Metcalfe enters self defense plea in murder trial
Metcalfe 74 of Mobile goes on trial in circuit court for the murder of Claude Cone 23 in a grocery store on North 19th Street last year. Judge Scot W. Goldsby presides as witnesses are readied and the defense argues self defense after Metcalfe surrendered to police following the shooting that left Cone dead.
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Eee
Metcalfe
Mobile
Circourt
Claude Cone
Ina
Lawrence Streets
Constantine
Scot W. Goldsby
Bart Emberlain
At- Co
W.tom
Metalfe
Upward Course Still Pursued in Wall Street Nets Modest Gains
Stock prices resumed trading in New York with narrow early changes led by American Can advancing nearly two points. Moderate gains were seen in some merchandise, oil, and tobacco issues as cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans and New York, with December and January contracts posted.
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New York
A.P
New Orleans
Wall Street
Coast Guard Guardman Faces Court Martial in Biloxi Alcohol Case
Rib Montgomery, a Biloxi based quartermaster on the coast guard cutter Tallapoosa, is under arrest and awaiting court martial after 20 gallons of alcohol were found on a Biloxi pier. The vessel is at sea and trial date will be set upon return. Authorities tie liquor to the schooner Ramanthe cargo seized near the coast. Investigator Captain S. R. Edmonds led the probe at the Biloxi base.
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Quartermaster. Montgomery
Coast Guard
Biloxi
Miss
Montgomery
Ramanthe
Mobile
5. R. Edmonds
Chamber committees schedule meetings this week
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce calendar lists a 5 PM tourist committee meeting today to discuss winter tourist handling, 11 AM Thursday executive board of the women’s division, 11 AM Friday Mobile Council of Social Agencies vote on officers, 1 30 PM Thursday first Mobile Inter Visitors Club meeting, and 7 30 PM Thursday Junior Chamber of Commerce to hear final membership reports.
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Ral
Co “Ind Aig Bedien
Chamber of Merce
Council of Socal
Mobile Inter Visitors’ Club
Junio Chamber of Commerce
Plans for Mobile county fox hunt set for December 8 9
Final plans for the Mobile county fox hunt to be staged near Jack Gor's Creek in the southern county will be made at a meeting tonight at Adams Motor Company's offices. L G Adams president urges all interested to attend as judges will be selected rules discussed and other features decided. The hunt will occur December 8 and 9 at a location used for the state meet two years ago.
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Mobile County
Adams Motor Company
L. G. Adams
The
Fox Hunters
Jackgor’s Creek
Hell
River Improvement Plans In Alabama Face Uncertainty
A government plan for the Alabama River improvements near Montgomery faces questions over its continuation. Major Edwin Bethel of the engineers corps notes no ban and signals possible abandonment of certain projects. No current details on Coosa River progress are available.
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Alabama
Montgomery
E. ‘A. ‘Zolezzi
Metzger Brothers Open House At New Dauphin Street Store
Metzger Brothers will hold a Christmas reception at their new Dauphin Street store from 4:30 to 1 tonight. Each lady visitor will receive a box of candy. The event features Mobians and music with the new home furnished and no 3 will be sold.
Weather forecast fair and warmer for Mobile area
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. Lows around 48 degrees are expected tonight in Mobile and vicinity.
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Weather Man
Mobile
Jurors Chosen to Try Cases in Federal Court
The petit jury for the next two weeks in federal court was empanelled this morning. A $30,000 breach of contract suit between B. A. Parnell Lumber Company and J. W. Rutherford is set for today. The jury includes Allen Missala, H. M. Butler, A. A. Davis, John H. Davis, J. H. Fore, I. J. Foerter, Steve G. Gordon, R. J. Hendrix, S. H. Hendrix, J. L. Hughes, J. E. Kelley, E. N. McCall, J. J. McWilliams, Charles Pearce, J. I. Pittman, C. C. Ridenhour, J. J. Rutherford, Q. Salter, T. B. Sellers, Capell Smith, B. F. Vaughan, N. W. Watson, J. R. White, and S. M. Parker.
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B. A. Parnell Lumber Company
J. W. Rutherford
Monroe County
Ode
Jolset Allen
Mobile
A. A. Davis
Jones Mill
John H. Davis
Dickinson
J. H. Fore
Béatrice
I. J. Foerter
Franklin
Steve G. Gordon
Grove Hill
R. J. Hendrix
Monroeville
H. Hendrix
J. L. Hughes
McWill
Kamper
Fairhope
J. E. Kelley
Repton
E. N. McCall
W&ton
J. J. McWilliams
Jones Ll
Charles Pearce
Sunflower
J. I. Pittman
C. C. Ridenhour
J. J. Rutherford
Youth appeals as fined in accident
George Sanford age 17 of Semmes Alabama was fined 25 dollars and costs of court of 20 days by Judge N R Clarke for failing to stop after an accident and gave notice of appeal to the circuit court released under 200 dollar bond. Leo Rusetas a salesman was fined 15 dollars or 15 days for speeding after claims his accelerator failed.
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George Sanford
Semmes
Ala
N. R. Clarke
Inferior Criminal Court
W. Y. Johnson
Spring Hill
Sanford
Crichton
Dauphin
Catherine
Leo Rusetas
Jack Harper
Rusetas
Todd Gives 100 Dollars to Red Cross Chapter
William H. Todd, president of Todd shipyards, donated 100 dollars to the Mobile Red Cross chapter. The gift was sent to the local chapter by City Commissioner Harry Hartwell, who noted Todd made the donation during a visit last week.
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William H. Todd
Todd Shipyards Corporation
Mobile
The
Red Cross
St. John Wilson
Harry Hartwell
Todd
Funeral for Fortner Found Dead at Pierce Level
Funeral services are held for William Edward Fortner found dead in his Pierce Level home. Dr. F. Hale ruled death from heart failure at age seventy.
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William Edward Fortner
Pierce Level
8. F. Hale
Ford Chassis Brace Company Incorporation Filed
The Ford Chassis Brace Company Inc organized to manufacture and sell braces for Ford cars filed incorporation papers in probate court. Capitalized at 15000 dollars the firm will begin business with that amount. Incorporators are E. J. Buck J. McGowin and A. J. Holafield.
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Ford Chassis Brace Company, Inc
Ford
E. J. Buck
J. McGowin
A. J. Holafield
Aa Oes
Five men held for Matteotti murder in Rome case
Italian court holds Amerigo Dumini Albino Volpi Giuseppe Viola Amleto Poveromo and Augusto Malacra for trial over the Matteotti kidnapping and slaying. Twenty five others named in connection with the crime are freed. The court rejects claims of a Fascist political police and refutes oil concession rumors tied to Matteotti.
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Rome
A.P
Matteotti
Movne
You
Amerigo Dumini
Albino Volpi
Giuseppe Viola
Amleto Poveromo
Augusto Malacra
Court of Review
Bids Open for Dixie Air Mail Route Chicago to Birmingham
Bids will be opened December 8 by the Postmaster General for operating an air mail line from Chicago to Birmingham via Indianapolis Louisville and Nashville. Bidders must guarantee planes with an average speed of 90 mph and show financial capability to operate mail freight and passenger service. Bids for Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis open December 29.
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Washington
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
New
Indianapolis
Louisville
Nashville
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Shippers to Meet on Mobile Mississippi Freight Rates
Shippers from Mobile are summoned to a 11 o clock Thursday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss freight rates between Mobile and Mississippi via the Mobile and Ohio and Gulf Mobile and Northern railroads. Merchants claim Alabama shipments face discrimination under Mississippi state rate scales. A formal complaint on Alabama Mississippi rates has been filed and will be discussed.
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Mobile
Mississippi
Ohio
Gulf
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Thefts Charged to Negroes Arrested in Court
Robert Robinson Willie McAdams and Albert Anderson were taken into custody by police and arraigned before Recorder D H Edington on petit larceny charges. The cases were continued until Friday. Robinson and McAdams alleged to have stolen eggs from Gus Long's store at Ann and Avenue.
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Robert Robinson
Willie McAdams
Albert Anderson
D. H. Edington
Robinson
McAdams
Gus Long
Ann and
Avenue
War threat fails to stir London over Mosul dispute
London observers report rumors of Britain and Turkey clashing over Mosul did not spoil public relief at the Locarno treaty signing. Officials say no solid developments emerged while leaders depart for Geneva to address the Mosul issue at the League of Nations council.
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London
A.P
Great Britain
Turkey
Mosul
Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
Florida backs turn down pro offers
Captain Edgar Jones and Max Goldstein of the University of Florida announced they refused offers to play for a southern team organized to oppose a Grange-led squad in Tampa on New Year’s Day. Jones said he will finish his law course this year and enter the legal profession.
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Gainesville
Tia
Edgar Jones
Max Goldstein
University of Florida
Red” Grange
Tampa
Jones
Briand Government Faces Test With Bank of France Plan
Paris action centers on Briand ministries first challenge today's ministerial declaration to the chamber and senate. A convention with the Bank of France for 6 billion francs in fresh inflation is at stake, risking socialist opposition but expected to clear due to Briand's prestige.
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Paris
Briand
Painteve
Chamber
Senate
Bank of France
Steamer West Orama in distress off Pacific coast
The West Orama sent a wireless to Federal Telegraph Company reporting it is helpless 2,300 miles west of the Columbia River. It has been drifting about eight hours and cannot steer. It asked for help from the Dewey, whose engines are down, and said he expected to reach them once repairs are finished.
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Mer
Berguson
Moody
Highway Department
Ferguson
American Road Company
American
San. Francisco
Federal Telegraph Company
West Orama
Olumbia River
Dewey
Man Injured In Elevator Fall At Packing Plant
Prichard resident Co. L. Tucker fell down an elevator shaft at Haas-Davis Packing Company in Prichard today. He suffered painful injuries and was transported to Mobile Infirmary by Roche Company ambulance.
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Co. L. Tucker
Prichard
Haas-Davis Packing Company
Roche Company
Bol Aa
Atlantic Hurricane Strikes Shores With Severe Damage
Reports from Virginia and the Carolinas reflect a hurricane that moved up the Atlantic coast from Miami to Cape Hatteras. Florida suffered extensive damage along both coasts with ships wrecked and several deaths. Tampa recovers as tourism and real estate activity resume after heavy rains and strong winds.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Carolinas
the United Ten
Miami
Florida
Atlantic Sea
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Hatteras
Georgia
South Carolina
Hampton Roads
Virginia Capes
Daytona Beach
Fla
Davy Jones
Halifax River
St. Augustine
Jacksonville Beach
William Russell
Fort Lauderdale
Olympia
Bert Chalkee
Charles A. Dean
Port Orange
Ormond Beach
Tampa
Fila
Seami
New Church Wine Rules Cut Domestic Sacramental Supply
Washington December 2 A Treasury order tightens prohibition rules on sacramental wine to curb bootlegging. Permits will be issued only to legitimate rabbis and ministers with strict storage and annual limits. Unauthorized sellers face withdrawal of religious wine rights and decreased annual allocations.
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Washington
New of the Treasury
Andrews
Longstanding Rhinelander Case Argument Continues
In White Plains New York Isaac N Mills 76 year old lawyer for Leonard Kip Rhinelander appeals in a high profile annulment suit alleging deception about color. Opposing him Lee Parsons Davis for Mrs Rhinelander presents a forceful summation. Mills has kept notes signaling a long extended charge to the jury by Supreme Court Justice Morschauser.
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Plains
N. Y
Isaac N. Mills
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Westchester County
Mills
Lee Parsons Davis
Rhinelander
Davis
Mille
Millis
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Florida to Replace Armed Prison Guards
In Raiford, the state prison board orders Butch, the superintendent, to remove armed guards amid a rush of inmates entering Florida. About 600 prisoners remain at Raiford, with several escapes noted in October, prompting a move away from the honor system.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Raiford
State Prison Board
Butch
Balford
Boundary Situation Nearing Settlement
London reports a tentative settlement in the Ulster Irish Free State dispute as both sides agree to postpone publishing the commission report and maintain current border status.
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London
Ulster
Irish Free State
Commission
Hubert Named Most Valuable Player
Pooley Hubert Alabama plunging back was chosen as the most valuable player this season by a 20-member Southern conference and IA A official committee. Hubert received 12 first place votes, with Flournoy of Tulane second with five votes.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pooley
Hubert
Alabama
Flournoy
Tulane
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Ea Adul
Claude Constantine
IS Hot
Dee
Thing
George Nye Jr
Gordon Pirie
McGeehan
Pirie
Nye
Violet Smith
Margaret
Mr. McGeehan
Violet
MacGeehan
Jim Ferguson
Brands
Austin
Tex
Texas
James E. Ferguson
Dan Moody
James K. Ferguson
Antertoan Company
Ferguson Adn F
Quartermaster
Cutter
Omaha Bell Boy
Harold Hamlin
Omaha
Neb
I 1 Rieb
Grand Island
Hamlin
County Fox Hunt
Metzger Bros
U. S. Tribunal
Filipelli
Naldi
Sinclair Company
Dixie Air Mail
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Floridad
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