Substitute Docks Bill Favored by Alabama House Seaport Group
The Alabama house seaport committee adopted a sub committee substitute for the Givhan bill reorganizing the docks commission. They will not report until after a state port terminals tour in late March. The panel plans to visit Mobile March 23–24 as guests of the Chamber of Commerce and will pose written questions to General Sibert. Representatives Burns Swift Grove and Givhan lead the discussions and debates.
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Hubert Baughn
Montgomery
House Seaport Committee
Alabama Docks Commission
House
Burns
Dallas
Alabama
Swift
Escambia
Mobile
M Chambers of Commerce
Sibert
Sossaman
Mosalen
Seaport House
Representative Grove
Givhan
Docks Commission
Demopolis
Selma
Tuscaloosa
Fugitives Captured Recalling Christmas Jail Escape
Josh Imms aged 48 was recaptured Thursday by Deputies Hud son and Hargett after escaping the county jail on Christmas day while on kitchen duty. He was returned on a charge of escaping and arraigned in inferior court where he received 30 more days.
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Josh Imms
Hudson and
Hargett
Visitors invited for 8 o clock event at Bienville hotel club
Mobile Winter Visitors club hosts an 8 o'clock Thursday night gathering at the club rooms in Bienville hotel. Temporary residents and guests staying in homes hotels and apartments are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Mobile Winter Visitors’ Club
Bienville Hotel
Weather update with increasing cloudiness and warmer night
Local forecast calls for rising cloud cover and warmer temperatures Thursday night with a likely chance of rain Friday. Minimum near 50 degrees. River bulletin notes river forecast details and central region readings.
Democrats Rededicate Party Open To State Liquor Control
Smith and Cox walked to the platform amid cheers during the session. Chairman Raskob urged a rededication of the party and proposed a substitute for the prohibition amendment granting states full control over sale and manufacture of liquor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Smith
James M. Cox
Raskob
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee Meeting Sparks Unity Call
Harmony spread through the Democratic national committee gathering as Chairman Raskob urged a united front for 1932 and promised no commitment on issues. Jouett Shouse, executive director, drew applause with the pledge that the Democratic organization would remain cohesive.
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Raskob
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Committee
Jouett Shouse
Jowett Shousetanave Addresses Democratic Meet
Jowett Shousetanave, executive director, drew applause at the Democratic National Committee meeting by pledging no individual presidential candidacies and pledging to build the party for victory in 1932. The moment eased a tense atmosphere as Daniel Raskob spoke to resolve uncertainty.
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Jowett Shousetanave
Democratic National Committee
Ganization
Raskob
Alabama House Approves Study on Power Rates and Valuations
A joint legislative committee was authorized to summon witnesses and demand records from electric utilities to probe property values tax valuations stock charges and costs of power in Alabama. The resolution by Rep Richard Kelly of Talladega directs a broad review of rates regulations and operations.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
House of the
Alabama
Senate
Kelly
Talladega County
Hubert Baughn
Richard Kelly
Talladega
Bennett Bennett Bennett Murder Trial Nears Jury
Kansas City March 5 Prosecution and Judge Latshaw tentatively rejected a first degree murder instruction in the Mrs Myrtle A Bennett bridge game slayer case Closing arguments were set for today as the defense rested and the state prepared rebuttal testimony contending the shooting was accidental with the husband’s death during a bridge quarrel.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Ralph L. Latshaw
Myrtle A. Bennett
Bridge
Horton Defies Ouster Demand in Tennessee
Governor Henry H. Horton declared he will not resign as impeachment pressure mounts from Edward Crump and Shelby County political ranks. Crump’s and Crump-backed witnesses press the probe into Horton’s administration, with the governor vowing to stand and defend.
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Tennessee
Crump
Nashville
Tenn
Edward H. Crump
Henry H. Horton
Shelby County
Legislative Committee
Activities of Red Agents Based in Wilcox Seizures
Red agents operating in Wilcox County have carried out seizures and a creature was seized in Wilcox. The item has been placed before Governor Miller for review and action.
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Wilcox County
Miller
Steel stocks lead mild bull rally after Congress adjourns
In New York, a cautious bull movement lifted steels and utilities as traders welcomed Congress adjournment. Big gainers included U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic, with smaller firms like Superior and Transue & Williams posting notable climbs. The market shows cautious optimism for steel demand and higher second quarter prices amid firm money lending.
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Associated Press
New York
Congress
0.S
Bethlehem
Republic
Superior
Transue
Williams
American Can
Allied Chemical
United Coring American Testanentro
Wall Street
Tunstall resolution ballots forwarded in Senate contest
A copy of the Tunstall resolution authorizing sheriffs to forward ballots from the last general election was telegraphed to Senator Moses of New Hampshire, vice chair of the senate privileges and elections committee, ahead of Heflin's contest against Senator Bankhead. The committee may seek the ballots for review, though no hearing date is set.
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News-Item Capital Bureau
Montgomery
Haven Kept Busy by City Lodging House in February
The municipal lodging house at 15 South Water Street cared for 1,033 men in February, with 1,133 total lodging and the same served coffee and rolls. Mayor Leon Schwarz received a $25.23 check from E. J. Mather of Southern Inc. for Mobile relief committee dues.
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South Water Street
Leon Schwarz
C. C. Dean
Green Injured in Atmore Accident Reaches City Hospital
Calus Green was brought to City hospital Thursday afternoon from Atmore after an accident that left him with a broken arm and other injuries.
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Calus Green
City Hospital
Atmore
Wales Awaited in Buenos Aires Visit
Buenos Aires prepared for the arrival of the Prince of Wales and Prince George at E Palomar airfield from Market Plata as the city wore festive dress for the royal visit.
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Buenos Aires
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Conversation of Ouhr oeder Told 10 Jury
In Indianapolis March 5 a dying man's moans were recounted at the trial of Harold H Schroeder charged with murder and arson in the May killing of an unidentified man. George L Winkler testified about conversations in the prosecutor's office and the defense won exclusion of post arrest statements amid third degree method protests.
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Indianapolis
Harold H. Schroeder
Mobile
Ala
George L. Winkler
Marion County
Schroeder
Terre Haute
Winkler
Judson L. Stark
Ira M. Holmes
Youth Convicted In First Degree Liquor Case
James Bowman eighteen pleaded guilty in circuit court to manufacturing liquor and possessing a stijl. Judge Claude A Grayson sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary to start after a prior inferior court term. Ed Bennett as charged with a statutory offense had his case passed on request of Attorney Tom Twitty who said he had not interviewed witnesses.
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James Bowman
Claude A. Grayson
Ed Bennett
Tom Twitty
Pelham on Visit Seeks Game Warden for Washington County
Joe Pelham Jr of Chatom Washington county spent time at the courthouse Thursday conferring with judges and clerks. He was en route home after visiting Montgomery and asked Governor Miller to allow employment of a game warden for the county. Pelham is solicitor of the first judicial circuit and editor of the Chatom weekly.
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Joe Pehiam, Jr
Chatom
Washington County
Montgomery
B. M. Miller
Miller
Pelham
First Judicial Circuit
Cutter Saranac Arrives in Mobile Heads for St Petersburg
The cutter Saranac arrived in Mobile from Galveston on Wednesday and will stay through Friday or Sunday. It was announced Thursday at the local coast guard headquarters as one of the coast guard’s most modern crafts en route to St Petersburg.
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Saranac
Mobile
Galveston
Coast Guard
St. Petersburg
Henry Richardson Gets 15 Minute Prohibition Custody
Henry Richardson, just released from a state sentence in a prohibition case, was brought into federal court on the same charge and spent a 15 minute custodial term in the marshal's office before proceeding.
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Henry Richardson
Merchal
Stormy Ocean Hides Fate of 7 Sailors From This City
Stormy gales lash the Atlantic as the four masted schooner Emerett of Baltimore is found abandoned off Georgia with seven crew missing. Mobility seaman William Huriston listed aboard. master Captain M Dacosta Roberts uncontacted since Feb 25 from Jacksonville. Lifeboat missing. deck lumber washed away. crew other names given in Baltimore records.
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Atlantic
Mobile
Associated Press
Emerett
Baltimore
Georgia
Hydrohic
William Huriston
Savannah
M. Dacosta Roberts
Jesterville
Jacksonville
Fla
Porto Rico
Bermuda
Roberts
Ocean Moalate Hydrographic Office
T Emerett
Arthur Jorden
Albert Plank
Beaton
Melvin Bernstein
Norway
Jon Jensen
Denmark
Oscar Tangerud
Island Bridge Bill Signed By Governor
Governor B M Miller signed the Craft bill authorizing private capital to build a toll bridge linking Dauphin Island in Mobile Bay to the mainland. The span costs 700000 dollars from Cedar Point to the island under Mobile county board of revenue supervision, with no options allowed by the board.
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B. M. Miller
Montgomery
Dauphin Island
Mobile Bay
News-Item
State Capital Bureau
Cedar Point
Board of Revenue of
Mobile County
Water Works Bills Overdue Highlight Audit Findings
A special audit report shows waterworks accounts in arrears totaling 51050.56 as of January 31 due to lax collection methods and neglected records. Superintendent Herve Charest is praised for efforts to improve the department, while the commission plans a meeting with L. J. Richard to discuss findings and remedies.
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City Commission
L. J. Richard and Company, Public Accountants
Herve Charest
L. J. Richard
Firm of
Accountants
Slaying Case Against Mobile Heights Man Goes to Court
Lammie Miller, 30, of Mobile Heights near Spring Hill, faces first degree murder charges for the shotgun slaying of neighbor Dorsey Richardson, 30. Miller says he acted in self defense as Richardson attacked him with a knife. a preliminary hearing is set for Monday.
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Lammie Miller
Mobile Heights
Spring Hill
Dorsey Richardson
Bo Bart B. Chamberlain
Miller
Richardson
Addie
All-Girl Band To Feature Weekly Booster Club Meet
Saenger theatre hosts a Saturday 10 am booster club meeting featuring The Twelve Musical Buds an all girl band with each member a solo artist. Agnes Griffin will sing new songs and invite children to join in. The program includes The Spell of the Circus serial The Criminal Code film and a Mickey Mouse cartoon The Picnic.
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Saenger-News
Saenger Theatre
Marie Conway
Academ Ia
Clara Bow
Eek Potashone
Patel
Columbia
Walter Huston
Phillips Holmes
Constance Cummings
Saenger
Agnes Griffin
Kinedaan Recreation
Aed
Agents Nab Boles in Florida in Laurel Robbery Case
Norman C. Boles a private detective tied to Paul G. Cazalas offices was arrested in Titusville Florida on charges linked to the August Laurel robbery in Mobile The government alleges Boles aided concealment and disappearance of $15000 held by Cazalas and divided among conspirators Local federal officials reported the arrest follows a telegram to Mobile authorities and notes Boles left Mobile after the embezzlement at a bank
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Norman C. Boles
Paul G. Cazalas
Titusville
Pie
Laurel
Aseeral
Mobile
Boles
Casalas
Cazalas
Frost Blankets Florida With Wide Cold Spell
Jacksonville reports heavy frost across northern to central Florida while the Everglades see light frost. Sub freezings occur at a west Mercury station with 31 degrees. cities from Gainesville to Tampa show 32 to 44 degrees. Temperatures expected to rise tomorrow.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Thee Weather Bureau
Everglades
Mercury
Gainesville
Hasth
Orlando
Cel J Bartow
Eustis
Mooreha - Okeechobee City
Fort Apalachicola
Canford
Lauderdale
Fort Myers Pensacola
Miami
Tampa
Creepiest Moment Contest Attracts Entries
The News Item invites readers to relate a creepy moment in under 75 words for a contest. Submissions must be sent to the contest editor at The News Item with full name address and brief details to win one of 12 prizes from Crown Theatre and The Mobile News.
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Crown Theatre
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Norton
Hoes
By Claude A. Jagger
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Haven
Lodging
Green
Wales
Ouhroeder
Mobilian
Holmes
Bowman
U. S
Erett
Lemmie Miller
Chamberlain
N. C. Boles
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