Moonshiners Fire On Officers In Mobile Ambush
Mobile county and federal agents faced an ambush by moonshiners on Mud Creek Road in Mobile. Shots from shotguns and pistols targeted officers as they pursued two whiskey stills. no arrests made. Authorities report ongoing warfare with more than twenty stills destroyed since nine months ago the crackdown continues with intensified patrols.
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Moffat Road
Dep. O. Robbins
Prohibition
Mud Creek
T Road
Pruitt
Graves
Gillespie
Efort
Rufus Cannon
Mobile County
W. C. Rob
Christino
Seven drivers fined under no lights law by city officers
Seven auto drivers arrested by motorcycle officers for violating the no lights no rear lights and one light law were fined two dollars each. One man fined for parking too long in downtown also paid two dollars. Delage Marshall and English faced fifteen dollars or fifteen days for speeding at thirty miles per hour. E Lucas charged with reckless driving in a Royal and Eslava street collision saw Detective Touart injured. case reset for January. An auto truck from Huxford Oil and another from Fan and Donaghey collided at Broad and Old Shell Road. no injuries reported.
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Recorder
J. B. Delage
Duke Marshall
George English
E. Lucas
Royal
Eslava
Stephen Touart
Police Department
Yang
Touart
Lucas
Huxford Oil Company
J. R. McManus
J. B. Donaghey
Fan“ane & Donaghey
Broad and
Old Shell Road
New Orleans Mourns Mayor Martin Behrman At Funeral
Thousands gather at Sae Hall for the funeral of New Orleans mayor Martin Behrman who died after a period of illness. The service includes military honors from the 106th Cavalry and a eulogistic oration by Father M Cotter.
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Martin Behrman
New Orleans
M. Cotter
O. M
Holy Name of Mary Church
Mr. Robrmnen
Notre Dame Dame Semithe
Committees for Ball Selected at Mobile Police Event
Committees for the ball were named with General Chair George E. Crawford and Judge Price as floor chair. Miss Marian Acker leads the judges, and Mayor Crawford and other officials are listed among the organizing group. Charleston contest is open to the public except Senehers barred. entries should be sent to General Chairman John H. Wingham at once.
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Mobile
Sehaeed
Ames
John H. Wingham
Cold Weather Forecast for Mobile Promises Frost
Weather outlook shows fair and very cold tonight and Thursday in Mobile. Forecasters warn of a heavy frost as the cold spell continues.
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Mobile
Doctor M'Gehee Reported Improving After Rally Night
The article notes Dr. M'Gehee showing improvement following a rally held last night. Details on the event and condition are limited by the fragmentary text.
Schwarz Attends Legion Sessions
Schwarz attends Legion sessions planned this morning in Indiana with a genteel committee. He is expected to return to the city within ten days.
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Schwarz
Legion
In- Ind
The
Opening Stock Market Rally Sparks Heavy Buying
New York markets rise at the open as speculative buying drives initial gains in firms including Baldwin, Pullman, A S Steel, Sears Roebuck, National Biscuit, California Reins, and Hudson Motors. Railway issues gain in late trading with Missouri Pacific, Texas and Pacific, and Missouri Kansas Texas leading, while Atchison remains flat on routine news.
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New York
Baldwin
Pullman
A. S. Steel
Sears-Roebuck
National Biscuit
California
Hudson Motors
Stewart W
Missouri Pacific
Texas and Pacific
Missouri-Kansas-Texas
Atchison
Sears- Roebuck
Bethlehem
Jordan Motors Union
Philadelphia
Themend Sterling
New York Cotton Futures Open Steady
New York futures opened steady with March at 19.99, May 19.49, July 18.96 and October 18.20 with December noted in the early quotation. Industry observers await further price movements as market activity develops.
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New York
Blacks Admit Stealing Autos in Preliminary Hearing
Police have in custody Rubin McQueen William Cashey of Fulton road and Emile Williams of 506 Houston street all negroes charged with grand larceny Their preliminary hearing is set for Friday They admitted stealing the Ford of George Leatherbury and a Chandler car from Dr Ike Wood and others Investigators recovered a vehicle on Hill road tied to a pursuit by officers Some suspects were identified in a manhunt and chase last night.
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Rubin McQueen
William Cashey
Fulton Road
Emile Williams
Houston’ Street
Ford
George 5
Leatherbury
Ike Wood
of & Street
Ratan
Iece
Goodman
Hill Road
Rion Goodman
Teams for Orphan Drive Completed
All teams in Weeder have completed the Orphan Drive event outline. Organizers announce final rosters and support efforts with local volunteers coordinating logistics and outreach across participating groups.
Poll Places for Bond Election Set in City
Ten voting locations will host a bond issue election on January 25 with $335,000 sought for a public library and two incinerators. Locations include Ward 1 Exchange Stables and Ward 3 Court House, among others with listed election officials for each ward.
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Exchange Stables
Royal
St. Anthony Streets
Old Express
Royal and
St. Michael Streets
Court House
Government and
Royal Streets
Dauphin Street
Scott Street
Barry's Drug
Joachim and
Conception Streets
Cedar and
Canal Streets
Hamilton
Sst
Anthony Streets
Ward &.McGraw's
Dauphin and
Lafayette Streets
Ward
Hudoff
Elmira
Marine Streets
Bay Avenue
Washington Avenue
Hearing Resumed in Land Leases Case in La Salle
Hearings before Special Master G. Leslie Darden resumed in the suit of J. W. Reinke of La Salle Illinois against W. L. Seocklin regarding land leases. The proceedings focused on lease terms and pending disputes over property rights.
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G. Leslie Darden
J. W. Reinke
la Salle, Ul
W. L. Seocklin
Mrs Hayes Injured in City Mishap
Mrs C B Hayes of Astlend Place, wife of C Hayes, sustained a wrist injury after a mishap in the city. She was resting comfortably at home following the incident and is reported in good spirits.
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C. B. Hayes
Astlend Place
Beachete
Mobile Boy Sings Under Noted Baton
Robert E. Mims of Mobile is to join the University of Fanneran under Walter in a program with the New York Symphony Orchestra on its eastern tour. He is a bass in the University of Pennsylvania Club and graduates from the University Military School in Mobile. This marks the first time a college choral group accompanies an international orchestra on a concert tour.
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Robert E. Mims
Mobile
University of Fanneran
Regene
Walter
New York Symphony Orchestra
Mims
University of Pennsylvania Club
Dr. Vam
Ee Eat Phen
New York Symphony
University Military School
Cadere
Pennsylvanis
Moon Draws Shadow Across Earth in Rare Eclipse
A near midnight eclipse will place the moon between the earth and the sun, visible from central Africa and along the path of totality. Observers across remote regions expect a striking display as expeditions from the United States Naval Observatory track the event from Sumatra and nearby coasts.
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New York
Africa
United States Naval Observatory
Tebing Tinggi
Sumatra
Benjoelen
Federal court officials return from Selma term
Report notes several federal court officials who attended the Selma session will be back in the city over the weekend with others to follow. The term included cases such as Braswell and a witness intimidation charge tied to a car incident. Lucius Bing was tried and acquitted on a motor vehicle violation. A liquor case against Noah Meyton was continued as the scene shifts.
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Federal
Selma
Braswell
Lucius Bing
Noah Meyton
Willer
Gray
Narcotic charges face man wife in Mobile
Mr and Mrs Charlies Mitchell were arrested at Chatom a few days ago and were released to Mobile today before traveling to Womedon to face narcotic charges.
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Charlies Mitchell
Chatom
Mobile
Womedon
Unclear historical note on a long-serving city mayor
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a mayor who served sixteen years and arose from an orphaned background. The passage references campaigns, fights, improvements, and possible political influence in a city and state, but details are garbled and names and places are unreadable.
Honeymooners at Pirate Cave Boca Grande
A fragmentary item notes a couple honeymooning at Boca Grande and mentions a trip by horse and buggy, a barber visit, and a seaside setting near Gasperilla Island. The text references 1771 and island activity but is garbled and only hints at a romantic or travel scene.
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Boca Grande
Fia
Ee Wien
le Joan of of the Filyver
Waap
Opera Stars Talk Way Out Of Grave Case
Reporters describe a chaotic scene in Chicago where three suspects including an Italian woman and others were questioned after a dinner. The group allegedly whispered about the cheating and were later released.
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Chicago
Janaise
Fines Imposed On Dry Law Charge
A fragmentary report notes fines and costs levied under a dry law charge following arrests. The article mentions individuals and sheriffs involved, with penalties including fines and court costs, and references to related checks and an unnamed company.
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Ake Turner
Tom Richerdon
Gilfers
Ian
Duas Grecsryn Company
Scout Fire Truck Construction Announcement
City officials announced a new scout fire truck being built by mechanics led by Commissioner Hartwell. The vehicle will be stationed at the central fire station at St Francis and Scott streets and used for rapid response to small fires and telephone alarms.
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Ve. Hartwell
Central Fire
St Francis and
Scott Streets
Watch and chain stolen in street theft report
A report states a watch and chain were taken last night when a suspect snuck along to 209 St and seized the chain. Police are seeking information on the incident.
Ruling of Will Reversed By Court
Chicago Jan. 13 The will of millionaire orphan Nelson McClintock was rejected and then admitted today as Judge Scanlite ruled reversing earlier findings. The case centers on the validity of the influential McClintock will and the competing claims of heirs.
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Chicago
Ee Nelson McClintock
Sea's
Prisoner in San Quentin claims killer identity
San Francisco dated Jan 18 reports John C. Redding, inmate at San Quentin, admitting he is Robert Scott, sought in Chicago for a murder tied to Bennert’s brother R J Schott, who was sentenced to death but spared after a sama adjudication. Officials say the claim is under review.
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San Francisco
John C. Redding
San Quentin Penitentiary
Robert Scott
Chicago
Bennert
R J Schott
San Fraheisdd
Redding
City waterworks inquiry details and official names
A report describes an engineer asking city waterworks officials and Commissioner T Hartwell about water department improvements. It mentions Prchatte and Schuits from Ramee Oedien in relation to water projects and city infrastructure plans.
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Oly
T. Hartwell
Anim Department
Schuits
Ramee Oedien
Waterag
Women League Meeting Called
A notice announces a women’s league meeting planned for the coming week. Details appear in the community bulletin, inviting members to gather at the usual venue for schedules and organizational matters.
State League to Meet in Mobile Announcement
State league executives announce a convention in Mobile. Mrs James R Hagan chairman of local committee says plans are underway for a mand convention in Mobile with the regular meeting of the state league to discuss venue dates and agenda.
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Mobile
Ae Mobile
Mra
James R. Hagan
Qasettataina
Honduran Schooner 7 Still Not at Port
Dull report notes the Honduran schooner 7 remains away from port as authorities await cargo and clearance. Ship status unclear with limited readable details from the offshore transfer notes.
Aberdeen Offer Reported in Scottish Trade Notes
A fragment notes an offer or match involving Aberdeen and Edinburgh parties with figures around 70 000. Names referenced include Jen David Smith and Tommy Ligan in a Scottish context. The readable text lacks clear event details or dates.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Jen
David Smith
Tommy
Edinburgh
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