Hendry testifies in Wash county liquor ring case
J H Hendry and his brother E M Hendry testified about seeing Onderdonk drinking and involvement with liquor operations. Hendry sought parole after testifying to the federal grand jury but returned to prison fearing for his life. Other witnesses linked Onderdonk Williams and Powell to protection payments and liquor activity amid a large criminal case ongoing in Mobile.
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J. H
Hub) Hendry
Washcounty
Washing County
Hendry
Ife
E. M. Hendry
Mobile
Onderdonk
Hendrys
Zach Dees
Chatom
Grady Hurst
Williams
J. S. Powell
Sheriff Onderdonk
Deputy Armstrong
Lane
Onderdon
Toney
Powell
Onderdonkending
Police fire on speeders to halt two cars in city chase
In police court Officers Rabby and Hubbard testified they fired pistol shots to stop two speeders. Higgins of 967 Bazi street allegedly raced at 38 mph, causing a woman passenger to be injured when the car swerved. One suspect fled after the chase. another case was adjourned for Friday.
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M. Rabby
Ollie Hubbard
Rabby
Robert
Higgins
Bazi Street
Broad
Conti
Davis Avenue
Yana
Springhill
Ofllers
Hubbard
Alexander
Coast Guard Probe Details Explosion On Patrol Boat
Four Coast Guard officers led by Commander Edmons arrived in Mobile to investigate the explosion on a patrol boat. Captain Willie SkipperEngineer George Thomas and Seaman Klaus Holmes testified as the board planned to forward its finding to Biloxi. Four officers from Biloxi formed the board with names including Gunner Ask Pay Clerk Brown and Chief Yeoman Rabby.
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United States Coast Guard
P. Edmonds
Biloxi
J. A. Ask
L. Brown
H. B. Rabby
Mobile
George Thomas
Skipper
Klaus Holmes
Murder Not Duel Theory. Imperial Body Confirmed
A Honolulu photographer Sonolaheemaene H Kirk was found dead with hands tied in an apparent murder not a duel. Evidence included bloodstained stockings and a necktie, plus letters from Vincent Truden claiming a past affair and a self killed adversary.
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Bradley
Cal
Sonolaheemaene H. Kirk
Onolulu
Kirk
Imperial
Honolulu
Con Siniog
San Diego
Imperial Hotel Management
State of Michigan
Woman Dies After Elevator Shaft Fall on City Sidewalk
Funeral services for Mrs. Silas Annie Eakins widow of William H. Eakins will be held at 5 o clock this afternoon with burial in Magnolia cemetery. The 76 year old woman died last night from injuries after falling into a shaft of a freight elevator on the west sidewalk of Joachim street just south of Dauphin. She leaves two daughters Mrs. H A Hebson and Minnie Eva Eakins of Mobile, sister Mrs. Minnie W Rutherford and brother E. E. Wolf of Baton Rouge.
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Silas Anne Eakins
William H. Eakins
Joachim Street
Dauphin
Magnolia Cemetery
Qms
Nne
Est
H. A. Hebson
Minnie Eva Eakins
Mobile
Minnie W. Rutherford
E. E. Wolf
British Yachts Undergoing Repairs in Todd Drydock
The British yacht Remick arrived Sunday from Kingston Jamaica and entered Todd Drydock Shipbuilding Company for general repairs. The vessel operates in a passenger service between Kingston and Havana. The Spanish steamer Mar Tirreno was in port this morning from Ha Se and will undergo minor repairs or loading cargo for Spain.
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Remick
Kingston
Jamaica
Todd Drydock Shipbuilding Company
Lik
Havana
Mar Tirreno
Ha- Se
Spain
Weather: Partly cloudy tonight with cooler north Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight with a chance of showers in the southern areas and cooler temperatures in the far north on Thursday. Stronger north portions may see lower highs and cooler air.
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Evans
Change Location of Fire Station in Historic Market Area
The city commission shifted the central fire station site to the Water street entrance area preserving Spanish line architecture. The Jett-Quill Construction Company reports rapid progress on the triangular site bounded by Wilkinson Springhill Avenue St Francis and Scott streets with foundations finished. The old city hall rear is being torn down and much of the old fixtures sold at a city profit.
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City Commission
Water and
Caulin Streets
Armory Building
Church Street
Nde
Compeanevereee B
City Hall
Hartwell
Water Street
Wilkinson
Springhill Avenue
St. Francis and
Scott Streets
Jett-Quill Construction Company
Jett
Mobile Mobilian Trip Tours Baldwin County
Eighty Mobilian delegates from Mobile including Junior Chamber of Commerce members depart by steamer Bay Queen at 6 AM with 15 automobiles for a Baldwin County excursion. The group will promote Mobile and Baldwin Bridge prospects, breakfast in Loxley, addresses by George Crawford, O M Phelps, and Massey Bedsole, with meals in Foley and Fairhope before returning tonight.
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Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce
Baldwin County
Mobile
Baldwin Bay Bridge
Loxley
George Crawford
O. M. Phelps
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Massey P. Bedsole
Foley
Foley Progressive Club
Fairhope
Davis Pleads Guilty in Flim-Flam Attempt at Larceny
Willie Davis of Savannah Georgia a Black man pleaded guilty to grand larceny in an alleged flim flam game against Maggsie Smith a Black woman. Davis admitted trying to fraudulently obtain $1 but returned the money. Officer Kirkland said Davis claimed 3600 dollars a Liberty bond and promised profits if Smith handed over funds. Davis was pursued by John Brazil and Isaac Blackhawk and turned over to the police after being chased to the L N station.
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Willie Davis
Savannah
Maggsie Smith
D. H. Edington
Davis
Kirkland
Smith
John Brazil
Isaac Blackhawk
Arthur Shafer Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Case
Arthur Shafer known as a town figure received an 18 month term in the Atlanta federal penitentiary after entering a guilty plea to a Harrison narcotic act violation in federal court. He had been jailed by federal authorities prior to today’s plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Shafer
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Shafer
Negro Diggs Pleads Guilty in Grand Larceny Cases
Willie Diggs, a Black man, pleaded guilty to two counts of grand larceny in a recorder's court this March and was held to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond after car thefts and wrecks. Complainants A. H. Pratt and Monroe Parker testified Diggs stole touring cars from St Michael and St Joseph streets and from Government and Claiborne streets, damaging Parker's vehicle. parts were found in Pratt's car, leading to arrest.
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Recorder’s Court
Willie Diggs
A. H. Pratt
Diggs
St. Michael and
St. Joseph
Monroe Parker
Adams Motor Car Company
Mr. Pratt
Claiborne
Parker
Pratt
Olice
ASK REDUCTION IN RATES ON BRICK
Shippers in Mobile seek a rate cut on brick to Jacksonville and Florida points matching New Orleans and Gulfport figures. The change would take effect August 1. The Honduran steamer Venator brought 7,866 stems of bananas from Cristobal to Mobile this morning, consigned to Fruit Dispatch Company, the third fruit boat to dock this week along with Staevangeren and Lysefjord.
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Mobile
Jacksonville
Florida
New Orleans
Gulfport
The
Chamber of Commerce
Auist
Venator
United Fruit Company
Cristobal
Fruit Dispatch Company
Staevangeren
Lysefjord
Kiddies to Perform Concert in Bienville Square
Children from all playgrounds present a folk song and dance program at Bienville Square at 6 30 tonight. Miss Georgia Stirling directs music while Mayor Harry Hartwell is slated to speak. Proceeds aid visiting tourists in the city.
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Bienville Square
Carl Klinge
Georgia Stirling
Harry Hartwell
Seven Arrests in Sheriff's Poker Raid
Seven men were arrested at 32 southeast St. Michael and Paattoes streets on gaming charges. Sheriff Burch and Gundve led the raid, saying the men were playing poker. Names listed include E. C. Dykes and Louis Z. Werneth.
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St. Michael and
Paattoes
Weguty
Burch
Gundve
E. C. Dykes
Louis Z. Werneth
Military branches enter aerial race at Mitchell Field
The army and navy air services announce three races aiming for speeds up to 250 mph as part of the Pulitzer trophy events at Mitchell Field October 8 9 and 10. The competing planes will be converted to seaplanes for the Schneider trophy in Baltimore October 23.
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Washington
Army
Navy Air Service
Mitchell Field
Bots Island
Navy
Baltimore
Man Attacked by Fish While Swimming
Dudley Selph a Mobilian dry cleaning proprietor is in a Biloxi Mississippi hospital recovering after a gar fish attacked him while he was swimming and pulling into a skiff. The fish tore flesh on his foot and he received medical treatment.
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Dudley Selph
Biloxi
Miss
Selph
Fez Front Sees Lull As Tribal Forces Show Limited Activity
In Fez region French Morocco on July 22 a small clash by enemy tribesmen near Oun, northwest of Fez, suggests a possible attack but the overall fighting front remains in a lull. The report notes no major surface action across the line.
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Fez
French Morocco
Oun
Federal officials prepare to staff new prohibition enforcement
Thousands of applications flood in as Assistant Secretary Andrews outlines a nationwide reorganization for 24 districts. Officials anticipate a month or more to finalize appointments while retaining some staff temporarily to move files to field offices. Revised industrial alcohol rules split permit oversight between revenue collectors and the new prohibition administration for production and distribution.
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Washington
A.P
Prohibition
Senate
House
Andrews
The
Treasury
Houdini Sought on Warrant After Office Fracas
A summons was issued for Harry Houdini the famous handcuff king accused of staging a strong man act and wrecking the interior of Houdini Co offices in New York. After a disagreement over a bill Houdini returned to the firm and alleges threats and a locked door incident culminating in property damage.
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New York
A.P
Harry Houdini
Houdini &Co
Hudoni
Houdini & Co
Hank Houdini
Houdini
Russell Scott's Hope: Brother Surrenders or Gallows Stand
Chicago July 22 A.P. report says only the surrender and confession of Robert Scott can save Russell Scott from execution Friday morning. Russell, in the county jail death cell, pleads for his brother to return, while relatives press appeals to President Coolidge for clemency and Detroit clubwomen fund legal aid.
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Chicago
Robert Scott
Russell
Robert
Small
Scott
Catherine
Coolidge
Detroit
Clarence
Darrow
Loeb and
Leopold
Dayton
Tenn
Dorothy Newburg
Chelsea
Mass
International Ews Service
Russell Scott
Miss Troit
W Rts
Liquor Shipments Under Hot Inquiry In New York
A federal grand jury probes bootleg liquor shipments tied to a trucking firm O Connor and associates. District Attorney Buckner seeks to trace sources through transportation and cutting planta alleged for deep sea liquor. Indictments may follow after weeks of investigation.
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New York
N.Y
O'Connor
Jacob Kirschen
Kirsch
Buckner
Chick Pitcher on Hospital Table in S A Standings Chase
The Memphis club plays today without left-hander Brillheart who was rushed to surgery after an acute attack of appendicitis. Brillheart, the team’s only left-handed pitcher, was taken last night and an immediate operation was necessary. Doctors’ verdict on his season status is uncertain.
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Southern Association
Pelicans
Benson Brillheart
Memphis
Brillheart
Franco Spaniards Triumph Reported In Daily Dispatches
London reports say French and Spanish forces achieved victories in recent operations while the overall front remains serious. Dispatches note Marshal Petain's arrival affecting French troops in the Fez sector and mark a shift in morale.
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London
I. Morea
Marshal Petain
Fez
French Ace Fonck Offered Berth With Rebels
Marseilles dispatch notes Captain Rene Fonck, famed French ace, was offered a position with Abd-el-Krim’s Moroccan rebels about 18 months ago to organize an uprising against Spain. Fonck reportedly informed the French premier of the potential offer and his response.
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Marseilles
France
Rene Fonek
Chamber of Depiz
Abd-el-Krim
Fonck
Possibl
Britisher to Leave America Over Ellis Island Protest
In New York on July 22 a British man and his wife were held after arriving in protest over procedures at Ellis Island. Ralph Adams and a five man group stated they will depart tomorrow.
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New York
Ellis Island
Ralph Adams
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