Esther K. in Distress Amid Caribbean Hurricane Sighting
A four masted schooner Esther K of Mobile, commanded by Captain Charles Miles, is reported in distress about 300 miles north of Haiti after a Caribbean hurricane. The Woodstock, a naval minesweeper, rushes to reach the vessel while Tropical Radio Company seeks word from nearby ships to confirm her condition.
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Esther K
Mobile
J. M
L. A. Scott
Haiti
Woodstock
Atlantic
Tropical Radio Company
Battle House
Charles Miles
Porto Rico
Maine
Washington
Japanese Warships In Night Collisions Toll Feared
A report from London says four Japanese warships collided during night maneuvers in complete darkness. The incidents likely cost 129 lives, with 27 more lost when the Naka and Ashi collided. The Kintsu and Abu also involved, as crews battled to reach port. Local note mentions a separate fatal stove fire in Huron county.
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Gustinen Comenalane
Stroyer Utes
Naka
Ashi
London
Werabi
Kintsu
Abu
Matsuru
Navy Mine Sweeper Aids Stranded Schooner Off Porto Rico
The Woodstock from Port Au Prince sails after the E L Doheny Jr reports the four masted Esther K of Mobile foundering off Porto Rico. The lumber laden schooner has 10 feet water in the hold and pumps failed, though masts and sails remain usable. It was bound for Arecibo Porto Rico.
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Washington
Navy
Woodstock
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Esther K
Mobile
Ala
Porto Rico
Navy Department
E.L. Doheny, Jr
Arecibo
Advice for Roads State’s Exchange for Mobile County
State highway department to provide engineering guidance for Mobile County road projects. Board chair A D Davis notes state and federal cooperation may reduce staffing, with engineers to be employed if needed. Letter from George L Moulton confirms willingness to advise after September 1 and praises Mobile County bond issue for road progress.
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State Highway Department
Board of Revenue
A. D. Davis
Davis
George L. Moulton
Mobilecom
Mobile
Mobile County
Col Sherrill Improves Steadily in Hospital
Asheville Aug 25 Col Clarence Sherrill city manager of Cincinnati and former aide to President Harding continued to improve today at UN hospital where he has been for several days after an ulcer of the stomach.
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Asheville
N. C
Clarence ©. Sherrill
Cincinnaati
Harding
Weather outlook repeats mild days with cool mornings
The weather forecast notes cool mornings and warmer noons continuing under the forecast authority Albert Asben er, the local meteorologist, who predicted partly cloudy skies and little overall temperature change for the area. Gentle northeast winds are expected through Friday.
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Albert Asbener
Social Service Bureau Sets September 1 Start Date
Preliminary steps for the Social Service bureau outline plans to begin work September 1. A budget and finance committee will draft the year’s estimate and headquarters location is to be established. Dr. George W. Nevius heads the bureau with officers and a broader staff to follow, including B H Eich or, Mrs. Hannah Lyons, and other city leaders.
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Social Service Bureau
Bentle Ily
Fomnatis Eee Zs
Nanouher 4
Calle
Senaa
Pqoecy
George W. Nevius
B. H. Eicho
I. Fies Hannah Lyons
W. B. Delchamps
Henry Hall Clarke
Rice Rate Hearing Aims to Boost Arkansas Rice Exports
A hearing on rice rates from Arkansas points to mobile for export and coastwise movement. The local commercial organization notes the fixed rates impact shipments and regional trade.
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Arkansas
Mobile
Sinaloan Rebel Leader Executed
A Sinaloan rebel leader was executed amid ongoing clashes in the region near Sonora and Arizona borders. The incident follows recent insurgent activity attributed to Mexican revolutionary groups. Local authorities report escalating violence and heightened security measures in border areas.
Highway crash leaves one dead and another hurt
A car rear ended a parked truck on Craft highway near Whistler road at midnight. One man, George Maxwell, died at City hospital after being taken there with fatal injuries. Driver Johnny Lelof and two other passengers endured serious injuries as deputies hunt the missing truck driver. Police and traffic officers investigated the crash.
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Whistler Road
George Maxwell
City Hospital
Johnny Lel
Btate Street
State Street
Uy Lock
Calhoun
Emma Smith
Aloha Navigator Paid Twenty Five Dollars in Race Dispute
In San Francisco on August 2, Mrs. Jensen opposed paying navigator Martin Ts to pilot the Aloha monoplane from San Francisco to Honolulu for a prize race. Paul Schuster received 25 dollars for navigating the flight while Jensen sought staffing by a paid navigator and demanded guarantees for return transport if prize money was reached. Jensen led the venture, raising funds in Honolulu as her husband pursued a plane in California. She warned against failing the voyage with a stern threat to the pilot.
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San Francisco
Martin Ts
Honou
Paul Schuster
San Francisco Bay
Honolulu
Jensen
Navy
California
Orleans suspect wanted in Chicago arrest in New Orleans
Patricia Lawrence alias Vivian Maynard is held as a fugitive from Chicago where police say she is sought on charges. The Aug. 25 report notes her arrest in New Orleans and transfer to authorities.
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Orleans
Chicago
New Orleans
Patricia Lawrence
Vivian Maynard
Speedy Virginia Pitcher Kills Bird on Wing
In Richmond yesterday a speedball from Lefty Skillers deflected on the wing, with catcher Dayton handling the ball. The batter remained at the plate as the umpire ruled it dead, deeming the pitch unaffected by the deflection.
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Virginia
Richmond
Skillers
Dayton
Pilots Set to Fly Old Glory to Rome from Roosevelt Field
Lloyd Bertaud and James D. Hill plan a Rome flight in the Fokker monoplane Old Glory at 6 p m, weather permitting. They checked the craft and declared they would lift off if conditions stayed favorable.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Aus
Lloyd Bertaud
James D. Hill
Rome
Storms Off American Coast Threaten Transatlantic Flights
The Weather Bureau warned of intense storms off the U S coast that could delay or endanger today and tomorrow’s trans Atlantic attempts. Captain Frank T Courtney plans a tomorrow departure from Boston for the Azores in the Whale after reducing fuel. The Glory aims to depart for Rome once weather cooperates as aviators in Rome report plans for a trans ocean crossing.
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New York
Eee
Weather Bureau
James Kimball
Frank T. Courtney
Oeton
England
Rome
Woman Wounded in Shotgun Volley
Ethel Taylor, a Mobile mail carrier, was wounded in the arm and breast in a shotgun volley at her home on South Jefferson Street last night. Tommy Dufour, described as a Negro, is held at police headquarters in connection with the shooting. no bond is set.
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Ethel Taylor
Georgia Flier Aims for Americas-Connecting Flight
Georgia aviator Redfern plans a long distance endurance flight from Brunswick to Rio de Janeiro, seeking to link the Americas by air. He will attempt a route east of Porto Rico via Guanica light, crossing the Caribbean toward Grenada and Tobago.
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Glynne Isle
Brunswick
Cna
Stinson
Georgia
Brasil
Rio de Janeiro
Dfern
Mbusco
Port City
Americas
Redfern
Bilbo Narrowly Trails Murphree in Mississippi Primary
Mississippi results show Murphree leading Bilbo in the gubernatorial primary, with Bilbo quoting happiness at a decisive victory. The tally from seven precincts indicates Murphree ahead by a margin of votes, prompting plans to wait for official returns next week.
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Jackson
Miss
Acootine
Mississippi
Bilbo
Murphree
Navy
Walker Visit Sparks Berlin Flag Controversy
Berlin on August 2 reports that Mayor Walker’s visit hints at the waning of support for Republican colors as hotel boycotts threaten official functions. Berlin officials note a ban on municipal participation at flagged hotels while Walker’s casual style wins local favor amid tense political tensions.
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Berlin
Walker
New York
Kaiserhof
Gustave Boess
Wailer
Gus
Omaha Push Flier Hunt Targets Missing Flyers
Six men are missing after a flight from the old Gate to apg 2 mg. Naval authorities authorized renewed search in the Pacific and Hawaiian waters. Life-raft tests showed rafts could not be swamped, aiding hopes the aviators may still be afloat as fleets persisted in searches.
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Apg
Pacific
Seare
Fef
Dole
San Pedro
J. N. Listman
VA. 8
Hawaiian
Navy
Vesacis
New Power Ballot Planned in Bay Minette Alabama
Bay Minette officials call a September 16 election after a June 7 vote against selling water and electric properties to Gulf Electric. The contest centers on a five year permit and five cars, with both sides equally represented among leaders.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Gulf Electric Company
Proposa Electric
Soleil al Tee
Se Ae
Mobile delegation largest at Alabama Legion convention Foley
Mobile sent the largest single delegation to the Alabama American Legion convention at Foley. City Commissioner Cecil F. Bate said the group led the size of visiting parties and noted the delegation’s prominence during the event.
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Foley
Mobile
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Cecil F. Bate
Eity Y
U S Demands For Bandits Pursuit Intensified
Washington reports intensified U S demands for pursuit of bandits and efforts to secure action through diplomatic channels. The State Department says no action will be taken until further information and expects Mexican authorities to cooperate, while preparing representations as needed.
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Washington
Orous Carenani
State Department
Exican
Prohi Case Fines Recorded In Local Court
The report notes fines for disorderly conduct with Jackson and others. John Lop faced a $25 fine or its equivalent, Frank Williams $6 or 1 day, and David Bragg and Archie rested $1 apiece for riding on the sidewalk during the brawl.
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Jackson
Arraeeek
John Lop
Frank Williams
David Bragg
Archie
Liquor Charge Reported After Prohibition Violation
Three quarts of imported rye were involved in a case where officers pursued a vehicle and captured it. Charlie Thompson and Cannon are said to face charges under the national prohibition law, with additional cases against a cook named Joe Smith in federal court.
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Ederator Lughes
Ficer Cannon
Charlie Thompson
Joe Smith
Three Day Bond Order For Woma Arraigned In Court
Rovalle ordered to post a three day bond on disorderly conduct charges. Emma Lee Anderson and Clarence White also charged with similar offenses. All to be tried tomorrow morning in recorder's court after case continuation from this morning.
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Recorder’s Court
Rovallé
Emma Lee Anderson
Clarence White
Recor’s
Havin
Missouri horse racing sanctioned resumes at Smithville track
Racing returned to Missouri after a two year absence with more than 400 horses entered at the Smithville track near Kansas City. Races will be conducted under a state court approved contribution system and overseen by racing officials.
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Kansas City
Smithville
Interest in German bonds reported by Berlin agent
Berlin August 2. One billion twenty five million marks were paid today as interest on industrial bonds for the year to the reparations account via the agent general.
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Berlin
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