Bond Issue Election Opens In Mobile City Wards
Voting places listed for Mobile five wards and six wards as bond issue election opens at 8 am. City officials Hartwell and Crawford urge voters to cast ballots by 6 pm. Bond proceeds to pay city debt to banks at nearly two percent interest.
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Ners
Ae T. Hartwell
George E. Crawford
Mobile
Royal State Streets
Jounds Auto Company
St. Michael and Royal
County Court Royal
Government Streets
Sean Aee
Jackson Street
Bimba
Street
Tenth Ward
Eastburn
Washington Avenue
Alba
Notorious gunman Wagner returns to Greene County jail
Strong guard accompanies Kl Wagner, the notorious Mississippi fugitive linked to the December 24, 1924 deputy death, as he arrives Sunday noon from Texarkana, Arkansas to Leakesville with Sheriff Turner and ex-Sheriff Web Warley. He greets friends while in custody and had previously lived near Avera after joining a wild west show.
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Kl Wagner
Greene County
Leakesville
Miss
Texarkana
Ark
Wagner
Mississippi
Murdock McIntosh
Tennessee
Turner
Web Warley
Avera
Mobile
Bold thief shoots at Willys Knight theft at Government street
A daring auto thief emptied into T. L. Murray's garage at 1100 Government street early today and pushed the car to the curb before escaping. Murray fired at the thief as he stood on the sidewalk but the locked car thwarted the robbery. Police investigated while occupants of Helen Boltz's home at 151 North Law were away.
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Willys- Knight
T. L. Murray
Government Street
Helen Boltz
North Law
Boosters to greet winning nominees
Mobile Bay Boosters club plans a regular supper meeting next Tuesday to honor Governor-elect Bing Graves and W. C. Davis. The event serves as a congratulations for all successful candidates and marks Tal as new steward-manager’s first supper with the group.
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Cree
Mobile Bay Boosters Club
Bing Graves
Cc. Davis
Talae
NE WOBLEANS FUTURES UPDATE
Futures opened steady with bids on several contracts. October 11.79 December 17.73 January 83 March 17.81 bid May 17.85 bid.
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Wobleans
Nee
New York Brief Reports Mixed Baseball Scores
A fragmentary New York wire item notes a 78 to 27 baseball score with unclear teams and players, showing unsettled details and missing names.
Brilliant new mark set by Bill Jackson in long swim
Bill Jackson set a world record for fresh water distance swimming by covering 92 miles in 9 hours 33 minutes in icy Escambia river waters. He started at 6 41 am from the bridge and finished in a boat after immense cold and fatigue.
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Bill Jackson
Jackson
Escambia River
Fort Morgan
Nance Dies After Confrontation With Birmingham Officers
Birmingham police shot and killed Joe Nance after he allegedly wielded an ice pick during a raid on a Negro house. Officer F. S. Balser was stabbed as Nance resisted arrest following a Prohibition raid, four beer bottles found on Nance, two shots fired into his body. Balser's injuries not considered critical.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joe Nance
Salser
Balser
Nance
Hillman
Two are killed in auto accidents reported
George Stofidard and Sag Shonaeee died in separate auto crashes while a brother named boncen was walking with them. another victim named a. a. remains unclear.
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George Stofidard
Graves Inspects Port Work in Mobile Visit
Col Graves Democratic nominee for governor conducts a first semi official port inspection in Mobile. He tours the docks with Major William L Sibert and F G Blair meeting with the docks board and Chamber of Commerce officials. A dinner at Cawthon Hotel tonight precedes a port policy discussion.
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Bibb Graves
Mobile
Alabama
Graves
William L. Sibert
Docks Board
Tuscaloosa
the of Commerce
R Uan
Gra
Joseph
St. Mi
Geeral Sibert
Harbor Board
Sion
Ornor Charles Henderson
Troy
Sibert
Colonel Graves
Cawthon Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
District Convention of Pythians Holds Pair of Meetings Here Today
The thirteenth district Knights of Pythias plan two meetings at Mobile castle. Delegates from Mobile and surrounding area will attend. Stanley is expected back around September 10 to help in the campaign. Officials list includes C Ghia deputy grand chancellor and M J Wood among others. program features introductions and addresses by Robert B Gordon and the grand outer address by the grand chancellor.
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Pythians
Knights of
Pythian
Mobile Castle
Crelock
Mobile
Stanley
C. Ghia
Chaeof ‘Plateau
Nats
C. A Ee “ Mobile
Retin Scemideats Weed
Ec. Ao Ae
Robert B. Gordon
M. J. Wood
New Fraud Plan Uncovered Involving Front Men
New York report outlines a scheme where legitimate firms are defrauded via fronts who run credit purchases then ship merchandise to cash buyers at deep discounts. The plan funnels money to the perpetrators while leaving lenders with losses, with authorities warning nationwide exposure.
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New York
New York World Today
United States
Co’ S
Former war ship now rum runner near Florida coast
A derelict World War II hull anchored off Fisher's Island has become a hub for rum runners in south Florida. The vessel, once a troop transport built to carry soldiers to France, now serves as a mother ship for illicit liquor, with decks stacked high as storms rack the coast.
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Miami
Fila
America
Sosa
United States
France
Sapona
Fisher's Island
As Nd
Bruce Bethel
Nassau
Florida Shore
League Council Reorganization Committee Convenes
Geneva reports the commission tasked with reorganizing the League of Nations council convened today under the chairmanship. The session addresses structural changes and potential reforms affecting member state representation and council powers.
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Geneva
League of Nations Council
Coolidge Starts Presses Running for President Campaign
President Coolidge begins active campaign, with aides and supporters mobilizing across states as the White House public schedule signals intensified efforts. Early steps include speeches, rallies, and coordinated messaging to shape momentum ahead of the election.
Japanese Ship Kalky Meru Sinks On Reef Near Vancouver
The 5,045 ton Kalky Meru, a Japanese steamship of 445 feet, left Vancouver for Yokohama on August 23 and ran fast on rocks off Vancouver Island, with details indicating a maritime incident near Vancouver.
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Vancouver
B. C
Yokohama
Twenty laborers killed in London landslide
Twenty laborers were killed and two seriously injured when a rock and earth avalanche buried them in a small frame building. The landslide swept away the structure where they worked, and there is little hope for recovering the missing men.
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London
Witnesses Face Intimidation in Melilett Murder Probe
Stark County grand jury investigations into the murder of publisher Don R. Melilett are clouded by alleged witness intimidation. Investigators report certain underworld figures questioned by the grand jury refused to acknowledge statements made soon after the killing, raising expectations of perjury charges.
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Canton
Ohio
Don R. Melilett
Conspirators Go On Trial Today in Crimea Case
In Moscow on August 90 a first intimation of a counter-revolution in Crimea is reported as conspirators will be tried by the military supreme court. The intended targets were elements of the government and Crimea’s officials.
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Moscow
Crimea
Supreme Court
Weather outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair to tonight then Tuesday shows local thundershowers. Moderate south and southeast winds.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Hurricane Victim to Be Buried Here
A hurricane victim born and raised off the tug boat L. A. Davis is to be buried in Mobile. She is survived by Mrs. George Bonneau of this city four brothers Frank Davis of San Antonio Ira Davis and Stella Davis of New Orleans and A G Davis of Mobile among others.
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Marricte Davis
This
L. A
Mobile
Ma & McKay
George Bonneau
Frank Davis
San Antonio
Tex
Ira Davis
Stella Davis
New Orleans
G. Davis
Three Warships Sent to Tangiers
Three warships were dispatched toward Tangiers amid escalating tensions. Authorities quoted military officials promising strategic posture in the region and signaling readiness for patrols and possible escalation if prompted.
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Tangiers
Jascha Heifetz Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis and Hernia
New York August 30 Jascha Heifetz the renowned violinist has shown improvement after surgery for appendicitis and a bilateral hernia. He is reported to be recovering well and in good spirits at the hospital.
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New York
Jascha Heifetz
Quake Shocks Felt in Athens This Afternoon
An earthquake was felt in Athens this afternoon with a slight tremor reported. No damage or injuries are mentioned in the brief note.
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Athens
Sixteen Escape From Clark County Jail
Fifteen prisoners escaped the Clark county jail in Winchester Kentucky after sawing through iron bars. Notable fugitives include George Bowman sentenced to hang for criminal assault and John Howell with Roy Martin tied to the Stan ton Bank robbery. Authorities believe the escapees boarded a freight train, and Jailer Tom Tucker suspects contraband a week earlier.
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Winchester
Clark County
George Bowman
John Howell
Roy Martin
Stanton
Tom Tucker
Women Propose New Legislation in Mobile Meeting
Mobile figures including Senator John Craft and Rep. attended a session where members discussed proposed changes for the next legislative session. The group, led by the Mobile County Women, outlined topics to be pursued and urged timely consideration by lawmakers.
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John Craft
Mobile
Beauty farewell ball honors Miss Vivian McDowell in Mobile
Under the Hunter Chamber of Commerce the event heads for Atlantic City where the dancer will enter the national pageant. The committee led by Gene chairman includes Sadie Lyons and many Mobile civic club members. Nearly all clubs have hosted, Rotary plans a briefing upon return around mid September.
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Hunter Chamber of Commerce
Vivian
Lelia Burgett
Minnie Lee Leslie
Dorothy Edwards
Zilpah Glennon
Dorothy Tonsmeire
Frances Whiting
Dorothy Johnson
Alene Calloway
Sophia Dunlap
Annie Kate Beville
Frances Dean Reynolds
Catherine Wri
Elizabeth Hempstead
Helena
Catherine Cook
Virginia Bruister
Mobile
Miss McDowell
Mrs. Villiers
Rotary
Breakin Hits Bass Committee Office in Concord
The Bass senatorial campaign HQ in Concord New Hampshire was broken into overnight. Police report intruders rifled the Patriot Building office damaging a door and gaining entry between midnight and 7 00 am. Files containing primary campaign information and worker names were inspected.
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Concord
N. H
Bass Senatorial Campaign Committee
Robert P. Basse
United States Senate
Patriot
Poison Victim's Body Sent Home
The body of Merele Irene Edwards a 20 year old nurse at Memorial hospital who died yesterday after taking poison was sent to Greenville North Carolina her former home for burial. Her father J F Edwards a Wilmington North Carolina pilot accompanied the authorities were still unable to find a motive for death by her own action.
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Richmond
Merele Irene Edwards
Memorial Hosms
Greenville
N. C
J. F. Edwards
Wilmington
Bandit Hold-Up Ends in Death and Wounding in Chicago
In a late night armed robbery at a surface street car barn a bandit died after gunfire while three officers and several others were wounded. Officers pursued two suspects, arresting Marie Noland and locating De Laverne's mother’s home. Fra Wallace identified a partner as the mastermind. The getaway car carried two waiting girls who were seized. one was released, the other detained as the investigation continued.
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Chicago
de Laverne
Fra. Wallace
Marie Noland
Miss Noland
Traction Soandite
Cone
de le
H. Bubr
Penre
Mal
Byrne
Malo Maloney
Robert McKinney
Trainman Killed in Rail Crash Near Chicago
A Peoria or Pennsylvania freight collided with a Rock Island passenger train on the south side early yesterday. One trainman died, several others were injured, and passengers were shaken. The locomotive overturned and the freight was derailed, while the passenger train remained on the track after the impact.
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Chicago
Trai
Spain's Demand Deferred in Geneva Meeting
In Geneva the Ey committee on reorganization defers Spain's demand amid ongoing talks. The exchange centers on a permanent solution to the question raised by the Spanish delegation.
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Geneva
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