27 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
1
Road work on the Baldwin county side advances toward the Apalachee river bridge. Paving along the bay bridge causeway nears completion as the eastern shore segment and newly built Blakely Island stretch await surfacing after settlement. Traffic is increasing with July and August expected to bring peak volume.
Toledo attorney Ira Cole jailed for five days after criticizing Judge while noting the judge struck state affidavits in vice cases from the docket and substituted city affidavits. The director highlighted the difference in penalties between prison terms and fines.
Chicago dispatch reports city officials debate a new zoning ordinance affecting district maps building of filling stations and territorial expansions. The session touches civics education and alleged power trust influence in schools as the American Federation of Teachers attends the meeting.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas, permanent chairman, warned against inserting a wet plank in the party platform. He said the Democrats are not a prohibition nor anti pro t ien party and urged unity over temperance issues amid Southern fears of a platform shift. He noted the convention’s likely long tenure will shape the party’s stance on prohibition and related policy.
Oklahoma delegates back Reed while Ohio amounts push Smith toward the nomination. Kansas weighs Ayres as a possible candidate as Reed gains in strength and Smith eyes secure two thirds on the first ballot. Delegates monitor shifts as fronts line up for the nomination.
Governor Bibb Graves delaying appointment of a new county commissioner to replace the late Albert S. Towle. Rumors name Padgett of Prichard and attorney Bowen as contenders, with Maiden Cammack and J. Bester Robertson also in the field. Graves away from Montgomery delaying final decision.
General William L. Sibert, chairman engineer of the Alabama State Dock Commission, announces a shift to attract industries that will produce port tonnage after the new terminals dedication. He plans immediate start on locating industries and continues freight solicitation efforts, with frequent visits from Bowling Green, Kentucky, this summer to oversee dock activities.
Detective William Christian of the Birmingham police retrieves James Whittaker of 263 South Franklin Street who was arrested here by Detectives White and Holmes. Whittaker is wanted for forgery and will be transported back to Birmingham this afternoon.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce aviation committee will meet this afternoon to discuss development efforts. Gilbert Burton serves as chairman while new questions and reports on pending projects will be addressed.
Lisbon reports Courtney returns with a taiky note tracing a quick journey back. Officials describe a sudden turn in travel plans. Local watchers note the event as a notable movement in a historic port city.
The report notes cloudy conditions with showers in southern Alabama tonight and outlook for Thursday. Light east wind. The forecast emphasizes ongoing chances of showers in the southern region.
A night boat theft occurred at 8:15 PM when a man on watch saw a thief sail away in a black boat with a white top stripe and old name Chepita. Mrs W. 8S. Dumas reported her Ford coupe stolen from Brown street area between 9 and 11 PM. Roy Thomas’s Ford from Prichard was recovered in Lucedale by Deputy Ward.
Carl Weaver, wanted for ten days on prohibition law violation and lacking a four state license tag, was docketed at the county jail. Officers reported the car, found in Crichton, contained 35 gallons of liquor. He was fined 150 dollars plus 50 days costs and gave notice of appeal. the license charge was nolle prossed.
W. J. Barrett of Barrett Haberdashery becomes the first Mobilian to pay the newly enacted head tax. He handed five dollars to chief collector Herve A. Charest, who has opened an office in city hall and plans to begin full collection on July 1. The tax is delinquent.
The article notes a New York wedding involving Livaig and Hoyt with ties to World War veteran status and several exclusive clubs. It recalls Hoyt's 1914 marriage to Julia Robbins who later became Julia Hoyt, their Paris divorce four years ago, and her September marriage to actor Louis Calhern. The text also mentions Mrs Hoyt's prior marriage to Frederic A Willis and a 1923 divorce, with her living arrangements in East Gist street.
Road program chairman Arthur D. Davis stated that the 192 mile paving would be built 18 feet wide using suitable materials. He referenced Colonel Woolsey Finnell who suggested nine foot widths in isolated sections with later expansion to 18 feet as traffic warrants.
County court house engineer Frank Rood reduced jail repair costs by reinforcing steel bars in the lower tiers. With helpers he added long steel slabs, making escapes nearly impossible. The contract was about $3,000, but the work cost roughly $300.
Passengers in a tri motored monoplane over Chicago watched faces and heard voices from WCFL studio. This marks the first successful test of airplane television reception broadcast by the Chicago Federation of Labor station.
The county board will meet Monday July 2 with J B Converse to decide when bids can be invited for the first seven of 22 roads to be hard surfaced using funds from a 5 million dollar road and bridge bond issue. Bids will cover grading and drainage as plans are finalized for bidders to review. The program totals 192 miles across 22 projects and the initial bond block was sold three weeks ago.
County Tax Collector Joseph B. Crow turned over 498079.63 to the state treasury in Montgomery yesterday afternoon. Breakdown shows general tax 188648.90, special soldier's tax 74227.99, special school tax 222682.24, and poll tax 12250.50, reflecting taxes paid by Mobile property owners.
Joe Baker was unanimously elected president of the Lions Club at the annual election Tuesday succeeding Marion Vickers. Officers include Robert Herman first vice president William A Wood second vice president R B Redwood secretary Harry E White treasurer Laurence Zachary lion tamer R H Sells tail twister BE Rencher FR A Kirchoffer andoe E Stone as directors. They will be installed at the next meeting and the president pledges best efforts and cooperation.
The News Item Friday begins a modern romance serial. Bertie Lou realizes she was second choice as her marriage to Rod begins, while Lila’s regret shadows the union. Ruth Dewey Groves crafts a tale of passion, doubt, and desire.
Houston dispatch reports prohibitionists preparing a roll call in the Democratic convention to adopt a bone dry plank enforcing the 18th amendment. Leaders from Texas Georgia and other states rally delegates while anti Smith factions plan floor tactics and conditioning of state delegates.
The mutilated body of seventeen year old Priscilla Little was found beside the Boston and Albany tracks near Wellesley. Police suspect the Framingham girl, residing at Lincoln street, and asked relatives to come for possible identification.
A credentials chief urges contests on the seating of representatives as a political dispute grows. The text hints at a theocratic party with a stated mission and questions about democratic foreign policy.
Houston June 27 platform builders in the Democratic party include 10 senators a former senator two former cabinet officers and seven newspaper publishers on the resolutions committee chaired by Pittman Nevada Caraway Arkansas Tydings Maryland Glass Virginia Harrison Massachusetts Walsh New York Wagner New Mexico Bratton New Jersey Edwards South Carolina and Blease South Carolina Breckinridge Long also represents the District of Columbia The publishers named include Danielle Glass Ewing Jones Lyons Walker Billingham Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Troy Juneau Empire and others A former senator on the committee is A O Stanley of Kentucky
Houston June 27 The convention proceeded to install permanent officers and committees by 11:00 a.m. Senator Koniasen named permanent chairman with a plan for the permanent organization and committees on rules and credentials. A recess was taken until evening.
A Arkansas speaker takes center stage at the Democratic Convention’s third session to condemn corruption over eight years and push for political reform. He argues Republicans press false issues and that the Democratic Party defends legitimate business and equal rights while promoting prosperity.
Oklahoma’s John A. Simpson pressed for inclusion of Minnesota’s Thomas B. Cashman on the platform sub committee. Lena Glass argued farm industries must be represented, sparking debate as Nebraskan F. J. Thomas noted farmers were previously excluded from Republican councils. Agriculture must be paramount in the campaign.
Dis patches from Guadalajara report that American mining men W. M. Mitchell and John F. Hooper, recently kidnapped and held for ransom, have sent a letter to relatives stating they are being well treated.
Democratic leaders at the national convention pressed a revivalist program sparked by last nights keynote. Joe Robinson chaired the morning session as the party moved toward a renewed platform amid wets and drys debates. A night session was planned for further speeches and possible formal nomination.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a show cause hearing for June 29 in Washington on L F Loree president of Delaware and Hudson and director of the Kansas Texas railroad. Loree faces revocation of his authority to hold office and will have a chance to present his side.
A state apartment house incident left revelers scorched by hot water. In the chaos, an actor or resident was injured as a crowd scattered, authorities investigate the source of the scalding liquid and actions taken to control the scene.
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