Winter Golf in Southland and a Police Docket Controversy
The report details a murky Mobile police controversy as Colonel Lyons faced a drunken charge, then had the docket erased by Mayor Taylor overriding Chief Hogan. The dispute follows a recent police department reshuffle and linked indictments involving former officials and traffic rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
Mobile Ry Item Company
Jesse Hogan
Lyons
Taylor
Hogan
Col Lyons
Colonel Lyons
Goover
Police
O'Shaughnessy
Federal Grand Jury
Mobile
O'Shaughnessy Intments
Zyons
Chiefan
Film star shooting shocks Denver crowd at Miss Normand’s apartment
Chauffeur Joe Kelly alias J E Greer admitted shooting Courtland Dines after a confrontation over Miss Mabel Normand and Edna Purviance. Police say jealousy of a Denver acquaintance spurred the attack. Normand and Purviance aided the wounded man as doctors treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Denver
Joe Kelly
H. Greer
Courtland S. Ris
Mabel Normand
Aha Purviance
Courtland
Dines
J. E. Greer
Epistol
Kelly
Miss Normand
Miss Purviance
Docks Board Holds Executive Session on Port Work
The docks commission met in Mobile at the State Office building to discuss port improvement matters. General Sibert chaired and reported investigations since December 5, with a decision pending on purchasing property for state docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docks Board
Docks Commission
State Office
Mobile
William
Sibert
F. G. Blair
Tuscaloosa
Poesh Storet
Charles Henderson
Commission
Seizure Of Or Upheld In Liquor Prosecution Case
Federal Judge Robert Ervin ruled that the seizure of liquor by federal agents was legal. The decision centers on whether agents were civil officers with authority to execute search warrants, allowing seized liquor samples to be used as evidence. The ruling does not affect pending conspiracy charges under Prohibition laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ervin
Ft O'Connor
Internal Revenue
Ervin
Federal Building
Planes may resist radio weapon with magneto insulation
London reports Britain claims a device to insulate aircraft magnetoes against enemy radio impulses. The Daily Mail says insulated magnetos would keep engines running and planes able to fly despite German devised radio attacks.
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London
Great Britain
Gern & Were
Daily Mail
Gwinn Named as Special Deputy Marshal for North Alabama
United States Marshal John Van Ell announced Robert Gwinn of Fort Springs as special deputy to serve papers in Clarke County and nearby counties. Gwinn has begun duties and already assisted with arrests, with plans to move to Mobile later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Vanel
Robert Gwinn
Er Springs
Gwinn
Clarke County
Mobile
Tallapoosa Praised For Rescue Efforts At Sea
A letter from the commandant of the air station commends the Tallapoosa for its rescue work in saving two Eagle boats adrift in a gulf. The dispatch notes prompt and efficient performance during a recent gale and search and rescue operation.
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Etter
Unite States Ward
Tallapoosa
Baynes
Gulf
Pla
Eagle
George Promoted by Ship Board
B. Geerse port superintendent in charge of repair work for the Shipping Board at Mobile has been promoted to superintendent of repair for the Gulf District. Elmo Davison, manager of operations at Mobile, announced the change and said Georse has left Mobile for New Orleans. A successor at Mobile has not yet been appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho B. Geerse
Mobile
Elmo Davison
New Orleans
Weather forecast for Alabama and surrounding regions
The forecast calls for rain on Thursday with warmer temperatures in the north. Expect unsettled conditions across the state and nearby areas as a cold front moves through later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngton
Alabama
City Moves to Ban Blank Pistols and Fireworks
City commissioners ordered the city attorney to draft an ordinance banning blank pistols and son of a guns fireworks after coroner reports of two deaths this year and one last year from powder burns. The panel raised City Attorney Yerger’s salary to 300 dollars monthly for increased duties as the street department was assigned to Commissioner Crawford. A conference is set for tomorrow at 11 to discuss paving Washington avenue and traffic markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Hartwell
Yerger
Crawford
Washington Avenue
Two Firemen Suspended Over On Duty Drinking Charge
Toney Miller and Ed Williams of Hose Company No. 7 have been suspended from duty by Fire Chief G W Myrick on a drinking while on duty charge. A report to City Commissioner Harry T Hartwell notes they appeared intoxicated at the engine house. The department answered nine calls on New Year’s Day including false alarms and grass fires, and total calls over two days reached eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toney Miller
Ed Williams
Augusta Street
New Jersey Street
Monterey
Government Street
Oak Street
Canal and Mary’s Lane
St. Anthony Street
Franklin Street
Davis Avenue
Ann
Expect Victory On Grain Rate to Aid Shipments
A new tariff to take effect January 28 lowers Mobile to Alabama Georgia and Tennessee flour and grain rates. R G Cobb Mobile traffic department led the Mobile interests in the case with railroads. A Portland milling concern Seaterns is tied to the action and will move flour via Mobile steamers to distribute inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
R. G. Cobb
Portland
Ore
Peints
Roosevelt Cousin Montgomery Schuyler Dies in Nyack
Montgomery Roosevelt Schuyler, a sportsman and cousin of the late Theodore Roosevelt, died last night in Nyack at age 70. Funeral plans were not announced. The news notes his relation to the former president and his lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dredge Pascagoula Ordered to Gulfport Channel
The U S engineering dredge Pascagoula was ordered from Pascagoula Mississippi to Gulfport today under Major Earl North to dredge all Mississippi coast channels to prescribed depths. Gulfport channel 23 feet deep, with quick work expected. Pascagoula may move to Mobile soon as Wahalak leaves for New Orleans and bay channels fill.
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United States
Pascagoula
Pascagoula, Miss
Gulfport Channel
Earl North
Mississippi Coast
Mobilé
Mobile
New Orleans
Bay
Bank petitions to be heard Saturday in federal court
Government petitions against First National Bank Farmers and Mechanics Bank and State Savings Bank seek court orders to allow examination of their ledgers in relation to William J Hanlon accounts. Hearing will be brief with the court upholding internal revenue agents to inspect bank books for depositor liabilities. Earlier ruling arose over People's Bank accounts of Hanson and Chief Deputy Sheriff George Dnoaghue. appeal followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
State Savings Bank
William J. Hanlon
Federal Court
Federal Building
Internal Revenue
People’s Bank
Hanson
George Dnoaghue
Peoples Bank
Tallapoosa Guards River Fire Along the Alabama Coast
The United States coast guard Tallapoosa kept vigil yesterday and last night along the river to act quickly if marsh grass blaze threatened property on either side. The fire burned about a mile along the riverbank with no property endangered except near Alabama Dry Docks as crews prepared with powerful water streams in case the wind shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
Alabama Dry Docks
Negro in Striker Hall case reset in recorder’s court
Albert Roberta, a negro caretaker for the Strikers hall, a mystic society, faced prohibition law violation charges. The case was called in recorder's court and postponed to Thursday at the request of attorney F. J. Inge for the Seer aio ome arrest 7 out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Roberta
Hall of the Strikers
Recorder's Court
F. J. Inge
Aio Ome
Farmhouse Fire Kills Nine in Clarion County
A blaze destroyed a farm house at Tyrsburn in Clarion County trapping nine people on the second floor. Claude Emminger and residents escaped with Mrs Mentzer and the Emminger children. Emminger tried to rescue others but stairs collapsed as smoke and flames spread. A detective believes a faulty flue started the fire.
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Oil City
Sancee Mentzer
Tyrsburg
Clarion County
Claude Emminger
Hove
Michael Aingle
Emminger
Mentzer
Flue
Betieven
Not So Fast Mrs Marriage as Leap Year Fades
Chicago reports decline in leap year tradition as Dr Bundesen and prominent women say young women now value independence. They note women pursue careers and livelihood, delaying marriage to avoid rushing into matrimony for a title.
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Chicago
Herman N. Bundesen
Dr. Bundesen
Helen Bennett
George Plummer
The
Alliance of Business and Professional Women
Appropriation Made for Church Projects in Tampa and Greenwood
The board of home missions and church extension of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church synod allocated 15 000 toward a Tampa Florida church building projected at 25 000. Greenwood South Carolina church will move to a northern site, with a 30 000 modern building planned. Reports on missions at Little Rock Lexington Spartanburg Covington and Memphis were approved. Next quarterly meeting set for Chester District of Columbia in April. Dr W W Orr of Charlotte chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Board of Home Missions and
Reformed Presbyterian Church Synod
Tampa
Fla
Greenwood
Ss. C
Little Rock
Ark
Lexington
Spartanburg
S. C
Covington
Memphis
Children Return to School After Christmas Holidays
Mobile county children resumed classes after eleven days of holiday freedom including Christmas and New Year celebrations. Attendance was full in inspected schools though some students arrived late. School conditions were reported excellent with few illnesses and health better than ever by public health nurses.
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Mobile County
Ships collide in fog near bay beacons eight to ten
A collision between the Mexican tanker San Antonio and the W G Coyle Coal Company tug DeBatdeleben occurred in the lower bay between beacons eight and ten yesterday. Neither vessel suffered serious damage. the San Antonio remained anchored while the tug was guided by its pilot.
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San Antonio
W. G. Coyle Coal Company
DeBatdeleben
New Orleans
My Heavy. Com
Able Ad
Avola
Immigration bill to be considered in Congress
Washington reports that Senate and House immigration committees will begin debate on a Davis drafted bill. It calls for overseas consular examinations, extended quotas to Canada and Latin America, monthly quota reckoning, and exemptions to admit farmers and skilled or unskilled workers when local labor is unavailable.
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Washington
Senate
House Immigration Committees
Davis
Labor Department
Canada
Mexico
South
Central America
United States
Two Indian Girls Shot After New Year Party
Marie Wiate and Josephine Baker were wounded in Oklahoma City while Ruth Ferguson, 17, Osage Indian, was held at Pawhuska after a gun fight at a New Year party. Ferguson claimed self defense claiming the girls attacked her over jealousy.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
United Press
Marie Wiate
Josephine Baker
Ruth Ferguson
Pawhuska
Iss Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
Law Violators Must Serve Jail Terms In Mississippi
Jackson Miss Jan 2 Persons convicted under the Mississippi prohibition law of having in their possession a quart or more of liquor must go to jail. Attorney General Clayton D Potter issued an opinion declaring that the jail sentence is mandatory and that justices of the peace and judges have authority to impose it.
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Jackson, Miss
Clayton D. Potter
Slaying Case Ties Frank Hughes to Murder Indictments
Frank Hughes and his second wife face murder charges after a coroner's jury indicts them for the killing of Hughes's mother. Investigators seek the first Mrs Hughes as they probe the evidence found when police and two officers searched the mother's trunk.
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Atlanta
United Press
Frank Hughes
Hughes
Rene
Armed Conflict Rumors Grow Over Balkans Tensions
Rumor of looming armed conflict in the Balkans spreads as thousands of Bulgarians concentrate in Radomir Custandil and Petriz threatening an invasion of Greco Serbian Macedonia. The report heightens Greece and Jarmania tensions after the Greek royal family’s expulsion.
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Athens
Balkans
Radomir
Custandil
Petriz
Macedonia
Greece
Jarmania
Rising Flood in Paris Forces Gare d Orsay Closure
Paris authorities ordered Gare d Orsay closed as the Seine surged flooding the yard areas. Turb ent waters swept across tracks outside the station and blocked hundreds of daily trains. Traffic was rerouted to the rival Austerlitz station to handle remaining services.
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Paris
Gare d'Orsay
Selpe
Auvsterliaz
Davis Family Narrowly Escapes Fire in Atlanta Apt Blaze
Mr and Mrs J W Davis and their eleven year old son faced death when smoke filled their room in a three story Atlanta apartment building. Firemen forced entry and the family was carried down shaky ladders to safety amid the blaze.
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Atlanta
J. W. Davis
Son accidentally shot by father in Fort Deposit incident
In Fort Deposit Alabama on January 2 a father accidentally discharged a shotgun wounding his son near their home. The son suffered a severe injury and was rushed to medical care as neighbors heard the blast.
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Fort- Deposit
Ala
Red Stokes
Stokes
Fred
Washington New Year celebration ends with arrests and clashes
January 2 reports show city officials and police disagreed if the New Year celebration was wet or dry. About fifty people were arrested for drunkenness and other offenses, with clashes and alarms reported as the festivities unfolded. Prohibition officials claimed public drinking occurred. Wayne Wheeler and the Anti Saloon League supported stricter prosecutions of bootleggers and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hto ‘News Service
Fedet
Metropolitan Police
National Capitar
Viola Wolstead
Prohibition Headquarters
Wayne B. Wheeler
Efforts Under Way to Free U.S. Woman in China
Washington reports the United States will use diplomatic channels to secure the liberation of an American woman captured in China by bandit Tao Yao Jen. The captive, identified as R. Kil en, and Mrs. Bernard Hoff, both connected to a Lutheran mission, were wounded in the incident. A demand for punishment of the bandits has been sent to the Chinese foreign office by the American legation.
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Washington
China
Tao Yao Jen
State Department
Jacob Gouldman
United States
Peking
R.kilen
Bernard Hoff
Foreign Office
Am Legation
Mobile Couple Dies in Airplane Crash at Beach
Dr Toulmin and his wife of Mobile narrowly escape but perish when their car and a small airplane collide on Daytona Beach. Gaines, witnessing the crash, saw the aircraft rise and spark a fatal accident on the sand.
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Daytona
Fla
Jane United Press
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