City votes aid for Satsuma station and citrus research
The city commission approved 500 toward a Satsuma experimental station to be built in Mobile County with county and state support for citrus blight research. The project totals about 4000 dollars and involves chemist Charles Batson and M A Eichold. Other actions include approval of a filling station project at St Stephens and Lafayette Street, and a request for better street lighting at Conception and Eslava streets.
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Satsuma
Mobile County
County Board of Revenue
Massey Bedsole
Ean En
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M. A. Eichold
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Coast Guard Outlines Duties Amid Prohibition Enforcement
Captain C C Covell speaking in temporary command explained coast guard duties focus on preventing smuggling of contraband including rum silk and Chinese goods. He stated there are no land operations and seizures on land are not authorized. He noted duties doubled with the prohibition amendment.
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Coast Guard
C. C. Covell
Hit and Run Report Blanks Details on Hwy Incident
J. Finch of 813 South Washington Avenue reported to police that while riding on the Craft highway last night a hit and run driver in a touring car traveling from Government Street toward Jackson and Claiborne streets.
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J. ¥. Finch
Washington Avenue
Jackson and
Claiborne Streets
Budget Compili Starts With 1929 Deficit Possible
Preliminary estimates show 1929 expenditures at 3.801 billion and receipts at 3.707 billion, suggesting a possible deficit under the current year budget. Officials hope receipts rise with better business, while strict economy may cut costs. fall in 1929 receipts relative to 1928 by about 335 million.
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Ne Manetiee
Ea Ie
Pulaex
Teiele
Pilot Dorgan Cleared. Docks Commission Not Liable
Federal court says Alabama Docks Commission not liable for damages in a harbor collision case. Judge rules that employing a pilot is required by law, but the chief wharfinger may appoint any shift pilot and need not be a docks commission employee. The $10 shift fee is for permission, not supervision. Pilot Dorgan is deemed a careful, prudent, competent pilot despite negligence findings.
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Casey
Jakes Robart Ervin
Alabama Docks Commission
Dorgan
Docks Commission
Todd Dry Dock
A. C. Birch
United States District
J. E. Meredith
Shipping Board
Books Moved to New Library Site on Govern ehome
All books from the Conti street library have been moved to a new book home at the Govern ehome intersection. The volumes are being indexed by a corps of library attendants. The first of 5 000 books from eastern publishers is expected to arrive this week.
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Conti Street
Governehome
the & MC
Lions Open Meet in Des Moines Attracts Thousands
Seven thousand delegates attended the opening session of the twelfth annual convention in Des Moines. Johnstown Pennsylvania speaker L Camp delivered the principal address on the theme Moral Code for Youth as the event launched.
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Des Moines
Pousibest Tremes L. Camp
Johnstown
Youth Spar es Indicted Boy Pleads Guilty and Sentenced
Nearly all defendants pleaded guilty in circuit court. Ralph Bentley, 17, admitted two counts of grand larceny for robberies at Plateau and Whistler stores and was sentenced to three years on each count. Vandy Cowart pleaded guilty to four grand larcenies and theft, receiving four years total with sentences in county road and penitentiary. Other defendants included Carley Davis for prohibited liquor manufacturing, Year and a Day in state prison, and M. B. De Silvia for receiving stolen property, two counts, one year and a day each. Follow-up proceedings noted further client issues.
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Ralph Bentley
Plateau
Whistler
Safford Berney
B. B. Chamberlain
Bentley
Vandy Cowart
Stateway commission eyes highway project plans
Col. chairman of the stateway commission discusses construction on a state and federal aid highway. When work begins, about one third of the project will be under paving. About 35 miles of road are to be let by the county on August 14, bringing the total to 65 miles, roughly one third of the 192 mile program.
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Stateway Commission
Mobile-Calvert
Fliers Return After Oakland to Sydney Flight Reception
Harry Lyon and James Warner of the Southern Cross will return tomorrow to Oakland where a 400-strong welcome committee, led by Mayor James Rodolph, awaits their arrival from the liner Malolo. Former Senator James D. Phelan in attendance.
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San Francisco
Harry Lyon
James Warner
Southern Cross
Oakland
Calif
Sydney
Australia
James Rodolph
Malolo
James D. Phelan
Rain Cools East After 48-Hour Summer Heat Wave
After a 48 hour hot spell, rain and cooling winds brought relief across the east. The heat wave caused over forty deaths in eastern states and many in the Midwest. In New York City temperatures fell from 92 to a cooler reading as the rain began.
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New York
East
Middle West
New York City
Coast Schedule Announcement Of Baggage Handling Plans
Direct for Coast issues schedule noting plans for baggage handling and related operations. The short notice outlines July timelines and key logistical steps for implementing the program.
Jones Reveals $200000 Treasury For 1928 Campaign
Jesse H. Jones will inform the national committee that the treasury has about $200000 to launch the 1928 presidential campaign. The update signals readiness to begin formal fundraising and organizing for the Democratic chest.
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Jesse H. Jones
National Committee
The
Treasury
People Unite to FInt For Shoals Bill
Readers rally in support of a Shoals bill amid opposition from a powerful national trust and its lobbyists. The piece notes strong local sentiment against any broad benefits from the power monopoly and mentions regional figures such as Almon and J. L. Mache.
Raid Detonates Abandoned Still Near Mobile River
A joint federal and state raid yesterday seized a still about 20 miles above the city on the Mobile River. Officers Ma Barber Gewin Jackson and McMillan led the operation. The still was not in operation and no arrests were made. The raid follows reports that another still had been flourishing prior to the action.
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Mobile River
Ma Barber
Gewin
Jackson
McMillan
Minor Alderman Sues Over Milk Spill Injury
Minor plaintiff Benjamin C. Alderman filed suit in circuit court alleging a milk spill caused his legs to break in two places on the right and once on the left. He claims permanent injuries and lifelong disfigurement.
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Benjamin C. Alderman
Milk
AID SOCIETY The Mobile Dock Workers No. 1 organized for charitable
A mobile dock workers aid society was organized to provide charitable and benevolent support. The group aims to assist members and the wider community through relief efforts and charitable activities.
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the Mobile Dock Workers No. 1
Senator Robinson Opposes foe in South
New York July 10 A Democratic Thesis candidate for vice president notes a plan to overthrow democracy in the South. The subject centers on national committee discussions tomorrow about selecting a national chairman and shaping the party's future ties nationwide.
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New York
Zatabof
National Committee
Sneak Robs Cabin Sparks String of Thefts
Report describes thieves stealing gasoline from digging machines parked at Dublin and Houston streets and a later find of canned peaches and raisins behind a national building as detectives pursue the case.
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Dublin
Flier Killed at Fort Snelling
A flier is reported killed at Fort Snelling Minnesota as Lieut. M. Samuel Furber of St Goad merges with a rear group during a training incident. The brief dispatch notes the fatality and identifies the officer involved.
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Fort Snelling
Minn
M. Samuel Furber
St. Geod
Gro Agen
Democrats Plan Campaign Details Within 48 Hours
In Albany and New York City the party signals a rapid rollout of campaign strategy. The piece notes Smith and Democratic leaders preparing to disclose plans within two days as farm relief actions loom on the party agenda.
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Smith States Farm Relief Action
Billion Losses Reported by Worthless OT Ogeo
A New York Stock Exchange report notes a rise in over-the-counter dealers and traders in recent years. Mr. Shea comments that many new firms are aware of their responsibilities and have good intentions, while others deceive.
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New York Stock Exchange
Shea
Faces Tax Suit Jacob Berman Ordered to Pay
Los Angeles reports Jacob Berman, an ex-official of Julien Petroleum, named defendant in one of the largest income tax suits filed yesterday. The government accuses him of unreported income in 1926 and seeks recovery of taxes plus penalties.
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Los Angeles
Jacob Berman
Julien Petroleumpany
Walt
Italian Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
AbeM Corporationes announces a quarterly dividend of 1.50 dollars per share. The payment is due August 1 to shareholders of record as of July 1. The notice discusses vesting and entitlement for those holding in Delaware and related interests.
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de- Abem Corporationes
Delaware
Italy
Etree Ee Ee
Fragmentary Political Brief Sparks Nonpartisan Organizing Plan
A fragmented wire item from Washington reports plans by McLeod and other supporters to organize on a nonpartisan basis. The note hints at delaying legislation and mobilizing for a forthcoming political action.
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Eee
Jon A
McLeod Ve Lican
Rege
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Politically Neutral Push Aims to Organize States
A group of eight states invited Michigan to form a non political organization to influence membership in the House and place a measure on the congressional calendar in the next session. Connecticut New Jersey North Carolina were among the states, with Leod announcing the movement seeks to be non political and focused on legislative scheduling.
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Michigan
House
Pe Otates
Connecticut
Jersey
North Carolina
Leod
Congress
Statue cleaned of Civil War hero at Place on Government Riley
The statue of a Civil War hero at Place on Government Riley was cleaned and polished by Carigon steeple jacks and is slated for completion later today.
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Government Riley
Three Minority Parties Draw Up Campaign Plans
Three minority parties began draw ing battle lines for the November elect, with hints of unity on prohibition issues and national candidates. Colvin notes three courses for prohibitionists, including abstaining, supporting Hoover, or nominating their own candidate.
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Teems
Three Nations
Oar
Colvin
Ition
Herbert Hoover
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