Man’s case delayed over bad check scheme
The case of Jack Martin, described as a white resident of 107 Care Avenue, was continued to Tuesday, Sept. 8, after the state requested more time in recorder’s court. Martin is accused by J. W. Stokey of Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. of passing a $10 check for goods, using the name C. W. Rowe and a Bank of Mobile account, with other checks later found to be refused at Kenny Tea Co. and Fuller Brothers. Chief Crenshaw noted multiple checks tied to Martin and added investigations await further evidence by Tuesday.
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Jack Martin
Care Avenue
Recorders Court
Martin
J. D. Moody
J. W. Stokey
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Mr. Stokey
C. W. Rowe
Bank of Mobile
Crenshaw
Kenny Tea Company
Fuller Brothers
Christabel Pankhurst Returns to Aid England
The militant suffragette Christabel Pankhurst has returned from exile in France after about two years to England to resume patriotic propaganda. She previously troubled authorities and now leads renewed campaign efforts.
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Christabel Pankhurst
England
Associated Press
London
France
Beware of Poisonous Hair Dyes Warns Readers
An alert warns that many hair dyes are poisonous with effects appearing months later. Empress-Improved Hair Color Restorer is advertised as safe and tested by professors. The ad claims 10 natural shades and a price of $2 per box with samples available upon request.
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Colleges of Pharmacy
Empress Mfg. CO
20Th St
N. Y
Horrors in Louvain as German forces seize city
A Dutch observer describes German occupation in Louvain with hostage executions and looting. Civilians flee burning streets, churches, and the town hall buildings while troops force audiences to kneel and mistreat prisoners.
River Shooting Leaves Unidentified Man Missing
Police say an unidentified white man was fatally shot by Officer Lyman H. Rayford during an encounter on Commerce street near the Mobile river. The body has not been found as of Friday morning, with authorities believing he fell into the river after the confrontation at the wharf.
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Lyman H. Rayford
Mobile River
Rayford
P. G. O'Shaughnessy
Commerce Street
O'Shaughnessy
Crenshaw
R. L. Dorson
Louvain
Camperhout
Malines
Holland
Farmers Union subcommittee to seek relief laws in Washington
A sub-committee of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America will travel to Washington to press emergency legislation to ease the present market situation. The full committee will meet September 21 in Washington. President Barrett of Georgia was re elected to a ninth term.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Washington
Charles S. Barrett
Georgia
Peter Redford
Texas
H. S. Mobley
Arkansas
E. W. Dobbs
South Carolina
T. J. Douglas
Mississippi
National Convention of the Union
Barrett
Negro Swindler Held Over Clothing Scheme
The case of Aaron Vaughan of 8 Plum Street was continued as a dangerous and suspicious character. a state charge will be brought. He allegedly swindled Negro preachers by selling bundles believed to be clothes that contained rags, prompting losses for church members.
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Aaron Vaughan
Plum Street
Recorder’s Court
Weather shifts at national amateur golf semi finals
Four players remained in the national amateur championship at Ekwanok Country Club as chill air replaced earlier heat. Jerome Travers, current champion, faced Walter Travis in a likely favorite matchup while Francis Ouimet and W C Fownes were set for a tighter clash.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Ekwanok Country Club
Jerome D. Travers
Upper Montclair
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
Francis Oulmet
Woodland
W. C. Fownes
Oakmont
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C. D. Kenny CO
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Vinci
Plant City
Fla
C. H. Miller
van Antwerp Drug Corp
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Mobile
Ala
F.F. Dalley Co. Ltd
Buffalo, N.Y. Hamilton, Ont
Orsurance
Maury & Unruh Bell
ST. Francis ST
Fairhope
Dauphin St
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Farmers’ Union Committee
Dauphin
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Rockfield
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Monroe Park
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