Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

The Mobile News Item in Mobile, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1927

Page

1

Indictments Filed As Grand Jury Reports In County

Defendants in cases from grand jury indictments in the county jail will be arraigned in circuit court at 9:30 tomorrow morning with pleas allowed. Those not pleading guilty will receive trial dates beginning next Monday. Several indictments for manufacturing prohibited liquors were returned. The grand jury commends the sheriff and police for enforcing laws. No true bill against Jerome Craig in a statutory offense. No inspection of convict camps or schools. The jail is given a clean bill of health except ventilation needs.

Grand Jury Jerome Craig

Two Women Dead in Jealous Mob Killing in Minnesota

In Paul, Minnesota, the bodies of Mrs. Dubois and Anne Grenville were found in Miss Grenville’s bedroom. Police suspect the killings were to cover up a kidnapping connected to a gang feud. no weapon found, two shooters reported, and two men involved in the discovery.

T. Paul Minn Dubois Mise Grenfville A. E. Beck Charles M. Hutchinson Beck Hutchinson Miss Grenville

Autopsy Links Poisoning in Los Angeles Architect Whittice Case

Police investigate death of Paul O. Whittice 40 in Los Angeles citing autopsy findings of poisoning. Wife reports affair with a cigarette girl and says marital unhappiness preceded the death discovered at his home.

Paul O. Whittice Los Angeles Whittice

Doctors Use Radio To Treat Sick Boy 1500 Miles At Sea

An eight-year-old boy aboard the Finap Tenet Nora is gravely ill with severe intestinal disorders 1500 miles from Los Angeles. Doctors in Los Angeles guided by radio, as SOS from Balboa Bay to Wilmington vessel, coordinated diagnosis and treatment instructions through Police Surgeon Sebastian and Dr. J. B. Renfrew throughout the night.

Los Angeles Calif Nora Panama San Pedro Pacific Wilmington Balboa Bay Sebastian J. B. Renfrew Renfrew

Still and Mash Destroyed Near Tanner Ferry Road

Deputy sheriffs Barber Riley and Stringfellow destroyed a 60 gallon still and six barrels of mash after noon a quarter mile north of Section Line Road and a mile north of Tanner Ferry Road a five gallon jug of white whiskey was found on the dump at the head of Conception Street.

Section Line Road Tanner Ferry Road Barber, Riley and Stringfellow Conception Street

Stolen Car Recovered Near Oakdale Flats

An automobile stolen from T. J. Jernigan of 1726 Springhill Avenue over the weekend was found last night in the flats west of Oakdale near the old gas well by County License Constable Angelo S. Puckett. The battery and extra tire were missing. Officer Puckett notified Mr. Jernigan.

T. J. Jernigan Springhill Avenue Conti Claiborne Oakdale Angelo S. Puckett Puckett Mr. Jernigan

Probate Court Needs More Space and Noted Traffic Enforcement

The June circuit court grand jury urged more storage space for probate court records after a hurried county offices inspection. The panel found the county poor asylum housing 39 women and 45 men with favorable living conditions and praised the superintendent. They commended County Solicitor B. B. Chamberlain and bailiffs for their energy in handling numerous witnesses and traffic enforcement efforts to the limit.

Circuit Court County Poor Asylum B. B. Chamberlain James Sullivan Seah McCrary

Two Petty Thefts Reported In Local Area

W. M. Meador of 68 North Reed Avenue reports his home was entered last night and a 41 caliber revolver stolen through a back door. B. H. Bolton of 355 St. Joseph Street reports three suits of clothing including a fire department uniform taken from his room between Sunday and last night.

W. M. Meador North Reed Avenue B. H. Bolton St. Joseph Street Fire Department

Negro bandit robs cafe owner of $99

An armed bandit entered Helen Gordon cafe at Tennessee and Lawrence streets at 7 40 last night and stole 99 dollars under threats of killing. The description notes a very dark man about five feet nine inches tall wearing a straw hat and a dirty white shirt.

Helen Gordon Tennessee Lawrence

14 year old stowaway fights deportation in labor dept review

George Miers a 14 year old Neapolitan stowaway who claims U S birth seeks relief from deportation. Robe Carle White assistant secretary of labor reviews the case after a rejected immigration hearing and a telegraphic deportation order looms. A Mobile jail stay followed his arrival aboard a tankship on January 23 as officials weigh whether he can avoid removal.

George Miers Robe Carle White Secretary of Labor James J. Davis Government Department Mobile Miers New York New Orleans Immigration Board Robert T. Ervin Department U. S

Unidentified Negro Body Found in City Doorway

An unidentified Black man about 40 years old was found dead yesterday in the doorway of a dwelling at the corner of Southwest Conception and Church streets. He wore dark trousers a blue shirt and a straw hat and is being held at Pope Undertaking company awaiting identification. A transfer man hired him on the street and did not supply his name.

Nem “Ezna Pope Undertaking Company Conception Church Streets

Molasses Freight Rates Mapped From Mobile to Carolinas

Rail lines publish molasses rates from Mobile to points in the Carolinas that undercut New Orleans rates. Large shipments of blackstrap molasses arrive in Mobile from Cuba for distribution inland.

Mobile Carolinas New Orleans Mobile Chamber of Commerce Cuba

Acting bankruptcy referee named Vincent B McAleer

Federal Judge R T Ervin appointed Vincent B McAleer acting referee in bankruptcy to fill the role during the absence of Joseph N McAleer who is on an automobile tour away from the city until October.

Vincent B. McAleer R. T. Ervin Joseph N. McAleer

Docks Push Work On Extension To Meet Space Demand

Demand for space at the new state docks in Mobile has grown, prompting the docks board to accelerate work on the north side of Pier 1. J L Cummings said ships will shift to the other side once the warehouse floor and weather roof are completed. The Akron unloaded 10 000 bags of sugar after tying at Mobile and Ohio docks. Humber Arm due to unload newsprint for The Register and News Item. Munardan expected to reload freight after fire damage and repairs in port. Only the south side of Pier 1 now handles ships, with limited berthing. A transit shed on the opposite side will be ready by August or September, weather permitting. Governor Graves and Alabama legislators toured the terminals about a month ago.

New State Docks J. L. Cummings The Docks Board Akron Mobile Ohio India State Munardan New Orleans

Physician Held On Capias With 1 000 Bond Set

Dr. Harry J. Krudop was arrested on a capias and released on a $1,000 bond. The indictment alleges an illegal operation on Dorothy Spurr Ewton, deceased, wife of complainant Alvin H. Ewton. Grand jury also condemned range riders and some cattle tick eradication inspectors for brutality and enforcement issues.

Grand Roy Harry J. Krudop Gus Newall Alvin H. Ewton F. Hale Board of Health Dorothy Spurr Ewton Willian F. Conrad Fied

Little Theatre of Mobile Opens Campaign for 1000 Members

The Little Theatre of Mobile launches a city wide enrollment drive ahead of the upcoming season. Officers and committees target 1000 new members by August 1 offering season memberships with access to five performances and participation in all activities including the Green Room.

Little Theatre of Mobile Miriam Jacobson Ed Robinson Leslie Taylor, Jr T. Bingham Cook George Haas Ruth Rickardy Olive Brooks Georgia C. Hooks Isabel Hooks Ed de Celle Minnie Rice Bixler Tom Gordon Grace Rann W. W. Reed Fred Armstrong C. C. Dolan Roy Smith Aimee King Della Kern Beanie Beatty John Glennon

Well Known Judge in Orleans Dies

Judge J Porter Parker longtime civil district court jurist dies in New Orleans hospital after years on the bench. He served prominently in the legal community. Local authorities confirm his passing on July 5 or 6 at the city hospital.

Orleans New Orleans J. Porter Parker Civil District Court

Paralyzed French Ace Walks After Byrd Visit

Paris reports Captain Charles Legendre, paralyzed since Verdun 1918, stood and walked with aid of Commander Byrd and the Amer ica crew at the Hotel des Invalides. Legendre thanked Byrd for courage and announced he would accompany the aviator. The moment moved many observers as Legendre moved toward Napoleon’s tomb and returned to the Invalides grounds.

Paris Byrd America Hotel Des Invalides France Verdun Charles Legendre Lieutenant Neville Bert Acosta Bernt Hulchen the Invalides Legendre

Byrd Praises Boy Scouts in France Greeting

Paris July 6 Commander Byrd praised the Boy Scouts of the world in a greeting transmitted through Captain Rene L'Hortal aide to Marshal Foch and movement leader in France. The North Pole explorer and former scout said I am tremendously interested in the organization and its aims.

L’hopital Boy Scouts of America Byrd Bessie McCoy Davis Richard Harding Davis Dunkerque Dunkirk le Touquet Paris Boy Scouts of the World France Rene L'Hortal Marshal Foch North Pole

Ford predicts air war era as giant air cruisers rise

Detroit July 6 Henry Ford foresees a flying age with air cruisers carrying 100 passengers spanning the Atlantic. He backs Colonel Billy Mitchell’s push for a strong air force and says war in the air will end all war. Ford notes four daily flights from his airport and a record of 6,517 flying hours and 680,922 miles with one serious accident. He envisions large multi motor planes of the future and says aviation will not kill automobiles.

Detroit Atlantic Henry Ford America Billy Mitchell United States Ford Auto King Mitchell Tennyson Locksley Hall Chicago Cleveland Buffalo Grand Rapids Mich

Officials Mum on Stephenson Corruption Yarn

In Michigan City Indiana D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan and life prisoner met with Marion County prosecutor William H Remy and assistants for four hours at the state prison but investigators left with unclear results They hope to learn more about long running fraud charges in state politics raised by Thomas H Adams publisher of the Vincennes Commercial Stephenson who was convicted in the Oberholtzer murder has hinted at revealing political conditions from years past if permitted.

Michigan City Ind D. C. Stephenson Indiana Ku Klux Klan Indiana Diac Banaes William H. Remy Marion County Indianapolis Thomas H. Adams Stephenson Madge Oberholtzer

Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi today

General fair conditions prevail tonight and Thursday across Alabama and Mississippi. Winds will be gentle to moderate from the east and southeast with no significant weather events expected.

Alabama Mississippi

Big Black Bear Invades Chicago

Chicago on July 6 reported a dramatic bear incident when 20 year old Michael Dudlac said he was chased and treed by a large black bear on the far south side after returning from a swim. Neighbors helped him escape as shots were heard and the wounded bear was later disposed of by friends. The bear weighed about 600 pounds and its presence in the city puzzled residents.

Chicago Michael Dudlac Dudlac Blaemer Michael

New Director for Near East Colleges Named

Maplewood New Jersey July 6 Mrs Clayton D Lee of Maplewood named director of the six American colleges in the Near East including Robert College Constantinople the American University of Beirut and Athens College She says the colleges are the salvation and train leaders while this year 3178 men and women from 29 nationalities and 15 religious sects are enrolled Mrs Lee formerly led the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs

Maplewood N. J Clayton D. Lee Near East Robert College Constantinople Ican University of Beirut Nople Woman's College National College of Smyrna Sofia McAn Schools Bulgaria Athens College Greece Near Eastern Lee New Jersey

Six Schooners Enter Biloxi Yacht Club Regatta

Biloxi Miss July 6 six schooners entered the Biloxi Yacht club's 28th annual regatta to be held this afternoon Capt Amos Ross who sailed the 7 Heidenheim to victory for the past two years will return at the helm The Julia Delacruz Mamie Foster Mary Foster H E Gumbel and L Goldman are also entered all Biloxi entrants

Biloxi Miss

Tallapoosa Prepares for Joint Target Practice Off Ship Island

Coast guard cutter Tallapoosa loads ammunition and trims guns for a planned joint target practice with cutters Comanche Saukee and Tallapoosa. The event, announced for mid July, will take place south of Ship Island in the Gulf of Mexico near Base 15 Miss. with Saukee and Cep expected to join from Key West and Galveston respectively.

Coast Guard Tallapoosa Comanche Saukee Ship Island Gulf of Mexico B. L. Bockway Miss Key West Fla Cep Galveston Texas Gulf United Navy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tee Driver Ympanion Puloun Lindy Charles Lindbergh St. Louis Ottawa Canada Selfridge Field Negro Bandit Ot Uwaway IE White LINES Port of Governor Graves Anna K. Montague Asheville, N. C Mary Cooper Capias Grand Hede Krudop Little Theatre Roberta Starr Semple Aimee Semple McPherson Windy City Bob. A Hospital Des Invalides Maurice Drouhin M. Lebrix Lebrix NEW East Schools
Search Courier

Search the The Mobile News Item Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Mobile News Item?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication