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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
2
DeMille denounces Equity ruling as binding only on union members and producers. He states Paramount will hire artists under non union terms and continue film production without the new contracts. Equity members reject the arrangement, claiming it limits talent sources.
Louis Piquette former city prosecutor says he will swear out warrants for State's Attorney John A Swanson and Police Captain William Shoemaker charging them and aides with tapping wires at his law office 100 North LaSalle Street in connection with the slot machine investigation He recounts using a friend posing as High Pockets OBrien to trigger police visits and describes walking in on three sergeants wearing headsets at the tap location.
The Predisender national commission on law observance and enforcement expands to larger quarters after gathering thousands of letters and meetings. It will study crime causes including narcotics, murders, robberies in cities and sociological issues, with public hearings possible in major cities.
In Old Orchard Maine the French planes Yellow Bird and Green Flash rode a rising tide to wash ashore. Fire officials and volunteers hauled their fuselages high with ropes as breakers battered the beach. Had rescuers arrived ten minutes later the ships would have been damaged. Weather, though improving, delays takeoff for Europe for about a day.
The South's tariff advocates met in Tennessee to present views on tariff protection for staple cottonseed. They plan a Washington conference to press delegates to the Senate finance committee, urging high duties on cotton imports and coconut oil, while criticizing the House bill for excluding staple cotton and calling for a national policy that treats all products the same.
Parker Pen dealers advertise a conversion service enabling Parker Pens to become desk pens and vice versa. The ad claims cost savings by offering this one method not available with other brands, highlighting home use and accessibility.
London June 6 Retiring Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and cabinet ministers may surrender their seals to King George tomorrow. Ramsay MacDonald likely to receive them Saturday with the labor cabinet. Speculation centers on MacDonald taking the foreign office or Sir John Sankey becoming lord high chancellor.
Eight stowaways were discovered aboard the United States liner Republic at Hoboken when a customs inspector doubted a wet paint sign. He tore out a stairboard to reveal a hidden compartment with four women among the group. They paid $1000 each to be smuggled into the United States, and they hailed from Poland and Lithuania.
The two masted schooner John R Manta arrived with eleven stowaways from the Cape Verde islands and a 17 year old boy in command. The voyage began May 2 covering 3600 miles and nearly ended when the vessel ran aground near Nantucket Late Friday morning The youthful captain is held while the stowaways are ordered deported and the ship’s 21 crew plus 22 passenger list are noted. The stowaways reportedly hid in Manila rope during portions of the trip.
President Hoover will attend a three day ceremony this fall marking the opening of the Ohio river lock system from Pittsburgh to Cairo as part of the Inland Waterway. He plans to visit Texas and the Mississippi flood district and travel by river barge from Cincinnati to Memphis after delivering an address in Cincinnati.
A plan to elevate the American legation in Peking to embassy level is being considered by the State Department. Chinese minister Dr. C. C. Wu urged the change, saying China would welcome an American ambassador. Officials note the move would honor China amid nationalist unification progress.
The article touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin as a superior liquid pepsin remedy for indigestion gas and bloating. Pharmacists report huge sales and claim it outshines old relievers with menthol added for palate appeal and stomach relief nationwide from druggists.
Brief health warning notes sudden distress from elevated blood pressure. The fragment references seeking quick relief for symptoms but lacks concrete treatment details or medical guidance.
Five miners were crushed to death today in a slate fall at the Halcon mines near Wise, Virginia. Victims were Fred Hylton, Robert Hall, Coddie Gibson, Allen Stidham, and Carroll Miller, all residents of Wise County.
Mount Holly New Jersey, autocar magnate Sean W. Wilson’s daughter and her suitor Horace Roberts Jr are found dead in the Willison mansion. A pistol vanishes in Roberts hand but no motive or reason for the double death is given.
Government bans import of Florida fruits amid trade concerns. Officials cite health and safety measures while outlining enforcement and potential penalties for violations. Local growers express concern over market access and demand for clarity on affected products.
Chicago June 6 Miss Kara Cole 28-year-old show performer jumped from a New York hotel window after leaving a note stating I love me. Edwin Page a broker living at 1209 Astor Street said she telephoned earlier claiming he was cold and distant toward her. She had appeared in Rose Marie and Rio Rita as a minor performer.
A government decree prohibits importing fruits from Florida after the Mediterranean fruit fly was found there. The ruling aims to prevent the pest from spreading to other regions and affects trade in fresh produce.
Local readers say the Classified Section is best described as Opportunity Pages. The phrasing captures readers’ view that ads offer chances for jobs, products, and services.
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