Jackson city marshal Bedwell killed in Ches Tang wreck
James W. Bedwell 43, Jackson Alabama city marshal and Mobile county figure, died when his auto plunged into a ditch near Ches Tang shortly before 2 am. The car skidded 30 feet and part of the steering failed. Survived by wife, daughter, and step-son. Bedwell had worked with the Ww police department as a detective during shipbuilding and later served in Jackson.
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James W. Bedwell
Jackson
Ala
Mobile County
Chestang
Mount Ver- Ala
Bedwell
Mobile
Warren Arch
Origen Sibley
Well
Bessie Vinal
Style Shop
Elva Cunningham
Gayfer’s
Jimmie Dell Bedwell
George Cunningham
Prohibition Group Raps Coolidge Policy Enforcment Debate
A Prohibition group criticizes the administration for enforcement failures and cites 30,000 arrests in Washington since prohibition became law. Clinton N Howard of Rochester chairs the National Reform or No group and presents the committee’s views to White House officials.
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Washington
White House
United
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester M. Y
Coolidge
Prohibition
American Legion
United States
Howard
P Sy
Hayer
Dmenness
Elks Stage Winter Joy Fest in Mobile
The Mobile Lodge of Elks holds the Winter Joy Fest on Government street and Bradford avenue to raise funds for Smitty and Mobile orphans. A parade from Government street will lead to the business district with entertainment this afternoon and evening under chairman Mark Lyons. Proceeds support Christmas trees for orphans and the annual summer outing.
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Mobile Lodge of Elks
Mark Lyons
Automobile Stolen From Parking Lot in City
A Ford touring car owned by Thames & Barre was stolen last night at 7 from the Government and Monterey streets parking area. Detectives are pursuing leads after a complaint filed with police and sheriff. Earlier, a Chrysler sedan stolen last Monday afternoon from Scott and Dauphin is linked to S. E. Ezley at the Western Markets. another Chrysler touring car was abandoned Monday afternoon on Government Street near Joachim with the driver missing after questioning.
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Thames & Barre
Government
Monterey Streets
Dle Ment
Scott
Dauphin
S. E. Ezley
Government Street
Joachim
Walford Held on Carrying Concealed Weapons Charge
Harvey Walford a 25 year old from Tampa went to the county jail seeking lodging and caused a disturbance when denied entry. Officers recovered a pistol and a large supply of two cent stamps from his clothing during the struggle. He now faces a concealed weapons charge and the stamp possession is under investigation.
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Harvey Walford
Tampa
Walford
Lodgi Zoe
Ching
L‘imspectors
Weather forecast for Mobile foresees Friday showers
The weather bureau issued a forecast of increasing cloudiness tonight and probable showers on Friday for Mobile and vicinity. South and southeast winds are expected Friday with a wind shift to the north and cooler weather Friday night.
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Weather Bureau
Mobile
Bold killer traced to East
Police broadcast a citywide alarm for Martin James sought as a Chicago robber and murderer. Information indicates he may be hiding somewhere in New York.
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East
New York
Police Today
Martin James
Chicago
New
Weather progress for Alabama and Mississippi
Alabama shows increasing cloudiness tonight with showers Friday and rising temperatures as southeast and south winds pick up. Mississippi reports showers tonight and Friday with warmer tonight, turning colder in wet and north portions Friday and stronger southeast winds.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Metcalfe Sentenced to Seven Years in Manslaughter Case
Sidney Metcalfe, an auto mechanic, was convicted of first degree manslaughter for the November 19, 1924, killing of Claude Constantine. He received a seven year penitentiary term plus 18 months to two years for liquor offenses, with an appeals court affirming the convictions. Metcalfe will be sent to Camp Kilby to begin serving time and will not appeal. his attorney Charles W. Tompkins announced.
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Sidney Metcalfe
Camp Kilby
Charles W. Tompkins
Metcalfe
Claude Constantine
Court of Appeals
Constantine
Southwest
Virginia
Lawrence Streets
Ben Toomer
John P. Knott
Robert L. Locke
Dawson D. White
Frederick G. Demony
Dudley E. Dawson
Leonidas Hampshire
William H. Reynolds
Edward Brinkman
Charles M. Hartsock
James P. Mason
Archie McDuffie
Robbery Trio's Preliminary Hearing Postponed
Preliminary hearing for Roy B Gilmore John Gillis and O L Thompson charged with robbing the McPhillips Company in Spring Hill on November 1 was reset for December 10. They allegedly masked and robbed managers N B Wright and H E Whittle of 275 cash and a gold watch, escaping in a car tracked by postmistress Katherine Cox who provided the license tag to police.
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Roy B. Gilmore
John Gillis
O. L. Thompson
McPhillips Company
Spring Hill
Gilmore
Anness
Theta Ob
Gillis
Thompson
McPhillips
N. B. Wright
HE. Whittle
Katherine Cox
Mobile Chamber to file suit over Mississippi rate discrimination
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will file a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission challenging higher interstate rates from Mobile to Mississippi points versus lower Mississippi state rates. Traffic manager R G Cobb announced after a shippers meeting. The action mirrors the Meridian rate case, with Mobile and Tuscaloosa seeking a ruling to restore competitive shipping costs.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
R. G. Cobb
Meridian
Mobile and
Tuscaloosa
Mobile
Charge Man Spreads Gas in Playhouse
H E Skeets Mayher a former ware picture operator faced a Goerers court hearing on charges of spreading obnoxious gas in the Empire Theatre yesterday. Prosecutor J N McAleer said Mayher is responsible and the case was set for ceaten on Tuesday. Cecil F tes for the operators noted a warrant would be obtained, as gas spread in theatres has been ongoing for weeks with $100 rewards offered for arrests.
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H.E
Malicious Mischief Case Postponed in Local Court
Karl Holder Buck Thompson and Lawrence Hall faced malicious mischief charges. The case was continued to December 10. Mrs. B. L. Curry alleged the men forced entry at 756 Savannah and posed as Louis Stallworth. Victoria Stallworth was sentenced to ninety days for assault and battery. Boykin alias Fred Washington received 50 days hard labor for petit larceny and related accusations.
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Karl Holder
Buck Thompson
Lawrence Hall
B. L. Curry
Savannah
Louis Stallworth
Victoria Stallworth
Ed Boykin
Fred Washington
Ike Davis
Rum Vessel Case Delayed For Mobile Hearing
Twenty two men charged with rum running aboard the Marion Adams and smaller craft face delayed trial as New Orleans counsel cannot attend Mobile sessions. U S District Attorney Aubrey Boyles objects to removing the case from the current call, citing storage costs and distant witnesses. Judge Ervin schedules another term in February and notes defendants may face own counsel rights. some crewmen, including J Wolfe, are jailed in Biloxi with related arrests on other vessels.
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Marion Adams
Gulf
New Orleans
Mobile
United States
Aubrey Boyles
F. J. Inge
Inge
Robert T. Ervin
Boyles
J. Wolfe
Biloxi
Noah Gewin
Mississippi City
Gewin
Wolfe
Hector Sperry
Hazel E. Herman
Clarke Fined After Auto Smash Near Five Points
F. Clarke of 1353 Centre Street was fined 50 days by Recorder D. H. Edington for reckless driving after his automobile allegedly struck Roy Pate's truck at 7 20 last night in front of the Five Points filling station. Pate testified he was thrown to the ground. Clarke claimed his truck could go only 20 miles.
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F. Clarke
Centre Street
D. H. Edington
Clarke
Roy Pate
Lafayette Street
Five Points
Pate
Ween
Denied Bail for Grove Hill Murder Suspect Jesse Holland
Jesse Holland, arrested November 2, charged with killing Minute Lee Taylor, a Black woman, on Basil Street near Adams on October 26, 1923, was held to the next grand jury without bail. Arraigned before Judge M. R. Clarke, Holland claimed the death was accidental after two years of pursuit from Mississippi to Grove Hill.
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Jesse Holland
Grove Hill
Minute Lee Taylor
M. R. Clarke
Inferior Criminal Court
Basil Street
Adams
Holland
Mississippi
Taylor
Stolen Car Recovered in New Orleans Involves J V Kearns Unit
A car stolen from J V Kearns company on Government Street near Joachim Tuesday night was found yesterday in New Orleans. George Walker is in possession of the vehicle and has been ordered turned over to federal authorities for violating the national motor vehicle act. A company representative will travel to New Orleans to reclaim the car.
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J. V. Kearns Company
Government Street
Joachim
New Orleans
Mobile Police Department
George Walker
Junior Chamber To Hold Meet Tonight
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hear reports on the membership drive at tonight's meeting at 8 30 o'clock. The drive was run by two divisions led by Shelton Lord and Dr H Lane. Business matters follow the membership committee report.
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Chamber of Commerce
Shelton Lord
H. Lane
Alabama Man Killed by State Officer During Raid
Frank McGowan of near White City was fatally shot by state law officer 8S. BE. Tranum during a still raid north of Pratville. Sheriff Chambliss said McGowan fired when commanded to halt, and a back chest wound from Tranum’s pistol ended the fracas. Three other men were captured. No charges against the officer were announced.
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Prattville
Ala
Frank McGowan
White City
BE. Tranum
Here
B. Chambliss
Autauga County
Chambliss
Tranam
Harry Nelson
Weeks
Rawlson
Autan County
McGowan
Tranum
Annual Meeting of Mobile Red Cross Scheduled
The Mobile Chapter of the American Red Cross fixed its annual meeting for January 4 at the regular monthly session. Officers will be elected and year reports submitted. The chapter notes relief work reached 113 cases and $61 expended. final roll call reports are still pending but early indications show campaign success.
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Mobile
The
American Red Cross
Verey
Purchase of bonds urged by women
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will receive letters urging purchase of the Mobile bridge bonds from the executive committee of the women's division. A form letter was adopted at today’s meeting led by Miss Elizabeth Onde. The division will not start any new general movement until the bridge bond campaign ends. Tourist activities and plans for parks were discussed informally.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Onde
Fishing Fleet All Safe After Heavy Weather
The Louise under Fred N. Johnson on a voyage to Mobile with 14 000 snappers reached New Orleans in heavy seas off the Mississippi mouth. Also reported safe are Beatless Jimmie and Marie Kathryn after being driven ashore near Pijot Town, La, with the first vessel expected to be floated after repairs.
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Louise
Fred N. Johnson
Mississippi River
Mobile
New Orleans
Beatless
Jimmie
Marie Kathryn
Pijot Town
Atlanta approves pay parity for fire fighters
Voters approve a fire department ordinance by a 2 to 1 margin, fixing salaries to be on a par with United States mail carriers and preventing reductions without a public vote. The projected low turnout yields a final tally of 5 645 to 2 to 1.
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Atlanta
United States
Burke Sues for 3900 Damages Over Sidewalk Injury
Lorena Burke files in circuit court against J. D. Gerald seeking 3900 damages for injuries claimed September 21, 1925. She says while walking on the east Bayou sidewalk near St Anthony street a portion of a wooden fence at the defendant's property fell onto her, injuring her arms face and other parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Burke
Circuit Court
J. D. Gerald
Bayou
St. Anthony Street
Property Sells for 5090 at Beauregard Conception Corner
A deed filed in probate court records the sale of the southeast corner lot at Beauregard and Conception streets for 5090. Miss Mary A. McAfee and others sold the property to Thomas J. Sealy, with 2000 paid in at closing.
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Beauregard and
Conception Streets
Mary A. McAfee
Thomas J.sealy
Bayou Hunters Kill Big Bear After Struggle
A 600 pound black bear that killed cattle in the Lit tle River area was trapped and killed by Bayou hunters. The bear broke the trap chain and wrecked trees as it dragged the bull carcass before being shot twice with buckshot. The animal was loaded into a wagon and taken to Bayou in Batre for exhibition.
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Litte River
Brain
Pie
Bayou
Batre
Cunning scheme to hide body exposed in New York
Gordon Pirie 19 Bronx youth who killed Geowys Nye with an axe planned to move the body to the roof of his building lift it over eight walls and drop it down an air shaft. He even considered dismembering the body but sister Margaret returned home and uncovered the corpse. An indictment against Pirie will be sought Monday.
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New York
Gordon Pirie
Bronx
Geowys Nye
McGeehan
Pirte
Nye
Pirie
Gordon
Margaret
Heavy rainfall causes widespread damage across Delaware and Maryland
Heavy damage feared across lower Delaware and eastern Maryland as 65 mile winds tear down wires. In Lewes many vessels seek shelter at Breakwater as waves rise and Milton’s Broadkiln river overflows flooding the electric power station leaving town dark.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Maryland
Lewes
Delaw
Milton
Broadkiln
Taxi Kills Walker and Flees Scene in New York
Francis Merges, 45, a prominent insurance broker, was struck by a suspected stolen taxi in the rain while walking home. He died instantly. The taxi occupants fled the scene. No witnesses. A passerby found the body and alerted police.
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New York
Francis Merges
New Jump Taken In Grain Prices In Chicago Markets
Wheat prices surged in early trading in Chicago with December rising to $1.77 1 4 per bushel as Liverpool quotations showed sharp advances and reports of wheat scarcity bolstered demand.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Woman Daughter and Son Tied to Dakota Bank Robberies
Police link Mrs Rogers and her daughter to the October 6 First State Bank heist in Renner as a diary notes mention the raid and money. A 17 year old boy, cited as having a prior, is not arrested. Authorities say an overdraft in the mother’s account spurred robbery plans.
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Northwest
Zera Ro
Renner
Cape
Rogers
Cne Rit Rogers
First State Bank
Chuck
Charles
Mad
Atlantic Storm Hazards Northward Journey Prompts Coastal Recovery
Norfolk reports the Atlantic storm moving north after sweeping the South Atlantic coast from the West Indies. No loss of life, but waterfront damage, ruined sea wall sections, and fishing industry impact noted. Orion briefly left harbor then returned. Azua and a molasses tanker in trouble near Savannah and Wilmington districts. Coast guard aids vessels as ships head to sea.
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Norfolk
South Atlantic
West Indies
Hampton Roads
Naval
Callier
Orion
Atlantic
Cape Henry
Norfolk Navy Yard
Azua
American Tank Company
Savannah
Wilmington
N. C
Coast Guard
Greece Penalized for Border Trouble at League Meeting
Geneva reports the League of Nations commission ruled Greece must pay Sergeria twenty million levas in damages for the Greco Bulgarian frontier incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations Commission
Greece
Sergeria
Rayburn Enters Race for Allgood's Alabama Seat
Montgomery Alabama December 3 William Rayburn attorney formally announced as a prec verane candidate for the seat held by Miles Allgood in the Alabama district setting the stage for a key political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayburn
Allgood
Montgomery
Ala
William Rayburn
Alabama
Miles Allgood
Mellon Calls Prohibition Criticism Unfounded and Misleading
Secretary Mellon dismissed reform group attacks on enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment as unfounded. He argued treasury must curb lawlessness and noted the letter to the White House lacked seriousness. He stressed enforcement rests with treasury and praised executive restraint in addressing passable reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Condit
Mellon
White House
Treasury
Boundary talks reach Irish border agreement
London reports a boundary dispute settlement after a morning meeting of government representatives led by T Cosgrave. The compromise will be announced tonight in Dublin.
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London
Bernment
T. Cosgrave
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Elks
GAOE
Orleans
RED Cross
South Dakota
Bruin
Little River
Walker
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