
China
Associated Press
Japan
Expert Engineers Urge Study On Muscle Shoals Power Plan
Washington May 9 American science pushes defense of Muscle Shoals water power. McClelland of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers briefs the Senate Agriculture Committee saying a commissioned group of engineers should assess the project and recommend its disposition. He volunteers to help study the issue, arguing power development will shape U.S. competitiveness for two decades.
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Washington
American Science Today
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Electrical Engineers
Senate Agriculture Committee
Widlam
McClelland
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Mes Clelland
Congress
Meland
United
Ultf
Hargely
Nanny
Tennessee River
Mancle Sh
McCellan
Belog
Norbeck
Men Accept Defi To Trim Women's Hats In Akron
A May Day tale from Akron notes a village contest where men trim the hats worn by women folk. The event aims to showcase local ingenuity as men volunteer to perform the trimming once a time in Manchester near the settlement.
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Akron
Manchester
Greek destroyers to force blockade at Turkish ports
Constantinople May 9 The Associated Press reports a flotilla of Greek destroyers has sailed from Druna Posses with orders to enforce a blockade of Turkish Black Sea ports. Greek battleship Kilkos formerly USS Mississippi seized a Turkish steamship In as reprisal for the Greek Stein Enosis in the Black Sea. The steamer was captured in the Sea off Morna while bound for Ismid with passengers.
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Constantinople
Dpress
Druna Posses
Black Sea
S. S
Mississippi
Mmora
Ismid
Mother Gives Birth to Quintuplets at Rend Ranch
A ewe on a Rend ranch has produced five healthy lambs with the mother recovering well. The five infants are bottle-fed and appear normal in health. Stockmen recall no previous quintuplet birth in the area.
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Rend
Ore
Missing liquor theft prompts cross agency search in Virginia
Ferry agents and police join in a hunt for thieves who stole liquor worth about $10,000 from Miss Kath Elkins near Middleburg Virginia. The break in occurred April 25 with a large chest smashed open and contents loaded into an auto. Private detectives may aid the manhunt as officials pursue leads.
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Washington
Kath Elkins
Witham
Middleburg
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