Conspiracy to Violate Prohibition to Be Tried Again
Federal court opens April 2 for multiple conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law charges, including the Donoghue case. Donoghue’s hearing may take two to three days in the second week, with 69 defendants previously tried and Donoghue among the convicted who appealed. John H. McEvoy also faces charges as a former whiskey dealer. The latest undercover roundup in January prompted this docket of four days of trials, with more cases to be added.
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George L. Donoghue
Donaghue
John H. McEvoy
Road Bond Plans Bypass Blanket Ballot With 22 Separate Projects
A county road program will vote 22 improvements separately rather than on a blanket ballot. A citizen committee oversees the process, with drafts by Chapman & Cutler and reviews by James Webb, William Armbrecht, and Rt B.ee County Engineer. Advertising costs, about $2,500, will be funded by subscriptions, not public funds, after treasurer George Stone declined to honor the bond ad bill.
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Chapman & Cutler
James H. Webb
William H. Armbrecht
Rt B.eee
Karen Hany
Gveniee A x Wheeler
L. C. Irvine
Davis
George Stone
Exhumation Planned in Mobile Drowned Man Case
A conference today among Price Williams judge of probate Bart Chamberlain and Dr Hale will decide on exhuming a pauper’s grave body believed to be R H Lilliston of Norfolk, magazine solicitor who vanished after leaving a car at 65 South Royal Street February 26.
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R. H. Lilliston
Norfolk
Southern Ruralist Magazine
Mobile
Price Williams
Bart B. Chamberlain
F. Hale
Chamberlain
Fred O. Hudoff
No. 10 Storage and Taxi Company
Lilliston
G.O.P. Gift Record Disputed By Bond Quiz Findings
Alexander Fyffe, self styled harmony chairman in Cook County during the 1924 campaign, testified his committee received 100000 plus dollars from the Republican National Committee, none returned, and that no contribution was made to the national party. The inquiry examined a 25000 gift record and questioned funds tied to Liberty Bonds and Will Hays.
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Senate
Clas
Upham
Will H. Hays
Cook
Alexander Fyffe
Harmony
Cook County
Republican National Committee
National Party
Ransom Case Involving Hall Kidnapping Linked to James L Shumway
Reports say abductors demanded a ransom of 2500 dollars tied to a ransom plot centered on Hall. James L Shumway, a close friend of Hall, is named as the negotiator connected to the ransom. Hall was seized after being lured from a fashionable home and associates hope for liberation today.
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James L. Shumway
Hall
Serdar
Serepee Be given up by husband in Richmond report
A fragment from Richmond Virginia references a wife who says John W. Faison left her and his family. The piece mentions Hermitage Country Club and a prior relationship in a terse, incomplete account.
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Richmond
John W. the Faison
the Hermitage Country Club
St Patrick Feast Observed With Pontifical Mass
The Feast of St Patrick was celebrated at St Patrick's Catholic church with a solemn high mass. Bishop J Toolen of Mobile presided, assisted by city clergy, and a panegyric by Rev Edward Molloy. Officers included Very Rev Acekmanos and Rev R ue as master of ceremonies.
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Patrick
Ireland
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
J. Toolen
D. D
Mobile
Edward Molloy
St. Alphonsus Church
New Orleans
Toolen
Acekmanos
R.ue
Steamship Service Opens Office Here in Mobile
The Tampa Inter-Ocean Steamship Connery established an office on the Meaher building’s fourth floor with William G. Hubele in charge. Hubele arrived from the company headquarters, signaling the line’s plan for a monthly Mobile to Far East sailing schedule.
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Tampa Inter-Ocean Steamship Connery
Meaher
William G. Hubele
Hubele
Mobile
Pensacola Official Gathers Street Info in Mobile Visit
City Commissioner Adrian Langford overseeing Pensacola streets and water works completed a Mobile trip to gather firsthand data for his duties. Superintendent J J Heller and the city mechanic team joined the flusher and sweeper crew in the exploratory visit to study approaches to pumping and street maintenance.
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Adrian Langford
Pensacola
Mobile
J. J. Heller
Weather Summary for Alabama and Northwest
Fair and colder conditions with light frost likely along the coast tonight. Sunday shows fair skies with gradually rising temperatures. Local areas may experience early morning frost in exposed regions.
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Alabama
Cold Wave Ends Rain With Frost Expected Tonight
Morning reading shows a 44 degree low with a forecast of fair and colder conditions. Tonight's minimum around 36 degrees with probable frost then a milder Sunday as the weather warms slightly.
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Ao Is
Snow Rain and Wind usher in St. Patrick's Day in Atlanta
Snow, rain and gusty winds marked the start of St. Patrick's Day weather in Atlanta, delaying travel and dampening planned festivities as the city faced unsettled spring conditions.
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South
Atlanta
Bear-Colonel game is off at Hartwell Field
Today's exhibition baseball game between the Mobile Bears and Louisville Colonels at Hartwell Field has been canceled due to wet grounds. Manager Milton Stock announced the cancellation, the first such occurrence in six years. A rematch is set for 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Hartwell Field
Mobile Bears
Louisville Colonels
Milton Stock
Colonels
Mobile
Negro fined for possessing liquor in prohibition era
Dan Butler, a negro, was fined $50 and court costs or 50 days in jail by Recorder D H Edington after police arrested him for possession of prohibited liquors during prohibition. The case was handled by duty sheriffs Newell Stringfellow and Barber.
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Dan Butler
D. H. Edington
Butler
Newell
Graves to view mobile terminals in Mobile visit
Governor Bibb Graves will arrive in Mobile Thursday to attend a meet the docks commission event and view the new mobile terminals at the port facilities aboard the bridge area.
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Bibb Graves
Mobile
Savas Casa Te Enention
Bor Bridge
Automobile Booze Fall to Deputies
An automobile case involving alcohol led to deputy action. Details indicate a vehicle pursuit or stop resulted in seizures and possible charges, with the incident linked to law enforcement response and subsequent processing. Names, places, and exact outcomes are not fully readable.
Oscar Manhardt Pants Spark Attention In Chicago
In Chicago on March 17 Oscar Manhardt a Palmer House baker drew police interest when his trousers were searched revealing veal loaf a cake and a pound of meat. He claimed hero status showing medals while his wife contested the tale noting he served in the German army and supplied food from the hotel.
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Chicago
Oscar Manhardt
Manhardt
Palmer House
Kite Flying Test Called Off in Rain
Local meteorologist Mr. Ashenberger advised rain so the Mobile kite contest scheduled at Mobile High School grounds is postponed. Entry lists stay open and will be used again next Saturday at the same hour.
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Ashenberger
Gulf City
Mobile
Mobile High School
H. G. Rogers
City Recreation Department
Agents Make Raid Across State Line
Federal prohibition agents seized a 200 gallon copper still and equipment during a raid spanning state lines. No injuries were reported and investigations continue.
Cafeteria Court Peak Reached On Payment Policy
The court reaches a cafeteria style peak policy where checks are not accepted. Cash payments are required for all transactions at the court.
Hickman Bridge Gets Approval
Washington officials on March 17 moved forward with approval for the Hickman Bridge project after a review process. Officials cited construction plans and funding steps pending final permitting.
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Hickman
Only $7 Found In Girl's Purse In Calera Shooting Case
In Calera, Alabama, a defense witness testified that Miss Louise Monteabaro's purse contained only $7 after she was fatally shot. The testimony came as H. F. Blake, Calera's chief of police, faced murder charges related to the death. Additional witnesses described a high speed chase, a weaving car, and two shots fired during the pursuit.
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Columbiana
Ala
Louise Monteabaro
Calera
H. F. Blake
Charley Wade
Te Daoe
D. Params
Woun Mra
T. Hattaway
A. F
House Approves Warship Plans in $274 Million Bill
The House passed the Butler bill authorizing construction of 15 cruisers of 10,000 tons and one aircraft carrier of 13,800 tons at a total cost of 274 million dollars. The measure urges the president to push for a new international naval arms conference and allows suspension of construction if a limitation agreement is reached. Eight ships must be built in navy yards.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cal entertains at breakfast again in Washington
Daegone Coolidge hosted a breakfast with leaders from both parties in Congress. Attending were Senators Curtis of Kansas Republican floor leader Jones of Washington California Fess of Ohio and Pittman of Robinson Arkansas. Speaker Longworth of Connecticut also attended.
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Washington
Daegone Coolidge
Heer Weong
Repubblican
Houses of
Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Jones
Washington, W
California
Fess
Ohio
Pittman
Robinson
Arkansas
Longworth
Connecticut
Macedonians Sentenced to Die in Serbian General Murder Case
Belgrade reports that four of the 17 Macedonians charged with involvement in the October murder of Serbian General Michael Povachevitch were sentenced to death. The trial proceeded in the Yugoslav capital with the outcome stated as final for the four defendants.
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Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Michael Povachevitch
Detro it kidnap and extortion case unsettled
Detroit March 17 a kidnapping and extortion case victimised Grosse Folate by two men described as night assailants. The victim was held for a large sum while Hall's friends and relatives worked to negotiate release, with no extortionists identified yet.
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Detroit
Grosse Folate
Nadine Tives
Hall
Japan delays U S peace pact plans
The Japanese foreign office indicates that plans for a peace treaty with the United States are not yet presented and would likely be discussed in the Kamse Guarb. Experts say two treaties may be necessary, depending on developments.
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Japan
Foreign Office
Sagen Emgy 2
Ares
Os Lechiak
Zeigfeld Near Break, Turbulent Camp Scene Reported
Fragmentary OCR reads that Zeigfeld is near breakdown amid a turbulent scene at a camp. The latest report indicates events opened Tuesday night and ongoing tension surrounding the musical leader’s state.
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Gop Card Ghar Srgy
Steamer Collision In Washington With Naval Vessel
A steamer collided with a naval vessel near Washington during March. Details are sparse but the incident involves maritime traffic and naval forces. Further information on damages or casualties has not been released.
Singer plans return after throat heals in Nashville
Nashville March 17. Joseph Mac, famous opera artist, cancelled last night's home folks concert due to a throat illness. He could only whisper today and expects to resume singing once his throat heals.
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Nashville, Tenn
Joseph Mac
Denmark Seeks Doughboy Uniform
Danish authorities and troops seek standard doughboy style uniforms for marching units in Washington. March 17 report notes import of gear and supply plans amid ongoing military preparations.
Mystery of 1920 Elwell Killing Reemerges in NY
Michael Reegan claims he shot Joseph B. Elwell at Elwell's 244 West 70th Street apartment on June 10, 1920. Police skepticism remains as details from John J. Sullivan of the precinct outline a night with Elwell, Miss Winter of the Show Boat company, and Miss Reid after a cabaret.
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James
Reegan
Papas
John J. Sullivan
Pecan Police
Joseph B. Elwell
Sal
Ask Permission to Reorganize Frisco System
The Frisco company seeks court approval to reorganize. Proceeds of the new issue will repay existing debts of the company and its subsidiaries. The plan aims to cut interest costs, simplify capital structure, and increase outstanding stock while reducing overall debt.
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Frisco
Baker Yacht Runs Afloat of Rocks
A Baker Yacht named in the report strikes rocks near the coast. The vessel’s crew is safe, and authorities investigate the incident area and assess damages to the hull. Local harbor master and rescue teams responded to the distress call.
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Baker Yacht
Letter clarifies kidnap incident at Vredenburgh
A letter from Hubbard to a newspaper clarifies a kidnapping incident at Vredenburgh involving an actor. Hubbard recounts learning of a tale through local women and states the accused agreed to apologize to his wife's mother in the presence of a Baptist deacon, with a ten minute return to the hotel promised.
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Shteiae Nesonieuehed
Sea Ak
Wilcox
Eae
Pleas for federal action to curb drug evil revealed
Letters from federal judges across the nation urging action to curb the drug evil were made public by Representative Stephen Porter who seeks a federal bill to establish penalties and advance passage of the measure.
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Washington
Stephen Porter
Pennsylvania
Bridge Bond Vote Engrosses Coast
Qualified electors of beat No 1 vote today in a special election on issuing bonds total 275000 for a bridge between Biloxi and Ocean Springs with a projected cost of 875000 to be shared by Beat 1 Harrison and Beat 4 Jackson county and the federal government. Indications that a Beaver? seems certain in the article text.
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Biloxi
Miss
Ocean Springs
Harrison
Jackson County
Navy Salvage Underway to Raise Sunken Submarine
Salvage crews work at the site amid readiness for night operations. The 8-4 cell is in mud two feet deep with vessels prepared to lower and pump water from the submarine. Navy tugs stand by to attach towlines once the sub surfaces and eight bodies are expected to be removed.
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Worees
Toons Pao Bol
Navy
Prince Cancels American Concert Dates
Prince Joachim Albrecht, cousin of the former Kaiser, cancels all concert engagements in America. Charlies M. Elinger, Legion post commander, reports from New York that Paul Sydow, the prince’s manager, confirms cancellations and a $35,000 sum collected from various cities. The decision will not affect his national tour plans.
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Philadelphia
America
Joachim Albrecht
Kaiser
New York
Charlies M. Elinger
Legion
Paul Sydow
Joachim Brendlinger
Sydow
Prince
Sydon
Old Library Sold for 12500 Cash to Railroad Firm
The old Mobile Public Library building at Conti Street was sold to a railroad company for 12500 in cash. Records show the site, formerly abandoned when the Government Street edifice was erected, represented a fine example of colonial style.
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Mobile Public Li
Conti Streets
Sennis
Government Street
J. and Railroad Company
Brother kills brother with axe in Tennessee
In Chattanooga Tennessee on March 1 21 year old Dave Trouser a Black man was killed by his brother Richard in the county jail. The men were said to have opened the skull with an axe and officers were told the alleged motive.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Dave Trouser
Richard
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