Georgia barge line ships large freight upriver to eastern cities
The Warrior river barge Tuscaloosa departed from the city with 40000 pounds of merchandise destined for Carrollton and Atlanta. Birmingham Mobile and Chattanooga also receive substantial tonnage as rice sugar salt coffee hardware newsprint tea paint molasses and canned goods form the cargo mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Carrolton
Atlanta
Birmingham
Mobile
Bessemer
Chattanooga
JM. T. DeBardleben
Eed
Germans Prepare Major Offensive in Upper Silesia
Frank E Mason reports from Berlin that twelve to fourteen thousand German volunteers, mostly officers, are preparing to strike at Polish insurgents in Upper Silesia. A large-scale operation, including bases at Nesae and Neumberg, is planned within days with Italian aid expected to supply arms. Local Polish leaders face funding squeezes as Korfanty mobilizes coal contracts to finance the effort. miners in the region threaten mine blowouts if work does not resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Neworrespondent
Berlin
Breslau
Upper Siles
Bettesn
Eee Cores Eo Parte
Upper Silesia
Neiase
Nempberg
Upper
Dr. da
Korfanty
Eae
Silesian
State to formally take over seven miles of road
H. C. Culverhouse, assistant state highway engineer, will visit Mobile Saturday to take over seven miles of the telegraph road between Satsuma and Alto on behalf of the state. The section, built last year by Toulmin & Son for the county, will then be state funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Culverhousem
Mobile
Satsuma
Alto
State
Boswell Fined for Assault in Recorders Court
N Boswell of Plateau a horse trader was fined 101 dollars and costs for assaulting and beating B Wheeler with a rock on Old Shell road near Semmesvenue last Tuesday. In default of payment he faced 30 days in jail. Boswell claimed self defense saying Wheeler attacked him with a board. The court ruled striking a man in the back of the head in a shinny fight was not a defense. Boswell admitted drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Boswell
Plateau
B. Wheeler
Recorder’s Court
Old Shell Road
Semmes
Boswell
Wheeler
Two Ordered Held On Burglary Charge
Walter Collier and Roy Woodard were held to the grand jury under $1,000 bond after being charged with burglary at a store on Government Street. The burglary was reported by Officer Charles Lawrence and detectives, and stolen property was recovered. Lucille Mc a negro woman also held under $1,000 bond on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Collier
Roy Woodard
Grees
C. Spenge
Government Street
Pfove
Recorder
Charles Lawrence
Ody
Desmond
Adams
Tolen
Lucille Mc
Char
Receiver Named for Mt Vernon Firm
An involuntary bankruptcy petition against Mobile Wood Prod, operating a Mt Vernon plant, has been filed in federal court by Turner Supply Company Pater Edey Lumber Company and the Lumber Company. Warren B. on is appointed to act as receiver for the company. The appeal Ervin of the federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Wood Prod Company
Mt. On
Turner Supply Company
Pater-Edey Lumber Company
The
Lumber Company
Warren B. On
Ap. Ervin
Bishop Cannon to Speak at Methodist Men's Club
Bishop James Cannon of Birmingham will address the regular meeting of the Methodist Men's Club tonight at the Whiton Hotel. Club members will bring their wives, marking the first time women attend a meeting of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cannon
Birming
Methodisten's Club
Wthon Hotel
Alabama Se Micateniga Fair Tonight and Sat
Weather forecast from Washington reports fair weather for Alabama tonight and Saturday. Clear to partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures expected across the state. No significant storms anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alabama
Mandamus Sought to Force Mobile County Board to Furnish Jail Stove
Sheriff W H Holcombe Jr asks circuit court to compel Mobile county board of revenue and road commissioners to provide a cooking stove coffee pot kettle eight dozen cups two typewriters and an adding machine for the county jail and to replace an inadequate stove that hinders meal preparation. Attorneys Stevens McCorvey and McLeod filed the petition alleging neglect of duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Circuit Court
Stevens, McCorvey
Mobile County
Alabama
Sheriffeclares
British Radical Labor Wing Is Routed by Vote
London dispatch reports the radical labor faction failed to win support for a national sympathetic strike to back coal miners. Officials say reports on the coal blockade show it aiding miners, while the government tightens measures amid mass unemployment and sedition arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Art Workers
Lloyd George
National
Liv
Allen Trial Set For Hearing On Next Thursday
Frank Allen, farmer, jailed without bail on an indictment for the murder of Allen Botter, anette farmer, at Spring Hill February 4. Hearing set in circuit court before Judge Saf ford Berney next Thursday with 100 jurors and many witnesses. Trial may last two days. Botter died after being mortally wounded near his barn. Also listed is Frank Smith alias Po Boy charged with killing John Collins last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allen
Allen Botter
Spring Hill
Safford Berney
J. J. Botter
Butter
Allen
Frank Smith
Registration window set for July 5 to 15 by league
The Mobile County League of Women Voters may ask the board of revenue and road commissioners to fix July 5 to 15 as the sittings period for registrars. Mrs James Hagan, chairman, says Montgomery County has adopted the date and a state league effort will push similar action in all counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County League
Women Voters
Tn Board of Revenue and Road Corners
Rte
Board of Registrars
James Hagan
Montgomery
State League
Eleven Men Fined on Gaming Charge
Eleven men arrested Wednesday night in a Klosky hotel room were charged with gaming by state officers and a deputy sheriff were fined twenty dollars and costs at arraignment in the inferior criminal court. The fined individuals include B. H. Roberts G. L. Penrith Cc. Connors Poggi G. B. Hewitt Will Jones J. C. Hawkins Morrison L. C. Hawkins Tommy nde and W. B. Lefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klosky’s
Boswell and Wilson
State Law Enforcement Department
Walter Blackman
Inferior Criminal Court
B. H. Roberts
G. L. Penrith
Cc. Connors
A Poggi
G. B.hewitt
Will Jones
J. C. Hawkins
Y Morrison
L. C. Hawkins
Tommy Nde
W. B. Lefer
Child Slightly Hurt in Fall from Auto
Four year old child of Mr and Mrs William Meder of 68 South Reed Avenue fell from an automobile while it moved west on Dauphin Street last night at 7 30. The child was taken to Dave S Bauer drug store and a physician summoned but found only slightly injured. A report was filed at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meder
South Reed Avenue
Dauphin Street
Dave S. Bauer
Sweeney Flat Entered by Thieves
Burglary at 653 Government Street upper flat owned by Mrs J M Sweeney occurred between 9 and 10 am Thursday. thieves took a diamond necklace two twenty dollar bills and small change. Detectives at work. no arrests yet. This is the third burglary at the same flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Street
J. M. Sweeney
Raid yields arrest in Mobile liquor raid at Royal Street
State officers raided 267 North Royal street in Mobile seizing two half pints of liquor and six gallons of shinny. They arrested J. L. Brown and, with another search warrant at Royal and Canal streets, found five half pints and three bottles of beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
North Royal Street
J. L. Brown
Warant
Royal and Canal Strets
City Dump Fire Sparks Blame and Health Inspection
The Royal and New Jersey streets city dump, saturated with oil, burned just before health officials could inspect unsanitary conditions. City leaders deny issuing any order to burn the dump. Health Commissioner Crawford and Health Officer Mohr say they had no recall of such orders, while Street Commissioner Heller claims ignorance of the act. The fire halted the planned inspection, prompting new orders for Mohr to regularly inspect the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
New Jersey
Board of Health
George E. Crawford
Charles A. Mohr
J. J. Heller
Pillans
Health Board
Mohr
Lenin and Trotzky clash over Soviet government makeup
A Helsingfors dispatch notes sharp differences between Nikolai Lenin and Leon Trotzky at this week’s Soviet council meeting. Lenin urged inclusion of non Bolshevik representatives while Trotzky criticized the idea and called for adjourning the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helsingfors
Central News Today
Nikolai Lenine
Leon Trotzky
Soviet Council
Moscow
Lenine
Trotzky
Albany Quiet After Riots In Strike Turmoil
Albany was quiet after a night of disorders sparked by a four month strike by United Traction Company workers protesting a wage cut. A mob attacked numerous trolley cars in the business district, eight wrecked, injuring several people including an elderly woman. State troopers from Troy ordered help to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
United Traction Company
Troy
French Reservists Mutiny Reported Near Dijon
An entire camp of French reservists called for Ruhr service mutinied at Plombieres near Dijon. They paraded the streets with red flags and sang revolutionary songs. The Socialist paper L Humanite reported the incident, which semi official circles described as a slight incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ruhr
Germany
Plombieres
Dijon
L’humanite
Immigrant Babies Arrive for Adoption by Prominent New York Families
The liner Acquitania brought 15 English babies under one year old to New York. They will be adopted by prominent childless families, with limited chance their identities will be made public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. O. T. M seeks bonds permission in Washington
The New Orleans, Texas and Mexico Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 561,800 dollars of first mortgage six percent gold bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Orleans
Stillman Divorce Hearing Put Off Again
In New York on May 20 the secret hearings in the Stillman divorce case were postponed again by consent of the attorneys, rescheduled from May 25 to June 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stillman
13 Year Old Ozarks Bride Freed of Murder Charge
Letta Parsons a 13 year old accused of murdering her six year old stepchild Lilly had the murder charge dismissed in Farmington Missouri. Prosecution said trial would move to juvenile court for fourth degree manslaughter if needed. Judge Houck ruled the girl too young for circuit court and possible death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Letta Parsons
Ozarks
Lilly
Nation Paying Last Homage to Justice White
Scores of friends and officials visited the late Chief Justice White at his home to pay respects. Funeral from Rhode Island avenue residence tomorrow at 10 a.m. will be simple with no official ceremonies, government offices to cease, and interment at Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White
Supreme Court
Rhode Island Avenue
Thomas
Lee
Oak Hill Cemetery
Georgetown
Preacher Wanted on Murder Charge Eludes Pursuers
In WOMBLE Arkansas on May 20 Rev C W Hughes who escaped from a Mount Ida hotel where he was held in the murder of Mrs Anna McKeenan has not been captured. Raymond Cole and Jim Taylor also flee. McKeenan’s body was found badly mutilated, suggesting death several days before. Police believe the motive was to block a mining claim title. Mount Ida reports say Cole and Taylor are pursued near Ouachita by a sheriff posse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Ida
Cole
Taylor
Ouachita
Third Brother In Mississippi Feud Is Dead
Port er Hudson was shot in the face and killed near Laure Mississippi in a feud related slaying. Joseph Seymour surrendered to Jackson county officials and faces charges. Two Hudson brothers had been killed in the past year, Walter by Joseph Jordan and Orlin near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Mies
Laure
Here
Porter Hudson
Joseph Seymour
Hudson
Duble
Seymour
Jackson County
Walter Huson
Joseph Jordan
Orlin Hudson
Automobiles underwriters ban theft coverage for accessories
In Atlanta on May 20 the Southern Automobile Underwriters conference announced it will no longer insure theft of auto accessories and parts such as spotlights tires motormeters and similar equipment. The move mirrors a recent National Automobile conference ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Automobile Underwriters’ Conference
National Automobile Conference
Memphis Bond Referendum Passes With Large Majorities
Official returns show all bond proposals totaling 1.5 million dollars for a municipal auditorium and related buildings carried in Memphis and Shelby county during yesterday's special referendum election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Shelby County
Body of Missing Boy Found in Passaic River
The body of three year old Archie Northrop Jr. missing since Monday was found today in the Passaic river at the foot of Chester avenue in Newark New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Archie 8B
Northrop, Jr
Passaic River
Chester Avenue
Train wreck near Augusta kills engineer in derailed Atlantic Coast Line
August 20 reports from Augusta Georgia say engineer Joseph Temple of Florence DC died when an ACL train bound for Washington derailed on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. Several injuries followed including Express Messenger E B Jordan Fireman Charles Josie mail clerk W E Summers and passenger Harriet Dennison. Officials cite possible rail sabotage by a disaffected person with no ID found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Joseph Temple
Florence
D. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Washington
South Carolina
Savannah River
E. EB. Jordan
Charles Josie
W. E. Summers
Harriet Dennison
Washington Bride Found Dead Near White Station
In Washington on May 20 the body of Mrs. Margaret Weber 21 a six month bride was found in bushes near White station close to the WB&A tracks. Her left ring finger was severed from the hand and rings removed a gold watch and money taken. A bullet wound behind the ear caused death. The eggs she carried remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Authoritie
Shoreare Aia
Margaret Weber
White Station
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Marie Curie to be honored in Washington reception
Mme. Marie Curie arrives in Washington to receive a gramme online purchased by American women. The presentation occurs at the White House at 4 o'clock with attendees including Mrs. Harding Mrs. Hughes Mme Jusserand and Princess Lubomirski. A dinner follows at the French embassy tomorrow and a Sunday reception at the Polish legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mme
Marie Curie
Women of America
White House
Harding
Hughes
Mme. Jusserand
Lubomierski
Mme. Curie
Hoover Offers Hope To Homeless Hordes
Secretary of Commerce Hoover announced a program to solve the housing problem. Seven engineering experts are at work, aiming to provide homes before a nomadic existence becomes necessary. They report 1,200,000 homes are currently needed and current construction will not meet demand due to fire loss and other issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Department of Commerce
United States
Senator Clabo Case Put Over Till May 31
In Nashville Tennessee on May 20 the case of Senator E N Clabo of Sevierville charged with accepting a $300 bribe during the recent legislative session was postponed in Davidson county criminal court to May 31. Preliminary motions including a possible change of venue will be argued May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
E. N. Clabo
Sevierville
Davidson County Criminal Court
U S Banker Sees Japan Recovery From Far East Visit
A Barton Hepburn president of the Chase National Bank arrived in Victoria from the Far East and said Japan is in a far better commercial state than most countries. He added he believes women are on the road to rapid recovery and will soon be on their feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank of New York
Far East
Hepburn
Japan
One Killed Three Hurt In L and N Wreck At Solway
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train derailed at Solway Tennessee due to a buckling rail. Engineer Thomas H Glenn of Knoxville was killed. Fireman J C Hurtt of Knoxville likely died. W H Watson of Covington Ky and J C Orr of Cincinnati injured. Passengers unharmed. Detours used to Atlanta until repairs completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Louisville and
Nagaville
Solway
Thomas H. Glenn
J. C. Hurtt
W. H. Watson
Covington
J. C. Orr
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Son Becomes Slayer of Father Over Home Brew
G N Morris a former Greene county deputy sheriff and father of outlaw Edgar Morris was shot by his son George Frank Morris in Bacon Hollow Blueridge mountains after the son, under the influence of home brew, had been reproved by the father for gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
G .N. Morris
Greene County
Edgar Morris
Virginia State Penitentiary
Sullivan
Standardsville
George Frank Morris
Bacon Hollow
Blueridge Mountains
Davis Moves to Resolve Marine Wage Dispute
Secretary Davis pressed for a settlement of the marine wage controversy. A conference with representatives of marine engineers and radio operators was adjourned last night without disclosed progress and resumed today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Davis
Marine Engineers
Telegraph firms ordered to raise liability limits
Washington May 20 Telegraph companies were ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission to set rules by July 13 increasing liability for errors in transmission or delivery or for non delivery of interstate messages. Liability ranges from 500 to 5000 dollars per message at the repeated rate, far above the former 50 dollar maximum unless the message is specially valued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commison
Commission
C. and C. Directors Postpone Dividend
The C. and C. directors defer the semi annual dividend. President Harahan says action waits for clearer trends in affairs before resuming payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake
Harahan
Horsehair Shaving Brushes A Menace in 1920s Trade
Washington reports from May 20 discuss Secretary Mellon’s call to curb interstate trade in horsehair shaving brushes amid anthrax fears. Records indicate 34 deaths from February to September 1920 tied to such brushes, with eleven in New York, prompting projections of 173 US deaths if the pattern persisted nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellon
Gillett
New York
United States
Late Freeze Fails to Hurt Some Fruit Crops
Washington May 20 report says late freezes did not ruin many fruit crops with Georgia peaches already low in market. Tennessee shows improving blackberry prospects while apples and peaches in other areas face weak outlooks and Virginia reports poor fruit prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Damas
Georgia
Tennessee
Reco Althoug
Virgin
Bread restrictions eased in Vienna allowing pastry sales
Vienna reports the removal of bread restrictions. Gas and electric use limits are abolished. Coffee houses may resume selling cake and pastry as general conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Borden Plans Milk Price Cut in New York
New York May 20 The farm products company will cut the price of milk to a cent a quart in the city next month following a wholesale reduction for farmers The report notes the move after prior price adjustments by the firm and mentions local market effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Farm Products Company
Farmere
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Mississippi
Young Bride
Clabo Case
U. S
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Shorta
Viena
Borden
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