Car Collisions Injure Two Near City Outskirts
Two automobile crashes on Telegraph Road left two people hurt. Leon Lloyd of Cottage Hill suffered grave head and neck injuries after being thrown through a windshield in a Swinson Mobile Heights driven car. Irene Vereen of Caroline Street sustained cuts and bruises in a collision involving J. W. Davis Shadow Lawn and D. B. Dukes North Ann Street.
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Leon Lloyd
Cottage Hill
Swin Swinson
Mobile Heights
Swinson
Lloyd
City Hospital
Irene Vereen
Caroline Aveneé
J. W. Davis
Shadow Lawn
D. B. Dukes
North Ann Street
Telegraph Road
Dukes
Three Letters Seek Help Locating Missing Relatives
Police received three letters Friday asking for help locating missing relatives. Mrs. Paul A. Wilson of Portsmouth Ohio sought information about her husband’s relatives as he is seriously ill. A. Pope of Hennepin Oklahoma asked about his brother. Mrs. Clarissa Steele wants to reach her father in law, Ernest Edward Steele Sr.
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Police Department
Paul A. Wilson
Portsmouth
Ohio
A. Pope
Hennepin
Okla
Clarissa Steele
Ernest Edward Steele, Sr
Two Men Arrested After Car Evades Police Chase
County Traffic Officer Walter Blackman arrested Lawrence Broadus and Cooper Williams early Friday at Prichard after a pursuit. An automobile and 10 gallons of liquor were seized, with the officer stating he was forced to chase the vehicle before making the arrests.
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Lawrence Broadus
Cooper Williams
Prichard
Walter Blackman
Campaign Endorsed by Mobile Automobile Club
The Pilot Club traffic safety campaign received endorsement from the Mobile Automobile Club officers and directors at a Thursday meeting. The drive starts Saturday and runs for one week.
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Mobile Automobile Club
Weather Daily River Bulletin July 17 1931
Observations at 7 am CST for Aberdeen Columbus Selma and other stations show river gauges and flood indications. Forecast outlines river conditions and expected levels across the region.
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Daily River Bulletin
Aberdeen
Columbus
Lis
Selma
Four arrests in theft wave as two cars stolen downtown
War between police and automobile thieves continues with four arrests and two more vehicles taken from downtown parking. Auto recoveries were made at C. & Wells on Springtur Avenue and the P. D. Beville Supply Company. Suspects include Jim Gulledge and Edward Noel charged with grand larceny, Arcale Casher Jr held on similar charges, and Joan Gollett charged with stolen parts and drunken driving. Vehicles belonged to Agnes Foster on Selna Street and W. S. Stewart on Hallett Street near Conti and Joachim streets.
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Mobile Police Department
C. &. Wells
Springtur Avenue
P. D. Beville Supply Company
Jim Gulledge
Dawes
Edward Noel
Arcale Casher, Jr
Joan Gollett
Agnes Foster
Selna Street
W. 8. Stewart
South Hallett Street
Conti and
Joachim Streets
Roads and bridges declared passable after heavy rains
After floods, roads and most bridges were deemed in good condition with only two minor spans affected. Water levels dropped allowing routes to reopen, though traffic was diverted Thursday via Cedar Point road to Theodore toward New Orleans. Damage was significant but not enough to halt long traffic interruptions.
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Lott Road
Cedar Point Road
Theodore
New Orleans
Board of Revenue
Board of the the
Scollick arraigned on threats to kill and concealed weapon charges
Joseph Scollick facing charges of threats to kill presenting firearms and carrying concealed weapons after being arraigned before the city recorder. A. Butler reported the actions and County Solicitor B B Chamberlain led the case. Scollick sought a July 21 continuance. George Washington received four months hard labor for pilfering from peddlers wagons near the Southern market. Willie Lee Payne convicted of burglary for stealing from Greer's store No 33 with footprints tying him to the crime. bond set at 300 dollars.
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Joseph Scollick
North
City Recorder
A. Butler
South Waterstreet
Scollick
B. B. Chamberlain
Payne
Rufus Cannon
Cannon
Bond
Two Die in Crash in Detroit
Detroit July 17 report says two people died in a road crash as details from an officer named Harold were not fully provided in the fragment.
Candidates Enter Race for Mayor Seat
Robert J. Kearns and R W Taylor filed their intention to run for the mayoral post next held by Mayor Leon Schwarz whose term nears expiration.
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Kearns
Taylor
Robert J. Kearns
R. W. Taylor
Leon Schwarz
End of Day Federal Totals Reported
Washington finance figures show closing business on July 15 amounted to 15 210 765 89 dollars.
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Washington
Cole Outlines Rail Line Needs Across Regions
The Associated Press reports Cole presents views on rail line investments and credit viability. He contrasts southern carrier needs with H A Scandrett's account of western carriers seeking rate increases to secure sufficient returns and maintain credit.
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Cole
H. A. Scandrett
Mobile bills pass and race clash grips Alabama
Mobile city commission gains authority to mail written notices before finalizing street assessments. Governor Miller signs bills including pay raises for Mobile firemen. In CAMP HILL a mass meeting caused violence with one black man killed and several wounded as posses hunt alleged leaders. a large-scale search continues for more suspects.
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Miller
Sossaman
Commission
Sassamean
Mobile City Commission
News- Item Capital Bureau
Taylor
Mobile
Lécal
Mill Tan
Associated Press
Camp Hill
Ala
K. M. Miller
Scottsboro
J. Kyle Young
Jack Thompson
Rarpn Gray
J. M. Wilson
Retreat Opens at Spring Hill College Led by Rev. Michael J Walsh
The Ignatian Retreat League begins its first summer retreat Friday at Spring Hill College. Rev. Michael J Walsh will guide weekend exercises for lay attendees. Mobile Hall serves as residence with registration at 6 PM near Maxonfield gate, supper at 7, first instruction at 8 15, and registration closes 9 PM Friday. Reservations via phone Jackson 276.
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Ignation Retreat League
Spring Hill College
Michael J. Walsh
Jesuit High School
New Orleans
Mobile Hall
College Gate
Maxonfield
Jackson
Death of Tarboro cotton man under inquest in Raleigh
The body of 45 year old B Mabry Hart a Tarboro cotton manufacturer was found in a hotel room tub in Raleigh after a fire. Coroner L M Waring ordered an inquest the fire may have caused by fumes or a heart attack with no foul play evident. Miss Julia Clark and Miss Norma Brewster attended the inquest. Hart leaves a widow two sons and a daughter.
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Raleigh
N. C
B. Mabry Hart
Tarboro
L. M. Waring
Hart
Julia Clark
Kinston
Norma Brewster
Damages suits filed by Dixons against Joseph R. Taylor
John Dixon and Ida Dixon sue for 1000 dollars each for injuries from a car crash at Davis avenue and Bt Charis avenue. Eunice Dixon minor by father John Dixon sues for 500 dollars for injuries in the same incident.
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John Dixon
Ida Dixon
Joseph R. Taylor
Davis Avenue
Bt. Charis Avenue
Eunice Dixon
Taylor
Pair Executed For Slaying Water Valley Couple
Green Whitaker an 18 year old and Emmett Shaw a 40 year old were hanged at Water Valley Mississippi for the May 4 killings of Mr and Mrs W B Wagner prominent residents. They were from Greenwood and were kept in Leflore county jail before being brought to Water Valley for the execution. Whitaker admitted his role in the double murder.
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WA Valley
Miss
Green Whitaker
Emmett Shaw
W. B. Wagner
Greenwood
Leflore
Water Valley
Whitaker
Wagner
Mississippi
Whittaker
Shaw
Parker Pen Co Declares Dividend in July
Directors of the Parker Pen Co announce a dividend with earnings on a $2.50 annual stock basis. The payment was made on a date in July, with prior stock details disclosed.
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New York
Parker Pen Co
Hargett Returns From Tour as Prohibition Deputy
Judge A. W. Hargett, deputy federal prohibition administrator, has returned from a tour. The article notes his role within the Prohibition unit and mentions duties and next steps in enforcement efforts.
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Federal Prohibition
Tour
A. W. Hargett
Salons of Two Houses Reach Pact In Parley On Tax and Bond Bill
A conference of senators and house members in Montgomery reports a consensus on a $25,000,000 road bond issue and a two cent gasoline tax raise. The plan calls for a conference draft of a constitutional amendment to be sent back for final adoption, with voter ratification at the polls.
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Montgombery
House
Senate
Ines
Garrete Bend
Foushee
Cowardly Letter Sparks Mobile Solons Feud
Senator Craft denounces an anonymous letter in The Press that called Sen ator Craft and Representatives Sossaman and Taylor and City Commissioner Hartwell political crooks. He vows the writer would not face him, labeling the missive a display of littleness and a scandal sheet aiming to rally public support against lawmakers.
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Gan
Power Company
Mobile
Senator Craft
Sossaman
Taylor
Harry T. Hartwell
Politicrooks
William
Holcombe
Ex- congressman Chester Taylor shot in Arkansas quarrel
Pine BluffArkansas July 17 Former Jefferson County Judge C M Philpot shot his son-in law Chester W Taylor Little Rock former congressman from Arkansas sixth district after an argument over a matter in the conservation department Taylor was shot in the head and given little chance of recovery Philpot also attempted to shoot himself but failed officials said
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Pine Bluff
Ark
C. M. Philpot
Jefferson County
Chester W. Taylor
Little Rock
Arkansas
Bombing Plot Admitted in Birmingham Deaths
Police report that three of seven men in custody confessed to taking part in last Friday's bombing of the Pure Milk Company plant in Birmingham Alabama. The explosive used contained 25 sticks of dynamite and killed two people.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pure Milk Company
A. J. 8. Tyler
Here
Burt Gilpin
Purse Stolen From Wife During Early Morning Theft
Sam Smoklin reports a sneak thief snatched his wife's purse at an early hour Friday morning near Northwest New Jersey and Hamilton streets. The thief fled, taking $6 in cash from the purse.
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Sam Smoklin
New Jersey
Hamilton Streets
Ma Kennedy Romance Finds Way Into Court
Minnie Kennedy mother of Aimee Semple McPherson and Rev. G E Howard Hudson faced a court session in Los Angeles on July 17 with remarks about a possible future marriage. The exchange highlighted a turbulent personal chapter as the case continued.
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Ma Kennedy
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Minnie (Ma) Kennedy
Aimee Semple McPherson
G. Ehoward Hudson
President of Marines Calls League Head About Mobile Club
Memphis July 17 John D Martin president of the thern Baseball association says he has called a meeting of the association board in Memphis next Monday to discuss a situation with respect to the Mobile club.
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Southern Association
Mobile
Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
John D. Martin
Thern Baseball Association
Association
Mobile Club
Byrd
Wounded In Affray In Hospital Visit Reported
A disorderly incident at a hospital involved accusations against Doughty who allegedly shoved Pope toward a car and threatened the plane salesman. Pope was wounded and a medical check was ordered pending outcome.
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Pope
Camp to disband Pioneer Young Communists of America
Jefferson Ohio July 11 Sheriff Blanche ordered the sixty member camp disbanded after visiting the group found girls reciting communist propaganda. Most attendees were between 8 and 16. two supervisors were instructed to return the children home and halt any continuation of the camp.
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Jefferson
Ohio
America
C. H . Blanche
Physician Slain Near Honaker in Virginia
Dr. Jim Graham, 55, a physician from Mills, was shot at home late last night near Honaker and died today at a Richlands hospital. Authorities are seeking Leonard Settle in connection with the shooting.
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Honaker
Jim Graham
Fast Mills
Leonard Settle
Ing
Graham
Richlands
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Parker Pen Company
Hargett
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