Bank of Sulphur Springs Hold Up Near Tampa
An early morning bank robbery at the Bank of Sulphur Springs near Tampa left two employees bound and the vault opened. The bandit escaped with about $8,000 as a posse pursued him into Big Cypress swamp fifteen miles north without success by afternoon.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
Sulpiur Springs
J. A. Griffin
Big Cypress Swamp
Here
W. L.winters
T. E. Kolson
Wresiete
Wright field radio test flight marks three day Miami trip
Dayton Ohio March 13 the Wright field flying laboratory left for a three day test flight to Miami Florida to test high frequency radio equipment. The specially equipped transport plane with call letters AB 6 will broadcast at 4000 KC and receive amateur reports via Lieutenant H O Messer. route includes Louisville Nashville with Maxwell Field Alabama stops and a return to Dayton Monday morning.
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Dayton
Wright Field
Miami
Fla
H. O. Messer
Louisville
Nashville
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Ala
Contempt Verdict for Mrs Kub in Chicago Graft Probe
Mrs Shirley E Kub former undercover investigator for the police commissioner was cited for contempt and jailed for four months by Chief Justice John P Mey. Her failure to appear before the January 20 grand jury investigating corruption and graft in the department led to the order.
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ArcaGo
Shirley E. Kub
John P. Mey
Criminal Court
Kub
Chicago
Grand Jury
McGoorty
Weather outlook shows clouds warm spells and showers
The report warns increasing cloudiness and warmer Friday night across Alabama and Mississippi with Saturday likely showers. Northwest Alabama and western Mississippi may see somewhat cooler air, while southeast Mississippi becomes warmer before a cooler change in the west. River forecasts and meteorologist notes accompany the outlook.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Death at Sea Case Dropped By Justice Dept
The U S Department of Justice abandons its investigation into the death of Henry Sammartino, a Youngstown diamond merchant. Fugitives James Ryan and Harry Henderson, fellow passengers, are jailed on forgery charges for attempting to cash a check in New Orleans. Sammartino's body was found aboard near Panama. officials doubt suicide. Ryan and Henderson left Havana with Sammartino reportedly alive.
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Ryan
Henderson
Sammartino
Panama
Youngstown
Havana
New Orleans
Sammarse
Legion Session at Battle House Friday Night
The Lamar Y. McLeod Post of the American Legion stages a Friday night gathering in the Battle House main dining room. The program begins at 7 30 with several speakers, including Hugh M. Caffey Jr of Brewton Captain R A Burleson F Taylor Peck and James F Parks of the Mobile post.
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Lamar Y. McLeod Post
The
American Legion
Battle House
Hugh M. Caffey, Jr
Brewton
R. A. Burleson
F. Taylor Peck
James F. Parks
Mobile Post
Denison liquor case ends with closing arguments
The trial of former Illinois representative Edward E. Denison neared verdict as closing arguments framed the prosecution’s case as flimsy and a fairy story. Attorney John J. Sirica urged jurors to judge like any criminal case, noting oddities about the wedding gift dishes and the trunk’s travel from Panama.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edward E. Denison
Illinois
John J. Sirica
Denison
Sirica
John Layne
Trunk
New York
Charles E. Lane
Lane
St. Louis
Baby Carolyn McCoy Mitchell Sings at Age Two
Akron Ohio March 13 Baby Carolyn McCoy Mitchell sings popular songs at age two and may follow in the footsteps of Vaughn de Leath and Helen Kane. Her mother is a former radio star and Carolyn her uncle is a songwriter.
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Akron
Ohio
Vaughn de Leath
Helen Kane
Carolyn McCoy Mitchell
Carolyn
Dozens Arrested in Charlotte Liquor Raid
Federal prohibition agents arrested 27 people on liquor law violation charges in raids led by J E B Kanipe deputy administrator for western North Carolina. About 40 warrants were held, based on undercover evidence. Mrs Bertie Scott and Don Anderson were among those taken.
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Charlotte
N. C
J. E B. Kanipe
Prohibition
North Carolina
Kanipe
Bertie Scott
Don Anderson
Seneca Woman Sentenced for Manslaughter in Buffalo Slaying
Nancy Bowen a 65 year old Seneca Indian woman was sentenced to one to ten years for manslaughter first degree in the death of Mrs. Clotilde Marchand wife of artist Henri Marchand in Buffalo last March but released immediately after serving the minimum time.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Nancy Bowen
Clotilde Marchand
Henri Marchand
Roosevelt club formed to back Roosevelt for president
A Portland Oregon Roosevelts for president club is formed to promote the nomination and election of Governor Roosevelt of New York. All officers are local business or professional men.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
New York
United States
Progressive conference signals early 1932 campaign rise
The nationwide political drive for the 1932 presidential election gains momentum as a second leaders conference wraps. Senator Norris of Nebraska urges a progressive president, highlighting four key issues including prohibition, power, unemployment, and tariffs.
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Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Promoter Shot in Baltimore Road House Killing
Promoter Charles Valentine aged 34 was fatally shot at a road house near Baltimore. Six people were detained as police investigate the slaying while two suspects remained inside the closed venue and two others were hurt transporting Valentine to a hospital. A witness described two unidentified men fleeing after the assault.
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Baltimore
Charles Valentine
Valentine
Morris Charged with Assault on Camp Keeper in Semmes
A warrant was issued in inferior court charging Morris with assault and battery against J. H. Stone, keeper of a state convict road camp at Semmes. The incident occurred as reported in the local court record.
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J.H. Stone
Semmes
Friday Lee Morris
100 Arrested In Mobile Stop Ordinance Sweep
Police report about 100 Mobile autoists arrested in a traffic stop enforcement campaign. Plain clothes units issued tickets for alleged stop ordinance violations between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Defendants to be arraigned in the cafeteria court at police headquarters as drive continues.
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Mobile
Autoista
Warren Burch
Blast Rakes Tulsa
An explosion at a magazine two miles from Red Fork near Tulsa ripped open a 20 foot diameter hole and shattered windows across the area. Officials of American Glycerine Company say no lives were lost and attribute the blast to a grass fire. the blast was heard as far as Vinita about 65 miles away.
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Byvan Press
Red Fork
Tulsa
American Glycerine Company
Vinita
Okla
Two Negroes Shot in New Orleans Strike Zone
March 13. In New Orleans two negroes were wounded during the long shoremen strike. Lee Roy a roustabout said he faced a striker named Fred Jennie who threatened him with a knife. Roy fired four times wounding Jessie in the abdomen while Roy carried stab wounds in the back. Mose Sensley was arrested for disturbing the peace and carrying concealed weapons after police dispersed a riotous crowd in the strike zone.
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New Orleans
Lee Roy
Fred Jennie
Roy
Jessie
Mose Sensley
Sheriff suspends deputy over still raid shooting
Sheriff James F. Hawkins suspended Bascomb Vines and ordered other Bessemer deputies to appear for questioning after Buck Parsons 26 was shot in the knee and hip during a raid. Parsons said he fled as officers approached and Vines fired. The sheriff said the incident was only recently brought to his attention.
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Birmingham
Ala
James F. Hawkins
Bascomb Vines
Bessemer
Buck Parsons
Parsons
Vines
Curren
Hawkins
C. L. Dobbs
Rob
New Revolt Feared in Lima Area Provisional Leader Admits
Provisional Samanez confirmed today that a faction in the Lima area is feared to be mobilizing for a revolt. Authorities warn of potential instability amid political tension and security concerns in the region.
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Lima
Area
Samanez 0
Indiana Man Convicted in Unknown Hitchhiker Death
Harold H Schroeder of Mobile Alabama was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of an unknown hitchhiker whose body he said he burned in his car near Indianapolis last May. The jury declined first degree murder and death, but the judge will sentence Schroeder to a term between 2 and 21 years in prison. The state sought the death penalty. defense counsel Ira Holmes said no motions to set aside the verdict would be filed.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Here
Harold Herbert Schroeder
Mobile
Ala
Indiana
Frank P. Baker
Ira M. Holmes
Schroeder
Herbert B. Wilson
Friday the 13th Folklore and Historic Events Linked
A Philadelphia-era column notes Friday the 13th occurs again in 1931 and recalls both peril and progress. It cites Columbus, Cabot, the Declaration, Cornwallis, Melendez, St. Augustine, and the Mayflower landing as events associated with the date.
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Columbus
North German Lloyd Line Begins Mobile Service
The steamship Roland of the North German Lloyd Line arrived at Mobile's state terminals signaling another carrier beginning operations at the port since Alabama built a $10,000,000 docks system. Filette Green and Company act as local agents. The line will sail every 30 days and also call at New Orleans and Pensacola, underscoring Mobile's rising status as a Gulf seaport.
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Mobile
Alabama
Roland
North German
Lloyd Line
Filette, Green and Company
New Orleans
Pensacola
Gulf
Coast Guard Orders Search for Drifting Emerett
Washington Friday ordered a destroyer squadron to seek the derelict schooner Emerett endangered steamship lanes off the south Atlantic. The lumber laden waterlogged ship from Baltimore carried seven crew members, including William Hurlston of Mobile, now missing. The Tucker Wilkes and Ericsson join the search about 600 miles east of St Augustine Florida.
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Coast Guard
Washington
Emerett
South Atlantic
Associated Press
William Hurlston
Mobile
Baltimore
Tucker
Wilkes
Ericsson
St. Augustine
Fla
Saenger Gala To Feature Hilton Sisters At Saenger News Item
The Saenger theatre hosts a Saturday booster club gala with Daisy and Violet Hilton, San Antonio's famous Siamese twins aged 18. They headline a program of entertainment drawing huge public interest and praise for their talent and poised performance.
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Saenger Theatre
Hilton Sisters
Daisy
Violet
San Antonio
Saenger
Sesakhana Entertainment
Patse
Metaen
Catalas Arranged Seclusion for Young Jackson at Camp
Schaefer testifies in court that Catalas arranged for the young Jackson to be secluded at Fowl River Camp. The testimony details the events leading to the alleged arrangement and the involvement of Camp authorities.
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Catalas
Young Jackson
Fowl River Camp
Schaefer
Court
Bank embezzlement case against Paul Catalan held for grand jury
Paul Catalan was held to the federal grand jury in Miasigel Friday by United States signer J. I. Burgett after a preliminary hearing on a charge of aiding and abetting in the embezzlement of funds from Laurel bank last August. Bond was fixed at $15,000.
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Paul Catalan
Miasigel
United States
J. I. Burgett
Laurel, Miss
Former Mobile sheriff tied to bank embezzlement scheme
Testimony alleges Paul G. Odsalas helped plan an August bank robbery and embezzlement at First National Bank. Schaefer testified about funds withdrawn and misused, including transfers to Cazalas and Jackson, with safety deposit box concealment and partial repayments. The case links Odsalas to others and notes rumors of the scheme.
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Paul. G. Odsalas
Mobile County
First National Bank
Royae City
Cazalas
Fowl
Schaefer
Howard Jackson
Jackson
Net
Ate
Luger Friendship Foils Coast Guard Pursuit In Gulf Chase
The motor lugger Friendship out raced a coast guard boat in the Gulf of Mexico and escaped after 46 shots were fired. It returned to its mother ship with cargo and was later overtaken about 20 miles from port. Captain Andrew Et and two crew faced felony violations, not liquor charges, per agents Roy W. Fischer and Arthur Pecot.
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New Orleans
Coast Guard
Gulf of Mexico
Roy W. Fischer
Supervis
Coast
Andrew J.et
Arthur Pecot
Grand Idler Bas
Clarence Grice Sentenced Twenty Five Years for Robbery
Clarence Grice, one of three defendants tried in circuit court on robbery charges, was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to 25 years in the penitentiary. Chester and Jesse Grice were given 10 years each on similar charges.
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Clarence Grice
Chester
Jesse Grice
Gui
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