Effort to Acquire Fort Gaines Landmark Stalls Over Jurisdiction
Officials report a failed Mobile bid for Fort Gaines land as the property lies outside city limits. County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners then offered 13 375 dollars to the War Department, seeking state then county then city ownership under federal sale rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handiford McNider
Mobile
Fort Gaines
County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Ljoners
City - Free Commission
Towle
McNider
Wunder
Congress
War Department
Ee Eee
Salvage Planned For Sunk Lumber Ship
A 560 ton lumber laden steamer sank after mooring from its dock yesterday afternoon. Captain Curt L. Johnson observed listing and ordered water intake. vessel settled by the stern with decks awash while the crew and pilot escaped safely. Salvage contracts to remove lumber and raise the vessel were expected to be finalized this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beettre
Curt L. Johnson
Grand jury ends week of work in county proceedings
The January grand jury, convened Monday with Edward J. Higgins as foreman, completed its first week at 12 30 pm and recesses until Monday. They examined nearly 100 cases involving county jail defendants and plan next week to tackle special investigations, visit the poor asylum, jail, schools, and courthouse, with adjournment likely by Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Higgins
Bart B. Chamberlain
Negro Appeals in Prohi Law Case
Vanderbilt Allen arraigned in inferior criminal court for violating prohibition law. He was fined 150 dollars and 70 days costs. notice of appeal given with 200 dollar bail. Convicted under possession section with seizure of automobile noted. Cowan received 60 dollar fine and 20 days hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt Allen
Frank Coffin
Allen
Title Cowan
County Roads Reported Rough After Heavy Rains
County highways suffer deterioration from recent heavy rains. Chairman Albert S Towle of the county board of revenue and road commissioners reports damage to some small sections. Road machinery and forces are directing efforts to repairs under county supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Towle
County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Chinery
Heavy damages asked in suit filed in circuit court
James D. Bush Jr a minor and his attorneys Harry T. Smith sue Thomas Malone in circuit court alleging damages. The action names Caffey in the proceedings and follows a filed suit today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Bush, Jr
Harry T. Smith
Caffey
Circuit Court Today
Thomas Malone Ong
Harbor Oil Company Incorporation Filed in Probate Court
The Harbor Oil Company, Inc. filed incorporation papers in probate court. The company is capitalized at $5,000. Secretary of state records note the filing and related details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Oil Company, Inc
Imeav
Eailbert Burton
Rajah Raboid Promises Mind Reading Car Stunt
Skeptics invited to witness Rajah Raboid claim Mind Reading car act on Monday at noon. He will drive a Oldsmobile with Mrs Raboid guiding via Radio Mental Direction stopping at Van Antwerp's Drug Store Paget Furniture Co and L Hammel's department store. The News Item will answer questions afterward.
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Mobile
America
Rajah Raboid
Mrs
Mr. Raboid
Paget Furniture Co
L. Hammel's
New Joint Rate Tariff Granted by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted publication of joint rail and water rates from Mobile and New Orleans to Louisville & Nashville lines north of Birmingham and south of the Ohio River. The waiver of long and short haul allows the combined rail and barge rates, about 20 percent lower than all-rail, with barges from New Orleans or Mobile up the Warrior River to Tuscaloosa or Birmingham Port, then onto rail. Rates to be published under Mississippi Warrior System officials in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
New Orleans
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Birmingham
Ohio River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Warrior River
Tuscaloosa
Birmingport
Mississippi Warrior System
Weather Keeps Cold in Mobile as Snow and Rain Persist
The Mobile weather remains cold and disagreeable with ongoing snow in surrounding areas and widespread rain. The piece notes misery and hints at a harsher view of the season ahead, underscoring continued unsettled conditions.
Weather Outlook for Alabama This Weekend
Cloudy tonight and Saturday with rain in the east and north portions of the state. Winds from the northeast shift to moderate to fresh as rain continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Argument set on ship channel widening discussed
Briefs submitted to Major T for written support after a December hearing on widening the Mobile ship channel. The State Docks Board Mobile Chamber of Commerce city commission and Mobile river and harbor committee seek an 800 foot harbor channel from river mouth to above the decks a 440 foot bay channel to the gulf and a depth of 32 feet along the whole stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Docks Board
Mobile Chain of Commerce
City Commission
Mobile River and Harbor Committee
Mobile River
Gulf
Hit and Run Charge Filed in Crichton Collision
Roe Wheeler of Crichton faced a hit and run charge after a collision in which he was driving a car that struck another vehicle operated by Police Officer James Lefevre. Wheeler allegedly fled the scene on Government Street between Royal and Water streets. Officer Lefevre pursued, arresting Hunter on separate DUI and reckless driving charges. Wheeler also faced a state auto crash stop-and-identification violation. Wheeler was charged. Hunter was dismissed on both charges. The two cars were damaged in the collision.
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Roe Wheeler
Crichton
Recorder
James Lefevre
Htop
Government Street
Ween Royal
Water Cisenae
Bee Wheeler
Lefevre
Hunter
Sontain Tarehasoes Slaiin
Rate Reduction on Fish Proposed by Mobile Chamber
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic department reports a proposed rate cut for fish shipments. The plan cites a current 61.00 percent rate on Mobile and a similar target for other lines, aiming for substantial savings if consensus is reached.
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Mobile & K
Ee Te
Eesnae Ea Acnemy
Mobile Chamber of Coumares
Mobile Fish
Property Brings $6,000 At Sale
The property on North Conception Street brought in $6,000 at public sale held today. Details show the sale proceeding as recorded by local officials and the winning bid amount confirms the property's market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conception Street
Religious fanatic confined in jail in Montgomery
A religious fanatic is confined in jail in Montgomery Alabama, the sheriff said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Ambiguous case tied to manslaughter pardon and local shootout
Authorities describe a shooting as the result of a feud between Cowles and Powell over an alleged attempt to meet a young married woman in Cowles's home. Foremost prosecutors declined to discuss the case on advice of counsel. Mrs Powell is described as moderately wealthy.
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Cela Ee
Troy
Cowles
Powell
Aoe Ee Ees 2
Ee State
New Witnesses Called In Cane Lynching Case In Clarksdale
In Clarksdale Mississippi on January 8 a flood of witnesses testified for G O Cane as part of the effort to counter a state witness who said Cane seized Lind sey Coleman after Coleman was accused in a murder. Sheriff Dr W Glass testified he saw Cane seize Coleman and push him into a car before Coleman was found shot.
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Clarksdale
Miss
G. O. Cane
Cane
Lindsey Coleman
Coleman
Coe
M. H. Scott
T. 8. Ward
Scott
Colonel Ward
American Golfers to Invade Europe This Summer
New York January 8 American golf plans an invasion of Europe led by Bobby Jones to play a Walker Cup match at St Andrews on June 2 2. The eight man team will include possible invitees Francis Ouimet Jesse Sweetzer and Jesse Guilford as the lineup nears completion.
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New York
Europe
Tennis Association
Bobby Jones
St. Andrews
Francis Ouimet
Jesse Sweetzer
Jesse Guilford
Mobile Carnival seeks bigger warships for Mardi Gras
The Mobile Carnival Association plans to secure larger naval ships for the Mardi Gras celebration. Telegrams were sent to Senators and officials requesting navy ships, aiming to enhance the parade’s nautical display. The effort follows a campaign to improve the spectacle beyond previous years.
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Mobile Carnival Association
Navy Et Mobile
Wilson
Ee and
Uaserwood
Con Joha ‘McDuffie
George E.ela
Telemoana
Sive Sau
Rockefeller Golf Routine With Mrs Warren At Winter Home
The 87 year old John D. Rockefeller continues daily golf at his winter retreat. He plays nine holes with Mrs. Fila Warren as chaperone while General Albert Ames observes and Rockefeller often wins, then returns to his nearby winter home.
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Fila
Bb. F. Warren
John D
Herman Small
Rockefeller
Che Ap
General Ames
Rockefeller Advisor Teaches Frugal Golf Habits
Ormond Beach Florida resident Harmon Small receives Rockefeller style money guidance dated January 8. The advice stresses simple living and thrift. It urges not to buy unnecessary items and to save money, be punctual, and form good habits.
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Ormond Beach
Fra
John D. Rockefeller
Harmon Small
Missing Girl Found by Police in Chicago Case
Fifteen year old Kise Dunnevy, once reported missing from Manchester Iowa, was rescued from alleged terror and slavery after detectives burst into a North Side flat and arrested her uncle John Dunlevy. The girl, safe, cried out in relief and thanked authorities.
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Chicago
Kise Dunnevy
Manchester
Iowa
Lfe
John Dunlevy
United States
Dunlevy
Rochester
Execution of Dawkins at North Carolina State Prison
John Dawkins, a Black inmate, was executed at the state prison for the murder of Joseph H. Vaughn a Winston-Salem merchant. Two electric shocks were given before he died. Dawkins contends he was innocent and protests his conviction.
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Raleigh
N. C
John Dawkins
State Prison
Joseph H. Vaughn
Winston-Salem
Dawkins
Quake Shocks Felt in Trieste
Earthquake shocks were reported in Trieste with intermittent tremors and some cracked walls as residents felt the strong ground movement. No injuries are recorded in initial reports.
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Trieste
Jan
Eday
Posthumia
Vast Drive On Wets In 80 To Be Started
Washington reports a large crackdown on liquor smuggling across the southeastern coast. Authorities plan blockades along South Carolina and Georgia shores to stop narcotics and alien smuggling routed from Cuba Bahamas and nearby bases. The effort includes Florida forces and increased Treasury presence amid a thriving illicit trade, with smugglers reportedly earning sums around 126 dollars per alien.
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Washington
Jan
Florida
Bahamas
Cube
South Carolina
Georgia
Cuba
Sachin Wancantl
Honeymooners Start South in Vanderbilt Wedding
Karl T. Smith and Consuelo Vanderbilt wed yesterday at the Fifth Avenue mansion with 200 guests and 600 at the reception. The couple began a monthlong honeymoon in the South, returning to East 64th Street after travel. Rev Thomas Murphy officiated, and a shoe-throwing sendoff followed outside the estate. Smith, Yale alumnus and coffee and sugar broker, is a former boxer.
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New York
Karl
T. Smith
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Hoyea
Fifth Avenue
William K. Vanderbilt
Thomas Murphy
St. Patrick's
Vanderbilt Mansion
Aerick C. Church
Elie
Muriel Friederbilt
Mr. Church
Tenement Fire Displaces Brooklyn Dwellers In Major Blaze
A large five story Brooklyn furniture factory fire tore through the building in New York on June 8 forcing about 410 residents from nearby homes. The blaze threatened surrounding houses for more than two hours. twenty five residents suffered minor injuries as flames raged for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Governor Albert Ritchie Addresses Fedorn Club Meeting
Democratic party interests attended a gathering in Chicago as Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie spoke at the Fedorn Club annual reception. His remarks outlined party priorities and future objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Ritchie
Maryland
Fedorn Club
Short Skirts Debate Aims at Morality and Conduct
Washington column reports a debate among women on dress length and smoking. They argue dresses should be modest below the knee and that personal judgment governs smoking. Legislators urge occasional home discipline to improve youth conduct while stressing personal honor.
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Washington
Ace F Kahn
W Mn
Two Arkansas inmates executed in electric chair
In Little Rock two men, Tyrus Clark 28 and Aaron Harris, were executed for murder. Clark was linked to the Sulphur Springs bank raid and the killing of L M Stout. Harris killed Deputy Scott of Ashley county. Clark sought clemency from Gov Terral aided by his brother Ray who arrived from Dugger Indiana.
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Little Rock
Ark
State of Arkansas
Tyrus Clark
Sulphur Springs
L. M. Stout
Aaron Harris
Scott
Ashley County
Reetor Clark
Ray Clark
Dugger
Ind
Clark
Stout
Arkansas Supreme Court
Ed Esorts
Agba
Bennetts Plan Move After Custody Offers
Fragmentary notice indicates the Bennetts will depart soon on a trip related to custody arrangements. References to Mrs Bennett and Chattanooga suggest a court or family matter affecting relocation. Relatives are noted to be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennetts
Bennett
Chattanooga
Shorthand Record Believed Recorded in Essen
A shorthand recording from Essen Germany dated January 8 reports a claim by Wurich Bruhnee about a competitive reading task. The document details syllable and minute counts as part of the contested exercise.
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Essen
Germany
Wurich Bruhnee
Lawrence Hanged in Arizona for Phoenix Police Case
Lawrence hangs in Arizona as a Phoenix police case unfolds. The event occurred at 5 22 a m with the report noting a state and local law enforcement context in arid Phoenix.
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Lawrence Hangers
Arizona
Arizona State
Rea CE
Kla
Phoenix
Ariz
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John van Heuval
Federal Grand Jury
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R. M. Ders
Tooe
Edward Ben
Sanders
Fred Ming
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L. B Clark
Atlantic Coast Line
King
Migttet Ris
Heapbeat Tree” Moule
K. B. Karr
Lauderdale
R. K. Bennett
Fort Lauderdale
James
Katherine
Thomas
Apa
Evelyn Nesbit
Ad Rane
Mises Glynn
Nuree
Dr. Amanthonous
Teh
Pittsburgh, Jan
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Ted Ro
PROHI
NL Concern
Rajah
Crystal Gazer
John Ft Bain
Magnate
STATE
Mrs. Bennett
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