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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1931

Page

1

Three Mobilians to Face Trial in Laurel Case

The Laurel bank embezzlement case moves to federal court in Mobile with Dr E Chapman Norman Boles and Policeman Frank Venturini set for April 15 in the second week of the coming session. Remaining defendants had hearings scheduled as the court opens April 6.

Dr. Chapman Boles Venturini Laurel Laurel Bank E. Chapman Norman Boles Frank Venturini Mobile Schaefer John H. Jackson Oem Dhe Ager Ec H Edward Jackson Sla Jackson

Rulings of the Graves era highway commission act

Nonbinding act notes govern rulings of the state highway commission under the Graves administration. The document outlines procedural stance and potential implications for policy and administration during that period.

State Highway Commission Graves Administra

Artist Held Here Admits Guilt and Agrees to Return

Ernest De Palma a 40 year old New Orleans resident was held on a fugitive charge after admitting passing about 2100 in bogus checks. He told Sheriff Holcombe he was tired of dodging the law and planned to lead a straight life. He offered to cooperate and send an officer to return the man.

Ernest de Palma New Orleans William H. Holcombe de Palma Holcombe Gr Bt

Police Net Snares Youthful Burglar

George Smith, a young man, was caught in the act burglarizing Franklin's drug store on Davis Avenue. Found crouching in a closet, he offered no resistance and was taken into custody without trouble.

George Smith Franklin Davis Avenue

Cold snap nears as city faces near freezing by Sunday

A cold wave will push temperatures toward freezing for the city and surrounding areas by Sunday morning. The forecast warns of a sharp drop with brisk winds and colder conditions expected through the weekend.

Comber Appeals Sentence Of Two Years For Killing

A notice of appeal to the Alabama supreme court was filed after Roger Combel was sentenced by Circuit Judge Claude A Grayson to two years in the penitentiary for killing Ed. The court ordered the case returned for another trial after reviewing the evidence. An argument over reaching for a pistol was cited.

Alabama Supreme Court Claude A. Grayson Roger Combel White Circuit Court Mobley

MAGIC CITY INSPECTION CRUISE ABOARD GUARD BOAT

Coast Guard patrol boat Dallas carried industrialists and Mobile residents on a sightseeing trip. Visitors toured Mobile Harbor and planned to inspect state docks terminals and the Southern Kraft Products plant with luncheon at the paper mill.

Ee St. Pe Street Mobile Dallas State Docks Southern Kraft’ Products Company Paper Mill Chamber of Commerce

Man Injured in Right Leg Fracture Incident

A man was injured due to a fracture of the right leg during an incident investigated by authorities. Details on the cause, location, and status were not disclosed in the available text.

Five Children Die As Bus Stranded In Colorado Snow

A Sheridan Lake bus driver perishes and several children are feared dead after a snowstorm stranded the vehicle near Holly Colorado on Thursday night. Other occupants are in serious condition as rescue efforts continue.

Sheridan Lake Holly Colo. Marth Ino. Bilt

Green Scores Storages Sald Ato Mat

Fragmented OCR notes mention scoring and upcoming move but lack clear names or events. The text references green scores and storage, with incomplete phrases about figures and a next place. No verifiable persons, teams, or dates are readable.

Vance Family Welcomes Son Amid Uncertain Health

In Jeneaboro Louisiana Mr Vance has just welcomed a son. He remains in a fragile state as the newborns condition is guarded. Doctors report both mother and child face uncertain outcomes as the family awaits stability.

Vance Jeneaboro

New Orleans Briefs Highlight Broomfield Velmar Note

In New Orleans shorthand items mention Broomfield and Velmar with a cross-page reference to continue on Page 3 Column 6. The reference signals an ongoing report or related update to readers.

New Orleans Broomfield Velmar

Power company tax on Mobile homes questioned

Mobile residents challenge a so called room tax imposed by the power company. Documents show a wide range of rooms in homes taxed at ten cents per room with an added charge, while rooms deemed exempt vary. The dispute centers on itemized bills and the company’s billing classifications.

Mobile Power Company Conte & Wilowett

Notorious gunman returned to face charges in Missouri

A garbled AP report from CITY MO mentions Henry 8. and Caulfield returning to Missouri to face a killing police officer charge. Michigan has no death penalty, and the accused faces life imprisonment if convicted.

Associated Press City Michigan Henry Caulfield Poiceman Con

Daffles Rescue Boats Respond To Mock Distress Call

A garbled report states a distress call prompted Daffles rescue craft to the vicinity of a freighter near New Jersey. The item is unclear with missing details and references page 3 column 5.

York New Jersey

Huge Debt Problem Facing Solons In OTate

Associated Press reports lawmakers face a huge debt problem as they reconvene after a three week adjournment. No address from Governor Miller will be sent to the two houses this week. no message on legislative matters is expected.

Solons B. M. Miller

Mobile Boats Awaiting Gun In Petersburg Havana Race

Mobile boats under 30 feet long await a gun start in the Petersburg Havana race as early results and page references hint at a contested yacht contest with regional entrants.

Petersburg Havana

Daytona Bridge Tragedy Claims Three In Crash

Three people died when a taxi cab attempting to cross a draw bridge in Daytona Beach Florida plunged into the Halifax River. The victims were Gertrude Bush 60 Edwin Craig 27, the taxi driver. Firemen recovered the bodies.

Associated Press Daytona Beach Fie Halifax

J H Waltman Dies at Home. Rites Planned in Semmes

J H Waltman died at his Mesa home. Funeral arrangements are pending an announced time. Interment will follow at Allen Cemetery in Semmes with mortuary services handling arrangements.

Mesa Allen Cemetery Semmes

Sugar Cargo Advances Amid Pike Company Shipments

The year shows the Pike company moving significant cargo into the port with shipments arriving rapidly. Officials report total value near 197 thousand dollars, reflecting ongoing activity in the sugar trade over the past year.

Pike Company

A J Archer Dead In Mobile And Road Doctor Succumbs On Train

A J Archer of Adams street, a physician for 30 years on the Mobile and Ohio line, died last Monday after suffering aboard a train to Meridian Mississippi. Funeral services will be announced. He is survived by his son and brother T Archer, a physician, plus other relatives.

A. J. Archer Adams Street Ee Meridian Miss Sir Taylor T. Archer

Weather summary for Mississippi coast and inland

Mostly fair conditions yield a 34 degree reading with light winds. The forecast calls for colder air moving in from the coast by Saturday with continued cold and fair skies inland.

Mississippi

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