Four held without bail in Grover Locke murder case
Jilian Reed Francisco Rodrigrd Alice Fairley and Mary Boone, all Negro women, were ordered held without bail at arraignment in recorder's court today in connection with the killing of Grover Locke a 45 year old carpenter of Hattiesburg Mississippi. Assistant Solicitor Courtney stated the state would press charges against Reed and the two other women. A 22 caliber rifle a heavy blackjack and a brick were shown as part of the evidence.
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Jilian Reed
Negres
Francisco Rodrigrd
Tus “Vickers
Alice” Fairley
Mary Boone
Técorder
Grover Locke
Carpenter
Hattiesburg
Miss
South Water
Locke Snes
Donna
F. Hale
Hi.white
James H
Hae
New Freight Rates Announced by Traffic Office
The traffic office announced higher rates effective September 20. The new rates apply temporarily until a broader tariff revision. Local officials are expected to seek adjustments to the temporary increases and class rate changes.
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Orleans
Charge Larceny Against Negro Arrested in Recorder's Court
A negro was arrested at the recorder's court on larceny charges. The state alleges Stack stole a cage and steel rings and sold them. Johnnie Jones is charged with burglarizing A. J. Paterson's home at Dauphin. Attorney F K Hale Jr says his client was innocent and jailed 36 days. the state was absent from the case.
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Sa San
Dauphin
Datte
Hale
Orn
Newell Out on Bond in Forgery Case Network
Gus Newell a money collector for a finance company is released on bond facing six forgery charges and a threats count. The article notes his bond release and mentions related cases tied to the firm and others involved.
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Gus Newell
Bile Finance Company
Weather forecast fragment for tonight and tomorrow
Fragment of a weather note reports late night conditions in a northern area with partial details on temperature and probability of rain. The readable text mentions tonight and tomorrow with reference to a light to moderate wind and possible precipitation.
Opening Stock Prices Fluctuate in New Orleans Market
Fragmentary report shows opening prices for several futures and stocks with values including December 23.96 May 33.95 and January 23.55 March 23.82. Markets opened in New Orleans with futures at 23.60.
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Sneer
Little World Series Game Set In New Orleans
The Mobile and New Orleans clubs stage the second game of the little world series on local soil this afternoon. Southpaw Red Bird, who defeated the Pelicans earlier, was expected to start against Buster Bill Maken. Pitching staff rumors swirled as morning practice offered little clarity.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Bird
Bill’' Maken
Vanlend
Postpone Bill to Change Plans Coming Election
Alabama legislature delays bill removing election officer appointment from the commission. Mayor of Mobile and the Crawford commissioners oppose the measure and will participate in naming election officials for the upcoming municipal campaign.
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Alabama
Mobile
Crawford
Court action seeks 25006 dollars in suit
A civil action filed against the Powell Barge Co and Willie Artis seeks 25 006 dollars. The suit claims damages in a dispute over wine allegedly connected to the defendant's actions.
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Powell Barge Co
Willie Artis
Shinny Seized by County Forces Reported
A terse local note states shinny games were seized by county forces amid ongoing patrols. Authorities quoted Charles Smith and Will Er nest, with J. H. Moore noted in the coverage as part of the enforcement details.
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Charles Smith
Will Ernest
J. H. Moore
Kilby Escape Suspect Nabbed in Mobile
An escapee from Camp Kilby, alias T. J. Brady, caught in Mobile after being sought nationwide. Kerne is serving five to six years for grand larceny when he escaped from the Alabama prison camp.
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Camp Kilby
T. J. Brady
Kerne
Cap- Mobi
Defamation Case Involving Ava Freugh Threatened Door Kick
A defamation of character charge against Harry Freugh in federal court centers on claims that officers led by Ava Freugh threatened to kick in a Crichton doorway. The witness Mary Payne described French and others at her home, demanding entry without a warrant and threatening force.
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Harry House
Payne
Crichton French
Beery
Rohoe
Gare Saea
Roe
Madray
James McKenzie
Freich
Crichton
Hagan
St. French
Matthew A
Nb Wah
Tressaaar
Narrow escape when auto skids onto sidewalk
Gladfelder of 406 South Royal street escaped serious injury after his vehicle skidded on Government street in front of the Knights of Columbus home. The car turned around and mounted the sidewalk before stopping, according to a recorder's court statement. An officer testified the driver steered to avoid a collision with another car.
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Gladfelder
South Royal Street
Government Street
Knights of Columbus Homie
Tr Olsen
Recorder’s Court
Iticer
Guy Pecade
Colston
Forest Product Rate To Be Heard By Traffic Officials
Export rate discussions at Mobile involved local shippers and the traffic department of the Chamber of Commerce. They decided not to file a formal complaint at this time.
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Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Prisoner Resecured After City Departure
Prisoner taken back to prison after agent P. C. Hubert left the city this afternoon. The case involves H. J. Kernell alias referenced in the report.
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P. C. Hubert
H. J. Kernell
Bituminous Miners Promise No Strike Amid Turmoil
Chicago August 34 United Press reports Farrington president of the district United Mine Workers says there will be no strike in the bituminous coal fields despite threats and ongoing disputes.
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Chicago
United Press
Burglar Breaches Jail as Chief Intervenes in Natchez
In Natchez Mississippi on August 27 a burglar entered the residence and escaped after disturbing guards. The jail was burgled and the chief intervened before officers could descend to the lower floor to confront the thief.
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Natchez
Miss
Natches Pg
Chil P. Ryan
Europe Needs Strong Hand Says Senator at Cotton Congress
Memphis August 24 Senator Oscar W Underwood urged the United States to wield a strong hand to bring order to Europe, warning that Europe’s chaos threatens American markets and farmers. He said the nation must shoulder responsibility and not dodge foreign policy after the war. He warned that a German republic collapse could follow if the current government falls.
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Memphis
Tenn
Europe
Oscar “W. Dern
United States
Alain
Convention of the Cotton “ States Merchants’ Association
Underwood
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Nog
Casualties in Moroccan Fight Top Three Thousand
Casualties in the Moroccan front were estimated at 3,000 dead and 2,000 rebels wounded amid fighting near Ifaw est and Tetovan. The clash involved rebels and Spanish forces with reports of captures including two women, and continuing efforts by Iberian aviators in the region.
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Cinternational News Service
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Ifaw
Tetovan
Abdei A
Meader
Reagan
General Strike in Cork Reported Effective
Cork reports an effective general strike with workers idle and limited coal supply on hand as international tensions affect supplies. Local officials describe the stoppage as widespread with reduced water and essential services impacted.
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Cork
Three Hundred Arrested in Riots Reported
Aug 24 dispatch reports three hundred people taken into custody amid riots. Authorities describe clashes as widespread with property damage and arrests concentrated downtown.
Gas tax bill nudges up state revenue in Alabama
In Montgomery a bill by Rep. Alfred Tunstall proposes an additional one cent gasoline tax. Separate items note whiskey as legal evidence remains, and a House judiciary panel reverses a liquor seizure ruling while considering a bill to bar illegally obtained evidence. Other actions include a local legislation committee favoring a land bill and debates on prohibition enforcement and judicial primaries.
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Ala
Alfred Tunstall
Hale
United Press
Alabama
House Judiciary Committee
United States Supreme Court
J.B. Powell
Walker
House Committee On
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Yboyste Hom
Ferson
St. Clairounty
Leeds
Democratia
Coolidge Cancels Cabinet Meeting Amid Unclear Succession Talks
President Coolidge canceled today’s cabinet meeting as questions about succession and key appointments circulated. The abrupt change came with little official explanation and left observers noting possible shifts in administration plans.
Mer Rouge to Close Businesses for Death Anniversary
Mer Rouge Louisiana marks Watt Daniel slayings with a midday shutdown from four to seven PM by a masked mob. About twenty five to thirty men signed an appeal urging all stores to close in memory of the victims and to support efforts to convict the killers.
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Mer Rouge
Watt Daniel
Survey notes hydro electric prospects in August
Aug 24 report outlines potential hydro electric properties near Atchison and a railway project. Storey, president of the company, says there is no definite timetable for future electrification and cautions about interpreting current findings.
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Oe Storey
Ps Gee
Convicted Slayer Dies In Electric Chair
Little River native John W. Owens died in the electric chair at the Kansas State Prison at 6 am He was convicted of a fatal crime in Arkansas and had ties to Little Rock His death marks the end of a long criminal case stemming from a county incident in Arkansas on August 24.
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John W. Owens
Little River
Kansas State Prison
Rock
Ark
County
Patch to Shreveport death case stirs Ku Klux Klan defense
Patch to the Shreveport death case involves Wray of Dientas Mea Jeesie and Wiley of Diboit who called at Lufkin for 100000 dollars as a Ku Klux Klan defense. Ben sre aie.
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Sheveport
Aus
Shreveport
Wiley
Diboit
Lufkin
Agate Ku. Klux Kia
Riverside drowning tragedy claims mother and two children
In Riverside California a family tragedy leaves Robert Burton and his two children Mary Roberts 12 and Ronald 12 drowned in a lake. Mrs Burton jumped into the water but was swept away by the current. The seven month old baby was saved but the mother and siblings perished in the rushing flume.
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Riverside
Cal
Aus
Hira
Robert Burton
Mary Roberts
Ronald
Huro
Burton
Second Mississippi Primary sets vote next Tuesday
Voters in Mississippi will nominate a Democrat for governor in the second primary on Tuesday August 25. The race features Henry Whitfield of Columbus and Theodore G. Poplarville as major contenders. Campaign chatter notes Whitfield led after the first primary and remains active as candidates seek final support.
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Jackson
Miss
Percy
Bell
Sennett Conner
Anigthere
Nator
Tephene
Ce Lore G. Bilbo
Masethor
Behal
Square Deal for Farmer Platform Promoted
A brief item notes support for a farmer platform named Square Deal. The write up mentions advocates, potential voters, and community groups rallying behind the plan outlined by local organizers. No dates or places are specified in the readable text.
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