Two Unmasked Men Hold Up Molay Couple in Montgomery
Police investigate a Tuesday night carjacking near mt street and Cherokee in which S J Molay and his wife were forced at gunpoint by two men posing as traffic officers. The Rickenbacher coupe was taken and later abandoned near Toulminville school with their suitcases inside. Molay departed for New Orleans afterward amid the mystery of a possible liquor runners motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Molay
New Orleans
Toulminville School
Molay
Molays
Alabama Insurance Agents Convene at Battle House
Hundreds of Alabama insurance men gather for the 38th annual Alabama Association of Insurance Agents convention at the Battle House starting at 10 30 am. The program includes an opening address by T Anglin White and a banquet at 7 pm with a Bay Queen harbor voyage planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Alabama Association of Insurance Agents
Battle House
T. Anglin White
Birmingham
State Association
Leon Schwarz
Thomas R. Bridges
All Saints Episcopal Church
Association
Mobile
State Docks
Bay Bridge
Fairhope
Veterans Gari Veterans Debate Reunion Plan in Little Rock
A resolution to perfect plans with the Grand Army of the Republic for future reunions was tabled at the United Confederate Veterans gathering in Little Rock Arkansas. The vote was by viva voce and officials felt the timing was inopportune without further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Grand Army of the Republic
United Confederate Veterans
Rebuild: Powell Kendrick Win Houston Delegates in Second District
In Montgomery Alabama on May 10 the Montgomery Journal tabulation shows D. M. Powell and A. T. Kendrick of Greenville winning Houston delegates from the second congressional district with votes Kendrick 5151 Powell 5828 Dent 8477 Coker 3503.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Journal
D. M. Powell
A. T. Kendrick
Greenville
Houston
Kendrick
Powell
Dent
Coker
Florida Public Utility Inquiry Reveals Spending Patterns
Federal Trade Commission hearings in Washington hear H E B Simpson describe Florida public utilities bureau spending totaling about 1000 dollars monthly with 22500 dollars received since June from electric companies. He notes contributor funds come from member companies and details convention entertainment costs and a deep sea fishing trip. Healy questions whether consumers pay for publicity. R J Holly adds Florida papers print about nine hundred inches monthly of utility publicity with a portion rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florida
Federal Trade Com Mission
H. E B. Simpson
Public Information Bureau
Holly
Sanford
Flordia Public Utilities Bureau
Boulder Ca
Simpson
Pbateons Electric
Bureau de
Elect
Sonvaniaen
Son
Healy
R. J. Holly
Fia
Pees
An Public Er Reau
Seawall Dedication Draws Officials to Gulf Port
Senator John Craft travels to Gulf Port Mississippi for the 25 mile seawall dedication to Harrison county. The Mississippi Coast Club sponsors an all day program with a 2 30 p m ceremony east of the Elks Club. E J Adam Sr will receive a miniature model of the seawall from C S Pigford as Governor Bilbo Lieutenant Governor Bidwell Adam and nearby mayors attend. City Commissioner Harry T Hartwell departs for French Lick Springs Indiana to rest for ten days after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craft
Gulfport
Miss
Mississippi Coast Club
Harrison County Seawall Commission
Elks’ Club
Harrison County
E. J. Adam, Sr
County Board of Supervisors
C. S. Pigford
Harrison County Seawall
Seawall
Theodore G. Bilbo
Bidwell Adam
Harry T. Hartwell
French Lick Springs
Ind
Raiders Use Boat In Still Seizure At Gunnison Creek
Deputies Stringfellow Barber and State Officer Rufus Cannon raided a 200-gallon copper still on Gunnison creek 17 miles north of Mobile. They destroyed 16 barrels of beer mash and found 60 gallons of whiskey plus six 10-gallon kegs two miles away. Three violators Spencer Jackson M Hampton and Dave Scott were fined $1 or 90 days each for possession under the dry laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison Creek
Mobile
Stringfellow
Barber
Rufus Cannon
Recorder
Spencer Jackson
M. Hampton
Dave Scott
Cobb Plea Against Rates Change By Railroad Committee
R G Cobb traffic manager for the Mobile Chamber of Commerce returned from Atlanta to protest any alteration in classification ratings on products shipped from Mobile. He testified before the classification committee considering railroad proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Mobile
Weather forecast for Northwest Florida
The forecast calls for a slight warming tonight and a warmer day tomorrow with fair conditions. Light to moderate variable winds. Showers are possible late Friday into Saturday with a risk of some heavier activity in the extreme eastern areas.
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Florida
Schooner Reso lute Brings 775 At U S Auction
The four masted schooner Resolu te was auctioned after a federal libel over cargo loss. It sold for 775 to The Moore Craft Iron Company of New York with Whitney Bodden Shipping as agent, three bids, minimum 500 set by court. Elsealso libeled will be offered at the same time Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saherat
Moore-Craft Iron Company of
New York
Whitney-Bodden Shipping Company
Chicken Thievery Returns on Moffat Road
Local crime report cites 17 Rhode Island Reds stolen on Moffat road near the 14 mile post. Sheriff Pat Byrne notes prior losses to Mrs. W. J. White with 22 birds last month and 23 in October. William Small reports an attempted daytime robbery of his Golden Rule market at Lipscombe and Joachim streets. suspect fled after neighbors intervened, leaving a hat behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat Road
Rhode Island
Pat Byrne
W. J. White
William Small
Lipscombe
Joachim Streets
Simpson Testimony on Utility Bureaus Advances Interest
Washington reports that H. Simpson of Miami testified before the Trade Commission that the Florida public information bureau has received 22500 dollars since July 1927 from the National Electric Light Association to fund its activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Utility Information
South
Federal
H. Eimpson
Miami
Florida Public Information Bureau
National Electric Light Association
Italy Promotes Famous Aviator in Speed Record Honor
Rome May 10 Major De Bernardi who holds the speed record for airplanes at more than 300 miles an hour was today promoted to a higher rank or position, marking a ceremonial advance in Italian aviation recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Major de Bernardi
Gossip over election in Little Rock raises accusations
In Little Rock Arkansas on May 10 charges of unfair tactics in favor of a candidate surfaced, prompting discussion among members of the United Confederate Veterans. The remark reflects rural wartime era community concerns about election integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
United Confederate Veterans
Fire Threatens to Destroy Oil City
Firemen from three cities battled a blaze in multiple buildings threatening Oil City business district. Estimated damage reached about 350000 as flames consumed W. K. Borland and nearby structures including the Salvation Army, Ti reedom wholesale building, and Moore Ice Cream plant. Power was cut and rail service disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Franklin
Titusville
W. K. Borland
Salvation Army Ti »Reedom
Moore Ice Creampany
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fears for Safety of Air Race Leader On Mexico Flight
Mexico City May 10 Fears were entertained today for the safety of Theodore Hull president of the California Air Race Association who was overdue on a flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City with three other fliers en route to Tampico for plans to organize an air derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Theodore Hull
California Air Race Association
Tampico
Hull
Los Angeles
Tamico
Local Boat Off For Coastal Races
The Mobile Yacht Club enters the outboard speedster Pat owned by W B Paterson in Mississippi races for the Harrison county seawall dedication. Lyman Dyke to steer the Pat under George Lining. The six mile sprint and a 30 mile Pass Christian to Biloxi endurance run headline a large gulf coast water events program marking the seawall dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Yacht Club
Mississippi
Pat
W. B. Paterson
Harrison County
Pass Christian
Biloxi
Mobile
Lyman Dyke
George Lining
Gulf Coast
Woman held on charge of assault after husband shot
Mary Smith, described in the report as a negress, was detained at the county jail this morning by Deputy Sheriff John Cantrell of Allenville on a charge of assaulting her husband Mance Smith. He was shot in the lower left leg and required ankle amputation, with his condition not yet out of danger. The accused is held without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
John Cantrell
Allenville
Mance
Smith
Junior Election Today Grips City Youngsters
Youthful voters in Mobile race for junior union officials to govern the city May 14. Oliver Heas leads the Blues for mayor against Ed Suarez of the Whites as White and Blues factions debate platforms and candidates in classrooms. Ballots will be collected locally and results announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvenile Mobile
Oliver Heas
Ed Suarez
Ee Conircaeae
Path
Moble
General Committee
Daniel Webster
J. W. Kearns
Curtis
Dinky Liscombe
Walter Douville
Lawrence McCown
Blues
Freinch Simpson
Endurance Flight Delayed by Fog in Seville
Seville Spain May 10 Fog halted a planned record flight by Captains Ignacio Jimenez and Francisco Iglesias delaying the hopoff to tomorrow. The route remains secret though many expect an Atlantic attempt to Havana despite government bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Spain
Ignacio Jimenez
Francisco Iglesias
Atlantic
Havanna
Rum violator unFINED explained in New York report
Louis Lurie California Republican treasurer escaped a penalty after 23 bottles of liquor found in his luggage were declared, and Philip Elting of the port announced after a hearing. The liquor was destroyed and the usual fine for illegal importation is five dollars per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Lurie
California Republican Committee
Bec
Philip Elting
Unfilled steel tonnage declines in April figures
New York on May 10 reports unfilled tonnage of the United States steel decreased 463,073 tons in April compared to March. Unfilled tonnage stood at 4,872,132 tons on April 30 versus 4,335,206 tons on March 31, with historic comparatives for 1928 and 1927 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
Rae Ami
Oklahoma Terminal Gets Approval for Passenger Project
Washington May 10. Approval of the project for a $5,000,000 passenger terminal moves forward as part of a larger transportation initiative. Officials say the Oklahoma terminal will boost service and regional connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Washington
Alabama Delegation Fight Shapes Up After Primary
In Birmingham on May 10, the anti-Smith faction nears three of the four at large spots for the Houston convention. A. H. Carmichael leads with 53,495 votes, followed by Borden Burr 42,470 and Harry H. Ayers 39,736, all well ahead of the rest among 12 candidates. Mayor W. A. Gunter Jr., a Smith supporter from Montgomery, clings to fourth as Faulk and Weakley surge late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Houston
A. H. Carmichael
Borden Burr
Harry H. Ayers
W. A. Gunter, Jr
Montgomery
Gunter
J. Thomas Heflin
T. 8. Faulk
John B. Weakley
Mystery attack on men puzzles capital police
Police in Washington and nearby Md towns search for a youth linked to a violent assault on Kephart and an attempted abduction of E Percival Wilson a bank official. Wilson fought back and recovered his pistol, while Kephart was treated at Soldiers Home hospital and returned home to Takoma Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
d_ police
Chevy Chase
Wilson
National Savings and Trust Company
Art
Raphart
Clover Investigations
Plans for Adamson Funeral Shipments in New York
May 10 Philadelphia arrangements were made to ship the bed of Tilden Adamson 52 of Plainfield New Jersey an executive of the U S shipping board and former New York newspaperman who died after dining with friends in the Piccadilly Cafe. He held positions on the staff of former Mayor Gaynor and worked for several New York papers. Born in Georgia. Also present were John T Drenit Queens Village NY and James Tober Washington DC. The three had spent two days in the city on shipping board business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Tilden Adamson
Plainfield
N. J
U. S. Shipping Board
Adamson
Gaynor
Georgia
John T. Drenit
Queens Village
N. Y
James Tober
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Orchid Show Valued at Million Dollar Display
One mile of orchid blossoms valued at $1,000,000 is on display at Madison Square Garden for the third national exhibition of the American Orchid Society. The show aims to crown the amateur world champion, with rivals Albert C. Burrage of Boston and F Eugene Dixon of Elkins Park, Pa., as leading contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
American Orchid Society
Albert C. Burrage
Boston
F. Eugene Dixon
Elkins Park
Corn Belt Swept By Torrid Heat Wave
A new heat wave hit the corn belt with Sioux City at 92 degrees yesterday. Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska also reported temperatures at or above 90 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Official Canvass to Decide Victor in School Contest
Returning board tallying today will decide the winner for two Mobile County School seats among nine candidates. Incumbents Goldsby Stone Walker have prevailed in circuit judgeship No. 3 treasurer coronner races. Dr John O Rush leads for school board with 3 305 votes and Reeves Duggan compete for the second seat with 2 236 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Returning Board
Mobile
Mobile County
Circuit
Coronner
Joel W. Goldsby
Geore B E. Stone
J. Walker
J. H. Webb
Frank Hatcher
J. A. Reeves
James BH Duggan
Campaign Funds Ignorance Supposed by Witnesses
Testimony in New York on May 10 reports George Van Namee and William F. Kenny detailing campaign receipts and expenditures. He claims $92,000 total with $20,000 gifts and $50,000 loans outstanding, noting major spending in California and funds sent to western states including Utah and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW
York
Facin Hier
George van Namee
New Terre
New York
Oa Rene
William F. Kenny
Vanamee
California
Smith
Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Montana
van Namee
New York Public Service Commission
Up District Returns Sweep Edington and Johnson to Victory
Early returns from the first district show anti-Smith candidates D. H. Edington and A. S. Johnson sweeping Towle and McAleer as up district counts from Clarke and other counties shift the delegate race toward the anti-Smith slate. Mobile county remains a pro-Smith pockets but weaker than predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edington
Johnson
Towle
McAleer
al Smith
Houston
D. H. Edington
Mobile
A.S. Johnson
Thomasville
Joseph N. McAleer
Albert
Ington
Clarke
Mobile County
Edington and
Choctaw
Washington
Monroe
Tennessee Democrats to Select 28 Delegates
In Nashville on May 10 28 delegates and alternates will be chosen for the Democratic national convention. A permanent chairman is to be selected with eight at large delegates and alternates. H B McGinness of Carthage is favored for chairmanship while Senator K D McKellar will not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
H. B. McGinness
Carthage
K. D. McKellar
Tennessee
Insurance agents off for Orleans attendance
Four New York Life Insurance Company representatives depart today to attend Orleans activities tomorrow and Saturday. The Mobilians attending are P. B. Julienne, agent organizer, Maiden Cammack, Frank Malone and O. K. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life Insurance Company
Orleans
Julienne
Maiden Cammack
Frank Malone
O. K. Powell
Sixty Fishermen Missing After Dalmatian Storm
Belgrade dispatch says sixty fishermen remain unaccounted for after a violent Dalmatian coast storm that wrecked scores of fishing boats and left several Ragusa houses destroyed along the Italian coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Ragusa
Italy
Orders Return of Mexican Educators
Mexico City May 10 Universal reports teachers from Mexico City petitioned authorities to telegraph Mexican educators on a goodwill tour of California universities to return immediately due to the perceived discourtesy of Father McCoy president of Santa Clara University who canceled a fee in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Universal Today
California
Father McCoy
Santa Clara University
Spanish Assembly President Weds in Madrid Ceremony
Senor Yanguas, president of the Spanish assembly, and Senorita Isabel Perez Errasti married in Madrid with Archbishop of Santiago officiating. Numerous diplomats attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Yanguas
Isabel Perez Errasti
Santiago
Struma River Floods Macedonian Farmlands
The Struma River overflowed its banks in Macedonia on May 10 causing widespread devastation. About twenty five thousand acres were flooded and many homes were swept away as the river carved a new bed near Seres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Struma
Macedonia
Seres
Rockefeller Asks Stewart To Quit As Standard Head
Westbound Twentieth Century Limited near Elkhart Indiana May 10. John W Rockefeller Jr urged Colonel Stewart to resign as Standard Oil head and Stewart denied the report calling it a lie. He refused to discuss the matter with an Associated Press reporter aboard the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Stewart
Standard
Twentieth Century Limited
Elkhart
Ind
New Yorkity
Chicago
Robert W
Indiana
John W. Rockefeller, Jr
New York City
Associated Press
Kelly Well on Way to Pole Record in Memphis
Tefin May 10 Kelly A E was on a flagpole 43 hours this morning seeking to set a 100 hour standing record. He spent his second night atop a 10 inch pole 400 feet above Commercial Appeal building. Crowds offered liquor but he refused claiming he never drinks while performing. If he lasts until 4 p m Saturday he will have set a new standing record. He is advertising a cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tefin
Kelly
Nine Die In Italian Avalanche Attack Blocked Road
An avalanche caused by heavy rain swept through the Italian region between Assisi and Gro Benedetto Del Tronto, crushing nine houses and blocking tracks. Nine people perished and several were injured as towns endured road closure for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancona
Cated
Avelnneye
Mstima
Gro Benedetto
del Tronto
Vadsoea Planned Auxiliary Base in Event of Italia Issue
VADSOE in Vadsoe Norway plans to use the town as an auxiliary base in case of a crisis involving Italy general Umberto Nobile. The exact context and scope remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vadsoe
Norway
Umberto Nobile
Italia
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Mobile Welcomes State Association
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Ted
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Cobb
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Cordell Hull
Spanish Assembly
Colonel Stewart
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