Eight Biloxi men arraigned on Alabama shrimp charges
Eight Biloxi men appeared before the inferior criminal court charged with violating Alabama shrimp laws. They posted $100 bonds and pleaded not guilty arguing the shrimp taking occurred in international waters. Authorities say ten boats operated in state waters January 5 to 7 spurring the incident near Dauphin Island.
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Inferior Criminal Court
Alabama
Truman Williams
Frank Russo
D. F. Russo
B. F. Ramey
John Thibodoux
J. W. Corich
Steve Trebolich
Henry Green
Biloxi
Ed J. Grove
Harry Hardy Smith
Dauphin Island
Boys Held In Double Auto Theft Face Dated Hearing
Arraigned in recorder's court are L A Taylor and Andrew Lee Robinson who confessed stealing a car and planning robberies in Laurel en route. Their cases were reset for January 21 and will go before the U S grand jury. Investigators cite involvement of Irene Rayburn Marie Davis and others in related thefts. Officers J H Brown and Tom Crivaliert made the arrests. Chief Warren Burch called the pair a suspicious duo.
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Ll. A. Taylor
Andrew Lee Robinson
Laurel
Recorder’s Court
United States Grand Jury
Mobile
Robinson
Federal
Irene Rayburn
South Fersor
Marie Davis
South Royal Street
St. Francis Street
Vereen
Mg Sd
D. Evans
Meanie
Trafic
J. H. Brown
Tom Crivaliert
Taylor
Warren Burch
Provience Street
Burch
Disposition Mystery Moves Through Genesee County Court
Flint January reports say the confessed killer and his counsel argued for a venue change to avoid an unfair trial. Judges Black and Brerthan ruled the defendant must plead here to admit guilt and be transported for circuit proceedings if needed. Mrs Myrtle Hotelling in Owosso learned of the confession and the man’s alleged attacks on two other girls in the past two years.
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Flint
Mich
LLP
Hene
Dorothy Schn
Genesee County
Genesee
William A. Seegmilier
Hotelling
Ace
Edward B. Black
Fred W. Brerthan
Genesee Circuit
Justice Court
Myrtle Hotelling
Owosso
Saeonviction
Owosao
Payne faced indictment for Arkansas prison killing case
In Pocahontas Arkansas January indictment details accuse Payne of involvement in a fatal prison yard incident. The case ties to a life sentence at the state prison farm in Lawrence County and follows earlier foiled escape attempts by another convict. Authorities say Payne was later paroled and recaptured for trial.
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Powhatan
Ark
Payne
Sales
Arkansas
TM Grand Jury
Pit
Ile
Hef County
Tom Terral
Iz Terral
The Bat jailed at Birmingham in burglary case
Alphonse Cook known as The Bat is under arrest in Birmingham and will be brought to Mobile to face eight burglary and larceny counts. He is wanted for the thefts at the Berney Strauss and H Schwarz homes in New Jersey and other crimes. Cook was captured after a prior shooting incident involving Patrolman Les Green and detectives Moody and Franco. Detective Jake Untriner will return Cook.
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Birmingham
Mobile
Alphonse Cook
Berney Strauss
I. N
H. C. Schwarz
Jeresy
Federal jury to hear auto theft case from Mobile and Laurel
A federal jury will take up cases in Mobile Mississippi involving two youths from Mobile and Laurel and two accompanying girls. The youths Andrew Lee Robinson of 108 St Emanuel street and another unnamed resident reportedly admitted to authorities that they drove a stolen Studebaker from Mobile to Laurel and returned in a Buick stolen in Laurel.
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Mobile
Laurel
Miss
Mississippi City
Andrew Lee Robinson
St. Emanuel Street
Lor
Robinson
Woolworth Buys Site Of Building
The two story Woolworth building at 163 is listed as bought by the F W Woolworth Company. Details indicate the acquisition involves the firm and its real estate moves in the area. Further terms and officials were not disclosed in the fragment.
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Woolworth
F. W. Woolworth Company
Two Cars Stolen Off City Street
Two automobiles were stolen last night and yesterday afternoon, police reported. The incidents occurred on city streets, prompting investigations by local authorities as thefts continue.
Weather forecast for Alabama's extreme northwest
A brief forecast notes partly cloudy conditions tonight with moderate variable winds.
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Alabama
Pierida
County Printing Bid Inspection Set February 1
Arthur D. Davis notes the February 1 meeting date as the county reviews bidding for printing and stationery. The 14 000 budget for this item is approved by the board, with finance committee follow through and no charges expected before final 1928 budget. Davis argues county savings up to 25 percent if purchased with other county items under the law.
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Arthur D. Davis
Salou Swan
Chenente
Road Commission Members Plan January Mass Meeting
Three state highway commission members may attend a Mobile mass meeting January 31 to discuss hard-surfacing plans. The Mobile county revenue and road board will draft next week the program inviting all interested in paving highways using state and federal funds. The meeting aims to show county attitudes on paving three trunk lines and to outline funding and state concerns.
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State Highway Commission
Mobile
Board of Revenue and Road Ee Sans
Enue
Mobile Winter Visitors Club Opens Season at Bienville Hotel
The first meeting of the Mobile Winter Visitors Club will be held at 1 30 Thursday afternoon at the Bienville Hotel. New officers will be elected and plans discussed for winter activities. Tourists and winter visitors to Mobile are invited to join and enjoy upcoming get-togethers.
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Mobile
Bienville Hotel
Sneak Thief Tries Entry at Mrs Calhoun Home
A burglar attempted to enter the residence of Mrs. M. Calhoun at 307 South Pobegines Street early morning. Police report the intruder rifled the premises but escaped with 35 cents. No injuries were reported and investigation continues.
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M. Calhoun
South Pobegines Et St
Mayor Slightly Ill At His Home
Local report notes Mayor Leon Schwarz is slightly ill at home with non serious condition. Attendees at a banquet honoring Secretary of State Alan Date are seen in attendance. no new health concerns reported.
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Leon Schwarz
the Benquet
Lae
Soi
Jail Escape Plot Foiled Amid Sawed Wall Breach
Sheriff Pat Byrne and deputies halted an attempted jail breakout after four saws were found in Cooper’s cell and linked to plans by T Rose and James Robinson. Cooper, an auto mechanic and escapee from Arizona, led the scheme and admitted labor since January 12. Robinson and Rose remain jailed on receiving stolen property charges. Robinson is sought as a federal escapee from Atlanta.
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Pat B
T. Rose
James Robinson
Cooper
Thenre
Arizona
Post Office
Albright & Wood
Regal
St. Francis
Pat Byrne
George Mosslander
Sheriff Byrne
Tief
Robinson
Rose
Highway Bond Issue Discussed At County Conference
The highway committee and county highway engineer J B Converse discuss the proposed highway bond issue and concrete road and bridge plans. The group supports bonds and aims to build through roads linking Mobile with outside points before internal county routes. N E Stallworth chairs the Chamber news committee and the board of revenue attendance is anticipated.
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Rasttes
Seok Taddens
J. B. Converse
Commer
Converse
Mobile
N. E. Stallworth
Chamber
Rec
Board of Revenue
First 1928 Budget Checks Sent to Agencies
First checks on the 1928 budget have been issued to several Mobile Community Chest agencies. More payments on new pledges were due January 1, as announced by executive secretary Thomas B. Ellis.
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Mobile Community Chest
Thomas 8. Ellis
Ee Ee
Nest Hoadene
Seaton Shore Yacht Club to Hold Annual Meeting at Battle House
The Seaton Shore Yacht Club prepares for its annual meeting to elect officers and eight board members. Plans for 1978 and possible move of the club home from Magnolia Beach are on the agenda. Commodore to be selected.
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Yacht Club
Magnolia Beach
Seaton Shore
Recorder Quashes Debate on Arrest in Traffic Case
The judge acquitted the defendant after a police arrest for traffic violations. Witnesses claimed proper procedure and the defendant argued his driving behavior, while the recorder noted the defendant's long record and good citizenship as grounds for acquittal.
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Pepewead
Nack
McAuley
Fire Truck Crew Unharmed After Midnight Knox Street Blaze
Fire at 660 Knox street destroyed a house and damaged another at 658. Fire truck No. 12 traveled from a ditch and was removed this morning. The home of Attorney Jesse F. mien at 211 i street sustained minor damage from an oil stove explosion during the fire Monday night.
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Knox
Marmotte Street
Knox Street
Jesse F. Mien
Trial on breach suit over Atlanta telephone building
The federal case over the construction of the telephone building in Atlanta went to trial today. The suit is expected to continue for several days with substantial testimony to come.
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Atlanta
State launches hunt for co ed missing Smith College student
Governor Fuller acts to mobilize state resources in the search for Miss Blae Smith, a Smith College freshman missing since Friday. Senator Hale intercedes, with investigators chasing various clues across cities including Philadelphia and Providence. State detectives consider the Connecticut River as a potential search area.
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Philadelphia
nMse
Miss Smith
Norwich
Conn
A. Denault
Y Puiiadeignne
Boston
New York
Providence
R. I
Northampton
Joseph
Connecticut
Leona LaMar Ends Stay Today at Saenger Theatre
The Girl with a Thousand Eyes Leona LaMar finishes her engagement at the Saenger theatre today and will respond to readers questions submitted to The News-Item. The column includes several letters and answers touching on personal fortunes and community growth.
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Saenger Theatre
Leona LaMar
Miss LaMar
H. M
C. J
Mobile
Governor seeks outside county trial for slaying case
In Michigan on January 18, authorities indicate Governor Green will seek to have Adolphaa tried outside Genesee County Flint for the slaying of Dorothy Schneider as a precaution.
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Temp Mich
Hetef
Green
Adolphaa
Gene County
Flint
Dorothy Schneider
Truck Owner Gets New Law Impost
Leon Esteller, first owner of a truck, was defendant in a case over proper license for hauling loads. Annie Brown, Rawls, Henry Davis, and Mrs. C M Bialack faced state dry laws charges and were fined $50 plus costs or 20 days in jail.
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Leon Esteller
Oon Annie Brown
Rawls
Henry Davis
C. M. Bialack
Award of damage affirmed in Pressberg versus Yellow Cab
In a Montery appeals court decision Mrs. Clara Pressberg won $500 after appealing from circuit court. The Yellow Cab Company driver was accused of threats in the taxi incident.
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Court of Appeals
Monery
Clara M. Pressberg
Yellow Cab Coly
Poencern
Transfer Company Action Defendants Sued in Circuit Court
John Elijah through attorneys Inge and Bates filed suit in circuit court against Farnell Company after a collision on Craft Highway near Whistler. Maude Elijah also sues the same defendants for 1500 dollars for auto damage.
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John Elijah
Inge and
Bates
Circuit
Farnell
Craft Highway
Whistler
Maude Elijah
Negro fined under Prohi laws in Recorder's Court
Alex Martin of 151 Rotterdam Street was fined $100 and costs for violating the action law after arraignment in Recorder's Court. Detectives Burch Farmer Wilcox and Connick who arrested him filed the case.
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Alex Martin
Rotterdam Street
Recorder’s Court
Burch
Farmer
Wilcox
Connick
Former Senator Pleads Against Power Inquiry
Former senator Lenroot challenged the public utilities inquiry saying the industry has a proud record and that sensationalism would mislead the public. He argued newspapers would downplay any favorable findings while focusing on isolated wrongdoings.
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Senate
Lenroot
America
Couzens
Michigan
Senate Investigatio
Camcast
Cedar Street Car Line Relayed During Track Work
Cedar street rail tracks from Augusta to Texas streets are being rebuilt by the Light and Rail Company. F F Rossman, general manager, says heavier rails are being laid. during construction Cedar street, Davis avenue and Charleston Beauregard lines operate in both directions on Charleston between Cedar and St Emanuel streets.
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Cedar Street
Augusta
Texas
Conre
Neon Street
Ious Light and Rail Company
F.F. Rossman
Genear
Davis Avenue
Charleston
Beauregard
Cedar
St. Emanuel
Captain Doullot Dies in New Orleans
Captain Milton P. Doullot, a member of Doullot and Ewing with offices here, died at his New Orleans home. A native of New Orleans, he was 68. A pioneer contractor, he initially operated as Doullut & Williams with Horace Williams before 1921. Doullut & Ewing built large portions of Alabama state docks.
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Milton P. Doullot
Doullot & Ewing
New Orleans
Captain Doullot
Horace Williams
Doullut
Saukee Ordered On Derelict Hunt
The coast guard cutter Saukee, patrolling gulf waters, has been ordered to Cape San Antonio to search for a derelict vessel. The move follows a directive from authorities seeking to locate and assess the abandoned ship.
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Saukee
Coast Guard
Gulf Waters
Cape San Antonio
Four Held After Man Is Killed In Allentown
Sheriff reports a fatal shooting with groans heard at night. Four men, including Charles White, are detained as investigators pursue leads about the missing gun and weapons. Local authorities continue the inquiry into the case.
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Charles White
Allentown
Firework explosion kills two in Bombay wedding scene
A crash of fireworks in Bombay killed two people during a wedding celebration tied to a high profile marriage. The bridegroom is a semi invalid and already married, while the bride is believed to be 17. A lavish celebration costing about 20 000 pounds is planned for 700 guests.
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Bombay
Jodhpur
Louisiana Men Sentenced to Hard Labor in Larceny Case
J C Rich of Fayetteville received 30 days hard labor and F H Hernandez of Lafayet La 10 days hard labor from Judge Clarke after a petit larceny case. They allegedly attempted to sell a stolen motor meter from a private car. Sheriff Pat Byrne orders further investigation.
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J. C. Rich
Fayetteville
F. H. Hernandez
Lafayet la
Ju MW. R. Clarke
Inferior Ornal Court
Con
D. EZ
Doullut
Pat Byrne
Bile Bridge
Tol
Pierce
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Oelrichs
Charles Dis
Newport
Dorothy Jardon
Chicago
San Carlo
Grand Jury
U.S
Frances S&t. J. Smith
Frances
J. John Smith
Smith
Totorthampton
Mass
Schneider
Shop” Beauty
York
Arkane
San
The
Road Commission
Postal Veg Neads
Frances Smith
T. V
Jackson
Ala
Colump
Orleans
Ness
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