21 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
1
Paris dispatch notes Marshal Foch’s wish to view a German strategist as France prepared honors for the marshal. The report also briefly covers postwar tributes and a chaotic blast scene impacting Mobile residents, with gas exposure suspected in a small craft fire on the Mobile River near Arlington pier.
A Paris report indicates a determination is pending on whether a forthcoming funeral will be held at Notre Dame cathedral or at the Invalides chapel. The article includes fragmented wording and unclear subject.
W C Vail county agriculture agent announced yesterday that Mobile County farmers will receive help through an aid program. The report outlines eligibility and the expected distribution timeline for agricultural support.
The Mobile Police Relief Association contributed 100 to flood sufferers in the south. The donation was approved at a special meeting of the police association.
Mobile residents respond to a statewide appeal for cash donations to aid Alabama flood sufferers. Emergency rations have already been dispatched from Mobile, and citizens are urged to send contributions to Chairman Gordon Smith for Red Cross relief without delay.
At the Red Cross office the fund reached 14311.72 dollars just after 3 am, nearing half of Mobile's 30000 dollar goal. Contributions include 100 dollars from the Police Relief Association and 262.50 from Gulf Mobile Northern rail workers, with several other donors listed and a plan to mail more checks.
Five blocks from the police station two bandits held up A Middleton an employee of Brake Service Company at 253 Government Street taking 73 dollars. Detectives and police found $11 dropped as the pair fled, with no further clues to their identities. Middleton was at work in the rear rivet shop during the incident.
Police report two men and two women, Frank Duff Albert Kelly Rosalie Byrd and Lillian Edwards, held after a stolen car belonging to Charles Miller of 362 Dauphin Street was recovered in New Orleans. Authorities say bond and further prosecution under the national theft act are pending after a police check failed to identify the quartet.
A midnight revue at the Ssenger theatre Friday raises funds for Red Cross flood relief. Thirteen local acts including comedy and vaudeville perform for a $1 admission. Agnes Griffin consoles the organ, Sneey Wickela directs, and Ray Virginia performs a singing number.
Detective Jake Untreiner sustained a broken right hip after a car struck him at Davis avenue and Marriotte street. He faces weeks bedridden with months of limited mobility ahead. William Huggins, 206 Cent street, is held under $600 bond on charges of intoxicated driving and leaving the scene. He fled after the collision and was pursued for arrest in the recorder's court timeline.
Following a question yesterday about air passenger service into and out of Mobile a committee approved A. Spottswood to determine why the service was suspended. The air mail line operating in the city recently halted the service, possibly due to transferring heavier airplanes to other lines.
Work began this morning to resurface Springhill Avenue with asphaltic concrete replacing wooden blocks. The city engineering department plans to keep one side open during construction while curbing is installed and old blocks washed ashore by last week’s high water are removed.
A group of mayors and city officials will gather at City Hall at 2 PM Sunday. The visit aims to discuss regional cooperation and shared city initiatives.
In Montgomery officials pursue rapid relief for southeastern Alabama flood victims. The Red Cross will direct aid including food, shelter, and training to families losing their homes, with financial status guiding additional help. President Hoover pledged federal road support and urgency in public statements.
The weather observer Albert Ashenberger reports continued cloudy conditions with occasional thunder showers for the city and vicinity through Friday. Mild temperatures are expected, while nearby rivers like the Black Warrior in Tuscaloosa and the Tombigbee at Demopolis show rises and declines as forecast.
Local furniture and music house officials will meet with the Merchants Credit association at 7 tonight in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. W H Jernigan announces the gathering of managers credit men and directors to discuss the location of skips.
G Hindsman of 1409 Church Street was struck by an automobile of the American Railway Express Company at the state docks yesterday afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized at Mobile. he remained unconscious for several hours before regaining awareness.
Normal train service on the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to Montgomery is resumed with northbound No. 6 departing at 10 15 this morning. Efforts continue to place freight on the regular schedule after interruptions and delays caused by last week's high waters.
Former U S marshal James B. Kelly is held as bond is set following a death in bed. Police report a pallet pierced bed and a reference to a wife’s body. authorities classify the case as an accidental shooting.
Rebels announce advances toward Mazatlan and Nayarit while aiming to lure General Calles northward into a trap for a decisive strike. Reports say Puebla Guanajuato were captured and General Jesus Aguirre was captured and executed after Vera Cruz defeat.
Rebel forces threaten Naco Sonora with a major assault as Mexican authorities report heavy activity near the border. Indications point to a forthcoming fierce engagement in the Mazullan region as tensions escalate between rebels and federal troops.
Local mail service to stations on the Louisville and Nashville line between Mobile and Rey resumed today with trains operated by the railroad on the Mobile and Montgomery division. Mails to northern points still route via Mobile and Ohio and Gulf Mobile and Northern lines. Through mail will return to L and N once the schedule normalizes.
Oscar Olsen was served with a warrant charging violation of the prohibition law and to make bond. Mrs. Mary Gebhardt also charged in a federal warrant and expected to make bond. Dick Richardson and Ferdinand Durette were jailed on federal prohibition law charges.
A dispatch from Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch honored in death as Allied forces celebrate victory. Citizens and soldiers lined streets as Foch’s body, clad in field uniform, was lain in state with the Legion of Honor star and many crosses displayed. Troops and Parisians saluted in tribute to the famed commander who helped secure Allied triumph in World War I.
The government challenges a 26 claim by the Coronaal Company of Bingham against Andrew Mellon over railroad wartime contracts. The case, led by Mellon as litigation head, was in argument stage this week. Separate matters include indictments linked to James G. Buchanan’s southern Mississippi marshal appointment.
In a brief report the finances of the A. Ato of Mobile are described as not visibly at court. The case of W. Spaun Company versus the City of Mobile is noted, with Mayor Cecil F. commenting only on a minor amount involved.
The Mobile Cadets of the Mobile national guard were ordered to assemble at the armory near noon for guard duty at Flomaton Alabama about 66 miles north to aid in caring for water disaster survivors. Major James J. Al- received the call and prepared the unit for mobilization.
A brief item notes a theft of two hams from a residence at 605 North, Ellen eons street. The incident was forwarded to federal authorities for investigation and possible action.
Dr George B Eager a former Mobilian and Baptist minister died suddenly near Valdosta Florida. The 60 year old had been in Orlando and returned to Valdosta before his death. He was married to his wife for 50 years and is survived by his widow and three sons. The report notes his long service in the Southern Baptist community.
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