Spring Hillage graduates record largest class in Mobile
Twenty two graduates of Spring Hillage receive diplomas at the Bat tle House auditorium. Commencement speaker John Ransdell Hunter LL.D. is a 1899 Spring graduate now practicing law in Sanema. Valedictorian William D. DeHoff of Jacksonville, Fla., won the elocution medal. Bishop Edward P. Allen of Mobile presented diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hilege
Mobile
Battle House
John Ransdell Hunter
Spring ,Nm
Sanema
Willam D. DeHoff
Jacksonville
Fla
Edward P. Allen
Everett Burgoyne
Bishop O'Sullivan
Jeremiah O'Sullivan
Alfen
Hugh G. Mulherin
Richard EB. Ching
Hutchison
Miller Reese Hutchison
E. E
Frank ©. Schmidt
J. Alfred Yeend
Richard EH. Ching
James 8. Davidson
William J. eHoff
Charles C
Ingfish
H. Merith
P. Earle Hughes
Alfred Yeend
Jannin
BisSaeeet
M. Jannin
D. D
Frank 9. Schmidt
Everett
Hamilton father kills family in Ohio shooting rampage
Russel, 43, attacked eight family members in Hamilton Ohio before police intervened. Among the victims were his wife Emma, children Julia 12 Robert 8 George Francis, and his mother Rose 66 and sister-in-law. Dorothy Lowell escaped. Police found him in a living room as he fired and wounded several more.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Qhune
Russel
Still Ene
Rose Russel
John Lowell Russel
Emma Russel
Julia
Robert
George Francis
Paul Lewis
Russell Anin
Russell
Ps Ce
Dorothy Lowell
Ufe
Seana
Dorothy
Merchants Plan Retail Credit Association
About 40 local merchants met at the Chamber of Commerce this morning to form a Retail Credit Association. A committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws and elect officers. The group aims to report on a law to standardize credit practices for area residences.
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Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Jernigen
Mer
Bay Booster Club Incorporates Here
The Mobile Bay Boosters Club, Inc filed incorporation orders in the wobate court and will buy land for a rein house on the western shore of the bay. The membership is listed as 1 000. Officers include E. B. Overton president W. B. Deschamps first vice president Frank A. Cox second vice president George Z. Zolezzi secretary Louis M. Tisdale treasurer. Directors include Holcolmbe Hudoff James Zeinicker A H Downey N H is T BE Lafigiois H M But J C Irvine and Leo F Eldridge.
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Mobile Bay ‘Boosters’ Club, Inc
Wobate
Rein House
Tile Bay
E. B. Overton
W. B. Deschamps
Frank A. Cox
George Z. Zolezzi
Louis M. Tisdale
Holcolmbe Hudoff
James Zeinicker
A. H.downey
N- H. Is
T. BE. Lafigiois
H. M. But. J. C. Irvine
Leo F. Eldridge
School bond funds turned over to Benton County board
School bond money totaling 200 600 dollars with a premium of 14 598 dollars was turned over to the board of school commissioners by County Treasurer George F E Stone. Rain secretary of the school board received the money for the board.
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Board of School Commissioners
George FE. Stone
Benton C. “Rain
Weather outlook for Alabe and Mississippi region
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. Light winds and dry weather noted with no significant precipitation. Temperatures likely to remain mild with fair skies across the area.
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Alabe
Mississippi
Trial Postponed in Theft Case Involving Young Woman
The theft case of RA. Fein, a negro, was postponed to Friday in Recorder's Court. Miss Ivulich and Miss Adelina Ivulich helped search the home at 550 Conti Street, where Phillips was found hiding under a bed and fired upon. About $37.45 was found on him, with additional missing funds from the first floor.
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RA. Fein
Ivulich
Conti Street
Recorder’s Court
Phil
Ens
Phillips
Lorence Burcky
Miss Ivwlich
Adelina
Miss. Ivalich
Philips
McEvoy Appeal Dismissed and Recommitment Ordered
The McEvoy appeal was withdrawn as part of a case in which he pleaded guilty to conspiracy and other charges. The court granted withdrawal and issued a new commitment with all sentences to run concurrently, totaling 18 months unless parole or pardon is granted. He is not eligible for parole until after serving a third of the term next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mits Saaeemithe
John H. Oemots
Supreme Court
McEvoy
Woman Injured in Crash Near Bush Lane Intersection
Mrs. Lawrence Burt 43 of Cherokee Street sustained serious injuries when her car collided with a streetcar at 4 45 pm Wednesday near Bush Lane from Davis Avenue. Doctors reported slight improvement at City Hospital with good recovery prospects. Witnesses called her escape miraculous as the auto was wrecked and dragged under the streetcar.
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Lawrence Burt
Cherokee Street
Burt
Bush's Lane
Davis Avenue
Liquor Found Beside Bed Sits Dixon Charge
Walter Dixon of Cottage Hill was jailed on federal prohibition and state dry law charges after officers found him dying on a cot with a quart of white whiskey nearby. Evidence was seized at the scene by State Law Enforcement Officer Cannon and Deputy Federal Marshal Gewin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dixon
Cottage Hill
Cannon
Gewin
Dixon
French ship engineer fined for Prohibition violation
Yves Quere, 26, third engineer of the French steamship La Salle, pleaded guilty before Federal Judge R.T. Ervin to a Prohibition charge and was fined 159 dollars plus costs. Deputy officers cited he and aboard crewmen Joe Connerly and R. C. McQuillian for liquor possession and bonded them for trial.
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Yves. Quere
la Salle
W.C. Menpinn, Jr
Sheren Seorteary Agenne
R.C. McQuuillian
Three Docketed Under Prohi Law In Cedar Point Area
Arthur McMahon and Wilton El more residents near Bear the Dog river bridge on Cedar Point road, and James Miller of Wheelerville faced action under prohibition law. The incident stems from a police report and related citations in the recent docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McMahon
Wilton Elmore
Cedar Point Road
James Miller
Wheelervile
Hold Up Pair Rob Whistler Storekeeper
Philip Leipfs, a Whistler storekeeper, failed to notify authorities promptly after a holdup last night. Two men robbed him at gunpoint, taking $10 and a check to George Tucker. the check was cashed before any stop order could prevent it. Deputies secured a description and pursued the suspects as banks reported the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Leipss
Whistler
First National Bank
Leipfs
First National
Oine
Lipfs
George Tucker
Whistler Shops
Leipfs Place
New Angle Seen in Morocco Situation Looms From Gibraltar
Dispatches from Gibraltar suggest Abd el Krim may allow a nominal Spanish victory at Alhucemas in exchange for peace but reports lack confirmation. The Riffian chief allegedly promises defense display to pacify tribes and seek peace with Spain while continuing against France. General Primo de Rivera returns to Morocco as preparations for Alhucemas move accelerate.
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New York
Gibraltar
Abd-el-Krim
Alhucemas
Melilla
France
Spain
Primo de Rivera
Morocco
Stirring March to be Funeral Music at Pike's Peak
The ashes of Carl J. Lotave the New York portrait painter will be interred atop Pike's Peak within an acre of ground dubbed Colorado's Valhalla. A Wagner Ride of the Valkyries performance will accompany the interment as his last rites are conducted. Lotave painted notable portraits including King Albert of Belgium General Pershing and Marshals Joffre and Foch.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Wagner
Lotave
Albert
Belgium
Pershing
Joffre
Foch
French airmen kill 250 Rif fighters in recent days
Paris reports 250 Ab El Krim loyalists killed and 200 wounded as French 24ers strike Rif area from Djeballa to central line in the past few days. Communique issued from Casa Blanca Morocco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United Press
Djeballa
Riff Zone
Ab-El-Krim
Casa Blanca
Morocco
Weeks Improves After Gallstone Operation
Secretary of War John W. Weeks showing improvement after gallstone operation at Massachusetts General Hospital. A bulletin from Drs Fiske Jones and Gorham Brigham reports he had the best night since Saturday, signaling stabilizing condition as of early today in Boston.
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Boston
Mass
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts General Hospital
Daniel Fiske Jones
F. Gorhan
Brigham
Coosa Bridge Bid Let in Birmingham
Gadsden Alabama June 4 The contract for the construction of the city's new 400 000 traffic bridge over the Coden river has been awarded to Kershaw and Company of Birmingham by the highway commission.
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Gadsden
Ala
Kershaw & Company. of
Birmingham
Highway Commission
Weather storms and heat scour Midwest and Northeast
June 4 reports from the weather bureau describe record heat in Washington and widespread storms across the Midwest and Northeast. Deaths from heat and storms climb. Omaha reports $100 600 in property damage and seven injured as “baby tornadoes” lash the region.
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Weather Bureau
Aes
Atlantic
Eotaont
Indiana
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Midwest
New York
Ietham
Philadelphia
Washington, D
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Muncie Ind
Omaha
Shriners
Los Angeles
California
West
Neb
Issouri Valley
Nebraska
Millard
Blair
Madison
Orchard Neb
Wind storm toll climbs with 34 injured and five dead
Minneapolis reports 34 injured and five dead after a violent wind and rain storm. Damage is estimated at 2.0 to 2.5 million dollars as emergency crews clear lines and debris. A tree struck a pavilion killing three at Carver, Arr died at Hopkins waiting for a streetcar, and a 16 year old boy died struck by a post.
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Minneapolis
Minn
A.P
Fira
Carver
Arr
Hopkins
Mystery Woman Leaves Philadelphia With Child in Custody
Mrs. George Fount, called a mystery woman in the Coughlin kidnapping case, departed her West Philadelphia home with her six year old child. She was accompanied by Captain W J Carter and Sergeant Dawson of New Jersey state police en route to Hamton New Jersey to identify the child and determine custody amid a prior murder case.
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Philadelphia
George Fount
Coughlin
West Philadelphia
Dawson
New Jersey
Hamton
N. J
Fou
Indicted crew of British schooner Francis E. faces trial
Six members of the Francis E. crew remain jailed on rum charges after federal grand jury indictments tied to the cutter capture about a month ago. No trial date set. owners' representatives seek early hearing on seizure legality. Additional indictments and capiases were served to Washington county residents and local officials.
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Francis E
Rum
Coast Guard
Grand Uy
Will Se
Crim
Vincent Kilborn
Outlaw & Kilborn
Washington County
J. €. Fabretta
Ed Murray
Mobile
Capluses
B. L. Onderdonk
L. L. Armstrong
John Onderdonk
Grady Hurst
John Woods
J. 8. Dearman
J. W. Powell
Ben W. Price
Sterling Price
Defense accused in Shepherd case
Chicago June 4 State's Attorney Crowe accused the defense in the William D. Shepherd germ death trial of plotting to discredit state's witnesses. He said there is no legitimate defense and warned they would be stopped if they overstep.
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Chicago
Ills
William D. Shepherd
Robert E. Crowe
Shepherd
Crowe
Three draw fines in speeding cases
Fines of 15 dollars or 150 days were imposed on three arraigned speeding defendants in recorder's court this morning. Motorcycle officer Q J Welch testified against F W Hackmeyer and Harry B Peckinpaugh, while Officer Brown testified against H D Sumerall.
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Recorder’s Court
Q. J. Welch
F. W. Hackmeyer
Harry 8. Peckinpaugh
Brown
H. D. Sumerall
Bureau of Mines to Be Transferred to Commerce
Washington June 4. Transfer of the bureau of mines from the interior department to the commerce department has been decided. The change is to place mining affairs under a commerce oriented agency. The decision was announced by government officials.
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Bureau OF Mines
Washington
A.P
Bureau of mi
Interior Department
Department of Commerce
Upems
Five Arrests Said to Break Swindle Ring in Chicago
Five men including John J. McGittigan were arrested in Chicago as federal agents target an international confidence game ring alleged to involve more than one million dollars. Other detainees include J J Wilson alias Hogan Jake Rutman Harry Martin and T J Sterns. Authorities say McGittigan led operations tied to clubs in New York and Nevada and an Oklahoma wire transfer scheme. Martin and Sterns were nabbed after police subdued a woman friend who tried to defend them.
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Chicago
John J. McGittigan
New York
Les
Charles’ Warren
South Shore
McGittigan
Atlanta
Martin
Farrell and Jones Lead Final Open Golf at Worcester
In high heat and tough Worcester greens, Johnny Farrell of Oakridge near New York led after three rounds with 214. Bobby Jones surged to 217, closing gaps on Leo Diegel and Willie MacFarlane as the final 64 holes unfolded with Jones showing strong play.
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Worcester
Mags
Johnny Farrell
Oakridge Club
New York
Farrell
Bobby Jones
Leo Diegel
Willie MacFarlane
Joe Turneka
Atlanta
Hartford Gov Grants Reprieve for Gerald Chapman
Gov. John H. Trumbull issued a reprieve for Gerald Chapman from June 26 to December 3 upon the State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn's request. Chapman was convicted in the March term of the Superior Court for the murder of Policeman Skelly in Fava Britain and faced hanging at the state prison on June 36 after a sensational trial judged by Judge Jennings.
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Hartford
A.P
Gerald Chapman
John H. Trumpull
Hugh M.alcorn
Chapman
Skelly
Fava
Britain
Jennings
State Prison
Shrine Climax Delayed by Rain at 1925 Conclave
Postponed Shrine parade and events due to rain as celebrities gathered in Los Angeles. Daylong sessions highlighted elections like Dana Philadelphia as the focus for next year’s convention planning.
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Los Angeles
Wus
Ous
Dana
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