Mobile to Install Street Lighting Plan Faces Objections
A proposed city light plan would cost 250 000 and cover most streets along with Catherine Street and Springhill Avenue in Mobile. Property owners split on the project with 85 percent on Catherine Street opposing white way installation, while some backed ventures and others remained silent. City Attorney Korn says authority exists to assess costs against benefited properties. former commissioner Pillans questions legality without stated grounds.
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Catherine Street
Springhill Avenue
Old Shell Road
St. Louis
Nso
City of Mobile
Vincent F. Korn
Board of Commissioners
Harry Pillans
City Commission
White Way
McKenney Reports Pacific Loss of 14 Men in Gale
William McKenney documents a fierce Pacific gale that swept 14 sailors overboard. The incident underscores the perilous sea conditions facing naval or merchant crews as weather worsened and rescue efforts commenced.
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William McKenney
Pacific
County Board Approves 500 Dollar Eradication Appropriation
A board of revenue approved a 500 dollar appropriation for eradication, to be added to a prior fund. Dr John Red reported for September and a report found the fence along the county line from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad south extends into Mississippi. The matter was referred to county attorney James Webb. The barrier had been authorized earlier to prevent infestation of Leibee and Basile Gouli.
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Board of Revenue
John
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Mississippi
James Webb
U. S. Grand Jury Report on Local Bike Theft Case
A U. S. grand jury convened to examine a local bicycle theft incident involving multiple suspects. Prosecutors seek indictments against those linked to the case, with witnesses appearing before the panel in a federal courthouse setting.
Weather report for Alabama and Northwest Florida brief
Mostly fair conditions across Alabama with local thundershowers in central and north portions tonight and Wednesday. Northwest Florida expected fair weather tonight and Wednesday with generally variable winds.
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Alabama
Eeker
Florida
Pretty
Wholesalers to Discuss Rates in Mobile Hearing
Interstate Commerce Commission examiner reports a Mobile proceeding on rate discrimination. The charge claims Mobile to Mississippi rates are higher than intrastate Mississippi rates, giving local jobbers an unfair edge. Hearing set for next month to decide commodity scope for testimony.
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Mobile
Interstate Commerce Commission
Traffic Department
Mississippi
No Woman in Car Mentioned in Drugging Incident
Police corrected a report about J B 258 Dauphin Street and Howard Hagar at 57 South Water Street. The account claimed two women were present in the car with four men during the drugging event. Phil Lips confirms only three other men were with Hagar and him, and that they were robbed after knockout drops in whiskey.
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J. B
Dauphin Street
Howard Hagar
South Water Street
Phillips
Hagar
Seleee Wee
Pate Ae Gavanieg
Robinson to Speak in Charlotte on Democratic VP Nomination
Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Democratic vice presidential nominee, will address a political gathering in Charlotte on September 14. The event was announced today in Charlotte, North Carolina, with details to be provided by local organizers.
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Charlotte
N. C
Joseph T. Robinson
Laormad
Missing Boys Prompt Sheriff Help in Local Search
Authorities sought help locating two teenage boys who vanished after leaving home last night. James Henry Howell 18 left a note saying he was going to parts unknown, while Laura Chappell of Chickasaw reported her 18 year old son Alice missing, described as five feet four, brown hair, ruddy complexion.
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Teberall “Save & Stes Works Airt
Laura Chappell
Chickasaw
Sheriff's Department
Alice
Arden Case Reset and Prohibition Fines
H A Arden charged with seven counts of grand larceny in the rage was set for September. Acting Judge Tisdale J Touart imposed fines on Marguerite Williamson Ruby Donald L M Buchanan T J Adams N F Baker and Lillie Mayes for violating the prohibition law. A forfeiture with alias writ was taken in the Dewitt Murphy case. J C Lewis and J B Martin charged with reckless driving were fined 25 dollars and costs for 20 days.
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H. A. Arden
Arden
Tisdale J. Touart
Marguerite Williamson
Ruby Donald
L. M. Buchanan
T. J. Adams
N. F. Baker
Lillie Mayes
Dewitt Murphy
J. C. Lewis
J. B. Martin
Now Incorporated Tuberculosis And Health Association
The Tuberculosis and Health Association of Mobile County has incorporated by filing documents in probate court. A certificate was filed by the charitable trustees: Mrs. A. D. Hanan, Mrs. St. John Wilson, Mrs. Robert Erwin, Miss Hannah Lyons, Mrs. I. N. Frenkel, Mrs. H. H. Clarke, Mrs. ag Griffin, and Mrs. Henry Hamton.
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Tuberculosis and Health Association of
Mobile County
Callateries Trustees
A. D. Hanan
St. John Wilson
Robert Erwin
Hannah Lyons
I. N. Frenkel
H. H. Clarke
Ag Griffin
Henry Hamton
Hurt in wreck at Marine and Baltimore streets
A collision yesterday between automobiles driven by G C Schreiner of 960 Palmetto street and Ray Owens of 1163 Bay avenue at Marine and Baltimore streets left E L Bump of 1107 Bayou street with slight injuries. Bump was taken to City Western for treatment.
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G. C. Schreiner
Palmetto Street
Ray Owens
Bay Avenue
Marine
Baltimore
E. L. Bump
Bayou Street
Special Devices Not Required Under Dimming Law
The state dimming law takes effect tomorrow and requires no special devices for compliance. Existing headlights approved by the United States Bureau of Standards may be used if they can be dimmed to prevent glare and meet the standards. The commission and Governor Graves approved rules allowing heads that meet these criteria to be used.
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Commission
Graves
United States Bureau of Standards
United States of Standards
Eastern Conference
Two Hundred Dead as Westward Twister Rages
A hurricane level twister swept west, killing two in Minnesota and injuring over ninety as it hit Glenville and Austin. Farms were wrecked, crops crushed, and roads flooded after the storm moved northeast toward the Iowa line. The disaster damaged businesses and homes across the path.
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Island
ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Iowa
Uatin
Aere Chrig G. Hagen
Glenville
Minnia
Freeborn County
Iowa Line
Austin
Dengue Fever Epidemic in Athens Reaches 100000 Cases
An epidemic of dengue fever has surged in Athens with over 100000 cases reported. The outbreak is seldom fatal with deaths mainly from heart disease complications. Local medical services are reported to be functioning, despite strain on healthcare.
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Athens
Greece
Amateur target championship attracts large shooter field
Following the completion of the class events on the second day about 700 shooters entered the amateur target championship. The event will determine the country’s leading marksmen and showcase top amateur talent.
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Vandalia
Bette
America
A Ae
Smith Replies Warmly to Critics of Record
New York, Aug 21. A drive within the party aims to respond to critics of a record as the vice presidential selection nears. The speaker plans a trip to Lonoke after notification, with a large welcome expected at the birthplace location.
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Smith
Robinson
Dixie
New York
Seranel
Ren
Lonoke
Mississippi Senate Fight Heats Up With Voter Turnout
Teoist Ante Jackson, Miss., Aug 21. From 6 am to 6 pm voters pour to polls amid interest in the senate contest and favorable weather. Hubert Dens, the incumbent, and opponent T Webber Wilson claim a 20 000 to 40 000 vote margin as bitterness rises over records and debate.
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Jackson
Miss
Weather Bureau
Hubert D. 8Ens
T. Webber Wilson
House of Representatives
Planes Replaced Deluge of Mail Flown Since Rate Cut
The article notes a shift from mail carried by ships to air service after a postage rate reduction. It mentions a decline in mail volume as air transport replaces sea routes and cites efficiency gains and logistical changes affecting delivery.
MacMillan Leaves Operator
Rodimon ee eee exited from Maine after being based there for about fourteen months leaving the operator role and ending a residency.
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Rodimonee Eee
Maine
Newfoundland orders Sasu to search for lost fliers
ST. JOHNS Newfoundland on August 21 reported the government ordered Sasu to conduct a search for missing airmen or fliers. The directive came amid ongoing efforts to locate the lost aircraft and ensure public safety.
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Newfoundland
Sasu
ST. Johns, N. F
Senator Simmons Declines Presidential Slate Support
Senator Simmons will abstain from voting for either major party nominee and sit the state, district and county Democratic ticket. He cites his resignation from the national Democratic executive committee and reserves his right to follow personal conviction free from coercion or restraint.
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Smith
National Democratic Executive Committee
Simmons
Hoover returns to birth village for breakfast visit
Herbert Hoover, presidential candidate, returns to West Branch Iowa birthplace for a breakfast with Mrs. Jennie Scellars at the little frame house. He arrived from Stanford California and renews old friendships before resuming campaign duties.
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West Branch
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Ates
Stanford Cadversite
California
Jennie Scellars
Herbert, Jr
Scellars
New York Politician Faces Critics Over Long Legislative Record
Early tomorrow evening on the east steps of the capitol nominees will formally launch a bid. Critics say his record in the New York legislature shows opposition to morality and a stative stance that did not reflect the will of the people. The remarks come as opponents question his votes and stance ahead of the page four wrap.
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New York
Capitol
Assalis G. O. P
Whiting Named to Succeed Hoover as Secretary of State
President Coolidge accepted Hoover's cabinet resignation and named William F. Whiting of Holyoke Massachusetts to replace him. Whiting, a prominent local manufacturer and former president and treasurer of the William Whiting Manufacturing Co., has long been active in Republican politics and party conventions but has not sought office.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Hoover
William F. Whiting
Holyoke
Mass
Amherst College
Ting
Whiting
William Whiting
Precentia T
Kansas
Druggist Wounded After Night Defense Against Bandits
George J. Hart, aged 50, physician, was wounded attempting to defend a drugstore from two armed bandits. He fought them with a bottle as they attacked during the night shift.
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George J. Hart
Doctor Lured From Home Slain As Father Watches
A caller lures a doctor from his home in the country and shoots him, with the slain physician's father nearby. The investigation notes the suspect wanted medical aid far from the doctor’s residence and the pair planned to continue on foot to a remote spot. The motive and full details remain unclear as the pursuit continues.
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Father
Depper
Port foremast off the mast crashes over the coast
A damaged ship report notes the port foremast broke away and plunged the mast overboard during storm conditions near the harbor. The incident disrupted passage and prompted rescue and assessment by the crew and nearby vessels.
Brookhaven Church Resigns and Plans New House of Worship
A Brookhaven church announces its resignation and outlines plans to construct a new house of worship with Rev. Johnein named as pastor. The move signals a shift in leadership and a major building project for the congregation.
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Brookhaven Church
Johnein
Durin gva card absent during vacation return Monday
A note states he is away on vacation and will return Monday of next week.
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