Mobile in Alabama Meridian rate case heard Thursday
The federal court in Mobile will hear the suspension of railroad rates in the Alabama Meridian case, a major postwar issue. Henry Clay Keene of Mobile will preside, with Interstate Commerce Commission involvement and representatives from Birmingham Montgomery Selma and Dothan attending. The hearing could last two to three days and addresses rate discrimination claims affecting west Alabama points.
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Federal Court Room
Alabama-Meridian
South
Mobile
Henry Clay
Keene
Interstate Commercé Comisamt
Kite Chamber of Commerce
Montgom
Birnham
Montgomery
Selma
O. L. Bunny Biringham
M. M. Caskie
Igan Richards
J. H.ridge
Dothan
G. Cobb
Ist
West Afar
Meridian
Ers
Ainst
Alabama
Ruths Hit Ends In Tally
New York Americans and Nationals opened the 1921 world series in New York before about 40,000. Miller Huggins of the Yankees sent Mays to the mound with McGraw arranging Douglas as starter. Ruth delivered the first run with a single to center driving in Miller after Ruth’s early hot first ball hit.
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New York
New York Americans
New York Nationals
Miller Huggins
The
Keel
Qari Mays
Masenger McGraw
Douglas
Yanks
Yankees
Miller
Alngle
Babe” Ruth
Plan Delegation To Highway Meet At Meridian
Officials of the Ile County Automobile club begin organizing a delegation of about 25 autos to attend the Mississippi Valley Highway Association meeting in Meridian next Tuesday. Members must notify the club secretary at the Cawthon Hotel. an estimate of expenses may be sent. A large turnout is hoped to push Meridian as the next convention city with a banquet planned and participation at the Meridian fair.
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Gene
Ississippi Valley
Meridian
Ile County Automobile Club
Cawthon Hotel
Pass and Checker Clubs Meet Tonight at Y Building
The Chess and Checker Club of the YMCA holds its first meeting tonight at 7 30 in the room at the Y building. Felix Cirlot presides and new officers will be elected. The club plans an entertaining winter program and hopes to add several new members.
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Chess and Her Club
Toom
Felix Cirlot
Connors of Semmes Fined and Bound Over in Assault Case
Connors of Semmes Alabama was fined 300 dollars or 90 days in jail and ordered to pay 0 dollars, with a $7,000 bond for the peace for one year in the inferior criminal court.
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Csc
Connors
Semmes
Ala
Funeral Youth Killed By Auto! Set For Today
The funeral for Leon Joseph Fagerstrom, seven, a student at Academy and mascot of a local team, set for this afternoon after dying in a two car crash on Springhill avenue near Cassidy street. Mrs E M Dorgan surrendered to police and faces homicide charges. Another teen, Norman D Young, 17, was hit by a separate auto on Royal and St Anthony streets sustaining facial injuries and bruises. driver James Robertson charged with reckless driving.
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Leon Joseph Fager‘strom
Academy
Davis Avenue
Cassidy Street
Springhill Avenue
E. M. Dorgan
South Cedar Atreet
Inge-Bondurant
F. Hale
Dorgan
F. B. Early
Young
Ital
Cedar
North Carolina
Robertson
Judge Whiffs Contents in Prohibition Case
The defendant, Young, who operated a restaurant at 66 Government Street, faced a prohibition charge after police found half pint bottles described as insect powder in his kitchen. The court could not be convinced by his claim and fined $100 or 100 days in jail. Bond set at $300. He admitted buying insect powder for kitchen use, but the judge sniffed the liquid in the bottle as “shinny” and found it unfit evidence.
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Young
Sit
General Leonard Wood resigns to govern Philippines
Major General Leonard Wood retired from the army to become governor general of the Philippine Islands. Secretary Weeks said a vice governor would be appointed and Wood would be commissioned to duty as governor general. Brigadier General Charles J. Bailey was named to fill the vacancy created by Wood's retirement.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Philippine Islands
Congress
Sree
Weeks
Chas. J. Bailey
Second Coast Artillery District
Wood
Carlson ordered held on $1000 bond for missing court
Captain S. Carlson who makes Mobile his home port was ordered placed under a $1000 bond with two sureties after failing to appear in record court today for the second time as complainant against Mrs. E G Humphries and Major Bettis charged with violating the prohibition. Carlson charged that
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S. Carlson
E.G. Humphries
Bettis
Carlson
Black Ku Klux Trio Charged After Road Incident
Louis Stallworth and Freeman Finch described as the Black Ku Klux faced charges for affray and property damage. Deputies say they led a gang that stirred trouble on the Pilateau road, with authorities reporting multiple damages and arrests following a disturbance.
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Louis Stallworth
Freeman Finch
Inealoote
Chief State Officer in Mobile Today Report
Lon Phillips, state law enforcement officer, and W Moates testified before state officials about intensified actions in Mobile. They described officers destroying illicit stills in multiple areas and noted greater activity than in several months.
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Mobile
Lon Phillips
W. Moates
Railways Offer Cotton Rate Proposal Amid Controversy
Traffic manager R G Cobb from Mobile announced a state hearing proposal to Alabama regulators. The plan cuts short haul freight rates but raises longer distance rates, proposing a base cotton rate of 30 cents for zero miles and 42 cents for longer routes, with a 15 cent flat increase overall and up to two hundred percent on some short hauls. The details include mileage bands and differing carrier versus shipper figures.
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Ala Service Commission
Amade
R. G. Cobb
Mobile @hatber
Coree
Montgomery
Dota
Cobb
Ghana
Committee Will Resume Sessions on Unemployment
Washington reports the national conference on unemployment plans to resume deliberations by the manufacturers committee led by W. H. Stackhouse of Springfield Ohio. The group will study permanent policy measures addressing unemployment and economic improvement while avoiding wage and working condition disputes.
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Washington
Commi
W. H. Stackhouse
Springfield
Ohio
Judes
Chas, M. Schwab
New York
Samuel Gompers
Acklehouse
Fruitless search for relic by film folk
In Los Angeles on October 5 a movie company hunted California for a prop of a bygone era. The effort sought items tied to a bar and good old days, with collectors and vendors dispersed, yet many pieces remained missing as progress stalled.
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Los .Angeles
California
San Francisco
Rail Problems to Dominate Senate Interstate Committee
Washington Oct 5 Rail conditions will be resumed Oct by the senate interstate committee. Freeport? will reopen meetings suspended in August as the issue takes center stage.
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Washington
Senate Interstate ‘Co Committee
Freebbontarivent
Early Probe of Klan Activity
Washington on October 5 and Waco Texas report clashes and arrests tied to Ku Klux Klan actions. Attorney General Daugherty and aides to testify before Congress with Justice Department records. Injuries and suspicions around Lorena clash prompt ongoing investigation and holds.
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Washington
Dellsherty
Cal
Daugherty
Congressal
Department of Justice
Department of Ju
Oré
House Rules Committee
Wek
Number Fires Keep Firemen Busy For Day
A string of fires kept fire crews occupied with damage reported at several locations. The Taxicab company blaze caused about 60000 dollars in damage and mostly affected outbuildings. Minor damages were noted at 309 Sor street 56 Pecan street and 101 Knox street with sparking incidents and a rear-structure fire at the Ma n Club room.
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Titebing
Sor Street
Pecan ‘Street
Knox Street
Man Club
Gporthegf
Joseph and
Dauphin Streets
South Coner Street
Rival Mascots Clash Amid Unclear Claims
A garbled item reports rival mascots making claims during a battle between teams. The text references individuals tied to the Giants and Brook, mentions a part owner and a notable hotel attendance, but specifics remain obscured by the damaged OCR.
Local Baseball Talk Sparks Rivalry With Ruth Comparison
The column discusses a debate over home run records between Geena Kelly and Babe Ruth. It notes a friendly challenge and hints at a strong lineup and upcoming matchups, emphasizing belief in Kelly's power despite Ruth's legendary status.
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Tommy McQuade
Giant
The
United Pres
Geena Kelly
Babe Ruth
Yankees Mascot Poised for Press Feature in Polo Gro
A jagged early 1900s fragment notes the Giants facing two games and mentions the Yankees, a mascot, and Carlome in a report written for the press at Polo Grove on October 6. The garbled text hints at game plans and expectations without clear details.
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Yankee
POLO
GRO
Giants
Carlome
Nine Cars Damaged in Lambert Auto Garage Fire
A fire yesterday noon at Lambert Auto Garage damaged nine used autos. No injuries reported and investigators searched the scene for the cause at the damaged Lambert facility.
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Lambert Auto Garage
Hudson gets conviction murder in Albany Ga
Albany Ga October 6 Gienin M Hudson found guilty of murder of two boys and sentenced to be hanged. Jury was out all night. Mrs Hudson mother of the murdered boys who with her husband will be tried Monday. The two boys Robert and Glenn were shot to death on the portico of their home while eating watermelon.
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Albany
Gienin M
Hudgon
Fils
Arén
Hudson
Robert
Ienlah
Way Two Lineup Reveals 1921 Baseball Rosters
A fragmented snippet lists players and positions in a Way Two lineup from 1921 including Burns Miller Bancroft Peckinpaugh Frisch Ruth Young Meusel Ward Rawlings McNally Snyder and others. Umpire rotation and plate positions named with Rigler Moriarity Quigley Chill described for game one and changes for game two.
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Burns
Miller
Bancroft
Peckinpaugh
Frisch
Ruth
If Young
RK. Meusel
Rf. Kelly
Meusel
If. Ward
B. Rawlings
McNally
Bnyder
Crange
C. Douglas
Rigler
Moriarity
Quigley
Chill
Mortarins
Rigle
Missing girl eludes search as clues fail
A slender gray eyed girl, aged about four, disappeared Saturday afternoon with her mother during a shopping trip in Johnson City. Authorities conduct searches while the father describes her clothing a black hat with red brim a checked gingham dress big shoes and buttoning from the center of the instep.
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Johnson ‘City
Shackleton Ship The Quest Safe In Lisbon
Sir Ernest Shackleton's small steamship The Quest reached Lisbon after signaling for help during a severe storm off the Cape of Rocks. Rigging and engines are strained and under repair, delaying the three-year polar expedition briefly.
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Lisbon
United Press
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Cape of Rocks
Mayors Join Unemployment Plan
Mayors of six more cities informed President Harding's unemployment conference that they have begun carrying out emergency relief measures. The cities listed are Cincinnati Los Angeles Indianapolis Tulsa Oklahoma Clarksville and Johnson City. Fifteen cities have officially informed the conference of definite steps to meet the unemployment problem.
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Washington
United Press
Pr Harding
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
Tullahoma
Tenn
Clarksville
Johnson City
Prohi Cases Show Slight Gain Across Federal Courts
Washington Oct 5 Violations of the Volstead act have increased federal court business only slightly despite a belief the rise is greater Chief Justice Taft told the Senate Judiciary Committee urging the creation of 18 additional district judgeships to relieve congestion in the federal courts nationwide
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Washington
Taft
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary
Fages 20 Years On Charge Of Murder
Anniston Alabama October 5 Walter Lambert convicted again for the killing of Seah N Eason a prominent com l dealer. The sentence is twenty five years in the penitentiary. Eason was killed after a fight with Lambert a year ago. Lambert had previously been sentenced a year but the conviction was overturned by the supreme court.
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Anniston
Ala
Seah N. Eason
Walter Lambert
Eason
Lambert
Bert
Supreme Court
Robbery Case in Macon Express Firm Conspiracy Guilty
In Macon Georgia on October 5 a jury found several defendants guilty of conspiring to rob the Express Company. R E was fined 400 dollars in United States court as part of a broad case where over twenty defendants received fines or sentences related to about 1.9 million dollars worth of goods stolen from the express firm.
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Macon
Can Express Company
Score
Berlin Strike Marked by Turmoil and Hostile Clashes
Disruptive events during the Berlin strike spill into public dining rooms as strikers clash with strike-breakers. Guests report smashed dishes and overturned soup as hotels seek new quarters to handle the unrest and government notice follows.
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Berlin
Bevin
Yankees and Giants managers weigh pitcher choices for key series
In New York reporters capture John J. McGraw and Abe Attell era plans as both leaders discuss probable starters for the upcoming game. McGraw mentions Nehf or Toney or Douglas, while the Giants focus on Hoyt, Mays, or Shawkey as potential keys to success.
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John J. McGraw
Miller Sunevie
Yankees
New York
Graw
Ruth
Babe
Stu
Namkoon
Itakte
Giants
Hoyt
Shawkey
Karper
Mays
Bob Shawkey
Be LOOT HOME OF GEN LUKE WRIGHT
Burglars broke into the Memphis mansion of Gen Luke Wright and bound a housemaid, gagged her, and looted the residence. The incident occurred early today and involves the former governor of the Philippine Islands.
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Gen
Luke Wright
Memphis
Tenn
Luke Ebright
Philippine Islands
Robbers Shoot Clerk Then Rob Bank at Spangle
Two masked robbers entered the Spangie State Bank at Spangle south of Spokane late Wednesday, shot Miss Binsonnings, assistant cashier, in the heart and escaped with an amount of money not yet revealed. The incident occurred in Spangle, Washington, on October 5.
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Spokane
Wash
Spangie State Bank
Spangle
Here
New York Awakes Early For World Series Finals
New York woke at dawn to watch the final game of the World Series between the Giants and Yankees. By 1 a.m. about 50 fans lined up outside the ballpark. Among them were Charles Kierst from Auburn and Leslie Carpenter from Jamaica High School, both eager for the start, with Kierst rooting Giants and Carpenter Yankees.
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New York
Giants
Tao
Tim
Charles Ob Kierst
Auburn
Leslie Carpenter
Janiica
Joseph Jakoud
Carpenter
Kierst
Black Skinned Chick Debuts at Carnegie Institute Station
A black skinned chick from a New York experiment station is unveiled, distinguishing its skin while keeping regular feathers and proving not to run. The oddity arises from Carnegie Institute's research and aims to show genetic variation in fowl.
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New York
Negie. Institute
Cola
Fair Weather Forecast For Thursday Games
Weather outlook predicts fair conditions for today and tomorrow for the Washington area. Light to moderate winds shift from the northwest to the west as cold air moves in.
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Washington
Aes Press
LUA United
Two Die in Auto Crash In Atlanta Area
In Atlanta Georgia on October 5 Wallace Ware of Hopkinsville Kentucky and another unnamed Black man Walter Pickens died from injuries sustained in a car wreck. Several others were hospitalized in serious condition after the accident during a local event.
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Atlanta, & Ga
Wallace Ware
Hopkinsville
Walter, Pickens
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