Mobile City Election Questioned Under New Commission Law
City hall remained undecided whether Mayor Crawford would call the November 3 election under the enlarged commission bill. City Attorney Robert H. Smith was reviewing the law amid rumors of court action as opponents plan to challenge its constitutionality. If the mayor refuses, probate court has power to call it.
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George E. Crawford
Enlarged Commission
Robert H. Smith
Thomas E. Kilby
Mobile
Crawford
Pat *. Lyons
Harry Pillans
Lyons
Pillans
R Lyons
Baptist Campaign Opens in Mobile
The evangelistic campaign for Mobile Baptist churches began with morning services across all churches and two mass meetings at First Baptist Church in the afternoon. A union service was held at First Church this morning. tonight independent services occur in each church. Dr. W W Hamilton, campaign director, spoke at the noon mass meeting on Pentecost and its origin. Other attendees included Dr B B Bailey of Ville, Ky, A B Reese, Whist Hop, Rev F H Bancroft, Dr Maddox of Guthrie, and Mr J Morris of Pine Bluff.
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Mobile
First Baptist Church
First
W. W. Hamilton
Southern Baptist Church
Union
Baileyville, Ky
A. B. Reese
Mr. Beall
F. H. Bancroft
Dr. For- Maddox
Guthrie, Oklo
J. Morris
Pine. Bluff. Ark
Col Maddox Returns to Mobile After Sixty Days
Col Maddox returns to Mobile after a sixty day stay in York City. The note states Maddox is returning to duty and outlines the time frame and relocation details.
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Col
F. M. Maddox
Mobile
York City
Weather Outlook Delivers Showers and Cooler Tides
The Associated Press reports a forecast of showers and cooler air for the northern region tonight through Tuesday in the southeast, with unsettled conditions and a cooler trend expected in the southern portion.
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Associated Press
Washington
North
Ippi
Cane Eesser
Eee
Cuthener
Escape No Men At Chickasaw Shipyard Respond To Strike
Several thousand Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company workers did not strike today despite similar actions at steel plants nationwide. Chickasaw operates as an open shop with both union and non union employees.
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Chickasaw
Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company
United States Stee Corporation
Praise for foreign trade school to be opened here
A letter from R K McPeter of the Southern Railway expresses interest in a foreign commerce training program to be launched under Spring Hill College. The project aims to educate young men for foreign trade service near the Mobile port with support from local business interests.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
R. K."mcpeter
Southe Railway
Washington
J.C. Kearns
Spring Hill College
Forei Commerce
Southern Railway
Sas
Pte of
Mobile
Alamo
Algo
Bottles Smashed as Arrests Being Made
William Schroeder and E. Lavinghluss operated a store at State and Mn streets and were arrested late Saturday afternoon by Detectives Adams and Moody on disorderly conduct charges. Schroeder allegedly resisted arrest and broke bottles believed to contain prohibited liquor. Warrants for violation of the prohibition law were announced in recorder's court and immediately docketed.
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William Schroeder
E. Lavinghluss
State
Adams
Moody
Schroeder
Recorder’s Court
Harbor Board to Review Port Survey Details
A state harbor commission meeting is set for Wednesday morning to review W F Donnelly’s port survey. The New York engineer is expected to discuss recommendations for modernizing power facilities and a proposed $5,000,000 port improvement project.
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State Harbor Commission
W. F. Donnelly
New York
Mobilian Ad Club members depart for convention
Several members of the Mobile Advertising Club left today to attend the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the world. Others are expected to go later in the week as letters are sent to non travelers and arrival plans are coordinated by Isadore Seale and Roy Albright.
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Mobile Advertising Club
Associated Advertising
of .T
Isadore Se Ae
Roy. Albright
Wreck Bottom Up Sighted in Mobile Bay
The North American reports sighting a wreck bottom up about seven miles southwest of Mobile Bay. The vessel Ban says a damaged vessel burned near Biloxi and noted by customs officials after arrival.
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Mobiles
Biloxi
Boy Hurt After Swing Incident in Oakdale
A report from Oakdale police states a young boy named Toney Frederickson was struck in the back by a truck while playing on a swing. Officers Welsch and Farnell filed the incident report at police headquarters.
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Toney Frederickson
Oakdale
Bane
Welsch and Farnell
K of C Degree Team Heads to New Orleans
The new K of C degree team includes Tee ans Ny Geea Ralghe ohn E. Toomey and departs for New Orleans to compete in the upcoming event.
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K. OF C. Degree
New Orleans
Tee Ans Ny Geea Ralghe Ohn E. Toomey
Kolchak Resigns In Favor Of Denikine In Russia
London dispatch reports Admiral Kolchak head of the all-Russian government at Omsk resigns as chief ruler in favor of General Denikine leader of anti Bolshevik forces in southern Russia. Bolshevik forces abandon Kursk after heavy fighting with Denikin troops.
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Omsk
General Denikine
London
Kolchak
Denikine
Russia
Moscow
Porto Rico Beer Case Rules On Intoxicating Quality
Federal Judge Hamilton rules that in Porto Rico the final test of beer's legality will focus on intoxicating quality, not alcohol percentage. The United States district attorney had challenged the Porto Rico Brewing Company over a quantity of beer admitted to exceed certain alcohol limits.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Hamilton
United States District Attorney
Porto Rico Brewing Company
Baltic States Peace Terms Are Severe
A Berlin wireless dispatch reports that the Baltic states have presented peace terms to Soviet Russia. They demand a large neutral zone beyond the political frontier with no Soviet troops, to be policed by a neutral power, and that Soviet Russia surrender its naval fleet to this neutral authority.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Russia
Ressia
Bailie Ciaioe
de Gesussia
C'S
Docks Congested Cites Food Prices Rise in London
Londoners blame dock congestion for rising costs as ships wait to unload and distribute staples. Government warehousing occupancy, the Western granary repurposed for uniforms for Australia, and similar bottlenecks are cited as key irritants in the city’s cost of living.
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London
Treaty With France Held Constitutional
Washington Sept 22 by unanimous vote the senate judiciary committee ruled the proposed France defense treaty constitutional in the event of a country attacked by Germany. Twelve members were absent and their votes not cast.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Todey
France
Germany
Belgian Crown Heads Start for America
King Baudouin and Queen Elizabeth along with Crown Prince Leopold left Brussels for the voyage to the United States aboard the George Washington. The royal party sails to meet dignitaries during a formal transatlantic tour.
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America
Associated Prss
Havas
Jari
Elizabeth
Leopold
Brussels
United States
Americans Buy Coal Mines in Silesia
An Associated Press report quotes Berlin dispatches that Americans have purchased extensive coal mines in Silesia through a company based in Berlin. The acquisition signals a notable American investment move in European energy assets.
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Silesia
Associated Press
Loxpon
Berlin Dispatch
Machinist Injured During Sunday Baseball Play
Andrew Smith a noted machinist for the EEEEE Baseball Team sustained serious injuries in a Sunday game and was forced to retire from the field. Medical attention was immediate and ongoing.
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Andrew Smith
Pyne
Japs Push European Trade in 1908 Commerce Drive
Japanese merchants launch wide campaign to promote goods across Europe. Letters and notices describe an immense volume of trade outreach, with emphasis on expanding markets and increasing exports to European buyers.
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Toki
Euna
Average Mobile family spends 513 on food yearly
A report from the labor statistics cost of living survey 1918 19 shows Charlotte North Carolina had the highest average food cost for white families earning 1200 to 1500 dollars in Southern cities while Savannah Georgia had the lowest. Across 91 cities the average annual food expenditure for four persons was 511 with Fall River Massachusetts at the top among northern cities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charlotte
N C
Savanna
Department of
Savannah
Fall River
Mass
Charlo
Charleston
Huntaville
Ala
Insurgents Expand Occupation and Leather From Fish Skins
Reports from Paris say Ga briele d Annunzio leads insurgents extending into Jugoslav territory and Italian and Allied actions around Fiume. In Washington a new industry grows leather from fish skins, with tests of durability and uses for oil and fertilizer reforming fisheries byproducts into commercial products.
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Washington
Hong
Seaceiata
South
Bureau of Fisheries
Bureau of Standards
American Officers Doubt Rome Story In Friction Over Fiume
London dispatch reports American naval authorities doubt the Rome claim that Marines were landed at Baccari near Fiume. They cite no US motive to intervene and note only that an American ship entered Fiume's harbor as not decisive.
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Rome
Ruecdr
Giulf
Quarnero
Fiume
Mossaggero
Armerican
Flume Harbor
Acrata
d’Annunzio
Fiumeé
London
Adriatic
Baccari
United States
Marshall undecided about his return to Washington
Vice President Marshall faced uncertainty over whether to proceed from Columbus Ohio to Chicago or return to Washington for the Senate treat this week. Democratic leaders urged his return but his office indicated no decision had been made.
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Washington
Marshall
Senate
Columus
Ohio
Chicago
Bolsheviks Ready to Quit Petrograd Evacuation Planned
Central News Agency reports the Bolsheviks have made all preparations to evacuate Petrograd. The note comes amid a brief New York market update with bar silver at $1.14 1/2 and Mexican dollars at 88 1/4.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Central
New York
Receipts and prices hover in fragmented market note
The fragment lists assorted prices and transactions including beef and butcher figures. Figures such as 16.12s and 18.40 appear alongside mentions of receipts, strong rates, and related market terms. Names and full context are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
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Gus
Pate Asociated Press
Cotton Futures Open Steady in New Orleans and New York
Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans with October at 60.10 and December 107, while January 30.05, March 30.06, and May 30.05. In New York, cotton futures opened steady with October around 30.00 and subsequent months near 30.20 to 30.31, reflecting a cautious start to trading.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
New York
Sept. B
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Steel Strike Lifts Industrials
Industrials led the early session with United States Steel showing volatile moves after opening sales. Bethlehem and Crucible climbed briefly before a late pullback, while American and Baldwin Locomotives and tobacco and oil shares also gained as trading started amid rain impacts in cotton and nerves over the steel strike.
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Wall Street
Enc
Associated Pr
New York
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Crucible Steel
Ter
Grain and Provisions Rise on Short Covering
Prices moved higher today as shorts covered after the steel strike was deemed discounted. Opening figures rose about 11 8c from Saturday's close, then dipped slightly before a broad upturn across grains and provisions.
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Associated Press
Ghicago
Shorts
Liverpool cotton prices steady with mixed middling rates
Cotton market in Liverpool reports steady prices with good middling at 51 1 2 pence and middling at 18.7 pence per pound. Receipts show 000 bales with 2 noted, futures firm with September near 19.32 and a series of 1920 contracts ranging from 19.10 to 19.33.
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Liverpool
Steel stocks firm despite threatened strike
New York reported a steel strike threat did little to dull the market. Steel shares opened higher led by United States Steel Bethlehem and Crucible with gains pared after the first hour while related equipment stocks held firm and the motor group eased slightly.
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New York
United States Steel
Bethlehem
Crucible
Althou
Commission
Cincinnati Wins Opening Game of World Series
Cincinnati claimed the opening game of baseballs World Series as the schedule outline was decided by the national commission. The series begins in Cincinnati with two games there before moving to the American League city for three games and returns to Cincinnati for the final two if needed.
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Cincinnati
Associated Press
National Baseball Commission
Neinnati
Winnig
Ciointati
Cabana
Eis
Nailfo
Mats Tiona
Elace
Charlen Rigiér
Ratification of Peace Urged by Sam Gompers
New Orleans Sept 22 Sam Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged cooperation between management and workers to end abnormal postwar conditions and promote production. He called for prompt ratification of the peace treaty as essential to revive industry and maintain orderly world processes. He stressed workers are humans and must organize to defend rights through responsible representatives.
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New Orleans
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Associated
Adv Z Clubs
Gompers
Food shortage fears eased by world leaders in session
In Brussels the supreme economic council discussed global food needs. Geo H Ren tish stated confidence that shortages can be avoided with proper care at home. J. Roberts urged reorganizing transport to tackle food issues. Other delegates agreed.
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Brussels
Hom An Eee
Geo H. Rentish Tod
Uicentes
Supreme Economic Council
Cecentss
J. Roberts
Camp Shelby to Close at Hattiesburg After September
Washington announces Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg Mississippi will discontinue use as soon as possible after September 36. Supplies and meat will be removed, improvements sold, and the land returned to the owners.
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Washington
Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
Judge Henry T. Benton Dies in Seale Alabama
Seale Alabama Sept 22 Judge Henry T Benton probate judge of Russell county died at 7 30 this morning reportedly from illness linked to a cafe breakfast He also served as president of the First National Bank of Seale in the town obituary notes his roles at the bank and county court
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Russell County
Seale
Ala
Henry T. Benton
Judge Enton
First National Bank of
Strike affects Pittsburgh steel plants as workers walk out
Employers and union heads express cautious optimism as a citywide steel strike begins in Pittsburgh. Reports indicate initial disruption limited by heavy guard presence and rain. Carnegie Steel, Homestead, and Braddock plants show varying attendance. foreigners form a large portion of strikers, with blast furnaces cited as likely weak points.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
McKert
National Tube
McKeesport
Braddock
United Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel C
Homestead
Carnegie
Edgar Thompson
Percen
Corporation
West Penn
Polk Attends Supreme Council as Versailles Talks Begin
Paris reports Frank L. Polk head of the American delegation attends the supreme council session amid decisions on Czecho Slovakia region tonnage and salaries. The group plans to travel to Versailles to sign measures nullifying a German constitutional clause and Austria’s representation in the German parliament.
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Paris
Ing
Frank L. Polk
Feremany
Tage
Siberia
United States
Greater
France
Tchen
Czecho-Slovakia
Fisheries Survey Progress Affects East Coast
Associated Press reports that statistical agents completed a canvass of Gulf states Georgia and the Carolinas. The East Coast survey, including North Carolina fisheries, is expected to be completed before December.
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Associated Washington
Gulf States
Georgia
Carolina
of Fisheries
North Carolina
Knife wielder fined two hundred dollars and costs
Joe Brown alias Preston was fined 200 dollars and costs of 11 days hard labor two days in the inferior criminal court today on the charge of attacking Coleman a negro woman the woman was reported badly
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Joe Brown
Preston
Coleman
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