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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1924

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Fourth Charge Trespass In Federal Court

The state, represented by County Solicitor B. B. Chamberlain, opened its fourth trespass case in federal court against R. F. Madray, J. H. McKenzie, and Ie R. eManus for entering Hagen premises without warrants during 1922 23. The men, acting as federal officers, faced charges after warning on Crichton property. previous days yielded three not guilty verdicts on similar charges.

B. B. Chamberlain R. F. Madray J. H. McKenzie Ie R.eManus F. J. Hagen Crichton M.A. Wiggins Mary Payne Harry G. French James Behan Coaman Payne Harry Bodden Nolle Boda Boaden McManus McKenzie Madray Aubrey Boyles Federal District Atorney

Missing wooden leg appeal from San Francisco man

Walter A. Nolan of San Francisco appeals radiocasters and Bay Cities police to locate his wooden leg, left in an Oakland hotel a year ago as security for a $14 bill. He says the leg is worth $150 and his landlady has since disappeared after selling out.

San Francisco Calif Walter A. Nolan Bay Cities Oakland Nolan

Writ Sought to Compel Marion Doctor Testimony

Chicago August 13 The state seeks a writ of attachment before Judge John R. Caverly to compel Miss Marion Doctor friend of Leopold to testify as a state witness in the Franks hearing after she ignored a subpoena.

Chicago Miss Marion John R. Caverly Robert E. Crowe Franks Miss Marion Doctor Leopold

Benton Harbor Murder Confession Links Zupke and Miss Raber

Florence McKinney details claim Emil Zupke murdered Cora May Ingle after luring her with a promise to marry Florence. Miss Raber, Zupke’s former girlfriend, aided in hiding the body near the crime scene as Sheriff Kody reports. Zupke confessed after a late night breakdown and interrogation.

Benton Rbor Ia Ts Florence McKinney Emil Zupke Cora Maying Sooners Eit Ns George K Ody Accor Raber Benton Harbor Seree Kinney Zupke McKiney Toogh Miss Inne Seouble Emil King Dectare Pontegerin Cora Galien Florence Miss McKinney Rence Ott Bridgeman

General J B Christian Auto Tour Heads Toward St Augustine

General J B Christian former adjutant general of Florida and World War I mobilization officer traveled through Mobile on an automobile tour to the Pacific coast with family. He reported riding the Santa Fe and Old Spanish trails and planned to reach Pensacola via Fair after a stop in Mobile.

J. B. Christian State of Florida St. Augustine Fla Pacific Coast Christian Mobile Hollywood Pensacola Fair

Lawsuit Filed Over Bicycle Versus Auto Collision

Hagood English by next friend L. L. English sues John Lores a seafood packer in circuit court for damages claiming an August 3 bicycle ride on Airborne Street between Monroe and Slava was struck by Lores automobile. Injuries listed include legs shoulder and permanent harm.

Hagood English L. L. English Circuit Court Today John Lores Airorne Street Monroe Slava

Dwelling House Destroyed by Fire in Coden

A one story dwelling behind the Coden hotel at Coden was totally destroyed by fire at 5 30 this morning. Captain Borge Sprinkles of Bayou La Batre reported the blaze. The occupant was Frank Jent at the time. household contents were destroyed.

Eine Coden Borge Sprinkles Bayou la Batre Frank Jent

Wagon Struck by Auto on Highway Near Crichton

Tee of Crichton reports to police that a horse drawn wagon he was driving on Old Shell road near Crichton was struck by an automobile. The car did not stop and fled westward. The wagon was wrecked and the horse killed.

Tee Crichton Old Shell Road

Illinois Labor Leaders Endorse La Follette and Wheeler

The Illinois State Federation of Labor adopted a resolution supporting the La Follette Wheeler presidential ticket and the AFL executive council's lead ship while urging re election of Republican governor to continue the labor agenda. The action preserves an independent labor movement stance and states no intent to join a third party.

Chicago Illinois State Federation Labor Executive Council of American Federation of Labor of LaFollette Wheeler Federal Labor Mall Tesolution Ppc Independent Politimovement la Follette and Scler Federaiaen

Weather notes from Washington and Alabama forecast

The Aug 13 weather bulletin reports generally fair conditions across Alabama. The brief entry notes fair skies and warm temperatures with no significant precipitation expected.

Washington Alabama

Opening Stock Market Cues Demand for Rail Shares

New York stocks showed a firm tone at the opening with renewed demand for rail issues. New York Central rose to a 1924 high at 109 7 8 and Nickel Plate reached 176 1 2, while Baldwin gained and United States Steel eased fractionally. Futures in cotton opened easy in New York and steady in New Orleans. Chicago trading was stronger with 53 cars receipts and 452 cars total shipped, as various grain and cobbler prices moved.

New York New York Central Baldwin United States Steel New Orleans Chicago U. S Minnesota Maryland Kansas Missouri Virginia

Lawrence Fincher Fined $100 For Possession Of White Whiskey

Lawrence Fincher was fined $100 or 90 days after arrest for possessing ten gallons of white whiskey in an automobile. He failed to prove the liquor was hauled for Dewey Long and Lawrence Broadus, Crichton residents, and their prohibition charges were dismissed. Tom Taylor received a $50 or 50 days fine for drinking whiskey from a half pint bottle.

Lawrence Fincher Rabby and Wilcox Recorder Fincher Dewey Long Lawrence Broadus Crichton E. J. Grove Tom Taylor BE. J. Grove

Jernigan Charges Likely To Be Dropped

City Commissioner Hartwell says charges of conduct unbecoming an officer against Jernigan will be dropped. Chief Hogan reported no action by the commission as the case against him by automobile salesman D. B. Norton was not proved. The mayor indicated Norton could request a public hearing date.

Jernigan D. B. Norton H. T. Hartwell Jesse F. Hogan

Negro Sought on Assault Charge at Morrison's Cafeteria

Deputy sheriffs search for Louis Thomas as a warrant charges him with assaulting Idella Clyatt a cafe employee at Morrison's Cafeteria. The warrant sworn by neighbor Sam Gilreath alleges he slapped the young white woman after an argument in the cafe kitchen.

Louis*Thomas Morrison's Idella Clyatt New St. Francis Street Sam Gilreath

Old Hickory vets disperse after Charleston reunion

Charleston South Carolina August 13 The second and final day of the Old Hickory Association thirtieth division reunion opened with fair weather. A business meeting preceded addresses by Brigadier General S L Faison of North Carolina and Col Claude Graham Charlton of the British army. An automobile trip to a local beach followed and a community dance on the battery was planned for tonight.

Charleston S. C Old Hickory Association S. L. Faison North Carolina Claude Graham Charlton Blue Jackets

Dothan Moves Ahead With Major Hydro Plant Bond

Dothan Alabama voters approve a 750000 bond for a municipal hydro electric project. The city plans to resume construction immediately amid opposition from large businesses and aims for a leading southern development.

Dothan Ala

Negro salesman Will Sinrich found murdered near Montgomery

The burned and mutilated body of Will Sinrich, a local bottling company salesman, was found at Ware's Ferry near Montgomery. His skull was crushed and clothing had been robbed. James Dorsey, an automobile driver, is being sought in connection with the murder.

Montgomery Ala Will Sinrich Ware's Ferry Here Sinrich Tuskegee James Dorsey

Johnsons contest called off in Indiana

Chicago Aug 13 The ten round boxing match between Jack Johnson and Tut Jackson of Washington Court House Ohio scheduled for East Chicago Indiana Friday night was cancelled today Governor Branch of Indiana opposed the match not for racial reasons but for other public concerns.

Chicago Jack Johnson Tut Jackson Washington Court House Ohio Indiana Governor Branch

Axeman Hunt Expanded Across State in Murder Case

Birmingham officials pursue John Milton a Black convict in a county wide search after he killed Odell Collins eight months old and attacked her mother in northern county. A suspect Willie Carr detained in Decatur is not Milton and faces another charge in Lauderdale. Sheriff urges Morris residents to disarm and stop stopping highway traffic as cars are fired upon.

Birmingham Ala John Milton Odell Collins Blaney Collins Alabama Milton Willie Carr Decatur Lauderdale County T. J. Shirley Morris

Husband of Dead Woman Arrested in Tennessee

W Lee Grant a prominent Columbia businessman was arrested near the casket of his murdered wife by Sheriff Andrew B Knight. Authorities say the body showed bruising and a fierce struggle with the assailant. Grant claimed his wife dined with him at noon though doctors said she had been dead for hours. Sheriff Ewing withheld clues and any further arrests.

Columbia Tenn W. Lee Grant Grant Andrew B. Knight Ewing

Killer on the Run After Summit Slaying

Authorities renewed the manhunt for George McKee after he killed his employer Mrs Bollard and fatally wounded her 14 year old daughter Fannie and shot Henry Tarver who died of wounds. They believed they were close to arrest and expected to capture him soon.

Lott and Oser Reach Junior Tennis Semi finals

Chicago August 13 George Lott defending champion and Hora Oser of New York prep star advance to the semi final round of the national junior tennis tournament at the South Side Tennis Club. Lott defeated A F McCallum 6 1 6 1 in decisive fourth round play.

Chicago George Lott Hora Oser New York South Side Lott A. F. McCallum Cincinnati McCallum

Weather Improves For Briergate Junior Championship Round

A cool Lake Michigan breeze freshened Briergate in Deerfield as Western junior championship first round began. Overnight rain left the course slow but conditions were fine for play.

Deerfield Associated Press Lake Michigan

Auto Crash Kills Michigan Professor and Family

In East Lansing Michigan a train struck a car killing Professor Frank H Sprags of Michigan Agricultural College his wife and their ten year old son. The accident occurred last night injuring no one else.

East Lansing Mich International News Service Frank H. Sprags Michigan Agricultural College

Demonstration in Egypt Reported at Ezbekiya Gardens

A 13 demonstration took place in the Ezbekiya gardens this afternoon in sympathy with the recent disturbance at Atbara. A complete calm now prevails throughout the Sudan.

Cairo Egypt Ezbekiya Gardens Atbara Sudan

Seaman Injured in Fall at Savoy Hotel

Frank Smith, 24, a seaman, is in City hospital with back and head injuries after falling through a trap door at the Savoy Hotel last night. He was not registered at the hotel, and management cannot account for his presence.

Frank Smith Savoy Smith

Knicker Policy Sparks Uproar in Louisiana Parish

Liberals in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, battle a new ordinance banning knickers one piece bathing suits petting parties hugging and similar acts. The law prompted arrests of visitors from Mississippi and caused a drop in gasoline sales as restrictions spread concerns among local businessmen.

Hammond Livingston Parish Board of County Commissioners Mississippi Denham Springs J. C. Cockerham Highway Commission

Ballroom rules urged by the Masters of Dancing in New York

In New York on August 13 delegates from the International Association of Masters of Dancing called for cleaner ballroom conduct. They urged slower music and no mixing of whiskey with dancing, condemning bootleg and post office dances learned by mail.

New York International News. Service International Association of Masters of Dancing Terpsichore Edward 8. Hurst Association Postoffice

Favorites Facing Battle Over Nets At Southern Tennis

In Asheville at the Biltmore courts the Southern tennis championship opens with top seeds in men's singles. Jeff Hunt of Atlanta defends against Allen Ware of Knoxville. Sidney Appel of Louisville faces Dan Murray. Frank Owens of Atlanta meets Blackburn Hughes of Charleston. Berry Grant of Atlanta meets Arthur Waters of New Orleans. Ed Van Winkie of Georgia Tech plays A M Johnston of Chattanooga. Ed Pfeiffer of Louisville battles Jack Mooney of Atlanta. Jack Caldwell of Atlanta also draws a match. Men doubles start at noon and women's singles at 2 pm.

Asheville Biltmore Louisville Jeff Hunt Atlanta Allen Ware Knoxville Sidney Appel Dan Murray Frank Owens Blackburn Hughes Charleston Berry Grant Arthur Waters New Orleans van Winkie Georgia Tech A. M. Johnston Chattanooga Ed. Pfeiffer Jack Mooney Jack Caldwell

Finals in Southern Checker Championship Under Way

Finals for the southern checker championship are under way in Charlotte. Qualified players include E. H. Williams Austa Ga W H Lot tie Charlotte 8 8S Hallmann Co War lick Spartanburg E Scheidt Chapel Hill N C W B Eason Charlotte and C M Robinson Lowell N C 7 years old Au nDaniel Char-

Lowell, N. C Aun Daniel Char

British Warship Ordered to South in Sudan Crisis

In connection with Sudan trouble the admiralty has ordered the battleship Marlborough to leave Zara Dalmatia for Alexandria. The light cruiser Weymouth arrived yesterday at Weymouth and the sloop Clematis is on her way.

London Associated Press Sudan Admiralty Marlborough Zara Dalmatia Alexandria Weymouth Clematis

Psychiatrists test Loeb and Leopold sanity at Franks hearing

The prosecution opened with two mental pathologists who testified Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. were sane at the time of the Franks kidnapping and murder. Defense alienists claimed immaturity and mental illness, while state doctors argued the pair were mature enough to know right from wrong.

Chicago Associat Press Franks Richard Loeb Nathan F. Leopold, Jr Robert Franks Hugh T. Patrick Archibald Church Oguth Thareforel G Sayers Crowe Dicky Babe Hugh J". Patrick Patrick Leopold Mr. Loeb Clarence Darrow Cavers Leopola Loeb

Hoover to Attend Western Banquet Dinner in Los Angeles

Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce and Mark L. Requa campaign official arrive in Los Angeles to attend a University Club dinner in his honor. The Hoover event marks the southern California kickoff for the Coolidge Dawes campaign.

Los Angeles Cal Herbert Hoover Secretary of Commerce Mark L. Requa Wester University Club Hoover California

Brandon’s Heart to Help Parole Sick Wife’s Husband

In Clarksburg West Virginia Governor Brandon of Alabama used his influence to gain a ten day parole for a prisoner so he could visit his sick wife Cecelia Wrencher a native of Alabama at a local hospital The governor requested the parole from West Virginia Governor Morgan and the request was granted.

Clarksburg W. Va Wm.w. Brandon Alabama Underwood New York John W. Davis West Virginia Brandon Cecelia Wrencher State Penitentiary Morgan

Mexico and Russia Resume Full Diplomatic Ties

Moscow reports full diplomatic relations between Mexico and Soviet Russia have been resumed after negotiations in Berlin. Soviet rep Pestgovaky is named envoy to Mexico, while Professor Vadillo, Mexico’s envoy in Norway, is posted to Moscow.

Moscow Associated’ Press Mexico Soviet Russia Berlin Pestkgovaky London Vadillo Norway

Stolen Car Recovered in Citronelle. 13-Year-Old Held

A roadster stolen last Saturday from Malcolm J. Partin on North Water Street was found in Citronelle and returned to Mobile by Deputy Sheriff A. B. Jeffries. Joe Wright, 13, was jailed for juvenile court evaluation on theft charges and alleged car sale efforts.

Malcolm J. Partin North Water Street Mobile A. B. Jeffries Citronelle Joe Wright

FLY SWATTING UNIT TRIALS START IN CHINESE CAMP

General Feng Yu-hsiang launches a fly swatting crusade at Nanyuan. Soldiers must bring a daily bag of flies and are promised coppers. army divided into swatting units with rewards for exceptional results.

Peking Feng Yu-hsiang Nanyuan

County Probes Negro Prisoner Case In County Jail

Eva McGriff, a negro woman, and Idella Brown, 13, a negro girl, are jailed under blanket charges while County Solicitor B B Chamberlain reviews the offense they will face after a report of an attempted poisoning of Orleans Frazier, a black woman living next door.

Eva McGriff Idella Brown B. B. Chamberlain Orleans Frazier McGriff

More Employment in West Reported Amid Harvest Demand

Washington reports increased employment in western states driven by harvest labor demand. Bureau of employment data shows unemployment easing as states mobilize harvest workers, with gains concentrated in agriculture and related sectors across the region.

West Washington Ant Far West Bureau of

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