City tax law first conviction in recorder's court
Police announce residents charged under the head tax ordinance must post bond. Rube Etheridge was found guilty of failure to pay the $5 tax and costs, paid the fine, and said he would pay the tax at City Hall. R. C. Burlett claimed he was not a Mobile resident, case continued. City attorney aims to prove residency. judge adjourned hearing to Saturday.
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Recorder's Court
Rube Etheridge
Beauregard Street
R. C. Burlett
North Conception Street
Recorder
Mobile
Artoorney
Vincent F. Kilborn
D. H. Edington
Cty
Warren Bur
Committee Will Discuss Widening of River Channel
A proposed bill to widen the Mobile river channel and Pass Aux Hebron channel plus dredging near Pearl river will be debated by the Chamber of Commerce marine affairs committee at 11 Friday morning. Preliminary surveys will assess economic value to the government as widening costs rise with delay.
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Congress
Mobile River
Pass Aux Hebron
Pearl River
Chamber of Commerce
Marine Affairs Committee
A. D. Spottswood
Pass Aux Hébron
Oklahoma's Fight To Oust Governor Over Woman
Mrs Hammonds, confidential secretary to Governor Henry Johnston, is at the center of a political disturbance in Oklahoma as both legislative branches seek to investigate the governor's office.
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Oklahoma
Estranged husband charged after Birmingham shooting
Lewis Etheridge, 48, confessed to police that he shot his wife Mable Etheredge and railway engineer T. G. Ivey. Mrs Etheredge was critically wounded with a bullet in the abdomen, Ivey suffered blood loss, and Etheridge was wounded in the left wrist as he fired five times through a window.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lewis Etheridge
Mable Etheredge
T. G. Ivey
Hoover to launch prohibition inquiry after March 4
President-elect Hoover plans a special inquiry soon after March 4 to investigate crimes and general law violations, with a focus on court procedures and reforms. Senators Jones and Hoge advised Hoover to authorize a prohibition inquiry, signaling bipartisan support in the transition.
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Uade
Washington
Hoover
Ae Hoover Apenators Jones
Hoge
New Jersey
Senate
North Alabama Fox Hunters Form Local Cooperation for February Event
L. G. Adams announced a joint North Alabama Fox Hunt Committee with the local group for February 6 7 and 8. George Ross president of the North Alabama Fox Hunt Association praised efforts and listed Birmingham Sylacauga Anniston Talladega and other members. Additional hotel reservations and horse needs were announced as the hunt approaches.
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L. G. Adams
North Alabama
Fox Hunters
George Ross
North Alabama Fox Hunt Association
J. H. Lane
Sylacauga
James H. Wilder
Talladega
Ross Brown
Bastabega
C. G. Kershaw
Adams
Body to be Examined for Possible Son at Augusta Street
Maggie Donaldson Morgan of Augusta Street seeks Kansas authorities to identify a deceased person found in Dodge City. If the body is not her son, she will pay all charges. Photographs were not forwarded, body to be sent under Higgins and Courtney. Relatives in City were sought weeks ago. the man was a Mobile native traveling Denver to Kansas City.
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Dodge City
Maggie Donaldson Morgan
Augusta Street
Teleed
Kansas
Dodge
City
Denver
Kansas City
Mobile
Higgins
Courtney
Members to Gather for Mobile Winter Visitors Club Meeting
The regular weekly meeting of the Mobile Winter Visitors' Club will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow in the.
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Mobile
Mobile Winter Visitors’ Club
Alabama Associated Press delegates meet in busy city
Delegates representing newspapers from many Alabama cities begin their annual Associated Press meeting in the state capital. Mayor Cecil F. Bates welcomes guests to the city as city officials join to host the delegates and officials. Frederick I. Thompson, publisher of The News Item and The Register, outlines activities and the luncheon hosts plan a harbor inspection aboard a coast guard cutter.
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Alabama Association of the Associated Press
Deléhe
Cecil F. Bates
Frederick I. Thompson
News Item
the Register
Associated Press
Coast Guard
Electric Mills Man Arrested For DUI After Crash
W Davis of Electric Mills Mississippi was arrested on Monroe Street by Deputy Sheriff Charles Brannan for driving an automobile while intoxicated. He allegedly crashed into Brannan’s car, damaged it, and tried to flee, requiring Brannan to draw his revolver. Brannan also attacked Davis’s car in a civil suit in inferior court.
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W. Davis
Electric Mills
Miss
Monroe Street
St. Emanuel
Conception Streets
Charles Brannan
Brannan
Davis
Public inspection hours set for the Fylgia ship
Robert Turner of the Swedish council announced public inspection of the Fylgia from 2 to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Friday. The ship lies at St Anthony street foot. Crew enjoyed shore leave with theatre tickets arranged by the Chamber of Commerce and visitors to the Norwegian Seaman's Institute last night.
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Robert Turner
Fylgia
St. Anthony Street
Chamber of Commerce
Seaman's Institute
Autoist sought in fatal Crichton hit and run
John H. Tew was killed when struck by a truck at Crichton as officers search county for the driver. Olga Dean remains in serious condition after a separate late yesterday crash on Government street, with E L Jones charged in that case. Tew’s survivors include widow Helen Mettee Tew and two sons.
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John H. Tew
Crichton
Olga Dean
Dean
Church Street
E. L. Jones
Marine Street
Government Street
Conception
Jones
Recorder’s Court
Tew
Eee Avenue
Holcombe Ee Hewes
Ares
Helen Mettee Tew
James Franklin
Atlanta
George Edward
Boston
Mrs. Goodhue in Hospital as Condition Worsens
Mrs. Lemira Goodhue mother in law of President Coolidge has been at Dickinson Hospital since December 1927. Doctors said she had not been well for two days. John Coolidge visited from New Haven to see his grandmother, with Mrs Coolidge having made seven prior visits to Northampton.
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Northampton
Mass
Lemira Goodhue
Coolidge
Dickinson Hospital
Miriam Curtis
J. B. Haynes
John Coolidge
New Haven
Conn
Rain and Cold Ahead With Minor Temperature Dip
The forecast predicts rain tonight and Thursday with cooler air. Mr. Ashenberger says no major temperature change expected and the mercury fall will be only a few degrees.
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Ashenberger
Printing Specifications Ready for County Departments
Edmund C Doody clerk of the board of revenue announced that printing specifications for county departments are prepared. Specifications are at the county commissioners office and may be secured if called for.
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Edmund C. Doody
Board of Revenue
County Traffic Officers Report Six Arrests in Early January
County traffic officers reported six arrests from January 2 to January 12. Traffic Officer William Koster made three arrests, traveled 757 miles and used 77 gallons of gasoline.
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County Board of Revenue Miles
William Koster
New Inspector Takes Charge During Dr John’s 15 Month Leave
A new inspector steps in as Dr John departs for fifteen months. The transition places interim leadership in the facilities and supervision of ongoing projects. Stakeholders await guidance on policy changes or operational priorities during the extended absence.
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John
Testimony Weaves Through Impeachment Inquiries
The committee pursued lines of questioning about state payroll employment as lawmakers investigate Governor Henry Johnston and Buck Hidridge, mirroring 1923 Woften Walton impeachment themes. The prior Walton case included 22 impeachment counts and a conviction count tied to using a state payroll for his chauffeur T. P. Edwards.
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Walton
T. P. Edwards
Buck Hidridge
Rare Watches Given to Horological Institute of Washington
Thirty one rare old watches valued at $100000 were deeded to the Horological Institute of Washington by the Cleveland Museum of Art. The collection was gathered by automaker James Ward Packard and left to the museum last March. his widow approved the transfer.
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Cleveland
Horological Institute of Washington
Cleveland Museum of Art
James Ward Packard
Metal Workers’ Art
Museum of Art
Packard
Suit Filed for 5000 Against W T Grant Company
A suit for 5000 was filed today by Elva V. Smith a minor represented by her next friend Thomas L. Smith. The complaint alleges H G Wilson store manager accused Elva of theft of 8 and the papers describe additional details about her.
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W. T. Grant Company
Elva V. Smith
Thomas L. Smith
H. G. Wilson
Elva Smith
Three New Cops Appointed by Police Chief Warren Burch
Chief Warren Burch ordered three officers added to the force. The appointees are A. C. Burke William Levene and John Brunson.
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Fire Department
Warren Burch
A. C. Burke
William Levene
John Brunson
Fatal shooting in Birmingham leaves mother of five wounded
In Birmingham Alabama Mrs Mabel Etheridge 36 mother of five was fatally wounded and boarder T G Ivey was wounded in the hand when an unidentified shooter fired through a window just before 1 am The shots followed Mrs Etheridge waking Ivey to investigate a noise Five children were in the house at the time and Etheridge is said to be separated from her husband
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Birmingham
Ala
Mabel Etheridge
T. G. Ivey
Etheridge
Ivey
New Orleans Cleaned Up In Major Vice Campaign
More than one hundred persons were arrested in New Orleans in a sweeping operation aimed at gambling dens disorderly houses and vice hangouts. Superintendent Theo Ray launched the crackdown within two weeks of taking office prompting many arrests fines and detentions as night court dockets filled.
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New Orleans
Theo. Ray
Iict
Ray
W C T U Program In Dauphin Street Hall Celebrates Prohibition
The Mobile W C T U hosts a 7 30 P M program at Megginson's hall Dauphin and Law rence streets in celebration of national prohibition anniversary. Speakers include Dr D P Slaughter from St Francis Street Methodist Church Sheriff Pat Byrne and U S Marshal J A Stafford among others.
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Mobile
Megginson's Hall
Dauphin
Lawrence Street
T. D. Dixon
D. P. Slaughter
St. Francis Street Methodist Church
Pat Byrne
United States
J. A. Stafford
Sandino demands U S withdrawal and province control
Sandino calls for removal of U S marines from northern Nicaragua and offers peace talks with President Moncada if troops leave. He proposes Nueva Segovia come under his control, a move deemed treason by Moncada. US commanders urged to listen, with officials indicating openness to talks.
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Sandino
U. S
Moncada
Associated Preas
Augustino Sandino
Nicaragua
Honduras
Nueva Segovia
Nia
Toncada
Logan Feland
Aoes
David Sellers
Sandino Demands Marines’ Withdrawal to End Rebellion
General Augustino Sandino, Nicaraguan rebel leader, says he will lay down arms only if American marines withdraw. Letters from Sandino declare he will not deal with the United States and outline conditions for peace.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
Sandino
United States
Alabama House Debates Madden Bill On Power Contract
Delegates discussed the Madden bill for three minutes with demands from Con an Almon and Hill Ala. The Alabama Power Company contract and Wilson Dam power waste were debated, urging amendments and passage as part of a unified issue. An article from the Florence Times News was cited.
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Washington
Jan
Conan Almon
Hili
Madden
Ageney Affaires Committee
Almon
Florence Times
Wilson Dam
Alabama Power Company
Three Arrested in Kidnap Case as Witnesses Testify
Dominic, uncle of the abducted boy held for 10 days for a $60,000 ransom, asked police for protection as state witness in the Billy Ranieri kidnapping. Arrested were James Walsh, Thomas McDonald, and Michael Weber. Dominic identified Walsh as the man who fired at him on Monday near Randolph and La Balle streets. Police had been pursuing Walsh in another shooting case.
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Dominic
Tion
Billy Ranieri
James Walsh
Thomas McDonald
Michael Weber
Walsh
Randolph
la Balle
Baton Rouge Youth Taken Ill En Route To Mobile
Baton Rouge resident 16 takes ill while traveling to Mobile to visit relatives. He was placed under care at City hospital after being sent there by Officer Eli Merrill. Dent of Baton Rouge became ill en route and was taken for medical treatment.
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Baton Rouge
C. M. Dent
Iti
Mme
City Hospital
Eli Merrill
Dent
Mobile
Arizona to Open Supreme Court Fight Over Boulder Canyon Measure
Arizona moves to block execution of the Boulder Canyon project provisions. The Colorado River Commission authorized the attorney general to file suit in the U S Supreme Court to prevent the measure from taking effect, arguing the compact grants Arizona less water than its rights require and prompting consideration of ratification moves by Utah and Wyoming. Governor Phillips cites a tri state solution with California and Nevada as preferable.
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Arizona
United States Supreme Court
Boulder Canyon
Phoenix
Ariz
Supreme Court of the
Boulder
Arizonas
Colorado River Commission
E.netsenen
Boulders
Nevada
Colorado
Wyo
Santa Fe
Utah
Congress
Salt Lake City
H. Dern
Wyoming
John C. Phillips
California
Colorado River
Boulder Dam
Denver
Mulford Winsor
Arizona Commission
Supreme Court
Kellogg Pact Ratified by Senate in 85 to 1 Vote
The Kellogg multi lateral treaty renounc is ratified by the Senate in a decisive 85 to 1 vote. Debate centered on speed and potential modifications with little disruption to the pact’s intended effects.
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Senate
OKERS
Railroads Notified of Upcoming Interstate Commerce Hearings
The New York Central, Southern, and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroads were informed that hearings will determine the amount the government may claim. Time and place to be announced later after the supreme court submission.
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New York Central
Southern
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Supreme Court of the
St. Louis
Ane
Action awaited as accord reached on Roman question
Rome reports a definite accord on the Roman question. Rumor and speculation run through the Quirinal and Vatican as officials await formal confirmation of the signature.
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Quirinal
Vatican
Rome
Pilot Killed as Plane Crashes Near Toledo Field
A pilot died when his plane dropped about 100 feet during an attempted landing at Toledo. The incident occurred January 16 as the aircraft maneuvered for a field landing and fell to the ground.
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Toledo
Notable Arrest in Ecuador Amid Political Tensions
An individual claiming to be chief general Augustini San-staff was detained and faces expulsion as authorities consider him linked to rebel and communist activities. He allegedly urged workers to support rebellious actions.
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Sullo Cena
Ecuador
A. Aere
Augustini San
Arene
Sra
Count Sut Lin Dies in Tokyo Linked to American University
A fragmented dispatch from Tokyo reports the death of Count Sut Lin, mentioning ties to an American university and noting origins in London.
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Tokyo
Sutlin
London
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