Prohibition Case Actions Pause as Mobile Indicts Loom
Federal liquor indictments returned last December trigger court hearings with 20 defendants forming motions to quash demurrers and pleas abatement. Judge Hargett and U S Attorney Broyles lead defense and government teams amid street skating law and city paving decisions.
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Federal Grand Jury
Robert Rea
J. O'Shaughnessy
Mobile
United States District
Aubrey Broyles
William H
Holcombe
K W. Boykin
Percy Kearns
Boykin
Kearns
Piers
Atte
Jere
Hhe
Adout
N. E. Stallworth
le Bar
Stock dealings and cabinet inquiry surface in Washington
Fragmentary report outlines stock trades by Curtis Slemp and Elkins involving Sinclair and Mexican subsidiaries, with profits cited. Washington details show subpoenas sought for two cabinet members as Wheeler questions Standard Aircraft funds and a film deal, with officials probing treasury links and possible profits.
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Washington
inéMp
Wes
Cleveland
New York
Curtis
Republic Day i It and Company
Spaid
Soso
Smith
How Many Cows Does It Require To Fix Coffee
Washington reports whimsical estimates linking coffee consumption to dairy and tea outputs. It cites millions of cows and billions of pounds of coffee and tea related products, suggesting vast agricultural inputs behind daily beverages.
Esparta Steamship Arrives in May with Bananas from Santa Marta
After twenty years the American steamer Esparta of York, operated by the United Company and commanded by Iain C. O Neill, arrived in May this morning with a cargo of bananas from Santa Marta. Built about twenty six years ago, the Esparta was once among Fruit Company’s largest ships and now serves among newer vessels.
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Esparta
York
United Company
Iain C. 0
OrNein
Santa Marta
Republic of Co- Esparta
The
Fruit Company
Can 'Esparta
Es O'Neill
Sparta
British Schooner Beatty Makes Fast Voyage
The Admiral Beatty, a British schooner under Captain J B Morton with Captain A Scott commanding, sailed from Grand Cayman to Mobile in nine days, about three days faster than average. The vessel from Ma Weasels line will head back to Georgetown with lumber, carrying one passenger Miss Rachel Tyan visiting a sister on Old.
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Admiral Beatty
A. Scott
J. B. Morton
Mobile
Grand Cayman
Georgetown
Rachel Tyan
Weather Summary for March First
The Mississippi region reports fair conditions tonight with frost expected in some areas. Temperatures remain cool with no precipitation indicated.
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Alassissippi
Docks Commission Sets Special Meeting in Montgomery
The docks commission plans a special meeting in Montgomery on March 21 to discuss state owned port development. Major J W Sibert says Governor Brandon may attend. three plans are considered including waterfront relocation for Louisville & Nashville tracks, docks on Chickasabogue, or a canal linking One to Three Mile Creeks.
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Portant Developmens Provement
Montgomery
Docks Commission
Mobile
Jae William .L. Sibert
Sibert di
William L Ton
Brandon
Soest
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Siberty
Chickasabogue
Mrs McLeane 102 Year Old Local Resident Dies
Mrs Mary McLeane died at 7 o clock this morning at the Benevolent Home. A Georgia native and Mobile resident for 76 years she was believed to be the oldest person in the area. Burial is planned for Wednesday afternoon. No known relatives are listed.
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Mary MecLeane
the Benevolent
Mobile
Georgia
Child Narrowly Escapes Injury After Auto Incident
Pearl Johnson, age three, living at 26 South Wilkinson Street, was struck by a car at Canal and Warren Streets yesterday afternoon. A bystander, Lee Silk of 274 1-2 One Street, reported the event and aided the child to hospital where doctors found no serious injuries.
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Pearl Johnson
Wilkinson Street
Canal
Warren Streets
Lee Silk
Mr. Silk
Hos
Pela Nag
Enters Guilty Plea and Fines Total $100
A defendant entered a guilty plea and paid a total fine of $100 along with court costs. The proceedings recorded the payment of the fine and costs.
Man Fined for Liquor Charge in Prohibition Era Case
N T Hugging of 460 South Franklin Street was fined 100 dollars or 90 days for violating a prohibition order. Edington was fined 50 dollars after lack of evidence of liquor involvement. Police officer sent him to headquarters for questioning.
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N. T
Franklin Street
Peece Gist
Edington
Weather forecast promises clearing and cooler conditions
The weather bureau issued a forecast for fair and cooler weather for the vicinity. Unsettled conditions are expected to clear tonight with Wednesday turning sunny and cooler. Minimum temperatures should dip to about 44 degrees tonight.
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Weather Bureau
Parking Law Enforcement Ordered on St. Francis Street
The city will strictly enforce the parking prohibition on the south side of St. Francis Street between Conception and Joachim after Chief Jesse F. Hogan announced that complaints about blocked traffic have been received. The police chief stated enforcement will be to the letter.
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St. Francis Street
Conception
Joachim
Jesse F. Hogan
Hogan
Retail men meet Wednesday in mobile chamber of commerce
The executive committee of the chamber of commerce will hold a meeting at 3 o'clock Wednesday. FE Britton will preside in the absence of chairman J J Manning who is ill.
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FE. H. Britton
J. J. Manning
Army aviators begin 30000 mile air route from Mather Field
The iniciativa begins with Lt Nelson and other crew preparing planes for the circular flight across the United States. Douglas aircraft from the United States air service will join at Rockwell field San Diego and Seattle en route. The Daily News calls the expedition the most formidable human undertaking for American airmen and a pioneering venture if completed safely.
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Back
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Douglas
Airpta
States Air Service
Eugéne
Oper
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Cal Air Line
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Rockwell’ Field
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Dron
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San Diego
Rockwell
Aesiagh
Seattle
London
Mareh
The
Daily
Newa
Visit of steel men
A letter from A. W. Carey traffic agent for the Coal Iron and Railroad Company thanks the commercial for its offer of assistance and notes a visit scheduled at the office of the Cats Commerce.
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Nelle
The
Cats Commerce
Froma. W. Carey
Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Nelson Freed at Trial in Liquor Seizure Case
Louis Nelson, charged with conspiracy in the seizure by federal agents of two bottles of liquor and an automobile before Mardi Gras, was released at the preliminary hearing. Enoch Dees, driver of the car, is held to the grand jury.
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Louis Nelson
Enoch Dees
Contest Winner Slogan Contest Highlights Mobiles Involvement
The News-Item will announce winners in the first Wednesday edition. More than 3 000 entries have been received as a committee reviews submissions. Originality stands out as hundreds of Mobile residents spent hours preparing and submitting their papers.
Movie shows how Prince of Wales fell
A moving picture of the accident to the Prince of Wales shows the horse threw him and forced a fall while swerving to avoid spectators. The horse missed its stride at a fence, and the prince is recovering rapidly.
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Prince OF Wales
Jondon
United Press
German Shipping Suits Are Lost in US Court
The United States Court of Claims dismissed a $250 million suit by Hamburg American and North German Lloyd along with twenty nine other German shipping firms seeking compensation for ships seized in American ports at the outbreak of the war. The court sustained the government’s demurrer, ending the case.
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Washington
United States Court of Claims Today
Lloyd
Navy plans for administering oil reserves outlined
A five officer naval board was detailed to create plans for administering the naval oil reserves if returned to the government. Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced the board will base the program on strictest conservation of the navy's oil as the cancellation suit proceeds.
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Washington
Naval Board
Navy
Roosevelt
Publc
Reichsbank Chief to Address Reparation Experts
Paris March 18 Dr Hjalmar Schacht president of the Reichsbank telegraphed he would come to Paris to appear tomorrow before the first committee of reparations experts chaired by Brig Gen Charles G Dawes to discuss payments and terms.
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Paris
Hjalmar Schacht
Reichsbank
Charles’ G. Dawes
Colored shoes trend seen in Germany seminar
Berlin reports a spring seminar on women's footwear introduces bright hues. Apple leaf green white cerise and purple are highlighted as fashionable in street shoes this season.
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Germany
Berlin
Wartime veteran compensation bill discussion and veto
The article notes a bill faced veto and required two thirds to pass. It outlines suspension rules limiting debate to 40 minutes and need for unanimous consent for amendments. It details adjusted compensation figures for home and overseas service and counts days of service for payout.
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Nate
Esaalig
House
Saag Ceagary
Meena
Briders Seek Return of Bribe Money After Conviction
Chicago March 18 Lawrence J Crowley and Richard J Burrill were fined 10000 each and serve six months for conspiracy to bribe a prohibition agent. Attorneys seek return of 5000 allegedly paid to Brice Armstrong. Washington ruling reportedly requires retention. If Crowley wins the return a new legal issue on whether bribe money is recoverable would be decided for the first time.
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Chicago
Lawrence J. Crowley
Richard J. Burrill
House of Correction
Prohibition
Crowley
Brice Armstrong
Washington
Golf finals set as fair conditions favor Hot Springs match
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 18 favorable weather aided the golf finals between Milton Dargen of Atlanta and E. Cullum of Hot Springs. A 36 hole championship was planned after a weeklong tournament at the Hot Springs Golf and Country Club.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Milton Dargen
Atlanta
E. Cullum
Hot Springs Golf and Country Club
Spanish Forces Under Fire in Morocco Clash
A Madrid communique reports Spanish troops in Tafersit came under rebel rifle fire. Two soldiers were killed and nine wounded, four seriously. Two officers were wounded in the attack.
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Madrid
Morocco
Tafersit
Serous
American Banker Dies in Havana After Operation
Havana records report Lavedan 34 a local attorney with National City Bank of New York died the day after an operation for dicillas. The death occurred in Havana on March 18, with Lavedan described as well known in the city.
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Havana
Lavedan
National City Bank of New
Dicillas
Farmer Candidate Accused of Ku Klux Tactics
Topeka dispatch reports a farmer candidate facing allegations of Ku Klux Klan associations amid a Democratic national scene. The article notes a speech by Curry denying direct action while the Kansas delegation argues the state convention shows strength, referencing William G. McAdoo.
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Presa
Kangas
San Bee
Topeka
Kan
Mareh
N. M
Curry
Kansas
William G. MéeAdoo Yorces
Unclear fragment hints at personal life and diet
Fragmentary text mentions a man named Kane, his wife and children, job pay, and a diet. details are garbled and several facts are unreadable. No identifiable events or individuals beyond Kane can be confirmed.
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Federal Prohibition Department
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