Steel officials inspect Mobile port facilities visit
Twenty five United States Steel Corporation agents and officials visit Mobile to inspect port and terminal facilities and the Shickasaw plant north of Mobile. The delegation led by A W Carey from Birmingham will review shipping sites and railroad terminals to assess boosting the companys import export through Mobile. The visitors also tour river facilities aboard the tug Nimrod and may partake in a Dixie Railway banquet before continuing to New Orleans.
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Trafic
United States Steel Corporation
Mobile
Shickasaw
Steel Corporation
Rea
A. W. Carey
Birmingham
Pittsburgh
New York
Cleveland
Alabama
Dixie Railway
New Orleans
Chickasabogue
Chickasaw
Trials Set for Federal Rent of Mobile April Term
The Mobile federal court schedules five weeks of trials beginning March 31 with numerous liquor related indictments. Prominent defendants including Sheriff Cazalas and deputy W H Holcombe face charges of conspiracy and bribery as government agents prepared to testify. Daniel L Jemison and others are listed for conspiracy hearings on April 2. Attorneys expect heavy docket and likely multiple verdicts as the court handles a major raid haul valued over 100000.
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Federal
Mobile, Aring
United
Lecal Attorn
Sche Uled Tursday
Sherif
Cazalas
W. H. Holcombe
P. J. O'Shaughnessy
Daniel L. Jemison
Geronimo Perez
Perry Collins
Ed Crosby
Charlie Bell
Joseph John
Rickard testifies on film price fixing and censorship scheme
Tex Rickard tells a congressional committee he was misled by partners including Mumma and Martin regarding Dempsey showings. He describes negotiations to bypass law and obtain New York censorship approval while planning to exhibit in New Jersey. He cites associates McLean Quimby and Quiy and asserts no conspiracy.
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Washington
Tex Rick
Jap Muma
Will A. Or
Martin
Dempsey
Jnlty
Rickard
Muma
uBherty
Ion
Ana
Orr
New York State Board of Censorship
Ric
New York
Ee B.mclean
Waalse VF
Fred C. Quiy
Mumma
Wheeler
Tana
Ee L Quimby
New Jersey
New Continued
Ton Fe
Cuban Vessel Sails From Mobile With Record Coal Cargo
The Maximo Gomez sailed for Havana with 3 867 long tons of coal loaded by W G Coyle Coal Co and DeBAR delben Coal Corp of Birmingham. Commander Hugenio Erquiga praised Mobile port facilities and hospitality. The trip marks Mobile as a growing Gulf bunkering hub with ongoing coal shipments to Cuba and South American ports.
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Maximo Gomez
Hugenio Erquiga
Havana
Cuba
Mobile
W. G. Coyle Coal Company
DeBardeleben Coal Corporation of
Birmingham
Customs House
Thomas M. Ross & Company
Maximo
Coyle Company
Erquiga
Dr. Ashby Jones to Speak at Mobile Tonight
Dr. Ashby Jones of Atlanta will headline a dinner at the Batuse auditorium hosted by the Y M C A building committee. The event supports the drive for 500000 toward Mobile Y M C A construction, with many local members expected to attend after the club meeting was canceled.
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Batuse
M. Ashby
Atlanta
Jones
South
Mobile
Oase
Coast Guard Exam Set For April 7 For Academy Appointments
The coast guard will hold an examination on April 7 for appointments to the coast guard academy. Open to young men 18 or older with a high school education. Qualified candidates become cadets training for a coast guard career. ratings equal to other services. The exam is led by Lieutenant Commander Molloy of the local coast guard cut.
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Coast Guard
Molloy
Hold Hearing on Sugar Rate Jump in Southeast
The traffic office of the Chamber of Commerce announces a hearing on sugar rate increases in the Southeast. R R G Cobb, traffic manager, will travel to the capital tonight to attend the hearings. A proposed rise from 12 412 cents to 27 cents for shipments from Orleans to Mobile is under consideration.
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Montgomery Orrow
Chamber Commerce
Orleans
Mobile
Weather snapshot for Ton and Mississippi region
Weather notes show cloudy cooler conditions tonight with possible rain in the far north. Friday forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions with slight rain chance in the extreme north.
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Mississippi
Chief Engineer Rejects Bayou Deepening Plan Near Bayou La Batre
Major General and H Be i state the plan to deepen Bayou La Batre to six feet at low tide and widen to 100 feet would cost about 25000 with 5000 annually for maintenance. They oppose the project citing Alabama shrimp law restricting interstate shipment and arguing no national benefit.
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Batre
H. Be i . of
Aeggabeg
M Earl North
Uateee ‘States
Major North
M. Hoffman
New Orleans
General Beach
Oat
Bayou la Batre
Biloxi
United States
Alabama
Bayou la Barre
Kidnaping Case Brings Mobile Arrests of Three
Jackson county authorities plan to return to Pascagoula with three suspects in a Pascagoula kidnapping case. Louise Frei 19 her mother Mary Gibbons 28 and Sidney Gibbons 39 were taken into custody by Mobile police at the request of the Jackson county sheriff. The child Mary Louise Frei three years old was taken from Pascagoula to Mobile by the suspects. Louise Frei admitted at police headquarters she took the child and brought it to Mobile while denying divorce from her husband. The wife and her mother vowed to fight for custody.
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Jackson County
Mississippi
Mobile
Pascagoula
Miss
Louise Frei
Mary Gibbons
Sidney Gibbons
South Jefferson Street
Frei
Jackpoe County
Mary Louise Frei
Carl
Pascadoula
Mise
Maggie ™ Frei
Fair and Cooler Mobile Forecast After Storm Passes
The weather bureau forecast cool conditions in Mobile with a low near 42 tonight. A storm moved northeast from the Rio Grande region and was over Tennessee this morning. Winds remain fresh to strong with a small craft warning in effect as of this morning.
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Weather Bureau
Rio Grande
Tennessee
Mobile
Browns' V. P. Here on Visit to Club
Walter Fritsch vice president of the St Louis Browns arrived in Mobile and joined the team as it trains. A prominent city financier and developer he helps organize the Missouri Athletic Association. He lectured officials and Browns members welcomed him. He will study land values for a potential Satsuma orange orchard purchase.
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Walter Fritsch
St. Louis
Mobile
Browns
Fritsch
Missouri Athletic Association
West
Kiwanis Members Offer Aid for Salvation Army Campaign
Seventeen Kiwanis Club members led by Andrew C. Mitchell volunteered at the regular luncheon to help the Salvation Army drive in Mobile from April 7 to 12. P. E. Odell spoke on Obedience. President Baldwin gave attention prizes to Hugo Eichord and Eugene Thoss. The meeting drew 82 members and 15 guests.
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Kiwanis Club
Andrew C. Mitchell
Salvation Army
Mobile
Odell
Gulf
Mobile & Northern Rail
Baldwin
Hugo Eichord
Eugene Thoss
Scientist and Wife Rescued From Sea Isle Reef
Loeb, a scientist formerly on the University of California faculty, and Mrs. Loeb were rescued after more than nine hours on a wind swept reef in the South Seas about 375 miles from Samoa. A Berkeley contact, Allieon, transmitted a message. a steamer reached the reef and brought them to safety. Continual storms delayed departure. they later sent a letter to Samog.
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San LN
Rerrco
Loeb
University of California
South Seas
Samoa
Allieon
Berkeley
Bba
Samog
Broadus Fined 500 For Prohi Charge On Appeal
Broadus was fined 500 dollars and court costs plus six months of hard labor by Judge A A Steele in the circuit court on a prohibition violation. The case, appealed from the recorder's court where he already paid 101 dollars and endured 20 days extra labor. Detectives Warren and Moody testified to Bartlett’s possession of several gallons of prohibited liquor when arrested months ago.
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Broadus
A. A. Steele
Circuit Court
Recorder’s Court
Warren and
Moody
Teapot Dome Witness Is Hard to Find
Senate oil committee faced a setback as it sought to verify reports that Harry F Sinclair turned securities to Attorney General Daugherty and Will H Hays to cover 1929 campaign deficits. G Dahlberg, Sinclair aide and potential first witness, could not be located. Hays subpoenaed for later testimony. Former Rep Thomas J Ryan testified he was the man named in oil stock records. page nine continuation.
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Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Harry F. Sinclair
Daugherty
Will’ H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Treasury
G. Dahlberg
Sinclair
Haysas
Tomorow
Ag Wahlberg
Hays
Archifor
Judgment in Banking Suit Over Mississippi Land Deed
In the circuit court equity side Judge Safford Berney ruled against National City Bank in favor of Mrs. Kate W. Barrett for 11356.80. Barrett deeded a quarter interest in a Mississippi tract to secure her husband debt of about 8406, with an option to resale on payment of 8400 and 7 percent interest. The bank received about 7200, then conveyed the interest to a Mississippi purchaser who sought division and sale. The judgment covers the amount paid to the bank on the option plus interest to date.
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Circuit Court
Equity
Safford Berney
National City Bank
Kate W. Barrett
G. W. Cleveland
Mississippi
Work of Registrars Brought to Close
Mobile county board of registrars completed a tour of all eight precincts with Chairman John A. Hughes stating the final Dauphin Island visit occurred yesterday. Chief State Oyster Inspector George Sprinkles hosted on the Vera Quinn with four residents registered two men and two women.
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Mobile County
Mobile County Board of Registrars
John A. Hughes
Dauphin Island
Mobile
George Sprinkles
Conservation Department
Vera Quinn
Highway Engineer to Confer on Mississippi Route near Mobile
R D Jordan highway engineer of the Fourth Alabama division will arrive in Mobile to confer with County Highway Engineer A G Holder Jr regarding the Oak Grove Chinchula division of the Mississippi highway. The main issue is the route after leaving Oak Grove, on St Stephens road known as the Mississippi highway.
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R. D. Jordan
Alabama
Mobile
A. G. Holder, Jr
Oak Grove-Chinchula
Oak Grove
St. Stephens Road
Robbers Hit Several Jays Florida Stores
Police seek burglars who raided multiple Jay Florida shops last night escaping with angel jewelry clothing and other goods. The assailants also looted a barber shop taking a large quantity of merchandise.
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Jay
Fla
Angel
Coods
Forgery Charge Against Spring Hill Man Arrested
Jack Jordan of Spring Hill was arrested on forgery charges by Superintendent H H Sullivan of the Bodeker Detective Agency and Officer Marcel. He allegedly forged J D Stone’s name on a $16 check payable to C R Menial and tried to cash it at the bank teller.
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Jack Jordan
Spring Hill
H. H. Sullivan
Bodeker Detective Agency
Marcel
Jordan
J. D. Stone
C. R. Menial
Mar- A
New Plan to Catch Rum Runners Tried in Pensacola
A court in Pensacola reviews a proposed program by Fabiinski to enforce bootlegging fines. The plan would deduct 46 to 50 dollars from fines if paid, with 18 dollars paid upfront as proof of charge. Officials claim the policy aided authorities in pursuing bootleggers and reducing light seller activity while limiting customer risk.
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Pensacola
Cl Fabisinski
Fabisinski
Thas
Golf giants clash in Biloxi Gulf States championship
Forty amateur players from various clubs tee off at Biloxi Golf Club for 36 holes of medal play to qualify flights through Friday with finals Saturday. Ladies compete for prizes in a 36 hole event with Sunday play and a combined amateur professional 30 holes finale.
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Tiloxi
Miss
United States
Biloxi Golf Club
Loyal dog saves five lives in Houston fire
A devoted pedigreed sitter alerted five people after a fire destroyed Louis Rulik’s home in Houston. The dog smelled smoke and woke Rulik’s sister by biting her hand, then led the others to safety.
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Houston
Texas
Louis Ruliik
Rulik
Clarke Settles Up Fine Account
Ed ward Clarke former acting imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan has paid the final 1000 of a 5000 dollar fine in federal court for Mann Act violation Judge J C Hutchison announced in Houston Texas on March 20 Clarke pleaded guilty and settled the government penalty.
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Houston
Teas
Edward ¥. Clarke
Ku Klux Klan
J. C. Hutchison
Mystery Woman Ties Dr. Wilkins Murder Probe to Wealthy Finances
Kansas City dispatch reports a unidentified woman entered Dr Zoe Wilkins home before her slaying. Three men are held as investigators probe robbery jealousy and disputes over an estimated fortune once tied to a Joplin banker and securities worth about 190 000. Police note unusual Sunday night activities at the Wilkins residence.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Zoe Wikins
Wilkins
Colorado
Dr. Wilkins
Ultimatum to China Yields No Reply from Moscow
Moscow reports no reply from Beijing after three day ultimatum on ratification of the China Russia relations resumption agreement signed in Peking. The foreign office stated no response had been received by March 20.
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Moscow
Foreign Office
China
Russia
Peking
King Bert Refuses Recent Pay Increase in Brussels Speech
In Brussels on March 20 King Bert, the only state official to refuse the raise in pay, announced the stand in a speech to the chamber of representatives. Prime Theunis relayed the presentation, noting the mixed reactions among ministers.
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Brussels
Kingbert
Pre Theunis
Chamber
Interior of the Banzai emperor ship cries for aid
A chaotic cry aboard a vessel echoes from the interior as crew report a tense moment and a hidden danger. A second shout orders hurry as authorities note no reports from imprisoned men since.
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Ulvatent
Man Held on Charge in Death of James Bethea
Matt O Allen of Stringer Ninbie area faces a preliminary hearing after a Jasper County coroner jury finds his alleged whipping of his nephew caused fatal injuries. Witnesses described flogging and a heavy chain used during the incident leading to the boy's death. The case proceeds to a grand jury.
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Laur
Mias
United Press
Matt O’ Allen
Stringer
Ninbie
James Bethea
Jasper
Allen
Floget
Aechain
Alien
Mrs de la Huerta Visits New Orleans March 2011
Mrs Teodoro Fregi, a former revolutionary agent in Mexico, arrived in New Orleans with Adolfo de la Huerta’s wife. The pair traveled from Mexico City after a brief stopover, and Mrs de la Huerta pleaded fatigue and declined newspaper interviews while indicating ongoing activities related to the trip.
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NEW
ORLEA
Adolfo de la Huerta
Ican
Teodoro Fregi
Wesia
Mexico City
de la Huerta
Navy base at Alameda rejected by committee
Washington May. House naval committee votes to reject a proposal to erect a naval base at Alameda California. The plan would have cost 310 000 dollars over ten years and impact Mare Island facilities not yet notified.
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Washington
Mai
House Naval Oo Commie
Navy Department
Alameda
California
Adich
Mare Island
New York Narcotics Sweep Nets Several Arrests
Federal agents seized a large cache of narcotics in a cigar store sting on the city’s east side. The operation yielded more than 2,000 dollars in marked bills and involved multiple arrests as part of a broader investigation into retail drug trafficking.
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New York
Federaly
French Election Notice Appears in Public Ledger
A damaged clipping reveals a political notice in French about an upcoming election. The fragmentary text mentions voting and public affairs but lacks full details of date or participants.
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Aubert M. Coveti
Albert M. Connett, Jr
Faviaiele Women's, Club Ing Parkayelieves
America
France
Colmette
Paris
Asher
Norfolk
National News Service
Jupiter
Wits
Hydr
Glenpool
Foreign
Domorts
Scottish Rite Masons of
Trip
Browns’ V. P
Ientist
Wife
Sea Isle
Prohi
Teapot Dome
Wahlberg
Jay, Fla
Clarke
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