Fire Engine Crashes Through Storefront In Road Incident
A store front was damaged when a fire engine leaped the curb after a road crash near Chickasaw. Investigators pursue details as authorities detain suspects in a related robbery case.
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
1
Work Started On Catholic Girls High School Foundation
Foundations begun today for a Catholic high school for girls at southeast Lafayette Street and Oldanon Road. Jens J. Toolen presides with Rev J R O Donoghue and Rev M Daly among officials. The project, costing about 175000 dollars, completes the final phase of high school construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic High School For Girls
Lafayette St
Oldanon Road
Jens J. Toolen
D. D
St. Patrick's
J. R. O'Donoghue
E. McDorey
Spring Hill College
M. B. Daly
T. bin. Sullen
St. Mary's
W. P. Littleton
Cathedral
Mobile Air Views Advertised By Engineers in New York
A proof shows airplane views of the port of Mobile to illustrate an upcoming issue of a New York trade publication by Page & Co engineers of Green 8 C. The Mobile Chamber office received the advertisement proof referencing Mobile and its southern port with emphasis on a natural resource impact for certain fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page & Co
Green 8. C
Comce and Finance
New York
Mobile Chamber of
Mobile
Moone
New Jersey Realty Firm Incorporates at Jackson Oaks
A new company is incorporated at Jackson Oaks Development pany in renete court today. The firm engages in general real estate development with capital of 200000 dollars and initial business start of 66166.66 dollars. Incorporators include Walter of New York H S Dennos om David S Walker J C Princ and Frank W Boykin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Oaks Development Pany, Inc
Ile
Renete Court
Conern
Walter
New York
H. S. Dennosom
David S. Walker
J. C. Princed
Frank W. Boykin
Looseheart Women to Elect Officers at Next Meeting
Members of Chapter No. 647 Women of the Legion will elect officers at a regular meeting to be held at the hall on Royal Street Thursday night. The event invites all members to attend and participate in the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Women of the Legion
Hall, Royal
Holy Name Rally Called Tonight At Parish
Rally of the men from the church is called immediately after the evening service. The pastor requests all men to attend and join in efforts to honor the Holy Name with the banner displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name
Weather Outlook Shows Fair Tonight and Thursday
A brief forecast notes fair skies tonight and Thursday with light frost likely on rural areas. Temperatures are expected to dip cold enough for a light frost. winds are low and conditions should remain dry overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursby
United States to Build Supply Storage Warehouse Here
The government will erect a storage warehouse for supplies to support the idle fleet at Mobile. About 30 vessels are tied up at Eleven Mile Island, and ships are withdrawn from active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Mobile
United
Rennev
Elve Mile Island
Detroiter Leads Marathon Field In Turbulent Run
Arne Soumenin of Detroit led the Los Angeles to New York marathon pacing a 606 mile leg in 17 days with a 4 mile Navajo leg and a late 4.3 mile lap before an illness delayed him. Earl Dilks of New Castle won with a five hour twelve minute time. Other leaders include Peter Houfsta ter Mannistee and John Sale Passaic with notable splits in the extended route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Ariz
Arne Soumenin
Detroit
Los Angeles
New York
Navajo
Claremore
Okio
Nalenanaa
Yeatepting
Winslow
Earl Dilks
New Castle
Croni Saskatoon
Peter J. Houfstater
Mannistee
John Sale
Passaic
N. J
Lindbergh Views on Robinson Bill Promoting Aviation Officers
Washington March 21 Charles A Lindbergh appeared to present views on Senator Robinsons bill proposing separate promotion lists for aviation officers in military service. The appearance kicked off a busy day for the famed New York to Paris flyer as he waited in committee offices for meetings with Robinson and Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teapot Dome
Senate
Indiana
Smith
New York
Oil Committee
Neon
Harry F
Mar
Bebeeee Lane
Charles A. Lindbergh
Robinson
Arkansas
Paris
Robinson and Reed
Pennsylvania
Motion Pictures Made Of Docks In Mobile County Film
Moving pictures of the new state docks to be included in a film about Mobile county industries. The project aims to showcase local infrastructure and economic development with cinematic footage of the docks and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State Docks
Mobile County
Bond Granted in Local Shooting Case
Willie Jesse, a Black man, charged with shooting Benny Adams in Chile Wanton, received bond after a lower court proceeding. S. Black, convicted of a firearm offense, was fined $100 and costs and appealed to the Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Jesse
Benny Adams
Chile
Doe
S. Black
Court of Appeals
King Makes Tour London by Plane
In London on March 2 a royal or notable figure undertook an aerial tour of the city. The excursion featured viewing sights through binoculars from the plane as observers noted a parade of sights and a submarine descent referenced in earlier reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Court hearings expanded with five sessions planned
An official notice says hearings will be held on May 8 0 and 23 and June 12 13 at five courts. Attendees include British peers and American parties with Queen Mary referenced in the context.
Conscience Fund Reaches 3500 Dollars
Washington report notes the Conscience Fund has reached 3500 dollars as checks and cash totaling 56 dollars arrive in small donations. The update highlights ongoing contributions from unnamed donors and the ongoing appeal for religious or moral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
German Betting Scandal Uncovered at Berlin Bicycle Race
Berlin reports a betting ring controversy tied to a March 15 bicycle race. The League of German Bicycle Riders convicted the three leading teams of selling out less than six hours before the finish. Dutch rider Peter Van Kempen was stripped of his license and banned from German tracks for one year. teammate Richli also faced licensing penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
League of German Bicycle Riders
SS Ee
League
Peter van Kempen
United
Richli
Woman Burned to Death in Memphis Field Fire
Memphis Tenn March 21 Mrs A M Dunn was burned to death yesterday when trapped in a burning field. Local fire crews battled the flames as neighbors assisted, with authorities reporting a fatal incident and identifying the victim as Mrs Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis,tenn
A. M. Dunn
Yesterda
Blackmer Loses Contempt Case Dismissal Plea
A plea to dismiss a contempt case was rejected as a return from abroad to testify in a criminal case. Blackmer’s attorneys argued unconstitutionality while the government reveals $100,000 in Liberty bonds seized belonging to Blackmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackmer
Youth Discharges First Obligation As Big Brother
Muskegon Michigan John Tohubense has completed his first obligation under a probate program to serve as a big brother to two fatherless boys made so by a car accident that claimed their father Floyd Rey The court ordered him to visit the children at least once every two weeks and to contribute at least 400 dollars of his earnings to their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
John Tohubense
Dione
Rubipson
Floyd Arey
Girl Spared, Mate To Die On Scaffold For Murder
Ottawa dispatch reports orders in council commuted Doris Palmer McDonald while her husband George McDonald awaits governor general signature. Preparations for execution continued at Valleyfield with a temporary scaffold under the executioner, as authorities aim to avoid crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Doris Palmer McDonald
George
Br Nary
Adelard
Tigen Power
Amg Om
Valleyfield
Re Gee
Gault
McDonald's
Montreal
Maui
Bordeaux
Crash Halts Traffic as Truck Rams Store Wall
A truck heading north on Warren Street to the box at Congress and Conception streets was flagged clear by a policeman but collided with a fish company truck. The impact drove the fire engine into the store and the momentum sent debris through a brick wall. Captain Tool noted the mistaken clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Street
Congress
Conception Streets
Tool
Fish Company
Favors Triple Naval Alliance
A Messaggero report outlines support for a Britain France Italy naval pact. The proposed three way accord would use ocean ore to secure Europe’s safety and free nations from fear and subjection to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetta
al Messaggero
Britain
France
Italy
Terest
Comeens
America
Europe
Kellogg Supply Omits Dividends on Common and Preferred
Kellogg Switchboard and Supply reports omitting a per share dividend on both common and 1% preferred for the quarter. The common dividend is declared payable May 1 to holders of record April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kellogg
Sian & Whakdast
Mrs Harrison Engaged to Edinburgh London Banker
Paris, March 21 announcement states Mrs Elizabeth Wrentmore Harrison, former wife of Francis Burton Harrison, to wed Alexander Fitzjames Graham Watson, an investment banker based in Edinburgh and London. The wedding is set for Paris on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Elizabeth Wrentmore Harrison
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippines
Alexander Fitzjames Graham Watson
Edinburgh
London
Washington Daily News Changes Ownership
The Washington Daily News reports completion of its sale by W. D. W. Bishop to Frank A. Pierson. The change in ownership marks a new era for the North Carolina paper as negotiations conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Paper
Washington, N. C
Washington Daily News Today
State launches final argument in Blake's trial
The prosecution and defense each receive two hours to present their final arguments in the Blake case. The trial centers on a fatal incident after a police arrest tied to a reckless driving allegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STATE
Blake
Rpcp
Ion Monian Haynes
Bringham
eUiske Alee
Farmer
G C Outlaw Chosen Moblie Commerce Chamber Leader
G C Outlaw an attorney and prominent local business figure was unanimously chosen president of the Moblie Chamber for the ensuing year after a nominating process at a meeting Tuesday. Frank E Rossman was named first vice president Roy Smith second vice president and Joan Aldridge treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Outlaw
Moblie Chamber of Gene Ip
Ihauenee Comeones
Z. Cochrane
R. J. Milling
Eees
Cohen
Outlaw
Mr. Outlaw
Frank E. Rossman
Roy Smith
Joan Aldridge
Malan Sets Sail for Lisbon April Seventh
Capetown Union of South harbors reports Malan will sail for Lisbon Portugal on April seventh. The voyage aims to foster mutual interests between nations regarding Rand mines and railway cooperation amid tensions in East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Union of South Harbors
Lisbon
Portugal
Wees News
Subkoff Ordered to Leave Brussels
Dispatches from Brussels report police ordered Alexander Subkoff, husband of Princess Victoria of Berg Lippe Sene, to leave Brussels. The note says Subkoff arrived in the city at roughly the same time as a demand from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subkoff
Brussels
London
Alexander Subkoff
Victoria of
berg-Lippe
Sene
Peer Subkoff
Dem
Planes Fail to Find Sandino Rebels as Clash Occurs
In Managuas region marines report aircraft could not locate Sandino fighters after an attack. Rebels scattered under fire with undetermined casualties. Near Telpaneca a small band of insurgents clashed with a peck train. two rebels were killed in the subsequent clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Telpaneca
Returns on Income Taxes Very Low
Washington reports treasury figures show March 15 income tax receipts totaling 280.6 million dollars, up from 275.97 million the year before. Officials expect final payments to be compiled in two to three days and say revenue may exceed estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Greece Free of Floating Debt Boosts Currency
Athens reports Greece is free of floating debt this year and expects stabilization of the currency, signaling improved financial stability and potential economic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Athens
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V. F. Grima
Wilbur W. Marsh
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Fred W. Upham
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Horton
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Kellogg Supply
Mrs. Harrison
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Commerce Chamber
Malan
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