Ammonia Plant Blast Wrecks Bayou La Batre Facility
A massive explosion at a Bayou La Batre ammonia ice plant injured two workers and killed one fireman, Cox 40, blown through a doorway. Engineer Wille Castello 69 and others were treated for burns as the plant suffered serious damage. The blast occurred about 3 o'clock, with responders from BayouLa Batre and nearby Frank Smee Plant dispatched to assess and start repairs.
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Bayou Baetas
Cox
Wille Castello
Mobile
Calvin Ledmier
Wisin
Theuilding
Espeo
Bayou la Batre
Frank Smee
Changes in Vets Bureau Staff at Mobile Sub-station
Captain F L Wyatt announces three changes in duties of men connected with the United States Veterans Bureau local sub-station. W Barry becomes contact officer and rehabilitation assistant. FG Pret becomes placement trainer. George V Baltus becomes recreation assistant. They will be located at Mobile station headquarters and travel to Montgomery for training.
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United States
F. L. Wyatt
W. Barry
Ing
George V. Btalus Ashen
Montgoery
Remupe Inc
Ats Ery
Schwarz to Join Governor's Party in Aniston Visit
Reader text indicates Captain Leon Schwarz will join Governor Brandon's party in Aniston for a review of a National Camp of instruction. The Mobile Rifles may host Herzog and the Kiwanis members plan a Sunday dinner with a complimentary ice cream.
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Brandon
Leon
Schwarz
Anniston
Cagateme ‘Natioes
Warz
Belcome
Pany
Kiwanis E Ri
Rifles
Chauffeur Fined in Reckless Driving Collision Case
James Hardy IT chauffeur for Pistole’s Market was fined 10 dollars for reckless driving after arraignment in the recorder's court. The incident occurred on Chatham Street when Hardy’s vehicle collided with another, leaving Green’s car damaged and Hardy slightly injured. Two witnesses testified Hardy was at the site turning into Gove Street.
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James Hardy
Pistole’s Market
Recorder’s Court
Green
Chatham Streets
Hardy
Gove
Mobile County Jail Inspection Praised By State Prisoner
Miss Anne Davis of the state prison conducted an inspection at Mobile County Jail. She complimented the food service and records keeping, noting the system for inmates appears well organized.
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Anne. Davis
Mobile
Miss Davis
Connick
French Faces Court Monday in Multiple Federal Cases
Harry French once a special federal employee is indicted by Mobile circuit court for murder and related charges. He faces trial in federal court Monday at 6:00 p.m. The cases arose after transfers from state court to federal court during last February’s trial calls. County and U.S. attorneys consider Behan Me as a witness in separate counts involving abusive language, weapons, and defamation.
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Harry French
Circuit ‘Court of Mobile
B. B
U. 8
Oa St
Shaotne
Behan
Mary. Payne
Ron Providence
Apa
Weeklong business gathering earns town thanks
Merchants and firms from nearby states attended a weeklong session in town. The event showcased courtesy from local businesses, with residents thanking attendees for their hospitality and cooperation during the busy period.
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Byk Sykes
Pulton
Ale
Man arraigned on assault charge at recorder's court
Brenton is held on an assault charge after a July session in the recorder's court. Attorney Feibleman asked for, and the defendant initially sought, a jury trial, with a plea rejected and the case proceeding.
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Baga
Angos Brenton
Recorder’s Court
Wv. Feibleman
Bat. McRee
Ant Ewton
Tama Ena ii
Somerville Seer Seen by Police, Police Locate Man
A man described as a seer in Somerville prompts police attention after being reported missing or sought. Authorities pursued leads and later located the individual.
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Gee
Christ Ot ‘Somerville
Atmore Man Enlists in U S Army Here
Wiley Ardis of Atmore Alabama joins the U S Army enlisting for three years. The recruiting officer notes Ardis has been assigned to Fort Siera, with Gen. office stating key details of the enlistment process.
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Atmore
U. S. Army
Wiley Ardis
Ala
United Tes Army
Fort Siaierees
Gee
Alabama Senate Defeats BlacK Sins Measure 17 to 16
Sunday activities in Mobile and across Alabama proceed as usual after the Alabama Senate defeats the Teddy Bonner black sins measure by a single vote. The bill sought stricter limits, but opponents caution against broad restrictions while supporters urged action.
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Mobile
Alabama
Teddy
Bonner
Fort Canal
Joe Eo
Wermite
Unclear OCR Item on Brandon Recovery
Fragmentary report notes Brandon removed from hospital yesterday afternoon and reported very much improved. Mentions wheel chair use and a dispute over who held control, with references to Serna cram alleged and the defense.
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Brandon
Serna Cram
Prison escape leads to jewel theft investigation
An inmate who fled after serving part of a four year term admitted to officers he had nine months left when he escaped. Police detectives in Dalto h are trying to locate owners of a large amount of jewelry found at the scene.
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Agen md
Daltoh
Police ‘Départment
Ward completes official petition drive for two offices
The report notes G Wied challenges George B Crawford for a six year term while D Davis runs for a two year term. R V Taylor held the seat and the candidate is actively collecting petition signatures to qualify.
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Santiealet
Aod Conmimien
Ota
G. Wied
Gerge B. Crawford
R. V. Taylor
Stowaway Admitted to Citizenship Case Emerges
A stowaway who arrived with unknown entry details was admitted to citizenship after authorities reviewed his case. The individual, born in the Virginian States, had resided in Mobile prior to the admission. The proceedings and final decision were released by the relevant authorities.
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Romig Ritsbers
Ieee
Raraievis
Mobile
Russian Bulgarian tension rises over armed standoff
Fragmentary dispatches report growing strain between Russian and Bulgarian authorities with demands for concessions and threats of retaliation. Officials in Sofia note Moscow pressure while Bulgarian workers seek changes as mediation efforts continue amid tense exchanges.
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Sofia
Mose
Gress
Bulgaria
New Outfielder Trade Reaches Memphis
Memphis reports that R. Watkins, president, secured the outfielder from the Charlotte club of the South Atlantic League to play next season.
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Memphis
Tenn
Allas R. Watkins
Charlotte Club
Brink of Niagara and Wins His Bet
In Niagara Falls New York on August 17 William Sullivan, a Bethlehem sailor, walked near the brink of the falls. He was challenged by Charles Freisch who argued about a man walking the brink. both were involved as Sullivan faced charges of drunkenness and Freisch for disorderly conduct after officers intervened.
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Brink
Niagara
Agara Falls
N. Y
William
Bethlehem
Dee
Cer M. Rhodes
Sulli
Sullivan
Charles Freisch
Freisch
Hereisch
Federal inquiry on gasoline supplies prompts industry concerns
A survey by the association calls for a cautious approach to new refinery construction and warns against price manipulation. It notes some firms have reduced supply to push prices up, while others announce a second one cent cut and ongoing changes at filling stations. The report cites effects across several states as the market adjusts.
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Lowe Alaa Sansiaen
Miao Lees
Georgia
Unclear 1920s case involving Johnny Jones and stolen goods
Partial court notes report a case about Johnny Jones a Black man tied to a pawned ring stolen property and a local pawn shop. The fragment mentions D H Edington the city Soliciter Paterson and a Joe Brown docket. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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Johnny Jones
Courtney
D. H. Edington
Paterson
Jones
Aaa
Fragmentary OCR note on Reich legal lever forces
Fragmented text reads like a wartime or legal note with oblique references to Reich, apso havengtein, four po emprise Chan Millen, and a claim of no inclination to loosen any Reich leverage. The readable portion lacks clear events or identities.
Revenue Bill Adoption in Alabama House
The Alabama House adopted a revenue bill as part of a conference process. The record notes the bill’s passage and the ongoing steps within the legislative sequence.
Parker Guards Meet Klansmen Surprise Train Encounter
Governor John Parker was boarded by masked Ku Klux Klan members at Gloster Mississippi on a train to Centerville. After conversations the governor and robed figures shared a handshake and a friendly exchange before the crowd dispersed at Centreville.
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New Orleans
John M. Barker
Morehouse
Gloster
Baton Rouge
A. Naturalization Sete
Centerville
John Parker
Mr. Parker
Gov
Ker
Ku Klux Klan
Parker
Zayas Weigh Tarafa Bill Before Senate Action
Havana reports President Zayas will carefully study the Tarafa Bill if the senate approves it. The measure would close forty seven sub-ports and consolidate Cuban railways, with senate debate delayed to late next week. A Sugar Mill Owners commission and the Rotary Club oppose the bill, listing eight reasons against it.
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Havana
Zayas
Senate
Commission of
Sugar Mill Owners and Planters’ Association
Pee
Youngstown Plant Scene of Walkout
Youngstown Ohio August 17 The Republic and Steel Company pipe mill was nearly idle due to a walkout by ten workers. They work ten hours daily and seek either higher pay for ten hours or a reduction to eight hours in line with other departments.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Republic and Steel Company
Hantman Sent to Jail as Vagrant in Tulsa Case
United Press reports Ate Hantman, victim of a flogging incident, was fined $100 and sentenced to thirty days for vagrancy. The attack led to militia presence and martial law in Tulsa last fall.
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Tulsa
Okla
Rvs
United Press
Ate Hantman
Hantman
Animne Trae Neavik Hon Atloes
Oaga
Young Lovers Drown in Lake After Night Rescue Attempt
In Atlanta a girl 19 and a young man die after an improvised raft with eight others flounders near shore. Vandergrif is reported to have given his life rescuing the girl. some say the raft crew saw him swimming to safety. Witnesses recall a tragic late night scene at the lake during a convention week.
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Atlanta
Lake
Narvisa Waves Lake
Fio Sonte
Misse Maurer
Spectato
Vandergrif
Maurer
Revenue Bill Passes Senate Easy In Alabama
The Alabama Senate approved the general revenue bill by 38 to five as the lower house sent it on for final concurrence after adjournment. The House earlier passed the “Jiggs” divorce bill for cruelty by a husband and a measure allowing free passes to sheriffs. The Mobile port loan of 1000000 was placed as a priority order for Tuesday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate
General Revenue
Alabama
Legislative House
Six Figures for Central Group at Stone Mountain Memorial
In Atlanta August an announcement from the Stone Mountain Memorial association states six figures will be centered at the Stone Mountain Coal memorial. Jeff Davis Robert E Lee and St Jackson are named among the selections to be completed by a commission of state historians from thirteen Confederate states. The commission will present picks to the association's executive committee chaired by Harrison Randolph.
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Atlanta
Augiemhens
Stone Mountain Coal Memorial
Jeff Davis
Robert E. Lee
St Jackson
Stone Mountain Memorig Association
Harrison Randolph
Commit
Conference Room Signage Delegates Part Gan
Fragmentary text points to a conference room event with signing and participants named in unclear order. The brief hints at a meeting or signing activity involving a group or party.
Unclear fragments hint at a Dearborn estate camping plan
scattered OCR text mentions an island journey and a camping party at a Dearborn estate, with several days spent away. details are incomplete and names or dates are not readable.
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Rion
Sera Ind
Dearborn
Near
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