Mobile county agriculture agent vows to answer charges
W C Vail county agriculture agent returns to Mobile and says he will reply to allegations of incompetency at the hearing set for August 20. He arrives ready to defend himself while supporters of the removal plan prepare to attend at the county building. The action to oust him was launched at a board of revenue meeting followed by petitions from residents.
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Mobile
W. C. Vail
Mobile County
County Board of
SS Pres
Board of Revenue
Unclear fragment from Atlanta obituary notice
Fragmentary text from an Atlanta area notice mentions a deceased individual with illegible details and dates. No verifiable names or events are readable enough to summarize a complete item.
Black to Speak on Muscle Shoals at Knights Meeting
Senator Hugo Black will speak during the Knights of Pythias district convention at the Pythian Castle hall in Mobile. Former Governor W. W. Brandon is expected, with other past grand chancellors and district officers in attendance. Mayor Leon to welcome guests and R. E. Gordon to introduce grand lodge officers.
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Hugo Black
Muscle Shoals
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Castle Hall
Senator Black
W. W. Brandon
Castle
Tor. Black
Mangum
Birmingham
Fichara A.een
Woman Stowaway Foiled on Shipboard Smuggling Attempt
An attempt to smuggle a woman aboard a vessel was exposed by ship officers as she took food. The seaman and the woman were handed to immigration authorities. A boatswain faces charges related to the incident.
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Edge
Face
Cleaver Sentenced in Chicago Robbery Gang Case
Charles Limpy Cleaver, alleged ringleader of a robbery gang, was sentenced in Chicago. Details of the case and the other defendants were not fully disclosed in the brief notice.
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Chicago
Charles “Limpy
Cleaver
Hundley to Leave Navy Wing for New York Move
Wing officer Horace Hundley is ordered to join his replacement as he prepares to depart the Navy unit. The move shifts leadership amid reassignment, with details indicating a transfer to New York.
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Navy
New York
Briton Rescued After Burning Plane Sinks At Sea
A British airman rescued at sea while his burning plane ditched in the mid Atlantic sent a brief message to Mrs Courtney in London stating all was well. After ten hours tossed by waves, the survivors reached the New York bound Minnewaska.
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New York
Minnewaska
Courtney
London
Atlantic
Cedric
Thieves Reported Offenses In Local Town
Sheriff notes describe two separate thefts. A Ford and a Parker Pressing Club unit were stolen from H A Arden in Prichard, while Yards and a suit were taken from Mrs M Davis at 215 South Jefferson Street.
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H. A. Arden
Prichard
Ford
St. Joseph
Parker
M. Davis
South
Jefferson Street
W C T U Elects New Mo Union Officials
At the Mo Union monthly meeting Lillian Dixon was named president while Mrs. George was chosen other officer. They succeed Mrs. R. E. and Mrs. Hiram in leadership roles amid ongoing discussions.
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Mo- Union
Lillian Dixon
George
R. E
Hiram
Destroyer in Port Welcomes Naval Reservists Visit
A United States destroyer Hatfield arrived at St Fran Street at 9 20 am to take on naval reservists in Mobile. City officials and a Chamber of Commerce committee greeted Commander and crew, with further calls at city hall. Lieut Com Benjamin Perlman led the ship’s arrival and farewell plans.
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St. Franstreet
Bir- Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
Hatfield
Mobile
Benjamin Perlman
Outboard Regatta Sets Citywide Racing Event
Spectators will have an unobstructed river view as outboard racing talent from the region plans to compete in what organizers call the largest such event ever held in the city. The two day program concludes with prize awards on August 1.
Priests Elevated to Higher Roles in State Catholic Churches
Rev. Thomas J. Eaton V. G. pastor of St Marys Catholic Church is named vicar general and Rev. Father J Hackett, formerly of St Peters Montgomery, is named dean of central Alabama. Papal robes conferred by Pope Pius in Rome mark their new offices.
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Sconeignet
Thers
Thomas J. Eaton
V. G
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father J. Hackett
Flier Arrival Signals Alabama National Guard Camp Preparations
Supply Sergeant A. D. Brown arrived as the 106th observation squadron of the Alabama National Guard began a two week encampment. Troops will stay in Monroe Park barracks while officers occupy a bay front home. A Mobile-bound truck delivered equipment and more will follow toward Cedar Point road fly field. exact arrival of men expected Sunday. Further officers due today and Saturday.
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106Th
Alabama National Guard
A. D. Brown
Monroe Park
Guardian Named For Rowland Child Custody Dispute
Judge Price Williams in probate court appointed May Miller grandmother of the three year old daughter of W. J. and Agnes Rowland as guardian. The mother sought habeas corpus for custody after the father claimed the child. The court issued the order after hearing the case in full.
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W. J
Agnes Rowland
Price Williams
May Miller
South Jackson Atrect
Norton Jumps Well 10 Lead In Tennessee Nomination Fight
Tennessee Governor Henry Horton forged a strong early lead in the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Hill McAlister as unofficial returns from 1,914 of 2,230 precincts gave Horton 87,044 votes to McAlister 84,703. Senator Kenneth D. McKellar led the Democratic senatorial race with about a 37,000 vote edge over the field. Rep Finnis J. Garrett trailed in return coverage.
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Nashville
Tenn
Henry H. Horton
Hill McAlister
Evans
Horton
McAllister
Kenneth D. McKellar
Finnis J. Garrett
Applicants Seek Engineer Position As Board Delays Selection
The board delays selecting Engineer Converse successor after his discharge effective August 31. Commissioner Prine's return from Hot Springs is awaited. Chairman Davis will not sign more highway office letters and has not approved submitted plans. Bids for the first five ventures, due August 14, may be affected as contracts were to be let then.
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Board of Revenue
Converse
J. C. Prine
Hot Springs
Davis
Revenue Board
Brown Located Reports Filed at Headquarters
A report on file at headquarters notes a man named Brown is located. His wife sent a letter stating their 20 year old daughter is anxious to locate him.
Democrats Plan Fight To Gain Farm Ballots Hoover Speech
A Stanford University address by Hoover outlines his career and aims to rally support for farm ballots. The speech, to be delivered at Stanford Stadium next week, signals national leadership goals and party strategy amid early campaign dynamics.
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Hoover
Stanford University
Stanford Stadium
Chairman Work Off Trip Into West For First Hand Facts
Eastern and Western party leaders will meet in Washington to discuss conditions in the west and mid continent. Dr Work will answer questions with Alvin T Hert and other national committee members present. The plan includes a session around August 13 and aims to gather firsthand reports from the Pacific coast through the Alleghenies to the Rockies.
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West
Washington
Alleghenies
Rockies
Work
Alvin T. Hert
National
Cormsouth
Pacis
Chicago
Democrats Shape Campaign in Upper Mississippi Valley Plan
New York dispatch reports confidence among Democrats as they target upper Mississippi states. A regional campaign organization is planned to mobilize farming voters and strengthen Governor supporters in the coming political contest.
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Mississippi Valley
New York
Wee Saasa
Love predicts Texas will lose electoral votes in November
Thomas B. Love, Texas anti Smith leader and lieutenant governor candidate, said after the August primary that if all the Saturday's vote aligns, Texas will lose its electoral vote in November. He notes Miller led with 304,631 votes and he had 199,296 with about 162,000 scattered among others. a run off between Miller and Love is set for August 26.
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Dallas
Tex
Thomas B. Love
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
Bolt
Miller
Love
Wife of Waco Clerk Shoots Girl Then Ends Her Life
In Waco Texas on August 3 Mrs B C Ashworth wife of the local newspaper cashier shot a girl and then drank poison. Mrs Ashworth also poisoned her infant daughter who died shortly after but the baby may recover after treatment.
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Waco
Texas
Charlie Lawson
B. C. Ashworth
Old Seals Revealed As Ancient City Safe Opened
City hall workers drilled open a long sealed safe in Mobile revealing a long unused vessel layout and seals. The story notes the seal appears older than 50 years and hints at historical storage practices.
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Mobile
Pat Was' 7 Tammany Never Stole As Much As Republicans
A historical remark discusses political corruption, contrasting Pat Was' stance with Tammany Hall and the Republican party since the Harding era. The line implies long standing graft differences between factions in U.S. politics.
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Tammany
Harding
Hoover to announce committee as he seeks women’s votes
The article notes Herbert Hoover planning a special effort to win women’s votes and to reveal his committee personnel within days. He will then go to St Louis to open headquarters by 10. Pittman expresses optimism about Republican chances to gain a Senate majority on the November ballot.
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Licans
Herbert Hoover
St. Louis
Pittman
Congress
Senate
Queen Victoria III Faces Health Struggles in Stockholm
A brief report from Stockholm notes Queen Victoria III enduring a series of health issues with limited stamina. Observers describe lingering lung symptoms and heart trouble affecting her daily activities.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Louisville and Nashville Rail Road Excursion to New Orleans
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will operate an excursion train to New Orleans. Details on schedule and departure city were provided, with information indicating a special trip offering transport for travelers.
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eTa and
Nashville
Louleville and Nashville Railroad Company
New Ceteane
Tao
Ces
Ada
Editorial Dialogue on Opposed Nominee and Equalization Fee
The article discusses the opposing stance of a New York nominee and references a debate on the equalization fee proposal. It notes President Coolidge’s view of unconstitutionality and hints at a lead editorial from the morning edition.
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New York
Ienteine
Coolidge
Women Aiding Smith Rally In County Meeting
Women of the county met last night at the one th Club of the eratic party to support Al Smith for president.
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Oneth Club
Eratic
al Smith
Precidaet
Women Injured When Thrown From Auto In Houston
Gertrude Hand, 20, of Houston, is hospitalized with a fractured skull after she and a companion were hurled from a car in an incident in Houston Texas on August 3. The report notes serious injuries and ongoing medical care.
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Houston
Tex
Gertrude Hand
Insurgents Killed as Raids Kill Seventeen in Hy
Federal troops conduct raids in Hy state resulting in seventeen deaths among insurgents. Details on locations and timeline are sparse in the dispatch.
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