Mobile hosts four federal trade chiefs to boost Southern industry
Four leaders from the Bureau of the American and Domestic Commerce visit Mobile to discuss regional trade potential. Luther, Nellis, Pickard, Gregg, and Getsinger meet local manufacturers, speak at a Battle Banquet, tour harbor facilities, and plan to travel to New Orleans, citing expected industrial growth and Mobile port advantages for iron, steel, lumber, and textiles.
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Bureau
Ington
Mobile
Makrves
Busin
Busic
Luther
Iron and Steel
J. C. Nellis
Nber
Edward T. Picker
Textile
Euvert Gregg
Transon
B. C. Getsingerita
Southeastern
Department of Commerce
New Orthis City
Cker
Iron
Birmingham
Courl
Jed Birmingham
Seaboard
Gregg
Giness
Nellis
Dena
United Kingdom
Cuba
Ated
Alabama
Rard T. Pickard
Gunshot death case and Daugherty resignation news
A fragmented report covers a violent murder near Paint Rock with Bennett shot twice and evidence suggesting suicide, then shifts to President Coolidge accepting Attorney General Daugherty's resignation amid oil scandal criticism. The coroner’s inquest discredited self-killing, and Sheriff Jones led a manhunt to arrest Fred Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reed
Smith Mily
Fred Smith
Werd Pitterly
Ieee
An Smith
Bennett
Henry Jones
Smith
Paint Rock Station
Jurgy
H Omhe
Newspapers Plan Radio Broadcasting From Mobile
The Southern Public Health meeting in Parlor C at the Battle House opened with Dr Welch outlining Alabama health programs, joined by experts from state and national boards. Also noted were a fatal traffic case with a suspended term and Chicago papers launching radio stations WBBX and Zenith Edgewater Beach to broadcast music weather and agricultural reports.
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Southern Public Health Metery Association
Parlor C
Battle House
Alabama
8S. W. Welch
A. C. Shore
North Carolina Board of Health
L. CG. Frank
W. G. Smithie
D. L. Augustine
International Health Board
A. H. Strauss
Virginia State Board of Health
F. Maxey
William Krauss
Memphis
C. R. Stingily
Mississippi State Board of Health
Mobile
Charles A. Mohr
Mohr
S. T. Darling
Canal Zone
Darling
Panama
Gorgas
D. S. Augustine
Samuel T. Darling
Georgia Board of Health
Ge. Davis
Mobile County
W.H. Thompson
Aoes
R, Armin
F . Hoit
Unh
R. Stingley
Mstory
Sissoianea
C. A. Shore
Mints’ Board of Health
Chicago
Tribune and Herald
Examiner
the Tribune
Zenith
Bdgewater Beach
Bob McDonald
National Association Radio Broadcasters
Chicago-Herald
Sears- Roebuck Company
WBBX
North
Ame
Suit Demands 70000 In Auto Collision Damages
Vera Horgan filed suit in the circuit court today against John F ling for 10000 damages claiming injuries from an automobile collision in June 1923. The case outlines alleged personal injuries and negligence by the defendant.
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Vera Horgan
Cirt Court
John Fling
Tiff
Weather outlook for Mobile with unsettled, warm conditions
Forecasters expect continued mild temperatures with thunder showers for Mobile and vicinity tonight and Saturday. South winds remain southerly, bringing unsettled conditions and variable skies across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Rman
Saturne
Weather Teletype for TON March 7
Unsettled conditions in Mississippi with chances of showers. Forecast notes possible precipitation and local variability across regions. No specific cities named.
Barton Academy Orators Compete For National Contest
The Barton Academy elimination contest selects entrants for the national oratorical competition. Competitors include Margaret Coleman with The Constitution John Carey on Washington and the Constitution Leo Hearn on Lincoln and the Constitution and Morningstar with The Constitution. Judges are Elliott Rickardy local, Roach school board member, Principal Grove, and Miss Eldridge and Miss Walston. The school opens to visitors this afternoon.
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Barton Academy i
Barton
Margaret Coleman
John Carey
Washington
StroEne
Plies
Roach
Grove
Bartort
Eldridge
Walston
Tractors Bought for Docks to Pull Boats Through Locks
Sixteen Ford tractors were purchased from Adams Motor Company for the U S district engineer to use on the Warrior Tom Bigbee river system. The tractors replace manual pulling and towboats at the locks and were bought on the lowest bid basis. A trial showed the tractors successful, prompting installation at all 17 locks.
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Ford
Adams Motor Company Ditrict Bg
United States District Engineer's Office
Warrior-Tom Bigbee River
Fire Destroys Garage and Damages House on Lyons Street
A rear garage at 1159 Lyons street was completely destroyed by fire around 2 am, with the adjacent 1161 Lyons street residence of Mary Pope badly damaged. Fire officials could not determine a cause. Earlier that afternoon a roof fire on the same building caused slight damage.
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Lyons Street
Mary Pope
Speeding fines to rise says judge
The recorder announced fines for speeding will increase after fining two defendants ten dollars each. F A Tachoir was penalized for traveling along Government Street West from Broad at thirty miles per hour.
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Recorder
F. A. Tachoir
Government Street
Broad
Disorderly conduct case delayed after witnesses missing
The judge continued the disorderly conduct case of H M Spotswood age 45 of 105 Espejo Street and R Bedwell age 22 of Los Angeles California after witnesses did not appear for the fight last night at the Waffle Shop 9 North Royal Street. The next appearance date was set for the coming Wednesday.
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H. M. Spotswood
Espejo Street
R. Bedwell
Los Angeles
Cal
North Royal ‘Street
Recorder
Awell
Steamer Golthraps to Be Scrapped
The steamship Golthraps, damaged by fire in Pensacola, was towed this morning to the Ale dock by the tug James Doty. Reportedly purchased by Allied National Corporation of New York, she will be wrecked by Todd or Alabama company.
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United States
Colthraps
Pensacola
Yehioh
Ale
James Doty
Allied National Corporation of
New York
Todd
Alabama
Robbery Trial Involving John Mitch At Glennon Avenue
Court proceedings opened for a robbery case with defendants named John Mitch and Cave Rivers. Mitch reportedly faces circuit court trial amid a venue draw of 109 jurors. Rivers was convicted and sentenced to ten years.
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John” Mitchpun
Glennon Avenue
Oon 4
Streat
Bud Rowbite
Cave Rivers
Véerige
North Expresses View on River Dredging Proposal
Major North of the War Department notes he cannot publish recommendations until presented to Congress. He cites the Realty Bureau’s opinion favoring the scheme to deepen the Mobile ship channel, saying adjacent lands could rise in value if river dredging proceeds.
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Sceare Og Siver
Mason Art
War Department
Major
North
United States
Congress
Cobb at Pensacola for Rate Hearing
R. G. Cobb traffic manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce attends a Pensacola hearing on Pensacola intercity rates. He testifies against reducing rates from Birmingham to Pensacola and compares with Birmingham to Mobile, stating he would oppose any offer that raises Mobile rates.
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Cobb
Pensacola
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham
Mobile
Ars Cobb
Two Men Arrested in Prohibition Raid on Distillery
State and federal agents arrested B. B. Fisher and William Walker yesterday afternoon at a still two miles west of Bott's Station. Ten gallons of whiskey and a large quantity of wash were found. A 260 gallon outfit was uncovered.
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B. B. Fisher
William Walker
Bott
Rudderless Ship Reaches Port After Six Day Ordeal
Norfolk reports Captain Charles Williams aged 70 captained the four masted schooner Brina Pendleton from Jacksonville February 8 toward Portland Maine. With no rudder he steered by sail amid severe weather for six days until reaching port under tow by the coast guard cutter Mascoutin.
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Norfolk
Charlies Williams
Brina P. Pendleton
Coast Guard
Pendleton
Jacksonville
Portland
Satensels
Ile
Engineer Draftsmen Wanted by U S Service Commission
Open competitive examination announced for engineer draftsmen by U S Service Commission. Applicants must be single and male for vacancies. postings indicate appointment from the fifth class post office district. Wages stated up to 175 dollars monthly depending on site. Communications to local civil service board with specific class and post details.
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United Stat Service Commission
Bea
Thia
Head Injury During Contest Involving Knife Incident
A man identified as Rowland was hospitalized with a skull injury after a knife became lodged in his head during a contest. The assailant, named Gordon, is suspected of using a sharp object to injure Rowland and was arrested by police today.
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Allen G i
HeKro
Fam Rland
Rowland
Gordon
Alias writs served on two defendants in gaming case
Writs of arrest were executed on Thomas Harrison and Chargea an ere gaming table as they failed to appear in court. They were detained at the county jail today and ordered to reappear next session.
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Thomas Harrison
Ana Apalow
Hag Bere Mares and the Fate of a Crime Suspect
The court sentenced a man under federal law after a plea from prosecutors. The judge stated he would allow an hour to reflect before sending the defendant to serve his term, then returned him to his home.
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Simmons Feu
Suades Linekenbocker
Elopement Rumor Evident After Missing Woman
In a fragmentary report a missing woman described as young and traveling with a gray haired man faces questions of possible elopement. A witness notes the pair was seen near Ogden and the woman may have vanished after these events.
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Internaep
Poir Armeliary
Ogden
Park
Missouri suspect seeks transfer to Missouri to avoid Nashville case
An article reports a suspect, alleged to have killed a Pullman conductor near St Louis, requesting transfer of jurisdiction from Tennessee to Missouri. Authorities in Nashville may waive jurisdiction, while the Lynchburg sheriff reports uncertain action and a formal order from Missouri is involved.
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Nashville
Teno
United . Press
Hawit Ben Savon
Missouri
Ameth
Bt. Louis
Eheriff
Lynchburg
Migsourt
Flood Situation in Poland Widens Across Regions
March flooding worsens across Poland as rivers overflow and many lands face rising water levels. Capital areas remain under heightened alert with risk of further breaches and evacuations underway.
British Aviator Finishes Leg of World Flight
Rome March 25 International News Service reports Squadron Commander A Stuart Maclaren of the British Royal Air Force completed the third leg of his hydroplane round the world flight arriving at 7 40 this morning from La Front France after stopping at Civita Vecchia for the night.
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Rome
International News Service
A. Stuart Maclarén
Royal Air Force
Lao France
Maclaren
Civita Vecchia
Main Street Renamed to Matson Street in City Update
The city renamed its main thoroughfare yesterday, changing Main Street to Matson Street in memory of the Matson Navigation company. The former Main Street, which connected with Market and Fourth streets, was a central downtown route and housed the principal business area.
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Sansco
Oer
Matson Street
Poplico Se
Matson Navigation
Senate oil inquiry extends to 1920 campaign funding questions
Washington reports the Senate oil committee extended its inquiry into the 1920 campaign financing of the Democratic and Republican parties. Testimony by Sears Trust Company president Baldwin raised allegations of unsecured funds tied to the national committee. Contempt cases involving Wilbur Ma and C. son-in-law of Albert Fall remain under committee review as adjournment continues.
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Washington
Senate Oil Committee
William Oe Eeeae
Spencer
Republic Missouri
National Committee
Suenak
George Eee
Wilbur Ma
Ted
Taer Baldwin
Sears Trust Company of
New York
Seid
Lagnk Mertens
Albert B. Fall
Nouse Judiciary Committee
Hich
Pennsylvania Operators to Seek 12 Cent Wage Increase
Telegraphers of the Pennsylvania Railroad plan to ask for a 12 cent per hour raise from 55 cents. The decision followed a conference of 45 chairmen of Division No. 17, which ran from Tuesday to last night. The proposed hike would affect about 7,500 workers across routes from St. Louis to Chicago and Chicago to New York.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Southeast storm warnings issued for Texas coast
The Weather Bureau ordered tropical storm warnings for the Texas coast as a central disturbance from Colorado moves eastward. It is expected to bring fresh to strong southerly winds and likely gale conditions this afternoon and tonight along coastal areas.
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New Orleans
Texans Coast
Weather Bureau
Colorado
Ton
Bible phrase taken literally ends in self injury in Georgia
A 17 year old Herbert Lite cut off his right hand with a hatchet believing a Bible verse. He held up the mutilated stump while his parents watched as he explained he understood the biblical warning in a literal sense. Medical doctors treated him after the self inflicted act in Locust Grove Georgia.
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Locust Grove
Ga Ga
Poe
Herbert Litetle
Herbert
Physiciii
Weina
American Woman Ill in Paris Amid Medical Update
Paris March 28 Burr Dawes of Columbus Ohio is ill at the Hotel Ritz. The physician says she shows improvement but remains in danger. Dawes is the brother of General Charles Gates Dawes who heads a reparations committee.
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Paris
Burr Dawes
Beman
Columbus
Ohio
Hotel Ritz
Ofsician
Beman Dawes
Charlies Gates Dawes
Klan Quarters Fire Attack Rocks Peoria
In Peoria Illinois on March 28 several shots were fired into Ku Klux Klan quarters injuring no one. An hour later a second attack occurred with hundreds of citizens forming guards at Klan headquarters while police searched for a mysterious automobile.
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Peoria
Ills
Ku Klux Klan
Holice
Mysterigus
Woman Exonerated in Fatal Shooting in Eldorado
In Eldorado Arkansas a woman named Renfroe is exonerated after a fatal shooting at her home. The intruder, identified as Frank Hall of Ville Texas, failed to compel surrender and was shot. The incident occurred yesterday with authorities confirming the exoneration this morning.
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Eldorado
Ark
United Preas
Renfroe
S. Wit
Frank Hall
Ville
Texas
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Cat Coolidge
U. S. Department of Commerce
Senate
Associated Press
Daugherty
Denby
Coolidge
Department of Justice
Department
Daugher
Jess Smith
Tige
White House
Public Health Laboratory Association
Ig Newspaper
John Goodm
Etreuit
Ann and
Dauphi
Burgett
Goodman
Helen Sartwell
Golthraps
U.S
Morr
Poland
Fiaca
Pennsy
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