Sheriff Gus Newell Charged In Crichton Assault Warrants
Sheriff Gus Newell faces two warrants in Crichton for assault and battery following an episode Tuesday night. Complainant R H Bennett alleges Newell beat him and pulled hair, while Paul Cazalas says the officer attacked him and cut him with fists. Deputies seek Newell as warrants await service.
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Gus Newell
Hoevel
Crichton
Inferior Criminal Court
Newell
Pat Byrne
R. H. Bennett
Paul Cazalas
Cleve Cazalas
C. of C. Committee Reorganization in Formative Period
A formative period outlines committee reorganization for the chamber of commerce. A date for the annual meeting and a tentative program will be decided. Mr. Outlaw was elected president in April. last year’s committees will continue to function as activities proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Outlaw
Firemen sue over accident aftermath damages total to 50000
Four Mobile fire department victims sue John Mangeldorf doing business as Florida Fish Company after a collision with Truck No 12 on Davis avenue and Armistead streets. Furman Torp seeks 25000 for skull fracture and multiple injuries. Charles Hannon requests 10000 for internal injuries. Rob Roberts seeks 5000 for injuries. Lennox Jeffrey sues for 7500 amid a recent court fine for the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Mangeldorf
Florida Fish Company
Mobile Fire Department
Davis Avenue
Armistead Streets
Outlaw, Kilborn and Smith
Furman Torp
Charles Thompson
Charles Hannon
No. 12
Tax Liti gation Over Florida Land Boom
Federal tax issues tied to the Florida land boom and deflation loom before the IRS. The 1924 25 26 price surge and later drop involve numerous small investors and many big corporations with Florida mortgages. Edgar Grahem notes the returns for these years raise questions on basis and installments for completed, deferred, or installment cases.
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Washington
Florida
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Edgar Grahem
Bureau
Girl Denies Census PR Benefit in Albany Trial
Clara Blanche Knapp, Middlebury College instructor, testified in the Albany trial of her stepmother Florence B. Knapp that she did no work on the 1925 state census and did not know she was on the state payroll. She is accused of diverting a payroll check for 2875.06 made out to the step-daughter.
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Albany
N. Y
Clara Blanche Knapp
Middlebury College
Middlebury
Florence B. 8
Knapp
George Z. Medalie
Alarm Reported On Second Floor Of Twelfth Street Building
An alarm was turned in by an occupant on the second floor of a building on Twelfth Street in Karigag City Missouri, triggering a fire or security call. No injuries or further details available.
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Twelfth Street
Karigag City
Worker Falls 45 Feet From Scaffold at State Docks
W. J. Woolsey Jr., 26, of St Emanuel and Hamilton streets, was seriously injured today after plunging 45 feet from a scaffold at the state docks. He was rushed to City hospital where witnesses say he was saved from further harm by striking cross sections of the scaffold. Reported injuries include possible internal damage and a serious back injury.
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W. J. Woolsey, Jr
St. Emanuel
Hamilton Street
Roche
Yacht Club Calls Special Meeting in Mobile
A special Mobile Yacht Club meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at St Francis and St Joseph streets. The discussion will cover the May 19 20 opening weekend program and other important matters as the club welcomes Pensacola Biloxi and Southern Yacht Club members. The highlight is a daylong race starting at 2 pm May 19 from the foot of St Francis street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Yacht Club
Chamber of Commerce
St. Francis and
St. Joseph
Yacht Club
Pensacola
Biloxi
Southern Yacht Club
St. Francis Street
Junior Day Plans Near Completion in Mobile
The Mobile Junior Day committee is finishing final details at 4 o clock this afternoon. Balloting among city boys and girls for a mayor and other officials is underway across schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
General Sibert Returns to Kentucky Farm
General William L. Sibert president of the state docks commission is spending a few days at his Bowling Green farm after bids on the last state dock improvement bonds were opened in Montgomery. He is expected to return by Sunday.
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William L. Sibert
State Docks Commission
Bowling Green
Montgomery
Weathering Warm Spell Prompts Seasonal Normal Drift
The forecast notes rising temperatures into the 80s as atmospheric patterns move toward seasonal norms. Weather watchers track heat, humidity, and advancing patterns signaling a shift into a milder period.
April Port Arrivals Hit 114 Ships Totalling 217 803 Tons
One hundred and fourteen vessels totaling 217 803 tons arrived in Mobile in April per Aetna Docks Commission figures. The month marks the largest ship total since January and surpasses the 1927 average, with March showing 107 ships and 242 44 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Aetna Docks Commission
Ance
Indicted Defendants to Enter Guilty Pleas Friday
Federal grand jury returned true bills reported late Tuesday. Defendants in jail or on bond will plead guilty in court Friday before the United States commissioner. Sentencing to await formal indictments as marshal figures start serving process. Many defendants already under bond or imprisoned.
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Federal Grand Jury
United States
Grand Jury
Marshal
Negro Surrenders in Shooting Case
Thomas Westry of 1210 Per street surrendered to police and said he shot Jim Dortch of 556 Hickory street in both legs while Dortch, a trespasser by circumstances, did not want prosecution. the incident occurred after Dortch climbed over a back fence.
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Thomas Westry
Edward Sheets
Jim Dortch
Hickory Street
Westry
Dortch
Rate Change Plan Heads to Scrutiny by Southern Classification
A Southern Classification Committee meeting will review railroads plan to re classify numerous articles shipped via southern points. The proposal may trigger many rate increases. The session opens in Atlanta on May 8 as noted by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic office.
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Southern Classification Committee
Atlanta
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Prohibition Agents Raid Mississippi Liquor Outfit
Federal officers from Mobile crossed the state line into Mississippi near Tanner Ferry road and seized a liquor making outfit with 25 gallons of liquor. No arrests were made as the outfit was not in operation. Agents Hughes Graves McMillan and Jackson conducted the raid.
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Mobile
Mississippi
Tanner Ferry Road
Hughes, Graves
McMillan
Jackson
Knoxville Man to Head Park Board
Knoxville resident Ault has been elected treasurer of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Commission. He will supervise the auditing and disbursement of funds for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Great Smoky Mountain National Park Commission
Ault
Conn Democrats Endorse Al Smith
Connecticut Democrats back Al Smith in a party endorsement reported from Hartford with coverage of May 3 events and remarks from party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Smith
Hartford
Conn
Buried Schooner Unearthed at Coal Tipple Site
Unidentified schooner, burned to the water’s edge over 60 years ago, is being raised at a coal tipple site. Timbers show charred ends, suggesting the ship sank after burning. The 200 foot vessel lies on its side, bow 30 feet below, stern under water as removal proceeds.
Five Draw Fines On Roscoe Charge
Five defendants arraigned in inferior criminal court were each fined 10 dollars and costs or 10 days hard labor for operating gambling slot machines. Names include William Kofonis Ed Brooks A Morris N Blackman and M Loeb. Machines were seized and confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inferior Criminal Court
William Kofonis
Ed Brooks
A. Morris
N. Blackman
M. Loeb
Pharez Summerall
F. M. Summerlin
Com
George Young
Claude Logan
George Brown
Mattie Oliver
Compston Accepts Smiths Challenge for 72-Hole Match
Sandwich England May 3 Archie Compston tentatively accepts a 72-hole match offer with MacDonald Smith on New York courses this summer pending his success in the British Open next week. If he performs well in Britain he will be glad to play Smith, he said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Eng
Archie Compston
MacDonald Smith
New York
Ts Ge
United States
Smith
Denison Invites Bremen Flyers to Visit Former Home
Denison Iowa on May 3 invites members of the Bremen crew to visit the former home of Clarence D Chambertin to pay tribute to two Germans and an Irishman who flew from Germany to North America.
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Denison
Iowa
Germany
North America
Bremen
Clarence D. Chambertin
El Dorado Gas Sale Reported In Arkansas
Ouachita Natural Gas owned by the U. S. Hunter estate of Shreveport La. is sold to Industrial Gas Company of Bastrop La. The price is not disclosed. The estate reportedly paid 1.3 million six months ago for the gas franchise and pipeline from Monroe La to El Dorado and Camden Ark. The company also holds leases on about 50 000 acres near Monroe.
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Ouachita Natural Gas
U. S. Hunter Estate
Shreveport
Industrial Gas Company
Bastrop
Hunter Estate
FEI Gas Company
S. R. Morgan and Associates
Monroe
el Dorado
Camden
Ark
Fliers appoint aide to handle fan mail
The German-Irish fliers along with the German embassy and Irish legation report a flood of congratulations and invitations after the Bremen’s successful flight. Richard R. Blythe of New York has been named secretary to accompany the party on its tour and manage correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bremen
Richard R. Blythe
West
Bae New York
Actress to Wed Movie Executive
Blanche Leclair film actress will marry Jack Williams Votion Belgian war hero and motion picture executive next summer. Votion left for Europe yesterday and will wed upon his return. He was divorced last August by Laura Jean Canfield heiress to Charles A. Canfield.
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Los Angeles
Blanche Leclair
Jack Williams Votion
Votion
Europe
Laura Jean Canfield
Charles A. Canfield
Ask Candidates to Testify on Campaign Cost Exposure
Senate ordered investigation begins soon with candidates in Washington. Chairman Steiner expects initial questioning next Monday as fourteen Republicans and eight Democrats are asked to name convenient dates. Republicans include Lowden Hoover and Senators Watson Curtis Norris Goff. Democrats include Smith Reed Walsh Hull Hitchcock and Pomerene Cordell Hull and Atlee Pomerene.
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Venience
Steiner
Senate
Washington
Frank
Lowden
Rerbert Hoover
Watson
Indiana
Curtis
Kansas
Norris
Nebraska
Goff
West Virginia
Smith
New York
Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Montana
George
Georgia
Maryland
Thve Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Police Round Up Abandoned Sedan Found in Alley
The police department held a sedan at headquarters after a patrol officer found it in an alley between Commerce and Water just north of Dauphin Street. The car had been in the alley for several days.
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Lice Department
Commerce and Water
Dauphin Street
Churchill’s Condition Unchanged Amid Illness
London May 3 UP The condition of Winston Churchill chancellor of the exchequer who is ill at his home with influenza was reported unchanged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winston Churchill
Remarkable New Serial Soon For Item Readers
A wealth New York society girl faces choosing between love and money as her father dies bankrupt. The romance “When a Girl Loves” by Ruth Dewey Groves launches Monday May 7 in a full page installment, with moral questions about happiness and duty.
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Ruth Dewey Groves
Marge
Mom
Virginia
New York
Nathaniel Dann
Greenwich Village
Sours
Dann
Clemenceau Denies France Will Pay Debt to America
Paris May 3 An interview with Georges Clemenceau in the magazine Candid reveals he says France will never pay the debt to the United States, calling it impossible. He notes Premier Poincare would have signed if he were late, and questions the courage of the government over the Dawes plan.
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Paris
George Emenceau
Candidie
United States
Teady
Poincare
Dream Sends Message From Australia About Slain Father
A Kentucky youth who ran away thirteen years ago wrote home after dreaming his father was killed. The letter postmarked Queensland Australia reached relatives yesterday. The father English Anderson died eight years ago in an apparent farm accident. The family estate was divided between two sons, a daughter, and a son in Atlanta. The missing son Win Anderson was believed to be elsewhere.
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MT. Sterling
Queensland
Australia
English Anderson
French Anderson
Atlanta
Fort Harrison
Indiana
Win Anderson
Japanese Troops Clash With Chinese Forces at Tsinan
Japanese war office reports a bloody battle at Tsinan as nationalists loot the town. Japanese troops, believed heavily outnumbered, engage advancing Chinese army units with casualties not disclosed.
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Tokio
Tsinan
War Office
Self Defense Plea in Johnson City Shooting
James Price aged 46 and Paul Leonard aged 27, both of Johnson City, Tenn, were involved in a fatal shooting. Price surrendered after shooting Leonard in the head with a shotgun claiming Leonard had threatened him. Police custody followed.
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Johnson City
Tenn
James
Price
Paul Leonard
Yestern
Leonard
Upshaw to Speak in Knoxville
Knoxv ille Tenn May 3 Will man and known as the Cyclone will speak here next Monday night under the auspices of local C E. T. U. it was announced today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Locati Ce. T. U
Toy
McAllister Sues In Lawsuit Against Wife's Parents
J B McAllister Jr files a 50000 damage suit in Chattanooga against Herschel and Lucey Ney alleging they were responsible for his wife’s divorce action. The case centers on alleged parental influence affecting the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga, Tenn
J. B. McAllister, Jr
Herschel and
Lucey Ney
Reed Rejects Third-Party Anti-Smith Proposal
A telegram reports Reed frowning on a third party against Smith. Daniels backs the move while denying social ties. He urges a clear prohibition pledge at the Houston convention. Legette proposed Daniels accept second on an independent ticket if Smith is renominated with Reed or Senator Borah as the alternative candidate.
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Ees de Navay Air
Daniels
Tee Shell
Houston
Legette
Fourth body recovered from River Savannah drowning
The fourth body from the April 19 river disaster at Savannah Tennessee has been recovered. Foreman B. M. Sloat was identified, leaving three other missing men, all negroes, still sought as workers on a river bridge project.
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Savannah
Tenn
B. M. Sloat
Young Hill Moves Into Death House Neighborhood Trial
Streator Illinois May 3 Harry Hill free under bond facing a second trial for matricide moved with his father into the town where his mother's body was found buried in a basement grave last September. One of his first acts back in town after months in jail at Ottawa was to visit the cemetery and place flowers on the grave he is charged with slain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
Harry Hill
Young Hill
Ottawa
Bank Bandits Escape After Highland Trust Robbery
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 3 officials reported $6,600 missing from the Highland Trust and Savings Bank after two bandits forced four employees and customers into a vault and fled in a car. This was the bank’s second robbery in four years. a prior holdup took $4,000.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Highland Trust and
Es Bank
House Robbed While Sir Le Money Attends Court
In London on May 3 a thief called a maid using Mongy's counsel to summon her to court. While Sir Le Money was in a London park defending himself on a public decency charge, a theft occurred at his Bishop's Avenue home with jewelry stolen.
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London
le Money
Bishop's Avenue
Mongy
Mind Blank Fears Lost Man's Chief
Fragmented text from a May Shanghai report notes fears for a missing man and a centrifugal reference. Details are unclear and numerous words appear garbled, hindering firm identification of names or events.
Homesick American Believed to Have Died by Suicide
Inquiries suggest a homesick American, who had ties to Vienna in 1980, may have thrown herself into the sea due to insufficient funds. The case notes a sense of longing for country and homeland as the probable motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiter
Vienna
America
Tri Patria
New York Police Seek Missing Necklace After Sale
New York police are forming a task force to recover a valuable pearl necklace missing after an apparent shop purchase by Mrs. N Watriss. She noticed the loss within an hour of buying the gems, after visiting several shops and returning home.
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New York
N. Watriss
Students Visit Italian Premier in Rome
A group of students arrived in Rome to present a new stenography system for Italian to Premier Mussolini. Miss Biena F. Lamb of ee Bis accompanied the visitors as part of the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mussolini
Biena F. Lamb
Ee Bis
Moscow Welcomes Khan And Part His Retinue
May 3 report from Warsaw notes the Afghan leader Khan arrives with a retinue aboard a morning procession. The event marks a formal reception in Moscow as part of ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
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Moscow
Khan
A. Ae
Afghanistan
Artere
Arsaw
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U. S. Bureau
Robert
Thornburgh
Florence E. 8. Knapp
Mre
Dorntaee
Bhotra
Texas
Lawn
Gen. Sibert
Kentucky
Roscoe
Compston
Churchill
Clemenceau
France
Upshaw
Sae
Leggette
Shanghai
Coma Mon
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