Gorsline named in revived Hall Mills murder inquiry
Prosecution in New Jersey has ordered the arrest of vestryman W M Gorsline as a new witness and possible suspect in the Rev Edward Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills case. Warrants for two more arrests were issued after a witness described an accessory to the murder and testified about the crab apple tree where the bodies were found.
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Jersey
Somerville
N. J
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor Mills
Genley
Russell
Jane Gibb
Gibson
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
George Totten
Somerset County
Primary results show wets lead in Missouri and Oklahoma
Missouri and Oklahoma produced clear wets routs in Tuesday primaries, with Ku Klux Klan candidates faltering. In Virginia and Montana no senatorial or gubernatorial votes were held, while Missouri mirrored strong GOP leads and Oklahoma showed tight race dynamics across several districts.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
George H. Iiams
J. W. Harreld
Oklahoma
Charles Curtis
Harry B. Hawes
St. Louis
Williams
Tincher
Powerencee
Charlies Carter
Wilbur Cartwright
Thomas
Walton
Jonathan M. Davis
Donald Muir
Kllan
W. T. Otof Enid
Okla
Virginias
Montana
Be Brave Ends Boy Scout and Pastor Rescue Efforts
In Brunswick Georgia on August 6 a Boy Scout Archie Soares and Scoutmaster Reverend W E Smith perished while aiding frightened shorebound scouts during a large wave. Bagwell, who helped pull others to safety, disappeared with the two who did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Archie Soares
W. E. Smith
Douglas
Bagwell
Gulf Mobile and Northern Wins IC C Approval for Jackson and Eastern
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Gulf Mobile and Northern Railway to acquire control of the Jackson and Eastern by purchasing its capital stock. The GM N plans immediate construction from Union County toward Jackson Mississippi, linking Chicago to New Orleans and Mobile. Mississippi Railway Commission had formally approved the purchase yesterday, smoothing interstate action.
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Jackson and Eastern Railway
Gulf, Mobile and Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Union
Mississippi Railway Commission
Chicago
New Orleans
Windy City
Mobile
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Paucah
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Paducah
Bananas Arrive as Mobile Sees Week of Shipments
Banana cargo through Mobile shows a marked rise this week with five ships due or in port. United Fruit vessels Lysefjord from Belize and Serena from Puerto Barrios are in port, along with the Trader operated by Ashbel Hubbard. The Smaragd of United Fruit is due next, and 100,000 stems are expected after unloading.
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Mobile
United Fruit Company
Lysefjord
Belize
Erena
Puerto Barrios
Ashbel Hubbard
Smaragd
Cy Warmoth Released by New Orleans Club
Cy Warmoth of New Orleans has been released today by the club. He previously played for Atlanta and Nashville and was immediately available to join another team or league.
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New Orleans
Aus
C. W
Cy” Warmoth
Atlanta
Nashville
Early Markets Open on Wall Street and Futures Steady
The report notes futures in New York opening steady with December January at 1722 S1, March 1737, May 1751. New Orleans futures also opened steady with prices for October December at 16.95, January 16.94, May 17.17 bid, and feces 17.06.
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New York
New Orleans
Weather Update for Alabama Fair and Thunder Showers
Alabama weather report notes fair conditions tonight with Friday bringing local thundershowers. Light to gentle southwest winds.
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Alabama
Tragedy at New Jersey Bungalow Ends in Slayings
Pearl Mcsaerry attempted to stop Betty Queen from shooting herself. The gun discharged, Pearl died, and Betty was taken into custody. The incident occurred at a summer bungalow near Brown Millis, New Jersey.
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Pearl Mcsaerry
Betty Queen
Pearl
Betty
Brown Millis
N. J
Moonshiner Gang Nabbed After Murder in Kentucky
Gilbert Gary, 50, alleged moonshine boss, was arrested in Morgantown Kentucky on murder charges related to the slayings of evangelist A. W. Moss and choir singer Mrs. Jerome Johnson. He will face court August 14 after bond.
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Morgantown
Gilbert Gary
Delbert Gary
A. W. Moss
Jerome Johnson
Althing
Mgs
Gary
Garrest
Fredson
Clifton Wilson
Emmahus Phelps
W. A. Moore
Cecil Barrows
Moss
Delbert
Young Wilson
Phelps
Tarpon Tourney Opens With Stricter Rules at Pass Christian
The National Tarpon Club starts a three day tournament in Pass Christian with anglers urged to use line no larger than No 24 and a six foot rod limit. Entries may gain points for lighter line and officials will enforce single rod use and limited hooks.
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Christian
Mies
National
Sissiesipp! Sound
Girl-Wife Freed of Assault Count
Mrs. Lida Ickes, 18, wife of J. W. Ickes, was acquitted of assault and battery alleged by her husband. A witness testified the eye damage blamed on acid from an alleged attack was due to other causes. Ickes is nearly blind.
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Lida Ickes
J. W. Ickes
Ickes
Chicago gunmen blamed for Donaldson slaying
Atlanta Aug. 5 report says County Solicitor General John A. Boykin reiterates Chicago gunmen were involved in the Bert Donaldson killing. He seeks Fulton County funds to finish the investigation within 48 hours and confirms one arrestee tied to the slaying, though the name is not released. Donaldson, a special investigator, was shot in a hotel room while pursuing Jack Wilson in the Christmas Eve grocer murder case.
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Atlanta
Chicago
Sla
Bert Donaldson
John A. Boykin
Fulton Count Board of Commissioners
Donaldson
Solicitor General's Office
Jack Wilson
Crown Worth 1.2 Million Pesos Stolen in Mexico City
An official report from Mexico City states a jeweled crown valued at 1 200 000 pesos has been stolen. Police investigations begin as authorities seek to recover the missing royal ornament and identify suspects.
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Mexico City
Tennesseans Vote As Primary Day Opens Across State
Tennesseans head to polls on August 5 for Democratic and Republican primaries to nominate governor, two congressmen, a utilities commissioner, and state judiciary. Weather eyed as favorable with clear skies, polls open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in rural districts and 7 p.m. in cities.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
United States Weather Bureau
Austin Peay
Hill McAlesah
John W. Butler
John Ree
John Scopes
Dayton
Wits
Eruciam
King
John T. Raulston
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Leslie R. Carr
Raulston
A. T. Stewart
Scopes
Nso
Walter White
Rhea County
Republican Party
of Representatives
Carroll Reece
Joel N. Pierce
O. B. Lovett
Finis Garrett
House
W. W. Craig
Butler
Senate
Macon
Sumner
Trousdale
Ederle to Attempt Channel Swim Three Times This Year
American swimmer Gertrude Ederle plans at least three attempts to cross the English Channel this year if her first try tomorrow or Saturday fails. Lillian Cannon of Baltimore aims for two attempts, while Clarabelle Barrett’s night crossing is noted for contrast. A tugboat will accompany Ederle on a “swim de luxe” voyage equipped with batteries and a powerful searchlight.
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Cape
Men Held in Florida for Film-Flam Scam
Co. F Herrin alias Edward Conley alias E F Conley and James Forrest are held at the county jail Pense-Fia Florida on indictments from Escambia county for a film-flam game. County Solicitor Bart B Chamberlain says they obtained immoblie by operating the old game.
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Co. F. Herrin
Edward Conley
E. F. Conley
James Forrest
Pense- Fia
Grand Noathes
Escambia
Fila
Bart B. Chamberlain
Negro Killed On Railroad In City Tragedy
An unidentified 14 year old black boy died this morning after falling from the blinds behind a locomotive on L. and N. train No 6 near Commerce and Knox streets. Initial identification as Jason Moore on Adams Street was corrected by funeral time as authorities reveal a mistaken ID. The coroner Dr S F Hale reports death was instantaneous.
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Commerce
Knox Streets
Jason Moore
Adams Street
Claiborne
Hamilton
5. F. Hale
Reckless Driving Fined For Fatal Collision In City
E. L. Pate a salesman was fined the maximum 100 or 9 days for reckless driving after a collision on January 20 at Ann and Selma streets. Mrs. Andrew Strauss of Illinois street suffered a left leg amputation. Pate appealed to the circuit court. Recorder Edington described speed and damage to the other car, supported by photographs presented by Attorney N E Stallworth.
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E. L. Pate
Duval Street
Andrew Strauss
Illinois Street
Ann
Selma Streets
Edington
Pate
N. E. Stallworth
Reward Offered for Car Fixtures
H C King of 24 North Claiborne street offers 25 dollars for the man who stole a set of new cushions from his Chevrolet and left a Ford set in their place. Monroe J. Scott at 7 Monterey street offers 100 dollars for the recovery of a lost ladies diamond broach containing eight diamonds near his home. H L Svendson of 58 South Con street reports a sneak thief entered his place and stole a bicycle.
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H. C. King
North Claiborne Street
Monroe
J. M. Scott
Monterey Street
H. L. Svendson
South Constreet
Serafino Brock Acquitted in Prohibition Case
Serafino Brock of Russell Alabama was acquitted after a state case alleging violation of the prohibition law. 23 barrels of fruit were seized from a cellar, with evidence contested as criminal conduct. Dr Charles A Moher testified the sample was vinegar and Brock's attorney urged return of the sample.
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Serafino
Russell
Ala
Nceetna
Federal
Erson
Cer
Charles A. Moher
G. Sullivan
Brock
Clarke
Baron Watches Ashes of Wife Taken to Grave
Miami authorities confront the case of Baron Royce Garrett a Russian nobleman and former czarist general as the death of his wife is treated as a possible suicide. Police will not press manslaughter unless he shows a desire to live. Funeral services for the baroness were held at Coral Gables Congregational Church with over 100 attendees while questions linger about funds reported as income and their use.
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Coral
Chase Yccesion
Coral Gables
Cours
Miami
Fila
Dade County
Wuaron Lcbnel
Royce-Garrett
Royce Garrett
Thomas B. Powell
Coral Gables Congregational Church
Will Jackson
Engineer Blamed for Nashville Smyrna Train Collision
A report by Director Borland of the Interstate Commerce Commission blames Engineman Burns for failing to control speed, causing a head on collision between Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis trains at Smyrna Tennessee on May 5, injuring nine and killing one.
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Washington
Borland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Oe
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Yescy
Smyrna
Tenn
St.ing
Four Men Burned in Steamship Explosion at Work Scene
Four workers were badly burned when an explosion occurred during painting inside a steamship at the dock. Willie Richards, Franklin Street, and W Long, 362 South Wilkinson Street, were among the injured carried to city hospital by Roche ambulance in serious condition. Others named include Beauresnard Pn Gally of 1157 Cottrell Street and an African American man described as a negro. The blast caused severe burns to the head face and body with one man trapped by paint.
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Willie Richards
Franklin Street
Roche
W. Long
Wilkinson Street
Beauresnard
Pn Gally
Cottrell
Oakdsis
Aising
Kiwanis to Stage Chicken Feed at Bijou Theater
The fourth annual Kiwanis charity play Chicken Feed will be at Bijou theater on November 16 17 and 18. Albert Lang of New York directs with Aub and Mobilians in the cast. Proceeds from earlier shows funded Cottage Hill tuberculosis camp and Kiwanis annexes totaling over 6000 dollars. Sheriff Leon Schwarz named to Kiwanis classification committee by international president Ralph Amerman.
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Albert Lang
New York
Kiwanis
Mobile
Massely FP. Bedsole
Battle House
Sheriff Leon Schwarz
International Kiwanis
Ralph Amerman
Scranton
Schwars
Sheriff Schwarz
Tug to Tow Out Big Oil Tanker
The tank ship John M. Connolly, sold to Atlantic Refining of Philadelphia by the Shipping Board, will leave for Rainbow City tomorrow towed by the tug Hulver of Mobile Towing and Wrecking. Hulver is in port for repairs, then heads to the Atlantic seaboard. Connolly will be converted into an oil burner with diesel engines at a Philadelphia shipyard.
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John M. Connolly
Atlantic Refining Company
Philadelphia
Shipping Board
Rainbow City
Hulver
Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company
Oe Hulver
Atlantic Seaboard
Connolly
Deisel
Negro Dies From Gunshot Wounds In Morning Incident
A Black man died from buckshot injuries received at about 5 PM on Se Savannah Franklin Street. Deputy Sheriff Moses, nearby, arrested White at his barber shop and seized a 12 gauge shotgun to be used as evidence. The suspect is jailed awaiting charges.
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Aspital
Buckshot
Sevannah Franklin
Moses
Ing
White
Seaman Seized With Rum Bottle Near Government Docks
Carl Larson a seaman was taken into custody by a Custom Inspector at dawn near the Government foot of the docks while leaving the steamers with a bottle of whiskey. Larson was sent to quarters and charged with federal prohibition violation. Louis Anderson was fined days after a related verdict under the Volstead act.
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Carl Larson
Smith
Larson
Louis Anderson
D. H. Eéington
Fair Tonight and Friday Showers Forecast
The local weather forecast predicts fair conditions tonight with a mobile forecast indicating pleasant skies. Occasional showers are expected Friday with a slight rise in temperatures and lingering cool air.
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McDowell
Chaoan
Hartwell
Fiaiecianeion
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Menténa
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Saeorek
Ibort
Strictions McDowell
Mit
McDowsl
Crett
A. G. Patterson
Hhis
Tion
Powell
State Senate
Invisible Empire
Order
West Virginia
Congress
Joseph T. Deal
Virginia
The
Wall Street Opening
1 Electric
Radio Corpora
Allied Chemical
Moonshiner Gang
Preacher
Quebec
Ederle
Florida
Serafino Brock
Baron
Todd Plant
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