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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1930
Page
1
A sole search was conducted for three men suspected in a holdup of James M ee, a switchman. The victim said the trio confronted him near a vehicle, demanded directions, and one man warned him to hand over cash, while others rifled pockets. investigators reported no clues found Saturday.
The piece notes Mahatma Gandhi's evolving stance toward independence as the Indian nationalist movement gains momentum. It warns of a potential armed uprising if the February vote for a declaration of independence passes, and outlines Britain's military and police forces in India, plus historical steps from transfer of power to the 10-year inquiry.
Ministers across Mobile Alabama churches outline New Year sermons. Dr D P Slaughter at St Francis Street Baptist, Rev Bowyer at Bowler Lutheran, Rev W M Lantrip at Dauphin Way Methodist, Rev B Holder at First Christian, Dr W M Curtis at Government Street Methodist, Dr C B Arendall at Dauphin Way Baptist each announce Sunday morning or night messages focusing on faith themes and renewal.
Mrs Ellen Nolan wife of M J Byrnes native of Mobile and Crichton resident for two years died at 20 Park Avenue Crichton. Survived by husband three sons Rev Fr F Byrnes Leo M Byrnes one daughter Miss Byrnes one brother Martin Nolan and other relatives. Funeral Monday 8:45 am from 520 Park Avenue Crichton to St Catherine Church for 9 am Mass. Interment Catholic cemetery Roche Mortuary in charge.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Poolod widow of Thomas Poolod were held at 10 o clock from the residence of Mrs. R G Rapier South Georgia Avenue. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery with mortuary in charge. Services at Francis Street Methodist Church conducted by Rev. D P Ell. Participants included Thomas Kulloc Armstead Christian Jerome Laed and John Rapier.
Roland Lanier Chute died Thursday morning. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 oclock from the residence of Mrs. Joseph Chute, 562 Licking Avenue, with Rev. D P of St Francis Street Methi church officiating. Pallbearers include John Lee A S McGraw Will Maxwell A S Stafford J H Oliver Geen Hardesty Al Walker M Honorary pallbearers B Thornton Mr Mr Rittlemeyer C C A W T Scott George Wagner. Burial will be in Magnolia cemetery, Higgins and Courtney directing.
The funeral for Mrs. Willie Mary Owen wife of the late Captain Owen was held Friday at 2 30 from the Howard Hempstead residence with Rev Thomas R officiating. Mrs. Owen a native of Guatemala City Guatemala died last Monday while with the Hempstead family. She leaves three daughters Mrs Smith of Guatemala City Anna Lee of Miami Florida Mrs Mary McCafferty of Paris one sister Mrs W D Whit a of Miami Florida and other relatives. Interment was in Pine Cemetery with Roche Mor in charge.
William Paul died Wednesday evening at his residence. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. with Rev. John W. of the First Baptist Church presiding. Howard Lodge A F and A M conducted the services at the grave and six lodge members served as pallbearers, including A H Folsom.
Memorial services for Woodrow Wilson Davis were conducted at 2 o clock Friday afternoon at Memorial Baptist Church. Pallbearers included Jee Oswald Frank Ceasna Al Asna Adolph Grandquist Igham and BH M November was observed at Oak Grove with Higgins and Court
Jade Hampton Orr, a longtime Missouri resident born in Alabama, died Friday after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, one son, and brothers James Orr of Ice and Robert Orr of Birmingham.
Rufus Orr of Mobile and three sisters Mrs J W Wise of Clayton Mrs Jessie Henson of Abbeville and Mrs Annie Valentine of Clayton Ala will be honored at a funeral at 3 30 Saturday afternoon from the federal home of ae and Courtney Interment will follow at Magnolia cemetery with Higgins and Courtney in charge.
Mrs Minnie Belle Hamlett Whatley, wife of Green B Whatley, of Prichard, died Friday morning at 9 4. She is survived by her husband four sons Curtis Reed a stepson five sisters and five brothers with several other relatives. Her remains are at Tom McKay funeral home where funeral arrangements will be announced.
Funeral services for Gerard Creagh Falconer Sr. who died December 31 at Mattoon Illinois were held at 10 o clock Friday morning in Waynesboro Mississippi. He is survived by three children Mrs J E Gilroy of Mobile Gerard Creagh Falconer Jr of Chicago and N Falconer of San Jose pallbearers included EK Mart in J T Ward F M Gray R Wagan L C Daniels Dr T C Slaughter Ward Davis and A C
The narrative traces Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born 1869 to rich parents, education in London, law work in Bombay, and a life changing move to South Africa. It covers his leadership for Indian rights, nonviolent resistance, and later role in pushing for India’s independence amid the World War era and early 1920s.
Mobile Chamber of Commerce funds over subscribed by 17190.22 dollars prompting a refund to subscribers who paid in full out of 119966.50 total pledges. 637 subscribed 592 paid in full amounting to 114601.50. Unpaid notes go to a special committee with plans for further refunds after all payments.
Amusements list a lineup featuring Tom Mix in The Big Diamond Robbery at Crescent with Sophie Tucker in Honkey Tank and Empire presenting Careers with Billie Dove. Also playing are Sore Ene Avenging Rider with Tom Tyler and Saenger showing Riveg with Bebe Daniels and John Boles. Lyric screens Isle of Lost Ships with Virginia Valli and Noah Beery.
Emer Collins special assistant United States attorney general, native of Coosa county Alabama, leaves Mobile after holidays with H Armbrecht to attend the Gayetay general court in New Orleans.
The article notes that Christmas was not always celebrated on December 25 and references historical shifts in date observance over centuries. It discusses the gradual adoption of the fixed Christmas date and hints at varying early practices and regional customs.
In one hour Friday afternoon the circuit court saw nine new civil filings. Three seek damages for personal injuries totaling 410,000. The largest suit asks 525,000 against the One Air Meneva Company brought by Mamie A. Jackson as administrator for Daniel Jackson who died October 1, 1929 after a collision on Cedar Point road near Hannon avenue involving a defendant truck. Howard Simmons sues for 1,000 over automobile injuries against the same defendant. Margaret Dusenberry sues Mobile Light and Railway for 15,000 claiming a street car collision on July 30, 1929 damaged her and knocked her into a telephone pole. J T Covington sues Morgan Hill Paving for 5,000 alleging December 15, 1920 negligence on Dearborn and Canal streets caused injury from a vehicle.
Heavy December workload at the Family Welfare Bureau due to extreme cold illness and unemployment. The bureau handled 109 new cases plus carryovers, with milk sent to 21 at risk families and relief totaling about $100 over its December Community Chest allotment. New directors Mrs. J. D. Meador Miss Willie Neville and Finley McRae elected.
Harry F. Smith division forester will announce dedication plans for Semmes fire detection tower and the watchmen for Semmes and Citronelle lookout. Semmes tower completed to reduce forest fires. Citronelle tower near completion. gala dedication with barbecue and public speaking planned this month.
Articles of incorporation for the Wiggs Medicine Company Inc to engage in medicine manufacturing were filed Friday afternoon in probate court. The company is capitalized at 50000 dollars with initial business at 10000 dollars. Incorporators listed are A T Atkins J Wkins Jr and W A Gi of Frisco City Alabama.
Jim Neely, an African American man, was arraigned in police court on a charge of possessing a still found behind Dixie Park near Davis Avenue and Lafayette Street. He waived examination to the grand jury and bond was set at $300. Detectives Pearson and White arrested him. Martha English received a separate dry charge with a punishment of $50 or 50 days.
Washington speculation centers on who will head the joint congressional committee re organizing prohibition enforcementmachinery Following Hoover's White House dinner guests Senator Borah and Capper weigh the post while Senator Fess may accept only under compulsion Secretary Meilen proposes shifting enforcement to the justice department and a 15 percent cut in industrial alcohol output is planned by Doran
The Vagabond King plays Lyric theatre Tuesday and Wednesday January 7 and 8 after a seven month London run and three months in America. A special train will bring a cast of over 100 for a production praised as grand and romantic with Vida Hanna as Katharine and Paul Keast as Francis Wilson. Seat sales opened with strong advance demand indicating a near sellout for Mobile.
Police reports indicate thieves began activity again Friday afternoon. W B Hahn of 13 McPhillips Avenue reported his home intrusion. A crime at I Loeb’s Washington Avenue store is noted as part of the same wave of sneak thefts.
Rest and regulated exercise aid relief from high blood pressure, according to the United States Public Health Service. The guidance emphasizes physical and mental balance as a key factor in managing hypertension.
Federal and city agents raided two brownstone fronts in Flatbush, Brooklyn, uncovering opium dens with oriental decor. Six Chinese residents including Ching Wing, owner and theater group manager, were arrested along with seven opium layouts and $2000 in narcotics seized. Captain M Meyer led the raid, noting long suspicion of the premises. The group faced federal narcotics charges.
The Mobile Police Relief Association announces its annual dance on February 25 at the municipal wharf. A Sunday meeting will discuss final details. John H. Bressingham is again named chairman.
In Mobile County Alabama on January 27 1930 at noon the sheriff will sell to the highest bidder for cash the interest of Tom Jenkins in a described parcel in Whistler Square 26 Lot 28 East fractional part and West fractional part Lot in Square 26, as per a Writ of Fieri Facias issued by the Mobile Equity Court. Pat Byrne Sheriff announces sale dates December 21 28 and January 4.
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