Ex-Deputy George Donahue Faces Perjury Trial
Former chief field deputy under Sheriffs Holcombe and Calaslas, George L. Donahue, is set to stand trial in federal court on perjury charges arising from testimony in the liquor conspiracy case. Assistant District Attorney confirms readiness. defense position unavailable.
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George L. Donahue
Holcombe
Cazalas
John
Lane
Dixon
Charles
Murray
Ted
Alexander Cage
Water Street
Alexander
Medicus
P.J. O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Death row testimony in Chicago trial stalls execution plan
In a crowded Chicago courtroom Russell Scott faced testimony from witnesses under death sentence. Jail guards confer over his competence as questions arise about his sanity and whether he will be executed. A neighboring restaurant owner refuses to provide meals to condemned men on the day of execution.
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Chicago
Russell
Jim
Scott
Cuntaaion
United
Russell Scott
Joe
Stein
Deso
Prieve
Fishermen Challenge State Fish Warrant Validity
Dan Levins Ed Levins and Andrew Levins face warrants for taking fish in Polecat bay. Defense argues warrants attackable as charging a misdemeanor and unlawful fishing. Demurrers filed, hearings set August 13. Game Warden A Z Oberhaus reported three fishermen seen nets in Polecat bay.
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Dan Levins
Ed Levins
Andrew Levins
Inferior Criminal Court
James H. Webb
A. Z. Oberhaus
Auto wreck victims improved after Cedar Point crash
J B Turner of 751 South Jefferson street was moved from City hospital to his home and reported much improved after a Monday afternoon crash on Cedar Point road. Ed Lewis and J K Thomas of Prichard remain hospitalized but are improving. Ernest Skipworth, who died, was shipped to Alabama yesterday.
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J. B. Turner
South
Jefferson Street
Cedar Point Road
Ed Lewis
J. K. Thomas
Prichard
Ernest Skipworth
Ala
Dougherty Returns After Havana Tow Mission
The tug James Dougherty of the all Towing and Wrecking Company arrived in port this morning after towing two barges from Pensacola to Havana. The vessel was detained in Tampa where one barge was repaired before continuing.
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James Dougherty
All Towing and Wrecking Company
Pensacola
Ha- Kuba
Dougherty
Tampa
British steamer takes out cargo to Glasgow and Kingston
Meamer Mombassa of Mo Inc will sail for Glasgow with lumber barrel staves and head hark extract after loading since Sunday. Steamer Artensis Aluminum is scheduled to sail to Kingston with general cargo.
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Meamer Mombassa, Mo Inc
Glasgow
Artensis
Kingston
VOLS MOVE AHEAD AS BRUINS GAME CONTINUES IN NINTH
In a double header finale at Monroe Park, Nashville grows its early lead as the Vols press the Bruins. Key plays include Devormer and Autrey contributing hits, with Davis scoring on a wild throw and Jones connecting for a homer as the contest advances.
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Bears
Nashville. Vols
Hammer
Tofigs
Monroe Park
Nashville
Gilbert
Autrey
Devermer
Bates
Davis
Camp
Tolsen
Donahue
Marine
Ihen
Riley
Bears Acquire New Third Sacker from Rochester
Rochester report confirms Harry Lunte, Rochester Internationals third baseman, was sold to Mobile club of the Southern Association on condition. The deal details imply a roster move as the Bears seek depth at third base.
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Rochester
Harry Lunte
Rochester Internationals
Mobile
Ee Southern Sapere
Sheriff to Attend Troop Encampment
Sheriff Leon Schwarz of Governor W. Brandon's staff is notified that August 22 is Governor's Day at the encampment. The event includes a state troops review and an inspection trip to Camp McClellan.
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Leon Schwarz
W. W. Brandon
Brandon
McCiel
Junior Chamber To Hold Meet Thursday
The Junior Chamber announces a meeting planned for Thursday at the President J. B. location. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming community activities and projects.
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J. B
Prichard Incorporation Vote Sets City Form
Citizens in Prichard Alabama approved incorporation by a large margin. The town will adopt an aldermanic system with a mayor and five aldermen from the city and elect officers including town marshal recorder and city clerk. Two potential mayoral candidates H M Cochran and J Frash stirred interest. Official tally due Thursday and officer elections slated for next month.
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Prichera
Ala
Mobile
Prichard
H. M. Cochrane
J. Frash
Three Die as Kansas City Building Collapses
After an all night search workers recovered the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. J Holliday and William Banks in a three story building collapse in Kansas City Missouri. Nine others were injured and two more victims were unaccounted for. The structure was under remodeling with walls weakened by torn out partitions.
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Kansas City
J. Holliday
William Banks
Officers Take Negro to Answer Charges in Mississippi
Sheriff Duckworth and Deputy Bolton of Gulport Mississippi arrived in Mobile with Joe Flanders a Negro wanted at Herndon Mississippi on a murder charge. Flanders was taken into custody yesterday afternoon after police officer Pat Delahunty identified him in a confrontation at the scene and he has been held at the police station. Chief Warren Burcher notified that Flanders shot and Rowe bell, then pointed Flanders out to Officer Delahunty.
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Duckworth
Bolton
Gulport
Miss
Mobile
Joe Flanders
Herndon
Pat Delahunty
Warren Burcher
Flanders
Rowe Bell
Delahunty
Fined on Two Charges in Inferior Criminal Court
An individual was fined $161 and costs for a prohibition law violation and faced a circuit court fine of $9500 in a related case. The record notes the defendant’s arrest under the prohibition statute and subsequent circuit court action.
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Inferior Criminal Court
Fire Marshal Visits Mobile for Gulf Coast Inspection
A fire marshal from Chester EB plans a visit to Mobile to review fire safety conditions. The official will assess local facilities and make connections with Mont poehes before continuing to reinforce safety measures along the Gulf Coast.
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Mobile
Chester
John
Montpoehes
Raneva
Gulf Coast
Flying crab tale shocks readers in riverfront sighting
A floating sea crab allegedly lands on a cabin roof along the Roe River after Wallace pilots a boat near Kok Gan Re Guy reports the crustacean clambering toward the edge. A passerby hears a thud as the crab hits Ris'tabin. The tale invites readers to puzzle out its meaning.
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Wall
Wallace
Roe River
Kok Gan
Guy
Ris‘tabin
Pistol Fired to Stop Speeding Driver Downtown
Police pursued a reckless driver through downtown early today after a speeding, drunken ride in a rented auto. Officers fired two shots to force the halt, and J. L. Botts faces charges of operating an automobile while intoxicated and speed violations with trial set for Friday.
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J. L. Botte
Robby
Wele
Botts
John Dixon
Birmingham Girl Shot by News Vendor
Miss Sweat 21, wounded in the hip on a downtown Birmingham street corner. A man named Bruce Williams, said to be a soldier from Chattanooga, fired several shots at her. one bullet hit. Police intervened. Williams held as material witness.
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Birmingham
Ala
Iev
Senrece
Miss Sweat
Bruce Williams
Chattanooga
Mawell
Williams
Confusing downtown melee injures deputy and suspect. Dempsey news
A downtown struggle near a Mississippi Valley Trust Co branch injures a deputy city marshal and an unidentified man with a gunfight. Reports mention Jack Dempsey in Chicago and a governor considering a reprieve for prisoners in Alabama, amid disorder and a Vallejo killing.
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ST. Louis
Anael
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Interstate Commission Revises Southeast Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a complete revision of rates and classified freight shipments for the southeastern quarter of the United States. A new scale for shipments into and out of the South was created, with railroad schedules due by January 1. The changes stem from an 18 month investigation and affect movement between Virginia North and points in the Florida peninsula, with special allowances for ferry services.
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Washington
A. P
United States
Interstate Ae Commission
South
Caernerh
Nceo Shomamaee
Virginia
Florida Peninenla
Rd Air Line
Er Junction
Southern Territory
Thousands Honor Edgar A Bancroft in State Funeral
Crowds gathered to pay last respects as the body of Edgar A Bancroft passed from the home to the Episcopal Cathedral where it lay in state. Floral tributes and a military escort accompanied the processional, with arrangements noting ceremonial honors and a final service planned at the cathedral.
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Am Ad Ft
Thanedi Ihe
Phe
H. H. Pee al
Basmador
Waterway Experts Called To Chicago
Chicago reports a committee formed to merge radio and Middle West waterway efforts. Promoters from J Paul St Louis and New Bend ship valley pressure attended an intereated view with plans for a meeting next month. Officials and experts including G Edens and others were designated to lead the committee in the preliminary merger talks.
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Chicago
Ca.p
Radio and
Middle West
Waterway
Aerial Survey Reported Over Morocco Front
Fez August 5 The French operations in Morocco under General Naulin continue with intensive aerial reconnaissance and bombing along the front lines. French observers note strong enemy resistance and ongoing efforts to disrupt Rif forces and fortifications in key sectors.
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Morocco
Fez
French Morocco
A.P
Naulin
Agatene
Colonel John Temple Graves In Grave Condition
Washington Aug 5 Colonel John Temple Graves veteran and orator is gravely ill at home with doctors giving up hope for his recovery his condition described as very grave this morning by physicians
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Washington
John Temple Graves
National rail rate probe to widen across the South
The Interstate Commerce Commission begins a broad Hoch-Smith era inquiry into railroad rates. Mobile and southern cities push for fair returns while carriers in the southern group argue against higher southern costs. The probe targets terminal charges and port terminal losses with a nationwide, year long scope.
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Interstate
Eree Commission
Tnv
Railroa
Neavena
Chicago
Citi
Hoch-Smith
Interstate Commerce Commission Ae
Company of Separation
From & Cahlions
Cot
Yates
Kidnap Plot Trial Nearing Conclusion in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 6, a trial of three men charged with abducting Mary Phelps for a $200,000 ransom neared the end of evidence with the defense motion for an instructed verdict of acquittal under active debate. Prosecution and defense argued through most of the day as the court adjourned without a ruling.
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Los Angeles
Cal
A.P
Halter
Mary Picks Phoe
Anita
P A
Twenty Two Hurt In Trolley Crash In Chicago
Police say twenty two people were injured in a trolley crash on a street in Chicago's far South Side. A store owner reported the incident and authorities investigated the scene for causes and potential delays.
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Chicago
Konnitois
Girl Arrested In Raid On Dope Den
In Chicago six arrest drugs seized by federal agents last night. Kitty Gilhooley and Willie Gilhooley were held for wholesale trafficking. The contraband included morphine cocaine and opium valued around $140000 to $150000 with pipes and weighing gear. Pat Roche of the Internal Revenue Service led the operation. Four men were arrested.
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Chicago
Aus
Fe Eral
Kitty
Pat Roche
Telligence
Internal Revenue Department
Uesti
Middle West
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