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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1924

Page

1

Trial of W E Bud Myers on bribery charge in Cleveland

The case against W E Bud Myers former deputy sheriff and court official lies in circuit court detailing bribery claims connected to juror actions. Other defendants including Ed Amrock Jr Tom Cleveland and Darron Wood face related charges as prosecutors warn of payoffs for favorable outcomes.

Obert Johnson Cleveland W. E Bud) Myers Myers John Ed‘Amrock, Jr Darron Wood Johnson Yes Hamilton Dauphine Mithey Sullivan Sullivan Mau- Bit Co Forchheimer Foreman George L. Seibert Edward Jervey Godfrey Henry Straud George C. Gaillard Herbert S. Solberg Sidney B. Simon Joseph A. McPhillips James P. Moreland Ashby R. Martin Murray W. Dunlap Chamberlain Francis J. Inge Tom Cleveland

Senate wrangle over Daugherty hearing erupts in courtlike clash

A heated Senate hearing turns into a verbal brawl as Senator Ashurst and others denounce attempts to smear the late Mr Harriman and Mrs Stinson while allegations surface of big oil influence and paid support for President Harding. Jennings testifies that a million dollars funded Harding’s nomination and names Hamon and Penrose as key figures with ties to Will Hays and Daugherty. The exchange grows tense as Brookhart and Chamberlain clash with Wheeler.

Senator Ashury Ashurst Daugherty Wheeler Chamberlain Howland Mrs. Stinson Brookhart Stlingon Washington Jennings Jake L. Mennt Harding United States Hind Pony Bob Will ‘Hays Deni”Mer Hannon Penrose Wl Hays Harry

Southern Public Health Laboratory Association meeting opens with banquet

The fourth annual meeting starts at 6 30 tonight at the Battle House with a banquet headlined by Dr S T Darling of the International Board of Health. He will discuss Sanitary Control in the Canal Zone and is noted for anti yellow fever work and Panama Canal health projects.

Southern Public Health Laboratory Association Battle House S. T. Darling International Board of Health County Board of Health Darling Canal South

Court records recount three shootings and a flimflam case

In a Dakota court a man claimed self defense after a shooting at Claude Wiltia 859 Pettus Street with three shots fired during a disturbance. A separate case involved Robert Mobley a suspected flimflam artist arraigned on a general charge with bond set at 1000. He allegedly stole 44.10 from W Williams of Whistler and faces further police inquiries.

Claude Wiltia Pettus Stréet Bkecota Comenaiins Epic Robert Mobley Negro W. R. Willian Whistler Recorder's Court Bainete Mobley Willia Williame Abley

Plant wizard Severo entrusts $100000 creation to state gardens

Marc Et Severo, famed as a plant wizard, has offered his $100000 creation to lifortiia for wall and scientific purposes. The University of California board may take over the gardens, seeking scientific value over commercial profit.

Marc Et Severo Lifortiia Burbank

Railroad loses demurrage claim ruling on unloading time

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that a local shipper need not pay a $1078 demurrage bill after a dispute over free unloading time. It said two days were allowed for coastwise unloading, while foreign bound ships received seven days since March 4, limiting demurrage charges. The case returns to dispute resolution.

Interstate Commerce Commision Chamber of Media Railroad

Middleton Charged With Owning Still

Middleton charged with possession of a still had a hearing before U S Commissioner J Burgett and was bound over to the grand jury under a thousand dollar bond. He did not testify and no evidence was offered. Commissioner Burgett noted prior similar urging against him.

Sports Writers Cover Camp Activities in St Louis

Frank Smith of the Chicago Tribune and Thomas F. Meakey of the Universal News are in the city to cover the St Louis team training camp at the Mith Viewperk facility. They arrived after traveling from Sara-.

Frank Smith The Chicago Tribune Univer. News Ice St. Louis Ner Memith Tiewertiakr Sara

Weather Outlook: Mild Temperatures With Patchy Clouds

A weather forecast predicts tomorrow will be mild with cloudy skies tonight. Overnight temperatures will dip to a low as the day ahead stays mild.

Weather Summary for Washington March 27

A fragment reports unsettled weather with mild temperatures expected Friday. It mentions clouds and a chance of light showers though details are unclear and some words are unreadable.

Alacps

Dovan Lisboa Rammed After 62 Day Voyage to Grangemouth

The Norwegian bark Dovan Lisboa, a Swedish iron sailing vessel, arrived at Grangemouth after a 62 day voyage from Mobile and was rammed by a British steamer in the harbor, tearing away the upper bow. The ship, built in Sweden, carried lumber under Captain Johnson with a crew of Swedes and Norwegians recruited in Mobile. It is expected to be scrapped by buyers who also own the Eova Rio, another Norwegian bark. Alexandria’s fate remains undetermined.

Dovan Lisboa Grangemouth Scotland Fpcording Dora Lisboa Lisbon Johnson Mobile Lisboa England Alexandria

Four Suits Filed As Result of Auto Accidents Here

J B Meredith sues W M Johnston and Johnston Coal for 7500 damages claiming injuries from a crash with Andrew Murphy on January 23 at Government and Charles. John Milham 14 sues Yellow Cab Co for 2000 alleging bicycle accident on January 14 near Government and Warren. Lula Hendrix seeks 500 from ac Nelson for injuries from a February 27 auto strike. Thomas F Harrison and Annie M Harrison noted as in suits for 750 against M C Wilcox alleging auto injuries.

J. B. Meredith W. M. Johnston, Jr J. E. Johnston Johnston Coal Company Meredith Andrew Murphy Government Charles Streets John Milham S. J Thomas F Annie M. Harrison Joe — Rm M. C. Wilcox

Winter Visitors on Last Outing Today

Members of the Winter Visitors' Club are picnicking in Monroe Park under J. S Huffman. Tonight they hold a farewell entertainment at the Cawthon Hotel as most members depart Mobile for northern homes.

Monroe Park J. S Huffman Cawthon Hotel Mobile

British Aviator Starts Second Lap

Lyons France March 27 Stuartie Laren British aviator began the second leg of his journey to Rome after taking off for the next stage, the Associated Press reports.

Lyons France Stuartie Laren Butich Gayviator Toida Rome

Legion Post Baseball Team Forming Meeting Tonight

The Lamar Y. McLeod Post of the American Legion will hold a meeting in the club rooms tonight to form four baseball teams. Acting manager R A Alvarez announced the plans and urged all Legionnaires who can play ball to enlist.

Lamar Y. McLeod American Legion R.A. Alvarez

Four Master Under Tow In Distress

In Norfolk Virginia the four mast schooner Brina Py endieton from Charleston to New York loses its rudder near the entrance and is towed to Norfolk by a coast guard cutter. The crew reported distress signals at daylight and the voyage is under watch amid concerns about the sailing vessel Parnell T White missing since February from Turks Island bound for Baltimore.

Norfolk International News. Service Virginia Brina Py Endieton York Coast Guard Charleston D. C New York Parnell T White Turks Island Caribbean Sea Baltimore Virginia Capes Fleiree New England Porta

Fish colored to deceive buyers in salmon fraud

Washington dispatch reports white salmon dyed aniline to look red sold locally and in Philadelphia. The Bureau of Chemistry will sample all salmon and condemn any dyed fish. Dr Paul B Bunbar notes dyeing poses health risk but aims to curb fraud and higher prices for red salmon.

Washington Philadelphia Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture Paul B. Bunbar Bureau

Report of Huerta Drowning Dubious Amid Rumors

News from Mexico City says reports of Adolfo de la Huerta's drowning at sea lack corroboration with rumors placing him in Cuba Yucatan or New Orleans. The sole confirmed detail is his March 18 departure from Fromiera aboard a small vessel.

Mexico City New Orleans Adolfo de la Huerta Mexico Pinar del Rio Cuba Yucatan Fromiera

Conquest of Big Mountain Expedition Underway

British India March 27 The third Everest expedition begins from this place under Brigadier General Charles G Bruce who led the 1922 journey.

Darjeeling British India Mt. Everest Charlies G. Bruce

Farmer Davis Charged in Mississippi Killing

A farmer from Picayune Mississippi is charged with the killing of two youths after returning to his home from the field. Witnesses report the shooting occurred as a response to an earlier quarrel. Police pursued the case as an active homicide investigation with authorities detailing the sequence of events.

Seal Lee Davis Ad -Geale eAcuardias

Mexican Gunboat Oye eg Arrives at Port Frontier

A Mexican gunboat reaches Port Frontier amid reports of rebels planning attacks on Chia Tabasco Campeche and Yucatan as government troops move to seize the port from a small rebel garrison following Adolfo de la Huerta's departure.

Oye Eg Frontera Adolfo de la Huerta Chia Tabasco Campeche Yucatan Fronteta

Reparations report to be made in week

Paris dispatch reports the next Wednesday as the most hopeful date for the reparations commission to present the expert committee's findings on Germany's finances and the steps urged to clear its repayment debt. The full committee adjourned to Friday as the task nears completion.

Paris Associated Press Germany

New York Sets Subcommittees for Democratic Convention Entertainment

The New York convention committee announced plans to create fifty four sub committees to represent each state and territory for entertaining delegates at the national Democratic convention. A single joint function will be held as a reception at Coney Island on Sunday after the convention open.

New York Dele Pee Coney Island

Aged Banker George F. Baker Spends Birthday at Golf

George F. Baker chairman of the First National Bank of New York will spend his 84th birthday in Asheville North Carolina today playing golf and attending to business. He paused in Asheville on his way home from Jekyll Island Georgia. A friend said he would devote several hours to considering a successor to the late A H Smith as president of the New York Central.

New York George F. Baker First National Bank of New York City Asheville N.C Jeky Island Georgia Baker A. H. Smith New York Central

Cat hunt mocked as U S radio fans ignore global events

Berlin reports an ironic take on Americans joining in a cat hunt joke about Coolidge's pet. The B Courier notes the public prefers domestic presidential joys over European troubles, branding the stunt as an overblown achievement.

Berlin B - Courier Coolidge Europe

Lady Astor Says Politics Lacks Appeal to Youth

Lady Astor confessed disillusionment with politics during a speech to young people in London. She said politicians’ work seemed unimportant and that those entering politics faced disappointing outcomes and constant criticism for perceived faults.

London Lady Astor Andy

Ten candidates seek harbor master post in Pensacola

March 27. Ten men announce their candidacy for harbor master in Pensacola. All are connected to shipping. Captain Edward Abercrombie has held the job nine years with no opposition, but his current physical inability triggers a rare scramble for the post.

Pensacola Fwia International News Service Edward Abercrombie

Massey Dies by Self Inflicted Wound in Ga Killing Case

In Homer Georgia Charley Massey accused of killing Bob Westbrooks three months ago. Massey then shot himself through the heart and died instantly, ending the case as the record was closed and sealed.

Homer, Ga International News Service Bob Westbrooks Here Charley Massey Massey

Landslides Kill Dozens in Amalfi and Surrounding District

News from Naples reports a deadly landslide in the Amalfi area killing seventy people across Vettica Praiano Conca Marina after storms undermined the coast. Ships and destroyers rushed aid to the stricken towns as the government organizes relief.

Naples United Press Amalfi Gulf of Salerno Vettica Praiaino Conca Marina Gulf wWere Praiano

Georgia Peach King and Queen Coronation in Fort Valley

Fifty thousand spectators were expected to attend the annual Peach King and Queen coronation in Fort Valley Georgia. The pageant would unfold this evening amid a blooming display of pink blossoms from peach trees around the city.

Fort Valley

Campbell Dies in Yazoo City at 36

T H Campbell a lawyer and former Mississippi senator died at his Yazoo City home after a months illness. Born in Virginia he studied at Hampden-Sidney College and was 36 years old. He leaves a widow and five children.

Yazoo City Miss T. H. Campbell Mississippi Senate Campbell Virginia Hampden-Sidney College Farmville

Clamor for Return of Poincaré Papers

Paris reports a government setback as deputies vote to topple the Poincaré cabinet ahead of forthcoming elections. Observers note electoral considerations drive the crisis and boastful pension promises by deputies at the expense of the state.

Paris Piea Naepee Pensio

Mellon Companies Taxes Scrutinized in Hearing

Washington hearing opened into the internal revenue bureau and Mellon Companies tax dealings. The special committee examined records requested by Secretary Mellon and testimony from witnesses including Charles F. Brepraisal, a former engineer, with volumes submitted for study.

Washington Revenue Bureau Mellon Pelivate Mellonce Charles F. Bre

German Shepherds Dominate Chicago Kennel Club Show

In Chicago on March 27 breeders presented 127 entries across German shepherds and related breeds at the Chicago Kennel Club exhibit. Judges from Canada oversaw the event featuring 22 thoroughbred dogs among shepherds and hunters.

Chicago Canada Chicago Kennel Club

Alleged Bigamist Held in Connecticut

Hartford reports an alleged bigamist case involving a man linked to a U.S. felonious figure. The text notes $1,500 allegedly involved and cites Bristol, Connecticut, with authorities arresting him after an apparent discovery tied to his first wife.

Hartford Conn James R. Scholfield United States Bristol Econ 5 Soa Ebe Root Ace

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