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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1928

Page

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Moving saloon truck seized by prohibition officers

A truck used as a home by J L Mathias and his wife was confiscated after federal officers found white liquor inside. Mathias, charged with transporting war, faced a $100 payment as the vehicle was seized and to be advertised for sale after a five day period.

Eve Bowe J. L. Mathias Iepaneseena Sam Mathias Florida Mobile St. Stephendorad Leon

Spafford Visit Hour Delayed In Mobile Travel News

B. B. Spafford of the American Legion Post No. 3 was delayed two hours en route to Mobile. He was scheduled to fly at 11:30 but by 1:00 was waiting for the airplane that would transport him to Mobile.

B. Spafford National Cammangil Aa Mobile Bvaprageet

Three Held Giant Still Seized in Mobile County

Federal prohibition officers arrested George H. Goode A W Waldorf and Frank Carroll after locating one of Mobile counties largest stills at Oak Grove. The seizure included 65 gallons of whiskey four packs of sugar and charcoal. The trio faces charges under the national prohibition act.

George H. Goode A. W. Waldorf Frank Carroll Mobile Still Oak Grove Mobile County

Dodge Leaves for Washington Post Assignment

B. J. Dodge, local paymaster for two years, departed at 20 o'clock a.m. today for Washington. He has been assigned to duties there, while T. H. Brod ...

Dodge Washington Post B. J. Dodge Perat T. H. Brod- SE

Weather Update Promises Cooler, Fair Skies Ahead

Forecast notes somewhat older weather but official pronouncement says song will not be sung. Bright and fair skies predicted to accompany cooler conditions.

Mobile Historical Commission Goe' In Permanent Form

The Historical Commission sets determinations on preservation of historic traditions and places in Mobile. The panel envisions formal adoption of stable practices to safeguard cultural heritage within the city.

Mobile Historical Commission Goe Historical Commission Paeat

Intruder Bound to Grand Jury in Larceny Conviction

An intruder was bound to the grand jury with a $750 bond after being convicted in circuit court on two counts of grand larceny. Campbell was remanded by Presiding Judge Saf ford Berney for sentence.

Grand Jury Marmotte Campbell Safford Berney

Register News Item Commended for Dry Law Stance

The Mobile Register and The a are commended for their stance before the Democratic convention on governor nominees with wet leanings The item states the country will not stand for repeal of the Volstead act and supports dry law principles.

Mobile Register McIntosh Smith

Four Sullivans tied to perjury case in Mobile jail

In 1927 near Prestwick, George Beltivan and C C Sullivan both 55 and Olliver Sullivan 58 were jailed on indictments of degree and race. Harris Sullivan 17 is held on perjury linked to the same case. The Sullivans, all related, reside in Wi county and are under investigation.

George Beltivan C. C. Sullivan Olliver Sullivan Mobile Prestwick Tee County Harris Sullivan Sullivans Wi County

Wing Breaks Parachutes Fail In Fatal Flight

Two fliers died after their aircraft plummeted from about 250 feet when their parachutes failed. Captain Byrd, a 12 year Marine veteran and aviation chief who trained at Pensacola, had previous service in Nicaragua.

Byrd Marines Pensacola Nicaragua

Creepy Tales Grven Airing As Teapot Dome Quiz Feature

The fragment references a Teapot Dome quiz feature and a senator figure, with unclear missing details. The text hints at an airing element and a door or access point but provides no concrete events, dates, or identifiable names to anchor a full summary.

Creepy Tales Grven

Husband and three others held in Sumter murder case

A Special Dispatch reports that a struggle at the McDonald home the night of the murder is described by one accused man to Deputy Solicitor W A Mitchell. Authorities detain four men including the husband as suspects in the Sumter fatality.

Sumter McDonald W. A. Mitchell

Holdup of bridge keeper tried in Mobile circuit court

Percy Hubbard, 17, Mobile youth, stands trial on robbery charges for the alleged holdup of T. J. Peterson the toll keeper at the Bay Bridge near Won Point End. Hubbard, a cattle buyer, is accused of the crime.

Percy Hubbard T. J. Peterson Obis ‘Bay Hubbard

Turkey Asked to Disarm Meeting Framed as Summit Request

Turkish officials urged disarmament talks during a meeting described as a high level summit. The session focused on easing regional tensions and highlighted potential cooperation steps with allied partners.

Walker to Unveil Statue to See Walker to Unveil Statue

Maree accepts invitation as New York prepares for a statue unveiling event. Details remain limited. officials confirm the ceremony will honor a prominent figure and attract local attention.

Walker

Debt settlement with Jugoslavia approved by Senate panel

The 1926 debt agreement with Jugoslavia involving total payments of $95,177,635 through 1978 was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee, clearing the way for final action on the U S debt plan with Jugoslavia.

Washington Mar Jugo-Slavia United States Senate Finance Committee

Car Stolen Here Found Down Coast

A car reported stolen locally was located down the coast, ending the chase for the missing vehicle. Authorities did not release further details on the vehicle or the circumstances surrounding its recovery.

Doctors Adjourn Orleans Meeting

Physicians gather for a college convocation with Dr. Frank Smit of Chi presiding as outgoing president. degrees of fellowship and associate fellowship will be conferred on about 200 physicians. Dr. Smithies delivers the president's address and Dr. Julius Bauer discusses clinical individuality.

Woman Ishbel MacDonald Elected Socialist Councillor

London returns show Ishbel MacDonald elected yesterday as the Socialist representative on the common council. In the broader municipal race moderates appear to lead in most of the 124 seats.

London Ishbel MacDonald London Common Council Socialist Representative Ornicipal

Jones Bill Partial Approval Sparks Debate in Assembly

Lawmakers approve portions of the Jones bill amid unresolved provisions. Some leaders express dissatisfaction while pressing for changes as committees weigh final language.

Jones

Mother and daughter clash as court day looms

In Kansas City on March 9 a family feud leads to court today. Lorraine Woodside faces her mother over a threatened corporal punishment. Authorities expect a tense homecoming as years of strife come to a head.

Kansas City Kans Lorraine Woodside

Radio echo hampered by scanty dress, Wis. man says

A Chicago loud speaker manufacturer from Wis. complains echoes were less audible when clothes absorbed sound four or five years ago. He notes echoes now present a serious difficulty and attributes it to dress lacking sufficient fabric.

Wis Chicago

Three Cities Seek Teachers Meeting

Memphis officials announce a joint meeting of service representatives from three cities to discuss teacher staffing and intercity guidance. Attendees include district leaders and state education staff to coordinate March schedule and standards.

Sharks Not Man Eaters Say New York Ornithologist

William Beebe, an ornithologist, argued in New York that sharks are not man eaters. He told an audience about the dangers humans pose in the subway and other settings, contending common fears are unfounded.

New York William Beebe New York Subway Beebe

Velma West Faces First Degree Murder Charge

Velma West, wife of T Edward West, a Perry Ohio nurseryman, is charged with first degree murder for the December 6 killing. The case opened with a partial confession from Velma during the moment of calling the court and her lawyers sought fees.

Rees Blows T. Edward West Perry Ohio Ate Auteet Velma

Girl Fli er Will Bring Mail Ashore

Miss Mildred Johnson of Manoa Pa plans to sail from New York to Bremen on the steamship Columbus by seaplane to test ship to shore air mail feasibility. She will offload near 600 to 1 200 miles out, race the vessel to shore, collect mail aboard, and later use it for United States air mail routes.

I Mildred Johnson Manoa New York Bremen Columbus Johnson Air Mail Dale Te Ee Vara Esther Warner Portland Ore Hagan Misa Johnson Congress United States Air Mail

Man Quits Union Prompting Bomb at Home

Chicago reports Manuel Rudman and family shaken by a dynamite blast that targeted their home after he quit a junk dealers union. Rudman says threats from Ginsberg followed a disputed $40 dues dispute and a broken treaty at the junk dealers meeting.

Chicago Junk Dealers Manuel Rudman Rudman Ginsberg

Price slum iz mone decided price slum iz mone decided

Washington March 9 samples of all the cotton stored are under re classification by the department under a Senate committee. Parker samples trans cation alleged is Bales for

Washington Department of Senate Parker

Russian Medical Film Reaches U.S. Screen

A brief item notes a Russian medical film arriving in the United States. The report mentions a performer or subject reacting to scenes with a bird or animal element, including a blue disk shown without eliciting movement.

Hickman Case Ready for Jury in Murder Trial

Jurors prepared to hear trial in the Hickman case with the state seeking the death penalty. Hickman awaits verdict for the murder of Mariah Parker. Hunt receives life imprisonment.

Hickman Oy Toms Mariah Parker Hunt

Two Injured After Boat Explodes Near New Orleans

In New Orleans in March two men were burned when a motor boat blew up on the canal south of the city. Miral Vaughn aged 20 and Alphone 17, both of New Orleans, were injured as gasoline leaked from the vessel and the craft exploded. They were taken to a local fire station for treatment.

New Orleans Miral Vaughn Phonse New Vaughn Alphone

Indiana Primary Battle Signals Wide Runoff Interest

In Indianapolis on March 9, two candidates faced errors in prior terms as the Indiana primary heats up. Eleven Republicans and Democrats have entered the nominating race, signaling broad engagement.

Indianapolis Indiana

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