19 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1929
Page
1
County forces sweep all leads in the Singleton disappearance case as authorities pursue every clue to determine if foul play is involved. The missing local freight checker was last seen after displaying a large sum of money.
Aeropent recently smashed the Los Angeles to New York flight record and will land in Mobile Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock for a brief stay. Captain Hawks, flying the same plane, will depart Montgomery Wednesday at 10 and head toward New Orleans. The aviator plans to continue to Texas after a stop here.
Florida county and state officials investigate the fatal shooting of Monroe Foster near Pineville, as Escambia county deputies and federal agents conduct a raid on a still. Foster is survived by his widow and nine children.
The Alabama Public Service Commission notified Mobile City Attorney Vincent Kilborn that the protest hearing over the city’s 20 percent direct current penalty would move from Mobile to Birmingham and be held there on the upcoming Wednesday. The city argues that installing alternating current motors is required to scrap direct current equipment, a cost borne by about 750 business users in downtown Mobile.
Contributions for Alabama flood relief flood relief flowed into Mobile’s Red Cross office in the federal building. By 10 this morning receipts totaled 2121.97 dollars with many local businesses and citizens listed among donors. The drive continues throughout the day to aid hundreds or thousands of homeless in the southeastern state.
Enrique Liekens claims President rejected peace terms and said rebel leaders were involved in negotiations. The account describes the situation as reported from El Paso and attributes the statements to Liekens as the source.
County highway official L Strange announced today that bridge damage from recent incidents will be repaired across several Mississippi counties. The work covers multiple structures, with crews mobilized to address safety and access concerns.
High waters on the Old Spanish Trail near Nine Mile Lake hinder automobile and bus travel. The Over State road officials report water covering the highway, preventing regular traffic and forcing detours. Several cars have been stalled as authorities work to assess the conditions and restore passage.
Partly cloudy weather continues into the week with unsettled conditions. East coastal areas see overnight mist and low temperatures while inland regions stay mild and dry.
The executive committee of estityve hosts a meeting at o'clock at a hotel in Anniston to discuss canalization of the Alabama and rivers. Mobile official Hartwell and Waterman officials, General Ashburn and Major General Sibert of the state docks commission attend with other groups. Hartwell will travel from Mobile to Anniston tomorrow at 11 for the meeting.
New York March 19. Diamonds owned in the United States are valued at 4 billion dollars. The Cana an Insurance Company has paid. The per capita value of the country's diamonds is the lowest among the world's largest diamond owning nations.
Mrs. E. Dearing was taken into custody days ago by police on a charge related to the Jess Eubanks case. She and another woman were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Two schooners named Henry Williams and 4 Betoun departed Pensacola last night bound for Mobile carrying a cargo of 25 000 pounds.
An event of national import draws attention to spring activities including golf and fishing. In Mobile preparations for bay appearances and river sports are underway for a summer season. A page 12 continuation hints at further details.
Crews are working around the Pensacola division and the Mobile Ohio Gulf Mobile and Northern routes report no train announcements for Jacksonville travel. Highway travel resumes slowly as buses persevere and safety checks confirm routes are passable for heavy travel.
A theft report states a burglar took a Colt .38 revolver from a resident in front of 25 Lee Street. The incident was reported to Rev. KE Bizzell, a local pastor, who described the suspect as a man of color.
A pet turtle found near the Jensen residence is returned to its owners after an unspecified absence. Authorities say the animal was located safely and reunited with the family.
A city report describes a suspected gangster who allegedly demanded $500 to avoid “squeal” and the victim being jailed. Coleman claimed the threat followed involvement with the law and the associate was shot dead during the incident.
Louis Williamson of Hamilton New Jersey was arrested by detectives and held at the county jail for 30 days for treatment. He was reported on a fire escape of the Golden Gate hotel in a downtown rooming house when officers stopped him following a strange action.
May pull through says pilot Foote the lone survivor of Sunday's crash that killed fourteen people. He was said to be improving at St James Hospital as doctors reported he may recover.
Freight preparations noted for the steamers Adel and Cla due in Mobile on April 1 and May 1. The Munson Steamship Company recently bid for the line and sent accompanying details, amid fragmented text from the source.
A brief item notes that a peace initiative claimed to reduce tension but would have had no effect in the Sonora region. The report references unnamed officials and a contested stance on renewed talks.
A March dispatch from Mexico City quotes General Plutarco Calles pledging harsh action. The message notes Torreón completed and rebel armory retreat at Escalón in the southeastern Chihuahua border area with five troop trains on sidings, amid ongoing reports of renewed hostilities.
New York report states Thomas B. Slick, once a cent years involved in property dealings, lists valuables in Pomeenea and Ka fields and Kansas in Texas. He plans a yearlong world tour vacation before returning to the Mia-Continent field.
Forecasts indicate unsettled weather across Alabama tonight with a chances of rain and cool temperatures. Authorities urged residents to monitor alerts as gusty winds and showers move through the state.
Police report a gang related shootout left a guard dead after a confrontation involving a rival faction. Officers found six pistols and two guns at the scene while arrests followed the firefight.
Dr John F Lancaster retired medical officer of the U S Public Health Service died at 38 15 o clock this afternoon at his home 1460 Bingsos The body is in charge of the Rochery and the at y abcommeneds be announced later He had lived in Mobile five years His mother Mrs Martha B Lancaster widow and Mrs Hallie Lancaster a daughter plus three sons Dr W J Lancaster of Tampa G T Lancaster of Birmingham J G Lancaster of Mobile survive with other relatives
Ann Watson, five year old victim, remained unconscious after an Atlanta auto accident as doctors reported she had reached 480 hours without regaining consciousness and warned they feared for her recovery.
Ruth Dewey Groves brings a serialized tale to The Mobile News Item starting March 26 in a full page installment. The rich girl Pamela and the poor girl Mildred clash over love as racketeers threaten Pamela’s brother and their lives become entwined by dramatic circumstances.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a report on declining river conditions and environmental concerns. It mentions precarious air quality and a focus on Mary as a referenced locale or subject, though details are unclear.
A Chicago couple was robbed at their apartment by two men who pinned them down and stole jewelry. Police say the jewels were in a wheel dress linked to a game house run by Moran, with the ninth day gang implicated in the massacre.
In Bratislava Slovakia soldiers evacuated residents from the Karlsburg district and nearby marshlands after a river incident. The operation saved several peasants and secured the stricken area.
Fragmentary OCR reads Ubacy Levy and a possible official notice related to an inmate action. Details are unreadable, with names and dates unclear.
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