14 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1928
Page
1
A Montana figure attacks Wet's cabinet choice as September 1 start looms. A thirty day clause is removed from a contract, and an $8,500 salary is set for the new incumbent. Bids for county road projects and for Fowl River bridge plus a gravel pit were ordered tabulated after being opened.
An observer notes a distant storm with winds inland and a barometer at 29.64 as Mobile forecasts showers and cooler air. The Lake region west of Palm Beach sends distress calls to the Red Cross after a hurricane floods hundreds nearby.
Superior Wisconsin report outlines group recommendations on flood curb project. Board supports raising the height by three feet and moving back from the Mississippi River, opposing the Mississippi commission’s plan for higher levees closer to the channel.
Ohio and Arkansas voters faced sharp wet-dry ballot choices in state primaries. Arkansas voters selected a governor amid a $52,000,000 road levy issue, while Ohio supporters and opponents aligned on alcohol policy shaping the races.
Tokyo reports that imperial sanction has been obtained for the withdrawal of five companies of infantry from Tientsin China. It is expected that the sixth division from Shantung would need to organize winter quarters.
The Western Christian Temperance Union schedules a Thursday session with Ecormick as the main speaker. Members and the local community are invited to attend the meeting at the usual venue.
Northwestern Miller carries a feature on port activities and a mobilization push. The piece highlights local industry roles, infrastructure developments, and key figures shaping the port's future.
Hearing scheduled at 9 o'clock in Mobile on August 23 to review complaints by H England from Creosoring Company and H A Waltman against the Southern Railway over alleged unjust piling transportation rates. The cases cover carloads of wooden pilings from Palermo Saraland and other Alabama points to Mobile seeking reasonable rates and reparations.
L W James Mobile district manager for the U S bureau of domestic and foreign commerce announced that Norman F Titus chief of the transportation division has been invited to visit the city. If he accepts he will travel by airplane from Georgia where he spoke at a Monday meeting to Chattahoochee Valley and Gulf peciname. James stressed the bureau chief’s visit would highlight importance in both foreign and domestic commerce.
A state agriculture department representative will travel to Mobile to examine moves to remove W. C. Vail, the county agriculture agent. The action followed an opinion by James Webb, the county attorney, that the county lacks authority to dismiss the agent.
A 14 year old completes a 12000 mile journey starting abroad and heading home to Panama City. The effort reflects a cross border link between the United States and Canada as part of a broader travel theme.
Officials from Merchant Fleet Corporation visit executive team led by Eimo Davison to discuss corporate initiatives and strategic collaboration. The meeting focuses on fleet expansion, modernization, and potential partnership opportunities.
One hundred sixty five youths from the French navy arrived in New York to fill vacant posts after a strike aboard a Havre liner. The ship carries 2,953 mail sacks. three sacks reached New York by amphibian plane, catapulted 450 miles at sea, beating others by 18 hours.
The Munson liner Manamar is still ashore on a reef off Great Abaco Island Bahamas after a gale early Sunday. All 75 passengers en route from Miami to New York have been rescued and taken to Nassau.
In Bogota on August 14 Colombia’s chamber of deputies defeated a law prohibiting alcohol use until 1932 by a large majority. The new legislation will take effect in October.
California physicians report 17 pediatric cases of infantile paralysis treated with convalescent serum within 48 hours showing no deaths or lasting paralysis. Dr E B Shaw and Dr H E Thelander presented findings to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Antiques and curios including silk shirts rugs tarnished watches sparkling diamond rings and perfume went on sale before the customs house amid a cosmopolitan crowd. Bids were spirited with items like a long chain selling for a small amount and a bracelet with a diamond ring described as a romance still in its plush box.
Mrs Verda L ODonnell and eight others sue Handy Andy Stores in circuit court claiming stock misrepresentation. Plaintiffs say 33 shares of preferred and 17 shares of common were sold as paying 8 dollars annual dividend. Second group alleges fraud in selling 53 shares at 25 dollars each, with claims the company held bank backing in Mobile, which was false.
Seek Jernigans J C McCurdy of Bovina Miss asked police to locate his wife Aubrey V Jernigan believed in the city. A sister of Mrs Jernigan is ill and wants her to come home.
London publication reports on the evolution of mobile terminals at the docks detailing how new berths and equipment improve cargo handling. The piece notes enterprise involvement and potential shifts in shipping operations affecting port efficiency.
Montgomery Alabama August 14. Frederick M. Copuyanes chairman faced a press question in the national campaign. Raskob asserted the largest prosperity measure for the southern people stems from the eighteenth amendment. Dutch expert arrives to discuss British claims with Mexico regarding revolutionary damages.
Pierre S. Du Pont of Wilmington on leave from SO Sant de Corporation contributed $50,000 to the Democratic campaign fund. John J. Raskob, chairman of the national committee, announced the donation in New York.
Washington August 14 Republican leaders plan a financial push to shore up campaigns in crucial states. The plan centers on securing funds and directing influence toward J Kruesi of Tennessee and the South Corporation of Cleveland as they target Ohio and Louisiana.
Cyrus W. Locher faces opposition in the Ohio primary as the Anti Saloon League backs his rival Graham Hunt. The race centers on the short term nomination amid long standing temperance politics.
Wet and dry issues split the field as Ohio voters cast a predicted 900000 ballots in the primary. Focus fell on the Republican governor race and the short term Democratic senatorial contest with Cyrus Locher and P Hunt leading a crowded field. Burton was seen as the favorite in the GOP senatorial race.
Governor Smith informs Rev. John Roach Straton that a public career debate must occur at Calvary Baptist in New York City or not at all. He states he has no plan to debate politically and will close the matter until a firm affirmative reply is received.
Governor Smith finished drafting his acceptance speech after a long meeting with southern and midwestern farm leaders. He scheduled further talks with key Democratic leaders, inviting Carter Glass and Josephus Daniels to Albany for strategy sessions amid the convention buildup.
Herbert Hoover keeps pre election remarks tightly controlled as he travels the country. The Republican nominee rarely speaks freely with reporters or on unsettled issues, issuing statements only through official channels and public addresses.
John Mason, chairman of the chamber of commerce sub committee, outlines the first step in a trade expansion program. The plan appears to focus on strategic growth and cooperation, with details to be developed in upcoming discussions.
City officials left Mobile this afternoon for Pascagoula to take part in the dedication of the new concrete bridges over the Pascagoula and Escanton rivers at Pascagoula and Moss Point Mississippi. A large delegation of civilians was expected to attend the ceremony.
In Marion Ohio on August 14 1940 a Salt celal Ansocetion case is filed naming Jean Wolfe and George Neely De Wolfe as grandchildren of the late Florence. The suit centers on a contested matter tied to the estate and seeks resolution through the board's action.
Fragmented OCR text shows a juror forfeiting bond in a conspiracy related case ending in a mistrial. Authorities or court details are unclear due to garbled source.
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