Three Bystanders Shot in Kentucky Courthouse Shootout
In Pineville Kentucky Walter Parsons 30 of Blackmont was charged with slaying Greed Collett during a hold up. Parsons was wounded and Odell and Herbert Collett brothers of the slain man were arrested as suspects in the shooting that also wounded three bystanders. The daytime assault happened as spectators entered the Bell county courthouse for an examining trial.
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Slaying Witness Describes Scene Near Pedestrian Tunnel
A gray haired priest testified about the Alfred Lingle case, recalling the shooting last June near the Dolph Street area. He described hearing shots as he stood near Remowph Street and noted tension surrounding investigators from Krum.
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Extradition Bid for Burke in St Valentine’s Day Massacre Case
Harry Ditchburne, assistant Illinois states attorney, says Fred Burke refuses to waive extradition to Chicago where he faces charges in the St Valentine’s Day massacre of seven Moran gangsters. Burke admits his identity after hours of questioning and notes Chicago as a frequent visit location. Governor of Illinois has issued requisition for extradition.
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Illinois
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Kidnapper Shot After Wild Oklahoma Run
Carlisle March 27. Charlie Stanley 23 of Jacksonville Fla wounded last night after a gun battle with officers near Edmond Oklahoma while confessing to kidnapping 16 year old Raymond Pair. Sheriff Eringer said Stanley freed the boy at East St. Louis then went to Pair’s home.
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Dixie to send 232 delegates to next GOP convention
Horace Mann announces a southern reorganization aiming to send a solid 232 delegates to the next national convention for a new political order. He says a national headquarters will open in December to oppose the current committee, with southern delegates potentially backing Coolidge or another acceptable candidate.
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Sub-Committee Requests New Hearing Over School Allegations
A home Sub-Committee of Trustees asks the Governor for a fresh hearing on alleged cruel and inhumane treatment at the school. The letter cites agitation and anger in the legislature and mentions a supposed committee with familiarity to one of the girls, though legislators deny the charge.
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Lewey Robin
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Miss McCosker Awarded 3500 in Auto Crash Case
Miss Mary McCosker received a verdict of 3500 in a circuit court suit for injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by R I Speer. Judge J Blocker Thornton presided. settlement was agreed. Attorneys Lyons Chamberlain Courtney for McCosker and Smith Johnston for Speer. The injury occurred May 5 1930 at St Louis and Jackson streets.
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City commission outlines plans for rapid development outside city
A commission yesterday announced a proposal to seek legal authority to build beyond city limits. The plan argues growth would be faster outside the city, with assessments and a pool, and would exclude densely populated areas in the proposed expansion.
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Army Captain Spotswood Killed in Oregon Crash
An Army captain identified as Spotswood, a former Mobilian, was killed near Roseburg Oregon when his vehicle swerved into a culvert, overturned, and plunged into a shallow river. His skull was fractured in the wreck.
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Spotswood Captain Dies in Crash Visit Planned to Mobile
Mobile relatives learned of Captain Spotswood's death after a crash near Mobile. His relatives recalled a letter stating he planned an early visit to Mobile, and he was survived by three brothers named Spotswood in Mobile.
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Multiple Thefts Reported Across City Homes
Frank Midgett 26 reports a theft in his hen house on Thursday night with eight chickens taken. Howard Elliott says an overcoat was stolen from his room Thursday night. Frank Cox 315 Michigan Ave notes an auto cushion stolen from his car parked outside. P L Rickels of Boaz Ala says an overcoat was stolen from the city lodging house Thursday night. Night watchman En Vauldée at Lores Canning Co reports shooting at a thief attempting to steal an oyster tub and oysters from a schooner.
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Frank Cox
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Boaz
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Eslaya Street
Mrs Theresa McBroom Collected Heavy Prohibition Fine
One of the heaviest fines in Mobile federal court history was imposed on Mrs Theresa McBroom who pleaded guilty to selling whiskey. She was fined 450 dollars after being indicted by the last federal grand jury and appearing Friday morning.
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Mobile
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Leonard Flowers Fined for Prohibition Violation
Leonard Flowers was arraigned in criminal court Friday and fined $50 plus costs or 20 days after conviction for violating the prohibition law. Charles H. Crager, convicted of reckless driving, was fined $1 and costs or 10 days.
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Power Company Shifts Bill Solving Burden to Consumers
Consumer groups criticize a local power company policy that requires households to compute their own charges using itemized sections on bills. The plan reportedly adds a 10 percent penalty for late payment and misleads on discounts, prompting calls for clearer rate structuring and direct billing.
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Solon Delegation Heads to Mobile for Dock Inspection
A group of Alabama senate and house seaport committee members will arrive in Mobile Friday night to inspect the state docks with officials of the Commerce Department as the legislature adjourns and industrialists from Birmingham join the visit.
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County Readings Change Dates for Meet Here
Alabama county reads group shifts meeting from April 20 21 to April 22 23 at a Birmingham meeting of the local committee on arrangements led by Harry Culverhouse president of the association. Officials expect about 400 attendees including commissioners and county employees with entertainment plans for ministers and Battle House set for Wednesday. Officers will be elected Thursday with sessions on both Wednesday and Thursday.
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Battle House
Brother Sought In Slavery Era Brother Request To Locate Man
Anntie Carter of Louisville Kentucky asked Mobile Alabama mayor Leon Schwarz to locate Joseph Henry a man who was enslaved for many years in Mobile or South Alabama. The request was received in Mobile on Friday.
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Anntie Carter
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Mobilian Seeks Drowned Youth Body Near Riverfront
A request goes out to Mobilians along the river front and Mobile Bay to search for the body of Gray Irby a 14 year old student who drowned just north.
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Gray Irby
Mobile Bay Minette highway bridge retained in federal paving plan
Mobile Chamber of Commerce launched an effort Friday to keep the Stapleton bay bridge section of the Mobile Bay Minette highway in the federal paving project after information that the federal bureau of roads had eliminated about 18 miles. Telegrams were sent to Senator Hugo Black and Congressman McDuffie urging capital officials to maintain the stretch in the al mel nepiece and defend the bridge as a feeder for traffic across Mobile Bay.
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Mobile Bay Minette Highway
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Federal Bureau of Roads
Hugo Black
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Youths Sentenced in Federal Case for Vehicle Theft
Four Mobile youths with guilty pleas in federal court were sent to the United States reformatory at Chillicothe Ohio to serve two year terms. Alfred Ferguson Nelson Major J L Addi son and G S Seigers were transported by U S Deputy Marshal Pennings after pleading guilty to motor vehicle theft charges.
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United States Reformatory
Chillicothe
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Alfred Perguson
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Pennings
Blackwell Held on Charge After Accident Scene
Nathaniel Blackwell, a Black man, was arrested by police on a charge related to fleeing the scene of an accident. He was brought before a grand jury and held under bond set at $500.
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Nathaniel Blackwell
Bolt Kills Father of Fi in Blowin Sharp Drop Forecast
A sharp cold front brings freezing weather with night and day drops. Forecasters warn of lingering frost as flags fly and residents brace for a frigid stretch through Saturday and into next week.
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Lightning Kills Farmer. Weather Flags Ordered Down
A farmer named Bertogn near Mobile Bay was killed when struck by lightning while milking a cow on a farm beyond Baldwin. His wife and six children survive. A severe squall knocked down wires and darkened the Mobile area as forecasters predicted a cold spell through Sunday. The U. S. Weather Bureau ordered flag lowering at 8 p.m. Friday for 24 hours unless updated guidance arrives.
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Weather notes point to rain and Friday night freeze
Forecasts report probable rain and a Friday night freeze with colder Saturday and a morning clear spell. Mississippi forecasts show partly cloudy Friday turning cooler with chances of a thundershower, then fair and cooler by Sunday coastwise.
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River Forecast Signals Rise Near Belme This Evening
The Tembughee river is expected to rise tonight near Belme as water levels increase. Residents are advised to monitor conditions and be prepared for possible minor flooding.
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