Ex-Deputy testifies in Washington county liquor case
Former Chickasaw police sergeant J. B. Jacobs testified about arranging liquor operations in Washington county and maps of stills, saying officers did not raid them. He described stills near the Powell brothers and Daugherty, and noted later raids showed the outfits had left. The trial also referenced Sheriff Onderdonk and a related liquor conspiracy case with nine county residents named as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weshington County
J. 8. Jacobs
Chickasaw Police Deent
Jacobs
United States Cotton & Wumber Co
Fairford
Onderdonk
Armstrong
Lewis Wil-lames
James Daugherty
Powell Brothers
Daugherty
Helly
Hmi
Leroy
Aington County
Washington County
W. O. Garrett
Sunflower
Thonk
Williams
Hendry Brothers
Geneva Barton
Yellow Pine
Courts Must Test Evolution In Washington Suit
Loren H. Wittner an avowed atheist sues to test a provision of federal law that allegedly bans teaching evolution in District schools. The case questions whether district curricula may be dictated by Congress and if the provision violates the First Amendment. Wittner’s remarks followed his zoo photos with monkeys as reporters filmed. Bryan and Darrow comment on the case, framing it as a test of evolution versus revealed religion.
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Washington
A.P
Science
Loren H. Wittner
Current of Columbia
Rian Pcomametnae
Brenent
Ester Rou
Congress
Wittner
Representative Summers
Republican
Francis H. Stevens
Corporation Counsel
William J. Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Dayton
Darrow
Bryan
Hill Bandits Ail Yankee in China
Morgan Palmer an American was killed by bandits at his ranch on the Sungari river near Harbin while defending his property. Dr Howard of Rockefeller Hospital was captured. others including Palmer’s family and an American trader were reported safe or missing.
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Peking
Morgan Palmer
Sungari River
Harbin
Dr. Howard
Kalgan
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Howard
Baldwin
Kirin
Mukden
Samuel Sokobin
Kirda
Eight Mobilians Mustered Into New Soldier Unit
Eight Mobilians were mustered into the headquarters detachment of division troops of the 31st division Alabama National Guard last night by Colonel Hartley A. Moon and Major F. C. Phelps. The men were mustered into the new company in the armory for state and government service.
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31St Division
Alabama National Guard
Hartley A. Moon
Adjustant Metal
F. C. Phelps
Honduran Steamer Crew Denied Landing at Mobile
Immigration authorities refuse landing of crew from the Honduran steamer Venator of the Fruit Company after arrival at Cristobal, alleging improper crew clearance lists and barring access to American shore. Captain E R Bergh named in charging.
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E. R Bergh
Venator, Fruit Company
Cristobal
Eyim
Fire department fights two blazes in city yesterday
Fire crews answered two alarms yesterday afternoon causing slight damage. One blaze at 151 Delaware Street ignited the roof and was fought by Hose Nos. 6 and 11, while a second fire at 607 St. Joseph Street caused minor damage and was tackled by Hose Nos. 2, 8 and 12.
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Delaware Street
Hos 70
St. Joseph Street
Stocks Open Firmer As Leaders Rebound In Early Trading
New York extends gains as industrials lead a recovery from a recent setback. National Biscuit and Industrial Alcohol rise over two points, with United States Steel General Electric and American Can advancing in active trading. Cotton futures opened steady with July at 23.33 and October at 23.56.
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New York
A.P
National Biscuit
Industrial Alcohol
United States Steel
General Electric
American Can
Ane
New Orleans Futures Opening Quotes Mentioned
Cotton futures opened with bids around 23.10 for October and 23.18 for January and 23 for March. The note references Taggearl and dates in late October.
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New Orleans
Earl
Suit to Recover Money in Insurance and Life Claims
The U S Fidelity Guaranty Company sues Mobile Company today to recover damages on a life policy involving Dewitt who was killed by contact with an electric wire alleged to be improperly insulated. George L White sues St Andrews Steamship Company for 2500 dollars claiming injuries from exposure to hot tar while employed on the Tarpon.
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U. S. Fidelity Guaranty Company
Groucourt
Mobile Company
Todd Ockan Taing Company
Dewitt
George L. White
Eircurt
Bicycle Theft Leads to Arrest in Royal and Dauphin District
John Cunningham of Theodore was arrested after a $65 bicycle was stolen from in front of the Van Antwerp Drug store at Royal and Dauphin streets. The owner of a bicycle repair shop helped recover the wheel and it will serve as evidence in a Friday trial.
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van Antwerp
Royal and
Dauphin Streets
John Cunningham
Theodore
Levene Bauerncourt
W. G. Quarles
Cunningham
Prohi Law Violations Lead To City Hearings
M J Danzey of 259 Congress street arrested at an early hour on speeding and violating the prohi tion laws but the case was adjourned for Friday's hearing. James Bryson of 256 North Hamilton street fined 15 or 15 days for speeding after a 38 mph city street citation. fine paid. Ester James, a negro woman, fined 75 days or 75 for possession of whiskey in violation of state dry laws. evidence showed a half gallon in her possession.
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Congress Street
Recorder
James Bryson
North
Hamilton Street
Jack Harper
Bryson
Ester James
D. H. Edington
Negro foreman cut in dock fight case
Joe Higgins a black foreman on Mallory docks was badly cut in the right foot during a fight yesterday afternoon and nearly bled to death. John Pugh of 902 St Medar street is held on assault with a knife charge. Higgins is hospitalized and Pugh claims self defense.
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Joe Higgins
Mallory Docks
John Pugh
St. Medar Street
Higgins
Pugh
Luckenbach Ship Arrives to Load Cargo for Pacific Ports
The Luckenbach Line steamship F. J. Luckenbach with Mobile' ers, Inc. as local agents arrived this morning and docked at Pier 2 to load cargo for Pacific coast ports. The Mobile Oceanic Line steamer Braddock was due this morning and reported crossing the bar earlier today.
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Luckenbach Line
F. J. Luckenbach
Mobile’ers, Inc
Pacific Coast
Mobile Oceanic Line
Braddock
Playgrounds to Host Festival at Lyons Park Tonight
The playground department invites the public to a 7 30 program at Lyons park featuring nuances, selections, vocal solos and musical readings under the department’s direction.
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Lyons Park
Playground Department of
Near City
Rattler Five and Half Feet Slain by Baldwin Trip Party
A 5.5 foot rattlesnake with 15 rattles and a button was killed by a Junior Chamber of Commerce party touring Baldwin County. City Commissioner George Crawford and others pressed the auto and truck over the reptile between Elberta and Foley, then finished it with pine limbs. The snake was reported to be 18 years old.
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Chamber of Commerce
Baldwin County
George Crawford
Albert Gill
Maurice Dugue
Bill Cooney
Elberta
Foley
Police Seek Driver After Collision on St Joseph Street
Police search for the driver of license A-136071 involved in a collision with H. B. Dodds’ car while parked on St Joseph Street between State and Congress at 1 15 pm. A report notes the other auto was registered to J. H. Jackson of 300 St Michael Street and reckless driving charges are being considered.
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H. B. Dodds
St. Joseph Street
State
Congress
J. H. Jackson
St. Michael ‘Street
Cotton Men to Hold Meeting Friday in Mobile
Mobile cotton men plan an 11 o'clock Friday meeting at the traffic office of Mobile Chamber of Commerce to discuss rate revisions ahead of the Atlanta event on July 27. Officials expect an expression from the group to shape southern cotton rates.
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Mobile Cotton Men
Mobile Sar Ogre Commerce
Atlanta
South
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Calls for stronger central Chinese government after Palmer killing
United Press reports in Washington that Americans demand a more effective Beijing authority to protect foreign lives following the killing of Morgan Palmer in the Sungari river district. Officials question direct Chinese responsibility while urging an improved regime to restore order. A second item notes Harvey Howard, head ophthalmology at Peking Union Medical College, captured by bandits near the Amur Sungari junction. his son is safe. The American consul in Harbin and China Medical Board officials are involved in the case.
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United Press
CSS
Washington
America
Morgan Palmer
Sungari River
Peking
Sungari
Palmer
China
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Harvey Howard
Union Medical College
Foundation
Amur
Manchuria
Harbin
R. 8. Green
China Medical Board
American hospital official held by bandits amid Harbin killings
Dr Harvey J Howard Rockefeller hospital official in Peking has been detained for ransom by Chinese bandits after Major William Morgan Palmer was reportedly slain defending his ranch on the Sungari river above Harbin. The American consul at Harbin protested to Chang Tso Lin and the US legation sent a note to the Chinese foreign office. Howard is a Michigan and Pennsylvania graduate and long allied with the Rockefeller organization in China since 1911.
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Howard
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Canton
Rockefeller Organization
Peking
International News Service
Harbin
Chang Tso Lin
Americcan Legation
Chinese Foreign Office
William Morgan Imer
Harvey J. Howard
Peking Rockefeller Hospital
Palmer
Sungari
United States Army Reserve
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Harvard
China
Danes Seek Talks on Favored Nation Treaty
Copenhagen reports the Danish government pushing for talks with the United States on a most favored nation treaty. The plan would grant Britain and Denmark broad commercial advantages along Greenland’s east coast for British citizens and companies, with Denmark preserving special rights.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Union Sead.ee
Frr
United States
Nnes
Greenland
Millionaire In Flight From His Stack Of Letters
Leopold Schepp an 88 year old philanthropist in New Canaan Conn faced a flood of mail after appealing for advice on spending his money. Three thousand letters poured in from old and young beggars donors and charity heads many urging funds jobs or endowments while others offered bizarre schemes or personal pleas.
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N.Y
Leopold _Schepp
New Canaan
Conn
Mr. Schepp
New York
East Side
31st Division Forms Reunion Association
All Mobile soldiers who served at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, are invited to join the 31st Division Reunion Association. President John G. Butler of Savannah reports the group hopes to hold an annual dinner at the American Legion convention venue in Georgia, with members adopting distinctive regalia and insignia.
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Camp Wheeler
31St Division
Leon Schwarz
John G. Butler
Savannah
Butler
American Legion Convenoe Ee Ga
Trinidad Hit by Severe Floods Submerging Bridges
A river flood on the Purgatoire in Trinidad Colorado caused about 100000 damage last night. The Santa Fe bridge at Jansen was washed out and rail lines damaged as floodwaters inundated business and residential districts. No injuries were reported though spillover risk prompted police and fire alerts.
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Trinidad
Col
A.P
Purgatoire
Santa Fe
Jansen
Denver, Rio Grande and
Ernem
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Colorado & Wyoming
Valdez
Segundo
Missing American Found in London
Professor Victor Collins of Stevens Point Wisconsin, who vanished while traveling by bus between his hotel and Kings Crossing station, has been found in Edinburgh where he had gone to attend a World Federation of Education Associations conference. The details of his disappearance and return are not known.
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London
Soaps Victor Collins
Stevens Point
Wis
Kings Crossing
Edinburgh
World Federation of Education Associations
Building program for navy stated
London July 23. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin announced in the house of commons that the national construction program includes two cruisers to be laid down in October two next February and three yearly thereafter making four cruisers this year and four next.
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London
A.P
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Cattle Barn Used as British Church in Sussex
In Aston by-Sea Sussex Rev. 8 Swann converted a large cattle barn into a place of worship after village church repairs. He added a temporary altar and an organ in the manger and conducted services as usual.
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London
Swann
Astonby-Sea
Sussex
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