Hoover Defends Naval Pact as Senate Debates Plea
The Senate heard President Hoover defend the London naval accord amid a near quorum as debate opened. Most pact opponents attended except Senator Shipstead. Vice President Curtis appointed Watson and Walsh to inform Hoover the chamber was in session.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
White House
Watson
Wash
Montana
United States
Shipstead
Farmersaber
Minnesota
Curtis
Watson and
Walsh
Body of Buffalo chef found after Niagara suicide attempt
The body of George Stathakis, Buffalo Greek chef, was found in Niagara Falls Ontario where he suffocated inside a sealed oak cask he used as a bathtub. The coroner said he likely survived about six hours after the stunt.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
George Stathakis
Buffalo
Horseshoe Falls
Stathakis
W. W. Thompson
Italy Willing to Discuss United States of Europe
The Italian government delivered its reply to M. Briand, the French foreign minister, stating Italy is willing to participate in talks on a European union but insisting that special considerations be observed for the negotiations.
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Briand
Rome
Min
M. Briand
Tes
Europe
Italy
Floods Leave 27 Dead Thousands Homeless in Yamagata District
A Tokyo dispatched report says torrential rains in Yamagata river district killed 27 people and left thousands homeless as landslides blocked rail lines and bridges. Crops ruined, embankments failed, river rose 15 feet. In Tennessee, Robert A. Shaw aged 7 drowned during a swimming trip on the Cumberland River after cramps ended his life.
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London
Range Telegraph Company
Tokyo
Taken
Shaw
Nashville
Tenn
Cumber ‘River
Robert A. Shaw
Akron Balloon Wins In Houston Contest
The Goodyear Zeppelin entry from Akron piloted by R. J. Braur with F. A. Trotter as aide won the national elimination balloon race. Blair and Trotter landed in Greensburg Kentucky about 850 miles from Houston after outdistancing 14 rivals.
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Akron
Houston
Kentucky
Texas
Goodyear Zeppelin
Ohio
R. J. Braur
F. A. Trotter
Blair
Trotter
Greensburg
Detroit Times
United van Service
Cleveland
Detroit Aeronauts
E. J. Hill
A. C. Schlosser
Detroit
Race
T. G. W. Settle
Navy
United States
Inter
Reporter Bates Targeted After Threats Amid Roadside Attack
Reporter Reese said he faced violence after warnings tied to a July 2 St. Louis Star story about a Chicago Daily News reporter. Reese and two companions were injured in a ten mile pursuit by a rival car. Harry Brundige of the Star will be questioned by an inquiry into racketeering stories.
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Tomobile
Reese
Ed Braun
Alien Finlay
Glidden Memorial Hospital
DeKalb
Braun
Finlay
St. Louis Star
Chicago Daily News
Allen Finlay
Harry Brundige
Chicago
John A. Swanson
Swanson
Robert R. McCormick
The
Tribune
Brundige
Toll of death over holidays
Chicago reports the Fourth of July holiday as a three day span costing 404 lives nationwide. Auto accidents caused 178 deaths and drowning 121, with 29 deaths from fireworks. Other causes include airplane incidents heat heart attacks and lightning totaling 76 deaths. Beaches were crowded as temperatures were moderate in many areas.
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America
Paterson Violinist Held in Double Tragedy Pact
Roderick Meakle 28, concert violinist and son of a Paterson banker, is under arrest in a hospital charged with murdering Miss Jennie Brauer 22 a swimmer who had come from Germany two years ago. Police say he then shot himself in a pact to die if a rival woman blocked their marriage. Brauer’s body was found in a car between Butler and Pompton.
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Paterson
N. J
Roderick Meakle
Jennie Brauer
Germany
Meakle
Miss Brauer
Butler, N. J
Pompton
Aged Philanthropist Weds and Leaves on Honeymoon
In New York on July 7 a prominent philanthropist marries and departs for a brief honeymoon after the death of his first wife. The union draws attention as both spouses share deep ties to charitable work and to similar causes.
Huston Denies Plans to Quit as Republican Chair
Claudius Huston says he has no intention of resigning as party chairman. After meeting with President Hoover, Huston declined to comment on resignation rumors and said he would press ahead with Thursday's national committee meeting. Senator Fess and others denied having discussed the post.
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Washington
Claudius Huston
Hoover
Huston
National Committee
Senator Fess
Ohio
White House
Virginia
Watson
McNary
Senate
Leslie Fess
River Improvement Association
Muscle Shoals
Fess
Rapidan
Capitol
Arraignment Postponed in Mobile Arson Case
In Indianapolis July 7 Harold H Schroeder of Mobile Alabama had arraignment on an arson charge linked to burning his car May 31 postponed indefinitely. Investigators seek identity of an unidentified man found dead in the car ruins. Schroeder says the victim was a hitchhiker unknown to him killed when the car went into a ditch near Terre Haute. Prosecutor Judson L Stark did not set a new date. A criminal court order restricts Schroeder's removal from jail amid defense complaints of harassment during the inquiry.
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Indianapolis
Harold H. Schroeder
Mobile
Ala
Schroeder
Terre Haute
Ind
Judson L. Stark
A.colins
Criminal Court
Roeder
Hall On Stand Testimony On Standard Vacuum Merger Claims
In New York on July 7 Marshall B. Hall president of Liberty Oil Boston testified in the government unit contesting the merger of Standard Oil of New York and Vacuum Oil. The government argues Standard dominates gasoline distribution on the Atlantic coast while Vacuum Oil controls motor oil distribution.
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New York
Standard City of
Vacuum Oil Company
Marshall B. Hall
Liberty Oil Company of
Boston
Eec
New England
Standard
Atlantic Coast
Vacuum Oil
Residence Robbery at Rev J. Houze Home on Lip scombe Street
Police report burglars entered the rear of Rev J. Houze's residence at 352 Lip scombe Street while the family attended church. Several articles were stolen after thieves cut a screen to gain entry. The incident occurred Sunday night.
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Rev. J. & Houze
Bandits Stole 150 In Mobile Cash In Broad Street Hold Up
Two armed men roped in a $50, 20, 20, 10, and 5 from William Spotswood at Broad and Dauphin Streets in Mobile. They fled in a licenseless old Ford toward Pascagoula after a 1 am robbery and a failed second attempt at an ice factory on Fulton Road. Police chased the suspects for miles but the bandits escaped near Irvington.
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Mobile
Broad and
Dauphin Streets
Pascagoula
Miss
Fulton Road
Government Street
Billy
William Chase Spotswood, Jr
le Baron Avenue
Broad
Spotswood
Broad Street
Dauphin
Ice House
Joe Onuaapy
Seytee
Ketchum
En Arm
Stout and
Martin
Hall's Mill Road
Pascagoula Road
Irvington
The Man Who Won film shown by Woodmen units
Modern Woodmen of America members in Fairhope Monday and Prichard Tuesday will watch The Man Who Won a six reel film plus a comedy. Hammond's store in Fairhope hosts 8 PM show Monday, Prichard location east of Frasch's store hosts 8 PM show Tuesday. Prichard Camp 16548 sponsors the Prichard screening.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Fairhope
Prichard
Hammond
Frasch
Prichard Camp
Dean Wins City Open at Oak Hills in 37 Holes
Luther Dean, gvlf professional at Oak Hills, defeated Alvin Buckhaults, assistant pro, one up after 37 holes to claim the city open title. The extra holes followed a 6 hole schedule with Dean birdie on the decisive 37th to prevail by one stroke in medal play of 150.
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Luther Dean
Gvlf
Oak Hills
Alvin Buckhaults
Dean
Buckhaults
Cardinal Vannutelli Reported Seriously Ill at Vatican
Vatican City July 7 Cardinal Vannutelli dean of the sacred college was reported in serious condition with an attack of uremic poisoning. The 93 year old prelate had been ill since June 6 when officials said his condition was not serious and he was ordered to rest. he reportedly overtaxed his strength at Ascension day ceremonies on May 29.
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Vatican City
Cardina Vannutelli
The
Sacred College
Cardinal Vannutelli
Shields Gets Term In Pen After Plea To Free Young Pal
Shields and D. J. Watts appeared before Judge Joel Goldsby in Creola Alabama facing burglary charges. The man pleaded guilty and Shields was sentenced to one to three years, while Watts, a 16 year old, had his case set for July 17 with a juvenile investigation to follow. The proceedings also noted Amos Jackson receiving one year for grand larceny and James Romankov pleading guilty to larceny of tools.
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Shields
Young Pal
Watts
Goldsby
Amos Jackson
Bart B. Chamberlain
Jackson
Turner 3 ‘Ply Company
James Romankov
Conti Street
Mobile
Mobilian Dies After Accidental Carbolic Acid Dose
Samuel McRae a Ontario native and Mobile resident died Sunday night from what officials call an accidental carbolic acid dose while delirious. He left three sons and several grandchildren, with funeral plans pending Roche mortuary. Survived by W H McRae Mobile A W McRae Irvine Ky N R McRae Hollywood Calif. member of Wa haba Temple and Masonic bodies.
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Samuel McRae
Ontario
Canada
Mobile
W. R. McRae
Charleston Street
J. Walker
Roche Mortuary
Walker
McRae
W. H
A. W
Irvine
N. R
Hollywood
Calif
Wahaba Temple
Jackson, Miss
Leaksville
Miss
Fines and sentences in police court case roundup
R. E. Harris was fined 100 dollars and 90 days in jail for possessing a half gallon of whiskey. Melvin Burroughs of Maysville paid 25 dollars and 26 days for interfering with Patrolman Venturina. Henry Washington received 101 dollars and 50 days for assault with a knife on Lottie May Collins. Wash McCasker’s knife assault case against Perry Wallace was reset for July 18.
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R. E. Harris
Melvin Burroughs
Maysville
Frank Venturina
Henry Washington
Lottie May Collins
Wash McCasker
Perry Wallace
Mobile booklet highlights Kraft plant in Mobile edition
The Mobile edition of the official International Paper publication has been issued and is circulated among thousands of company employees nationwide. The magazine includes general Mobile information and features pages on the Kraft plant in Mobile with descriptions and photographs.
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International Paper Company
Magazin
Mobile
Mobile Urges Ford Plant Move From New Orleans
County Commissioner Boykin says Mobile, with port facilities and tax holidays, could attract Ford Motor Co to relocate its New Orleans assembly plant. Officials plan to invite Ford to visit, offering free taxes for 15 years and a ready site near modern riverfront docks. The effort involves the county, city, and Chamber of Commerce.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Boykin
Board of Revenue
Detroit
Chamber of Commerce
Japur
Docks Commission
Ford
Tate
Fines and sentences in Alabama liquor and theft cases
Lewis Johnson and Eddie Lewis were fined 50 dollars and given 20 days with 90 days additional for violating the prohibition law. Willie Crosby also faced 50 dollars and 20 days. Piepas Foster waived examination on an illicit still charge before Acting Judge Tisdale J. Touart. Levitt Love and Brazil Williams, two negroes, received 90 days hard labor after being convicted of stealing linens from the state negro insane asylum at Mount Vernon Alabama where they were employed.
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Lewis Johnson
Eddie Lewis
Inferior
Willie Crosby
Piepas Foster
Tisdale J. Touart
Levitt Love
Brazil Williams
Negro Insone Asylum
Mount Vernon
Ala
Taxicab Driver Rescued From Death Ride by Note
In Chicago on July 1 a taxi driver George Richardson forced by a robber to drive to a remote route dropped a note on the highway. The message sent aid ahead. a farmer alerted a deputy sheriff who blocked the road and halted the cab. The passenger identified as John Sullivan was arrested.
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Chicago
George Richardson
Richardson
Inn Point
Fox Lake
Pasenger
John Sullivan
Woman Burned In Stove Explosion at 270 Emanuel Street
Mrs. John Bauer Tuite, 30s, was critically burned about the head and body when an oil stove exploded in her home at 270 Emanuel Street. Her husband suffered burns to his arms and hands but was not considered critically injured. Fire damaged the room, and Mrs. Tuite was rushed to Providence infirmary for treatment.
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John Bauer
Emanuel Street
John Bauer Tuite
J. B. Tuite
Tuite
Providence Infirmary
Roche Mortuary
Thompson to Talk Major Issues of Campaign on Radio
Frederick I. Thompson publisher of The Mobile News Item and candidate for the Democratic nomination to the Senate will deliver two radio addresses over station WAPI Birmingham. The first speech runs 3:30 to 4:00 this afternoon and a second 10:10 to 10:30 Monday night. WAPI broadcasts on 1140 kilocycles.
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United States
Frederick I. Thompson
Mobile News Item
Register
Associated N
Mocr
Thompson
WAPI
Bimingham
Stolen Revolver From Bicycle Shop on Dauphin Street
Police report a Colt 45 revolver stolen from Semmes Bru st bicycle shop at 511 Dauphin Street by a sneak thief who entered while the owner was in the rear. In a separate case, George Gaillard reported a thief took sacks of black-eyed peas from a warehouse late Sunday night.
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Semmes Brust
Dauphin Street
Bruce
George Gaillard
Cutter on Gulf Patrol Cruise Announced
The Pontchartrain cutter begins a gulf patrol cruise announced Monday at guard headquarters. The vessel will be away for about one week.
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Pontchartrain
Gulf
Weather Briefs From Alabama And Mississippi Regions
Generally fair conditions expected in Alabama on Monday with a shift to partly cloudy skies and thundershowers near the coast on Tuesday. Mississippi sets similar patterns with fair tonight and tomorrow, and thundershowers in the southeast. River bulletin notes steady observations across cities like Aberdeen Columbus Demopolis Demopolis Montgomery Selma with minor river level changes anticipated Tuesday.
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Alabama
Mississippi
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W. C. Spotswood, Jr
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Watchman
Fyhwaymen
Chase
Vannuteli
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RB. E. Harris
Moile
Paper Company
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Semmes
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Daily River Bulletin
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