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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1927

Page

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Navy assigns Marine unit and dispatches additional forces

Col Harold Cw der of the Marine Barracks Philadelphia Navy designated to command 1,500 more troops to China. Orders list Portsmouth and Quantico as staging points for West Coast deployment to strengthen the seaboard defense.

Washington Harold Cwder Marine Barracks Philadelphia Navy Cui Mainz China Portsmouth West Coast Quantico

Riviera Head Editor to Speak at Public Meeting

Noted editor John Wi Perry, president of the American Review of Reviews, will address a public gathering Monday at the Battle House. Mayor M Ocks attends. meeting details await Charlies Armbrecht’s committee briefing as officials plan. Local figures Lycas Club A D vis Joe Baker King M well join the delegation.

John Wi “Perry the American Review of Reviews Battle House M Ocks Bay Bridge Charlies Armbrecht Tien Will Lycas Club A. D. Vis Joe Baker Junior Chamber of Commerce King Kile County

Mobile Made Goods Displayed At Banks

Goods manufactured in Mobile by four plants have been shown in bank lobbies this week and will move to a Saenger theatre store for public display next week. Exhibitors include Benson Beckmann Paint, Carlos Lopez Cigar, Eureka Products, Mobala Coffee. Community campaign meetings begin soon at area schools.

Mobile Benson-Beckmann Paint Company Carlos Lopez Cigar Eureka Products Company Mobala Coffee Dixie Packing Company Thegg Comers Grace and Adam Tendo T Mobic Saenger Theatre John Howard

Chamberlain Returns From Etawah Court

Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain arrived in Mobile after attending the State of Alabama vs Roy McCord trial in Etawah. The case involved an attorney from a western county charged with unethical conduct and was heard by a jury that retired late yesterday.

Bart B. Chamber Gadsden State of Ala Roy McCord Wah County Hesh D. Merrill

Weather Outlook for Alabama Tonight and Sunday

Mostly cloudy tonight with possible showers in the southwest. Cooler in the north and interior Sunday. Gentle to moderate southeast winds. Cloudy tonight with likely showers in the south, cooler in the north and central. Light to gentle southeast winds.

Alabama

Phantom guest ruse unmasked by anxious wife confession

In Blue Springs Tennessee near Chattanooga Hazel Igou admits she staged the mysterious visitor hoax at her husband John Igou’s home. She says she forged the notes and rapped doors in a deliberate scheme tied to a motive linked to the farm and fled the scene afterward.

Chattanooga Tenn John Igou Blue Springs Tentéseee Hazel Igou Manny Sagen

Father Offers 1200 For Return Of Kidnapped Virginia Frazier

Chattanooga family and city detectives announce a $1200 reward for the return of two year old Virginia Josephine Frazier. A mysterious auto and a woman asking about a baby were reported near the home but yielded no solid clues. The abduction remains unsolved as authorities seek the child’s safe return with immunity for the finder.

Renee Brea Fred B. Frasier Chattan Josephine Frazier Chattanooga Tenn Virginia Josephine Frazier Fred B. Frazier Hackett Virginia Joe Johnnie Bee Boo John Frazier

Appeals Trial Dates Set for April Docket

The circuit court April appeal docket was completed with trials scheduled for April 5 to 21. Cases include City of Prichard versus Keeley and Clarke for larceny and drug-related charges, Mobile versus Williams and Beck for prohibition, and multiple prohibition and assault matters across April 5 through April 21.

Circuit Court City of Prichard Willie Keeley George Caldwell Hamel Clarke Eugenia Clarke City of Mobile Mack Williams Jim Beck T. Gonzales E. N. Cochran F. Cara Ernest Adams Will Lartigne John Tanner Pete Nub Johnson R. D. Igoe Eg A. EK. Green Prohibition Frank Tremer, Jr Houston Cunningham William Duff Ralph Campbell Willie Lartigue W. H. Ellis Vanderbilt Allen Bert Ellis Jim Anderson Oscar Sweetser James Friday A. Ean Aioe Sig L. Collins Dorsey Dykes

Cattle Tick Cases Set for Neat Week in Mobile County

The record-breaking 208 violations of the cattle tick eradication law were charged to 72 cattle owners across Mobile county. Over 560 cases will be heard Monday as the criminal division opens in two sections. The state may accept pleas with minimum concessions as authorities continue dip-vat operations with federal backing.

Mobile Tanner-Williames

Hatchet Murders: Nevers Case Deepens In Miami

Miami authorities struggle to identify the second body found with Mrs. Hattie Nevers after a suspected double murder. Decomposition hampers identification as investigators consider C. H. Collins as the possible male victim and dismiss robbery as motive.

Miami Fla Hattie Nevers Edward Nevers Nevers Colls J. A. Keith Chicago Steve Jennin Peenae Tallahassee

Three ships arrive and one leaves port in busy harbor

Three ships arrive while one departs at Mobile and New Orleans ports. Alamo steamer brings coal to Tampa. West Cobalt from United Gulf Co plans ballast voyage to load general cargo for Genoa Marseilles. Consul Olsson dock tomorrow with Hunter Benn & Co cargo. Bulko molasses tanker shifted for inspection.

Cade Stimeon New Orleans Pallast Alamo Tampa Mallory Elas Aren Verona Cave United Fruit Company Tela Gulfoil Port Arthur Texas Keygae of Refining Ree West Cobalt United Gulf Company Turner Genoa Marseilles Olsson Hunter Benn & Company Norfolk Bulko Hye Sesb Co. Vv Snyder Molasses Com Add Eeipatte Ins & Drydock Company Inspecon

Two Stolen Cars Recovered In Police Action

Police report two stolen autos recovered today. A Nash coupe stolen January 11 from Conti and Conception streets, owned by Frank Sat, was found in Nashville with the driver detained for inquiry. An automobile owned by H G Hodge of 508 Michigan Avenue, stolen March 19, was recovered in the northern part today by Officer Fisher.

Conti and Conception Streets Frank Sa T Nashville Ohgold Jane University New Soleans H. G. Hodge Michigan Avenue Fisher

Large Lumber Cargo Preparing at Mobile Port

One of the heaviest lumber cargoes to move over the municipal pier is assembled for shipment. The arrival of the vessel Michigan under the French flag is anticipated soon to load at Mobile. Local agents are Mobile Liners Inc. The Lake Capens is expected in the near future.

Mobile Michigan Wader Enre. Mobile Liners, Inc Lake Capens

Seeress and Duckworth Linked to $4000 Bank Roll Mystery

A Biloxi business reports a coppery tale of a seeress tied to a $4000 bank roll and a batch of pirate gold or similar valuables. Officers pursue unclear leads as the incident unfolds with local intrigue.

Biloxi

Demar wins marathon title on Baltimore course again

Clarence Demar of Melrose Post No. 90 American Legion, Boston, carries the colors to victory on the Laurel to Baltimore marathon course for the second straight year. He won the national championship on the same route last year.

Baltimore Clarence Demar Boston Melrose Post American Legion Laurel Demar

Jones, Diegel Lead Southern Open Golf Scores In Early Round

The early round results show Bobby Jones and Leo Diegel tied near the top with par 70 scores as Harry Hampton and Eddie Townes chase. Notables include Jim Sweetner and Jess Sweetner posting strong rounds while Farrell struggles with a 226 total.

Bobby Jones Chirdie Jess Sweeteer Jones Leo Diegel New York August Nordine Mt. Vernon N. Y William Burke Danville Clearwater Fila le ‘Wingfoot New Jersey Armour Washington O'Hare Jeri Raersey Jack Hutchison Hampton Joe Turnesa Joe Teide Onanning Shreveport Jim Thompson Richmond Jim ‘Foults Chicago Fred McLeod Joe Ashington Bobby Monee Jess Sweetner New Sweet MacFarlane Ie Sadee Farrell Aseed Livie

Stills Found Near Chestang After Raid

County officials recovered a third illegal still about a mile from the first site west of Chestang. The operation required boat access and yielded ten barrels of mash containing roughly 500 gallons. Lem Andrews was arrested as part of yesterday’s raid.

Hughes and Lee Chestang Lem Andrews

Italian flier resumes journey from Georgetown bound for Guadalupe

Commander De Pinedo resumes his four continent flight leaving Georgetown British Guiana at 6 40 am heading toward Guadalupe in the French West Indies. The island lies southeast of Puerto Rico about 40 miles from the South American mainland as the journey toward the United States continues.

Georgetown British Guiana de Pinedo South America United States Guadalupe French West Indies Porto Rico

Beardslee Launch Firm Incorporated

Beardslee Launch Firm Incorporated announced formation with Hunter and W. G. listed among key figures. Details on location and scope not fully readable.

Beardslee Launch Firm Incorporated

Hen Produces Notable Egg For Mrs Zimlich In Hurtel Street

A hen owned by Mrs. Zimlich of Hurtel street laid a remarkable egg weighing three and three scant and measuring 83 4 inches around one way and 67 8 inches the other. The article notes the unusual size and owner.

4. Zimlich Hurtel Street

Mobile Police Seek Pensacola Boy Missing Since March

Mobile police are searching for 14 year old William King of Pensacola who disappeared on March 2. Chief Warren Burch says King left his Pensacola home on March 24 and relatives fear he came to Mobile to go to sea. Mrs Jeanette Gedimately is coordinating the inquiry.

William King Pensacola Mobile Warren Burch Jeanette Gedimately

Suit Filed for $1000 After Auto Crash Injuries

William N. Little sues Homer Co. Blair in circuit court seeking $1000 for personal injuries from a February 27 collision at the Elmira and Wilkinson streets intersection when his vehicle was struck by the defendant's car.

William N. Little Circuit Court Today Homer Co

United Fruit Boat Delivers 83 000 Banana Stems

The United Fruit Company's steamer arrived this morning and discharged 18 000 stems of bananas from Tela, totaling 83 000 stems brought ashore. The vessel Saree was the third of four sailing back to Puerto yesterday and Liefjord is expected to depart Sunday or Monday.

United Fruit Company Heep Tela Gbear U Company Puerto Liefjord

Action to relieve officials in St Paul dispute in New Jersey

Partial OCR notes show a dispute or relief action related to officials in St Paul and New Jersey. The fragment mentions Schmidt and a court or office proceeding occurring today with measures to relieve someone from a position.

Gteo

ONE KILLED ONE INJURED IN FIGHT AT THE PRESIDIO

A fight at the Presidio left one person dead and another injured. Officials report the incident occurred today and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the clash.

Arms meeting Outlook for France reply next week

Paris reports no action yet on a council of ministers arms meeting. France is expected to respond to proposals from press officials as talks center on armament policy and the session may resume in mid next week.

Paris Council of Minisers France Jiavienen

Peaches Heens Rowsns Wins Stage Deal for 100000

In New York on March 2 a wealthy bandleader Edward W Breng secured a large stage payment of 100000 for a performance by Peaches Heens Rowsns The details come from a fragmented report noting Breng's involvement and the sizable sum in connection with the act.

New York Peaches Edward W. Breng

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