Burglary Probe After Power Plant Break-In
Detectives Bernstein and Burch investigated a 3:45 a.m. power plant break in on St. Louis streets linked to a burglary charge against Im Britzke after the watchman alerted police. A Guilt Paints manager reported a stolen Gladstone handbag from company auto. Other losses included 75 feet of garden hose and a blue suit from a press shop truck.
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St. Louis
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Mose Bernstei
Walter Burch
Power Company
Imbritzke
ASG
Anderson
Guilt Paints Company
Corppany
D. ©. Moffatt
Ann
Harbor pilots reshuffled as replacements fill openings
The Mobile harbor announces promotions and new appointments in the pilot forces. Captain Sidney A. Charles retires, and Captain Harry G. Lytle becomes an inner harbor pilot, with Fred N. Smith moving to the harbormaster’s office. Eligible candidates include Charles H. J. Vsicerey, Robert Living Jr, Bidney E B Dor, McLeod, and E. A. among others.
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Mobile Harbor
W. L. Sibert
Alabama Docks Board
WN. Smith
Joseph. H. Norville
Sidney ‘A. Charles ‘H. Smith
Harry G. Lytle
Inner Harbor
Fred N. Smith
Immer Bay
Seepee
Charles H. J. Vs
Sicerey Robert Living Jr
Bidney
EB. Dorw McLeod
E. A
Cafe Robbery Reported at Early Morning Hold Up
William Taylor night clerk at the Eston Cafe Royal and Charleston streets was compelled to surrender between 35 and 40 dollars early Wednesday by a gunman who fled with an automobile battery tools and bedding.
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William Taylor
Eston
Royal
Charleston
Autoists Urged to Get Brake Inspection Tags
Police warn owners to obtain brake inspection tags. Lieutenant stresses importance of vehicles having brakes inspected, with a Wednesday update urging motorists to comply to ensure safety and tag compliance.
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LeGear
Dan the Redey
New Year Eve Traffic Accidents Sit at Four in Mobile
Police report four traffic accidents in Mobile during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, three in Mobile and one in New Orleans. August Staub, 76, Spring Hill College music professor, was injured and remained in New Orleans hospital with a skull contusion. Ho r t e n s e Morris, 8, was struck on Joachim Street. Shipyard workers John Shilling and Oscar H. Wailbur were treated for minor injuries at City Hospital.
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August Staub
Spring Hill College
New Orleans
Mobile
Touro Infirmary
Associated Press
Ervin Robertson
Hortense Morris
Joachim Street
Reduction in Duck and Goose Bag Limits Announces Review
A forthcoming hunting season will see reduced bag limits for ducks and geese after a survey shows waterfowl need more protection. The Mobile and surrounding area is expected to take interest, amid reports of a hunter killing 25 geese. Judge Robert T. Ervin is referenced elsewhere in the page.
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Robert T. Ervin
Tax collections surge as mobile banks receive state county receipts
More than half a million dollars in state and county taxes were deposited in Mobile banks over two days. Deputy Sheriff supervision and guard details protected the funds during the last minute rush as 347000 arrived Tuesday and 212000 Monday. Final day for tax payments without penalties approached amid crowds and license tag purchases.
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Mobile
Sonik
Pat Byrne
Byrne
Shertie Sam Dodge
Joseph B. Crowe
New Year Celebrations Close Out 1929 in City
Mobilians marked New Year by closing business and courts for New Year observances. Fireworks, ship whistles and crowds signaled 1929’s passing as 1930 arrived amid city revelry. Churches held special services and greetings as residents gathered for prayers and celebrations.
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St. John's
Trinity
Christchurch
Grace Lutheran ‘Church
W. H. Hafner
Ramen
Rate brief filed in Demopolis cotton case heard in Mobile
The Mobile rate brief, filed by R G Cobb traffic manager, was sent to Pensacola by the Frisco line. It argues rates to Mobile are higher than those to Pensacola and lower rates to Mobile should be established by the Interstate Commerce Commission based on the Frisco findings.
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Mobile
Demopolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
R. G. Cobb
Traffic de- Commerce
Frisco
Pennsacola
Dinner at Church Dinner Social With Rev. T. B. Talbot
A supper and social gathering are set for Friday night at Broad Street service with Rev. T. B. Talbot of Kentucky attending. Spence A. Brsties Se. Se reports the event as a church supper fundraiser or community social.
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Broad Street
T. B. Talbot
Kentucky
Robbing, Former London Bank Manager, Dies in Miami
William Reymond Robbing aged 70, longtime manager of a London bank in South America, died in a Miami Beach hospital two days after arriving from New York. He had been in ill health since retiring two years ago.
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Miami, Fla
William Reymond Robbing
South America
Miami Beach
New York
County Road Program Advances as Davis Seeks Road Focus
Arthur D. Davis, chairman, states the county will pursue a limited road program next year while examining a proposed Engine Street paving from Chard to Whistler. The board approved funding for culvert replacement on Turner Road after contractor concerns. A $500,000 road bond sale to First National Bank of Salt for financing was approved, with investigations ongoing on Whistler to Prichard road and other projects.
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Arthur D. Davis
County Bus Board of Revenue and
Road Commers
Davis
8. H. Cochrane
Engine Street
Chard
Whistler
Cochrane
John Fagerstrom
Turner Road
Whistler-to-Prichard
First National Bank of Salt
Mophe County
Bayou ‘le Batre
Plans for 7500 Mile Nonstop Flight Out of Conn
Captain G. Partridge announced a nonstop 7500 mile flight from this city to Buenos Aires with two in air refuelings. The crew includes a radio man and navigator with 6000 flying hours. Refuel stops planned at Havana and Lima, with emergency stations at Cristobal and Santiago.
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New HA , Conn
G. Partridge
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Partridge
Havana
Cuba
Lima
Peru
Cristobal
Panama
Santiago
Chile
Federal narcotic agent shot in Seattle front of home
P. L. Jourdin, a federal narcotic agent, was critically wounded by an unknown shooter early today in Seattle. Four shots fired from the sidewalk area left him with a gunshot wound to the abdomen before he could describe the assailant. Mrs. Jourdin said he had been out on government business the previous evening.
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Seattle
P. L. Jourdin
Jourdin
Meet Postponed by Mobile Kiwanis Club
The Mobile Kiwanis Club did not meet Wednesday because of the New Year holiday. New officers will preside at the next meeting with Collins named as the new press contact.
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Kiwanis Club
the Collins
New Year Kills Two in Local Auto Crashes
Infants in the city and nearby Danville report New Year injuries as two motor vehicle accidents claim lives. Mia Fredley a 30 year old telephone worker died after being struck in Cola. La Verne Green 18 of Jekamville died when her car overturned near the outskirts early today.
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Cola
Fila
Mia
Fredley
Danville
Jaci Inville
la Verne Green
Jekaumville
Atlanta Tragedy Stuns City In New Year Hit and Run
A 40 year old Zz Richardson was killed in a New Year hit and run incident in Atlanta. He was struck by two different vehicles within minutes after the new year began. Police seek motorists. license numbers not obtained.
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Anto
Zz Richardson
Detroit Boy Killed in New Year Gunfire
A seven year old boy was killed and others wounded by celebrants firing at midnight as Detroit welcomed the New Year. Police investigated as crowds dispersed after the firing incident.
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Detroit
Robbery by Two Posing Detectives Strikes Visitor
Joseph Tover, a Bronx winter visitor, says two men posing as detectives robbed him of 2689 in cash and securities. He was taken to a park then to the downtown business area where his pocketbook and securities were seized before he was released.
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Jafla
Joseph
Bronx
New York
Poytd
Tover
Tovey
Police chief’s man killed in self defense after pistol threat
Chief Norman Smail released on $1000 bond after claiming self defense in a fatal shooting at the McKibbon residence. He said he confronted McKibbon armed with a pistol, who died en route to the hospital. No date set for Duke’s preliminary hearing.
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Norman Smail
McKibbon
Duke
Explosion at Enid Flour Mill Elevator Kills Worker
An explosion at the Pillsbury Flour Mills elevator in Enid Oklahoma killed Robert Lee Mizar a sweeper in the elevator. The fire was soon put out and two or three other workers were slightly injured in the blast.
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Enid
Okla
Pillsbury Flour Mills Company
Robert Lee Mizar
Funniest Auto Contest at Lyric Theatre in Mobile
Owner of Funniest Auto invited to enter car in Dizzy Lizzy contest at Lyric Theatre. Judging Saturday at 3 p.m. in front of Lyric with Mrs. Carl Kiinge as judge. prizes include 10 and 2 dollars. Free admission for owner to see the college film So This Is College starring college satire and big game climax.
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Lizzie
Mobile
Lyric Theatre
Dizzy Lizzy
Lyria
Carl. Kiinge
City Arena Department
Stew
University of Southern California
Stanford University
Sahit 96
Montgomery
Discovery
Cliff Edwards
Three Italians Held in Paris Over Royalty Plot
Three Italians described as newspapermen were jailed in Paris suspected by the Surete General of anti Fascist plotting against the Italian naval delegation en route to a London conference. They allegedly had ties to Camillo Berneri and were found with bombs and materials. The men Alberto Cianca Giuseppe Sarbelli and Alberto Parchiani refused to speak as lawyers prepared defense. Precautions were tightened for the Italian royal visit and wedding events across France.
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Paris
Surete General
Scotland Yard
Naval Conference
Camillo Berneri
Brussels
Italy
Marie Jose
Piedmont
Alberto Cianca
Guiseppe Sarbelli
Alberto Parchiani
London
France
Both Factions In Rum Row Issue Claims For Victory
Washington reports show spokesmen for enforcement and prohibition groups clashing over law enforcement and the liquor ban. Henry Curran cites a crack in enforcement while others warn of rising crime. officials and President Hoover emphasize duty to uphold the eighteenth amendment.
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Rum Row
Anti-Saloon League
Washington
Enforcement Administration
Hoover
Henry H. Currah
United States
McBride
Ates
Curran
Miinols Association For Criminal Justice
Government forecasts progress and prosperity for 1940
Washington officials forecast continued progress and prosperity for 1940. Cabinet members for commerce and agriculture highlighted closer ties with business, industry, and farming, with Mellon noting sound government finances and Lamont predicting new highs for American industry. Agriculture reported no depressing surpluses despite crops surpassing the previous year by 85 million dollars.
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Washington
Cabinet For Commerce and Agriculture
Mellon
Lamont
Department of Agriculture
Conan
Tareainn
Agriculture Department
Gannana
Pair Succumbs to Home Effects of Poison
In Lexington Mississippi a drinking party of five men started a freight train ride. Two unidentified men died and Wallace Hudson of Sherrod, Clarksdale, is in critical condition from alcoholic poisoning. The survivor provides a partial account of a drinking orgy that may claim five lives. Two other party members are missing, possibly dead in a box car as the train sped north through Mississippi.
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Lexington
Miss
Wallace Hudson
Sherrod
Clarksdale
Mississippi
Hudson
Memphis
Pastor Returns From Richmond After Mother's Illness
Dr C B Arendall pastor of Dauphin Way Baptist church returns from Richmond Virginia where he was called several days ago due to his mother's illness.
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C.B. Arendall
Dauphin Way Baptist Church
Richmond
Two Fatally Injured in Neighborhood Explosion Mystery
In Washington a package explosion killed Mrs Hall Brady and seriously injured six others in the Hall family. John 8 Hall wife Nora Hall and their two children were among the wounded. Grandmother Mrs Margaret Ley and 16 year old Leslie Hall suffered severe injuries. The blast wrecked the kitchen and sent debris toward neighbors as officials investigated.
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Washington
Hall Brady
John
Hall
Nora Hall
Margaret, Ley
Léslie Hall
Woman Indicted in Atlanta Kidnapping Case
The Fulton County grand jury indicted Mrs Hele kson Allen on charges of kidnapping a 14 year old girl from her home north of Atlanta. A warrant to arrest Mrs Allen was sworn and she and her daughter were tracked to Nashville Tennessee after support from the Norfolk Virginia resident R R Jackson Jr and the Solicitor General's office.
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Atlanta
Jan
Nashville
Tenn
Webley
Helekson Allen
Cha
Lang Ter Bi
Seton County Grand Jury
R. R. Jackson, Jr
Norfolk
Fulton
Mra
Allen
Escapes Sought in Lexington Prison Break
Twelve escaped prisoners were at large after battering down a jail door on the third floor and leaping to ground. One man, held on a murder charge and another under five year sentence, joined the breakout with others after overpowering the jail turnkey at Boyd county jail and fleeing in an automobile. Jack Cram, held for safekeeping, was brought to the county jail from nearby.
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Lexington
Jas
Ae Ae
Catlettsburg
Okey Stevens
Boyd County
Esen
Jack Cram
Bay
Lost baby found in Covington, coroner reports
Coroner H. D. Bulloch announced Lethea Ewing, a missing infant, is now located in Covington Louisiana. The brief notice confirms the search and recovery of the child with no further details provided.
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Covington
Jan
H. D. Bulloch
Lethea Ewing
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