County boards approves highway bond sale allocations
The county board of revenue adopted resolutions to prorate funds from the first block of county highway and bridge bonds. The sale nets about 1.49 million dollars plus accrued interest, with 85 percent for construction and survey work and 15 percent for incidental expenses and county treasury reimbursement. The plan designates 384,549 dollars to the Mobile Calvert road project, a state and federal aid unit, with remaining funds covering other bills and expenses.
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County Board of Revenue
Army General Allen Plans Democratic Presidential Nomination
Major General H. T. Allen of Kentucky announced he has given permission for friends to present his name at the Democratic convention in Houston. A committee will push his campaign, and the officer is described as a lifelong temperance advocate who supports strict enforcement of the 18th Amendment.
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H. T. Allen
Washington
Hcupation
Rhine
Houston
Allen
Kentucky
Fight in Field Ends With Jacked Blow, Mobile Man Says
Charlies Wesley, 47, of Mobile, was attacked and beaten unconscious by four men in his field yesterday afternoon. Wesley remains critically injured as doctors attempt to save him. Four suspects were jailed without bail. Local officers Rufus Cannon and Deputies Joe Yellow and Dewey Barker arrested two more in connection with the assault.
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Charlies Wesley
Mobile
Joning
Lincomisa
Rufus Cannon
Joe
Ellow
Dewey Barker
Wesley
Speculation grips Republicans as Mellon speeds to assembly
Kansas City June 11 Republican convention leaders wrestled with White House influence as Mellon heads toward the assembly. President Coolidge remained silent about his plans while observers read signals and guesses in the close party quarters.
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Mellon
Hoover
Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Kansas City
Coolidge
White House
City
North Woods
Treasury Head Wants Quick End, Quoted in Kansas City
In Kansas City a Treasury official expressed a desire to finish matters swiftly. The remark, tied to Mellon and Hoover political factions, suggested reassurance for Hoover supporters amid fears of Coolidge opposition, with delegations gathering for a pivotal rally and campaign push.
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Treasury
Kansas City
Mellon
Herbert Hoover Folco
Vania
Hoover
Mr. On
Coolidge
Hoover Second Choice In Pennsylvania Support For Commerce Chief
Pennsylvania voters indicate support for Commerce Secretary as the proper man to carry out administration policies. The convention highlighted Andrew W. as a key figure in steering party strategy and endorsing Hoover as a leading option.
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Pennsylvania
Commerce
Conference on Mobile port terminal rate revisions
Cobb at the Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic office attends a Montgomery conference with docks board officials shippers and Alabama Public Service Commission members to discuss rate revisions for the new state port terminals in Mobile. Major General Sibert chairing the docks commission is en route from Bowling Green to Mobile.
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R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Docks Board
Alabama Public Service Commission
Mobile
W. L. Sibert
Meeting at Y W C A for Junior Chamber event
After accepting the invitation the Wednesday Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting moves to the Y W C A home. The daylight saving plan for Mobile will be a central topic alongside the slogan contest with a June 15 deadline. Representatives from various theatres are expected.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Bath
Bay Schedules Change for Mobile Fairhope Steamer
Schedule changes list new weekday departures from Mobile at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and from Fairhope at 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Sunday sailings show Mobile at 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. with Fairhope departures at unknown times.
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Mobile
Fairhope
Car Hits Store Involving Boy Reported
An automobile damaged a shed and posts at Espejo's store. Police said the driver did not want the boy arrested. Authorities note no further details were provided.
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Espejo
Espeda
Election of officers and 1929 convention planning for Spanish War Veterans
Spanish War Veterans opened their encampment with election of officers and selection of a 1929 convention city to be held October 7 to 12 in Cuba. The gathering featured morning marches, services in Bienville Square, and W. W. B., former governor, as principal speaker. The program began with veteran singing and an invocation.
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Dees
Cuba
Bienville Square
New Probation Chief Named in Suluria County
Miss Alma Lee Benton of Suluria Alabama is appointed chief probation officer of the county, succeeding Miss Emma Lou St. Clair. The commission assigns Frank Coffin to oversee the transition as the new head assumes duties.
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Miss Benton of
Suluria
Miss St. Clair
Alma Lee Benton
Ala
Emma Lou St
Frank 8. Coffin
Seauntea
Haven
Ihenta
Suspects Rodriquez and Heusman Arrested in New Orleans
Charles Rodriguez and Ray Heusman were arrested in New Orleans on a Mobile warrant. The men were taken into custody on drug trafficking related charges pending extradition.
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Charles Rodriguez
Ray Heusman
New Orleans
Mobile
Directors Meeting of Mobile Fair Association Planned
Directors of the Mobile Fair Association will meet tomorrow at 3 o clock at the St Andrew hotel. Principal items include the executive committee report and a discussion of the budget.
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Mobile Fair Association
St. Andrew Hotel
House Damaged by Fire Sparks on St Joseph Street
A fire damaged a residence on St Joseph Street believed to be caused by sparks from a passing vagrant. Firefighters responded quickly and prevented spread to nearby homes. No injuries reported. An investigation is underway to determine the exact source of the blaze.
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St. Joseph Street
Theft of Four Cars Recovery of One
At 9 o clock p m a theft of four cars was reported and one was recovered. The vehicle was found in the possession of a woman claiming association with John C Williams. Police and justice department agents are investigating in Lowdnes County.
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Robert L. Schwarz Jr
Lowdnes County
John ¢. Williams
Police and
Department of Jusce
Defense attorneys' motion denied in directed verdict ruling
In Washington on June 11 the court refused to direct a verdict as the defense argued for preliminary consideration of motions for instruction and for argument on motions. The decision preserves ongoing litigation with the defense seeking a verdict ruling.
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Washington
Crash Kills Two in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee two people died and five others were injured in a crash today.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Stewart and Mufti Star Separations Reported
The report notes that Miss Stewart and her husband Ru seven years ago married. they have since separated for several years.
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Stewart
Moti Om
Admit
Coon
Miss Stewart
Tor
Beeri
Borah Drafts Platform Emphasizes Corruption Clampdown
Senator Borah of Idaho unveils a platform draft for the Smoot draft, urging a strong anti corruption plank and clear issues for adoption by the convention. The document stresses reform in government and politics, though it names no individuals.
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Borah
Idaho
Roe Senate Foreign Relations
Berah
U K S Proposal on International Flood Prevention Committee
The War Department recommended that the United States accept France invitation to form an international committee on flood prevention and reclamation. The acting secretary stressed the subject's importance and value of inter nation formation sharing for flood control projects.
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War Department
United States
Wilbur Arrives in Kansas City as Official Observer
Secretary Wilbur reached Kansas City this morning and, after a call at the convention, said his attendance was as an official observer. He noted his purpose and arrangements as the event began.
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Kansas City
Wilbur
Thes
Stolen Pistol Report During In-Flight Drop Incident
Authorities investigate a reported pistol theft during a weapon drop in flight. Details indicate a firearm went missing while air support conducted a supply drop, prompting search and security checks. No injuries reported and investigators await surveillance footage.
Evansville Man to Stand Trial in Indianapolis Case
Earl Klinck of Evansville Ind will stand trial in criminal court in Indianapolis. An affidavit by Senator Rogers was later denied as having been made.
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Indianapolis
Earl Klinck
Evansville
Ind
Yiner Rogers
Tire price cuts announced by major U S tire firms
Leading tire companies reduced prices today with Firestone first, followed by Lee of Conshohocken General Tire and Rubber and Goodyear. Goodyear did not specify extent, others said reductions apply to all tire lines from four to 11 percent.
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New York
Cone A
Firestone
Lee
Conshohocken
General Tire and Rubber
Goodyear
Girl Disappears in York Amid Overstudy Claims
June 11 report from York notes the disappearance of Catherine, suspected victim of over study and resulting mental disturbance. Authorities seek her whereabouts and assess possible risks to her safety.
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Vite
York
Catherine
Coolidge Choice Dangerous Borah Tells Delegates
Senator Borah told Idaho delegates at the Republican convention that forcing Coolidge's nomination would be dangerous and could force a campaign with a second choice. He suggested Coolidge may not run and hinted Hoover is the other viable candidate, with no definite vote taken.
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Ae Ee City
Coolidge
William E. Borah
Borah
Hoover
Idaho
Convention delegates edge toward Hoover or Coolidge choice
A California lieutenant at a city convention said the delegation would nominate Coolidge if possible, otherwise Hoover. The remark signals Mel Lon’s views and suggests the group may hold decisive influence at the convention over Hoover’s presidential prospects.
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N City
Coolidge
Hoover
Mellon
Herbert Hoover
Delegates Arrive in Kansas City for Democratic Convention
Report from Kansas City as delegates gather for the Democratic convention opening tomorrow. Alabama delegates complain about crowded rooms and accommodations while others question Chicago as a sleeping option. Delegates express support for Al Smith if nominated, with coverage continuing on page 10.
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Kansas City
Hoover
Alabama
St. Louis
Chicago
al Smith
Rockford aviator to launch transatlantic-styled flight from Clarion
Bert Hassell of Rockford Illinois planned a late morning takeoff from Clarion to Northville Michigan in the Stinson Detroiter monoplane bound for Rockford to Stockholm Sweden. The craft was damaged during a Friday landing at Clarion airport on Hassell’s Washington trip with Lieutenant Parker Cramer. Hassell expected repairs to be complete for today’s departure.
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Clarion
Bert Haseell
Rockford, Ill
Northville
Detroit
Mich
Rockford
Settlement on War Negotiation Difficulties Reaches Near
Washington June 11 France and the United States are to reach an agreement this week on remaining points in the renunciation of negotiations. The developing outline suggests progress toward resolving key disputes in the war talks.
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Washington
France
United States
Toy
Trial pitfall in Weyne county case shocks North Carolina
A June 11 report from Pittsboro outlines a troubled second superior court trial for Phoeles Weyne county judge Grady, with Newsome granted a second trial after the supreme court found error by Judge Grady in the earlier proceedings.
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Pittsboro
N. C
Superior ‘Court
Phoeles Weyne County
Grady
Supreme Court
Aircraft engineer plans new flight to Central America
An inspection note from Atlantic Aircraft indicates orders to install additional fuel tanks aboard a plane for an attempted new flight to a Central American nation.
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Hasbrouck Ante
Charlie Bir
Philadelph Romata Piandanpane
Terague
Atlantic
Jon
Pecae
Bishop Guerry Shot in Office Suicide Follows
The Reverend H. Woodward shot Bishop Guerry in his office after an argument. Woodward then killed himself, ending a years long dispute. The Protestant bishop, tied to St. Michael's, died Saturday and services will be held there.
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Neral Guerry
Cese
St. Michael's Adsheinen Row
Shooting Probe in Nashville Fath Prescott Foster Child Case
Nashville authorities plan to investigate a fatal shooting of a 15 year old girl, Effie Tays, at the Tennessee Industrial School ward. The grandfather R Duncan said he shot her believing she was a burglar, prompting questions about the incident.
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Nashville
Tenn
R. Duncan
Effie Tays
Tennessee Industrial School
Submarine 8-4 Decommissioned After 1927 Collision
Washington June 11 The submarine 8 4 sunk after a collision with the coast destroyer Paulding off Massachusetts December 17 1927. It was ordered de commissioned by Admiral H Hughes chief of naval operations.
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Washington
Paulding
Mass
Adce Hughes
Naval Operaons
Auto kills two sisters in Lumberton street accident
In Lumberton North Carolina on June 11 two young sisters Kerine and Dorothy McNeill daughters of Mr and Mrs Tate McNeill were struck by a car as they stepped from behind a vehicle. The tragedy underscores dangers for pedestrians near roadways.
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Lumberton
N.C
Kerine
Dorothy McNeill
Unday
Doctor Sulfians Discovery Through Arm Experiments
Dr Sulfians and Dr Kenneth Lawless conducted arm experiments using silver compounds that caused discoloration. They discovered properties similar to those used in pin folds into the arm. A division or set up reduced the findings.
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Sulfians
3Dore
Kenneth Lawless
Northwestern to Launch Play Workshop for Drama Writers
Northwestern University opens fall term with a new Play Workshop program aimed at fostering innovation in drama. The initiative will feature student written plays produced under the workshop’s guidance.
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Northwestern University
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