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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1926

Page

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Mystery Clai m in Guthrie Court Indictments Likely

Disjointed reports from Mobile to Guthrie outline arrests and legal actions. Chief of Police Werren Burch cites a New Orleans link to a case involving Adams alias Welland and a Orlando police plan while an oil plant kiln collapse kills two workers at One Mile Creek. New Orleans mayor Martin Behrman dies at 7:20 am after a prolonged illness. Indications point to swift federal indictments in the Osage murder conspiracy case with grand juries and bribery allegations involving Alva MacDonald and other officials.

Werren Burch Reng New Orleans Adams Welland Mobile Cawthon Hotel Orlando Fla Joe Levy White White Marianna Crenshaw-Hoyt Auto Company Jacksonville Wie Charles Nettles James Craig J. F. Burke Lindsey Lumber and EB Company One Mile Creek Nettles Craig A. Maen Taos F. Hale New -Orleanse Martin Behrman New York City Frederica, Behrman Andrew McShane Behrman Ents Nape School Saleamgn Guthrie Okla Ting Alva MacDonald Roosevelt United States Southwest Red MacDonald Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation Washington Edwin Brown John Ramsey Henry Roan Wilam K. Hale Isis Ramesey Ernest Burkhart Burkhart

Thefts Prompt Three Month Sentence For The Negro

Theodore Corner a negro delivery messenger was sent to the county road for three months for stealing seven dollars from a purse at the home of Edward Sehwante on 7 or Thewrence street. A boy was taken to the home and stole the money in the occupants absence. Corner later faced another case involving highwaymen who took fifty dollars from L Jackson, another negro, with the case referred to court and he was released on bail.

Theodore Corner Recorder Edward Sehwante Thewrence Street Sonvertak Corner L Jackson

Racing expert to confer on meeting

A meeting at the Fair Grounds track is arranged for March 20 with Mobile Business Men and Judge Murphy to assess improvements for a modern race track. The promoters insist a stock plan will be used despite claims of legal violation.

Bya A. Marphy Murphy Ie Fair Grounds Battie F. — Peck

Rum Turned Over to U S Department for Sale or Destruction

About 500 cases of alcohol from the British schooner Agnes Louise were handed to a New Orleans department coordinator months ago. The seized liquor was destroyed by marshal forces weeks ago. The government plans to ship the remaining alcohol to the canal for use or sale under liquor law enforcement.

Agnes Louise Department New Orleans Wise

Quor Ship Crew Held for U S Jury

A damaged report indicates the Quor ship crew, seized near the Louisiana coast by the Comanche, faced a waiver of examination and were brought before a federal grand jury meeting February 1. Bonds were posted for Bodden as master amid cargo details.

Erana Louisiana EB. Bodden

K O C Council to Meet Tonight for First New Year Plans

The K O C Council No 666 Knights Ss will hold its first meeting of the year tonight. Plans for the first quarter are to be discussed and a large slate of candidates is expected.

Knights Ss

Taylor Named for I C C Post Faces Senate Inquiry

Seobite Alabama city commissioner R V Taylor won Senate confirmation scrutiny for a seat on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Wheeler pressed questions on ties to railroad interests and past meetings with Forney Johnston amid a pattern of railroad consolidation debate.

R. V. Taylor Seobite Ala Senate Interstate Commerce Wheeler Montana Thomas W. Woodlock New York Interstate Commerce Commission Taylor United States Mobile and Ohio Railroad Mobile and Ohio Southern Mississippi Gulf, Mobile and Northern Seaboard Air Line Railroad Louisiana Public Utilities Commission Aintment Washington Forney Johnston Association of Railroad Securities Johnston Mr. Taylor Mr. Johnston Underwood Joseph F. Johnston Seaboard Air Line

Cane and Nicholas Face Lynching Trial Verdict Near

The Cane and Thomas Nicholas lynching case nears its jury verdict as Dr. S W Glass testifies identifying them for dragging Coleman to a car after Grover C Nicholas murder. Defense accuses Glass of bias and a prior deal while prosecutors push for law and order.

Coleman Cane S. W. Glass Glass Thomas Nicholas Gerald Fitzgerald Nicholas Grover C. Nicholas G. O. Cane J.T. Traynham H. 8. Blockley W. W. Venable Fred Montgomery Lyucherr

Plan Brewing to Break British Monopoly of Growing Rubber

New York January 12. American move toward rubber development seeks a 99 year Liberia lease on 1 000 000 acres and a 2000 acre matured plantation. Officials plan to spend 100000 dollars on development. Firestone interests have rubber developments in Mexico. Leland L.

Republic of Liberia Firestone Mexico Leland ,L

Bonds for School Sold in City Auction

$200000 high school bonds were sold today by the city commission after bids were opened. Peoples Bank of Missouri was declared the successful bidder with bids from focal banks in New York and Birmingham among others. The sale proceeds will fund school needs and related projects.

Ity Commission Peoples Bank of Mo Focal Banks Oe Eseutionn New York Si - Birmingham

Strawn Elected Chairman at Peking Extra-Territorial Conference

Silas Strawn was chosen chairman of the extra territorially conference in Peking by acclamation. He pledged to accelerate conference work. McChun Wu was named honorary president and called extraterritoriality in China obsolete. Delegates came from the United States Belgium France Denmark Portugal Great Britain Holland Italy Norway and Japan.

Peking Silas Strawn McChun Wu China United States Belgium France Denmark Portugal Great Britain A. Holland Italy Norway Japan

Tobacco load charges revised to align with New Orleans

The Louisville and Nashville railroad has revised its tobacco handling charges for export at Mobile port to match New Orleans rates. Officials of the Chamber of Commerce traffic department say the change should steer shipments from Tennessee and Kentucky lands through Mobile.

Louisville & Nashville Railroad Mobile New Orleans Traffic Department The Chamber of Commerce Tennessee and Kentucky

Fair and Warmer Mobile Forecast Ahead for Gulf City

Partly cloudy and warmer forecast for Mobile tonight with continued cold. Tomorrow expects fair skies and rising temperatures in the Gulf City. Earlier, a 40 degree minimum was reached. tonight's low around 37. A light frost was observed as far south as Miami last night.

Mobile Gulf City Miami

Parole Granted for Former County Commissioner in Cleveland

No protests were filed at the capitol yesterday against the 30 day parole granted Jack G. Cleveland, former county commissioner, serving fifteen years for second degree murder in the killing of Stephen G. Lossing at West Fowl. Parole decision dated January 22.

Capitol Jack G. Cleveland Stephen G. Lossing West Fowl Cleveland

Body of Unidentified Stranger Viewed at Roche Mortuary

Several people visited Roche mortuary yesterday and today to view the body of an unidentified white man. The remains will be held for several days to aid identification.

Roche Mortuary

Cardinal Mercier Condition Improves Briefly

The report from Brussels dated January 12 states Cardinal Mercier, who recently underwent an operation, is slightly improved though doctors say he must remain in bed.

Cardinal Mercier Brussels

War Veterans Install Officers for Fitz Hugh Lee Camp

Newly elected officers of Fitz Hugh Lee Camp United Spanish War Veterans will be installed at the monthly meeting at the armory. Department commander John A. Holmes Jr. will conduct the ceremony. Invited guests include all Spanish American War veterans regardless of camp membership.

Fitzhugh Lee Camp United Spanish War Veterans John A. Holmes, Jr Epoca Department Ammamet Nate Thomas M. Harliwell Tee Haraulette Ji Oral Sibley, Jr B. F. Renner Walher Daniel P. Lawton Robert B. DuMont

Grand Jury Inspects County Jail Under Foreman Higgins

The grand jury headed by Foreman Edward J. Higgins toured the county jail yesterday afternoon. Jurors visited all departments, questioned inmates, and reviewed the food supply as part of a report due to Judge Joel W. Goldeby on Thursday. The panel is also hearing witnesses in non jail cases and reviewing matters from the past ten days.

Edward J. Higgins Joel W. Goldeby Thureday

Federal inquiry looms in Osage murder case

Guthrie Oklahoma January reports say plans for a grand jury inquiry into the Henry Roan killing emerge. Witnesses have left the city and authorities hint at confessions or jurors’ actions but no confirmation. The Osage victim's death is tied to a $25,000 motive and names like Ramsey and Wey appear in rumors.

Guthrie Okie John Ramsey Wieteyaree Oya Are 1 Henry Roan Wale

Gurley Refuses to Return to Prison in Arkansas Controversy

J. Gurley former Miller County sheriff whose pardon from penitentiary was revoked by the Arkansas Supreme Court took refuge in Texas and refused to return to Arkansas to face arrest. He has been living in Fouke and later moved to Texarkana where Texas authorities housed him after Miller County deputies attempted extradition.

J. Gurley Miller County Supreme Court Arkansas Texas Gurley McCall Fouke Ark Texarkana

Automobile Club of Mobile to Meet Tomorrow

The regular monthly notice of the board of the Automobile Club of Mobile states a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 6 o'clock at their headquarters in the Cawthon hotel. All members are urged to attend.

Board of Aeaders The Automobile Club of Mobile Cawthon Hotel

Young Teachers Criticized for Night Outings in Spartanburg

Early 20th century report decries young women teachers who ride autos at night and attend dances. Grand jury notes influence on pupils and urges higher standards in dress and conduct. Authorities say mere references insufficient for educators shaping future citizens.

Spartanburg Si C Teac Spain Grand Jury Sones

Raid at Free Love Colony Drives Women to Flee in Allentown

Allentown, Jan 12. April Farm colony funded by Charles Garland, a millionaire Socialist, was raided by sheriff forces. Garland posted $1000 bail on a charge related to a female member. Women fled the scene including Doris Benson and Betty Hovey. City officials urged denial of a charter for the colony citing alleged belief in free marriage and practices.

Allentown April Farm Charles Garland Garland Lberty Sensebach Doris Benson Garland Jametake Stuart T& Riage Garten

Dunlevy to ae s F f mid oe

Fragmentary OCR reading suggests a local event or notice involving a person named Dunlevy. Details are unclear due to garbled text. No dates, places, or organizations remain decipherable for precise summarization.

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