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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1930

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Obbery Hearing of Ohio Youth Set For Tuesday

AIrregular OCR fragment details an Ohio youth facing a robbery hearing next Tuesday. It mentions a court, grand jury, arraignment before Judge A, and suspects Blalack and Merrill with masked robbers, bags of cash, and police capture. Willie Lott is indicted and due for circuit court action on burglary charges.

Ohio Merrill Rist Blalack Acig Warren Willie Lott Nion Aice Constance Delveau

Missing man sought by police after disappearance at Perdido Bay

Police seek Weakley son of C R Weak from Perdido Bay who was staying with J W at 256 St Joseph street. He left Saturday night and has not returned. Described as slim, about five feet six inches tall, weighing around 150 pounds, last seen wearing a brown suit and light cap.

Weakley C. R. Weak Perdido Bay J. W St. Joseph Street Slim

Political Rally Planned Ahead of Democratic Primary

A campaign rally is set for Monday night in the interest of AdaC candidate Gereath Davis. The meeting at Battle House will feature two qualified candidates, including Alderden A. former chief deputy, who has been an active contender for the office.

Nome Adaac Gereath Davis Wis Ipielock Battle House Alerdeen A

Lindbergh Re-elected Chairman of Transcontinental Air

Colonel C A Lindbergh was re elected chairman of the technical era of Transcontinental Air. It was announced here to M Keyes, president of a group, and retiring officer will be succeeded by J L Maddux, head of Maddux Air.

York C A. Lindbergh Transcontinental Air Ransy M. Keyes Curigh Corporation J. L. Madhead Maddux Air

Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets Sell at Local Drug Stores

An advertisement touts Mc Liver Oil Extract Tablets as a simple easy to swallow form of Cod Liver Oil with vitamins. It claims the extract is just as good as a spoonful of tested Cod Liver Oil and offers a 60 tablet bottle for 60 cents from MocC.L. Inc.

Mocc.l. Inc

You Can Make It contest draws Mobile youth interest

Mobile youths show unusual interest in the You Can Make It contest announced by Mrs. Carl A. Klinge director of municipal playgrounds. Many towns report participation while materials and booklets supplied by the national wood conservation committee will remain property of entrants.

Mobile Carl A. Klinge National Committee On Wood Conservation Rene Uests Baldwin County Boys Ee Galvez Washin Square Pillans Arlington Ch Crawford Aer Oe Ee Commerce I Moile Register Newsim

Senate lobby panel drops Metz and King summons

In Washington on January 27 the senate lobby committee announced it would not summon Herman A. Metz of New York and Samuel A. King of Utah. The move follows inquiries into 1922 and 1928 campaign contributions tied to Metz and King. Senators Robinson and King defended the decision, while witnesses disputed the donation records.

Washington Senate Lobby Committee Herman A. Metz New York Samuel A. King Salt Lake City Robinson Indiana Metz General Dyestuffs Corporation King Femaparex Utah Samikemnate Smith Samuel Russel

Mobile League Pushes Negro Detention Home Plan

A Mobile LWV committee urged construction of a black detention home after a meeting with Chairman Arthur D. Davis. Members cited the Davis Avenue facility for white girls, noting its lease extension for 12 months, and pressed the board to finance a new facility for negro youths before the current administration ends.

Mobile League of Women Voters

Eastern Star Officers Installed in Meridian Chapter

Meridian Mississippi January 27 officers of Toomsuba Chapter No 272 Order of Eastern Star were installed by Mrs Tom Wright installation officer Mrs Margaret Pickett worthy matron Lee Brandon worthy patron Mrs Agnes Jenkins associate matron Cecil Ryan associate patron Mesdames Mary Schamburger treasurer Rowena Simmons conductress Myrtle Sims associate conductress Maude Reid Ada Lessie Banes Ruth Ruby Lee Knox Esther Bernice Simmons Martha Valley Gressett Electa Fannie Shaw warder Nelia Wright chaplain Sam Pigford marshal Blanche Banes organist Ezra Knox sentinel

Meridian Miss Toomsuba Order of Eastern Star Tom Wright Margaret Pickett Lee Brandon Agnes Jenkins Cecil Ryan Mesdames Mary Schamburger Rowena Simmons Myrtle Sims Maude Reid Ada Lessie Banes Ruth Ruby Lee

Malady Shuts Schools in Clinchburg Virginia

An unknown disease kills four in one family prompting school closures and a ban on public gatherings. The Rector siblings Martha May and Emma Gay and Mary Helen Rector plus aunt Mrs Bessie May Patrick died within hours. Health officer Dr M Lee Lawley orders testing of vital organs.

Clinchburg M. Lee Lawley Washington Martha May Emma Gay Rector Mary Helen Rector Bessie May Patrick

How To Believe Sick Headaches In 3 Minutes

Fragmentary health note appears to discuss quick relief for severe headaches. Mentions soda and medical product prompts but text is garbled and largely unreadable. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from the readable portions.

Favors Roosevelt as Acceptable 1932 Presidential Candidate

Wil lam B. Sweet former Colorado governor told The New York Times that Governor Franklin B. Roosevelt of New York would be acceptable to dry Democrats as a 1932 presidential candidate. Sweet urged dry Democrats and southern Democrats to unite or risk Alfred E. Smith securing the nomination again. He praised Roosevelt’s administration and suggested it might be fair to turn the tables after Smith’s nominations.

New York The New York Times Today Willam B. Sweet Colorado Franklin B. Roosevelt Sweet South Alfred B. Smith Roosevelt Smith Mr. Sweet

Plans Approved for Mississippi River Bridge at New Orleans

Secretary Hurley approves bridge plans linking Race Street New Orleans with Periander Street Gretna La across the Mississippi. The channel span will have a 1760 foot horizontal clearance and 175 feet center vertical clearance measured at 20 feet of water.

Washington Hurley Mississippi River New Orleans Race Street Periander Street Gretna Secretary of War Dider

Greek Steamer Atlantis Seized Over Wage Dispute

Nine crew members sue the Greek steamer Atlantis for wages and return travel to Europe alleging contract violations by the master. The vessel is seized on libel, held in port, and no bond has been posted yet.

Atlantis Europe

Permit Granted for Intervening in Rail Merger Cases

The Detroit board of commerce won permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to intervene in the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio railroad applications. The move seeks to acquire unified systems of lines in the eastern United States.

Detroit Board of Commerce Washington Jan Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore & Ohio Chesapeake & Ohio Railroads

Amusements At The Majestic In The Week

The page lists film showings including Gloria Swanson in The Trespasser at Crown. Crescent presents The Black something with Victor McLagren and Myrna. Rudy Vail and Sally appear in a Vagabond Lover at ER. Queen features The Shopworn Angel as weekly lineups.

Gloria Swanson Victor McLagren Myrna Lyrica Sons of Kentucky Rudy Vail Sally Ee “Jane

Local Briefs From Prichard and Nearby Areas

Suburban News notes Mr and Mrs H H Punnal leaving for a year with relatives in Chapman. The Hayes child improves after illness. Wheeler couple relocate to Toulminville. Dixon couple welcomed a baby girl. Dering McConnell hosts tenth birthday party. L Tipton returns to Bayou la Batre after visiting family. Mrs Clark of Coden visits daughter Mrs B H Gould. R Terry and Jamil vice Prichard residents return from Texas. J Kelley returns from New Orleans after an accident injuring the left hand and cutting the right hand off.

J. ©. Kelley New Orleans Mr. Ara

Chickasaw PTA Welfare Association Meeting Planned

A meeting of the Chickasaw Parent Teachers Welfare Association will be held in the school auditorium this evening Monday at 7 30 oclock. Students and residents interested in school and community welfare are urged to attend.

Parent-Teachers’ Welfare Association

Wednesday Morning Bible Study at Mrs Smallwood’s Home

The Wednesday Morning Bible Study class and prayer services will be held at the home of Mrs Charles Smallwood on Fourth Street this Wednesday morning. All whose desire are cordially invited to attend.

Charles Smallwood Fourth Street

Marriage of Harrie Cane and Herman Lambert in Chickasaw

The wedding of Miss Harrie Cane to Mr Herman Lambert was held on St Stephen's road with Dr William Lantrys of Dauphin Street Methodist Church officiating. Lambert spent his boyhood days in Chickasaw making the union notable to the community.

Harrie Cane Herman Lambert St. Stephen's Road William Lantrys Dauphin Street Methodist Church Chickasaw A Lambert

Henderson on Business Trip in Atlanta

BE B Henderson of Lee street is in Atlanta Georgia on a business trip and staying for a time.

BE. B. Henderson Lee Street Atlanta, Ga

Revival begins at Whistler Assembly of God church

Announcement states a revival starts Sunday morning January 26 at the Whistler car line assembly of God church and runs through February. Services will be held nightly at 7 15 p m led by Re hen Vandermere who recently returned from Africa and serves as district superintendent.

Assembly of God Church Whistler Rehen Vandermere Bareuith Africa

Meade Family Returns to Livingston After Visit

Mr and Mrs Jack Meade and their twin daughters Helen and Ethel have returned to their home in Livingston Alabama after a two week stay with friends in here and Chickasaw. The community mourns the death of Mrs Katie Turner Tew who died Sunday at her Turner road residence.

Jack Meade Helen Ethel Livingston Ala Chickasaw Katie Turner Tew Turner Road

Margaret N. 8S. Gay’s Daughter Improves After Operation

Friends of Dr and Mrs N S Gay report their daughter Margaret who had an operation at Mobile infirmary is improving.

N. 8S Gay Margaret Mobile

Fliers Reunite At Fargo Snowbird Meet In Montana Trip

In Fargo North Dakota on January 27 the army snowbird fliers held a reunion at the airport as 18 pilots opted for an overnight stop in Minneapolis, first gathering of most of 22 Selfridge Field starters in two weeks. Major Ralph Royce led nine pursuit planes from Beach North Dakota after blizzard-delayed flights from Montana.

Fargo N. D Army Snowbird F.airport Minnea Selfridge Field Mich Spokane Wash Montana North Dakota Bismarck Ralph Royce Beach Montana Line

Trial Delayed in Kentucky Murder Case

Fulton Kentucky January 27 The trial of James Gardner and Lela Bunch on murder charges connected to the death of Gardner’s wife last June was postponed due to the illness absence of a crucial state witness. Determination on proceeding at the current term hinges on the witness’s ability to testify with the court awaiting word on his attendance.

Fulton, Ky James Gardner Lela Bunch Gardner Farm Gardner Brerg Gardner Miss Bunch Puy Sean

Doctor Held in Slaying Case Across State Lines

Indictment charges Dr. Smith with murder based on testimony by Lee Phillips, a convicted manslaughter inmate, who claimed the doctor plunged a knife into Avant's heart while Clyde Smith unmasked him. Phillips, who stood to gain $300, later recanted under duress. A knife was linked to Dr. Smith by Phillips’ wife, and Randell Jones and Charley Brown were named as assisting in disposal of Avant’s body found five weeks after disappearance.

Slocomb G. W. Smith Iggom Sna Ck Dr. Smith Lee Phillips Clyde Smith Avant Poe Phillips Rand

Slocomb man who aided in Avant slaying dies at home

W Smith linked to the 1928 slaying of Professor C F Avant died suddenly Sunday morning at his Slocomb home. He returned from a call in the eve and collapsed from acute indigestion. Survived by widow and four sons Clyde Ab Angus Moody and an infant son. Arrangements not yet made.

C. F. Avant Supreme Court of the State Slocomb Clyde Samson Angus Hartford Moody

Mobile Delinquent Tax List Preparation Announced

Joe Crow the tax collector said on Monday that a list of delinquent Mobile county and city taxpayers is being prepared for submission to the probate court. He stated that an additional penalty will be levied when the list is filed.

Mobile Joe Crow

Reno Kincaid Davis obituary from Mobile

Kincaid Davis former McNary Tennessee native, long time Mobile resident, died Sunday morning in a local infirmary. He is survived by two daughters Mrs A E Hart and Mrs J R Cooper, two sisters Miss Mana Kincaid and Miss Annie Kincaid, and other relatives. Funeral was held Monday at 2 30 pm from 1058 Bay avenue. Interment Pine Crest cemetery with Higgins and Courtney directing.

Reno Kincaid Davis Reno Kincaid Davis McNary Tenn Mobile A. E. Hart Birmingham Ala J. R. Cooper Mana Kincaid Annie Kincaid Bayou la Barre Bay Avenue Pine Crest Cemetery Higgins Courtney

Death of Josiah Henry Osborne in Toulminville

Josiah Henry Osborne, resident of Toulminville, died Sunday evening at his home. Survived by daughter Irene Osborne of Broadhead Wisconsin and brother L. W. Osborne. Funeral from Higgins and Courtney home Monday at 4 30 PM. Interment Magnolia cemetery.

Josiah Henry Osborne Toulminville Irene Osborne Broadhead Wis L. W. Osborne Higgins and Courtney Magnolia Cemetery

Mary Gillas Lee Dies After Brief Illness

Mary Gillas Lee a native of Georgiana Alabama and longtime Bay Minette resident died Sunday at the family home after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband five sons W L of Atmore R E of Web B B of Mobile W W Jen and A of Bay Minette two daughters Mrs R L Camp of Bay Minette Mrs A L Curry of Mobile three sisters Mrs Ed Street Mrs Will Gavin and Miss Annie Black of Georgiana and other relatives. The funeral will be from the family residence in Bay Minette Monday with interment in Bay Minette cemetery Higgins and Courtney directing.

Mary Gillas Lee Georgiana Ala Bay Minette W. L Atmore R. E We B. B Mobile W.W. Jen R. L. Camp A. L

Mobile woman Mary Anna Laubenthal dies after residence

Mrs Mary Anna Laubenthal wife of the late John J Laubenthal a Kalida Ohio native and longtime Mobile resident dies at 108 North Julia Street Saturday afternoon She is survived by five sons J Laubenthal F Laubenthal CJ G W and F N Laubenthal all Mobile and a daughter Mrs J B Dobson Mass was at St Marys Catholic Church and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery with Roche Mortuary in charge

Mary Anna Laubenthal Mary Anna Smith John J. Laubenthal Kalida Ohio Mobile North Julia Street J. Laubenthal Beaumont Texas F. Laubenthal CJ. G. W F. N. Laubenthal Holy Fila Ters J. B.dobson E. H St. Mary's Catholic Church Savaged Roche Mortuary

Anna Bull Hall Widow of Late Albert Hall

Mrs Anna Bull widow of the late Albert Hall is named executor of the estate in a notice appearing in the local obituaries. The brief item notes her status and familial connection as the surviving spouse.

Anna Bull Hall Anna Bull

Holmes Detained by Physician Amid Cold at Court

Justice Oliver Wendel Holmes aged eight by March was detained at home today on his physician's orders after attending a court conference. With Chief Justice Taft away, Justice Van Devanter presided in the court's absence. The session recesses until February 24.

Washington Oliver Wendel Holmes Supreme Court Taft Holmes van Devanter

Two Concerts by Minneapolis Symphony in Mobile

The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra will present two concerts at Murphy High School Auditorium as part of the Civic Music Association series. An afternoon performance offers student pricing while the evening show is for association members. Henri Verbruggen will conduct.

Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Mobile Civic Music Association Murphy High School

Archibald Hall Dies in New Orleans and Funeral Planned

Archibald Hall died in New Orleans Monday morning. Funeral services will be held at Christ Episcopal church Mobile Tuesday at 2 pm with interment at Magnolia cemetery. Roche Mortuary in charge. Survived by daughter Mrs Joseph Hobson and other relatives. Mrs Hobson had lived with her in New Orleans. Service for another, Monday 10 am from Oakdale Bay church, burial at Pinecrest cemetery. Roche Mortuary in charge.

Archibald

Mrs Katie Turner Tew of Whistler Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Katie Turner Tew a Whistler resident for 25 years died at the family home on Turner road Sunday morning after a long illness. She is survived by her husband W H Tew three sons Albert Chronis T Chro nis of Prichard Ala Floyd Tew Whistler two daughters Miss Almeta Tew New Orleans La and Mrs W T Hadaway Mobile County and other relatives. Funeral from the family home Monday at 3 pm Interment in Wolf Ridge cemetery Roche mortuary in charge.

Katie Turner Tew Whistler Turner Road W. H. Tew Albert Chronis T. Chronis Prichard Ala Floyd Tew Almeta Tew New Orleans W. T. Hadaway Mobile County Wolf Ridge Roche Mortuary

Death of Joseph Crane at West Fowl River

Joseph Crane died at 6 o clock Monday morning at his residence near West Fowl River. Pneumonia was given as the cause of death in the coroners awe. The text contains fragmentation and unclear segments regarding final arrangements.

Joseph Crane West Fowl River

Death of Mike Henneberry Engineer Died After Short Illness

Mrs W B Carr of Mobile learned of her brother Mike Henneberry's death in Jackson Tennessee. A Mobile and Ohio railway engineer for 40 years he died after a brief illness. He leaves a sister Kathleen and brothers Tom and others in Mobile and Jackson.

Mike Henneberry W. B. Carr Mobile Jackson Tenn Henneberry Mobile and Ohio Railway Carr Kathleen Hener Tom We Henne Ie Sun Peat Way

Carter Named Tax Assessor for Five West Tennessee Counties

E. B. Carter of Memphis was appointed income and inheritance tax assessor for Shelby Fayette Hardeman Tipton and Lauderdale counties. Commissioner Charles M. McCabe announced the appointment. Carter, a Shelby County legislator, will travel to Jackson for hearings on citations issued to 38 taxpayers in the other west Tennessee district.

Nashville Tenn E. B. Carter Shelby Fayette Hardeman Tipton Lauderdale Charles M. McCabe Memphis Carter Shelby County Jackson West Tennessee

Brown to Speak at Ebenezer A M E Z Church

Professor A M Brown of Pensacola will speak Monday night at Ebenezer A M E Z Church. promoted by Mobile area A M E Z ministers and E Peters, president of the general church school convention. The public is invited to the address on Christian development of young people.

General Church School Convention

Bill Introduced on Amateur Boxing in the District of Columbia

Hartley introduces legislation allowing amateur boxing in the District of Columbia under a boxing commission. The measure would continue a ban on professional rights and keep oversight in place.

Hartley District of Columbia Columbia Ersey

Duck Kills Reported Near Grand Bay West of Bayou La Batre

Ras Crenshaw, owner of the motor yacht Acacia, says large kills of ducks were made at Grand Bay, west of Bayou la Batre, Sunday. Several boats were in the area and all reported plenty of ducks of various kinds.

Bayou Grand Bay Bayou la Batre Ras Crenshaw Acacia Crenshaw

Property Auction in Mobile County Alabama

Under a writ of fieri facias the Mobile County probate court will sell at public auction the real property of C Howell and Watson Fairley in Mobile County Alabama. The sale covers South East quarter of Section 32 Township 3 Range 3 West and Lots 4 5 6 in the Ber division with bounds on Springhill Avenue and Broad Street, sheriff Byrne overseeing the bid for cash. The date appears as January 27 with proceedings in Mobile.

Aibeme Mobile Emer Howell i Howell de H Seri Ala Court of C Howell Mobile County Alabama Oath Watson Fairley Sean Ber Mobil Springhill Ave Sprnhill Ave Broad St T Byrne Ares

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Mes. Merrill Son Davis LINDY Committee of Air Transport Brey Order of Eastern War SUES Commission Suburban News H. H. Punnal Chapman C. A. Wheeler Main Street Mrs. W. Dixon Miss Dering McConnell Mrs. L Tipton Mrs. G. Chavers Clark Coden, Ala B. H. Gould Fliers Athens Pucaiatraa Clifford McBride Justice Oliver Holmes Minneapolis Orchestra Murphy Auditorium Henri Verbruggen Carter IS Tripp Wonder Aknaed Vallee Records American Federation OF Musicians N. Weber Broadway New York, N. Y Empire Coal Coal & Wood CO
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