Mobile crews aboard tug Gwalia and barge Altamaha adrift in Gulf
About 20 Mobile seamen form the crews of the tug Gwalia and barge Altamaha left Mobile bound for the gulf with gravel. The tug and barge drifted after the Gwalia sank nearby. Coast Guard Whales Cutter and tug fleet search for the drifting barge while two drowning occurred. Most crew are Mobile residents. The barge’s crew is believed safe, well provisioned, and likely to be rescued.
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of Mexico
Coast Guard
Whanes
Theneed Bee
Hyams Oe Soponey
New Orleans
Senin W
Altamaha
Mobile
Gwalia
Hill
Mobiletown
Edward H. Nebbis
M. I. Nehls
Church Street
Gwilia
Peouree Hare
Gulf
Two Men Convicted in Dry Law Case
W. H. Ellis and Bert Ellis were convicted in an inferior court on the dry law charge. The first was fined 250 dollars plus costs or 90 days with 90 days more. the second was fined 260 dollars plus costs or 90 days with no extra time. E. Cochran e tried the same day on the same charge and was acquitted. The defendants appealed to the supreme court.
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W. H. Ellis
Bert Ellis
E. Cochrane
Supreme Court
Start Demolishing for New Saenger Theatre
Workmen have started demolishing the buildings on the site of the new Saenger Theatre to be located on Joachim, Dauphin, Conti and Jackson streets.
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Saenger Theatre
Joachim, Dauphin, Conti and
Jackson Streets
Weather forecast notes balmy conditions in Mobile
Weather observers say Mobile may enjoy a climate akin to Florida with continued warm, balmy weather. The report compares local conditions to the popular Florida image and signals no abrupt cool change ahead.
Bowen Takes to Higher Court
Bowen appeals in Toulminville seeking reversal of a lower court ruling. The case involves local officials and a dispute over previously issued orders. Court records show the appeal filing and a scheduled hearing date.
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Bowen
City Considers Incinerator Plan For Waste
City officials and Nye Incinerator Company representatives meet at city hall with two commissioners to discuss burning all city garbage in the future.
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Nye Incinerator Company
Weather update for Friday and near term
A brief weather note indicates a gradual rise in temperatures into Friday with a pair of warmer conditions ahead. Light to moderate south winds are expected and skies may show limited cloud cover with mild to warm afternoon readings.
Startling Loophole in Law in Chicago Shocks Officials
Chicago officials and judges express disbelief at a new statute claiming to aid criminals by allowing commutation and altering sentences. They warn the law could render convictions and public welfare acts ineffective and undermine honest juries and judges.
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Chicago
Aries
Anid Saas
Ite
Criminal Courts
Chite
Cops Busy as Stick-Up Men Stage Nighttime Holdups
Detectives and a police squad worked all night on multiple holdups with no arrests. A Dauphin Street motorman said two unmasked white men robbed him of $30 cash a money belt and a transfer punch. A Louisville and Nashville locomotive fireman reported being held up at 1 30 this morning by two unmasked men. The attackers searched him and fled as the car reached the western city line near Ashlie.
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Agate
Jess
Williams
Dauphin
George Carter
Louisville
Nashville
Ashlie
Paving Venture Starts as 320000 Fund Allocated
Work began on a paving project estimated at 320000 to improve streets in the twenty second venture. Hancock Bross was named the contractor for the first phase under the act, upgrading the avenue from Louisville to Nashville toward city limits, St Louis Claiborne.
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Hancock Bross
Louisville
Nashville
Lmits
Louis Claiborne
Police Court Review Sees Man Reimaged for Benefit Hearing
A garbled court note references police work and a benefit hearing. It mentions Judge D.ene and a man remade for court appearance, with hints of tainted attire and a scene at police headquarters.
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Police
D.ene
Mening
Syed
Belgian Minister Pleased With Visit
A Belgian minister expressed satisfaction after a recent visit to York and Virginia, noting the cordial exchanges with local officials and the promising prospects for cooperation in banking and regional services.
Mobile and Ohio Declares Dividend New Tore
Mobile and Ohio announces a dividend with key figures and dates set for distribution. The notice highlights corporate actions affecting investors and stakeholders.
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Mobile and
Ohio
Police describe fatal encounter linked to burglary attempt
An officer shot a man during a confrontation after the suspect resisted entry and fled. Authorities say the deceased was suspected in an attempted burglary and the event is under investigation.
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Ape Basco
Ape One
Mushaszynne
Tobasco
Atrocities By Turks Reported From Geneva Dispatch
Geneva dispatch reports atrocities by Turkish forces with widespread violence and reports of killings and abuses. The details are sparse as communications are incomplete and verification is ongoing.
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Geneva
War craft reinforcement plan cited for reserve fleet
A naval official notes a new War craft to reinforce marine defenses with additional appropriations for more ships. The plan includes converting six old destroyers and transferring mine handling to the service to strengthen protective measures and coastal security.
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Ington
Meress
Avy Department
Eee
President Reported Preparing to Resign
Dec 10 report from UP and LAsbon notes Hayes dis agency sources that Gomes of Portugal is linked to the development. No formal announcement or confirmation yet.
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Hayes Dis- Lasbon
Press- Gomes
Portugal
Alabama Tariff Case Dismissed
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed a tariff case against Alabama rate practices. The action follows a 1924 complaint alleging improper charges and rail rate allocations but the commission did not sustain the charges.
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Alabama
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Christmas Savings Clubs Reach New Million Dollar Mark
Christmas savings checks totaling nearly one million dollars will be mailed to Mobilian residents this afternoon. Four city banks report about 9,000 members and more than 150 thousand dollars in clubs versus last year. First National Bank shows 13,069 members and 409,017.17 dollars. Merchants Bank 8,560 members and 368,949.38 dollars. Peoples Savings 2,700 members and 94,634.11 dollars. State Savings Bank 2,000 members.
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Mobilians
Ma Banking Houses
Bankas Iatillons
Mat Pitee
Mobis Custtee Capes
Aetoeret First National Bank
Merchants Bank
Peoples
State Savings Bank
Disgrace Falls On Coast Guard
A Coast Guard report cites 36 men facing courts martial for misconduct from absence without leave to desertion and bootlegging. Most cases were minor but one year hard labor was imposed in the most serious charge, with discipline noted as unusual given the number of temporaries and patrol duties.
Mary Garden Returns Home After Turbulent Journey
Mary Garden arrives home and declares happiness and renewed strength to resume work. Readers learn of her travels to Monte Carlo and the arc of her career with the Chicago Opera, plus glimpses of her possessions and lavish garments tied to royal connections.
Millicent Rogers Remains Silent in Custody Case
Palm Beach Florida reports Millicent Rogers remains silent as custody actions proceed. Salim von H, of Viennese origin, is linked to the case while attorney Albert H. Conway meets with the countess to discuss the infant Millicent’s custody.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Salim von H . Salim
York
Vienna
Dha
Millicent
Albert H. Conway
Actress Amelia Bingham Robbed of Jewelry in Silk Stocking Breakin
New York December burglary targets Amelia Bingham at Riverside Drive as two burglars masked in silk stockings force entry and bind her two maids. Jewelry valued around 20,000 dollars missing. safe untouched. contemporaneous disclosures link similar thefts at Celia Tobin Clark and Payne Whitney homes on Long Island.
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New York
Amelia Bingham
Riverside Drive
Saas
Bingham
Celia Tobin Clark
Charles Clark
Senator Clark
Thompson Named Farm President
The report states Thompson was elected president of the farm group amid a long session that extended into the early morning hours. The new board shifts to a two year term with an annual salary. the measure faced congressional rejection and a similar bill was anticipated in the current session.
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Chicago
Piven
U. Ia
Ohio
McNairy
Congress
Mellon Gets New War Property Plan
Washington December 10 The Secretary of the Treasury presented a new war property plan for approval. Provisions reportedly include returning properties to German and Austrian owners and settling claims against Germany or its allies.
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Mellon
Washington
Secretary of Treasury
Germany
Liquor Bottle Theft Reported in Unclear Incident
A brief item notes a liquor bottle slipping into a pocket during a loading incident. The description is fragmented and names or places are not provided. Further details are not clear from the readable text.
Racial timing tested by Isabel Stewart study on sexes
The study reports 1084 students evenly split between men and women across seven colleges. It notes women completed tasks faster and more accurately in tests of memory, letter writing, dress, eating, and related activities. The conclusion states men overestimate time while women consistently underestimate it.
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Seman
Pkins
Prrghek
Pabedias
Isabel Stewart
Vatican expresses displeasure over U N moral enforcement letter
Vatican circles today voiced disapproval of the publicity given to a recent set of the Unt Committee tion enforcement for a moral orgs work. The letter’s public release in Washington before formal handover angered the pope, who answered with a simple acknowledgment of receipt.
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Rome
Vatican
Unt Committee
Ation Enforcement
U. S
Washington
Jockey Club Announces 108 Eligible Horses for Goffroth Handicap
The Tijuana Jockey Club listed 108 horses eligible for the 75,000 Goffroth handicap, the richest all age race in America. Includes Courageous from Harry Payne Whitney's stable and Serenader and Blanc Seing among others from Audley Farm and W. Daniels clientele.
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San Diego
Calif
America
Tijuana Jockey Club
Courageous
Harry Payne Whitney
Scere Doreen
Audley Farm
Osprey
Tijuana
Serenader
Blanc Seing
Charlie
W. Daniels
Ghost blamed for attack on New Orleans patrolman
In New Orleans on December 10, a story reports the spirit of a dead countryman named Ah Chop, 27, a Chinese man, blamed for attacking Patrolman Ward Lorti who was on duty. The attack allegedly involved unusual tactics and required officer assistance to subdue the suspect.
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New Orleans
Ah Chop
Ward Lorti
Probe into University Drinking Underway Amid Controversy
Prohibition Commissioner Propst reports Horton labeled a socialist and denies writing for communist publications. He says raiders entered his home without a warrant and drank liquor found there. Horton and wife, both naturalized citizens, faced questioning as investigators probe university drinking and Christmas liquor orders.
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T. Horton
Propst
Horton
Communistjec Jour
Hoe
America
France
Students Credits Topic Highlighted at JMC Meet
Discussion centered on applying the one year rule to junior and normal college students transferring to accredited colleges within the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The meeting addressed eligibility and transfer implications for students in the association.
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Southern Tnteracinegiay Athletic Association
Mine Blast Traps Seventy Men in Alabama Coal Shaft
Rescue teams in Alabama 12 miles south of Birmingham search for survivors after a mine blast trapped seventy workers. Authorities report no confirmed deaths yet as crews with safety lamps probe the ruins of the mine and assess blast damage, while the scene remains dangerous.
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Birmingham
Alg
Alabama
United States
Cena
Overton No. H
Ganeou
Themas
Sean Heehee
New Entente on Armament Pace Hinted
Fragmentary text suggests a shift toward armament controls in Europe. An official notes study of treaty matters and hopes for moral support, while stressing the need for broader world information and consensus.
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Europe
Amior
Sailles
Inroad on Bootle Shows Tampa Firm Action Dec.
A brief notice from Tampa Florida reports heavy inroads on Bootle with decisive actions in December. The short item notes ongoing measures by local authorities and the firm response affecting operations. It highlights the scale of inroads and the formal steps taken in the month.
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Toulminville
Posfmasters
I York
Serevisional
Bank 3
Mere Tage
Bailis
Jack Gillis
Enartna
McPhillips
S Clarke
Thom
Crichton
Gilmore
Gillis
Willie
Albright& Wood
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Dauphin Streets
W. E. Ae
Dr. L. V
Fed War Fleet Powercare Patrol
Mary Garden
Millicent Rogers
Adope
Yeggman
Thompson
Nazimova
Alla Nazimova
Charles
Ling
Nasimova
Jockey Club
Ghost
Man
Drinkingaf University
Ze List
Columbus
B. F. ‘McDonald
State Prohibition Com‘winestoner
Tampa
Fila
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