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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

1

Fate of Boyles Hinges on Hearing in Bar Disbarment Case

A mobile federal disbarment case against former United States District Attorney Boyles proceeds with a grievance committee hearing. Witnesses are summoned as Judge Ervin from Mobile sets show cause orders. The charges relate to associations with liquor dealers and with informant Harry French.

En Bar Associaon Mobile United States State Bar Senate Heflin Robert T. Ervin Federal Court Boyles Staten Mabout Ervin Thesec Arry Grubb

City borrows 55000 for fund and fire station

The city commission authorized a 55000 loan for the general city fund and settling obligations. Mayor George E Crawford will borrow 30000 from First National Bank and 25000 from Merchants Bank at six percent, with settlement possible if the September bond issue is approved. A portrait of Laz Schwarz, former Mobile mayor, was placed in the central fire station after a letter from Mrs. Harry L. Schwarz.

George E. Crawford City Commission General City First National Bank Merchants Bank Laz Schwarz Mobile New Central Fire Harry T. Hartwell Harry L. Schwarz

Negro Accused of Store Theft in Mobile Robbery

John Taylor, a negro, was arraigned in police court on charges tied to the robbery of a Mobile Grocery Company and a fruit stand at Bloodgood and Hamilton streets. A continuance was granted at defense request. Lizzievis, arrested with Taylor, will face Friday proceedings.

John Taylor Taylor Bloodgood Hamilton T. J. Touart Lizzievis Fincher Bullock

Storm Distant From Mobile As Gulf Disturbance Reaches Shore

An advisory from the Washington weather office reports a tropical disturbance of considerable intensity near latitude 26, longitude 92, likely to recurve northward and reach the coast between Burwood Louisiana and Galveston Texas late tonight or Wednesday morning. Destructive effects are expected only over a small area. The Fort M Féport area notes light winds and a sea running with long swells. One ship near the barometer records 29.93 inches.

Gulf Fort M Fort Associated Press Washington Burwood Galveston Tex

Eliot Will Laid to Rest in Harborside Service

In Harbor Me Aug 24 1934 Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard aids a farewell to Joseph Eliot a noted educator scientist and author who died. A brief service is held at Union Church before the body sails to Cambridge Mass for interment in Lenin Chapel with Dr Samuel A Eliot accompanying the casket.

Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Josopher Union Church Ae Pees Camb Lenin Chapel Samuel A. Eliot Samuel A. Eliot, the Only Surviving Member of Dr. Eliot Cambridge Paris Rudolphino States Alberto Gugilel Gugil

Labor Dispute Threatens New British Embassy Project

In Washington August 24 a labor dispute looms as organized labor threatens a nationwide boycott of British goods unless union workers are employed. Henry Miller of the central labor union chairs the adjustment committee. Construction has not begun though a steam shovel operated on site with non union crew charged by the union.

Ashington International Henry Miller Adjustment Committee Central Labor Union

Woman Charged With Murder Bound Over By Grand Jury

Cora Brazier, identified as a negro, was held on a murder charge and bound over to the county grand jury under a $5,000 bond after arraignment. The case alleges she stabbed the victim in the jugular vein following a denial about money.

Cora Brazier Negress Michaelee Sosuane Stewart

Exposition plans for November trade week expo

A four-member Chamber of Commerce committee approved a November second week exposition during a joint trade week with Mobile merchants. Attendees from wholesale, manufacturing, automotive, and agricultural committees supported the idea to hold a joint grade week exposition. Valentino to be buried in Hollywood after Catholic funeral mass. complex coverage details follow.

Chamber of Commerce Arinie Rome Weiles Pone

Axe Slayer Terrifies Woods. Slays Daughter in La Salle Parish

Sheriff Davis pursues a fugitive described as dark curly haired, five feet seven, 160 pounds with a serpent tattoo. The suspect, owning a small farm near Jena, attacked Mrs. Schmidt and killed her daughter in La Salle Parish. motive undetermined. The crime was discovered soon after, with the manhunt launched from Jena.

Phere C Anti Sherparish Davis Schmidt la Salle Parish Jena Sessions Posse

Woman given year in prison for petit larceny

Rosalie Brown, referred to as a negro woman, was sentenced to one year in prison by Acting Judge Touart after pleading guilty to petit larceny in police court. She admitted taking $17.25 after ordering medicine with a $20 bill and was later caught by police. A. L. Haygood also faced jail time on loan larceny charges.

Rosalie Brown Rder A .L. Haygood Aews

Alba Club Plans Building At Business Meeting

Tentative plans for a new club house and boat docks will be discussed at the Alba club business meeting. A monster barbecue will follow at 5 o clock on the porch with a kitchen and dining rooms plus meeting rooms for ladies. President J T Wright presides assisted by Lebaron Daiarrenk Adams and J W. o we 5 along with other reception members.

Alba J. T. Wright Lebaron Lebaron Daiarrenk Adams and J W. O We 5. Baaer Pk Dae Ve 8. E, T. O. Goodbrad R. L. Yean George W. Adams

County seeks five foot right of way on Hall's Mill road

The county will seek an additional five feet of right of way on Hall's Mill road between Abbot Station and the Mormon Church road. The move aims to widen the grade to fifty feet in the upcoming lawsuit set for next Tuesday.

Hall's Mill Road Abbott Station Mormon Church Road

Indian case reaches jury after four weeks of trial

Hale and Rameau face charges as the case goes to the jury at 3:15 p m Friday following four weeks of testimony. The report notes concerns over a possible deadlock in the deliberations.

Okle Pape K. Hale John Rameau

Shepard Named U. S. Commissioner

Tazewell T. Shepardi of Webb and Shepard was named United States commissioner to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of G. Leslie Dar. Judge Robert T. Ervin made the appointment. J. J. Burgett is another United States commissioner in the area.

Tazewell T. Shepardi Webb & Shepard United States Chei G. Leslie

Chafin Parole Approved Today

Washington reports parole approval for Don Chafin, former Logan County sheriff in West Virginia, with details on the decision and official actions awaiting release.

Washington Don Chafin Logan County W. Va

Murder Probe Tangles Canton Police and Press Figures

Don R. Mellett Canton publisher faces a murder probe linked to an alleged liquor conspiracy. Police chief Lengel is accused of bungling the murder investigation and aiding bootlegging, with the inquiry widening as Mayor Swarts ponders a successor. Grand jury hearings loom as Joseph R. Roach seeks a special prosecutor and prepared evidence mounts from witnesses and detectives.

Don R. Mellett Canton Mellett Lengel Jangen Migel Swarts Police Department Earl W. Hexamer Hexamer Police Joseph R. Roach Chicago Stark County Grand Jury Roach C. B. McClintock McClintock C. C. Crabbe Stark County Pleas Grand Jury Ora Slater Cincinnati Howell Lueck

Rambova Silent On Valentino Death In Cannes

Natacha Rambova second wife of Rudolph Valentino says she has nothing to say about his death. She spoke from Hédnut villa at Juan les Pins near Cannes to the International News Service. A telephone operator listening in expressed sympathy for the late star.

Paris Natacha Rambova Rudolph Valentino Hédnut Juan Tes Pins Cannes Aor

Sheriff Presents Wagner Papers In Arkansas Event

Sheriff A Turner of Greene county Mississippi arrived in Teaarra Arkansas with extradition papers for Rennie Wagner sought for a raid in Leak Mississippi. Wagner and his brothers were wanted and Turner noted Wagner had surrendered recently. Deputy Sheriff Turner and others moved to Little Rock as part of the process and additional agents were en route.

Teaarrars Ark A. Turner Greene County Missinsippi Rennie Wagner Miss Turner Agnor Thames Sullivan County

Missing Young Men Vanish After Wheat Harvest Trip

Johnson City reports two 18 year old youths Carl Zimmerman and William Cook disappeared after leaving Aug 1 for Kansas to harvest wheat. Authorities say they likely met foul play. letters indicate an old car and undisclosed destination. Zimmerman, a 1924 Johnson City football player, stood about five feet eight inches and weighed around 140 pounds.

Johnson Crry Ott Carl 18 Os Aaee M. Zimmerman Kansas Zimmerman Oung William Cook J. D. Reilly Route 2 Box 2 Defrance Kans Cook Zimmerman Johnson City Orlando Fla

Storm Warning Still Ordered for Gulf Coast Region

Storm warning remains in effect as tropical disturbance lies in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico near 26 N 92 W. Moving north-northwestward with limited intensity. Weather Bureau advises residents to monitor updates and take precautions.

Washington Weather Bureau Gulft of Mexico

Girl Swears Out Lunacy Warrant at Beach Scene

Katie Mee Smith signs insanity complaint against Sorsell to prove she was rational after being labeled a nut by companions at the beach. The county lunacy commission found her sane and ordered release by Judge Walter B. Gates, with parole to a county psychopathic commission member for assurance.

Los Angeles Beach Katie Mee Smith Sorsell Walter 8. Gates

Entry to the permanent court of international justice debated

President Coolidge named to consider American entry on its merits along with other nations. He rejected tying entry to economic concessions such as tariff reductions, stating such conditions are untenable. The article notes Senate reservations and protocol adherence as the context for the decision.

Paul Smith Permanent Court of International A Coolidge Senate

Noted Editor A. A. Silverman Dies in Cleveland

A. A. Silverman, 45, long time night editor for the Associated Press in Cleveland, died this morning after a heart attack last Thursday. A former Louisville arrival and Miles City, Montana native, he is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral plans have not been made.

Negri Miss Bende Valentino Miss Benda Texas Guinan Michael Romano Chicago Joseph M. Schenck United Artiste’ Film Corporation Schenck Cleveland A. A. Silverman Associated Press

Milwaukee widow and Massachusetts millionaire wed in Venice

A Milwaukee widow who inherited her husband’s fortune in 1921 married a Massachusetts millionaire after meeting in Venice. He had divorced his first wife in Mexico City and remarried, triggering lawsuits from his two sons for perjury and bigamy and a push for financial settlements. He was jailed in Mexico but escaped when a judge found insufficient evidence.

Mexico Milwaukee Howard Besex County Mass Massachusetts Venice Phillip South America Mexico City Haverhill

Mexican Issue Commended Today at Chautauqua

Dr. Ralph E. Diffendorfer praised Mexico's government for social reset and a nationwide public school system. He spoke at the conference on international relations from a Christian viewpoint after returning from a study trip to Mexico.

Chautauqua Ralph E. Diffendorfer Diffendorfer Board of Foreign Missions The

Miss Cannon Ends Year With Channel Effort Abort

Miss Lillian Cannon of Baltimore, after failing to swim the English Channel, will not attempt a channel swim again this year. Her doctor said she overstrained and suffered stomach strains. She feared lasting pain but later it was attributed to violent exertions in the water.

Boulogne France Lillian Cannon Baltimore Cannon

Senators Forgo Senate Attending Fernald Funeral

Vice President Dawes will not appoint a senate committee to attend the funeral of Senator Bert M. Fernald of Maine who died yesterday. The late senator had requested the senate to observe the custom of a few members attending. The communication was relayed to the sergeant at arms by the secretary.

Washington Bert M. Fernald Maine Dawes Senate Retary

Missing Pittsburgh Woman Mystery Tugs Alabama Family

A Pittsburgh family reports a missing young woman, a university student in Chicago four months ago, with limited details shared by Mr. Lawrenz. Authorities have no clear leads as relatives fear an impersonator may have exploited the case for money.

Yoley Ala Herman Tul Pittsburgh Uni Chicago Lawrenz Pitts Bis de Lawrena Lawrens Samanai

Fire Marshal Office Abolished in Mobile City Actions

City of Mobile declares the Fire Marshal Office abolished following vacancy and administrative action. The decision ends the former post and dissolves duties previously held by Mr Myrick and related office personnel.

Myrick Mobile

Dothan Invites Churches as Auburn Meets Alabama Conference

Dothan plans to invite Methodist church groups for the Alabama conference assembly in Auburn next week. Officials discuss selecting delegates for the fall season and extending civic invitations. Clarence Posey notes spring timing may favor work planning and farmer attendance amid school preparations.

Montgomery Dothan Auburn Alabama Bselms Clarence M. Pose

Police Aid Chief Wit Chicago Witness Identifies Suspect

Ruth Brown testified today that gang threats to her family arose if she identified "Polack Joe" Frank Koncil as the killer of rival beer runner John Mitters. Koncil and aids were arrested after Brown named them. detectives guard her and her baby as the case heads to trial.

Chicago Ruth Brown Frank Koncil John Mitters Day

Grade of motor gasoline quality report released

Washington August report notes the average motor gasoline in the United States showed excellent quality, with chemists and the commerce department observing it is more volatile than a noted grade.

Washington United States Commerce Department

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Upstate Mobile Zone Eliot New York Catholic Church Besa John W. Considine Pola Negri Charlies Eytom Beverly Hills Byron Rudy Polo Marian Benda Follies Alba Club Plattsburg Aime Ensny N. Y Peter J. Brady Eration Bank of New York Peter Noonan Dent el . Green American Federation of Labor Ross Charles P. Summerall International Carmen's Union Frank Duffy International Brother of ©Ters and Join Wagner Birmingham PAPER Miss Cannon Belié Inburgh Wit
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