City to Hear Objections on $250 000 Lighting Plan
The city commission fixed August 21 to hear protests on a proposed city wide lighting program costing 250 000 dollars. The plan, approved by the municipal board, covers dozens of streets including Conception Royal Beauregard Sumpter Joachim Government St Louis Springhill Ann Catherine Houston and Michigan Avenue. P B Lauredine urged adding Michigan Avenue to the list.
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Church
St. Louis
Royal
Beauregard
Ann
Springhill Avenue
Catherine
Houston
Dauphin
Michigan Avenue
Tennessee
P. B. Lauredine
Five New Admirals Named With Dozen Captains For Navy
President Coolidge approved the navy selection board results. Rear admirals named: Thomas Tingey Craven, Watt Tyler Culverius, Albert Ware Marshal, Harry Ervin Yarnell, Arthur Japy Hepburn. Captains promoted include Albert Norris and others. A list also shows promotions to commander and captain.
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Washington
Navy Selection Board
Coolidge
Wisconsin
Thomas Tingey Craven
Watt Tyler Culverius
Albert Ware Marshal
Harry Ervin Yarnell
Arthur Japy Hepburn
Albert Norris
Willelm Lee Friedell
Burton Hepburn Green
Isac Foote Dortch
Gordon Wayne Haines
John Walter Wilcox, Jr
Lawrence North McNair
Second Negro Accused in Deputy Shooting Appears in Court
The trial of the Wade shooting case opened before Judge Claude A Grayson with defendant Tiny McQueen pledging not guilty on the night of November 7. The state contends McQueen did the actual shooting while defense argues Wade and deputy Dad McFayden fired first. Wade was crippled for life and attended court in a wheeled chair.
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Claude A. Grayson
Circuit Court Today
Tiny” McQueen
McQueen
Allerden Wade
G. B. Dunning
Bart Chamberlain
Dunning
Dad McFayden
Rabbit Creek
Dr. Heward
Theodore
Louis Snow
Withdrawal of Maryland Governor In Democratic Race
A report from Houston on June 19 notes Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland withdrawing from the Democratic presidential nomination debate. The action follows behind closed doors discussions with party leaders. Edwards Villmoore, Reed campaign manager, claims Missouri senator Reed can secure enough votes to nominate Governor Smith, calling Reed the nation’s strongest warrior and labeling rival claims propaganda.
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Tex
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Friends of
Shaver
Na Tions
Democratic Committee
Edwards
Villmoore
Reed
Missouri
Smi
Falcony Reed
Smith
Missourian
Suit on land condemnation sent back to state court
Judge Robert T. Ervin returned the case between Southern Railway and Frisco over Demopolis land condemnation to the state court because the amount involved is not over 3000 dollars. Frisco sought the land for a new line while Southern contested. Demopolis witnesses testified on land value as attorneys for both companies departed.
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Frisco
Demopolis
Robert T. Ervin
Federal
Gro
Southern Line
Southern
Dis
Pecan Men Meet To Discuss Marketing Plan
Nearly 100 pecan growers from Mobile and Baldwin counties attend a Mobile conference at the Chamber of Commerce. Officials from the National Pecan Growers Association discuss a proposed nationwide exchange marketing plan amid expectations of a large local crop this year.
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Mobile
Baldwin Counties
Chamber of Croe
National Pecan Growers’ Association
National Exchange
Baldwin
Repairs to Jail in County Renovation Clean, Swift
County jail repairs will be completed this week. Jails engineer Frank Reed says work will finish soon, restoring the facility to first class condition.
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Reod
Frank Reed
Refusal to grant rights blocks road realignment
Residents challenge a plan by Arthur D. Davis to move a highway to remove two railroad crossings. They warn removal would lower land values and oppose the state and county authorities, arguing the routing is a matter for the highway department. Davis cites the road as a key federal and state aid link and says change is impossible.
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The
Seasok Gramding
Arthur D. Davis
Davis
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Acting Judge Declines Conviction in Prohibition Case
Acting Judge Tisdale J. Touart presiding refused to convict Liza Hayes of violating the prohibition law citing provocative evidence. Deputy Sheriff Faulk testified an officer sent to Hayes home. Broadus was fined 250 dollars with costs for operating a car while intoxicated. Georgians and Richard Johnson were fined 50 dollars and costs or 20 days for prohibition violations.
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Tisdale J. Touart
Inferior Criminal Court
Liza Hayes
C. C. Faulk
Samsiocel
Tom Broadus
Richard Johnson
Roche Back Home Mobilian Finds Docks Dedication Evokes Comment
Frank L. Roche head of Roche Mortuary returns from six weeks in New York Boston Newark and Long Island Sound. He notes Mobile and Alabama residents in New York and reports strong reaction to the completion of the 10,000,000 port terminal. In Newark he attended a reception for Boyertown Casket and helped open a new branch.
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Docks
New York
Frank L. Roche
Roche Mortuary
Boston
Newark
N. J
Longsound
Roche
Mobile
Alabama
New York City
Boyertown
Mobile Chamber studies lower freight rates for exchange
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will investigate securing reduced freight costs between Mo tio and the exchange headquarters in Albany Georgia after talks on pricing with the producer. R L Scott of Citronelle led the meeting with W H Bullard, exchange president, detailing current marketing methods. Sales Manager Lee urged cooperation as the key to solving the issue, with several other speakers contributing.
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Afaptal
Ciation
Motion Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Motio
Heakquatters
Exchange
Albany
R. L. Scott
Citronelle
W. H. Bullard
Lee
Campaign Talk Ties to Chamber Affiliation
A local campaign item links a candidate to the chamber of commerce, noting past affiliations and potential influence on support. Details remain fragmentary but emphasize organizational ties and perceived endorsements.
Auto Dealers Tax Checks Planned by Revenue Office
B G Goubil of the local internal revenue office travels to Bay Minette Atmore Flomaton Brewton and Evergreen to inspect Servatories and determine the taxes due on automobile sales. The trip aims to audit auto dealers and verify amounts due from tax collections.
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B. G. Goubil
Internal Revenue Office
Bay Minette
Atmore
Flomaton
Brewton
Evergreen
Govern
Contractors' aS eateeweed deike at river confluence
Fragmentary OCR notes describe contractors working near the confluence of a river and Three Mile creek for consumption in French. It mentions a ship receiving lumber shipment and workmen, with garbled text and unclear dates or entities.
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Lé-Acre
Iebile
Three Mile Creek
Deputy resigns from Mobile County sheriff’s staff
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Stringfellow has resigned from Sheriff Pat Byrne’s staff ending his service under former sheriffs Paul Cazalas and Leon Schwarz. The reason was not disclosed and there was no connection stated to any ongoing liquor enforcement or related operations.
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Joseph Stringfellow
Pat Byrne
Stringfellow
Paul Cazalas
Leon Schwarz
Threaten Strike At Volo Tobacco Workers Action
A few persons were arrested at Volo as tobacco workers paused operations in a threatened strike amid labor unrest.
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Volo
Awarded Degree Princeton French Ambassador To
The brief item notes that a degree was awarded at Princeton with a reference to the French ambassador to the United States during June in New Jersey.
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Princeton
N. J
Tremor Felt in Belgrade and Mostar at 1:20 AM
A severe earthquake lasting about two seconds was reported felt in Belgrade and Mostar at 1 20 this morning. Initial damage reports describe structural damage in several areas with no immediate details on injuries or casualties.
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Belgrade
Mostar
Hardan
Southampton Welcomes American Aviatrix Grace Mae Achip Flight Hero
In Southampton crowds greet an American aviatrix, Mae Achip, hailed as a brave flyer for her inbound flight from a distant location. The notice notes page references and archival details pointing readers to follow-up coverage.
Hypnotic Anaesthetic Use Reported With Patient Edith Brickpon
In Madison Wisconsin on June 19 a hypnotic anaesthetic was successfully used on Edith Coral Brickpon of Lowell Wisconsin. The operation reportedly proceeded with reduced pain and discomfort and the patient has no sore mouth. Her brother Milton N Brickpon, a senior medical student at the University of Wisconsin, assisted.
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Edith Coral Brickpon
Lowell, Wis
Milton N
The
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Fog delays aviator Mitchell field flight to West Point
Heavy fog over the Hudson delays Captain Emilio Carranza's attempt to fly from New York to West Point. Mexico's goodwill ambassador in an army airplane, accompanied by Lieutenant P. Vieubenent, took off from Floyd Bennett Field at 10:08 p.m. and turned back shortly after.
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Mitchell
FIELD
N. Y
Hudson
Emilio Carranza
New York
West Point
Mexico
Vieubenent al P
Westmoreland Coal Company Declares Dividend Update
In a terse notice, Westmoreland Coal Company announces a dividend update pending as of June 19. The brief item appeared amidst company data, reflecting corporate actions affecting shareholders.
150th Valley Forge Evacuation Highlighted by Anniversary
In Te Annivers ary of Yagua Forge Pennsylvania the 150th anniversary of Washington and his army evacuating Valley Forge is noted as a principal event on the program. The cornerstone of the Watt Washington Memorial Church is laid, with a projected cost of ten million dollars on completion.
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Yagua Forge
Valley Forge
Washington
Watt Washington Memorial Church
Books Are Moved New Volumes For Mobile Public Library
Public library service in Mobile announces the arrival of new book volumes and expects them to be shelved within 30 days. Patrons are invited to check the shelves for updates and new releases.
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Mobile Public Public Library
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