Road Chief Refuses to Resign Amid Board Shakeup
Mobile officials prepare for a county board meeting as Engineer Converse faces dismissal and Dr. Boykin’s appointment hinges on votes. Engineer Fin nell, son of Colonel Woolsey Finnell, is publicly linked to the vacancy on the revenue board with other candidates unnamed.
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Board of Revenue
Boykin
Converse
Mobile
County Board
Engineer Finnell
Woolsey Finnell
State Highway Commission
Seek Bridge Permit Hearing On Two County Bridges
Petition for permits for two bridges in the 192 mile paving program will be heard at 9 o clock tomorrow in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Lieutenant Colonel W D A Anderson will supervise as engineer in charge of Mobile district. Bridges over Three mile Creek at Stone and Con streets requested permits with protests or recommendations to be submitted in writing for forwarding to the war department.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. D. A. Anderson
United States
Mobile
Stone
Con
War Department
Bridge Repaired Over Rigolets Pass After Months Fault
The Louisville and ailing waterped draw bridge over the Rigolets Pass has been repaired and is reported complete by the railroad to the United States engineer's office today. The bridge had been out of commission for several weeks and could not be opened to marine traffic.
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Louisville
Drew
Rigolets Pass
United States Engineer's Office
Gasoline Prices Rise Led by Texas Oil Company
Amid mixed markets the Texas Oil Company drives a noticeable uptick in gasoline prices with broader regional increases. SEMEL reports marginal shifts in fuel costs as distributors adjust by small increments.
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Texas Oil Company
Cents
Texas Semel
Ste
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
General fair conditions expected tonight and Wednesday. A few thunderstorms possible along the coast in the afternoon. Winds will be gentle from the east and southeast.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Authorities Fail to Find Grime Motive in Murder Case
Sheriff Carthus Irwin of Baldwin County reported no motive found in the murder case involving Palmer. Public editor B Chasen is leading the investigation. Palmer denies shooting the farmer and claims he saw a large black man carry the body into a field after hearing a shot. Several suspects were detained then released after questioning.
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Carthus. Irwin
Baldwin County
Eet
B. Chasen
Edaiior
Irwin
Palmer
Mobile
Air Postage Cut Sparks Increase in Air Mail
The postal service introduces a five cent air mail rate effective at midnight replacing the previous ten cent half ounce rate. Officials expect mail carried by airplane to rise. St Tammany Gulf Coast Airways ordered five new planes for routes from Mee Sekine to Atlanta.
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St. Tammany Gulf Coast Airways
Mee Sekine
Atlanta
Rain Wednesday Thunder Showers Forecast
A weather notice predicts rain with thunder showers for the Mobile area on Wednesday. forecasters warn of unsettled conditions and possible gusty bursts later in the day.
Drunk Driving Driver Fined and Suspended for One Year
A driver received a QO20 fine on a drunken driving charge and appealed to the circuit court. An order suspended the right to drive for one year. Police testified a car hit George W. Cody’s parked vehicle on Benard street near Jackson while the driver appeared intoxicated.
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Rogers
Girard, Viivalleri and
Calloway
Eene
George W. Cody
Benard Street
Jackson
B. L. Dubose
O. E. Powell
T. J. McRae
R. A. Lee
Rosa Willis
W. T. Ioe
Prohibition Violations Lead to Fines and Hard Labor
Local court records show sentences for dry law violations and related offenses. Individuals named include Eddie Brooks Roy Bates and Billie Broadus among others, with fines ranging from 50 to 250 dollars and periods of hard labor or jail time.
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T. J. Touart
J. C. Overton
Otis Williams
George Edwards
Eddie Brooks
Roy Bates
Billie Broadus
Bertha Sutton
C. H. Fiie
William Williams
James Robinson
Jim Evans
Will Hayes
Eddie Twiggs
Cop Shoots Man. Victim in Serious Condition
Allen Wolf aged 23 of 259 South Warren Street is in serious condition at City Hospital from a back wound. Officer Hyland reported the shooting was done by Sam Hyland and medical staff hold hope for recovery.
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Allen Wolf
Warren Street
Sam_Hyland
Hyland
Mle
Bank Clearings Gain For Month
Bank clearings rose for the month as financial centers reported higher activity. The report notes increased volume across major cities with deposits and loans showing gains compared with the previous month.
Nun Arrested Seeks Execution Punishment for Murder
Sister Concepcion claims she was not involved in guiding Toral the cat, but says God willed the crime. Police offer a $1,000 reward for Manuel, believed to have fled to the United States, named as the man who supplied the pistol used in the killing connected to President Calles Obregon and the patriarch.
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Concepcion
Toral
Manuel
United States
Calles
Obregon
Mill pickets arraigned on riot charge in New Bedford
In New Bedford Massachusetts on July 31 two hundred fifty pickets were confined after clashes with authorities as a mob estimated at 10 000 gathered outside Whitman mill and surrounding plants. National guardsmen aided police after a night of unrest with striking workers and sympathizers.
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New Bedford
Maas
National Guardsmen
Ee Eee
State Armory
Whitman Mill
Mass
Central
Forest Fires Rage Near Lewiston Idaho July 31
Lewiston Idaho heavy heat worsens drought as forest fires spread in the region. Fire crews battled multiple blazes closing areas and threatening nearby properties amid a hot dry spell across northern Idaho during July.
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Lewiston
Idaho
White Withdraws Part of Attack on Nominee
Kansas City dispatch reports Senator James A. Reed returning to his home state to campaign for James A. Collet. He launches a mixed attack on Collet while liquor charges against Collet remain unresolved.
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White
Kansas City
Smith Breaks This Safe Smith Breaks This Safe
Hampton Bays, N Y July 31 Governor Smith during a shore vacation prepares for his presidential campaign. He plans a three day New York visit with aides to map strategy and finish the acceptance speech before returning to Albany for campaigning.
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Hampton Bays
N. Y
Smith
New York
Albany
Executive Mansion
State Capitol
Long
Cabinet ministers to debate personal opinions vs policy
London July 31. Sir William Joynson Hicks signals a possible extension of protection tariffs for select British industries while the cabinet aims to aid industry by reducing local taxes. The issue echoes earlier talk of Lord Birkenhead articles and his moderation of language.
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London
Liam Joynson-Hicks
Home Affairs
Lord Birkenhead
India
Gustein to recover in Abbeville
It was announced at the hospital in Abbeville France on July 31 that Gustein is expected to recover from injuries sustained. The report notes medical staff ongoing treatment and hopeful prognosis for the patient.
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Abbeville
France
Singer Drops Dead: Chief Engineer Dies Aboard Freighter
A chief engineer aboard an ocean freighter collapsed and died after a concert onboard. The incident occurred during a voyage with the ship’s crew and entertainment program continuing under officers’ supervision.
Hoover Will Meet Iowans on Farm Relief Question
Chicago dispatch reports Hoover planning meetings with Iowa farmers to discuss farm relief. The announcement ties the Iowa visit to his August 21 speech in West Branch Iowa, marking a campaign focus on agricultural sentiment.
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Hoover
Chicago
Iowa
James
Saeern Senor
R. Hoover
West Branch
Smith Won't Attend Ceremony For Sen Robinson
Senator Robinson opens campaign with Labor Day speech in Arkansas and travels through Texas Missouri Illinois Kentucky Tennessee Georgia and North Carolina. He plans a vigorous September tour with brief rest in early October and time for golf between appearances while discussing the race with Fort Smith's Vincent Miles.
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Senstor Robinson
Smith
Harvey Parnell
Arkansas
New York
Robinson
Texas
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
Vincent Miles
Fort Smith
Bandits Sought After North Dakota Bank Heist
North Dakota officers pursue four bandits who stole about 25000 from a bank in Manitoba and fled toward Lawton North Dakota. The robbers shattered a windshield and disarmed two officers before fleeing. a sawed off shotgun was used in the attack. Five Canadian officers aided the search as the last trace ended when they halted a car carrying William Henneberry and Lester Eddington.
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Grand Forks
N. D
North Dakota
Bank Mesaen
International Secndary
Lawton
Wiliam Henneberry
United States
Lester Eddington
Partisan Plans in North Dakota Primary Ballot Positions
Regenerably dated notes outline July L as the decision date to place candidates on the ballot for the governor attorney general and commissioner posts in North Dakota. The document reflects party strategy and filing steps for the upcoming election.
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N. D
Dirigible Returns to Lakehurst Navy Yard
A naval dirigible returns to Lakehurst New Jersey after a mission. The report notes the craft landing safely and begins to prepare maintenance crew for the next assignment.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Notable Political Plea Cited by Mr White
Mr White withdrew charges against Governor Smith’s legislative record claiming no motive to question the era. He praised the governor’s many high qualities and said further charges could not be pressed for conscience reasons.
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Smith
White
Walter
Fishing trip yields no trout after long river drive
A brief account notes a fishing outing along two rivers in California and Rouge with limited success. Despite a long drive of about 35 miles, the party failed to land a trout head of the Abd Kan Th area.
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Rouge. In
Kilemath
Calif
Mulholland Dam Criticized After St Francis Failure
July 31 report claims Mulholland dam is unsafe following the St Francis incident. Warnings cite structural concerns and risks to nearby communities.
Prince George to Visit Montreal and Quebec City
Prince George youngest son of the king will arrive in Quebec City on August 16 aboard Australis steamship. He will join Vancouver on the China station and remain in the Far East for the remainder of his commission. He will assume the role of lieutenant upon joining the squadron.
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Montreal
Que
Prince George
England
Quebec City
Vancouver
China Station
Far East
Prince
Republican Territorial Convention Adjourns in Honolulu
The Honolulu based Republican territorial convention adjourned with a pledge to seek a solution for discord in the islands. Delegates adopted a platform and resolutions urging support for national party candidates and party unity.
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Republican Territorial Convention
Honolulu
Ican Territorial Convention
San
Pantéiten Isanneee Alvan
Islands
Republican National
Alabama governor weighs road bond election timing
Governor Bibb Graves may call a special session to decide on a road bond issue. Reports indicate a potential $28,000,000 to $58,000,000 plan with an election following a ninety day adjournment requirement. The article cites leased wire details from Montgomery Alabama.
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Krench
Montgomery
Als
Bibb Graves
High Station
Italian explorers greeted by cheering crowd on return
Umberto Nobile and other survivors arrived in Italy at 1:25 am to a hearty welcome. A crowd cheered as fascists saluted with the Roman salute while a band played the fascist hymn.
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Eral Umberto Nobile
Italy
Louisiana Approves Financing Plans Report
The Louisiana board of liquidation approves financing plans amid deficit concerns in Baton Rouge. Officials from the government and related bureaus outline steps to manage shortfalls and stabilize fiscal conditions.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
la. J
Louisiana Board of Liquidation
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