15 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
1
Fragmentary text references a recorder’s court proceeding with mentions of police, a hold up, and individuals including Emi Williams and Smith. It notes a lack of preliminary hearing and indicates prisoners are in county jail with Judge Joel presiding. The readable items are incomplete.
Authorities prepare for a Saturday preliminary in Fairmont involving seven crew members of the Honduran schooner Jose Luis in a rum running case. The ship papers reportedly show nine crewmen, while seven were aboard when seized, and the vessel was said to be outside U.S. territorial waters. The first seizure of a rum ship flying a non British flag since the treaty era is noted amid dispute over ship papers and eligibility for indictment.
A fragmentary report mentions a Meier-conch fire and an attempt to startle with a gun, leaving unclear details about injuries or persons involved. The text lacks identifiable names, places, or dates to establish a full context.
H Edington faces sentencing after pleading guilty to larceny. Police say he from Texas to Mobile came several days ago with no funds. Items including pens razors and personal articles were recovered for identification. He was fingerprinted and photographed before county jail transfer.
A one story frame dwelling at 351 North Dearborn Street burned yesterday afternoon, sending sparks to ten nearby structures. Fire damaged buildings at 356 357 361 661 North Dearborn and 804 206 310 Gracie Street plus 657 Chestnut and Davis venues. Report cites defective wiring as likely cause.
Evidence was taken in the rate hearing for the MTE case. Testimony cited handling charges at Mobile and Atlanta ports. The Mobile Chain’s R G bb retained Cobbd and requested temporary leeway as briefs were prepared, with the Pensacola Atlantic ports noted in the background.
Members of Mobile Credit Association met at the House to discuss raising a national fund of 5000 dollars to prosecute bankrupt concerns. National manager spoke on the need to boost the fund and address bankruptcies. A Tri State National Men's Association meeting is scheduled for 10 o clock at the House.
William E. Howe, 20, alleged deserter, reportedly gave up at a Washington jail after medical processing and army intake steps. The fragment notes Howe is linked to an alleged desertion case in the era's military context.
Women are urged to register before voting and to pay poll taxes by February 1. The article lists booth committee assignments for the election week including Mrs. Frank Cammack and several others for Monday through Saturday with numerous names.
A sudden awakening of a negro employee at Lowder's general store sparked a daring safe robbery in a creek county area. Details reported by Mobile and district official Werden A. Oberheus indicate the suspect fled before capture.
Secretary State Malioek resumes duties at his desk near Salares after three days at home due to a cold.
Longshoreman Fred Gott received a heavy fine for drunkenness after Recorder D H Edington found evidence of prior warnings and assault on his daughter. Albert Morris paid a $25 fine for drunkenness, while Frank Rocker forfeited his bond. Mary Tarver, accused of possessing homemade whiskey, was fined $60 or 60 days for violating prohibition laws.
A dead man found on the Union lurch road near Grand Bay is being held at Rocheuary while authorities identify him. F E McDonald of the Ber Tillion system at police HQ coordinated fingerprints and photo with Finger Print Magazine and Georgia Mississippi Louisiana and Texas papers. Radio flash failed to ID the stranger.
A notice on the mayor's office door demands in person written applications for all future city positions. Mayor Crawl said he has many requests and limited time for other business. The policy names Secretary Walter Schwarz as the desk, and the text expresses regret over the situation.
The annual report by County Treasurer George E. Stone details the county's finances and current condition. The document outlines revenue sources, expenditures, debt status, and overall fiscal health for the upcoming period.
An executive order suspends disposition classification and legislation on several Florida land tracts after Interior Department review found errors or fraud in original surveys. The affected parcels are in a county near the water, with the lands now of substantial value.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a memorandum reference from Washington involving Special Assistant Lott before a senate committee. The text is incomplete but indicates questioning or testimony regarding usual procedures and an exceptional matter. Further readable lines are needed to clarify the event date and participants.
A masked bandit, who five weeks earlier robbed and fled with $5,000, returned to a Detroit area location in a renewed hold up attempt. Police urged witnesses to aid in identifying the suspect as officers investigated the incident. The event occurred on January 15 amid ongoing efforts to curb regional robberies.
Report discusses a Ponzi scheme with property plots in Columbia sold via certificates. It details parcel staking, lot division, and certificate redemptions offering three $10 lots per certificate. Claims 7000 lots sold during a brief burst of activity with implied profits.
Fire alarm expert McGuire from Betbaoconstructing engineers with Gamewell Fire Alarm Systems arrived in the city today to oversee work at various sites. The team will assess and supervise installation and safety compliance during ongoing construction projects.
A church grape juice manufacturer, identified as Julia, died recently in St Louis. The will allocates real property and funds for personal expenses, with the bulk to cover unusual needs. The remainder, in the millions, is divided among four sons, minor relatives, loyal friends, and others.
An article from Philadelphia on January 16 discusses testing a machine said to estimate the degree of study or employment suitability. It reports claims that the device performs calculations more precisely than pencil and paper, yet is useful only for transforming work already done by many individuals.
Me and Mrs Irving Berlin arrive in Southampton from the Leviathan and refuse to speak to Ellin Mackay’s family until back in the United States. Berlin says they are supremely happy and fans crowd the ship as reporters chase them through the harbor and onto a back exit.
In Emehis Tennessee on January 46 J T bona 19 is held without bond on a murder charge after the robbery and fatal shooting of his older brother T C Cardin 23 a filling station manager Cardin was shot in the back and died later at a hospital police report indicates the youths involvement in the event remains under investigation
Ashville Tenn Jan 6 Three veteran aviators appointed by General M M Patrick air chief survey 10 flying fields in the state for potential air bases with the aim of expanding the military aviation network.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss alleged plagiarism and a named figure Weems admitting to borrowing from a collection of Chinese stories. The text critiques character building on such acts and references a fable like The Hare and the Tortoise. Overall tone questions authenticity and moral claims.
Fragmented OCR text indicates conflicts over wage reductions and longer work hours in England's coal industry. Mentions government subsidies and preparations for electrical power involvement as factors shaping labor and industry policy.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended rate revisions until May 16. The move affects shipping charges on cotton linings and related fibres across major hubs including New York Chicago St. Louis and Washington. The delay delays changes to carriage costs and industry pricing expectations.
City hall announced paving of Washington Avenue from the L N crossing south to the tourist camp will be completed by February 15. Weather delays held up paving and curbing work, but contractors will push ahead from now on.
The fragmentary text notes a tune statement posted on Th and today as a topic within a broader internal discussion. Names and full context are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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