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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1926

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Boise hits and run driver injures motorists. court next

Three Boise residents were injured in Sunday night accidents as a hit and run motorist fled. Jules Murrill 16 of 808 Marine Street suffered a broken collarbone after being struck near Government and a car failed to stop. Another injury occurred at Broad and New Lereey streets with minor ties. Police filed reports and the suspect faces the ice court today.

Selma Street Broad Charleston Jules Murrill Marine Street H Murrill

Drive for Orphans Opens Tuesday Dinner Fund Drive

A campaign to raise funds for orphan institutions begins with a dinner at 6 30 PM at the Battle House. P Allen of the Mobile Catholic Diocese will speak along with Dr John W Frazer of St Francis Street Methodist. Children from the orphanages will present a short program. The Flynn team aided last week and subscriptions are said to be substantial. The executive committee includes Gordon Smith chairman L D Dix vice chairman J J McMahon secretary Perrin Bestor treasurer W H Reynolds chief of teams J H Glennon statistician and W O Lott assistant.

P. Allen Mobile Catholic Diocese John W. Frazer St. Francis Street Flynn Gordon Smith L. D. Dix J.J. McMahon Perrin Bestor W. H. Reynolds J. H. Glennon W. O. Lott

Schwarz Prefers Dixie to Snow, Returns from Legion Meeting

Sheriff Leon Schwarz, after a several day absence, visited Indianapolis for a National Executive Committee meeting of the American Legion and toured Cincinnati’s Hamilton County Jail. He praised the South and Gulf Coast, noting the north’s snow and ice as less appealing.

Leon Schwarz Indianapolis Indiana National Executive Committee of The American Legion North South Gulf Coast Cincinnati Witt Hamilton County Ohio Schwarz Court House

No Clue Found In Beating Of Clyde Rich

Detectives pursue a case after Clyde Rich of 257 North Conception was found with wounds from a beating Sunday at 3 am in front of Mrs. E M Houston. A witness heard cries as Rich was located and taken to City Hospital after leaving home at 10:30 pm Saturday following a dispute.

Clyde Rich North Conception E. M. Houston Rich Oibou

Banks to Close in Honor of General See

Banks and several courts will close tomorrow in honor of a General. County registrars will not session tomorrow due to probate court observing the holiday.

of County Acot

Weather Forecast for Alabama Turns Colder Tonight

Weather outlook for Alabama calls for fair skies then a colder night. Tuesday brings fair conditions with southeast portions warmer and more humid, while northwest and western areas experience cooler, dry air and light winds.

Alabama

Evelyn Snubs Harrys Pal in Matrimonial Case

Baltimore report states dancer Fawn Gray filed for divorce from Theodore Ormon in the circuit court today. Attorney J Charles Fagan filed papers and said Gray expects to testify here within a month.

Baltimore Fawn Gray Theodore Ormoan J. Charles Fagan Beathaw Chicago Etf Nesbit West Side Fawn Evelyn

Paving Talks On Bridge Link And City Roads Plan

A conference among city and county commissioners state docks board officials and Mobile Bay Bridge Co will seek a program for paving streets and roads to the new state docks and bay bridge. A concrete road link between city limits and the bridge is under consideration and water mains extension to the docks is planned.

State Docks Board Mobile Bay Bridge Company State Docks Bay Bridge Harry T. Il Sod Belneed Geee E . Ua County Board

Credit Experts Meet Tuesday in Mobile Banquet Highlight

Credit men from three states arrive in Mobile for a one day session of the National Association of Credit Men. The meeting at the Cattlemen House features a banquet with welcome addresses by Mayor George E. Crawford, John T. Cochrane, and Burgess Little. Principal addresses are to be delivered by Charles tion, T. J. Bartlett, and Z. H. Thegoe.

National Association of Credit Cattle Tee House Alabama George E. Crawford City of Mobile John T. Cochrane Mobile Chamber Commerce Burgess Little Mobile Credit Men's Association Deby T. J. Bartlett Z. H. Thegoe

Mobile Bay Bridge Project Aims For 1927 Traffic Readiness

John T. Cochrane of the day bridge company says the Mobile Bay bridge should be ready for traffic January 1 1927 with contracts awarded for dredging embankments and paving. Dredging work bids set for February 8 and portions of the project target completion by July 31 with final surfacing in October. Heavy penalties for late completion accompany the contracts and site work will be conducted this year.

Mobile Bay John T. Cochrane President & the Day Bridge Company Cochrane Kansas City

Rain Falls Lightly Over Mobile Amid Flood Warnings

A Sunday downpour drenched Mobile with about 0.75 inch between 1 45 and 2 pm, part of 3.38 inches since Saturday night. Forecaster Albertee warns of frost tonight with a low near 40. Flood warnings extend to the Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers with potential light flood stages for nearby cities.

Mobile Albertee Tombigbee Black Warrior Soosa

Ft. Gains Sold to County for Seaside Park Project

The county approves purchasing Ft. Gains property for a seaside park near Mobile Bay. Albert Towle, chairman, relays a telegram from John Aggresman confirming a $13,376 appropriation and project approval for the park site.

Movil County Mobile Bay Mexico Albert Towle Eeery John Agressman Passaouytae Towle Seaside Park

Taylor resigns as city commissioner to join federal commission

Ri V. Taylor tendered his resignation as city commissioner this morning. He has just been appointed a member of the Federal Interstate Commerce Commission and plans to proceed to the capital city as soon as his new post is executed and filed.

Ri V. Taylor Weme Ed Ee Taylor Eut

Eight Bandits Loot Alcohol Plant in New York

A band of eight looted an alcohol plant in New York, loading the stolen cargo into a small wagon before escaping. Fred Jacobs was bound and assaulted during the incident as the band fled with the loot.

Eight Bandits Loot Alcohol Company New York Ates Fred Jacobs

Visitors invited to tour Mobile by automobile ride

Mobile residents and visitors are invited to take an automobile tour of the city Tuesday afternoon. The ride will begin at 10 30 o clock from the age Commerce building and proceed through key streets and neighborhoods for an extended view of Mobile.

Mobile Ve Age

Sally Charleston Alley Jail Outburst Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Sally Charleston alley jail scene and a misheard phrase about earnings lice. The legible portion mentions a Sally and a Charleston event, but details are unclear and no verifiable names or actions emerge.

Indictments Read as Highway Robbery Cases

Roy E Gilmore pleads not guilty to robbery of a Mc Phillips store manager at Spring Hill and an Ait & Woot at Ann and Day. John Gillis, son of Gilmore, pleads not guilty to a separate holdup charge. Arraignments delayed. driver speculation noted. dates set for February 8 and February 12.

Roy E Glimore McPhillips Spring Hill Ann John Gillis Gilmore Ar Park Aleo L.abe Delores E. Miles Eather

Voters Open Registration Amid Tax Notice

Registration for voters opened today with a ten day window for new electors and those changing voting places. Voters must pay poll tax at the state and county tax collector offices to be eligible.

Enery

Fire crews respond to shouting but unclear call

A passerby reported a fire at a roof site around 9 o clock. Firefighters arrived after the call as they investigated a possible blaze at multiple locations, including Habnon street and Bayou avenue.

Habnon Phin Street Bayou Avenue Bert Fox

Fricker linked to new skull find in Clinton County case

Emil Fricker, once condemned for two murders and jailed in Benardeville, may face renewed inquiry after a skull found in a cistern near a wrecked building is traced to him. Coroner Timmermann says the skull could have rested seven or eight years, with a coroner’s inquest scheduled.

Carlyle Jen Emil Fricker Clinton County Bénardeville Timmermann Emalewol Fricker Ss Bandre Mageneet Farm Ak Fricker En Kebrii John

Cottonseed Report Released with Production and Stock Figures

The report shows December 31 cottonseed on hand at 1,417,000 tons versus 1,230,008 earlier. It lists produced tonnages for meal, hulls, oil, and linters, with on hand stocks and exports for the period.

Ceatt Guice

Citizens to fix rubber problem amid government aid

Fragmented text indicates the government and citizens addressing a rubber shortage or monopoly. Mentions Secretary Jaeay, House Commerce Committee, and Hoover taking action. References Dutch East and a new Motor Rubber Company forming to meet needs.

Jaeay House Hoover N Motor Rubber Company Pate Ge Coysen Dutch East Eee

QIL Operators Plan Major Tests in New Shreveport Field

In Shreveport Louisiana on January 18 officials report that all operators in the Tullos field near the city will begin tempering tests. Early word says a well may come in with a flow of about 1,000 barrels of oil in the new field Saturday night.

Shreveport Tullos of Field Here Saturday Night Brothers Company

Lady Commissioner Named to Succeed Taylor in League Talks

The league discussed appointing a lady commissioner to succeed Taylor. It notes women in leadership roles nationwide and urges support for library and incinerator bonds due January 2. The group commended Commissioner Harry T for pushing incinerator plans and reviewed Mobile convention preparations.

Taylor League Harry T.well Hartwell The State League Mobile

Test run on new state docks rail line completed

The first heavy freight locomotive of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad tested the new line built along the river and Chickasaw Creek. Major General Lancaster oversaw the test while Frederick Thompson reported on developments at the docks and port terminal relocation.

New State Docks Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Ailie Creek Chickasa Lancer Liberty Control Frederick I Thompson el & N Chickasa’ Sary Aice

Candidates Groomed for 1928 Democratic Nomination in New York

The New York Times reports three to four candidates are being groomed for the national Democratic nomination. Victor Dehaney of Ohio, Alfred E. Smith of New York, and former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo are named with Smith's path uncertain. Deliberations hint at party splits and possible shifts of Maryland and New York delegates as the convention nears.

New York, Jan New York Times Victor Dehaney Ohio Alfred &. Smith New York The Treasury William G Clem L. @haver National Democratic Times Comunittes Smith McAdoo Maryland Ritchie Vernor Dohaney Albany James Jalker Prease the Times

Pittsburgh trolley crash kills two and injures many

A Pittsburgh river crash last night left two dead and twenty two injured as a trolley plunged from a bridge into the river. Officials expect more bodies may be found as river salvage operations continue and a full investigation begins.

Pittsburgh Gs Ark Miss In Meek Marian Signet Snell Eee Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Erane Pittsburgh Railway “Company

Copeland Plan Opposed by Watson in Senate Debate

Washington January 18 Senator Watson voiced opposition to a Copeland resolution giving the president power to take over and operate the anthracite industry. Several committee members share the sentiment and delay or action appears unlikely before further discussion.

Washington Jan Watson Senate Speete Eae’ Geeensee

Woman Dies After Trolley Collision

An autopsy confirms fatal injuries from a street car strike. The deceased woman suffered blunt trauma and cervical injuries, leading to death. Investigators classify the incident as a trolley collision with ongoing inquiries.

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