Peavy to Become County Highway Engineer Saturday
J B Converse tenure ends as J R Peavy takes over county highway engineer duties Saturday at 10 am after years as city assistant engineer. Board faces heavy docket including Three Mile Creek bridge plans part of a $5 million road and bridge program with possible two contracts totaling about $56,000.
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John R. Peavy
Board of Reve
Peavy
Ene
J. B. Converse
Micinvers
Beale Erection
Eec Poe
Maurits A to Take Office as Engineer in September
A garbled report notes Maurits A will assume the engineer post in September and recalls the president fearing misinterpretation of a pact on war abolition. The piece mentions delays by anti-war groups amid ongoing ship program discussions tied to a cruiser bill advancing from the House to the Senate.
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Maurits
Cuba
United
Spanish War Veterans
Havana
Grayson and Dr Male Travel for Official Tours
Judge Claude A. Grayson of the circuit court and Loyal Order delegate toured Belgium Germany England and France. Dr Stephen F Male county coroner returned from Canada and western U S visits to Niagara Falls Buffalo Detroit Ann Arbor and Cleveland while visiting major medical colleges and hospitals.
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Claude A. Grayson
International Convention of the Loyal Order
Belgium
Germany
England
France
Stephen F. Male
Canada
United States
Ningsara Falls
Buffalo
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cleveland
Ohio
Suit Stolen From Unlocked Room In Church Street
A. R. Stickley of 153 Church Street reported a suit stolen from an unlocked room during the night. Detectives Moody and Franco and Officers Blackman Doherty and Durden investigated a report of a man on the roof of Gerhardt's clothing store at 25 South Royal Street at 12:50 this morning. search found no intruder.
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A. R. Stickley
Church Atrest
Moody and
Franco
Blackman, Doherty and Durden
Gerhardt
South Royal Street
Winter Visitors Club Compiles Room List for Pine Lake
J. B. Marian of Pine Lake Indiana president of the Winter Visitors Club and secretary George A. Zolezzi oversee the compilation of available rooms and apartments for winter. The list will be kept updated for guests seeking accommodations.
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J. 8
Marian
Pine Lake
Ind
Winter Visitors’ Club
George A. Zolezzi
Yester- Zee Segnee
Abandoned Car Found On Automobile Street
An abandoned automobile bearing tag V-1-431 was found by local police near the Bales Company. Investigators note the vehicle appears unoccupied and records indicate it was reported missing days prior. Authorities request any witnesses to come forward with information.
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Essers
Street removals and proposed routes in city project plan
The commission will remove Myrtle Ann Catherine Houston and the Dauphin segment between Catherine and Houston from the schedule. Remaining changes include ception to Joachim from Beauregard to the new highway via duct and several corridor shifts such as St. Louis from Royal to Springhill and Washington avenue from Baltimore to Pillans. The status of Michigan avenue from Government to Tennessee remains under advisement.
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Ception
Joachim
Beauregard
St. Louis
Royal
Springhill
Dauphin
Broad
Baltimore
Washington Avenue
Pillans
Myrtle
Ann
Catherine
Houston
Michigan Avenue
Tennessee
Audit Awaited On County Convict Farm At Irvington
Arthur D. Davis chair of the board of revenue signals a possible continued operation of the county convict farm if an audit shows the county can reduce losses. He will present this recommendation to the board, citing hopes for more humane treatment of violators.
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Irvington Torday
Arthur D. Davis
Board of Revenue
Azalea Trail Signs Proposal Unveiled by Samuel H Lackland
Samuel H. Lackland announced last night a proposal to install street signs along Azalea Trail thoroughfares. The plan aims to improve navigation and city aesthetics with new marker posts and standardized lettering.
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Samuel H. Lackland
Azalea Trail
Youths Deny Most Burglaries After Danner Home Arrest
George Short of Providence Street and C Boone of North Conception Street denied involvement in recent burglaries beyond yesterday’s Paul Danner residence theft. They were arrested after emerging from the Danner home on Government Street with loot, as Solicitor Bart Chamberlain led an inquest. The case was reset for tomorrow as police sought links to other break ins.
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George Short
Providence Street
C. Boone
North Conception Streets
Paul Danner
Danner
Government Street
Bart Chamberlain
Short
Boone
Aupony
Ween Calae Gee Weed
Bound Under Bond in Grand Larceny Case
Vincent Laurent held to circuit court on a grand larceny charge for stealing a quantity from a vessel owned by Mobile Coal Company. J. P. Chambers convicted of violating the prohibition law with costs of court and 20 days imprisonment plus 90 more. The defendant, per evidence, had five half counts appealed.
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Vincent Laurent
Laurent
Mobile Coal Company
J. P. Chambers
Wolteer
Uniforms Found in Mobile County Convict Gear
Two cotton suits believed worn by Mobile county convicts were found early today at Gaston and seven streets by a deputy on Barber and Gewin. No report indicates any escape from the county farm or road gang, but the garments appear to be Mobile county owned.
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Mobile County
Gaston
Barber
Gewin
Transfer Filed for Concrete Shipyard Site to New York Company
The deed transferring the old concrete shipyard on Mobile bay at Live Oak street to the General Cable Corporation of New York was filed in probate court to a wife of Wilmington Delaware.
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Mobile Bay
Live Oak Street
General Cable Corporation of
New York
Wife
Wilmington
Del
Switzer lands faith in neutrality amid war talks
Geneva dispatch notes that Switzer land adheres to neutrality and condemns war unless it is purely defensive, highlighting the nation’s policy in current global tensions.
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Geneva
Switzerland
City Head Tax Drive Gains Pace on Eve of Deadline
Mayor Leon Schwarz announced a late surge in head tax payments with lines at city hall. Non payment risks six days of street labor. many business leaders are sending in checks as city revenue rises, though details remain unclear.
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Leon Schwarz
Schwarz
Rain Delays Senator Robinson Notification in Hot Springs
Drizzling rain threatens the outdoor ceremony for Senator Joe T. Robinson. Arkansas officials stay optimistic, planning to move indoors to the Arlington hotel ballroom if needed and readying radio and press coverage for a quick switch.
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Robinson
Hot Springs
Ark
Albany
N. Y
Smith
Joe T. Robinson
Arlington Hotel
Hot Springs Committee
Elevator dispute sparks city inquiry by mayor
Mayor Leon Schwarz questioned jurisdiction after Mobile and Ohio served notice to Alabama Tennessee Northern about the elevator issue. G. C. Outlaw, chamber head, said he would seek clarity on who oversees the elevator matter.
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Leon Schwarz
Mobile & Ohio
Alabama
Tennessee
Schwarz
Merce Commission
G. C. Outlaw
Chamber of Commerce
Cab Driver Slain in Chicago Taxi Shooting
Tony Severino a 22 year old taxi driver was found dead in his cab on 25th Avenue Chicago. Police found five .38 caliber cartridges and a note reading Call for Shorty 1228 California Avenue apartment 1. Officers suspect a woman was present and that Severino was killed from behind while parked.
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Chicago
Tony Severino
25Th Avenue
Tony
Severino
California Avenue
Soverino
Gurtig Attacks Democratic Tariff Views
Senator Gurtig denounces tariff policies backed by Democrats citing Canada’s wheat and flour trade with the United States. He notes Canada sold $19.9 million in wheat in 1928 versus $80 million less foreign competition, and wheat flour imports dropped from over $12 million to about $0.5 million after tariff increases.
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Aners
Canada
United States
Dawes Sees Hoover on Milwaukee Stop
Vice-President Dawes gave a brief, clipped interview in Milwaukee en route to Canada for a week. He indicated belief that the Republican nominee would win, but the talk was cut short by a Pullman porter announcing the departure.
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Milwaukee
Ser Dawes
Canadas
Teehee
Dawes
Rufus
Todd Renominated Amid Suspension in San Juan News
In San Juan Porto Rico August, Todd was renominated despite a suspension of a named official. The move followed internal party tensions led by R. Barcelo, head of the party. Mayor Todd fights the charges in his office tenure dispute.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Ners
Fai Othan Jane
R. Barcelo
Todd
Negro Under Bond George Vestry Held in 60 Live
A brief police record notes George Vestry, a 60 year old Black man, was required to post bond after an unspecified incident. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
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George Vestry
SNEEZERS MEET Hay Fever Association Formed in Saulte Marie
A new Hay Fever Association is formed in Saulte Marie with leaders and members rallying to share cures and awareness. The group aims to organize meetings, distribute information, and advocate for allergy research and community support.
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Hay Fever Association
Saulte Marie
Booze Runner Captured Off Passes by Coast Guard
The British schooner M. Pulido carrying liquor valued at about 100000 was seized by the coast guard cutter Dallas off Pass L outbound at the mouth of the Mississippi and brought to New Orleans. Seven crew members including Captain W H LeDue were detained by prohibition agents for violating liquor laws while a history of prior seizures and renamings is noted.
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New Orleans
M. Pulido
W. H. LeDue
Dallas
Pass L’outre
Mississippi River
Mobile
Albanian Parade Prompts Diplomatic Attentive Review
A garbled report suggests diplomats may attend a parade in Tirana for President Zogu. The diplomatic corps plans to observe events as a formal showing of royal leadership and national celebration.
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F. Se
Dilomatic
Tirana
Ee Zogui
Sean Dove Ee
Phantom Ship at Wilhelmshafen Demonstrates Radio Controlled Precision
Germany tests a new radio controlled vessel nicknamed the phantom. The ship performs complex maneuvers with exactitude while no crew is aboard aside from its antennae contact. Experts observe the unmanned craft executing commands as if a manned vessel.
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Wilhelmshafen
Germany
Ingen
Wahkeena Steam Schooner Sinks at Hoquiam Berth
Wahkeena, a 547 ton coastwise steam schooner, sank at her Hoquiam berth in 40 feet of water this morning. No immediate details on casualties or cause were provided.
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Hoquiam
Wash
Fire de- Steamship Line
Car Recovered After Stolen Buick Incident
A Buick sedan stolen yesterday afternoon from Royal Court area was recovered by police. The vehicle was located and returned to the owner with no injuries reported.
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Royal Cook
Tas N
Cality
Impracticable Smith Plan Drawn by Temperance Leader
Mrs. Ella A. Boole president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union says Alfred Smith's Prohibition program is thoroughly impracticable. She asserts that election of Governor Smith would observe the laws and that money to help Downey Sout of the Civil.
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Evanston
Ella A. Boole
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Alfred Smith
Smith
Nurses Strike Stuns Birmingham Hospital
Thirty student nurses walked out of the hospital yesterday amid staffing tensions and unrest. They returned hours later as talks continued, while a looming noon deadline pressed the county board to decide on an investigation into the institution.
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Birmingham
Ala
Internet
County Board of Revenue
Francisco outlines long distance hops for 8000 mile flight
Here today Francisco spoke of plans for a long distance flight next year if his superiors consent. He described preparations for an 8000 mile itinerary with a first hop to Honolulu about 2800 miles away and then on to Manila.
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Seattle
Francisco
Honolulu
Manila
New Serial Opens Today in The News Teens
A newly launched feature presents Janet a quiet Kentucky girl who travels to New York and meets a possible romance. Alma Sioux Scarberry previews Make-Up the SEES Dee ee ee, urging readers to start reading today.
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Janet
Kentucky Hills
New York
Alma Sioux Scarberry
Noted Business Man Is Tie The Japanese ate secretary subservient
A fragmented OCR item mentions a notable business figure and a secretary in a tangential description. The language is garbled with unclear actions and unnamed parties, offering little concrete event or date to summarize further.
Heat Sets in as New York Warms to Humidity
Eastern regions report high humidity with forecasts of continued heat. Yesterday’s maximum reached 88 degrees before a slight drop overnight, as residents brace for humid conditions today across the city and surrounding areas.
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New York
Tage i
Agee
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