11 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
1
Two men in Jackson Alabama are held after the disappearance of T B Paxley. The body shows marks of violence and authorities investigate with the Richardson brothers held for questioning.
Engaged New York reports Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad common stock advancing past 61 1 2 amid rumors of a possible consolidation with Atlantic Coast Line and Louisville & Nashville systems. Traders cite strong 1926 earnings and Mobile port improvements as supporting factors. I. B. Tigrett travels to New York amid market speculation.
The Sunugen, under U S customs clearance, carries over 406 long tons of water pipe and fittings, 41 long tons of gum lumber, 31 long tons of household goods, and 15 long tons of cotton hosiery for Los Angeles, with plans to discharge 39 long tons of soil water fittings and 264 long tons of iron goods at San Francisco and Honolulu. Other ships cleared were the Manchioneal and Commodore Rollins from United Fruit, bound for Ace and Castilla Honduras.
Baker was chosen president of the Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual Gulf Fishing and Hunting meeting. He succeeds W H Jerneton. Officers include First Vice President Lee Conbtre, Second President John Todd, Treasurer Yiazion Draughon, and directors John Baumhavner Harry Calhoun Joel Goldsby Goodloe W H Jernigan and R Prichard. Terms run for one year. A barbecue dinner followed with about 100 members present.
Weather outlook shows showers and likely thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Temperatures rise tonight then drop Saturday night. Strong moving systems bring variable winds, with cooler air arriving by Saturday.
A special market committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed details for a proposed city curb market. A site committee was named and asked to act immediately, with a maximum $750 opening cost. Baldwin and George County producers may join Mobile County efforts. a market master will supervise, permits issued for a nominal fee, opening planned this spring.
Directors adopted a new constitution and by laws at a meeting last night hosted by Gordon Smith. Bond of 25000 was set for the secretary and recording secretary. A committee of Ladd and Bestor to choose a depository for best rate funds. Walter K Smith to prepare a detailed financial statement for directors. Visiting committees will tour chest institutions to improve understanding of their aims. The chest will contribute pro rata to the maintenance of the negro unit of the Mobile County Tuberculosis Association.
A large cargo of kainit arrived in Mobile aboard the steamship West Lake for Wa terman Steamship Corporation, while 4 heavy general freight was carried by the Suncuentco from New Orleans. The Lake Capens is expected back soon as the Lake Giltedge and Lake Treba departed for unspecified destinations. The Steel Inventor docked around 10 PM and the Mon Baldo, flying the French flag, came to Mobile Liners from New Orleans.
The Southeastern railroads announced about 13 million dollars spent on major equipment in the last quarter and orders for 3 500 new freight cars costing around 9 million dollars. Shippers boards heard forecasts of continued prosperity with 1927 second quarter volumes similar to 1926 and notable gains across several industries. Freight car loadings in 1926 were described as the greatest in transportation history.
The Mobile county branch of the Alabama good roads campaign committee sponsors a 25 million dollar bond issue. A noon meeting will be held tomorrow in the county board of revenue and road commissioners rooms. Judge Price Williams, county chairman, calls the meeting.
The steamship Visna, after a Wednesday night departure for New Orleans, will return to Mobile Sunday to finish coal cargo bound for Georgetown and other South American ports. Aluminum Line expects a sail from Mobile early next week. The Baron Hemphill will head to the Munson Line’s Cuba service from New Orleans, while the Munaires remains in port and is slated to sail Sunday.
Dr Henry W Frauenthal founder and chief surgeon of the Hospital for Joint Diseases dies at 63 after falling from a seventh floor apartment window in Manhattan His widow survives him and was unaware of his death until the body was found in a courtyard He had been in ill health for a month and had continued hospital visits recently.
Miami March 11 1933 officials report that despite an executive announcement from Tallahassee Gov John W Martin would order the sheriff of Dade County to halt pari mutuel betting at Pompano race track Paul M Beacom vice president of the Pompano Horse Club reiterates that racing would resume today and pari mutuel booths would operate.
In Jacksonville five women prisoners resist cabbage over candy, barricade themselves in sleeping quarters after a tear bomb and riot squad use tear gas. Laura Upthegrove leads the group, abducting a sixth at supper and attempting escape as they are moved to solitary confinement.
Albert Frick, 22, died after four and a half days of artificial respiration by about sixty volunteers in Chicago. He began breathing difficulties after an intestinal influenza attack and remained tethered to life by respiratory support until death.
Nine Mobile residents compete for the postmaster position. Applicants include RR L Cartledge, William W Reed, Joe Mullaney, Arthur Stafford, Judge A W Hargett, Walter H Dodd, Joseph G Hass, William A Jordan and Ashbel Hubbard. The Civil Service Commission will study qualifications and visit patrons to judge character and business sense before naming the top three for certification.
News from Salisbury Conn reports the death of Mrs EF C Mercer after a kitchen range explosion. She was known in Mobile as wife of Mr Mercer who led a mission at All Saints Church with Mr Hadley and was formerly Miss Josephine Freeland of Savannah Ga.
A circuit court mandamus requires Edward J. Muet, clerk of the inferior criminal court, to turn over criminal case fees to Mobile County Treasurer George F. Stone. Sheriff Pat Byrne also claims the funds, potentially $5,000 yearly to the county. Hearing set for March 19.
The United Fruit Company steamship Manchion will sail tomorrow morning in ballast for Tela. The Commodore Rol lines are also due to sail north to Castilla without cargo. The Nishamaha is to be moved from the off docks to the layup fleet at Twelve Mile Island this afternoon per officials.
Examinations for prohibition agent positions will occur within six months under a new civil service law. Judge A W Hargett, deputy prohibition administrator, and C D Jackson discussed plans in New Orleans. Details on exam content and exact timing remain unsettled as the new framework takes effect April 1.
In a circuit court today J D Sellers of the barred castle on Bloodgood Street near Claiborne was fined 300 dollars and court costs for violating the prohibition law. He appealed to the court of appeals and was released on 500 dollars bond. State officials prosecuted the nuisance operation, with a dozen arrests there. Henry G Moberg and Tom Sullivan each pleaded guilty to manufacturing prohibited liquors and possession of wills, receiving a year and day in the penitentiary. Caroline Thomas was fined 50 dollars and costs or 20 days hard labor. Bob Morris faced a mistrial on manufacturing prohibited liquor charges. In inferior court Hat tie Jones violated the dry laws and was fined 51 dollars plus costs. L W McNeill was fined 50 dollars plus costs or 20 days.
The packet steamer Helen Burke arrived this morning from Demopolis with 700 bales of compressed cotton and general freight. She will discharge today and return tomorrow morning. The John Quill is due tomorrow with general cargo and to load assembled freight for Selma, sailing Monday noon. The barge Tuscaloosa, of the Misviadapi Wortley line, is due at Mole day with general cargo.
The article provides a garbled account mentioning a murder case involving a named defendant and the killing of individuals on Conti streets. It notes a plea and a sentence of seven months with three months for the same offense on a government charge, alongside references to manufacturing and a possible date or location.
D A R delegates return home after conference with Monthe chosen as next meeting place. Officers reelected include Mrs James Lane Grindings regent and Mrs Minnie McCartney Pearson Mobile vice regent. Additional roles listed for Provence Union Springs, Montgomery, Birmingham and other communities.
At night two ambulances and county officers answered a false shooting report in Florida and Dauphin. Investigators traced the alarm to an unidentified caller, with officers noting the hoax at 12 06 this morning.
Cliff Doggett was fined and committed to 20 days hard labor for violating prohibition law. Judge N R Clarke ordered the sentence after a grand larceny charge connected to $200 allegedly taken at Wolf Ridge. Doggett reported to the county jail as police served the warrant.
Watertown Massachusetts archives reveal a fragmentary item about a village smithy linked to Washingtons day. The text references a blacksmith shop, a horse, and a historic morning, with uncertain details about its business being closed last June.
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