McDuffie barred from Theodore Church graduation speech
Deacons denied use of Theodore Baptist Church in Mobile County for Theodore School exercises over Con non McDuffie’s involvement. Pastor Rev. B A Sellers confirmed rejection citing McDuffie’s parole intercession and McDuffie’s presence at the event. The program moved to the church basement after permission was refused.
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Baptist Church
Theodore
Mobile County
Theodore School
Conn
John McDuffie
Mc I Ié
B. A. Sellers
Theodore Church
Miffie
John Mey
Mc Duffie
McEvoy
R Vi Taylor
Turner to Quit Bench in Circuit Judge Race
An endorsement for Grove Hill as circuit judge appears among Mobile attorneys. Ben Turner of Chatham Washington county, presiding judge, is reportedly resigning to join Stevens McCord McLeod and Goode. Oscar Gray, former congressman, is also an applicant for the same circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenesore
J. P. Bedsole
Grove Hill
Mobile
Ben Turner
Chatam
Washington County
Stevens, McCord McLeod and Goode
Oscar Gray
Turner Suit Against United States Shipping Heard Today
Horace Turner and six others sue the United States Shipping Company for about 154000 dollars claiming breach of contract for transporting an oil cargo. The case arises from an agreement with the schooner Addison E. Nard owned by Turner and others. The federal court jury trial began and is expected to continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Turner
United States Shippings
Adison E. Nard
Turner
Officer suspended by police chief for misconduct
Police signal alarm operator William Paulovich on duty at headquarters 3 p m to 11 p m suspended today by Chief Warren Burch for indefinite action. The officer is charged with using offensive language during an argument in the docket room reported to the chief by servant Charles Schreiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paulovich
Warren Burch
Chief of Police
Charles Schreiner
Captain Ressigac Vacationing in Mobile
Captain I. P. Ressigac of the Mobile Oceanic Line steamer Brad de was in Mobile on leave today Dent departed for London under J J Seiber. Ressigac will resume duties as master of the Braddock when she returns to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P.M. Ressigac
Mobile Oceanic Line
Brade
Mobile
London
J. O. Seiber
Ressigac
Braddock
Liquor Seized on Vessel From Cuba
Fifteen bottles and one jug of liquor were seized by customs officers this morning on the schooner N. Cobb arriving yesterday from Cardenas Cuba. Officers found the goods in a tank aboard the vessel at the port, prompting action in the building.
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Custo
N. Cobb
Cardenas
Cuba
Bound over on liquor charge in preliminary hearing
Bruce Alexander faced a preliminary hearing before United Commissioner J Burgett and was bound over to the grand jury on bond. He is charged with possession of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Alexander
United
J.}. Burgett
Weather report for Alabama shows fair and gentle conditions
The Alabama forecast indicates fair skies and light winds with mild temperatures expected. No significant storms or precipitation are indicated for the period.
Joe Acosta Called to Mound for Bears Series
Little Rock selects Joe Acosta to pitch against Mobile in a four game set with the Bears. Caldwell starts for Mobile as Emory and Geygan handle the infield and outfield. No runs or hits through the first two innings as both sides waste chances.
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Joe Acosta
BEARS
Little Joe
Acosta
Kid Elberfeld
Little Rock
Mobile
Caldwell
Rondeau
Wilkie
Emory
Clancey
Geygan
Riley
Murphy
Hargrave
Kelly
Philbin
Jones
Mulvey
City to award White Way contract for Mobile lighting work
City Electrical Engineer Andrew Coffin recommends awarding the White Way project to Cox Electrical Company for 118 525 40 for building and materials and Mobile Pulley and Machine Works for iron light posts at 17 289 25. Bids total included Mobile Pulley 136 674 01 Terrell Electric 133 384 77 Cox Mobile 135 586 Mine and Mill 47100/154000 and Standard Electrical 175 000. Action postponed to Saturday at 11 due to absence of Commissioner Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Coffin
Mobile
Coffin
Commission
Cox Electrical Company
City Commission
George E. Crawford
Mobile Pulley and Machine Works
Terrell Electric Company
Chattanooga
Mine and Mill Construction Company
Standard Electrical Construction Company
New Orleans
Man Rescued After Fall From Bay Queen Steamer
A. Kelaris of New Orleans fell from the rail of the Bay Queen steamer in Mobile River yesterday afternoon. Marshall Wallace of the launch Swan rescued him after hearing cries and pulling him aboard after Kelaris went under twice.
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Mobile River
A. Kelaris
New Orleans
Marshall Wallace
Gulf Dry Docks
Wallace
Kelanis
Plaintiff Wins Ship Charter Suit Damages awarded
Domingo Mambra of Spain was awarded about 117000 dollars in a federal court verdict against W B Dolbear over a vessel charter. Both sides were represented and neither party appeared at the trial.
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Domingo Mambra
Spain
W. B. Dolbear
Painleve Declares Troubles Are Over
Paris report says Premier Painleve announced that all difficulties raised by socialists against Finance Minister Caillaux's finances have been settled.
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Painleve
Paris
Caillaux
Burglary Case Plea in Recorder Court
Theodore Phillips, a burglary suspect, pleaded guilty in recorder's court after being captured by Miss Margherita Ivulich. He is bound over to the circuit court under $1,000 bond for the next grand jury. The judge noted mercy shown to him during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Phillips
Margherita Ivulich
Conti Street
Recorder’s Court
Phillips
Edington
Miss Ivalich
Jeff Een
Prohibition Violations Lead to Fines and Docketed Cases
Matthew Alma Bryan and two others received fines or jail terms for possession of prohibited liquors. Ed Harris and Isaac Johnson faced lighter penalties. A. E. Cazalas, 24, was docketed on a manufacturing charge. F. A. Tremer Jr. was reset for June 10 after liquor was found in a location tied to him.
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Matthew Alma Bryan Ee Yey Riberkser
Ed Harris
Isaac Johnson
A. E. Cazalas
Circuit Court
F. A. Tremer, Jr
Government Street
Recorder
Tremer
Moody and
Franco
Fines in Traffic Cases Range From 1 to 50 Dollars
A. L. Gutierrez et al were fined 1 dollar plus costs of ten days for reckless driving by Judge N. K. Clarke. C. C. Hartley paid 5 dollars and costs. A. Valenzula requested a jury trial with bail set at 100 dollars. Elmer Hall and J. D. Finley failed to appear and bonds were forfeited. William Frazier was fined 50 dollars or 50 days with bond set at 108 dollars after wrecking the safety zone at Government street and Michigan avenue. H. C. Cochrane received 15 dollars or 15 days for speeding 30 mph over crossings.
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A. L. Gutierrez
Will .Robinson
J. C. Partin, Jr
L. EB. Shérard
A. P. Marx
van Leer
J. H. Wilkerson
N. K. Clarke
C. C. Hartley
A. Valenzula
Elmer Hall
J. D. Finley
William Frazier
Theodore
Government Street
Michigan Avenue
H. C. Cochrane
Convicted on Two Prohi Law Charges
Henry Foster was fined 150 dollars or 50 days hard labor plus 90 days added for two prohibition law charges. Ed Singleton and Alfred Broadus received 50 dollar fines and 20 days costs each. Arthur Gill failed to answer, bond forfeiture ordered. Joe Conerly and J C McQuillen case on board the French steamer La Salle postponed until June 8.
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Henry Foster
Ed Singleton
Alfred Broadus
Arthur Gill
Joe Conerly
J. C. McQuillen
la Salle
Whistler School Improvement Fair Draws Large Attendance
The Whistler School Improvement Association held a two day fair on school grounds with many residents from across the county in attendance. The event continues tonight with refreshments and sale items available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Whistler
Towboat Cordova Heads to Drydock for Minor Repairs
The towboat Cordova of Mississippi Warrior Barge Line lay at Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company this morning for minor repairs. It had recently arrived from the up-river run with freight and was expected to be released from the dock shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Mississippi Warrior Barge Line
Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company
Marines Guard Cooleridge During Coolidge’s Swampcott Retreat
A.N. detachment of Marines will guard President Coolidge during his retreat at Swampscott Massachusetts. Additional detail will include posting guards at White Court estate near Marblehead and four protective posts around the property with a mess built for the president and his guard.
Mexican cruiser Anahuac to visit Mobile from New Orleans
Mayor Hartwell reports a cable from President Calles confirming the Mexican cruiser Anahuac will visit Mobile after its stay in New Orleans. The ship is famed for its 300 piece band and concerts in public parks, with cordial reciprocal invitations between New Orleans and Mobile officials.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Harry T. Hartwell
Elias Calles
Mexico
Hartwell
Wenere
Anahuac
Alabama
Calles
Rif Riffian Offensive Drives at Taounat Front
Paris June 5 The Rif tribesmen mounted their strongest offensive since invading French Morocco. Abd El Krim’s forces briefly crossed the Ouergha river but were repelled as French counter attacks retook posts north of the stream. The Riffians, using regulars as shock troops, suffered heavy losses to machine gun fire. no artillery was used.
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Paris
French Morocco
Taounat
Abd-El-Krim
Ouergha
Abd-El- Krim
Funeral Plans Reflect Widow's Voice and Color Line
Mrs. Margaret Rose, widow of A. M. Rose and former U S ambassador to France, died yesterday at Little Rock. She asked singers to perform in natural voices and no eulogy, chose How Firm a Foundation and The Sweet Bye and Bye, andSpecified weather based seating for negroes on one side of the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Margaret Rose
A. M. Rose
United States
France
Warrior Line Men Set Fishing Trip From Mobile
A group tied to the Mississippi Warrior Barge Line offices in Mobile and New Orleans plans a fishing trip aboard the tug Lt. Col. Robert C. Gil to Snapper Banks. Mobile participants include Captain E Pickley A M Helm R V May H M Wilson M C Crocker J C Hunley. New Orleans group includes J S Powell J M Greating J W Mooney J F Brown T Kuhner J S Pieschia.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Warrior
Mobile
Robert C. Gil
Snapper Banks
E. ¥.Pickley
A. M. Helm
R. V. May
H. M. Wilson
M. C. Crocker
Powell
J. M. Freating
J.W. Mooney
J. F. Brown
T. Kuhner
J. 8. Pieschia
Farlane Wins Open Championship in Nail-Biting Playoff
Willie MacFarlane defeats Bobby Jones 72 to 73 in a dramatic 18 hole playoff at Worcester Country Club. After 291 strokes in regulation, the leaders tied, and the final two holes decided by a bold finishing putt as record heat bore down on the field.
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Worcester
Mass
A.P
Willie
MacFarlane
United States
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Yesterady
Jones
Ole Jones
Worcester Country Club
Valuable Jewelry Found at Resort in Coney Island
Diamonds and jewelry worth about 30000 dollars were buried in the sands at Coney Island as investigators hunt for missing assets of the bankrupt Morris Sieger & Son jewelry firm. Sieger, head of the firm, leaped to his death from a Times Square 15 story building just before the bankruptcy news became public.
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New York
Coney Island
Morris Sieger & Son
Morris Sieger
Times Square
Stinnes Unable to Meet Notes Amid German Crisis
Amsterdam telegraph dispatch reports the Stinnes organization in Germany cannot meet liabilities totaling 120,000,000 marks, as financial crisis pressures the group.
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London
Associated Press
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Amsterdam
Stinnes
Germany
Extra dividend declared by railway company directors
New York June 5 Directors of the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Company a Southern Railway subsidiary declared an extra dividend of 3 12 percent in addition to the regular 3 percent semi annual dividend on common stock in New York today.
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New York
Cincinatti, New Orleans and
Texas Pacific Railway Company
Southern Railway System
Prince of Wales Heads to Eschowe for Sulu Chiefs
Durban June 5 The Prince of Wales departed for Eschowe to attend a massive gathering of Sulu chieftains and their braves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince OF Wales
Eschowe
Durban
Africa
Mississippi youth confesses to killing school principal
Noland Stubblefield aged 14 admits fatally shooting Professor A K Watkins after being disciplined at Brookhaven school. He is jailed without bail as authorities await action. The case follows a trustee meeting and a family tied vote, with the body sent to Marshall Missouri for burial.
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Brookhaven
Miss
Noland Stubblefield
Mississippi
A. K. ‘Watkins
Professor Watkins
Watkins
Stubbs
Field
Stubblefield
Grice
Tregedy
Curtiss Chambliss
Lumberton
Marshall
Missouri
Greensboro
Ala
American Diplomat Attacked in Italy
Ambassador Fletcher advised the State Department that Vice Consul Franklin C. Gowen at Leghorn Italy was attacked by a fascisti delegation member on May 24 without apparent reason. Gowen was twice struck over the head and stunned in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A.P
Fletcher
Rome
State Department
Franklin C. Gowen
Leghorn
Italy
Mitchell Selected Solicitor General
June 5 report announces William D. Mitchell of St. Paul named solicitor general of the United States. He succeeds in the post and will serve as the government's top appellate lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Washington
A.P
William D. Mitchell
St. Paul
United States
National Woman's Party May Split Into Four Sections
Detroit June 6 Casting man-made political subdivisions the National Woman's Party council discussed dividing into four regions matching different laws on women. Margaret Whittemore presided. Alice Paul proposed a plan to empower sections to tackle regional disabilities under inherited legal systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Council
The
National Woman's Party
United States
Margaret Whittemore
Louisiana
Texas
Chinese Riot Inquiry Opened as Shanghai Unrest Grows
Washington reports the Chinese government sent Admiral Tin-Kan and Vice-Minister Tefeng to Shanghai to investigate striking and rioting at the request of the foreign office. The move follows a state statement from Peking on the unrest.
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Washington
Etional News Service
Tin-Kan
Tefeng
Shanghai
Peking
Eign
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