Highway Link Approved By State Board in Washington County
The Mississippi Valley Highway in Mobile-Meridian division received authorization today from the State Highway Commission to spend 100000 on 22 miles from the Beach to the Mobile county line Yellow Pine area. The Oak Grove Dwigh t link in Mobile county was endorsed but no funds allotted. A current gravel road exists from Mobile to Citronelle while a state survey limits the Oak Grove to Dwight segment north of Citronelle. The Mobile delegation and Washington county residents supported building the Washington county road as a key north Mobile connection.
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Explosion claims life of Captain Peter Martin at Star Fish Wharf
Captain Peter Martin, 38, master of the Emilie G. of the Star Fish and Oyster Company fleet, died at the Marine Hospital after an explosion aboard his boat while fueling at the company wharf. He had worked for the Star company for ten years as a deep sea fisherman. He struck a match to light gas fumes in his cabin, triggering the blast. rescuers pulled him from the vessel and fought the fire, but he died later today.
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Plan Advertising for Buyers Week
Plans for advertising the next Buyers Week to boost attendance will be discussed by the advertising committee this afternoon. Chairman Charles Reboeiodk will lead the session as the committee begins work and launches a campaign across a wide trade territory. The event, organized by local wholesalers and jobbers, invites out of town retailers to place fall and winter orders.
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Leahy Appeals Docking Verdict on Island Property
Richard P. Leahy owner of Farmer's Island property challenged a $11,000 jury award after state docks commission condemned his land for $10 million port improvements. He filed a notice of appeal with the clerk of the Feust court, posting costs to move the case to the state supreme court. Leahy lists his property value at $35,000.
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State Docks Commission
State Supremert
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Leahy
High Court
Patrol Boat AB-20 Starts Cruise Along Gulf Coast
The coast guard patrol boat AB-20 was released from drydock today after refitting for a trip along the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts. The vessel will patrol marshes and islands in connection with government mission along the coast in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Louisiana
Mexico
Methodists license four ministers at Mobile district meeting
Four ministers were licensed to preach at the Mobile Methodist district conference in Jackson. Names listed include Watson of St. Francis Methodist Church Mobile, Garrison of Oakdale, Raymond Green of Citronelle, and Emery Brown of Chatom. H. E. S. of Mobile received elder status.
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St. Franc
Man Pleads Guilty in Manslaughter Case After Fatal Reckless Driving
Willie Payton pleaded guilty in circuit court to manslaughter in the second degree for a reckless driving incident that killed Ignatius Riley, a 70 year old, near St. Emanuel and 7th Streets. Riley died the day after the crash.
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Earthquakes Felt in North Portugal Provinces
Earthquake shocks were felt in the north provinces of Portugal today as tremors were reported from Lisbon and surrounding regions. No injuries or damage were mentioned in the brief dispatch.
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Lisbon
A.P
Local thundershowers to Thursday with partial clearing
Local forecast indicates thundershowers today and Thursday. Partly cloudy conditions expected this afternoon with a risk of storms in the eastern portion.
Baseball results around the league with multiple games
In American play New York and Ruth homered as Detroit overcomes opponents 5 to 6 with Heilman on base. Boston and Washington split 9 to 3 and 2 to 0 while Philadelphia tops Cleveland 14 to 2 in a blowout. St Louis and Chicago clash with a 6 to 4 score as rain postpones other games.
Bears win final clash of cracker series in Mobile
The Mobile Bears defeated Atlanta in the last game of the cracker series, adding to the team’s surge of enthusiasm. Lineups featured Mobile Acosta Chaplin and Atlanta Bagby Jenkins. In the first two innings Atlanta threatened with Niehoff’s walk and a single by Zoellers, while Mobile’s Chaplin and Geygan facedures.
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Five Year Term for Manslaughter on Steamer Bibbco
Jack Trappani, a steamship fireman, pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in circuit court for the death of Alberto Cuevas aboard the Bibbco. He received a five year penitentiary sentence after a dispute over duties led to Cuevas being struck with an iron pipe and dying the next day at a local hospital.
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Heavy Rain Disrupts City Traffic and Streetcars
A 2.83 inch downpour this morning between 8 and 11 o'clock flooded downtown streets and Springhill avenue at Broad. Water backup halted streetcar traffic and detoured cars along St Francis and Conception streets for several hours delaying numerous workers.
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Cutter Comanche Sails for Gulf After Captures
The Comanche departed last evening for the gulf after capturing a schooner and two motor boats on Thursday. It towed them into port Friday and held there until hearings were held for captains and crew members.
Promise rate cuts on mobile goods
Railroads will cut rates affecting Mobile. A shovels and soap rate from Chattanooga to Mobile bound for the Pacific coast will equal South Atlantic ports. Mobile & Ohio pledges lower pulpboard rates Mobile to Marietta Georgia. Special docks rate on slag from Birmingham to Mobile extended to December 31 at docks board request.
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Caseen
Three Arrested as Auto Seized in Prohibition Bust
John Jackson 50 Frank Martin 69 and Edward Chapman 17 are jailed on prohibition charges after deputies stopped a Dodge roadster at Jackson and St Michael streets. Four half pints of white whiskey were found in the car and the vehicle seized. A whiskey still was found nearby Marmotte and Earle streets with two barrels of mash destroyed. One suspect was arrested in connection with the still.
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Theodore Road at Capital Bid Opening for Mobile Theodore link
State Highway Commission will open bids today in Montgomery for the Mobile Theodore link of the Old Spanish Trail. Mobile county revenue board members attend with state officials to discuss completing the trail by connecting Theodore and Grand Bay and urge immediate start on the Mobile Theodore project.
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St Catharine To Give Melon Feast
The Ladies' Social Club of St Catharine of Sienna church Crichton Springhill and Stern avenues will entertain at a watermelon feast on the parish lawn this evening from 5 to 10 o clock. Novel attractions for children are planned with ample amusement and refreshments for adults.
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Dempsey Heads Home From France After Honeymoon
Jack Dempsey and his bride departed Paris for Cherbourg to sail home on the Homeric. A crowd of sports fans and friends saw them off at the station.
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Bees Drown In Own Honey Amid Fresno Heat Wave
Fresno bees in Fresno County colonies drowned in honey as hives melted during a recent heat wave. The June report by inspector Cc. R. 8 filed with the board of supervisors details the losses and conditions observed.
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Ex-Police Chief OShaughnessy Denied Jeopardy Pleas
Federal court rejected motions to bar five indictments against former Mobile police chief P J OShaughnessy on liquor traffic charges. Judge Robert T Ervin noted a prior Atlanta ruling on similar matters. Co defendants in the upcoming July trial include Charles Medicus Joe Shepard Mrs Tom Brennan Mrs Della Lynn and Harry Gounaris.
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Collapse at El Tropezon Diner Buries Six Victims
In Buen Atres on July 8 a three story El Tropezon restaurant collapsed during dinner, sending many patrons scrambling for escape. Six people were pulled out severely injured as workers searched the debris for additional victims.
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United Press
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Nagoya Hit by Severe Aftershock Demolishes Buildings
An aftershock rattled Nagoya on July 8 injuring several and killing one, with large ground fissures and more buildings damaged. The quake confirms fears of renewed activity in Japan’s quiet Nagoya region.
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International News Service
Nagoya
Japan
Inquiry Ordered Into Rice Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an investigation into railroad proposed freight rates on rice and rice flour from Arkansas Louisiana and Texas to western trunk line and central freight territories. The rates may violate the basis set by the commission and could create departures from the Interstate Commerce Act.
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Florida Everglades drainage bonds offered for sale
New issue of one million dollars state of Florida Everglades drainage district five percent gold bonds Series C due 1935 to 1955 was offered today by Spitzer Rorick and Company at prices to yield four point eight zero percent.
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Spitzer, Rorick & Company
Southern Bell seeks FTC approval to buy Fort Lauderdale line
The Southern Bell Telephone Company asked the Inter Commerce Commission for authority to purchase the Fort Lauderdale telephone company for fifty thousand dollars.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
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Land Sales on Horn Island Authorized by Interior
The secretary of the interior authorized sales of 1 045 acres of Horn Island land in the Gulf of Mexico east of Pearl River Mississippi. Christy Mathewson the Boston Braves president is reported critically ill at his Larnac Lake home. A post office deficit for 1925 is estimated at about 40 million dollars. Armour Grain Company plans to re enter trading on the Chicago board of trade. Gangsters’ gunfire wounds Tony Genna in Chicago street violence tied to beer runners.
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Colby Declines Dayon Attendance in Scopes Case
Clarence Darrow reports Colby will not attend the Scopes trial in Dayton due to a New York municipal constitution issue. Colby also telegraphs Neal in Tennessee expressing regret and offering future assistance. Bryan says Colby’s absence is a loss but hopes for strong defense with other counsel.
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Scopes
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Court Docket Burdened by Liquor Cases in Washington
Four hundred liquor cases clog the capital police court today. District Attorney Peyton Gordon reported 600 pending on June 16 but says his drive has disposed of 10 cases daily. Two extra court rooms were set aside for liquor trials, with other judges handling routine matters. The DA aims to clear the rum docket within six weeks.
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United Press
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Biloxi Yacht Club hosts 26th regatta with Julia Delecruz defending
Biloxi Miss July 8 21 races carded Biloxi Yacht Club scheduled to start this afternoon two day program Energies from various yacht clubs Gulf of Mexico in the harbor Feature schooner race for fishermen's championship of the gulf Julia Delecruz of Biloxi ready to defend her title United States coast guard service to keep the racing course clear for the events.
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Realty firm sells securities for Alabama Power building
Southeastern Realty Company owning the Alabama Power Company building in Birmingham Alabama has sold 850000 of first mortgage 5 1 2 per cent gold bonds to the Missouri Trust and Savings Bank Chicago and Coffin and Burr Inc The bonds due July 1 1945 are being offered at 97 and interest to yield about 5 4 per cent
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Reporters in Dayton Track Humorous Legal Town March
Reporters keep in touch with both sides as the aqua hotel area becomes the center of the case. Dr John R Neal and Hicks Hicks counsel mingle freely with reporters while the Hicks brothers arrange social favors and even rides for them. A yellow racer Buick and a generous restaurant owner add local color to a day in court town.
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Germany signs pact to limit traffic in arms
Geneva June 8 A representative of the German government today signed the convention to limit traffic in arms at the recent arms conference. Germany had previously signed the protocol against the use of poison gas in warfare.
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Herrick Sails for Annual Vacation
Paris dispatch says American Ambassador Herrick sailed today for the United States aboard the liner Paris.
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United Press
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Eight-Hour Pact Ratified by French Chamber in Paris
The French chamber of deputies ratified the Washington eight hour pact in Paris on July with a formal announcement from A.P. The decision solidifies an international labor standard and aligns France with allied wartime work rules.
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Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Reds and Poles Open New Fight Across Border
Reported clashes along the border as Polish troops push Russians back into Russian territory after attacks. Polish authorities say they have rounded up a sizeable number of Russians amid ongoing border tensions.
Home Rule Decision Faces Appeal Challenge
New York July 8 The Home Rule Commission said it will appeal the state supreme court ruling on home rule provisions in the state constitution The decision warns that overturning amendments since adoption 31 years ago could throw the constitution into legislative chaos and invites further legal action by opponents involved in the case
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Shenandoah Flight Date Not Set For
New Jersey July report from Lakehurst AP cites Commander see ae downe acknowledging no definite time for the dirigible voyage to Minnesota. Requests for details have been made and the trip may wait until the second week in September.
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Coal Commission Named for Parle
The labor department named conciliator commissioners Dove of Chester Pennsylvania and Willia Rogers of Iowa as unofficial mediators to attend a meeting with representatives of anthracite miners and coal operators at Atlantic City tomorrow to discuss a wage scale.
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Chester
Willia Rogers
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Morrow
Two Bourses Close as Protest Hits Berlin and Frankfurt
Berlin and Frankfurt bourses closed during a 24 hour demonstration against the valorization committee's handling of state loans amid inflation. Traders objected to pricing at higher rates than originally planned, as protests halted trading today.
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Intellectual Bill Passes In Paris
Paris dispatch reports that the bill for the creation of an international institute of intellectual cooperation passed today. The measure, supported by leaders, seeks to advance global scholarly exchange and collaborative projects under the League of Nations framework.
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