Semmes Man Held in Seven Degree Arson Case
Robert Lowery, 19, brother in law of H Hudson Howell of Semmes, jailed on $1000 bond accused of seventh degree arson in a Mobile county case. Howell says he believes Lowery started a house fire set to be moved into next week, with McDuffy corroborating. Preliminary hearing scheduled in inferior court next week.
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Robert
H. Hudson Howell
Semmes
Tacky Courtney
Mobile County
E. J. Huet
Howell
Courtney
Lowery
McDuffy
Inferior Criminal Court
Witness Seeks Return to Stand in Snyder Case
Maya for Mrs. Ruth Snyder tells reporters the Queens Village housewife will be recalled to refute testimony as court adjourns after Gray completes direct examination. Spectators court officers and attorneys fill the scene as questions probe Gray’s involvement and motive in Albert Snyder’s death.
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New York
Maya
Ruth Snyder
Queens Village
Snyder
Gray
Sny
Mais
Ouse
Er J
Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Albert Snyder
Narwhal Arrives After Three Years at M. N. Pier
At the M and N pier the Narwhal arrives after a long layover and unloads general cargo. The Jose discharges and coaling while the Cibao sails today. The Windward bound ships Fidra and Sinclair Oil Line vessel depart. West Hika sails to London with general cargo from Waterman Steamship.
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Jose
Cibao A
Tieres Nelu Ocmu
Sinclair Oil Company
Fidra
West Hika
London
Waterman Steamship Corporation
Early Markets Stall Street Opening in New York
May 6 report shows mixed results in early markets with the steel and other leading Industrials posting slight declines. Futures in New York firm with May 15.66, July 15.90, 16.12, December 16.30, January 16.34. New Orleans futures quoted May 15.73, July 15.86, 16.06, December 16.21, January 16.24 bid.
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New York
New Orleans
Reading Em and Renting Em Bell 3607 Home
Reading Em and Renting Em details a Bell 3607 model at address 1041 and related home rental arrangements amid period industry notes. The item highlights labeling, ownership, and cataloging specifics for readers.
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Bell
Electric Chair Yawns for Clyde Bachelor Court Denies Slayer Appeal
Clyde Bachelor Alabama's noted killer draws nearer to execution as the Alabama Supreme Court remands the case to Elmore County Circuit Court to fix a date for the electric chair. The decision ends hope of delay. Judge Lamar Smith was killed by a boot to the body while asleep, a case that drew statewide attention. Judge Smith’s public life and family ties are noted, with context on Bachelor and Leonard.
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Montgomery
Ala
Clyde Bachelor
Alabama
Alabama Supreme Court
Joel B. Brown
Lamar Smith
Circuit Court
Elmore County
Supreme Court
Bachelor
J Smith
Judge Smith
Leonard
Bimore County
George Smith
Crenshaw
Regional Finals Set For Fourth Notice Constitution Contest
State final speakers list for the Regional Finals in Birmingham tonight at 8 o clock. Contestants from six high schools include John H Bryson Pittsburgh PA Andrew Gilbert and Maxwell Lancaster Birmingham and Miss Perrow Asheville NC. Each will present a ten minute speech on constitutional themes before a panel of judges led by Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice John G Anderson.
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Alabama
The
Herald
City Auditorium
Birmingham
Champitn
John H. Bryson
Pittsburgh
Constitution
Jack M. Caldwell, Jr
Rhea County High School
Dayton
Ashington
John G. Anderson
Alabama Supreme Court
Movernor
Mississippi
John c
University
Charles de Greve
Cincinnati
Ohio State Sotorian
van Oedel
J. van Anderson
Citicommittee
Indiana State Bar
Scent Politics as Factor in Van Heuvel Case
Charges against United States Marshal John Van Heuvel involve disorderly conduct resisting an officer and intoxication. A Mobile tale says politics may influence the case while the Justice Department seeks an opinion from U S Attorney Alex C K in Mobile on whether action is needed.
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John van Heuvel
United States
Mobile
Department of Justice
Washington
John Sargent
van Heuvel
Mobile Recorder’s Court
Arest
Department
Alex C. K. ‘United
States Attorney In
Cement
Cnming
South Dakota
Harding
Wun Leowledge
Birch
Frank
Edington
Louisiana Woman Sought in Mobile Missing for 18 Years
An appeal seeks a Louisiana woman last heard from in mobile area. The notice lists an Alexandria Louisiana address and requests information about a long‑missing woman believed to be named in connection with a prior investigation.
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Louisiana
Mobile
J. J. Senor Street
Alexandria
Awaka
Two Kidnap Victims Freed in Chicago Case
Abraham Scharlin of Chicago and James Taylor, kidnapped for ransom, were freed at 4 am in New York. Police linked suspects including Charles Peter and others. ransom demands and checks traced to James A. Taylor. Marcus and Berman, long-known criminals, connected to prior murders and robberies.
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New York
Abraham Scharlin
Chicago
James Taylor
Senator Selin
Taylor
Ae Roe
Bors
Kidn
Schartin
Seber
E Street
Central Park
Marcus
Elks
Philadel
James A. Taylor
Brooklyn
Berman
Montreal
Sie Superior
Wis
Mrs McCarthy Wins $5,000 Life Insurance Verdict
Mrs. W. P. McCarthy was awarded a $5,000 verdict against York Life Insurance for her late husband. The defense argued preexisting heart trouble and questioned the policy validity.
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W. P. McCarthy
Lfe
York Life Insurance Company
cCarthy
4,000 Pound Mullet Catch Reported at Sea
A two masted fishing smack G. of the Mar Fish and Oyster fleet brought in a 4,000 pound mullet catch this morning. Three more vessels were reported at sea with crews awaiting dockside results.
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Mar
Kidnap Plot Targeted Chicago Gunman in $1,000,000 Ransom Plan
Chicago gunman J. Fernekes, alias Midget, faces robbery and murder charges as prosecutors reveal a proposed kidnap plot aimed at winning his freedom. He allegedly conspired to seize a person for a $1 million ransom to be paid to Chicago police.
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Fernekes
Chicago
Rnekes
Farme levee district taxes outlined in flood act note
New Orleans May 6 federal flood control act requires states to match two dollars of levee construction funds for every one dollar from the federal government. Farmers within levee districts face taxes on land crops including sugar syrup and other overflow prone lands with five mills per dollar plus various per unit charges such as 26 cents per bale of cotton and 5 cents per ton of cane.
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New Orleans
United States
CHEST AID TO FLOOD RELIEF GIVEN FREELY
Community chest reports rapid funds flow for flood relief with the Red Cross mobilizing blankets clothing and food. Mobile Red Cross Chapter has already exceeded its quota and the chest plans to do more if needed.
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Cious
Rte Cme Ne Ene Eppes
Rea Cross
Community Chest
National Association
Mobile Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Taxi Driver With Great Voice Stars in Handel Oratorio
Chicago on May 15 Saul Silverman sings the Handel Oratorio with the role Bijijah to showcase his extraordinary bass voice. A cab driver supporting his wife and child, he moved from Los to Chicago seeking study opportunities and transfer due to his promising talent.
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Chicago
Saul Silverman
Vais
Los
Silverman
Hunter Wins Match in Net Tourney Berlin
Francis T. Hunter defeated Dr. Heinz Landmann of Germany 6-2 6-1 9-7 in the first international tennis match of the local season played here in Berlin on May 6.
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Hunter
Berlin
Francis T. Hunter
Heinz Landmann
Germany
Flooded Louisiana under siege as officials confer
Secretary Hoover and Secretary Davis arrive in Vicksburg for talks on flood relief as Mississippi floodwaters push southward. Plans include a river steamer patrol down to Natchez with Red Cross and War Department officials coordinating shelter and rescue efforts amid rising waters and threatened refuges.
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Vicksburg
Mies
Commerce
Hoover
Davis
Edgar Jadwin
States
Misata
Hoovera
Red Cross
Tan Acter
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Courteas
Delhi
Monroe
Macon Ridge
Sicily Island
Oak
St. Jane
Vidalia
Concordia Parish
Mississippi
Plumber Walkout Settlement Expected Soon
The plumber walkout that pulled journeymen from local shops Monday should settle in the next several days. The National Master Plumbers' Association local branch and Local 119 of the Association of Journeymen Plumbers and Fitters report an agreement meeting the $10 a day standard. No change in hours is sought, an official says.
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National Master Plumbers’ Association
Association of
Jo Plumbers and Fitters
Journeymen’s Union
Bayshore Branch Field Day Special Run
The Bayshore branch runs a field day special to Bayou Batre this Saturday. The train departs from Terminal Station at 6 46 o clock and returns at 7 o clock.
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Bayshore
Bayou
Flood Ravages 1200 Miles of Main Highway
Floods ruin 1200 miles of primary road in Washington state. Officials assess extensive damage to transportation network and urgent repair needs prompt state action. Local districts report impacts on commerce, commuting, and emergency services.
Clothing and medical aid collected for flood relief
Red Cross reports mobile relief efforts funded by about $20,000 with more expected. Beatrice Study Club sent three large boxes of clothing to the flood supplies depot at Geton Furniture Company, to be forwarded to the affected area. Medical supplies will be received at the Red Cross office and sent to Vicksburg.
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Tui
Rea Crom
Mobile
Red Cross
Beatrice Study Club
Beatrice
Ala
Nis Club
aGeton Furniture Comegny
The
Vicksburg
American Woman Shot in Jerusalem Bandit Attack
An American woman identified as Mrs Pettitt wife of an Adventist bishop was slightly wounded in the throat and shoulder during a bandit attack in Jerusalem s Valley of Robbers She was en route to join her husband in Burma and received treatment at the government hospital.
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Jerusalem
Weather forecast for Mobile area cloudy with little change
The Mobile forecast says cloudy conditions continue with little temperature change tonight and Saturday. Meteorologist Albert Ashen notes no significant weather shifts expected for the region.
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Mobile
Albert Ashen
Jakiotes
Breakfast Guests at White House Frenzy Glimpse
Washington May 6 A breakfast at the White House drew speculation as President Coolidge hosted cabinet members and senators. The guest list hinted at Republican strategy for the coming year and succession possibilities.
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Washington
William Organ
Butler
Iy Span
Cabinet Ee
Balloon Race Planned in Denver September 10
Detroit observers note potential involvement as Ralph H. Upson and the contest committee announce the balloon race will be held in Denver on September 10. Detroiter pollees and officials consider international participation.
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Denver
Detroit
Colo
Ralph H. Upson
Laboratory Mounted in Boat to Combat Smallpox Menace
A state board of health prepared a small oyster boat mounted as a mobile laboratory. The vessel can be sent to various river tributaries to treat drinking water supplies and supervise chlorination facilities at camps. Officials say the effort aims to halt smallpox and ensure safe water.
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Seaton Rouge
State Board of Health
Mets
Ffi Jalee SD Red
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