Prohibition Raid Seizes Two Illicit Distilleries
Coast guard CG-260 and mixed lawmen surrounded an island in Raft river north of the city last night and captured five men and two large whiskey stills. The operation disrupted a syndicate supplying white whiskey, with six and thirty gallon stills and copper constructors, and disclosed 44 barrels of mash. The arrestees include Tom Cleveland James White Tom Drummond and Prince James, two of whom face federal conspiracy charges.
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Coast Guard
CG-260
W. O. Robbins, Jr
Coss
Cliff Scholtes
Robbins
Fines levied for red light violations at Gar mont Claiborne lights
Acting Recorder T J Touvart fined 21 violators one dollar each plus court costs for running red lights at the new Gar mont and Claiborne street signal. Dozens of additional cases include reckless driving and a concealed weapon arrest. several hearings reset for March 12 and March 11. A Coleman car crash on Dearborn Savannah streets injured Joe Carrie slightly.
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T. J. Touvart
Garmont
Claiborne
Peter Clapner
Speech O
T Mitchell
Ollie Casher
E. Coleman
Dauphin
T. T. Ball
Lipscomb Street
Dearborn
Savannah
Joe Carrie
Springhill
Coleman
Convicts escape in car after mutiny near Atlanta
Six Fulton county inmates led a prison escape after overpowering three guards from a five man convoy. Wounding two guards and two convicts, they seized an automobile from Atlanta society women Mrs. Inman Gray and her son. The fugitives fled toward Marietta with authorities tracing possible routes to North Carolina and South Carolina. Police questioned witnesses and sought help from Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham and Dalton.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
North
Caroline
South
Fulton County
Atlanta Society
P. P. Newsome
H. L. Davis
F. P. Barfield
Barfia
Aautlee
Wa Harmony Aitcon
Dave Perkins
Servig
Marietta
Cobb County
Here
Chattanooga
Dalton
Birmingham
North Carolina
South Carolina
Nashville
Knoxville
Eer Pall Oe
Caen
Gray
Chappalear
Murder trial details from Missouri case unfold in court
Fragmentary report describes a murder case involving John A. Mole and M. Mingee with testimony about alibis and jewelry linked to the crime. It notes jury satisfaction with the defendant's actions and references witnesses including Harold and Jesse.
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Bay
Louis
John A. Mole M. Mingee
Pingaraery
Poe
Prosmauier
Favre
el Bidwen
Jesse
James
Missouri
Mor Ironical Chentvushant
Parham Heads to Bankers Parley in Atlanta
The Southern Savings Conference of the American Bankers Association begins a two day session in Atlanta. W. J. Parham Jr, cashier, departs tonight to represent the Mer ae Bank at the conference. Parham will address the program on Window Displays for Savings Banks.
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Southern Savings Conference
American Bankers Association
Atlanta
W. J. Parham, Jr
Merae Bank
Parham
Short Steps to Figuring Income Tax
Net income is gross income minus deductions for business expenses. Storekeepers deduct rent, insurance, utilities, drayage, maintenance, and salary allowances. Professionals deduct automobile use, office utilities, dues, and hired assistants.
Checks and Good Green Dollars Boost Campaign
Checks and dollar bills arrive for a booster campaign. Firms and individuals including Mobile Paint Manufacturing, Cawthon Hotel, Brandon and Company, Higgins, Mobile Gas Company, and others contribute sums ranging from a few dollars to several tens, with a letter from Herbert A Feibelman noted among donations.
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C Commerce House
Mobile Paint Manufacturing Company
Herbert A. Feibelman
Mobile
Miami
Cawthon Hotel
Brandon and Company
L. J. Leahy
Van
Bay Front road shelling sparks city county clash
County board member Towle submits a note opposing a county city deed for the Bay Front road within the city limits. The plan to complete paving from Tourist Camp to Washington Avenue is discussed as spring races approach at the Fair Grounds. Concrete work on Cedar Point road follows Carlin Street completion.
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Bay Front
Ir Towle
Banquo
Bay Front Road
Washington Avenue
Dublin
Fair Grounds
Cedar Point
Dog River
Carlin Street
Cedar Point Road
Programs for Parks Mapped in Mobile Plan
City commission and park planning group prepare coordinated parks and playgrounds. Experts T. S. Settle and M. A. West will visit Mobile to assist with layout and design for a large new park with a bathing beach and multiple amusements for residents.
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Park and Planning Commission
George E. Crawford
H. H. Wesel, Jr
Mr. West
Settle
Astugies
Place End
Black man captured in raid on Alabama plant
Deputy sheriffs seized an illicit still and four gasoline drums after raiding a plant near Dawes Alabama about 18 miles from the city. Dave Howard, a Black man, and the equipment were brought to the county jail. The report notes confusion and garbled text about the incident.
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Dave Howard
Burch
Farmer
Dawes
Ala
Howard
Omwes & Ken
Stair
Refugees Receive Shelter At Mobile Convent
Forty eight refugees from Mexico City including Sisters of the Visitation arrive in Mobile and are housed at the Convent on Springhill Avenue Ashland Place. Mother Margaret Mary Semple leads the group as Bishop Allen and local officials welcome them. American officials discuss Mexican religious policy and potential public release of diplomatic correspondence with Mexico City over land and oil laws.
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Sisters of the Order of Visitation
Mexico City
Mobile
Ville
Nashville Road
Edward P. Allen
Nt D
Knights of Columbus
Convent of the Visitation
Springhill Avenue
Sheffield
Mexico
Calles
State Department
Tellez
Auction Sells Ship Manuel Pla For 150 In Mobile River
The Spanish steamer Manuel Pla lying on her side in Mobile River near Theater street was sold at auction for 150 dollars to John E Patterson Mobile lumber man. The sale ordered by Judge Robert T Ervin aims to satisfy crew wage libels totaling about 2400 dollars. The vessel held roughly 25000 dollars of lumber. cargo excluded from sale, salvage may be claimed on lumber. Twelve crew members claimed wages. Cleveland Lumber and Export Company shipped the lumber.
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Manuel Pla
Mobile River
Theater Street
United States
W. E. Collins
John E. Patterson
Mobile Lumberpee
Robert T. Ervin
Federal Court
Cleveland Lumber and Export Company
Two Coast Guard Crew Held on Board Deserter and Offense
Vincent Maniscalco and Barney Peters of the cutter Talapoosa were jailed on orders of Lieutenant Commander R. E. Hunter. Maniscalco is accused of desertion, while Peters faces charges of abusive language toward a superior officer.
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Vincent Maniscalco
Barney Peters
United States Coast Guard
Tallapoosa
R. E. Hunter
Druse Tribemen Suffer Losses in Syria Skirmish
Reports from Beirut say Druse tribesmen in Syria suffered serious losses in a clash. One officer and two men were killed while several others wounded amid ongoing hostilities involving Da ole forces.
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Beirut
Syria
Se Rons
Daole
Ieee
Ee Ae
Weather outlook for Alabama and Mississippi shifts
Readable text shows rain tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures across Alabama and Mississippi. Regions vary with southern and northeastern pockets expecting rain and warmer highs as the week progresses.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Five Alarms of Fire In Mobile Reported
Fire department answered eleven alarms yesterday and five roof fires were reported in Mobile. Locations included Conti and Wilkinson streets, Common Street, Hamilton between Morton and Congress, 266 St. Emanuel Street, Jefferson between Congress and Adams, and Adams between Scott and Bayou streets.
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Mobile
Fiepar It
Dheen
Cele Eys
Ric Pewratea
Conti
Wilkinson
Arrest Made in Restaurant Brawl at Royal Cafe
Peter Argero was docketed on charges of disorderly conduct and drunk after a four cornered fight at the Royal Cafe early this morning. Officer L L Brown said chairs sugar bowls and salt cellars were used. Additional arrests are expected in connection with the case.
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Peter Argero
Royal Cafe
L. L. Brown
Brown
Two Cage Games Set For Tonight At Y M C A
Two basketball games are slated at the Y M C A upper court. At 7 30 p m the Kats meet Agricole high school girls in a hard contest as neither has lost this season. Immediately after, a selected Y team led by Professor Jones faces Agricola high boys.
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Kats
Agricole High School
Professor Jones
Agricola High Immedately
Kats-Agricola
Rogers Seeks Alabama Lower House Seat
Co. M. A. Rogers of Stevens eCorvey McLeod Goode law firm announced as candidate for Alabama lower house from this county. Rogers filed his declaration in probate court becoming the second candidate for the three seat district. The other candidate is James A. Robinson, an automobile salesman and secretary of Business Men's Racing Association.
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M. A. Rogers
Stevens, eCorvey, McLeod & Goode
Alabama General Assembly
Rogers
James A. Robinson
Business Men's Racing Association
Slogan Contest Open With $150 in Prizes
The News Item announces its annual slogan contest organized with Mobil e merchants. One hundred fifty merchants will print trade slogans in The News Item later this month. Prizes totaling $150 will be awarded for contestants identifying those slogans. Watch daily advertisements to spot the slogans.
Butler Banquet Wine Served At Marine Dinner In San Diego
San Diego Cal March 10 Officials of the United States marine corps said today a report from Brigadier General Smedley D Butler commander of the marine base here notes that cocktails were served at a Saturday evening dinner in his honor at Col Alexander Williams home Williams director of public safety in Philadelphia. Butler said the matter is in headquarters hands and he cannot discuss it. Williams declined to comment and was in Coro nado. A report has been sent to Major Le ing in Washington and another to Admiral Robertson commander.
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San Diego
Cal
United States Marine Corps
Smedley D. Butler
Marine
Alexander Williams
Butler
Public Safety
Philadelphia
Coloonel Williams
Coronado
Colonel Williams
Leing
Marine Corps
Washington
Admiral Robertson
Somers pushes referendum on Volstead Act changes
Somers urges a national referendum to decide amending the Volstead Act. A proposed ballot would ask voters if non intoxicating beverages should be allowed in limited alcohol content with restrictions on consumption. The plan would print ballots and mail them to voters via congressional frank privileges.
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Coolidge
New England
Somers
Police Seek Missing Blind Man Buddie Moore
The police were asked to locate Buddie Moore a blind man by Miss Bertha Moore of Laurel Mississippi who says she is a niece. Mrs Julia Monahan of East Court street Cincinnati Ohio asks locate her mother Mary E Dally last heard from in Gosport Alabama en route to Mobile.
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de Ent
Buddie Moore
Bertha Moore
Laurel
Miss
Julia Monahan
East Court Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Police Department
Mary E. Dally
Gosport
Ala
Mobile
Laurel Y falls to M. C. Varsity 26 21 in tight match
The M. C. Varsity defeated the Laurel Y team 26 to 21 in a closely played basketball game. The lead changed hands through all quarters with M. C. Varsity holding the edge late and Lordies scoring a game high of one point.
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M. C. Varsity
Laurel
Lord °Ies
Eset Wes
Woman elected Seattle mayor for first time
The article notes Mrs. Landes becoming Seattle’s first female mayor in title while awaiting the council reorganization and the city manager plan. It cites her prior role as acting mayor during Brown’s absences, surrounding political contention, and a split vote tally of 48,706 for Landes and 42,921 for Brown.
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Landes
Seattle
Poyerst
Dr. Brown
Drwn
Brown
Dre. Landes
State Supreme Court
L. Kennedy
Pay Increase Granted to Longshoremen
The Marine Employers' Association announced higher wages for longshoremen. Regular pay rises from 65 to 60 cents per hour and overtime from 66 to 70 cents, as stated by Horace Turner of Turner Terminal Company.
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Marine Employers’ Association
Horace Turner
Turner*Terminal Company
Turner
Vaal
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Greece
Anee Eee
Cok
Fox
Bankers
Mobile Paint Company
Prince
Higgins
Cleveland Lumber
Mobile Gas Company
Ash
Brandon Cement
Underwood Coal
Hunter Benn Company
Merchants
Kittrell Milling Motor Company
Standard
At Company
Bayou la Barre
Reliance Equipment Company
Wheeler Motors
Peo- Bank
R. G. Welsh
Hancock Brothers
Malbis Bakery
Metropolitan Restaurant
Duggan and Taylor
Negro
Sisters of Order of Visitation
Y” Varsity
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