Mobile Man Wins Commutation in 1927 Slaying Case
Governor Bibb Graves commuted Stephen Lafayette Richards from death by electric chair to life imprisonment after his sons urged mercy. Richards, a Mobile woodworker, was to die for killing Charlie Russell in an apartment dispute on November 13, 1927.
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Bibb Graves
Stephen Lafayette Richards
Mobile
Mercy
State Board of Ideas
4Press
Montgomery
Richards
Kilby Brison
Charlies T. Russell
Graves
Pardon Board
Bett
Mobile County
Agen Nemongod Saget
Russell
Russells
Azalea Trail Ads Spread Flowers Across Cities
Mobile and neighboring communities mobilize a regional Azalea Trail promotion. Ads will run in papers from New Orleans to Birmingham to attract visitors before April 1. About 5,000 azalea plants were installed citywide, with letters praising the blooming season.
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Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ely
New Orleans
Biloxi
Laurel
Meridian
Hattiesburg
Jackson
Pensacola
Selma
Montgomery
Anniston
Birmingham
Ben
M. H. Raiford
Raiford
Mobile
Ile
Food in Prison Delivered by Baker Device
Fragmentary report hints at a device developed by Baker for delivering food in prison. The source notes the device is described as more humane and potentially satisfactory, though details and validation remain unclear.
No Shooting Rule Ordered by New Orleans Administrator
Administrator C D Jackson issues a no shooting rule to local federal agents in the New Orleans area. A water cement team in this section will enforce the order with self defense exception, aiming to curb violence under his jurisdiction.
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C. D. Jackson
Orleans
New Orleans
Walsh Agrees On IS Poly After Parley
Senator Walsh confirms understanding of the administrations leasing policy amid a parley at the White House. No new land leases are expected and the action tests the validity of a proposed plan related to prospecting permits and general leasing act expenditures.
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Walsh
Hoover
White House
Stores Merge as Bellas Hess Buys L F M Mobile Branch
FT. Henry, manager of the L. F. M. store, announced the merger with National Bellas Hess will not change management or staff at the Mobile branch. The L. F. M. name will be retained and the consolidation in New York last week will broaden buying power.
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FT. Henry
National Bellas Hess Company
Mobile
Bellas Hess
New York
Man Loses Foot In Railroad Accident
W. E. Horne a switchman from Alabama ion street is in City hospital with his right foot amputated after a Monday morning accident. His foot was caught in a railroad track frog at the state docks and mashed off by a switch engine. A passing motorist assisted him to the hospital and the on call surgeon found the foot too crushed to save.
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W. E. Horne
Alabama Ion Street
State Docks
Horne
Rain Likely With Thunderstorms Tonight Through Thursday
Weather official Albert Ashenberger of Mobile predicts continued rain and thunderstorms for tonight and probably Thursday. The past 24 hours recorded 2.59 inches of rainfall.
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Albert Ashenberger
Mobile Weather Bureau
Mobile Chamber seeks Firestone plant location in Mobile
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce is pushing to attract Firestone Rubber Company to Mobile as a southern factory site. R. D. Hays, the chamber industrial secretary, is visiting eastern prospects and hopes to meet Firestone officials or travel to Akron if needed. The chamber has already sent general and specific information about Mobile's industrial potential.
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Firestone Rubber Company
Mobile
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
O.M. Phelps
Comroe
Akron
Advant
R. D. Hays
Mobile Chamber
Firestone
Leaks at Courthouse Prompt Fast Action by Commissioner Baker
Commissioner Estes D. Baker of the board of revenue moved with haste to repair courthouse leaks causing extensive floor mopping. He warned that persistent dampness could rot timber as water seeps in and expected the trouble to be fixed within a few days.
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Court House
Estes D. Baker
Board of Revenue
Freighter Giessen Grounded Near Shanghai Believed Total Loss
Shanghai March 13 The German freighter Giessen bound for Hamburg struck the bottom near Shanghai and is believed total loss after grounding. The vessel ran aground in rough seas causing extensive damage and salvage crews have not reached it.
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Shanghai
Giessen
Specialist Dies Dr Lewis Brinton Noted Stomach Physician
Dr Lewis Brinton a renowned stomach specialist dies in Philadelphia after a day in his private hospital. The report notes his prominence in gastroenterology and his long medical career in the city.
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Lewis Brinton
Philadelphia
Elphia
Tomach Philad
Lewis
Murray Held to Grand Jury on Parole Violation and Liquor Charge
John F. Murray of 1456 Adame Street was held to the grand jury under a fed parole, and faced charges including transporting prohibited liquors and a reckless driving count. He posted a $750 bond after a collision on Old Shell Road at Hallett Street that injured Mrs. Curtin, wife of George H. Curtin, as detectives investigated.
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John F. Murray
Adame Street
Fed- Lion Ion
Murray
Old Shell Road
Hallett Street
George H. Curtin
Curtin
Investi
Tick eradication team finds no ticks in Tickless County
Mobile county inspectors report no ticks in the county since the month's start. Only two ticklike animals were found last month, the first such finding in about six months, described as ticky by officials.
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Mobile County
Will Attend Meet Led by County Superintendent Griggs
A local note confirms attendance at a meeting headed by W. C. Griggs county superintendent. The readable fragment mentions Mr Griggs and the event but few further specifics are available. The item reads as a straightforward attendance notice.
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W. C. Griggs
Coat Stolen From Auto on Weinacker Avenue
George Matthews reports a theft of his overcoat from a car parked at 475 Weinacker Avenue. The overcoat, valued at $35, was taken by a sneak thief.
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George Matthews
Weinacker Avenue
Free Stamp Advice Offered At News Item Event
Walter N. Emerson president of the Chi Oeeeeeee will urge Mobilians to bring aged stamps to a News Item event. He believes collectors will pay well for rare stamps and plans to share tips on evaluating and selling stamps at the gathering.
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Walter N. Emerson
The
Chi
Will Take Command in Hawaii Barracks
He will sail by San Francisco about September 11. Barracks in Hawaii will host the command change as the Navy flag officer prepares to depart for sea.
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Igad Field Barracks
Hawaii
San Francisco
Goodrich to Build Large Tire Plant in Atlanta
T G Graham vice president of B F Goodrich announces a new tire plant in Atlanta at Hemphill avenue and Fourteenth street. The factory will produce 6000 tires daily and start with 1000 semi skilled workers paid about 1 million dollars annually.
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Atlanta
T. G. Graham
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Ohio
Hemphill Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Graham
Man Indicted Over Alcohol Possession After Arrest
James Rollins was indicted after being arrested by Chief Deputy Sheriff ae McFayden and Deputy Marshall for violating the prohibition law by possessing champagne wine and whiskey in small amounts in a vehicle. He was fined 50 dollars and ordered to pay 20 days in jail costs after an inferior criminal court hearing. Federal officers are also investigating the case.
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James Rollins
Ae McFayden
Marshall
Obey Auto
Inferior Criminal Court
Award for 7000 foot hull wing at state docks
The state highway commission will award the contract for 7000 lineal feet of wing at the state docks this afternoon or tomorrow morning. The project completes the link from the Three Mile Creek overpass to the docks, according to Montgomery.
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State Highway Commission
Montgomery
Three Mile Creek
Fire destroys Old Homestead near Delps Alabama
A large frame dwelling known as The Old Homestead at Delps Alabama about 28 miles from the city was totally destroyed by fire several days ago. It was owned by Mr and Mrs Julius Del Champs and was occupied by another party. No injuries are reported.
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Delps
Ala
Julius Delchamps
Missing Man Father Remains Unaccounted in Local Search
A man identified as a father remains unlocated after a broad search by local authorities. Family members request tips as investigators pursue leads across the city.
Flood stages forecast for Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers
New Orleans March 13 A bulletin by R Dyke of the Weather Bureau revises forecast figures for the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers. The Mississippi below Vicksburg and the Atchafalaya are expected to rise to about 16.5 feet, with flood stage at 17 feet, but the meteorologist says this poses no danger to New Orleans or other places. Rain caused higher river levels are anticipated.
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New Orleans
Natchez
R. Dyke
Tunes Shine Weather Bureau
Mississip
Atchafalaya
Earn
Vicksburg
ST Ans
Parker Sentenced For Passing Worthless Checks In Meridian
Joe Parker of Meridian Mississippi was fined 1 and costs of 265 and sentenced to six months in jail for passing worthless checks to Mobile merchants. Detectives testified the fraud involved checks fed to Mobile firms, with Parker’s case heard in recorder's court. Another defendant, Murphy, reportedly tied to a $17 check on G E Webb of Scott Jewelry, was reset for Friday.
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Joe Parker
Meridian, Miss
Recorder
A T
Wseres
Ee Conception Street
Recorder's Court
Murphy
G. E. Webb
Scott Jewelry Company
Engineer reports on Mobile district dredge project progress
A Washington based mechanical engineer from the office of the chief of engineers completed annual tours of the Mobile district and Tuscaloosa area. He inspected the United States boatyard at Pascagoula and the Robert McGre gor, noting progress on conversions and praising the quality of work across the Mobile district.
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William
Chief of Engineers
Washington
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
States
Pascathe
Robert McGregor
Geialines
Kansas
Gerig
Tax deadline nears as Mobilians seek IRS help
With only three days left to file income tax returns, residents crowded the internal revenue office seeking assistance. The deadline to file is March 15.
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Office of Internal Revenue Agents
Day is observed in Holland Mich March 13
A brief item notes a day being observed in Holland Michigan on the date of March 13 with limited readable context from the clipping. No additional names or events are clearly identified in the accessible text.
Weather warnings issued for Alabama rivers and rain
The weather bureau warned across Tuscaloosa Montgomery and nearby rivers that flood levels may rise in 12 to 24 hours if rainfall continues. Observed totals include Tombigbee near Por a and Black Warrior around Tuscaloosa with rainfall around 1.4 to 2.1 inches and river rises of up to about 2.8 feet since yesterday.
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Weather Bureau
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Torron
Jupiter Pluvius
Tombigbee
Pora
Black Warrior
Alabama
Selma
Washington reports rise in European purchases of American goods
The Commerce Department notes increased European buying of American products and a larger import trend. Teaports also show a rise in activity, signaling stronger trade momentum and broader economic engagement.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Women Strike at Elizabethton Rayon Plant
A large walkout by fewer than a thousand women at the American Glant staff Corporation rayon plant in Elizabethton Tennessee sparked an uprising as more than 1 000 additional workers joined after a daybreak walkout yesterday afternoon.
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Elizabethton
Tenn
Rayon
American Glantstaff Corporation
Government reports heavy rebel losses in Mexico drive
Government sources say federal forces and allies tighten the noose on rebel positions near Torredn as 6,000 men under Almazan advance from the east. Scattered government victories suggest the rebellion weakening while defections among Yaqui and Mayo tribes complicate insurgent support.
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Ward
Almazan
Ado
Exico
Sonora
Mero
Layfield Held on Possession and Sale of Liquor Charge
Federal officers arrested Layfield on a liquor possession and sale charge. United States Marshal D. L. Penant indicated the suspect was to be arraigned that afternoon.
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United States
South Carolina highway bond bill goes to governor for signature
The $65 million state highway bond issue bill, approved by the South Carolina legislature, is now in the hands of Governor Richards for signature.
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Dee Highway
Bill
Carolina Executive
Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
Richards
Utility Ad Campaign Ties California Utilities to Public Debate
Federal trade commission evidence details a California advertising plan aimed at promoting private ownership of power utilities. Victor Hartley, San Francisco executive secretary of the California electrical bureau, cited a December 13 1926 conference with an ad agency and noted budgets rising from 12 000 to 80 000 dollars by 1928.
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Washington
California
Federal Trade Commission
Robert E. Healy
Commission
Victor M. Hartley
San Francisco
California Electrical Bureau
California Elec
Electrical Bureau
Rgpr i
Hartley
Police Brace Neighborhood After Bombing Ravages Transit Area
In a densely populated block around South Tenth and 2102 South Eleventh streets police threw barriers to deter looting after a devastating blast blamed on bombers. Local youths Nolan and Norine Nolan and others ages 16 and 8 were mentioned amid the chaos as responders fought to secure the scene.
Man Released in Windsor Police Case Linked to Valentine’s Day
Local Windsor police indicate a man was released after involvement in a case tied to Valentine’s Day. Details remain fragmented as investigators pursue leads and verify information with Granfield authorities.
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Windsor
Bugs Ear
Granfield
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