Indictments for December robberies and forgeries hit by grand jury
The last grand jury returned twenty three felony indictments including true bills against alleged bandits linked to December robberies at McPhillips Grocery Spring Hill and Albright Wood's drug store, plus the Bias Johnson case. Several defendants face murder and grand larceny counts and multiple forgery charges. Defendants remain jailed awaiting arraignment in circuit court before Judge Joel W. Goldby.
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McPhillips
Spring Hill
Albrigth &Wood
Ann and
Dauphin Streets
Bias Johnson
James Gray
Wheelerville
Theodore
McPhillips Ae
John Gillis
Roy E. Gil
Oscar L. Thompson
Lee Gilmore
Albright & Wn BS
Tasok
H. B. Bright
Calvert
Toney Williams
Ival
Tos
Ana T' R
Tumenet Babi
Liberty
Sevmeter
Williams
Poe
Fredrickson
Liquor Charge Suspects Granted Continuance After Pool Room Arrest
An alleged group facing liquor possession charges, including Richardson and C Callaghan, received a continuance until next Wednesday. Detectives seized a small amount of whiskey in a Texas Street residence after arrest in a pool room, with officers Rabby and Lawrence reporting the discovery.
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Chiheriti
Richardson
C. Callaghan
Rabby
Lawrence
Texas Street
Cedar
Lawrence Streets
Poice
Anniversary of Prohibition Birth Observed With Local Notices
Fragmented text notes the January 16 anniversary of Prohibition in the United States observed with civic group activities and statements. Mentions Federal Attorney and exhibits about temperance but text is garbled and unclear on outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
United States
Alcoho
En Yi
William of Surprised Christian Missionty Ron Died
William of surprised Christian Missionsty Ron died in unclear circumstances as reported by the fragmentary OCR. No further details, dates, or affiliations are readable to confirm the event or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William of Surprised
Christian Missionstyron
Three Alarms Fire Answers Reported
Fire department crews fought three alarm fires cited by Berttig Pi of the fire brigade while Gus Rheim recovers from injuries.
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Act
Berttig Pi
Gus Rheim
Charred bodies identified in Georgia crash blaze
The charred bodies of a man and a woman were identified after a fire following a car rollover near Gath, Georgia. Investigators stated the car burst into flames upon overturning.
Largest U S seizure of liquor at sea near Mobile reported
Coast guard nets 3100 cases of assorted liquor and 2500 cases of alcohol from the Marion Adams seized 17 miles off the Louisiana coast. Six small boats were captured. 23 men face fines totaling 2500. Captain Wolfe receives 259, other crew fined 50 to 156. Alcohol to be destroyed, liquor to government use. Marion Adams home port Lunenburg. seized by cutter Saukee.
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Coast Guard
Marion
Adame
Louisiana
Joseph M. Wolfe
Marion Adams
John Vodopega
Ffory
Lunenburg
Witc
Magazine Point
Ida May Alena
Helena Alethia
Grover Giavelana
Wells Attacks American Writer Poultney Bigelow
H G Wells in a letter to the Daily Express denounces Poultney Bigelow as malicious and a boasting nuisance over Bigelow's Seventy Summers. Wells objects to Bigelow's questions about Wells income from his writings and notes Bigelow's lineage as son of an ambassador to France.
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London
H. G. Wells
Bexpress
Poultney Bigelow
Tilral mi
Wells
John Bee
Fraundern
Mobile girl leads Charleston dancing contest entry
Miss Billy Pugh of the city is the first entry for the Charleston dancing contest tied to the eleventh annual Police Relief Association ball to be held at Adams.
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Billy Pugh
City
Police Relief Asociation
Adams
Seized liquor destroyed and sold by U S agents
United States agents destroyed the liquor aboard a schooner tied near Magazine on the Mobile river and turned the alcohol over to the war department. Judge Ervin is expected to issue formal orders for sale of the ship and destruction of the guarantees. The liquor was stored at Merchant Transfer Company's warehouse on Commerce street.
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United States
War Department
Marion Adama
Robert T. Ervin
Federal Court
Merchante’ Transfer Company
Commerce Street
Mobile River
Magazine
Coast Guard
Liquor Runner's Case Delayed In Honduran Schooner Jose Luis
The hearing for the crew of the Honduran schooner Jose Luis is postponed to Tuesday before US Commissioner J I Burgett. Counsel Vincent Kilborn represents the crew as they contest the seizure claiming the ship was 15 miles off shore and beyond the seizure limit. Coast Guard says the vessel was off course and a large portion of cargo is missing.
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Jose Luis
United S States
J. I. Burgett
Vincent Kilborn
Honduran
Havana
Truxillo
Honduras
Coast Guard
Mobitle
Auto Thief Receives Nation's Heaviest Mobile Sentence
Fred Charles McManus was sentenced to two years in federal prison by Judge Robert T. Ervin after pleading guilty to violating the national motor vehicle theft act. He was brought to Mobile from Atlanta where his arrest followed an indictment from the Mobile federal grand jury. The case concerns an automobile theft with escape allegations.
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Mobile
Fred Charles McManus
Robert T. Ervin
McManus
Atlante
Atlanta
Would-be Yegg Sentenced to City Prison
Tom Jenkins, a Negro, was sent to the city prison today after a failed burglary attempt. Coris Rasmussen, second officer Mclntyre, and ten officers were involved in the arrest.
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Tom Jenkins
Coris Ramussen
Sticer Mclntyre
Nyre
Pat Byrne Seeks Sheriff Post Against Williams in August Primaries
Candidate Pat Byrne enters the sheriff race with Probate Judge Price Williams. Charles Smith, ex-chief deputy, is the only other declared candidate. Emory E. Thomas, James E. Shelton, Al B. Freeland are mentioned but not declared. Shelton to decide next week. Allman and Prine file for county commissioner seats.
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Price Williams
Charles Smith
Emory
Thomas
James E. Shelton
Ae Fiag
Freeland
Shelton
Thomas B. Allman
J. C. Prine
Clitronelle
Woman Held After City Stabbing Incident
Bill James of Live Oak and Persimmon streets lies in a dying condition at the city hospital after a stabbing. Katie Morgan of 1268 Pecan street is held without bail for assault to murder with a knife. The assault occurred at Pecan and Hickory streets. Teddy Kearney drove the ambulance and officers Kirkland and Brown took Morgan into custody. Morgan confessed to the knife use.
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Bill James
Live Oak
Persimmon Streets
Katie Morgan
Pecan Street
Jn War
City
Pecan
Hickory
Teddy’ Kearney
Kirkland and Brown
Seaman Sues Over Injuries Aboard Trans-Marine Steamer
Seaman Mizell of Beaumont Texas filed a libel suit in federal court against the Trans-Marine Line seeking 16000 dollars. He alleges a fall from the boatswain chair on the smokestack of the Suwordenco in Mobile on December 5 caused a broken hip and hospital treatment. He says an improvised hook of bent bar iron failed, being weak and insecure.
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Suwordenco
Trans-Marine Line
Oe Howard
Atorney
Gleen Mizell
Weasel
Mizell
Mobile
Marine Hospital
Beaumont
Texas
Fast Flight Saves Sick Man Life in Georgia
Private Ansel Lee of Virginia is recovering at Fort Benning Army Hospital after a dramatic rescue when Lieut. W D Olds, the flying officer, led a mission that defied death following an acute appendicitis strike near Maxwell Field Alabama. Lee’s condition improved as officers praised Olds for the lifesaving flight.
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Columbus
Ansel Lee
Fort Benning
W. D. Olds
Lee
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Ala
Lee be —_ Benni
Irving Berlin and bride seek quiet at London hotel
Irving Berlin and his heiress wife locked in their Hotel Carleton quarters to avoid reporters on their London honeymoon. They asked for no disturbances as crowds and chorusmen greeted them at Cherbourg on arrival. They plan sightseeing and theater with minimal attention. a broadcast may follow despite limited singing ability.
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London
Irving Berlin
Carleton
Mackay
Jin
Jake" Shubert
New York
Berlin
Cherbough
Plapo
Battle Fleet Ends Wartime Maneuver
Ban Pedro California January 6 16 staff reports the battle fleet completed a large wartime maneuver in San Diego. The exercise involved all fleet elements and thousands of personnel returning to port after joint maneuvers ahead of the Panama Canal event.
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Ban Pedro
Cal
San Diego
Panama Canal
Automobile Show Closes in New York Among History
The national automobile show in New York closes after a record showing, with vast crowds and industry leaders praising the display. Highlights include innovative designs and predicted market impact for the year ahead.
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New York
Automobile Mén
Prohibition Enforcement Faces Staffing Struggles Amid Changes
Officials anticipate major field staff shifts as enforcement struggles persist. About 100 narcotics experts under Colonel Mutti may remain, while a 70 person investigator corps and core administrative workers stay in place. A general survey by the Senate aims to reveal new activity and adjustments in the agency's structure.
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Ington
Sill
Andrewan
Salata
Prohibition Office
L. G. Mutti
White Jones
Ship Seizure In Six Months Reported By Justice
The Department of Justice announced today that twenty foreign liquor seizures occurred between July 1 and January 1. Twenty vessels were British and two were French, with British captures nearly equalling the prior year’s total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Départment of Justice
Kahn plans new structure near Ninth Avenue and 66th Street
The article discusses architect Kahn as he presses ahead with a new building project atop existing structures along 66th Street and nearby Ninth Avenue. It notes tensions over the relocation of residents, the sale of favorable box positions, and his assertion that society must remain intact amid urban change.
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Ae Ouse
Ninth Avenue
Kahn
End
Eton
Vanderbilt Thetead
Ship Board Fund Plan Debated Amid Warship Budget Talk
Officials discuss creating a special fund for naval needs as a rate war with foreign ships is considered. The board examines last quarter sales and the budget with Chairman O Connor and President Coolidge in discussions.
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Ship Board
Ivan
Fis
O’connor
Coolidge
Ceggtonn Lord
Congress
Hair waiving in ancient times recalls modern styles
London reports Leonard Woolley states that hair waving practiced by women in 2260 B C resembles present day trends. The archaeologist notes similarities in styling across eras, suggesting enduring fashion instincts despite the long span of history.
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London
B. c
Leonard Wooley
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