New Fight on I W W Members in Mobile Under Supreme Court Decision
A new action against I W W members in Mobile follows a U S Supreme Court ruling. Four men S Gastold Frank Houten J Molindyke and Maxwell Master were held on criminal anarchy charges. Their trial was postponed and the case continued to July 17 with bail set at 500 dollars. They were arrested on Commerce Street opposite the L N station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.W. W
Mobile
United States Supreme Court
Jack Courtney
Recorder’s Court
Citor
Supreme Court
New York
Alabama
S. Gastold
Frank Houten
J. Molindyke
Maxwell Master
Alex Howard
Commerce Street
Mobile City considers five year tax exemption for new manufacturers
Mayor Harry T. Hartwell proposed and the Mobile city board adopted a resolution asking the Alabama legislature to empower the city to grant tax exemptions for five years to new manufacturing concerns and new business buildings. W Otis MacMahon complained about Mobile Electric Company wires strung on oaks causing wear and tree damage. He warned of a potential fire risk from rubbing branches and cited a recent incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Harry T. Hartwell
Alabama
South
W. Otis MacMahon
Mobile Electric Company
Meitbahahon
McClintock will contest opens in Chicago probate case
Relatives of the late William N. McClintock begin a probate contest in Chicago over the will. Principal beneficiary is Seve Shepherd who would inherit the $500,000 estate. Marie Gartner, a former McClintock housemaid, and two other witnesses testified about signature and possible handwriting issues. James Hamilton Lewis appeared as an attorney opposing Shepherd and signaled future filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William N. McClintock
McLintock
Will
Seve Shepherd
of McClintock
Marie Gartner
Orville Taylor
McClintock
Isabelle Pope
Miss Pope
Shepherd
Jeabe
Gets Fine Of 101 For Fighting Cop
George Murrell faced assault andbattery charges after a June 14 incident at Monro Park in which he injured Police Officer James B. Baker. He was fined 101 and costs, or 50 days, with evidence showing he struck Baker with a blunt instrument and escaped before arrest by Deputy Sheriff Elmer Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Murrell
Monro Park
James B. Baker
Recorder’s Court
Murrell
E. W. McDaniel
Monroe Park
Baker
Elmer Pugh
Theft Case Taken to Inferior Court
P G Kelly and B W Dennis were arrested on larceny charges for stealing $40 from John C Fry of 10 South Conception Street during a party on Eight Mile Creek. They were moved to the county jail today after a recorder's court hearing found the offense occurred outside the city limits, so the case goes to the inferior criminal court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Kelly
B. W Dennis
John C. Fry
South Conception Street
Eight Mile Creek
Recorder’s Court
Cty
Woman is Convicted in Assault at Lindsey Mill
Lizzie Davis, a negro woman, was sentenced to hard labor for 90 days after stabbing E. J. Jernigan, Lindsey Mill watchman, at One-mile Creek. Jury found the assault aggravated and Jernigan spent 11 days in hospital recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Davis
E. J. Jernigan
Lindsey Mill
One-mile Creek
Jerni
Jernigan
Selma Court Term Closes After One Day Session
Federal court officials attended a one day term in Selma on Sunday. Pleas of asset were entered and some cases postponed. A jury trial was granted in one case. No grand jury sessions were held this term. Judge Ervin District Attorney Boyles and others left Selma last night. rest to return today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Mobile
Ervin
Boyles
Raulston
Darrow
Eans
Towboat Demopolis Sails with Two Thousand Tons of Freight
The towboat Demopolis sailed from Mobile with over 2,000 tons of cargo destined for north Minnesota points. It carried 1,200 tons of manure, 750 tons of merchandise, and 375 tons of lumber. The self-pro cargo Tuscaloosa of the Warrior barge line is scheduled to sail today for New Orleans with 150 tons of merchandise in a record-breaking cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mn
Demopolis
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Miss Warrior
New Orleans
Weather Summary for Alabama and Mississippi
Weather appears unsettled with showers possible in Alabama and Mississippi. Forecast calls for fair tonight and likely continued unsettled conditions with scattered showers ahead. Local temperatures and timing not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Cracker lead blossoms in opening inning against Mobile
Atlanta jumps to a four run first inning against Mobile Bears, then holds a large early lead as Murphy and Niehoff spark big scoring ahead of McLaughlin and Brock. Mobile answers with one in the second but Atlanta rips eight runs in the third to widen the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Atlanta
Bears
Invaders
Betton
Wurtay
sGheplin
McLaughlin
Brock
Mobile Mulvey
Murphy
Cueto
Mulvey
Riley
Jones
Zoellers
Zoelers
Culp
Cullop
Chaplin
Smith
Wilkie
Niehoff
Gazella
Mobile
Kelly
Geygan
Caldera
Good
Donahue
Smyth
Shore Acres Club Incorporated in Probate Court
TT Ree corporation papers filed in probate court announce Shore Acres Club as a social group planning a clubhouse on Mobile bay. Officers listed include John T. Moore as president E J Lawler as first vice president W Bell as second vice president A R Potter as secretary and L M Tisdale as treasurer. Directors named are C J Calametti A H Proudfoot B M Lyons B T Howell and W M Whitinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TT Ree Corporation
Mobile Bay
John T. Moore
E. J. Lawler
W. Bell
A. R. Potter
L. M. Tisdale
C. J. Calametti
A. H. Proudfoot
B. T. Howell
W. M. Whitinger
Transfer Case to Juvenile Tribunal
The case of Morgan Williamson a 13 year old boy charged with a statutory offense was heard in recorder's court and transferred to a juvenile court after proof the defendant is a minor. The complainant is a 12 year old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Williamson
Recorder’s Court
Archbishop names new bishop for Duluth
Rome reports that on July 14, Pius named Monsignor J T Bishop of Duluth as head archbishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Poor Joke
Pius
Monsignor
J T. Bishop
Duluth
Two Men Share Blame in Gulf Refining Station Plot
In Police Court J Malloy of New York and C W Buell of Detroit faced arraignment for an attempted robbery at the Gulf Refining Company filling station on Commerce and St Francis streets. The judge bound both over to the grand jury on $500 bonds after Malloy admitted guilt, while Buell denied involvement though evidence showed him acting as lookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Malloy
New York
C. W. Buell
Detroit
Gulf Refining Company
Commerce and
St. Francis Streets
Malloy
Edington
Grand
Buell
Cobb to Represent Mobile at Hearing
R G Cobb traffic manager Mobile Chamber of Commerce leaves tonight for Birmingham. On Wednesday the Alabama Public Service Commission will hear a case on iron and steel rates Birmingham to Mobile. The aim is to raise Mobile’s rate to counter alleged Pensacola discrimination. Cobb will argue for Mobile while advocating Pensacola rate reduction. The Interstate Commerce Commission proposed the rate revision to the Alabama commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham
Iron and Steel
Mobile
Alabama Public Services Commission
Pensacola
Cobb
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alabama Public Service Commission
Bonds Burned for $58 000 Highway Debt in County Burn
Highway bonds totaling 58000 were burned in the county building furnace at 11 this morning by a committee including County Treasurer George E Stone Senator John Craft G J Flournoy and Thomas B Allman named by the county board clerk The bonds were checked then burned separately with spectators watching The honor of burning the John Craft highway bonds was given to Senator Craft
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Stone
John Craft
G. J. Flournoy
Thomas B. Allman
Senator Craft
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Seeks Bond Issue Approval
The Gulf, Mobile and Northern railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 0,000 of 12 percent first mortgage gold bonds in lieu of a like mortgage. The action was taken in Washington on July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad
Interstate Force Commission
U of A
Milady Fall Styles Show Focus on Waist Lines and Colors
Henry Minot reports from New York that fall fashions favor higher waistlines, flare coats, short skirts and frills with a slim silhouette. Key colors are emerald green, golden pheasant, and geranium petal, with outfits priced for colde r elegance between 170 and 205 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Hotel Astor
Mobile Maccabees Off To Convention
Mobile delegates head to Washington DC for the Knights of the Maccabees Supreme Tent convention in July 2024. Among travelers are Miss Zellah Mae Rush and George Garnett who will marry in the national capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Tent
Knights of the Maccabees
Washington, D. C
Alabama
Maccabees
National Capital
Zellah Mae Rush
George Garnett
Rush
Arthur L. Rush
Garnett
Nashville
New Orleans
Birmingham
Atlanta
Greenville
S. C
Durham
N.C
Richmond
W.W. A. Hale
Burrel Brannon
W. E. Merrifield
Aline Wintzell
L. E. Neinreither
Attorney General Harassed by Prohibition Reorg
Assistant Attorney General Andrews faced a steady stream of volunteers and callers as he prepared to appoint personnel under the prohibition enforcement reorganization. A crowd waited in the ante room and fringe supporters offered money and influence as his phone rang nonstop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A.P
Andrews
The
Treasury
Prohibition Enforcement
Walker ordered to fight Shade for welter title
New York state athletic commission ordered Mickey Walker to honor his signing to fight Dave Shade for the welterweight title. Albany reports three Wallace circus performers were killed by a West Shore train while on the tracks. Great National Mexican Smelting declares a $21 a share dividend, totaling $97 this year. Batavia residents believe Philip Knapp, an army deserter, may be in town after rumors of a murder link. Havana reports a deadly day with three deaths and four unsolved motives. Pancho Villa undergoes an operation at St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mickey Walker
New York State Athletic Commission
Dave Shade
Albany
N. Y
Wallace Circus
West Shore
Great National Mexican
Guggenheims
Mexico
Scopes Case Fails to Resolve Indictment Quash Motion
Dayton Tenn July 13 to 14 193 EK The judge delayed ruling on the defense motion to quash the indictment against John T Scopes. Clarence Darrow objected to daily court prayers saying they bias the jury while defense counsel urged removal of religious proceedings from judicial deliberations. The court overruled the objection and ordered a 1 pm recess for a written opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
A.P
John Raulston
Scopes
Court Room
Clarence Darrow
John T
John T. Raulston
Raulston
Dudley Field Malone
Darrow
Ter
Department fears spread of pink boll weevil
Washington dispatch reports the department of agriculture plans to revise interstate cottonseed shipment rules to curb pink boll weevil spread. Regulations would ban shipments from infested areas and require vacuum fumigation, seeking state cooperation to enforce limits and protect eradication efforts costing the government 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Tilden Defeats Barnes in National Clay Court Tennis Match
William Tilden II of Philadelphia, defending champion, won his first round match in St. Louis defeating Charles Barnes of St. Louis in straight sets 1-5 6-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
William T. Tilden II
Philadelphia
Charles Barnes
Gulf Rum Row Shifts to Florida Gulf Coast
Washington July 14. Liquor smugglers move operations to the Florida Gulf area as New York gaps close. Speed boats at 50 mph operate nightly between Bimini and off coast islands while coast guard concentrates on Gulf waters. Smugglers base on islands near Florida as legal battles vary by court. Attorney General Sargent plans to appeal Connecticut rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 8S
Thornburgh
International News Service
Washington
New York
Block Island
Florida
Gulf Coast
Coast Guard
Gulf of Mexico
Bimini
Maine
Norfolk
Gulf
West Indies
Binjini
Guncay
Northwest Point
Treasury
California
Texas
Connecticut
Sargent
Supreme Court
Reward Offered for Recapture of Desperado Wagner
Sheriff announces a 1000 dollar reward for Kepnie Wagner who escaped jail last week in Bristol Tennessee. Authorities push a manhunt through the mountains while Kennie Wagner’s brother Kelsie is jailed for allegedly smuggling a revolver to Kennie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
John T. Thomas
Kepnie Wagner
Tennessee Mountains
Kelsie Wagner
Kensile
Kennie
Blountsville
Architect Charged in Pickwick Club Collapse
Henry M. Haven of Winchester was arraigned in Boston on a secret indictment charging manslaughter in the Pickwick Club collapse of July 4 in which 44 people died. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $2,000 bail awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry M. Haven
Winchester
Pickwick Club
Prince of Wales Aids Firefighter Effort at Kaafue Show
The Prince of Wales helped settlers extinguish a blaze in a native wood and grass area at the Kaafue agricultural show in Rhodesia on July 14. He joined in with the effort to save a children’s house and its occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaafpue
Rhodesia
Prince of Wales
Kaafue
Ku Klux Klan Sues Oklahoma Group for One Million
The Ku Klux Klan of Georgia sues the Ku Klux Klan of Oklahoma for one million damages in state court. The case seeks an accounting of Oklahoma finances and an injunction to stop using the name Klan. Defendants include the Oklahoma group formed near Shidler and three Shidler attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhuska
Okla
A.P
Ku Klan of
Georgia
Ku Klug, Klan of Oklahoma
Okhoma Organization
Ku Klux Klan
Oklahoma
Klan
Ku Klan
Shidler
E. V. Weaver
J .M. Hill
Cues Speers
Bids Sought for Air Mail Route Contracts
Washington July 14 AP bids for eight air mail routes were invited with contract awards expected Sept 15 postmark. Successful bidders may begin operations soon after. Invitations prohibit extensions to several routes including Boston St Paul Minneapolis Los Angeles and Seattle. Officials note Ford interests may submit bids and maximum payments are four fifths of the revenue from the mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AP. Jom
Newas
Boston
St. Paul-Minneapolis
Peek
Hem
Los Angeles
Pasco
Seattle
Henry Ford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tou Ie
Recorder's Court
Bengough Blankenship
Perkins
Leonard
A Woodall
Claqueland
Iser
Ross
Picinich
Buckeye
Myatt
Russell
Ruel
Danforth and Hargrace
Kaf P
Vargas
O'Neil
Dickerman
O'Farrell
Pearce
Knight
Henline
Ao Fund
Neerited
Negress
Shore Acres Club
Mobile AT Hearing
G. M
Milady
Henry Minot
Batavia
Philip E. Knapp
Hempstead
Havana
San Francisco
Cal
St. Francis Hospital
Pancho Villa
Olupes
Bulletin
Stewart
Stew Rose
Mr. Malone
Mr. Stew
Tilden
Clifford Lideen
Burlington
University ‘of
Iowa
Wagner
AIR Mail
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!