Officers Suspended Over Alleged Drinking Case At 607 St. Michael
J E Ellis of Carney Alabama accuses police officers Peter Carney and M Bullock of directing him to Emma Burnham’s home at 607 St Michael Street where he was robbed of $25 to $13. Ellis charges two officers frequented the place while drinking. Burnham Mary Fretwell and Alice McKee are named on the docket in related charges. The police chief suspends the two officers pending investigation. Carney denies visiting Burnham’s home and Bullock admits being there but says no drinking occurred. Burnham denies officers were drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ellis
Carney
Ala
Emma Burnham
St. Michael Street
Peter Carney
M. Bullock
Ellis
Burnham
Mary Fretwell
Alice McKee
Bullock
Legion Hiker Bound for Frisco on Endurance Trek
James N. Chadwick a New York City legionnaire and his companion John J. Brown began a long foot trek from New Orleans July 26 toward the American Legion convention in San Francisco. They traveled routes via Mobile Jacksonville and New York reaching Mobile in 11 days and plan to meet in Frisco around the convention date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Chadwick
Legionnaire
New York City
Mobile
American Legion
San Francisco
John J. Brown
Agiso
Chadwick
New Orleans
New York
Jacksonville
Frisco
Boston
Three Coumanis Brothers Receive First Citizenship Papers
George Nicholas Coumanis Louis Nicholas Coumanis and Paul Nicholas Coumanis former Greece residents were granted first citizenship in federal court after meeting residence requirements. George was stationed in Egypt with the Suez Canal Company. all now operate businesses in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nicholas Coumanis
Louis Nicholas Coumanis
Paul Nicholas Coumanis
Greece
Federal
George Coumanis
Egypt
Suez Canal Company
Army Sergeant Heads Recruiting Tour to Atmore and Flomaton
Sergeant Charles Leake from the local recruiting station will spend two weeks on a recruiting tour with headquarters at Atmore and Flomaton. A week will be spent at each location where he will operate sub stations of the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leake
Atmore
Flomaton
Dan Quillen
Whiskey Seizure Leads to Detention of Woman
A report under the prohibition law states two five gallon kegs of whiskey and a basket of white and red whiskey in half pint bottles were seized and a Negro woman held.
Miners Refuse Deputies in Hillsboro Standoff
Six miners were arrested as tensions rose in Hillsboro on August 15 during a protest over deputies being assigned to the mining community. Authorities reported no injuries while miners refused to accept the deputy assignments, citing safety and local sovereignty concerns.
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi on August 15 calls for fair to locally thundershowers. Temperatures expected to be mild with scattered storms in the afternoon across coastal and inland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Baseball scores and lineup fragments from a 1910s game
The snippet lists batting and pitching notes with partial lineups including Hargrave, Gowdy, Ryan, Schmidt, Henanne, and Charrity among others. It mentions a homer by Holloway and Bassler, and notes Perkins and Veach contributing hits as the game details remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixey
Hargrave
Ryan
Gowdy
Eth Wits
Piet
Eal Ainemith
Reuther
Deena
Washington
Thurston
Ana Schalk
Ariel
Wiss Sphlagte
Perkins
Holloway Bassler
Veach
Homer
Enabling Act Moves Forward in Alabama Legislature
Rep Wil Holcombe reports the enabling act will be considered Friday in the Alabama House with little opposition. The bill allows state prison inspectors to approve food quality and lets sheriffs stop daily prisoner menu reports while maintaining safety standards. It also exempts World War I veterans from poll tax and proposes three mobile traffic officers with jail terms for repeat speeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House’ of Representatives
Wil Holcombe
Mobile
Holcombe
State Harbor Commission
Judiciary Committee
Mobile County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Dairymen Object to Provisions in Milk Ordinance
Dairymen oppose an option in the milk ordinance as discussions with the city commission county health board and state health board representatives and Mobile Dairymen's Association continue. They warn compulsory cooling would raise milk costs about fifteen cents a gallon while officials debate final action set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
County Board “of Health
State Board of ‘Health
Mobile Dairymen’s Association
Taylor
Alleged Slayer Held at Barracks in Savannah
A man is held at Barracks Island barracks in Savannah Georgia after being identified as an alleged slayer. Details from the case are not disclosed in the report, and authorities continue to investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
the barrAcks Island
8. C
Buyers Week Day Two Attracts Out-of-Town Merchants
Day two of Buyers' Week drew about 200 out-of-town merchants to Mobile with more expected on later trains and Thursday, the final day. Boat trips to Fairhope with bathing and dancing were planned, a Mobile Nashville doubleheader offered, and a moving picture show sponsored by Mayor Bedsole and D. P. Beaton. Speak ers Milton McDowell J F Turner of St Steve Ala and R L Young of Panata Ah praised hospitality and urged future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhope
Mobile
Dauphin Street
Mobile Nashville
R. V.bedsole
Pansion
Department of the Ber. of Commerce
D. P. Beator
Milton McDowell
J. F. Turner
St. Steve Ala
R. L. Young
Panata
Retail Merchants Discuss Selling At Southern Confer
Richmond Va Aug 15 Sellers and salesmanship top the agenda at the seventh annual Southern Retail Merchants conference with leaders from many Southern cities. W Morrisette of Winston Salem NC spoke on the salesman's function stressing quick turnover and practical examples. B Noojin of Attalla Ala discussed mark up while W E Bilheimer of St Louis Mo prepared remarks on champion ship selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W. Morrisette
Winston- Salem
N. C
South
B. Noojin
Attalla
Ala
W. E. Bilheimer
St. Louis
Klan seeks injunction against Simmons and Chicago members
A bill filed in Chicago Superior Court seeks to restrain William J. Simmons and three Chicago men from controlling local Ku Klux Klan bodies. The suit, filed on behalf of the national organization, argues local klans are bound to national by laws, with Atlanta headquarters holding the authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Simmons
The
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
National
Atlanta
Maj
Franklin
Browne
James C. Stockwell
Onal
Colonel Johnson Dies in Knoxville
Colonel J Von Johnston of Macon Georgia died in Knoxville Tennessee after a several week illness. He was 78 years old and a citizen of south Georgia. He leaves behind relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Knoxville
Tenn
J. von Johnston
Macon
South Georgia
First quarantine announced by U S on imports
Washington Aug 15 a quarantine on all fruits offered for import into the United States except from November 1 was the first step toward keeping certain injurious...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Feud Over Marriage Law Echoes in Ousted Couple Case
District Attorney announces action in a legal dispute involving a former grand jury member and a hairdresser from Frex. Officials say a writ is sought to determine whether a marriage may be annulled or recognized, with deportation considered amid protests and legal maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tical
Beans
Melahth
Mahomet
Frex
United
Constantinople
New
Sepeat of 87 Dead From Frontier No 1 Mine
Kemmerer coal officials report 87 bodies removed from Frontier No 1 Mine after a deadly blast. Ninety one bodies estimated in the mine with 35 men rescued. one dies during extraction. Black damp blamed for fatalities. search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wye
Kemmerer Coal Company
Frontier
Ara. Po Aly
International New
Quealy
The
Comence
Autoists Robbed but Pedestrians Escape Bandits
A group of four bandits in a touring car robbed ten people in Chicago early today, taking money and jewelry valued at about 6000. They first targeted Walter A Dowell and relatives in Arkansas, then seized cash and gems from several pairs and individuals before a foot chase where one robber was knocked down and escaped with a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter A.” Dowell
Wainuridge
Ark
Fina
Man of 79 Weds Spinster of 98 in Bluefield
In Bluefield West Virginia on August 15, Jesse Thomas aged 79 married Miss Rabble Haywood 98 after a three month courtship. Meanwhile in Kenton County Kentucky John A Hamburger 71 of Springfield and Mrs. R. Curry 61 of Miamis Ohio announced their marriage last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
United Preas
Jesse Thomas
Migs Rabble Haywood
John A. Hamburger
Springfield
R. Curry
Miamis
Ohio
Kenton County
Kentucky
Negro doctors to go to Tuskegee hospital duty
Washington Aug. 15. After conferences with white citizens at the hospital, Director Hines of the Veterans Administration has selected Negro physicians for duty at the Tuskegee hospital and expects them to report soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Somel
Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Hughes Asked To Protect Griffis In German Arrest Case
McFarland, commander of the Disabled Veterans to day sent a request to Secretary Hughes urging that every precaution be taken for their fellow member Hooven who is under arrest at Eberbach Germany for an alleged peace offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland
Hughes
Hooven
Eberbach
Germany
Amity Treaty With Mexico Ready for Formal Recognition
Washington officials say a treaty of amity and commerce with Mexico has been concluded as the final step before recognizing the Obregon government. Secretary Hughes must approve the terms and Coolidge will sign a proclamation. ratification by the Senate is required. The talks in Mexico City between Warren Payne and Mexican officials settled all differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Mexico
Obregon
State Department
Hughes
Mexico City
Charlies Beecher Warren
John Barton Payne
Exican
8& Hughes
Provin Gs
Obre
Secretaryughes
Man clothed in fur burial at Texarkana funeral
Texarkana Texas Aug 15 Dr Fred M Spiers formerly of United States met death here yesterday burial clothes described as a great coat of Russian sable fur lined boots and fur cap The robes were valued around 25000 Dr Spiers had come to Texarkana two years ago his home was in New York state He was accorded an exclusive burial site and few acquaintances attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Texas
Fred M. Spiers
Aos
New York State
Missing Child Found In Shack After Several Days
A four year old boy, son of a cafe owner, who had been missing since Monday, was found locked inside an abandoned shack in Hot Springs. Police, federal officers, Boy Scouts, and citizens had searched the area before a passerby heard cries and alerted authorities. The child was brought to Hot Springs for questioning and is reported safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruicea
Ot Springs
J Ao Higgins, Jr
Hot Springs
Pulo
Texas Bureau to Get Large Loan
A New York banking syndicate led by Sea board National Bank and Goldman, Sachs & Co. completed arrangements for a large loan to the Texas Farm Parks Cotton Association to aid orderly cotton marketing in Texas. The loan amount is not disclosed but expected to be at least 10 million dollars and likely higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Seaboard National Bank
Goldman, Sachs & Co
Texas Farm Parkads Cotton Association
May Named Trade Commissioner to Near East and North Africa
Washington Aug 15 announcement names Richard A May as trade commissioner to the Near East and the North African countries. May has been assistant chief of the textile division of the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard A. May
Near East
Department of Ecommerce
May
Bureau
Public Barred from Gotham Coal Parley
The Gotham coal parley was closed to the public and press as John Hays Hammond announced the move. Miners’ VP Thomas Kennedy urged open meetings and pressed for a new contract with recognition of the check-off, while operators refused arbitration. The two-day conference aims to hear miners and operators separately or jointly, contingent on arrival of UMWA president John L. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hays Hammond
Thomas Kennedy
United States
Pennsylvania Hotel
Kennedy
Hammond
R. Cappellini
Cappellini
John L. Lewis
United Mine ‘Workers
Atlantic City
Miners to Fight for Check-Off System in Atlantic City Talks
John L. Lewis leads miners into conference with the federal coal commission at 3 20 PM in Atlantic City determined to press demands and uphold the check-off system. The commission will meet separately with miners and operators with hopes to avert a strike planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeeee Carberry
News Serive
New -York
Atlantic City
John L. Lewis
Federal Coal Commission
Cuba Returns to Two Cent Postage
Cuba has returned to two cent letter postage effective last Monday. Domestic letters had been raised to three cents and United States and possessions mail to three cents by presidential decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havena Ave
Cuba
United States
Farley To Retain Ship Board Post
Edward P. Farley of Chicago who chaired the United States Shipping Board under Mr. Lasker will remain in that post under the Coolidge administration, according to learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Ship Board Post
Washington
International News Service
Edward P. Farley
Chicago
Albert D. Lasker
United States Shipping Board
Coolidge
Governor Peay Warns of Gasoline Price Monopoly Rise
Nashville reports Governor Peay condemns the nationwide gasoline price fight as creating a greater monopoly. He fears refineries and independent dealers will be driven out, leaving the public as the main losers and prices too high for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
International News Service
Peay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stranger
Legion
Dawes
Cazalas
Burch and
Stringfellow
Hillsboro
Fils
Baseball
Atone
Vermor
O'Neil
Morton
Solons
Eastern Shore
KLAN
Simmons
U. S
M. F. Dacey
Tuskegee
Griffis
U. 4
American Republic
M. K. Reynolds
Texas Bureau
Issohar Ly
Lewin Ime
United Mine
Workers of America
Gotham Coal Parley
Kil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!