Bandits Loot Bank and Kidnap Cashier in Cold Snap Heist
A bank robbery during a cold snap yielded about 20 000 dollars and a cashier was kidnapped. The incident sparked a manhunt as police pursued clues while the city faced a wave of fires and false alarms amid severe winter weather. Fire crews logged multiple blazes and numerous calls, with two major fires on South Carolina near Dearborn and at Gor gas and Washington avenues.
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Gorgas
Washington Avenue
H. T. Hartwell
County to limit highway staff until 1928 budget approved
Assistant engineer C. L. Strange says maintenance crews are pared back until the 1928 budget is adopted. The department will focus December work, avoid a full program until after the new year. Survey costs and a proposed 5 million dollar paved roads program will be funded from bond revenue and later reimbursed if voters approve.
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Air unit to train here again in 28
Mobile will host the 106th observation squadron National Guard again next year from August 5 to 18. Major Leon Schwarz says the War Department approved the proposal for Mobile to host the squadron, with about 30 officers and 120 men stationed for 15 days.
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Capitol City
Clubber Suspects Freed By Police
Two suspects arrested in connection with the clubbing of Mrs Harry Cohen on Davis Avenue and Monday Street and the theft of $20 from the court today. The attending physician reports Mrs Cohen improving rapidly and likely to recover.
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Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi region
Partly cloudy conditions continue in Alabama Northwest Florida and Mississippi with increasing clouds Saturday. Temperatures rise gradually as northeast winds ease and moderate breezes persist.
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Trial of Bay Bridge Holdup Case Continued
Florida escaped convict Burl Norwood awaits trial on the Mobile Bay Bridge toll house hold up of September 13. Bert Waters, indicted with Norwood, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years and filed an appeal. Norwood already faces Mobile county robbery sentences. the court case status was delayed due to a death in a state official’s family.
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Cache of booze unearthed in raid arrests include two locals
Officers found 15 gallons of whiskey under a house on St. Louis Street near Warren and arrested L. B. Black on a prohibition charge. Deputy sheriffs Stringfellow Barber and McFayden and State Officer Harrison led the raid. Claude Matterson was arrested on Davis Avenue near Marmotte for carrying a concealed pistol. Marion A. Walker was found not guilty in circuit court of manufacturing prohibited liquors and possession. Pleas Foster and Har Davis faced similar charges but were not prosecuted. Irvin Jordan was found not guilty of a statutory offense.
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Record Prohibition Arrests Reach New High in U S
U S authorities set a record with 64 986 federal prohibition arrests in the last fiscal year, plus 15 083 more through state cooperation. Convictions and penalties totaled 11 818 jail terms, 4 471 years, and fines of 5 715 201.
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United States Fight Over State Docks Jurisdiction
The case over the Alabama docks commission begins trial after lengthy debate on whether federal or state courts hold jurisdiction in a collision case involving the tanker J. A. Bostwick. Judge Ervin opted to hear merits first, with government seeking damages from the United States. The Standard Oil tanker suit initiated the libel, filed against the United States.
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Bandits Make Haul in Orleans Club
Five white men, three masked, robbed the Colonial Club in New Orleans today escaping with about $2000. They herded nine victims onto the floor after forcing three in an ante room to the wall, then split the cash and fled before police arrived.
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Frisco Seeks Democratic Meet in 1928 Convention
San Francisco moves to land the 1928 Democratic national convention. The Tourism League wired John Shea in Washington to canvass Democratic committeemen. City Supervisor Warren Shannon and Mayor James Rolph may join in the campaign as the party committee meets in Washington next month.
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Thief Frightened Away From House
An attempted robbery at 108 South Franklin Street ended with the intruder frightened off after occupants alerted police. Officers searched the area but found no suspect. A separate report notes a vehicle theft from Conti and Joachim streets and an overcoat taken from W. W. Mackie’s automobile in Saraland.
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Theosophist Talk Tonight Spurs Local Interest
Helen H. Crane of Los Angeles is listed to speak at a Theosophist talk scheduled for this evening, drawing attention from local readers and members.
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Helen H. Crane
Los Angeles
South Sees Warm Up After Early December Freeze
Cold to loosen grip on Mobile after tonight with temps rising from 25 to about 34 by tonight. Tomorrow brings warmer, clouded weather. Some fruit damage limited to Satsumas, cabbage uncertain. Low temps included 24 in Pensacola and 12 in Birmingham as most of the south enjoys relief from the cold wave. Atlanta reports the coldest early December in 10 years, with frost and a gradual warm trend as the Canadian blizzard loses strength.
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C. F. von Herrmann
Flood Control Battle Set with Jadwin Hearing Date
Washington December 9 The flood control fight moved closer to action as Major General Edgar Jadwin chief of army engineers is summoned before the house flood control committee on December 13. The plan submitted by President Coolidge faces criticism for cost sharing by affected states and for omitting key maritarian considerations.
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Edgar Jadwin
Army Engineers
House
Congress
Mississippi
Man Fined Heavy Penalty for DUI Incident
Richard King charged with operating an automobile while intoxicated was fined 260 dollars and 90 days in jail with 20 days extra hard labor. Officer Fisher testified King was speeding and driving erratically and that force was needed to subdue him.
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Bribe Hint Brought Into Fall Sinclair Juror Case
Washington December item reports district attorney and Assistant DA discussing possible bribe hints reaching juror Edward J. Kidwell in the Fall Sinclair contempt matter. Kidwell gave evidence of great importance, with secrecy surrounding meetings and inquiries. Details were not released as officials sought further facts.
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Fall-Ainclair
Thompson proposes referendum on war approval in US and other nations
Chicago dispatch reports Thompson’s pamphlet calls for amending the US constitution to require a referendum before conscription or war on foreign soil. He argues Congress alone should declare war, urges global agreement to require public approval by referendum, and ties the stance to flood control and inland waterways.
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Congress
Purse Snatching and Theft Reported on City Streets
A thief snatched the purse of Asinie Louise Reynolds at Dauphin Street between Hamilton and Franklin streets, taking $16 and a check. Earlier, a sneak thief entered 314 North Conception Street and stole five dresses and a boy's overcoat.
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Remus Defense Nears End of Testimony in Murder Case
Trial testimony dwindles as prosecutors and defense close in on verdict. Chicago officials Michael Igoe and John LaBay testified on Remus's mental state and past associations while jail warden John Shook and Mrs. Remus described family tensions and threats during the release period from Atlanta through Cincinnati.
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League Creates Economic Board for Experts
Geneva December 9 The League of Nations council ratified the creation of a permanent consultative committee of 47 experts. The body will seek to secure fulfillment of the resolution adopted at the recent international economic conference.
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Senate Divides Over Vare Oath Denial After Five Hour Debate
Senate factions split over whether to oath Senator elect William Vare of Pennsylvania. The body weighed admitting Vare with conditions, while continuing a pending debate mirrored by Frank L. Smith of Illinois. Republicans and Democrats argued constitutional limits and senate's power to judge qualifications amid post‑primary controversy and election spending accusations.
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Bank Robbery Shocks Larned Kansas City
In Larned Kansas on December 9 a gang robbed the First National Bank escaping with about 20000 dollars. The cashier Leo Brown was forced to open the vault as robbers punched the strong box and emptied the tills into satchels before loading the loot into a car. Brown was knocked aside during the escape.
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Doty Says He's Through with War
Bennett J Doty an American traveler and former legionnaire says he is finished with wars. He lists service in the French foreign legion in Syria and notes gratitude to France for release. He fears Minister Paul Painleve would not see him. he plans to sail the next day on the Hamburg American liner New York.
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Gilbert Clare
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Death car to be evidence exhibit in Alabama
The coupe linked to the November night murder of Louise M will be presented as evidence before the Shelby grand jury on December 20. Shelby police chief Norman and Charlie McCall are ordered to produce the car. The attorney general has met with the family and plans to exhume Miss Molody for examination by Dr. Dubose and Dr. Stuart.
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Louise M
Birmingham
Shelby
Charlie McCall
Norman
Miss Molody
F. G. Dubose
W. Ws Stuart
le Aalprat
Mocall
Wheeler Presses Anti Monopolists Over Imperialism
Senator Wheeler of Montana told an Anti Monopol conference that the present administration pursues financial and economic imperialism. He accused officials of aiding wealthy Americans to gain fortunes from foreign resources while farm prices fall and farm exports shrink as imports rise.
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Congressional inquiry demanded into Admiral Magruder
Washington December 9 U P rep Clintic Democrat Oklahoma demanded a house inquiry into Admiral Magruder for alleged inefficiency in naval administration. Naval officers claimed they were muzzled from commenting, while Magruder had served as commandant of the Philadelphia navy yard after magazine articles questioned the navy’s organization.
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