Port and rail tariffs spark Mobile docks hearing
Government and local bodies prepare to examine port charges at Mobile as the Alabama docks commission pushes charges to be levied from rail haul costs. In York Alabama a ghost frightened driver and a nearby farmer’s wife mystery prompt a police search while bank staff investigate a possible bank incident and blood samples await Auburn chemist analysis.
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Mobile Chamber
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Rich ards to die in electric chair for Rus sell murder
Steve Richards, 51, mop peddler, was sentenced to death for first degree murder in the Charles T. Russell slaying. Judge Joel W. Goldsby imposed the sentence after Richards offered no defense. An appeal to the supreme court and a stay were granted, with the case expected to be reviewed at the term.
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Steve Lafayette Richards
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Joel W. Goldsby
Bridge of Sighs
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Supreme Court
Mme Chernoff Lectures on Psychology at Saenger Theatre
Madame Ida Chernoff, famed beauty expert, spoke to about 2000 women at the Saenger theatre as part of The Register and News-Item lecture series. The fourth of five talks featured lively wit and her distinctive persona drawing strong audience applause.
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Ida Chernoff
Register
Emma
Tickets To Revue At Lyric Theater Tonight
Tickets to the revue at Lyric Theater go on sale and a capacity audience is expected tonight. The program features Mobile and out of town artists plus regular acts and will follow the last performance of the evening.
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Lyric Theater
Arevees
Lyric
Resolution commends The Mobile Register for dry editorials
A resolution praises The Mobile Register for its splendid editorials in behalf of prohibition. Adopted at a Mobile WM meeting on Government Street, the secretary notes the stance favored none but drys and does not name any officers or presidents.
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Prohibition
Mobile Ww. C
Government Street
Armstrong
Orleans Excursion To Run Sunday For Fans
The Louisville and Nashville Rail morning Co. Geron announced the excursion will run Sunday. The train leaves New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. that day. The New can Association team, pennant winners in that circuit, will participate.
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Co. Geron
New Orleans
Newcan Association
Weather Fair With Small Temperature Change Tonight
Weather forecast calls for mostly light conditions with little temperature change across the region tonight. Skies remain mostly clear with brief chilly air and no significant precipitation expected.
Alabama and Mississippi Weather Update
Fair to night and Saturday with slightly warmer conditions. Fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change and moderate northeast winds.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Robbery case tied to hospital car theft and crash
Robbins bound over to the grand jury on larceny and related counts after a wreck linked to a stolen car from City Hospital. Dr J M Weldon identified Robbins on hospital steps and a hat found in the wreck was admitted as his. Demetrios bakery owner was gravely injured, Mrs Thompson and infant also hurt in the collision.
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Bart Chamberlain
Jack Courtney
J. M. Weldon
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Dauphin Street
Mra
Special Examiners to Administer U S Prohibition Officer Tests
Civil service commission agents will be in Mobile next week to conduct oral examinations for applicants seeking federal prohibition officer positions. The written test occurred several months ago.
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Mobile
Thieves Take 1.45 in Store Robbery
A break in at a local store occurred at 2 a.m. when burglars forced the front door lock and opened a window. Cash amounting to 1.45 and canned goods were taken. Police investigation ongoing to identify suspects and recover the property.
Butler Is Named Traffic Manager at St. Louis
St Louis March 2 Samuel 8 Butler is named freight traffic manager of St. Louis San Francisco and Norfolk and Western lines in a shakeup of the traffic department. Butler succeeds in the post after previous manager retired and will coordinate freight movement and routing for major rail systems in the region.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Samuel 8. Butler
St. Louis-San
Fielder and Shortstop Build Bear Ranks
From Camden New Jersey the arrival of two players boosts the Bear ranks as they push toward the 23 man roster. An infield is forming with Bob Knode at first base and the rest of the infield rounded out by the newcomers.
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Lesky
Camden
N. J
Bob Knode
80 Motors Laden With Mobilians To Span Fete
A motorcade of 80 automobiles carrying Mobilians departed the city hall at 9 this morning bound for Bay St. Louis Mississippi to participate in a civic luncheon and related events. Mayor Leon Schwarz also left at 7:30 am for Bay St. Louis to attend the governor and mayor luncheon and Mississippi legislature visit.
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Bay St. Louis
Miss
Rina
Boys Industrial School
Merce
Leon Schwarz
Mississippi Legisla
Mississippi governor leads 270 on Jackson trip to Gulfport
Governor Bilbo heads a party of 270 state officials arriving in Gulfport after overnight stay in Hattiesburg. The group spent the first night of a four day trip before continuing to the Mississippi capital region.
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Miss
Jackson
Gusport
Hattiesburg
Bilbo
Bidwell
Way of motorist harder than ever police order arrests
Reports say police will enforce traffic laws more strictly with summary arrests for driving without proper lights. Officers were ordered to target hazardous driving as part of a broader crackdown on taillight and headlight offenses.
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Eee
Complete Democratic Ballot In County Race Disclosed
Last late entry received completes the Democratic ballot in the county race. Probate judge Price Willems is motioned, Clerk of circuit court H. Smith named, Frank M. Hatcher described as incumbent. Coroner Dr. S. F. Hale is the incumbent, Dr. H. S. J. Walker also listed. School officers to be nominated Silas Elisabeth Fonda Mrs. F. I. Spaulding Martin Hol. Reaves, Vivian L.
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Circuit Court
H. Smith
Sedamuree—Cieer
Frank M. Hatcher
F. Hale
J. W Walker
Silas Elisabeth Fonda
F. I. Spaulding
Martin Hol- Soatee
Reaves
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Dirigible Roars Up Coast Bound to Home Hangar
The airship Rosendahl completes a long Atlantic leg from Panama to Cuba and turns toward its home hangar after a five day five night voyage. Weather favors docking. it passes Havana in the late afternoon, moored to the tender Patoka near Guacanayabo Bay.
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Negro Sentenced on Robbery Charge in Circuit Court
A defendant pled guilty to assault and battery in circuit court and was sentenced to days of hard labor. The complainant, now in Jackson, pleaded guilty to manufacturing liquors and received a year and a day sentence.
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Jackson
Oversubscribe Rail Mortgage Bonds Oversubscribed
The San Francisco Railway bond issue was heavily oversubscribed today and became the year’s largest Wall Street transaction.
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New York
San Francisco Railway
Wall Street
Continued Search for Lost Flyers Near Annapolis
At 2:30 a.m. Monday a search by the United States Naval Academy near Annapolis found no trace of the missing crew after a report of a submerged object near the river mouth. Navy units continued scanning the area for survivors or wreckage.
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Annapolis
Gotham Launches Mosquito War Across City
City health officials begin a campaign against stagnant pools and swamps through drainage and outlets. The program allocates 5,908 dollars with plans to add 100,000 dollars more, under Health Commissioner Harris, as part of the wartime mosquito control effort.
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Canal Aid to Panama Urged by Pan American Conference
A Pan American conference speaker urged the canal as a key aid to Panama and said the region should be protected. He spoke before the New York State Chamber of Commerce in March, stressing the canal area’s strategic importance.
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Panama
New York
Nicaragua
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Chicago School Head Sues Mayor for Libel
Chicago March 2 Mayor William Hale was sued for 250000 dollars by former superintendent William McAndrew. He charged libel arising from accusations tied to his term and the political use of schools. McAndrew denied all charges calling the proceedings ballyhoo and presented his so called facts. No bill of particulars was filed.
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Amendment sought to stock measure in Senate debate
Texas cattle leader C B Lasater denounced a bill aimed at placing stock yards under federal control. He said the measure would force the secretary of agriculture to tell producers when to sell cattle, while supporters argued it would bring private packer owned stock under federal oversight.
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Senate
C. BE. Lasater
Texas
Secre of Agriculture
Lasater
Prince Henry Returns to Hunt Following Accident
Prince Henry resumes hunting with the Quorn hounds at Milton Mowbray after an accident a few days earlier.
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Prince Henry
Woman Admits Faking Birth To Save Home Life
Mrs. Myron L. Boyer told Detroit officials she lied about the birth of a son to preserve her home. The husband, heir to a $5,000,000 estate, seeks court action to correct records. only three people knew of the ruse.
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Mich
Myron L. Boyer
Joseph Boyer
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Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Mexican Foreign Minister Estrada shapes Havana talks
The report notes Estrada guiding Mexican diplomacy in Havana with focus on Salvador and regional relations. Unknown fragments suggest Mexico City linked discussions touch on Guatemalan or Caribbean concerns, reflecting a broader foreign policy stance.
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Ciry
Excelsior Today
Estrada
Salvador
Governors to Confer on Lake Cargo Rates Reduction
Governors from Kentucky and Virginia and regional rail and coal interests plan a meeting to address the alleged injustice of lake cargo rate reductions. The discussion follows a recent state decision aimed at lowering southern cargo rates, with date and venue to be announced.
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Kentucky
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Fime
Howard
West
Virginia
Gore
Alleged Capone Gang Leader Faces Police Pressure in Chicago
Fragmentary report notes Guisch, once cash brains of Capone gang, in hospital and under police scrutiny while underworld tensions rise. Al Capone, recently returned to Chicago from illness, may direct affairs as officers tighten grip. Guisch’s possible heirs and leadership links to Dion O’Banion are mentioned amid turmoil.
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