LIFE OF REVOLT CENTERED UPON TORREON FIGHT
Local officials silence on Manuel Foster death after a raid in Baldwin county near Phillipsville. Foster, a 40 year old resident, died from gunshot wounds while surviving family is named. authorities dispute blame and discuss federal involvement. The report notes a Bay Minette source and funeral plans in Bayette.
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Baldwin County
Providence Infirmary
Manuel Foster
Phailipsville
Iter
Carthis Irwin
A. W. Hargett
Foster
Phillipsville
Bay~Minette
Irwin
Agg
Argett
Alabama
Tom Foster
Bayette
Roche Ortuary
Hoover Promises To Conserve Oil During His Term
President Hoover announced complete conservation of government oil lands with no leases or disposal during his administration except congress mandated dispositions. At Mobile, crime wave prompts detectives and stricter patrols as robberies target a church library and grocery store. Burglars broke into the Mobile public library on Government Street and stole $30 in change, missing a check.
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Hoover
Washington
Congress
Mobile
Warren Burch
Government and
Wilkinson Streets
River levels dip as showers ease in Alabama towns
Rain falls lightly in south Alabama towns though rivers show only minor rises. The Tombigbee at Demopolis fell two feet to 44.4 feet since yesterday. The Black Warrior at Tuscaloosa dropped over three feet to 22.8 feet and is still falling. Alabama River recedes at Montgomery and Selma with Montgomery at 26.5 feet and Selma at 40.0 feet as of the observation.
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Alabama
Demopolis
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Selma
City to hear Burns and McDonnell on Mobile power plan
Representatives from Burns and McDonnell Engineering of Kansas City arrive March 19 to testify before the public service commission on a proposed municipal electric plant in Mobile. A hearing the next day will address the city’s test of heavy penalties for commercial users of direct current with a March 20 session at the Alabama state auditorium.
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Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company
Kansas City
Mobile
Board of City Commissioners
Public Service Commission
Alabama Public Service Colvssion
Amber of Commerce
Dwight F. Davis Launches at Charleston West Virginia
The twin screw tow steamer Dwight F. Davis built for the Mississippi Warrior service was launched at Charleston West Virginia. E V Pickley local manager confirms the event and describes the vessel as specially designed for tow work on the Mississippi run.
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Charleston
Dwight F. Davis
West Virginia
E. V. Pickley
Weather Update From Alabama Report
Weather bulletin notes warmer tonight with southerly winds increasing. Coastal seas expect southeast to south winds. Weekend outlook mentions fresh winds and unsettled conditions.
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Alabama
Seewes
Eee
Weanenday
Parole Revocation Moves In Liquor Case Action
District Attorney Alex C. Birch plans to file petitions to revoke liquor paroles in a wave of federal prosecutions. Indictments from the last grand jury and a broad roundup spurred the move, with several parolees facing new charges and possible prison terms beyond the remaining unexpired sentence. Herman Constantine F J Levene Ward a and Jill F Murray are among those under parole facing action.
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Eggers
Alex C. Birch
Herman Constantine
F. J
Y" Levene
Warda
Jill F. Murray
Vene
Road Route Advised From Mobile To Montgomery
The state highway department announced a road route from Mobile to Montgomery. Officials note maintenance on the bay bridge and advise drivers to expect altered traffic patterns as other roads remain open.
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Montgomery
Ceedee Seeanon
State Highway Department
Mobile
Ee Bay
Highway Department
First Issue of Junior Bulletin for Mobile Junior Chamber
The first issue of The Junior Bulletin, official publication of the Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce, is off the mimeograph and distributed to about 225 members. Editor Robert Hall cites goals to inform absent members of meetings and upcoming events and to boost member participation. Kurtis Kendall, president, says the paper also channels the organization’s wit into productive use.
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Junior Bulletin
Mobile
Junior Ber of Commerce
Robert Hall
Kurtis Kendall
Paint-up and clean-up drive scheduled for April 7 to 14
A Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce committee sets April 7 through 14 for a city wide paint-up and clean-up drive. They will recruit luncheon clubs city authorities Boy Scouts custodians of public buildings and local businesses to support yard cleanup repairs and painting with Herbert Crowley as campaign chairman.
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Mobile
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Herbert Crowley
Ice Jam Flood Threat Across Western Germany
Ice on the Elbe Weser Saale and other western rivers is breaking up causing floods and anxiety in riverside districts. Detachments of soldiers fire brigades and volunteers work around the clock to protect property and provide outlets for the rushing water.
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Berlin
Elbe
Weser
Saale
Germany
Memorial Meet Plans Memorial Day Celebration
Local Ladies Association outlines a Memorial Day plan after a meeting at Mrs. Wm. Martins home. Committees named for June 4 5 6 and 7 and other business of interest transacted.
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Local Ladies Association
Wm. Martin
Three Paving Bids Accepted At Board Meet
The county commissioners awarded contracts worth about 300000 for paving three highway strips and building two bridges after bid rejection the board failed to explain reasons for not accepting other bids. Commissioner Baker objected to not reviewing estimates. Chairman Davis was present.
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Board of Revenue
Dawes Road
Bay Bridge
Turner Road
Estes D. Baker
Peavy
Matt Boykins
Arthur D. Davis
Pope Plans Feast for Diplomats at Vatican
The pope will host a banquet on March 17 in the Sala Dei Paramenti for members of the diplomatic corps. He will not attend in person and will be represented by Cardinal Gasparri.
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Vatican City
Pope
Vatican
Sala Dei Paramenti
Gasparri
Foch Better Today After Flurry In Condition
Paris march 5 marshal foch was better today after a slight flurry in his condition yesterday. His temperature was normal and his pulse count 90 a decrease doctors attributed to weak heart action from age and long illness. He was expected to sit up today.
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Ual
Paris
Marshal Foch
Veterans to Meet at Fitzhugh Lee Camp Armory
An important gathering of Fitzhugh Lee Camp No. 2 United Spanish War Veterans is scheduled tonight at 7 30 at the armory headquarters. Commander Charles A. Dukas urges a large attendance.
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Charles A. Dukas
Final Road Tax Deadline Set by Mobile County Officials
Mobile County officials announce a $2 road tax due by April 1 for men aged 18 to 45 residing outside incorporated areas. Delinquency follows after the deadline.
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Mobile County
Americans Fired on El Paso Rio Grande Crossing
Reports from United States officials reveal the first testing of arms across the Rio Grande near El Paso Texas. Chief of the U S forces confirms the crossing and signals military concerns.
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EL Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Oo Cc
Horsley
United Stone
City to hold conference on widening St Emanuel and St Francis streets
A conference will be called at city hall to discuss widening of St Emanuel and St Francis streets. Commissioner Harry T. Lin leads the effort with plans to possibly split the project into two parts. George B. Rogers architect William H. Armbrecht and Vincent F. Kilborn are invited to participate.
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St. Emanuel Street
St. Francis
City Hall
Sioner
Harry T. H Lin
Nounced
St. Emanuel
St. Francis Street
George B. Rogers
William H. Armbrecht
Alabama
Vincent F. Kilborn
Hartwell
City approves $500000 bond issue for 26th paving project
The city commission plans a $500000 bond issue for the 26th paving effort while other bonds may be issued in parts. Total contracts for the project reach about $1325000, with funds from the bond sale to be used toward earlier contractor estimates and to start work promptly.
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City Commission
Relative sought in death of Tampa steamer cook at Manila
J H Gillard second cook aboard the Elk horn died in Manila on March 8 from undetermined causes. Waterman Steamship Line officials ask to locate his relative Mrs Ganetas in the United States, listed as closest kin on ship papers. Efforts to find Mrs Ganetas have so far failed.
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8. Ganetas
Cook
Manila
J. H. Gillard
Tampa
City Extends Invitation to Firestone Officials
City approves a resolution inviting Firestone Rubber Company to locate a branch factory in Mobile and pledges city cooperation. Mayor Bates submits the resolution amid a state survey for a new branch site. Other items include mosquito control funding set at 500 per year starting April 1 1929 and Mobile Gas Company license levy at 2500 per year after fee changes.
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Firestone Rubber Company
Mobile
Firestone Company
Cewil F. Bates
Mobile Gas Company
Flood Threat Bears Down River Front Across Mississippi
March 12 report from Memphis describes the swollen Mississippi rising along a 360 mile front from Cairo to Vicksburg. Levee breaks not increased yet but residents fear another flood like 1927 as rains threaten. Farmers move to high ground while river levels run three to four feet above flood stage.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cairo
Vicksburg
Miss
U.S. Engineer's Office
Missouri
Dredge Wahalak Sets Record in Harbor Work
William Gerig, senior engineer for the Army Engineers, reports the dredge Wahalak at this port holds the best record in the engineering service. In 1927 it dredged 11,000,000 cubic yards from the Mobile channel at about two and a half cents per yard. He notes the Robert McGregor is being converted into a new type dredge and expects broader harbor work under President Hoover.
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Wahalak
William Gerig
Office of Army Engineers
Washington
Wehalak
Mobile Channel
Gerig
Robert McGregor
United States Boat Yard
Pascagoula
McGregor
Hoover
Ohio House Passes Aviation Code Sponsored by Ingalls
The Ohio House unanimously passed a state aviation code sponsored by David B. Ingalls of Cleveland, newly appointed assistant secretary of the navy in charge of aviation and a member of the House. He will resign from the House tomorrow as he assumes his new duties.
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Columbus, O
State of
Ohio
David 8. Ingalls
Cleveland
Eee
House Representatives
Se Cenpaté' Tor
Burke Resigns from Indian Bureau Amid Probes
Commissioner Charles Burke of the Bureau of Indian Affairs resigns amid congressional probes. The move follows ongoing criticism of Indian affairs administration and Burke's past charges against Congress members. Burke will serve until a successor is named, then plans to retire.
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Burke
Indian Bureau
Washington
Charles Burke
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Comee Wineanne
Congress
Administration of
Indian Affairs
Pine
Oklahoma
Winfield Scott
The
Pension Bureau
Gulf Coast Horse Show Association Formed
Gilbert Burton, elected president, announced the creation of the Gulf Coast Horse Show Association. He said the group will promote interest in exhibits, citing last Sunday’s Gulf Hills show with entries from Mobile Birmingham New Orleans and coast resorts. Plans include a series of exhibits among member cities and an annual event at Gulf Hills.
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Gulf Coast Horse Show Association
Gilbert Burton
Gulf Hills
Burton
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Woman Sues for 10000 Damages Over Auto Injury
Mrs Eveline G Bennett through attorney G B Dunning filed suit in the circuit court for 10000 damages against P J Doyle over injuries from a March 12 1928 auto collision with Harwell Doylen described as an agent or employee of the defendant.
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Eveline G. Bennett
G. B. Dunning
Circuit Court Today
P. J. Doyle
Harwell Doylen
Small Craft Warnings Ordered Along Gulf Coast
Small craft warnings were ordered hoisted along the gulf coast from Apalachicola Florida to Mobile. The blow was expected to be of only minor intensity. Local meteorologist Albert T. Ashenberger commented on the situation noting conflicting pressures and an eastern component.
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Gulf Coast
Apalachicola
Fla
Mobile
Albert T. Ashenberger
Diaturbanes
Es Ae
New Anti Shock Clubs Promised At Chicago Show
Inventors tout anti shock clubs on display in Chicago highlighting improved shot accuracy and reduced vibration. Claims include smoother impact, less hand wear, and easier follow through for players.
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Chicago
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