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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1925

Page

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Shriners Meet in Mobile Directors Association Conference

Shriners from across the nation gather in Mobile for the Shrine Directors' Association three day meeting. prominent guests include Mayor Freeland Tendrick of Philadelphia and Governor W. W. Brandon. sessions, entertainments, and a harbor improvement bond plan are on the program.

Mobile Shrine Directors’ Association Freeland Tendrick Philadelphia W. W. Brandon Alabama Government and Joachim Streets Battle House Auditorium Harbor Cawthon Hotel Surin Howe Abba’ Temple J. W. Phillips D. D State of Harry T. Hartwell City of Duncan C. Carmichael H. N. Stev Fis Abbaemple Forrest L. Fischer Shrine Directors’ Association of America Association

Youth given ten year term in robbery case

In a court today the jury recommended ten years in the state penitentiary for a youth involved in a robbery, with Judge Joel W. Goldsby handing down the sentence as the minimum under state law. The youth had prior burglary pleas in two cases and was aided by County Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain in presenting leniency considerations. Nolen and accomplices robbed a Gulf Refining filling station employee and, with Robert Ryan, also burglarized Packard Automobile Agency and Thoss Sporting Goods in Mobile and St Louis. Ryan faces arraignment tomorrow. Skelly acted as lookout. The stolen Packard and other property were recovered by police.

Cuit Joel W. Goldsby Bart B. Chamberlain Nolen Robert Ryan Grand Rapids Mich Gulf Refining Company Ryan Edward Sheets Bernard Skelly Mobile Skelly Dauphin Street Thoss Place Henry T. Rabby Sheets Sabena

Teams Press Ahead in Y W Drive for Mobile W C A

Pears and teams reported progress on the third day of the Y W drive for the Mobile W C A fund. Total reached 3512 of 15000 with luncheons planned through Friday and an evening meeting to continue reports. Team No 2 led with 378 and Team No 9 second with 850 in the early campaign.

L. J. Davis A. W. Rubira

Winter Visitors Club to Meet for Plans Thursday

The Mobile Winter Visitors' Club entertainment committee will gather Thursday at the Mobile Chamber of Commerce office to outline plans for the next meeting. They discuss a Valentine program, horse shoe grounds at Tucker School, and a croquet court at Reuse. A club meeting yesterday afternoon featured Mrs. P. Sb. Beck presiding in the absence ofuffman.

Mobile Winter Visitors’ Club Office Ad Mobile Chamber of Commerce Valentine Cme Tucker School Government Church Chamber Commerce Rooms Uffman P. Sb. Beck

Flags for decoration draw attention in Mobile area

Large American flags used for decoration at pewerg events and other ceremonies in Mobile are being removed today by Lamar Post of the American Legion. Local officials consider allowing the flags' display and await city action as the directors' association meets Thursday.

Mobile Lamar Post American Legion Soros Uare Sonn da Holt Merot

Weather Update for Mississippi Tonight and Thursday

A cold front brings felt-like chill across Mississippi tonight and into Thursday. Temperatures will drop, with lighter winds and potential morning frost in rural areas.

Mississippi

Thompson Receives Gulf Shipping Support in Vote of Thanks

Frederick I. Thompson of Mobile, a United States Shipping Board member, was thanked by two Mobile groups. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club praised his effort to abolish trans Atlantic rate differentials favoring the North Atlantic over the gulf. The resolutions urged Thompson to monitor the implement ion to ensure gulf benefits are preserved.

Frederick I. Thompson Mobile Shipping Board Gulf Chamber of Commerce Lions Club North Atlantic Charlies Baumhater Thompson Chamber of Commerce Directie United States Shipping Board Mobile Chamber of Commerce F. I. Thompson The

Reset Hearing For Three Railroad Men

Three former Mobile and Ohio Railroad yard workers Wilbur C Burton Jason G Reasonover and James Henry Thomas faced a renewed hearing on burglary in a railroad car. The session was postponed due to the illness of state witness W R Phillips. Reasonover had previously been convicted but was granted a new trial by Judge A A Steele.

Mobile Brandon State Docks Commission Docks Commission William L. Sibert Charles Henderson Troy F. G. Blair Tuscaloosa Interstate Commerce Commission National Grouping of Railroads Mobile & Ohio Frinnco Railroad Southern Railway System Sr. Palmer Gaillard, Jr T. Co. McClellan Wilbur C. Burton Jason G. Reasonover James Henry Thomas Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company W. R. Phillips Mobile and Bay Shore Reasonover A. A. Steele

Gets 30 Days in Jail on Liquor Charge

Ezekial Robinson pleaded guilty in circuit court to attempting to manufacture prohibited liquors and was sentenced to 36 days in jail. Other convictions include Alphonse Dickson five months in jail. Arthur Wheatcroft and George Richards for attempting to manufacture prohibited liquors with $100 costs. Emma Humphrey with $50 and costs. Vaudie Dossett and a Say peentiary Margaret Weston docketed for violation of state dry laws.

Ezekial Robinson Alphonse Dickson Arthur Wheatcroft George Richards Emma Humphrey Vaudie Dossett Say Peentiary Margaret Weston C Robbins Officer Cannon

Seizure Report Covers Beer Liquor Find At Elmira Street

Sheriff Leon Schwarz reports a combined raid by county state and federal officers exposing five gallons of beer and other liquor at 961 Elmira Street. E H Teel faces prohibition charges while A W Lawson and E V Brewster have charges postponed for possession of red whiskey. Detectives Burden and Antrener advised Chief Burch with officers Garrett Cannon Tanner Bernstein in the operation.

Leon Schwarz Elmira Street E. H. Teel Garrett Cannon Tanner Bernstein Burden and Antrener Police Department Burch Brooklyn Park A. W. Lawson E. V. Brewster Recorder’s Court

French Cases Go Over to Next Term

Three cases against Harry French a special federal employee charged with attempting to influence an officer and violations of the prohibition laws were put on the circuit court docket for trial and postponed to the next term. The continuances were requested by the state following indictments of several individuals by the federal court for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act.

Harry French Circuit Court

County Farm Escape 1s Re-captured

Braxton Green, a Black man wanted since August 21 1924 as an escapee from the ey convict camp, was recaptured last night by Chief Field Deputy Sheriff W C Robbins and Rufus Cannon. He was convicted July 26 1924 in recorder s court of assault and battery and was serving ten months and twenty days when he escaped.

Braxton Green W. C. Robbins Rufus Cannon Green Monroe Joachim Streets Recorder’s Court

Cruelty to Animals Laws Enforced in County

City and County Humane Officer J. Ducourneau states the cruelty law will be enforced strictly. He said unfit work horses or mules will be prosecuted, and county investigations show neglected cattle on the ranges.

J. & Ducourneau

Prichard Man Faces Charge Over Motor Vehicle Acts

Deonard Kenny of Prichard was arrested weeks ago by Deputy Gus Dixon on operating an automobile without a license and is now charged with violating the national motor vehicle act. Kenny is alleged to have stolen a Ford touring car from Quin cy Florida.

Deonard Kenny Prichard Gus Dixon Kenny Quincy Fla

Woodmen of World to Meet Tonight in Maple

Maple No.5 Woodmen of the World hold a meeting at 8 o clock at their hall. Members will name a delegate to the head camp convention and provide an entertainment. Gifts will be distributed during the evening.

Maples No.5 Woodmen of the World

Mastin Arrested On Docket After Reckless Drunk Driving

Willie Mastin Jr was fined 1000 dollars and 280 dollars in costs and given a year in jail on reckless operation while intoxicated with license suspended for a year after conviction. He was arrested at Royal and Dauphin streets by Officer August Stroecker. The charge remained open as he has appealed to the circuit court and bail was set. The case was postponed to February 6 for investigation.

Willie Mastin, Jr Royal and Dauphin Streets August Stroecker Circuit Court

Two Homes Slightly Damaged by Fire

Fire department reports two houses sustained slight damage at 3:05 this morning. A. Kling’s dwelling at 1251 Dauphin Street and J. H. Smith’s residence at 190 North Ann Avenue were struck by sparks that set roof areas alight. No injuries reported.

Dauphin Street A. Kling J. H. Smith North Annave

Officer suspended for three days by police chief

Police Officer W. E. Kemp received a three day suspension from Chief Warren F. Burch for failing to report to the recorder's court today where he was a complainant. The suspension is effective immediately and caused a postponement of the case.

W. 8. Kemp Warren F. Burch Force Recorder's Court

Behrman and Maloney in Furious New Orleans Mayor Race

Early returns show Martin Behrman leading Paul Maloney in the New Orleans mayoral contest with Andrew McShane far behind. Precinct totals from 200 of 226 give Behrman about 30,277. Maloney 28,854. McShane 3,923, signaling a second primary possible.

New Orleans Associated Press Martin Behrman Paul Maloney Andrew McShane New Orleans Item Behrman Maloney McShane Paul H. Maroney Times-Picayune Morning Tribune Mr. Behrman

King hearing on killing held in Corinth Mississippi

Fain W. King of Paducah Kentucky faced a preliminary hearing in Corinth on charges he shot E. D. Marshall of Ottawa Kentucky last Friday night. King, jailed, was brought by Paducah officers with his brother in law and said he knew who killed Marshall. Kentuckians traveled to attend.

Corinth Miss Fain W. King Paduach E. D. Marshall Ottawa King Marshall Paducah Corith

Dr Sun Yat Sen Weighs Hospital Rest Amid Cancer

Peking Feb 4. Dr Sun Yat Sen, national Chinese leader, has been told by doctors he may leave the hospital if he wishes but he chose to stay for a rabam treatment after cancer operation. His condition today was described as improved.

Peking Sun Yat Sen Sun

Peace Plan Laid By Levermore Nears Oblivion

One year after Dr. Charles Levermore of Brooklyn was denied the Bok peace prize, the plan he proposed to join the world court and cooperate with the League of Nations has failed to gain senate support. A Senate investigation faltered as funding questions faded, and Levermore, now in Europe, appears unlikely to secure further action before March.

Washington United Press Charles Levermore Brooklyn N. Y Congress Senate Reed Missouri Lozesbeurg United States Senate Kethel Everett Lape Balker Lape Levermore Harding-Hughes United States League of Ermore Europe

Self-Defense Claim Heard in Fatal Shootings near Tishomingo

Pan Nolan was held in Tishomingo Mississippi on a charge of slaying Arthur Ryan after Nolan testified he fired only in self defense when threatened with death. Witnesses say Nolan was driving an automobile along a deserted road to a sawmill when Ryan, waiting for hours, allegedly attacked.

Tishomingo, Miss Pan'Nolen Arthur Ryan Ryan

Jean Acker Regains Citizenship After Court Action

Jean Acker Valentino, first wife of Rudolph Valentino, won back her citizenship in federal court. She had lost it years ago after a divorce from Valentino, the motion picture actor, and the decision reverses that previous loss.

United Press Chicago W. E. D. Stokes New York Helen Binood Stokes Denver Jean_ Ack Valentino Rudolph Valentino Valentino Ite Miss Acker

Ambassador from Rome Appointed Signor de Begine in Washington

A report from February 4 states that Signor de Begine is appointed ambassador in Washington to succeed Prince Caetani. The Italian envoy will represent Rome as the new diplomatic liaison.

Rome

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