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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

Page

1

Federal Circuit Court Set to Hear Two Local Cases

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals at New will hear two local cases including Donaghue and the Dewdrop liquor transport matter. United States District Attorney Alex C. Birch will lead for the government in Donaghue, with J B Meredith as co counsel. Dewdrop Russell case involves law officers tied to a Mobile liquor traffic exposure from 1923.

Federal Circuit Court Circuit Court of Appeals New Dewdrop Sebeels United States Alex C. Birch Donaghue J. B. Meredith Dewdrop- Russell Mobile

Partial victory for Mobile electric rate relief under study

Domestic consumers win a partial rate reduction while Mobile wholesale and retail houses face bills over contracted amounts. The Alabama Public Service Commission weighs reconsiding commercial lighting charges and grants relief, with tiered contract rates and discounts noted across 50 to 500 KWH blocks.

Alabama Public Service Commission

Hoover’s Florida trip looms amid farm policy talks

President-elect Hoover plans Florida departure with possible call for a special session to pass farm legislation. Callers from Massachusetts and Colorado push agendas while Bascom Slemp discusses securing Virginia gains for a GOP governor race. Slemp indicates he is not seeking office.

Washington Hoover Florida Manatee Gillett Massachusetts Senator Phipps Colorado Bascom Slemp Virginia Blemp Virgine Slemp Hinselt

Unclear OCR Fragment on County Education Debate

Fragment mentions parents and business leaders aligned with county concerns. References charges in a school matter and two volumes of The Outline of Knowledge. Lacks coherent details, names, dates, or places.

Char Gen

Leon Bradley Admits School Texts Ties to Alabama Power

Washington reports Leon Bradley former Alabama utility agency director testified he surveyed Alabama schoolbooks but did not influence references to utilities He stated no action was taken and pamphlets at schools were never produced Healy questioned Bradley about the probe into public utilities and propaganda efforts.

Leon Bradley Alabama Power Co Propaganda Bureau Washington Piality Power Accoun U Reident Trade Commis Leon Bradley Alabama Ghons Paw Bureau Utilities Healy Aisbasna Eal Healy Sri Ae Brad

Hearing Slated on Plea to Cite Radcliffe Over Injunction

Contempt hearing scheduled for Saturday on a plea to cite Radcliffe for allegedly ignoring an injunction writ. The Bixler/Mort Bixler Mobile Fair Association episode resurfaces as former secretary Bixler seeks to set aside actions and challenge Radcliffe’s authority and the removed official. A deputy entered the meeting during the writ as stockholders departed, amid claims of impaired earnings and unlawful conduct.

Radcliffe Mort Bixler

May Settle Here as Head South Movement Formed

The Southeast Shippers Advisory board discussed promoting southern resources with a movement led by Charles W. Helser and Odell Bigpop. The group formed at a recent meeting and aims to advertise southern outlets nationwide.

Mobile Charles W. Helser Odell Bigpop Southeast ‘Shippers Advisory Board South

Court docket notes failures to appear and bond forfeitures

J. W. Whitehurst did not appear on the circuit court docket for disorderly conduct and drunkenness, with bonds forfeited. G. D. Johnson pled guilty to speeding, bond set at 25 dollars plus costs or 25 days. another case listed a five dollar bond with penalties.

J. W. Whitehurst Circuit Court Recorder’s Court G. D. Johnson

May Pilot Plane 7 Ues Es Ship

Rome dispatch reports a May pilot plane incident with seven aboard resulting in a ship event. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.

Ues Rome

Arlington radio station to improve government communications

A new transmitting local radio station will enable complete communication between military, federal, and commercial agencies. The setup will bypass most stations except a few with very high wavelengths and should speed up message delivery while reducing telegraph costs. The Arlington station will be equipped with receiving gear and link three service branches for faster coordination.

Tured Basi Ace Stee Arlington Ortaring

Hold First Meet of New Industry Group

The initial gathering of industry leaders marks the start of a new cooperative. Attendees include key figures from local firms and regional enterprises as plans for coordinated development are discussed.

Test case headed over gas station license fee challenge

J H Baumhauer a Whistier shopkeeper fined 60 50 for violating state gas station license law intends to contest the revenue code tax on filling stations in cities within five miles and 1927 license fees. The case was heard in inferior criminal court with Inspector Jensen and Constable Annie Pa Puckett presenting arguments.

J. H. Baumhauer Whistier Jensen Eee Annie Pa Puckett

Lawsuit Claims Negligence At Providence Infirmary

A claim of negligence was filed in circuit court alleging damages of 20000 related to an incident yesterday involving Dr. Calvin C. Purdue at Providence infirmary. The suit details are not fully shown in the fragment.

Lewis Tered Calvin C. Purdue Providence Infirmary Circuit Court

Governor Johnston Hails Probe Invitation For Initiative

Oklahoma City January 10 The invitation from Governor Henry S Johnston calls for a sweeping investigation of his terms with a floor leader and the chance to appoint a committee to oversee the probe. The plan is seen as a potential acceptance of the Governor's challenge.

Oklahoma City Henry Johnston Eams

Mobile welcomes Sweden's first warship visit

The cruiser plan lists 18 officers and about 250 crew members. Officers will attend luncheon club meetings and social events next week, including a recreation at the Country Club. Crew will receive tickets to a tonal picture program in Senesov.

Senesov Mobile

Troops Disbanded in Paraguay After Chaco Settlement

Uncion Paraguay reports troops returning to Washington after reaching a settlement in the Chaco conflict. The dispatch notes the demobilization and shift to peacetime duties following the agreement.

Uncion Paraguay Washington Chaco

Caught by Chase Ties Up Chilton Prisoner Transport

Chilton County officers escort a prisoner after a chase and head to Mobile for custody as authorities coordinate transfer from the scene.

Chilton County Ala Chilton Mobile

Manvel Held on Murder Charge in Bell Woman Case

In New Orleans on January 16 1910 Manvel was jailed on murder charges after a shooting that killed Blanche Bell. Diaz was seen leaving the scene and Miss Bell was found dying with a smile on her lips. a maid warned police that he had abused her and could smile even after guilt.

Ans Jen Manvel Blanche Diaz Miss Bell

Frost Threat Prompts Early Morning Freeze Warning

Local meteorologist reports frost likely tonight with clear skies. Temperatures expected near 20 degrees in the early hours, while daytime highs reach the mid to upper sixties.

Skiesenberger Pete

Prohibition Verdict Appeals to Circuit Court

A prohibition case from the inferior court is appealed to the circuit court. The respondent, Lilian Visraller, received a fine of six days in jail as part of the sentence.

Detroit Police Guns In Quiet Bank Robbery Claim

Police report details an attempted robbery at a restaurant where a partner named Edwards was wounded and in serious condition. Inspector Henry J. Garvin said he warned Marx and Edwards before the incident and that he would not convict without evidence.

Edwards Henry J. Garvin Detroit Garvin Marx

Company Confronts Re election of A W Stewart Chairman

In March the company faces a challenge to re elect A W Stewart as chairman amid internal sessions. The dispute centers on governance direction and leadership continuity.

Eg A. W. Stewart

Belgrade Police Seize Plan of Metal Industries Club

In Belgrade Yugoslavia General Peter Ivkovitch announced a ban on political gatherings. A decree on behalf of King Alexander orders termination of assemblies. Police also seized and sealed the Metal Industries Club as part of the crackdown.

Belgrade Jugo-Slavia Jan Tle Peter Ivkovitch Alexander Metal Industries Club

Snapshot of Jan Theft Captured by Cameras

A crime caught on surveillance shows a theft on January 10 with clear footage. Police investigate the incident and seek witnesses and suspects.

American Debut Baritone to Sing Lohengrin in Chicago

Vienna State Opera baritone makes American debut with the Chicago Opera Company on Saturday in Lohengrin to be joined by his wife Marie Olszewski. He appears here as a guest artist.

Vienna State Opera Chicago Covent Garden Chicago Opera Company Te ’Ee Mme, Marie Olszewski

Archbishop Dies in Melbourne at 66 or 68

Melbourne obituary notes Clare Lees an Anglican leader in Melbourne collapsed and died today. Reports vary on age, listing 66 or 68, with details scarce. The church figure was known in local religious circles and noted for service in Melbourne.

Clare Lees Angielan Antahianee Melbourne

Dean Wonders If Typical Collegian Can Really Be

WA Jan 10. Dean Doyle questions public opinion on the so called collegiate look. He asks whether the typical student is slouchy, wrinkled, or shabbily dressed and whether such attire affects perceptions of students. He says a questionnaire aims to correct erroneous views.

Dean Dean Doyle

Wreckage Found After Party Vanishing

Wreckage found in Pennsylvania hints at a deadly incident as authorities search for the missing partygoers. Evidence suggests the group may have perished, with investigators assessing the scene and conditions surrounding the collapse.

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