Train Conductor Fined After Shooting at Depot
A Montgomery Alabama passenger conductor on the Mobile Sun sat division of the L N executed fined 500 dollars and 140 days hard labor for assault with a pistol. Witnesses testified the conductor fired two shots at a man who brushed into him at the L N depot early morning. The contrived defense claims prior incidents. The judge ruled the act endangered lives and could have been second degree murder.
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L A. Griffin
Montgomery
Ala
Mobile Sun
Lou- Nashville
D. H. Edington
Run
Dorsett
TH &N
Aes
Griffin
Recorder
Young Men Join Mobile Junior Chamber Of Commerce
About 350 members announced for the Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce at a recent meeting. Prizes awarded for recruiting, including Ernie Creighton with 20 new members and Ed Overton with 12. A reception committee will welcome visiting delegations and a radio station plan might be pursued.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ernie Creighton
Ed Overton
Joseph H. Lyons
Mobile
Andrew Coffin
Scottish Rite
Allen D. Albert
Montgomery
Auburn
G. F. Monroe
John R. Roche
Henry Dill
Pat Cowan
E. B. Overton
Tom Moore
J. B. Hannan
Handling charge hearing in Atlanta roiling rail freight rates
Proposals to standardize handling charges on import traffic at Atlantic ports will be heard by the Southern Association Plant on March 23. Representatives from Gulf ports plan protests, with protests already filed. The Southern Railway offers to set the Mobile export rate on coke from Chattanooga to match South Atlantic ports, but may raise charges at Atlantic ports to gain parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Southern Railway
Chattanooga
South Atlantic
Chamber of Commerce
Enters Guilty Plea In Forgery Cases
H. P. Glenn, former Crichton resident, pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery in the first degree during arraignment in recorder's court. Bond set at 1000 dollars. he was jailed to await action of the grand jury. Assistant Solicitor presented two checks totaling 92 dollars tied to F N Finan. Glenn admitted no authorization. A third forgery case involving a 15 dollar check was held for grand jury investigation.
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H. P. Glenn
Item Avenue
Crichton
Recorder’s Court
Aay
Jack Urtney
F. N. Finan
Gienn
Glenn
L. H. Meyer & Sons
John George
Mar
Tug Takes Coal Tow to Port Orleans
The tug Lieut.-Col. Robert Gildart of the Warrior service arrived with a tow of barges carrying 1,600 tons of coal. The tow was released for New Orleans. The self propelled barge Tuscaloosa reached New Orleans and will load freight and merchandise for the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gildart
Ppi Warrior Service
New
Exeas
New Orleans
Tuscaloosa
Louisville Players Take Boat Ride on New Daphne
About twelve members of the Lou baseball team joined Tony Beretiech and Joe Pose for a harbor tour aboard the steamer New Daphne. The group toured the harbor and were later taken to the Eastern Shore with another boat ride planned in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Tony Beretiech
Joe Pose
Craster Hall Delivers 6000 Tons Ore Then Heads Out
The steamer Craster Hall discharged about 6000 gross tons of manganese ore from Rio Janeiro into barges of the Mississippi Warrior service and was expected to sail today for Hampton Roads in ballast. The ore will be sent to Birminghamport by Monday.
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Rio Janeiro
Craster Hall
Hampton Roads
Mississippi Warrier Service
Birmingport
Weather synopsis for extreme northwest Florida frost likely
In the northwest Florida area the forecast calls for fair skies with light frost possible. Elsewhere district portions may see frost tonight and into Saturday with variable conditions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Sa&turand
Mid West Highway Route Promises Boost for Tourism
L. L. Crump, vice president of Florida Mid west highway, visited city hall seeking publicity funds to attract tourists. He said Baldwin county residents along the route pledged about 1000 dollars to improve the road weekly, enabling Mobile to Sage bridge trips in two hours and fifteen minutes.
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L. L. Crump
Crump
Baldwin County
Fairhope
Sage Bridge
Mobile
Omaha
Neb
George and
Greene
Mississippi
Bids Soon For New Mobile Grand Bay Highway
Albert Towle reports bids will be advertised within ten days for the first half of the Mobile Grand Bay highway. construction to start in early April with concrete pavement. Federal engineer Hous to study project for possible federal aid. The second half from Theodore to Grand Bay to follow. financing for the Mobile Baldwin bridge to be discussed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Grand Bay
Albert S. Towle
County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Montgomery
Ala
Towle
Col
W. A. McCalla
Reto
Govement Street
Fulton Speedway
Theodore
Hous
Mobile
Suan
Highwa
Grand Bay
Chairhen Towle
Highway Commissioners
Appraisal Board To Fix Land Value
An appraisal board named by the probate court to fix the price for lands owned by Richard P. Leahey is active. Members are John E. Toomey George P. Lining and Julius Hammel. The board evaluates land sought by the state docks commission for port improvement projects valued at 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Toomey
George P. Lining
Jdlius Hammel
Probate
Richard P. Leahey
Mobile
State Docks Commission
Price Williams
Prudential visitors tour harbor with mayor and officials
Edward D. Duffield and George W. Munsick of Prudential Life Insurance led a tour for visiting executives Hilliard S. Hamilton and H. B. Sutphen aboard the tug Harvey to the site of the port improvements valued at 10 million dollars. Mayor Harry T. Hartwell and city commissioners joined the party along with several other officials and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Duffield
George W. Munsick
Hilliard S. Hamilton
H. B. Sutphen
Home Office
Prudential Life Insurance
Harry T. Hartwell
Harvey
Gulf Towing and Wrecking Company
George E. Crawford
R. V. Taylor
L. G. Adams
R. J. Muling
Joseph R. Tapia and Son
Aerial Truck No 4 Crashes With Ford Sedan in City
Aerial Truck No 4 of the fire department collided with a Ford sedan at Conception and Dauphin streets early this morning while responding to a fire on Dauphin Street. The big truck sustained minor damage. the sedan fled the scene. Fire Chief Gus Rehm filed the report with the city commission.
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Conception
Dauphin Streets
Dauphin Street
Anthony
St. Joseph
Gus Rehm
Stockton Man Gets Continuance In Grand Larceny Case
L Walton of Stockton Alabama faced grand larceny charges over an alleged auto theft from the Jordan Driverless Car Company. At the request of B F McMillan Jr the hearing was continued until March 24. Walton was arrested at Bay Minette Alabama and returned to the county farm for 36 days.
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L. Walton
Stockton
Ala
Chembak
Jordan Driverless Car Company
B. F. McMillan, Jr
Pehaggy
Bay Minette
County Farm
Recorder
Two Fruit Ships Set to Sail This Morning
Two United Fruit Company vessels, the San Mateo and the Len, are scheduled to sail today bringing in bananas. The San Mateo departs for Tela this morning, while the Len heads for Port Ta? via Datla this afternoon.
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United Fruit Company
San Mateo
Téla
Len Rs
Datla
Pre Orie
Pate Barrios
Honduras
Puerto Castila
Cotton crop reaches eleven year high in 1930
Washington reports from the American Census Bureau that the 1930 cotton crop totals 13,618,761 bales of 100 pounds each, the largest since 1914 and only the second time since 1924 to exceed 13.4 million bales. The year marks the biggest U S cotton harvest in eleven years and compares with the 16,134,920 bale record of 1924.
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Washington
American Census Bureau
British steamer Glenfinias to repair here
The British steamer Glenfinias, part of the Munson line, arrived yesterday afternoon in port and is expected to shift to the same company for repairs. The Glenfinias previously moored at the Toad docks in Havana.
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Glenfinias
Munson Steamship Line
Havana
Toad
Burned Sugar Cane Havens Reported Across Regions
Reports from the interior department detail 2 750 000 arrobas of sugar cane burned since March 17 with two million arrobas near Niquero and 260 000 at Amarillas yesterday. Officials suspect incendiary fires, possibly started by disgruntled workers, as mills work around the clock to limit losses. Other blazes include 20 000 near Central Niagara and 90 000 near San Pedro, with Central Canagua at 260 000 arrobas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Niquero
Amarillas
Niagara
San Pedro
Camaguey
Central Canagua
Defense rests in Dennistoun case in London court
The defense in the Dennistoun case rested after Ms. Doothy Matel Dennistoun was recalled to testify about dresses bought in Paris and money alleged to be loaned by her former husband Lt. Col. Ian Onslow Dennistoun before their 1921 divorce. Arguments are expected Monday with no court session tomorrow.
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London
Dennistoun
Doothy
Matel Dennistoun
Lis
Paris
Ldeut
Ian Onslow Dennistoun
Earl of Carnarvon
Greece to Pay for American Burial
The Greek assembly voted to cover funeral expenses for John Logan an American who died of wounds at Arta last week The decree approved transportation back to the United States for burial and a formal session of regret was received from the commission Logan’s family awaits arrangements at Sasseevieau
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
John Logan
Arta
Logan
Sasseevieau
United States
Cleveland Defense Testimony Opens in Lossing Killing Trial
In the circuit court Tom W. Cleveland faces murder charges for Stephen Lossing. Testimony began this morning at 10 o'clock, with the defense proceeding since Monday. Attorneys aim to present the case to the jury by Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cater
Tom W. Cleveland
Stephen Lossing
Cleveland
Prichard Man Granted Parole by Governor Brandon
Prichard man DD B Webster is granted parole by Governor W W Brandon for violating the prohibition law. The parole arrived in Mobile via Chajrm A Towle as the inmate has been ill and the period of release is documented in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DD B. Webster
Prichard
W. W. Brandon
Mobile
Chajrm A. & Towle
Shipping Board Likely Approves Gulf Action on Rates
Indications point to a Shipping Board approval of Gulf ship operators actions taken in New Orleans to cut Gulf rates for Atlantic Europe traffic as allowed by a recent board order. The parity plan mirrors New York in European business, with board member Frederick J. T. noting the January 20 order supports rate parity across competitive routes.
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Shipping Board
Gulf
New Orleans
Europe
Mobile
Washington
New York
Frederick J. T
Gulf of North Atlantic
Gulf Conference
William Jennings Bryan Declared Millionaire at 65
Judge C H Slama reports William Jennings Bryan reached millionaire status as of his 65th birthday. Bryan, famed three time presidential candidate, owns Miami real estate once valued at 25000 dollars now worth about 250000 dollars with additional acquisitions boosting estate to about 1 million dollars.
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Lincoln, Neb
William Jennings Bryan
United States
C. H. Slama
Wahoo
Mr. Bryan
Miami
Fla
Slama
Bryan
Lincoln
Youth freed after murder case ends without indictment
Andrew Osthoff of Kansas City walked out of circuit court in Miammi freed when the State's Attorney moved to nol pros the indictment. Osthoff had been jailed since January on a charge of murdering Morris L. Simon, a Kansas City glass manufacturer, on Grating road. The state claimed insufficient evidence to convict.
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Miamm
Fla
International News Service
Andrew Osthoff
Kansas City
Morris L. Simon
Osthoff
J. H. Swink
Nolse
California Spuds Sell in New York for First Time
California's new crop Crown Jewel potatoes reach New York markets for the season debut. The 28 pound lug stock was packed in and demand was very limited.
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California
New York
Palm Beach Hotel Fires Spark Social Flight
Palm Beach Florida March 20. After a full check of pre fire guests managers of the Breakers and Palm Beach hotels announce no one is reported missing though rumors persist of two children and a nurse lost in the blaze. The ruins smoulder and search is hindered. Police doubt incendiary origin but public believes the Breakers fire started on the second floor from wiring or a smoker or an attic repair shop. Wealthy guests register at Ponciana and clubs and plan to stay in Florida keeping up social routines amid disaster. Gown shops are raided by refugees as tornado talk dominates winter circles.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
International News Service
Breakers
Palm Beach
Ponciana
Florida
Navy hears of amateur radio signals from Philippines
Washington March 20 The Navy Department reports interception of amateur radio signals from California as heard at Los Banos Naval Radio Station. Chief Radioman Harry Kidder logged 44 amateur stations at about 10 000 miles using a self built receiver and 25 foot one strand antenna. The Navy also notes direct communication with ships in Southern waters and the Pacific via a new transmitter at the Washington Navy Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Philippines
California
Harry Kidder
Los Banos
Pacific
Washington Navy Yard
Circus Magnate Al G Barnes Indicted in Federal Case
Los Angeles March 20 Al G Barnes circus magnate was indicted by a federal grand jury on counts of perjury and falsifying income tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
al G Barnes
Federal
Taz
Incoming burglar captured during river crossing chase
A burglar known as Bunk Anderson attempted a clothing store robbery, crossing a river on horseback after being shot in the shoulder by a guard. He eluded police briefly but was later captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geor i Ae Urglary
Anderson
Bartiala
Barfield
Teapot Dome lease case enters final phase in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne on March 20 the Teapot Dome lease annulment trial moves to its final phase as three to four witnesses are poised to testify before the defense rests. Judge T. Blake Kennedy will adjourn for the weekend and reconvene Monday for closing arguments in the Wyoming naval oil reserve dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Associated Préeas
Teapot Dome
T. Blake Kennedy
Wyoming Naval Oil Reserve
Big Drop Felt in Wheat Market
Chicago March 20 reports a sensational break in prices with Antwerp grain firm difficulties causing a wild start. May wheat opened at 1.51 2 to 1.60 per bushel versus 1.63 1/2 yesterday, an immediate setback of over 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cai Aac Sgay
Chicago
Antwerp
Major Zanni Pushes Ahead on Flight Tour
Major Pedro Zanni of the Brazilian army, who has traveled from Amsterdam to Tokio, Japan, by air on a world tour, is expected to reach Vancouver on June 1 with plans to resume the journey on May 1, according to a flyer agent P. D. Murphy.
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Zanni
Vancouver
B. C
Pedro Zanni
Bia
Tokio
Japa
Amsterdam
Sunk Swedish steamer Thidia crew landed after collision
The Swedish steamer Thidia bound for New York with a cargo of sugar was sunk yesterday in a collision with the American tanker Ardm southeast of Delaware breakwater. Her crew reached safety today in the Norwegian steamship Facco from Manzanillo.
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New York
Thidia
Aibanien
Cuba
Ardm
Tampico
Delaware
Brea
Manzanillo
Former Empress Marié Charlotte Gravely Ill in Belgium
Brussels dispatch reports former Empress Marié Charlotte widow of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico is gravely ill at 85 with little hope of recovery. She has long lived in a chateau near Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Marié Charlotte
Maximillian
Mexico
Bedlam Breaks In Paris Riot
Chaos erupted in Paris as a disturbance in the chamber prompted police intervention this afternoon. Witnesses reported shouting and clashes as authorities attempted to restore order.
Frontier Dispute Abroad Is Settled In Geneva
Geneva dispatch reports the frontier dispute between Poland and Lithuania largely settled after talks. The covered dates indicate progress toward final boundaries with officials from both nations proceeding to formalize terms. No details of specific border lines or concessions are provided in the fragmented text.
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L. A. Griffin
Mobile Steamship Firm
West Chetac
Dudhes Wood
Europé
Wation
Waterman Steamship Corporation
Tampa
Wood
West Chettle
Spain
Waterman Corporation
Movile
Murphsboro
Rob R. Loughrany
Caleb Prong
Oro
Smeg
Tony
Egypt
St. Louis
Pe Mt
Duquoin
Murphy
Ohio
Medina
United Press
Martha ‘Wise
Haw
J. Seymour
Wise
Gienke
Sophia Haze
John G. Sargent
Vermont
Senate
Coolidge
Cheries Beecher Warren
Michigan
Atlanta
Port Orleans
Louisville
Mid West
Appraisal Board
Over Harbor
FORD
Greece
Gulf Ports
William J. Bryan
Millionare
Great Hotel
Novel Radio Record
Bedlam
Dep
Geneva
Poland
Litveen
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