14 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1928
Page
1
A U S court takes over a case involving a prisoner held on a $1000 bond and charged under the Hare Act. Prosecutors seek additional charges and raise questions about the violation’s scope.
Helena dispatch reports a blaze at a Boulder area home killing Mrs Antionette Lepaine and daughters Eva 10 Theresa 7 Edith 5 Patsy 2. Three siblings Richard 12 James 9 and Frankie 8 escaped by leaping from a bedroom window. Oil lamp suspected in起 fire.
Maxie was fined 50 dollars and costs after arraignment on a charge in recorder's court. Officers Fisher and Miller alleged he drove 58 miles per hour. Fletcher Pugh was acquitted of reckless driving after a collision with a parked car. Dave Plenty, charged with disorderly conduct, appeared in court today.
Hudson Ware, 40, was placed in custody by Deputy Dudley McFayden for violating the Harrison narcotic act. Bill Lewis Grace Lavinghouse and others were docketed on liquor law violations. Dan Thomas, 19, faced charges for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Chamber of Commerce outlines erection and management plans for a farmers curb market shed on Broad Street. Construction to begin in a few days with stalls drawn at today's meeting and negotiations on leasing and use of the facility.
Two sets of warning signs have been cens to the board of revenue for placement on bridges and along highways. The document references penalties for violation and mentions forwarding details.
The forecast calls for extreme northwest conditions with fair skies tonight and Sunday. Winds shift from northwest to north and become variable, easing into a gentle breeze later.
Four people were treated at a hospital with serious injuries after the second floor of an old cotton gin collapsed. Forty six others sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Albany July 14 Governor Smith rebutted William Allen White’s accusation of his executive record claiming White was misinformed by reform advocate Rev. O R Miller White argued Smith favored liquor interests and opposed public morals legislation Smith denied supporting repeal of Sunday closing law and said no such bills had reached the floor of the legislature He criticized Miller as discredited and urged White to rely on accurate information
The Census Bureau reports June cotton consumption at 510,565 bales lint and 63,587 linters, down from May and June last year. On hand inventories June 30 total 965,001 lint bales and 182,632 linters, with public storage 1,645,971 lint and 53,580 linters. Imports for June at 14,587 bales and exports 457,781 bales. Active spindles in June 28,624,488.
A federal court issued an order of removal to Terre Haute Indiana for Mrs Ruby Mac Cormack on counterfeiting charges. Her husband is already serving a term on the charge and she received a suspended sentence.
New York tribute notes July 14 as Sebastian Carranza, father of Captain Emilio Carranza, expresses pride in his son who died in service to the country.
Federal grand jury in Biloxi Mississippi returns a fourth indictment as of 1 PM on July 14 related to alleged abuses of federal patronage by state Republican leaders. The son’s name was not disclosed. Grand jury adjourns until Monday morning. Prisoners awaited as Deputy Marshal Kerr Schneider arrives from Jackson with two detainees on yesterday’s indictments. Identified prisoners include C.A. McNeill for 8 Column. Page 6, Column
Odd fragment lists players Karr Brown Collins Anderson Moon Fuhr Mackey and mentions New Orleans Birmingham Memphis. No clear event or outcome due to damaged OCR.
Rayford Gaked sent a telegram saying sculptor Izon Borglum will take the youth with him as he travels toward Raleigh North Carolina. The boy, a 19 year old poet with a claimed soul, will meet Borglum and seek his patronage at Duke Offices.
Mrs Fidelis Brennan of 114 Madison street had her parole revoked by Judge Robert T. Ervin after Prohibition Agent Ford testified to buying liquor from her. She was ordered back to jail for 22 months, the remainder of a three year term. The hearing followed a request from the district attorney and marked the first parole revocation for a prohibition violator in federal court.
First game sees Chicago 11 Boston 4 with Thomas Berg and Hoffman driving runs while Russell Bradley and Hoffman contribute. Second game Chicago 11 Boston 26 highlights strong hitting as Ferguson Walsh Schulte and Hartnett pace Philadelphia and Nehf and Gonzales at mound. New York and Cincinnati meet in late scores as Benton Hogan Rixey topple Brooklyn. Louis Petty Gooch Alexander Wilson feature in another lineup.
In a busy sports roundup Cissell leads the Red Sox with critical hits against the Cubs while Malone contributes in a seventh inning rally. Moon shines for the Vols as Tucker drives Pelicans past rivals in a late game surge.
A new appeal in the seawall case was filed yesterday afternoon by Edward J. Grove who represents the advocates of the vast improvement. The filing delays further court action as the appeal proceeds through the docket.
Chief of Police William Seale reports a stolen I8 coupe located stripped near Chickasaw. Investigators cordon the area as officers seek witnesses and identify suspects in the case.
Dr. L. J. Allen traveling inspector for the bureau of animal industry of the United States department of agriculture spent several days in progress county, noting satisfactory progress in the tick eradication program.
8S. A. Trevarthen, Mobile county's flying engineer, went to Montgomery by airplane for a 65 mile highway trip and expects to return to Mobile today. He is in charge of the week and was to confer with the state road department this morning.
Clifford Louiselle aged 32 from Elizabeth and Lettice streets vanished July 10 after leaving home to visit relatives. Relatives fear harm as police renew searches and issue a general alarm. Louiselle is the third missing person reported to authorities in two days.
Temporary headquarters here will send Captain Covell to Quincy and then to duty at San Francisco. He succeeds Captain H H Woit who heads the Atlantic destroyer fleet. Covell to command a new revenue cutter of the Pontchartrain class due here soon.
Mobile officials offer farmers who sell their own produce special space around the courthouse and city hall with limited hours. Police will permit parking in downtown areas for farmers bringing products, but the privilege excludes hawkers. Mayor Leon Schwarz says the city supports Mobile County farmers to bolster marketing of their produce.
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson will take a long rest after a physician advised a vacation. He had just returned from Lake Geneva Wisconsin and was described as sound physically but needing advisory rest.
A fragmented notice describes a Mormon belief about a girl receiving pearls or jewels as a gift, implying a religious or ceremonial designation. The readable text centers on worthiness and beauty associated with the symbolic jewels within the faith.
In Mobile officials discuss interim plans as Governor weighs candidates for the vacant county commission seat. About 20 men appeared at the governor's office to present qualifications while Chairman Davis faced questions about a proposed recreation center and routine highway matters with state officials.
Construction of the new fire station on Old Shell road near Ashland Place progresses rapidly according to City Building Inspector Clifford W. Adams. The fire truck ordered for this house is being overhauled at fire headquarters. The station may be finished in 30 days.
Berlin reports France's 1889 Peugot, oldest auto, arriving for a goodwill mission linked to Gustave Hartmann, Berlin's famed cabby. The ancient car labored into the city as 25 Berlin Automobile Club cars followed, engine issues threatening a restart and delaying the journey.
In a Malbis court session Judge Claude presided over pleas of guilty by M B De Silvia and others charged with receiving stolen property. Demurrers were ruled on in cases involving enjoinment of building fill along Government and Bayside streets and along Virginia Street and Washington Avenue.
Excursion rates from Cairo Illinois to southern points, set by the railroad, take effect with a 15 day limit. Details on destinations and pricing are listed for travelers. The plan aims to promote southbound trips during the seasonal period.
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