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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1930

Page

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Supreme Court reviews liquor conspiracy under prohibition

The March 3 4 report notes the government seeks Supreme Court review to decide if a liquor purchaser who orders delivery and thus facilitates transportation can be guilty of conspiracy with a bootlegger. The case discusses whether the buyer who placed the order is implicated and whether conspiracy applies when transportation is required by the contract.

Washington Supreme Court Banker Alfred Norris Poss Joe D. Kerper Phila Dale

Feron Missing Oak Park Magistrate Searched Across County

The search for Oak Park magistrate James M. Feron intensified with radio telegraph and police involvement. Authorities checked Feron’s books which were found in order though a return is pending as Feron’s wife collapses and officials fear amnesia or illness may explain his absence.

Oak Park Til James M Féans Feron

Death of Henry Waller at 1505 Iberville street

Henry Waller aged man of 216 Marmotte street died after a sudden illness while working on a concrete driveway at 1505 Iberville street. He collapsed and passed away in an ambulance en route to City hospitals.

Henry Waller Marmotte Street Iberville Street City Hospitals

Radio Schedule From WODX Station Listing

Radio program rundown from The Register and News-Item studio lists Sunshine Hour at 1:00 to 2:30 and a midmorning lineup followed by Weatherby Furniture Company and Dance Records. Studio Talent includes P. P. Taylor and John Taylor on violin and guitar with WODX Orchestra at 8:30.

Monhday WODX Register Gayfer's Weatherby Furniture Company P. P. Taylor John Taylor

Lost Express Plane Found Amid Canyon Wreckage

Western Air Express officials believe the wreckage found 20 miles northeast of Lake Arrowhead is a stored monoplane piloted by James Doles. Missing for a week, Doles co pilot A W Bieber and steward John W Slaton were aboard. Severe storm and canyon inaccessibility hinder searchers.

Lake Arrowhead Box Canyon Western Air Express James Doles Doles A. W. Bieber John W. Slaton Argainstorm

Senate Contest Drives State Primary Interest

Reporters noted growing focus on the Senate race as state party leaders including Thompson and Bankhead discussed potential candic y to run in the November general election. The article mentions Edmund W. P ma and the state executive committee amid governor’s race chatter.

Senate Thompson Bankhead Edmund W. P Ma State Executive Committee Charile C. McCall

Two robbers killed in Harper Theatre safe raid gun battle

Detroit reports two policemen shooting two men during a dawn attempt to rob the Harper theatre safe at 7723 Harper Avenue. The robbers were killed after a gunfight with officers. firemen assisted with removing the bodies from the attic scene.

Detroit Harper Theatre Harper Avenue Garbada

Rebel in Command in Dominican Republic Takes Presidency

General Rafael Estrella Urena, leader of the insurgent move, assumed the office of president in Santo Domingo under constitutional procedure. He was named secretary of state for the interior a week earlier after the government change, as dictated by the constitution.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Rafael Estrella Urena Estrella Arena Interior Horacio Vasquez Letcaicotaiey Inca

Fire Rips Charbonnet Docks After Scantic Blast

At New Orleans Charbonnet docks fire roared through ships including the steamship Scantic. Two dead twelve injured with five seriously burned as flames tore at the vessels and nearby docks. Roland Kreher a three year old boy died from burns, his body found on the Scantic deck after it was torn from moorings. Property losses are estimated at three million dollars.

New Orleans Charbonnet Scantic U. S. Shipping Board Roland Kreher Charles Kreher

Hearing Date Set for Cochran Appeal on Legis Gate Funds

The Supreme Court advanced Cochran's appeal challenging the Legis Gate appropriation for a April 14 hearing. Washington reports indicate the date was set by the court today.

Cochran Washington Supreme Court

Sub-Freezing Winds Grip South For Centennial Week

Southern states shiver under a howling wind as a cold wave pushes temperatures to sub freezing levels across Dixie. Minimums reported include Asheville 20, Jacksonville 20, Memphis 26, Meridian 28, Mobile 34, Birmingham 38, New Orleans 40, Little Rock 26, Savannah 30, Shreveport 28, Miami 62, Tampa 44 as winter grips the region.

All Dixie Atlanta Asheville Jacksonville Fla Memphiis Meridian Ies Mobile Ala Birmingham New Orleans Little Rock Ark Savannah Shreveport, la Miami Tampa Louisiana Mississippi

Davis Quiet About Communist Statewide Races

James J. Davis secretary of labor returned to Florida and declined to discuss reports he might seek governor or senator in Pennsylvania primaries. He said he would remain in office and offered no further comment while meeting with William A. Vane in Florida.

Washington James J. Davis Labor Florida Pennsylvania Davis Hoover Sens William A. Vane Vis

Supreme Court Denies Petition on Manes Powers Case

The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled the petition for a writ of mandamus to compel a second sanity hearing for W. P. Howell, the condemned triple slayer, was without jurisdiction. It instructed the warden to impanel another jury to decide Howell's sanity after a prior juror deadlocked.

Little Rock Ark Manes Supreme Court L. Todhunter W. P Bill) Howell Triple Slayer Howell

Woman Wounded in Back in City Street Knife Attack

Savannah Rogers at 851 Lawrence Street treated at City Hospital Moreau for knife wounds in the back. Police report says Allen Mathews of 405 Davis Avenue inflicted the injuries.

Savannah Rogers City Hospital Lawrence Street

Michigan Pastors Demand End to 106 Day Marathon Dance

Detroit pastors protest a 106 day marathon dance at Eastwood Park East Detroit seeking action as local authorities fail to halt the event The state Labor and Industry commissioner plans to intervene after authorities could not stop it.

Michigan East Detroit Detroit Eastwood Park State Commissioner of Labor and Industry Wayne County

Odd Program Shift for Felix Parade on City Streets

Readable notes show a Monday program at noon for the arrival of King Felix at the Pontohar train. A 1:00 p.m. parade is planned with participants including Ndutaes and state figures, centered along St. Francis Street easels, with activities continuing that day from 1 p.m. onward.

King Felix Peror Acy Pontohar Government Atreet Ndutaes & Tatee St. Francis Street Trom Trom Bates

King Felix Parade Lights Mobile in Joyful Carnival Night

Thousands celebrate King Felix in Mobile with rainbow lights and bands. The parade winds through city streets led by a police platoon and Mobile Carnival officials amid festive bunting and night illumination.

Felix Clifford Inge Mobile Kingdom of Joy Alfred Stapies Mobile Carnival Tion John D. Logan University of Ala

Andalusia youth injured atop freight car in city yard

Samee Fuqua, 22, of Andalusia Alabama, was found on a Louisville & Nashville freight car in Libert yards. He suffered a fractured skull and badly injured hands and remained in critical condition at City hospital Monday. Doctors doubted his recovery.

Samee Andalusia Ala City Hospital Libert Yards Louisville & Nashville Railroad Fuqua Aye Higgins & Courtney Ee Fuqua

Lindbergh to Continue Glider Experiments in Bay Area

San Francisco report says Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh likely to press ahead with glider tests in the bay region. He and Mrs. Lindbergh arrived yesterday from Burbank, California.

Examiner Bays Lindbergh San Francisco the Examiner Charlies A. Lindbergh San Francisco Bay Region Burbank Calif

Monarch of Joy Sends Radiogram From Pontchartrain

King Felix II of Mardi Gras era sends a telegraphic greeting from the U S Pontchartrain to The Mobile Register and The News Item. The message extends royal salutes to subjects in the realm of mirth and merriment aboard the yacht as Tropical Radio Telegraph relays it.

Felix Tl U.S. Pontchartrain C. C. Inge Register Pontchartrain Felix Tropical Radio Telegraph Company Mobile Register Mobile

Bollings Convicted in Marijuana Possession Case

C A Bolling and Robert Bolling were arrested Saturday afternoon on marijuana ordinance charges and convicted in recorder's court Monday morning. Each was fined 300 dollars.

C. A Robert Bolling Recorder's Court

Car Driver George Clay Pleads Guilty After Crash

George Clay 19 years old, charged with failing to stop after an accident on the bay front road. He entered a guilty plea before Acting Judge Tisdale in inferior criminal court. The other vehicle involved was operated by 8 C Currow of Fayetteville North Carolina.

George Clay C. Currow Fayetteville N. C Bay Front Road Tisdale Inferior Criminal Court

Citronelle killer seeks clemency hearing scheduled

Jarvis, convicted of participating in a Citronelle holdup that killed Claude Hurt, faces clemency consideration by the state pardons board. The hearing is set for 3 o clock in Governor Graves' office with board members attending. Hurt’s death followed the crime in the late case.

Alabama Mobile Citronelle Ebilian Claude Hurt State Pardons Board Graves Jarvis

Case Near Jury Trial Over Textile Murder of Ys Aye

A jury trial looms in a case involving a textile incident alleged to have resulted in a murder of Ys Aye. Prosecutors outline key evidence while defense argues for reasonable doubt as the case moves toward deliberation.

Seven Assessed in Prohibition Arraignments

Several persons arraigned in a senior court Monday for violating the prohibition. They were fined 50 dollars and sentenced to prison terms. Names include Goldaby, Alonzo Lawrence, Costren, F J RB Hollis and Sallie Ch. State and county officers assisted by a statewide enforcement unit led by Chief Walter C. are in town to aid enforcement of dry laws.

Fenior Goldaby Rence Alonzo Costren F J. RB Hollis Sallie Ch Offic Walter c

Home Destroyed in Whistler Fire Morning Blaze

Fire swept a residence in Whistler early today causing total loss. Neighbors reported loud cracks and smoke seen from Main Street as firefighters battled the blaze for hours. No injuries were immediately reported. Local authorities began an investigation into the fire’s cause.

Whistler

Alba Fishing and Hunting Club Elects Officers

The Alba Fishing and Hunting Club will hold its annual meeting on Monday night March 10 at the Chamber of Commerce. Steele Partridge announces officers will be elected and general business for the ensuing year will be transacted.

Chamber of Commerce Ing Steele Partridge

Weather Update Local Fair With Frost Overnight

Weather bulletin notes continued fair conditions with frost tonight and Monday. Minimums around 31 degrees, interior lows 18 to 28, coastal 22 to 26. Observations taken at 7 a.m. EST.

Mobile

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