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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1926

Page

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Police Praise Mobiles Officers in Public Notice

The Mobile Police Department receives formal commendation for its officers who pursued a dangerous suspect with risk to their lives. City officials read the resolution praising the force and urging citizens to respect law and order.

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Trials Set Next Week in Prohibition Case List

Jury will hear cases from this session on violations of the prohibition law. Monday docket includes Peter White for possession and selling whiskey and others for related offenses. Tuesday and Wednesday feature additional defendants accused of liquor possession, sale, transportation, and conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act.

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Atlantic Ocean rescue struggles amid sinking ships and delays

Waves lash the Atlantic as liners Leviathan Aquitania and others head toward port with passengers. Storm delays span from one to days, claiming three lives on the Atta. Antinoe and Laristan freighters near the Panama Canal are involved, while President Roosevelt aided Atta crew. Solvang sinks near Delaware Breakwater after colliding with Vacuum. one drowned.

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Conviction Report From fragmented Knox case at night

A damaged OCR fragment notes a person named Knox convicted at night with unclear charges. The text is incomplete but indicates a felonious outcome and a term or sentence. Source lacks full names, dates, or locations for precise details.

Knox

Land Holdings Appraisers Named Price Williams

Appraisers F. McCrary and W. W. Snow estimated values on land holdings with Price Williams named in the report.

Appraisers Co F.mccrary W. W. Snow Price Wiliams

Fair Weather Is Mobile Promise

Last night's temperature fell to 41 degrees, marking the coldest reading in a string of forecast promises from Fair Weather is Mobile.

Trainman Reveals How Disguise Failed to Hide Dean Slayer

Mobile railroad conductor M. Be. Yeatman explains how he traced a fugitive by noticing hidden gun, masked eye contact, and a limp after boarding a Mobile to Selma train. He says he lifted the man’s disguise at Prestwich, guiding authorities to the arrest and praising his vigilance.

Dean M. BE. Yeatman Mobile Selma Laney Me Chris Dean Mr. Yeatman Yeat Yeatman Calumet Prestwith de Jackson Jackson

Rumor of Ford Plant Denied by Officials

Rumors circulating on the streets about a Ford plant are denied by officials. Reportedly, a telephoned message misrepresented a company plan, with authorities warning the public not to trust unverified claims.

FORD

Sneak Thief Steals Three Overcoats

G. Cohn, operating a tailor shop at 155 upstairs, reports a theft of three overcoats by a sneak thief.

G. Cohn

Black fugitive cut mustache with glass in woods

The prisoner said that a white man in the woods Friday afternoon found Mog Figory parts and shaved off his moustache. He admitted visiting a relative in Prestwick who refused him admission. Starks said he served seven years of a 12 year sentence for killing a man in Akron Hale County Alabama.

Prestwick Starks Akron Ala Hale County Sev

Library Bond Approved for Mobile Incinerator Project

Plans to establish an adequate public library in Mobile will be advanced by the city commission and Public Library Association after yesterday’s bond election. The $85,000 bond issue carried by a majority of 716 votes to fund two incinerators for the city.

Mobile City Commission Electile Public Library Association Tssue Aee Ees

Conduits for Wires Debated on Grand Street Plan

Officials from Gulf Electric Company and Southern Bell Telephone debated wiring the goods street system. T K Tuckson argued for routing lines along the avenue while planners consider widening the thoroughfare.

Gt. Joseph Street Thor Gulf Electric Com Southern Bell Telephone Company Pegresetta

Governor Urged to Spare Lives Amid Crisis

Dispatch notes pleas from diverse counties in Georgia and Putnam County urging Governor Cutford Walker to intervene and halt executions. The text references Floyd McClellan and a clemency approach, with focus on political and legal pressure across regions.

Tees Ga Floyd McClellan Uae Cutford Walker Quincy Putnam Cownty

Hit and Run Driver Fined After Front-Path Collision

D Burgett Jr was fined 101 dollars plus costs or 50 days hard labor after a hit and run incident in front of his home. He was charged with failing to stop after an accident and later arrested. The case notes heavy penalties and the accountability for the crash involving Burgett’s vehicle.

Burgett, Jr D. H. Ae Burgett

Surgeon’s bold laparo heart operation saves Cleveland man

A Cleveland man who was clinically dead for several minutes after a heart related complication was revived by Dr Theron M Scene. The surgeon performed a daring procedure beneath the heart and completed the operation, restoring health as the patient recovers.

Cleveland Ohio H—pperen Facturer Aestaind Theron M

Voter Opposes Martian Cremation Plan in Bond Election

A reader claims he opposed funding incineration for the poor in the bond measure, arguing against giving the city the right to cremate residents. The exchange reveals tension over cremation policies and library funding during the election period.

Library Mobilians

Sinking near Halifax reported by wireless with two dead

A gale and squalls off Halifax delayed distress signals from two ships. The Lamptan's crew were seen leaving in lifeboats. At 6 am reports confirmed sinking with two men lost including Ernest, a New York mate. The Navy noted distant signals and considered two ships in distress.

Halifax Lamptan Indeeparret Wireless Company Ernest Boatewain New York Heisin Navy Aus

Box Car Robbers Are Given Fines

Mae Reasonover and Wilbur C. Burton pleaded guilty in circuit court to railroad car theft offenses nearly two years old. Reasonover fined $1000 on one count and Burton fined $60. The case of Walter Johnson and others involving wounding a man named Taylor was adjourned with bonds posted.

Mae Reasonover Wilbur C. Burton Weasonover Pinch Burton Walter Johnson Negro Os Dtr Pear Im Court

Planning Coup in Berlin Alarm Spurs Wartime Action

German reports claim fascist groups plotted a coup in Berlin for the next day, aiming to occupy the city and disarm police. The claim notes plans by several organizations and warns of potential anti fascist countermeasures.

Mpeg Idg Berliner Tong Mittag Mt Reg Cupation of Berlin Disarmaent Sech Ae

Life of Cardinal Mercier National Funeral Details

Readable fragments describe the planned national funeral for Cardinal Mercier. The route to the cathedral and ceremonial steps are sketched, noting hours of daily prayer, private meditation, and thrifty meals. Text mentions household members and clerical routines surrounding the funeral.

Cardinal Mercier Gutelei Malinen

Tuskegee Negroes Hold Convention in Alabama

Field agents of the Julius Rosenwald fund meet in Tuskegee as part of a Negro Conference planning committee session. Speakers include Dr. Kenyon L. Butler of Michigan State College of Agriculture and J. W. Sanders of Charleston West Virginia with others debating conference guidance and marketing bureau organization.

Tuskegee Ala Julius Rosenwald National Association Anne Aye Hot Springs Ark Kenyon L. Butid Michigan State College of Agriculture le Sapiro J. W. Sanders Charleston W. Va Grassley Delaware A. & MM. College

No clues found to missing man Bennie K. Brown

Mobile police report Bennie K. Brown a Pensacola farmer is missing from home. His wife has posted a $100 reward for information. A car found abandoned near Mobile was tied to the case but police doubt foul play and say Brown appeared briefly at police quarters before release.

Bennie KH. Brown Pensacola Fia Brown Develo Lice

Hair Styling Change Sparks Debate Among Barbers

A fragmented piece discusses bobbed hair being deemed out by some lady barbers. It references historical figures and fashion theory but remains unclear on who supports the trend or its date, hinting at evolving beauty standards.

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Resignation Rumors Grow Over Colonial Officer's Fate

A volatile report traces calls for the colonel’s resignation amid court martial and pay disputes. Officials contend the matter circles a resignation offer, with commentary on allowances and the ongoing colonial governance debate.

Physicians Hold Meet in Memphis

A Memphis medical gathering continues with physicians meeting to discuss clinical advances, patient care, and professional collaboration. The event highlights ongoing efforts by doctors to share knowledge and improve community health outcomes.

Memphis

Peace for Policy and Proof Adeyous National Defense

Ambiguous fragment discusses policy and defenseproofs with unclear entities. No definite events or names beyond generic terms. Summary limited by readable content.

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