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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1929

Page

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Polish and French Planes Race Across Atlantic to New York

Transatlantic air race reports two rival aircraft from Paris to New York. Marshal Pil sudski of Poland and the French Question Mark were tracked by wireless from the steamship Chesapeake about 400 miles off the French coast. Clear weather aided the speedy progress as both crews aimed for the return timetable and a swift crossing.

French Associated Press Marshal Pilsudski Atlantic Paris New York Chesapeake

Baseball By Innings Southern Association and American League snippets

Odds and lineups from Southern Association games and a glimpse of several American League first and second games. Names such as ANDREWS, BERGER, GOOCH, SPOR, KROMER, DICKEY, ZACHARY, HOYT, and BERG appear with various teams including Mobile, Little Rock, New Orleans, Memphis, Cincinnati, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, and Washington.

New York Chicago Zachary Dickey Faber

Police Close Racehorse Bookshops In City Drive

Police detectives visited several city locations to close racehorse books but made no arrests by late afternoon. Warren Burch, chief, stated the drive may result in arrests and ordered bookmakers to shut down, with two premises at Deuphin Street and near St Michael and Conception streets targeted.

Mosbile Wareren Burch Warren Burch Chef Burch Deuphin Street St. Michael and Conception Streets

White Visitor Concludes Week in Mobile

J. BR. White of Panayaie Secaeae completed a week in Mobile visiting harbor sites and various points of interest. He noted Mobile as a growing, wide awake city with a thriving bile branch of the T. T. U. and returned home after the business visit.

Mobile J. BR. White Panayaie Secaeae Ham White

Directors of Mobile Community Chest Convene Meeting

A meeting of Mobile Community Chest directors is called for Wednesday at 11 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce to plan support for the upcoming drive. President J. J. McMahon announced a committee of experts will assist, with McMahon appointing members during the session.

C. of C Mobile Community Chest Chamber of Commierce J. J. McMahon McMahon

World News In Brief July 13 Summary

Four bandits stole a $3,000 payroll from Art Russ Construction paymasters in an advantal. A farmer and son were killed at a Waterford crossing on the Pennsylvania railroad seashore branch. The Northwest Theatres sale to Public The ion was reported at 10 million dollars. A former circuit judge in Helena faces charges after an old case. Seven people ate lemon pies purchased from a local baker in Chicago.

Mass Art Russ Construction Company Camden N. J Pennsylvania Railroad Waterford Minneapolis Mirin The Tribune Today Northwest Finkelstein and Reuben Interests

Bank case wife testifies on using funds for household expenses

Mrs. James Rae Clarke testified at a bankruptcy hearing that money from the Clark Brothers bank was used to cover family costs. Her husband and two brothers-in-law faced bail issues as federal prosecutors alleged transfers of hundreds of thousands to wives and others. She also disclosed a necklace loss from the Breakers hotel fire in Palm Beach four years earlier, allegedly insured and replaced.

New York James Rae Clarke Clark Brothers John Lyttle Phillip L Hudson Clarke, Jr Palm Beath Pia Ste Guid

Gotham Plans Allegation For Dgea Fliers

Unclear text reports plans for cross Atlantic air race entrants to arrive in Gotham. French crew and Polish airmen supporters claim the French seaplane Question Mark will arrive tomorrow in the afternoon.

Were Bay of

Maibia Hotel Company Incorporation Filed in Mobile

Probate court records reveal the Maibia Hotel Company planned to operate hotels with a $1,000,000 authorized capital and $250,000 paid in. The firm, led by Jason Malbia of Daphne, seeks to build a hotel at the northwest corner of Royal and St Francia streets in Mobile.

Maibia Hotel Company Royal and St. Francia Jason Malbia Daphne

Rare white mole found in Lakeland yard

Jitamie Greas reports the unusual specimen captured near Lakeland. The pure white mole was found in a boy's back yard and is described as extremely rare among its species.

Ganto Jitamie Greas Lakeland

Peary Loses First Round In Golf Play

Local golf match outlines Peary facing penalties for rule violations on No 2 with Barfield. Result shows Peary behind after 18 holes with Barfield edging ahead. description notes rough start and a close finish on the course.

Peary

Anglers of World to Compete in Deep Sea Rodeo

Businessmen and sportsmen from New York and New Jersey along with others will attend a deep sea fishing rodeo to be held soon. Organizers Mr Adams W B Patterson H G Crawford and Captain Jose outlined plans at a meeting.

Anglers of World New York New Jersey Mr. Adams W. B. Patterson H. G. Crawford Jose

Unarmed Men Shot Widow Tells Court

In Tecumseh Oklahoma the widow testified that her husband Jared Harris and his brother were shot by an uplifted assailant as he lay fatally wounded by Jeff Hare. Harris reportedly dropped his weapon in token of surrender before being killed amid a courthouse hearing with federal officer W. Wy Thomason and defendants Tom Litto and John D. Williams present.

Jeff Hare Jared Harris Corea Jeff Harris W. Wy Thomason Tom Litto John D.williams

Barber Trade Ordinance Attacked as Class Legislation

In recorder court Attorney C. W. Tompkins argued that an ordinance adopted June 5 by the city board targets barber trade as class legislation and lacks authority. Arraigned were M. E. Long of 74 South Royal Street and others as the case proceeds.

Eityer Tone Recorder’s Court C. W. Tompkins Erronts of van Barbers M. E. Long South Royal Street

Continuance Granted in Burnett Murder Case

Judge Alex T. Howard granted a continuance of the Maxwell Burnett murder trial to July 24, shifting from July 17. Attorneys George A. Sossaman and Harry Seale, appointed to defend Burnett, moved for a later date not earlier than August 1 and urged withdrawal at the hearing.

Cee Barthain Maxwell Burnett Etna John. B Alex T. Howard Tne Heurt George A. Sossaman Harry Seale Burnett Ea Te A Ton

Whitten Honored Mobilian Receives Best Drilled Citizen Award

Whitten was honored as the best drilled citizen at a camp and returned here yesterday, receiving an award for his service.

Mobilian

Attorney Lindsey Freed Cleared in Federal Trial

By Choctaw county attorney J. D. Lindsey was acquitted in federal court after an all day hearing on charges of violating traffic law. The jury returned a verdict in about twenty minutes after retiring to deliberate.

J. D. Tindsey

Board Recertifies School Election After Official Count

The election returning board canvassed the recent school election. A total of 1,504 votes were cast with 1,172 for the measure and 362 against, yielding a majority of 810. The vote occurred in seven wards and two precincts with officials Price, Byrne, Smith involved.

Hearing reset in Radcliff suit over county warrants

Hearing of demurrers in Herrd Radcliff's action against Treasurer George B. Stone to force payments of warrants for material and gravel under his contract with the county board was reset for Monday before Judge Joel Goldsby.

Herrd Radcliff George B. Stone County Board Joel Goldsby

Noel Docketed on Violation Of National Prohibition Law

Emile Noel is charged under the national prohibition law and pleaded guilty in federal court. He was fined $100 after an arrest on a capias for a charging violation.

Emile Noel Burns Canal Noon Capias

Flu in Brazil Reports 30000 Buenos Aires Cases

Buenos Aires reports about 30 000 flu cases, many mild in character. Municipal health department attends about 500 daily while acknowledging an epidemic but insisting no alarm is warranted.

Buenos Aires

Weather report sketch for Alabama Mississippi and Florida

Partly cloudy with showers tonight and Sunday across Alabama Mississippi and Northwest Florida. Temperatures change little and interior areas stay fair with local thundershowers near the coast.

Alabama Mississippi

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