Mobile man badly hurt in accident on Dauphin Street
Karl A Kaminske owner of Art Tailors at 54 Street was found unconscious at the foot of a stairway after a fall on Dauphin Street east of Royal. He was in City hospital in critical condition with possible skull fracture. Police and county coroner investigate. attendants say he was badly injured.
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Karl A. Kaminske
Old
Shell Road
Art Tailors
City Hospital
Sai
Dauphin Street
Royal
City “Hospital
J. Walker
Kaminska
Steira
Kaminake
Roche
Mobilé Chamber welcomes Gulf Coast city tour plans
Advertisers schedule a Mobile visit by a Gulf Coast business group in March. The party will spend about two hours in Mobile on March 2 with an automobile city tour and attendance at Sunday services. Carnival colors will decorate Gras and the city ahead of the event.
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Gulf Coast
Acto
Mobilé Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Gras
British Dirigible R-100 Returns After 12 Hour Test Flight
Cardington England January 17. The new giant British airship R-100 was back in its hangar after a test flight lasting over 12 hours. Officers credit the craft with 81.5 miles per hour on 600 horsepower in reserve and say it was steadiest at 80 miles an hour.
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Cardington
England
Grea
Knights to Meet Khorassans for 1930 Mardi Tas
Ramaldh Temple No. 134 of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan will elect officers for 1930 and name sub committees for the Mardi Tas ceremonial set for February 21.
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Ramaldh Temple
Dramatic Order
Knights of
Local Cloudiness and Rain Likely This Weekend
Increasing cloudiness Friday and Saturday with rain possible by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures rise slowly with cooler conditions tonight and in the northern portion Saturday across Alabama and extreme northwest sections.
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North
Alabama
Death of Mobile financier Thomson after illness
Thomas Cunningham Thomson president of Van Heynigen Brokerage Company and longtime Mobile resident died at his home 1501 Dauphin Way at 9 40 Friday morning after a several week illness He was treasurer of the Mobile Association for the Blind and the group scheduled to meet Friday afternoon postponed the session to honor his memory The burial will be Saturday at Magnolia Cemetery with Roche mortuary in charge He leaves Mamie Elizabeth Thomson and Swen Thomson among others born in London England and survived by two brothers and a sister in England and Georgia
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Thomas’ .Cunningham Thomson
van Heynigen Brokerage Company
Dauphin Way
Club of Mobile
Thornson
London
Igland
Elizabeth Thomson
Swen
Mobile
Thomson
Magnolia Cemetery
Roche Mortuary
Men Warned as Bookmaking Charge Dismissed
Fourteen men arrested at 65 South Water Street last Saturday faced dismissal after Recorder D H Edington warned them Friday morning that bookmaking could be state vagrancy. Detective Moody testified officers found a telephone and the men tried to escape. Greenwood’s prohibition charge was continued to March 1.
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South Water Street
D.H. Edington
William Moody
Dewey Houston
F. M. Ford
T. E. Garner
Scott Turner
C. M. Blalack
J. L. Flynn
Damage suit filed over injuries to Jimmie Bryant
Jimmie Bryant a minor by Rosie Bryant sues Southern Railway in circuit court for 2999 alleging he was struck on a railway trestle by a switch engine and suffered the loss of his left leg.
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Jimmie Bryant
Rosie Bryant
The
Southern Railway
Mobile group forms drive for veterans hospital
A Mobile Chamber of Commerce committee joins with the American Legion and Mobile Realty Board to secure a veterans hospital for Mobile. Mayor Hartwell Dr Henderson Joseph Lyons G Outlaw R Taylor and Horace Turner named to the panel as a single unified effort to win the project which would bring staff, beds and substantial business to the city.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Mobile Realty Board
Veterans’ Hospital For
Mobile
Harry T. Hartwell
W. T. Henderson
Joseph H. Lyons
G. C. Outlaw
R V. Taylor
Horace Turner
Z. H. McKinley
Chelaw
Alabama
Forceps blamed in Vermont woman’s death at autopsy
Coroner in Richmond Vermont ruled a surgical forceps left in the abdomen during a Washington hospital operation in 1927 caused Mrs. D. Timberlake’s death. Autopsy found a five inch forceps in the right side near the appendix with witnesses including the autopsy team and interne physicians. The patient had been ill for a year and had undergone prior surgery.
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Richmond
D. Timberlake
Washington
James N. Whitfield
Four aliens plead guilty in Mobile federal court
Four seamen arrested by immigration authorities in Mobile pleaded guilty to illegal entry charges in federal court. Judge Robert T. Ervin sentenced Franz Voltbrecht of Germany to 15 days, Johan Moisalthier of Norway to 15 days, Rudolph Mikkelsen of Norway to 45 days, and Sven W. Nordin of Sweden to 20 days. They were ordered deported after completing their terms.
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Mobile
Robert T. Ervin
Franz Voltbrecht
Johan .Moisalther
Rudolph Mikkelsen
Sven W. Nordin
Exhibit to Open in New York by Law Enforcement Committee
The New York state women’s committee for law enforcement sponsors an exhibit at 628 Fifth Avenue starting Monday. Talks by federal agents and bootlegger paraphernalia will attract visitors, with G V Roberts guiding the event. Clergymen and prominent citizens will also speak at 10 minute intervals daily.
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New York
New York State Women’s Committee For
Law Enforcement
Fifth Avenue
G. V. Roberts
Senate Passes Black Bill For Road Appropriations
A bill introduced by Senator Tee cleared the Senate on Thursday to provide road funding. The funds would be released once Alabama authorizes a similar statewide appropriation for road work in the area referenced.
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Senate
Tee
Alabama
Pitching Ace Faces Court After Row With Officers
Miller answered a call to Morris house and were refused entry. Quins testified Morris was disorderly and resisted arrest and officers used force to take him to the station. In the scuffle Morris, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, was struck on the head.
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Miller
Morris
Quins
Boston Red
City Commission Fixes Condemnation Value for West Street Opening
Three city commissioners set the condemnation value for opening West Street in Flo Claire at 8675. The apportioned totals list Fle Claire Corp and six individuals with amounts ranging from 100 to 1950, as the commission approves the project to ease rising traffic in the area.
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West Street
Flo Claire
City Commission
Fle - Claire Corporation
James ©. Duggan
H. Austin Pharr
John O. Rush
E. 8. Wright
Army Arctic flight tests postponed by winter weather
In Great Falls Montana the Army Arctic flight patrol abandoned a Spokane to Kalispell test due to harsh conditions. Major Ralph Royce, commander at Selfridge Field, said takeoff would depend on weather, with civic groups planning to fete the visitors another day as winds and frigid air hindered the mission.
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Great Falls
Mont
Ralph Royce
Selfridge
Spokane
Kalispell
Chattanooga Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Cunningham Case
Walter Liggett was found guilty of manslaughter in Chattanooga for the killing of Turney M. Cunningham, Nashville chief manager, linked to a friendship with Mrs. Cunningham. He faces five years in prison after the trial moved from Nashville on a venue change.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Walter Liggett
Turney M. Cunningham
Nashville
Liggett
Cunningham
Fire razes church near Wilmer on Moffat road
A early hour fire last night destroyed a colored church on the Moffat road near Wilmer. The blaze completely razed the structure and is believed caused by a stove fire started by a white transient preacher. The church is insured against fire damage.
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Moffat Road
Wilmer
Permit Granted for Norfolk and Western Railway Extension
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Norfolk and Western Railway to build a seven mile extension crossing McDowell County West Virginia and Tatwell County Virginia.
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Washington
Norfolk and Western Railway
McDowell County
West Virginia
Tatwell County
Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Flood Threat Looms in Two States Prompting Evacuations
Mississippi nears flood stage around Cairo and flood areas in two states see residents flee. Officials warn water levels reaching critical marks while communities brace for rising rivers and potential damage.
Flood Battle Shifts as Levee Breach Threatens Missouri Arkansas Areas
Flood fighting centers shift across the lower Mississippi valley as a 300 foot crevasse threatens levee integrity in Mississippi County Arkansas while rising St Francis River levels from Butler County Missouri complicate efforts. Saturated text shows scattered place names and officials, with emergency activity centered on flood defense.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jah
Arkansas
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
Lake
Mississippi County
Cane
Sackoon
St. Francis
Butler County
Shots Exchange At Homes Of Judge And Prosecutor In Scranton
Police in Scranton exchanged gunfire with two men loitering near the homes of Judge B C Newcomb and co Attorney J Julian Levy. The suspects fled in a car. a third man drove them away. Earlier a blast damaged former Police Commissioner Arigo n i.
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Scranton
B. C. Newcomb
J. Julian Levy
Eee
Levy
Arigoni
Suit Dismissed in Porter Versus Whitehead Case
The Atlanta suit filed by Miss Porter against Donkey Whitehead, noted Atlanta and New York millionaire sportsman, was dismissed in superior court. Judge John D. Humphries upheld Whitehead counsel's demurrer challenging service of papers. The case followed Havana harbor rumors of a yacht confrontation last year.
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Atlanta
Allan Dancer
Whitehead
New York
John D. Humphries
Humphries
Porter
Pins
Havana Harbor
Chicago man dies after eight floor fall in elevator shaft
Charles Zens, 28, survived an eight floor fall in an elevator shaft and later died in a Chicago hospital. He had fractures in both legs, a brow fracture, broken arms, a skull fracture, and multiple internal injuries. he was conscious and talking with doctors before his death.
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Chicago
Charles Zens
Zens
Raskob Arrives in Coral Gables for Vacation
National Democratic Committee chairman John J. Raskob and his two daughters Helena and Betty joined Governor Alfred E. Smith on vacation in Coral Gables Florida, arriving January 17.
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National Democratic
Coral Gables
Fra
John J J. Raskob
National Democratic Committee
Helena
Betty
Cere
Alfred Eth
Defense To Contend Wife Shot Hub and Defense To Contend Wife Shot Hub
In Chicago on January 17, defense for Samuel Howard Dorr pressed last arguments to shift guilt to Genevieve O'Brien widow and mother to be. Barratt O'Hara said Mrs. O'Brien fired the first shot and Dorr caused death during a struggle for the gun. State seeks the death penalty as trial ends.
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Dorr
Samuel Howard Dorr
William
O'Brien
Oses
O’brien
Crneian Ae
Chicago
American Delegation Arrives in London for Naval Conference
The American arms delegation led by Secretary Stimson arrives in London from Plymouth and is greeted by a large crowd. Dawes and Hugh Gibson join the train at Paddington as the group heads to meet leaders for the disarmament talks.
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London
MacDonald
Plymouth
Stimson
Charles Gates Dawes
Hugh Gibson
Paddington
Widened Hunt for Four Bandits in Canal Bank Robbery
New Orleans January 17 A larger search for the two remaining bandits from the Canal Bank heist continues 12 miles below the city with 50 police and District Attorney Eugene Stanley supervising. A scorch of fire may be used as a last resort to flush out the fugitives from a swamp while one of the robbers is known to be wounded.
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New Orleans
Algiers
Canal Bank
1St Company
Eugene Stanley
Theodore
Mississippi River
Masked Bandits Loot Gold Coast Crap Game
In a Gold Coast hotel room early today a masked crew robbed a furniture showroom during a crap game. Total loss was 3500 dollars in cash and jewelry. Four masked robbers fled after an anonymous tip to police headquarters. Victims’ names were not released.
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Gold Coast
Chicago
Four Men Sought After Fatal Cherokee County Shootout
In Gadsden Alabama on January 17 three men were wounded in a battle between officers and suspects four miles from Content A. Sheffield 30 a salesman and Roy Pruitt were sought by deputies Porter Snead and others. One deputy sheriff was shot at while responding. a fourth man was killed.
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Gadsden
Seins
Cherokee
Jacene Sheffield
Roy Pruitt
Field
Porter - Snead
Aald Sheffield
Ste
John Berry
Shean Injured in Auto Accident En Route to New York
The Shean car accident left one person with a broken collarbone and other injuries. He was en route to New York when the crash occurred and spent the night in hospital care.
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Shean
New York
New Orleans
Plans Disclosed For Hall Of Fame Honor In New York
The 100 year firms set to be honored at the Hundred Years Club annual dinner. Details to be finalized, honoring a business man for perpetuating the city’s pioneer business spirit.
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Willi
Hall of
New York
Hundr Years
Pershing Pilgrim Bill Debate Before House Military Committee
General John testifies as committee debates bills to amend the law for pilgrim benefits at battlefields and cemeteries. Gold Star Mothers advocates seek larger eligibility, while Pershing declines further changes amid testimony.
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House
Pershing
Alumni Association Holds First Quarterly Meeting of 1930
In Laurel Mississippi on January 17 the alumni association met at the nurses home for its first quarterly session. Mrs Alien C Lovell chaired the meeting and led the business agenda as the organization began its year with planned activities.
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Laurel
Oetsel Bby
Ealhat
$63,000 Fire Destroys Building Threatens Courthouse in Jackson
A three story building housing a general store burned in Jackson Kentucky on January 4 causing about $63,000 in losses. The courthouse was threatened as the blaze started from defective wiring and caused estimated property damage of $23,000 plus. Fire officials and local residents battled the flames amid windy conditions.
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Jackson
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Turney Cunningham
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Mississippi
Cairo
Hiriois
Memphis, Tenn
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Mike Porter
Yall
Raskobs
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Toorce
Oscar Sheffield
RF Pruitt
Shel Porter Sneed
Jules Stephens
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House Military Affairs Committee
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Charity Hospital
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