Tom Cleveland Faces Fifth Murder Trial in Alabama
Tom Cleveland, tried four times for the murder of Stephen Lossing in West Fowl River on August 24, 1923, faces a fifth circuit court trial on Monday. He has spent months in jail, posted $10,000 bail after prior mistrials, with attorney F. J. Inge and state solicitor Chamberlain ready for trial. Jack Cleveland, his father, awaits outcome after an appeal in the same case. A panel of 100 jurors was summoned to select the jury.
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Tom Cleveland
Alabama
Cleveland
Stephen Lossing
West Fowl River
F. J. Inge
Chamberlain
Jack Cleveland
Tom
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Millionaire Held by Officers in Germ Case
Chicago police questioned William Shepherd, foster father to Billy McClintock, amid an inquiry into whether Dr Farman planned to administer typhoid germs. Shepherd, held for interrogation, denied the claim as investigators sought more witnesses and potential warrants.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Farman
Willian Shepherd
Robert Eestate
Shepherd
Palmanet
McCliney
Crowe
Edwin Hed Torney
Tod
Arog
Billy McClintock
Gi Rdy
Oner
McClintock
George Fosberg
John P. Mare
Harry Olson
Top
William McClintock
William Sheperd
Police Orders Tightening Appearance and Conduct on Duty
Chief W F Burch issues general orders to officers warning against smoking on duty and engaging in conversations while on traffic or patrol duty. Repeated cautions on traffic duty conduct, appearance, and on-duty communication are reiterated with possible suspensions for violations.
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W. F. Burch
Five Stills Captured by Sheriff and Deputies
Five whiskey stills were captured by forces led by Sheriff Léon Schwarz along with state and federal officers. Two 50 gallon drum stills and 100 barrels of mash were destroyed west of Ridge. a 50 gallon still and 400 barrels of beer were destroyed at Cedar Creek. a 50 gallon copper still and 200 barrels of beer were destroyed at Eight Mile Creek. and a 100 gallon copper still near Georgetown was destroyed.
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Léon Schwarz
Cannon
Garrett
Tanner
Robbins
Gs Ridge
Kessler
Pellon
Tronelle
Cedar Creek
Pruitt
Eight Mile Creek
Burch, Shreve
Georgetown
Children Urged to Be Kind to Pets in Schools
Richard Craven of the American Humane Society led a kindness to pets program in five Mobile public schools. The tour drew attention from Superintendent Murphy Senator John Craft Mobile Humane Society president Judge Safford Berney and others who challenged Craven’s visit.
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Richard C. Craven
American Humane Society
Albany
N. Y
Murphy
John Craft
Mobile Humane Society
Safford Berney
Craven
Tug Nimrod Returns After Dredge Tow to Pascagoula
After towing the U S engineer s dredge Blackwater from Pensacola to Pascagoula Miss the Nimrod of Mobile Towing and Docking Co arrived in port yesterday afternoon The Blackwater is to be repaired in Pascagoula before sailing to Tuscaloosa for regular agents
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United States
Pensacola
Pascagoula
Miss
Nimrod
Mobile Towing and Docking Company
Port E
Ing
Tuscaloosa
Raid Hits Still In Georgetown Section Wounds Man
A man identified as Miles Smith was slightly wounded in the right leg during a raid on a still in the Georgetown section last night. Deputy Sheriff Walter Burch, Rex Shreve, and State Officer A. P. Pruitt opened fire as Smith tried to flee and he was taken to Mobile county jail.
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Georgetown
Miles Smith
Walter Burch
Rex Shreve
A. P. Pruitt
Smith
Mobile
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Pi Regions
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with probable showers in the southeast. Sunday turns fair and much colder. Pi area sees fair skies and sharp cooling with freezing temperatures in the west while the east and south grow cooler.
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Alabama
Rotary Convention Draws 500 Delegates to Mobile
About 500 Rotarians and an equal number of visitors are expected in Mobile for the 76th Rotary district convention. Activities begin Sunday with arrivals and a Sunday sermon by Dr. Dunbar H. Ogden, followed by a reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Monday and a boat ride on Tuesday. Herman L. Turner of Sheffield is district governor.
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Mobile
Rotary
Rotary Club
Battle House
Dunbar H. Ogden
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Herman L. Turner
Sheffield
Ala
Rotary District
Jail dining room plan approved by state official
State Prison Inspector Glenn Andrews approved Sheriff Leon Schwarzs plan to convert the basement into a dining hall for prisoners. The change aims to reduce filth and vermin from cell meals and improve cleanliness and morale by allowing inmates to eat together under supervision.
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Glenn Andrews
Leon Schwarz
Electrical licensing law struck down in city case
Recorder D H Edington invalidates city ordinance requiring electrical contractors to pass an exam for licenses in the John Roloff case. The defense argued the test specifics were unclear. court holds non electricians may hire others to perform the work. City appeals to circuit court.
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D. H. Edington
John Roloff
E. J. Grove
Jesse Hogan
Circuit Court
Retreat Opens at St Marys Church With Father Pathe
The annual men’s retreat begins Wednesday March 18 at 7 30 PM at St Marys Church led by Rev M H Pathe C SS R of Detroit Michigan. He is described as a missionary and eloquent preacher with daily 6 oclock masses and instructions Thursday Friday and Saturday morning. A boys retreat will be announced later.
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St. Mary’s Church
M. H. Pathe
C. SS. R
Detroit
Michigan
Father Pathe
Women Plan Better Homes Week Meeting at Battle House
Kate Hagan, president, will chair a League of Voters gathering to outline observance of Better Homes Week. The session takes place in Parlor C at the Battle House, part of a national movement sponsored by the National Federation of Women.
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League of Voters
Ay Kate Hagan
Eacdey
Partor C
Battle House
National Federation of Women's
Eae Ain
Ieree
Auto accident suit filed in circuit court
A civil action was filed in the circuit court by Ruby Audrian Brisbane against J Hicks seeking relief over an automobile accident. The filing cites damages and claims arising from the incident and requests monetary compensation.
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William Eer
Aie
Can Toto
J. ¥. Hicks
Government street favored for Mobile end of bridge
Bridge plan moved forward as Joseph B. Strauss endorsed Government street site after survey for chairman A B Towle and the county board. He stated the location minimizes navigation interference and does not conflict with harbor interests despite dock commission concerns.
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Government Street
Mobile
Joseph B. Strauss
A. 8. Towle
County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Two Arrested as Liquor Seizure Nets Prohibition Violations
Enforcement officers seized 135 half pints of white whiskey and alcohol at a Crichton home on Old Shell road. Della Maples and Gus Long, both charged with violating the prohibition law, were arrested. Roland Kelly was fined 50 dollars and 20 dollars costs for possession under state dry laws. Walter Livingston and Ester Smith were each fined 100 dollars or 90 days for violations. Detectives Bauer Lawrence Untrevier found three more half pints in their possession.
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Russel, Ferguson, Cannon
Nelson
Tanner
Old Shell Road
Crichton
Della Maples
Gus Long
Roland Kelly
Inferior Criminal Court
N. R. Clarke
Walter Livingston
Ester Smith
D. H. Edington
Bauer, Lawrence
Pa Tone
Tanker Flagler to Enter Dry Dock for Major Repairs
The H. M. Flagler, part of the Standard Oil line, will go into Todd dry docks Monday or Tuesday morning for repairs estimated at about 100000 dollars. The 6183 ton tanker arrived March 11 from New York, with work previously sent to New York and New Orleans. Todd president William H. Todd announced the job after passing through Mobile from Miami and Palm Beach. The repairs will provide local employment for many workers.
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H. M. Flagler
Standard Oil Company Line
Todd Dry Docks
Flagler
New York
William H. Todd
Toddhipbuilding Corporaton
Mobile
Miami
Palm Beach
New Orleans
Couple Held Under Mann Act in Louisiana Case
J. W. Freeman and Maud Freeman were arrested on a Mann Act warrant issued in Louisiana. They appeared before U. S. Commissioner J. I. Burgett, waived examination, and bonds of 1000 dollars each were set. They were remanded to jail for failure to post bail. A Justice Department agent says the pair allegedly transported a 15 year old girl from Mississippi to Alexandria, Louisiana for immoral purposes. They will be returned to Alexandria for trial.
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J. W. Freeman
Maud¢ Freeman
Louisiana
United States
J. I. Burgett
Department of Justice
Mississippi
Alexandria la
Alexandria
Tug To Tow Barges To Pensacola From Gulf Coast Port
The tug Harry G. Lytle of Gulf Towing and Wrecking Co will tow three barges to Pensacola tonight for Atlantic Bridge Co of Roanoke Virginia. The tow includes one large derrick barge. The James Daugherty of the same company arrives tonight or tomorrow from Pensacola with a tow of light barges to Havana and then to Mobile under Captain William Conday.
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Harry G. Lytle
Gulf Towing and Wrecking Company
Pensacola
Atlantic Bridge Company
Roanoke
Virginia
James Daugherty
Havana
Cuba
Daugherty
William Conday
Mobile
British Schooner Edith Bellveau Sailed Toward Cuba
The British schooner Edith Bellveau left Mobile in tow of the Echo bound for Cuba. The tug towed the vessel to Fort Morgan marking its longest voyage since previously sinking at the foot of Virginia Street.
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Edith Belliveau
van Heynigen Brokerage Company
Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company
Echo
Cuba
Fort Morgan
Virginia Street
Realistic Cold Wave Forecast From Weather Man
A forecast predicts a decided temperature drop with much colder weather Sunday. Temperatures near freezing are possible as far south as Dallas, Texas, though high pressure may limit the cold wave in the gulf region.
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Miuuch
Dallas
Texas
Gulf
Teapot Dome trial nears end of first week ruling awaited
The Teapot Dome case closes its first week with Judge Kennedy's ruling pending on admitting Albert B. Fall bank records. A decision sustaining objections would limit proof of Fall Sinclair ties and hinder government motive to show conspiracy. Witnesses including Roosevelt Jr and Lt. Cmdr. Ghafroth testified on secrecy and negotiations.
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Chayenne
Wyo
Associated Press
Teapot Dome
Neano Aeha Eo i
T. Eon
Albert B. Fall
Kennedy
Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Liberty Bonds
Sincelair
Owen J. Roberts
Sinclair
Wime
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
the Navy
John G. Ghafroth
Navy
Secretary of the Interior
Salt Creek
Washington
E. C. Finney
J. B. Kendrick
Wyoming
Continental Trading Company
Toronto
H. M. Blackmer
Jamese E. O'Neil
American
H. 8. Osler
Sinclairr
Sinclair Crude Oil
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
A. E. Humphreys
Colorado
Texas
Humphreys
Charles §. Thomas
Humphrey
J. W. Lacey
Canadian Corporation
New York
Juror Decision Delayed in Durand Mail Scheme Case
The jury in Walter Durand of Mobile faces a verdict delay after retiring near 11 AM. He is accused of a mail fraud scheme collecting payments from non residents for orchard supplies not used on their properties in Satsuma. Evidence wrapped yesterday. argument continued today.
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Walter Durand
Mobile County
Defaud
Satsuma
Thief Steals Cash From Cafe Then Bicycle Stolen
C Cologiannis cafe at Wilkinson and Canal reports a thief took 10 dollars from the cash register. Lewis Odom grocery at Cedar and Monroe reports a bicycle stolen from in front of his store earlier today.
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C. Cologiannis
Wilkinson and
Canal Streets
Lewis Odom
Cedar and
Monroe Streets
Louisiana suspect held after bank robbery and murder claim
Louis Austin alias Frank Smith, sought in several states and Canada, fought two detectives during a hold up of the Third District Building and Loan Association in New Orleans. He faces murder and robbery charges in Salt Lake City and a Canadian robbery claim. Detectives and Utah officials seek his extradition while a possible Louisiana identification process proceeds.
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New Orleans
International News Service
Louis Austin
Frank Smith
Canada
Third District Building and Loan Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ben Harris
Salt Lake County
Police Colony
Austin
Gulph
Bertillion
Houston
Texas
Homestead Association
Cool Wave Dims Gulf States Weather Outlook
The weather forecast calls for a much colder spell tonight across the East Gulf states, Ohio Valley, lower Lake region, and interior Middle Atlantic. Warnings cover Ohio, western New York, western Pennsylvania, and western Tennessee. storm warnings extend from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport, Maine.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
East Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantic States
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Atlantic
Delaware
Eastport
Maine
Mississippi
Coolidge Seeks Delay on Warren Attorney General Vote
President Coolidge asked that the Senate delay a vote on the nomination of Charles B. Warren to be attorney general until Monday. Senate leaders prepared for another battle as administration forces urged vigorous presentation of Warren's qualifications amid questions about his sugar interests.
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Washington
Coolidge
Charles B. Warren
Senate
Coolge
Warren
Walsh
Montana
Coolidg
Moose to Build Big New Chicago Temple and Office
Chicago officials announce the Loyal Order of Moose will construct a combined temple and office building in downtown Chicago costing 3 million dollars. James J. Vis, secretary, labor, and director general of the order, confirmed the plan today.
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MOOSE
Chicago
Order of Moose
James J.vis
The.order
DAPPER DAN IN TOILS OF LAW AGAIN IN NEW YORK
Ex convict D Don Collings is under arrest in New York awaiting proceedings for rumored exiled acts to Atlantic City. His past operations yielded money but could not cover steamship fare. Welfare Island release preceded a plan to marry Mrs Helen Worth, who pursued him from Paris after a robbery involving jewelry in her apartment.
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New York
Don
Collins
Welfare Island
Helenworth
Paris
Elry
American Woman Victim Of Thieves In Transit
Mrs. Huffington Wilson former American assistant secretary of state reports her chinchilla coat worth 25000 dollars and other goods stolen en route to Cherbourg aboard the railway ship.
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Cherbourg
Mar
United Press
Huffington Wilson
Tanker Arrives in Brunswick for Repairs
The American tanker H. 1 of Cowles Ship Supply Command docked at Alabar Drydock in Brunswick Georgia for repairs. Motile Oceanic Line sailings under Captain Marceline-Ressijac Braddock were planned for Rotterdam later today. The steamer Ossining was scheduled to depart after cargo discharge. The Norwegian fruit ship United Fruit operated in the morning alongside other vessels including the Cento.
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Cowles Ship Supply
Mornthe Brunswick
Georgia
Alabar Drydock
Motile Oceanic Line
Si Braddock
P. Marceline
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