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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1928

Page

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Murder verdict for Hickman in Marian Parker case

A Los Angeles jury of six men and six women finds William Ed Hickman sane and guilty of the Marian Parker murder. Hickman will be sentenced after a sanity hearing. attorney Jerome Walsh had waived the 48 hour rule and urged immediate sentencing.

Los Angeles William Ed Tee San Clage Hickman Jerome Walsh Walsh Marian Parker Sane Elliott Craig Hickman A

Juvenile Rebellion Feared as Mother Jailed

Court heard mothers plead for leniency after imprisonment for spanking their daughters. Journalists reported threats of publishing poems if punishment continued, while Judge Meade warned that corrective whipping must not become town anger.

Oodside Woodside Meade

Steamer Robert E. Lee Sinks Off Manomet Point

Sixty four of 150 passengers aboard the steamer Robert E. Lee were rescued near Plymouth as rough seas hindered efforts. Two coast guardsmen died in the rescue at Manomet Point and nine rescue boats from the station were lost. Passengers, brought to land, suffer exposure and hunger with some to die. two more guardsmen were hospitalized in serious condition.

Plymouth Mass Robert E. Lee Manomet Point Plymouth Rock House Red Cross Robert BE. Lee Lee Seslaa Moe Yo Frank Griswald William H. Cashman Jordan Hospital

Fortune Awaits Nason Kin in Mobile and Richmond

A dying E A Nason, once a resident here, asks the police chief to locate a niece who taught in Mobile. He claims wealth and warns his fortune will pass to strangers if relatives are not found. The letter is signed F C Caswell, Richmond.

Nason Richmond Warren Burch Elmore Nason Mobile F. C. Caswell North Lith Street

Charter for new bank sought amid department nudges

The department of the currency indicated a new bank charter is under consideration. Officials would not release full applicant details until action is taken, citing policy to publish only the department’s communications and not individual names except the correspondent.

Ae Re Ee Ae National Bank Diawi Mobilans Tonsmatagian Eae Brant Awalt Harry Hartretts- Nao Mr. Saith Department of the Currency Tonsmeire

Hickman and Pal Guilty in Holdup Slaying Case

Reported from Washin county that Hickman and Pal are held for murder during a holdup. Authorities allege complicity involving Prestwick and others. Accused include three Sullivans and Oliver, with locations tied to Mobile county and Chatom.

Mobile County Prewdy Chatom

Body of Missin Aviator Found

The missing aviator's aircraft is located, with a dough plane leaving the Hampton Roads station unreported since departure. Fragments of the plane identified as parts recovered from a garage near Cape Charles.

Hampton Roads Cape Charles

Millions Change Owners in Flurry on Stock Exchange

In a unprecedented rapid session, millions were made and lost as Gener Motors, Radio, Westinghouse Electric and other top stocks surged to new highs, sending traders into a frenzied day on the New York market.

New York Stock Exchange Gener Motors Radio Westinghouse Electric

Soldiers Off to Quell Disturbance Near Martin's Mine

St Clairsville Ohio March 10 Lieutenant Colonel Wade Christy in charge of National Guard relief work led eight soldiers by auto toward the Florence mine near Martin's where a disturbance was reported in progress shortly after 8.00. Noble United States deputy marshal and ten men followed.

ST. Clairsville Wade Christy National Guard Florence Martin's Noble United States

Weather update as showers shift to west winds

Forecast notes showers tonight with a south shift to west winds. Details are unclear due to fragmented text and missing context.

Sunee

Congress Confronts Proceedings as Saturday Sessions Open

Washington March 10 Congress opened a talkative Saturday session but moved ahead on the army appropriation bill. A wrangle over procedure stalled plans to curb redistribution and grant permits to broadcasting stations. A trio led by Madden Illinois discussed objections to bills tied to appropriations.

Washington Congress House Madden Illinois Appropriations Committee Pennsylvania

President Coolidge Receives Democratic Me Too Button

Washington March 10 President Coolidge received a Democratic me too button from Houston attorney Mr Woodul who had bought buttons to fund the Democratic convention. He thanked the president and joked he might need it someday.

Washington Coolidge

Thieves Steal 700 Feet of Light Wire

Arlington fair grounds report details a theft of more than 700 feet of light wire. The complaint is filed with L. Bixler, secretary, who provides the account and notes the loss.

Arlington Fair Grounds See L. Bixler Bixler

Green Addresses Union Banquet at Calumet District Labor Federation

In Chicago Green spoke to about 600 union men at a Calumet District Labor Federation banquet. He charged bituminous coal mine operators in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia and vowed labor’s voice will be heard in national legislative halls. Mayor William Hale Thompson sat at the table.

Bor Ferg Calumet District Labor Federation Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Green William Hale Thompson Chicago

Noted Knoxville Merchant Dies in Plant Tragedy

Oscar Tate president of the Haynes Henson Shoe Company Knoxville used a .12 gauge shotgun to kill himself in the plant basement. Friends say he was in good health and not involved in any financial dispute. The surprise death occurred early today leaving the community shocked.

Knoxville Tenn Oscar Tate Haynes Henson Shoe Company Tate

Norris presses for Shoals Act vote in Senate

Senator Norris Republican of Nebraska sought unanimous consent for a Monday debate on the Norris Shoals resolution. Howell Republican supported the resolution calling for completion of nitrate plant No. 2 and government control of electric energy production and distribution. Willis-Madden Muscle Shoals legislation currently before Congress would not conflict with the president’s financial program.

Washington Norris Shoals Norris Republican Nebraska Howell Congress Secretary of War

Tennesseeans battle Western Justice in Deming

Four Tennessee men clashed with locals in Deming New Mexico on March 10 after an attack at a filling station left J. B. Irwin with a fractured skull and his brother Ernest badly beaten. The assailants named were Thomas Reagan L Reagan and Boss Smith all from Livingston Tennessee and were arrested by cattlemen.

Mother and Babe Perish in Blaze

New York on March 10. Mrs Anna Reina died after trying to rescue her six months old son Frank Jr from a fire started by a kitchen stove in their home. The baby also died in the blaze and Mrs Reina later died in hospital.

New York Anna Reina Frank, Jr Reina

Russian gold held in legal mesh in New York

In New York on March 10 a suit by the Bank of France seeks return of five million two hundred one thousand dollars in Russian gold held by a trust company and Chase National Bank. The case centers on alleged theft from the State Bank of the Russian empire after the Bolshevik Revolution and notes U S court limitations on entities.

New York Bank of France A Trust Company Chase National Bank Russian Empire United States

Hanged men honored in Deridder service

In Deridder Louisiana today friends and family attended funeral services for Joe Genna and Melton Bresseaux who were hanged yesterday in the local jail for the murder of Joseph Brevelle a 45 year old taxicab driver. The events are part of a grim sequence linked to the case tesis.

Deridder Joe Genna Melton Bresseaux Esterday Joseph Brevelle

Man shoots wife and rival lover on Main Street

Odessa Texas March 10 H E Hall owner of the Maxwell House Cafe at Wink believed his wife planned to leave him for another man. He shot and killed his wife and her alleged lover C C Hawk on Main Street in Odessa today.

Odessa Texas H. E. Hall Maxwell House Wink C. C. Hawk

Rodman Wanamaker Patron of Aviation Dies

New York reports on March 10 note Rodman Wanamaker, a prominent patron of aviation, passage from the scene leaving a mark on early air advocacy.

New York Rodman Wanamaker Aviation

Whitfield Shot by Officers at Oren Hill Home

A guard named John Whitfield, found at the home of Oren Hill in Ohio, was shot and seriously wounded by officers around noon today after being confronted. Further details remain unclear as authorities investigate the incident.

Columbus Ohio Oren Hill John Whitfield

Cafeteria Court Nets 100 Traffic Fines in Session

More than 100 drivers were fined 204 each at a busy Cafeteria court session that opened recently. Sgt Reese Dawson, nicknamed Judge, reported most cases involved wrong parking and minor infractions such as no through traffic and faulty lights.

Reese Dawson Terbminial Rere Frr Hizzoner Recorder’s Court Recorder's Court Santisera

Youths Arrested in Car Theft Ring Case

Albert Gaines alias Albert Taylor 15 and Jaral Benson were brought to Mobile from jail by Sheriff Pat Byrne and Federal Officer Gurwich and jailed on a federal auto theft charge. They allegedly stole a car from J. M. Montgomery at Jefferson and Conti streets Thursday night. Gaines had been in juvenile court and sent home to Augusta, Georgia, but returned to Mobile.

Albert Gaines Albert Taylor Jaral Benson Mobile Pat Byrne Gurwich J. M Montgomery West Street Jefferson and Conti Gaines Augusta

Stolen Motor Car Recovered Here

An automobile stolen last Tuesday from Miss Austin was recovered today by officers at Hamilton and Canal streets. A one year old boy was found in Cecor Van Seinen.

Austin Berry Motor Oficer Hamilton and Canal Streets Cecor van Seinen

Exhibitions Between Cities Reported With Weather Impact

The item lists exhibitions in several cities including Cincinnati Auburndale Augusta and Baltimore with notes of batteries and players. It mentions a game in New York reportedly called due to rain and cites dates around March and August.

Augusta Mewark New York

Burrell and Tait Held Over for Murder Trial

Burrell Tait and J B Tait remain in city prison on first degree murder charges with no bail. They face a recorder's court next Friday. defense attorney G B Dunning says they will not waive a hearing and will proceed to trial. The case hinges on competing claims of self defense regarding O Shaughnessy who was beaten with a hickory club. Detectors led to arrests in Jonesboro Louisiana and return to Mobile.

Attve Robert Holmes Knessy O'Shaughnessy Laye Burch Taits Jonesboro Mobile Tait

Chamberlin Lands in Chattanooga

Clarence Chamberlin, co conqueror of the Atlantic, landed his small plane at Marr Field in Chattanooga at 5 45 p m. He was greeted by local chamber members Bill Kimsey Charles Kellem George Benjamin C Boone and Benjamin King and an informal dinner at the Hotel Patten. He plans to depart noon today for Knoxville.

Chattanooga Tenn Clarence Chamberlin Atlantic Chamberlin Marr Field Bill Kimsey Charles Kellem George Benjamin Chamber of Commerce C. Boone Benjamin King Flying Field Patten Knoxville

Conductor Says Missing Smith Girl Is in Quebec Convent

J H Wilkinson a Canadian Pacific conductor says Frances St ge Smith, a Smith College pupil who vanished after riding his train January 14, is located in a convent in Quebec. He claims to know her present address and offers to guide investigators to her.

Montreal Que J. H. Wilkinson Canadian Pacific Frances St. Ge Smith Smith College Quebec le Ville N. H

Escape Captured Brice Williams at Irvington

Henry Williams, a negro convict serving 50 days at Count Farm, Irvington, escaped from St Elmo last night at 8 o clock. He was recaptured 10 hours after the getaway. The prisoner had on his convict uniform.

Henry Williams Irvington St. Elmo

Three Illicit Stills Captured and Destroyed in Swamp

Deputies seized three illicit stills a 20 gallon drum and 30 gallon outfit plus 10 barrels of mash and 10 gallons of liquor at a swamp site near Bayou Sars. Officers Deputy Sheriffs Faulk Eden Newell Barber Springfellow Faulk led the seizures and destruction yesterday.

Bayou Sars Swamp Newell Eden Barber Springfellow Faulk

Angle Bar Falls Knocks Man Out

William Henderson of Southern Dry Dock and Company was injured yesterday when an angle bar struck his head. He fell unconscious and was found at home with painful cranial injuries.

Man William Henderson Southern Dry Dock and Company Ren

Prohibition Fine Ordered by Judge Norwood

John Norwood arraigned in carder's court for violation of prohibition law and fined by Recorder D. H. Dia $50 or 50 days. All three were under possession of dry laws and sentenced accordingly.

John Norwood Carder’s Court D. H. di

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E. A. Nason NEW Bank SS American National Bank S. A Sullivans Hington County Rea Cc. Oliver Angeles Marian Parker William B. Hickman Irene Durin Cal Selma Farmer Norris Tyson Babe Clearing House Melton Mowbray England Prince of Wales Croxton Park ST. Louis Sophie Tait Brothers Dawson Cincinnati N. S Picinich Auburndale Fia Baltimore Cantrell and Dixon O’shaughnessy Smith Liberty Brice
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