Coast Guard Seizes Whiskey Runners in Gulf Action
Wireless telegram from Mobile customs reports the cutter Comanche chasing and capturing the British schooner Agnes Louise with 2 000 cases of whiskey en route to Mobile. It follows a prior raid by Saukee that netted 6 vessels and 6 300 cases of whiskey wine and champagne with 23 men held after a preliminary hearing.
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Mobile
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Gulf
Agnes Louise
Marion Adams
Baseball totals and homers across early games
The recap notes several homer hits including Wrightstown Decatur and Ross Gibson keying for their teams. Hartnett and Bottomley added late-inning homers, with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh games cited among the highlights.
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Pittsburgh
Argrave
Adams
Oli
Ston
Gooch
Ple Sons Far Eaters
Hartnett
Bottomley
Prisoner in suicide attempt at Bayou la Batre jail
John Bishop 57 of Bayou la Batre in the county jail on a federal conspiracy to violate the liquor law attempted to kill himself. He slashed his wrist and throat with a safety razor, cut a large vein, and was stopped by fellow prisoner Emile Minimum who applied a tourniquet until doctors arrived. His condition described as serious but with a good chance of recovery.
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Bayou la Batre
Bishop
Emile Minimum
Car Seizure After Race Seizures Alcohol and Docketed Violations
A touring car containing ten gallons of whiskey was seized after a chase. Raymond Taylor and J Robinson were docketed for violating the prohibition law. Westley Stokes was arrested in Toulminville after pouring out whiskey and charged with violating state dry laws.
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P . Y Sish
Raymond Taylor
J. Robinson
Westley Stokes
Butcher's Alley
Toulminville
Burch and
Shreve
Inspectors Named For Cattle Tick Plan Relief
The board of revenue and road commissioners appointed Dr. W. E. Ward and two federal cattle tick eradication inspectors to operate in county northern and southern regions for three years to help cattle raisers move cattle to abattoirs. County Commissioner Pat Byrne noted the move after cattlemen appealed for relief.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
W. E. Ward
Pat Byrne
County Board
Robbery Suspects Arrested Over Store Hold-up Case
Robert Smith alias Hot Dog and two others are jailed on warrants for the Grant Christian store robbery in Pec an and St Medar streets. Christian, a negro storekeeper, was beaten and robbed of $140 from his clothing during the attack.
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Hot Dog
Burch
Saiern Samick
Rob- Smith
Grant Christian
Pecan
St. Medar
Christian
Man Seeks Five Thousand Damages After Bike Crash
Samuel Little by his next friend Little sues Fitzgerald & Forentan in circuit court for five thousand dollars claiming personal injuries from being knocked from his bicycle on July 192 streets at Government and Cedar. He alleges numerous bruises and injuries.
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Little
Fitzerald &Forentan
Government and
Cedar
Fourth of July Forecast Promises Fair Weather
The weather bureau forecast fair conditions for Saturday to aid Fourth of July outings. Despite continued high temperatures, predictions indicate pleasant skies tonight and tomorrow with no rain expected in the near term.
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Weather Bureau
U S Expenditures Open With Large First-Day Deficit
Washington July 3 The government started the year 1926 with a large deficit as the first day’s receipts showed expenditures of 11 095 000 against a goal of 10 000 000. The deficit reached 990 440 on the opening day. Coastal and internal accounts are not fully balanced.
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International News Service
Bears Eager To Stretch String To Few More Games
In Birmingham, July 3. Mobile and Birmingham faced a tight contest with no scores through two innings as Mulvey and Cueto contributed in scoring plays. The game featured tight defense with several players advancing baserunners and one run counted in the second inning.
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Cueto
Riley
Jones
Birmingham
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Stewart
Haas
Bowman
Wilkie
Acosta
Kelly
An Tillian Sailings From Mobile With 30 Passengers
The British passenger steamer An Tillian of the D Line sailed from Mobile shortly before 3 PM with thirty passengers and several thousand tons of cargo bound for Liverpool and Manchester. Twenty seven arrived on a special Pullman New Orleans train at noon and the remaining three were Mobilian residents. This marks Mobile's first Trans Atlantic passenger voyage in years.
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Mobile
Liverpool
Manchester
New Orleans
Negro fugitive meld in Virginia Roanoke
Albert Johnson, a Black man accused of fatally shooting Police Officer Cc. H. Morgan during a Roanoke raid, was captured early Thursday in Bedford County sixteen miles east of Roanoke after a chase.
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Roanoke
Commissions to Guards Revoked in Pennsylvania Case
In Harrisburg on July 3, Dr Clyde L King announced revocation of commissions to guards from Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company East Pittsburgh for conduct unbecoming an officer of the commonwealth.
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Westinghouse Electric and Manufacing Company
Pittsburgh
Commonwealth
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Copperhead Snare Trips Up Pantry Mouse Trap
Camden Iowa July 3 a p aroused by a commotion in her pantry Mrs W H Mullins set a mouse trap and trapped a 28 inch copperhead snake instead The reptile entered through a hole near water pipes and moved into the trap while seeking prey.
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A.p
W.H. Mullins
Still Seized near 21 Mile Bluff
Deputies from Mobile and Baldwin counties with state officers raided a moonshine operation near Lizard Creek close to 21 Mile Bluff. They seized three gallons of white liquor and 2,200 gallons of mash, arresting J. Robinson aged 20 and Raymond Taylor aged 81 on prohibition charges.
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Stewart Baldwin
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Raymond Taylor
Postpone Trial in Auto Smashup Case
J. D. Roley of Theodore was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving after a collision with A. Shina, a Negro minister, of 262 Cuban street. The case paused until July 7 at his attorney's request. Roley stayed in city jail overnight and posted bond today. Both cars were damaged. Raymond Rodriguez was sentenced to one year at hard labor for petit larceny involving a desk and water cooler from Alabama Dry Dock.
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A. Shina
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Recorder’s Courty
Foster K. Hale
Roley
Raymond Rodriguez
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
Kilborn
Infant dies aboard train entering city in transit
An eight month old infant named Baby Walters died aboard Southbound L N train No 3 as it entered the city. The child was being transferred from Charlotte to St Cent's Infant Asylum and Hospital in New Orleans under nurse Miss Mary Madden. Walters was placed with authorities for instructions while a second child remained at the infirmary awaiting funeral plans.
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Stolen Property Recovered After Springhill Laundry Theft
Police recovered stolen items from the White Swan Laundry on Springhill Avenue. Chief Warren Burch said the items, including a watch belonging to Lee Sutton, were found in a suitcase tied to the death of Frank Miller who died after a burglary attempt in Crescent City.
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Richard Wayne
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Crescent City
Oakdale man accused in 75 cent feed theft
E. E. Peterson of Oakdale in the western county faces affidavits alleging he stole a total of 75 cents from a feed outlet. The complaint names Peterson as the respondent and outlines the alleged theft incident.
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Oakdale
Peterson
Fourth of July Observed with Holiday Closings in Mobile
Hundreds plan a regional celebration as Mobile observes National Defense Day. Banks offices and industries close for a double holiday with coastal trips to yacht races and a bathing girl revue. A military age muster, speeches, and community events fill Choctaw and Washington squares.
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Mississippi Coast
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Bester ‘ Nun
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H. F. Lofquist
Cokanees
Iaw
T. J. Eaton
Mobile Bay
First Lady Mrs Coolidge narrowly avoids motorcycle crash
Mrs Coolidge walking near Swampscott, Massachusetts, narrowly avoids being struck when four state constabulary motorcyclists speed into the lane behind her. Her secret service man James Haley warns her as the leading bike passes between them and the escort headed to the White House. The incident disrupts the planned escort to Cambridge, but she continues home unharmed. Birthday greetings arrive from Camp Fire girls with 25,000 cards and a large cake from Harriet McAdoo of Saugus.
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Tripoli Governor to Discuss Debts
LImpéror reports Count Volpi former Tripoli governor will leave for Washington on a special mission to the U S government over Italy finances. Le Journal Berlin says Poland premier Skrzynski's U S visit relates to Poland debt difficulties with the United States.
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L’impéror
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le Journal
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Cuban teachers to visit New York on excursion
One hundred teachers from Santa Clara province in Cuba will sail on the steamer Orizaba on July 18 for a U S visit that will include stops in cities such as Chattanooga Tennessee officials said.
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Santa Clara Province
Orizaba
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Coolidge arrives in Cambridge to lead parade
President Coolidge arrived in Cambridge from Swampscott to help lead and review a parade ending at Cambridge common the site where Washington first commanded the Continental Army 150 years ago. California officials say no anti evolution bill is pending despite Darrow's claim. Alabama Power Company remains the sole bidder for the Shoals project power development in the near term.
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Mass
San Francisco
California
Darrow
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Alabama Power Company
Protection Given Canton Foreigners
Gun boats move to outlying communities to shield foreigners amid anti foreign sentiment sweeping China. In Canton residents fear visiting Shameen the foreign settlement due to renewed native business activity. German firms continue normal operations as British seeks government demands. Silk merchants and Chamber seek to restore trade after strikes paralyzed shipping.
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A.P
China
Shameen
Chamber of Commerce
Stork Invasion Sighted At Dresden Farm
In Dresden Tennessee on July 3 a farmer reported a staggering flock of 300 starlings overhead and nestling in a meadow. A single captured bird was six feet across from tip to tip and appeared snow white, with guardian birds returning from a delivery trip.
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Tenn
C. B. Brasfield
Tennis Cup Play in Cuba Davis Cup Elimination Match
The Cuban tennis federation announced the tentative program for the Davis Cup elimination tie between Cuba and Spain to be played in Cuba on July 4 5 and 6. July 4 features singles matches Manuel Alonso of Spain versus Vicente Banet of Cuba and Eduardo Flaquer of Spain against Rogelio Paris of Cuba. July 5 includes doubles Alonzo Brothers of Spain versus Paris and Raoul Chacon of Cuba and singles Flaquer of Spain versus Banet of Cuba. July 6 lists Manuel Alonso against Paris Chacon in singles.
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Cuban Tennis Federation
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Vincente Banet
Eduardo Flaquer
Rogelo Paris
Alonzo Brothers
Paris
Raoul Chacon
Flaquer
Bane
American finishes great work of art at Bush House
Miss Malvina Hoffman the American sculptress has completed the figures over the Aldwych entrance of Bush House in London. The sculptures symbolize friendship and await unveiling by Lord Balfour tomorrow.
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London
A. P
Malvina Hoffman
Bush House
Ae American
Lord Balfour
Lypiana Stows
Coolidge Joins National Honor in Washington Parade
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge prepare to attend a Fourth of July pageant near the Washington elm site in Cambridge. A coastal route from Boston, a possible Mayflower cruise, and a noon departure from the White House accompany a summer schedule including a Washington birthday address.
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Masas
International News Service
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Christchurch
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Memorial Hall
Wally Pipp Improves After Concussion
New York July 3 AP says Wally Pipp Yankee first baseman is much improved after suffering a brain concussion when hit by a pitched ball yesterday. He will be unable to leave the hospital for two days. Pipp was knocked at practice before the game with the Athletics.
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Wally Pipp
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Mane Princetoner
Athletics
Earthquake tremors rattle Los Angeles and Pasadena areas
An earthquake felt in Los Angeles at about 10:22 a.m. rattled streets and buildings, with minor damage reported near the Old Mission and surrounding areas. A second tremor at 10:19 a.m. in Pasadena caused no damage. Officials described the event as of fair intensity and noted rumors of greater destruction were unfounded.
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Announcement of Mudd Center Folks new comic by News Item
The News Item heralds a new comic feature titled Mudd Center Folks. The announcement invites readers to follow the strip continuing in upcoming issues.
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