Chicagoan Taken For Ride Beaten. Dies After Night
A Chicago man, age 52, described as taken for a ride, died after being beaten last night. An officer found no clear motive as investigators work to identify suspects and establish sequence of events.
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
2
Directors Turn Inventors To Turn Out Better Movies
Three filmmakers including Ray mond Cannon and George B. Seitz devised camera innovations to improve filming. Cannon created a fadeout device and a waltzing machine to follow dancers and a Cannon Shift to shift scenes without fades. Seitz built a one shot ghost scene system for Black Magic. Murnau designed extreme angles with a 50 foot high, 530 ton Go-Devil rig for dynamic camera work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cannon
Fox Film Benton
Dom Non
Benton
June Collyer
Conrad Nagel
Cannon
Lois Moran
Nick Stuart
George B. Seitz
Fox
Seitz
Murnau
Kid Gloves Melodrama at The Theatre
A society girl shielded by her fiancer and chased by hijacker Kid Gloves Smith drives a tale of romance and crime. Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson headline with a strong supporting cast in a brisk melodrama of crookdom and daring escapes at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Conrad Nagel
Lois Wilson
Edna Murphy
Edward Earle
Maude Turner Gordon
Richard Cramer
Tommy Dugan
John Davidson
Bobby Vernon
America
Rex Schepp
Darkey
Massa
Iron Workers Strike Over Wages Tie Up Major Chicago Projects
The executive board ordered a strike by unionized iron workers to demand 13 dollars per day, up from 12, risking 200 million dollars in new construction and stopping work on projects including the Merchandise Mart and the Clark Street Bridge. Some jobs would continue with contractors paying 13 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ironestone
Chicago Daily News
New Board ZZ Trade
Chicago Civic Opera
Illinois Merchants Bank
Clark Street
Profits by Repeal Arrest Sparks Local Inquiry
A man arrested for carrying a pint during Wisconsin repeal era enforcement faced questions as officers cited wine content above safety limits. The judge noted the state court lacked action, while municipal records referenced Everhart and Peters in a near town. The event highlighted old alcohol rules and enforcement gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everhart
Wubrissann
Wisconsin
Pimples and Skin Care Advice From A 1900s Ad
An advertisement promotes pimples as a problem to treat and urges readers to consult a druggist for a suitable ointment. It touts a skin care remedy and notes the product’s pleasant use and quick relief, mentioning a Black and White Soap with accompanying ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itacco
Miracle Baby Sears Hope for Orphans Leaves US
Billy Fong three and his unnamed brother, orphans from the Duncan tornado, will move to China with their American nurse and sweetheart. Their father Billy Fong’s wealth comes from two wives and life insurance policies, with Joe Toy arranging for the first wife to gain custody. Billy, the “miracle baby,” survived being buried in a brick store collapse with multiple fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Fong
Duncan
China
Billy
Fong
United States
Old Country
Surance
Joe Toy
Government refunds total over ten million dollars in 40 days
The Internal Revenue Bureau announced refunds totaling 10,428,025 dollars in the first 40 days of Hoover’s order making public all refunds of 20 thousand dollars or more. Additional credits, interest, abatements, and costs brought the figures higher, with several large refunds including 4,625,530 to the estate of William Waldorf Astor and 492,504 to John Emery of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Hoover
Board of Tax Appeals
William Waldorf Astor
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Second Circuit
John Emery
Philadelphia
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston
Union Oil Company of
California
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Mellon
Presien
Theft Charged in Disappearance Case Leading to Bond
The man was jailed on $75,000 bond after theft charges tied to the disappearance of Roy Alties and other property from an elderly woman shortly after March. Gregall has filed for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secuanenk Selde 4
Tom Nantie
Mark
Gregall
Refused Admission in Davis Case Under Uchide Treaty
Japanese cor respondent appeals Davis as he is seated in court. Ku maki Koga’s appeal noted. Walter E. Carrilion director refused admission. Imit Kora and bie released on $500 bond awaiting appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Los Angeles
Corrary Merce
Noe Koga
Walter E. Carrilion
Imit Kora
Bie
Mexico Church State Rift Moves Toward Settlement
Archbishop Ruiz, head of the Mexican bishops conference, is named apostolic delegate as negotiations with President Portes Gil begin to restore the Catholic church’s status in Mexico. The aim centers on church services and constitutional revision, with property issues deemed secondary. Ruiz has canvassed Mexican prelates in the United States and Mexico, who endorsed the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ruiz
Mexican Bishops Conference
México
Mexico City
Catholic Ecclesiastical Organization
Portes Gil
Holy See
Mexico
United States
Des Moines Graduates Face Diploma Delay After Riot Probe
Sixty Des Moines university seniors were recommended for graduation but trustees may delay diplomas pending investigation of May 15 riots. Attorneys for Dr. T. T. Shields noted an injunction related to the case, while President H. C. Wayman pressed ahead with plans for June 4 commencement despite possible staff removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Des Moines University
T. T. Shields
H. C. Wayman
Talbert Named Master Mechanic in City
Sidney Talbert of this city has been appointed master mechanic of the railroad and resides at 1211 South Wi avenue. His friends offered hearty congratulations as he rose through continuous service with the Louisville and Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney &. Talbert
South
Wi Avenue
Talbert
Louisville
Nashville
Reparations Talks Focus on Belgian Annuities
Belgian Emissary Emile Francqui blocks progress over 37 annuities of 25 million marks for restitution of funds left in Belgium after the German occupation. Negotiations reportedly ongoing with Berlin and Paris as J. P. Morgan sails aboard the Mauretania to delegate the report signing while allies debate the banking scale and last annuity terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mans
Belgium
Emile Francqui
Berlin
Reich
Paria
M. Gutt
M. Francqui
J. P. Morgan
Paris
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mauretania
Thomas L. Lamont
Ternational Bank
University Military School drills prize goes to Company D
Cadet Captain Warren D. leads Company D to win best drilled unit at the 1928-29 ceremony amid a joint graduation with Wright's Preparatory School for girls. Colonel W. D. A. Anderson announced the close contest among four companies based on 10 drill movements. Cadet Captain Hemphill earned a medal. all members received badges stating Company D was best drilled. Other scholastic and athletic awards were presented to students from both schools during the graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren D
University Military School
Military School
Wright's Preparatory School
W. D. A. Anderson
United States Army
Hemphill
Anderson
Exerigen
Ernest H. Planck, Jr
William Sykes Tucker
Adelaide Gaines
Katherine Marshal Croom
Ernest F. Lada, Jr
Edward Ranking
Temes Lanaux
William Edington
Hal Wheeler
J Hancock
Een Williams
People who know call classifieds Opportunity Pages
Readers who know where to look treat the Classifieds as Opportunity Pages. The feature offers buyers and sellers quick access to deals, listings, and notices appearing in the local paper.
Ramsay MacDonald Seeks to Avert Another Election
London June 1 Ramsay MacDonald labor leader vows to use all means to prevent the need for another general election within two years. He told interviewers no details will derail the country during this period. Officials say labor party leaders will meet soon to discuss the evolving position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Labor Party
Detroit Zoo Receives Monkeys and Birds from Europe and Asia
Detroit June 1 The Detroit Zoological park has received 160 monkeys and upwards of 200 birds from Europe and Asia. In the liberal camp it was understood there would be a meeting soon of all successful liberal candidates to discuss party prospects. Call the Classified Section Opportunity Pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Zoological Park
Europe
Asia
Detroit
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