Farmer Kills Son and Auto Chase in Prohibition Night
In Morgan Street vicinity Elmer Dykes, on a two year suspended federal sentence, is captured after a clash with officers as a liquor-running auto escapes. Bullets strike the car and rear tire is shot out. companion flees. Dykes held on liquor and auto property charges. case reset for August 27. Matt Moore is arrested for possessing a gallon of whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Hamilton
Elmer Dykes
Thorugh
Matt Moore
Dudley E. McFadyen
Hughes
Moore
Mobile Bay Rodeo Champs To Receive Handsome Trophies
Rodeo officials announce a prize list with at least 400 awards for winners. First prize honors tarpon caught, sponsored by Sears Roebuck. Prizes include a shotgun and gear from South Bend Bait Company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Bay
Y Hueen
Ars
Sam H. Lackland
Rodeo
Sears-Roebuck Company
South Bend Bait Company
South Bend
Ind
Thoss Sporting Goods
Eer
G. W. Barnet ‘Hardware Company
Montgomery
Matinee Club Targets 3000 Kids Attendance Goal
Over 1500 boys attended a matinee event last Saturday organized by Carle head of the city recreation department and Miss ndchewy. Parents and siblings accompanied them as the club invites eligible children to join by clipping in September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carle
Ndchewy
Dredge Pascagoula to Complete Bay Channel Work
The dredge Pascagoula under Master John H. Mallen and Chief Engineer Pred Von will finish dredging by Saturday with a 10 foot depth and 300 foot width. After completion it will move to Biloxi for a restoring project before heading to the U S boatyard at Pascagoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascagoula
John H.mallen
Pred von
Biloxi
Miss
U. S
Pasca
Jacobson Funeral Held for Local Clothing Merchant
Funeral services for Louis M. Jacobson 60 longtime Mobile clothing merchant who died suddenly at home will be held this afternoon at 4 30 from his residence 1258 Government Street interment in Hebrew cemetery Roche mortuary in charge Jacobson born Mobile August 1870 lived in Mobile most of his life and was a partner in the G Jacobson Clothing Co He was active in Government Street Temple and Mobile Lodge 108 BPOE He is survived by sisters Rei Emanuel Eichold and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Jacobson
E-Toc
Hebrew Cemetery
Roche Mortuary
Jacobson
Mobile
G. Jacobson Clothing Company
Government Street Temple
Mobile Lodge No. 108
B. P
Weather note shows no major temperature shift Friday
The daily river bulletin reports a stable temperature trend with little change expected on Friday after morning observations taken at 7 a.m. CST on August 21, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily River Bulletin
River forecast update for Tombigbee and Alabama rivers
River forecast notes changes tonight on the Tombigbee and its branches as well as the Alabama River near Montgomery. Geima and Albert Acer appear in the stream’s latest readings with noted adjustments to water levels and flow.
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Tombigbee
Montat Geima
Pettus Galls Committee Meeting Tuesday in Montgomery
Dr. Matt A. Boykin, member of the state Democratic executive committee and re nominated for the county board of revenue and commissioners from the first district, will attend a committee meeting Tuesday August 26 at the Jefferson Davis hotel in Montgomery. A sub committee on results of ease will meet the morning of August 26 to complete its labors before the general committee at noon. The rules committee was asked to meet early to finalize its report for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt A. Boykin
Democratic Executive Committee
En Ea County
Acre 26
Lions and Kiwanis Ball Stars Tap Off With Parade
A pep meeting at Bienville Square starts at 1 00 pm followed by a 1 38 pm parade in the district. A base ball game between the Mobile Lions and Kiwanis Club is set for 3 30 pm at Hartwell Field Thursday afternoon with Judge Robert T Ervin as umpire in chief and Mayor Harry T Hartwell officiating on the bases. Both teams meet at St Joseph street side of the square at 1 00 pm for remarks by George Lining. The fireman drum and bugle corps will perform thirty minutes later.
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Bien- Ville
Ee District
Hartwell Field
Mobile Lions
Kiwanis
Robert T. Ervin
Harry T. Hartwell
Coun
Ted
St. Joseph Street
George
Knights of Pythias Meet Opens With Senator Black Speaker
The semi annual Knights of Pythias convention from Mobile Baldwin counties and Atmore opens at 3 PM with officer elections and reports. Senator Hugo Black Judge Leon Mc Cord and Davis J. Davis deliver addresses. A banquet follows at 6 PM with welcome by Robert E. Gordon. Music by Tel orchestra.
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Knights of Pythias
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Atmore
Hugo Black
Alabama
Leon McCord
Davis J. Davis
Robert E. Gordon
Davis Birmingham
Hugo L. Black
United States
M. J. Wood
Beal Joe Stanley
Montgomery
Judge McCord
Senator Black
Order
Telorchestra
P. Jones
Lex E
C. A. Cain
C. H LaCoste
Jack C. Kelly
C.ay Clark
H. ©. Oswalt
C. M. McDahiel
Cook
Williams Marshal
Mobile Lodge
H. C. Dawson
G. al Becht
J. H. Cleveland
H. Pinkerson
Bauer
J. C. Pitts
A. Robinson
A. L. Marvin
Red Cross Lodge
A. F. Smith, Jr
L. W. Levinsohn
N. Jaet
L. A. Jones
C. Abrams
B. McCoy
George §. Taylor
R. A. Walker
William
Heddin
R. Masters
Body of Cincinnati banker found near Little Falls NY
The body of Samuel I. Lipp a Cincinnati banker and vice president of the Security Savings and Loan Co was found today on New York Central railroad tracks near Little Falls N Y. He wore pajamas with a business suit overcoat and pants and city papers showed his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Falls
N. Y
Samuel I. Lipp
E. Mitchell Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
New York Central
Lipp
Security Savings and Loan Company
Houl da Sentenced for Petit Larceny at Police Court
William Houlda a pressing club employee received three months hard labor from Recorder D H Edington on a petit larceny charge. Jim Dilley testified Houlda took clothing and a small sum from a crew member of the steamer Matthew Luckenbach. Antone Carson got 40 days for stealing a carpenter's plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Houlda
Pressing Club
D. H. Edington
Jim Dialpee
Houlda
Matthew Luckenbach
Antone Carson
Fire department rewarded donor for uniform fund gift
Acting Chief Edward Connolly of the Mobile fire department received a $25 check from John L. Lavretta for the firemen's uniform fund. The donation helped cover water damage prevention costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Department
John L. Lavretta
Edward Connolly
Mobile Fire Department
Youth Missing Elton Ladner Sought Between Mobile and Prichard
Parents of 15 year old Elton Ladner asked The News Item to aid in a search between Mobile and Prichard since Tuesday night. Police have joined the search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Ladner
Mobile
Prichard
Waddell Fatally Shot During Alabama Still Raid
A- F. D. Jack Waddell, 27, was fatally wounded while fleeing during a sheriff raid on a still near Decatur. Deputy Jodie Walker fired the fatal shot and fled the scene as other officers arrested Charlen Bethany at the still. Waddell died at a local hospital. Walker had not been arrested or questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
F. D
Jack) Waddell
Waddell
Jodie Walker
Hartselle
W. T. Willoughby
Charlen Bethany
Walker
Willoughby
Evangelist McPherson to Return to Pulpit Soon
Los Angeles August reports say Mrs. McPherson remains under treatment with her evangelist mother suggesting a possible move to Olympia Washington to attend a church dedication Mae Waldron the secretary is cited as a hindrance to a temple return Dr Edward H Williams treating Mrs McPherson states she likely can resume preaching Sunday per her wishes
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Los Angeles
Ise
Olympis
Wash
Widow in Milwaukee Death Trial Denies Firing First Shot
In Los Angeles a jury nears verdict in the murder case of Mrs Walburga Oesterreich against her husband Fred C Oesterreich a Milwaukee manufacturer With final arguments remaining the defense presents the widow as blaming Otto Sanhuber her attic lover for the shooting The state pressed for a first degree murder verdict while Sanhuber previously convicted of manslaughter but released due to statute of limitations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Walburga Oesterreich
Fred. C. Oeesterreich
Milwaukee
William C.russell
Ooesterreich
Otto Sanhuber
Louisville and Nashville postpones Satsuma rate changes
The Louisville and Nashville railroad delays the effective date of new rates from Mobile and Baldwin counties to interior points to October 1 and indicates changes to the tariff favoring shippers. The plan includes higher rates and a raised minimum weight per carload, opposed by shippers citing load limits for Satsumas versus Florida oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. and N. Railroad
Satsuma
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Satsumas
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Flier Mae Haizlip Improves After Forced Landing
Mrs. Mae Haizlip of St. Louis was injured when her plane crashed near Greenwood Ss C yesterday during a forced landing. She was described as much improved at the hospital today.
Bayreuth Festival to Close After Parsifal Finale
Bayreuth Germany August 21 The Bayreuth music festival ends its season with the final Parsifal performance as receipts exceed 500 000 dollars signaling a successful run and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayreuth
Germany
Eaton Takes Stand In Big Steel Merger Case
Eaton, leader of the opposition to the merger of Y Sheet and Tube with Bethlehem Steel, testified in the New York court today. He described his business ties and denied current interest in Bethlehem, while court crowd attendance rose with more spectators queuing for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Youngs N. C
Cyrus
Y. Sheet and Tube Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Bethlehem
Three Strikers Detain Suspected Communists in Bessemer City
In Bessemer City North Carolina on August 21 three men linked to radical groups were seized by striking textile workers from American Mills No. 1 and 2. They were Herder organizer of the National Textile Workers Union W G Binkley communist candidate for Congress and Walter Wilson of Asheville. Town officials say the men were tied with ropes and paraded through town after they arrived to distribute literature.
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Bessemer City
N. C
Wilts
Afl
Youghly Herder
National Textile Workers Union
W. G. Binkley
Winston-Salem
Congress
North Carolina
Walter Wilson
Asheville
American Civil Liberties Union
Rhyne
American Mills No. 1
Herder
Binkley
Autoist Penalized for Intoxicated Driving in Court
Augustus 8 McCoy was arraigned in inferior criminal court on operating an automobile while intoxicated, fined 100 dollars and court costs for 20 days. Henry Smith was fined for violating the prohibition law. Mery Bennett was convicted of assault and battery and fined 50 dollars plus costs. Merley Young testified that the Bennett woman beat her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus
McCoy
Inferior Criminal Court
Henry Smith
Mery Bennett
Merley Young
Bennett
Negro fined after plea in federal court at Mobile
Ellis Walker, arrested by federal troops at Mobile, pleaded guilty before Judge Robert T. Ervin and was fined 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Walker
Mobile
Robert T. Ervin
Islanders Wreck Claims Six Drowned Off Fowey Rocks
A violent storm wrecked the 48 foot yacht Islander near Lanth er Cornwall. At least six people drowned including two or three Members of Parliament and possibly women. The craft owned by Lt Colonel Diggle and chartered by Commodore King faced a gale that pounded the vessel to pieces on the jagged coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowey
Cornwall
Eng
Lanther
Islander
John N. Diggle
Royal Yacht Squadron
Body of Leon Schinasi Arrives in Paris En Route Home
The body of Leon Schinasi, American cigarette magnate, who died suddenly last Saturday at Juan Les Pins after a heart attack, has arrived in Paris on the way to the United States for burial. His widow accompanies the body to America.
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Paris
Ase
Leon Schinasi
Juan Les Pins
America
M. Schinasi
Woman Held in Wichita Kidnapping Case
Pauline Bailey of Kyle Texas was arrested in a nearby town after allegedly kidnapping 13 month old Juanita Baker from a Wichita tourist camp. Bailey claimed she was weak from hunger after spending all her money on clothes for the baby.
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Wichita
Kas
Pauline Bailey
Kyle
Texas
Juanita Baker
Handcuffed Prisoner Leaps To Safety From Fast Train
Sheriff’s forces scour woods near Docena Alabama for a handcuffed prisoner who jumped from a speeding train while being transferred from Raleigh North Carolina to face murder and burglary charges. Hodges, the escorting officer, left the man briefly in front of a passenger coach before the escape was observed. The train was halted but searches failed to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Docena
M. H. Hodges
Raleigh
N. C
North, Kans
Hodges
Smith
Fatal shooting in Clarksville tied to jealousy and claim
Freeman Suiter 30, accidentally killed his infant son last night after a confrontation with J Wesley Motes 25, a tenant on a watermelon patch, who Suiter said was embracing his wife Mollie Woo Suiter. Suiter was held on bond as police investigated the shooting that followed a roadside dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Tenn
Freeman Suiter
Farier
J. Wesley Motes
Mollie
Woo Suiter
Sutter
Faily
Mote
J. W
Wee
Convention adopts resolution on Senate and Governor tickets
Delegates at the G. O. P. convention ban a ticket by over 300 delegates without naming Foret Heflin or Hugh Locke. The resolution states the party should not nominate for senate or governor. After adoption, the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foret A. Heflin
Hugh Locke
United States
Senate
Guard rounds around legations amid Cuba protest plans
Police reveal plans for a projected demonstration tied to the Cozzetti execution anniversary. Secret police deploy heavy guard around legations including the United States and will guard schools and newspaper offices as they raid a communist meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoOzetti
United States
Trial Session Opening Postponed to September 29
The federal court opening date was moved from October to September 29, two weeks after the grand jury term start on September 15. Civil cases may be tried alongside criminal charges. Elizabeth Mayers, recently signed as office head, succeeds Martha Pettiss who resigned to lead a Girls' school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Eee
Migs Elizabeth Mayers
Virgil C. G
Martha Pettiss
Migs
Girls’ School
Suit filed for damages from July car accident near Halls Hill
In circuit court O M Wiggins and Mrs Wiggins sue A L Smith for 2500 each claiming personal injuries from a July automobile accident about six miles from the city near Halls Hill, seeking 5000 total.
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Halls Hill
O. M. Wiggins
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Ee Ee
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Samuel Lipp
Mim
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F. D. Waddell
Decatur Hospital
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Aimee Jeune Beset
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G. O.P. Bans Ticket
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