Fatal fall from building 9 ends Murray Dowdle’s life
News from Mobile reports the death of Murray Dowdle 21 of St. Elmo after a fall while passing material on a building in Miami. He was struck fatally injured and died within an hour. He was son of Mr and Mrs H W Dowdle and brother of R C Dowdle. He left Mobile weeks ago for a construction job in Florida.
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Mobile
Murray Dowdle
St. Mobile County
Miami
Polar
St. Elmo
Wile
H. W. Dowdle
R. C. Dowdle
Irvington
Ala
Prohibition Probe Highlights Corruption Ties
A report on corruption in federal law enforcement surfaces as General Andrews links bribery to bootleggers during testimony. Discharged prohibition agents become evidence of dishonesty amid efforts to curb liquor trafficking. Continued on Page B.
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Treasury
York
Andrews
Page Bileven
Choking Horse Sale Leads to First State Law Arrest
Bill Hall of McGregor Stock Yards was arrested and jailed for violating Section 8230 of the code prohibiting selling or exchanging a choking horse or mule. The law imposes fines from 100 to 500 dollars and possible hard labor for county, with half of any fine paid to the injured party.
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Bill Hall
McGregor Stock Yards
Henry
Neese
Hartley Arrested on Liquor Charge Near Telegraph Road
Robert Hartley of Saraland was arrested by Chief Deputy Robbins and State Officer Pruitt on a road north of Mobile for transporting a ten gallon whiskey keg. Deputies seized liquor, a horse, and a shotgun after Hartley attempted to flee in a cart. He posted bond shortly after the arrest.
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Robert Hartley
Saraland
Telegraph Road
Mobile
W. O., Robbins
Pruitt
Tanner
F Robbins
D. Hartley
Obbins
Harty
Hartley
Bond
Negro under Bond in Assault Case Near Wilmer Alabama
The attempted assassination of William Shepp Tanner at a timber camp near Wilmer Alabama was aired in inferior court. Dewey Medel, a Negro, was tried on assault to murder and held on a $1,000 bond for the circuit court after the judge found evidence showing he was with his brother Art Medel at the time of five shots fired, one hitting the left eye.
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William Shepp
Wilmer
Ala
Dewey Medel
G. C. Outlaw
Medel
Art- Medel
Tanner
Haim
Robert
Revenue Seeks Bids on Coal Supply for County Buildings
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners will open bids on September 1 for coal supplies. Five cars will fuel the heating plant at the county buildings and two cars at the poor asylum, with notices sent to multiple companies.
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Board of Revenue and
Ord
Sou
Engine of AB-20 Sent Off for Repair
The engine of the coast guard AB-20 was badly damaged when a compressed air tank exploded months ago. It was shipped to Diesel Engine Works in Ohio for repair and is now tied up at the barge office dock undergoing minor repairs.
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Coast Guard
Washoat
Ohio
Weather outlook for Alabama Mississippi and northwest Florida
Fair tonight with gentle variable winds. Partly cloudy tonight. slight risk of local thunderstorms. In southern and central regions expect moderate north winds.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Market Opens With Gains Amid Savvy Trade Signals
Trading starts with gains as American Smelting shows a moderate early rise following favorable July earnings. Pennsylvania Railroad shares up over a point with 15,000 shares traded at 48 1 4 as net income figures lift confidence. Rallies in Chrysler and Mack Trucks accompany broader gains while French and British currencies hold, and Danish kroner hits a high before retreat. Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York show steady to firm opens with notable price benchmarks.
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Tran
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ryslér
Mack Trucks
Baldwin
General
Paris
London
Churchill and Caillaux
River Boat Tariff Hearing Sparks Shipper Meeting
Local shippers and river boat operators are summoned to a September 11 meeting at the Chamber of Commerce traffic department to discuss tariffs after an Alabama Public Service Commission hearing. The commission ordered tariff filings and possible rate revisions, noting some operators have not filed rates known to shippers. The Mobile & Ohio proposed 21 1 2 cents per hundred pounds for tin cans from Mobile to Bayou La Batre, down from 28 1 2 cents, potentially aiding nearby caning plants.
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Traffic Department
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Public Service Commission
Montgomery
Mobile & Ohio
Mobile
Bayou la Batre
Bethe la, Batre
Third body found by bay searchers
Ruth Owens fifteen, one of four drowned near Rugged Point Montrose Alabama, recovered near Sweetwater by Robert Bacon led search party. Bodies of Rufus Owens and Ruby Owens twelve shipped to Pineapple Alabama. Mattie Robinson twelve still missing, believed drifted. Walter Mask undertaker of Fairhope handled remains. drowning occurred wading off Montrose as the family could not swim.
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Ruth Owens
Rugged Point
Montrose
Ala
Sweetwater
Branch
Robert Bacon
Walter Mask
Fairhope
the Owens
Pineapple
Mattie Robinson
Emmett Robinson
Belforest
Rufus
Owens
Ruby Owens
Olie Desea Fein
Steck Gains in Iowa Senate Recount
In a statewide senate recount, Democrat Daniel F. Steck shows a net gain of 92 percent after counting 77 additional votes from Van Buren and Wapello counties. The tally update comes as officials review ballots in the Iowa contest.
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Washington
Daniel F. Steck
Senate
van Buren
Wapello
Iowa
Tallglaties
Steck
Uncertain Fate For Mobile Dry Agents After Reorganization
Reports from Mobile indicate no official word on the status of Federal Enforcement Agent P. T. Graves as the national dry force reorganizes effective November 1. Graves awaits word on retention under Director O. D. Jackson of New Orleans and may seek work under the new structure. Allies of Alabama’s A. W. Hargett advocate for his appointment as assistant to Jackson.
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Mobile
P. T. Graves
Alabama
Graves
O. D. Jackson
New Orleans
Jackson
Coal Talks Sought as UMWA and Operators Debate Path
Aug 27 A.P. report says John L. Lewis signals openness to negotiations with coal operators, leaving a chance to avert a strike. Citizens' committee presses for talks to avert shutdowns in anthracite and potential soft coal shortages. Government officials seek plans to ensure adequate bituminous supply while monitoring production cost issues.
Lumber Yard Fire Destroys Three Buildings
A lumber yard on Wilson Avenue and three adjacent houses were destroyed in a blaze. Fire Chief Gus Rehm sent Fire Company No. 10 under Captain Edward Connolly, but the fire was beyond control. The damaged properties were owned by J. Rubenstein of Prichard. The cause remains undetermined.
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Wilson Avenue
Gus Rehm
Edward Connolly
J. Rubenstein
Prichard
Match Play Opens at Memphis Club Golf Tourney
Tennessee state golf meet begins at Memphis Country Club with 82 players in the championship flight. Pollock Boyd of Chattanooga was medalist with 70, Emmett Spicer runner up at 71. Defending champ Ewing Watkins qualified at 76 as Memphis leads 21 of 32 in first division. Local team wins trophy 303 to 304.
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Memphis
Tenn
United Press
Memphis Country Club
Pollock Boyd
Chattanooga
Emmett Spicer
Wenner
East Tennessee
Ewing Watkins
Boyd
Colonials
Louis Montedonico
Nelson Giddens
Watkins
Allen Brown
Brown
Clarksville
Punch and Judy raised to pinnacle in Soviet shows
Moscow Aug 27 The Punch and Judy show is to be elevated to art in Soviet Russia with greater emphasis on entertainment value. Actor Maasap and M Obrastov enhances dolls with flexibility and realism and adds motor cars telephones and modern musical instruments to puppet plays. Obhrastov studies Chinese puppet traditions to adopt oriental features.
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Moscow
Soviet
Russia
Maasap & M. Obrastov
Moscow Art Theatre
M. Obhrastov
Train Derails Near Braer Burn Injuring Pittsburgh Crew
The Pittsburgh to Buffalo flyer No. 907 derailed at Braer burn 26 miles north of here. Engineer A. G. Mol of Oli City sustained serious scalds and injuries, and fireman J. Ler of Oli City was injured. Passengers in two day coaches were shaken but continued their journey. Cause of the accident not known.
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Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Braerburn
Here
A. G. Mol
Oli City
J. ‘H. Ler
Miners and operators pursue peace as talks resume
In Philadelphia on August 27 AP reports John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers faced renewed efforts from operators led by Inglis and Uhle to reopen negotiations. Uhle presented peace terms while Lewis warned that only a positive withdrawal of disruptive factors would yield immediate bargaining.
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Lewis
Philadelphia
Uhie
Iton
Inglis
Séalé Committee
Uhle
van Sooetilen
Hazel
Impersonator of Heir Freed on Tuberculosis Case
Robert E. B. St. Clair, jailed in Atlanta, was freed by a federal order after posing as Urban Johnson Bergeron, claimed son of a war hero family. He admitted the ruse to avoid another prison term, aided by his mother who received custody at release. He faces limited life expectancy due to tuberculosis.
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Atlanta
Robert
St. Clair
Urban Johnson
Bergeron
Enasha
France
Bernaron
J. G. Bargent
Beree
Bergerons
Stella
Emmrich
California
St.air
Farrar to star in comedy opera this fall
Geraldine Farrar will be a comic opera star in a production planned for this fall. Contracts were signed with manager Alfred Aarons, who is partnering with A. L. Erlinger. The opera’s renowned composer remains unnamed. Farrar will be backed by a large chorus from grand opera and operatic schools and a sizable orchestra.
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New York
A.P
Geraldine Farrar
Alfred Aarons
Aarons
A. L. Erlanger
Mine field laid in Baltic reported by Copenhagen
Danish naval authorities report information that the Latvan government laid a mine field between Libau and Steinert along the Courlanden coast on the Baltic Sea.
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Baltic
Copenhagen
Denmark
Latvan
Libau and
Steinert
Courlanden
Baltic Sea
New Tong War Seen Ebbing As Police Seek Peace
New York police hope to end the tong war in the east amid recent killings. Leaders plan a meeting to seek a nationwide peace compact with police and government officials considering arrest provisions for conspiracy. Across the East, cities report arrests, gunmen, and vigilant merchants aiding patrols.
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New York
East
Baltimore
Icago
Minneap
Pittsburgh
Suho Soon
National
Leongdent
Lee Gee Ming
Detroit
Leongs
Tong
Chicago
Thee Hiladelphia
Seppntan
Omehe
Omaha
Boston
Newark
Philadelphia
Miss Gertrude Ederle Plans Saturday Channel Attempt
Miss Ederle, the American woman challenging the English Channel record, plans to start from Griz Nez in France for Dover at 4 a.m. Saturday if weather permits. Helmy, an Egyptian swimmer, was delayed today due to heavy seas.
Dickey Purchases Bay Front Property at Frederic’s Area
Probate court records show Maurice Brigance selling bay front property to J. Dickey. The lot on the west side of Mobile Bay fronts 209.6 feet along Fordney's Lane and runs 966.6 feet deep with a declared frontage value of about $12.00.
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Bay Front
Frederic
New Orleans
Maurice Brigance
Dickey
Mobile Bay
Fordney’s Lane
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