Murder mystery shadows Crescent News manager at Flomaton depot
Authorities investigate the disappearance and suspected murder of Charles B. Hiller, manager of Crescent News and Hotel Co., last seen at the Flomaton depot. Reports say his body was placed in an empty box car. searches of freight cars are underway as police trace his movements from 5 am.
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Charles B. Hiller
Crescent News and Hotel Company
Flomaton
Warren Buggeh
Mobile
Burch
W. M. Boykin
Louisville & Nashville
Hitler
Barrow
Flomaone
N -Item
Miller
Air Chief Edward Ellington to command air forces in Shanghai
A new portrait of Sir Edward Ellington, British air chief in India, ordered to Shanghai, China, to take charge of air forces. Great Britain has eighty planes of all types at Shanghai.
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Edward Ellington
India
Shanghai
China
Great Britain
Burglars Take 260 From Cotton Products Vault Prichard
Burglars entered the Cotton Products Company vault in Prichard and stole 260 dollars. The window on the east side was forced, and the robbery was discovered as employees arrived for work. Chief Deputy Sheriff Dade and deputies manned the case with no clues found.
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Cotton Products Company
Prichard
Dade
Conception Street Road
M. Dozier
Selma Street
W. W. Reed
City Wharfinger
Lire
Church Street
Royal
Freday
Strained Mexico-US Ties Deepened By Mexican Killings
Reports from Vera Cruz say Albert Betanza American citizen killed at La Gloria ranch near La Gloria Vera Cruz and partner of R B Creager Republican national committeeman from Texas Creager in ranch area Thursday. Betanza body en route to Mexico City. Washington fears possible rupture of diplomatic ties over Mexican land laws and U S arms policy under Coolidge with no firm concessions yet.
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Eeeco City
Mexico
Albert
Betanza
la Gloria Ranch
Vera Cruz
R. B. Creager
Texas
Bentanza
Creager
Betansa
Mexico City
Washington
United Tes
Calles
Department
Nica
Tago
United States
America
Fice
Mident Coolidge
Rio Grande
Aviator Missing on Transatlantic Flight Quest
Paris aviator Majo Larreborges, attempting a direct Atlantic crossing from Casablanca to America, is missing after his seaplane disappeared near Agadir. Reports say the craft was found adrift, but his fate remains unknown as officials trace its route toward Las Palmas and Canary Islands.
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Paris
Majo Larreborges
Casablanca
Italy
Rej Agadir
Moroc
America
Uru
Argus
Postalanca
Casa Blanca
Vill Cisnerox
Spanish West Africa
Bolama
Pirue Guiena
Laterado
Las Palmas
Canary
Coast Guard boats deploy to Gulf duty from Key West to Tampa
Eight 5 foot patrol boats shift to Gulf duty with Tampa and Mobile detours. Four will base in Mobile, four in Galveston, with one kept in Key West for later return. A repair vessel remains at Key West. Curtis Bay crews prepare for further assignments.
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Coast Guard
Tampa
Key West
Galveston
Mobile
Mole
H. W. Wolfe
Curtis Bay
Gulf Division
Man Slightly Hurt When Hit by Cab
Ernest Smith of 106 St Anthony street was slightly injured when struck by a Yellow cab at 11 30 last night while crossing Charleston and Royal streets. He did not file a complaint against the driver. A James Lilly automobile collided with a city fire hydrant at the foot of Charleston street, breaking the hydrant. no injuries were reported.
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Ernest Smith
St. Anthony Street
Charleston
Royal Streets
Smith
James Lilly
Government Street
Weather Outlook for Alabama and pi Region
Cloudy weather expected with warmer temperatures tonight and Sunday. Light rain probable with gentle to moderate southeast and south winds.
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Alabama
Menier
Exwest
Son Arrested by Dad Burns to Death in Cell
Griffin Georgia March 5 Edward Moore 20 placed in jail Friday by his father Policeman Jack Moore on a charge of disorderly conduct was burned to death Friday night in the jail It is believed the son was in his bedding and cried for help but was not heard The father went to the jail Saturday morning to release him for work in the mills and found him dead The family is well known
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Griffin
Edward Moore
Jack Moore
East Thomaston
Moore
Mobile Auto Show Ends With Big Crowds And Parade
Thousands attended Mobile’s premier auto show at the tabernacle, extending the event to tonight due to demand. Demonstrators expect peak crowds and more floor sales as a parade of all display cars goes through Mobile streets, highlighting service as part of automotive ethics. Exhibitors praise harmony and public education goals of the show.
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Mobile
Gadelles
Mobile Automobile Dealers
Mobile, Register and News Item
Tabernacle
Pig Iron Rate Hearing Under Way At Federal Building
United States Cast Iron Pipe Company challenges the pig iron freight rate from Mobile to Birmingham. Examiner McCord of the Interstate Commerce Commission presides with parties including Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads, plus Chamber of Commerce adviser R G Cobb. Traffic manager Hiltner testifies for the pipe maker while railroad reps oppose a rate cut and Cobb seeks a reasonable rate.
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United States Cast Iron Pipe Company
Mobile
Birmingham
Federal Building
McCord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pipe Company
Louisville & Nashville
Southern Railroads
R. G. Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
Hiltner
The
Cast Iron Pipe Company
Cobb
Marine
State Committee To Meet In Mobile For Bond Law Review
A recess committee appointed to study Alabama bond laws will hold a hearing in Mobile during the week of March 15. Members include Representatives Denson Hawkins and Senators Stokes Moore. The joint panel seeks information to make municipal bonds more attractive to investors and reduce issuing costs, with a report due at the summer session.
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Legislative
Mobile
Denson
Hawkins
Stokes
Moore
Coast Oystermen Strike Continues Off Alabama Reefs
A ten day oyster strike off the Alabama reefs persists as fishermen demand higher oyster prices. The union formed by striking oystermen reports current prices around 56 cents, seeking 5 and 60 cents. Sprinkles
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Alabama
Swann Confirmed for Mobile Port Collector Post
Dr. Swann a Wedowee physician and banker has been confirmed by the senate for the Mobile port collector job. He is expected to arrive in Mobile within 10 days to assume charge once his commission is received succeeding A R Noble who held the post for nearly five years. Alec C Birch of Birmingham will relocate to Mobile during his term as district attorney.
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Alan
Mobile
Senate
Congress
Washiington
Dr. Swann
A. R. Noble
Harding
Noble
Republican
Alabama
Swann
O. D. Street
Alec C. Birch
Birmingham
Wedowee
Defamation Charge Against Clerk and Assault Case
Mrs. R. W. Beard of 18eeeeee street is docketed at the county jail on defamation of character for accusing Miss Daisy Tanner of purse theft and telling others. Miss Van Etta Stewart of Crichton faces an assault charge against F. R. Johnson. she posted bond for court appearance.
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R. W. Beard
Daisy Tanner
Grant
Miss Tanner
Beard
van Etta Stewart
Crichton
F. R. Johnson
Inferior Criminal Court
Theft Reports Across City Streets
Miss Maud Horton of Old Shell road reported a car stolen from Conti street between St. Emanuel and Conception. George E. Macon of 956 Seneca street had an auto taken from Conti and Jackson, later found on South Royal street. A thief stole clothes from B. Freelander at the Y M C A.
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Maud Horton
Old Shell Road
Ashland Place
Conti Street
St. Emanue
Conception
B. Freelander
George E. Macon
Seneca Street
Joy Riders
Conti
Jackson Streets
South Royal Street
Hobson
Warrant Charges Theft Auto Wheels
Jim Summertine, 29, docketed at the county jail on a warrant from the inferior wal court charging grand larceny for allegedly stealing two auto wheels two tires and an inner tube from H R Turner who lives near Kushia. Lafayette Samuels was arrested by the sheriff on grand larceny charges by Mack Gilcrist who says the theft came from him.
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Jim Summertine
H. R. Turner
Kushia
Summertine
Lafayette Samuels
Mack Gilcrist
Gilcrist
Dirigible Fails to Find Missing Flyers in Bay Flight
A non rigid dirigible left naval air station for a power field day over the bay in search of missing fliers but could not locate any trace of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Air Station
Judge Grady Fired by Klan and Abetting Legislation
Washington reports Dr Hiram Evans says Judge Henry A. Grady resigned as grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina at the imperial wizard’s request for the good of the organization. In Raleigh, anti Klan bets await a possible new unmasking bill as the Johnson Haywood measure lingers after being killed, with a committee review possible Monday.
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Washington
Henry A. Grady
Ku Klux Klan
North Carolina
Hiram W. Evans
Imperial Wizard
The
Klan
Grady
Dr. Evans
Raleigh
N. C
House
Coaxet Arrives. Several Vessels Depart on Transit Runs
The steamer Coaxet arrived for Waterman steamship line with cargo in transit this morning. The Roanoke Texas Oil Company tanker departed in ballast. The Lake Gilt edge is due at noon. Several ships Sutorpco Lysefjord Honduras Baldhill Clavarack sailed last night with consignments for Transmarine Lines and United Fruit. Baldhill to Baton Rouge. Clavarack to South American ports.
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Coaxet
Waterman Steamship Line
Gulfort
Roanoke
Texas Ojl Company
Lake Giltedge
Sutorpco
Lysefjord
Honduras
Baldhill
Clavarack
Eutoraco
Pacific Coast
Transmarine Lines
Central America
United Fruit Company
Dredge Deepens Slip at State Docks
The docks board uses the Alabama dredge to deepen the first slip at the state docks to 35 feet after prior depth of 20 feet. The docks commission will request bids for warehouse and transit system construction on Pier 2 once plans are completed and proposals advertised.
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State Docks
Docks Board
Alabama
Docks Commission
Babe Ruth ignores income tax woes for record pace
New York March 5 Babe Ruth plans to ignore tax concerns and push for an unmatched record this season after a meeting with internal revenue official Frank Bow ers at the customs house. He reportedly sought an extension on his tax return but aims to concentrate on outstanding performance.
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New York
Babe” Ruth
Frank Bowers
Internal Revenue
Customs House
Hey
Bowers
Babe
Serewnitie
Det
Ruth
Inland Waterways Chief Praises Mobile Bridge Line
Major General T. Q. Ashburn spoke at the Battle House luncheon about the Mississippi Warrior barge line serving Mobile and Alabama. He cited a net profit of 219,580 this year after a 1,000,000 loss in year one, with 310 Mobile firms saving 26,724 and monthly tonnage around 20,000 rising toward 60,000 after equipment expansion. The fleet includes 60 barges, five tow boats, and construction of two more boats will begin soon.
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Inland Waterways Commission
Mobile
Alabama
T. Q. Ashburn
Commission
Battle House
Ashburn
Alabama National Guard crisis deepens with resignations
In Birmingham, Col Hartley A Moon resigns from the Alabama National Guard triggering strain with Gov. Bibb Graves. Captain James A Simpson, head of observation for the 106th squadron, resigns as tensions mount between state officials. In Washington a Treasury lab explosion caused by waste chemicals injures two Black employees, sparking rumors.
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Birmingham
Ala
Hartley A. Moon
Alabama National Guard
Bibb Graves
James A. Simpson
106Th
Washington
Internal Revenue Department
Treasury
Notes Exchange Between United States and Mexico Progressing
Washington reports a new phase in talks between the United States and Mexico with several topics under consideration. The ongoing controversy, long shrouded in mystery, was not addressed in the latest communications, including a message sent yesterday via the Mexican embassy.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Newport sheriff reports cash stolen in Miami hotel
Sheriff Jacob Roll of Newport Kentucky told Miami police that 1500 dollars in cash hidden under his pillow was stolen in a downtown Miami hotel on March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Jacob Roll
Newport
Death charge in Tennessee over Mrs Mildred Ruff slaying
Lilliard Foutch Jr formerly of Virginia University student, arrested for the June 1926 death of Mildred Marr Ruff who was married to another man. He maintains innocence claiming past affection and later learns of her secret Mississippi marriage. Grand jury returned indictment. trial date not set.
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Columbia
Tenn
Lilliard Foutch, Jr
Universally of Virginia
Mildred Marr Ruff
Ruff
Foutch
Mrs. Ruff
Mildred Marr
Lillard
Paul Ruff
Quitman, Mins
Mississippi
Increase Range Station at Fort Morgan Boosts Transmitter
The Tropical Radio Company moved a half kilowatt quenched spark transmitter from the Battle House to Fort Morgan to expand the Fort station range. The Fort Morgan operator tested the new unit and found it thoroughly satisfactory as a duplicate of the city’s auxiliary set. The older Fort equipment was poor, and the fort will relay Gulf and bay boat movements to the Battle House station.
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Fort Morgan
Tropical Radio Company
United States Army
Battle House
City
Bay
Gulf
Rev Dr Daffin to Speak at Central Presbyterian Service
In the absence of a regular pastor Rev Dr R D Daffin missionary to Brazil will preach at the morning services of Central Presbyterian Church tomorrow. There will be no evening services.
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R. D. Daffin
Southern Presbyterian
Brazil
Central Presbyterian Church
Havana Fire Ravages Matanzas Wharf District
Firefighters in Matanzas refuse to work due to ten months of unpaid wages as a blaze sweeps the harbor area. Two warehouses and Munson Line wharves destroyed. Fifty thousand bags of rice lost. Damage estimated above one million dollars.
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Havana
Cuba
Matanzas
Munson Line
Ness
Youth Kidnap Threat Letter Tassels Ohio Family
In Hamilton Ohio a letter threatening boy David Frechtlinger was sent to his father wealthy wool operator. The letter demanded money and was turned over to postal authorities in Cincinnati for investigation. The amount sought was not disclosed and the letter arrived about a week ago.
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Hamilton
Ohio
David Frechtlinger
Woal
Tetter
Frechtlinger
Cincinnati
One Dead in Haverhill Shoe Plant Blast
An explosion at the Haverhill Shoe Trimming and Counter Company factory in Massachusetts killed owner Joseph Berman and injured a woman and six firefighters. The blast shattered the building and blew out many windows, with the detonation audible blocks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Mass
Haverhill, Shoe Trimming and Counter Company
Joseph Berman
Man Arrested Here May Be Released
Chicago March 6. Wick Basie a3, arroaee nee i ye a.0on a charge of passing checks to the amount of 4500 on The Chicago Trust company, was arraigned in court there today. Evidence showed he resigned from a Cleveland construction company before issuing the checks, but the court believed he acted in good faith for his firm. The court ordered the construction company and the Chicago Trust company to settle by next Tuesday, when Wickham probably will be released.
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Chicago
Wick- Basie
Arroaee Nee i Ye
Chicago Trust Company
Ickham
Cleveland Construction
Mobile
Construction Company
Wickham
Wickham Arrested Ahead of Mardi Gras at Local Hotel
Wickham was arrested here just before Mardi Gras at a local hotel. Officers acted at the request of Chicago authorities who sent them to take him back to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickham
Sores
Chicago
Indict 56 For Rum Conspiracy In Indianapolis
Fifty six defendants were indicted by a federal grand jury in the Pope liquor conspiracy case. Urban Pope of Indianapolis and four others were among those charged after liquor seizures suggested ties to shipments from Chicago to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Pope
Urban Pope
Chicago
Barge Line Plan Moves Ahead in Mobile River Bridge Work
A major river bridge project along the Mobile river involves lifting and placing nine spans across the Mobile river and Tensaw river connections. Workers began the placement, linking the causeway from Mobile to Baldwin as the final spans approach completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile River
Thay Bridge
E River
O ‘To
Tensaw River
Baldwin
Robinson Renamed Democratic Leader for Seventieth Congress
Washington march 5 At a Democratic caucus today Senator Ar ise George Robinson was unanimously re elected floor leader for the seventieth congress. He was chosen after a contentious session and will guide the party in the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
At & Democratic Caucus
Nake
Georgia Girl Granted Divorce to Former Leona Spurlock
March 6 report shows Mrs. John Spurlock, formerly Leona Spurlock, granted a divorce. She married August 11, 1918, in Georgia, with the decree issued in II Georgia.
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John
Leona Spurlock
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Grace Ewing
Emporia
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Taro
Associated Paris
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Eek
Coast Oystermen
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Evans
Bambino
Lilliard Foutch
Columbia, Tenn
Fort
MR. Daffin
Elmore J. Fretchlinger
Robinson
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