Rumored Commission Oust Plan Suppressed by Courts
Rumor says the present city commission will not contest the Craft bill in court and will stay in office. When the November election names a mayor and ten commissioners, they would trigger court actions to remove the current members. No official confirmation was issued.
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Craft Enlarged Commission
Willemain
Andeir
Pari
Ty. Commission
R-Commission
Hickasaw to Host Monthly War Camp Community Work
War Camp Community Service announces a monthly program at Chickasaw Court with officials in charge of work. A Friday conference with General Coleman of the shipbuilding sector outlines plays at the Chickasaw theater. Plans include community operas and a conservatory of music in Mobile with Ally Weeks leading the effort.
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Chickasaw Mter
Geltetoe
Coleman
Chickasaw
Allyweeks
Mobile
Red Circle
Rie
Ikado
Hereft
Corso Cleared of Charges in Hair Tonic Case
Frank Corso of Royal and Conti streets was cleared on two charges after a recorder's court trial. The case involved selling a hair tonic described as dangerous and involving alleged toxic substances. Robert Green and Eugene Kropff testified as workers who bought and used the product, becoming temporarily blinded.
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Frank Corso
Royal
Conti
Recorder
Burt
Corso
Robert Green
Eugene Kropff
Treet Car Argument Goes To Court Over Transfer
An argument at Royal and Dauphin over a transfer from one street car to another allegedly caused J. R. Graham to face fines or imprisonment. H. E. Nash, conductor of a government loop car, was the complainant. Graham appealed the recorder’s ruling and posted a $100 bond.
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Royal and
Dauphin
J. R. Graham
H. E. Nash
Graham
Officials convict under screening law for food protection
In court today Sperio Digones was fined 50 or five days for violations of the board of health rule requiring screens to keep flies away from food. Walter Alexander was fined five dollars for bread exposure and Henry Creshon was fined five dollars or ten days for missing door screens.
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Board of Health
Recneite
Sperio Digones
Walter Alexander
Henry Creshon
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Forecast from the Associated Press notes fair weather for Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Sunday. No significant changes expected. temperatures not specified.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
City Chemist to Test Contents of Shinny Whiskey
Detective Frank Curtin describes a ten gallon can of oats based whiskey as shinny and notes its odor spread near the station. Jake Miller's recorder's court trial was opened while City Chemist Paul Molyneaux prepares to test the sample from a Water and Beauregard street location.
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Frank Curtin
Jake Miller
Recorder’s Court
Paul Molyneaux
Health Department
Water and
Beauregard Streets
Mobile shoppers urged to order U S Army surplus goods
Five hundred price lists prepared by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce outline surplus army goods available at a new Atlanta retail store. Items focus on blankets clothing and related supplies with no food prices listed yet. Postmaster J Blocker Thornton expects lists and notes Mobile households have received about sixty tons of food already with quotas filled.
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Atlanta
C. A. Fennimore
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Army Beareermaates
Tewart Avenue
J. Blocker Thornton
Mobile
Fire truck fined for blocking emergency route
T B Mobley was fined $5 in recorder's court for interfering with fire department apparatus by blocking the passage of a truck en route to a western city fire. Mobley argued he needed to pass streetcars. judge stated the evidence required the fine and bond at $100 for appeal to the circuit court.
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T. B. Mobley
Recorder’s Court
Hook and Ladder Company No. 5
Mobley
Circuit Court
Y W C A CLUB ROOMS TO MOVE OCTOBER 1
The Y W C A business office and club rooms at 113 St Joseph Street will relocate on October 1 to the second floor of the building housing the cafeteria across the street. Miss Nannie Owen announces the move. Three rooms will be used. one for Miss Owen and two large connecting rooms to host club events and city business gatherings.
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St. Joseph Street
Nannie Owen
Cotton Rate Case Set For October Sixth In Alabama
Hearings on Agent Green's port cotton tariff No. 1 with radical changes from Southern producers to shipping centers have been docketed by the Alabama Public Service Commission for October 6. R G Cobb of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce notes the process, and the state commission will then issue recommendations to the railroad administration.
Methodists to Close Broad Street Church Services Sunday
The Broad Street Methodist Church will conclude its series with the night service on Sunday September 28. The pastor urges all church members to attend both the morning and evening services.
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Broad Street Methodist Church
New Law Expands State Harbor Commission Powers
The Craft bill increases the harbor board from seven to nine members appointed by the governor. The nine members will be named from the state at large to replace the current seven. The measure, after passing the senate and house, heads to the governor for signature to empower the commission and extend its authority.
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State Harbor Commission
Montgomery
Mobile
House
Senate
Harbor Commission
Kilby
A. G. Ward
Joseph C. Rich
Thomas O'Connor
Morris Forchheimed
R. V. Taylor
Frank G. Blair
Tuscaloosa
George Gordon Crawford
Birmingham
Steamboats Return to Weekly River Schedule
Steamboats resume weekly service on the Alabama river with the Quill slated for a Demopolis ascent after repairs at Murnan Shipbuilding Cam. The Peerless operates up river as water stages allow, following a previous turnaround at Silver Creek shoals. Captain W. W. Q commands the Quill on its first post repairs voyage.
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Mobile
Ing
Murnan
Demopolis
Peerless
Alabama River
Silver Creek Shoals
Alleged Stowaway Caught in Mobile
Joseph A. Clark described as a stowaway on the United Fruit steamer Preston was arrested in Mobile on immigration warrant grounds. He was said to have escaped at New Orleans and telegraphed here, with the Preston believed lost in the recent hurricane on its return to Central America.
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Joseph A. Clark
United Fruit
Preston
Honduras
New Orleans
Nce
Teleway
Central America
Taxi Driver Bonds in Liquor Case Amid Court Appearance
George Goodman a taxi driver faced liquor law charges and appeared in court. An alias writ was used for bond set at 500 dollars with Judge Henry Chamberlain ordering the new bond posted at noon.
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George Goodman
Rodman
Judes
Henry Chamberlain
Goodman
Cutter Tallapoosa Returns After Gulf Search
The cutter Tallapoosa has returned to Mobile after a Gulf of Mexico search from Mobile Bar to Dry Tortugas for derelict vessels. The crew reported no men in distress or signs of trouble, with debris and wreckage spotted in the Florida straits during the operation.
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Mobile
Gulf
Mobile Bar
Florida Straits
New Tire Firm Organized Here In City
Marriott Howe Tire Company is organized in the probate court with capital of 19000 forming to operate in the automobile tire business. Incorporators listed as H R Marriott E J Howe and Joseph Domi.
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NEW Tire Company
Four Mast Schooner Frederick F Undergoes Dry Dock Work Here
The four masted schooner Frederick F from Haydama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company will haul out on our docks for an overhaul. After work in port the vessel will depart for Penza to load cargo bound for South Africa.
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Frederick F
Haydbama Dry Dock
Hipbull Impany
Fromvile
Penz
South A
General strike shuts British rail system nationwide
London reports show the National Union of Railway Men walked out with complete service stoppage as underground motormen join the strike. Government warns of wartime controls while depots stand empty and transport for goods and people collapses across England.
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National Union of Railway Men
Southeastern Railway
Do. T. Cramp
The
Union
Eric Geddes
Associated
Underground
National Union of Railwaymen
Ite
England
Igo
Miny. Stri
President Wilson on Train Resting During Crossing to Washington
President Wilson resumes journey back to Washington by special train after illness interrupts his speaking tour. Dr Grayson notes rest is essential. Mrs Wilson accompanies him while aides monitor his condition. Train speeds toward the capital with plans for complete rest in the capital.
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Ohio
Washington
Former British Ambassador to France Passes Away
The obituary notes the death of the former British ambassador to France, a prominent figure who served as a key diplomatic representative and held influential posts in Britains foreign service.
Civil War Talk Rumors Stir Italy Across Cities
Alarmist reports circulate in Rome and other cities that a civil war is imminent. Factions inclining nationalist militarists socialists could seek to overthrow the Nitti cabinet and establish a military dictatorship. naval displeasure with Adriatic policy fuels the crisis while Tittoni and Nitti disagree on cabinet resignation as the path to stability. Continued on Page Five.
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Rome
Asepete
Fp Tes
Stevedores Seek $1 Hour Wages In New Orleans
New Orleans stevedores and longshoremen union demand raises from 65 cents to 1.00 an hour for straight time 2.00 for overtime and 3.00 for Sunday work. The union will present the demand to stevedore steamship agents and the New Orleans union will vote on the rate Sunday, announced by president W. 4. Kearney.
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New Orleans
Stevedores and
Longshoremen's Union
Times-Picayune
Southern Shriners Reunion Opens in New Orleans
The Southern Shriners reunion began with a Canal Street procession in New Orleans as teams from many states performed drill movements. Potentate E. R. H. Kline of Memphis and Mrs. Kline arrived, making the event part of their honeymoon after their wedding.
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New Orleans
Southern Shriners
Canal Street
ER. H. Kline
Memphis
Capitol Offered for Sale to Police Official for 14
Washington report states Brooke Gott, clerk of the police court, received an offer to sell the Capitol for 14 dollars delivered on receipt. The letter claimed clear title from a Russian czar and cited unsuitable furnishing and archives as drawbacks, proposing use of sub-basements as an automobile garage or airplane hangar.
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Washington
United States
Brooke Gott
Jerk Gott
Russia
Quiet Birmingham Steel Strike Hums On In City
Birmingham Alabama September 27 conditions in the strike zone are quiet. Police recall extra officers as plants operate with normal forces and workers and strikers mingle peacefully. A strike committee statement says the action is national and will continue until Pittsburgh orders change. Local officials have not announced plant actions.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
John H. Taylor
Planta
B. 8. Ingram
Pittab
Howee
Takinto
National Committee
International Union
Steel and Iron Workers
Seel
Steel firms prepare to resume operations in Pittsburgh district
Reports from nearly all parts of the Pittsburgh district indicate steel companies are planning to resume operations. Details and broader context expected in continued coverage on page five.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Adelina Patti Dies in Wales at Craig Nos Castle
Adelina Patti the famed soprano known as the human songbird died this morning at Craig Nos Castle Penycae South Wales after a long storied opera career. Her passing closes a remarkable chapter in 19th century operatic history.
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Adelina Patti
Wales
Associated Press
London
Craig-¥-Nos
Castie
Penycae
South Wales
Paris Theaters Use Pianos During Strike
Paris theaters relied on piano music to keep audiences during a strike. The Olympia Ambassadeurs and Alhambra used pianists to perform arias and maintain performances. Folies Bergere refunded patrons as no musicians were available.
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Paris
Associated Press
Plan Deportation of Alex Berkman Resumes October 3
Deportation proceedings against Alexander Berkman, serving time in the Atlanta federal penitentiary, will resume on October 3. Berkman’s local attorney plans to present new evidence in support of his client. He was convicted of conspiracy to obstruct the draft.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Alexander Berkman
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Berkman
Note Demands Lithuanian Evacuation by German Forces
The supreme council asked Germany to evacuate Lithuania immediately under strict penalties. It warns that provisioning and financial arrangements will be cut off if Lithuanians are not withdrawn. The note was sent through Marshal to the German government.
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Supreme Council
Marshal Foch
Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Och
Lithuania
Germany
Navy Plans Develop Planes to Extend Air Power
The Navy outlines a year program to experiment with aviation as a service adjunct. It calls for large seaplanes to operate across Atlantic and Pacific fleets with battleships equipped for fast scouting. Army air forces cooperation, hangar construction, and reserve force strengthening are emphasized.
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Associated
Washington
Tiveness
Navy Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Atlee
Nat Bscul
Naval Reserve Force
Army
Navy
Department
Generally Fair Is Forecast For Week
Weather bureau forecast predicts generally fair conditions across regions including the Atlantic and Gulf coasts with pleasant temperatures. Occasional showers possible midweek, near normal temperatures expected in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee, with the West Gulf States experiencing fair weather and cooler early days.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Aes Atlantg
Staten
Strike settled and cotton mills resume operations
Strike ends as arbitration board settles differences at Arcade mills. Workers gain wage parity, free house rent during the strike, and time and a half for overtime as mills resume operations this morning.
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Associated Ta
Shippers urged to release refrigerator cars promptly
Associated Press reports in Washington on September 27 that as the Florida crop movement begins, refrigerator cars are in demand. Director General Hines of the railroad administration orders prompt release of all refrigerated cars held by delays. Regional directors have imposed embargoes to speed up release.
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Associated Press
Washington
Demange
Hines
Raiload Administration
Unio
Lene
Census Bureau To Use Large Building For 14th Census
The Associated Press reports in Washington that the census bureau will occupy a large city building for the forthcoming fourteenth decennial census. The structure was previously used by the war department’s aircraft production division as the war effort wound down.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Aircraft Production Tion
War Department
British Forces Exit Archangel Except for 200 Officers
London dispatch reports the British evacuation of Archangel is complete except for about 200 officers and landers who are expected to embark soon, marking a near end to the Archangel operation.
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Archangel
Associated Press
London
Earth tremor reported at Fort de France
A seismic event shook Fort de France at around noon on Sept. 27 with no damage or injuries reported, according to local observers.
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Fort. DE France
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