Port aid amendment drive aims to boost Mobile port
The Alabama legislature passed a port aid amendment Wednesday to back statewide campaign and mobilize civic groups in Mobile. Local officials plan immediate outreach to all voters to avoid repeating past confusion, arguing port development benefits Alabama and peers Gulf states. Only two votes against the bill, with rapid Senate action expected.
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Port Aid
Alabama
Kile
Mobile
Ate
Fates
Gulf
J. F. Oakley
Wily
J. Lee Long
Butler
Senate
Gunboat Galveston Visits Mobile for Public Tours
Large crowd in Mobile gathered at the waterfront to view the Galveston, docked at Government Street for a three day stay. The ship’s 13 officers and 320 men, armed with eight 5 inch guns and six pounders, were scheduled for public inspection from 1:15 to 5:15 daily. The Galveston, part of a seven ship special service squadron, traveled the Atlantic Zone and gulf coast stopping at Key West Tampa and Pensacola before Mobile, with plans to New Orleans afterward.
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Clarence
Kempff
Bear Af
Casey B.morgan
Anal Zone
Gulf Coast
Key West
Havig
Tampa
Pensacola
Ere
New Orleans
Transit rate on oranges fixed by Mobile & Ohio railroad
The Mobile & Ohio Railroad published a transit rate for citrus shipped from packing houses along the Bay Shore line to markets in the east. The rate, effective November 17, may apply to portions of the orange crop as tariffs require at least 30 days after publication.
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Privilon
Bay Shore Line
Mobile & 0
Erth
Women’s League to Hold Meet This Afternoon
The Mobile County League of Women will hold a called meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock at the Labor Temple. Officers elected at the last meeting will form the executive board and plan the district convention.
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Mobile County
League of Women
League
Indictments Charge Liquor Manufacture Near Spring Hill
Seab Broadus and Billie Broadus were served grand jury indictments alleging operation of an illicit still near Spring Hill for the manufacture of moonshine liquor.
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Seab Broadus
Billie Broadus
Spring Hill
Lquor
Weather Summary for Alabama and Mississippi
The Weather Washington report notes fair skies across Alabama and Mississippi with cooler temperatures in the southern portions tonight. Clear to partly cloudy conditions expected, light winds, no precipitation reported.
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Washington
Mississippi
Rail Roads Ordered to Cut Cotton Rates on Nov 4
Alabama Public Services Commission orders state railroads to reduce cotton shipping rates to not exceed two percent above the base, seeking relief from prior 15 cent flat advances and higher increases. The Chamber of Commerce and Mobile Cotton Exchange filed the petition for suspension, joined by Memphis traffic bureau and New Orleans Association of Commerce.
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Alabama Public Services Commission
Traffic Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Public Service Body
Railroad Administration
Mississippi Valley
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Cotton Exchange
Memphis Traffic Bureau
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Naming Officers and Bay Outing Close sessions at Franklin Life convention
Franklin Life agents wrap three day convention with sessions closed. Visitors sail on the Bay Queen to Kope for closing features including an oyster roast fish fry and bonfire at Fairhope. Awards announce P P Moerghéen top in half million dollar club J Fred Ellis named vice president with most sales C G Allen Fort Worth president in Quarter Million Dollar club W J Olive Michigan named vice president for Hundred Thousand club. Next convention to be held in Springfield with invitations from Montgomery Fort Worth San Antonio and Houston.
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Franklin Life’ Insurance Company
Bayueen
Khope
Fairhope
Mobile
San Antonio
J. Fred Ellis
Springfield
Says Liquor Not Pneumonia Cure Imposes Fine
Richard Gatewood, a negro, could not convince the recorder that a quart of "Johnny Walker" liquor was for medicinal pur poses. He was fined $50 after detectives found a bottle in his possession. Gatewood claimed his wife was ill with pneumonia and the recorder noted certificates showing her illness helped reduce the penalty.
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Richard Gatewood
Johnny Walker
Gatew
St. Joseph and Francis Streets
Gatewood
$26.80 Fine Set for Violating Game Laws
A caution noted that fines, set at 26.80 dollars, will apply to future violations of game laws in Mobile County. Violators may hunt without a license and kill game of any kind, with penalties specified under the new rule.
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Mobile County
Negro Returned for Brewton Murder Trial
Alex Autry a negro held in the county jail for three weeks on a murder charge was returned to Brewton by Sheriff R A Strong. He is accused of stabbing James Dawson 16 to death after an argument between white and negro youths. A preliminary hearing will be held Autry was moved to Mobile because of local feeling.
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Alex Autry
Escambia
Brewton
R. A. Strong
Autry
James Dawson
Mobile
Bond Set for Gun Smith in Double Murder Case
Robert L. Geeslin a 44 year old gun smith appeared in recorder's court for arraignment on a second degree murder charge in the October 18 fatal shooting on Dauphin street near Commerce. He was held to the next grand jury under a 1500 bond after state presented a limited eyewitness case.
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Robert L. Geeslin
Recorder’s Court
John Artis
Dauphin Street
Commerce
Murer
W. B. Carter
Monroe Street
Geeslin
Arita
Ruth Swatson
Tore
Artis
Cesling
Miss Swanson
Charles Smidling
Smegra
Smidling
8. F. Hale
Candymaker Arrested After Writ Of Detinue Incident
Chris Banatkaris a candymaker was arrested on Davis avenue and Lawrence streets by Deputy Sheriffs Bernstein and Goldsmith on abusive language and resisting legal process. An officer claimed he drew a revolver to compel compliance during the attempted arrest after Banatkaris allegedly cursed and refused to submit.
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Chris Banatkaris
Davis Avenue
Lawrence Streets
Bernstein
Goldsmith
Banatkaris
Scouts to run information bureau at Mobile fair
The Boy Scouts of Mobile will operate the official information bureau at the Fair Grounds during the Mobile fair next month. About 100 scouts will take part in the Armistice Day celebration and parade. They will be trained to answer questions and guide visitors to fair features.
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Boy Scouts of
Mobile
J. E. Meredith
Mercury to Drop This Night Forecast Says Weather Office
After days of warm October weather a temperature drop is forecast tonight with a low near 54 degrees. The forecast predicts fair conditions through Friday with moderate to fresh north winds.
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Office
the Weather Bureau
H. M. Z. Company Incorporated In Wool and Scrap Trade
The H. M. Z. Company Inc. organized in this city filed corporation papers in probate court. Capitalized at 23000 dollars, starting with 2106 dollars. Incorporators are Alexie Harvey John P. McKay and Alphonse Zieman.
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H. M. Z. Company, Inc
Alexie Harvey
John P. McKay
Alphonse Zieman
Dr. Sherard Returns From Rochester Trip
Dr. Frank Sherard returned Wednesday from a three weeks visit to Rochester, Minor, where he reviewed hospitals and laboratory practices and observed medical operations.
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Frank Sherard
Rochester
Minor
Drers
Labora
French Deputies Tumult Over Embassy Blast
Paris reports a supposed assassination attempt on Ambassador Herrick sparked violent scenes in the chamber. Deputy Mandel accused police and justice officials, attacked Communists, and a socialist senator struck him in the face. For 15 minutes deputies shouted and fought before calm returned.
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Herrick
Chamber of Deputies
Mandel
Clemenceau
Dent of Justice
Ficoffier
M. BonneVay
Mir of Justice
Pennsy Defies Labor Board Pressure Amid Planned Talks
The Pennsylvania Railroad defies the labor board as negotiations loom to avert a strike set for October 30. Board elections for bargaining reps led to warnings of violations while presidents of five unions meet with Labor Board leaders as Harding weighs proposals to back down wage cuts and press refunding bills.
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Pennsyvania Rail Agin
United Tes Railroad Labor Board
Bord
Pennsylvania
Pensylvania
Penn Road
Labor Board
Pres. Harding
Best
Railroad Board
County May Use Voting Machines in Future Elections
County commissioners will be asked to consider voting machines after President John D. Hagan announced a study on their use and costs. He says machines could save money and reduce fraud while speeding results, with a final decision at the next board meeting. The county is also reviewing machine use in one city via the city commission.
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John D. Hagan
Bing
Governors Conference to discuss unemployment
Madison Oct 20 Unemployment will be a principal subject at the annual conference of governors to be held at Charleston December 5 along with agriculture taxation rates governmental decention centralization of state purchases workmen protection and uniform laws for co operative associations Governor Cooper of South Carolina will entertain the visitors.
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Madison
Wis
Charleston
Miles Co
Cooper
South Caroolina
Negro Under Arrest On Federal Charge
Fred Irby, a Negro star route carrier near Selma, was brought to Mobile on a warrant charging postal law violations. He allegedly opened a letter belonging to another and took a government warrant for $7. He waived arraignment before the U.S. coroner and was bound over to the grand jury in a $1,000 bond.
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Fred
Irby
Sel
Mobile
D. D. Horton
United States
Campaign of Terror Across Europe Targets Diplomats
Brest reports a 1000-strong syndicalist mob smashed American consulate windows singing Internationale. Paris notes a systematic anti diplomat campaign by communists with death threats to U S envoys in Paris Brussels and Rome. Extra guards for Ambassador Herrick and Pershing escorted by police and agents as ringleaders hunted.
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Paris
Myron T. Herrick
France
Erbcan
Brussels
Rome
Ambassador Herrick
Bomb Use in Herrick Residence Sparks Probe in Paris
A British war era bomb in a package marked perfume exploded at the home of American Ambassador Myron T. Herrick in Paris. Police say the device was concealed in the box and militants may be involved but no culprits found. The blast wrecked the room and prompted widespread outrage and scrutiny.
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Paris
Myron T. Herrick
France
Ambaans Aador
Mr. Herrick
Herrick
L’ Humanite
Washington
State Department
Hotel de Ville
Shriners Pledge 10 Million For Crippled Children Care
Ernest A. Cutts, imperial potentate of the Shriners, announced in Pittsburgh that the organization will spend ten million dollars to care for crippled children regardless of color creed or sex. He cited an estimated 400,000 affected children and outlined a plan to open hospitals nationwide, with St. Louis slated as a center for six future facilities including sites in Shreveport Paul San Francisco and Pennsylvania yet to be decided.
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Pittsburgh
Ernest A. Cutta
Savannah
St. Louis
Cutts
Lis
Shreveport
Paul
San Francisco
P.ys
Pennsylvania
SAYS MOBILE TO GET BIG TOURIST TRADE
Charles Rudolph, general passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, based in St. Louis, visits Mobile for his regular monthly tour. He reports a bright outlook for a large winter season for Mobile and Baldwin counties and notes no threatened strike by railway employees affecting travelers. Rudolph, formerly stationed in Mobile, is warmly greeted by friends during the visit.
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Charles Rudolph
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
St. Louis
Mobile
Baldwinites
Rudo
Preliminary Trial Set for Glen Smith in Bryant Killing
The preliminary hearing for Glen Smith, a farmer, charged with the murder of Dan Bryant on a public road between Mount Vernon and Calvert is scheduled for Thursday October 27 in the inferior criminal court. A shooting followed an argument and a warrant has been issued for Smith.
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Glen Smith
Dan
Tuck”) Bryant
Mount Vernon
Calvert
Smith
Yard Workers Urge Strike Be Abandoned
MILWAUKEE Oct 20 The American Railroad Men's Association representing yard masters conductors and switchmen urges railroad workers to abandon a strike except the wage cut ordered by the U S railroad labor board The open letter signed by Frank Makut Jr warns of massive public opposition and cites hardship and poverty if the strike proceeds
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Milwacker
American Railroad Men's Association
All Railroad
W Gee
United States Railroad
Lar Board
Frank Mackut, Jr
Interstate Commission action looms after White House visit
Washington October 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission is under renewed pressure on rail rates after Chairman McCord met with President Harding at the White House. Officials earlier suggested rate actions might come, but a fore noon release listed no rate reductions. A telegram from Wilmington Del reports union leaders threatening to strike if action materializes.
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Interstate Comme Commission
McCord
White House
Harding
Virginia
Washit
Commission
Se Peasion
Wilmington
Del
Pennsylvania System
The
United Brotherhood Maintenance of Way
Brotherhood Leaders Open Talks With Labor Board
In Chicago on October 20 the leaders of the five major railroad brotherhoods meet today with the railroad labor board to discuss conditions and possible negotiations aimed at shaping labor relations across the rail system.
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Chicago
The
Associated Press
Big Five Railroad Brotherhoods
Railroad Labor Board
Diaz Visits Roosevelt Tomb On A wreath laying
Armando Diaz Italy’s war leader arrived in New York and traveled to Oyster Bay to place a wreath on Theodore Roosevelt’s grave. The visit was the day’s sole formal event before Diaz and his staff toured the city. He will stay through Saturday before moving on to Washington to honor President Harding.
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New York
Armando Diaz
Italy
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Tng
Diaz
Washington
Pres. Harding
Boy Three Kills Playmate by Strangulation in Valley Falls
Providence dispatch reports three year old Bucko killed playmate Mary Sapila by tying a cord to a grind stone shaft and turning it. Police chief Flyin said no action could be taken against the boy, stating the tragedy stemmed from a child’s claim, I don’t like you any more. The incident occurred in the yard of Mary’s home in Valley Falls.
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Providence
Iat Bucko
Mary Sapila
Valley Falls
Johnny
Mary
Powers Accept Agenda For Washington Arms Conference
Washington state department says all invited powers accept the proposed agenda for the arms limitation conference. The agenda mirrors Sec. Hughes proposal with no changes and its formal adoption at the opening remains unclear.
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Washington
Tve
State Department
Sec. Hughes
490 Men Register Seeking Employment
A city employment bureau reports 490 men registered for work for the week ending date not fully legible. The statement notes 48 men were placed and provides partial details on the distribution of registrations and placements.
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J.J
Ein
Minister Stephenson on trial for priest murder in Birmingham
In Birmingham on October 20 a murder case involving Rev. Edwin B. Stephenson continued with defense questioning. The defendant admitted firing but claimed all three shots were fired as Father Coyle rose, while the state pressed for details and the judge urged direct answers.
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Edwin B. Stephenson
Birmingham
Murder case strands four detainees as River killings linked
Four men held for questioning in Conyers Georgia amid a river burial probe. Officials say the group traced movements tied to the death of bank president Charles EB and a possible link to a series of body recoveries from the Yellow River. The search aims to locate Barton’s body and establish a motive.
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Conyers
Thelma Clements
Will Barte
Charles EB
Yello
Reagin
Barton
Oil prices advance four times in month in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pa December 20 price advances continue this month with a fourth rise at the opening. Prices show gains of 25 cents per barrel across grades led by Pennsylvania Corning Hagland and others. Heavy oil like Sordernet light rose to about 1.15 a barrel. Officials say earlier increases drew more production though further gains may boost sales and exploration.
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Piptsburgh
LE Pa
Barre
Pennsylvania
Corning
Gels Cabell
Somerset
Sordernet Light
Hagland
Manuel’s Present Location Guarded in Lisbon unrest
In Lisbon on October 20 Fullwell Pam reports ex King Manuel refused a motion on his whereabouts during Portugal’s latest uprising. Foreign dispatches say syndicalist groups may be involved while guards seized gas works and markets stalled as public life halted.
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Fullwell
Portugal
Manuel
Manuel Si
Lisbon
Uni
Coolidge Says Business Turning Tide in Nation
Boston, Oct 20. Vice President Calvin Coolidge told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that there is a definite turning of the tide in panels and industrial activities nationwide. He noted signs of improvement as the business pendulum moved toward expansion.
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Calvin Geidge
Chamber of Commeres
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