British liquor ship Norma Sales case heard by Grand Jury
The master and six crew members of the British vessel Norma Sales faced a grand jury over alleged rum running after a preliminary hearing. Testimony showed 4 078 cases and sacks of liquor were unloaded, more than the Havana manifest of 4 000. Witnesses described broken bottles, questioning of evidence handling, and possible collusion involving witnesses. Captain Browne testified the seized liquor was intact except one shattered bottle.
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Norma Sales
Mobile
Coast Guard
Saukee
Chance
Havana
E. Murrell
Florida
Murrell
A. 8. Browne, Jr
Whitfield
Browne
Pennington
Prohibition
Conrad
Tampa
W. A. Heckman
British steamer Albanian grounded off St Francis Street
The 303 ton British steamer Albanian bound for Buenos Aires loaded with lumber ran aground near the mouth of the river east of the channel after list to port and top heavy deck load. Pilot Wilmer Miller ordered a return and Tug Buzzard assisted as crews unload to straighten her for several days delay before resuming voyage.
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Durham
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Wilmer Miller
St. Francis Street
Buzzard
Mobile Towing and Wreck Company
Opera Diva Debuts On Radio Before European Voyage
Maria Jeritza, famed opera star, made her radio bow before sailing to Europe. Friends estimate her fifth American season earned about 120000 from concerts and records. Louise Bilis, 84, after a decade-long fight, receives 60000 from a million dollar Chapman estate, with another 40000 due. Congress urged to cut tariffs on women's wear and household goods to ease housewives’ budgets. The unknown suffrage workers will be honored in a Capitol Hill room in the National Woman’s Party building. the 1814 1819 Capitol building era is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Maria Jeritza
America
George Marcus Chapman
Louise Bilis
Wabsbhington
National Woman's Party
Capitol Hill
Florence Bayard Hilles
Wilmington
Del
Capitol
Bid Results Set Chicago Atlanta Air Mail Route
Two bids were opened in Washington for the Chicago to Atlanta air mail route. National Airways System offered 61 12 percent of revenue, while Federal Air Craft Company of Newark bid 80 percent but lacked a bond, making it invalid. Service aims for 90 mph average speed with ten cent postage per ounce.
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Washington
Chicago
National Airways System
Lomax
Air Mall
Federal Air Craft Company
Newark
N. J
Sir Mall
Sana Prahitene
Pacific Coast
Indianapolis
Louieville
Nashville
Birmingham
Alabama
Missiestppi
Ana
Atlanta
South Line
North Carolina
North Ee
Gowna
Florida
Birmingan
Air Transcontinentir
Government Air
Eny
Federal raids target underworld drug ring in Miami
Federal agents led by Col. L. G. Nutt raided Miami locations seizing dope and cash in a sweep against an alleged New York headed drug ring. Nine arrests were made with twenty five more expected as investigators press the operation. Names such as Weiner alias Carley appear among those detained.
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Miami
Fla
Col
L. G. Nutt
Chl
Federal War Vision
Underworld
Nutt
New York
Weiner
Carley
Reckless Driving and Speeding in Local Court
Edward Harris, a Black driver, was fined 101 dollars and 50 days hard labor and banned from driving for a year after failing to stop after an accident injuring a small child on Davis Avenue near Pearl Street. Four defendants, including W A Morsange H Finch and E L Grose, were fined 15 dollars or 15 days for speeding. Dukes received a continuation to March 29. Moore failed to appear for reckless driving and his case reset to April 3.
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Recorder’s Court
Davis Avenue
Pearl Street
Harris
W. A. Morsange
H. Finch
E. L. Grose
R. Dukes
R. E. Moore
John J. Smith
Callahan to Box Tommy Freeman in Cleveland Match
Chicago's Callahan travels to Cleveland to fight Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs in a 12 round bout set for April 6. Freeman will face Callahan in a scheduled showdown marking both boxers' upcoming matchup.
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Cleveland, O
Shuffle ‘Callahan
Chicago
Tommy Freeman
Hot Springs
Ark
Weather Outlook for Alabama Turns Part Cloudy
Partly cloudy tonight with heavy frost in central regions. If skies stay clear, minor cloudiness shifts possible. Gentle warming trend expected through the week with only light winds and a mild East Gulf influence shaping temperatures.
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Alabama
Beoeere
East Gulf
Substantial Gift Boosts Spring Hill College Campaign
The Mobile News Item and Mobile Register reported a $5,000 gift to Spring Hill College’s fundraising drive, highlighting publisher Frederick S. Thompson’s support for Mobile’s upbuilding. The drive shifts to team-based solicitations to accelerate pledges, with a dinner at the Cawthon Hotel Monday. Thirty upperclass volunteers work in four divisions, and headquarters remain at the Battle House trellis room until Monday.
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Spring Hill College
Joseph M. Walsh
Mobile News Item
Mobile Register
Walsh
Frederick S. Thompson
Thompson
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Battle House
W. H. Reynolds
Seaeteerers
Reynolds
Police Shift Transfers Shuffle Motorcycle Officers
Motorcycle Officer R. R Shreve moved from the early morning to the afternoon patrol shift. Officer W. F Hap Murphy returns to service after a four day absence, taking over duties previously held by Sergeant Claude Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R Shreve
Police Department
W. F. “Hap” Murphy
Claude Johnson
Reg
Weather outlook hints at cloudy days ahead
The forecast calls for little temperature change today and Sunday with generally cloudy skies. The official outlook notes increased cloudiness across the period and no major weather events expected.
Two Desperate Criminals Escape Jail in Early Morning
George Turner serving life for the killing of Will Anice and Isaiah Lambert with four to ten years for burglary escaped the county jail by breaking a rear cell wall and climbing into a ventilator shaft. Sheriff Leon Schwarz ordered an investigation and offered a reward for information. Both prisoners awaited Supreme Court appeal results when the escape occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Turner
Will Anice
Isaiah Lambert
Leon Schwarz
Supreme Court
Inventor Announces Helicopter Attached Plane in Tokyo
Lt Commander Matsunaga of the naval college unveils a plane with a helicopter attachment. The craft features 16 wings on a rotating mast and is designed to rise without forward movement. It aims to be steered horizontally by two rudders on the mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Matsunaga
Naval College
Girl Electrocuted Curling Hair in Bath Tub
Margarite Prevot an 18 year old Green Bay student at the School of Telegraphy was electrocuted in Milwaukee when she used an electric iron in a tub of water to curl her hair. A short circuit delivered 120 volts through her body.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Margarite Prevot
Green Bay
School of Telegraphy
Maniac Known as Jack the Hugger At Large in Cochrane
Police and citizens search for an escaped killer dubbed Jack the Hugger in Cochrane Ontario. The maniac is linked to grave desecration at the local Catholic cemetery among other crimes.
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Cochrane
Ont
Jack
Hugger
Three Bandits Steal $2700 Payroll From Orr Construction
A trio of bandits stole a $2700 payroll from Orr Construction today and escaped in a closed car. The raid disrupted work and prompted a search by local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Ratify Treaties of Friendship and Commerce
The Senate ratified treaties of friendship, commerce, and peace with Estonia and another nation on March 27, expanding diplomatic and trade ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Moffat Road Survey Promised by Federal and State Agencies
An early survey of Moffat roads from Crichton to the Mississippi line will be conducted by both the federal and state highway departments. The plan was announced at a Flori-Mississippi Highway Boosters Association meeting in Semmes Mobile County. Walter Lord presided. final county action on the survey was expected at the next county board session. The Boosters now boast about 600 members and counting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Crichton
Mississippi Line
Flori-Mississippi Highway Boosters Association
Mobile County
Crawford Communist House
Semmes
Ala
Walter Lord
L. L. Lane
Lord
County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Boosters
City Property Sells for 18500 at Probate Court Filing
The southwest corner lot at St Louis and Joachim streets sold for 18500 with 4000 cash. John Cra through Kepaila Crabtree sold to City Land Company by Joseph N. McAleer. deed filed in probate court. Frontages: 103 ft on St Louis and 88 ft on Joachim. Henry Hess and wife sold No 62 South Conception Street for 14260.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis and
Joachim Streets
John Cra
Kepaila & Crabtree
City Land Company
Joseph N. McAleer
St. Louis Street
Joachim Street
Henry Hess
Catholic Service Sermon at St Josephs Tonight
The sermon titled The Reward of Christ will be delivered at St Josephs Catholic church tonight by Rev Father Bryant of Spring Hill College. Palm blessing will occur at the high mass tomorrow morning at 7 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Bryant
Spring Hill College
Fire at Hamilton department store ruins stock
A fire in Hamilton Ontario damaged G W Robinson and Company department store and the old Spectator building. Loss estimated between 700000 and 1000000 dollars as flames rose from the upper floors and spread with water washing through the floors destroying much stock. A light wind is believed to have prevented spread to nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ont
G. W. Robinson and Company
Spectator
Lipton Plans New Challenger for 1927 Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton announces a new yacht will depart for the United States at the end of August to challenge for the 1927 international cup, according to the Morning Post. The challenger is built by Fife, builder of Shamrock IV.
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Mts
London
Thomas Lipton
United States
The
Morning Post
Fife
Jones to Aid Women’s College Aid
Columbus March 27 B Jones donor of 100000 to Mississippi State College for Women now promises support to Blue Moon institution in the region.
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Jones
Women’s College
Columbus, Mies
Mississippi State College For Women
Blue Moon
Seventh Race 600 Handicap Entries Listed At Belmont
Post positions announced for the Monday card with four year olds and up racing one mile. Entries include Sea Court Merelyn Brown and a Russell entry among others with apprentice allowance and stated weights.
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Pio Ican
Crete Viawers
Edeeee Deanuaees
Peter
Gus Ft
DRO
Brown
Russell
Smitherman
Rock Bottom
Bill O'Hare
Brown Dick
Buck Jones
Buddy
Towton's Choice
Babe Garrett
bBavery Girop
de Grado Shuffie
Bhirley Louise Bimpleton
Richard V. Coro
Brimstone
Miss Em
Grenade
Callahan Nearer Walker Contest in Chicago Bout
Cal lah an closes in on a match with Mickey Walker after a sensational knockout of Bobby Barrett in East Chicago Indiana. The ten round bout ends in the first round with Barrett folded after three lefts to the stomach and a right uppercut as Cal lah an readies for the Chicago clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Callahan
Mickey Walker
Bobby Barrett
Philadelphia
East Chicago
Indiana
Bobby
Barrett
Bertin and Mackay Deny Catholic Wedding Plans
London March 27 Irving Bertin said their first marriage was enough and speculated no further Catholic ceremony was planned for he and Ellin Mackay. The couple had faced rumors of a second wedding.
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London
Irving Bertin
Ellin Mackay
Edison’s Close Friend Orin Orcutt Dies in Pasadena
Orin W. Orcutt, renowned globe trotter and close associate of Thomas A. Edison, died in Pasadena yesterday after a noted career. The longtime friend and collaborator was about to celebrate his latest projects before his passing.
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Pasadena
Cal
Orin W. Orcutt
Globe Trotter
Thomas A. Edison
Spanish Cabinet Approves Naval Plan For New Ships
Madrid March 27. The Spanish cabinet approves the government naval program announcing a Principe Alfonso class cruiser to be built at Ferrol with 33 knot speed. Also three Churueca type destroyer flotilla leaders to be built at Cartagena at 36 knots.
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Madrid
Ferrol
Cartawena
One Bid Taken for Air Route
One bid was received for the Chicago to Atlanta air mail route via Indianapolis Louisville Nashville and Birmingham. National Airways System Lomax Illinois offered to establish a ten plane service for 61 12 percent of revenue. The Chicago Atlanta link will connect by relays with St Paul Minnesota and Miami Florida.
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Washington
Chicago
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Louisville
Nashville
Birmingham
National Airways System
Lomax
Ills
Chicago-Atlanta
Relays
St. Paul
Minn
Miami
Fila
Turkestan Tornado Ravages Turkestan With Losses
A tornado struck Turkestan near Tashkent causing many deaths and heavy property damage. Rail lines were torn up, hundreds of houses destroyed, communication wires cut and livestock killed. The government mobilized troops to assist victims.
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Tashkent
Russia
Turkestan
Stribling Slattery Fight Sets Indoor Attendance Record
New York March 27 A Madison Square Garden bout between Young Stribling and Jimmy Slattery drew 19 235 in attendance establishing a world indoor attendance record. The event grossed 18 482 in gate receipts with Stribling receiving a share of the sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Young Stribling
Jimmy Slattery
Madison Square Garden
Stribii
Rally Opposes Dry Law Poll Plan By Association
William Brayton founder and chairman announces a proposal by a new association to fund polls in a district to gauge reform opponents. The plan targets representatives deemed high calibre and sincere to reflect constituencies views, arguing many lawmakers are misguided and should learn voters true sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brayton
Ata
Referendum drive faces heavy opposition in 1928
Washington reports the wet forces push for a national prohibition referendum in 1928 as dry leaders vow to block it. Senator Holge of New Jersey backs the referendum, while Sheppard of Texas and Willis of Ohio oppose, arguing elections already reflect the public will. The fight shifts to the 1928 campaign with hopes to elect a pro referendum Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wets
House
Senate
Holge
New Jersey
Sheppard
Ocrat
Texas
Willis
Ohio
Edge
Congress
Seventieth Congress
Seventy-First Congress
Somer Edge
Unitarian Universalist Church Committee Formed In Boston
A Boston report outlines a new committee uniting Unitarian and Universalist leaders. Members include Eliot, president of the Unitarian Association, Dr. Frederick W. Perkins of First Universalist Church Lynn MA, and a head of Congregationalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Universalist
Eliot
Itarian Association
Unitarian States
Frederick W. Perkins
First Universalist Church
Lynn
Maas
Universalist Commission
Congregationalists
Prisoner Freed For Good Behavior In Coolidge Era
Raymond Louis Rennard was released from Atlanta federal prison after commutation by the department. Officials said moves to protect Rennard from the Souls gang were in place, following his testimony leading to prison sentences of 30 and 40 years for gang members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deee
Enema Louis
Department of the Today
Coolidge
Raymond
Rennard
Atlanta
Boone
Souls
Clemenceau Declares Work Led To His End
Paris reports say Georges Clemenceau told visitors at his seaside cottage that he has finished his labors and will die this year. He spoke of sorrow in life and said happiness comes only through continuing work, asserting his death would be announced publicly at burial.
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Paris
M. George Clemen Ie
Fri
Clemencéau
M. Clemenceau
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Women IN News
National Consumers’ League
Borden Harriman
Green
Ways and Means Committee
Congress Adjonarna
MR Service
Panne
Misa Stella Mabistedt
Turner
Lambert
Maniac
Lipton
Seth
Maggie Xili Larrabee
Edison
Conpresamen
Clemenceau
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