Lands near Whealstelmed and Cola La He Gee trial outcome
Fines imposed after a dip vat dispute led to a high court hearing presided by Judge N. R. Clarke. The case involved an assault to murder but the state failed to prove guilt. Flaye Pierce, former deputy sheriff, was acquitted of assault and battery with no evidence found against him. The charges stem from a row near Wheeverville ten days prior.
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Whealstelmed
Cola la He Gee
N. R. Clarke
Inferior Hin
Earer
Flaye Pierce
Neher
Wheeverville
Motive questioned in slaying case at Ottawa
In Ottawa Illinois on January 31 the defense argues the motive for the slaying of Mrs Galante concerns accounts and checks. Lee Browne contends the prosecution aims to prejudice jurors by implying a family link and improper conduct by the bank assistant cashier Thomas McNamera.
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Ottawa, Ill
Bacnakt
Lee O'Neil Browne
Thomas Earl McNamera
Union National Bank of Streator
Teapot Dome hearing halts as two witnesses miss session
Washington January 31 two headline witnesses Dawes and Stewart failed to attend the senate committee session. Dawes reportedly ill while Stewart rushed to his Chicago office after arriving from Havana where he was subpoenaed. J D Clark testified about the Continent Trading Company and Midwest Refining officials amid Oil scandal probes.
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Washington
Beman G. Dawes
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Senate
Dawes
Stewart
Chicago
Havana
E Continent Trading Company, Ltd
Canada
Teapot Dome
Harry F. Sinclair
J. D. Clark
Denver
Midwest Refining Company
Henry M. Blackmer
Europe
Senator Walsh
Montana
Lands Committee
Paris
Clark
Ring Clue Sought In Stapleton Murder Case
A battered green gold wedding ring found near Stapleton County may hold clues to the unidentified straw murder. Sheriff Irwin and deputies questioned three suspects after the body was discovered beside the road. Authorities pursued a solitary lead from a questioning witness and searched for the killer’s path while the victim’s clothes were burned in an attempt to hide identity.
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Stapleton
Ee County
Ats
Carthis Irwin
Reb Fay
Fairhope
Mobile
Byrne
Ingly
Ff Irwin
Iaie
Young Husband Fights for Bride Funds for Unpaved Roads
A judge and state highway officials debate funding for three unpaved state aid projects. Finnell says federal matching dollars and state funds could cover half the cost. Highway Commission earmarks 275000 for initial work and promises timely allotments as projects begin.
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Sey Finnell
Finnell
Highway Commission
Bien Eye Sa
French aviators urged to visit Mobile by city
The Mobile mayor and board invite Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Lebrix, famed transatlantic fliers, to visit Mobile as guests. The resolution urges the mayor to extend the invitation and arrange reception details for the celebrated pilots who cycled from Mexico City to New York and toured the Americas.
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Mitchell Field
New Cag
Cecil Bates
South Atlantic
France
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Chile
Panama
Caeeek
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mexico City
New Orleans
New York
Gulf Coast
Diedonne Costes
Jose Lebrix
Mobile
Atlantic
South
Central America
Dieudonne Costes
Joseph Lebrix
Seven Die as Factory Collapses in Bogota
A factory collapse in Bogota on January date leaves seven dead and several workers missing. Rescue teams work through rubble as authorities investigate building safety.
Industries Group Meeting Is Reset
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce new industries committee meeting, set for this morning, is postponed to Friday due to the highway mass meeting at the Battle House. Chairman is Marshall Turner.
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New Industries Committee
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Battle House
Marshall Turner
McNeill Arrives Safe in Dublin Amid Assassination Rumors
James McNeill to be governor general of the Irish free state arrived in Dublin with his wife Monday night from London. Detectives accompanied the party as rumors of an assassination circulated.
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Dublin
James McNeill
Naw
Weather outlook for Mobile turns cooler tonight
The forecast for Mobile shows rain tonight with a dip in temperatures. Wednesday brings fair skies but continued cold and unsettled conditions with clouds likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Convention Delegations May Stop Over in Mobile
Several state delegations to the Democratic convention in June have been invited to stop over in Mobile en route to Texas. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce has sent out suites to facilitate passage, with many travelers expected to pass through by train and aircraft.
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Mobile
Texas
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Cop Recovers Car Stolen Off Street
Motorcycle Officer Gene Stout reported last night that he recovered an automobile at Antwerp and Duval streets stolen several days ago from Government Street.
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Gene Stout
Antwerp
Duval Streets
Government Stree
Shoals Properties Net 2.2 Percent Return Revealed
Washington reports the War Department estimates show Wilson Dam power revenue totaled 2,123,644 over 22 years. General Jadwin notes a 10,000 dollar monthly steam plant rental and a 140 million dollar Muscle Shoals total investment.
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Washington
Wilson Dam
General Jadwin
Alabama
Ovine
Bps
Wilson
General Jadwin Estaal
Muscle Shoals
Pick Committee Formed for Sub Station
The Mobile County Protective Association and the Chamber of Commerce form a committee to secure a sub station of the Department of Agriculture in the county. Members include B. H. Scott Irvington W Reese Farnell Mertz Station and Tom Dodd Semmes who presides as president.
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Mobile County Protective
Folowing
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
B. H. Scott
Irvington
W. Reese Farnell
Mertz Station
Tom Dodd
Semmes
Mr. Dodd
Association
Lost Brother Here Empire Man Seeks John Wilson
An Empire Alabama man asks help locating his brother John Wilson who has not been heard from in years. The man last heard from him during a case involving Oliver King, a local baker, and requests police assistance.
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Empire Man
Empire
Ala
Tes Police Department
John Wilson
Ren Thes Cae
Oliver King
Regional business and agriculture gains in early 1927 report
The district notes rising department store sales gains across cities led by Montgomery and Atlanta, while production and commodity values improve. Cotton and crops boost agricultural value with Maryland orange output up and Mississippi crop returns up despite floods. Tennessee crops edge higher though grains and fruits dip.
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Alabama
Decem
Atlanta
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery
Johnson City
Mississippi
Tennessee
New Exams Set for Prohi Squads
New examinations for prohibition services will be conducted within the next 20 days to assess and ready squads for enforcement.
Claudel Delivers Note on Possible Pacifist War Talks
Paris reports French Ambassador Paul Claudel within the week handed a note to the Foreign Ministry on proposed pacifist talks. Briand, briefing his cabinet, said he hoped negotiations would advance satisfactorily despite unsettled questions.
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Paris
Paul Claudel
United States
Foreign En Eee Eee Ee
Briand
Poll Tax Payment Limit Expiring This Week
The poll tax payment window remains open late into Wednesday night with those liable urged to pay. Registration books for the county commissioners close at 6 o'clock Thursday as voters prepare for the election year activities of the two major parties.
Secrets of Hickman Family Bared To Court for Proof of Insanity
Parker presented in court today in the youth's sanity hearing. A detention from Spencer Lane of Arkansas references the defense attorney Walsh.
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Hickman
Parker
Spencer Lane
Ark
Walsh
Negro driver fined after multi car crash
Joe Lee Collins, a negro, was fined 100 dollars and court costs or 90 days with 60 days extra hard labor after conviction in three cases. Authorities say Collins collided with De C Je Me at an highway location. His bond was set at 500 dollars in each case and a jury trial was demanded by Martin Burns, the complainant.
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Joe ‘Lee Collins
Ae Moe Same
Seana
Dri Collins
de. C. Je
Pyees
Om Barne
Pgp
Athens
Martin Burns
Haig to Be Buried on Own Grounds
London January 31. It is believed the first part of the funeral for Haig will be held at Westminster Abbey, probably Friday, though the ceremony may move to his own grounds for later rites.
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Haig
London
Westminster Abbey
Army needs $399 million appropriation bill reported
The house was told the army appropriation totals 399 million dollars for the coming year with 80.4 million for non military activities. The committee cited a munitions reserve deficit but no overall river and harbor funds cut. It outlined a five year program including 118.7 thousand men and 23 bombardment planes plus Liberty motors for 150 observation planes.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Air Corps
City approves oil storage tank maintenance change
The commission adopted a recommendation to create a business for oil storage tank maintenance within city limits and to modify the applicable law. The vote was three to two with Hartwell Bates and the mayor opposing the change.
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A. T. Mi
Hartwell
Bates
Schwarz
Alarms Totaled 290 Since New Year Fire Dept Reports
The city fire department logged 290 alarms since January 1 with six external fires beyond city limits. Most blazes caused minor damage from flue issues while a cotton warehouse fire at Manito stored cotton ignited but sprinkler systems suppressed it early. Twenty seven bales of cotton destroyed.
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Manito
Donnellan Plans Atlanta Hop Today
Etowah Tenn January 31 Weather permitting Captain was forced down here yesterday by Joe and Fete ceata en route from Louisville Kentucky to Atlanta.
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Etowah
Tenn
Joe
Fete Ceata
Louisville
Atlanta
Police seek hit and run driver in Oakley death
Jackson Mississippi police sought Joe Williams a Black man driving an automobile that struck and killed 10 year old Mary Oakley daughter of Mr and Mrs T B Oakley late yesterday The tragedy followed a prior incident described as a sad slaughter
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Edith Redmond
Kenosha, Wis
Edington to Seek Houston District Seat
Judge Edington announces candidacy for the district race in Choctaw Clarke and neighboring counties, saying he will seek the Houston legacy. The move comes ten days after the initial report.
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Edington
Houston
Choctaw, Clarke, Rengo Counties
Bread and Batter Job Seeks Experience and Vision
A man pursues the Bread and Batter opportunity to gain experience while planning for future business success. He looks ahead, aiming for high achievement and self improvement through practical work and steady progress.
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