Alabama News Briefs From Mobile March 23 1926
A Mobile visit by a St. Louis railway delegation includes city tours and a harbor ride. The Cunningham party from New York to New Orleans reported silk garments in transit. Birmingham announces Inland Waterways Corporation purchase of the Ensley Southern railroad, placing it under new management and aligning port access with Mobile.
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Francisco
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Aliceville
Birmingham
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Ensley Southern Railroad
Inland Waterways Corporation
R. A. Brown
Mr. Brown
T. Q. Ashburn
Unanimous Voto
of War
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Ham
Lees Rates
Ensley Southern
United States
Soldier Held On Own Charge After Arrest on Harper Avenue
A soldier was arrested yesterday on Harper Avenue by Workcede Officers and Welch. He reportedly behaved erratically and has been roaming the country since March 8 after leaving Fort.
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Pounds
Fort
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Louisville
Monroe Park
Brovold
Papas
Lewis
Appeal Filed in Prohibition Case
Vrahk Tremer Jr was fined 50 dollars and costs by the inferior district court for violating the prohibition law. He gave notice of appeal to the circuit court and was released on a 500 dollar bond.
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Vrahk Tremer, Jr
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Bal Court
Local contest details teased for readers inside pages
The note hints at a contest with winners to be announced in today’s News Item. It mentions mobile sales and local tradesmen engaging through slogans. Full details appear on inner pages.
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Mobile
Mobile pledges boost Spring Hill College endowment drive
A city-wide solicitation in Mobile shows pledges for Spring Hill College ending in a high average. The report notes a strong subscription rate against other cities and mentions additional pledges announced at tonight's dinner.
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Mobile
Spring Hill College
Tee
Weather forecast brief from The Forecaster News Item
Today and tonight expect fair weather with improving conditions into Wednesday. Albert reports the staff received updates on the forecast amid mild temperatures and light winds in Banchory.
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Albert
Walker Figures in Shipwreck at New York Briefing
Sarasota report notes Mayor James J. Jett preparing to address city after a shipwreck incident during a voyage to New York. Details describe survival and city response plans.
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Sarasota
Fis
James J. Jett
New York
Local News In Tabloid Form Leaves High Bed By Week’s End
A brief item notes a local tabloid format story claiming a high bed will be left by the end of the week. No additional details are provided in the fragment.
Bank Sells Off Library Bonds and City Actions
The city auctioned the library bond issue and a separate $79 another issue while bids were submitted. The commission discussed renaming a street to Leinkauf and considered residents’ reactions as well as a salary adjustment for a license officer, amid a dispute over honoring Mobile.
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Bank Peidibrary
Seasongood & Mayer
Thomas J. Neaglesane
Kirkbride
The Kids Endangered By Mystery Rescue
A cryptic note describes anxious attempts to locate a missing boy and ensure safe return, with authorities pressured to solve the case and protect the young. The fragment hints at a tense search and community concern.
Sales methods fallacies and dangers in operations
Cor Hawes notes a major risk in sales practices with over reliance on federal reductions and underutilization of state level actions. He warns that paying too much attention to broad federal cuts may hinder effective state responses and operational efficiency.
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Cor. Hawes
Weae Ae
Chamberlain Is Object of Attack
David George sought today to place responsibility on Neville Chamberlain as he denounced postwar policy in London.
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Chamberlain
London
David George
Dry Law Fight May Be Sent in Air Over Radio
A brief news note reports possible radio broadcasts about the dry law dispute. It mentions ongoing tension between advocates and opponents and hints at public debate. The item emphasizes the spread of information via airwaves and the public’s interest in the issue.
Strange crime report details unclear and incomplete
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a crime case with unclear details and possible escape reference, but key names, dates, and actions are legible only as fragments. The text implies a legal or police matter needing fuller context to identify involved parties and outcome.
Unclear text from court note on DOl and Dorland
Fragmentary report describes a sequence involving an intimate relationship, a revolver, a shooting, and a death followed by a related legal action. The text references Mrs Devitede and Dorland with mentions of arraignment and law proceedings but lacks clear details or dates.
Rockefeller Golf Quota Cut Sparks Play Restriction
A New Jersey memo notes a reduced golf quota for the Rockefeller party. A doctor advises limiting rounds to a single course play rather to multiple sessions, reflecting health and scheduling constraints during the period.
Transportation concerns dominate senate debate on road safety
In Washington on March 23 the Senate Committee on Transportation examined the deadly traffic problem. Officials discussed life costs and economic impact, stressing that the burden falls on individuals, not states, as road safety becomes a national priority.
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Washington
America
A .Maar
Hoover
Guarded Legations Across Peking Report
In Peking on March 23 foreign legations were heavily guarded with machine guns deployed. Details indicate heightened security around diplomatic quarters amid ongoing tensions. Local residents described armored patrols and restricted movement near embassies.
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Peking
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