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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1929

Page

3

Bilbo Pardons Four Gonigts On Returning

Governor Bilbo grants four pardons and one suspension of sentence in Jackson Mississippi. He returns from a military academy with controversy over a pardon not drawn and not signed by the lieutenant governor. The report mentions unrelated hearings on tax commission collusion and an investigation into an inheritance tax matter. A Cal ferry line carried 11,230 motor cars on a recent Sunday.

Jackson Miss Bilbo Carlton McGraw Eugene Elmer Elmer Bill Elmer Winston Eress Binwell Teal Myer Shelby Jones County Adam Shelby Cecil Inman State Tax Commission House of Representatives Rush H. Knox Ac Oon Inman John A. Dunn McComb Knox Sancisco Sansdolito Cal

Four Year Rule Proposed to Unite Army Navy Gridiron

West Point athletic officials are urged to adopt a four year rule allowing players who have three years of college play to compete only one year on Army teams. The plan, proposed by Republican Relative Fish of New York, aims to align Army and Navy football and reduce disadvantages against opponents.

Washington West Point Army Fish Republican New York Navy Secessary Sree War Department

War on gamblers targets school area slot devices

War has been declared on slot machines punch boards and other petty gambling devices used to lure school children. Investigators found such devices near public schools and children patronizing them. Numerous operators are being hauled into court to face charges.

Peoria Ill

Labor Secretary James J. Davis Operated On

In Chicago on June 1 James J. Davis secretary of labor was rushed to the railroad emergency hospital after arrival from Washington. He underwent an operation for hordeloum zeissianum and briefly appeared with a bandaged face two hours later.

Davis Labor Chicago James J. Davis Union Station Washington

Truancy Rise Observed in Tokyo as Children Skip Class

On June 1 Tokyo officials from the Juvenile Protective Association and the Tokyo juvenile court conducted a citywide inquiry into youth truancy. They questioned several hundred youths and found 240 students running from school toward movie houses between 9 and 11 AM near Asakusa Park. The move reflects a longstanding concern over children and cinema in education policy.

Tokyo Japan Juvenile Protective Association Tokyo Juvenile Court Asakusa Park Coney Island Ministry of Education

Presbyterians Gather in Boston for Quadrennial General Council

More than 300 delegates from many lands representing about 42 million Presbyterians converge on Boston's First Presbyterian Church for the June 19 quadrennial general council of the alliance of reform churches. The 13th council will be presided by Rev. Dr. D Aubigne of Paris and includes 43,000 congregations, 100 central bodies, and over 9,000,000 full communicants.

Boston First Presbyterian Church Alliance of Reformed Churches United States D'‘Aubigne Paris

Five bandits rob payroll and shoot officer in Chicago

Five armed bandits seized a $6,000 payroll escort from a bank to the Mutual Drug Company and shot Officer Robert McCormick. His injuries were not expected to be serious. A separate South Side robbery left Conception Garcia fatally wounded after resisting the gunmen. A third crew robbed John L. Randolph’s home, Franklin Railway Supply Co., taking cash and jewelry valued at $10,000.

Chicago Aay Robert McCormick McCormick Mutual Drug Company Conception Garcia John L.randolph Franklin Railway Supply Co

Monument to North Carolina Soldiers on Gettysburg Battlefield

A $50,000 monument is to be erected on the Gettysburg battlefield in memory of North Carolina soldiers. It will be placed on West Confederate avenue near the Virginia monument commemorating Pickett's charge anniversary.

North Carolina Gettysburg Gettysburg Battlefield Pickett West Confederate Avenue Virginia Monument

Hebrew Prophet Foresees Modern Auto in Prophecy

In Indianapolis on June 1 Rev. Allen A B Bartholomew of Philadelphia, retiring head of the Reformed Church general synod, cited Nahum predicting the automobile. He quoted Bible lines about chariots in the street, jostling on broad ways, burning like torches and rushing like lightning.

Indianapolis Ind Nahum Allen A. B. Bartholomew Philadelphia General Synod of the Reformed Church of the United States Wraham

Goodyear Opens Cartersville Plant and Bets Millions

Goodyear announces a new mill purchase in Cartersville Atco mill acquisition pushes state investments to 12 million with plans to spend more on facilities and growth.

Goodyear Company Cartersville Goodyear Atco Mills

Show Boat costumes span four fashion eras in production

Wardrobe chief notes filming requires four distinct costume periods 1885 1896 1905 and present. Cast includes Magnolia Jo Schildkraut Miss La Plante Alma Rubens Emily Fitzroy Otis Harlan Elise Bartlett Neely Edwards Jane La Verne Blanche Craig Theodore Lorch and Harry Holden.

Gibson Miss Mathieson Troube Magnolia Miss la Plante Joseph Schildkraut Alma Rubens Emily Fitzroy Otis Harlan Elise Bartlett Neely Edwards Jane la Verne Blanche Craig Theodore Lorch Harry Holden

Spare the whip and save the horse slogan originates in Fort Wayne

Theodore Bates of Fort Wayne promotes Spare the whip and save the horse as his motto. He owns a 26 year old horse still capable of full work and denounces using a whip. Bates and his horse highlighted a Humane Society supported humane parade in Fort Wayne organized by Catholic Community Center Y M C A and the Parent Teacher council.

Fort Wayne Ind Theodore Bates Bates Catholic Community Center Parent-Teacher Council

Nose Injury Awarded In Nancy Case

A Nancy jury awards about 400 francs to a young girl for injuries from an enraged lover. Giuseppe Caratte bit the girl's nose after she ended the relationship. He serves a few months in prison and the girl heals from the broken nose.

Paris Nancy Guiseppe Caratte

Eagles Select Kansas City for 1930 Convention

Kansas City was chosen as the site for the 1930 convention of the Missouri Order of Eagles during their St. Joseph meeting. The convention dates and additional details were not specified in the readable text.

Kansas City Missouri Order, Eagles St. Joseph

Styles of Four Eras Shown In Film Show Boat

The Saenger theatre presents Show Boat starting Sunday with Laura La Plante as Magnolia farewell to her Puritan mother Pathy Ann Hawks played by Emily Fitzroy. Jane La Verne portrays Magnolia's daughter in the dramatic talking picture with elaborate scenes.

Saenger Theatre Magnolia Laura la Plante Jane la Verne Pathy Ann Hawks Emily Fitzroy

Lariat Kid at Crescent with Hoot Gibson

Hoot Gibson stars in The Lariat Kid at the Crescent theatre a Western adaptation by Jacques Jaccard and Sylvia Seid from Buckleigh Oxford novel. Ann Christy leads a strong supporting cast with Cap Anderson Walter Brennan and Francis Ford in a tale of romance and daring stunts. Reaves Eason directs with new Voxatone talkie to be installed this week.

Hoot Gibson Universal Crescent Theatre Jacques Jaccard Sylvia B. Seid Buckleigh F. Oxford Gibson Cap Anderson Mary Foy Francis Ford Walter Brennan Bud Osborne Joe Bennett Andy Waldron Jim Corey Reaves Eason the Crescent

Rail traffic at North Station rises with Garden events

Boston and Maine reports about 172 000 extra riders at North Station since November linked to Boston Garden events. Special trains served 86 925 passengers on 47 Garden days while regular trains added 85 700 patrons. Hockey specials carried 55 894, boxing 14 833, revival 7 046 and circus 8 586 riders.

Boston New North Station Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Garden

Luisi Elected President of World Association of Detectives

Gerald Luisi of New York City was elected president at the World Association of Detectives closing session in Tulsa Oklahoma The 1930 convention city was St Paul George H Bodeker of Birmingham Alabama was the previous southern district vice president Dan Lehon of New Orleans was named in the lineup

Tulsa Okla Gerald Luisi New York City World Association of Detectives St. Paul Luisi George H. Bodeker Birmingham Ala Dan Lehon New Orleans

Cinema Listings for Saturday with Corinne Griffith Cast

Amusements show Saenger with Corinne Griffith and Grant Whithers. Lyric features Kid Gloves with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Crown screens Alias Jimmy Valentine with William Haines. Empire presents The Itter with Ben Lyon and Dora Den. Crescent offers The Lariat Kid with Hoot Gibson. Ak Yee Bell shows The Cowboy.

Lyon at Empire a stirring come back drama

The Quitter at the Empire closes tonight and leaves audiences with a stronger belief in a man’s ability to overcome obstacles. Ben Lyon Dorothy Revier and Fred Kohler deliver excellent performances in this well sustained drama.

Ben Lyon Dorothy Revier Fred Kohler Columbia Empire Theatre Miss Revier Patricia Kohler Duffy Charles McHugh Sherry Hall

Baltimore Interfaith Brotherhood Welfare Union recruit

Baltimore chapter of the Interca Brotherhood Welfare Union seeks members to qualify for an application. June 1 report notes uncertainty about achieving the required number of members for formal action.

Baltimore Intercae Brotherhood Welfare Usation

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