Mobile orphan drive raises funds amid citywide rally
Forty eight teams gathered at the Cawthon hotel to raise sixty thousand dollars by Friday for Mobile orphanages. Workers wore red tags and urged local citizens to donate through bona fide collectors while four days of canvassing and daily luncheons proceed.
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Cawthon Hotel
Battle House
M. J. Vickers
Mobile United Orphans’ Committee
Cawthon
Mobile
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Cénti Street
Industrial School
Lafayette Street
Protestant Episcopal Home
Spring Hill
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Dauphin Way
Alabama
Alternit
St. Anthony Street
Buttermilk Wins in Comedy Vote At Austin
In a heated House contest in Austin Texas the vote favored Buttermilk over Pot Liquor in a humorous exchange about a mixed voting method. The speaker announced the decision amid red and blue signals as a playful demonstration of public sentiment.
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Austin
Tex
Prohi Charges Docketed In Mount Vernon Area
Robert Hearst, a man of African descent, is held by Deputy Mose after arrest in Mount Vernon on two counts of violating the prohibition law and carrying a concealed pistol. B L Whitaker and John Lawson were fined 109 dollars or 90 days for possession violations. Pinkey May Dixon faces fines una? 56 dollars or 450 days. Dominick Levene is docketed on an indictment for manufacturing prohibited actors and possession of a still. Henry Wimberly and Douglas Brandon are docketed on state dry law violations following grand jury action.
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Robert Hearst
Mount Vernon
Mose
Bernstein
Pruitt
B. L. Whitaker
Earle Street
John Lawson
Conception
Virginia
Recorder
Pinkey May Dixon
Dominick Levene
Henry Wimberly
Douglas Brannan
Brandon
Burglars Break Into Stores In Nighttime Robberies
Burglars entered Welch's drug store at Cedar and New Jersey early this morning and took 7 dollars, a flashlight, cigarettes, candy and other items after breaking the transom. T. J. Skelly reported a break in at 759 South Wilkinson with a suit of clothes, hat, change and pin stolen after a rear glass door was forced. Mrs. M. Wheat's restaurant at Canal Street was broken into Friday night and again Sunday morning, with pies cakes and soda water taken.
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Welch
Cedar
New Jersey
T. J. Skelly
South
Wilkinson Street
Ellison Named Precinct Deputy by Sheriff Schwarz
A. G. Ellison was appointed a special deputy sheriff for the Creole and Saraland precincts by Sheriff Schwarz this morning. Ellison was endorsed for the position by several leading citizens of the communities, according to the sheriff.
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A. G. Ellison
Saraland
Schwarz
Mr. Ellison
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi Moves Westward
The forecast calls for fair skies with a colder night across Alabama and Mississippi. Light to heavy precipitation is expected in the southern portion, with cooler air sliding in from the north for Wednesday.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Boys Arraigned in Burglary Case in Circuit Court
Robert Ryan aged 17 of Grand Rapids pled guilty to two burglary counts for break in at the Packard Automobile House on St Louis and Royal streets and for the Thoss Sporting Goods store on Dauphin Street. Joseph Nolan 17 of Chicago pled not guilty to two burglary and robbery charges. Ryan faces robbery trial February 5. Frank Skelly, under 16, was not arraigned as the court investigates his age. Nolan and Ryan were arrested by Mobile police. case set for February 4 hearing.
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Robert Ryan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Packard Automobile House
St. Louis
Royal
Thoss Sporting Goods Company
Lower Dauphin Street
H. T. Rabby
Gulf
Bayou
St. Francis Streets
Joseph Nolan
Chicago
Ryan
Frank Skelly
Rivers Rising Across Alabama and Tombigbee Flood Areas
Heavy rainfall pushed river levels higher with crests in sight. At Demopolis the Tombigbee neared 50.3 feet with 54 feet expected. Montgomery read 53.3 feet aiming for 54. Selma reported 50.5 feet and a 54-foot high stage anticipated by tomorrow night or Thursday.
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Tombigbee
Alabama
Demopolis
Montgomery
Selma
Gasoline price up two cents across several states
Gasoline prices rose by two cents per gallon after Standard Oil Company of Kentucky and Gulf Refining and Texas companies lifted prices in Georgia Alabama Mississippi Florida and Kentucky. The 19 cent rate includes a two cent road tax allocation to a state fund.
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Mobile Automobile Pwners
Standard Oil Company of
Kentucky
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Standard Oil
Gulf Refining
Texas
Man Is Fined On NG Permit Charge
Bob Parnell of Axis Alabama was tried by Justice Charlies Anderson for hunting on lands without a permit. District Game Warden A Z.berhaus filed the complaint. Parnell was fined ten dollars and court costs.
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Bob Parnell
Axis
Ala
Court of Justice
Charlies Anderson
Plate
A. Z. @berhaus
Parnell
Cooler Weather Forecast for Tonight in Mobile
The local weather office forecast a 36 degree low in Mobile with heavy frost expected tonight. The forecast calls for continued fair conditions overnight and into Wednesday, after a low of 39 degrees last night.
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Mobile
The
Weather Bureau
Tokio Theatre Destroyed by Fire
Foko January 20 a blaze swept through the Enziger theatre destroying the building while about two thousand spectators fled to safety from the burning structure in the audience crowd reported by local authorities
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Tokio Theatre
Fokio
Enzinger Theatre
Murder cases set down for hearing in circuit court
Carey Peoples charged with killing Elmira Peoples pled not guilty and was set for February 18. Susie Lewis indicted for first degree murder, trial set for February 11 for the stabbing death of Malinda Allen. Several defendants pleaded guilty to various crimes including grand larceny, receiving stolen property, manufacturing liquor, burglary, and assault to murder.
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Carey Peoples
Elmira Peoples
Téde
Safford Berney
Susie Lewis
Mount Vernon
Lewis
Malinda Allen
Kit
Henry
L. L. Jackson
E. R. Richardson
Roy House
Clifford Guy A. Adams
Smith
Brewster
Charley Checks
Nathan Mullis
Baptists Launch Shreveport Meet
An eight day joint meeting of the Southwestern Baptist Bible Conference and the City Wide Baptist Teacher Training School opened at First Baptist Church in Shreveport Louisiana. Prominent speakers included Dr Jacob Gartenhaus of Atlanta Dr Frank Goodchild of New York City and Dr E Y Mullins president of the Baptist World Alliance was slated to speak but missed due to illness.
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Shreveport
Southwestern Baptist Bible Conference
First Baptist Church
Jacob Gartenhaus
Atlanta
Baptist Home Mission Board
Frank Goodchild
New York City
E. Y. Mullins
Six Hurt When Coach Is Derailed Near Lee's
Six persons were injured when the rear coach of Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train No. 12 derailed and overturned near Lee's about 20 miles west of Richmond. They were rushed to a hospital. none believed seriously hurt. Miss Elizabeth Carrington, 25, was among the injured.
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Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio
Lee’s
Elizabeth Carrington
Two More Arrested In Frisco Drive Case
San Francisco, Calif. Jan 29 United Press reports another man and a girl were arrested in connection with the Dorothy Ellingson case. Emil Kreuter a trap drummer and Catherine Mossman friend of Dorothy and ward of the juvenile court were detained after confessing a party twelve hours after the alleged killing. Kreuter faces a charge of contributing to the delinquency of minors and the girl is held for the juvenile court.
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San Francisco
Calif
United Press
Dorothy Ellingson
Emil Kreuter
Catherine Mossman
Dorothy
Ward
Kreuter
Auto theft alert for Buick touring car in Mobile bound thief
L. E. Parnell of Stanton Alabama wires the chief of police asking search for a Buick five passenger touring car believed stolen from Stanton and headed to Mobile A reward of 25 is offered for the recovery motor number 1010 0196.
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L. E
Parnell
Stanton
Ala
Mobile
Noted gangster Chapman to be returned to Atlanta prison
Gerald Chapman, linked to major robberies and twice escaped Atlanta prison, is held in Marion County Jail Indianapolis awaiting transfer back to Atlanta. Authorities plan a quiet handoff with added guards to avoid interference from accomplices.
New Britain Detectives Seek Chapman to Face Connecticut Murder Charge
Two New Britain detectives arrived in Indianapolis to escort Gerald Chapman the New York mail robber to Connecticut for a murder charge involving a slain patrolman authorities expect a legal contest over federal jurisdiction The 37 year old prisoner in poor health predicted he would be sent to Atlanta for a 25 year sentence and refused to confirm shooting the officer while awaiting transport.
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Atlanta
Federal Penitentiary
Indianapolis
Ind
Gerald Chapman
Marion Q
Chapman
Muncie
Foris
Britain
Custor
John Skelly
Connecticut
New York
United States
Linius P
Meredith
New Britain, Conn
Mureder
Atlanta Federal Prison
New Britain
Harlan F. Stone
Job Seekers Urged to Try Situations Wanted Ads
Readers are encouraged to place in our Situations Wanted Columns if they are unhappy with their current job and seek new opportunities. The Mobile News-Item notes this service as a practical path to find desirable positions.
Viscount Cecil Accused of Slander at League Assembly
Congressman Stephen Porter of the American delegation charged Viscount Cecil with vile slander against the American people over Cecil's claim that opium use per capita exceeded India. Cecil sought withdrawal as Porter warned the statement should not be repeated.
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Geneva
Stephen Porter
Viscont
Cecil
Lord Cecil
United States
India
Viscount Cecil
Congressman Porter
Eclipse Weather Studied Ahead of New York Eclipse
New York scientists and forecasters scan signs for clear skies for the upcoming eclipse next Saturday. James H. Scarr cautions odds favor some cloudiness while observers prepare with smoked glasses and instruments for a 450 year Manhattan viewing milestone.
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New York
James H. Scarr
New York City
Central Park
New Jersey
Curtiss Field
Los Angeles
Prison lifer killed in failed escape at Maryland Penitentiary
John Kelley known as Wirer died after losing balance while climbing prison walls at night. Fellow inmates David Bender serving 18 years for murder Clarence Adams and Frank Wilson with five year larceny sentence were captured. Guard James B. Messick was beaten with an iron pipe in the melee.
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Baltimore
John Kelley
Wier
Maryland Penitentiary
Kelley
David Bender
Clarence Adams
Hier
Frank Wilson
James B. Messick
Secret marriage revealed to public in New York
New York reports the marriage of Miss Solveig Winslow of Oakland California to William Clyde Weasel of Hackensack New Jersey. The ceremony occurred January 15 at the Little Church Around the Corner and the couple's parents learned of the marriage only after.
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New York
Solveig Winslow
Thomas H. Winslow
Oakland
Calif
William Clyde Weasel
Hackensack
N. J
Mrs Ferguson Opens Texas Governorship with Call for Teamwork
In Austin on January 20 Governor Miriam Ferguson outlined her administration's motto focusing on teamwork and moral public service. She urged broad participation for women in government and stressed respect among judicial legislative and executive branches to build public confidence.
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Austin
Texas
Sociated Press
Ferguson Administra
Miriam Dec
State News
Reichstag Riot Erupts Over Military Training Debate
Berlin January 20 a social democrat deputy Breitscheid attacked Minister of War Geassieg over training students in temporary military courses. Breitscheid argued the training violated the Versailles treaty while stating it posed no menace to France. Henning interrupted with a shouted remark as tumult grew.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Social Democrat
Breitacheid
Geassieg
Breitscheid
France
Henning
Atlanta Man Held After Woman Shot
Mrs. J. C. Johnson was shot twice on a downtown Atlanta street while taking her 11 year old daughter to a theatre. Police hold C. G. Augen who claims he did not shoot. the woman says he did as she refused his advances.
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Atlanta
J. C. Johnson
C. G. Augen
Augen
Gibson's Daughter Marries San Antonio Catcher in London
Announced from Pittsburgh, Miss Mary Marguerite Gibson, daughter of George Gibson former Pirates manager now Cubs coach, wed German F. Warwick catcher for the Texas League's San Antonio club in London Ontario on Thursday.
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Pittsburgh
Mary Marguerite Gibson
George Gibson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
German F. Warwick
San Antonio
London
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