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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1928
Page
1
Report from the capital commission meeting notes bids on the final block of Pier B construction for the expected harbor projects. Two major units are planned with completion slated before the dedication date.
The Nurserymen's Association opened its annual convention at the Cawthon hotel with nearly 50 members. City Commissioner Cecil Bates welcomed the group, noting nurserymen's ties to Mobile County's growth and the aim to plant hundreds of acres of cut over land in orchards within a few years.
Atlanta May 1 Mobile showed a 142.6 percent jump in March building permits from 1927, ranking third in the Sixth Federal Reserve district. Birmingham Florida Atlanta Chattanooga Johnson City Knoxville Nashville also posted gains, with district business conditions improving seasonally and retail wholesale trade, building and textile activity rising. Easter earlier this year helped lift sales across reporting department stores above last year and beyond the prior seven years.
Harry F. Sinclair told the senate oil committee he paid Will Hays a net sum to help erase a 1920s loan deficit but denied any inducement. He acknowledged owing Hays 100000 and said Hays sent margin to his broker. Sinclair appeared with counsel Martin W. Littleton and others at the hearing.
A brief report notes intense Senate debate over proposed cotton measures and regulatory actions, highlighting tense proceedings and potential policy implications.
City commission debated cemetery establishment with both sides presenting arguments. About twenty residents from Toulminville attended as E. J. Rickardy petitioners’ attorney stated no objection to the cemetery, while residents like William Cowley and Tisdale spoke. The issue centered on jurisdiction since Toulminville lay outside city limits but within police authority.
Charlex Thompson drive for Florida Fish faced 6am collision. Lennox Jeffreys, fire truck manager, sued John C rf owner of Florida Fish Company alleging damages. Case centers on official action from the wreck and ensuing legal battle.
Probate Judge Price Williams reports a ruling by Attorney General C. C. McCall that planing mill operators are not required to pay a saw mill license. A second ruling states that a wholesale lumber dealer need not hold a lumber dealer license if all lumber sold comes from the seller's own sawmill.
The founder of the Town System died at Welwyn at night at the age of 78. The obituary notes his pivotal role in establishing the local civic framework. He leaves a lasting influence on the town’s governance and community planning.
Generally fair tonight with light variable winds. Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions across the area with no significant precipitation expected.
The oyster beds will close June 1 and open September 1 with a three month Alabama shrimp closed season in June and July. Planting 20,000 barrels of seed begins this month and should finish in weeks. Akridge and two deputy inspectors oversee the conservation department fleet of patrol boats.
Sam Keister, 60, a machinist, vanished from his 255 Conti street home after reportedly leaving Monday to go to work. Harmas the proprietor and police are investigating. Keister is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 160 pounds, last seen in a hat and dark gray suit.
In Nashville on May 1 Dr Stonewall Anderson education secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church South urged reducing the number of denominational schools and colleges to improve quality. The board of education heard that the church runs 74 educational institutions with a combined debt near 4 million dollars and needs to marshal all church resources to solve the financial problems.
County highway engineer J B Converse asked the board of revenue to rent space at 458 Government Street for the engineering department. He said more room would improve function and accommodate all crews. The $175 monthly rent would be paid from a $5,000,000 bond issue approved recently.
E A Paschall a Birmingham suit club salesman was fined ten dollars and costs or ten days hard labor by the recorder after pleading guilty to obtaining board and lodging by fraud. Paschall was arrested at Selma and returned to Mobile Detective William Moody on a warrant by Nick Skandamnis owner of the Bienville hotel. James P Ryan a negro shop keeper at 701 St Street was acquitted for lack of evidence on receiving and buying stolen property charges.
A partial sentence notes large berries picked at Whistler with a claim of unusually large fruit. The readable fragment mentions a wheat ore and statue context but lacks clear details on people or organization.
Former Crown Prince Carol will arrive in England on Saturday to make his home there temporarily he will travel incognito as Mr Jones and be accompanied by his wish to avoid inquisitives Since King Ferdinand's death rumors have swirled around Carol and a possible return as co regent if Roumania's peasant government gains power His six year old son Michael sits on the Roumanian throne
In New York May 1 a supreme court jury ruled for Jules Nayfack in a divorce suit against his dancer wife Emily Nord Nayfack. Nayfack alleged misconduct by the wife and named Don Sebastian, her dancing partner, as a counter suit seeks $300 monthly alimony and $10,000 in counsel fees. Justice Tierney approved the verdict and ordered steps to determine Sebastian’s nationality for possible deportation if he lacks legal status.
Joe Wilkins, wanted for the 1927 slaying of Everett Horn in Wichita Falls, Texas, was held in a Memphis county jail on murder charges. He confessed to the shooting, claiming self defense after an argument over his wife, and agreed to return for trial without requisition as Wichita Falls officers are notified.
A river drag continued at Nolli chucky River in Erwin Tennessee for the bodies of three of four boys who drowned Sunday. The body of 12 year old George Doyle was recovered late yesterday as searchers labored to raise the missing youths.
Mobile county board of revenue plans expense cuts after Dr. John Redmond report finds only three tickinfested cows in the county. Board considers closing vats and trimming costs, citing $100 monthly range riders in tickfree areas as unnecessary. Dr. Redmond to appear before the board Friday.
Refugees from northern and western Hupeh report mass killings as bands sack towns. In Hankow executions of all ages occur daily. A 17 year old member of the red tribunal, cited as responsible for torture and death, was among the victims.
James W. Davidson of Calgary Alberta begins a seven month journey to establish Rotary Club chapters in Jerusalem, Constantinople, Cairo and other Oriental cities. Davidson, a past vice president of Rotary International, will travel through Manchuria and the Indies on this assignment.
Five youths aged 15 to 22 were convicted for an early morning slaying of a grocer in Chicago. The group planned and executed the attack and faced long prison terms, including potential execution by electric chair.
Californians vote as fair weather aids turnout in a split Democratic field. The contest includes Governor Smith of New York Senator Reed of Missouri and Senator Walsh of Montana with a Houston June nomination in view.
Dumas Arkansas police search for the driver of a car that struck a truck injuring two people. Miss Ethel Coulter, 16, died in the collision, while Mr. and Mrs. A B Schrader of Alexandria were slightly hurt. The trio were en route to Little Rock to see the girl's ill mother at the state capitol.
Selmer Tennessee river recovery reports the second body found from seven workmen drowned April 19 when a boat carrying workers on a river bridge capsized midstream. The body of Bus Herbert is identified while other bodies remain missing.
The Colmar case centers on a group of thirteen charged comrades linked to an autonomy plot against the state. The movement seeks aid from Germany and has grown, prompting drastic government action. Fifteen leaders were arrested while seven escaped by default.
May 1 Corinthians quake relief scene as Admiral Paul and Greece.
In Villefranche France on May 1 a death case remains unclear as authorities probe the disappearance and subsequent death of 42 year old Liam Sutherland Hogg. No other facts about the incident are available.
Mobile prepares for airmail service as two northbound planes arrive with mail from Mobile. Officials, led by Mayor Leon Schwarz, will welcome pilots and mark the opening of the Mobile Atlanta air mail line with civic leaders and a ceremony. Bids for the line were under review in Washington.
Disruptions across Europe during May Day parades see fighting in Warsaw where socialists clash with communists. three killed and 17 wounded as authorities and workers try to control the demonstrations. In Vienna, communist Bela Kun is confined as police thwart a jail assault, with arrests reported.
Readable text notes an intended open air wedding in North Hollywood within two weeks involving an Indian princess and a tribal member. Details are fragmentary.
Atlanta residents recall the first mail delivery after the free mail system began and note a similar honor announced today. The event marks historical recognition for Atlanteans in Atlanta, Georgia, as officials reference past milestones in postal service.
The steamer Robert Lae, grounded on rocks near Plymouth, Massachusetts, was finally floated after efforts to refloat the vessel. No injuries reported as salvage operations continued and the ship received inspections to assess damage.
A fragmentary note mentions an assistant of the Lajus and a bet on the word authentic, with reference to capture and detention by an unnamed force two days earlier. The readable portions lack clear names, places, dates, or a coherent event.
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