Entire Warrior System To Open Soon
The Warrior river barge line is expected to resume full service once 20 new steel barges, built by Tennessee Coal and Railroad, are delivered. Several Warrior points remain under a freight embargo from about two years ago, but a manager states the system will become paying again when the vessels are ready. In early 1930s months, the line carried 61 499 tons of freight. The exact delivery date for the barges is not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrior River
Tennessee Coal Tran and Railroad Company
Mone Ir
Warrior
Brent
Rges
Magnolia Blossoms Sent for Exhibit at Southern Exposition
The first lot of Magnolia blossoms from Daphne, packed by a local florist, leaves for the Mobile booth and will reach New York on opening day. Capt. Joe Pose organized the shipment with Frank Craighead supervising details for the Mobile exhibit at the Southern exposition. William Raab of Todd shipyard aids in booth arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Joe Pose
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Frank Craighead
William Raab
Todd Shipyard
Boy Scouts Field Meet At Government and New Streets
The arrival field meet of the Boy Scouts of America will be held this afternoon at 1 30 o clock on the lot at Government and New streets. All troops will take part in twelve events including racing Red Cross life saving tests wall scaling tugs of war tent pitching and signaling. Troop 1 Crichton holds a silver loving cup awarded to the top scoring troop and competition is keen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Beery
America
Troop 1
Crichton
Sues for damages over batted ball at opening game
Frances Rieman of Arlington Street Oakdale through attorney Tis dale J Touart filed suit in circuit court against Mobile Baseball Association seeking 5000 in damages. She says she was struck by a batted ball while attending the opening game of the 1925 season on April 14 at Monroe Park. The complaint alleges a baseball association employee was negligent in placing a bench near the first base line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rieman
Arlington Street
Oakdale
Tisdale J. Touart
Circuit Court
Mobile Baseball Association
Monroe Park
The
Baseball Association
Martin to Deliver Address in Mobile
Notices from the Chamber of Commerce invite members to a Wednesday night meeting at the Elks Club where T. W. Martin, president of the Power Company, will speak. Alabama Power Company has purchased the Mobile Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Club
Hich
T. W. Martin
2 Power Company
Alabama Power Company
Mobile Electric
Police Relief to Hold Annual Meeting Sunday
The Mobile Relief Association will hold its annual meeting Sunday at 3 PM. President Johnson announced officers for the end year will be named and John H. Bressingham will report on the association’s annual ball as organizer and promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mobile Relief Association
Johnson
John H. Bressingham
Two Men Arrested Under Prohi Law in Crichton
Ww. Parrish and R. Parrish were arrested early today in Crichton by E Sheriffs Burch and Shreve for violation of the prohibition law. Officers allege the men were found with several gallons of liquor in their possession.
Weather update for Peltree and Mississippi region
Light showers expected tonight across Peltree and Mississippi area. Skies remain overcast with cool temperatures and a chance of lingering drizzle into early morning.
Mobile shipmaster recounts loss of Thelma schooner
Captain E B Semmes of the Thelma reports a fire in the engine room caused by a backfire from the gas engine. The blaze reached 200 gallons of gasoline, triggering an explosion and destruction of the forward house. Seven crew members escaped by lifeboat after two hours aboard the burning vessel. Thelma, valued at about 10000 dollars, sank near Pensacola after the crew endured two days at sea before rescue.
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E. B. Semmes
Thelma
Foneacela
Havana
Mobile
Blacklawn
Semmes
Pensacola
Andreas Garcia
Tigherman
Cops Chase Negro and File Prohibition Charges
Deputies Nelson and Schwarz pursued Leslie Coleman, a Negro, for three miles to arrest him for speeding 40 to 45 mph. A half pint of whiskey was found in the car, and Coleman faces a prohibition charge in addition to speeding. Steve Dickers and Victor Chougas were each fined 50 dollars or 60 days for possession of whiskey.
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Nelson
Blackman
Leon Schwarz
Leslie Coleman
Coleman
Steve Dickers
Victor Chougas
Recorder
County Road Work Expands From Telegraph Road to Magazine Point
County highway crews under James E. Shelton begin a gravel road from Telegraph road to Magazine Point to improve mileage and durability. They also gravel the Cedar Point road north from Thomas' store to Arlington to combat drought damage and restore conditions.
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County Highway Department
James E. Shelton
Telegraph Road
Magazine Point
Cedar Point
Thomas’ Store
Arlington
Drouth
Shelton
Youth Injured When Hit by Car in Prichard
Clovius Bolton an 18 year old of Prichard Ala suffered injuries this morning at 9 o clock when struck by a car driven by John Becerra 109 St Emanuel street Police report J D Bolton father of the boy was Bruised by the car Both had narrow escapes from serious injury Becerra stopped at the scene and later surrendered to Officer Green and was docketed on a charge of reckless driving After treatment at City hospital the boy returned home
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Clovius Bolton
Prichard
Ala
John Becérra
St. Emanuel Street
J._D.Bolton
Government yacht Dixie inspects boats for compliance
The 95-foot Dixie of the Bureau of Navigation, Department of Commerce, arrived from Pensacola and will stay several days in port to inspect boats for navigation equipment compliance. Under Captain H. P. Clark the Dixie is based in New Orleans and operates between Key West and the Mexican border, with two 200 horsepower engines and a small harbor speed boat.
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Dixie
Bureau of Navigation
Department of Commerce
Pensacola
H. P. Clark
New Orl
Key, West
Mexican
Irvine to Operate Point Clear Hotel This Season
Arrangements are complete for the Point Clear hotel to be operated again this season under Cr. Irvine of the St. Andrew Hotel in Mobile. Irvine previously managed the hotel located on Mobile Bay and will resume duties this season.
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Point Clear
Cr. Irvine
Eed
St. Andrew
Mobile
Will .O
Irvine
Theotel
Coastera Water
Mobile Bay
Seaxa
Million Dollar Mobile Paving Plan Aims Citywide
City engineers in Mobile map a $1,000,000 plan to pave every street south of Church Street to the southern drain and from Broad Street to the river. Officials expect cheaper yardage than past contracts and at least 500 workers will be employed to complete the project on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
City of
Mobile
Church Street
Texas
Broad Street
Los Angeles Dirigible Returns Home From Porto Rico Flight
Navy airship Los Angeles sails from Mayaguez Porto Rico to Miami and Atlantic coast, due in Los Angeles area late afternoon or evening. It began the return leg yesterday at 2 30 pm and followed the Atlantic coast toward home.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Navy
Los Angeles
Porto Rico
Miami
Atlantic Coast
Mayaguese
Steete
Atic
King George Opens Wembley Exposition
King George opened Wembley Exposition with 90,000 spectators present as 21 cannon salutes boomed and nine aeroplanes buzzed overhead. The event marked the fifteenth anniversary of his proclamation and began its second period after a delayed start amid rain as crowds gathered.
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Wembley
Eng
George
King George
Spanish Punish Rifian Tribesmen Near Sidemessand
United Press reports a Spanish attack in the Sidemessand sector against Riffian tribesmen. General San Julios’s column broke through 1,000 to 1,500 fighters, with heavy Riffian losses and several prisoners. Spanish casualties were about 50 wounded.
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Tetuan
Morocco
United Press
Sidemessand
San Julios
Finance Minister Calillaux to Present Plans Next Tuesday
Paris May 9 Finance Minister Calillaux was authorized by the cabinet to lay his financial plans before parliament. The cabinet approved the outline during a morning session largely devoted to the matter. Calillaux said he would not reveal exact details until his appearance next Tuesday before the finance commission of the chamber of deputies.
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Paris
Associated Press
Caillaux
M. Calillaux
Finance Commission
Chamber of Deputies
All Lies Defense of Accused Coach in Court
Knoxville Tenn May 9 A former athletic director coach John St Bender denounces charges as lies after Arlie Williams 11 testifies alleging familiarity and indecent propositions. Bender bound to criminal court for the third time with two more charges pending for early next week.
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Knoxville
Tenn
John St. Bender
City Schools
Arlie Williams
France and Spain Plan Strong Offensive Against Rif
Premier Painleve said France and Spain will act against Rif tribesmen harassing zones in Morocco. He stated the two nations are preparing a strong offensive with England in accord with the plan.
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Paris
France
Spain
Morocco
Painleve
England
Mississippi sues Ford over 132 million penalties
Mississippi files a chancery suit against Ford Motor Co seeking 132 million in penalties for alleged anti trust violations. Writs of garnishment have been served on Ford dealers and banks as the case, returnable May 26, is pursued to determine state property and funds owned by Ford in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Ford Motor Company of
Detroit
Ford Automobiles
Memphis
New Orleans
W. J. Miller
State Revenue
Hinds County
Chancery Court
Ford Motor Company
Ford
J. W. Cassedy
State Revenue Agent
Four youths struck by car in West Newbury incident
Four youths walking home from a dance were struck by a car described as having a single headlight. Charles Caldwell, 13, died at once while Ludges Picard and two others were injured. The driver leaped from the vehicle as it approached. Authorities charged Whanslaugh- for the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Newbury
Mass
Charles Caldwell
Ludges Picard
Whanslaugh
Smaller nations win support for traffic liberty at Geneva parley
The conference at Geneva on arms and munitions traffic saw smaller states secure broad backing for a principle that liberty of traffic rather than prohibition should form the basis of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Associated Press
League of Nations
Arms Amendment at Geneva Adopted by Conference
The arms conference general committee, voting with Turkey against, accepted Delegate Bueros of Uruguay's resolution as the basis of the convention. It provides licenses for arms traffic will be issued only to recognized governments, not individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
International News Service
Arms Conference General Committee
Turkey
Bueros
Uruguay
Tornado Destroys Planes at Stinson Field
In San Antonio Texas work began to clear twisted wreckage at Stinson field after a tornado struck last night. Thirteen planes were demolished and hangars damaged at the commercial aviation center near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
International News Service
Stinson Field
Here
Wilbur denies Rum Row visit reports after Hartford trip
Secretary Wilbur said he traveled by land from New York to Stonington Preston and Hartford Conn and did not visit Rum Row yesterday to observe rum running countermeasures.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilbur
Hartford
Conn
Rum Row
New York
Stonington
Preston
Mercer University Dean William Farrar Dies at 59
Dr. William E. Farrar, dean of Mercer University, died at his Macon home last night from an acute heart attack at age 59. The Lynchburg Virginia native had been ill several days.
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Macon
William E. Farrar
Mercer University
Lynchburg
Classified Columns Drive Results for Your Sale
A brief note from The Mobile News Item urging readers to use classified columns for selling items. Emphasizes effectiveness and broad reach for advertisers and individuals looking to liquidate goods quickly.
Crisman and Woodward Vie For Alabama Golf Title
Glenn Crisman of Selma and H M Woodward of Birmingham reached the Alabama golf final at Mobile Country Club after eliminating two opponents apiece. They meet today in an 86 hole championship match, 18 holes in the morning and 18 in the afternoon, with finals in all flights under way and the public invited to follow.
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Glenn Crisman
Selma
H. M. Woodward
Birmingham
Alabama
Mobile Country Club
Crisman
Tuscaloosa
Bob Munger
Woodward
Moughan
Eugene Smith
Montgomery
W. Pipes
Ed Allen
Walter Shearer Va
Alabama Boy Wins Oratorical Contest
Robert Z Sessions of Birmingham Alabama won the National Oratorical Contest after delivering the best oration on the federal constitution among 1 400 000 entrants. Finalists included Eugene McElmie Los Angeles Max Kroloff Sioux City Flora Longenecker Ilion N Y Azenath Graves Washington DC George Stansell Chicago and Philip Glatfelter Columbia PA. President Coolidge addressed the event noting the nation wide referendum on the constitutional system and urging study of institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Robert Z. Sessions
Birmingham
Ala
Coolidge
Eugene E. McElmie
Los Angeles
Max N. Kroloff
Sioux City
Iowa
Misa Flora Longenecker
Ilion
N. Y
Azenath Graves
Washington, D. C
George Stansell
Chicago
Philip Glatfelter
Columbia
Wheat futures fall after U.S. crop report in Chicago
Heavy decline registered in pit as wheat prices drop over six cents on May 9. May delivery wheat fell to 1.62 3 4 dollars per bushel, amid expectations for 15 to 20.6 million bushels above prior forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Decrease in U.S. Steel Orders Reported
New York May 9 unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation on April 30 totaled 4 446 568 tons, a drop of 416 996 tons from the end of March.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Railroad valuation set at 189 million by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission fixed a tentative valuation of 189 257 789 dollars on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company property in Washington on May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
River excursion boat 6 tragedy on Mississippi river
The Norman, a United States engineer service steamer, sank after listing and turning turtle 15 miles south of Memphis. Passengers trapped in screened cabins died. many swam ashore or attempted to reach safety as rescue boats, ambulances, and crews aided survivors. A list of engineers and passengers was released as the hope for recovering more bodies faded.
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Memphis, Tenn
Mississippi
Uate States
Norman
Ing. Tenn
Mid-South Association of Engineers
Peter Mayor Paine
Mid-South
Engin
City
E. H. Bowser
Memphis
HH. Miller
Little Rock
Ark
C. B. Shearer
Ralph Bogard
Edgar
Lydia Hidinger
Paul Norcross
G. L. Anderson
W. W. Gardiner
Ire Walter
Kirkpatridgmond
Orton
Oxford
Misa
Jack Cothran
Bart Simondon
Sen Thompson
Will Moore
Tom Plunkett
R. N. McNelly
Nashville
George Foster
Tennessee
United States Engineer Service
How
Steamer Captain Recalls River Tragedy and Rescue
Memphis scene details Captain H. T. Fenton recounts the Norman disaster when the rudder failed and the steamer capsized near Coahoma Landing. He credits Tom Lea for saving at least 35 lives, describes rescuing efforts, and notes life preservers placed on top of the boat aided survivors.
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Memphis
Tenn
Norman
H . T. Fenton
Coahoma Landing
Fenton
Tom Lea
Tennessee Construction Company
Lea
Connoly
Calm orderly Norman sinking cited by Major Connolly
Major Connolly described the Norman disaster survivors telling The Associated Press there were no screams as the steamer sank. He praised the calmness of passengers and their willingness to aid others, noting women did not seek help from men and men threw planks to those in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Associated Jress
Norman
Major-O
McKeever Estate Valued at About Million in Brooklyn
Edo ward J. McKeever, co owner of the Brooklyn National League club, died within a week of president Charles Ebbets and left an estate near $1,000,000. The will filed for probate directs executors to decide the disposition of his interest in the ball club, with Mrs McKeever as principal beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Edoward J. McKeever
Brooklyn National League Baseball Club
Charles Ebbets
McKeever
Mre McKeever
Fleeing Prisoners Sought After Calhoun County Jail Break
Five white inmates escaped from Calhoun county jail late last night and are believed to have crawled from a ditch to reach the yard. Officers extend the search into surrounding areas as authorities pursue the fugitives, among them Frank Vann, I P Gay, Marvin Hanay, Guy Cobb, and E Reery, all named in the escape report.
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Anniston
Ala
Calhoun County
Frank Vann
Anes
I. P. Gay
Marvin Hanay
Guy Cobb
E.reery
Gerald
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Alabama Boy
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Missippi
M'Keever
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