State prison chief indicted over threatening judge
H. H. Ritchie was ordered to post a $10,000 peace bond for one year after threatening Recorder D. H. Edington.Judge Joel W. Goldsby reduced the bond to $2,500 after a habeas corpus hearing. Ritchie denied threats but court records indicated otherwise. He remained in the county jail in default of bail.
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H. H. Ritchie
D. H. Edington
Recorder’s Court
Joel W. Goldsby
Goldsby
Ritchie
B. Cleveland
Courtney
Charleston Contest Opens with Dancers and Prize Winners
Enthusiastic crowd attends the Bijou Theatre event as contestants perform before judges. Marion McAtee gains praise for her routine while Margaret Ionzo advances to finals with other entrants still eligible.
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Marion Matee
Margaret Alonzo
Raattee
Cobb summons rate meeting for business groups
G Cobb of the Chain calls a series of conferences Thursday with Mobile business men and groups from the state commerce commission. Dry goods and groceries, livestock, grain, and cotton sectors are invited to sessions to learn rate effects and offer opinions. The Chamber of Commerce accuses current rates of being too high versus Mississippi intra state rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cobb
Mo Ieowen
State Commerce Commission
Ile
Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi
J Schnadelbach Dies After Field Attack
Tullius Schnadelbach a 73 year old farmer was found dead in his field near Grand Bay in this county. Death attributed to heart failure per county coroner Dr Hale. Body held for arrival of son from Belen Reve. Survived by two sons and three nieces with other relatives.
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Tullius Schnadelbach
Grand Bay
James Schnadelbach
Bay
Inra
Dell Burke, Brout
Mobile
Esaneie
Mobilian Named National Delegate for State Council
Harry Keenan of Mobile has been chosen as the national representative of the state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Information from Birmi states the state council is meeting.
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Harry Keenan
Mobile
Fair and Warmer Local Forecast for Mobile
Fair tonight and Thursday expected in Mobile with warmer daytime highs. Light winds and dry conditions accompany the warm trend as the region enters a milder spell for the coming days.
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Mobile
Market opening shows higher stock prices amid British crisis influence
Early markets report waning impact of British labor unrest on New York securities with higher opening prices. Fresh demand for long holdings pushes rails toward new records and New York futures reflect steady cotton outlook with January and May contracts outlined.
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New York
Fra
Weather overview mentions fair skies and warming trend
Forecast indicates fair conditions with a rising temperature trend and moderate east and southeast winds shaping a mild day ahead.
Taylor To Speak At Junior Meet
W B Taylor local banker will address the Se Chamber of Commerce membership meeting Thursday evening in Commerce rooms. He will speak on the topic Credit and its role in business.
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Taylor
W. B. Taylor
Se Chamber of Commerce
Ae Credit
Three Men Convicted Under Race Betting Law
Denny Ford R C Herndon and W J Potter were convicted in circuit court of violating the state race betting ban. Each was fined plus costs after a hearing stemming from 30 sheriff arrests at a recent Mobile Fair Grounds race meet. Trial outcomes include motions to arrest judgment and scheduled further trials for additional defendants.
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Denny Ford
R. C. Herndon
W. J. Potter
Mobile Fair Grounds
Robert Schwarz
James A. Robin
R. H. Radcliffe
Peer Dez
Sheriff Schwarz
Ff Robbins
Ford
Ben D. Turner
Stevens, McCorvey, McLeod, Good & Turner
Aes
Turner
Caiming
Colored church service planned for Mothers’ Day event
The Franklin Street Colored Baptist Church plans a Mothers' Day program with multiple speakers and musical offerings. The event aims to honor mothers and showcase community talent within the church on Mothers’ Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
Blog Fightsiriots Start Boyles as Official
In Mobile a pamphlet seeks to confirm Boyles for district attorney amid past liquor prosecutions and ongoing trials. The document lists supporting attorneys including Claude Hamilton and Harry Smith and notes services at the Press Church.
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Fightsiriots
Boyles
Tequer Co
Nates
Mobile
Aiveinenine Street
Dr. D
Beries
Evan Oral
Senate
Willem
G. Q . Rich
J. Young
Francis Gm
T. .B. Twitty
O. Goode
W. H
London Strikes Intensify Across Rail Bus Network
Reports from London Glasgow and Liverpool detail widespread strike disorders May 5 with buses attacked and tramway inspectors injured. Observers warn the general strike endangers government authority and global trade as commerce reports estimate millions in affected industries including coal transports and manufacturing.
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Liverpool
England
Wallasey
Sthedinsier
Louisiana Alabama Woman Attacked and Robbed by Four
Miss May Pace of Montgomery said four men dragged her from a parked car seven miles from town to a wooded area near Coosada Ferry. They bound her to a tree and flogged her then robbed her of 39 dollars before fleeing. Police search for the four suspects.
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Montgomery
Ala
May
Pace
Coosada Ferry
Transit rates on fruit shipments set to Mobile
Transit rates on fruits and vegetables from Mobile and other points to Wheelys Station near a large canning plant have been set effective May 11. The measures expand through rates from origin to destination enabling wider distribution of canned goods from Mobile. Additional rates include cotton clothing from Knoxville to Mobile for Pacific coast, shovels from Chattanooga to the Pacific coast, wood pulp Mobile to Chattanooga, and a plan for a bilan from Murfreesboro and McMinnville Tenn to Mobile for Pacific movement.
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Mobile
Bio
Wheely
Rafiro
Tra Department of the Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville
Pacific Coast
Chattanooga
Murfreesboro
McMinville
Tenn
Pacific
Electrical workers strike in London causes power concerns
London May 5. Dense haze over the city darkens streets as electrical unionists at London power stations go on strike. The government says enough staff remain to keep plants running and supply continued.
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London
Pound Sterling Slightly Higher As Markets Edge Up
May 6 reports the pound sterling showing modest gains as financial markets edge higher amid cautious trading. Investments and currency traders monitor domestic data for clues on future direction.
London Strike Continues Without Weakening Effort
Great Britain's monster general strike persists with coal miners and other workers remaining inactive. No signs of waning resolve from either side as of May 5.
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London
Great Britain
Mass Meeting Protests Muscle Shoals Lease Plan
In Florence Alabama a crowd of over a thousand gathered at the county courthouse to denounce Southern power companies proposed lease of Muscle Shoals. The 1500 word telegram urged Senator to oppose the deal, warning of high prices and no fertilizer guarantee for farmers over fifty years. Delegations from multiple counties voiced strong opposition.
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Florence
Ala
Alabama
Southern
Anyme
There
Body of Drowned Man Found in Polecat Bay
Coroner Dr. Hale reports the body of George Dean, 1, a Black man, recovered from Polecat bay where he drowned while fishing. Dean was with a companion known as Mose, whose last name is unknown. The body lay on the causeway under construction.
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George Dean
Polecat Bay
8. F. Hale
Mose
Dean
Veterans Parade to Highlight Confederate Reunion Activities
The Confederate veterans plan a large parade led by General Beene and staff, with veterans from the Army, Navy, and allied groups marching. Other events include reunions of Confederate organizations, staff appointments, and visits to Atlanta for the Stone Mountain memorial, all between May 18 and 21.
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Ana Sea
Gineral
Virginia
Alt. T
Ala
Bneed
Trans-Mississippi
Velarak
Berene
Sooneon
Revwane
War States Army
Bss
Spons Cor
Mian
Nannie B. Chandler
Gadsden
Forrest McCord
Andiston
Jean Pollock
Mont
Sean B. Shields
Jasper
J. B. Stanley
Greenville
Genaners
Geneva
Confederate Southern Memorial Association
The
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
United Conferate Veterans
Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Mostern
United States
City property transfers recorded on local deeds
The northwest corner of St. Louis and Lawrence streets sold by J. M. McVoy and wife to cens Festoraczi in a cash deal of 500. A second transfer shows James K. Glennon and wife selling property at the south side of its avenue 314 feet west of Chees street to George Fearn & Bons Inc for 2400 with a stated cash sum of 6,000.
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St. Louis
Lawrence Streets
J. M. McVoy
Cens Festoraczi
James K. Glennon
Poperty
Chees Street
George Fearn & Bons, Inc
Four Officials and Four Convicts Indicted in Alabama Murder Case
Jefferson county grand jury charged Warden A. E. Davis and four inmates with first degree murder in the death of James W. Kne at Flat Top mines in August 1924. Indicted are Cecil Houston, Elbert Lewis, Les Payne, and Anderson, with arrests and joint trial planned.
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Birmingham
Ala
Aeerie R. Davis
Flat Top
Jefferson County
Grand Jury
James W. Kne
Fla Top
Davis
Cecil Houston
White
Elbert Lewis
Les Payne
Anderson
Houston
Lewis
Knox
Nan
Music Contest Hours Change in Public Schools
The article lists a set of music memory numbers for a primary grades contest and states rules by Mr Colvin. Students must be seated 15 minutes early and bring their own pens. No erasers or changes allowed on test papers. altered papers will not be counted.
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Peter J. Cobra
Natoma Herbert
Grieg
MacDowell
Mosskowski
d'Ambroise
Poldini
Barnby
Colvin
Abolition of lash in Alabama era and murder indictments outlined
The article details a 1927 Alabama policy abolition of corporal punishment and related prison reforms. It notes the governor’s stance, the role of Warden Davis, and indictments of four victims and deputy Warden W. A. Baton in separate murder cases connected to prison discipline and a planned transfer of custody via requisition papers.
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Ima
Anderson
Blo Eee
Alena Ti
Iby
Brandon
Davis
W. A. Baton
David
Harper
Brownsville
Tenn
Ruth
Bates
Tennessee
Peay
Ice Price Cut Reported by Mobile Ice Company
Advertises new ice rates in Mobile citing overstock. Wagons sell at 40 cents per 100 pounds for cash, 20 cents per 60 pounds, and 10 cents per 26 pounds, with 60-pound tickets and cash-only terms to stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile Ice Delivery Company
Pedo Pt
Ice
Satan Sepany
Southwest
Water Es
Vanderbilt to Pay Up Debts
Vanderbilt plans to settle outstanding debts in its first venture and public issues are prepared to be listed. The announcement indicates readiness to proceed with the financial obligations and related offerings.
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Vanderbilt
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