Man Who Impersonated Government Agent Sentenced
Lovelace M. Whitmire, 32, who posed as a government agent and claimed to be a shipping board witness, pleaded guilty to bigamy and received a two year term in the state penitentiary. He tied his story to a recent divorce and had operated between Mobile and Pensacola, with earlier arrests and a history of alleged impersonation and violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelace M. Whitmire
Shipping Board
Mire
Whitmire
Mobile
Pensacola
May Anderson
Mons
Johnny May Taylor
Detroit
Mich
Mexico
Effie Ertis
Ertis
Convicted Hendry on the Run After Parole Revoked
Washington county murder defendant Hub Hendry, whose parole was revoked by Governor Brandon, is believed en route to Kilby Prison. Deputy Mosslander reports a citywide Mobile search. Hendry claimed persecution and said he would rather be at Kilby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub) Hendry
Washington County
W. W. ‘Brandon
Fred Jay
Kilby
Moslander
Hendry
Mobile
Hubendry
Aaron Smith
Onderdonk
Joe Phel
Washington
Wayne County
Safehg Eas
Hendry Bro
Smith
Hub Hendry
MacMillan Arctic expedition ships reach Sydney port
The MacMillan Arctic voyage fleet reaches Sydney N S for refueling as the Peary arrives after a three day voyage. Navy officers aboard and three planes join the crew while the Bowdoin prepares to depart with Donald B. MacMillan and awaiting arrival of the Bowdoin to fuel. The timing of the base departure hinges on fueling duration.
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Wisconset
Maine
la Sydney
N. m
Bowdoin
Donald B. MacMillan
Ceenland
Monk Island
Tug Dougherty Returns from Havana Cuba Cruise
The tug James Dougherty of Gulf Towing and Wrecking Co arrived in port from Havana Cuba after towing barges and a schooner. It left Mobile for Pensacola and picked up three loaded barges for Cuba then towed two light barges and a schooner en route back. Crew noted many schooners moored off Chandeleur Islands were not seen this trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dougherty
Gulf Towing and Wrecking Company
Havana
Cuba
Dougherty
Mobile
Pensacola
Chandeleur Islands
Jackson to Attempt Bay Swim Saturday
W. C. Jackson plans a long distance swim from Government Street foot to Daphne on Saturday, aiming to beat last summer's distance record. Start is 4 AM, target under five hours, with W. E. Jones of the YMCA, Dr. H. S. Walker, and friends in a rowboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Street
Daphne
W. C. Jackson
Jackson
W. E. Jones
Luckenbach Liner Sails for Pacific Route
The Katrina Luckenbach of Mobile Liners Inc. sails for New Orleans then Pacific coast ports with cargo from this port. Planned calls include Angeles, San , San Francisco, Honolulu, Oak , Seattle, Portland and Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrina Luckenbach
Mobile Liners, Inc
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Ag Nage Ps
Angeles
San
San Francisco
Honolulu
Oak
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Postpone Meeting of Credit Officers of Mo bile
The regular weekly meeting of the Associated Retail Credit Men of Mo bile has been called off this week due to the Chamber of Commerce campaign. President R. H. egret announces the meeting will be held on Thursday of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Retail Credit Men of Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
R. H. Egret
Echo to Tow Barge Tow to Cuba
The tug Echo of the Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company will probably leave tomorrow with a tow of barges bound for Cuba. The tow operation is planned to be carried out by Echo in coordination with the assisting tug over the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ECHO
Cuba
Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company
Weather update for Alabama with scattered interior thundershowers
Partly cloudy tonight across Alabama with possible local thunder in the south. Interior regions see scattered showers, and Thursday brings cooler temps in the north with warmer conditions persisting in other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
North
South
Workers Start Second Day of $75 000 Drive
On the second day of the campaign the Mobile Chamber canvass raised about $5 250 from 211 members. Leaders John T. Coch rane and Mark Lyons praised progress and expected stronger reports today as women joined the effort for the first time with Katherine Crampton chairing the women's division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Sa
John T. Cochrane
Mark Lyons
Chamber
Cawthon Hotel
Vineyard
Entral
Katherine Crampton
Gas Company Plea Under Advisement
The Alabama Public Service Commission heard Mobile Gas Company petition to issue bonds totaling 200000 dollars at a special session in Mobile. President A G Patterson and Commissioners Morgan and Lee were present. The commission ruled the gas company lacked sufficient capital stock value to authorize the bonds. The decision was appealed to the state supreme court and the commission was overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Gas Company
Alabama Public Service Commission
Mobile
A. G. Patterson
Morgan and Lee
Ryt
Supreme Court
Hull Trader Banana Vessel Arrives for Local Trade
The fruit vessel Hull Trader, recently purchased by Ashbel Hubbard and Company, sits at the Louisville and Nashville wharf after repairs at Todd Drydock. It will enter the banana trade with Mobile as discharge port. loading location not yet set, rumored to Vera Cruz or Frontera. The twin screw ship can carry about 15 000 stems of bananas and stopped in Jacksonville before Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbel Hubbard and Company
England
Louisville and Nashville
Todd Drydock and Shipbuilding Company
Mobile
Hull
Vera Cruz
Frontera
Jacksonville
Woman Fined $50 on Prohi Charge
Virginia Robinson was fined $50 and costs for violating the prohibition law after a hearing before Acting Recorder Vincent Kilborn. J. H. Barrett, taxi driver, faced the same charge with case continued to June 26. A raiding squad seized beer mash and paraphernalia at Hamilton and North Carolina streets, Barrett claiming it. Leslie Byrd Clarence Bailey and Leroy Green were docketed for similar violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Robinson
Vincent Kilborn
J. H. Barrett
J. T. Johnson
Brennan
Barrett
Lacey
Hamilton
North Carolina
Leslie Byrd
Clarence Bailey
Leroy Green
Mobile man under arrest at Pensacola
J. L. White, a steamboat man from this city, is under arrest in Pensacola Florida on a charge of sending obscene letters through the mail. The letters are said to have been written by White and mailed to his wife Mrs Lottie White care general delivery Pensacola. A hearing before Federal Commissioner Anderson in Pensacola is scheduled for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. White
Pensacola
Fla
White
Lottie White
Care General Delivery
Anderson
Dixon Convicted in Circuit Court for Prohibited Liquor
Jeff Dixon was convicted in circuit court today of manufacturing prohibited liquor and violating the prohibition law. He was fined $50 and costs or 206 days in jail. Jones received six months hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Dixon
Jones
Moody Sentenced for Petit Larceny At County Farm
A. C. Moody a shipyard worker living at 62 South Jackson street received a three month term on the county farm by Acting Recorder Vincent Kilborn for petit larceny. He was accused of stealing a gold watch from J. Corbett and the watch was recovered by detectives Lacey and Bauer Moody was arrested shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Moody
South Jackson Street
Vincent Kilborn
Moody
J. Corbett
Lacey
Bauer
Paroles Granted To Three Mobilians By Pardon Board
The pardon board recommended paroles for Cephas Holmes jailed for manufacturing prohibited liquors and Robert for first degree murder. Louis Finch received parole for manufacturing prohibited liquors and possession of a still. Beebe, Donaldson, Loyd paroles were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
Cephas Holmes
Robert
Louis Finch
Joseph Beebe
Joe —_Donaldson
L.F. Loyd
Heat Relief Expected With Showers Forecast
Weather forecast this morning promises relief from recent heat with probable showers tonight or Thursday. The mercury hit 92 on Tuesday after two days near 96, signaling a drop in heat as cooler air moves in.
Historic Clock to Be Given or Auctioned in City Tower
The clock in the Central Market building tower at the intersection of the avenue St. Francis and Scott streets will be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce or sold at auction, per an official city commission announcement by Mayor Hare T. Hartwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O the Avenue
St. Francis and
Scott Streets
Chamber of Commerce
Tin Sik Boete
City Commission
Hare
T. Hartwell
Allotment Made for River Project
Washington June 24 AP allotment announced for a river project details limited due to early report. Officials outlined funding distribution and project scope with plans for completion milestones and oversight.
French Budget For A Year Introduced In Parliament
Paris June 24 Finance Minister Caillang introduced the 1925 French budget in the chamber of deputies for final discussion. It was prepared by the finance minister in collaboration with the senate and chamber finance committees of parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
A.P
Caillang
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Chamber
Americans Enroll for Crisis Duty in Chinese Riot
In Hong Kong June 24 Americans join a special constabulary to assist in quelling the general strike in China. Women in the foreign colony aid as waitresses while hotels switch to cafeteria service. British troops move toward Canton after reports of deadly clashes near Shameen. Authorities suspect foreign influence and tension rises as incidents unfold.
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Hong Kong
United Press
Special Constabulary
London
Daily Mill
Reginald Stubbs
Stubbs
International News Service
Canton
Honam
Asheville
Shameen
Austen Amberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Soviet Russia
China
A.P
U. S
E. Pasquier
Atlantic Coast Line seeks ICC approval for mortgage bond guaranty
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to guarantee 400000 dollars of refunding and extension mortgage bonds to be issued by the Jacksonville Florida terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International News Service
Atlantic Coast Line “Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jacksonville, Fia
Zionist Wins Irish Derby Sprint at Curragh
Zionist, ridden in Curragh by jockey, won the Irish Derby sprint for 6,000 pounds today. The Aga’s horse defeated the field in the Currah race held in Ireland on June 24, improving its standing in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zionist
Curragh
Ireland
William Darling Shepherd Murder Trial Near Verdict
Chicago June 24 William Darling Shepherd faces a jury to decide if he murdered his foster son Billy McClintock. Prosecutor Gorman seeks the death penalty and restates the alleged cold calculated killing as the six week trial nears its end with closing arguments.
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Edward
Derr
United Press
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
Shepherd
Billy McClintock
William Nelson McClintock
George E. Gorman
Robert £. Crowe
Ung McClintock
Meade Shepherd
Gorman
McClintock
Billy
Emma Nelson McClintock
Dawes Tours New England Stations in Cloture Debate
Vice President Dawes motored from Manchester to Kennebunkport Maine to press against Senator Moses and argue that the House with strict cloture passes fewer bills than the Senate. He cited statistics showing reopening rules affect legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennbunkport
Maine
Dawes
Manchester
N. H
United States
George H. Moses
House
Senate
Noted scientist dies in capital Washington
Dr William Curtis Far, a renowned scientist, died at his Washington home after an extended illness. The report notes he was a prominent figure in his field and passed away this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Penn
William Curtis
Florida Governor John W. Martin Visits New Guests
Governor John W. Martin of Florida arrives as a guest of the recently organized group at Sprince Maine. The governors conference planned includes a motor tour of yards and a visit by JC Curtis to the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernor John W. Martin Aeretin
Florida
Arri
Martin
Sprince
Maine
A. Comed
JC Curtis
Stoners
Darrow and Colby Leave for East
Knoxville dispatch reports Darrow and Colby, linked to the Scopes case, prepared to depart for New York by noon after an unconfirmed arrival. Dr Neal accompanied them and was set to meet the 1:10 PM train, with Malone also expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
United Press
Dud Jane
Bainbridge Colby
Scopes
New York
John
Risel
Darrow
Coolidge Asked to Review Ku Klux Klan Invocation
Washington reports President Coolidge will be asked to review and address the Mar moth Ku Klux Klan invocation in August. Ki officials say the president honored the Holy Name Society by reviewing its session in Pennsylvania a year ago and will be urged to address Klansmen. Estimates place attendance between 150000 and 200000. the Holy Name Society is a Catholic group that drew more than 000 last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Usi Press
Coolidge
Marmoth Ku Klux Klan
Name Society
Pennsylvania
Holy Name Society
Great Rail Merger Arguments Define Scope of Inquiry
Washington June 24 Inter national News Service A motion to define the issues and scope of the inquiry in the proposed five railroads consolidation into a system was argued today before the Interstate Commerce Commission The main question is whether counsel for Ohio stockholders opposing the merger may go in private as Van Sweringen brothers defend the plan with claims they have no bearing on the merger plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International News Service
van Sweringen
Interstate Commerce
Che Pp Ohio Railroad
Oppe
van Sweringens
Alabama Officer Ordered to Move to Florida as Instructor
National Guard instructor G. Jones, formerly in Alabama, was ordered to relocate to Florida for duties with the National Guard. The move follows official orders though the exact dates and details are not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
National Nosexvicg
Fin G. Jones
Dabama
Fla
Tional Guard
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Asbashiras
Marcus Feldman
of Thomas
Ford
Esther Ford
Anaie
Symington
Pope
Fatio
Mrs.gton
Macmillan
Arctic
Wilbur
Putnam
Sydney
M. A. Sivan
E. E Reber
Peli Joey
Tug Daugherty
Luckenbach
Pacific
Dixon
Yankees
New England
Colby
KLAN
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