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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1931

Page

1

Lawyers Clash Over Juvenile Court Reform Plan

The legal battle over control of the Juvenile court now the domestic relations court continued as Judge J Gaillard Hamilton prepared to act Monday. A. J. Kearley named judge of the domestic relations court would take over the office, while Judge Hamilton weighed the moves to challenge the new act's validity. STORRS SUPPORTS MOVE telegram says Southern cotton producers seek a strong farm board choice and roots for a southern leader to guide policy and stabilize cotton profits.

Juvenile Court Court of Domestic Relations A. J. Kearley J. Gaillard Hamilton Allonsa

Hopes for Retaining Knoxville Ball Club Are Slim

Knoxville fundraisers aimed to buy stock in the Mobile club faced a bleak outlook after Mobile stockholders refused a trade with the Smokies. The Mobile group demanded 100 per share for 1,900 shares, while Knoxville leaders sought to keep the Tennessee franchise. Major George L. Berry led the Knoxville effort as the situation grew more muddled after a minority stockholders meeting.

Knoxville Ball Club Associated Press Knoxville Tenn Mitchell Long Mobile Baseball Club Tennessee City Knoxville Baseball Mobile Smokies Mobilians John D. Martin The Southern Association George L. Berry

North Carolina Petting Party Racket Probed by Grand Jury

Assistant Attorney General A A F Seawell urged a state wide grand jury probe into magistrate courts amid reports of a racket charging couples by coercion under the claim of court costs. He said magistrates have raided petting couples and forced payments to escape trial.

North Carolina Raleigh N. C A. A. F. Seawell Seavel

Yachtmen Rescued After Sloop Capsizes Off Barretts Beach

A sloop skippered by Harvey East-Wan and a companion capsized off Barretts Beach during a squall estimated at 50 mph. They were rescued by a passing fishing smack near Bax.

Harvey East- Wan Barrett's Beach Bax

Weather forecast fragment hints at east and south cloudy periods

Fragmentary forecast indicates strong easterly winds and cloudy conditions with occasional precipitation potential in eastern and southern portions.

Final details from Thad at the foot of Dateeet

Fragmentary notes describe a Sunday morning event at 4 or 9 o'clock near the eaves. Details are unclear and partially unreadable.

Eaves

Surgeon dies after career at College of Surgeons fellowship

A surgeon with a fellowship in the American College of Surgeons is reported dead. The obituary notes his long career and fellowship standing within the American College of Surgeons.

The American College of Surgeons

Firms Incorporate for Two Month Concerns Filed

Two month old concerns filed Saturday show incorporation activity by firms listed in the filing records. The notices indicate new corporate entries entering the market and seeking regulatory approval.

Call Traced As Coast Guard Tries To Locate Vessel

The coast guard traced a call likely not a distress signal as no other operators heard it. The naval ship involved was in Seattle harbor during the inquiry on the Oregon coast situation.

The Coast Guard Oregon Coast Seattle Harbor

Mrs Lindbergh Uses Radio From Volcanic Island Landing

Mrs Lindbergh remains in contact with the world by radio as she reports from a volcanic island where she has landed. She communicates with observers and authorities while awaiting further steps.

Mrs. Lindbergh Volcanic Island

Japaneseviation fines for failed globe girding attempt

Tokyo reports Clyde Park born and Hugh Herndon Jr American aviators fined under strict aviation laws of Japan after a mishap plagued their projected globe girdling flight begun in New York. The fines followed their unsuccessful attempt to complete the journey.

Tokyo New York Clyde Parkborn Hugh Herndon, Jr Japan Tha Barovak Trans

Lindberghs land after 1067 mile Arctic flight reach Siberia

Reports from Seattle say Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh landed on Karagin island east coast of Siberia after a 1067 mile Bering Sea crossing. Naval radio station at St Paul island noted the arrival. Weather brief and fuel supply details mentioned.

Associated ‘Press Seattle Charles A. Lindbergh Karagin Island Siberia Bering See Froid Safety Bay Nome Iast Ad Naval St. Paul Island M. Cast

No Clues to Thief Found at Cowan Home

Report notes no clues were found at the residence of C. H. Cowan at 1700 Government Street after the thief was not located nearby. No suspect information or leads were released as investigators continued inquiries.

C. H. Cowan Government Street

Talamance Ship Launch Fails to Clear Postponement

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a ship named Talamance was the first of two launched vessels but faced a postponement and disagreement among high officials and diplomats. Nearby mentions migration, river, and preys not clearly defined.

Porn Poe Peter Diplo

Cuban Revolt Lenders Held in Prison

Report from Havana states lenders connected to the revolt are held as prisoners at a palace site. Details are sparse with fragmented phrases referencing permits and locations.

Defeat of Farm Board Cotton Plan Seen

Governor Sterling denied supporting a one third allotment for this year’s cotton farmers after remarks at a board meeting were mischaracterized. The report notes Stone’s clarification and directs readers to Page 3 for full column details.

Farm Board Sterling Mr. Stone

Cotton supplies on hand in United States rise in July

The census bureau reports total U S cotton supply on July 31 at 6.36 million bales up from 4.58 million last year and 2.31 million two years ago. The annual report covers the 1980 31 season ending July 31.

Washington United States Census Bureau

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Hamilton Lawyers’ Association Alabama Agriculture Hyde Hoover Storrs Arthur M. Hyde Dana Federal Board Miller Norma Kent Justice Wolato Bay St. Craft Cauitioned of Pensa Colas Colin Bering Sea RADIO Mrs. Hoover. Christens Futers Fleet Aten Colama Dexter
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