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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1928

Page

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Burrell Tate Faces Murder Charge After Patrick O’Shaunnessy Death

Burrell Tate of Mobile Alabama admits a fight occurred with Patrick O'Shaughnessy prior to the fatal injury. Solicitor B C Chamberlain announced the statement was given to Detectives Holmes and Green in the presence of Tate and his brother. Tate claims self defense and cites he and his brother were at a Campbell place on South Fence Street the night of the incident.

Burrell Tate Jonesh la Patrick O'Shaughnessy Gui O’shaughness O’shaughnessy Tate Lee Cane Mobile 404 Ala Campbell South Fence Street J. B. Tate Leod Patrick O’shaunessy Les Green Robert Rae Oe Detective Holmes

Four Americans Die in Mexican Posse Clash

Four Americans including Jon Morehouse Russell E Farmer E Kirby and Lawrence were arrested on highway robbery charges on the Ensenada to Tia Juana road then killed after a Mexican posse surrounded them. Three deserters from the United Navy were among the men and several posse members were shot in the ensuing fight.

Pellegrin Jon Morehouse Russell E. Farmer E. Kirby Lawrence United Navy Ensenada Tia Juana

Local Hospital Improvements Urged by Community Leader

A community leader calls for quick improvements at the city hospital and outlines plans to mobilize public support and funding. The speaker emphasizes replacing old facilities and expanding services as a top priority.

Darrow May Take Hand in Defense of Young Killer

Clarence Darrow expected to defend a young killer in Clairsville as trials set for March 1. Five men and relatives seek his legal aid for the case surrounding the slain mother.

Darrow Seere Clarence Darrow Ibyeer Apa Clairsville

Three Men Held as Murder Suspects in Greenville

Three men were jailed in Greenville Mississippi after the body of T K Fussell a Greenville planter was found near a wrecked car. J O Queen of Hot Springs Arkansas and another man were identified as companions in the suspected crime in Clarksdale area.

Greenville Miss Clarksdale Sales T. KB. Fussell

Nelson backs farmer relief in Congress push

Washington March 3 Representative Nelson Democrat Missouri argues for farm relief legislation on the house floor. He says farmers receive insufficient attention in Congress while big business guides and largely controls congressional action. He urges farmers to elect more of their calling to the national legislature.

Washington United States Nelson Missouri Congress

Boykin Withdraws From Houston Democratic Delegates Race

Burrell Boykin a Mobile district accountant and qualified delegate candidate withdrew last night leaving five entries remaining. The slate on the ticket includes D. H. Edington A B Johnston J N McAleer Milton McDowell and Albert S Towle for the convention ballot.

Burrell Boykin Mobile Boykin D. H. Edington Johnston J. N. McAleer Milton McDowell Albert S. Towle

Edge Guests at White House Breakfast

A White House breakfast hosted for Republican leaders drew Edge and other guests. Officials did not release detailed remarks.

Fess, Edge White House

Weather note hints at cloudy skies and low clarity

A fragmentary forecast mentions mostly cloudy conditions tonight with unclear phrasing and stray terms. No concrete temperatures or timings are discernible beyond a general cloudy mood.

Farmers Urge Donations to Relief Fund in Illinois Appeal

CHICAGO March 3 Farmers Union of Illinois asks state farmers to donate to a fund intended to relieve suffer ing. The appeal calls for broad participation to support those in distress.

Chicago Farmers’ Union of Illinois Today

Walsh Assents To Primary Entry But Won't Campaign

Senator Walsh agrees to enter the Democratic presidential preference race in Wisconsin South Dakota and California but will not actively campaign. He cites birthplace Wisconsin and six years in South Dakota plus voting for McAdoo in 1920 and 1924 as factors. McAdoo offices did not comment on the Montana move and its impact on the campaign.

Walsh McAdoo Montana Washington Senate Wisconsin South Dakota California Smith Wildaring San Francisco New York Sta

Heflin for Walsh in Catholic candidacy debate

A report from Washington on March 3 notes a discussion about Senator Walsh's candidacy. The speaker, a Catholic, frames Walsh as a devout supporter of Catholic interests and an ardent political advocate.

Heflin Walsh Washington Senator Walsh

Three Die In Blast Aboard Vessel

A ship suffered a deadly blast resulting in three fatalities. Investigators examined the scene and traced causes as authorities opened inquiries. Names and locations are not specified in the readable text. Further details appear on later pages.

Father Admits Drowning Boys in Ship Canal

Indiana Harbor police report Chief James R. Smith said a father confessed to luring his three sons age 9 6 14 with a plank to the ship canal, telling them he would join his grandmother, then drowning them after placing them in an orphanage and revealing a troubled marriage.

Indiana Harbor Ind James R. Ship Smith Regan Soules Gaid Bs Thins Ship Canal Yeame Smith Canada England Oneone Edgar Robe

Torturer of Child Lover Given Life

A fragment reports Susy trvlak and Mrs Frazier accused of beating a child and a lover, with terms like without mercy attached, as part of a life sentence context.

Susy Trvlak Saan Addon Ver Pitts

Jury Receives Neilson Case in 2 PM Session

Jury assigned to the Neilson case convenes at 2 o clock for deliberations. Court officials report proceedings underway with witnesses and evidence presented to the panel.

Neilson

Three Men To Be Arrested In Murder Case At Livingston

In Sumter County’s sensational murder case Mrs. D A McDonald was slain and her husband D A McDonald was taken to Allison Lumber Company infirmary at Bellamy suffering a nervous breakdown. Police say three men will be arrested or early tomorrow as officers press the investigation. Two clues have been found as Chief Deputy J H Selby leads the case.

Livingston Ala D. A. McDonald Allison Lumber Company Bellamy Sumter County J. H. Selby Garn Gs

Flivver On Block Brings $16 Price

An antique flivver drew minimal interest at first but auctioneer persuasion and a guaranteed genuineness sparked a late bid. The vehicle was pronounced sold as the price rose to sixteen dollars amid wary excitement.

Pei lArey Genanand

Morin Declares He Will Not Seek Senate Nomination

Representative John M. Morin of Pennsylvania announced he would not be a candidate for the senatorial nomination. He said the state should present a united front on the presidential election and did not state whether he would seek reelection to Congress.

Washington John M. Morin Pennsylvania Inne Segga Lewy Morin

Saturday Night Car Crash Drains Water From Vehicle

At Memphis on March 3 a late night crash aboard Seete 1 caused the auto to flood a scene with water spraying twenty feet into the air. The incident occurred at 1 am as a star driver showered and the car halted after a suspected screw cap loosened.

Memphis Eatin Eeeeee

Fire destroys Ralston Purina plant in Battle Creek

Fire at the Ralston Purina plant in Battle Creek Michigan caused an estimated loss of 275000 dollars. The four story brick factory burned after a gas line broke in the boiler room around 10 20 this morning and was reduced to ruins within an hour.

Battle Creek Mich Ralston Puriway

STATE SUMMONS ARMS EXPERT IN GIRL S DEATH

The case involves officers charged in the death of Louise Monteabaro, a sewing machine saleswoman, who died from a gunshot wound. Judge B S Lyman of Montevallo will preside with H Ellis as counsel for the officers. Attorney General McCall and assistants will prosecute, firearms expert William J Courtney among chief witnesses. Over 125 witnesses have been called to testify.

Pears

Social Congress Draws Mobilian Attendees in Memphis

The annual meeting of a national conference will be held in Memphis on May 2 with delegates from every state and foreign countries. Thomas 8 of the Family Welfare Bureau and Miss Bessie Rencher, city welfare worker, are among local representatives. The program emphasizes Southern social problems and welfare topics at the first southern convention in years.

Memphis Thomas Family Welfare Bureau Bessie Rencher South

Darrow Heads to Dayton Amid Evolution Row

Darrow leaves for Dayton Tennessee for a famed clash with William Jennings Bryan. He criticizes Tennessee leaders and anti evolution law saying it harms the state and he cannot support a candidate who tolerates rum and oil corruption.

William Jennings Bryan Dayton Tenn John R. Neal Darrow Tennessee Agen Earth

Forhan Home Damaged by Fire in Riverside Drive Residence

Fire damaged the Riverside Drive home of Dr. es J. Forhan a toothpaste manufacturer. Passersby aided a woman to safety after she dropped a key to the front door and was escorted through the smoke to the street. Paintings and furnishings were destroyed in the blaze with substantial losses.

New York Riverside Drive Es J. Forhan Farkit

Chernoff Delivers Last Lecture to Mobile Women Auditors

Madame Chernoff spoke at the Saenger Theatre under Register and News-Item auspices to a nearly filled audience of several hundred women. She praised Mobile women for strong interest and regretfully noted she could not stay longer.

Mme. Chernoff Saenger Theatre Ister Chernoff Madame Chernoff

Mobile agents raid West Florida as 18 stills seized

Mobile prohibition agents joined western Florida officers in Holmes county near Pensacola and Westville to raid for several hours. They seized 18 stills and destroyed mash, with local officials noting increased enforcement since West Florida joined the tenth district. Judge A W Hargett and Ford led another raid near Chestang, capturing a drum still and a hastily abandoned setup.

Florida Mobile 10Th Prohibition District Alabama Holmes County Pensacola Graves Jackson McMillan A. W. Hargett Ford Chestang

British Cruiser Cairo Makes Four Day Call in Mobile

The light cruiser Cairo docked at the St. Louis street waterfront at 11 30 a m for a four day visit arriving from New Orleans and sailing here from Havana and Thomas. Captain J A G Troup will make an official visit to City Hall. The ship will be open to visitors Sunday afternoon from 3 p m. The Cairo of the Carlisle class is 450 feet long with a 36 foot beam and carries 382 enlisted men and 22 officers. It is armed with five six inch guns two three inch anti aircraft guns and four three pounders with eight torpedo tubes and a top speed of 30 knots.

H. M Cairo St. Louis Street Army and Navy Office J. A. G. Troup Porta Gulf of Mexico New Orleans Havana Thomas Tank Couieer Ganew Ciel Mobile Dheer Daames Fort Mor Gan Cammel-Laird England

Route Change Sparks Population Protest in Mobile Calvert Area

A protest against a proposed road route shift cites the old path as most populated. Dr Ezelle and others plan to press their case at a March 12 and March 19 meeting, with a delegation awaiting time to present.

Mobile-Calvert William M. Eaelle Ezelle

Motor Returned to Mobile From The State Line Theft

Detective Mackey of the State Line police reports the motor returned to Mobile. The hammer and property were stolen January 25 and recovered by State Line authorities.

Mackey State Line Miss Mobile Hammer 50 Street Tie Oene State Line

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