VAGANT STORE BURNED NEAR THURMAN GARAGE BLASE
Fire swept from a trash pile at 11 this morning destroying the Thurman garage at Halls Mill road and Pine Crest Cemetery highway and leveling a nearby store owned by Angelo Puckett. Firemen stretched 3800 feet of hose to control the blaze with eight engines. losses estimated at 5000 dollars with insurance.
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Thurman
Halls Mill Road
Pine Crest Cemetery Highway
Angelo Puckett
Coobealcome A Totel Joss
Tick Eradication Efforts Continue in Mobile County
Dr John Redmond federal veterinarian reports only one positive tick found in Mobile County this month with more vats to be released by September 1. A stray Mississippi cow is the reported animal. By December 1 quarantine may end in most areas except near the Mississippi and Washington county lines.
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Mobile
Federal
John Redmond
Mississippi
Washington Unty
Redmond
Massive rattler killed near Mobile on Lott road
J P Stewart killed what he described as one of the largest rattlesnakes seen, a four and a half foot reptile with seven rattles and a button, after running it over with his car on the Lott road about ten miles from Mobile. He finished it with a stick.
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J. P. Stewart
Lott Road
Mobile
Stewart
Garage Fire Destroys Thurmans Place in Sweep Incidents
Mobile fire department responded with multiple trucks to a garage fire at Thurmans Place. The blaze swept through the structure causing extensive damage to the building and surrounding area.
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The
Mobile Fire Department
Five Seek Place: Five applications have been re
Five applications have been re submitted in a bid to fill a vacant position. Officials cite ongoing evaluation and adherence to criteria as the basis for revisiting candidates.
Weather Update for Alabama and Northwest Florida
Fair tonight and likely Tuesday with mild conditions. Light to gentle east winds.
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Alabama
Florida
Taxi robbery report and separate thefts in Monroe
Monroe Munday, driver of a Red Top taxi, told police he was robbed at 3:30 a.m. by two armed Black men who stole $8. Separate reports noted a man losing a gold watch on St. Michael street and a street car worker losing a belt, cash, and $4 in car checks to a sneak thief.
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Monroe Munday
St. Francis Street
Munday
Augusta Street
Conception
New Jersey
St. Emanuel Street
George R. Lawrence
St. Michael Street
H. Kortrecht
Michigan Avenue
Oniuunes Emao Sammes
Paris Sees Signing of Kellogg Briand Pact by 15 Nations
Paris August 27 The Kellogg Briand renunciation of war treaty was signed afternoon by plenipotentiaries of 15 nations. German foreign minister Gustav Stresemann signed first under the alphabetical rule, marking the first German signing in Paris since World War I.
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Paris
Gustav Stresemann
Seedennen
Offic Ae
Second arrest hint in sea wreck probe
New York August 27 a second arrest probable in the wreck that caused 186 deaths. District Attorney and officials discuss pending action with a hearing set around September 17 for the maintenance man and a helper accused of human error and failure to operate a switch.
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New York
William Wee
Mommetes
Arcs
Transitr
Eal
Jones Lancaster
Baldwin
Carr
Tom GonRally Wins Toga In Tems Battle
Tom GonRally claims victory in a tense battle noted in the first primary as leaders discuss the Legion and related opposition. details remain unclear from the fragmented report.
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Tom Gonrally
Drenching in Bay Overturn Feared as Searchers Find Two Pilots
Search parties combed beach and bay through the night to locate two missing pilots. The Osprey spotted the pair about two miles off Battles Wharf, with Captain Bill Edwards, Wesley Overton, Captain Montague, and Thomas Ford aboard. The yacht club crews left at 11 am Sunday after the squall drove the sailors from their vessel.
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Battles Wharf
Bill Edwards
Wesley Overton
Montague
Thomas Ford
Yacht Club
Overton
Torbert
Mobile panel hears plan for sewerage bond and waterworks
Commissioner Harry T. Hartwell asks Mobile city commission to call a special election for a sewerage system in the next several years. He proposes including the bond issue to cover the sewerage item with the waterworks project to avoid a second election.
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Mobile City Commission
Harry T. Hartwell
Hartwell
Th Ee
Bienville
Bienville Reservoir
Two Electrocutions In Attempted Rescue Leave Husband Dead
A Black man died after an accident while trying to save his wife during an electrical incident. Authorities report the husband succumbed to injuries while his wife survived. The event is under investigation by local police.
Prisoners Freed After Police Officer Off Duty Drunk
A police officer was found drunk and released several prisoners who had been in custody. Investigating officials say the officer’s conduct led to the release and prompted further review of the case.
Cyclist Arrest Prompts Bootlegging Watch
Washington authorities report arresting William Rollins a colored bicyclist found with liquor strapped about his waist. Police say they will monitor other cyclists for similar bootleg containers as part of the case.
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Washington
William Rollins
Prohibition Offenders Fined in Recorder Court
City county and state officers report fines for violations of the Prohibition law. Henry Meyers was fined 100 dollars and costs, 90 days. Albert Pritchard 50 dollars and costs, 50 days. Jail detainees included George Anderson and 18 others, with Lindsey Maples jailed on grand larceny for allegedly stealing a cow.
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Henry Meyersing
Albert Pritchard
Recorder’s Court
George Anderson
D. D. Mason
C. Foster
A. S. Winston
C. Washington
Pinkie Winston
Isaac Mayhappy
Je Chestang
Elbert Gardner
Sellers
Paul Cazalas
Padi Thomas
Will Hogan
W. J. Elliott
Henry Small
Robert Penn
Charles C. Fritz
Roye Herd
Sid Millen
Joe Metz
Lindsey Maples
Cee
Funeral Delayed in Memphis For Postal Office Manager
In Memphis an obituary notes a longtime Postal Commercial Office manager who served for twenty years, with the funeral delayed to honor his service and memory.
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Memphis
Tenn
Fi A Arvey
Postal
New Girls' Detention Home Award Set for September 10th
The contract for a new girls detention home has been awarded with quarters planned for completion by mid fall. The brick building will be steam heated with eight large closets on the main floor and rooms designed for future additions. Architect J Platt Roberts prepared the plans for this modern facility situated near the poor farm and garage.
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Homse
J. Platt Roberts
Wright Weds in Secluded California Honeymoon
Reported nuptials detail a stormy romance as Mrs Wright allegedly broke into the couple’s home to damage furnishings while ex husband and dancer sought separation amid years of public attention.
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Rancho Santa
Oes
Wright
Nations pledge pitiless publicity in wartime arms data
Japan Great Britain and Italy announced adherence to the U S doctrine of pitiless publicity for governmental and private wartime information. The three powers support publishing details from arsenals and other government arms sources at the forthcoming commission session drafting a convention.
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Geneva
Japan
Great Britain
Italy
United States
World's Largest Watermelon Heads to Albany Gift for Governor
The 110 pound melon was seen in Paris Illinois on August 27 as it travels from Walter N. Reed of Weatherford Texas to Albany New York where it will be given to Governor Alfred E Smith.
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Paris
Ill
Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
Walter N. Reed
Weatherford
Texas
Narrow Escape Destroys Property in Fire at Home
Mrs. C. L. Tardy owned property destroyed when a fire started by Mrs. Johnson lighting an oil stove at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Johnson grabbed the child and fled as flames enveloped the kitchen. Firefighters arrived after the blaze had gained headway. Mrs. Hardy, visiting in New Orleans, was en route to Ocean Springs when notified.
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C. L. Tardy
Johnson
Auto production in July shows gains over 1927 and dips from June
Chicago data show passenger car output in July up 42.7 percent from a year earlier in the seventh Federal Reserve district. Truck production rose 66.1 percent. Compared with June, passenger cars fell 5.2 percent while trucks rose 29.6 percent as wholesale distribution eased and retail sales stayed above a year ago. Used car sales declined in June but rose versus July 1927.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve District
Middle West
Greece explains amicable disarmament stance with Venizelos remarks
Premier Venizelos says Greece seeks an amicable settlement amid interviews with Isian and foreign correspondents. The prime minister outlines Greece's position on disarmament and international relations during the press briefing.
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Isian
Jew Age Vy
Venizelos
Greece
Storm kills two in tornado strike
A tornado hit the area last night killing James H. Jervis and his five year old son. Mrs. Jervis is in critical condition after their farm home was demolished and injured.
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James H. Jervis
Death of Former Aide to Paraguay Minister Under Harding
A former aide to the American minister to Paraguay during the Harding administration died in a fall at the American Cleaning Corporation plant in Outl aim near here. The incident occurred today and is being investigated.
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Paraguay
Harding
Leaders Poincare and Stresemann Meet in Paris Talks
Premier Poincare and Foreign Minister Stresemann conferred in Paris for an hour on issues surrounding postwar concerns. Officials said no withdrawal, reparations revision, or major moves were finalized at this time, marking the first official reception of a German foreign minister since 1870.
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Paris
Poincare
France
Stresemann
Germany
Rhineland
World’s tallest Chicago tower planned over central tracks
Chicago Aug 27 The world’s tallest building to rise 88 feet taller than the Woolworth and house a daytime population of with Walter Ahlschlager as architect. The Chicago tower will cover two square blocks over the Illinois Central tracks at Wacker drive east of Michigan boulevard with a $45 000 000 investment.
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Chicago
Woolworth
Walter Ahlschlager
Illini
Wacker Drive
Michigan Boulevard
Train wreck injures passengers near Vista
A Frisco Kansas City Clinton Springfield passenger train derailed after two cars struck a spread rail five miles south of Vista. Five injured passengers and crew received first aid at the scene and physicians attended to the wounded.
Famine Looms Prompts Urgent Relief Call in District
A report notes famine looms as spring crops are barely planted while autumn demands rise. The district, with about 1,500,000 tants, faces shortages. Mr. Baker says investigations show immediate relief is needed.
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Baker
Dragging for Body After Drowning in Tennessee River
In Tennessee City Aug a rescue effort dragged the Tennessee river for the body of Erwin Ross aged 22 who disappeared while attempting to swim the river. His bride of six months watched from the bank in distress.
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Ene City
Tenn
Erwin Ross
Fonts
Tennessee
Woman Hater Ballard Meets Janet in Make Up
A rough call him Woman Hater Ballard. He is drawn to Janet a bright musical comedy star who has never been kissed. Their encounter is set for a full page installment of Make Up in The News Item this Thursday.
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Ballard
Riley
Janet
Sean
Senator ee to travel to England next week
A fragment reports that a senator will travel to England next week. Details on dates or agenda are unclear in the readable text.
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Intorne
England
Policeman Slain in Johnson City
Police report a fatal shooting in Johnson City with the body of a sergeant found at the scene. Investigators seek leads as the department units cordon the area and await autopsy results.
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Tom Connally
Senator Warleayfield
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Lee
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MAB
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Speedster
Found
Johnson City
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