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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1929

Page

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Moble indictment linked Chicago theft ring figure Bugario

Michael Bugario, Chicago gangster and alleged head of an automobile theft ring, is under indictment in Mobile and to be brought to answer charges after recovering from injuries from a Chicago shooting. He and Dan Moldoven are accused of transporting a stolen Buick from Chicago to Mobile last May and selling it to M. Gerhardt.

Michael Bugario Chicago Mobile Bugario Dan Moldoven M. Gerhardt Federal Federal District Attorpe

Hoover Begins Early On Task As President

Washington March 5. Eight names submitted by new President Herbert Hoover for his cabinet were confirmed by the Senate within minutes after he forwarded their nominations.

Hoover Washington Herbert Hoover Senate

Violators Fined in Prohibition and Driving Offenses

Lawrence Franklin was fined 50 dollars and costs or 20 days by Judge Tisdale Touart for rating the prohibition law. Leo Buestos 75 dollars and costs or 20 days. Bill Charlie and Adeline Wash 50 dollars and costs or 20 days. Henry C Lowenstein fined 1 dollar and costs or 10 days for reckless driving. L Deaux faced a similar charge with unclear details in the stalled entry.

Wrence Franklin Tisdale J Touart Inter Criminal Court Leo Buestos T Ie Bill Charlie Adeline Wash Henry C. Lowenstein L. Deaux

City Attorney Objects to Direct Current Charge in Mobile

Kilborn argues against the 20 percent differential on direct current charges imposed on Mobile consumers. He cites Burns and McDonnell engineering data and notes the firm has prepared testimony for the upcoming hearing. The city plans to present Kansas City sourced findings to the Alabama public service commission after the page turn.

Aity Vincent Kilborn Alabama Public Service Commission Iptivaunticn Ae Burns and McDonnel]ngineering Company Kansas City Mobile Burns McDonnell Kilborn

Locambia City Cut Off as Escambia River Rises

Escambia River floods cut Brewton and nearby Escambia County from the outside world by road. Officials say the town remains safe though all highways out are flooded. Relief supplies are stocked as warnings accompany rising river crests and smaller tributaries recede.

Escambia Brewton Escambia County Hway

Bond market to be reviewed at board meeting

The board announced it will report the condition of the bond market at the next meeting. Additional funds are needed soon to continue the paying program underway. It reported that nearly all funds from the first bond sale have been exhausted.

Gulf Mobile and Northern Directors to Be Elected at Annual Meeting

Will elect heads at the Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad annual meeting in Stockdale. Meeting set for 11 o clock Monday morning at the general offices 71 Conti Street. Stockholders expected to approve purchase of Meridian and Memphis Jackson and Eastern and Birmingham and Northwestern railroads by the G M N.

Ders Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad Conti Street Meridian Memphis Jackson and Eastern Birmingdeen Northwestern

Funeral attendance announced for Haley Fiske president

Andrew C. Mitchell manager of the local Met Life agency will attend the funeral of Haley Fiske president of the association in New York. Fiske died suddenly Sunday morning after attending divine services. Mitchell left for New York yesterday.

Andrew C. Mitchell Metropo Life Insurance Noeceny Haley Fiske Ation York Abienere New York Mitchell

Special Session Date Now Worries Capital Leaders

Washington officials worry over the timing of the special session to consider farm policy legacy. The Senate was called to order to review ongoing work from the 70th Congress, with committees to be formed and revisions to be planned by successor bodies as the session proceeds.

Washington Senate Dent Ee Ee House

City Pursues Lower Electric Rates for City Customers

The city commission adopted a resolution to challenge current charges and seek equitable rates for more than 7,000 electric users. City Attorney announced plans to press the case in higher courts following Commissioner Harry Hartwell’s resolution.

Harry Hartwell

County taxes discussed at Tate session on Mobile values

Alabama tax commission members chaired by Henry 8, with John 8. Tilley and Frantis H. Moore, met county tax assessor George T. King and local department representatives. City Commissioner Harry T. Hartwell attended the conference over Ehrenberg scientific valuation of property within corporate limits.

Mobile County Alabama State Tax Commission Henry John 8. Tilley Frantis H. Moore George T. King Harry T. Hartwell Ehrenberg

Man Injured In Street Collision At Cedar and Royal

Police say a man was injured on ment street at Cedar after a vehicle struck him and fled the scene. He was taken to City hospital for first aid, with no trace of the car. In a separate incident Dr. M. C. Murphy was slightly hurt when an auto driven by Barbara Broadhead struck him at Royal and Dauphin streets.

Ment Street Cedar Gwin M. C. Murphy Barbara Broadhead Hallet Street Royal Dauphin Streets

Frost Forecasted With 42 Degree Low And Fair Skies

Weather officials predict a minimum of 42 degrees tonight with fair conditions. A garbled note references Richard Frost and a mobile lookout called T. Ashenberger during a brief stay, though details are unclear.

Richard Frost T. Ashenberger Mandle

Shoe industry in Missouri cited as world leader by governor

Jefferson City March 5 claim credits Missouri with leading the world shoe industry. The governor notes the state’s prominent role with St. Louis as a key center and calls attention to shoe manufacturers who informed Caulfield about the state’s standing.

Jefferson City Caulfield St. Louis

Hoover Begins First Full Day As President At 8:55 A.M.

President Hoover started his first full day in office by arriving at the White House at 8:55 a.m. and turning on the lights. He worked without formal engagements, reviewing a mass of prepared data before breakfast with Mrs. Hoover.

Washington Hoover White House Harding Roose

Philippine leader cites alliance gains with Washington

The official notes his limited ability to comment on foreign policy while praising personal ties with C. T. Wang of the Nationalist Chinese government, Japanese premier Tanaka, and the Naval Minister. He adds Okeda will aid in his new duties and claims Philippine agitation for independence has diminished this year.

Anch Webere Tnlott Tokyo C. T. Wang Tanaka Okeda Phiies Allanes Washington

Golf Shot Sparks Cheerful Moment in Brief Florida Stop

A traveler left Florida at 11:55 last night and a brief stop in Washington is planned for Wednesday. A ball was watched soar in the air as Kenny congratulated a player on one of the season's best shots, a moment of lighthearted sportsmanship.

Ork Washington Kenny

Jury selection resumes in Memphis murder trial

In Memphis on March 5 a jury for 8. Taylor the trunk murderer began forming again with 10 jurors yet to be chosen. The list of potential jurors was exhausted yesterday as the court opened for proceedings in the high profile case alleging the slaying of his wife Mrs Irene Meath Taylor.

Memphis Tenn Taylor Irene Meath Taylor

Body Found Near Wyandotte With W Belt Buckle Clue

A man about 2 of an unidentified age was found shot to death today along a highway near Wyandotte. He showed about a dozen gunshot wounds to the head neck and shoulders and carried a belt buckle engraved with the initial W as the sole identifiable item.

Wyandotte

Poison liquor kills and blinds in Peoria area

Illinois coroner reports rising death toll from poisoned liquor with fifteen dead and dozens ill or blinded in Peoria and nearby areas. Authorities fear shipments from the same batch may have spread to Des Plaines and Decatur as investigators await final tally and names.

Peoria William Dilcott Illinois Decature Alchol Maurice Mannsfield John Cox Vermont

Curtis to Take Up Vice Presidency Duties in Senate

Washington notes Charles Curtis of Kansas stepping into the vice president role with familiar duties in the Senate. He left the Senate on Saturday and will balance legislative tasks with new ceremonial expectations as the administration shapes its early policy posture.

Washington Charles Curtis Kenans Senate Harness

Martinez Bound Over On Forgery Charge In City Court

Joseph Martinez, alleged forger of a Namara Brothers check, was bound over to the grand jury on a forgery case. Recorder D. Yooi set bond at 500 dollars after a hearing. Detectives Pete Pearson and Levine Bauer arrested Martinez.

Joseph Martinez Poe D. Yooi Martinez Namara Brothers Pete Pearson Levine Bauer

Work Urges Closer Unity Between Party and Groups

Dr. Work, chairman of the Republican national committee, urged national freemen and committee women to keep state headquarters open continuously and to maintain a continuous party apparatus. He argued that elections are won by organized, ongoing efforts and that current mobilization should be sustained rather than delayed.

Washington Work Hubert Republican National Committee National Freemen National Committee

Ex-Director and Actor Dies Amid Film Work

An ex director and actor connected with a film project died yesterday at age four. He was the son of the late William Russell, an actor who passed away two weeks earlier.

William Russell Ture

Baltimore publisher begins 6000 mile air tour from England

Capetown reports Van Lear Baltimore publisher and aviation enthusiast arrived to complete a cross sea air tour that started February 11 at Croydon England. The journey totals about 6000 miles with stops en route.

Capetown Union of South Rica van Lear Baltimore Croydon England

Court Upheld Ruling on New Orleans Block Closures

Washington March 5 The Supreme Court sustained a lower court ruling involving eight blocks on Caude Avenue in New Orleans. The decision affirms prior judgments in the case.

Washington New Orleans

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