Dredge Work Starts For Two New Mobile Docks Projects
The Alabama docks commission prepares sites for two new industrial plants along the canal north of Faulkner Concrete Pipe. A dredge, the Alabama, moves sand along the east bank, with work shifting to the coal terminal area later. Pier 1 shed improvements near completion. the Julia Luckenbach unloads about 38 000 bags of sugar, the largest cargo yet in Mobile.
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Alabama Docks Commission
Faulkner Concrete Pipe Company
Alabama
Docks Commission
Julia Luckenback
California
Mobile
Alabama Furniture Dealers' Association Opens Convention attendance high
State President Ira F Randall reports the Alabama Furniture Dealers' Association convention began at the Cawthon hotel with strong attendance. Secretary Mabel Ford Leak and Treasurer J M Wallace spoke on finances as plans for legislative action and Georgia affiliation were discussed.
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Ira F. Randall
Alabama Furniture Dealers’ Association
Cawthon Hotel
Randall
Birmingham
Mabel Ford Leak
J. M. Wallace
E. D. Brown
Georgia Furniture Dealers’ Association
Georgia
Macon
Alabama
Larceny Hearing Reset in Local Court
The court ordered a larceny hearing reset to August 10 due to missing witnesses. Defendants include G A Lowery B L Oster Mrs G A Lowery and C E B Moffett charged with grand larceny over 46 bushels of pears from Dr D O McCrary near Semmes. John Greek and Frank Burton fined 25 dollars plus costs for auto taking. John Taylor fined 100 dollars plus costs or 90 days hard labor for prohibition violation.
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G. A. Lowery
B. L. Oster
C. EB
Moffett
D. O. McCrary
Semmes
Inferior Criminal Court
Auust
John Greek
Frank Burton
John Taylor
Sewer Pipe and Tile Rates Published for Mobile
Rates on concrete sewer pipe and tile will be published from Mobile to points in Mississippi via the Mobile and Ohio railroad. The figures were to be announced at the fire office of the Chamber of Commerce, prompted by Mobile's newly located concrete pipe plant. Also noted is a Gulf, Mobile and Northern proposal to grant New Orleans rates on canned goods from the Pacific coast moved via this port to Atchison, Kansas.
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Mobile
Mississippi
Obile and Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Vienna Women to Wear Mens Clothes
Viennese businesswomen have asked police for written permission to wear men s clothing. Police reply no Austrian law prevents a woman from wearing men s attire. The ruling could challenge the era s flirtatious feminine ideal in Vienna.
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Vienna
Skipper Charged With Assault
Captain A. K. Ch fan, 40, of the Steamshipest Madaket, arrested at the county jail on assault and battery charges from the inferior criminal court. Complainant named W. B. Wheat of Government and Jackson streets.
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A. K. Ch Fan
Madaket
Inferior Criminal Court
W. B. Wheat
Government and
Jackson Streets
Hartwell rally overflows Moose Hall with support in Mobile
About 200 supporters crowded Moose Hall for a Hartwell campaign event. Mayor Hartwell defended his record against attacks, recalling bond sales and city duties while vowing no change in the city commission lineup. Speakers Joseph Lyons and William Taylor drew strong applause as they attacked Cunningham and Klansmen links.
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Harry T. Hartwell
Moose Hall
Hartwell
Mobile
Joseph H. Lyons
Lyons
William C. Taylor
Neander Cunningham
Mr. Lyons
Cunningham
Ku Klux Klan
Mr. Taylor
Five youths charged in theft of Essex car
Five young men were docketed at the lire station on charges connected with the taking and use of E. Kelly’s new Essex coach Monday night. The group named includes John Browning Buster Browning Charles Barnhill James A Browning and George Anderson. The case was reset for August 5 with two other arrests anticipated.
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Mas E. Kelly
Whistler
Essex
John Browning
Buster Browning
Charles Barnhill
James A .Browning
George Anderson
Recorder’s Court
Kelly
Brown
Lawrence
W. J. Adams
Neshota
Monroe Park
Angelo Puckett
Joe Byrd
Citronelle
Wetnacker
Maysville
Puckett
Thomas Wall
Conti
Jackson
Bayou
St. Louis
Court orders release of car seized in raid
Federal agents seized a Nash roadster at 655 South Broad Street last April and started condemnation proceedings. Witnesses testified strong liquor odor and liquor bottles found in a house, but no liquor seen in the car. The car allegedly belonged to Edward Waldorf and Robert Constantine pleaded guilty in state court to possessing liquor there.
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Nash
South Broad Street
Edward Waldorf
Robert Constantine
County Highway Aid Sought in State Conference
Mobile county board of revenue members travel to Montgomery to meet with June Woolsey Finnell and Arthur D. Davis to press state aid for road projects. They aim to use funds from a 4 5 million bond issue and seek pro rata state assistance to complete two primary highways, including the Florida Mid West route.
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Mobile County Board of Revenue
Montgomery
June Woolsey Finnell
State Highway Commission
Mobile County
Judge Fin
Arthur D. Davis
Coin Board
Brigadier General Rhea Dies After Short Illness
Brigadier General Rhea dies at home after a brief illness. His widow is the daughter of former Confederate general Fitz Hugh Lee.
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Rhea
Fitzhugh Lee
Bilbo Poised for Nomination Without Runoff in Mississippi
Theodore G Bilbo, former Mississippi governor, led in early returns from 655 of 1587 precincts in the Democratic primary race for governor with 7 of the votes. Dennis Murphree followed in second, Mike Conner third, and Albert Anderson fourth as results from 69 counties rolled in.
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Jackson
Miss
G. Bilbo
Mississippi
Bilbod
Dennis Murphree
Mike 8Erse
Albert Anderson
Bilbo
Mike
Conner
Seminary
Albert C. Anderson
Ripley
M. P. Lowrey Love
Hattiesburg
R. D. Moore
E. B. Reynolds
T. R. Christmas
Rush H. Knox
Walker Wood
Webb Walley
W. J. Miller
Bill changes city elections method passes
The Rogers bill shifts city common electoral officer appointment to a board of the probate judge and circuit clerk effective January 1, 1928. The upcoming September city election remains unaffected. The session also approved a special election bill for a third city commissioner and authorized school bonds to $3.5 million separate from city and county limits. Pension fund for municipal employers and higher circuit court bailiff salaries were approved.
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Vickers
Senator Craft
Senate
Grove
Mobile
Circuit Court
Death Penalty Sought in Covington Slayer Trial
In Covington Tennessee Homer Smith also known as Roy Ray faces a murder trial for the slaying of Memphis salesman Charles Rowland. Smith confessed on the witness stand that he shot Rowland after a ride and stole his car while intoxicated. The state seeks the electric chair. defense pleads for mercy citing intoxication. The jury verdict is expected late today.
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Alance
John Thomas Hughes
Tarrant City
Klavern
Ku Klux Klan
Jeff Calloway
No Doss
Hughes
Blount County
Doss
Amos Covington
Pete Carlisle
Chester Clayton
Lee Co Nm
Lee Clayton
James Esdal
Dragon
Alabama Knux Klan
Woinan
Covington, Tenn
Aug
Homer Smith
Roy Ray
Charles Rowland
Memphis
Smith
Rowland
Guor
Injunction Sought To Halt Prichard Paving Contract
A group led by F Yost and others filed in the Prichard circuit court an equity suit against the city Mayor and council, and Mobile Construction Co. seeking to stop a paving contract of 82 004 42 dollars for paving streets curbing and storm sewers. The filing alleges illegality in contract award and irregular improvement ordinances lacking fixed street grades, arguing the project may not raise property values to cover costs.
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Prichard
City of
T. M. Witkins
R. L. Holcombe
William H. Holcombe, Jr
William D. Martin
Mobile Construction Company
Municipal Corporation
F. Yost
W. L. Hinson
H. Davis
J. Yost
J. ¥. Vickers
G. M. Byrd
Co. L. Byrd
J. M. Hall
O. E. Mason
Tor Wedinns
Coolidge Third Term Question Dominates G O P Debate
Washington observers weigh whether President Coolidge will run again as allies and opponents spar over the issue. Senator Smoot signals cautious support while others see a definite withdrawal, leaving Republicans torn between backing a renomination and seeking alternatives.
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Washington
Coolidge
Po 4
Smoot
Utah
Republican Party
Black Hills
Elimi
Brunswick Prepares for Redfern Nonstop Flight
Brunswick Ga August 3 All residents plan to travel to a nine mile beach stretch near here where Savannah aviator Paul Redfern aims to land his monoplane after a nonstop flight from Detroit The local committee reports Redfern will depart from Detroit tomorrow for Rio de Janeiro militia will patrol the Glen Isle beach to compensate for a thin county police force the hangar is finished and the runway ready
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Brunswick
Paul Redfern
Savannah Flier
Redfern
Rio de Janeiro
Detroit
Glen Isle
Firing Allegation Hits Cafe as Alderman Faces Charge
J R Alderman of 406 State Street faced a charge of assault with a pistol in recorder court with a trial date set for Friday. T J Medicus cafe owner on Davis Avenue alleged the pistol discharge into his establishment near Fisher's alley. Willie Griffin of 155 North Warren was fined $100 or 90 days for possessing 18 half pints of whiskey.
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J. R. Alderman
State Street
Recorder’s Court
T. J. Medicus
Davis Avenue
Fisher's Alley
Alderman
Hig Place
Willie Griffin
North Warren
Touart
Geneva Failure Hurtles Coolidge In Europe Avers
Paris commentary notes that Coolidge declined to run, while Geneva conference work winds down. London papers link his third term renunciation to the Geneva talks, with Westminster Gazette suggesting the Geneva failure reshapes American politics and hints at possible reconsideration if invited.
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Paris
Pertin Tioal
The
Echo On
Coolidge
Geneva
London
Westminster Gazette
Damages Upheld In Railroad Duty Case In Alabama
Jefferson county circuit court awarded Mise Mamie Falls 1000 dollars for injuries from a railroad conductors demand for extra fare on a trip from Sheffield to Paragould. The Alabama Court of Appeals affirmed, noting the 16 year old traveler faced coercion and mental suffering after being told to pay extra fare.
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Ala
Jefferson County Circuit Court
Mise Mamie Falls
Alabama Court of Appeals
Miss Falls
Sheffield
Paragould
Kansas
Memphis
Railroad
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