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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1928

Page

1

Democrats to Answer 3 Charges in Dallas Campaign

Vice Presidential nominee Joseph T. Robinson will begin a Labor Day speaking tour in Dallas as part of a southern campaign push. George N. Peek plans to press the equalization fee issue with the Smith campaign while Gov. Smith stays at state headquarters. The national drive for a $3.5 million fund gains momentum as 23 states name finance directors.

Lawrence Sullivan William Allen White Dallas McNary-Haugen George N. Peek American Council of Agriculture Executive Committee Smith

No explicit event or figure. fragment on Italian honor

A fragmented quotation shows a general claiming the honor of Italy remains intact and denying further plans, questioning the necessity of reestablishment. The text hints at defense or nationalist context with references to Italian honor and authority.

Italy

Tobacco Report Shows Change in Yearly Figures

A fragmented report notes a rise to 2.9616 percent on July 1 compared with last year figures, indicating shift in tobacco statistics.

Neeceei Ton

Politics At Halt As Nominees Enjoy Vacations

Nominees take vacations and trips as a major political question stalls. Smith refuses to answer on White House politics. The context hints at an upcoming campaign event in New York before a Hud son movement or similar outing.

Smith

Moody wins Texas governorship in party primary landslide

Dan Moody, the youthful governor, swept the Democratic primary with about 120000 more votes than his three opponents as 236 of 253 counties reported. Moody led with roughly 249283 ballots counted from an estimated total earlier in the day.

Dallas Dan Moody Texas Texas Election Bureau Moody Louis If Werdlow Fort

Strikers Replaced in Le Havre Update

In Le Havre France on July 30 officials announce replacement of striking workers as talks continue. Workers and management remain at odds over demands and conditions impacting local industry.

LE Havre France

Two Girls Drowned As Rescue Search Nets Bodies

Searchers recovered the bodies of two young girls who drowned after a boating incident. Local authorities identified the victims as residents of the nearby town. A preliminary investigation suggests no foul play. conditions on the water were challenging.

Cobagan Youths Arrested After Ros Incident

Reported incident at Ros ends with Cobagan youths in custody following a disturbance. Officers restrained the group after a confrontation and their transport to a holding area proceeded without further trouble.

A To i Cobagan

Dredging Began for Large Tankers After Permit

Dredging has started for a facility handling 32 foot draft large tankers. Officials note the permit grants access to entrance areas for the project while outlining safety and environmental guidelines. Local authorities expect progress to continue as plans proceed.

Azalea Court Apartments Opened for Public Inspection

Azalea Court opens today for public inspection as residents tour the new complex. The opening marks completion of construction and offers modern layouts and amenities for potential renters.

Azalea Court

Office Pay Increase Under Interstate Order

An interstate commerce commission order raises annual pay by about 15 million dollars. The brief note mentions additional unspecified terms and references a phrase about back of angueuannelly tea.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Two Lin Insured in Train Collision Hospitalizes Four

A rear end collision in California traps passengers and injures seven aboard multiple trains. The rear motorman vanishes, feared trapped. Among the seriously hurt are Charles A. Durani with a fractured skull, John Tarrio with a severed leg, and Joseph Tarrio with multiple leg fractures and internal injuries.

Havenes Charlies A. Durani John Tarrio Joseph Tarrio

Bar Delegates In Wreck

San Francisco report of a train wreck with delegates injured and details continuing on page five column one.

San Francisco

Hold Up Reported on Davis Avenue During Night

A robbery on Davis avenue at 11 30 occurred with Miss Friedhoff reporting the incident to police. She said her purse contained money and other small items. H Kress & Company employee Jackson was sentenced to 60 days on the county road by the recorder.

Davis Avenue Friedhoff First National Jackson, Agro Bar H. Kress & Company Recorder

Rate hearings set for September on Mobile freight rates

The article notes rate hearings scheduled in September to align Mobile rates with Mississippi and other southern ports. The first case on September 17 will hear complaints about pre judicial railroad rate practices claimed by the Chamber of Commerce. R. G. Cobb, traffic manager, voices industry interest in the proceedings.

Mississippi Ohio Mobile Chamber of Commerce

MOBILIANS INJURED IN BATTLE REPORTS

A report notes injuries to Mobilians with a soldier sustaining a shoulder wound and Browne suffering a slight cut to the right arm. The incident timeline and broader context are not specified in the available text.

Hehoulder and Browne

Fishing Improves Off County Coast With Big Catches

Fishermen report strong totals of white and speckled trout and flounder along the lower bay and sheltered coast. Numerous parties depart from Coden and Bayou la Batre as fishing conditions improve.

Coden You la Batre Bayou le Batre

Five Gallon Law Upheld by Judge Erney

Judge Erney upholds the five gallon law in a case argued by Grove and Jere Austil. The ruling confirms the prohibition has been in effect for over 50 years and notes several convictions under the statute.

Erney Saffold

Boy Girl Sought After Car Found In Jacksonville

Fragmentary OCR notes report a missing pair linked to an automobile found in Jacksonville with bloodstains. Names Simmons and Mrs Booth appear as associates or relatives in the incomplete text.

Jacksonville Simmons Booth

Escaped convict sentenced after pleas in Kilby case

McKinney also known as Joseph Carl Kang pleaded guilty in the presiding court. He received a years sentence in Kilby for a home invasion and burglary. He was held for several weeks after escaping custody. A second plea for assault and battery resulted in 90 days hard labor.

McKinney Joseph Carl ‘Kang Ee Eee Sakeae Jafford Kilby Oe Ee

Farm Agents Head East for Study Tours

Mrs Riley and Mrs Louise M home demonstration agents for the county left last night for eastern cities. The trip includes visits to Mobile county officials and Montgomery as part of their study tour to gather information on farm home demonstrations.

Riley Louise M Mobile County Montgomery

Railroad and Utilities Commission Visit Invited to New Orleans

The Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners invited the commissioners to inspect the giant terminals on their route to or from New Orleans. They will attend a convention in New Orleans August 12 to 14, an announcement said at the Chamber of Commerce.

Sociation of New Orleans Chamber of Commerce

Democrats Prepare Luxurious Offices in City for Campaigns

New York Democrats have furnished a grand suite of rooms for Governor Alfred E. Smith and visiting officials. The setup includes reception rooms, moving picture and radio facilities, three telephone switchboards, private lines for officials, 481 telephone books, and dedicated spaces for labor, industry, agriculture, foreign affairs, colleges, commerce, and women's bureaus. The complex is designed to support broad campaign activities and rapid communication.

Peter G. Gerry Rhode Cam Colleges Commerce and Women's Bureaus Raskob Albany

County Board Sale Appointment Prompted by Governor Bibb

Ambiguous notes mention a county board sale appointment and potential succession plans. References to Governor Bibb, Dr. Boykin, and local affairs suggest a political maneuver pending clarity on who will succeed an unnamed official.

Sale Bibb Gestes Solas Towlé Dr. Boykin Ime

Youths arraigned on charges in shooting death case

Disjointed OCR text indicates youths faced arraignment in a death by shooting case. One youth claimed Jarvis shot him and officers questioned the state’s formal charges filed against Jarvis in connection with the death.

Iit Ae Sa Toda Jarvis Jarvie

Visitors to Mobile Expect Busy Naval and Civic Events

Mobile will host a series of visitors and events in the first half of August. The U S Navy destroyer Hatfield will dock August 3 to host Birmingham naval reservists, with ship inspections in harbor. The Observation squadron advances arrive August 5 for two weeks of encampment, followed by Buyers Week beginning August 6 and a state golf tournament at the Country Club on August 14 drawing members from Chickasaw Club and independent players.

Mobile U. S Birmingham Hatfield Te Komect 14 Bal Sane Chickasaw

Accident Fatal Youth Dies After Fence Impalement

New York July 3 John R Moreland dies from injuries after being impaled on an iron fence while at a game. The incident occurred during a youth event, with officials reporting the accident and investigation ongoing.

New York John R. Moreland

Graves Announces Intention to Release Engineer

The report states engineer Graves plans release after reaching an agreement on a local road program. Mr Converse will resign as engineer at the meeting. the chairman noted a provision allowing one month’s pay in advance if he resigns per the county’s terms. No formal statement has been made by Converse.

Graves Converse C Verse

Theft Charge Files After Car Stolen From Monroe Park

A theft case reports that Sanders allegedly took a motor vehicle from C. A. Conrail in the city, drove to Jackson, then returned the car to the city with officers and a prisoner.

Grand Ho Sanders C. A. Conrail City Monroe Park Jackson Corne

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