Large Copper Still Seized by Mobile Prohibition Agents
A 500 gallon copper still, said to be the largest seized by federal prohibition agents in Mobile, was found and destroyed in a Mississippi swamp near Horseshoe Lake. Two 60 gallon barrels of white whiskey and mash were recovered. no arrests. Raid led by A. W. Hargett with Agents Hughes and Jackson.
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Horseshoe Lake
Mississippi
Dog River
A. W. Hargett
Hughes
Jackson
Death Closes Long Career of Alabama Lawyer Statesman
Alabama lawyer and statesman dies at night ending a long public career. He held prominent posts and influenced state politics through decades of service. His death marks the loss of a key figure in the state's legal and political history.
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Alabama
Voters in Mobile Seek Delegates to Democratic Convention
Mobile voters and state residents march to the polls to choose two delegates from the first district for the National Democratic convention in Houston and four delegates at large, with strong Smith and anti Smith factions. Some polling boxes failed to open, Box 8 Dane 8 and Box 3 Ward 4, adding to anticipated delays.
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Mobile
Smith
Q@nti-Smith
Dane
Ward
Christian Chosen Docks Fete Chief Named for Ceremony
Christian selected as docks fête chief. On the committee with him are Ernest F. Ladd D P Bestos Jr John T Cochrane Mayor Leon Schwarz G C Outlaw and William B Taylor. Governor Bibb Graves will attend with delegates from every county and several nationally prominent figures are also expected.
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Mr. Christian
Ernest F. Ladd
D. P. Bestos, Jr
John T. Cochrane
Leon Schwarz
G. C. Outlaw
William B. Taylor
Bibb Graves
City Parade Marks Junior Day Inauguration
Every ward in the city will be represented in a boys parade starting from Barton Academy at 3 o'clock next Monday afternoon. The event is part of Junior Day celebrations ahead of the May 10 city election. Boys wear dark trousers and ties with white shirts, no hats, and march through principal downtown streets before city officials are inaugurated for one day.
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Barton Academy
Mobile
Cook Bound Over On Theft Charge
W. C. Cook, arrested last Tuesday by Mobile police, pleaded guilty in recorder's court to burglary and was bound over to the grand jury. Police said he broke into a freight car near the viaduct and took cartons of cigarettes. the property was recovered and he was alleged to be wanted in Selma.
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D. H. Edington
Recorder’s Court
Grand
Cook
Selma
Concealed weapons case ends with fine or jail term
K Durden was arraigned before Judge D H Edington on carrying concealed weapon and sentenced to 50 dollars or 30 days. The tale mentions G West charged with worthless checks and secured non, but details are unclear.
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K. Durden
D. H. Edington
Penny Ion
G. West
State Bankers Parley Promises Large Alabama Attendance
The Alabama Bankers Association annual convention at the Battle House on May 17 is expected to draw its largest crowd in years. Dallas visitors include bankers from across the state as well as New Orleans and New York firms. Events include a Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club barbecue, dock inspections, a city motor tour, a Mobile Country Club buffet supper with dancing, and a Friday luncheon with golf on the Country Club course.
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Battle House
Austin H. Pharr
First National Bank
New Orleans
New York
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Country Club
Soviet Demands Polish Apology Sparks Moscow Protest
In Moscow on May 8, Soviet Foreign Minister George Tchitcherin issued a note to Poland protesting anti Bolshevik terrorism in Warsaw. He said Russo Polish relations are worsening as Poland refuses to clear white conspirators and criminals and pledged energetic measures to protect Soviet citizens and suppress refugee terror.
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M. Lizareff
Poland
Warsaw
George Tchitcherin
Airfield South of Tety in Lenox Point Progress Report
City officials note the airfield four miles south of Tety in Lenox Point road is nearing completion but an opening date is undetermined. Workmen labor over six days, one runway nearly complete, while earth leveling and settling proceed slowly.
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Tety
Lenos Point Road
Cecil F. Bates
Mobilian Awarded Architect Medal
Francis Poggi of Mobile won the Samuel 8 Labouisse memorial prize in Tulane College of Architecture contests. The award recognizes excellence among architecture students and honors the late Samuel Labouisse. Poggi’s achievement highlights his design talents and ties to Mobile.
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Samuel 8. Labouisse Memorial
Tulane College of Architecture
Francis Poggi
State Engineer to View Roads Aiding County Plan
Expected this afternoon, George Moulton and H G Wells will inspect three federal and state aid roads included in a $5,000,000 road bond issue. The county pays half the cost, with the remainder shared by federal and state governments. They will hear objections on route changes during their visit.
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George Moulton
H. G. Wells
Bureau of Roads
New Detention Home For Girls To Be Sought
The article reports plans for a new girls detention home to be built between the county garage and farm near the next county board meeting. It estimates a cost of about $12,000 with construction time to be announced if the board ratifies. Chairman Arthur D. Davis proposes building in units to reduce costs and allow future expansion.
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The
of Revenue
Arthur D. Davis
Asphalt Laid On Span Causeway Funds Tally
The Bay Bridge Causeway paving began late Monday with first asphalt laid near the Texas river span and progress toward Mobile. After completion, work will move to the By July 1. April traffic reached 13 454 vehicles and tolls totaled 15868 20 dollars per Bay Bridge Company figures.
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Tensas River
Mobile
Bay Bridge Company
D. T. & J. Proposes New Rail Yard North of Lima
Washington May 8 The firm seeks to build a yard on a large tract north of Lima and east of the Ironton main line. About 20 miles of track will be laid to connect the yard and main line to expedite new facility connections and shorten distances.
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Lima
Ironton
Raf
Bay Toll Refund Plan Aims to Boost Mobile Trade
Metz Ger, Hammond Gayfer and A. D. es were named to work out details for a meeting. The proposal calls for a graduated credit on bridge tolls based on purchase amounts in Mobile. Larger buyers would get larger credits, smaller purchasers smaller credits, to encourage county residents to trade in Mobile.
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Metzger
Hammond Gayfer
A. D. Es
Mobile
Weeds Ordinance Goes Into Effect Citywide
The vacant lot weed cutting ordinance becomes effective this week with notices sent to violators. City officials including Hary T. Hartwell, Ed Ford, and Henry Moore plan to begin clearing grass next Monday, with costs charged to property owners.
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Hary T. Hartwell
Moore
Ed Ford
Henry
Women Near Death After Auto Crash in Nashville
Two young women, Margie Cobb age 18 and Addie Jolly age 20, were critically injured in a Sunday automobile wreck in Nashville. Doctors said Cobb had little hope for recovery while Jolly had an even chance to live. The car with two male passengers struck a telephone pole. the youths were only slightly hurt.
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Tenn
Margie Cobb
Addie Jolly
Varied Opportunities and Two for One Yeur Ad
An advertisement notes varied opportunities and a two for one offer titled Yeur, running in both morning and evening slots at a single price. The brief notice highlights repeated exposure across day parts and a bundled pricing approach.
Tsinan trouble raises alert for Americans in China
Tsinan clashes between Chinese nationalists and Japanese troops stir concern for U.S. citizens. Reports of heavy casualties surface but officials say the dispatch may be mistaken and contradict earlier rumors. Japanese chief of staff responds to charges and defends actions amid fears of air raids on the international settlement.
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Peking
Tsinan
International Settlement
Vets Pay Homage At Grave Of Confederate Boy Martyr
The grave of David Dodd in Mount Holly cemetery at Little Rock becomes a shrine for veterans including Marion B. Richmond of Long Beach California. Dodd was executed in 1864 as a Confederate spy after being captured with Union informants. His dying words pledged he would not betray confidences.
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David Dodd
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Marion B. Richmond
Long Beach
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Mount Holly Cemetery
American flier forced down near Rio de Janeiro
Captain Ralph O'Neil, who departed Rio de Janeiro at 6 p.m. yesterday to attempt a flight, was forced to land. Details are sparse as the incident unfolds and official statements are awaited.
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Rio Janeiro
Ralph O’ Neil
Courts Is Georgia Tennis Champion
Atlanta May 8 Mason Courts Tech the ment defeated opponents 6 2 8 6 6 1 6 4 to win the Georgia tennis title in a decisive victory at the courts in Atlanta.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Mason Courts
Tech
The
Ment
Sidney J Bowie State Leader Dies in Rewa Era
Sidney J Bowie longtime Alabama congressman and attorney who served in the U S House from 1900 to 1906 and chaired Alabama’s delegation at the 1920 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco dies in Rewa era Born July 3 1865 in Bowie family details show early public service as Talladega town clerk and city alderman joined University of Alabama law in 1885 admitted to bar that July He also served on Alabama's Democratic executive committee for six years in state politics
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Bydney Cham
Bowie
Alabama
United States
House of Representatives
San Francisco
US Ensign Sentenced in Panama Riot
Frank J Donohue of Waukee attached to the US cruiser Rochester was jailed for 60 days by a Panama police magistrate after a fight. He allegedly resisted a police officer’s demand for fare while Nitro was stabbed during the riot. Jaen, though stabbed, is alive but believed hopeless. others injured were said to be out of danger.
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Frank J . Donohue
Ford Back After European Tour
Henry Ford returned from Europe on the Majestic with optimism about American business conditions. He said the current prosperity would continue and that the business outlook is good. Ford noted Ford Motor Co has about 1,000,000 orders on hand and production is being increased to meet demand.
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New York
Henry Ford
Europe
Majestic
Tl Am
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
U S Government Liable for Ford Stock Refund
Cincinnati May 8 The United States was held liable to refund about 44500 to former Ford Motor stock owners for corporation income tax paid under protest The ruling affirms a Detroit district court decision in the suit by Mrs Alice G Kales against the government proper nouns and dates preserved
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Cincinnati
United States
Ford Motor
United States Court of
United States District Court
Detroit
Alice G. Kales
Paris Police Hunt Missing U S Girl
Paris police launch a broad search for Juanita Wilson a 16 year old Chicago girl who disappeared days ago from her sister s home in Paris officials say the case remains a mystery with limited details available.
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Paris
Juanita Wilson
Chicago
Knapp Larceny Case Presented to Trial Jury
Supreme Court Justice Stephen urges jurors to base verdict on oath and facts not gender. He warns against chivalry influencing the capricious handling of the case and notes the defendant's high office should not affect the verdict. The defendant, a woman, is noted for women's growing public roles and suffrage.
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Knapp
Supreme Court
Stephen Jury
English Court Reception Tonight
London May 8 Debutantes prepare for a royal court reception noted for elegant gowns white dresses pale greens and light colors. Bandeaux with plumes and veils evoke 1830s style while orchids with silver lace bouquets adorn many guests and debutantes with matching uniforms add splendor.
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London
City Withdraws Cemetery Fight Near Toulminville
The Mobile city commission voted to withdraw the petition to establish a negro cemetery near Toulminville citing location within Mobile’s police jurisdiction. It noted possible veto power by Mobile or Prichard if the site lies within one mile and a half of Prichard, affecting county actions.
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Toulminville
City Commission
Mobile
Prichard
Two Draw Fines Under Prohi Laws
Gene Collier and Herman Taylor were arrested for violating prohibition law and arraigned in recorder's court this morning. Each was fined $100 or 90 days, with arrests made under the possession feature of the law.
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Gene Collier
Herman Taylor
Recorder’s Court
Social workers debate convention plans amid division
Fragmented notes show social workers in a national conference facing a split over convention timing and location. Competing groups in cities like Boston and Minneapolis discuss moves while supporters argue plans may deadlock or shift.
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Memphis
San Francisco
Ational
Social A Ho ‘Sre
Calfornia
Atlantic
Boston
Minneapolis
Find Body Missing In Shocking Shipping Board Tale
A terse report notes a missing body connected to an American figure who previously served as an assistant paymaster for the Shipping Board. The fragment hints at a search or discovery context without fuller details.
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Shipping Board
Prisoners Moved to Florida City
Charles Fletcher conceal, turned over to Pensacola authorities, gave address as New Orleans. He was taken back to the city late last night. Sheriff Mose Penton also moved two other men tied to a stolen rented car by celetiiae, arrested earlier in the day and returned.
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Conceil
Pensacola
New
Orle
Mose Penton
Ensa
Celetiiae
Boy Swallows Cent Coin In Serious Throat Emergency
In Bogalusa a young boy was rushed to Charity Hospital after swallowing a penny. Surgeons and doctors labored to remove the coin with an operation seen as a last resort to save the child’s life.
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Charity Hospital
Aday Rom
Bogalusa
Thepital
Mobilian Capture Trip to New York
A. Flach, Mobian solicitor, attends a national convention in New York. The event, held annually, runs through May with Flach noted for long service and involvement in the local organ group.
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New York
A. Flach
Sereye
Mob
Baptist Appeal Dismissed in Federal Court Decision
Federal Judge Knox dismissed the appeal of the American Baptist Mission Society regarding a $550,000 dispute. The case arose in New York as part of a circuit court action, ending the challenge without further court action.
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New York
Thepeal
American Baptist Mission Society
Knox
Jackson Weere
Auto runs off Perth Amboy ferry. man and woman trapped
A man and a woman were trapped when a sedan rolled into the water near Perth Amboy as a ferryboat operated in shallow harbor. Rescue crews worked to pull them from the submerged vehicle. Further details about injuries and exact location were not immediately available.
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Perth Amboy
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