Four teens held on grand charges for car theft spree
Police report a group of four boys, led by an older youth still underage, charged with taking and using 16 automobiles across the city. A fifth boy is sought for stealing Moore’s car and other citywide thefts. A taped confession details multiple joy rides, with officers arresting two near a Chevrolet dismantling scene.
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Moore
Rodney Clyatt
Boon
Green
Phillip Pitroff
Police Relief Association
David Holt
Joachim
Contivan
Peng
Sam Crane
Water Street
Adams and
Ha Streets
Pore Etene
Chevro
Swater
Adams Street
Sam
Sete Ine Tt
A. Dauphin
Sam c Rane
Royal
Turner Motors Company
Joachim Street
Conti
Bayou la Batre
Prichard
Sarah
Brewton
Eure
Telegraph Road
Pitroff
Warren Burch
John T McGrath Modillan Leader Dies After Illness
John Thomas McGrath known as Yohn M Grath died at 6 30 this morning at his home 21 Monroe after a brief illness from indigestion. He is survived by his wife Mrs Katie Conley McGrath two sisters Mrs W E B Flinn and Mrs Della Morton numerous nieces and nephews in Mobile and Hot Springs Ark and other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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John Thomas McGrath
Modillan
Monroe
Auack
Katie Conley McGrath
W. EB. Flinn
Della Morton
Mobdile
Hot Springs
Ark
Old Time Resident Visits Mobile in 1881 Revisitation
A former resident, identified as Aia B. Steele, is visiting Mobile. He left the city in 1881 and now arrives to reconnect with old friends and occasions, expressing eagerness to meet familiar faces during his stay.
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Aia B. Steele
Towis
Cobeet Aan
U S Flier Major Rut Wounded in Nicaraguan Fighting
Major James Rut former United States Army pilot recuperating in San Francisco from wounds suffered in Nicaraguan fighting. He is described as an ace in the Nicaraguan army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rut
United States Army
San Francisco
Chest Workers Renew Efforts to Reach Goal
Community fundraising teams press renewed drives for local charitable and welfare institutions as total donations reach 39,701. Leaders urge full city participation and even distribution of wearers’ I gave buttons to show support while ensuring accurate subscription cards and proper division of canvassing teams in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desi Re
W. H. Reynolds
L. D. Dix
Mobile
Urday
Taxpenalty warning to firms over late assessments
Tax assessor E. D. Laurendine warns that one third of corporations have filed late with the state and county. Firms failing to assess property by February 5 face a five dollar daily penalty and a ten percent surcharge on the original assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wae Resmregerrand
E. D. Laurendine
Couple on Trial For Theft Of 12 Dollars In Cookeville
In Cookeville Tennessee a couple faced trial for a $12 theft after allegedly holding up the owner. Breeden testified he was steadied by the woman while the husband had him at gunpoint before fleeing. the pair pleaded guilty to the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookeville, Tenn
Ae Ee Breeden
Breeden
Oman
Wagon Used in Robbery at Morgan Street Warehouse
Burglars forced entry at the Mewney Company warehouse on Conception Street and stole several cases of cigarettes including Chesters Campbells and Lucky Strike. A horse and wagon were used. entry was via a pried window and broken glass with tracks left for detectives. Separately, R M Weinacker reported a burglary at his home with a suitcase of valuables disturbed on a dining table. The second floor was ransacked and entry was through a second story window.
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Mewney Company
Morgan and
Conception Streets
R. M. Weinacker
Weinacker Bros
Weinacker
Fle Claire
Ten year term for burglary in circuit court
Robert Starks known in crime circles as ter was sentenced by Judge Grayson to ten years in penitentiary after pleading guilty to seven indictments for burglary and four for larceny. Other sentences included Lee Davis one year, Crichton case one year, J H Williams one year, Wyolen Porter sixty days, and Lindsey Douglas two years ten days for related offenses.
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Robert Starks
Grayson
Circuit Court
Stark
B. B. Cham
Starks
Lee Davis
Crichton
J. H. Williams
Charleston Street
Wyolen Porter
Borge
Lindsey Douglas
Tom
Dolly King
Coast Guard
Lieut. 5 P Edwards arrives in Mobile to select a site and supervise construction of a gulf division radio station. All coast guard units receive short wave receivers for orders on patrol. Gulf division expects eleven TS foot patrol boats next month with four assigned to Biloxi and four to Key West.
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P. Edwards
Coast Guard
Mobile
Gulf Division
Edwards
Gulf Coast
H. H. Wolf
Gulf
Baltimore
Kag Wolf
Gaueien
Biloxi
Key West
Investigation of Murder Begun in Mississippi
Authorities in Okolona Mississippi began probing the mysterious death of Mabry G Abernathy a 65 year old wealthy plantation owner found shot in his car about a mile from home. He suffered two head wounds and a pistol was placed in his lap as investigators ruled out self-inflicted death. Abernathy had served in the state legislature for Neve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley City
Roberts
Ome
Myrtie
Americans Leave Foochow in Fleet for Home
Four hundred Americans depart Foochow and reach Hong Kong as the relief voyage proceeds. The movement comes amid ongoing security and relief operations with troops and vessels reported in the area.
Fort Morgan Purchase Bill Moves Through House
A bill in the house seeks state or local purchase of Fort Morgan and adjacent land for a park or recreation site. The fort, opposite Fort Gaines, is appraised at 12 400 dollars, with a government price around 26 dollars per acre. The Fort Morgan commission would negotiate in the state’s name to enable public use or transfer to private sale if unused.
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Parawin
Ban County
Eee okeMbile
Gaines
Fort Morgan
War Department
Grove
Mobile
Federal liquor trials set in district court
A docket of liquor cases will be tried in federal court starting next Monday in New Mexico. Judge Stallworth announced the schedule through Friday of next week and warned defendants to check for trial dates. Notices will be posted in the court entrance and copies sent to newspapers.
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of United States District
EZ. Stallworth
Stallworth
Natchez Aroused Over Court Suit
Local residents discuss a municipal court case set for Friday involving Smapes, accused of defrauding a businessman by promising marriage to a millionaire’s daughter and offering bonds and securities as an engagement settlement. Hymel allegedly promised a patent for thrill seekers and claimed the securities were gifts, while denying accusations of trickery.
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Natchez
Misa
Smapes
Patrick
Jasper Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Cordova Case
A Jasper man received a 12 year sentence after being found guilty in a Cordova case. The proceedings disclosed details of the alleged offenses and the judge imposed the term in county court.
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Jasper Man
Two Dead and Three Wounded After Camden Moonshine Raid
In Camden Arkansas last night deputy Zach Horton and Paul Stanley were killed in a raid on an alleged moonshiner's tent. Sheriff Arthur Ellis and Jack Lewis were wounded along with bystander F D Derring. Stanley allegedly opened fire, killing Deputy Milner and injuring others, as officers attempted to raid the camp.
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Camden
Ark
Zach Horton
Paul
Stanley
Abods
Arthur Ellis
Jack Lewis
F. D. Derring
Louann
Anteith
Ellis
Man Taken To Montgomery In Larceny Trial
Francis Xavier ce elias R L Hunt stands charged with larceny after diamonds vanished from John Mills a Manchester musician. Mills says two rings were pawned in Birmingham and Mobile following a trip from New Orleans. Authorities report the suspect told relatives of a hospital stay while being questioned by Detective Johnson.
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Francis Xavier Ce Elias
R. L. Hunt
Peates
Ly Hanes
John Mills
Anchester
Manchester
Monty
Johnson
Mills
Burch
Mane
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Coffey Confessed to Murder In Maquoketa Case
The Wisconsin News reports Coffey confessed to killing his second wife and pursuing a Maquoketa girl during 1919 1920 while residing there. The paper notes a disappearance linked to the period and mentions letters allegedly connected to the act.
Massive Ice Floe Boat Carrying 25 Fishermen Reported Lost
A large ice floe carried 25 fishermen out to sea near Ukrainia in January. Rescue efforts are hampered as ice-breakers work to reach the drifting vessel amid worsening conditions. Authorities warn hope remains slim but continue searching and coordinating with other ships in the area.
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Ziupol
Ukrainia
Texas Open Set for Thursday
San Antonio announces Texas Open set for Thursday with unclear details on date and entry fees as OCR text remains fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN _ ANTONIO
Fee
Free for all fight erupts at Central High game
A disorderly melee broke out in the gym after a Central High basketball game prompting police and staff to restore order. A Central player reportedly threw a ball at an opponent during the fracas as spectators.
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Washington
Gto
Anney
Three Die in House Fire Near Warren Camps
A mother Mrs Clarence B Hills and two of her five children died in a Stonehill district fire near summer camps. The mother escaped twice with three older children but returned for two younger children, William aged two and a seven month old infant, perishing with them. An elderly man was present in the home at the time.
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Warren
Stonehill
Clarence B. Hills
Wiliam
Fant
Hilis
Plane drops food to men marooned on ice floe
Three sailors aboard the Imperial strong were stranded on a huge Lake Michigan ice floe near Michigan City Indiana. An airplane dropped food fuel and clothing after they had no food since Sunday. Aircrew and relief efforts continued as to reach them.
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Michigan City
Ind
Lake Ma
Jce
Field
Jevey Ians Arvey Fryer
Joe van Kirk
Aiken Lynching Case Reopens Under Guard
The Aiken lynching case resumes with a guarded session as Judge Daniel and the prosecution prepare for testimony. Howard Martin, pardoned by Governor Richards, awaits potential grand jury testimony about the night of the incident.
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AIKEN
Carerte Pial O' Ceribers
John S
Bean Doran
Bertha
Clarence Lowman
John M. Daniel
Sheen
Columbia
Howard Martin
Richards
Faithful Husband Seeks Government Reward
Washington note says RE. D. Howe of New York asks Representative Tabor to obtain Social Security benefits for a man married fifty years. Howe cites his letter claiming the long marriage entitles the husband to aid, noting poor health and urging action now.
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Washington
RE. D. Howe
W N. Y
Representative Tabor
Republican
New York
Howe
President Coolidge May Name New Commissioner
Fragmentary Washington dispatch discusses potential U S appointive choices for a federal commission seat. Names such as E Woods and C Davis are mentioned amid debates over regional balance and political support, with opposition noted from certain quarters.
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Merce Commission
Coolidge
E. Woods
Senate
Will . Sall
Matis
Pittsburg
Des
Pra
Washington
Oon C. Davis
Railroyds
Railroyds, An Lowan
Ship Disaster Off Crimea Leaves Twelve Drowned
Twelve men are feared dead after a storm wrecked the Greek steamer Lazos near Odessa in the Turia area. Rescue efforts found twelve bodies aboard, with authorities reporting heavy casualties and continuing search and recovery operations.
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Odessa
Ukrainis
Jan
Crim
Turia
Hog Carload Purchases Proceed Amid County Feed Plans
A county road board awards a carload of hogs to the county farm for feeding, with 60 days before sale. A. D. Davis notes the hogs will be fed several tons of potatoes and then sold under board directions.
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Board of Theme Road Commissioners
County Farm
A. D. Davis
A. Mo
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