Greenville farmer charged with murder after shooting trio
Greenville Mississippi January 26 George A McKinney a farmer confessed to killing eight year old Hill Peeples and wounding his sister Marie ten and father W C Peeples near Leland after a quarrel between the Peeples and his wife. He returned with a shotgun and fired at the family wounding Peeples then shot the fleeing children. McKinney is held in jail on first degree murder charges.
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Greenville
Miss
George A. McKinney
Hill Peeples
Marie
W. C. Peeples
Leland
McKinney
Peeple
Windo
Peeples
Young husband faces court fight after fatal puppy love dispute
Ernest Eich, 19, remained in a local hospital with bullet wounds after a quarrel over his 17 year old bride Elizabeth Barrett Bich. A coroner’s jury ruled that Elizabeth died from pistol wounds inflicted by Eich, despite his claim she fired first and then shot herself.
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Atlanta
Ernest Eich
Elizabeth Barrett Bich
Eich
M. F. Smith
Federal Jury Panel Opens with Liquor Indictment Docket
A federal court session begins Monday with grand jury empaneling to investigate cases requiring indictments. The weeklong docket centers on liquor offenses, including possession, transport, sale, and liquor nuisance. Names listed include Andrew Thomas, Bert Ellis, Leo Jackson, John Warren Moore, and others with next hearings planned for February 5 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Andrew Thomas
Bert Ellis
Bert Ills
Robert Grant
L. Williams
Leo Jackson
Fred Stone
John Warren Moore
William R. Powell
Thomas B. Murray, Jr
Willie Jonson
Palmer Richardson
J. C. Overton
J. C. Orange
Pair Held After Raid In Mobile Marijuana Bust
Police say two men and a woman were arrested after a raid at a North district plant uncovering 1000 marijuana cigarettes on the second floor. W. J. Cooper, 28, named principal distributor, and Chester Baker, 18, charged with selling the weed. the woman, Billy Palmer, held on a statutory count. The seizure prompted warnings about marijuana’s insidious health effects and its hardiness for cultivation.
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Franco
Arras
Gramo Arec
W. .J. Cooper
Chester Baker
Cooper
Billy Palmer
Santa Sert
Recall of Rockefeller Jr and Stewart sparks Senate rebuke
Senator Nye denounced Robert W. Stewart as corrupt and evasive as he discussed the struggle for control of Standard Oil of Indiana with John D. Rockefeller Jr. Nye cited Stewart’s perjury trial, alleged Continental Trading Company schemes, and questioned how Libety bonds became a trust for stockholders’ dividends.
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Washington
Senate
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Nye
North Dakota
Stewart
Continental Trading Company
District of Columbia
Indiana Company
President Coolidge seeks extra 1.56 million for agriculture
President Coolidge sent a congressional recommendation for a 1,560,000 expansion of the agriculture department budget. Items include 45,000 for a weather bureau building in San Juan Puerto Rico 25,000 to finish Cheyenne Wyoming dry land station work 200,000 to fight forest fires 30,000 to publish tobacco statistics and 110,000 for beetle control.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
San Juan
Porto Rico
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Dry Land Experiment Station
Removal Sought Against Wisconsin Governor Kohler
Madison January 26 Attorney General John W Reynolds appointed special counsel to file removal against Governor Walter J Kohler in the states name. Reynolds says Kohler violated the corrupt practices act in his primary election campaign and the action rests on a petition by four progressive Republicans led by Bert M La Follette.
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Madison
Wis
John W. Reynolds
Walter J. Kohler
Bert M. LaFollette
Kobs
Three Die In Lisbon Express Wreck Near Alcantara
Three persons were killed and several coaches smashed when the Lisbon Express derailed near Alcantara Madrid. Rescue teams worked at the scene as authorities investigated.
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Madrid
Alcantara
Progress Of King George Maintained
Buckingham Palace announced that King George's progress was officially maintained as of this morning.
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King George
London
Buckingham Palace
George
Weather Update for Alabama Mississippi Tonight and Sunday
The forecast notes warmer conditions in Alabama and Mississippi with mainly clear skies. Winds shift northeast as temperatures edges rise, and parts of Florida may see similar warmth into the weekend.
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Alabama
Mississippi
University of California suspends thirteen journalism students
Thirteen UC Berkeley students, members of a journalism fraternity behind the campus publication Hell's Bells, are suspended as the university vows to keep the campus decent. The action reflects ongoing discipline amid student media activity.
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Los Angeles
Cal
University of California
Hell's Bells
Missing Fairchild Monoplane from L A to Mexico City
A Fairchild monoplane with seven passengers and piloted by Theodore Hull disappeared today over Mexico City after departing Los Angeles. Civil aviation officials reported the loss and initiated search efforts.
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Mexico City
Theodore Hull
Los Angeles
Civil Aviation Department
Constitutionalists Wait Party Regime Shift
M K Lightfoot, chairman of the national constitutional Democratic committee, says constitutional Democrats oppose the current Democratic leadership and are planning a unifying conference for nationwide reorganization. He cites debt and party splits since July and outlines three conditions for renewal: constitutional government, ending Tammany control, and advancing liberal government nationally and statewide.
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Springfield
M. K. Lightfoot
National Constitutional Democratic Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Constitutional Democrats
Democratic Party
Lightfoot
Funeral plans for former Senator Underwood not set
The body of Oscar W. Underwood will be taken to Alabama for services due to illness in the families. The funeral party will leave for Birmingham today and include Oscar W. Underwood Jr. and John J. Underwood, among others. No home services were planned today.
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Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Underwood
Birmingham
John J. Underwood
Frederick W. Underwood
John L. Underwood
Soldiers killed in border fighting blamed on outlaws
Government statement ties four Brazilian soldiers killed in Mato Grosso clashes to an ongoing war against outlaws. Reports from Asuncion cited Paraguayan civilian attacks by Brazilian troops, while Rio de Janeiro had no word on casualties.
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Rio Janeiro
Asuncion
Paraguay
Matto Grosso
Princess Maria Von Buelow Dies in Rome
Princess Maria Von Buelow widow of the former German chancellor dies in Rome at Villa Matta at age 80. The death marks the passing of a royal figure connected to the German Empire.
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Rome
Maria von Buelow
Villa Matta
President Coolidge May Attend George Washington University
President Calvin Coolidge plans to attend the mid-year commencement at George Washington University on February 22. He may deliver an address and is understood to receive an honorary degree, with Mrs. Coolidge also expected to be honored.
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Washington
Coolidge
George Washington University
Call Off Frolic Wamps Ball Cancels Debut Event
Hollywood notes state the 1929 Wampas frolic and ball for 13 baby stars of filmdom has been abandoned due to financial problems. The event, once near completion, was expected to draw Hollywood film circles to Shrine Auditorium for the young stars' public debut and selections.
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Hollywood
Calif
Shrine Auditorium
Foch Improves. Doctors See No Urgent Call
Paris January 26 The Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch has shown marked improvement through the night and his doctors will not visit unless summoned. No emergency is indicated and no new symptoms are reported.
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Paris
Foch
America Returns Heroic Captain Fried After Florida Rescue
The United States liner America docked at Hoboken with 32 saved from the Italian freighter Florida off the Virginia Capes. Captain George Fried, hailed as hero for a second time in three years after rescuing the Antinoe crew, was greeted by Police Commissioner Grover Whalen as the ship tied up at quarantine while the President Roosevelt saluted.
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New York
United States
America
Hoboken Pier
Florida
Virginia Capes
George Fried
Roosevelt
Fried
Grover Whalen
Kidnapped American Edward Young Reported Near Nan Kiangsi
Bishop P of the Catholic mission at Kanghow reports that an American named Edward Young is held near Nan Kiangsi province. Ransom of $10,000 demanded by kidnappers. Authorities pursue leads as details remain unclear.
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Oan
Kanghow
Edward Young
Nan_ Kiangsi
Finance Minister Signs $54 Million Loan Agreement
In Athens on January 26 the minister of finance signed a loan pact with J and W Seligman for 54 million dollars. Twenty five million will be issued within 18 months and the rest within five years. Funds will finance road construction and drainage projects for the Verda and Struma rivers with six percent interest and 40 year amortization. The convention goes to the chamber of deputies for ratification.
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Athens
J. and W. Seligman
Verda
Struma
Chamber of Deputies
Border Light Bills Show Excessive Costs Across Border
Senator Norris highlighted electric bills in International Falls New York and Canada Falls Ontario to argue U S power costs are higher. He contrasted a private U S provider with a government operated Canadian system noting a ninefold price difference for identical usage. He cited a Royal Theatre bill of 1.80 versus 7.20 for the same power and urged government ownership as a factor.
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Washington
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
United States
Ara Falls
N. Y
Canada
Niagara Falls
International Falls
Minn
Boundary River
St. Francis
Ontario
Royal Theatre
Heflin
Alaco
Remarkable Mobile Violinist Mary Margaret Harris Gains Early Fame
Miss Harris, a 12 year old WGCM Gulfport performer, won second in the Alabama State Federation senior music contest and a scholarship at Montvale College at 13. She earned the Mobile Symphony prize at 14 and now enters her second year with the orchestra. She studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory as the youngest student in the conservatory orchestra under Dr Bakalienikoff. Harris serves as secretary of the Junior Chopin Music Club and concert mistress of the Mobile High School orchestra. Her first WGCM radio appearance is expected to reach thousands. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E. D. Harris of 12 Kenneth Street, Mobile.
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Mary Margaret Harris
WGCM
Gulfport
Harrie
Alabama State Federation
Meet Alabama
Montvale College
Mobile Symphony
Symphony
Conservatory Orchestra
United States
Bakalienikoff
Age Cincinnati Symphony
Miss Harris
Junior Chopin Music Club
Mobile
Mobile High School
Mary Margaret
KE. D. Harris
Kenneth Street
Boosters Plan Dauphin Island Night Banquet Talk
Mobile Bay Boosters schedule a dinner and meeting at the Fowl River clubhouse Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Mayor Bates will discuss the Dauphin Island resort project while A D Reavis outlines the Cedar Point paved road and bridge plan and E J Grove covers the seawall project. Downey invites reservations.
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Dauphin Island
Mobile Bay
Cecil F. Bates
A. D. Reavis
Cedar Point
E. J. Grove
Mobile County
Downey
Dexter
Negro fined after truck crash at Piggly Wiggly store
Raymond Smith, a black truck driver, was fined 25 dollars and 25 days by Recorder G S Sargent for crashing plate glass windows at the Piggly Wiggly store at Dauphin and Hamilton streets. C Rawls and another man tried for street tax violations were fined 5 dollars and costs. The fines and taxes were paid.
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Raymond Smith
Dauphin
Hamilton
Recorder
G. S. Sargent
C. 8. Rawls
Relief in Mobile as cold snap eases tonight
Local meteorologist Albert Mberger reports the cold wave has recurved away from the coast and the thermometer should not fall below 48 degrees tonight. Readings last night ranged from the low 40s to around 60 with cloudy skies expected to ease to warmer conditions.
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Mobile
Albert *Mberger
Arerees
Toni and
Secdae
Forgery Charges Involving Taylor And Gresham Docketed
Taylor from Laurel and Gresham of Oklahoma face forgery charges in the county recorder court. Taylor confessed to forging Leona Athey’s signature on a $12 check. Gresham attempted to cash the check at Merchants National Bank. the cashier detained him after recognizing the forgery. Detectives say Taylor acted in good faith and provided the information leading to the arrest.
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Sampson Taylor
Samuel L. Greaham
Recorder’s Court
Taylor
Laurel
Bana
OkaAnoma
Leona Athey
At Goog Burch
Prohibition case against M. J. Blalack on jail docket
Deputy Faulk booked M. J. Blalack for violation of the prohibition law after witnessing several whiskey sales. A pint and three half pints were seized from his possession as he operated a pocket bootleggery at Selma and Lawrence streets. Blalack to be heard in inferior criminal court Monday. Sam Harding, already convicted, was sentenced to three months hard labor. Addie Booth faced a $50 fine and 20 days or costs.
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M. J. Blalack
C. V. Faulk
Blalack
Inferior Criminal Court
Faulk
Selma
Lawrence
Sam Harding
Addie Booth
Robbery at Columbia Cafe on Davis and Maple
A sneak thief broke into the Columbia cafe on Davis avenue and Maple street last night, taking $250 in $10 and $20 bills and a gold watch. Police were informed today by Captain W. J. McNeely. A second note reports a break in at the Beet house of boat Susie A. Moran at Todd's yard yesterday after a two pair of marine glasse.
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Columbia
Davis Avenue
Maple Street
W. J. McNeely
Susie A. Moran
Todd's Yard
Kruse arraigned on assault at Shoe Shop
John Kruse of 310 South Conception Street arraigned on assault and battery against Miss Emme Perry, cashier at the Shop, waived examination to the grand jury and held on $500 bond. He also faced a city drunkenness charge. Perry said Kruse entered the Shoe Shop and struck her in the face. Kruse claimed he was a stranger to her.
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John Kruse
South Conception Street
Emme Perry
South Oe Tr
Kruse
Perry
Bigg Perry
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