Mobile Begins Official City Census Under Way
The first official census of Mobile proper starts today under city officials led by Mayor Kyle. Ten enumerators divided the city into two divisions to compile a population count, aiming to show Mobile surpasses 65 000 for a yearly 1 000 salary increase for the municipal body. The last estimates ranged around 165 976 by health board figures and 60 777 in the federal count, with the new tally expected near 70 000 inhabitants.
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Mobile
Gulf City
Ee Cone
Aaman Aoee
Eget
Kyle
Suisor
Safery
Board of Health
Hit and run incidents reported in city
Police at noon reported no arrest in a hit and run that struck W W D Kittrell of Plateau at Government and Broad streets. Kittrell was treated for a cut under the left eye and bruises at the city hospital. J M Parker and Miss Mary Jarrell were in the car but uninjured.
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D. Kiteren
Plateau
J. M. Parker
Beville Supply Company
Mary Jarrell
North
Hamilton Street
Kittrell
Roy Mastin
South Wilkinson Street
Inferior Criminal Court
Ing
Wilton Elmore
Cedar Point Road
Creek Bridge
Elmore
Mastin
Lartigue
Bernstein Calvin Scott
Ton Tire Company
Ottcourt
Oak
Robert Anthony
South Georgia Avenue
Recorder’s Court
Anthony
Thomas Cok
Springhill Avenue
Pine Street
Cox
R. Dukes
Bert Steinback
W. C. Crondale
Recorder
New York Armored-Gang Case Reveals Motives and Alliances
March reports outline Richard Reese Whittemore and his gang facing murder and robbery charges. Whittemore favors avoiding Maryland execution and extradition, while investigators focus on the Kraemers and other gang members as potential shielding figures. Police links Unkelbach and others to the Gilder murder and to guarding loot.
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New York
Richard Reese Whittemore
Rhage
Jon Thue
Gree
Maryland
William, Unkelbach
Anthony
Whittemers
Jacob Ander
Mitton
Shuffies
Geld
Unkelbach
Ldino
Whittemore
Kraemers
Ates Gross
Samuel Gilder
Trinity Church
New York City
Gilder
Wethersfield Man Closest To Chapman Chaplain Body Dispute
In Wethersfield Connecticut authorities report a conflict over the chaplain said to be closest to Gerald Chapman. The and a man convicted of killing Skelly are central to the dispute as officials question where the body will be. The case centers on religious guidance and ethical treatment in the aftermath of the crime.
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Wethersfield
Conn
Gerald
Tuesday Entries for Race Day at the Track
Racing card lists purse races from $600 to $800 with 4-year-olds and claiming entries. Notable horses include Dane, Regent LeGowe, and Borland in six furlong and four-year-old events. The Mobile spectees Handicap targets 3-year-olds with a $800 purse.
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Euageytaedls
Mobile Spectees
Ie Sane
Chad Cheves
Asacre
Regent LeGowe
Owe Om
Ovecesd
Borland
Darity
Ener
Howard Brings Local Boy Here In Turbulent Season
A local boy arrives with Howard after setbacks from two hard games including Auburn. The team moves forward amid car and football tensions as EBIA University School hero features in a mobile yesterday event.
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Howard
Auburn
Mobile
Spirit of Mobile Campaign Nears $500000 Goal
Final check on the Spring Hill College fund sees Mobile workers strained to lift the campaign toward a $1,000,000 city quota. Officials report $429,912 plus increases as a 6:15 dinner at the Cawthon Hotel gathers executive, gifts committee members, soliciting teams, and guests for talks on reaching the target.
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Spring Hill College
Mobile
W. H. Reynolds
Battle House
Geo
Cawthon Hotel
Joseph M. Walsh
Gordon Smith
Reynolds
Alfred G. Mosey
Gardiner C. Tucker
S St. John’s Episcopal Church
Pioneer D W McGaughey Dies at 92 in City
Daniel Washington McGaughey aged 92 longtime printer and last surviving charter member of Alabama Knights of Pythias died at his home 2060 C Street He belonged to Rescue Knights of Pythias Alabama Odd Fellows Pythian Sisters Gulf City Odd Fellows and other groups He came from Linden Marengo County to this city 88 years ago Survived by two daughters Mrs Lila Ardoyne and Mrs Daisy Finch four grandchildren and other relatives
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Daniel Washington McGaughey
Grand Lodge of Alabama
Knights of Pythias
Rescue
Alabama I of Odd Fellows
Pythian Sisters
Gulf City
Odd Fellows
The
Young Men
Veteran River Pilot Captain Stone Dies at 61 Etheridge Street
Captain Thomas O. Stone, veteran steamboat master and river pilot on the Alabama, died at age 61 after a long illness. Survived by three daughters, two sons, fifteen grandchildren, a sister, and several relatives. He was a Confederate veteran and member of Athiestange No 369 Masons and Semmes Camp United Confederate Veterans. Funeral plans to be announced.
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Thomas O. Stone
Alabama River
Etheridge Street
Stone
G. R. McKenzie
C. H. Lindsey
P. E. Minhinelle
T. O. Stone, Jr
W. B. Stone
Mary A. Stone
Captain Stone
Athiestange No
Masons and Semmes
United Confederate Veterans
Impersonation charged to man in veteran affairs case
A man identified as Dr. Willem R. Melaum alias George Gaugnucoe alias Dr. W C McGurdy faces impersonation charges after posing as a veteran affairs officer and being sent to Mobile for federal processing. A $1000 bond was set by U S Commissioner J J Burgett.
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Cha
Veterans Bureau
Willem R. Melaum
George Gaugnucoe
W. C. McGurdy
Ae Oe
United
J. J. Burgett
Junior Chamber to Elect Heads in Mobile Meeting
The Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce will elect four officers for one year and six directors for months at 7 30 PM in the Cawthon Hotel assembly room. The group will discuss a $100 000 advertising drive for Mobile and resume active work on the local community effort.
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Mobile Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cawthon Hotel
Ape Seraeo
Junnior Pie
Cawthon
Boosters to Host Clubs Entertainment for Louisville Mo Baseball Crew
Members of the Mobile Bay Boosters club will host Louisville and Mo baseball teams and visiting newspaper men on Tuesday evening. The group plans a 6 o'clock assembly at Bienville Hotel to transport players and reporters to the appearance club members expect attendance.
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Louisville and
Mobile Bay Boosters
Fowl River
Bienville
Apare Club
Ana
Capitol Pastor Sermon Draws Large Montgomery Crowd
A capital city pastor led evangelistic services at Central Presbyterian Church as crowds filled both morning and evening sessions at Trinity Presbyterian in Montgomery. Carman Carson spoke earlier and the congregation anticipated further messages tonight.
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Trinity Presbyterian Church
Montgomery
Central Presbyterian Church
Evenue
Carman Carson
Cotton futures open firm in New York markets
March 9 in New York cotton futures opened firm with May at 18.34, July at 18.34, October 17.77, December 17.50, and January 17.44 as quoted.
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New York
York
Ely
New Orleans Futures Schedule Shifts Into July
Fragmentary OCR notes show futures dates and venues in New Orleans with March 29 and July 3 references. Lacking full details, the item notes a schedule shift and needs confirmation from official sources.
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New Orleans
Oceber
Hee
Peculiar Spring Weather Explained by BC Meteorologist
F Napier Denison, superintendent of the British Columbia meteorological station, discusses abnormal winter conditions as linked to upper air dynamics and a possible drop in solar radiation. He notes worldwide irregularities with milder Pacific-slope winters despite overall global imbalance.
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F. Napier Denison
British Columbia
Denison
Duri
Atlantic
Pacific
Attempt to Find Slayer of Girl Near Pekin
Authorities pursue a mystery after a young unidentified woman is found dead by a road south of Pekin. Police believe she was struck by a vehicle and later dragged, leaving minimal clues such as a small lace handkerchief and identifiable injuries.
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Peoria
Advi Aeve
Pekin Yes
Laciess Stah Ana
Valuation Put On Rail Line Reported In Washington
A Washington dispatch reports the tentative New Texas and interstate property valuation timing. The note mentions a June 9 deadline related to the rail line valuation process and associated matters.
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Washington
Texas
Coolidge Names Sheldon for Mississippi Revenue Post
President to consider appointing former Nebraska governor George L. Sheldon as revenue collector for Mississippi. The nomination surfaced in Washington on March 29 as Representative McLauneeman of Nebraska urged the appointment. Sheldon has lived in Mississippi for 17 years.
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Washington
George L. Sheldon
Nebraska
Eee
Missis
Representative McLauneeman
Bheigonas
Mississippi
Receiver sought for Solinaeanane Life Insurance Co. case dismissed
Eye Ky March 29. A receiver for the Solinaeanane Life Insurance Co. was sought but dismissed by agreement at a meeting today. A special dated by company directors was discussed, with figures including a Tenn banker who held interests in the firm.
Litchfield Elected Goodyear President
H. W. Litchfield senior vice president of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company was elected president by the board of directors in Akron this afternoon. Litchfield has long been connected with Goodyear and succeeds the late George.
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Akron
Otio
H. W. Litchfield
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Litchfield
Goodyear
George
Still and mash found on road
Antiileit effi and nine barrels of mash were destroyed Sunday after sunrise police reported a still and mash found on a rural road. Authorities secured the scene and are investigating leads. No arrests announced at this time.
Dr Louis Berne speaks for wife amid love and larceny tale
New York reports Dr Louis Berne defends wife Doris Berne as she faces fraud charges in St Petersburg Florida. Doris, her brother Elliot Jaffe and Paul Rosenthal alleged to have deposited funds and passed checks totaling up to 100000 dollars. Rosenthal faces Mann Act charge. Jaffe held on firearm possession after a pistol discovery. Berne claims his wife was a victim of Rosenthal and vows to help.
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New York
Louis F. Berne
Doris Berne
Elliot Jaffe
Paul Rosenthal
Petersburg
Fla
Orida
Hosenthal
Berne
Himeself
Herman Jaffe
Mohokey
Jack Dempsey
Pamyee
Rosenthal
Dr. Berne
Wife killer is expected to live in Buffalo case
Leo Gielinski of Cheektowaga, who allegedly confessed killing his wife after continual nagging, was reported to be at the hospital and almost certain to recover despite bullet wounds. The couple’s seven children recounted hearing Father drag Mrs. Gielinski into a woodshed and lock the door, followed by gunfire.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Leo Gielinski
Cheektowaga
Jay
Helen Wills Starts Practice in Rome During Italian Visit
Helen Wills, American tennis champion, began practice in Rome as Italian players agreed to meet. Her mother, Mrs. C A Wills, attended Mussolini's fascist birthday speech and deemed it wonderful.
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Rome
Helen Wills
Italy
Helen
C. A. Wills
Mussolini
Tax lawyers barred from Treasury Department practice
Washington March 9 Twenty four lawyers are dis barred from practicing before the treasury department following an investigation into collusion schemes with their employees in the internal revenue bureau. Several lawyers face permanent suspensions for unethical solicitation and fraud.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Benea Them
Rical Fevenue Bureka
Tee UN
Urgatica Jm
Diodes
Oba B. Woakers
New Off
Sian
Yelarun
Committee On
Income Tax Unit
California
The
Treasury
Department
Britain Growing More Temperate Says Temperance Alliance
London reports Britain is more temperate as statistics from the United Kingdom Alliance show reduced spending on intoxicants. In 1925 England shipped about 1.5 million gallons of whiskey to American bootleggers, earning British distillers an estimated $10 million.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom Alliance
England
Alliance
Gangster Paladino pleads guilty in robbery case
New York March 29 Anthony Paladino first of the Whittemore gang to confess pleaded guilty on three robbery charges in General Sessions Court. Judge Koenig postponed sentence two weeks and Paladino went to the New York county grand jury room, where he is believed to have testified for new indictments against confederates.
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New York
Anthony Paladino
Briand Denies Marriage Rumor In Paris
Paris reports Aristide Briand inquires about marriage but denies any plan to wed. The bachelor premier says he has no candidate and questions the idea, reflecting the persistent gossip surrounding his personal life.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
France
Briand
Arina
Unclear OCR Report on Death Verdict and Detention
Fragmentary text references a jury verdict death sentence and detention issues involving Warden Scott and Chap man. Mentions Feeney Walter Maria Liebler and State Prison, with claims of unlawfully detained without due process under constitutional provisions, but details are incomplete.
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Tin Man
New Britain
Sion
Feeney
Walter Maria Liebler
Alcorn
W Gerald ‘Chapman
Scott
Chapman
Orimi
Selection of Shoals and Ser Teams Advised
A corps of departments will advise Muscle Shoals for dam and power projects. Elwood Mead and Paul Clapp are named to assist, with Major James H. Slee and Major Max serving as engineers. The War Department coordinates the advisory group.
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Washington
Mafeh
Muscle Shoals
Elwood Mead
Fed
Terror Department
Paul
Clapp
Hoover
Artment
James H. Sae
Max
The
Ehei Neers Corpé
Nervy
T Theen
Wilson ' A Hill
Eight Strikers Out of JA Passaic NJ
Eight textile workers, aged year-old Ni ane optin, are reported out of Passaic New Jersey. The terse item notes the loss of eight strikers in a local labor context with unclear details.
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Passaic, N. J
Niane Optin
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Wao
Milady
Spirit of Mobile
Pioneer
D. W. McCgaughey
D. W. M’gaughey
City
DRY Head
Coolidge
Mississipi
Insurance CO
Lichtfield
Ian
Bar
Britain
Shoals Ve Sers
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