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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1931

Page

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NABBED ON COUNTY ROAD IN DUI CASES

Jerome Gladden, accused of drunken driving and leaving the scene, was fined 500 dollars and ordered 140 days in jail on the first charge. He was held to the grand jury on a second charge after a Thursday hearing. He lost his driving privileges for six months. The case followed a Wednesday incident where Gladden’s car allegedly collided with J. L. Peet’s truck on Craft Road.

Jerome Gladden A. J. Touart Acaeon Ten Walter Blackman Gladden Sde J. L. Peet Craft Ft Kapeer Dees Conti Concep Acci

Cabin Boat Sinks on Falling Water Killing Five

Five members of a picnic party die when a cabin boat sinks in Falling Water lake near Cookeville Tennessee. Three others survive after Cassman Whitson fights to save Annie Pearl Whitson who could not swim. Mrs Barnett and her two children die in the tragedy tied to the hydro electric dam.

Associated Press Cookeville Tenn Falling Water J. P. Bennett Nashville James Robert Annie Pearl Whitson Man Wan Web Otiotion Ron Og Cass Whitson Necane County H. D. Whitson Putnam County Electric and Water Department

Golf Excerpt: Young Business Men's Club vs Mobile Junior Chamber

A Gulfport Young Business Men's Club golf team will visit Mobile Sunday to play a Junior Chamber of Commerce squad. The Mobile club previously visited Gulfport. President Henry Toenes said Arthur Vander Sys, former president and active member, moved to Seattle, expressing regret at the loss. Dr. Julius Pennington of Birmingham spoke on why some men and women fail at work, using drawings, while W C Spottswood accompanied by Steele Black entertained at the luncheon.

Gulfport Mobile

Seaboard Investment Plans Improvements On Mobile Block

The Seaboard Investment Company linked to Frederick J. Thompson arranged a 50 000 loan with Prudential Life Insurance. Plans call for improvements to the southwest corner of the block bounded by Royal St Michael St Joseph and St Francis streets. The remainder of the property is leased to and used by The Mobile Register and News Telegram.

Seaboard Investment Company Frederick J. Thompson Royal, St. Michael, St. Joseph and St. Francis Eets Prudential Life Insurance Company Als Sene Royal and St. Michael Streets Mobile Register News- Taek Te. Ee St. Joseph St. Rocks Wesecaman Miele

Farmer Injured When Horse Runs Away Near Memphis

Memphis July 30 A Ripley Tenn farmer M Hall aged 55 was riding peacefully when his horse bolted injuring him in a mishap. The frightened animal fled with the rider left on the ground. Authorities report no further injuries.

Messee Memphis Tenn M. Hall Ripley

Ruling On Licenses For Stores Issued

Judge T. J. Touart in inferior criminal court Thursday ruled that a shopkeeper BE L Curry operating one store and selling goods at multiple stands including the L N passenger station and Todd's shipyard violated license rules. Curry was fined 157 dollars with costs, and bond set at 100 dollars. he gave notice of appeal through attorney G B Dunning.

T. J. Touart Inferior Criminal Court Wns Curry Li- Cara Todd’s G. B. Dunning

Burglary Wave Reported in Mobile Area Loot Mixed

Police and sheriff deputies logged multiple burglaries in Mobile and nearby areas. Two stores two residences and a car were entered with only cash and three cigarette cartons stolen. Lulu Richardson reported a Wednesday night burglary at 1068 Congress Street. An ice station at 1114 Springhill Avenue saw a thief take 11.65 from a cash register before Privett, who was inside, noted the incident.

Mobile Lulu Richardson Congress Street G. W. Privett Springhill Avenue Privett

Rosenwald gives Berlin $1 million for children's dental clinic

Julius Rosenwald of Chicago pledges one million dollars to the city of Berlin for the establishment of a children's dental clinic. Lord Mayor Heinrich Sahm announces the gift in Berlin on July 30.

Rosenwald Children Berlin Julius Rosenwald Chicago Heinrich Sahm

Early Return Planned for Suspected Thug Nobles

Robert Nobles remains detained awaiting proceedings in Shreveport on charges of involvement before the fact in a robbery. Deputy Sheriff L. E. Plaisance of Shreveport was killed by robbers after tracking them from the scene. Officer L. V. Smith of Sager shot and killed a bandit identified as Barnes during a confrontation at a station.

Robert Nobles L. E. Plaisance Shreveport Ga My L. V. Smith Sager

Soup Kitchen Plan in Mobile Under Review

The proposed opening of a soup kitchen in Mobile by the American Rescue Workers was questioned at city hall Thursday as the Family Welfare Bureau of the Community Chest took up the issue. A conference between Rescue workers and the Welfare Bureau, announced by the mayor’s office, will be held to further consider the matter.

Mobile American Rescue Workers City Hall Family Welfare Bureau Community Chest Rescue Orders and Welfare Bureau of Schwarz

Survey Planned for Mobile River System Traffic

Representatives of the transport chamber will interview Mobile shippers to assess probable tonnage for a proposed Mississippi river route. The survey, authorized by the last congress, aims to gauge shipments and traffic potential to Mobile.

Mississippi River Chamber of Commerce Mobile

No Favoritism Will Be Shown Jailed Boss

Al Capone will enter the Leavenworth federal penitentiary as a regular prisoner after his Chicago tax evasion sentence. He will receive a prison number in the 30,000s, be housed with fellow convicts, have possessions stored, and undergo standard processing including fingerprinting, photographs, Berllon measurements, and a medical evaluation to determine suitable work, potentially road construction if capable.

Associated Press Leavenworth, Kans al Capone Hose Chicago Federal Penitentiary Scarface al Capone Bertillon

Install Offcers In Disabled Vets Chapter

A. L. Flowers was installed as commander of the Disabled Veterans of the World War local chapter at 204 Conti Street. New officers include Claence Kossow vice commander A. Y. Hearn Jr adjutant and treasurer Alen C Hollan chaplain Evert J Goff. Treasury and customs receipts figures for July 28 are listed.

A. L. Flowers Conti Street Claence Kossow A. Y. Hearn, Jr Alen C. Hollan Arid Evert J. Goff

Scarface Al Capone Faces Prohibition and Tax Hearings

James H. Wilkerson presents evidence in the prohibition and income tax cases against Alphonse Capone at a hearing starting at 2 p.m. The indictments will be reviewed in a brief morning session as Capone sits in the crowded Chicago courtroom. If leniency is requested, the defendant may testify.

James H. Wilkerson Scarface Alphonse Capone Peli Chicago Capone

Bishop Cannon Jr Sues to Halt Senate Inquiry

Robert H. McNeill, attorney for Bishop James Cannon Jr., filed in the District of Columbia supreme court for a writ to stop the senate campaign funds committee from probing his 1928 campaign activities against Alfred Smith. Justice Proector postponed ruling until committee notified. Nye of North Dakota chairs. The petition seeks to bar witnesses and halt the inquiry into about $65,500 received.

Associated Press Washington Robert H. McNeill James Cannon, Jr District of Columbia Supreme Court Senate Campaign Funds Committee Alred K. Smith Justice Proector McNeill Nye North Dakota Southern Methodist Senate

Robbers Loot Brewster Bank for 40000 in Canton Ohio

Three masked men posing as railroad workers robbed the Brewster Banking Company in Stark county of 40000 in currency and bonds. Cashiers and staff were ordered to the wall while vaults were looted. most loot was currency. A posse pursued the robbers as they fled in a car.

Canton Brewster Banking Company Stark County George Bixler Odessa Moser William Youngman Wheeling and Lake Erie Brewster

Stock Market Rally Amid Mixed Early Trading

In New York on July 30 the stock market opened with discomfort as rails and steel shares lagged but soon rebounded. By midday losses were nearly erased and afternoon trading showed moderate gains, rails remaining a bit heavy. DuPont and Persilstan movements were noted amid further regional shifts.

Claude A. Jagger Associated Press New York

Lindbergh Family Flight Near Maine Coast

The Lindberghs spent a night in North Haven Maine after a 370 mile flight to Ottawa. The 18 month old son accompanied them as they traveled by plane over the islands near Vinal Haven and the ocean. Lindbergh estimated an average speed of 105 miles per hour on the hop. The family arrived Wednesday and stayed with United States Senator Dwight W. Morrow and his wife, the Lindberghs’ hosts.

North Haven Maine Ottawa Ohnobee Vinal Haven Forrow Lindbergh Lindberghs North Beach N. Y Sume Mer United States Dwight W. Morrow

Pastor Nicholas Daniel to resign from Greek Orthodox church

Rev Nicholas Daniel pastor of a Greek Orthodox church on Dearborn Street will sever connections with the congregation Sunday morning He built up the church and made many improvements A meeting of the Greek Ladies Society will be held Friday at 4 PM in the church assembly room Mia Coumanis urges large attendance

Nicholas Daniel Nent Dearborn Daniel California Greek Ladies Society of Mia. Coumanis

Weather and river bulletin update for several states

The record notes generally fair weather across Alabama Mississippi with some unsettled, scattered showers in western central parts and central portions respectively. Daily river bulletin shows observations at 7 am CST July 30 with the river forecast indicating continued calm conditions except near major cities. details are partly obscured.

Alabama Mississippi Buleetin Es Ave

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