23 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
1
Federal official urges cooperative dipping of cattle horses and mules on the Sigler range during winter months to prevent cattle tick infestation. Dipping continues until infestation is eradicated with weather delays for safety when temperatures are too cold.
Friday morning calls for fair conditions across the region with mild coastal temperatures ranging from 22 to 26 degrees and interior south areas between 16 and 20 degrees. A river forecast note appears, listing gauges along the Warrior and Tombigbee rivers, with times near 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. for observed levels.
Mobile city forecaster Albert AshereT says temperatures will rise Friday after a 22 degree start. Ashenberger predicts a low around 22 to 24 degrees Thursday night with continuing cold on Friday night into Saturday morning and possible ice. The recent sharp plunge to 7:45 and 23 degrees Thursday morning followed light sleet and drizzle that caused discomfort.
Police recover a blue felt hat and clothing near the pep ge viaduct. Detectives Lott Olson Moody and Franco note signs of a struggle and a bloodstained footprint. Investigators locate wreckage and windshield shards as they pursue the mystery surrounding the missing woman and belongings.
Arthur D. Davis, chair of Mobile County board of revenue and road commissioners, announces intent to seek the sheriff’s job. Others discussed as candidates include Dudley McFayden, Byrne deputy sheriff wounded in a liquor raid. Wade, a former chief deputy. William H. Holcombe. James J. Barry. B. Crow. Clyde Rayford. and Frank M. Ladd Jr.
In Waco Texas on January 23 a barber named Alex Bush and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting affray. Witnesses say the victims were attacked when attempting to disarm a man identified as R. Whatley.
A report indicates a 1930 city directory is being compiled by a Mobile Chamber of Commerce team led by George Stecher. Workers survey business districts and residential areas, with completion planned in three to four weeks and a spring publication target. About 36 people are employed on lists, with offices in the State office building.
Charles Eflis Goodin aged 46 president and managing director of the Hotel Adelphia plummeted to his death from a fire escape on the ninth floor of the Philadelphia establishment.
The Sun day News Item announces a free demonstration for classified ads in small or medium type run in The Sunday Register with no extra charge. Ads can be brought in or called in via Dexter 3607 for processing by an Ad-Taker.
France must have ships on all seven seas to protect colonial holdings and distant coastlines. Premier Andre Tardieu outlined France's naval requirements at the London arms conference, presenting figures on areas and populations of French colonies.
Three violators of the Mason area were fined for small quantities of liquor. Willie Carter and Oliver Jones each paid 50 dollars and costs or 50 days. William Payne, 28, was docketed at the county jail on charges of violating the law. Deputy C. Paulk reported the officer.
A break in occurred at Olsen's residence at 261 Franklin Street with a broken window. Detectives and Holmes investigated but found no trace of the intruder or the burglary after a thorough search of the premises. A second location in the same home was ransacked but the thief fled, taking money and valuables.
Jefferson county deputies arrived Thursday to take Jimmie Mumford back to Birmingham on charges of grand larceny. Mumford, described as a negro, was captured near Citronelle after a high speed chase of about half a mile and surrendered to law officers including State Officer Rufus Catinon Deputy Sheriff Marshall Lee and Federal Officer Walter Ford.
The body of George Simmons, master of the US lighthouse tender Camellia, died following a short illness after an attack in Teeree The body was sent home to Florida as officials reported the incident occurred late Wednesday afternoon.
James K Shields of New Jersey exposes an affidavit by Harold Nadel alleging Arthur F Foran comptroller of customs at New York ran a liquor serving lodge at Mount Airy. Photos claim to show a bar gambling machines and bottles. The raid found no illegal devices. Two New Jersey senators sent their recommendations to President Hoover after a meeting with Colonel Foran.
New York January 23 report states Philip York testified that prohibition agents last summer asked him to issue a customs seizure warrant for a quantity of liquor they charged Her- with involvement in an ark of enforcement.
In Ashdown Arkansas J W Stephens admits stabbing Kernell after an October home dispute. Kernell died days later and his widow challenges the self defense claim noting death bed statements that Stephens struck from behind and had threatened Kernell previously.
The Mobile Pilot Club schedules a 7:00 PM charter presentation held by the newly formed group. Miss McSwean helped organize the club and is a guiding figure in its early days. Members may obtain Pilot Club pins from Mrs. Blanche Dempsey, treasurer.
A dredge bound from Beaufort North Carolina to Baltimore with 28 men aboard went aground miles south of Hatteras early this morning. The incident was confirmed by coast guard headquarters.
Belgrade Yugoslavia Cec a Drobnjak age 18 was chosen today as Miss Jugoslavia for 1990 in Belgrade.
Testimony at a West Palm Beach inquest disputes Dry Raiders assertions in the killing of bootlegger George W. Moore. Sheriff R. C. Baker and Detective H. F. Hazard testified that four officers were armed but drew no weapons during the raid. Witnesses James Kugler and W. M. McNulty survived, detailing the raid and gunfire as Patterson and others described the scene.
Report says one person died and several were injured when an ACL train derailed while the engineer slowed for Fremont. Witnesses note Mr. Groas was en route home from Washington.
Washington report says a dentist was cited for accepting a $150 wrist watch from Sinclair as a reward for favors while oilmen served sentences. A special board of inquiry set for Saturday to quiz Kling and hear two witnesses, including a newspaper man and J R Ellis.
A fire at the Beauvoir Confederate Veterans home near Biloxi Mississippi forced the evacuation of 75 to 87 year old women. Superintendent L Tartt and staff led the residents to safety as flames consumed the dormitory. Biloxi and Gulfport fire units fought the blaze, with damage estimated around 40000 dollars and 7500 of insurance coverage.
A morning blaze at the Fair Ground race track in New Orleans destroyed two horse barns. Fifteen horses died in the flames and three men were badly burned. The fire began from a defective oil heater in the men's quarters and hindered by a distant water line and fence delays. Thirteen horses perished in the first barn. two horses escaped then returned to the flames. The incident disrupted activity at the track as firefighters responded.
Reports from Memphis describe heavy floods isolating families as rescue crews, Red Cross, and aid aircraft race to deliver food and supplies. Authorities plan to open channels, with boats used to reach marooned residents as crews coordinate relief operations and assess damage.
The Davis Avenue case against J M Davis charges him with failing to stop after an accident and reckless driving. A Friday police court hearing was postponed due to the involvement of James Babe Kernan, who was injured in the incident weeks earlier. Detectives say Ackley drove a street car and lured a man to his home before the crash. Kernan is described as using a fictitious name and is reported at Magnolia Cemetery pending further action.
Reports from Zaragoza indicate anxiety among university circles as classes continue despite fears of disorders. Students gathered in orderly groups discussing reports of unrest, with concern over potential disturbances unfolding in the city.
The wife of a British minister, Mrs. Lampson, dies in Hong Kong after a meningitis illness. The report notes her death as a professional or social figure connected to British diplomatic circles.
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