Heavy Fines Warning For Marine Strike Interference
Judge D H Edington warned that interference with workers at sea and on docks will incur heavy fines. Crane and Hangevan were dismissed on se against the anti boycott law due to lack of evidence. Police report a crowd tried to rush the Munsom Line docks on Wednesday morning prompting a show of force to protect loaders. Witnesses said the defendants blocked access to L N 3 and to shipyard property before leaving. The men testified they were patrolling the waterfront to ensure safety and that Crane claimed he was picketing the docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
Jung
D. H. Edington
Crane
Hangevan
Munsom Line
Co. B. Farmer
Jabamia Dry Dock and Shipbuildingompany
Farmer
Osborn
Ala
I¢ Company
Plans Change in Wood Rates by Mobile and Ohio
The Public Service Commission will hold four hearings on Mobile and Ohio plans to revise wood firewood rates for manufacturing between Alabama points. The company would drop its blanket 12.50 carload rate into Mobile, replacing it with a scale. Distances to Mobile affect whether rates rise or fall. R. G. Cobb of the chamber of commerce studies the plan and will interview local shippers before a stand is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comon
Mobile
Ohio
Alabama
Vitronelle
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
Wood
Y W C A Plans Pinafore Benefit Opera in Mobile
The Mobile Y M C A ticket committee previews a Pinafore benefit to aid the local Y W C A. Performances are scheduled June 13 and June 14 at Monroe Kk with Mobile musicians and several prominent families contributing. Rehearsals are led by Mrs Clark Klinge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Kk
Mobile
Exams for U S Naval Service Jobs Set in Mobile
An examination for navigation of vessels for service on inspection boats is to be held in Mobile on June 22 by the Department of Commerce and Civil Service Commission. Pay ranges from 100 to 3500 dollars. Applicants need not be practical navigators but must know vessels and governing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Mobile
Customs Office
Civil Service Commission
Fernandez Cleared in Police Court
Marvin Fernandez, docketed Tuesday in the recorder's court on grand larceny charges by Chambers, was acquitted today after the state moved to nolle. Chambers alleged Fernandez stole a ring in a taxi with her, but she did not appear to contest the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Fernandez
Recorder’s Court
Chambers
Nos
Fernandez
Post Office at Topton Discontinued in Washington County
The Topton, Washington County post office has been discontinued, with official action received here today. The brief notice notes the small size of the facility and confirms the closing by postal authorities.
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Topton
Washing County
Washington
Weather Forecast: Generally Fair Across Mississippi
The summary notes generally fair conditions in Mississippi with continued pleasant weather through Saturday. No heavy rain or storms are indicated. Temperatures remain mild with steady winds.
Diplomas Awarded to Seventeen at Ocean Military School
Seventeen students of the Ocean Military School received diplomas at the annual graduation at Battle House auditorium. Rev. Dunbar H. Ogden delivered the address and presented the diplomas. Cecil F. Bates awarded military and athletic medals, and Company A won the drills with 150 of 180 points.
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Ocean Military School
Battle House
Dunbar H. Ogden
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Cecil F. Bates
Lamar Y. McLeod
American Legion
Leopold Metzger
Monroe Park
Metzger
Norville Leigh
Emile Herpin
Ferdinand Mitchell
John Alvarez
William Sykes Tucker
University of Pennsylvania
Thomas Hargis Anderson
David William Blacksher
James Wyndham Cowley
Edgar Crawford Fonde
Edward Oliver Lee Jr
Charles Kenneth Guldager
Peter Bryce Hammin Frar
Hastie
Owen Hunter
Vi Ng m Trezevant Jervey
Harry Inge
Johnstone
Marion
Elkus Kohlman
Leopold Hirsch Metzger
Albert Taylor Peck
Galen Pepple
Seven Knott School Seniors Receive Diplomas in Mobile
Seven seniors of Knott High School were awarded diplomas Thursday night in Mobile Relief Hall for the 1921 class. Recipients included Lillian Lemon Averill Linning Gladys Gray Kathleen Kennedy Maude Foscue Louise O'Gwynn Harricelle Bruce. Rev. Dunbar Ogden D D pastor of Government Street Presbyterian Church delivered congratulations and instruction on womanly duty before presenting diplomas. An informal reception followed for relatives and friends.
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Knott High School
Mobile Relief Hall
Exer
Lillian Lemon
Averill ‘Linning
Gladys Gray
Kathleen Kennedy
Maude Foscue
Louise O’gwynn
Harricelle Bruce
Dunbar Ogden
D. D
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Mrs Carney Sues Mobile Electric for 5000 Damages
Mrs Alice Carney of 254 Washing ton avenue sues Mobile Electric Company for 5000 dollars claiming personal injuries after a limb from a tree near her home fell while an employee was cutting limbs in a negligent manner. Peter F Carney, her husband, files a separate 500 suit.
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Alice Carney
Washington Avenue
Circuit Court Today
Mobile Electric Companey
Peter F. Carney
Final Decrees Award Libelants Wages in Court
Judge Robert T. Ervin in federal court handed down final decrees for libelants Jessie Forbes and Sigvald Jorgensen. Forbes v Bluefields awarded $44.90 and Jorgensen v Rosenborg awarded $237.69 for wages.
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Jessie Forbes
Bluefields
Sigvald Jorgensen
Rosenborg
Robert T. Ervin
Sale of Schooner Bright Delayed to June 7
The sale of the schooner Bright by the United States marshal has been postponed to June 7 by an order from Judge Robert T. Ervin of the federal court. The ship will be sold to satisfy existing claims.
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Bright
United States Marshal
Robert T. Ervin
Federal Court
Strikers in Egypt Lose Seniority Rights After Dismissal
Cairo May 27 five hundred strikers in railway shops quit work and were summarily dismissed. Even if reinstated they will lose their seniority rights. The general strike mentioned has not materialized.
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Cairo
Egypt
Oska loosa Disabled Off Jacksonville Path of Shipping
The government steamer Oska loosa sailing from Mobile to Antwerp is reported disabled about 125 miles southeast of Jacksonville with main feed and circulating pipes out of service. She carries lumber and grain, seeks assistance, and will likely be towed to Jacksonville as crews monitor weather and safety.
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Shipping Board
Oskaloosa
Mobile
Antwerp
Jacksonville
Runaway Youth Targeted After Russell School Escape
Dave Worthy a 10 year old resident of the Boys' Detention Home ran away from Russell School in Mobile Wednesday. W A Matthews the home manager said he is expected to be apprehended and returned to the institution during the day. Worthy spent the night at a Bebop street residence and planned to return home at 419 Springhill Avenue. Police were asked to look for him. He feared being sent to East Lake and decided to run away.
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Dave Worthy
Boys’ Detention Home
Russell School
Ois
Mobile
W. A. Matthews
Bebo Street
Matthews
Ing
Springhill Avenue
East Lake
Building trades wages cut in New Orleans
May 27 in New Orleans the General Contractors Association announced a 20 percent wage cut for all building trades workers, effective June 1. Non member contractors are expected to follow, with the reduction applying to both union and non union labor under a special agreement averaging about one dollar extra per hour.
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New Orleans
General Contractors Association
Memorial Service for Lane Sunday at St. John's Church
Memorial services for the late Franklin K. Lane will be held Sunday at St. John's Church in Washington. Rev. Cotton Smith will conduct the service. Mrs. Lane has returned to Washington and it is expected Lane's ashes will be buried there.
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Washington
Franklin K. Lane
St. John’s Church
Cotton Smith
Interior
Lane
Keaton Talmadge Marriage License Issued
New York May 27 Joseph Frankie known as Buster Keaton and Talie Tale motion picture stars obtained a marriage license. They will be married May 31 and depart immediately for Los Angeles.
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New York
Joseph Frankie
Buster Keaton
Tilie “Tale
Os Angeles
Detroit Mobilizes 1500 Civilian Police for Traffic Enforcement
Detroit on May 27 reports fifteen hundred civilian volunteers join the traffic force to arrest motorists breaking rules. About 1,060 volunteers will patrol streets in motor cars as part of the crackdown.
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Detroit
Police Department
Four New Bubonic Cases at Tampico Reported
Four new bubonic plague cases and three deaths were recorded at Tampico yesterday. The tally reaches 40 known cases, with dispatches noting that strict sanitary measures are being inaugurated to curb the outbreak.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Baldwin Locomotive Declares Semiannual Dividend
The directors of the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia today declared the usual semi annual dividend of 3 1 2 percent on the preferred stocks in a Cunard brief statement.
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Baldwin Locomotive
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Public Works Dept Proposed by Senate Bill
CWE Washington May 27. Senator McCormick Republican of Illinois introduces a bill to create a federal department of public works. The measure outlines new agency structure and oversight, signaling a major reorganization of federal government functions.
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CWE
Washington
Federal
Department of Public Works
Senate
McCormick
Ilinois
General Horace Porter Hospitalized in New York
Brigadier General Horace Porter 85 year old Civil War veteran and former ambassador to France is critically ill at his home in New York on May 27.
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New York
Horace Porter
France
Bergdoll Property Seized in Philadelphia by U S
The United States under the trading with the enemy act seized Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's Philadelphia property worth about 850000. The assets, held by his mother Emma C Bergdoll under power of attorney, include real estate and bank deposits in four institutions. Col Thomas W Miller announced the action by order of the president, the first seizure since 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Germany
Thomas W. Miller
United States
Emma C. Bergdoll
Grover
Miller
Owners Reject Scheme to End Marine Strike
The American Steamship Owners' Association refused to subscribe to the May 1 rules and wages agreement for marine workers. H H Raymond, president, said the group would keep its policy of following its own classifications wages and conditions. Secretary Davis conferred with Shipping Board leaders as labor attempts to secure a board agreement with seamen despite owners' stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Steamship Owners’ Association
Davis
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
H. H. Raymond
Pacific American Steamship Association
Ship Owners’ Association of the
Pacific Coast
Benson
Shipping Board
Indus
Ship Owners’ Association
Mounted Police Patrol Riverfront in New Orleans Strike
New Orleans mounted police patrol the riverfront as marine strikers christen their new speed launch The Judge Foster in Pensacola to honor Judge Foster who signed the injunction against dock visits. Police say mounted units give a more mobile force than motor cars for potential clashes with strikers.
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New Orleans
Pensacola
Florida
Foster
United States District Court
Navy Bill Ballot in Senate Today
Washington May 27 The senate prepared to pass a 500000000 Navy bill after protests against its large appropriation. The bill is 160000000 over the house items. Senator King Utah planned a final appeal to reduce allowances for completing the 1916 building program of battleships and other craft. he had amendments ready but expected quick rejection.
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Washington
Senate
House
King
Utah
Japanese schooner caught sealing near Canadian waters
A Japanese schooner was seized for sealing in Canadian waters by the steamship Malaspina which arrested the crew took 150 pelts and destroyed the vessel according to a report from Prince Rupert B C May 27. The Malaspina had departed southbound last week and the report could not be officially confirmed.
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Prince Rupert
B. C
Malaspina
Tchitcherin Denies Revolution Rumors
Riga May 27 Moscow reports say Foreign Minister Tchitcherin denies rumors of a revolution in Petrograd and states that everything there is quiet. He dispatched a wireless message branding the reports as false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
M. Tchitcherin
Petrograd
Northcliffe denies London Times sale rumors
Lord Northcliffe dismissed reports that his newspaper was sold to Sir John Ellerman, stating the Times is only for sale if regular morning editions are on the street and that Ellerman lacks funds to buy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Lord Northcliffe
Sir John Ellerman
Ellerman
Britain to Help Police Silesia Amid Tense Clashes
British forces marching to Silesia are expected to patrol industrial districts for police duty. A dispatch from Oppeln says German authorities seek rolling stock for 1,600 British troops. Reports say Polish insurgents have lost 120 men near Niederellguth and German casualties average 20 or more daily.
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Berlin
Silesia
Oppeln
Neiderellguth
Hostilities Renewed in Silesia as German Volunteers Fight Poles
A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen reports renewed clashes in Silesia between German volunteers and Polish insurgents. German forces have occupied industrial towns. Adelbert Kanty is said to have moved his headquarters to Schoppinitz. Berlin sends an official to curb volunteer crossings into Silesia.
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London
Silesia
Copenhagen
Adelbert Kanty
Schoppinitz
Berlin
Silesian
Silesia Annexation Debate Shapes Postwar Peace Talks
Chancellor declares Poland has no historic claim to Upper Silesia and cites a German plebiscite majority as decisive. Paris reports allies in accord as reparations, Silesia philosophy, and partition plans surface through Briand and Sforza while troops remain in Silesia amid rising clashes.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Paris
Europe
Germany
Berlin
Briand
Silesia
Rome
Sforza
Great Britain
France
Allied Supreme Council
Bougione
Poland
Chamber of Deputies
Perrin Responds to Parker Charge in Louisiana
Jena Louisiana May 27 attorney T W Perrin of Perrin and Perrin replies to Governor Parker and the Bar Association stating he would quit practice if shown as scapegoat. He denies resisting a court order and claims Parker acted without information over support of organized resistance to cattle dipping in La Gaile parish. He would go to jail in a good cause if needed.
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Jena
T. W. Perrin
Perrin and
Perrin
Parker
Bar Association
la Gaile Parish
Impeachment Trial Nearing End for Sheriff Strength
Montgomery May 27 The hearing on the impeachment charges against Sheriff John Strength of Elmore County is expected to conclude today with defense witnesses including a circuit court judge and a legislator testifying Strength had not been under liquor influence and is an efficient, diligent officer. The sheriff testified to explanations, and other county officials including the solicitor back his case.
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Montgomery
John Strength
Elmore County
Circuit Court
Mexico seeks recognition from US without treaty basis
President Obregon states Mexico will accept recognition under international law without a prior treaty that would affect sovereignty. He argues Mexico’s rights and obligations as an independent nation do not require a protocol, and renewal of relations should not compromise sovereignty. The message aims to preserve sovereignty while restoring ties with nations where relations are interrupted.
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United Press
New York
Mexico
United States
Alvaro Obregon
United States of America
Matey
Keller says Rountree erred on roads maintenance claim
Montgomery May 27 W H Keller state highway engineer disputes J A Rountree Bankhead Highway Assn remarks before the senate post roads committee. Keller asserts all federally aided roads in Alabama are well maintained and that asphalt and bitulithic Jefferson county roads compare with Washington city standards.
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Montgomery
W. 5. Keller
Senate Post Roads Committee
Heflir
J. A. Rountree
Bankhead Highway Association
Heflin
Associated Press
J. Asa Rountree
Alabama
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Washington
Rountree
Spaghetti for Caruso Voyage Packed on Presidente Wilson
Enrico Caruso and party load several miles of spaghetti aboard the steamer Presidente Wilson, which sails for Italy tomorrow. The tenor travels to rest after illness and has chartered five suites, including a nursery for his daughter Gloria, with a private cook and staff aboard.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Italy
Caruso
Newcastle
Gloria
State Laboratory Property Bought for Pasteur Institute
Montgomery May 27. The state has purchased property here for a new state laboratory and Pasteur Institute. The transfer is official. the price paid was 30750 dollars. The Dexter avenue site will house a highly equipped laboratory for the Southern states.
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Montgomery
State Laboratory and Pasteur Institute
Dexter Avenue
Trans Pacific radio service to link U S and China soon
San Francisco May 27 Trans Pacific radio service between the United States and China via Shanghai Manila Guam Honolulu and San Francisco will be inaugurated soon. Announcement came last night from Lieutenant Commander Scott D McGaughey district communication superintendent navigation officer.
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San Francisco
Trans- Pacific Radio Service
United States
China
Shanghai
Manila
Guam
Honolulu
Scott D. McGaughey
United States to Speed Up Austria Debts Settlement
Washington May 27 The United States plans rapid settlement of Austria Hungary debt issues as the supreme court considers rehabilitating the Austro Hungarian remnants. Colonel George Hater will attend deliberations. the Harding administration views the Austrian problem as global not League bound, citing humanitarian and monetary stakes for the United States as creditor and relief supporter.
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Washington
United States
Spead
George Hater
Harding
Austria
League of Nations
Strees
Trial of Cy Chester Opens Amid Courtroom Turmoil
In Kansas City on May 27 Cy Chester faces trial for murder in a case tied to the October death of Florence Bartom, a society girl. A melee in the courtroom followed a search of spectators for weapons, during which Mrs Blanche Ryan, Chester's host and alleged wife, was present as the scene unfolded.
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Nasas City
Cy Chaster
Florence Bartom
Kansas
Spec
Blanche Ry
Chester
Tastea Chester
Detect & Man
Ryan
Latshaw
Smuts Pleads For League Of Nations In Capetown Speech
Capetown May 27 Premier Jan Smuts of Union South Africa urged strong support for the League of Nations. He warned against misjudging the supreme council and argued that nations must unite under an international body to secure humanity's future.
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Capetown
Jan Kehetian Smuts
Union South Africa
League of Nations
League
Premier Smuts
Supreme Council
Council
Oncome Organization of Nations
Small
New York Washington Air Mail Route To End
Washington May 27 The York Washington air mail route will be abandoned after May 21 General Hays announced. Urgent economy and continuation of air mail experiments by the New York San Francisco route were given as reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
York-Washington
General Hays
New York- San Francisco
Chief of Police Guilty of Manslaughter
Marion Wilson, chief of police of Johnson City, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in a Tennessee court. He was charged with shooting Wesley Street at Okolona, Tennessee, in a case that drew local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lountville
Tenn
Marion Wilson
Johnson City
Wilson
Wesley Street
Okolona
Aging mine official slays wife and dies by suicide
Harrisburg Illinois May 27 Monroe a 74 year old former mine official shot his wife at their Carrier Mills home and then killed himself police say. The double tragedy occurred as authorities investigated possible motives.
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Harrisburg
Ill
Chfe Monroe
Carrier Mills
General Strike 1 Started in Norway Reported
London May 27 dispatch from Christiania reports a general strike beginning in Norway. The event is described as spreading across major sectors and drawing international attention.
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London
Norway
Christiania
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Northcliffe
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Britain
Korfanty
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Keller
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