Aged Storekeeper Robbed After Attack at South Neget Avenue
Andrew Cain, 55 South Neget avenue delicatessen owner, was struck on the head with a blunt instrument and robbed of about 70 dollars in checks. A tall yellow negro is suspected, alleged to be the same man seen last Tuesday. A separate report notes Dixie Auto Parts theft of 400 pounds of aluminum and multiple burglaries.
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Andrew Cain
South Neget Avenue
Mr. Cain
Cain
Dixie* Auto Parts
Crystal Drug
Spy Charge Looms for American
A Berlin based case centers on an American facing a looming spy charge. Authorities describe the investigation as ongoing with details limited but stressing national security implications and potential legal action ahead.
Fourteen Stills Destroyed in Raiders Sweep in Mobile County
A joint sheriff state and federal raid across Mobile County destroyed fourteen stills in three days. Authorities led by Sheriff Schwarz report four stills found east of Pine Grove and four near Union Church, with hundreds of gallons of whiskey and mash seized.
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Renee
Sheri 'O. Robbins, Jr
Edests
Graves
Gittineslesea
Roberts
Cannon and Pruitt
Schwarz
Mobile County
Union Church
Pine Grove
Weather outlook paints cloudy warm Xmas Day
The day will be cloudy and warmer for Christmas with rising temperatures and sunshine in the forecast. A low around 44 degrees is expected, while last night dipped to 29 degrees and the thermometer fell below freezing for the second straight night.
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Weather Bureau
Dauphin Street Property Sold Frontage at Cedar Sold
The southeast corner of Dauphin and Cedar streets sold for 16750 dollars with 24 feet frontage. Albert W. Metzger sold to Frese J Inge and W A Benson contributed funds. Shore Acres Bay division lots 20 22 2 1 and 5 were involved with multiple transfers and payments. W Smith sold to Ona W Berlix a southeast corner property at Baurel Street and Hannon Avenue.
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Dauphin
Cedar Streets
Albert W. Metzger
Frese J. Inge
W. A. Benson
Bay Division
Shore Acres
Shore Acres Corporation
Benson
Butler Realty Company
W. Smith
Ona W. Berlix
Baurel Street
Hannon Avenue
Taylor Receives Kiwanis Club Approval
A Saline area event honors a Kiwanis member as Taylor is granted Kiwanis membership. The gathering notes potential benefits to the Mobilian community and local improvement efforts.
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Taylor
Churches to Hold Special Xmas Services
Local churches announce a series of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. Christ Church, Christchurch, and St John host midnight and morning masses while Cathedral services include multiple high and benediction times. St Joseph St Vincent and St Catharine's also feature varied masses and sermons.
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Christ Church
Christchurch
St. John’s
Im- Maculste Conception
St. Catharine Stenna
St. Vincent's Church
St Joseph's Church
Eleven Truck Fleet Handles Christmas Packages
Mobile post office deploys eleven trucks plus two spares to manage incoming parcels. Postmaster Peavy says the local office is better prepared than any Christmas Eve in years as trains deliver more mail and dedicated crews work to clear the rush.
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Ievice
Three Held in Banditry Case Linked to Carnival Show Followed
A. J. Calvert, H.2B. Barch and Tony Williams, carnival show followers, were arrested after a night street hold up near St. near 56 p.m. They allegedly held a man at knife point stealing a gold watch and $9. Others named include Nashvite and Elis. Testimony during the incident pointed to three suspects denying connection.
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A. J. Calvert
Barch
Tony Williams
Johnson
Tegro
Deere
Harty
Hubbard Elis
Qegro
Ae Street
St. Ae
Lioteer
Sem Neal
Neer
Pattyn
Auto turnover after collision near Old Shellop
An automobile collision near Old Shellop involved Frank Crich Allen and F Strachan of Gayfer's. A car driven by John Ryan, with his daughter Angeline Ryan, was struck and the Allen vehicle overturned after the impact. Further details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Frank
Crich- Allen
F. Strachan
Ton
John Ryan
Gayfer
Mijas Angeline Ryan
Old Shell Op
Allen
Agare
Christmas Party For Kiddies Brightens Local Program
An annual toy and clothing distribution accompanied by a Christmas program delighted local children. John Lavretta Patsy Steber Blanche Swain led carols while Mary Anne Reerton sang. Volunteers including Belle Meyer Bauer Ben Johnson Roy Bertolotti and others organized gifts, fruit, candy, cakes, and toys. The event featured a Christmas tree, theatre tickets, and a movie outing for each child, with many thanks to a hardworking committee and donations from the community.
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Ing
Jovenile
Carl A. Klinge
John Lawrence Lavretta
Patsy Steber
Blanche
Swain
Rae Rae
Mary Anne Reerton
William Arm- Sense
Bone Claus
Belleing
Meyer Bauer
Ben Johnson
Wil- Hate van der Braak
Jim
Two Killed In Carolina Wreck Reported
Charleston dispatch says two people died in a collision of Atlantic Coast Line trains early today near Monck's Corner. Engineer Herbert T. Parish of Florence was killed, and J Cummings of Savannah is missing. a passenger suffered a fractured leg. A relief train with medical staff and wrecking equipment was dispatched to the scene.
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Charleston
John W
Psoe
Atlantic Coast Line
Gailford’s. Cut
Monck’'s
Herbert T. Parish
Florence
J. ©. Cummings
Savannah
Yiete
Coareston Ba
Training program approved for prisoners by Secretary Davis
The plan provides contia military and civil training to good prisoners approved by Secretary Dwight F. Davis. The action aims to expand inmate education and skill development to improve post release prospects.
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Dwight F. Davis
Weather forecast hints at clear skies amid seasonal cold
The report notes varied conditions across regions with mild warmth in the south and clear skies expected in the north. It mentions mixed precipitation chances as fronts from the west move toward the midwest and northeast with unsettled conditions in river states.
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Washington
Pec
Georgia
Eanthan Bureau
Burns claim two lives in city as Mrs Spofford dies
Mrs Elizabeth Spofford, 54, died from severe burns suffered when her clothing caught fire while getting dressed Wednesday. A Providence native residing at 264 Ro street, she leaves a son, W. B. Spofford, and other relatives. Funeral at Roché mortuary, body to Providence for burial.
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Elizabeth Spofford
Uae
Provi- Gente
Ode Island
City
Ro Street
W. B. Spofford
Holmes
Providence
Roché Mortuary
Gran
W. H. Louipell
Payroll Robbery at Coal Company Seeks Bandits
Six men held up a payroll car at a coal company settlement stealing about $47,000. Guard Gump was shot in the abdomen but survived. Paymaster Leroy Hutton and another guard were unharmed as the robbers took the payroll and fled toward a nearby area while detectives searched the region.
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Verma
Seradanl” Coal Company
Mott Ae
Gump
Leroy Hutton
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad
Bers J
Hutton
Three Die in Okmulgee Hotel Fire
Fire at a Okmulgee hotel leaves three dead Clem Wall, Lorena Wall, and Beatrice Mulberry all aged 19. A mother and two children are hospitalized with critical injuries while a driver escapes. Residents report the blaze began with the oldest occupant and spread quickly through the building.
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Okmulgebe
Des
Eee Pane
Okm
Clem Wall
Oe Lorena Wall
Beatrice Mulberry
Arkatsas
Man Fatally Shoots Self After Christmas Tree Incident
A man inadvertently shoots himself after an incident involving a Christmas tree and moss at a residence. Coleman was reported to have pulled the trigger in what authorities are treating as a self-inflicted gunshot.
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Coleman
Warner Brothers announces new unit for film distribution
Hollywood announces creation of a Warner Brothers unit to buy and distribute motion pictures. Harry Marmtent states the unit will acquire and exploit road show quality pictures and may work with other companies. financial and strategic details are given.
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Hollywood
Cells
Warner Brothers
Ures, Inc
Harry Marntent
Ares
Sor
Suite Pictures
Funeral for A. Munsey Held at St John the Divine
High society figures, business leaders, and news staff attended the funeral of A. Munsey at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Sister Mrs. Josn Hyde did not arrive in time. about 1,700 mourners filled the services led by Bishop Manning. Interment will be next spring in Woodmen cemetery Lisbon Falls, Maine.
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New York
St. John the Divine
A. Munsey
Josn Hyde
St.ure
Fle
Nest Pa
Angariu
Hyde
Bens
Tan Wisey
William T. Manning
Munsey
Bisho
Mine Fire Continues as Miners Die in Ohio District
Miners died yesterday as a fire raged in a mine in Ohio where Jerome Watson head of the state bureau of mines directed crews. He said flames stayed in the main entry and could be extinguished within hours if containment succeeded.
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Jerome Watson
Ohio Bureau of Mines
Watson Torward
Naval artist with full honors buried in New Jersey
Meaty Ravartess, a well known artist and marine colorist, was laid to rest with full naval honors. The ceremony honored Rear Admiral Reuterdshl, whose home was in New Jersey, and mourners gathered as the fallen artist was remembered for wartime canvases used in Liberty Loan drives.
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New York
Reuterdshl
Wahe
N. J
St. Elizabeth
Aetes College
Newport
Agitator Arrested In Serious Charge In San Francisco
William Eimer rote, a violin maker, was arrested by government officers in Oakland on a charge of using the mails to incite assassination of federal officials. He had been sought for years for sending printed matter to Presidents Wilson and Coullage urging punishment methods.
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San Fran
William
Eimer Rote
Tian David Watson
Oakland
Wolfe
Wilson
Coullage
Jonas
Queen Mother of Italy Worse in Rome Report
Dec 4 Rome reports worsen condition of Queen Mother of Italy as observers await further medical details. Officials say no additional information is available at this time.
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Italy
Seven Die as Chile Train Wreck Claims Victims
A Chile train wreck on December 24 leaves seven people dead and several injured as officials investigate the cause. Rescue teams and local authorities coordinate efforts at the scene amid displaced passengers.
Federal agents back Washington hip flask crackdown
Federal agents turn backs on Washington hip flask toters and enforceive methods shift. Prohibition era enforcement funds are redirected with a $50,000 purchase by the area unit as officials seek better approaches.
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Washington
Pyonere Andrews
Fenders
Trosty Ee
Mosul controversy figure Miss Bell shapes Middle East policy
The article profiles Lady Gertrude Bell as a powerful yet private force in Mosul affairs. It notes her influence with King Feisal’s circle and Arab sheiks, her background at Queen's College and Cairo intelligence roles, and her expertise in Arabic linguistics and desert exploration.
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London
Mosul
Gertrude
Bell
Weigal
Irak
Hugh Bell
Lory Owe
Queen's College
Wes
Eearty
Cairo
Ena
Liaeson
Omnia
Feisal
Christmas Snow Promised for Canada
A weather note from Toronto reports snow overnight with strong snowfall expected across Canada this Christmas period. Residents brace for accumulation as forecasts call for continued wintry conditions.
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Canada
Mexican budget will be played in Congress
Mexico City report states that the budget will not be passed due to insufficient funds. Congress will be adjourned as the remaining time in the current session runs out.
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Mexico City
Des
Ttds
Congress
Opposition to Nomination of Taylor Grows
Debate over Taylor for the Interstate Commerce Commission intensifies as lawmakers question his antecedents and past railroad roles. Southern senators split. supporters argue experience weighs in, while opponents warn of distrust should he be confirmed.
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Taylor
Washington
Untessee Railroad Commissions
Louisiana
Ara
Sen. Harriene Chaeete
Soviet EMF Moscow Speaks on Economy and Wages
In Moscow a Soviet official addresses engineers and workers about how the state can sustain wages and production amid shortages. The speaker notes uncertainty in solving labor and engineering challenges and stresses technical safeguards and factory efficiency as keys to survival.
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Moscow
Ivanovitch Rykott
Naeitra
Investigation of Transports San Francisco Car Service
The Examiner reports a transport car service disruption in San Francisco with details of a two day issue near Mason Street. I Johnson, administrator, states among the crew were involved while speculation on the cause continues.
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San. Francisco
Examiner
Wenietina
Ik Mason
Carlie
I. Johnson
Abolishment Plan Advances in State Legislature
A fragmented report indicates a plan to abolish a system approved by state leaders is facing opposition. The text mentions timelines and qualifications for entry, with references to college work and entrance requirements, amid evolving political maneuvering.
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Baltimore
Sen
Greek Communist Faces Bitter Fight After Saloniki Vote
In Athens and Saloniki the December elections produced a bitter contest as the government battles communism. Mane Okosi was re elected mayor amid disputed grounds and annulled actions on the ground.
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Athens
Saloniki
Maneokosi
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