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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1923

Page

1

Trial date set for Tom Cleveland in Mobile county case

A trial date for 31 year old Tom Cleveland is scheduled after bail denial in a mobile county shooting case. The hearing will follow a conference between County Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain and defense attorney F J Inge. The case involves the death of longtime resident Lossing and a fight that led to the shooting.

Tont Cleveland Gern Renterson Matthie Jack Cleveland Tom Cleveland Mr. Lossing Sothern Mobile County Oy i Einem Beaard Chambérlain If Lossing Cleveland Jack ‘.Cleveland Wilhelmina Cleveland Leon McKeon Tobe Medicus

Rate on coffee cut to 65 cents a pound

A Mobile trade bulletin reports the Southern Freight Association has approved a 65 cent rate on green coffee from Mobile to Greenville South Carolina, four cents below New Orleans. Local coffee men anticipate increased through traffic from Central and South American ports as merchants push to shift from a class rate to a commodity tariff to boost Mobile as a coffee port.

Mobile Central South American Traffic Bureau of the Southern Freight Association New Orleans

Freight Rates on Iron May Be Cut

Red of freight rates on iron from Ohio, a major Midwestern center, was under study by the Southern Railway today per Mobile Chamber of Commerce notice. Northern center rates were raised July 1, while North Atlantic rates stayed the same. The Mobile Chamber seeks parity with North Atlantic pricing.

Ohio Middle West Southern Railway System Mobile Useer of Commerce Mobile North Atlantic Chamber of Commerce

Stores Company Incorporates Here

The Mobile Stores Company Inc. completes incorporation with articles filed locally. Directors named include key officers and registered office listed for corporate records.

the Mobile Stores Company, Inc

Airmen take off to set endurance and speed records

San Diego Aug. 27 Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter launched from Rockwell Field at 7:00 a.m. aiming to establish aviation records for endurance speed and distance. The mission began with a climb to a measured altitude as they circled to start the test.

San Diego Calif Lowell #. Smith John P. Richter Rockwell Field North Island

Rum Runner Aromay Seized Off Biloxi by U S Customs

The Aromay, a six-bottle-per-set yacht crewed by armed men, was captured Friday off Breton Island near the Louisiana coast and unloaded at Mobile for storage. Customs officials estimate nearly a thousand cases of contraband liquor await disposal after inspection in Washington.

Biloxi U. S Esleva Street Customs House John Callaghan Washington Nasal Breton Island Louisiana Lewis ‘E. Curtis Old Town Bimini Mobile Mr. Ci Walter Dodd Gulf Royal

Prohibition Sweep Nets Multiple Arrests Across County

Deputies arrest Henry Covey and others on dry laws violations in Prichard Crichton and Toulminville. Officers seize three gallons of white whiskey and small quantities from several suspects including Horace Brown Rebecca Johnson Della Wilkinson and Louise Strickland. In hospital is Henry Godbold after a reported shooting incident during the crackdown.

Arsee County George Mills Henry Cherry Henry Covey Robert Godbold Chason Bennett Prichard Simmons Fellow Wiggins Crichton Toulminville Horace ‘Brown Lee Brown Rebecca Johnson Rene Coleman Della Wilkinson Louise Strickland

Women’s League Meet Postponed to Friday Night

The Women’s League meet was rescheduled from Thursday to Friday night at 7 30. The delay avoids clashing with the American Legion convention banquet and keeps the ceremony at the YMCA as originally planned.

American Legion Convention Ie Unions

Leave to Be Voted on Here Tuesday

A $350,000 leave is set for consideration here Tuesday. Details on the proposed measure and its implications were outlined for voters, with emphasis on the affected district and anticipated funding outcomes.

Court Discharges Entire Panel in French Murder Case

The United States district court granted a motion to discharge Panel No.3 in the Harry C. French case and continue the trial. Judge R T Ervin cited biased remarks from jurors after a not guilty verdict on the concealed weapons charge and warned jurors against serving if biased. The panel had been drawn for the Behan murder case on 208 Conti Street, tied to a federal narcotics raid.

Alabama Ainst Harry C. French United States District Court R.T. Ervin United States District Aubrey Boyles Ervin iHie Eviae Ia Tha Aiwarex Bancroft Charles G. Bitzer K. Bodden Charl A. Boswell T. Beant Sabre Dr. CooPs Wis Wards Charles E. tonages B. _ Keesigalent Sga Aley F.ley. McRae Moris M.anneier J. de Nat J Conti Street

Niblock Case Postponed To The 30th

Niblock’s request for more time to secure witnesses and hire counsel led to a continuance to the 30th. Detectives testified to a liquor party near State and Jackson streets with two half full rts of whiskey and multiple jugs found. liquor offered as evidence.

Recorder Niblock Quarles State and Jackson Streets Trinity Church

Prohibition Case Yields Fine and Costs

The report notes defendants Lee Knox and others in a prohibition case receiving six months hard labor or fines. One defendant faced a $101 fine plus $50 costs, while another was fined $950 with 20 days in jail or alternative costs.

Atom Bort Lee Knox Feort Fis Jake Seta Oniteh Shatcoms Matt Brown

What Horsepower Has a Real Horse Trials Will Show

Tests in England California and at Iowa State College Ames measure pulling power of draft horses. Early results indicate some horses generate eight horsepower when weighed at the withers, while unweighted maximums reach six horsepower. The study compares horses and mules to identify which breeds excel in power.

DBS Associated England California Iowa State College Ames

Norfolk Veterans Unite at Multi Division Reunion

Norfolk hosts the joint reunion of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Eightieth Division Veterans Association with about 6,000 delegates and visitors, expected to exceed 10,000 by noon tomorrow. Officials include C. D. Davidson, Lt. Col. Tillinghast Huston, Brig. Gen. Lloyd Brett, and speakers such as Gen. Adelbert Cronkhite and Congressman Joseph Deal. The event features traditional tributes, speeches, and songs reflecting World War I service.

Norfolk Veterans of Foreign Wars Eightieth Division Veterans’ Association Blue Ridge Virginia West Virginia C. D. Davidson Vv. F. W Vetable Presbyterian Church France Warren G. Harding Grace Kearns A. EB. F Old Virginia Miss Kearna William Henable Albert L. Roper Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Bureau

Parade Riot in Carnegie Klan Member Killed

Rioting between civilians and Ku Klux Klan in Carnegie Pa left Thomas R Abbott of Alsburg dead and many wounded. Rewards totaling 7500 were offered by Imperial Wizard H W Evans and Sam D Rich for Abbott slayer and by Pennsylvania Klan for rioters, while district officials push to curb disturbances and restore order with police.

Pittsburgh Ku Klux Klan Carnegie Thomas R. Abbott H. W. Evans Sam D. Rich King Klesgle Pennsylvania Klan Abbott Pennsylvania Pittsburg United — Preas Atorney Samuel H. Ner Allanburg Washington County Forsythe Klansmen Exier Glendale Bridge Omasi Abott Allasburg Klar Abcott W. H. Evans

Smoke report at rooming house prompts fire response

Fire crews rushed to 111 St Joseph street after burning papers in a grate produced heavy smoke. No fire found. Earlier a tree fire near Dearborn Street and Government was caused by a cross wire igniting foliage.

St. Joseph Street Dearborn Street Government

Fishermen's Race Delayed by Fog at Gloucester

Gloucester Mass August 27 The Fishermen's race of this port scheduled for today was postponed until Thursday because of fog.

Gloucester Mass

Mississippians Head to Polls in Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Voters in Mississippi go to polls Tuesday to decide the Democratic primary for governor. The candidates include Henry L Whitfield of Columbus and Theodore G Bilbo of the attorney and former governor. A statewide officer is also on the ballot, with a commissioner race shaping up. The governor contest remains split along factions, with Whitfield backed by Jeff Bell who has urged his nomination in Birmingham.

W Covernor Henry L Whitfield Columbus Rem Ton Vicksburg Whey Vardaman Jeff Bell Warm Friend Whitfield Birmingham Ala

Clever swindlers fall into frap in local case

Joe Williams, manager of a local hotel, told officers two men named Britt and Brooks approached him claiming the government had a liquor case against him and offered to settle for 600 dollars. Williams gave a marked hundred dollar bill and alerted police, who arrested them in Britt’s office. Brooks possessed the money.

Cc O ' Britt Plens Joe Williams United States Williams Britt Brooks

McAlester Player Dies After Quick Double Play

Joe Loveall, 22, a shortstop for a McAlester amateur team, was struck in the heart by a batted ball during a Savanna game. He recovered the ball and started a double play at first base before collapsing and dying. Physicians said the blow paralyzed his heart.

McAles Okla Joe Loveall McAlester Savanna Loveall

Mrs Wilson Leaves Washington for New England Visit

Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the former president sails from Washington for a week long trip to New England The departure is seen as evidence of progress in Mr Wilsons illness and treatment mounts his condition improves

Washington Woodrow Wilson N A Sand Band Iit

Use of Mails in Frauds Probed in Houston

A Houston investigation probes frauds related to oil promotion. Judge Jutch day reconvened Pine grand jury and instructed its members to pursue the inquiry into the alleged use of mails to promote fraudulent oil ventures.

Houston Texas J.utch Day Pine Grand

LACK SHOOTS DOW OFFICER AND CARS INVOLVED

An officer was shot through a closed window during a chaotic incident. McBride remains at large as local police sweep the area. Handcuffs impeded the suspect, leaving an arm swelling from the confrontation.

Lack Dow McBride

Woman Seeks Homestead Entry in Landmark Filing

A long standing applicant, Mrs. Jane Elizabeth G of Norfolk, files for a public land homestead with the General Land Office. The submission marks a notable moment as the nation’s land administration processes the entry from a senior resident identified as the era’s oldest citizen.

Washington General Land Office Jane Elizabeth Highland Avenue Norfolk Bae Fe Oe

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Sarl Irina Eis Harold Bellight Legion Lamar Y. McLeod Olone KKK Bilbo Mrs. Wilson New England
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