19 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
1
Local reports from Mobile and Cincinnati describe a tornado sweeping through southern Ohio with fatalities and injuries while burglars target stores and homes in Mobile. The page also notes Democratic leaders backing Robinson and Heflin amid political tension.
Senator Heflin’s aggressive clashes with Catholic church leaders and Governor Smith dominated a Democratic conference. Senate floor leader Senator Robinson publicly rebuked Heflin and moved for a vote of confidence amid a bitter exchange that strained party unity.
A spell of cooler air moves in with a drop in temperatures expected across the region. Forecasters say no severe weather is anticipated as conditions stabilize.
At the annual meeting in Parlor C tonight at 8, officers will be elected and a proposal to move the club site to Point Clear will be discussed. A larger home and reduced officers are among the opinions, with other business including a tentative sailing racing program.
London Jan 19 Ex change from unknown sources reports Chinese pirates captured by Allied forces after raids near coast. No details on number or nationality of captives.
The city attorney’s commission cites a legislative act allowing municipalities to build white ways. Acting on the opinion, the city aims to have plans prepared for white way construction on Royal, Government, outer Dauphin, Broad and St. Louis streets and possibly extended along St. Joseph from Beauregard to the new viaduct.
New demurrers in the case of Harry H. Smith and Minnie Mitchell against the city of Mobile were filed in circuit court on the equity side today by City Attorney Vincent F. Saturday before Judge Joel W. Goldsby.
W H Todd arrives in the city to inspect the plant and the drydock of Mobile dock company. A college game will bring him to town tonight with his private car due to be attached to a northbound train.
The report notes that M Larnin agrees to a meeting with Terris in New York on January 19 with Jimmy Mc in the remarks.
At yesterday’s meeting the Junior Chamber of Commerce unanimously approved a plan to address inadequate facilities. Mr Baker outlined the issues and the group offered moral support for the project.
A child escaped injury as a pane shattered by wind cut Mrs. Ira Pool’s face. A window was blown in during the storm breaking glass and damaging three houses on Southern Avenue. Numerous trees were uprooted and small sheds were blown about. many windows were broken.
The board will strike about 2 000 voters from the registration list. A few individuals availed themselves of the opportunity to respond or contest the action.
Derrick contract awarded to Holst and Der of Bt Paul for the state docks. Derrick to be delivered within 75 days and used to lift mast cattle and hogs at the docks.
The federal grand jury, in session since Monday, will not complete its work today as expected yesterday. The large number of witnesses has delayed proceedings at the district attorney's office. Le D. Dix serves as foreman.
Partial returns from rural precincts show Simpson and Wilson vying for a runoff spot as officials warn the count may decide the second man. Early results from Baton Rouge list Claiborne leading Cyr with Pavy Ford and Smith far behind. Dowling leads for superintendent as Saint and Copellar post notable tallies.
A Selthaen scholar and soldier is praised for his life and teaching. The text lauds his conduct as a gentleman and his influence on southern heritage while noting flaws in the hall of fame.
Britain plans to recapture unlimited hydroplane racing honors held for seven years by Gar Wood. Announcement came through Motor Boating editor C. F. r and director of the mid winter regatta, noting Britain will compete in the March speed boat events held in these waters.
Memphis police say Patrolman B R Hall shot and killed Kil rain Harris during a confrontation at Harris home. Harris fired at close range, burning Hall’s face with two bullets. The shooting followed a chase linked to a series of hold ups and attempted arrests.
An editorial in Py-Plata contrasts President Coolidge with Kaiser Wilhelm during a Havana session, labeling his Pan American talk as futile and critiquing the voyage as a ploy amid political tensions in January.
Hartford police investigate a shooting in which Mrs Claire K Gaudet of New Haven was wounded and a medic killed. A gunman fired in the Guilfoyle apartment hallway. a bystander heard shots mistaken for car backfire. Authorities report no motive yet and a murder charge against Gaudet appears unlikely.
Committees from the January grand jury in session visited the county poor asylum and the city schools this afternoon on an inspection tour. The grand jury likely will report on its investigations tomorrow afternoon. They also visited the jail and city prison yesterday.
New York January 19 Mrs Kine Parks Tearle the first wife of actor Tearle filed a motion in court seeking additional alimony alleging ongoing support needs and separation arrangements. The action underscores ongoing marital dispute affecting the Tearle family in the public eye.
Report claims Standard Oil undercut prices to force a price war in Burma markets. Observers say the tactic aimed to undermine local competition as the government may be pressed to intervene for the benefit of major industry players.
A fragment recounts a man named Pride, a travelling salesman from Trenton New Jersey, linked to a New York visit and vague marriage history. It notes his six purported marriages ending in divorce and mentions his father-in-law, in Nacogdoches Texas, and a trip to the Hotel Bristol before the incident.
In Havana on January 19 the resolutions committee convened to study propositions for the sixth ree conference agenda. The committee will present new resolutions tomorrow afternoon focusing on subjects not in the official program and aiming for unanimous agreement before incorporation.
Washington plans to extend air mail routes to Mexico and Mexican republics. The Kelly bill proposes one line from Mexico City through Key West to New Orleans. Expansion aims to improve postoffice air mail service to the region.
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