Court continues case as Holcombe ill with pneumonia attack
Indictment includes H. Holcombe and others for conspiracy to bribe A. Boyles. Holcombe’s illness prompted indefinite continuance. Judge Ervin notes uncertain condition. Trial may move to November term. Hugo Black assists as special prosecutor. crowd disappointed as session ends early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Holcombe
Holcombe
Rmer
A. G. Ward
Board of Revenue
Percy + Kearns
Frank Boykin
H. M. Kran
Abrey Boyles
Federal District Attorey
Call of Art
Boykin
Kearns
Dr.ard
Cochran
Arry T. Smith
J.H. Webb
Webb
R. T. Ervin
N. E. Stallworth
Atey
Ervin
Hugo Black
Bimingham
Monige
Carpenter and Hamilton face disorderly conduct charges
Fire Captain J. B. Carpenter and longshoreman Cr. H. Hamilton are in recorder's court on disorderly conduct charges. Carpenter, suspended by Fire Chief Gus Rehm, may seek a Fire Department hearing after the case. Hamilton says Carpenter struck him twice. the fire department alleges Hamilton cursed the department. Chief Rehm appoints A. L. Stafford acting captain of Service Truck No. 6 during the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carpenter
Cr. H. Hamilton
Recorder’s Court
Carpenter
Gus Rehm
Hamilton
Recorder's Court
Rehm
A. L. Stafford
Mary E. McCarthy
North Lawrence Street
Marion McCarthy
Ophelia May Acts as Arbiter in Chicken Yard Case
In North Bergen New Jersey 28 Lorengo Naino’s May served as arbiter in a dispute where Naino charged Allocco with unlawful possession of a brood of chicks. Allegations claim Ophelia May hatched the brood. Judge Miles ruled on the chicken yard matter upholding ownership and interest in the fowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ophelia
North Bergen
Lorengo Naino
Naino
Allocco
Rder Miles
N. J Pennig
Deputy Sheriff Gentry fatally shot near Leesville
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gentry died after being shot while attempting to arrest John Williams a 16 year old negro near Leesville Louisiana. Williams fled as posses hunted him and Gentry had also killed the suspect's mother who stepped into the line of fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Associated Press
Thomas Gentry
Leesville
John Williams
Gentry
Williams
Louisiana
Here
Tom Gentry
E. M. Rents
Jackson Parish
Eurth. Wood
Chicago Trials of Leopold and Loeb Near End in Court Fight
The case before Chief Justice John R. Caverly features rich sentences and heated debate over the murder and kidnapping for ransom of Robert Franks. Prosecutor Crowe denounces the pair as the most brutal criminals in Chicago history. The trial moves to hear evidence on the crime and possible punishment, with appeals to hang, life, or lengthy confinement under Illinois law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United | State Criminal Court Room
Chiago
Natha Leopold
Richard Loeb
John R. Caverly
Robert Franks
Nathan
Richard
Robert
Crowe
Nape
Oobert Franks
Chicago
Peps
Franks
Jacob Franks
Ellis Avenue
Chance
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Greenwood Avenue
Leopold
Criminal Court of
Cook County
Caverly
Committee Named for Consecration in Mobile
Joseph M. Walsh chairs a committee to arrange the consecration of Rev Father Richard as bishop of Mississippi at Mobile. The ceremony is set for mid October at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with about 25 priests attending. A banquet will honor the bishop elect and clergy, aiming to make the event memorable in Mobile's Catholic history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Walsh
George J. Sullivan
John A. Hughes
J. H
Richard
Mobile
Ississippi
Juan
Ding
Damage suit grows out of Chick Row incident
A circuit court suit filed by Mrs. Fannie Neese seeks 310,000 against Jes G. Jordan for assault and battery. The case stems from a long chain of events from the Chick Row episode and involves multiple warrants issued out of the inter criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neese and Jordan
Inter Criminal Court
Fannie Neese
Jes G. Jordan
Tropical disturbance near Saint Kitts moves west
A tropical disturbance of considerable intensity was reported about 60 miles southeast of Saint Kitts and is advancing west-northwest. The system was noted by the local Weather Bureau office with May advisories from Washington and is roughly 1,800 miles from the Gulf Coast region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitts
Weather Bureau
Washington
Gulf Coast
Gameshot Wins Gimcrack B Race at York
Sir Charles Jyde's Gameshot won the Gimcrack B race at York today from a field that included BE. W. Tate's Riodrors as Peaeand and F. Gretton's Iceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Eng
Charles Jyde
Gameshot
BE. W. Tate
Riodrors
F. Gretton
Iceburg
Weather Outlook for Alabama Mississippi Friday
Gton August 28 reports generally fair conditions across Alabama and Mississippi with moderate temperatures expected through Friday and light winds. No precipitation anticipated in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi
Wall Street Fluctuations Open Moderately Steady
New York markets showed uneven initial trading with shares largely steady and gains seen in Katy preferred. St Paul rose a point as short covering eased. General Electric and American Ice saw moderate activity after early moves. Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York opened steady with October through May contracts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Easie
Katy
St. Paul
General Electric
American
New Orleans
Potatoes Market Report Aug 28 Chicago
Potatoes trading light with a steady market and a slight undertone. Receipts 42 cars, total United States shipments 52. prices listed for Irish Cobbler, Early Ohio, Irish Cobbler, and other regional varieties across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Idaho with per cwt ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHIC
United States
Kansas
Missouri
Irish Coblers
Nebrask
Trish
Ohios
Dn Jersey
Minnesota
Idaho
Moljilians Promote Shortened Highway Route for Tourists
Moljilians in West Florida join regional efforts to publicize a shortened highway corridor linking South Florida with Pensacola Mobile Hattiesburg Jackson Miss Memphis St Louis Kansas City Omaha. Officials from commerce civic groups and business leaders promote improved service and attractions to draw midland travelers to the new route, with advertisements planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlorida
Revue Excursions Planned To Boost Beach Event
Excursions arranged by the Mobile and Ohio and Gulf Mobile and Northern railroads aim to draw crowds from three states for a batthe revue in the fall. The plan, promoted by D A Price and UA Price of New Orleans, includes a water contest and a concert with air to position the city as a winter resort. Local retailers, hotels, and restaurants will be asked to back the project at a Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and Ohio
Ander
Gulf, Mobile
Offis
Las
Atlantic City
Jackson
Tenn
Laurel
Miss
Me Park
Cage case in nuisance action dismissed for ground hole
McDonald of Filo Claire alleged by County Health Officer C A T to commit nuisance by wing red lumber and rubbish in the subdivision excavation. Recorder dismissed after defendant proved a hole in the ground on his land. Health officer said arrest based on a daint filed with the board of hed.
Man Freed on Robbery Charge in Local Court
J Palmer, arrested June 7 on robbery charges, was released today after Judge Joe Goldsby ruled the evidence insufficient. The case, heard in the circuit court, involved bail hearings and defense by Clay Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Palmer
Pensa
Joe Goldsby
Circourt
Several Face Judge On Traffic Charge In City Court
John F Violette and W ay drivers of laundry were acquitted for parking on the west side of 81 Manuel Street after stating they unloaded and loaded packages in front of the laundry opposite the police station. E F Johnstone and H Dill had speeding and wrong parking cases continued. McKinley and Puder were fined 15 dollars or 15 days for speeding 30 mph. Lindsey’s reckless driving case linked to an accident injuring Johnny Cardwell 10 remains set for September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Violette
W. Way
Manuel Street
Recorder
E. F. Johnstone
H. Dill
Ashland Place
Welch
Rabby and
Jernigan
H. McKinley
J. H. Puder
R. G. Lindsey
Dauphin Street
Johnny Cardwell
Monroe
Wilkinson Streets
Prince of Wales Appears Energetic Aboard Berengaria
The Prince of Wales rose early and trained in the ship’s gym then joined dancing and a concert. He later swam in the crowded pool for about fifteen minutes before being recognized and leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berengaria
Associated Press
Prince of Wales
Merchants Wind Up Memphis Meeting Elects Officers
The Cotton States Merchants' Association closed its eleventh annual convention in Memphis with C. R. Smith of Cleveland Miss elected president succeeding Allan H. Hinchey of Cape Girardeau Mo. J. E. Orman of Russellville Ala chosen first vice president. Other vice presidents named were Will Parker Lexington Ky Charlies N Trimble Washington Ark and Juan N Friant Cape Girardeau MO. Secretary treasurer to be chosen by the executive committee. The 1925 session in Memphis not yet scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Juan N. Friant
Cape Girardeau, MO
Phenix City Faces Water Shortage If Rain Fails
Phenix City officials warn residents no rain in three days will cause a water famine. Mayor C. B. Gullatt declares sprinkling lawns will lead to court summons to enforce conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix¢ City
Ala
Phenix City
C. B. Gullatt
Vincent Man Elected President of Merchants Association
In Birmingham, Alabama at the Alabama Merchants Association session J F McGraw of Vincent was chosen as president. T E Moody was named first vice president from Springville, S T Palmer of Northport is second vice president, and C F Warn of Birmingham was elected secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Merchants Association
J. F. McGraw
Vincent
T. E. Moody
Springville
S. T. Palmer
Northport
and. C. F. Warn
Five Big Liners Reach Harbor After Sea Storm
Five transatlantic liners limped into New York harbor after a hurricane lashed the western Atlantic. One life was lost aboard the Arabic Agers as waves reached 120 miles per hour and debris hunks tore at decks. An estimated 150 injured with 62 treated ashore. further liners expected with reports of new tropical disturbances in the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
Elisa Walker
J. Madsen
Hicks
Pa N
Meric
Internnational News Vvice
Weather Bureau
West Indies
Gale Rages Off Nova Scotia Coast Wreck Toll Grows
Severe gale and high seas battered Nova Scotia from Canso to Yarmouth with multiple shipwrecks and missing crew. The schooner Julia F. C and the schooner Anna Me are reported helpless, while the Norwegian crew of A Bryndessen saved others by waiving lines ashore. The Chinese junk Shanghai broke up after driving onto the coast. One man drowned at Yarmouth as the coastwise steamer Aspey carrying seventy aboard was wrecked at Neil's Harbor but all survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
International Nn Service
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
Canso
Julia F. C
Cape Breton
Donald
A. Bryndessen
Shanghai
North Atlantic
Grand Banks
Yarmouth
Lizzie E
Aspey
Neil's Harbor
Americans Abroad to Be Protected
Preparations were under way to concentrate naval forces in the Far East to safeguard American interests in China during the Shanghai revolution. The commandant of the Marine Corps was asked to provide a list of Marines available in the Far East. The Navy Department had not received reports of marines landing at Shanghai, though officers in China could authorize action if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International News Service
Far East
China
Shanghai
Marine Corps
Spon
Navy
Navy Department
Epidemic Meningitis Claims Over a Thousand Lives
An epidemic of meningitis has killed over a thousand people with 990 deaths to date and has spread to Tottori Prefecture where 231 cases and 102 deaths are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torso
Tottori
Bleage and Byrnes to Run Off Vote in South Carolina
In Columbia South Carolina Bleage and Byrnes lead the Democratic primary after tabulated results with Bleage at 74162 and Byrnes at 60250 while Dial and McMahon trail. Second primaries set for September 9 with races for attorney general and agriculture commissioner also advancing. Governor McLeod leads latest returns. B. Hare and R. L. Gunter enter second race for congress in the second district with W Turner Logan opposing Thomas McMillan in the first district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Cole L. Bleage
Mo F. Byrnes
N. Dial
Joh J. McMahon
United States Senate
Blease
Byrnes
Dial
Marines Asked For Nicaragua Guard
The state department received a request from conservative forces in Nicaragua for a detachment of United States marines to preserve order during the upcoming elections. The United States already has 100 marines at Managua guarding the American legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International News Service
State Department
Nicaragua
United States
Central American
Managua
Ratification of Dawes Plan in Germany in Doubt
Paris dispatch reports the outlook for ratification by Germany of the Dawes plan has worsened. The Reichstag was expected to vote on the pact tonight, according to officials in Berlin stemming from the London conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Germany
London
Reichstag
Government to Review Public Budgets for Cuts
The French cabinet approved a plan to overhaul governmental expenses. Premier Herriot and Finance Minister Clementel will begin September 8 to eliminate unnecessary costs across ministries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Herriot
Clementel
Series of blasts rocks London near arsenal depot
A Athens dispatch reports a string of explosions at a large gunpowder depot near the London arsenal starting after midnight and spreading to nearby munitions depots. The blasts continued until morning and a number of casualties were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Arsenal
Violent Tremor Felt in Iceland Reports Say
A ten second violent earthquake was felt in Iceland Tuesday evening with especially strong shaking at Reykjavik and Hvefn Hornafjord. A tidal wave followed the shock, according to a Copenhagen dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Iceland
Copenhagen
Reykjavik
Hvefn Hornafjord
Can Spirit Talk Experts Clash Over Seance Tests
Boston reports show Mia Leroi G Crandon known as Margery fails to produce conclusive proof in one oak box while a second cabinet yields positive signs. Houdini box tested. committee undecided. New York notes J Malcolm Bird resigns from prize committee citing conflicts over Margery seances. Munn confirms resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mia
Leroi G. Crendon
Margery
Scientific American
Harry Houdini
Lightn
Houdini
Hearing of Girls Reset for Sept 11
The cases of Mattie Mae Hews and Ethel Reeder, both of 206 Tennessee Street, charged with burglary of Mrs. Lizzie Blackman’s home at 20 Tennessee Street, were called in the inferior criminal court and set for September 11. State witnesses were absent. the defendants were sent back to Mobile from Lucedale, Mississippi. Harold Jernigan of Citronelle, charged on a statutory complaint by Marion Holloway, was acquitted by Judge N R Clarke after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Mae Hews
Ethel Reeder
Tenness Street
Lizzie Blackman
Tennessee Street
Inferior Criminal Court
Youn
Mobile
Lucedale
Harold Jernigan
Citronelle
Marion Holloway
N. R. Clarke
Military Exercise Planned Near Nancy France
In Nancy France on August 28 a large air and troop exercise is planned. Four hundred army airplanes and Moroccan troops will participate in an attack toward the German frontier against the Twentieth French Army Corps under General Penet. The maneuvers mark a major prewar style demonstration and reorganization after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
France
Penet
Hayride Accident Claims Boy’s Life in Arkansas
Jonesboro Ark Aug 28 Low ell Stridham 16 died from injuries after a hay ride on a truck veered into a ditch near town. He was pinned under the bumper. both legs mangled. Logs of blood en route to hospital preceded death several hours later. Other riders were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Ark
Lowell Stridham
Fatalities Feared in Arsenal Blast
Londons Aug 28 Inter News Service reports an explosion at an arsenal causing fears of fatalities. A Greek dispatch notes reported deaths and injuries, with details sparse as the situation develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal
London
Inter News Service
Ana
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