Last Confederate Veteran Member Of Congress Passes 88th Birthday
Major Steadman looks to the future as paving plans advance for a hard surfaced highway from Mobile city to the bay bridge. The state highway commission will likely let the contract mid-March to pave the Craighead viaduct to Three Mile Creek bridge stretch as Mobile Bay Bridge Company negotiates with officials. The project integrates existing roads through state docks property and connects with the old Telegraph road, creating a continuous paved route north to the bay bridge with plans for county surface work north of Three Mile Creek. Construction aims for early summer completion with gravel laying before paving and convicts from Atmore expected to assist in Baldwin County work on the Bay Minette to Stapleton segment. Travel to Florida remains brisk with good bridge traffic this month.
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State Highway Commission
Craighead
Three Mile Creek
John T. Cochrane
Mobile Bay Bridge Company
Woolsey Finnell
State Commission
Megesere
State Docks Commission
Telegraph Road
Mobile
Bay Bridge
Pale State Commission
Systems County Board of Revenue
Three Miles Creek
Baldwin County
Florida
Loxley
Sage Bridge
Florida Line
Atmore
Bay Minette
Stapleton
Nis
Ohile
Cochrane
City to make revisions in business tax schedule
City Hall sent a spokesman for merchants a reply stating that inequalities in the license schedule will be corrected by the city commission. The commission refused to revoke the ordinance or return to the 1928 schedule, citing the city’s present financial condition. Mayor Cecil F. Bates signed the statement explaining rescission is not possible this year.
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Heyman Gabriel
Cecil F. Bates
Committee of Merchants
City Commission
Re elect Officers WN Stallworth Leads Blind Association
W N Stallworth was re elected president of the Mobile Association for the Blind at the annual meeting held yesterday. Other officers elected for another year include Rev James B Rogers first vice president Moses M Schwarz second vice president A H Rosenbaum third vice president T C Martin H recording Miss Kate Moslander secretary
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WN. E. Stallworth
Mobile Association For the Blind
James B. Rogers
Moses M. Schwarz
A. H. Rosenbaum
T. C. Martin H
Kate Moslander
Tick eradication report finds no ticks in January
Dr. G Willard leads Mobile county tick eradication effort reporting no ticks found during January per official information from the program.
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G. Willard
Mobile County
Seven Republics Urge Warships for Mobile Mardi Gras
Seven republics are asked to assign warships to Mobile for the Mardi Gras carnival, via diplomatic channels from Mayors and congressmen. Countries named include Chile Argentina Uruguay Colombia Brazil and Cuba with consular contacts listed. Parade preparations by Krewe groups are advancing and expect improved street displays.
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Mobile
Cecil F. Bates
John McDuffie
Alabama
Chile
Santiago
Argentina Republic
Buenos Aires
Uruguay
Montevideo
Colombia
Boota
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Cuba
Havana
Krewe of Columbus
U S. Hunts Counterfeit Ring Using Cut and Paste Bills
Federal agents and Justice Department officers tracked a counterfeiter who altered a $10 by pasting a $5 over the 1 and turning it into a $50. The fake notes were detected by Merchants National Bank tellers and investigators at Van Rick’s Drug Store. The scheme involved raising small bills and passing them as larger denominations.
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Department of Justice
van Rp
Merchants National Bank
Federal
Prohibition violator fined in county court
Willie Hatch and Namine Stainback along with William Harris and Lee Gilchrist were fined 50 dollars and 20 days costs for violation of the prohibition law. Adam Size Johnnie Jackson and Jack Dukes face grand jury action on grand larceny charges with 500 dollar bonds. Charles Bullen denied jury trials on two charges and bond set at 200 dollars.
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Willie Hatch
Inferior Criminal Court
Tisdale J. Touart
Namine Stainback
William Harris
Lee Gilchrist
Adam Size
Johnnie Jackson
Jack Dukes
Schaub Mercantile
Crich
Cinda Johnson
Charles Bullen
Police Ball Set by Mobile Relief Association Aboard Wharf
Lieutenant Claude Johnson leads a special detail to aid the reception committee for the 14th annual Mobile Police Relief Association ball on Tuesday night at the municipal wharf. Traffic and motorcycle squads assist the committee in coordinating foot sales and prize dances for both men and women. Candie entries can be registered by calling Bells Nos. 9 or 4518.
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Claude Johnson
Mobile Police Relief Association
Death Mourns Former Senator Oscar Vader Wood
Resolutions deplore the death of former Senator Oscar Vader Wood who served 32 years in state and national government. Commissioner Schwarz and others unanimously adopt measures praising his services to Alabama and the nation. Copies of the resolution are ordered entered in the minutes.
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Oscar W. Vaderwood
Schwarz
Alabama
Freezing Tonight With Frost Patch Expected
Weather forecast warns of temperatures 32 degrees and below by morning with frost likely as the cold spell continues. Forecaster notes clear to generally fair conditions earlier in the day.
Beer Seizure At North Franklin Street House
A seizure of 220 pints of beer and four gallons of whiskey was made last night in a house kitchen at 405 North Franklin. Hazel Tillman, 22, was docketed by authorities. Foster McGee, 551 North Cedar, arrested with a 10 gallon keg and charged with violating the prohibition law. Willie Alexander, in recorder's court, fined $75 and costs or 75 days for prohibition violation. The arrest was made under the possession feature of the law.
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North Franklin Street
Hazel Tillman
Dudley McFayden
Ducky” Holmes
Gewin
Barber
Faulk
Foster McGee
North Cedar Street
Willie Alexander
Recorder’s Court
City approves special attorney for Mobile split case
City commission with Mayor Bates approves appointing William H. Armbrecht as special attorney to represent Mobile in the separations case involving the Mobile and Ohio and the Southern. Expense for travel and incidentals will be covered by the city. The petition is before the Interstate Commerce Commission and not yet docketed for hearing. The filing was in the name of John H. Jones, a local shipbroker.
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William H. Armbrecht
Leon Schwarz
Mobile
Bile
Ohio
Southern
Cecil F. Bates
Apal
J. Armbrecht
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ofohn H. Jones
Fourth Jackson raid nets three arrests in Mississippi
Federal alcohol raids near Jackson, Mississippi, about miles from Alabama, led to three men being arrested Cleve Jackson Jesse Finch and another unnamed suspect. They were jailed for preliminary hearing after authorities destroyed stills and seized about 1000 gallons of mash. The operation was directed by federal agents Graves Jackson and McMillan.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Alabama
Mobile
A. W. Hargett
Cleve Jackson
Jesse Finch
Dewsey
Stenty
Ge Graves
McMil
Man Fined 50 Dollars or 50 Days for Speeding
J Denton faces a speeding citation choosing either a $50 fine or 50 days in jail after being marked for driving too fast. The brief item notes the penalty and the defendant’s name.
Hill Tells of Postmaster Patronage and Prohibition Protection
Pate Hill, once a Fort Worth postmaster candidate in 1921, testified before a committee that candidates for postmasterships were expected to pay 10 percent of their salary to Republican organizations. He alleged Dallas hotels received protection for drinking establishments and that raids by prohibition officers led to suspensions. He warned he expected trouble for his statements.
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Washington
Fort Worth
Hill
Fort W
Adolphus
Dallas
Creager
Metropolitan
P. W. Petty
Prohibition
Mcc Kellar
Tennessee
Northside Baptist Church to Begin Construction
Work on a new one story brick Northside Baptist church on State Street between Joachim and Conception will start next month. The church, costing several thousand dollars, will be modern in every respect. Rev. R. M Hunter, D. D., is the pastor.
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Northside Baptist Wiu
State Street
Joachim
Conception
R. M Hunter
D. D
Forgery Charged After Bank Teller Detected Theft
A charge of forgery was brought after a bank teller detected an attempt to pass a $1,000 note. Grisson was held after the teller identified him and the case moved to circuit court. R. P. Murphy appeared on a separate count for failing to stop after a collision and posted a $300 bond.
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Grisson
Taylor
Cai
R. P. Murphy
County highway bids anticipated for 30 miles of paving
Comat announced yesterday that bids will be submitted for 30 miles of paving at a February 1 board meeting for ratification. The projects include the Gov Street Road, Pinecrest cemetery road and other routes, with the county highway engineer John R. examining the plan.
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John R.eae
Edveriminen
Board of Revenue
Ineerests
Mayors Invited to Gulf Coast Mosquito Control Meet
City officials invite executives from Gulf Coast cities to a mosquito control conference in Mobile on February 16 to discuss elimination strategies. Pensacola and other Florida ports will receive invitations as well.
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Gulf Coast
Mississis Gulf Coast
Booth Injunction Fight Resumed In London Court
In London a court reopened the Booth injunction case with Bramwell counsel submitting extensive documentary evidence. Greene for General Booth said goodwill from both sides is needed to avoid further litigation. Gavin Simonds for the high council argued the general lacks a rightful claim while noting the general’s wife and supporters enjoy freedom of speech.
Controversy Grows Over Antilun Bill In Senate Debate
The bill faces a heated Senate floor battle with party lines blurred. Support from dry groups contrasts with opposition from wets and Secretary Mel ion, while F Scott McBride of the Anti Galcon League shifts stance amid ongoing lobbying and public statements.
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Senate
Jis
Sesmin
House
Mellon
F. Scott McBride
Anti-Galcon League
Eve
Melion
Clings to Life as Child Fights Pneumonia
In Perry Kansas a young girl weakened by pneumonia remains clinging to life. Doctors report sparks in her body and oxygen plus blood transfusions keep her alive as her condition improves briefly yet she remains gravely ill. Her parents have donated blood and Topeka firefighters run 12 hour oxygen relays to aid her treatment.
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Topeka
Florida Rescuers Richer As Result of Ocean Heroism
The crew of the Italian freighter Florida received about 12000 in public subscriptions raised by Paul Block. Captain George Fried of the rescue ship America got 5000, Chief Officer Manning 2500, and 4500 shared among eight life boat crew members and the chief wireless operator. Additional gifts may benefit all America’s crew members.
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New York
Florida
Paul Block
George Fried
America
Manning
Hoover Wants Cruiser Bill Limit Killed
Senate debates a 16 ship auxiliary cruiser bill as Joe Norris proposes a measure to urge the president to seek a conference with Great Britain to limit cruiser construction. The plan does not mention Japan as a participant in any naval talks.
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Lee
Eader
Washington
Senate
Hoover
Hoover Gheae Mae
Jan
Great Britain
Joe Norris
Weraska
Norris
Japan
Hoover Endorses Views In Warm Terms
President Hoover voiced strong support for the ideas under discussion in Washington on January 2. He described the views as worthy of serious consideration and urged careful study by policymakers and the public.
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Hoover
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Snowbound Cedar Rapids Town Nears Relief
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 29 with snow plows clearing nine miles of drifted roads the village of Golaene population 300 has been isolated since Wednesday night. Nine miles to Petersburg and parts of the snows reach ten feet deep. Eleven critically ill citizens were moved to Dubuque by bob sled. The public school burned causing 150000 loss. Careful rationing awaited to stock 48 hours of provisions.
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Cedar Rapids
Golaene
Petersburg
Dubuque Hospital
Federal grand jury enters second day of session
The federal grand jury resumed on the second day with many witnesses awaiting call. Officials expect completion by Wednesday or Thursday and discharge thereafter. Next Monday petit jurors will be sworn in as cases begin. The docket spans two weeks with numerous cases scheduled.
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Federal Grand Jury
Big Oil Fire Destroys Tank Cars at Moreni
In Moreni Romania on January 20 a massive blaze destroyed about one hundred petroleum tank cars. The fire damaged vessels and equipment valued at roughly 60,000,000 lei about 360000 dollars.
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Moreni
Bucharest
Romania
Ng Petroleum
Thrice Saved from the Gallows A 1927 Scene
July 1 1927 an improbable tale unfolds as a physician and a widow were disappointed but not surprised by a trio of near executions or delays that spared the condemned.
Exhibits in petition noted for export case in Mobile
Exhibits in the petition for resolutions in the export case are prepared by the Mobile Chamber and will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The record shows lower export rates from points to Mobile and details of refunds requested. The reparations total will be divided among four percent of Mobile log exporters.
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Expor
Mobile Chamber
Interstate Commerce
Separation for Blanche Ring and husband Charles Ring
New York American reports Blanche Ring and her actor husband Charles Ring have separated. Miss Ring confirms the split, noting their marriage began in 1912 and that a rift existed prior to the announcement.
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New York
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