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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1930

Page

1

Accident Victim Details Driver With Texas License

Sam Colton of 262 North Broad Street was treated at City Hospital Sunday night after being struck on Craft Highway. Colton said the driver of a Chevrolet with a Texas license fled the scene and promised to report to police, with authorities noting the motorist had not yet come forward by Monday.

Sam Colton North Broad Street City Hospital Craft Highway Colton Stain Vane Mile Creek Texas

May oral arguments in case on import export dispute

Oral arguments are scheduled in May in a dispute over the import and export issues involving a party named Sa ae and a joint brief from a speaker or advocates. The case centers on cross border trade and regulatory questions likely to hinge on interpretation of duties and exemptions.

Pensacola Visit Prompted Pensacola Mayors Thank You Note

Mayor Hartwell received a letter from Pensacola Mayor J Bayliss thanking Mobile officials for their help during the cruiser Penacola arrival ceremonies. The note also invited Hartwell to visit Pensacola again at his earliest opportunity.

Harry Teeree J. Bayliss Pensacola Mobile Florida City Hartwell

Prohibition era fines unpaid by three men fail to pay

Lemmie Miller Leo Morris and Hilly Sanders, white defendants once fined in federal court for prohibition charges, reported to the federal building on Monday unable to raise their sums and were taken to Seereeeeve Gennes St Tak Ot for payment of fines.

Lemmie Miller Leo Morris Hilly Sanders Thee Federal Building Seereeeve Gennes

Weather notes for Tuesday with river readings

Weather local report shows fair conditions on Tuesday with no major changes. River readings at 7 am in standard time on April 7, 1930, include low barometric values and varying measurements.

River forecasts and local notes amid unsettled weather

Fragmentary river forecast notes mention the Tombigbee and nearby areas with scattered references to towns. The text is garbled but indicates impending weather shifts and potential impacts on river conditions tonight.

Civic Club Chiefs Stress Chamber Parley Attendance

Civic Club leaders urge members to back Chamber of Commerce efforts and attend the Tuesday night meeting at the Country Club. Walter Parker of New Orleans will speak on transportation and trade. George Lining toasts. Rotarians advised to join the event as a community progress check.

Civic Club Chamber of Commerce Chamber of .Commerce Walter Parker New Orleans Junior of Commerce George Lining Rossman Country Club Collins Kiwanis Club

Enumerators Face Trouble During Mobile Census

Enumerators in Mobile encounter numerous difficulties counting residents. Workers report threats with a butcher knife and repeated door rapes as they attempt to conduct the census, delaying the process and prompting page ten continuation.

Mobile

Hollings Fined in City Violations Case

In police court Hollings pleaded guilty to violations of the city marijuana ordinance and was fined 50 dollars with 50 days in jail suspended until May 9. Other defendants, including Roy McKay and D. Whitington, faced sentences or appeals on liquor and check charges with bonds set and notes of appeal recorded.

C. A Roy McKay Whitington Coleman's Prichard Tree Setins Linkfield

Frisco's Rate Plea Refused Then Reheard

The Frisco railroad sought to publish a free rate of 45 cents to Mobile but had its rate suspended by the commission on technical grounds. A rehearing was scheduled as changes were to be made before a final decision.

Frisco

Todd to Visit Drydotks Board Chief for Monday Inspection

Turn to Page 10 Column 6 notes Todd will visit the chairman of the Drydotks board to arrive Monday for an inspection.

Todd Drydotks Board

Pair Given Court Hearing On Killing Tot Case

TEXARKANA Ark April 7 Two men face court over a charge of killing a toddler. Details indicate an incident in which one man shot the child, with tense testimony and ongoing proceedings.

Texarkana, Ark

Light Docket Opens as Jurors Begin Work

Jurors convene as Judge Alex T delivers charge urging indictments where evidence shows guilt. Henry Hall named foreman amid traffic law emphasize and concern over enforcement. Judge Momerk notes possible negligence by authorities and asks inquiry into jail prisoner treatment.

Henry Hall Bay City Mobile Chaiity Alex T Howard Momerk Terlal

Confession Valid in Tampa Murder Trial

In Tampa April 7 the court ruled the confession of Raymond Mathews, a salesman charged with murder, valid after the judge rejected defense claims it was obtained by coercion. The state may proceed with testimony and is not expected to finish its case until midweek.

Tampa Tit Raymond Mathews Turner Falls Masa G. Crawford Fishman

Mobility worker killed in Gulfport motor accident

A man identified as Rodney A. Laixichy of Gu was killed in a Gulfport auto crash. John Bundy of Evans was slightly hurt. The driver Luxich skidded on wet pavement and a telephone pole struck a driver who died. Evans is described as stepson of Tom Lane of the Kittrell Milling Motor Company.

Rodney A. Laixichy Auto Chanic Gulfport John Bundy Evans Luxich Tom Lane Kittrell-Milling Motor Company

Carter and Dutton Nominations Reflected to Subcommittees

Nominations of William J. Carter for the eastern district of Tennessee and Tom W. Dutton for eastern Louisiana were sent to subcommittees by the Senate committee. Protests against both nominees were received but not made public. The nomination of Fred Cubberly for district attorney of the northern district of Florida was also referred.

Washington William J. Carter Tennessee Tom W. Dutton Louisiana Senate Fred Cubberly Florida

Inquest Not Needed After Hanging Death In Miami

An inquest was not deemed necessary today into a man found hanging in Miami. The brief report notes the case involved a tetited broker and mentions rushed serum en route from Candlerfield to Miami.

Miami ‘Fla Ter

Alabama Receives Federal Highway Funding Allocation

Federal highway funds totaling $90,000,000 are allotted to states for the 1990 fiscal year with Alabama listed among the recipients. The distribution includes revised apportionments from a prior act and reflects adjustments for all 48 states and Hawaii. The breakdown lists Alabama at $1, and other states with varying amounts across the nation.

Washington Hyde Hawaii Congress Wation Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Connecticut Slaware Florida Georgia Sidhe Sen Slnole Indiana

Two Men Sought in Connection With Chicago Man Robbery

A New York woman told authorities that J Pav of Chicago was slain on a boat trip from New York to Jacksonville and robbed of cash and securities. Detectives from New York and Daytona said two men entered a hotel room where Pav and the woman discussed a racing bet before the theft.

J. Pav Chicago New York Jacksonville

17 Die in Blast Near Train in Tokyo Area

The railway ministry announced 17 killed and seven seriously injured when a dynamite explosion damaged a train near Yushu prefecture. Most victims survived for hours. a forest fire started by the blast burned through the night.

Tokyo Railway Ministry Today Yushu Perfecture

Two Men Stabbed in City Affray Sends Victims to Hospital

Joe McReynolds of South Dearborn near Texas street suffered a side stab from a pocket knife while Ella Brown faced police for assault after a Sunday night affray. Joe Robertson of 134 North Scott street was admitted to City hospital with head wounds from the same incident. Police report Mose Charley cut him during an argument in a Davis avenue cafe.

Joe McReynolds South Dearborn Texas Street Ella Brown Joe Robertson North Scott Street City Hospital Mose Charley Davis Avenue

Jail Break Report From Harris County Texas

Fire hose used as a makeshift tool sparked a jailbreak attempt by 34 prisoners in Harris County. After subduing their guard, inmates briefly slid along a wall before authorities intervened to restore control.

Harrie County Houston Texas Liberty

British Arrest 60 In v4 n ee 8 were ee a Fe

DANDI India April 7 police arrested sixty volunteers after a scuffle on the beach over salt collection in disobedience to the government act. Gandhi, who spoke to villagers, said he would return tomorrow to supervise salt gathering and urged villagers to imitate the nonviolent protest.

Bombay India Ra Sameeraam Capbad Gandhi

World Court vote charges shake Illinois primary fight

United States Senator Charles E Deneen and Ruth Hatina McCormick push world court issue as Illinois Republicans head to primary booths. Both seek last minute strength with Chicago noonday meetings and statewide radio appeals. Voters will decide whether to endorse or oppose the court attack.

BR. H. Hippelheuser Associated Press Chicago United States Charles 8. Deneen Ruth Hatina McCormick World Court Illinois Freo McCormick Aanson Jenkins

Train Derailment Wrecks Cars Near Morgan City

Southern Pacific passenger train 103 westbound from New Orleans to California derailed at Lake Bridge La about 12 miles east of Morgan City. A rail gave way around 11:30 am and five Pullmans plus a chair and lounge car left the track. Only a few passengers reported minor injuries as officials conduct a full check for anyone trapped.

Morgan City Southern Pacific New Orleans California Lake Bridge Gers

Mother-In-Law Aids Carver In Murder Trial

Mrs H C Boardman mother of Wil lam H Carver s slain wife visits his jail cell and describes the murder indictments as foolish She says Carver was the beneficiary of a $10 000 double indemnity policy on his wife as grand jury returns three murder indictments against him in Sebring Ohio on April 1.

Sebring, Fra Willam H. Carver Philadelphia H. C. Boardman Carver Bordman

Howse Probe Urged as Stansel Road Bill Advances

A push for an investigation into Howse probe leads the state agenda as Representative Gore introduces a resolution. The Stansel road bill moves to the governor with a pay-as-you-go bond plan tied to the gasoline tax, while charges of impeachment swirl around Franklin.

Howie T. N. Gore Tavoutigatien Franklin Stense Road

Senator Simmons Condemns Wet Prohibition Efforts in Senate

Senator Simmons of North led a Southern revolt against Governor Alfred Smith’s backers. He condemned John J. Raskob and pushed for resignation on the senate floor amid debates over the Prohibition Amendment and party fundraising.

Washington John J. Raskob Senate M. S. Democrat North Alfred B. Smith Simmons Agaii

Mail plane crash near Limpsfield claims two lives

London reports a German mail plane crashed at Limpsfield at 4:15 a.m. killing the pilot and the mechanic, the only occupants aboard. The night mail service had operated only two nights.

London Rin Limpsfield

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