17 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1928
Page
1
A new Mobile directory will be distributed to cities in the United States and Canada under the Association of North American Ties supervision. The effort, involving about 400 installations, aims to extend access beyond the census base and improve coverage.
Complaints from southern states prompt a plan for sweeping inquiry on post office issues. The House committee delays Mississippi actions until after grand jury proceedings conclude. The probe could involve Alabama Georgia Florida and other states as reports come in.
Judge Robert Remar rules for transfer to Jackson on a motion by a group of Mississippi leaders charging a fair trial cannot be held locally. Sidney E. Redmond speaks for himself and associates as the case moves to Jackson for trial on a date to be announced.
Heat waves sweep Europe with 90 to 100 degree common temperatures. Thousands flee to seas and lakes causing numerous drownings. The Daily Mail cites 144 in Warsaw and 118 in Budapest with 131 at Lake Balaton. The Hungarian plain remains intensely hot.
Mrs. George Yockers sues T. S. Van in circuit court seeking 10000 for injuries after a December 1927 fall on a defective sidewalk in front of the defendant's store at Broad and Charleston streets. Plaintiffs attorney firms Smiths, Young and Johnston.
The Crawford Community Club met Thursday night at the Community Club House on Moffat Road with a good attendance after a cafeteria supper. The meeting was called to order and planned activities discussed.
American adventurer and author C. 8. Hirsch has followed China’s revolutions since 1930. He says he has known leaders from Sun Yat Sen to Chiang Kai-shek and predicts the ongoing internal warfare will continue for at least another century.
Judge Thomas explained the council will not guarantee high cotton prices but will conduct a thorough investigation of economic factors affecting prices and adjust inequalities. Through voluntary assessment contributions, the plan aims to raise about 750000 dollars annually to fund advertising promotion and council expenses.
Mrs. J. T. Sikes, 44, of Smackover Arkansas, was killed in a July incident near Homer Louisiana. The report continues with details of the death and involved parties.
Steven J. Beck was found guilty of participating in a robbery in New Orleans. The verdict was handed up by the jury after deliberations.
In Texas, the fourth court of civil appeals upheld a Cameron county ruling denying a writ of mandamus to place State Senator Thomas B. Love on the party ballot. Love refused to back Governor Alfred E. Smith, affecting his eligibility for the lieutenant governor nomination.
John Canton charged with forging by increasing a check from 3.50 to 15.50 on Marine Specialty Company was arraigned and bound over to the grand jury under 750 bond. H B Weatherby faced DUI charges with a $300 bond. Paul E Carre listed as complainant. Lecree Henry case on grand larceny postponed to Friday with warrant alleging theft of a doorine valued at 35 dollars owned by Mrs Virginia.
Ellis executive secretary of the Mobile Community Chest leaves for Blue Ridge North Carolina to attend a Chest executives and social workers institute under the American Association of Community Chests and Councils. He will be away about ten days.
A local Chamber of Commerce meeting focused on shipping and marine activities at the Mobile port. The session covered several topics and routine business as discussed by the marine affairs committee.
Rayford seeks an interview and leaves behind some works for examination before returning to Duke. Borglum praises him as possessing a rare genius and energy to complete dreams, while a Mobile college figure resents the poetic soul label and questions the youth’s status.
Pottsville report details 23 year old Louis Karbosky found unconscious with a three foot rattlesnake looped around his neck. Passersby removed the snake, Karbosky was taken to a Minersville doctor then to Pottsville hospital for observation. The attacker and circumstances remain unclear as investigators review the incoherent account.
On the National road east of ereeee six men escaped after a confrontation with police. A dead man is believed to be Edward Rider, about 23, while one bandit was wounded. Two cars blocked the road as the holdup men attempted to seize the patrol car, with weapons fired by Lieutenant Drinkut and Patrolman Frank.
A J Wildman longtime city resident died suddenly last night at his home on Avenue. Funeral services are set for 10:00 a m from his home and 10:30 a m at Trinity Episcopal Church. He leaves three sons Ben W Wildman John H Wildman and Jr Wildman two daughters Rachel Lane and Wateda and a granddaughter Wiebard H Wildman plus other relatives.
City officials urged the Baldwin County Revenue Board to improve a highway from Loxley to Pensacola while addressing passability of county roads. Mayor Bayliss filed complaints about the road condition, highlighting Baldwin as the state’s largest county.
The city commission received a $500 trust fund for cemetery maintenance at Magnolia. Veterans' volunteers presented the gift from association members as a memorial gesture to sustain graves and grounds in the city.
Five youths Steve ODonnell Herman Shepard Jack Parker were caught early yesterday trying to rob Adams filling station at Government and Fulton. They confessed to Chief Warren Burch they stole a Chrysler from Monroe Park last week. The car was found on Baltimore Street near A P store at McGill and Houston as they sought funds for further payments on a rented car. Parker said he stole money along Cedar Point road and they ran low on gas about 4 am Monday. The quartet face charges in police court Friday.
Edison Research asks Mobile gardenists about growing rubber plants and other flora for potential rubber production. The Chamber of Commerce report requests data on whether Natal Plum Jasmine Nero's Crown East India Rosegay Am lada or Flame Wine thrive in Mobile gardens. Edison labs in Florida have been cultivating rubber plants and expanding acreage for potential national emergency production.
Mobile official and Biloxi Mayor Kennedy head a regional delegation to Biloxi for a five state automotive conference. Dr. T H D Griffiths of the U S Public Health Service and Warren Jackson are also noted as part of the group.
Officer Bt. Clair reported a burglar attempt at the Del Grocery Company warehouse at South Po Commerce and St. Anthony. He found the front door open and went to call police for assistance.
Vincent Colatte an insurance agent and his wife both 24 were found dying in their New Orleans apartment after a domestic dispute. Police say it appears to be a murder suicide with Colatte shooting his wife then himself though he was found wounded. Mrs Colatte’s mother cited ongoing domestic upheavals as the motive.
Mack Taylor reports a thief entered his room and stole three blue shirts a pair of trousers and $2.50. He suspects a strange boy he had sheltered. Police seek a lumber thief named by J F Driscoll contractor for Butler Realty who stole two sills fromstonson street Oakdale. Missing sills measure 12 and 14 feet. eight bundles of shingles and sheeting taken.
Work started Monday on a new concrete and steel warehouse on Blakely Island connected to the United States Emergency Fleet program. The $0 era project aims for completion within the next few months.
Fragmentary text shows discussion of road widths and funding. Voters approved spending to pave and construct county roads with high quality materials, specifying eighteen feet wide design. Names and dates are unreadable in the fragment.
Article profiles Mobile shipping sector with images of facilities including the state docks and drydocks valued at ten million dollars. It notes various steam ship amenities and telegraphs potential development in the harbor area.
George county Deputy Sheriff J Cantrell took 17 year old Whistler resident to county jail. The youth is alleged to be implicated in a store robbery at Lucedale and is tied to Sheriff J. oo of George county Mississippi as part of the investigation.
Anne Austin's serial Saint and Sinner resumes in this paper on July 23 after a hospital stay. The new version features two heroines Tony Tarver and Crystal Hathaway and returns with old characters Faith Bob Hathaway Cherry Jim Lane Kate Lundy Lane Aunt Hattie Lane George Pruitt and others as the tale unfolds starting next Monday.
Retail merchants explained new usage rates at today’s meetings to members of retail committees outlining how the changes will affect future operations.
Newspaper notice announces a daily ad taker service for classified offers. Emphasizes frequent ads and immediate finding of deals. Mentions mobile register and morning publication cues.
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