Insanity defense sought in Campbell Starks murder case
The case against Campbell Starks for the killing of Police Officer Chris Dean is set for trial in the circuit court. Attorneys for the defense seek an insanity examination with expert witnesses and a jury dedicated to that issue if found insane. Walter Anderson, a key state witness, was absent due to sickness. Starks confessed after his capture in Prestwick Alabama following the January 22 death during a search.
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Campbell Starks
Chris Dean
C. M. A. Rogers
Jere Arustill
C. A. Grayson
Walter Anderson
Rogers
Austil
Bart B. Chamberlain
E. D. Bondurant
Equity
Starks
Prestwick
Ala
Arch
City names expert Myron H West to oversee waterfront park plan
Myron H West, city planning engineer, hired for three years at 300 dollars a month to draft plans for Arlington waterfront park and approaches to Mobile bay bridge and state docks. He will coordinate with the perk and planning commission and may hire assistants. Reports on the two projects due within 60 days. The commission also approved a gasoline filling station at the central fire station for city engines.
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Myron H. West
City Commission
Arlington
Mobile Bay Bridge
State Docks
Perk: and Planning Commission
Arlington Park
Central Fire Station
Leinkauf Avenue
Mobile leaders head to Florida meeting on Old Spanish Trail link
H. Peck of the Battle House and O. M. Phelps of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce left Mobile for Marianna, Fla., to attend a conference on securing construction of the Florida link of the Old Spanish Trail between Lake City and Pensacola. They will report on the Mobile bay bridge project and a paved Mobile to Mississippi road, aligning with plans to build highways linking the bay bridge.
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Mobile Bay
Mobile
Mississippi
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
John T. Cochrane
Mobile Bay Bridge
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
President Coolidge Father Suffering Heart Attacks
Colonel John C. Coolidge reports his aged father has suffered two serious heart attacks since yesterday. Dr. Albert M. Oram of Bridgewater says the elder Coolidge is under care and may have 48 hours of critical condition ahead.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Albert M. Oram
Bridgewater
Frightening Confession on Miner Abuse Case
Witnesses testified that a Black convict died two minutes after severe beating and ducking by a deputy warden as the attorney general reviewed alleged conditions at the mine. The testimony described threats to kill and extensive physical abuse during the incident.
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Associated Press
Torney Genetst
Harwell Avis
Charles R. Davis
Jenks
Ri Tia
Dayiig
Ship Stores Rate Ordered Restored Across Mississippi Route
Rates on naval stores from Mobile and other Mississippi Valley points to Madison Wisconsin are restored to the former basis. A hearing planned for New April 20 was canceled as Railroads and Mobile News secured the higher charges. The general lumber rate adjustment hearing from the south to north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers will open in Atlanta on April 12 with premeeting shippers conferences.
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Mobile
Mississippi Valley
Madison
Wis
Chamber of Commerce
New
News
Ohio
Potomac Rivers
Atlanta
British steamer Fylingdale runs aground near Pensacola
The British steamer Fylingdale ran aground off Pensacola in the early hours. Information received at the Battle indicates distress signals were sent and authorities say the vessel is not in a dangerous position.
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Fylingdale
Pensacola
Three Proposals for Strike End By Labor Board
Washington March 18 Three counter proposals for ending the New Jersey strike were submitted to the labor department today by a committee representing the 16 000 workers on strike. The labor board will review the suggestions and press for a settlement to halt the work stoppage.
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Washington
New Jersey
Early market rally in New York amid dividend outlook
In New York the stock market opened with Spirit earnings and higher dividends shaping early sentiment. Traders noted rising demand as investors reacted to declared dividends and anticipated Van issues influencing equities.
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New York
Dends
New York Futures Erratic Incomplete OCR Note
Fragmentary OCR item references New York futures with scattered figures and unclear dates. The readable content mentions October and January contracts with a figure near 37.18, but the overall meaning and entities remain obscured.
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New York
York
Geecar Ae
New Orleans Cotton Futures Update
New Orleans report shows March contracts steady with March bids at 17.97 for May, 17.55 for July, and December near 16.96. Prices reflect market readiness as traders monitor global demand and weather patterns.
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New Orleans Gorouns
Orleans
Preliminary Fund Report Aims at Spring Hill College Campaign
The preliminary gift committee of Spring Hill College will report progress to the executive committee at a late today meeting led by Gordon Smith. The report notes several large subscriptions and outlines plans for next week’s final solicitation. A dinner at 6 15 p.m. tomorrow at the Battle House auditorium will train workers and speakers. The college department holds a parade Saturday to celebrate a 62000 pledge by department members. High school classes contest to raise per student pledges as two divisions finalize workers before tomorrow night.
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Spring Hill College
Gordon Smith
College
Spring Hill
Hoge
W. H. Reynolds
Cams
Damage suit filed by court against Emergency Fleet Corp
Horace Turner and others sued the Emergency Fleet Corporation after a federal verdict of 100000 against the government was reversed by the New Orleans court of appeals. The appeals court held the fleet corporation should have received an instructed verdict. The action stems from an alleged breach of contract.
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Horace Turner
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Mobilian
Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Fleet Corporation
Turner
E. Bullard
Reckless driving case continues in recorder's court
F Wimberley of 56 Pillans Street faced charges of reckless driving and assault and battery. The case was postponed due to lack of a hearing and set to resume in March. The proceedings mention Lenen of 809 New Jersey Street and reference the company involved.
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F. Wimberley
Pillans Street
Recorder’s Court
MM. Lenen
New Jersey ‘Street
City to conduct census to raise commissioner salaries
A city vote or resolution proposes a census to determine population and raise commissioner salaries from 6 000 to 7 000 dollars a year if Mobile exceeds 65 000 residents. The city will pay the census cost and salaries hinge on the latest census figures. The 1920 census set Mobile at 60 177, prompting the earlier raise from 5 000 to 6 000.
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Hartwell
Mobile
Nephew of British Noble Dies in South at 54
George Burton Hunter Brown nephew and godson of Sir George Hunt er head of Swan Hunter Wyfgan Richardson Shipbuilding died at city hospital at age 54. He is survived by daughter Norline two sons Michael and Victor five brothers Archer Chester Clarence John and Miss Ethel. A photographer he came south for health and will be buried at Buccatunna Mississippi.
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George Burton Hunter Brown
George Hunter
Wallsend-on-Tyne
England
City Hospital
Mr. Brown
Sir George
Swan, Hunter, Wyfgan & Richardson Shipbuilding Company
Norline
Michael
Victor
Archer Brown
New Orleans
Chester Brown
San Francisco
Clarence Brown
Mannecke
Canada
John Brown
Sunderland
Ethel Brown
Buccatunna
Miss
Two Stills Seized In Mud Creek Dry Raid
In Mud Creek Pine Grove, deputies captured two illicit drum stills, bringing total whiskey outfits seized since Christmas to 13. The 600 gallon drums accompanied by 16 barrels of beer mash. Officers present were Chief W Robbins Jr, Deputy Stringfellow, State Officer Pruitt, and Federal Officer Hughes.
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Pine Grove
Mud Creek
Aong
W. Robbins, Jr
Robbins
Stringfellow
Pruitt
Hughes
Affidavits Sworn Against Thieves Charged In Motor Theft
Justice Agent Seery from New Orleans swore affidavits against Lero Harris of Chicago and Harry Baker of Philadelphia under the National Motor Theft Act. They allegedly stole an automobile at Lake City, until officers Welch and Harper arrested them while attempting to sell the car.
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Oir Acemace
Justice
Seery
New Orleans
Lero Harris
Chicago, Jr
Harry Baker
Phila. Pa
Lake City
Fila
Ecees Sea
Welch and Harper
Clinton Martin Seeks Police Help in Missing Suitcases
Clinton Martin asked the police today to locate two suitcases reported stolen yesterday afternoon from Pier and the Mobile and Ohio dock. He said they were left there for him by a relative.
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Clinton Martin
Pier
Mobile & Ohio
Cafe Building Damaged by Fire on Davis Avenue
A cafe and bar at 610 Davis Avenue occupied by Nick Pappas and Perry Derbuc was badly damaged by fire early today. The fire department reported the alarm came from Station 63 and listed multiple other calls during the 24 hour period. Fireman Dan Sihmon received a five day suspension for insubordination after an argument with a company captain. Malcolm Partin donated to the department coffers noting his previous shop loss and praise for fire containment efforts.
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Davis Avenue
Nick Pappas
Perry Derbuc
Hercules
Maple Streets
Dauphin
Warren
Virginia
Broad Streets
Clay
Brazil
Washington Avenue
L. & N. Crossing
Ann
Conception
Knox
Garnett
Springhill Avenue
Cleveland
Dan Sihmon
Berm
Sirmon
Malcolm Partin
St. Michael Streets
Partin
Crice
Hearing for crew of Norma L schooner set
Captain W A Hickman and six seamen of the British ram schooner Norma L Conrad were captured off the Florida coast by the coast guard cutter Saukee and towed to Mobile. They face preliminary hearings before United States Commissioner J P Burgett at 9:30 Saturday. The crew were taken into custody on federal warrants. The Saukee, en route to Mobile for repairs, intercepted the schooner and seized it. the manifest lists 41000 cases of assorted liquors.
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W. A. Hickman
Norma L. Conrad
Florida
Coast Guard
Saukee
Mobile
United States
J. %. Burgett
Pais
Ompe Secure Societe Ce
Db Hickman
Half of Y M C A quota pledged
With half the quota already subscribed and two days left teams went out to sustain the daily average. Reports show the fund at $10,000 toward the $20,000 goal as the campaign nears success.
Junior League drives campaign to fund advertising
The Mobile Junior League seeks funds totaling 18 dollars to support a campaign raising advertising money. A group from Saint Paul Minnesota, visiting Mobile recently, offered to contribute to the effort.
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Mobile
Chamber of C
Ay Og One
St. Paul, Minn
Oe Rane
President Coolidge Leaves for Vermont to Be by Father
Washington reports President Coolidge plans to travel to Vermont to be at his father's bedside as soon as arrangements can be made. In Plymouth Vermont Colonel John C. Coolidge is described as in a critical sinking spell with variable heart action and a near normal temperature as doctors monitor his condition.
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Washington
Coolidge
Vermont
Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Maygohneon
Gus Macaulay
Gay Colone
White House
Macaulay
Colonel Coolidge
Dr. Cram
Plymouth Neighbors Bid Farewell to Colonel John Coolidge
In Plymouth Vermont mourners visit the white farmhouse sick room where Colonel John C Coolidge lies dying He recalls his wife’s farewell six years ago and townsfolk from the general store to the stage route to Ludlow offer prayers and memories as Cal Coolidge’s son father to 1923.
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Plymouth
John
John C. Coolidge
Green Mountain
Louis Chamberlain
Ludlow
Chamberlain
Colonel Coolidge
Cal Coolidge
United States
Economy Sought in Postal Rate Adjustment
A letter to Chairman Moser urges adjusting postal rates to restore business volume and promote a "Coolidge economy" in the postal system. It names Chester Gray as a Washington official and notes efforts by American postal workers to secure reform.
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Washington
Mitte ‘Coolidge
Officeo
Ada Jetter Sen
Moser Ssonee Bt
Ithe Icanes
Canaiaee
Chester Gray
Wash- Besee Poeta
Knox Sentenced in Mobile for Forgery Charge
James Knox, originally from West Virginia, was sentenced from Mobile on forgery. He is to serve at Fiat Top prison camp. He had been in Mobile briefly with no known relatives in the area. The death investigation involving Meg Fe pose o son ons was presented to Attorney General Harwell Davis months ago.
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James Knox
Mobile
Fiat Top
West Virginia
Ths
Meg Fe Pose
Harwell Davis
Population growth amid immigration boosts Alabama figures
An analysis shows national population rising with immigration and births, noting Alabama's gains and a skew toward large cities. Data indicates 80 percent white and 84-6 percent native-born, with men slightly outnumbering women and ages 20 to 44 making up 38 percent of the population. Alabama's 1926 gain is listed among southern states, reflecting broader demographic shifts and growth projections through July 1.
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America
Man Indicted in Walnut Ridge Murder Case
Annie Hawthorne, 20, was indicted for murder in Walnut Ridge Arkansas after his sister Linda Taylor was beaten to death in bed on February 4. The 6 year old son reportedly implicated Hawthorne in the fatal assault.
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Walnut Ridge
Ark
Annie Hawthorne
Linda Taylor
Five dog bite victims treated at Charity Hospital
In New Orleans on March 18 five bite victims, three boys one man and one girl, were treated at Charity Hospital within 24 hours. All were reported out of danger and given clinic cards to pursue Pasteur treatment.
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New Orleans
Charity Tal
Pasteur
Mexico urged to avenge American deaths near Mazatlan
Mexico receives representations from the United States requesting punishment of attackers who killed an American and wounded another near Ixtlan in the Mazatlan area. Consul Blocker seeks swift action from the Nayarit governor to dispatch troops, while the Mexican government investigates the incident amid garbled transmission reports. Soldiers pursue the bandits.
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Mexico City
Ixtlan
Mazatlan
Blocker
Nayarit
McIloone
Heidenkamp
Iri
Utah
New Tract on Bay Is Sold
Probate court records show several large real estate transfers. Robert J. Kearns and wife sold 483 a bay frontage to W M Robb & Company for 16906 dollars with 5636 cash. The property is described as all lots of Lacode tree or oh 2 in township 6 south to west east of Cedar Point road. Thomas F P Kreuter sold lots 4 and 6 of Blacklawn subdivision to an unnamed purchaser. The chase figure is noted in the record.
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Mobile Realty
Robert J. Kearns
W. M. Robb & Company
Mobile Bay
Cedar Point Road
Thomas FP. Kreuter
Thomas
Blacklawns
Incomplete OCR Sparked Death Theory Controversy
Fragmentary text suggests debate over a death by poisoning and a doctor’s notes on a stomach pump, mentioning Dr B B Bone and Knox. The passage hints at a forced ingestion scenario, with theories about self harm and a spiked poison trace, embedded in a camp setting.
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B. B. Bone
Knox
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