13 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1928
Page
1
In a county meeting Davis read a letter detailing reasons for dismissing Converse. The note argues the engineering department has not been properly managed and the board questions the value of Converse’s service.
Cotton prices in New York rose by $2.50 per bale while futures for December and January fell to 181 and 18.05 cents respectively. A Washington note reports year end seed crushing totals reaching 89,784 tons, up from the prior year.
An OCR fragment mentions Rayford Here connected to Mobile Bay and a protege of Borxtum with a route to San. The readable text hints at a travel or mentorship context and places involved. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Special editorial notes a Pen SAC railroad entry disappointment among Mobilians as reflected in employees' magazine. The fragment hints at a local attitude concern tied to broader transport development.
A man died after apparently drowning inside a car, with authorities probing the incident and neighbors recalling the sudden event near the riverfront. The investigation focuses on how the vehicle ended up submerged and whether foul play is suspected.
Plans and specifications on seven items were submitted to the board of revenue today as part of a 192 mile county project. The notices include advertisements and details on Three Mile Creek Fowl River and other spans.
A disorganized storm disturbance was reported northwest of Key West and south of St Petersburg with warnings of a northwest storm to Boca Grande and Punta Gorda. The center was described as small with varying intensity and moving north northwest, affecting coastal areas near Fort Myers.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a coast to coast route along the western shore from Grande to a western coast area. Page reference suggests continuation on Page 12 Column 4.
Deputy Sheriff Noah Gewin of the sheriff's forces confirms plans for the next rum swoop operation. He states enforcement will target illicit shipments and alcohol violations in the county.
Esnear Hoover talk on an inspection tour was invited by Mr Coolidge to act the night at Cedar Island lodge though General Jadwin left the lodge.
A north side hotel faced a poison death investigation as a third victim died and a fourth remained critical. Names linked to the case include Mrs. Catherine Sancore Bree and Mrs. Magliano as authorities probe the deadly incident.
A flotilla searched Fisher's Island for four students returning from the island when their craft capsized in rough seas off Watch Hill. One boy clung to the overturned boat and was rescued by a fisherman who found him. The survivor, John M. Cottrell, 20, of West Prince, was brought to Wesley Hospital suffering from shock.
The writer Hazel Deyo Seer was found dead in her Greenwich home. She had reportedly been in ill health for some time and no cause of death was disclosed. Dr. D Batchelor, her estranged cartoonist husband, dismissed suicide theories.
Annie May Stafford was arraigned on a charge and fined costs equivalent to 90 days. A separate fine of 50 dollars was imposed in relation to the case.
An early August report from Stavanger Norway states the Russian ice breaker Kr The sustained greater damage during recent Arctic rescue work than previously believed. Watchers await assessments as salvage and repair crews prepare for ongoing search and recovery efforts between Svalbard and land areas in the region.
Fragmented readable text shows mentions of oil firms Boheny and Sinclair and a debate on laws for eminent domain benefiting lands held for agriculture. The passage references policy discussion and page navigation to 12.
All seven gubernatorial candidates intensify campaign activity with four leading figures speaking repeatedly. Ey Parnell argues the state must push the $52,000,000 road program to achieve success as the drive intensifies before the primary.
Police seek a divorced woman in Los Angeles to question over the murder of Myrtle Mellus. A witness reported a black eye and scratched face after she said she fell near the Mellus home. Leo P. Kelly pleads not guilty as arraignment proceeds.
L Echo de Paris quotes Henri Sosa saying France has exceptionally fine cereals but low quantities. The Aug 13 report notes the crop in Paris area and mentions the harvest shortfall likely to affect supply.
Grigore president of the Progressive Farmer was to attend but missed train connections. The arriving group, some of whom have shifted from Republican activity, met with Governor Smith's secretary and planned a conference with the candidate. William Hirth of The Missouri Farmer was also expected.
Coast Guard crews searched today for the bodies of four young men after their 15-foot sailboats capsized overnight off Hill. The missing are John McIlvain of Philadelphia, Trowbridge Cottrell of Westerly, Po ugh Sete of St. Louis, and Lloyd of Boston.
Police say a person is feared lost as a broad search continues with no clear lead. Responders from multiple agencies coordinate as residents await news on the missing individual.
Hae reaches the York quarantine station late afternoon, expected to be processed by 6 p.m. local time. The arrival marks a precautionary health measure amid ongoing concerns.
A chaotic classified ad notice touts autos and accessories, household goods and articles for sale, bicycles and collie pups. It urges readers to read the ads in the morning and mentions a two for one offer and a single cost.
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