31 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1931
Page
1
Fragment describes tampering and security notes as authorities monitor a building entry and exit. It mentions a $500 bond and a lookout alert connected to the case. Names and clearer details are obscured in the text.
In Clarksburg West Virginia dated Aug, authorities press on with diggings near a residence and garage as convicts held in connection with a fire continue to stress letters. Officials still believe many of the hundreds of women may be victims and investigators push for more evidence.
Police investigate a home where 12 men died since 1923 linked to life insurance proceeds. Rose Veras, a rooming house keeper, faces a technical charge while seven policies surface as beneficiaries. A doctor notes possible poison liquor as a factor in several deaths.
Aavis was penalized for a late move after a chase at the track, receiving zero days in the official decision. The incident involved a chaotic finish and prompted adjustments to post race rulings.
Daily river bulletin notes levels and forecasts as of 7 PM Central Time August 21. It mentions the Selma region and changes in river conditions, with projected trends for the near term.
The advisory committee for the conference includes Bradford Knapp of Auburn, Mecty, L. Belsey of New York, and Blalock, general manager. (Turn to Page 3, Column 2.)
Construction crews poured concrete and started paving Fort Bayou Road in Batre Alabama as part of a municipal paving project. The work covers a segment near Fort Bayou and involves local contractors and city officials.
The article notes a second weekly session of chiefs scheduled for Monday to discuss ongoing matters. Local officials will chair the meeting, with participation from key department heads and reporters awaiting outcomes.
A chaotic Hart county night ends with Winer dead and officer struck in a pistol duel. Reported gunfire follows a previous incident at a soup kitchen and a small swim pool incident. Several deputies and a clerk were slain in a May gun battle near Satay axes.
The Associated Press reports a fatal incident in McComb where a man died after being pinned by a falling tree. An Atlanta bureau note describes a weekend of violent deaths across multiple states including Blountstown Florida and a gun battle near Miss., with details on a ranger and a separate self inflicted death pact.
Detectives Lincoln and Burch arrested Charles Nelson Sr. after a two mile chase from 6 Government Street. They seized his car, two gallons of whiskey, 36 half pints of whiskey and 106 muggies of marijuana cigarettes. Nelson was fined 100 dollars and costs. the case was reset for September.
Bank clearings for Mobile in August amounted to 4 516 831 54 dollars, according to the clearing house association. The eight month total for the year stands at 46 977 827 74 dollars.
Treasury receipts for August 28 were 5 477 019.96 dollars, expenditures 7 383 228.25 dollars, leaving a balance of 144 183 911.12. Customs receipts for the month ending August 28 totaled 25 192 101.18 dollars.
A Mobile resident reports losing all lifetime savings worth 470 dollars including the proceeds from selling his home. He alerted the street car company but no trace of the money has been found and no recoveries are reported. Mr. Gudenes Gta en remains in Mobile.
The vacancy follows Edward J. Grove's death. Dr. Turner Granade and Gessner McCorvey, Mobile committee members, clash over nominating a representative citizen. Granade favors a joint suggestion to the state committee. McCorvey opposes committee nomination as autocratic and against party representation.
A vehicle carrying Mrs. Louise Bradshaw, Mr. Rollo, and J. D. Burns struck near Pensacola on the Old Spanish Trail twelve miles west of the city while en route to Mobile. Mrs. Rollo suffered severe injuries requiring amputation and the party was from Sannamaee. The Alabama lawyer drove the Montgomery machine and the latter was wrecked.
County officials will reconvene at the courthouse Monday afternoon to further consider retrenchment in the road and bridge program. The board of revenue will discuss budget cuts and project prioritization during the session.
Chief of Police Warren Burch received a letter from Sheriff L. M. Hawyer requesting Matheny be held for further action in Monroe County Alabama after he completes a seven year sentence for a prior violation.
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