Deputies Join Hunt For Officer's Slayer In Mobile
A manhunt intensified for a black suspect named Campbell Starks after Officer Dean was fatally shot near Warren and Davis avenues in Mobile. A $400 reward, boosted by city and police groups to capture the killer dead or alive, spurred a wide cordon. authorities enlisted county and state forces and surveilled rail hubs as clues surface from the shooting at late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Mobile Police Relief Association
Bart Chamberlain
Brandon
Montgomery
Pruitt
Este
Eleaeee County
Friends
Davis Avenue
Dean
Charlies Bassett
Warren and
Bassett
Maple Street
Campbell Starks
Aong
Warren Burch
Der
Mobile
Jackson
Ala
William EB. Wright
Pistole and Wilcox
Charlies Farrer
Cottrell
Oakdale
Roche Mortuary
F. Hale
Bonds Sold At Auction For Mobile Port Development
Caldwell & Company of Birmingham and Marx & Company of Birmingham split a state auction bid for 1 100 000 Mobile port development bonds. The 4.25 percent bonds were sold for 62 650, with Governor Brandon and the docks commission present. The funds finance Pier 2 construction and related works as the project proceeds.
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Caldwell & Company
Birmingham
Nashville
Marx & Company
Brandon
Docks Commission
Mobile
Pier 2
Weather forecast flags record cold across the South
A damaged dispatch notes a gigantic wave bringing extremely low temperatures to the Atlantic and coasts this afternoon. The forecast mentions much colder weather for the Carolinas and states along the Gulf, with Alabama and Mississippi also affected as temperatures plummet.
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Washington
Atlantic
Permission Granted to Build Two War Bridges
Washington Jan 22 The war department gives permission for construction of two bridges one over the Chunky river 112 miles from Enterprise Mississippi and the other over the Ki creek about three miles away The notices confirm federal authorization for bridge building in these locations.
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Washington
War Department
Chunky River
Enterprise
Miss
Ki Creek
Weather forecast for Alabama turns chilly tonight
The forecast calls for fair to tonight with freezing temperatures along the coast. Saturday will be fair but colder in the southeast with moderate to fresh north winds and another cold night ahead.
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Alabama
Description of Fugitive Broadcast Including Suspect Details
A broadcast describes a fugitive named bell Barks, a Black man nicknamed Slop or Lightning, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 160 pounds, accused of carrying concealed weapons. The description cites aliases and a scar, and mentions possible last known locations around Jackson, Alabama and Ohio.
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Bell Barks
Jice
Chris Dean
Slop
Lightning
Lee Canes
Orphans' Drive To End Today
Teams raising funds for Mobile orphans institutions push final efforts before 6:30 PM at the Cawthon hotel. Flying squadron has nearly exhausted its appeals. additional workers may join teams to cover remaining territory as they aim to reach about $11,000 left to secure.
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Cawthon Hotel
Bvty Ag Gal
City honors R. V. Taylor with parting traveling bag
R V Taylor resigned last Monday as city commissioner to join the Interstate Commerce Commission. He received a traveling bag from the city commission and city employees this morning at 11 in the mayor's office, with Mayor Crawford presenting the gift.
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R. V. Taylor
Intersheen Commerce Commission
City Commission
Lane
Crawford
Ing
Below Freezing City Forecast Signals Cold Wave
Weather officials announced a cold wave will hit the city, with temperatures around 26 degrees by Saturday morning. The forecast calls for continued cold and fair conditions through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Weather Bureau
Hartwell Backs Bond Elections
City Commissioner Harry T. Hartwell urged Mobile Bay Boosters at the club meeting last night to support bond issues. He spoke at the Fowl River clubhouse, urging boosters to back the bond proposals.
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Harry T. Hartwell
Mobile Bay Boosters’ Club
Fowlriver
Boosters
Police officers slain in city over deadly weapon rule
The report recalls multiple fatal shootings and stabbings of officers including Dean Shaw Haggerty and Bressingham during various years. A judge announced a new policy mandating at least 50 days hard labor for those convicted of carrying a deadly weapon.
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Dean
James Man
Shaw
Ata
Clay and
Glennon Avenues
St. Meadow Street
Charles Haggerty
Co Dnty
Petward Wae
Frascati
John H. Bressingham
D. H. Edington
Spotswood Elected Head of Local Junior Chamber
Demony Spotswood was elected second vice president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce to succeed Charles Baumhauer at the recent meeting. A parade and Mardi Gras plans were discussed, with a committee led by Sonne handling arrangements. An attendance prize of 13 dollars went to A B Towle, who was absent and will be drawn again at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demony Spotswood
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Baumhauer
Ae Sonne
Ospo
Towle
Laborer Will Martin Rearrested on Assault to Murder Charge
Will Martin, a laborer, faced Recorder D H Edington on a charge of assaulting and beating Mrs B Kinnear at 262 Texas Street. He was rearrested on an assault to murder charge and ordered to post a new $500 bond, having previously been granted liberty on a $300 bond for assault and battery as described by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Martin
D. H. Edington
Recorder’s Court
Bdae
Mobile Kats Meet Semmes Tomorrow
The Mobile Kats girls basketball team travels to face Semmes Hi tomorrow night at 6 on the Y court. Both teams are among the district’s fastest and a close contest is expected as fans anticipate a spirited game.
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Mobile Kats
Semmes Hi
Samy
Apie
Hever
Masons to See Historic Film at Cathedral
Members of the Scottish Rite Masonic fraternities and their families will be entertained with a motion picture at the cathedral on Claiborne and St. Francis tonight. The program is part of a continuing series that began a few months ago and will continue at intervals for some time.
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Cathedral
Claiborne and
St. Francis Street
Merchant Firm Incorporated in Mobile
A merchant firm is formally incorporated by J. M. Woodruff of Mobile G. W. Willis and L. G. Gardner listed as organizers with the act filed locally in the business registry. Plans emphasize retail trade and community services in Mobile.
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Merchant Firm IS Incorporated
J. M. Woodruff
Mobile
G. W. Willis
L. G. Gardner
Vanderbilt Alumni Campaign For Funds Plans
Prominent Vanderbilt alumni organize a fundraising drive led by Frank C Hand of St Louis. The campaign aims to unite graduates from eight to ten states and other regions to support science education and related initiatives. The effort centers on mobilizing former students to contribute to the university’s projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt
Frank C & Hand
St Louis
Scanes
Seized Vessel Blocked After Rum Trade Crackdown
A damaged report notes a schooner seized and laid up at Magazine Point as authorities curb rum running. Several boats tied to the liquor schooner were released while the seized ship remains berthed and under guard.
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Rum Rumn
Magazine Point
Prelim hearing for crew member in Mobile case
Preliminary hearing for Jose Luis and other crew members will be held at 3 15 this afternoon at the courthouse. The group faces charges related to conspiracy to violate liquor laws and illegal activities tied to the vessel and its voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduratteneeoee
Jose Luis
Mobile Sevitafases
Eree Jall
Fire damages frame house at 504 Calhoun Street
A frame dwelling at 504 Calhoun Street suffered fire damage at 2 PM as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze against strong winds. The occupant named was J. Pollard.
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Calhoun Street
J. Pollard
Rain accompanies storm in Virginia
Norfolk dispatch reports a storm sweeping across Virginia with rain persisting through the day. Weather conditions disrupt travel while authorities issue advisories for residents in coastal counties and cities along the Chesapeake Bay.
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Virginia
New Orleans Warns of Ouachita River Flood Threat
The New Orleans weather bureau issued a flood warning for the Ouachita River with forecast rises to 24 to 36 feet by January 26 or 27, prompting officials to monitor conditions closely.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Weather Bureau
Ouachita River
Bitter Cold Grips Midwest With Heavy Snowfall
January reports from Arkansas and nearby states describe temperatures near zero and 6 to 12 inches of snow across counties. Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas record nine to ten inches as Rogers and Fayetteville report continued snowfall while Little Rock notes ground cover and frosty conditions. Fruit growers see benefits as cold water and snow may prevent early blossoms.
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Marth
Sorh
Fayetteville
Rogers
Bentonville
Little Rock
Weather Brief Missed Record Snow Hits Missouri
Beesaksee City Missouri reports severe cold and eight year snow since winter storm disrupts wire service across western state. Weather bureau forecasts a year with record lows and northern areas expect more snow.
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Beesaksee City
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Nortpicks
Unclear OCR Weather Update from Mamistor Ontario
Fragmentary report notes a sharp temperature drop from 43 degrees to 6 degrees with a tumble in conditions. No clear events, dates beyond January 22, or identifiable organizations or people are readable.
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Mamistor
Cold Wave Grips Midwest With Subzero Readings
A broad Arctic cold snap hits the north central states with subzero readings in Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Indiana and Chicago seeing five below to near zero. Weather observers warn temperatures will fall further east west and south as the system moves across the region.
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Canada
North Central
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michelindis
Indiana
Ate
Lake Michigan
Mercury
Chicago
Arctic Michigan
Bridge Approval Reported By War Department
The War Department announces approval of a bridge project with plans dated January 22. Details describe federal authorization and construction intent for the bridge's location and readiness.
Durkin Wins First Fight to Save Life Noose Outlook
Chicago report details Martin Durkin winning a boxing bout as part of his bid to avoid the gallows. The piece notes the court date set for January 2 and outlines Durkin’s past relationships, including Betty and Irma Sullivan, and mentions allegations of murder against him in connection with Edward Shanahan.
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Durkin
Chicago
Martin Kkin
Mio Onr
Jo Miller
Sek
Rchees Durkin
Jad
Betty
Yse
Irma Sullivan
Cornell
Tis
Wan Kpenyi
Martin
Hits of Mars
Edward Shanahan
Daugherty Against Betting Rights Questioned in Kentucky
In Frankfort on January 22 a Kenton circuit court restrains operation of a betting club at the Erlanger fair grounds. The case concerns rights and legal limits on betting activities linked to the Erie club across from Cincinnati, with attention to the broader national betting question.
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Frankfort
Erlanger
Erie
Cincinnati
Kenton Circuit Court
Erlanger Fair Grounds
Senate Probe Examines Coal Profiteering Claims
A senate inquiry investigates alleged coal profiteering, targeting local dealers as a primary source of inflated prices. The probe aims to determine if price manipulation affected consumers and regional markets, with emphasis on authority of the Senator for Reed and related jurisdiction.
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Senate
Saat
Reed
Navy personnel approved enlistment strength set at 36000
Washington January 22 The House approved a proposal setting the enlisted strength of Navy personnel at 36000 men. The action specifies manpower levels for the Navy as part of defense planning.
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NAVY
Washington
House
Headless torso found. autopsy unable to name primary cause
A headless torso of a young woman was found on Samuel Ephraim Mell Nice’s estate in Media Pennsylvania. The autopsy failed to establish a clear cause, with no signs of violent injury noted. The coroner’s jury physician hinted the affair may be tied to the nearby residence of Reece who discovered the body while walking a shortcut to a trail line.
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Woener
Curaery
Samuel K — Phia
Mell Nice
Reece
Schuh
Reeey
Second Jewelry Robbery Reported in West Palm Beach
Report of a second jewelry theft in Palm Beach alleges Miss McCormick and Mrs McKinlock lost about $26 000 in jewels from the home of Mr and Mrs George A McKinlock. Private detectives insured the jewel, police deny knowledge, and the culprit is described as a clever thief operating since winter.
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West Palm Beach, Frs
Aristocratic Palm’ Beach
Epee & Pray ‘Martel
Garland founder waived preliminary case in farm investigation
A preliminary hearing was waived in Garland tied to charges stemming from the farm investigation. The date and full details remain unclear, but the action indicates progress toward moving the case forward.
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Garland
Selects to be Made by Commisias at Later Date
Fragmentary text shows a committee will choose or decide at a later time. Names and full context are unclear in the readable portion.
New Clubber Attack Shrouded By Conflicting Reports
Authorities investigate a recent attack linked to a club and other similar incidents. Details are unclear as officials describe multiple versions of events and possible suspects.
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Gapture
Schwarz
Chester E
Oe Ey and Company
Gaston Street
Davis
Warren Street
Cleveland
Ould
Heavee South
Mid- West
Dixie
4Dria
R. V. Taylor Bag
Hartwell
Haggerty
Morris
Spotswood
Semmes
Norfolk
Chica
Bete du
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Tim
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Ereiin
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