Cedar Point road decision pits concrete v rock asphalt in tied vote
The Cedar Point board debates paving the Point road with concrete or rock asphalt. Chairman Towle opposes signing the Perry contract for paving with inferior material, while Coroner Byrne backs concrete and Commissioner Ward favors rock asphalt. An amendment adding slag foundation could add about 40000 dollars to the Perry contract, with several members signaling potential signings after legal advice.
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Board of Revenue
Bert. S. Towle
R. M. Perry
Mater
Pat Byrne
Pmiber
Perry
Ward
Prine
Free- Jend
Mobile-Baldwin Leay
Towle
Cedar Point Road
Explosion aftermath prompts sudden gun probe
Report mentions an unscheduled investigation into an explosion with deaths and injuries. Authorities say testing and verification are needed as they assess cause and safety concerns at the site.
Stock Market Opens Mildly Mixed as Traders Weighs Offers
Trading across stocks and futures shows tentative gains and losses. Prices for Mid-Continent Petroleum weaken while Foreign A holds firm. cotton futures slip with October near 23.30 and December around 23.50.
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Aertkaricia
Nash
Fishoay
Mid
Commission House
Sear
Talwad
New York
Gulfport Kidnap Case Leads to Hearing Today
A Gulfport kidnapping case moves toward a hearing today as police pursue a lead involving a taxicab driver Mitchell who sent the girl to a station. Nashville officials discuss rumors about major league links and a potential league inquiry amid fan trust concerns.
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Ateben
Gulfport
Mitchell
Mart Ttin
Casita Po
Newneseball Association
Aao Mance
Nash Association
Ralph M. NagBville
League
Clifford 8. Parker
Marta Wan
Newville
Ace
McGill
Jimmie
Hamilton
Ooster Club Hotel project funds urged at Mobile Posters meeting
At a Mobile Posters Club gathering more than 100 members discussed raising funds to build a new Ooster Club Hotel. Mayor Harry T. Hartwell and Sheriff Leon Schwarz spoke as enthusiasm grew for the community project. The club aims for a membership goal of five hundred. current rolls show two hundred sixteen members with a two‑month timeline to secure pledges.
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Hemsby
Thane
Harry T. Hartwell
Leon Schwarz
AB-8 Coast Patrol Boat To Leave For Biloxi
Announcement this morning that the Coast Patrol boat AB-8, formerly the riger, will depart for Biloxi this afternoon. The vessel had a 200 horsepower Sterling installed and has been under general repairs in port. She reportedly aided the British schooner Aesop and joined the laid-up fleet linked to alleged rum runs off Chickasaw yesterday.
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Mobile
Sthan
Biloxi
Aesop
Chickasaw
Tallapoosa to Patrol Atlantic Coast Arriving Mobile Soon
The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa from New York is due in Mobile this week with an expected arrival Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. After a several months patrol, the vessel with home port in Mo j was transferred recently and will make several stops en route to Mobile.
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Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
Mobile
New York
Atlantic Coast
Poosa
Mo J
Merchants Institute Three Discussed at Meeting
Merchants, members of the retail department, discussed matters during a meeting chaired by committee officials. The report notes ongoing concerns and potential actions for improving trade and local commerce.
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Chamittee
Man Held in Government Case for Immigration Entry
John Saligi is held at the county on advice of local immigration authorities who charge he made illegal entry into the United States. He will be held until the steam Martirrino departs for Spain.
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John Saligi
United States
Ininentorities
Mini
Martirrino
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi tonight
General outlook for Alabama and Mississippi shows partly cloudy skies tonight with light to gentle winds. Friday brings generally fair conditions with calm to modest breezes and no significant weather events anticipated.
Pure Food War Waged in Mobile City and County
The state pure food department fights adulteration in Mobile by sending agents to inspect foods in stores and factories. Canned goods and ice cream are targeted as part of the crackdown. The latest arrest is recorded by the county jail as the effort expands.
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State
Pure Food Department
Traffic League Meeting Set in Atlanta
Information from the local traffic department and the Interstate Commerce Commission notes a regional advisory board of the American Railway Association will convene in Atlanta on September 8 with special rail rate arrangements. The Southeast shippers regional advisory board will participate, with affiliations to the league and its affiliates arranging details.
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Beara League
Atelanta
Chamber of
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cobb
Southeast Shippers Regional Advisory Board
American Railway Association
Trate Eam
League On Regional Board
Apeciakretes
50 Gallon Still Seized in raid near Crichton
A still of 50 gallons capacity was seized yesterday afternoon about two miles west of Crichton. The operation involved General Officer P T Graves State Officer Pruitt and Chief Deputy Sheriff W O Robbins Jr. The waste material and whiskey making paraphernalia were located on the property. Alfred Broadus was identified in connection with the case and Graves has returned to Crichton.
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P. T.graves
Pruitt
W. O. Robbins, Jr
Crichton
Alfred Broadus
Graves
Woman Cleared in Abusive Language Case Against Cop
In police court Kirkpatrick stated he arrested a woman for remarks about him but the judge found the evidence insufficient for conviction. The woman, residing at 123 South Water Street, was involved in the case.
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Gni Coby
Lagi
Dangero
Sisiniaeng
Kirkpatrick
South Water Street
Gallon of gin seized in city raid by police
A gallon jug of juniper berry gin and 13 halves of white whiskey were seized by Detectives Baver Lacey and Lawrence in a raid on a vacant house on Bayou Street near Canal Street. Chief Warren F. Burch filed the report. Police expect arrests and have begun hunting the gin distillery. first seizure in over a year.
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Baver
Lacey
Lawrence
Bayou Street
Canal Street
Warren F. Burch
Two Face Charges In U S Liquor Case
Seymour Brennen held on inability to make bond and arraignment for illegal liquor violation. J L Burgett charged with ban violation after grand jury investigation. Authorities allege involvement in illicit alcohol activities and payment of funds to the grand jury.
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U.S
Seymour Brennen
Jettoda
O & Ms
J. L Burgétt
Bebb 6
Sanlred Mikekoh
Dees ” Simonr
Oner
Burgett
Grand Fury
Proling Leopard Shot in Paris After Terrorizing Neighborhood
A leopard that escaped from a zoological garden on Saturday terrorized Paris neighborhoods before being shot in a school garden in the Auteuil area. Police opened an inquiry to determine responsibility and the hunting costs totaling thousands of francs, to be charged to the owner or responsible parties.
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Fe zoologicaYeen
Auteily
Chicago University Elects New President amid War Era
The University of Chicago selects Pieter Mein as president. Mein, noted for inventing the Mason body phone used in air submarine detection, joins from Wisconsin where his physics work gained prominence. The decision was made by a joint committee and trustees led by President Ernest Dewitt Burton.
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Max Physics
University of Wiscon
Uniy of
Chicago
Pieter Mein
Ernest Dewitt Burton
Oils Price Reduction Reported in RGH Pa
A reported price cut shows oils reduced by 46 cents to 1.80 per unit. The adjustment is part of an announced action by RGH, Pa. Auxiliary 39.00.
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Rgh
Prohibition Leaders Hold Dark Conference in Washington
In Washington on August 19 the directors and officials of the Prohibition forces continued in session to decide their plans under the impending reorganiz tion. Secretary Andrews and the new conference leader remained in the city to address individual matters with commanders while no further meetings were scheduled.
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Washington
Tion
Aena
Andrews
Seemon
Kentuckian Crushed Under Railroad Car in Atlanta
A man identifying himself as Jesse J. Brewer from Urn Ky died after being crushed under a railroad car in Atlanta last night. The victim's body was recovered at the scene as authorities investigated the incident.
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Atlanta
Jesse J. Brewer
Atlanta T
Zitean Aunebe
Tagroek
Heat wave and storms devastate Midwest crops and towns
Chicago reports extreme heat cooled by storms sweeping Iowa Illinois and Kansas. Damage from rain wind and hail estimated near 1 million with Me nough county Illinois suffering 600000 to 800000. Cities from Blandville to Topeka reported severe property losses and power plant fires.
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Chicago
Middle West
Kansas
Missouri
Owa
Illinois
Iowa
Menough County
Ilinois
Blandsville
Colchester
Murphysboro
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Mount Pleasant
Guernsey
North English
Fairfield
Topeka
Mercury
Emporia
Desperado Schartel Sentenced to Thirty Years in Knoxville
Gerald Schartel, a Kansas City desperado, received the maximum penalty of thirty years for two robbery charges in Knoxville. He robbed a popular mercantile, slugged the storekeeper, and later fled before being captured by a grocery clerk who recognized him. One watch theft and other jail-delivery incidents are noted but uncharged.
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Knoxville
Tenn
International News Service
Gerald Schartel
Kansas City
Schartel
Immokalee residents demand removal of Sheriff Maynard
Immokalee citizens accuse Collier County official W B Maynard and deputies of acting under Barron G Collier influence. They petition Governor Martin for ousting and call for a special election to replace him. A mass meeting denounces deputies over protection of Collier property and alleged tax/road misdirections.
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Immo
W. BR. Maynard
Collier
Barron G. Collier
New York
Immokgilee
Martin
Maynard
Twn
Citisens
Immokalee
Everglade
Lovetiee
Adolphus Garson
Imifokalee
Board
Immolee
Collier County
Immokalea
George W. Storter
Marco Island
Lead
Hint
Esshan
Selana
Mipin
Arme
Ings
Florida
Newport disaster at sea claims multiple lives
Reports describe a shipwreck near Newport following an explosion as Captain Thomas Mevey and crew attempted to beach the vessel. Passengers and crew scrambled for life lines and boats while rescuers pulled survivors from the water amid chaotic scenes.
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Newport
Mackinaé
Ptea
Torton
Paares Wat
Wey
Thomas Mevey
Tucket
Thomas
Quarte
Baco Faye Ham
Birmingham Woman Shot for Burglary Mistake
Birmingham, Ala. a woman was shot in the abdomen by her husband who fired believing she was a burglar. The incident occurred early in the night when he awakened by a shadow outside and realized his mistake before summoning aid and rushing her to the hospital.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ain Ane
Philip Hisenbees
Bell
Hari
Sumialance
H Pital
Pendi
Farmer’s Chant Keeps Yolks In Rhythm In Bt Ost Era
A fragment notes a chant by a 250 cun farmer during Bt and ost era agrarian life. The brief item references rural customs and agricultural practice, highlighting cultural persistence amid technological changes.
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