Business Men Will Discuss Bridge Plan At City Hall
A conference is called for July 1 at Mobile city hall to move the Mobile bay bridge project from talk to action. Attendees include city officials and leaders from Rotary Kiwanis Lions Civitan Optimist real estate exchange trades council Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber Automobile club banks and local citizens.
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Mobile Bay
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Board of Revenue
R. D. Walker
Rotary Club
D. H. Edington
Kiwanis Club
A. P. Dorgan, Jr
J. A. Hurt
Automobile Club
J. Bestor Robertson
Council of Patriotic Societies
D. P. Bestor, Jr
First National Bank
Tewart Brooks
The
Peoples Bank
J. B. Dortch
State Savings Bank
Ernest F. Ladd
Merchants Bank
John Craft
Horace Turner
J. Howard Wilson
R. M. Weinacker
Gordon Smith
Citizens of
Death Toll Rises In Rockport Train Wreck
At Rockport New Jersey a Lackawanna train crash killed several and injured many as a storm struck the line. Rescue crews reported seven dead at Boston and hospitals in Loomis Pennsylvania and Newark New Jersey treated the injured. Investigations focus on washed out rails and a possible slide as the wreckage spread across cars.
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Hackettstown
N. J
Lackawanna
Rockport Sag
George Taule
Mia Aman
Chicago
General Hospital
Scanlon
Roe
Loomis
Scranton
Haehn
Pak
Boston
Helen Wagner
Martin Hendig
Eh Frank Bendich
Mary Cink
Edwin Brunner
Newark
N.J
Lackawanna Railroad
Osh
State Board of Public
Aesti
Wise Ana
White
Public Utility Commissioners
Savanna
August Fox
Ned Steffens
Carl England
Thompson Freed on U S Court Charge
John Thompson former federal prohibition officer received an instructed verdict of acquittal on conspiring to render false accounts to boost his compensation. A bribery count was dropped due to lack of government witnesses, with trial to proceed on rendering false accounts. Judge Robert T. Ervin presided as the case moved forward after months on the docket.
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John Thompson
Prohibition
Robert T. Ervin
Thompson
Pryor Faces New Charge in Miscegenation Case
William Pryor already serving ten years for second degree murder was indicted today on a miscegenation charge in Crichton related case. The indictment, issued while Pryor is free on $2000 bond, prompted a new bond posting.
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William Pryor
James Henry Thomas
Crichton
Philomene Chestang
Pryor
Lberty
Verona Arrives in Port With Bananas
The steamer Verona of United Fruit arrived in port this morning with about 13 000 bananas being discharged at Pier 1. Verona traveled from Puerto Barrios. The Mandeville, a large Norwegian United Fruit vessel, will arrive later this week with bananas.
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Verona
United Fruit Py
Puerto Barrios
Mandeville
United Fruit Company
Nanas
St Stephens Man Arraigned in U S Case
Arthur Smith of St Stephens Washington County was arraigned before U S Commissioner J I Burgett on a charge of embezzling post office funds and bound over to await grand jury action.
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Arthur Smith
St. Stephens
Washington County
United States
J. I. Burgett
Weather Update for Alabama and Mississippi
Partly cloudy tonight with likely showers near the coast and in the southern areas Wednesday. Forecasters expect unsettled conditions with possible rain bands moving through coastal regions.
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Alabama
Mississippi
South
Alba Property on River Sells for 50000
A $50,000 transaction records the sale of two land tracts on the west bank of Perch creek and Cedar Point road in section 40 township 5 south range 1 west. Lloyd E ee and associates for Albaes te sold to Mobile Gulf Land Company, led by Joseph McGown, with $10,000 cash paid.
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Dog River
Proms
Lloyd E.ee
McVoy
Bay
Shore Acres
Shore Acre Corporation
A. F. Norquist
Driver Fulton
T. E. Langlois
Butler Realty Company
Dora Adams
Bay Division
Steel Exporter to Load Steel Rails for Newchwang
The Steel Exporter, chartered to arrive July 10 in Mobile, will load about 3 500 tons of Alabama steel for Newchwang China. The Steel Ranger departed Saturday with around 4 000 tons of rails and steel products for far east ports. Rail shipments to far east ports had been active for a period but recently slowed, and the Ranger was the first such charter in months.
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Mobile
Far East
Newchwang
China
Steel Ranger
Far-East
Postpone Trial in Jernigan Case and Related Proceedings
The Jernigan case against Lizzie Smith was reset to June 30 after Jernigan could not appear. No bail is allowed for Smith. Eugene Henderson received ten days for petit larceny of azalea bushes, after already serving 44 days. the sentence was a compromise.
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EB. J. Jernigan
Beatregard Street
Lindsey’s
Three Mile Creek
Lizzie Smith
Jernigan
Eugene Henderson
H. H. Smith
Bates Sues Mobile Infirmary for Damages
Mrs. Lottie E. Bates through Lyons Chamberlain Courtney files suit in circuit court against the Mobile Infirmary seeking 5000 dollars for alleged personal injuries. She says a nurse's negligence caused her bed to catch fire while recovering from surgery.
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Lottie E. Bates
Lyons, Chamberlain & Courtney
Circuit Court
Mobile Infirmary
Bates
Postpone Hearing On City Dog Law Case
A recorder's court session on the city dog law banning dogs from running at large was postponed due to the absence of City Attorney Frank J. Yerger. Gerald H. Kruempel of Oakdale, acting as defendant, argues flaws in the ordinance. the case is rescheduled for June 21.
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Recorder’s Court
Frank J. Yerger
Gerald H. Kruempel
Oakdale
Fido
Attempt Made to Rob Loop Home Near Fulton Speedway
Police report a burglary attempt at the residence of Mrs J on Fulton speedway five south of Government street loop yesterday afternoon. The would be thief fled before officers arrived. A sneak thief stole a motor meter from E J McKerman's car on St Emanuel street between Church and Government streets yesterday.
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Fulton Speedway
Government Street Loop
E. J. McKerman
St. Emanuel
Church
Government Streets
Steamer Nils to Sail with Wheat Flour and Pine Lumber
The Norwegian steamer Nils of the Aluminum Line departs today with about 1,150 sacks of wheat flour and 4,229 pieces of rough sawn pitch pine lumber. The Nils arrived Sunday and will discharge part of its cargo at Port au Prince Haiti.
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Nils
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Home Rule Leader A P C Das Dies in India
Parjiling India June 16 Indian home rule leader A P C Das is dead. Das spearheaded calls for autonomy while steering political activity with the Indian National Congress faction. The death marks a notable end to a prominent nationalist figure active in the struggle for self rule.
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India
Issuance of Light Bonds Authorized
A city commission approves a resolution to issue 139000 in bonds to install a white way lighting system on designated streets including the business district and Government street to the city limits. Election officers are set for June 29 on a 200000 school bond issue. A request to fund bond premium payments with 1000 is deferred. Hunter avenue to be included in the next paving venture.
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City Commission
Government Street
Broad Street
Lloyd Warner
Cedar Point Road
Hunter Avenue
Clashes Feared as China Tensions Rise in Peking
The eneumatic corps urges Tuan Chi Jui to avoid clashes with worker demonstrators and legation guards as Feng Yu’s government stance shifts toward anti foreign policies. Japan orders four warships to Shanghai while student protests push for a boycott against Britain and Japan.
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Peking
Eneumatic Corps
Tuan Chi Jui
Gn Legation
China
Feng Yu
Feng
Standard Oifl
Japan
Shanghai
Tokio
Condemnation Sought For Seized Overland Auto
Prohibition action filed in equity court seeks sale of an Overland sedan in John Duff's name. State alleges liquor bottles found in the vehicle seized on South Broad street. J H Duff and J L Duff convicted for prohibition violations. fines and jail terms set, appeals filed, bonds posted. J G Conway cited for alcohol possession with fines and bonds noted.
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John Duff
Circuit Court
South Broad Street
J. H. Duff
J. L. Duff
N. R. Clarke
Inferior Criminal Court
J. G. Conway
Conway
Young Indictment to Be Asked Today
Los Angeles district attorney Asa Keyes to present the case before the grand jury seeking an indictment of Dr. Thomas W. Young for the murder of his wife Grace. Young confessed to killing her after she slapped his face and broke his glasses, then concealed the body in a cistern beneath a foothill cabin. The DA cites evidence of a planned murder tied to a possible fight over Mrs. Young’s fortune from her former husband, Patrick Grogan.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Asa Keyes
Thomas W. Young
Grace
Young
Fortune
Patrick Grogan
Barracks Drinking Policy Debate at Schofield Barracks
Maj. Gen. W. K. Smith, commander at Schofield Barracks, advocates severe penalties for geneten ic violations of the order amid a campaign over drinking at the barracks.
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W.K. Smith
Schofield Barracks
William Fox Worth Six Million After Death
New York report shows William Fox of Fox Film Co increased his life insurance to 6.6 million dollars, making Fox a major insurance risk behind Rodman Wanamaker. The coverage appears to reflect the scale of his company holdings and prominence in the film industry.
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New York
A.p
William. Eerey
Fox Film Co
Eee Spectator
Fox
Rodman Wanamak
Sse Insurance
Liquor Ring Files Seized by Chicago Police Tie Genna Gang
Six leather bound books outlining the Genna brothers liquor operations were captured in the raid on their Chicago headquarters. Records show receipts, shipments, shippers, pricing, gas bills, and a fourth gang member. State's Attorney Crowe called the documents potent evidence for prison or exile.
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Chicago
A.P
Genna Brothers
Mike Genna
Crowe
Genna
Howard .Eby
Immigration Bureau
Vincenté Azzarello
Tampa
Fla
Azzarello
Thermadas
Eby
Italy
Sicily
W.cage
Tennessee crops badly injured in drought in Tennessee
Reports to the weather bureau say crops in the Chattanooga area face total destruction from lack of rain after only one significant shower in a month. Vegetable output is about half normal with prices nearly double, while garden truck could fail if drought lasts two weeks. Peach movement expected to nearly double 1924 levels with 7136 cars in estimate versus 400 last year.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United States Weather Bureau
Harriman
Girl Witness Grilled in Germ Case
William D. Shepherd, on trial for killing Billy McClintock, faced testimony from Isabelle Pope the foster son’s fiancée. Pope described engagement plans two days after Billy’s death and Shepherd’s chill toward her, suggesting motive and manipulation in the germ murder case.
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Edwin
Riots and Looting Roil Sydney Amid Miner Strike
Renewed violence erupts as 12,000 miners strike with 600 Dominion troops patrolling. Bankhead Hub colliery at New Aberdeen burned, barbed wire and searchlights guard premises. Homes of former workers burned at Reserve. Bras d Or and Florence stores looted. Troop reinforcements arrive from Ottawa and Toronto. James Murdock to visit to mediate.
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Oorog
Byydney
Dominion
British Empire Steel Corporation
New Aberdeen
Bras d'Or
Florence
Ottawa
Toronto
Royal Dragons
James Murdock
Southern Pine Men Discuss Problems at Mid-Summer Meeting
Memphis Tenn June 16 Plans for revising southern pine grading rules to align with American Lumber Standards drew lumber manufacturers from ten states to the Southern Pine Association mid-summer meeting. Joseph W Dailey Texas associate counsel to address a maple flooring Supreme Court decision. Speakers included H C Berckes New Orleans L R Putman Chicago Julius Sidel St Louis W T Murray Rochelle Arthur Upson Washington.
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Memphis
Tenn
A.P
Southern Pine
Southern Pine Association
Joseph W. Dailey
Texas
Supreme Court
H. C. Berckes
New Orleans
L. R. Putman
Chicago
Association
Julius S
St. Louis
W. T. Murray
Rochelle
Arthur Upson
Washington
Invalid Takes His Ride in Airplane
Dr. Frank R. Loope, bedridden for 14 years, rode in an airplane for 22 minutes in Seattle. He watched the earth through a mirror held by a helper, unable to move his head, and said the flight gave him as much fun as a boy on his first circus trip.
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Seattle
Washa
Frank R. Loope
Loope
Chinese Students Issue Manifesto in Belgium Uprising
A Chinese student association in Choleri Belgium issued a manifesto clarifying that Chinese uprisings are directed at Anglo-Saxons and Japanese due to hardships on Chinese workers, not against all foreigners. The statement aims to reassure Belgian public amid tensions.
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Choleri
Belgium
A.P
China
Lightning Strikes New York Building in Severe Storm
A glancing bolt hit the giant financial district building during an early morning electrical storm. Pieces of stone the size of baseballs were knocked from the coping and rained down, narrowly missing a patrolman amid the debris.
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New York
International News Service
Giantee
Financial District
Nassau
Biloxi Host to Secretaries of Booster Clubs
In Biloxi Mississippi on June 16 Dr Oscar Dowling president of the Louisiana state board of health urged booster club secretaries to engage in public health work, noting chambers of commerce influence and the need for vigilance against yellow fever plague and mosquitoes.
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Biloxi
Miss
A.P
Chamber of Commerces
Oscar Dowling
Louisiana State Board of Health
Southern Cox Association
Becau
Italy and France Exchange Replies on Western Security Pact
Paris notes Italy favors the general principles of the European security accord. Berlin reports French Ambassador de Margerie delivered France's reply to Germany's Western European security pact proposal. The French answer signals a Franco British role in the outlook.
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Paris
Germany
Italy
Berlin
de Margerie
Stressemann
France
Coolidge Opens 1926 27 Economy Program
President Coolidge formally launches his 1926 27 economy program aimed at drastic government cost cuts and potential tax relief. Budget Director H M Lord directs department heads to attend the June 22 annual meetings of the government’s business organization to outline efficiency plans for the two years.
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Washington
Coolidge
H. M. Lord
Lord
Tragedy Near Hackettstown Hospitalized After Rail Wreck
Forty two people were taken to Phillipsburg and Dover area hospitals after a rail wreck near Hackettstown New Jersey. Several deaths were reported en route to hospitals and eight bodies were recovered from the wreckage including the engineer and fireman. The train carried 1827 passengers.
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Hackettstown
N. J
A.P
Lackawanna Fa
Phillipsburg
Roon
Es Hospital
Dover
Train wreck report near Hackettstown Port Murray claims 14 dead
AP dispatches say a Lackawanna line wreck near Hackettstown and Port Murray left 14 dead as two cars derailed from a ten car train. The engine and two cars buried. firemen missing. Storm and lightning blamed by some. origin under investigation. Train bound for New York from unspecified origin.
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Newton
Ni J
Lackawanna
Hackettstown
Port Murray
Roneete
New York
Spain and France Discuss Imperialism and Civilisation Ambitions
A 16 June report quotes French Premier addressing a representative, debating sovereignty, protector status, and Spain's aim to open civilisation while pursuing broader imperial aims amid fishing and peace context.
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Madrid
A.P
Spain
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