27 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legal item noting Nak as veteran day leader and motions for retrial. Mentions Tok Bole Jarvis and Collins with attorneys and dates unclear. Further readable names include Henson and references to a charge and a court sequence.
Incomplete text hints at efforts to provide care for an unspecified number of people. The fragment mentions actions taken and a focus on support, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to specify.
A man charged with murder in a war related shooting case is being sought in Fairhope. Investigators report a fatal exchange as more details emerge about motive and suspects.
Four bishops defend the Methodist stance in the Smith dispute as Herbert Hoover arrives at Stanford Cal for a public tribute. Hoover returns from the South to receive honors amid celebrations and reflections on his national leadership.
In Indianapolis on July 27 a last bid was made to keep Dr. E. B. Shumaker, head of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, jailed for critiquing court decisions in the prohibition clash. The action centers on his labeling of the court as wets in a review of rulings.
The securities office notes Cocgposites and Doss Semen mare as shipping point for a city selection by a branch of a banking concern. Mr Yoakum says the eyes of industry and finance have focused on Mobile amid recent acquisitions of a paper mill and copper wire mill, docks development, and Frisco railroad entry, signaling more factory moves in the next decade.
Judge Safford Berney hears a challenge to the five gallon law amid a weeks long docket. Attorneys Edward Grove and Jere Austill argue the law is unconstitutional while County Recorder Bart B. Chamberlain represents the state. Several individuals have already been convicted and served sentences under the statute.
Paris reports overcrowding as authorities struggle with crowded streets and trains amid July heat. Officials warn of health risks and mobilize additional resources to manage crowd surge and order.
Deputy Sheriff Dudley McFayden is reported sane after escape and a gory incident unsettled Gory City this morning.
Two electrically equipped diesel towboats are being built for the Warrior River with two 550 horsepower engines each. One boat is finished and the other near completion, designed for maximum efficiency and maneuverability in sharp river bends. The crafts are touted as among the most modern on any U S river, excluding galley and heating facilities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a court proceeding involving checks from mis phe cn Speee to sive and non honored payments. Names Raymond Russell and Joseph Glynn appear with references to a revolver and an arrest at a station, but the text is incomplete.
The article notes Abandon Line Washington July 27 involving the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad. The brief item records a formal action or filing in Washington on that date regarding the railroad line.
Major Colonel Fitzmaurice receives official appointment as aviator promoter as the free state grants authorization. Details indicate state backing and formal recognition of aviation activities led by the named officer.
The article reports Andrew Rogers charged with drunken driving and failing to stop after an accident following a downtown chase. Police say he threw liquor bottles from his vehicle during the pursuit and did not stop at Claiborne and SS streets.
In Shantung China on July 27 the northern military commander voluntarily provided compensation to a wounded sailor.
The Canadian liner Montrose collided with the collier Castle near Sorel Quebec this morning. Initial reports indicate the Montrose is seriously damaged and the collision disrupted port traffic.
L Owen replies to critics at a conference citing Hoover’s wartime service and arguing he is an American citizen who will not cow to campaign attacks. The speaker warns against political efforts to “campaignize” the U.S. government and asserts Hoover’s readiness.
Net income report shows Gross income for the first half of the year at 47 704 229 dollars, a notable figure for St Paul. The brief note compares to the previous year with a similar six month period.
In Americus Georgia Senator Walter Democratic presidential hopeful cautioned against bolting the party. He warned that breaking party lines would harm patriotism and urged loyalty to government while noting disagreements with Governor Smith.
Floodwaters swept Nasanovek and Ghobodinsk districts causing widespread damage in Moscow according to Izvestiya reporting. July flood scene details describe ruined homes and disrupted transport across the region.
A candidate who has stated efforts to alter and thus negate the eighteenth amendment battles a political rival who seeks to keep the constitutional provision intact. The confrontation centers on constitutional modification and presidential aims amid a charged election climate.
In Richmond Virginia on July 27 church leaders face charges alleging that four bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church used church platforms to push political influence. The article notes governance and doctrinal concerns within the denomination.
Alice Herdegen, 23, lay seriously injured after Benjamin Eckert shot her and then fatally beat her head against the floor in Milwaukee. Eckert, recently divorced, claimed she disliked him because he is part Indian. He told police he targeted the woman due to her alleged disapproval of his attention.
Regina reports at least 20 Indian deaths and a high illness rate among Simpson residents as a flu epidemic spreads. Indians face severe impact with many ill and several fatalities recorded in the region.
A resident of Albany, Me, considers a weekend visit to Montaux State Park to review nearby sights. The narrative notes a political scene with attendees and a reception at a country club where the governor appeared to kiss the bride.
Mrs Florence Gardiner Farley chairs a rally in Wichita Kansas as part of a campaign tied to United States Senator Hawes urging male voters to support Panay. The event highlights party efforts and local opposition.
A brief from London reports that a Soviet minister arrived for discussions with British officials. The topics centered on media and communication exchanges and potential cooperation in Moscow and London.
A fragmented notice lists Owen B. McDonnell Fr McDonnell and James G nell related to a firm incorporation. The text suggests a legal filing or organizational act involving these individuals.
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