Seamen Freed in Alabama Boycott Case
Twelve seamen arrested weeks earlier for violating Alabama’s boycott law were discharged by Circuit Judge Berney after the court found no proof that they conspired against a specific firm. Several others acquitted on vagrancy charges. police cited I W W affiliation. Post chairman to draft bill to ban criminal syndicalism in the state.
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Recorder
Safford “Berney
Alabama
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Alex Howard
Defendents
B.B. Charberlain
Iit Recorder
Tyrélve Vanidy
William
B. Eliason
M. Peterson
Carl Yearger
C. Vandenbkoken
J.delenhoffer
H. le Peterson
Ewend Nailson
James Lansvden
John McKay
T. Bjorndal
Berney
William Mills
Lamar V. McLeod Post
American’ Legion
H. A."feibelman
Feibel
Freight rate concerns spark Commerce Commission debate
Representatives discuss annual rail freight charges and the transport system at a conference. Mayor John F Elyina of New York City and other officials push for public clarity on rates and related costs amid calls for reforms to rail and road networks.
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Ing
Agericy
Staan
Wiscom Ae
Sdaing
John F
Cobb to Attend Hearing on Rates
R G Cobb traffic manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce travels to Washington with the Southern Traffic League board of governors for a conference with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The meeting concerns commodity rates between Southern points and Mobile and requests relief from what Cobb terms improper rates.
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R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Texas
Mobile
Auto crash suit seeks 10000 for injuries
Sue Crawford files suit alleging injuries after being crushed between an automobile and a car company vehicle on March 9. The plaintiff seeks ten thousand dollars in damages claiming permanent injuries from the incident.
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Crawford
Carnae
Denton
Eg Car Company
Bea
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi shows thundershowers
The forecast notes thundershowers across Alabama and Mississippi through Saturday. Local conditions may include scattered showers with possible thunder. Meteorologists urge preparedness for brief storms and gusty winds across the regions.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Wright's Award Medals At University Exercises
Medals and diplomas were awarded at a commencement ceremony in the cathedral attended by students relatives and faculty. Armistead Christian won the William Sykes Tucker Memorial Scholarship medal while Neville Lyons received the William Edward Sledge Memorial Scholarship medal. Company A led by Armistead Christian won the best drilled award with officers Wesley Hinkle Curtis Brooks J O Stuards Jr and William Lott among the top drillers. Athletic excellence medals went to Guy Tapia Bryant Hope Walter Shearer W O Lott and others.
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University Milita Simon
Rite Cathedral
Thomas R. Bridges
Leon Schwarz
J. T. Wright
Armistead Christian
William ‘Sykes Tucker
Neville Lyons
William Edward Sledgé
James Carney
Spring Hill College
Armistead
Wesley Hinkle
Curtis Brooks
J. O. Stuards
William Lott
Monroé Park
Roy Albright
James J. Alvarez
F.taylor Peck
Robert O. Harris
Randolph Marshall
Melvin A. Metzger
D. M. Unger
Shelton McKinstry
Guy Tapia
Bryant Hope
Walter Shearer
W.O. Lott
Mi 6
el . Butterley
Peston Seiwa
Lawsuit Seeks $25000 for Driverless Accident Death
Arthur Eugene Rush's father sues Glennon McDonald and Tom McDonald in circuit court seeking 25000 damages after the March 31 accident at Broad and Savannah that left the son fatally injured. The plaintiff alleges negligence and incompetence of the minor defendant to drive. Also mentioned is a separate $2970 claim by Sohn Snorntor against Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad for injuries from a collision with a defendant’s car.
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Arthur L. Rush Rush
Circuit Court
Glennon McDonald
Tom McDonald
Arthur Eugene Rush
Rush
Broad
Savannah
T. H. rMe
Woman Injured As Car Hits Street Car
Mrs Lockler I the driver of a Dodge sedan was injured when her car collided with a Wilkinson street car at Joachim and Monroe streets. The auto overturned into a ditch and Mrs Lockler and her mother Mrs W W Cooper were shaken but unharmed otherwise. Motorman J J Coggins of 854 Pettus street was accidented at police headquarters and a court appearance was scheduled for tomorrow.
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Wilkinson
Joachim
Monroe Reets
A. C.lockler
Drowning at Ocean Springs Claims Local Worker
Otto Eckert, 23, recently moved to Ocean Springs, disappeared after going overboard from a boat. His body was found in a nearby bayou, and he was buried at Evergreen Cemetery after funeral services.
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Ocean Springs
Miss
Otto. Eckert
Here
Carl
Ocean
Evergreen Cemetery
Juvenile Court Bill to be Discussed by Officials
A joint conference of the Pd commission, county commission, juvenile court commission, and county attorneys will meet at 4 p.m. at the courthouse. The session aims to promote provisions deemed mutually satisfactory. Called on by Smith, president of the juvenile commission.
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Pd Commision
County Commission
Juvenile Court
Sa Smith
Juvenile Commissem
Mississippi Governor Faulted in State Press Resolution
The Alabama editorial convention debated a resolution calling Governor Lee M. Russell of Mississippi “toh temptible” and a political accident. The measure, read during a Mobile session, drew pro and con remarks as editors denounced the governor, with routine committee reports and absentees noted. Alabama Press Association also debated taxation, editor circulation, and subscription campaigns led by Col. R. A. Mitchell and H. S. Doster, highlighting regional conditions shaping views.
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Lee M. Russell
Mississippi
A House
Reee
Sai Ge Pega
Benega Yey
Mobile
Dis Adopts
Harris
Alabama
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Press Association
W. T. Sheehan
R. A. Mitchell
Alabama Power Company
Birmingham
Mitchell
Doster
Prattville
Powe Prohi Case Postponed To June First
The preliminary hearing of Sam Powe charged with violating national prohibition law was continued before United States Commissioner J. L Bargett and reset for June 1 as his attorney was unavailable in town. Mrs A Moore arraigned on a prohibition charge, hearing set for May 31 after federal officers seized 34 half-pints of shine and a quart of red liquor hidden in a Victrola on the premises near Cedar Point road and Monroe Park.
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Sam Powe
Cedar Point Road
Monroe Park
United States
J. L.bargett
Powe
A. Moore
Bargett
Proprietor Charged Over Punch Board Operation
Cousnans, proprietor at 57 North Royal Street, arraigned in recorder’s court, sought a May 29 continuance. Officers testified he had several punch boards in his shop. Chief OShaughnessy and Paul Cazarias denied any campaign against punch board operation and stated violators were to be handled as charged.
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Rge. Cousnans
North Royal Street
F and Quarles
Recorder’s Court
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Paul Cazaias
Punch
Toland Gets Term S on Plea of Guilt
Toland, a former taxicab driver, was allowed to plead guilty in circuit court to assault and battery and was sentenced to sixty days’ hard labor. Pearl Taylor was the involved party in the case. C. H. Taylor pleaded guilty to keeping a store open on Sunday and was fined five dollars plus costs.
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HG. Toland
Pearl Taylor
C. H. Taylor
Murder trial opens as Dixie county change of venue debated
Cross City Florida May 25 Walter Higginbotham convict whipping boss on trial for murder over Martin Tabert’s death signed affidavits protesting Dixie county venue while the state argues fair hearing impossible there. Defense cites 700 registered voters. state notes only 283 names in jury box with many disqualified. Counter affidavits to be entered after noon recess as court rules on grand jury secrecy issue.
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Cross City
Fla
Walter Higginbotham
Martin Tabert
North Dakota
Dixie County
Taylor County
Putnam Lumber Company
Tabert
and Go
Cc. H. Kennerly
J. Smith
Arthur Johnson
L. B. George
Kennerly
Tallahassee
Higginbotham
Madison County
Campbell
American Troops Could Be Sent From Manila to Tien Tsin
Reports say American forces in Manila may be rushed to Tien Tsin to pressure Chinese bandits holding an American seized after the Shanghai-Peking express wreck. The move, not confirmed by the American legation, aims to secure the hostage release under Allied guards.
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Ray G. Marshall Onisen
Peking
Manila
Tien Tsin
State Department
American Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas River Flood Rises Through State Clearing Skies
The Arkansas River reached four feet above flood stage with a 2 foot rise overnight, hitting 26.1 feet at 7 am and expected to crest before nightfall. Damage from floods and rainstorms limited to crop destruction and lowland flooding, while railroad schedules and communications suffered as ice accompanied the storms.
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Fos
Fort Sérfin
Ares
Arkansas River
Weather Bureau
Whoma
Arkansas
Warning on Overloading Ships in Panama Canal Traffic
A May 25 report from Washington notes cargo steamers overloaded in confined canal waters contribute to navigation accidents. The Panama Canal authorities say vessels loaded below the plimsoll line reduce peril. they limit agent liability unless canal employees are shown negligent.
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Washington
Panama Canal
A. W. Hinds
Big Ditch
Improved European Crop Outlook Reported by Rome Institute
Washington May 25 Better crop conditions in Germany and France than previously reported by the International Institute of Agriculture at Rome. France shows larger acreages of wheat rye barley and oats with conditions much better than last year as do German crops.
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Washington
Germany
France
Department of Agriculture
Cable
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Tobin Loses Suit Over Texas Oil Lands Deal
Richard Tobin of New York sues former Oklahoma Governor Charles M Haskell and Matthew G. Collins for 176000 in commissions tied to negotiations for the purchase of Texas oil lands valued at 3000000. The suit is dismissed.
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White Plaing
N. Y
Richard Tobin
New York
Pera
Charles M Haskell
Oklahoma
Matthew G. Collins
Texas
Air Pace Setters Fly To El Paso
San Diego May 25. Lieu tenants Oakley Kelly and John A. MacReady, army aviators, who recently completed a nonstop flight from New York to San Diego in their monoplane T 2, departed Rockwell Field today for El Paso and are due to arrive early this afternoon.
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San Diego
Cal
Oakley Kelly
John A. MacReady
New York
Rockwell Field
el Paso
Mrs Amanda Ball Dies in Nashville Tenn
Amanda M Ball 82 widow of Iain C H Ball of Waverly Tenn and a great great niece of President Lincoln died Thursday in Nashville following an illness. The report notes her family connections and residence in Waverly.
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Amanda Ball
Nashville
Tenn
Amanda M. Ball
Iain Charles Hamilton Ball
Waverly
John Incy Gee
Amundsen Plans High Risk Flight With Backlund Aid
The article reports Roald Amundsen and Captain John Backlund preparing a pioneering airplane voyage to the polar wastes. The plan includes a monster aircraft with 28 hours of fuel, limited supplies, and two German pistols. If the plane crashes they will write last notes and take their own lives.
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John
Backlund
Arene
Amund Sen
Wainwright
Heyer
Ceaeantie
Amundsen
Maclund
Macklund
Oskar Omsdahl
Drenching Rain Disrupts Roads Across Southeast
In a May report from Atlanta Georgia heavy rains soak the Southeast causing detours and mud as roads become impassable in parts of Georgia and nearby states. North Georgia regions report the worst conditions while Florida sees continued scattered showers and firmer roads in some areas. Construction and repair work are ongoing to address washouts and motion-related detours.
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Atlanta
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
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