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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
1
Washington purchases eighteen year old shortstop M'Leod from the Travelers. Marty Griffin, Mobile pitcher, and Leo Moon of Little Rock clash in a key series game as Manager Steele confirms the deal and reports at season end.
In a Southern Association matchup the Little Rock team faced Nashville with an 0 to 11 first quarter and a 19 point deficit. Strong defense and late rallies were noted as the game unfolded.
In a National League tilt at Philadelphia, Collins and Lerian starred for the home team, delivering key hits and scoring plays to secure a narrow victory over the visitors. The standout duo combined for a pair of runs and solid defense to seal the win.
Baseball scores show Chicago 0 Detroit 0 Washington 1 Cleveland 1 New York 1 Philadelphia 1 in the opening frame with uncertain details left unreadable.
Governor Bibb Graves favors state operation of the Mobile bay toll bridge if a plant can be financed. Chairman Davis hopes the committee develops a plan for state operation and toll removal, as reported by the capital dispatch.
A federal grand jury indicts the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railway, Henry Ford's railroad, on two counts of violating the Bikine act by receiving discriminatory coal shipping rates from Kentucky to Ohio. The 25 counts allege long haul rates via Charleston and Ironton compared with direct short haul rates to Jackson and other Ohio points. No individuals are named in the indictment.
Henry M. Day is returned to the same jail following a loyalty dispute linked to Sinclair. The incident centers on continued confinement and the parties involved face potential legal actions.
The readable text fragments reference Crowell and a preliminary hearing with a chief witness and a father figure. Details are incomplete and no coherent event or outcome is established.
In a sparse box score fragment, Little Rock Oliver fouled to Moore Susko approached the left set Rose Lenihan to Ruther no hits no errors Arroll flied to Klinger Standaert struck out Lenihan fouled to McDaniels concluding with no runs and no hits.
In the Mobile at bat Susko flied to Rose and Welch moved to right. Oliver was retired on Rutherford's fly. Whitney threw out Moore. No runs no hits no errors. In the other game Little Rock Klinger advanced to Standaert Willingham struck out Lenihan retired McLeod. No runs no hits no errors.
Little Rock Whitney committed fouls on Eggert while Moon struck out and Lenihan got Oliver out. No runs, hits, or errors recorded in the brief score update.
Murray Ewest driver for Smiths bakery was injured when struck by a car as he unloaded bread in front of 857 Davis avenue. He was taken to City One in Roche ambulance with non serious injuries. Patrolmen Blackman and Lott conducted the investigation and ordered the person to report to headquarters.
Three fire trucks responded to a call at Government and Houston Street this afternoon when a can was left over the motor of a Dowdle owned auto from St Elmo. The can covered the engine and caused only slight damage.
A Chicago woman took her own life shortly after receiving a mysterious letter. Police say the letter’s contents prompted the privateact, and investigators are examining the case for further clues. Local authorities declined to release additional details.
Blue Larkspur owned by Edward R. Bradley won the Belmont Stakes the 61st running, defeating African and Jack High. The purse totaled $59,650 for the winner.
Washington report notes an investigation by the relevant committee into a starter related incident at Belmont Park New York. The brief mentions Harry and a horse named Cymbal as involved as an added starter in the event with unclear details. The date is given as June 8 and the report is filed by AP.
Sus H. T. Dixon, 16, pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting and selling liquor and was sentenced to five years with parole on good behavior. An automobile he drove was seized and confiscation will be sought by the government.
Judges Grayson and Howard face recusal requests in the Mobile v Alabama Power case. Mobile City attorney Kilborn plans to seek a mandamus from the Alabama Supreme Court to keep Judge Grayson on the case. The dispute centers on whether city units should be billed as one entity and on lower rate rebates claimed by Tew.
Washington dispatch reports doubt on final disposition of farm relief legislation as the senate weighs whether the expert debutante group can block the farm bill agreed by conference. In other item, L. Aderholt, wounded at Loray mill camp clash, dies in Philadelphia at 10:20 this morning.
County and city authorities seized two automobiles and several gallons of liquor and arrested two men during a nighttime crackdown. One Chevrolet touring car driven by W Waldorf of 204 Dublin street held two gallons of whiskey and a suspect fled toward Cedar Point road. Georgia Bowers of 760 South Lawrence street was arrested in the same case as officers said the chase ended with another vehicle seized.
Washington officials report Congress will provide an appropriation for the federal farm board to purchase and store surplus crops before the recess. The measure states the funds will be available as soon as practicable to support the government's financial plan.
James Alexander testifies in federal court that a Cadillac seized months ago by prohibition agents was his property. The car, driven by John Barrett who has since died, contained liquor at seizure. Alexander says he had no one else using the vehicle and denies ownership of the liquor.
In Gastonia North Carolina on June 8 a clash between guards and union supporters injured five men, including a chief. forty four National Textile Union members were jailed on assault charges. Officials requested troops but local authorities retained control as police and deputies rounded up suspects.
Erby Craft, wanted for connection with the theft of a car, was brought back to the city last night from Mississippi where federal authorities had him in custody. He had escaped from jail in Jackson while held for federal officers and was located and recaptured recently.
Centerville Maryland June 8 discovery of an abandoned car with a note claiming Laura Fields a 19 year old Washington college senior has been kidnapped spurred a search. The father found the auto on an old dirt road and the note hints at two men and two women forcing her from the car. The girl had left home to attend a night class and the inquiry continues.
John A. R. Cryer of Mobile Cotton Mill died after duties at the cotton facility. A native of Maine, he had lived in Mobile for ten years. Survived by Mam Gilet and Mrs John Dawae re, Loren Beds, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The United States cruiser will be in Mobile from August 17 to 19 and from September 3 to embark naval reserves from the district. A letter from F. Bates at New London Conn reports Commander Berg of yesik will oversee the reserves from this region.
Harvell Farrell, a Mobile resident for several years, has been appointed manager of the Mobile district for Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company and has arrived to assume duties.
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