Warrants Sworn Against Man Over Stolen Cars in Mobile Area
Authorities allege a man stole three cars from residents near Mobile and stripped tires from another. Ford cars from W E Ernest Son in Prichard, J I Evans in Toulminville, and KR Thomas in Prichard were recovered. green Ford with chipped motor numbers found at Arden Oak Grove yard. Engines and parts also seized as officers seek owner for the vehicle.
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W. E. Ernest & Son
Prichard
J. I. Evans
Toulminville
KR. Thomas
Thomas West
Ford Co
Arden
Oak Grove
Aston
Tree
Driver Ts Fined In Reckless Driving Case at Recorder Court
Corbett Jones of 313 Moulton Street arraigned on reckless driving and fined 15 dollars with 15 days in jail. His truck collided with Gilbert Gentry of Pensacola Florida at War and St An streets Monrovia. Fisher occupied the Gentry car. Ben May, a seaman, was fined 25 dollars and costs for speeding 47 miles an hour on Springhill avenue by Acting Judge Touart.
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Corbett Jones
Moulton Street
Recorder’s Court
Jones
Gilbert Gentry
Pensacola
Fla
St. An
Mon Roon
Fisher
Gentry
Ben May
Tisdale, J
Touart
The
Interior Criminal Court
Lee
May
Springhill Avenue
DQG Owner Fined for Failure to Appear in Court
The DQG owner was fined after failing to appear, leading to forfeiture under an alias. Authorities state the case involves legal action and another party.
Stolen Ford Touring Car Recovered in City Garage
A Ford touring car, owned by 3. S. Williams of Rural Route No 1 Thornby Alabama, reported stolen July 31, was found today in a storage garage on St State streets. Police recovered the vehicle and noted ownership details.
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3. S. Williams
Thornby
Ala
St. State Streets
Inspection Made aserson Goes Over Ship Yard
An inspection team visits a Pascagoula shipyard evaluating safety and operations. Officials review facilities and procedures to ensure compliance with maritime standards.
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Erson
Pascagoula
Court docket totals and dispositions for 602 cases
The term closed with 602 cases on the docket of the court. Actual trials numbered 142 and guilty pleas 310, with 47 withdrawn or not transferred, four abated by death, and three pleas of former conviction sustained. Municipal appeal docket had 117 cases, 66 disposed of, 51 remaining, including 17 trials and 14 pleas.
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Sefendoner
Port Ranks First City Leads Gulf Shipments West
New Orleans leads Gulf shipments to the Pacific Coast with a total 27 532 tons seaborne trade reported. The port ranks first among Gulf cities for westbound cargo, reflecting strong regional activity in maritime logistics.
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City
Gulf
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
New Arrivals Boat Ride Ahead Today in Mobile Buyers Week
A large crowd attends Mobile Buyers Week with registrations close to fifty as out of town merchants converge. Highlights include a boat ride and a bathing beauty contest judged by Mayor Leon Schwarz with Miss Pate, Miss Byrd, and Miss Davidson winning prizes from local firms.
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Mobile
Pate
Ge Agra Nations Ions Company
Byrd
McGowin-Lyons Hardware
Natalie Davidson
Bedsole-Colvin Drug Company
Leon Schwarz
Alvin Rosenbaum
Saenger
Mia
Mecncoas Ar Ls
Chase Up Bay Prohibition Bust on Mobile River
Federal officers captured Willie Mastin Sr at 410 Washington Ave after a dawn chase on the Tensaw River. They seized four 10 gallon kegs of liquor and a 21 foot skiff with an outboard, discovering the contraband later afloat near the riverbank. Mastin surrendered after tossing liquor overboard during the pursuit.
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Mobile Bay
Willie Mastin
Washington Avenue
Tensaw
Mastin
Wealthy Clubman repudiates jewel purchase by wife’s housekeeper
Capt. Isaac Emerson, bromo seltzer magnate, repudiates authorization of buying $480,000 worth of jewels at a New York department store by his wife's housekeeper. The gems later appeared in a Fifth Avenue shop for a fraction of their value.
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Isaac Emerson
Bromo Seltzer
New York
Fifth Avenue
Eruption Destroys Timor Island Killing Thousands
A volcanic eruption on August 4 and 5 devastated Rokatinda on Paloweh Timor. About 1,000 believed dead and 600 injured as fire and crater fragments struck six villages. Seaboard submersion followed an earthquake. 5,000 islanders reportedly safe with provisions. Dutch Timor resident reports feared boat losses en route from Celebes.
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Batavia
Timor
Palo¢weh
East Indies
Celebes Island
Peloeweh
Points Saving Insurance Rate Slash Benefits Merchants
City Commissioner T. Hartwell says a new lower insurance rate on mercantile premises takes effect Jan 1 1929. Merchants save 30 on every 150 of premium, totaling about 150000 annually, with 50000 annual interest on the investment and a 10 year payback period.
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T. Hartwell
Hunter Expires in Woods During Coon Hunt Rendezvous
In Dothan Alabama on August 9 Special report Sam Wood of Headland aged 40 collapsed and died while waiting for two companions for a coon hunt in the woods. He had a lantern burning at the scene suggesting sudden heart trouble.
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Dothan
Ala
Sam Wood
Headland
Mr. Wood
Coast Guard Radio Flash Keeps Tabs on Planes
Coastguard radio alerts station when a plane carrying mail lands near Birmingham and relays details to post office authorities. The system monitors flight delays and dispatches rapid updates to ensure timely mail handling.
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Coastguard
Birmingham
Coast Guard
Unknown Havana trip plans for October delegation
The message notes that Kers of their families planning to travel to Havana in the first week of October are to be rewarded and that the commander will be in charge of the delegation.
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Kers
Havana
Cuba
Firm Suspended For Failure To Meet Engagements
New York August 9 suspension of the firm of W. D. Moore and Company was announced from the New York Stock Exchange rostrum today due to failure to meet its engagements.
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New York
W. D. Moore and Company
New York Stock Exchange
Hoover bars mudslinging in 1930 campaign pledge
Stanford notes Herbert Hoover will not tolerate personal attacks in the race for the presidency and has warned against mud slinging while Moses accompanies him. The move signals a restrained tone as the campaign intensifies and the candidate prepares for upcoming notices.
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Stanford University
Cal
Herbert Hoover
Ballyhoo
En- Moses
Report on Alfred E. Smith Prohibition Policy Push
A finding committee report attacks Governor Alfred E. Smith and his bid for president. It claims Smith would push immediate repeal or modification of Prohibition and seeks reconciliation with the dry South under Democratic leadership.
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Eet Saleta
Wan Bee Tsvor
Aes
Sta
National Satatema
Alfred ©. Smith
Democratic Standard
Smith
Ath Party
Manager falls to death from Packard Building in Philadelphia
Arthur Hamilton Vail, manager of the Philadelphia offices of Stuart & Company investment brokers, died after plunging from the 14th floor of the Packard building. He arrived minutes earlier. his desk was shielded by a ground glass partition and his hat remained wedged on his head at the scene.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Hamilton Vail
Stuart & Company
Packard
Vail
Grand Duke Dies in Badenweiler
Friedrich II, former grand elector until 1803, dies in Badenweiler Germany. His sister Victoria is queen of Sweden.
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Badenweiler
Germany
Friedrich II
Victoria
Sweden
Canada to Sign Kellogg Pact Declared Unfounded
Reports from Moscow that Canada would amend the pact or withdraw from the Kellogg treaty were dismissed by Premier Mackenzie King in Saskatoon. He said Canada is not bound to the treaty and plans to sign in Paris, while on a tour of Prince Albert.
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Shellbhook
Sask
Moscow
Mackenzie King
Paris
Canada
Prince Albert
Lawsuit Filed Over Fall Injury in Mobile
Miss Corrine Roberts of 2051 Dauphin Street sues the City of Mobile for 30000 dollars claiming permanent patence from a fall on Springhill Avenue and Dauphin Street several months ago. The complaint was filed in circuit court today.
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Corrine Roberts
Dauphin Street
City of
Mobile
Springhill Avenue
Central Florida Hurricane Diminishes After Widespread Damage
A tropical hurricane moved slowly up the west coast of Florida with reduced intensity after ravaging a 200 mile stretch on the east coast from Jupiter to Titusville. No loss of life reported yet though communications lines were affected and the toll is estimated in the millions.
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Florida Peninsula
East
Gulf
Jupiter
Titusville
Athletic events set for Friday at Devis Avenue venue
A series of athletic events is scheduled for Friday at the Devis Avenue grounds. Organized by F. J. Evans with J. N. Miles and G. B. Theam, activities include high jumps, distance throws, dashes, relays, a junior croquet tournament, and multiple age groups from 8 to 17 years. Registration closes at 7 p.m. tonight.
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Devis Avenue
Senator-elect William S. Vare Improves After Illness
In Atlantic City on August 9, reports say Senator-elect William S. Vare remains gravely ill at his summer home. He passed a comfortable night and may sit up briefly today for the first time since his illness began a week ago.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William
Vare
No Pledge Required by Pine Bluff Democrats in Primary
Jefferson county central committee in Pine Bluff Arkansas adopted a resolution allowing all poll tax payers to vote in Tuesday's primary regardless of any pledge to support the national ticket in November. The move conflicts with a prior rule barring party bolters from the primary.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Jefferson County Central Committee
Broadcast Speech List Of Added Radio Stations
An announcement lists additional stations for radio service at p m eastern time with locations including Amarillo Texas WDAG Billa la WIAM Cedar Eveland WTAM Ft Worth WBAP Knoxville Rajah Richmond and Salt Lake City KSL San Diego KFSD Sioux City KSCJ Wheeling West Virginia and more.
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Li Bast G
Satur
Amarillo
Tex
WDAG
Billa
WIAM
Rane! Cedar Eveland
WTAM
Ft. Worth
WBAP
Knoxville
Callahan to be brought back to New York from Montreal
Cornelius Callahan youthful assistant secretary of will be brought back to New York tomorrow from Montreal the district attorney's office announced today.
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New York
Cornelius Callahan
Montreal
District Attorney's
Straton Seeks Cathedral Debate Following Governor Smith Challenge
Special dispatch from Greenwood Lake New York reports Dr Jom Roach aton pastor of Calvary Baptist church says Governor Smith should debate at St Patrick s Cathedral in a reply to the governor s challenge Dr Straton states he does not want Catholics to think Baptists believe their church is holier ground than a cathedral and adds that some of his dearest friends are ...
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Aeee
Evening Post
Greenwood Lake
N. Y
Jom Roachaton
Calvary Baptistee
Smith
Calwilling
Pestaer
Bt. Patrick's Cathedral
Straton
Post
Dr. Straton
Bureau men blamed with rumose sale evidence needed
Fragmentary note from August cites bureau men under blame for a rumored sale. The text mentions Washington and evidentiary requirements but lacks detail on people, places, or events.
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Bureau
Would Ban Racing in Shanghat China Report
Fragmentary report from Shanghat China notes a proposed ban on racing activities. Content is unclear due to OCR errors but indicates government or local authority action amid unspecified motives or dates. No named individuals or organizations are readable.
Woman Strangled in Cleveland Burglary
Police report a woman found strangled in Cleveland with a cord in her mouth and a shopping bag stuffed inside. The house was ransacked, and burglars are suspected in the fatal attack on the elderly, unnamed resident.
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Cleveland
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