City to award 26th paying venture contract
The Toledo firm Stranahan Harris Otis bid 312 540 for 300 000 waterworks bonds, at a premium of 12 540 above the next bid from Mobile National Bank 312 237. Other bids included Weil Roth Ervin Cincinnati 312 109 Steiner Birmingham 310 980 Merchants National Bank Mobile 310 290 and combinations with Caldwell and Company Birmingham. The commission meets later today to consider the award.
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City Waterworks
Toledo
Stranahan, Harris and Otis
Ohio
Mobile National Bank
Weil, Roth and Ervin
Cincinnati
Steiner Brothers
Birmingham
Merchants National Bank of Mobile, Marx and Company
Caldwell and Company of Birmingham
Taylor, Co Inc
Cinrginnati
Co. W. At & Ene
Esti
Committee to Set Out Mobile Claim As Delivery Point
A Mobile delivery point plea was debated at a Chamber of Commerce meeting chaired by Mr. White. Representatives from steamship lines, dock interests, railroads, banks and cotton factors agreed to push Mobile’s case to New York Exchange officials. A six member committee was formed to prepare and present Mobile’s claim. The exchange had already designated several ports but did not include Mobile.
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Chamber of Commerce
White
Mobile
New York
New York Exchange
Exchange
Three Mobile men held after fatal stabbing in family quarrel
William Lockhard, 60, was stabbed in the back during a dispute at Bernard Busbee’s house in Mobile. Two of Lockhard’s friends, former Pensacola residents, and Busbee are in custody along with Will and Herman Lewis on alcohol and weapon charges. The sheriff says the stabbing arose from a family quarrel involving six residents.
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William Lockhard
Pensacola
Mobile
Bernard Busbee
East Pensacola Heights
Will
Herman Lewis
Lockhard
Mose Penton
Busbee
Will Lewis
Bessie
Lewises
Agel Metery Foo Ip
Farmer Slays Par In Rage Of Jealousy
James Hurst, a 28 year old farmer near Clayton Alabama, killed his two brothers in law after a domestic dispute at his home. He surrendered to authorities an hour later and is jailed for murder. The victims were Maillon Farmer 28 and George Dewey Cox 30.
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Clayton
Ala
James Hurst
Hurst
Farmer
Evolution debate erupts in Clarkrange Tennessee
In Clarkrange Fentress High School Principal Elmore Genty faces accusations under Tennessee anti union law amid a controversy over evolution. Parents of expelled students allege he taught forbidden texts as the case moves through the county education board.
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Clarkrange
Tenn
Tennessee
Dayton
Elmore Genty
Fentress High School
County Act of Education
Burglaries Solved in Crichton Court Convictions
Gilbert Baggett and an unnamed Jones were convicted in recorder's court for burglaries. Baggett and Jones were linked to thefts at Factory Street Crichton including an overcoat and pistol. Goods worth over $100 were stolen from Thomas Keevan’s store. part recovered. Police anticipate further arrests.
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Recorder’s Court
Gilbert Baggett
Jones
Crichton
Aggett
Bernstein
Thomas Keevan Anassas
Joachim i T Geveral
Burch
Streecker
Pearson, Arras and Burden
Army Corps Sees December Aid Reach Hundreds
The Salvation Army in this city reports extensive December activity with substantial aid provided to 1,015 men and 8 women, and assistance delivered to 142 other cases.
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The
Salvation Army
William Widin
Horses Wanted for Participants in Fox Here in February
A local notice seeks horses for participants in a fox event scheduled in February. Organizers invite owners to supply suitable equines for the race setting and require prompt contact for entry details.
Weather Forecast With Rising Temperatures Tonight
Increasing cloudiness is expected as people prepare for a gradual rise in temperatures. Tonight’s low around 44 degrees, warmer than this morning. Tomorrow is likely to start mild with a 35 degree low earlier today.
Uncertain Gulf Weather Arrives in the South
Atlanta reports a warm spell from the gulf system battling arctic blasts after four days of subfreezing temperatures. Forecasters warn of possible drizzle tonight or tomorrow across the southern states as a pressure area invades from the Atlantic.
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Atlanta
Sayter
Gulf
Atlantic
Murphy High considers $50,000 stadium plan
The board weighs the feasibility of building a stadium at Murphy High School costing about $50,000. A public subscription could fund the project, combining a stadium and facilities if approved.
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Murphy High School
Heiter Improves After Illness in City Flu Outbreak
Superintendent J J Heiter of the city street department, taken ill with influenza last Wednesday, showed marked improvement today and hopes to be home soon. The brief note indicates Heiter remains under care but is improving steadily.
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Heiter
J. J. Heiter
City Street Department
Traffic rights noted at intersection marking
A repeat warning highlights Government street and Washington avenue where drivers show a right turn on red light position. The advisory urges proper compliance with traffic signals to avoid violations and ensure safe turning practices.
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Tion
Government Street
Washington Avenue
Rum car seized and man arrested for prohibition violation
Chief Deputy Dudley Mc Fayden and Deputy Oope and Gewin seized a Ford on Conception street road near Three Mile creek with gallons of whiskey last night. Ed Kimball, 55, was arrested for violating the prohibition law while a white man fled into a swamp.
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Dudley McFayden
Oope and
Gewin
Conception Street
Three Mile Creek
Ed Kimball
Kimball
YMCA Chorus to Begin Rehearsals for February Concert
The YMCA chorus will start rehearsals tonight for its first concert, set for February. Director Roy De Valibere leads a group including about persons.
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Roy de Valibere
Boy Fights For Life and Chance to Win Free of Pen
A boy battles for life and a hoped recovery that would allow him to return home. If he survives the ordeal he would gain freedom from his detention, with Miss Irene and others assisting in his treatment and prospects.
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Arthur
Irene Assistan
Senator Borah Joins Breakfast Talk on Farm Bill Status
At a breakfast meeting lasting over an hour, Senator Borah of Idaho discussed issues with several campaigners and peers. The conversation touched on the pending McNary farm bill and the difficulty of obtaining clear views from the president-elect and Hoover on farm policy.
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Borah
Mr. Hoover
Nine Draw Fines In Prohibition Violations
Nine defendants were fined for violating the prohibition law by a criminal court. Cliff White Mrs B Tillman and Hattie Gill paid 100 dollars plus costs. James Davis and Percy Williams 100 dollars plus 30 days costs. Willie Rice 75 dollars plus 20 days. W R Merrill Francis Cooper and William Brown 60 dollars plus 2 days. Beau Hicks reckless driving 50 dollars plus 20 days. Dave Larsen of Jacksonville Florida sentenced to hard labor for stealing a plane and hacksaw from a shipyard.
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Cliff White
B. Tillman
Hattie Gill
James Davis
Percy Williams
Willie Rice
W. R. Merrill
Francis Cooper
William Browning
Beau Hicks
Dave Larsen
Jacksonville
Fla
Feye
Doyle Inaugurated For Cagaoe Fla Jan 8
In Cagaoe Florida the capital city nestled in west Florida hills marked an inauguration. The report notes unprecedented turnout and a ceremonial kickoff reflecting local ambitions and civic pride.
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Cagaoe Fla
West Florids
Invite Extended for Mobile Carnival Association Meeting
An invitation was issued to attend a gathering of the Mobile Carnival Association. The invitation notes affiliation with the George A. Zolezzi faction and mentions other factional groups and pending rules discussions.
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Mobile Carnival Association
George A. Zolezzi
Smee Imate
Dent Huffman
Reports to Board Stone Will Ments to Finance State Commission
Fragmented OCR text outlines a board meeting about state commission finances. It mentions expenditures for the year and upcoming items on the agenda. Names and clear facts are obscured by the damaged text.
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Stone
Await Equipment Costs Revealed
The report notes the AW AIT equipment book itself costs seven dollars and the equipment will cost only a small sum.
Operator Fined For Possession Of Slot Machine
Cora Miller, who operated a local store, was fined after authorities found a slot machine in her possession at the business. The incident highlights enforcement of gambling device laws in the area.
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Tore
Cora Miller
Interchange Order Expands Mobile Traffic Access
An older Interstate Commerce order with Gatton opens Mobile to Southern shipments interstate routes via A., yd and other lines. The York line aligns with the Southern system, as the complaint against the Southern and its unit traces to the era of the A., T. and N. ex-revealed actions.
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Mobile
Iion
Gatton
York
Southern
Oakdale P T A Meeting Set for Tomorrow Night
The Oakdale School Parent Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at the usual time in the school auditorium. Attendance is requested by all members and staff to discuss upcoming events and school concerns.
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Oakdale
Parent-Teachers’ Association of the
Anpouness Tee MY Te Ae Ad LeGear
Ccidpcealk Treme
Tnt Shaan
Witch Doctor Line Hints Defense Plea Amon W Herr Motive
Amon W. Herr faced lines suggesting a defense plea tied to his motive in the case. The article centers on interrogation hints and the defense strategy. Authorities note possible motives and sequence of events impacting the trial.
Appointment Due
The notice indicates an upcoming appointment due date in the specified section. Details are limited but the heading signals a formal scheduling of a required or pending appointment.
United States Fleet Allocation Report Apparently Authorized
A ship allocation note indicates the US owns a vessel assigned to Disie Bhewushdp Co. The West Hematite fleet is broken out and Tear Be P ac cording to Saget i righ Peg oy income thes been fleet a Twelve Mile rae.
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West Hematite
United States
Saget i
Senate Works On Treaty Amid Calmer Atmosphere
In Washington the Senate continued its Kellogg pact debate in a calmer setting. The discussion touched on interpretative resolutions and tariff definitions while Saunders Wilder urged higher chemical rates. A reoccurring election contest loomed as James Beck’s opponent faced residency questions in the district.
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Senate
Washington
Reed
Mismeans Committee
Salmon W. Wilder
Manufac- Chemistists Association
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Cyril Dickson, JR
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Doyle
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Sheriff Department
Amon W. Herr, Motive
Dr. Redmond
James M. Beckets
Jackson Barnett
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