California disaster yields 100 bodies. trial linked in Gotham case
Henry Markis, held in Mobile on a state charge of attempted blackmail and a federal conspiracy charge with Al Picker of New York, will be a witness in Picker’s New York trial next week. Postoffice Inspector L F Rittlemeyer and Sheriff Pat Byrne will accompany him. The case centers on extortion and obscene matter sent through the mail amid a California photo ring investigation.
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Henry Markis
Mobile
al Picker
New York
Picker
Postoffice
L. F. Rittlemeyer
Pat Byrne
Mr. Rittlemeyer
Markis
Remer
Abrahm Gray
Rabbi Gray
California
Toll of Death High In Flood Disasters Striking U.S. World
A compiled list details major flood disasters and death tolls across the United States and abroad. Notable events include the 1889 Johnston Pennsylvania dam burst with about 2 000 deaths, 1913 Brazos River Texas with 500 deaths, 1927 Mississippi Valley about 150, and foreign calamities such as the Yangtze river flood in 1911 with around 100 000 deaths and the 1887 Hoang Ho disaster with estimates near 900 000.
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U.S
America
Johnston
Tex
Ohio River
Brazos River
Texas
Pueblo
Colo
Arkansas River
Mississippi Valley
New England
Winooski Valley
Vermont
China
Hoang-Ho River
Yangtze River
Spain
Saxony
Germany
Charter for Bank NEA is Belief in Mobile Trust
Conferring with national figures in New York and Washington, Mobile leaders express confidence the charter for the proposed American National Bank of Mobile will be granted within weeks. Denniston and Smith push plans citing Mobile growth, state docks, and a strong, independent finance.
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Os P. Smith
New York
Genaiek Gay
Denniston
Mobile
National Bank
Washington
American National Bank of Mobile
Smith
Bonds and politics shadow Will Hays in 1923 dealings
Washington reports detail efforts by a Republican national chairman to move bonds into the party treasury via Harry F. Sinclair. Andrew Mellon and William M. Butler testified that Will Hays sought to consign bonds in exchange for contributions while regional chairman. Hays denied wrongdoing and said the information was irrelevant.
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Washington
Mar
Harry F. Sinclair
Andrew W. Fellon
William M. Butler
Will Hays
Hays
Mallon
Treas
Mellon
Author Discovers Unknown City In Tropic Jungles
Robert J. Casey, noted author and explorer, told reporters in New York that during his trek through Indo-Chinese jungles he uncovered the ruins of a vast, uninhabited ancient city.
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Tropic
Robert J. Casey
New York
Indo-China
Francis Dam Break Disaster In Los Angeles Area
Rescue reports state 160 bodies recovered at the Francis dam breach point as floodwaters entered the Santa Paula and Santa Clara rivers. Ten killed in San Francisquito canyon avalanche. officials fear more deaths as searches continue after the dam failure.
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Los Angeles
Eugene Es
Los Angeles County
T Francis Dam
Clerk Faces Embezzling Count and Local Thefts
A filling station clerk Morril faced embezzling charges after telling police two men robbed him of 19.60 but later reneged. Court records show others, including Sack Courtney and Stewart, charged or convicted on petty larceny and related offenses. Detectives Bauer and Burch filed complaints. Gas Rivers, a Black man, was charged with theft of canned goods from the Packing Company.
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Ggvhote
Morril
Courtney
Stewart
Pog
Willis
Matgrees
Bauer
Burch
Gas Rivers
Mail boxes to get fresh olive green paint this week
Nearly 200 mail boxes will receive a fresh coat of olive green paint this week. After painting schedule cards will be added to all boxes. R A Sibley held the contract as the lowest bidder. A new post sub station at Suttons store in St Louis and Bayou opens to public interest.
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R. A. Sibley
Suttons
St. Louis
Bayou
Pigeon Tracks To New Rest Point
The same pigeon that halted at Hallett Manufacturing on Saturday landed at Neshota yesterday. It was identified by leg bands 5 on the right leg and 25-26558 with faint PNPA letters on the left. L. T. Rush fed the bird after discovering it.
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Hallett
Neshota
L. T. Rush
Weather Forecast Fragments Show Showers and Colder Temperatures
Fragmentary forecast indicates showers this afternoon in extreme northwest regions and colder temperatures tonight. Wednesday appears fair and colder with moderate to light winds, and isolated showers possible in some areas through tonight.
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Bama
Athea
Classified Section as The Easiest Way to Read
When the easiest path is simplest, the best option is to read the classifieds regularly for deals notices and community updates.
Azalea Apartments Permit Granted After Protest
Construction of two three story Azalea apartment houses at Government and Macy streets, Birmingham, will proceed after a city inspector issued a permit following a protest by William Vizard over setback requirements. The project by ee ee Company costs 50000 dollars. Thomas M Tharp leads the firm and plans further apartments in Mobile within 30 days.
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Azalea
Old Government
Carlin
William Vizard
Ee Ee Company
Ofirmingham
Thomas M. Tharp
Government and
Macy Streets
Po Om Les
Ceean
Northwest Gov Mt
Tharp
Mobile
Raiders Destroy 100-Gallon Illicit Still in Swamp West of Telegraph
Deputy sheriffs Barber and Stringfellow reported destroying a 100-gallon illicit still and six barrels of mash in a swamp one mile west of Telegraph road near Satsuma. The still was not operating. P. F. Hawkins and R. C. Brammer were convicted of violating the prohibition law and fined $50 plus costs. George Meteweld jailed on a circuit indictment for manufacturing seers. Lenton, Byrd, and Clark arrested on violation charges. Lenton found with a concealed pistol.
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Barber
R. Lenton
Andy Byrd
Rawson Clark
Barber and Run
Lenton
Local shippers hear U S experts on export bill of lading
Mobile shippers hear a briefing on the uniform export bill of lading today at 4 pm at the Chamber of Commerce. A. Lane Cricker of the transportation division and Frank M. Surface, assistant director, explain and discuss with attendees from the traffic club. Government officials will be guests of the Mobile Transportation Club tonight. Surface will address Kiwanis tomorrow and Cricker appeared at Lions today.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. Lane Cricker
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Frank M. Surface
Bureau
Mobile Transportation Club
Surface
Kiwanis Club
Cricker
Lions Club
Mobilians Filing Income Returns
Large numbers of Mobilians are filing their income tax returns at the local IRS office in the federal building. Four agents are assisting taxpayers and are kept very busy. The article notes a deadline approaching and urges wait times to last minute filings.
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Internal Revenue Division
Federal
Six Companies Bid on City Fire Apparatus Deals
Six firms submitted bids to furnish three fire apparatus for the city. Bids for combination trucks and pumpers ranged from about 26 675 to 38 000. American LaFrance and Foamite faced disqualification due to prior conduct, with other bidders including Buffalo Fire Equipment, Mack International, Ahern Fox, Seagrave, and Boyer Fire Apparatus listed among contenders. award decisions await tabulation by the city clerk.
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Steucks
Harry T. Hartwell
American-LaFrance and Foamite Company
Trans
Onietbee’ Tering
Buffalo Re
Mack International Motor Truck Company
New York
Aherns-Fox
Fire Engine Company
Cincinnati
Con
Seagrave Corporation
Columbus
Boyer Fire Apparatus Company
Ind
Oe France Corporation
Equipment confab visitors return to Detroit area
James H. Zelnicker president and Sidney Du Mont manager of Reliance Equipment Company return from a three day sales conference in Birmingham attended by southern district representatives of Detroit Fenestra Steel Products Company. Several home office executives including Victor F. Dewey president and general manager attended.
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James H. Zelnicker
Sidney du Mont
Reliance Equipment Company
Birmingham
Detroit
Fenestra) Steel Products Company
Victor F. Dewey
Crichton House Destroyed by Fire in Crichton
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the one story dwelling of J M Wimple on Item Avenue Crichton at 2 30 this afternoon. fire department under Assistant Fire Chief Bert Fox responded and contained the blaze.
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J. M. Wimple
Item Avenue
Crichton
Bert Fox
Levine’s Endurance Flight Financing Delayed Meeting
Charles A. Levine and Palm Beach officials will not confer today on financing the endurance flight. Levine’s Bellanca plane, pilot Wilmer Stultz, and passenger Mabel Bell await the meeting’s outcome after the New York to Cuba flight.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Charles A. Levine
Levine
Bellanca
Wilmer Stultz
Mabel Bell
Oil Explosion Burns Two Men in Local Incident
Alex Love and Joe Genchel suffered minor burns after an oil explosion. They and several others were treated for injuries following the incident at the scene.
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Alex Love
Joe Genchel
Wade
Love
Genchel
Parole Violation Suspect Removed in Florida Case
Lestie J. Andrews, named as a parole violation suspect, was picked up on a federal parole violation charge after a prior Florida conviction. The arrest appears connected to a broader enforcement effort led by authorities and local agencies.
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Lestie J. Andrews
Florida
State resumes trial of Blake in girl’s death
Special by leased wire to Item. Witness Hunt said Blake claimed the girl shot herself and he gave her gun to Shelby County officers. The state showed a .38 caliber bullet caused Monteabaro’s death and five unused cartridges were found in the weapon when turned over to officers.
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Perryman
Shelby
Blake
W. D. Farmer
Hunt
Shelby County
Attorney's Mother Seriously Injured in Auto Crash
Mrs Evelyn Bennett fifty of 963 Church street mother of attorney J G Bennett was hit while crossing Government street near Charles last night. She is in serious condition at City hospital with a broken collarbone and internal injuries. driver Harwell J Doyle aided her and assisted to City tar.
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Evelyn Bennett
Church Street
J. G. Bennett
Government Street
Charles
8. F. Hale
Eagle Meets Match in Lowly Porcupine
In Laramie Wyoming on March 13 an odd encounter unfolds as a Porcupine faces a bursting eagle in a symbolic contest of dominance. Local observers speculate on the outcome and the unlikely clash attracts regional attention.
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Laramie
Wyo
Reinforcements Sent as Marines Depart for Nicaragua
A detachment of Marines heads to Matagalpa to reinforce patrols in northern Nicaragua amid General Sandino's revolt. About 500 carts moved from Leon into the region distributing supplies and aiding operations against insurgents.
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Managua
Matagalpa
Generalino Sandino
Leon
Nicaragua
New Appointments to Peace Meeting
Indianapolis March 13 new appointments to the American Legion aimed at world peace and foreign relations were approved at the January national executive committee meeting. York Le Hoffman and William B. Follett were named to serve until September 1932.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion Sonanaaiain
National Executive Committee
York le Hoffman
Oea
William B. Follett
Regon
Hoover Row in House Debate Over Commerce Department
Representative Brand opened a 15 minute arraignment of Hoover accusing the commerce department of being used for political purposes. Theodore Burton joined the floor, with a 30 minute slot to press Hoover’s defense as questions about federal treasury financing were raised.
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Hoover
Federal Treasury
Commerce Ee
House
Theodore Burton
Mr. Hoover
Brand
Commerce Department
Courtsh Settle Bootleg Question In Chicago Trial
In Chicago a plumbing suit grows into a courtroom dispute as Jacob Meelbusch sues his brother Hen for 4400 dollars over a November 1920 bootleg liquor deal. Henry claims liquor was watered down and a check was returned. Judge Lewis admonishes the brothers saying the case offends the court and incurs taxpayer costs.
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Chicago
Lewis
Conve Ee
Jacob Meelbusch
Henstory
Henry
Get
Azalea Week Planned by Mobile City Commission
The Mobile city commission will soon proclaim Azalea Week to encourage residents to plant azaleas and japonicas. The decision arose at the instance of 8 H.
Wolf hunting from air sparks new measure in Langdon
Langdon North Dakota reports a novel hunt using an airplane to pursue wolves. Dr. J. Rutten is noted as involved in the development of this aerial hunting method during mid March as officials explore new wildlife control options.
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Langdon
N. D
Dr. 2. J. Rutten
St Francis Dam Break Triggers Mass Flood to Sea
Reported collapse of the St Francis dam near San Francisquito Canyon released a wall of water 76 feet high sweeping the valley and feared to have drowned hundreds. Edison workers were dispatched and crews rushed to the scene as authorities warned residents downstream. The dam was part of Los Angeles water supply from Inyo county.
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Los Angeles
Calif
St. Francis
San Francisquito Canyon
Sean Lees
Inyo County
Los Angeles County
Sling Valley
San Fran
Los
Newhall
MacVeagh Looks to Return to U S After Visit
Tokyo dispatch reports Charles MacVeagh and his wife plan to return to the United States. He hints at possible campaign speeches on the Pacific coast and October activity tied to Republican candidacy. The article also notes Matsudaira, daughter of ambassador Tsuneo Matsudaira, involved in Japan’s palace events.
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Tokyo
Charles MacVeagh
United States
Calif
MacVeagh
Pacific Coast
Chichibu Ie
Ian Matsudaira
Tsuneo Matsudaira
United Peacees
Hirohito
Ford Expands Timber Lands In Marquette District
Henry Ford reportedly buys up rich timber lands in the Marquette district with about 80,000,000 feet to be cut and hauled. Extra train crews have begun scheduled timber runs.
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Henry
Marquette
Calles Praises Ambassador Morrow for Work
President Calles lauds Ambassador Morrow praising his handling of Mexico U S relations. He states no complaint with press criticism and urges truth about Mexico including both good and bad in reporting.
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Mexico City
Peurets
Mexico
Uni
Morrow
Calles
Desolated Valley Buried by San Francisquito Canyon Flood
Newhall Cal March 13 A canyon mud and sand cover left no sign of life after the San Francisquito dam break. Bodies lay in a Saugus lodge morgue as water wrecked citrus groves ranches and the Harry Carey ranch. Survivors describe a devastated scene with a small woman clinging to a cotton tree and a hunter searching for relatives amid ruin.
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Newhall
Calif
San Francisquito Canyon
St. Francie Dam
Los Angeles City
Los Angeles
Saugus
City Water System
Cal
St. Francis
Eugene Biscaillat
Harry Carey Ranch
Associated Press
Russell Halen
Jimmy Errachow
Bureau of Water
San Fernandino
City Engineer Cites Silt Overflow Damaging Wall
Los Angeles city engineer said heavy rains caused silt to wash against a retaining wall, leading to a break that compromised the structure 180 feet long. Officials noted prior issues with the wall and potential discrediting remarks surrounding the incident.
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Haviland
Los Angeles
Holland
Earthshock Tragedy Hits 62 000 Acre Feet Dam Collapse
A dam break on San Francisco Creek unleashed flood waters inundating a canyon community. Five rescued. more than 20 miles of destruction followed. Red Cross aid arrived but sheriff officials judged most residents dead. William Bright organized 500 to 600 volunteers to aid search and maintain order.
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Souther
California Edison Company
San Fracisco Creek
Ato
Red Cross
William Bright
Bright
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Senator Black
Joachim Albrecht
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Bondift Tamil
Sinclair Securities
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Bared
Mater Amlanche Frm
Pigeon
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R. E. Hunt
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Willis Hoover
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