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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1931

Page

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Business conditions show slow Canada wholesale trade gains

The commerce department's weekly summary notes few positive signs worldwide with some regions improving. Canada reports slowly improving wholesale trade, while Japan sees active import trade in February and Europe inquiries for Chinese goods rise. Argentina tempers gains with heat, and France faces rising unemployment.

Associated Press Washington Commerce Department Japan Europe United States India Netherland East Indies Argentina France Czecho-Slovakia Canada

Juniors on Air Hear Azalea Talk From Mobile Studio

Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will hear speakers at a Wednesday luncheon from a broadcasting station. President Henry Toones and John Glennon will address azalea planting week while diners listen in at the Cawthon hotel. Glennon will urge Mobile residents to support azalea plantings and beautification.

Chamer of Commerce Cawthon Hotel Henry Toones John Glennon Mobile

Counsel Chosen for Sneak Theft Case Involving Agent

Charles Long known as Slick and Creep Easy is charged with robbing federal prohibition agent Harvey Hughes about two years ago. Judge Joel W. Goldsby named Attorneys James H. Webb and W. D. DeBardeleben to defend him after he was reported unable to retain counsel. Long allegedly grabbed the officer’s gun, took $30 and the weapon. He had been fined $100 and 90 days in jail on a prior circuit court matter and was held on the robbery charge.

Charles Long Slick Creep Easy James H. Webb W. D. DeBardeleben Joel W. Goldsby Long Harvey Hughes Prohibition

Veterans to Meet in Mobile Chapter No 7 Meeting

Disabled Veterans of World War to hold regular meeting at W O W hall at 8 p m Tuesday. All members urged to attend as important business will be discussed. Ex service men needing his claims are requested to attend or contact organizers.

Mobile W. O. W. Hall

Bee on sore tonsils offered at surgical congress

Atlanta reports describe an electro coagulater named bee used on tonsils at an exhibit during a surgical congress. Doctors place two cathodes to warm the tonsil and encourage gradual withering away after several treatments.

Atlanta

Black Predicts Democratic Victory and Muscle Shoals Action

Senator Hugo Black, back in Birmingham, said the 1932 Democratic victory is likely and that Muscle Shoals legislation will pass in the next Congress. He noted gains by Democrats in the Senate after the last election and urged a strong party to help elect a president and Congress. He also commented on farm relief measures easing farmers and lower cotton and wheat prices.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Hugo Black Congress Black Senate Democratic Congress

Three Die In Oklahoma Plane Crash Near Mounds Farm

An unlicensed four passenger biplane piloted by J F R Hays crashed on a Reed farm three miles south of Mounds Oklahoma. Three died Mrs J T Reed and her son David Reed and Herschell Casey. two others injured J T Reed Jr and J R Hays.

Associated Press Mounds Okla J. FR. Hays Wewoka J. T. Reed David Reed Herschell Casey J. T. Reed, Jr

Hawks in Atlanta on mystery plane en route to Europe

Captain Frank Hawks, famed speed flier, arrived in Atlanta at 10 50 a m in his mystery plane on a flight from New York to Houston. He plans to visit relatives in Houston before sailing for Europe on March 31.

Atlanta Frank M. Hawks Speed Flier Houston Texas Europe Hawks New York Dallas Here

Mobileian Hero Walsdorf Stops Two Bandits at Store

Charles A. Walsdorf proprietor of a New Orleans drug store and Mobile native, aided by his son and a patrolman, killed two masked would be robbers as they approached his closing time storefront. Miss Gladys Walsdorf witnessed the clash at the soda fountain.

Charles A. Walsdorf New Orleans Spring Hill College Associated Press Walsdorf Mobile Gladys Walsdorf

Moose Birthday Night Observed by Mobile Lodge

Loyal Order of Moose hosts Birthday Night on Tuesday at St Michael and Royal streets club room. March birthday members attend as guests with a musical program accompanying the exercises.

Mobile Lodge Loyal Order of Moose St. Michael and Royal Streets

Army Flier Ira Eaker Begins Eastward Time Flight

Captain Ira Eaker, an army pilot, started a nonstop time flight from Long Beach toward the Atlantic coast. He carried 486 gallons of gasoline and predicted a range to Dayton Ohio or possibly Washington. A ground failure caused the ship to veer and crash risk, but his aim was not to set a record.

Associated Press Long Beach Municipal Airport Ira Eaker Atlantic Dayton Ohio Washington

Fight When Foes Against an Army that is Organized

The text contrasts fighting against a organized army with an unorganized foe. It emphasizes the challenge of opposing a structured force and notes potential differences in tactics and resilience between the two sides.

Poison plots probe in Dycus case shocks Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville Kentucky March 10 jurors investigate alleged poison plots linked to photographer Jim McClure age 69 who shot himself after wounding widow Daisy Dycus. County attorney W H Southall found letters claiming McClure planned suicide and hinted Dycus had tried to poison his wife. Coroner verdict: McClure died by his own hand. Grand jury to probe death and Dycus actions.

Hopkinsville Jim McClure Daisy Dycus McClure W. H. Southall Dycus Edwin Dycus Goethe

Kennemar to preside first session in Selma court

Charles B. Kennemar, recently appointed judge of the middle Alabama federal district, will preside over Monday's session in Selma. He will take the oath Wednesday in Montgomery. The appointment came due to Judge Robert T. Ervin of Mobile's illness. Court officials will travel from Mobile to Selma for the session.

Charles B. Kennemar Middle Alabama Federal Judicial District Selma Kennemar Montgomery Court of Appeals Robert T. Ervin Mobile Ervin

Axe Murder Found Near Coahoma Landing

Sheriff Campbell reached the spot by boat on the Mississippi near Coahoma Landing where a man about 65 lay dead for two months or more. A physician reported the death caused by an axe and the body was concealed in the willows.

Mississippi River Coahoma Landing Campbell

Kirkland as Li Kirkland as Li

Sister of slain girl collapses in court as final plea is made in high profile murder trial. Virgil Kirkland faces possible death penalty for the slaying of Arlene Draves at a Gary area party. Defense claims lack of proof and argues Kirkland was engaged to the victim and acted to revive her.

Associated Press Valparaiso Ind Virgil Kirkland Gary Arlene Draves Kirkland Miss. Draves Arlene Murrill Clemons Edmund Freund Artene

Morgan Bonbright utility stocks surge in New York market

In New York on March 10 Morgan Bonbright utility stocks led a broad rise in United Corp holdings with a 7 point gain. The market advanced except for oils and rails as Niagara Hudson traded above 15 on the curb market, marking best levels of the year.

New York Morgan-Bonbright United Corp Commission House Niagara Hudson

County panel to inspect Gulf Beach erosion measures in Pensacola

County commissioners and engineers will visit Pensacola on Wednesday to review shoreline protection methods at Gulf Beach. Chairman Edward Laurendine said the trip, postponed by bad weather, aims to inform plans for shore protection at Coden and other county locations. They will also examine an unpriced paving material used on the beach road.

Pensacola Gulf Beach Edward Laurendine Coden

Carr ie Collins Sentenced for Manslaughter in First Degree

Carrie Collins is sentenced to 15 months at hard labor for the killing of Alex Young. The defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree, with Judge Joel W. Goldsby imposing the term after a favorable plea agreement with Solicitor Bart Chamberlain and defense attorney Jere Auastill.

Carrie Collins Alex Young Joel W. Goldsby Bart Chamberlain Jere Auastill

Moore to face trial for hold up attempt at Saenger box office

Donald Moore of Mobile charged with assault to rob after an attempted hold up of the Saenger theatre box office on December 29. Trial set for Wednesday morning in circuit court after delays for attorney availability and witness interviews. Det. Walter Burch and Mose Bernstein arrested Moore within an hour of the alleged robbery. Judge Goldsby dismissed another case involving International Paper Company after rulings on a poisoning indictment.

Donald Moore Saenger Circuit Court Moore Walter Burch Mose Bernstein Goldsby

Blaze Victim Mrs Payne Remains In Critical Condition

Mrs. C. W. Payne of 858 Church Street remained in grave condition at City Hospital Tuesday after a fire injures her while she dressed a child near a grate. Hospital attendants said she spent a restless night but still had a chance for recovery.

C. W. Payne Church Street City Hospital

Coast Citizen Killed By Bus Out Of Mobile

Bay St. Louis Mississippi March 10 Associated Press Wade Red Wade 35 year old automobile man of Bay St. Louis was fatally injured near here today when his car collided with a Teche Transfer company bus en route to New Orleans. Wade had come to the area five years ago from Henderson Kentucky Officials said the bus left Mobile Tuesday morning on its regular Crescent City run.

Bay ST. Louis Miss Red" Wade Teche Transfer Company New Orleans Wade Henderson Mobile Crescent City

Home Damaged by Fire on Claiborne Street

A fire caused by a defective flue damaged Mrs. K. T. Johnson's home at 211 Claiborne Street Tuesday morning. Roof suffered the most, contents water damaged. house valued at 3000 dollars with 1500 dollars contents. Insurance covered the home, contents uninsured. Fire companies 2 6 7 11 and 17 responded.

K. T. Johnson Claiborne Street Matt Sloan Fire Station

City Board Advances 375000 Bond for Dental Clinic Renewal

A Mobile County League of Women Voters delegation plans to appear at a midweek conference as the question is sent to the revenue administration board next Monday. The commissioners authorized a 375000 loan for renewal and a related loan, to be managed by Marx & Company of Birmingham, with a resolution setting 48000 for interest and street bond retirement.

Mobile County League of Women Voters Board of Revenue Administration Board of Commissioners Marx & Company Birmingham Investment House

Unidentified man found dead in field near Craft Highway

A body of an unidentified Black man was found Tuesday morning in a field off Craft highway south of the Three Mile creek bridge. Officers and the coroner conducted an investigation into the death ruled as exposure.

Craft Highway Three Mile Creek Bridge

Winners In Building Test To Be Selected March 21

The You Can Make It contest will judge entries Saturday morning March 21 at the recreation hall. More than 400 contestants compete for 14 prizes, including a capital trip to Washington offered by The Mobile Register and News Item. Judge panel includes Mobile business representatives. President Hoover will greet the Washington trip winner at 12 30.

Register Washington Hoover Recreation Hall Mobile Register News Item

Three Witnesses Go Ten Stand in Terre Haute Case

In Indianapolis a jury may hear the case late Wednesday as defense motions fail. The trial concerns a Mobile man charged in a fatal hitchhiker slaying near Terre Haute with the state contending the victim died in an arson fire. The father of the victim testifies while the defense questions the timing of the death and alibi claims.

Indianapolis Terre Haute Marti Schroeder Fense Bakeree Mobile Ala Ira M

Elks Plan Welcome for National Leader in Mississippi

A Mobile Elks delegation travels by auto to Port Miss to greet Grand Exalted Ruler Lawrence H head of national organization. A monster banquet will honor him at the Great Southern hotel Gulfport with local members including Carman Pippin O Connor Peck Delchamps Hooge Lagman Kearns Jones Guinnally Hartwell Taylor Dorsey Dutton and others.

Mobile Elka Port Miss Lawrence H Elks of Mississippi Great Southern Gulfport Q. Carman M.A John H. Pippin H. W. i T. J. O'Connor Taylor. Peck B. Delchamps Augustens W. Hooge Charles Lagman M. Shirley Joseph V. Kearns W. E. Jones F. B. Guinnally J. Adams W. C. Taylor Lee Dorsey H.S. Dutton, Jr

Weather Look Ahead for Local and Alabama Regions

Tuesday night frost then increasing clouds and warmer Wednesday with a near 42 degree high. Alabama region fair with northwest winds. frost possible if skies clear Tuesday. Wednesday partly sunny with mild conditions.

Alabama

Ritter for The Tombighes Rivet No Change

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