Merchant Killed En Route to Mobile in Auto Crash
Samuel Andrews 65 prominent Jackson banker was killed in a car wreck 80 miles northwest of Mobile on the Telegraph road near Cedar Creek. His son-in-law W Clem Brady and another man were injured. Andrews was taken to Mount Vernon State asylum for treatment but died of internal injuries.
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Samuel Andrews
Jackson
Ala
Cedar
Mobile
Telegraph Road
W. Clem Brady
L R
Mount Vaneten
Mobilend
Cedar Creek Bridge
Andrews
South Alabama
Citronelie
Clem Brady
Notorious killer captured in California return to Alabama
By the Associated Press Louis Bis alias Floyd Mer tive killer from Alsat was captured today in Hayward California. He agreed to sentence fifteen years. He will bring Bishop back to Alabama to finish serving his sentence.
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Montgomery
Louis Bis
Floyd Mer
Alsat
Hayward
Cal
Oakland
Matt
Bishop
Alabama
Relic of Slavery Found in Mobile Warehouse Payrolls
In Mobile, old payroll ledgers from the Mobile Ohio railroad reveal slave names and wages before the Civil War. Oliver Beers appears as a former enslaved worker. Masters J A Hendon O S Beers G W Fowler Maria Pettus and John Williams are listed with $25 monthly wages. The records, marred by dust, span up to 1865 and show heirs replacing masters after death. historians anticipate further items being cleared from the warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whgmmanis
Scumenis
Oiahete
Uni Retien
Mobile Ohio
Pucaronens Street
Oliver Beers
Nbr
Washington
Anthony
Jefferson
John
J. A. Hendon
Young Negro Guilty of Theft in City Burglary
Robert Huston a 1 negro boy held in city jail on charges of breaking and entering the home of Mrs. J. E. Bullock 1158 Conti street and stealing a white gold wrist watch. He confessed to Chief Warren and the burglary occurred after entry through a door while thieves looted plumbing fixtures from a vacant house on Palmetto street near Pine.
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Robert Huston
J. E. Bullock
Conti Street
Warren
Pine Street
Bullock
Palmetto Street
J. Crabtree
Expaila Realty
Death of Bobb 25 From Skull Fracture At Shipyard
Bobb 25, a Black man living at 5 a street, died at City Hospital from a skull fracture received when he fell into the hold of a steamer at Pinto Island, Alabama Drydock and Coal. He died last night, after the accident which was deemed unavoidable.
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W Bobb
City
Pinto Island
Alabama
Bobb
Weather forecast for Mississippi and The Weather Wee
Fair conditions expected in Mississippi with light winds. Thursday shows slightly cooler terms with gentle north winds and Bt breeze.
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Wee and
Mississippi
Thoreday
Miss Mobile’s Chaperone Named By City
City Commissioner announces a chaperone for the Miss Mobile pageant as preliminaries continue. Twelve winners have been chosen from three contests. A fourth preliminary is planned at Cochranes next Sunday with three more prizes granting eligibility for the grand finale between July 29 and 31. The Junior Chamber of Commerce voted to support sending Miss Mobile to Atlantic City in September and formed a fundraising committee.
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Ee Ee
Atlantic
Fairhope
Land Green Inn
Cochrane's
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
Biloxi
Pensacola
Mobile
Candidates to Speak Tonight on County Board of Revenue
Twelve candidates for membership on the county board of revenue were invited to speak at a League of Women Voters meeting tonight at the Cawthon Hotel. Candidates will answer questions the board must consider and additional sessions will hear remaining nominees. The list of twelve includes Themoen B Allman and W. Othea ge rao ramet.
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County Board of Revenue
League of Women Voters
Cawthon Hotel
Ian
Themen B
Allman
W. Othe
Ge Rao Ramet Moet Vinooet
M. McAleet
Judge Dismisses 33 Dipping Cases
Judge N R Clarke rules to dismiss 33 cattle tick eradication cases for failure to dip cattle. Charges pressed against 33 owners led to jury trial requests. some released on $100 bond. Clarke Clem Deakney and Robert Deakle fined for failing to dip cattle and appeal to the circuit court.
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N. R. Clarke
Clarke
Clem Deakney
Robert Deakle
Bona
Tallapoosa Back After Week Out
Tallapoosa returns after a week away as crews search, within the three mile limit, for derelict ships and rum-runners. Local authorities monitor what's left of derelict vessels while Port Seageet resumes normal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otte
Dauphin Street Property Sold
The jetty on the north side of Dauphin Street was sold for 7500 dollars. A deed has been filed to record the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Street Property
Dauphin Street
Girter
Local Chamber Names Two Committees And Members
The Mobile chamber of commerce announces two committees on traffic and tourism conventions. Chairman A F Norquist leads the traffic group with a slate including F J Spaulding and J B Waterman, while Leon Schwarz chairs the tourist and conventions committee with members James Pappas Miss M Lucker and others. The text notes the traffic role affects all citizens and businesses due to freight costs and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bedsole
A. F. Norquist
F. J. Spaulding
J.B. Waterman
J. L. Cummings
Ww. W. Milling
W. W. Pugh
W. R. Seifert
J. A. Lamey
Carlisle
John Macon
W. D. Parnell
Ala
Bedsole
Chamber of Commerce
Leon Schwarz
F. Taylor Peck
F. J. Jackson
H. Skandamis
James Pappas
M. Lucker
Sidney Simon
Harry Haverman
Herbert Brown
V. V. Montgomery Inc Incorporation Noted in Probate Court
The V. V. Mong Company Inc filed incorporation papers in probate court today. The firm, based in Gulfport Mississippi, lists V. V. Montgomery as president and E. M. Barber as secretary. Headquarters will be in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V. Mong Company, Inc
Pens
Incorpora
Gulfport
Miss
Birmingham Man Arrested Here Over False Pretenses
Lacey S. Day, a resident of Birmingham, was arrested here by Sheriff Schwarz and Deputy McCrary at the state trap shooting contest on the river. He faces two charges of obtaining goods from a local sporting goods store by false pretense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey S. Day
Nuary
Mobile
Schwarz
McCrary
Shriners Plan Big Melon Feast This Evening
Abba Temple of Shriners hosts a melon feast after the business session tonight on Government Street. Temple officials urge a large turnout from members and the public to join the gathering.
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Abba Temple of Shriners
Comton DeVann
Fair Weather Two Day Forecast Preview
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with mild warmth followed by a slight cool wave. Forecasters expect gradual warming tonight and a gentle temp dip as the next cool air mass approaches.
Plea Deals Filled Federal Court Docket
Pleas of guilty to violating the nation prohibition law dominated a federal court session led by Judge Robert T. Ervin. Defendants Rick Sebason and Thomas Graham faced fines and potential jail. others faced charges related to possession of liquor and stills. The criminal docket proceeded as the jury logged items for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Ervin
Rick Sebason
Thomas Graham
Clarence
A Wilkins
Veonine
Twilight Inn Fire Kills Twelve in New York Resort
A blaze at Twilight Inn in Twilight Park Haines Falls New York killed twelve guests and injured several others. About 40 staff were present as the frame three story hotel burned rapidly with guests jumping from windows. Firemen fought flames while searches for missing continued as officials reported many unaccounted for and the park gates were closed.
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Tannersville
N. Y
Haines Falls
Ae St Athentee
Secianathe
Ryose Iy Gy Eos Raabe
Senate Poely
York
Wory Mra
Teel Ma Martin
Peter
Patatine
Twilight Inn
Twilight Park
George Wingate
New York
Haines Falls Poice
Spanish War Veterans Convene on Plans for Des Moines Reunion
Spanish war veterans gathered last night to discuss the national convention and reunion set for Des Moines Iowa, starting August 18, with several Mobil veterans expected to attend. Rail lines offered a one fare round trip for veterans. An invitation from the camp women’s auxiliary was extended for a meeting Monday night July 19 at C W Kaver’s home. Joseph P Balardo of Company B 2nd Alabama Volunteers and Robert W Odom of the 20th United States Infantry were admitted as Fitzhugh Lee Camp members, while A G Smith of Daphne was welcomed as a visitor.
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William W. Brandon
Des Moines
Iowa
Mobile
Women's
C. W. Kaver
Caroline Avenue
Joseph P. Balardo
Alabama’ Volunteers
Robert W. Odom
20Th
United States Infantry
Fitzhugh Lee
Baldwin County
A. G. Smith
Daphne
Bidders Must Act Along State Laws In Alabama Contract Bid
The Multifolds Advertising Company of Nevada seeks a city contract for advertising on street garbage cans in Bienville, Alabama. They promise 10 percent of all ad revenues and to receive the receptacles for waste collection. Fifty cans line the city streets except Bienville. The city funds show notes for a library project and a $20 700 transfer from the general fund. AE Thomas seeks city approval to build a drive in gasoline station at Washington avenue and Gerrity street. the commission will decide at the next meeting.
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Multifolds
Nevada
Ich
City Commission
Alabama
Bienville
Perhe
General Fund
AE Thomas
City Amie
Washington Avenue
Gerrity Street
Frank S. Stone Dies at Mobile Infirmary
Frank S. Stone prominent resident of Bay Minette died today at 11 a.m. at the Mobile Infirmary. Services will be held in Mobile. He is survived by two sons Thomasville Ala and W Anderson Stone and Miss Alice Stone of Bay Minette a brother Robert O Stone and other relatives. The remains will be taken to the residence of Mrs. Edward Faith 76 South Avenue for funeral services tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank 8. Stone
Bay Minette
Mobile Infirmary
Mobile
Hhis
Thomasville
Ala
Alice Stone
A Borne C
W. Anderson Stone
Robert O. Stone
Edward Faith
South Avenue
Negro Held On Statutory Charge
Walter Ray, a Negro, was captured by Deputy Sheriffs Setusie and the arrest team and delivered to custody by Sheriff Augustus Murphy of But County. Sentell, a Negro, was docketed at the county jail today on a statutory charge.
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Walter Ray
Aewtsey
Setusie
Augustus Murphy
Butcounty
Evans Wells Shave 28 Days Off World Girdling Run Record
Edward Evans and Linton Wells arrive at the Pulitzer building after shaving more than a week from the world girdling time. They started at 10 30 a.m. in June and finish with a total time of 28 days 14 12 hours surpassing John Henry Mears 1918 record of 35 days 21 hours 25 minutes.
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New York
Edward
Evans
Linton
Wells
Pulitzer
John Henry Mears
Two More Die As Gangs Fire On Chicago Streets
In Chicago a Cicero gangland feud claims two more victims amid gunfire. Joseph Ciccone a wealthy Cicero contractor and Genna lieutenant is fatally shot in front of his home as his wife and six children watch. A second man, named as Tules P man, dies from gunshot wounds on Glenview Road and Avenue. A large black touring car fires five shots before speeding away on Milwaukee Avenue.
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Chicago
Lily
Cicero
Joseph Ciccone
Glenview Road
Avenue
Portugese
Lard Road
Milwaukee Avenue
Double murder linked to Cicero shooting spree reveals crime motive
In Chicago on July 14 a confession tied a deadly Monday night spree in the Cicero area to a botched theft plot. Crucius alias Granit, pursued after the killings, described a plan to rob for funds and identified accomplice Tommy McWaine who was later captured.
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Chicago
Cicero
Se Crucius
Granit
Brucius
Saponin
Aesellens Filan and Manufacturing Company
Teune Schwartz
Sue
Crucius
Schwartz
Tommy McWaine
Muskegon
Mich
Alec
Rob Marie
Frederick Sete
Per
Bergucortee
Hein
Wig Rose
McWaine
Osat
Divers search river for missing $30 after drop
Youthful divers worked the river at the foot of Dauphin street seeking a $30 lost overboard earlier. An unnamed woman boarding a drop was involved in the reported incident.
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Dauphin Street
Death Toll Rises in Lake Denmark Picatinny Arsenal Blast
The Dover New Jersey area reels after a massive explosion destroying Lake Denmark and Picatinny arsenals with extensive damage to surrounding towns. As of today 21 deaths are confirmed and searches continue for more victims amid ruined facilities and widespread destruction.
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Dover
N. J
Lake Denmark
Picatinny
New Jersey
Lin Saw
Brum
Arsenal
Lake Denmark Naval Arsenal
Picatinny Army Arsenal
Eense
Mount Hope
Wharton
Rockaway
Hibernia
Boonton
Milton
New Foundland
Luxenburg
Denville
Succasunna
Tronia
Banks in Georgia Fail as Nine Institutions Close
Atlanta July reports list nine Georgia financial firms shutting down with temporary receivers named for the Trust Company of Atlanta and others. The banking department announced closures spanning Monday and Tuesday with 28 total banks affected in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Hayeen
State Banking Department
Trust Company of Atlan
Hit and Run Fine Imposed on Defendent H Donald
H Donald was fined 25 dollars and costs for failing to stop after an auto accident on Old Shell road in inferior criminal court before Judge N R Clarke. A separate charge of reckless driving carried a 1 dollar fine and costs. The prohibition charge was pressed for lack of evidence. Donald's car collided with a horse driven by Lemmy mg of the tow, injuring the horse.
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H. Donald
Old Shell Road
Inferior
N. R. Clarke
Onald
Lemmy Mg
Donald
Investigators Probe Death Of Spanish Sailor In New Orleans
In New Orleans on July 16 authorities investigated the death of Miguel R a Spanish sailor who died from a fractured skull after being hospitalized for a mental condition. Padilla, unable to speak English, was believed to be suffering from a fatal disease and was to be examined today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Miguel R
Padilla
Blish
Cotton Men and Libert Confer at Mobile Cotton Exchange
A Mobile Cotton Exchange conference, chaired by Major General William, gathered local ship agents and railroad men at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss cotton export policy. Participants considered sending cotton, improving exports, and upcoming state terminal facilities meant to handle peak seasonal quantities. Ernest H. Planck of the cotton exchange presided, with J. A. Melwain of Gelma among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Cotton Exchange
William
Alabama
State Board
Ernest H. Planck
Cotton Exchange
J. A. Meliwain
Gelma
Transport Men at Boosters Club Outing
The annual outing of the Traffic Association was held at the Boosters' Club home despite heavy rain earlier in the day. Festivities concluded with a seafood dinner as described by T. C. Gebley.
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Boosters’ Club
Boosters
T. C. Gebley
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