Convict Whipping Allegation Triggers Warrant in Alabama
In Montgomery Alabama a warrant issued for James Shelton county warden on assault and battery after Harby Toland a convict reported being whipped at a convict camp. The mother Mrs Lillian Blackman filed charges following inaction by the board of revenue and road commissioners.
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Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Harby Toland
Inferior Criminal Court
James Shelton
Lillian Blackman
Foster Keale, Jr
Thema
Board of Revenue and Road Commission
Barty B. Chamberlain
Alabama
Shelton
Toland
County George
Roland T
Irregularities Mark Opening in Stock Market July 10
New York stock market opened with irregularities despite positive crop reports. Selling pressure hit oils chemicals motors and equipment shares with notable declines in Cohen Producers and Refiners Pan American Baldwin American Locomotives General Electric Studebaker and American Can. Cotton futures in New Orleans and New York opened barely steady with mixed prices.
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New York
Coaden
Pan American’ B
Baldwin
General Electric
Studebaker
Chandler
New Orleans
Lewis Draws Fine Under Liquor Law Charge
Will Lewis was fined 190 or 100 by Acting Recorder Tisdale Toll today after arraignment on a prohibition law violation. John Jackson, arrested with Lewis, was discharged after a raid on 1112 St. Francis street. Manuel Milligan was arrested in Crichton by Sheriff Strickland for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and violation of the prohibition law. Je Lewis, a Negro woman with Milligan, was docketed on vagrancy charges.
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Will Lewis
Tisdale Tolloday
John Jackson
Lewis
St. Francis Street
Manuel Milligan
Crichton
R. B. Strickland
Je Lewis
Milligan
Man Fined Total 75 in Police Court
J. Re Banes of Oak Grove was fined 50 dollars for reckless driving and 25 dollars for operating an automobile in an intoxicated condition, plus court costs, by Acting Recorder Tisdale Touart. He drove from the left to the right side of Charleston street and nearly struck George Williams, who was driving a goat tied to a wagon. Williams leapt to safety.
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J. Re Banes
Oak Grove
Tisdale Touart
Banes
Wats
Banesi
Harleston Street
Neeption
George Williams
Highway survey begins for Grand Bay to state line road
State and county highway engineers began a 7:30 a m survey to map an improved four mile route from Grand Bay to the Mississippi state line. The study aims to connect with the concrete road through Jackson county and will report estimated costs to the state highway department.
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Grand Bay
Mississippi State Line
Jackson County
Miss
State Highway Department
Medicus Case Set Back to Monday in Federal Court
Charles Medicus charged with liquor possession under peer prohibition laws received a continuance in federal court, delaying the case until Monday. The postponement preserves the ongoing investigation and pending legal motions.
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Charles Medicus
New York Broker Ordered Expelled from Firm
New York on July 10 Harvey A. Willis head of a brokerage firm was ordered expelled for nullifying the effect of a client order by taking the transaction to his own account.
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New York
Harvey A. Willis
Weather forecast hints thundershowers in south region
The weather page indicates Thursday and Wednesday may bring thundershowers across the extreme south portion with possible storms or unsettled conditions later in the period.
Flour Shipments at Mobile Port Reach Big Gain to Cuba
Flour shipments through the Mobile port to Cuba and the West Indies rose in the first week of July with 23 955 barrels cleared, totaling about four and a half million pounds. The prior year’s weekly average was around four million pounds, as flour from the Midwest moved via Munson steamers to Cuban ports and Gulf islands.
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Mobile
Cuba
West Indies
Collector of Customs
Middle West
Gulf
Munson
Cuban
Band Concert in Square Tonight in Bienville
The second Bienville Square band concert is announced for tonight. The program includes The Stars and Stripes Forever, The Golden Dragon overture, Waltz de Concert Dolores, Runnin Wild, The Elves, Dance of the Skeletons, A Night in June, It's Up To You, Loyal Legend march, among others.
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Bienville Square
Botsa
Dolores
Waldteuffel
Gibbs
Allen
Caprice
King
Mackie-Beyer
Sousa
Directors Named by Peoples Bank in Fifty Third Annual Session
Stockholders of Peoples Bank elected directors for the ensuing year at the bank’s fifty third annual session. Directors will meet tomorrow to name bank officers. Elected directors include Rod L. Gans Ed Higgins Francis Inge J McPhillips S A LeBlanc J C Rich A L Staples J C Van Antwerp R M Weinacker T K Jackson M L Davis.
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Poh Bank
Rod L. Gans
J Cen
J. Higgins
Francis J. Inge
J. McPhillips
S. A. LeBlanc
J. C. Rich
A. L. Staples
J. C. van Antwerp
R. M. Weinacker
T. K. Jackson
M. L
Davis
Rhodes Woman Arraigned In Murder Case
Annie Amelia Rhodes, a Negro woman, arraigned in recorder's court for the murder of Simmie Rhodes, a Negro man. State requests delay. case reset for July 17. Wounding occurred in the northern city area. Rhodes admits shooting by mistake claiming self defense.
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Annie Amelia Rhodes
Simmie Rhodes
Recorder’s Court
Rhodes
Birmingham dairy to supply Mobile Marine Hospital milk
The Glenn tris dairy of Birmingham will deliver milk daily to the Marine Hospital at Mobile after a staff complaint prompted the examination. The Birmingham dairy was selected to ensure a steady supply for the Mobile hospital.
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Marine Hospital
Mobile
Birmingham
Eats
Glenn Tris
Mobile Hospital
Mobile plans 350000 bond issue for water sewer lines
The Mobile city commission voted in regular session on August 28 to consider a 350000 bond issue to extend waterworks and sewerage systems. Mayor R V Taylor led the resolution while opponents urged delaying action for a full conference with the city attorney before any decision. Commissioner Hartwell agreed to push the matter to the next meeting.
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Mobile
City Commission
R. V
Taylor
Bay Front
Cedar Point
Hartwell
Sergeant Madden Replaces Sergeant Quillian in Mobile Recruit Office
Sergeant Madden takes over as recruiting officer in Mobile replacing Sergeant Quillian who goes to Florida. Madden, with 23 years in service, previously served in Mobile in 1906 07 1910 and 11 and earned a captain's commission in the 85th division after Camp Custer during the war.
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Tn Sta
Truty Arage
Madden
Barrathcas
Mobile
Custer
Financial Crisis Threatens Jerusalem Shrines
Dr. C H Boynton of the American committee on preservation of holy land places announces an investigation into sacred sites in Jerusalem and Palestine. The Jerusalem patriarch and the Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre face funding shortages after Russia’s prewar support faded following the revolution.
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New York
Jerusalem
Palestine
C. H. Boynton
American Committee
Holy Land
Russia
This Judge Is Headed Straight for Unpopularity
A Mississippi court faces a case where Viola Austin claims she was injured in a car accident while a guest of her husband H L Keeie Jackson lawyer and seeks $10 000 in damages. The suit alleges his negligence caused the automobile to overturn and asks for judgment against him.
Cuban Population Tops 3 Million in 1922 Census
Havana July 10 report from the director of the national census shows Cuba’s population at 3,123,040 as of December 31, 1922, up from 2,898,004 in 1919. Whites numbered 2,193,936 and colored 809,886, with 118,084 unclassified immigrants and 1,134 uncategorized by color. Six provinces’ totals include Havana 783,014 and Oriente 235,898.
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Havana
National
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Magben Camaguey
Oriente
Old and New Church Services Discussed at Des Plaines Meeting
Chicago July 10. Methodist ministers at Des Plaines met to debate merits of old and new church services. Prof Edward D Sopher spoke outlining distinctions and noted public figures such as William Jennings Bryan in context of campaign rhetoric.
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Chicago
Des Plaines
Dward D. Sopher
William Jennings
Bryan
Sopher
Leviathan Arrives at French Port on First Atlantic Voyage
Leviathan arrives in France today as a passenger ship under the American flag. The liner lands 800 passengers at the port before continuing to Southampton on its inaugural trans Atlantic run.
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Leviathan
French Port
Southampton
Hanging by mob asks for speeders in Kansas City era
A fragmented report from Kansas City indicates a mob demanded swift punishment for drivers who kill, with reference to a July event at a local Methodist church where a preacher, Rev. A. Clark, urged the crowd to pull the rope for a speeder who killed a child.
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Kansas City
A. Clark
Artes Avenue Methvalet Church
Airman L T Null Sacrificed Self to Save Pal Roth
Port Stanley fishermen search Lake Erie for Lieutenant T B Null missing from naval balloon A 6698 after Lieutenant L J Roth was found dead in the basket. The body of Null is believed to have leaped overboard to lighten the craft, aiming to raise Roth's chances in the storm.
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Port Stanley
Ont
Lake Erie
T. B.null
Lieutenant Null
L . J. Roth
Lieutenant Roth
Indianapolis
Null
Roth
Reiee
Leviathan Sees Liquor Rule Change At Sea
The Leviathan nears Cherbourg on its maiden US flag voyage when a new rule allows passengers to drink their own liquor in cabins and dining rooms but bans service of liquor by crew. Officials say the self-serve policy is lawful and aligns with a Supreme Court decision overruling the Attorney General’s view.
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Cherbourg
United Press
France
Washington, IN
Leviathan
Ceteris States Supreme Court
Daugherty
Helderican
Three Mile
Girl kidnapped by Chicago gangsters reported
Chicago July 10 four men seized Phillamina Costello 18 from near her workplace and forced her into a stolen automobile. Police traced the car number and are investigating the abduction with two men already reported as riders.
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Chicago
Phillamina Costello
Navy Officer Beats Up Parson in Boston Fight
In Boston on July 10 Lieut Wesley Hague admitted a courtyard assault on Rev George Paine at the Greater Boston Federation of Churches office. Hague said he attacked after Paine kiss allegation about Hague's bride sparked anger. Paine, executive secretary of the federation, said the kiss related to a misunderstanding from Hague’s Baltimore duty.
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Boston
Wesley McLauren
Rge Paine
Greater Boston Federation of Churches
Beacon Street
Leutenant
Hague
Paine
The
Church Federation
Baltimore
Priscilla
Brpiscopal Church
Cam
Redgrave
Airman Killed in Crash Near Norton Field Columbus
Two airmen died when their aircraft crashed from about 600 feet near Norton Field in Columbus Ohio. The dead are Russell P Hayned 28 a commercial aviator and Rhoder 26. The crash details remain scarce as investigators review the incident.
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Columbus
Ohio
Russell P. Hayned
Rhoder
Norton Field
Southern Publishers Association names new officers
Arthur G. Newmyer of the New Orleans Item is elected president at the Southern Publishers Association convention in Sulphur Springs. Walter C. Johnson of the Chattanooga News is re elected secretary and treasurer with a slate of directors including Hansen, Clark, Elliott, Howell, Giovannili, Ewing, Sullens, Braxton, Gaylord, Tetricks, Rit er, Stahlman, Potts and Watson. The keynote emphasizes the value of southern advertising.
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Springs
United Press
Arthur G. Newmyer
Orleans
Safety Rules for Balloons Advocated in Washington
The text describes early safety regulations for balloon operations. It notes that Congress may enact rules governing pilots and details rules such as preventing ballast dumping, prohibiting smoking, and ensuring riders keep within or near the basket as instructed.
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Washington
California blaze causes heavy loss near Long Beach
A fire at the Gilmore refinery district exploded a 600 gallon gasoline tank, causing extensive damage and heavy loss. The blast at Signal Hill area affected nearby plants including the Rogers Steward Drill Company and other facilities, with officials reporting substantial destruction and injuries likely as flames spread.
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Long Beach
Cal
Signal Hill
Gilmore Recones
Dimers
Sidaing
Rogers Steward
Looting of U S Quartermaster Stores At Camp Kugx
Reported looting at Camp Kugx involves three civilians arrested in connection with thefts over two years. Goods valued at about 100 000 allegedly transported by ton trucks after being covered by legitimate sales. About 3 000 trainees are present at the camp as investigations proceed.
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United States Marshal’ Office
Shelby Patterton
Louisville
Shepperdaville
Earl Perry
Leslie Waldeck
New Albany
Ind
Bimholt
Camp
Kugx
Jas McFarland Elected Exalted Ruler of Elks
James G. McFarland of Watertown Wisconsin was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the Grand Lodge session in Atlanta. Governor H W McMasters presented the high honor and McFarland condemned Bolshevism and other isms while affirming Elks support for law and country. The Eastern bid won unanimously after discussion of Portland and other cities as choices.
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Atlanta
James G. McFarland
Watertown
Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
H.W. McMasters
South Dakota
Elks Order
Elks
J. W. Wism
Real
Boston
Ceneon
Ccas
Convention City
Eyec
Portland
Ore
Alleged Fugitive Under Arrest in Multiple Cities
A fugitive alias James O'Brien described as Oldham, said to have escaped Indiana’s Jeffersonville prison, was reportedly seen with authorities in Los Angeles New York Durham and Jacksonville as police pursued him amid confidence games.
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New Orleans
Cat Ag
Oldham
James O'Brien
Indiana State Penitentiary
Jeffersonville
Los Angeles
New York City
Durham
N. C
Jacksonville
Fila
Storm Patters Across British Caplands and Crops
A heavy storm sweeps across the British capital region impacting crops and daily life. Weather warnings urged caution as rain and strong winds disrupted transport and agriculture. High winds damaged fields and threatened harvests, with officials monitoring conditions.
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