Railroad Man Held In Default Bail For Forgery
W B Moore a prominent Meridian fraternal member and G M & N brakeman is jailed on forgery charges in default of 1000 bond. He allegedly passed two stolen checks from Laurel office to J M Brunnage one drawn on J W Webber Co for 138 dollars and another for 88.63 on Brown Coal Co Moore also took a watch and cash from Webber and bought wood with a coal company check as change officials confer with police chief Warren Burch about the case.
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W. B. Moore
Pe & N. Ata
Meridian
Miss
Moore
Royal Street
Moody
Franco
Recorder’s Court
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Road
Laurel
J. M. Brunnage
Mobile
J. W. Webber & Co
Webber
Gulf, Mobile
Northern
Warren Burch
Tragic shooting in apartment leaves two dead
A fatal shooting at a city apartment left Stevens and Marie Ellis dead. Acquaintances say the pair, once married to others, had become Mrs. G W Stevens and were connected to labor union and political circles. Both died at Stanley Hospital. bodies found at the scene.
Two Years For Forgery Plea In Circuit Court
L Robinson pleaded guilty to a forgery charge and received a two year sentence for forged checks linked to Quality Market. The same session convicted another man of producing prohibited liquor and he gave notice of appeal. Hazel Clemmons pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was sentenced to ten days in jail or $10 fine.
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L. Robinson
Goldsby
Court of Appeals
Hazel Clemmons
Plan light trucks for small fires
Chief Gus Rehm of the city fire department has plans for two light motor trucks to answer fire calls and reduce wear on heavier apparatus. Built at the city service station by City Auto Mechanic Brad Hughes, the wagons will carry 800 feet of 1 14 inch hose and be stationed at the new central fire stations on St. Francis and Scott and Water and Church streets.
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Gus Rehm
City Fire Department
Brad@ughes
St. Francis and Scott
Water
Church Streets
Fire causes slight damage at North Royal Street dwelling
Firefighters responded to 314 North Royal Street yesterday afternoon and doused a roof fire sparked by embers. The dwelling, occupied by J. D. Walker, sustained minor damage. Fire Company No 5 also put out a small blaze in a Packard truck at Springhill Avenue and Ann Street, with slight damage reported.
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North Royal Street
J. D. Walker
Gets $100 Fine In Liquor Law Case
Silas Clarke was fined 100 dollars and costs of 30 days for violating the prohibition law before Judge N R Clarke of the inferior criminal court. Chris Collins was fined 10 dollars and costs of ten days for assault and battery. Termier Brooks Cleve Allen and J C Brooks Jr on spree of reckless driving were each fined 1 dollar and costs of ten days.
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Silas Clarke
N.R. Clarke
In Ferior Criminal Court
Chris Collins
Termier Brooks
Cleve Allen
J- C. Brooks, Jr
Vera Brings Cargo of 20 000 Bananas to Port
Approximately 20 000 stems of bananas arrived on the steamer Vera of United Fruit Co from Bocas del Toro. The vessel is the fourth fruit boat to reach port this week as Venator sails to Puerto Barrios in ballast and Lysefjord departs with general cargo for Belize and the Central American coast.
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Vera
United Fruit Comp
Bocas del Toro
Venator
Puerto Barrios
Lysefjord
Belize
Central America
Man Fined for Discharge of Firearms in City
Edward Mosnett of Oak was fined $25 after a hearing in Recorder's Court for discharging a pistol three times in his backyard after a stray dog or "g-gt" in his yard reportedly annoyed him.
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Edward Mosnett
Oak
Recorder S Court
Mosnett
Vince Kilborn
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Mississippi Tonight
General cloudiness and mild heat due tonight and Friday with possible local thunder showers on the coast. Not as warm tonight.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Radio record by Mobile fan becomes official claim
John H Newman of Mobile previously claimed a long radio contact with Donald MacMillan’s polar expedition on the June night. MacMillan confirmed the contact and explained the navy preferred long wave sets, while short wave transmissions showed daylight reliability and cross country links including a call from Mobile.
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John H. Newman
Donald MacMillan
Newman
Explorer
MacMillan
John Reinartz
Nedman
Navy Department
Mobile
Reinartz
Connecticut
Texas
AOM
Alabama
Sible
Ac Millan
Girl Seeks Secret Service Course To Become Sleuth
A rural 19 year old woman asks the police for guidance on becoming a detective. She details her height weight hair color and health and asks how long before she can take a job and how much the training would cost. The story notes girls now aspire to sleuth work once dominated by men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Nick Carter
Police Department
Secret Service
Ship Crash at Sea Triggers Libel Suit for 10000
Walter Wrightson, managing owner of the schooner Copperfield, sues The Brovig of Forsund Norway in federal admiralty court for 10000 damages. He claims the Norwegian steamer Dea collided with Copperfield in the Gulf of Mexico off Gulfport Mississippi weeks ago, alleging no lookout and improper navigation.
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Walter Wrightson
Alex Howard
Federal District Court Today
Brovig
Forsund
Norway
Dea
Gulf of Mexico
Gulfport
Mies
Wrightson
Steamer Steel Exporter Brings Ore for Up-River Transfer
Barges of the Mississippi Warrior Barge Line will transfer about 8 500 tons of manganese ore to up river points after the Isthmian Line steamer Steel Exporter arrives early July from Rio de Janeiro. The Steel Exporter will load rails and steel products here for the Orient and discharge at Newchang, Kobe and Yokahama.
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Mississippi Warrior
Isthmian Line
Rio de Janeiro
Orient
Newchang
Kobe
Yokahama
Local Guest Charged With Petit Larceny at Golden Gate Hotel
Vv. T. Hobby of Mobile appeared before the recorder on charges of petit larceny. Manuel Vanzuelluos, owner of the Golden Gate hotel at 22 12 South Royal street, alleges Hobby stole an electric fan from a hotel room. Detectives Moody and Franco took Hobby into custody.
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Vv. T. Hobby
Mobile
Recorder
Manuel Vanzuelluos
Golden Gate Hotel
South Royal Street
Hobby
Moody
Franco
Automobile theft reported near Springhill Avenue
Roy Sutton told police headquarters late yesterday that his Ford touring car was stolen after noon from a spot on Springhill Avenue near the White Swan laundry. Detectives have been assigned to the case.
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Roy Sutton
Springhill Avenue
White Swan
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Marmotte Wharf Ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the Mobile circuit court decision in the Marmotte wharf case. It ruled that streets behind the wharf are private property and that the wharf site was never public domain. The Docks Board must purchase or seek condemnation to acquire the property.
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Circuit Court of Mobile
Marmotte Wharf
Nederty
Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery
High Court
Ben Turner
Alabama Docks Board
New State Docks
Docks Board
Turner
Mes Motte Eneest
Wea
Coolidge Plans a Quiet Summer at White Court
President Coolidge faces a summer of routine activities with walking and reading biographies as his chosen pursuits. He dislikes most leisure pastimes and plans to stay near the Mayflower cruise, while friends anticipate potential Washington hours if mood shifts.
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Saas
Coolidge
Coglidge
Lynn
Washington
Mrs. Coolidge
White Court
Atlantic Shore
White House
Keystone of Big Ring Thought Found
New Orleans reports E. L. Flanigan held by federal authorities is linked to a vast bootlegging operation moving liquor from Cuba to midwestern cities. Bond set at $25,000 by Judge E. J. Bowers. Prohibition Director Jackson declined comment. More arrests anticipated in coming days. Flanigan claims his business is legitimate and expressed surprise at the arrest and bond.
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New Orleans
International News Service
E. L. Flanigan
Cuba
Middle Western
Flanigan
E. J. Bowers
United States
Jackson
Pass Christian
Miss
Junior Net Champ Seems Burned Out
Gus Feuer, state junior and inter scholastic tennis champion, has been ordered to quit the game for at least two months by physicians. The rest prevents defense of the southern title in Asheville in August but may allow a return within a month and possible entry to the national junior tournament in the north later in the summer.
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Miami
Fila
Gus Feuer
South
Gus
Asheville
Expect Showers to Break Warm Spell
Occasional thundershowers are expected to interrupt a warm spell. Weather outlook notes scattered rain and potential showers in the coming days. The forecast suggests mild temperatures with brief cooling during precipitation.
Greek Revolt Seizes Athens Railways and Public Buildings
Greek army and navy officers have taken control of Athens public buildings and rail stations as a revolution spreads. General Pantelis allegedly leads a military government with plans to curb reckless finance and demand resignations. Salonika reports say Michalakopoulos resigns amid talks of a military regime.
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Anthony Papayannakis
United
Athens
Greece
Salonika
Pangalos
Navy
Jangalos
United Press
Wade
A.P
The
Independent
Michalakopoulos
Pantgolos
Paris
Panielos
Kondylis
M. Michalkopolous
Michalakopolous
Podarad Byron
Kokkinia
Turkey
Near East
Generaldylis
Germany Cannot Wage War Now Says Industrial Leader
Cologne report says Dr. Duisburg, chair of the German Federation of Industries, stated last night that Germany cannot wage war presently as war material plants are destroyed. He claimed Krupp authorities admitted it would take at least a year to restore steel production for modern equipment.
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Cologne
Germany
Dr. Duisburg
German Federation of Industries
Four Die As Dutch Plane Crashes Over Paris
In Paris on June 25 a Dutch pilot named Klunder and Fists, along with associates, perished when a small plane fell. The crash occurred during a flight over the city, authorities reported.
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Paris
Klunder
Fists
Ts "Pinos Solis
Chamber Campaign Nears Goal as Fund Drive Continues
The campaign to raise 15000 to support the Chamber of Commerce efforts shows teams close to the goal on the third day. Women’s division reports and continuing efforts by C B Dodson’s team push toward the target, with the flying squadron also extending work to exceed its initial request. The drive ends Friday with leaders confident the goal will be met.
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Sis
Chamber of Commerce
Cawthon
C. B. Dodson
Professor Loses Job for One Year at University of Virginia
Dr Lefevre a philosophy professor at the University of Virginia was suspended for one year by a 7 to 2 vote after seven and a half hours of deliberation. Resignations of Dr Lefever and colleagues were not accepted amid an automobile accident near Montepelier on May 17. The board found acquittals on all charges except unintentional transportation of a small amount of liquor in a pocket flask.
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Montepelier
Hanover Court House
Lefevre
Queer Argument Against Prohibition in Paris
Chauncey Hackett, delegate of the American Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, said the United States seeks France to pay war debt to fund prohibition enforcement. He claimed U S costs exceed a billion dollars annually and that debt payments could help the United States meet these expenses.
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Paris
United States
France
America
Chauncey Hackett
American Association Against the
International League of Opponents of Prohibition
Hackett
United Stat
Hole in One Stuns British Open Fans at Troon
Ale Taylor, British professional, aces the 11th hole at Troon during the British Open. A precise drive landed on the green and rolled into the cup, marking one of golf’s rare feats in this major tournament.
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Troon
Scotland
Ale Taylor
Defense argues against Shepherd verdict in court
Chief defense counsel in the trial for Shepherd argued acquittal today. He scrutinized the state’s testimony, calling it insufficient for guilt. He asked jurors if they would hang a man for his foster son's will, for chemistry interests, or a low bank balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Shepherd
Shepherd's Defense Near End in McClintock Murder Trial
William Darling Shepherd faces final jury arguments in the Billy McClintock murder case. Stewart and O'Brien will conclude defense. State's Attorney Crowe will close for prosecution. Judge Olsen's role and claims of a plot to seize the McClintock estate are cited by the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Staff
Chicago
Wiliam Darling Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Illam Scott Stewart
Shepherd
W. W. O'Brien
Robert BE. Crowe
Hie
Devee Stewart
McClintock
Harry Olsen
Isabelle Pope
Billy
Stewart
Barnes Leads British Open Open With Prestwick Record
American golfer Long Jim Barnes of Pelham New York shot a 70 to lead the opening round of the British Open at Prestwick Scotland. McDonald Smith posted 76 and Joe Kirkwood 83 as Barnes held a four stroke edge over runner up J H Taylor who had 74 amid praise for Prestwick’s famed course.
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Prestwick
Scotland
Long Jim” Barnes
Pelham
Barnes
J. H. Taylor
China Might Sever Economic Ties With Britain
Liang Sung Chi, secretary to Tuan Chi Jui, said in Tianjin that China cannot declare war on Great Britain but could cut economic relations. The statement was reported by Central News from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Liang Sung Chi
Tuan Chi Jui
Tien Tain
Chinese Casualty Report Amid Demonstrations
Hong Kong dispatch dated June 25 reports foreign casualties in the crisis with British and French forces responding to clashes with Chinese demonstrators. One American woman refused to disclose details while most Canton residents are said to be safe as tensions flare near Shameen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Amer Canton
Man Burned by Blazing Gasoline Lantern Incident
Barbourville Kentucky man, 32, was badly burned when a can of gasoline ignited a lantern as he walked along. The blaze singed his legs and arms but his condition was reported as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbourville
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