Mobile vigilantes blame rum runners in sailor’s death scene
Hoodlums and citizens accuse rum runners after Eugene Striber 40 beachcomber is found dead on the Mobile riverbank near One and Three Mile creeks. Coroner Walker orders a full inquest as investigators review liquor traffic that allegedly provoked the shooting.
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Ooner H
J. Walker
Eugene Striber
Beach-Comber
Mobile
Seribet
Walk
Sexton
Sinking of Canadian Boat Sparks International Inquiry
News notes the sinking of the Canadian vessel I'm Alone about 200 miles off the U S coast, with one French seaman dead. Red Cross in Mobile reports about 12 000 dollars spent on flood relief in Alabama river valley areas and ongoing fundraising. Separate items cover a federal probe in Arizona into city arms sold to rebels, and Mississippi and Louisiana local turmoil involving crime, hoodlum warnings, and Huey P Long impeachment matters.
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Mobile
American Red Cross
Alabama
Conecuh
Henry M. Baker
Red Cross
Leon Schwarz
Mobile Relief Committee
Baker
Schwarz
H. Fra
Selma
Sedinne Tae
Alabama River Valley
Ala
Brewton
Flomaton
Castleberry
Fate Bank Closes In Beville Amid Loan Realization Failures
The Henry National Bank, among the oldest in the area, failed to open today after the bank reported inability to realize on outstanding loans. A door notice noted a December 31 comptroller statement showing resources around $500000 and a capital and surplus of $3.8 million with circulating notes of $25000 and debits to banks of $4600.
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BBE
Alea
Pec
Henry National Bank
Ite
Will Meet Friday to Elect New Chamber Officers
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint meeting Friday at 4 PM with current and incoming directors. Officers will be elected and names for the new ticket will be submitted for approval at that session.
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Ise Chamber of Commerce
Permit Issued for Bank Building Annex in St Francis District
City inspector Clifford W awarded a permit yesterday afternoon to Doullut and Ewin Inc for an annex to the First National Building at southeast St Francis Jaap streets. The foundation work will cost about 46,300 dollars this month’s permits total.
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St. Frandiast
Jaap
City O2
Clifford
Doullut and Ewin, Inc
Weather Update Notes Cloudy Tonight and Friday
Fragmentary note indicates cloudy conditions tonight with Friday unsettled. No dates, places, or specific temperatures provided.
Local Coast Guard Cleared in Ship Affair
Report from the coast guard HQ states two cutters followed strict regulations during the chase and sinking of a suspected liquor smuggling vessel. The incident in international waters involved England and France and prompted further discussion.
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Coast Guard
England
France
English Delegation Arrives in Moscow to Study Economy
An English delegation of industrial and commercial firms arrived in Moscow on March 28 and was greeted by foreign office and trade commissariat officials. Over three weeks they will study economic data with focus on interests to British commerce and industry.
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Moscow
Foreign Office
Trade Commissariat
Famous Ferry Bay Queen Destroyed in Mysterious Fire
The ferry Bay Queen, once operating between Mobile and the eastern shore, burned last night for unknown reasons. Captain Ea Roberts suspects the engine room where high tension electrical units were used to start the engine. Loss estimated at 65000 dollars, partially insured. The hull is a charred ruin with upper decks collapsed, and many passengers had traveled this route.
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Bay Queen
Ea Roberts Lean Bes
Mobile
Mobile Bay
Court schedule altered for Good Friday holiday
No session of circuit court divisions criminal law or equity tomorrow due to Good Friday. The recorder's court inferior and probate court will remain open for business as usual.
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Circuit Court
Criminal
Law
Equity
Recorder’s Court
Inferior
Probate
City to Host 125 Girls for Tri State Meeting
Mobile prepares to welcome 125 Girls Reserves members from Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana for the annual WWA conference. Events include sessions at Mobile High School auditorium All Saints church with speakers Miss Gretta Smith YWCA city secretary and Mrs Beulah Van Wagen Auburn faculty. A boat ride to Fairhope is planned with a special service.
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Aeppennniey
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mobile
Www. Co. S
Mobile High School
All Saints Church
Gretta Smith
National
Beulah van Wagen
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Fairhope
Renee
County Board Predicted to Rescind Road Deed Action
Arthur D. Davis predicted the majority of county commissioners will rescind their previous approval of a deed from J Gilbert Burton to provide a road through Wimbledon Land Park. Repairs are estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars after inspection. Commissioner Estes D Baker had urged rescission. The issue will be discussed at the next county leaders meeting.
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Arthur D. Davis
Board of Revenue
J. Gilbert Burton
Wimbledon Land Park Company
Estes D. Baker
Davis
Jealousy Snares 17 Year Old Nell Curlee in Alabama
Nell Curlee, 17, lay between death and recovery in Aniston after three knife wounds near her heart. Viola Allison, 15, and Judd Ragsdale, 20, are held at the county jail as investigators pursue motive and condition update. Doctors warn relapse possible yet chance of recovery exists.
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Anniston
Ala
Pretty Nell Curlee
Viola Allison
Judd Ragsdale
Miss Curlee
Special Holy Thursday Services Across City Churches
Special services were held today in all Catholic churches of the city and county for Holy Thursday. Holy oils were consecrated and distributed during the ceremonies as part of the liturgical rites.
MOBILIANS DEPART FOR FLOOD RELIEF VISIT
Representatives from about 20 wholesale firms left Mobile shortly after 7 with a motorcade bound for the flood area. They will visit Flomaton Brewton Pollard and other towns to confer with merchants on local purchases and aid. Some delegations may return tonight while others stay over Friday.
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Mobile
Ehecambiacoin
Flomaton
Brewton
Pollard
Broadcast Fight Tonight Across NBC Stations
Chicago fight card airs tonight at 11 p m eastern time on WEAF WJZ and related NBC stations in the network with KTHS and others possibly joining at the last minute.
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Chicago Tonight
WEAF
WJZ
NBC
Titular Cage Game
Potter Crosby and St Francis Street Methodist clash in decisive city basketball final at the YMCA upper court. The clothiers won the opener over the churchmen and tonight’s game starts promptly at o o clock.
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Potter-Crosby
St. Francis Street Methodist
Clothiers
Prisoner Wanted as Governor Seeks Tennessee Return
Frankfort Ky March 23 Governor Frem D Sampson stated he has requested Tennessee authorities to return Beb Smallwood a prisoner wanted at Rutherford Tenn for trial. The document notes cooperation between Kentucky and Tennessee in the extradition effort and identifies Smallwood as the sought individual.
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Frankfort
Frem D. Sampson
Tennessee
Kentucky
Beb Smallwood
Rusner
Tenn
Weather outlook for Mobile predicts clouds and showers
Local forecast for Mobile forecasts a cloudy night with likely showers tomorrow and little change in temperature. Wind and humidity may rise light rain chances through the day.
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Mobile
Police Guard Sen Consul After Threat
French consul reports a seaman who drowned during a rum running incident was a French citizen, previously described as British naturalized. The French embassy cabled the finding to Paris and awaits instructions from Paris before formal action with Washington. A new complication arises as FR France and Britain monitor the case with the state department.
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Sipecial
G. Russell Sere
Cnadle
France
Ae Pao
Washington
Great Britain
New Orleans
Foreign Office
Paris
State Department
Con
Chinese Chief Executed by Rebel Troops
Nanking March 2. Chiang Kai-shek, president of China, reportedly sought execution as a traitor. The move faced strong opposition from other nationalist leaders who protested and demanded immunity for believed conspirators under a promise of safe conduct to Nanking.
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Wuhan
Nanking
Chiang Malahek
China
Id Camel
Coaches Derailed as Five Train Cars Leave Track
Twenty aboard the Owl Mee n Land train from Montreal to New York were shaken when five of eight cars left the rails on the Connecticut river division of the Boston and Maine railroad near New Hampshire. The crash halted the train shortly after 5 a.m. Officials called the cause undetermined. The consist included four day coaches two sleeping cars a mail car and a milk car.
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North Charleston
N. H
Montreal
New York
Connecticut River
Boston and Maine Railroad
Minnesota Senate advances bill to end blue law on sports
In St Paul on March 28 the Minnesota Senate passed a bill to amend a blue law that bans hunting and fishing and public sports. The proposal aims to allow lawful hunting and other activities previously prohibited. The measure now moves to the House for consideration.
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Senate
Minnesota
Paul
Unclear fragment hints at Li's execution and guarantors
A partial OCR fragment references Li and guarantors with a mention of execution, but lacks coherent details or dates. The readable portion suggests a confrontation over liability or motive linked to Li's fate, without clear names or context.
Feng Yu-Halang Linked to Nanking Wuhan Conflict
Feng Yu-Halang, once noted as a Christian and seen as a figure of the dispute between the central government in Nanking and the Wuhan opposition, was officially identified today. The report outlines his role and stance amid the political tensions.
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Feng
Nanking
Shanghai
China
Feng Yu-Halang
Christian
Wuhan
Bond Issue Sought for School Annex in Hill County
The Hill County Board of Revenue signals support for a four room school annex as residents await decisions from the county board on a proposed bond issue. After debate the board approves a $100 reimbursement to Miss Mamye Patrick supervisor of primary for expenses at the National Education Association convention in Cleveland. Leo F Eldridge and two coroners vote yes while two commissioners vote no.
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Aecame SP
County Board of Revenue
Oe Hill
Schoo Ee
Department of
National Education Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Leo F. Eldridge
John O. Bush
J. A. Reeves
J. Lloyd Abbot
Herman H. Wefel, Jr
Rush
Kellogg Relinquishes State Reins to Stimson
Washington dispatch reports Frank B. Kellogg ends over four years as secretary of state. Henry L. Stimson will assume duties, bringing his Philippines governance background and study of international affairs to manage Mexico developments and prep for the upcoming disarmament conference.
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Kellogg
State
Stimson
Washington
Frank B. Kellogg
Henry L. Stimson
The
Philippines
United States
Ae Ane
Proberos Pobre Tet MyS Arn Impasse in Baton Rouge
Fragmentary report from Baton Rouge on a contentious session led by Governor Pobre Tet Mys Arn. The text hints at impeachment charges and an inquisitorial proceeding as the House engages in political maneuvering amid crisis.
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Baton Rouge
House of Rout
Cordial Send Off At The Station Amid Ambassadors Review
A cordial send off at the station featured French and Turkish ambassadors along with other dignitaries. The Marquess Merry Del Val appeared and the American colony gathered in force to pay respects. Offerings and floral tributes accompanied the ceremony.
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Bip Bharag Mwya
Math Corps
Merry del Val
Houghtons
Prince of Wales Holds Second Investiture at St James Palace
The Prince of Wales presided over a second investiture at St James Palace on March 2, conferring New Year honors on 150 recipients. Unlike yesterday's private ceremony, this event featured a gala display with gold lace and white-plumed hats as the prince wore the Welsh Guards scarlet uniform with the blue Garter ribbon.
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London
Prince of Wales
George
St. James Palace
Welsh Guards
Election Campaign Heads Into General Vote
Cape Town reports a general election campaign beginning with a focus on major issues. Voters will consider naval and trade treaty matters as South Africa awaits the ballot.
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South Africa
Cape Town
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