Seven O Donnell gang members held by grand jury in Chicago
Seven "Big Shots" gangster suspects were presented to a grand jury as gunmen. Police say the O Donnell gang dominated the arrests during a five day crime drive that netted over 2 500 prisoners. Myles O Donnell and Bernard O Donnell were jailed, others faced charges. The arrests followed a violent West Side era linked to Capone enemies Clifford and Reilly, with further killings tied to a verse taunt.
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Chicago
Egan
O'Donnell
O’donnell
Jer.Myles
Bernard
D Jack” White
Geoge
Barker
Mike Quirk
Edward Simek
John O’conoor
Frank Lacey
Wom
Myles O’donnell
O’donell
iMyles O’donnel
West Side
William Cliford
Michael Rilly
Clifford
Rel
Vercoe
Reilly
Cliffrd
Bombs Injure Looming Factory District in Chicago
A bomb damaged the Right Widing and Boiler Repairing plant in Elton Avenue Chicago causing about 20000 dollars in destruction. Police suspect the blast targeted the Welding company next door and note a prior January 28 bombing hit the Central Paper Stock company nearby.
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Chicago
Elton Avenue
Ueng
Central Paper Stock Company
Bo” “Ing
Michael Donay
Anther
Ben
Denyead
Wac
Labo
Tik Deray
Donay
Generet-Ck
Former Shelby Sheriff and Calera Chief Plead Guilty
In Birmingham on February 13, former Shelby County Sheriff J Falkner and ex Calera police chief Lovz admitted narcotic law violations in federal court. Falkner received a two year term at a federal penitentiary in Columbus Ohio. Lovz faces additional time to be determined alongside earlier liquor-bar related sentences. H Moris, another Calera officer, also pled guilty in connection with the narcotic charges.
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Shelby
Calera
Birmingham
Ala
Cutie J. Falkner
Shelby County
Ses Lovz
Falkner
Tyro Oyears
Fedant Penitentiers
Llicathe
Ohio
Agane
Mors
Calerse Policecroen
Two Women Witnesses in Probe of Prohibition
Washington February 19 CP Two women testified before the House judiciary committee in its investigation of conditions under prohibition. Representative Mary T. Norton of New Jersey, and Mrs. Charles A. Sabin, spoke on repeal and enforcement. Chairman Graham planned a recess to settle timing and procedures as hearings broaden beyond repeal focus.
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Washington
House
Representa
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
Ueather
Charles A. Sabin
William C. Bruce
Maryland
Senate
Bruce
Graham
Evryone
Gresam
Tress
Walter K. Liggett
District of Columbia
Kansas
Detroit
Minnesota
France and Italy Near Naval Accord at Genoa Conference
Paris and London watched as France poised to publish tonnage figures amid Franco Italian naval talks. Premier Tardieu and Foreign Minister Grandi faced pressure over concessions while experts met in St James for further agreement on cruiser ratios and ship classifications.
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Associated Press
London
France
le Tardieu
Fis
St. Strason
Franze
Stimson
Robert L. Cragie
Foreign Office
Tardieu
D'no Grnik
Prem
Musini Tardie
Grandi Mussett
Amavi
Italy
Vesse
St. Jems
Val
Genoa
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Matsudaira
Reed
America
Perent
Great Briain
Expe
Fea
Cat Gory
Global Tenna
Missing Pilot Helmet Found Near Plane in Siberia
Rescue teams renewed efforts after the wreckage of pilot Carl Ben Eielson and his helmet were found in an icy lagoon near North Cape, Siberia. Workmen reported cockpit parts and a wing from the plane recovered as they searched for Eielson, his crew, and Earl Borland.
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North Cape
Siberia
Carl Ben Eielson
Etelson
Hig
Earl Borland
Here
Jon Crosson
Eielsur
Vote Tonight on Nomination of Chas E Hughes
Senate lobby hearings reveal Charles Evans Hughes drafted the proposed contract to turn Muscle Shoals over to the American Cyanamide Company. Witnesses discuss constitutional viability and potential fees while Congress weighs cyanamid bid and related nitrate plant legislation.
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Chas. E. Hughes
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Senate
American Cyanamid Company
Senate Lobby Committee
Congress
Shoals Power and Nitratelliant
W. G. Wald
Tennesee River Improvement Association
J. O. Hanna
Cyanamid Company
Hughes
Weather Alert for Alabama Tonight and Friday
Fragment describes sporadic increasing winds tonight and Friday. Forecast mentions lingering unsettled conditions with possible showers in southeast regions and general precipitation patterns through the period.
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Alabama
Negro suspect held after New York murder spree
A Montgomery man Dewitt Gunn, described as a Negro, is jailed in Houston County awaiting Montgomery authorities after being captured near the Athletic Coast Ling depot by Railroad Detective W. Woodham. Gunn says he killed a man in Montgomery over a debt, then reports indicate a separate double murder in New York where May Smith and her escort were killed by four gunmen after leaving a Bronx dance hall. The investigations link Gunms arrest to a violent crime scene in New York City with a white woman identified as May Smith, aged 24, from Wilkes Barre, and her companion Carine Barelli, 30, of the Graox, both killed during a drive-by shooting and subsequent pursuit.
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Dewitt Gunn
Montgomery
Houston County
Athletic Coast
Raiload Pelective
Woodham
Gunn
The
Eagle
Nevro
Sank
Ohio
Greyhound Street
Ote
Mtpemie Dem Bene
Fe Bac Hee
New York
May Smith
Wilkes Barre
Carine Barelli
Graox
Barelli
Miss Smith
Inwood Avenue
Bronx
Tyeowen
Barreli
Chestnut to Oppose Allgood in Seventh District Race
Montgomery Ala Feb 14 UPL Webb Chestnut of Gaylesvil Cherokee county qualified with the secretary of state as a candidate for the lower house from the seventh district. Chestnut will oppose W M Raybars of Gadsden in the August primary. Allgood of Gadsden the incumbent is expected to seek renomination and reelection but has not qualified. Godon of Birmingham, with legal residence in the seventh district, has announced as an independent candidate and will oppose the Democratic nominee in the general election. The seventh district includes Cherokee Etowah Blount DeKalb St Clair Marshall and Cullman counties. Other candidates listed include OTL Sedhexis of Morven seeking reelection, Hieer Thornton of Molle for judge of the thirteenth judicial circuit, B H Matthew, Cemien and Ros Goole for local races, J T Fishding for Peoncoe from ColCM county and Woodson Goddon of Selmon.
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Montgomery
Ala
Upl-Webb Chestnut
Gaylesvil
Cherokee County
Secretary of State
Comptes
Chestnut
W. M. Raybars
Gadsden
Milex
Allgoud
W. WP. Godon
Birmingham
Former President of loan Association To Be Sentenced On 19th
In Birmingham Alabama on February 13 a federal court jury convicted Frank S Andress former president of the defunct Alabama Mutual Building and Loan Association of using the mail to defraud. Andress faces a four year term after pleading guilty to the charge. Sentencing is set for Saturday.
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Loan Association
Birmingham
Ala
Fank S. Andress
Famer
Wealt T
Alabama Mutual Building
Aml Loan
Dodge W
Fomer Vie
Con En
Dr Graham Visits Dr Al Geahen At County Health Office
Dr Graham visited Dr Al Geahen at the county health department yesterday afternoon. The two discussed local health matters and potential collaborations for the coming quarter.
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Graham Vis
AL W. Geahen
Heal
Geld Aden
Wie
Far
Ste Va Gtem County
Cepar Raent Yestaiday Aftirnoon
Houston County Candidate for Governor Bolts
W. L. Lee of Dothan, an announced candidate for governor, had papers rejected by Alabama's Democratic Executive Committee for supporting Hoover in 1928. Lee plans to test the ruling in court, but says he will abide if the court sustains the committee and remains a Democrat. The ban affects several hopefuls including Senator Heflin and Hugh Locke.
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Caraway
Fugh P
Wald
Congress
Craway
Wnable
Almin
Alabama
Wade
Armin
Waldo
Red
Worthingtn
Worthington
Tate Springs
Washington
Selma
Ala
Ed Petty
State
Democratic Executive Committee
W. L. Lee
Dothan
Lee
Hoover
Montgomery
United States
J. Thomas Héflin
Hugh A. Locke
Birmingham
Lee to pursue original plan in court over Pettus ruling
Lee stated he would follow his originally outlined course and take the cave into court after State Committee Chairman Ed Pettus rejected his qualification affidavit. He said he would file court proceedings in Selma but refused to specify dates.
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Lee
L. Lee
the Eagle
Ed Pettus
Selma
Former Navy Lieutenant Sentenced to Five Years for Embezzlement
PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire February 13 Lieutenant James M Thomas A N former assistant paymaster in the navy supply corps began a five year sentence in the navy prison here for embezzlement of government funds He was assigned to the regular prison working crew in the navy yard Thomas is five years old and a native of Alabama
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James M. Thomas
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