Five Nation Navy Parley Planned for Late Year
Washington dispatch reports a five nation naval conference to curb fleets to the minimum compatible with policing needs. Hoover and MacDonald aim for an Anglo American accord soon with Japan France and Italy to join. Washington is slated as the venue, following the pattern of earlier Washington disarmament efforts.
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Hoover
Ramsay MacDonald
London
Japan
France
Italy
MacDonald
Poincare Resigns French Premier Amid Health Crisis
Paris reports Raymond Poincare resigned as premier citing ill health after a week of debate on war debt pacts. A cancer specialist was summoned, fueling rumors he may be a cancer victim though earlier officials described nervous exhaustion and indigestion.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
France
Chamber of Deputies
France Beats U S in Opening Davis Cup Matches
In Paris at Roland Carrol Stadium France opened the Davis Cup challenge round by sweeping both singles. Henri Cochet defeated William Tilden in straight sets 6-3 6-1 6-2, while Jean Borotra defeated George Lott 6-1 3-6 6-4 7-5.
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France
Roland Carrol
Paris
America
Henri Cochet
Bill Tilden
Jean Borotra
George Lott
Man Is Acquitted In King Murder Case At Tiesburg
Carter walked free in Tiesburg after a jury cleared him of murder charges in the fatal shooting of W. H. King, a filling station operator. The verdict came after less than two hours of deliberation. The defense claimed Carter acted in defense of his father, Mac Carter, who was said to have been wounded by King.
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Carter
W. H.king
King Ines
Mac Carter
King
Weather outlook with scattered showers this Saturday
Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions with scattered thunder showers on Saturday and little temperature change. In Alabama and Mississippi expect partly tonight and Saturday scattered thunder showers near the coast. Extreme northwest Florida shows partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Experience of Time Fliers Will Aid Future of Flying
St Louis Robin pilots exceed 300 hour endurance in flight refueling test. Aviation editor notes the knowledge is proven but must be applied commercially. Expert urges refueling planes with full cargo on nonstop continental runs to improve economic use.
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Allen Quinn
Associated Press
Washington
St. Louis
de Ent of
Flights at a Glance and Transcontinental Refueling Idea
A column lists several Monoplane records: at St Louis Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine hold 317 hours 43 minutes. Houston pilots Glenn L Loomis and Joseph Glass 215 hours 11 minutes. Minneapolis crew Owen Haughland and P L Crichton 90 hours 20 minutes. It suggests refueling in air to extend range with 600 pounds of gas and carry 1800 pounds cargo, noting American engines durability after a successful demonstration.
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Louis
Dale
Red) Jackson
Forest O'Brine
Houston
Jury Finds Irregularities in Bank Handling at Woodlawn
Jefferson county grand jury in Birmingham returns a partial report alleging grave irregularities in the handling of funds at the defunct Woodlawn Savings Bank. It states Dr A W Bell, former bank president, owed the bank many thousands of dollars and urges liquidators to halt dispositions of Bell estate funds.
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Ala
Jefferson County Grand Jury
Woodlawn Savings Bank
A. W. Bell
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Sou’ Bank of Birmingham
Grand Jury
Awarded Ten Thousand Dollars in Los Angeles
Mrs. June Fawcett wife of Clyde Fawcett president of the Hollywood Ex won a ten thousand dollar prize announced in Los Angeles on July 26 the news notes the award and its association with the ex organization.
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June Fawcett
Clyde Fawcett
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Holylwood
Georgia Jury Deliberates Fate of Day Leader
In Buchanan Georgia jurors resumed deliberations after a night locked in. Bailiff Luther Ballenger faces murder charges in the June 18 shooting of Grady Phillips a sawmill worker who rode with companions when a tire was fired at their vehicle. Ballenger testified he did not intend to kill anyone.
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Luther Ballenger
Grady Phillips
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Ballenger
Casualties Report After Incident
Known casualties total 17 with six seriously injured. The figures detail the human impact of the event and underscore ongoing response efforts.
Threat Sent Defense Aid of Dr. Snook
In Columbus Ohio July 26 a court heard that a threat was mailed to Judge John F Seidel linked to the Dr James H Snook murder case. Juror J Collison testified and was seated amid sharp exchanges over sanity testimony and trial procedures.
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James H. Snook
Theora Hix
J. B. Collison
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Snook
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E. QO. Ricketts
Defense Counsel
Croker Widow Face Tax Deeds Over Ocean Front Suit
Mrs. Bula Croker widow of Richard Croker must pay state county taxes totaling 151,079.68 and Palm Beach city taxes to avoid tax deeds on a seven million dollar ocean front property tied to the Croker McDonald litigation. Final arguments were heard before Judge C Chillingworth with a decision due in weeks. The case centers on a contract for ten thousand feet of ocean front at 150 per foot and disputes over transfer of options to Palm Beach Estates Inc. Donald seeks specific performance.
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Bula Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Ocean Front
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C. Chillingworth
Donald
Legislative leaders vow to repass acts voided by court ruling
Leaders in Bridgeport say the state will reassemble to re enact 1,493 public and special acts struck down by a unanimous Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors decision. The court ruled acts must be signed by the governor within three days after adjournment to remain valid, invalidating measures from seven assemblies.
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Conn
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State Supreme Court of Errors
Fear Soviets to Retaliate Against China
Troops sailors and workers in Moscow and across major Soviet centers demand immediate decisive action to protect Russians stranded along the Chinese Eastern railway after reports of atrocities in Manchuria. Mass resolutions call for stern measures against Chinese and white guard bands, with officials from Leningrad to Kazan pledging stronger frontiers safety.
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Pele Rouses Halemaumau as Kilauea Erupts at Dawn
Island of Hawaii July 26 Pele the goddess of Halemaumau awakens with Kilauea erupting at 6 30 am Four lava fountains shoot 150 feet creating a flaming lava pit floor and a rising cone formation By late night activity continues with lava streams and new cones along a crater about 3500 feet wide.
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Gerbault Reaches Havre After Six-Year Solo Voyage
Alain Gerbault, former French tennis star, arrives at Havre Roads aboard the 2 foot sloop Firecrest at 4 30 this afternoon completing a solitary voyage that began in Cannes in 1923 and covered the world.-
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Firecrest
Alain Gerbault
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Cannes
Wills Arrives Doubtful About Playing Europe Again
Helen Wills, three time Wimbledon champion, arrived from Europe in New York and said she doubts she will ever play in Europe again.
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Europe
New York
Helien Wills
Wimbledon
Burnett Smiles Then Cries When Jury Fixes Life On Murder
Eugene Maxwell Burnett faced a murder trial in Judge Alex T. How ard's circuit court as 12 jurors weighed his fate after a lengthy delay. The courtroom filled with spectators and officials as the verdict neared, with Burnett showing smiles then tears upon jury decision.
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Burnett
Driver Fined Heavily in City Court After Light Violation
Logan Cook driving a Galomasette hire car was fined 500 dollars and 140 dollars costs after a City Court hearing for running a red light at Government and Broad during heavy traffic. Traffic officer testified the violation nearly caused a collision. Charles Kittrell and Robert White were fined 15 dollars or 15 days each for disorderly conduct. White faced a knife assault charge changed to a lesser count. A man on Telegraph road Saraland was arraigned for manslaughter with 500 dollar bond after his car struck Emile A. Hill. Mackie surrendered weeks ago over that fatal crash.
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Beretiec
O Ae
D. H. Edin
Cook
Charles Kittrell
Robert White
Telegraph Road
Saraland
Mackie
Emile A. Hill
Auburn Alumni Session Seeks Banner Fall Enrollment
Dr J V Brown executive secretary of the Auburn Alumni Association addressed alumni at Battle House urging Mobile county and state alumni groups to boost Auburn enrollment this fall. G M Bohler reviewed Auburn athletic activities while J J Red Floyd and Earl Bull McFadden attended as coaches.
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Auburn
J. V Brown
Auburn Alumni Association
Battle House
Mobile County Association
G. M. Bohler
Department of Physical Education
J. J. “Red” Floyd
Earl ‘Bull’ McFadden
Barbers Board to Hold Special Session at City Hall
The board to meet includes Meyer Metz L B Davenport and M L Rhodey as members of the bar bers board. The session at city hall will review amendments to the ordinance passed by the city commission and the effects on existing licenses.
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Meyer Metz
L. B. Davenport
M. L. Rhodey
Barbers’ Board
Barbers
State Laws Urged To Curb Gypsy Flyers
Federal officials and aviation societies push for nationwide adoption of state aviation laws to curb unqualified pilots and unsafe operations. Despite strong federal oversight reducing accidents, many incidents persist as pilots operate outside strict regulation. During early 1930s, 61 fatal accidents occurred in the first quarter. officials expect improvement in the next quarter.
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Washington
Body Found in Gar Still Unidentified
An unidentified man was located in a garage area with head injuries. Sheriff Stone said efforts to identify him have failed. Two white youths questioned in Citronelle Alabama were released after being linked to nearby Meridian railroad yards. A book on the body contained addresses from New York St Louis and Boston. Pocket contents suggest robbery as motive.
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Citronelle
Ala
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St. Louis
Boston
Brown
Rest Legion Drives For Convention Expenses
Workers of the Rest Legion plan to resume their solicitation drive Monday after a four day effort failed to raise the needed funds for the August convention in this city. General chairman B Roy Albright will meet workers to report and clean up prospect lists, aiming to finish by midweek.
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Caan Ka Tana
Defrayee State Legion
Roy Albright
Bank of Ormond Closes as 26th Florida Bank Failures
The Bank of Ormond, the only bank in Ormond during its winter season, failed to open amid heavy withdrawals by out of town depositors. Mayor I T Waspburn said every depositor would be paid in full. Rockefeller wintered in Ormond and the bank’s closing marks the twenty sixth Florida failure in two weeks.
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Fila
Florida
Bank of Ormond
Ormond
John D. Rockefeller
I. T. Waspburn
Direc
French Parliament Ratifies Mellor Berenger Debt Accord
Paris July 26 The French senate approved ratification of the Mellor Berenger debt accord by 242 to 30 with 40 abstentions after the house of deputies had already adopted the resolution.
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Paris
Senate
House of Deputies
First Boll Here Exhibition Reported From Mississippi
John L. Sullivan of Buccatunna Mississippi posted the season’s first open boll at the cotton exchange today. The boll was sent to Clarke Davis and Company.
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Cotton Exchange
Clarke, Davis and Company
Gon L. Sullivan
Father in Court Room Five More Witnesses to Be Called
Prosecution rests after five more witnesses in the William Bewell case. Jurors before Judge Alex T. Howard heard testimony on June 2 and a verdict of guilty was returned for Maxwell Burnett, with life imprisonment set for his co defendant. The panel included merchants, farmers, and workers from Mobile area venues. Arguments of counsel followed questioning and juror challenges as the trial neared conclusion.
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William 8. Crowell, JR
John B. Harrison
Eugene Maxwell Burnett
William Bewell
Jomar
Well
Maxwell Burnett
John B. Son
Burnett
Crowell
Alex T. Howard
Johnston
H. Smith
W. B. McDermott
Bart B. Chamberlain
Case Postponed in Owen enby Cafe Robbery Case
The hearing on the Owen enby cafe robbery near Yard and St Joseph streets was reset for August by Recorder D H morning. Fred Frawley foster parent from Chat ao yard appeared in court with Willy SUE Pard and K Hale for the defense. Assistant Solicitor M R Vickers for the state sought a phase of the band but the recorder set the case for August 23 after noting Lazenby was under care in Chattanooga and unable to attend.
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St. Joseph Streets
D. H. Morning
Fred Frawley
Chat Aoyard
Willy Sue Pard
K. Hale
M. R. Vickers
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Chattanooga
Vickers
Will Filed Reveals Bequests From Mrs Julia Wending
The will of Mrs Julia Wending, filed in Chicago for probate, leaves $1,000 to aid the Family Altar League and support the radio program on station WMBI. The document was disclosed as part of probate proceedings yesterday.
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Julia Wending
Family Altar League
WMBI
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