20 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1928
Page
1
A state official report condemns the Mobile county jail condition as severely deteriorated. It calls for an immediate investigation and urgent repairs, including foundation extensions under construction, particularly where Trieste steel bars are embedded.
Delays in arrival of paving equipment push start date to around April first. Contract requires completion by July first with the viaduct and approach road near Three Mile Creek ready by April one. The new roadway will not disrupt bridge traffic as work proceeds toward Mobile.
Al L A Smith a 30 year old baker of 554 Southwrence Street pleaded guilty in recorder's court today. J D H Edington set a $1000 bond and he was jailed to await the April circuit term. Assistant Solicitor Jack charged Smith with theft by presenting as L A Hall and forging checks to obtain 540 from a bank. 19 more cases may go to the next grand jury. Williams a messenger for Five Points store was sentenced to 8 to 85 cents. Edington said he blamed the embezzlement on the cashier and Williams appealed to the circuit court.
Curtis D. Wilbur of the navy notified Rear Admiral ernoon to begin the submarine 8-4 removal of munitions. The clock on the wall of the command post marks the moment as the first step progresses.
State witnesses rebut the chief of police H H F Blake account of a shot during the pursuit of Mies Louise Montanta, who died in a Montgomery road incident last November. Blake now says he fired one shot, not two, as earlier stated. The defense seeks to undermine the prosecution with additional testimony ahead of verdict.
The Evening reports Los Angeles officials and district attorney Asa Keyes pursue theories on the St Francis dam collapse. Alleged evidence centers on buttress failure and coroner inquest findings amid reports of nearly 300 dead.
Leviathan completed a record canal voyage yesterday drawing congratulations from London. The large ship returned to port after a notable passage, drawing attention to its achievement and signaling a milestone for the fleet.
Citizens attended a mass meeting on the proposed operation of the power plant on the eastern shore. Foley Power and Alabama Company reportedly made offers, with diesel engine representatives noting equipment installation. The Fairhope plant had burned four months prior.
The annual boss banquet organized by the Mobile YWCA will be held April 16 at the YWCA building in Five Points. Invitees should have their employers extend invitations and make reservations early.
A road worker died after a car skidded and crashed on the Tallahassee highway yesterday. The victim, identified as B. F. B. Raybon, was struck during the incident, with authorities noting the car appeared to leave the pavement before the fatal collision.
City commissioners focused on paving plans including new streets in an existing project and a proposed subsidiary paving district. A 26 A measure seeks to include Commerce Street from Lamar East Avenue to West Avenue and West Avenue from Lamar to Tut tle Avenue with possible engineer review. The 192 mile road bond issue of 5 000 000 dollars was discussed as ratified by voters, amid damage claims against Goodman for his autos. Capt Olson led enforcement actions on February 9.
An army transport headed north from Selfridge carried relief supplies including four hundred loaves of bread and other foodstuffs to a snowbound town. A second aircraft and crew joined the mission as harsh winter continues to threaten island farmers and isolated residents.
Court docket review shows January and February totals dropping from 10 15 collisions to one or two on Saturdays and Sundays after enforcement of the stop law. Daw says accidents may rise if traffic squad slackens, though. law aims to curb risky driving.
The report records three draw fines in an assault case involving G. Lose and ey Murrell and Joe Pol pistol. Costs listed include Lose $21 and costs and Pollard $10 and costs. Also mentioned is Marion Reaves charged with an assault to murder.
In New York on March 20 a Wall Street report questioned the reason for the sale of 114,000 shares of United States Steel common by Dupont De Nemours and Company. The motive behind the large block sale was a matter of conjecture on the trading floor.
Government collections in 1928 show a potential excess of about $100 million over estimates as receipts rise. Secretary Mellon awaits fuller data before stating a position on the revision fight while March figures indicate growing efficiency in collectors offices and taxpayers’ adherence to income tax requirements. The cash balance climbs to $438,572,477 with floating debt reduced to $824,000,000 for the month and new short term debt totaling $1,086,000,000.
In Cincinnati on March 20 the hearing began over roughly 6 million dollars from the estate of the late EB W Scripps. J W Peck and Charles from New York participated, with Mrs Scripps represented by D Baker of Cleveland, presiding for the defense.
An announcement notes subpoenas cannot be issued without agreement first by the full committee. Rocke and Schwab, chairmen, must coordinate before action. The text references a March 2 date and the need for formal committee approval.
Chicago March 20 The Kentucky Utilities Company reports filed with officials outline financial results for the latest period and show figures for revenue and earnings. Company executives indicate continued focus on service improvements and regional operations.
The B and O head discussed changes to rail operations after a New York conference, noting a fifth trunk line plan. He said he left early, missed key remarks, and denied that Mr Loree bolted the meeting.
Benjamin N Duke, 73, wealthy tobacco manufacturer and financier, has been ill for over a year in New York. The report notes he sits at his front window on Park Avenue as legal actions unfold in Somerville New Jersey over the estate left by his brother James B Duke.
The council discussed sustaining mission funds with historic ties to the “mites” effort. Mrs Ina Davis Fulton recalled the movement’s financial milestones from its early days to contemporary generosity supporting global missions.
Ottawa reports that the air search for the transatlantic plane Endeavour depended on favorable weather. The Maine woods area was scanned for the missing craft as crews awaited clearer conditions to continue operations.
Bradley broke jail at Painteville after being convicted of killing a man in a lumber camp and was serving life. He leaped from a window of a western railway car near Winthrop.
Mrs Grimes of 1483 Maplewood Memphis Tenn asks the public to help name her three newborn daughters. She said the trio arrived recently and she wants community input on suitable names.
Court records show Fagerstrom of Whistler as defendant in a suit seeking 15000 damages over an automobile incident. Moeles of Whistler files for 18000 and Blyth seeks 3000 in related claims for injuries and losses from the same accident.
A relative of a bombing victim was questioned for two hours in Birmingham. Authorities released no charges, citing a technical investigation that prevents naming others involved.
An aviation accident near Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, claims the life of a pilot when his plane crashes into a telephone pole after a takeoff. The fighter pilot was part of the Air Corps and died instantly.
In Cordele Georgia March 20 a man discovered the bodies of his father and stepmother on a kitchen floor after the husband killed his wife and then apparently killed himself with a shotgun found nearby. The report notes the father acted in a fatal domestic tragedy.
Federal authorities prepare for the double execution of Doris Palmer and Adelard Bouchard, a taxi driver. Doris, said to be unnamed by supporters, faces doubts over a Denver confession. attorney K A Legault warned of possible last minute mercy. Signal of a red-painted hall marks the occasion. McDonald had claimed Doris had no part in the killing.
An Italian airship named Italia completed a series of test flights tracing the Po River from the base ship, passing Milan’s cathedral and Meares Square, then heading to Verona before returning to Milan around 4:45 am. It then circled the city again before going to Imares.
Paria Mares 20 dies after parachute fails to open during a jump from the Eiffel Tower. The second person to die attempting a tower parachute jump, reports say the chute opened too late and he plunged about 380 feet.
J A Nelson an attorney who calls himself a lowdon pro president man announced today he would seek the nomination. He plans to oppose the seat farm relief measure authors in the fourth Iowa district contest.
A brisk riff praises the classifieds as the reliable starting point for satisfying any need. It urges readers to begin with the section, framing it as the wisest first move in shopping and services.
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