Indictments Against Doheny Bribe Scheme Upheld
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals rejects a plea in abatement by former Secretary Doheny and his son Edward L. Doheny Jr. The court rules bribery indictments quashed earlier are valid and available for prosecution. Attorneys Atlee Pomerene and Owen J. Roberts urged the government. The decision affects two key indictments involving influence and other alleged acts.
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Sé Fall
Edward Doheny and Son
District
of Columbia Supreme Co
Washington
A.P
Columbia Court of Appeals
Io Ward Doheny
Edward L. den
Jas George E. Martin
Atlee Pomerene
Owen J. Roberts
The
Aged Man Charged in Mobile Forgery Case
James Gray, 65, of Theodore, is held on forgery charges linked to fake railroad bills of lading. Police say he admitted involvement in issuing bogus documents to cotton buyers and hide and wool dealers, defrauding them of about 700 to 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gray
Theodore
Senate
Warren F. Burch
Gray
Moody
Franco
Gulf, Mobile & North
Etty, Co
Etheridge Appeals Bond and Whiskey Seizure Highlight Case
Etheridge gave notice of an appeal to court and was released on bond. Seizure of 51 gallons of whiskey figured in the case. Carlton Craig was fined 50 dollars and 20 days costs for violating state dry laws. N. L. McNeely faced reckless driving charges and Lawrence Gage’s gam ing case led to bond forfeiture and an alias writ of arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etheridge
Carlton Craig
N. L. McNeely
Lawrence Gage
Mobilians Head to Anniston for Junior Chamber Meeting
Several members of Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce depart Wednesday for the Anniston meet of the Alabama Junior Chamber. They aim to secure Mobile as next meeting host for the coming summer. Six or seven members will travel with official delegation names to be announced. the two day event runs Thursday and Friday.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce of
Mobile
Anniston
al Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mobilians
Mobile Chamber
Gey
Tomorow
Florida Man Arrested Here in Public Safety Case
Sem alias A S and S Webb a Black man of 236 North Dearborn street was taken into custody late last night by the police and held for the sheriff of Pensacola Florida who charges Webb with a public safety incident with intent to cause fatal harm A telegram from Sheriff Roy Penton at Pe File said Webb was wanted for a public safety incident 2 public safety item at 2 railroad conductor No details of the public safety incident were given Webb agreed to return to Pensacola without requisition papers
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Sem
A. S&s
Webb
North
Dearborn Street
Pensacola
Fla
Sherif Roy Penton
Cutting Case Set for December 11 in Corner's Court
Mamie Bayer, a Black woman, charged with petit larceny and assault with a knife after a theft at Reiss store. She allegedly cut Reiss and Mrs Weeks nearby when caught with the goods. The case was called and reset for December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Bayer
Reiss
Norln Reiss
Neltte Weth
Robilian Dies in Hollywood Calif
A brief obituary notes the death of Robilian in Hollywood California. The report arrives from Mobile and confirms the actor’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robilian
Hollywood
Cal
Weather forecast for Alabama cloudy with light rain
The forecast shows cloudy conditions in Alabama tonight and Tuesday. Light rain is expected in the southern portion with a mild warming trend tonight and winds from the northeast moderate in strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
South Porfon
Soath
Jubilee Opens At Cathedral Here Tuesday
Solemn two day diamond jubilee celebration begins at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at Dauphin and Claiborne streets. Distinguished Catholic church dignitaries will attend including Bishops Morris Van de Ven Jeanmard and J Barry Abbot Menges Schneurbie Prim and Cavanagh. The opening mass is at 10 o clock led by Archbishop Shaw with sermon by Rev Edward Halkett. Wednesday mass at 9 30 features Bishop Gerow and sermon by Rev Joseph Walsh.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Dauphin and
Claiborne Streets
John B. Morris
Little Rock
Cornelius van de Ven
Alexandria
Jules B. Jeanmard
la Fayette
J. Barry
St. Augustine
Fla
Bernard Menges
Cullman
Ala
Paul Schneurbdie
St. Joseph's Seminary
St. Benedict
J. F. Prim
L. Cavanagh
New Orleans
John W. Shaw
D. D
Edward J. Halkett
St. Joan of Arc Church
Richard O. Gerow
D.D
Natchez
Joseph Walsh
Spaing Hill College
Mobilian
Wil
Gerow
Father Hackett
Reckless Auto Case Delayed by Witness Absence
In Seas the rr recorder court delayed the reckless driving case of Junior Smith, charged with operating a drunk auto, until December 8 due to missing witnesses. Complainant J. L. Simpson says Smith caused an accident on Charleston street near Franklin. Watpin of Wis. escaped injury when a car tried to pass between Norquist’s and a streetcar on Dauphin street near Georgia avenue. Norquist was cleared. Caton’s case deferred to December 11 to assess damages after a witness testified Caton with 90 mph speed, the defendant claiming not over 18 mph.
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Junior Smith
Recorder
J. L. Simpson
Smith
Charleston Street
Pranklin
Watpin
Wis
Dauphin Street
Georgia Avenue
B. L. Norquist
Demony Avenue
Recorder’s Court
Driv
Norquist
Caton
French Case Is Due Up Tuesday
The case of Harry G. French charged with killing James Be han a seaman during a narcotics raid two years ago will go to trial in federal court tomorrow. Several liquor cases are also on the docket tomorrow with a conspiracy case against seven defendants set for Wednesday after a mistrial.
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Harry G. French
James Behan
Space Demand Grows as Mobile Sees Winter Tourists
Mobile hosts more visitors than in years past and the Chamber of Commerce seeks listings of small rooms and apartments for winter guests. Many tourists request two or three room units with kitchenette or bath, while others need single rooms. The rush comes as interest in the south boosts arrivals earlier than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Lst
Florida
South
Bullet Fired at Prowler Hits Window Wall
A bullet fired at an intruder on Palmette street near Broad pierced two house windows at the home of Mrs. M. Buller. The bullet lodged in a wall of the front room. Police headquarters filed a report on the incident.
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Palmette Street
Broad
M. Buller
Coatsta Holding Company Incorporators Listed
Financial Concern Incorporates Coatsta Holding Company with capital stock set at five thousand dollars. Incorporators named are V. L. Arnold Sam Zimmern and B. Fiest.
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Coatsta! Holding Company, Inc
Iar Ie Meanest Ae Te
Bane Beare Tle
V. L. Arnold
Samte Zimmern
BF. Fiest
Gift Rewarded Girl for Aiding Grocery Robbery Arrest
Kathryn Cox received a $50 gift from James McPhillips Grocery Company and Albright & Wood for aiding in the arrest of three men linked to a Spring Hill Mississippi store robbery and hold up. Sheriff Leon Schwarz praised her detective work after she chased suspects, secured a license tag, and helped identify Gilmore among the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McPhillips Grocery Company
Spring Hill
Kathryn Cox
McPhillips Company
Albright & Wood
Ann and
Dauphin Street
Sheriff's Office
Leon Schwarz
Miss Cox
Mobile County
Jack Gillis
O. L. Thompson
R. E. Gilmore
Crichton
Gilmore
Cops Link Stolen Cars in Cross-State Case
Police connect a Lansing theft of an NCR agent’s car to a second Chrysler abandoned near Sage Bridge by four suspects. J P Tompkins of Live Oak Florida held with three others. the Big Six Studebaker was identified as M E Hindman’s property from Newberry Indiana.
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Lansing
Mich
E. D. Wadlock
National Cash Register Company
Chrysler
Sage Bridge
Baldwin County
Pensacola
E. Ezley
Dauphin
Scott Streets
Studebaker
J. P. Tompkins
Live Oak
Fila
M. E. Hindman
Newberry
Greene County
Ind
W. F. “Hep” Murphy
Tompkins
G. M McQuillan
Raleigh
N. C
Edward Douglas
Leo Biandis
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tampa, Fla
Cases differ in judge opinion in police collision case
Recorder D H Edington fined Walter Jones a Negro chauffeur 25 for wrecking the police patrol and dismissed Charles L Sossaman for bumping the officer’s car. Evidence showed Jones was negligent crashing into the patrol on Warren street south of St Louis street. Officer Clark testified the collision Sossaman had with his car was unavoidable.
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D. H. Edington
Walter Jones
Charles L. Sossaman
Joseph Clark
Jones
Warren Street
St. Louis Street
Clark
Sossaman
Trial of Reverend Grose Opens in Cleveland Court
The trial of Rev. Albert Sidney Grose, author and head of the American Civic Reform Union, begins in Cleveland. He is charged with mailing obscene matter to congregants and sending an affidavit to oust Rev. William C. Hicks from his pulpit. The affidavit alleges Hicks made improper advances. Grose denies the material is obscene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Albert Sidney Grose
American Civic Reform Union
William C. Hicks
Hicks
Jane Doe
His & Aduoes
Molasses Drum Rate Slashed in Shipping Notice
The rate for empty molasses drums from Kansas City to Mobile is cut from 1.23 to 0.67 dollars. The traffic office of the Chamber of Commerce says the change reflects a department decision benefiting Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekansas City
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Hosts Winter Tour opened as 125 visitors arrive
About 125 tourists from St Louis and other places visited Mobile yesterday on excursion rates arranged by the Mobile Chamber. A committee led by L C Irvine met visitors and outlined city tours. Opening day events December 16 include a ball and a train arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Louis
Teil Dile & Ohio
Mobile One Commerce
Aie L. C. Irvine
Rane Arte
St. Louis
Sind A Mae
Barre
Coden
Chamber
Merce
Mobile Bay
Tts
Damascus under Heavy Bombing
An Express correspondent reports Damascus rumbled for two days under French bombardment. French reinforcements arrived as the barrage continued. The French claim rebel casualties were heavy and government forces gained ground.
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Damascus
London
Dec
Cruse
Matat
Golf Champion Heads West for Winter Tourneys
California open champion MacDonald Smith plans to defend his title in the state open in Los Angeles as a procession of top players travels west for multiple winter tournaments. Jock Hutchison Al Espinosa Bobby Cruickshank Johnny Farrell Al Watrous John Blask Mike Brady and others are listed among arriving competitors.
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San Francisco
California
MacDonald Smith
Los Angeles
Jock Hutchison
Chicago
al Espinosa
Glencoe
Llis
Bobby Cruiskshank
New York
Johnny Farrell
al Watrous
Grand Rapids
Micch
John Blask
Wichita, Kan
Mike Brady
Long Island
N. Y
French Forces Oust Druse Stronghold Hasbuelya
French troops have fully occupied Hasbuelya in the Hasbeya area after days of bombardment and assaults. They now hold Rasheyia and Jedideh, forming a triangle to push an encircling advance against Druse forces estimated under 5,000, while French strength is about 7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Syria
Hasbuelya
Rasheyia
Jedideh
Stork Delivers 21st Visit to Marion Brown Family
In Clermont Florida on December 7, Elizabeth Brown 43 welcomed a 12 pound daughter. The stork made its 21st visit to Marion Brown 63, marking another birth for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Fla
Marion Brown
Elizabeth Brown
Longworth Elected Speaker in First Ballot Amid GOP Split
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio, Republican, won the speakership on the first ballot with 229 of 420 votes. Insurgent Republicans and Democrats backed rivals, while the Senate formed its own governance as Congress convened. The tax bill faced early resistance from insurgents and party critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Henry
Wisconsin
Garrett
Cooper
Wington
Senate
Ainsl
Tennessee
LaFollette
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Republican Central Committee
Lornie
Coolidge
House
Minnesota
New York
Illinois
Greater News-Item declares upgrade and expanded service
The News Item announces a new era in Mobile with eight columns per page, faster delivery, and a modern press. It highlights automated telegraph service and other new machinery to improve speed and coverage for readers at the street and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Associated Fete Keebeeeer Oe
Coolidge Backs Farm Co op Marketing At Chicago Meeting
President Coolidge addresses the American Farm Bureau Federation seventh annual convention in Chicago urging active cooperative marketing to aid farmers. He criticizes paternalism, defends tariffs, and calls for stronger banking and credit to better serve farm needs. A five hour stay included a luncheon with federation leaders and extensive police security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slee ‘Sieuba
Pr Hp
Heliv
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
Chicago
Coolidge
Rangers
Paident Coolidge
Washington
Great
Corn Belt
Congress
Farmers’ Organization
WLS
KYW
WGN
WLIB
Sherman Kitchen
Revenue bill moves through lower house tax plan
The new revenue bill, aimed at cutting taxes and easing the burden on most federal taxpayers, was reported to the House. The measure outlines reduced normal rates and a lower maximum surtax, with exemptions retained and war taxes repealed to fund relief. The report notes gradual, balanced changes across income brackets and anticipates Senate consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Nicens Ees
Congress
Senate
Rainey
Hull
Treasury Department
Republican Meet Called Off After La Follette Action
The scheduled meeting of the Republican committee on committees of the year was indefinitely postponed following action by Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr. This postponement ends a planned caucus and shifts party leadership decisions to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Committee
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
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