Mobile leaders bid for Port Amendment support in state capital
City officials and business leaders plan a Mobile delegation to the state capital to press for the Port Amendment. Hartwell reports definite assurances from merchants including R R A Christian and J L Bedsdle as they prepare to join the trip tonight. The county board authorized a delegation and Mr Hagan will name the committee this afternoon to meet the train.
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Port Aia
Alabama
Omee T. Hartwall
Hartwell
RR. A. Christian
Gordon Smith
I. T. Woo
Cling
LG. Adams
B. B. Cham
Jinn
J. L. Bedsdle
John T. Cothi
Letcher Melton
James H.bb
Claude Grayson
W. H.holcombe
J. N.mcaleer
A. Li Stables
Frank W. Baykin
Herndon
Eecinees
Re L
Molcombe
Panny
City Commission
Mobile
County Board
Tone Cs
Capital
Hagan
Washington eyes possible settlement to avoid national strike
Report from Washington indicates officials expect a large portion of workers will not strike despite pressure from leadership. President Harding weighs a conference with executives and unions this week to avert a nationwide work stoppage. talks center on seizure and operation of essential transportation services.
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Washington
Harding
Vail
Protective Body Announces Weekly Speaking Engagements
The Mobile County Protective Association lists a schedule of speaking engagements for its members. Speakers include Frank J. Thompson at Goff's School and N E Stallworth at Dog River school house. Other talks cover Peek Mt Vernon precinct Georgetown county and Crichton Odd Fellows Hall with various speakers.
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Mobile Count Protective Association
Tings
Oelock
McGill's
Goff's
Frank J. Thompson
Red Store
Dog River
Peek Mt
Temperature outlook for Mobil area this week
Local weather bureau issues 24 hour forecast with a 78 degree Sunday high. Warm sun invites outdoor activity as residents plan auto riding and city/suburban travel. Expect normal temperatures with periods of cloudiness and mild trend through the week.
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Elody
Moss
Fines Mentioned in Court Case After Auto Collision
The report details a court session where a man named Sundberg accepted blame for a collision on Government Street. A $10 fine was issued amid confusion over responsibility and statements by a clerk.
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Robert 5
Pundberg
Government Street
Sundberg
SSGN
Curtin
City Prison Conditions Report Prompts Commission Review
Grand jury condemns Mobile city prison as insanitary and infested with germ risks. Report urges City Commissioners to act, adopt Holcombe’s system, and inspect the county jail for sanitary reforms. Also notes police exam requirements and vehicle bond provisions.
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Grand Jury
City Commission
Is. Rsa
Wy Oho Crawford
Ienioeng Tee
Jall
Recorder Imposes Higher Fines on Drunk Defendants
The recorder levied $25 per drunk, with five defendants in court for liquor violations and three fined. Archie McGall and Peter Martin paid $190 or 100 days, W Murphy $50 and costs, Henry Archer fined $101 plus costs for driving drunk on Government Street. Henry Caldwell case continued, H Mayher case dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Archie McGall
Peter Martin
H. ©. Mayher
Henry Caldwell
Henderson
Montgomery
W. F. Murphy
Simmons
Wilcox County
Henry Archer
Government Street
Knox Will Opened for Probate in Washington
The will of the late San Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania was filed for probate in Washington on October 17. It provides a $40,000 purchase for a home for Mrs. Knox, leaves $50,000 to granddaughter Kath leen Knox, makes bequests to servants, and leaves the Valley Forge farm to Rebekah Knox Tindle. The remainder goes to Mrs. Knox and Knox’s children and grandchildren, with James R. Tindle and Union Trust Company of Pittsburgh named as trustees.
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Washington
San. Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
President selects Georgia officials
Washington Oct. 17 Clinton Hager was nominated by President Harding to be United States district attorney for the northern Georgia district and Josiah T. Rose was named to be collector of internal revenue for the Georgia district.
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Washington
Clinton Hager
Pres. Harding
United States
We Ghonte
Josiah T. Rose
Internal Revenue
Georgia
Kansas Coal Miners Return to Shafts
Fifteen hundred coal miners at No 14 in Pittsburg Kansas, idle since a dispute, returned to work today after an announcement from the operators association at their headquarters. Leaders Alexander Howat and August Dorchy had been jailed.
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Pittsburg
Kans
No. 14
Alexander Howat
August Dorchy
Operators’ Association
Franklin convention to gather 200 agents in Mobile
Mobile will host the national convention of Franklin company agents with about two hundred delegates arriving from across the country. The four day event opens in the Battle House auditorium at 9 30 tomorrow, featuring business sessions, an oyster roast at Monroe Park, a Bay Queen boat ride, and talks by Judge Leon McCord and Dr R J Bateman.
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Mobile
Amcurance
The
Franklin Company
Battle House
Scation
W. B. Folmar
Troy
Ala
M. H. Walker
George B. Studdenspendinews
Springfield
Lil
R. J. Bateman
North Carolina
Monroe Park
Weanepaay
Stea Bay
Thej
Sixteen A B and A workers held for murder delayed
Fitzgerald Oct 17 The Ben Hill County Superior Court opened with the cases of 16 former A B and A employees charged in the killing of Engineer W T Reed on July 5 not called until tomorrow morning. A continuance may be sought by Solicitor General Wall pending arrest of Tom Hendricks, the 17th man indicted in the Reed case.
Supreme Court Denies Relocation of Wells in River Boundary Case
Washington October 17. The Supreme Court denied the Melish Association motion to restore certain wells to the receiver and rejected the request to modify the order in the Oklahoma versus Texas Hed River boundary case.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Texas
Hed
Supreme Court
Melish' Association
British steamships collide off Lizard Point
The British steamships Wimborne and Cheniston collided off Lizard Point today. Both vessels sailed from London. Wimborne is 6,079 tons and Cheniston 4,319. Cheniston was reported to be making port in a sinking condition.
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London
Wimborne
Che
Lizard Point
Cheniston
Row Over 75 Cents Ends in Murder in Bells Tennessee
In Bells Tennessee a dispute over 75 cents led to a fatal shooting. William Simmons is dead and authorities search for T C Blurton, alleged killer. The men reportedly played craps after the game before the argument turned deadly.
London Plans Armistice Day Celebration
London plans a Armistice Day fete modeled on last year with a main ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Wreaths will be laid on behalf of King George and the government by representatives of the empire dominions and India. A two minute silence will be observed at 11 o clock nationwide.
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London
Centopah
Whitehall
U Ted
George
Empire
United Kingdom
Hughes Calls Meet of Arms Conferees
Secretary Hughes issued a call for the second meeting of the American delegation at the conference on limitation to be held next day at 3 p.m. subject to the convenience of Senators Lodge and Underwood.
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Hughes
Washington
Lodge
Nderwood
German marks fall to record low on London exchange
The German mark dropped to 645 to the pound sterling at the London exchange, a new record low and a decline of over 109 marks since last Thursday. Trading reflected a sharp depreciation in the currency amid ongoing market concerns.
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London
Family Quarrel Ends in Slayings in Dublin
In Dublin Georgia on October 17 a family quarrel led to the shooting death of Mrs. William Snell and wounding of Gatlin. Marvin Shel, a relative, was killed. Gatlin reportedly came for a citation with his wife and exchanged shots with Snell after meeting the mother-in-law at the door.
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Dublin
Willam’ Snell
Stephenson's Murder Trial Begins Today
Stephenson's murder trial opened with both sides ready. Judge and court officials scheduled jury selection to continue as attorneys for the defense and state prepared for testimony. Ruth Stephenson Gussman, not present at first, was expected to take the stand as a key witness in the Jefferson County circuit court proceedings. Rev. Stephenson entered court calmly with Sheriff Hartsfield amid anticipation of venue exhaustion.
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Aa Peta
Satie
Tie Beeheaipat Pat Division
Jefferson County Circuit Court
Aie
Ieee
Gussman
Sense
Eitor Joseph R. Tate
John C. Morrow
Johnny
Hugh L.ck
Fred Fite
John Arnold
Ampton Harris
Thomas E. McCullough
Ruth Stephenson Gussman
Louisville
Nashville
Loretto
Tenns
Rev. Stephenson
Chris Hartsfield
Senator McKellar Knocked Down By Auto Near White House
Senator McKellar of Tennessee was struck and run over by a car on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House. He suffered facial cuts and facial bruises but avoided serious injury after dropping to the pavement. He was taken to a nearby bank for examination and did not require hospitalization on his way to the Capitol.
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Washington
Sen
Mc Kéliir
Tennessee
Pennsylvana Avenue
White House
Birmingham Rail Men Await Order From Union Head
Birmingham rail workers awaited orders from national union leaders before a nationwide walkout set for October 30. Local officials had not received official confirmation yet and would not discuss the strike until orders arrive. About 7,500 railway men in the district were expected to quit when the order takes effect, with other industries fearing plant closings.
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Birmingham
Weather Summary for Alabama and Mississippi
The Weather Washington bulletin reports partly cloudy conditions for Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Tuesday with little change in temperature.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Ku Klux Klan Probe Sparks House Rules Clash
Washington hearing pits William J Simmons imperial wizard against Campbell chair of the House Rules Committee. Simmons defends Klan aims and details finances and pay amid questions over a newsletter and alleged defamatory claims. Campbell presses for concrete facts as lawmakers debate the organization’s influence and history.
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Washington
William J. Simm
Ku Klux K
Campbell
Simmons
Damm
Brian
Crim
Campbi
Upshaw
New Orleans
Poeine
North Carolina
Mr. Simmons
New York World
Ku Klux
Ku Klux Klan
Grand Council
Chief of Police
Norfolk
Army Engineer at Muscle Shoals Delayed by Injury
Telegram from Henry Ford negotiations team cites personal injury of an engineer delaying return to Washington for talks with the secretary on Muscle Shoals nitrate and water power projects. Weeks had requested more cost data with a $20 million discrepancy between Ford engineers and the army corps.
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Washington
Bec
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Sec
Mr. Ford
Army Engineer Corps
Illinois banker jailed for lootingbank cashier charged with embezzlement
L N Copeland cashier of Hanover Union State bank Hanover Illinois was arrested in Davis Junction for embezzling more than 120000 dollars from the bank.
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Davis Junction
Ill
L. N. Copeland
Hanover Union State Bank of
Hanover
Union Leaders Not All of One Mind On Tieup
Chicago report on union leaders split over a planned rail strike. Falls of the big four brotherhoods meet in Cleveland to finalize plans while other unions resist, risking a mixed majority walkout with ongoing deliberations and a looming vote.
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Chicago
Switchmen’s
Cleveland
Esrai
Aioe
Pee Megs
Sesekune
J. Manion
Order of My Telegraphers
St. Louis
Thomas M Pierson
F. Grable
Timothy Healy
BH. H. Gerald
Stenogra
Marines Free Englishman After Abduction in Dominican Republic
Thomas J. Steele, an American resident, was abducted by a small Dominican group led by "Gen." Naterag near San Pedro de Macorís. Marines pursued, Steele was recovered unharmed within 48 hours and returned home. The abductors had sought $5,000 in gold from the Angelita station.
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Washington
Thomas J. Steele
San Pedro de Marcoris
San Diastaes
United Statea
Steele
Ramon Nate
Triat
Jugal
Rail line kept running despite nationwide railroad strike
Atlanta reports that the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway would operate with non union workers if a national strike by railroad unions occurs. Col. B L Bugg, receiver for the line, announced the policy amid word of 60 days of food stocks in Atlanta and a three week meat reserve ready for emergency transport by motor trucks.
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Atlanta
South
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
B. L. Bugg
Rail Executives Convene in Gotham Over Strike Threat
National Association of Railway Executives members hurried to New York to plan response to a threatened railroad strike. Many had attended a Chicago meeting on wage reductions that sparked the strike order. a statement from Robert S. Binkerd was expected after the meeting.
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New York
National Association of Railway Executives
Chicago
Robert Ss. Binkerd
Henry Riddle Released on Bond in Major Case
Henry Riddle is released on a new bond approved by federal authorities. Judi Grubb and Marshal A H Borders filed the bond for a case valued at 1,000,008 dollars. Riddle has been jailed since Friday and must surrender to a bondsman within 39 months or face a 10,000 dollar fine. His home is in Talladega.
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Riddle
Judi Grubb
A. H. Borders
Case
Talladega
Retail cost of food drops in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced September prices fell modestly from August. Potatoes declined about five percent, round steak and ham fell around three percent, while tea and coffee edged down by just under five tenths of a cent per dollar. Food costs as a group dropped roughly four percent from the prior month.
Saginaw Seeks Proposals for Old Streetcar Services
Saginaw Mich October 7 a proposal notice says the city will consider street car service trackless trolley or jitney options to replace the aging street railway system. The council plans to review proposals this afternoon and decide on adequate transportation.
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Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw
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