Jail resignations prompt shuffle at county jail
Two jail officials resign at the Moore County jail within hours of duty. Sheriff Leon Schwarz announces changes: chief jailor J W Connick resigns, replaced by Joe P Benson Jr, and J H Curtin becomes assistant jailor replacing Vincent M Curtin. Connick’s long service noted amid a dispute over handling of trusties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mocounty
J. W. Connick
Vincent M. Curtin
Igned
Leon Schwarz
Trustise
Ata
Sch
Joe P. Benson, Jr
J. H
V. M. Curtain
Connick
Paul Wen
Nat Cee
Cazalas
Auto Growth in Motor Vehicle Output for 1925
Washington reports 1925 motor vehicle production totaling 4 167 830 units with wholesale factory value of 2 934 488 639 dollars. The Commerce Department notes a 6.9 percent rise in number and 24 percent in value from 1923, with non body parts makers and related manufacturing contributing to a total of 3 371 855 805 dollars for establishments primarily in vehicle manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Mobile to hire H. G. Rogers as city recreation chief
Mobile commissions approve a parks and planning plan and name H. G. Rogers of Nashville as recreation superintendent. He will earn 3800 dollars a year and start June 1, laying out park and playground projects while reporting locally soon. The panel also discusses bonds, health matters, and Bay Street operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Parks and Planning Commissions
H. G. Rogers
Nashville
Rogers
Knoxville
Lexington
Chicago
Louis Street
Posae of Health
Bay Tae Wa
Community Chest Idea Outlined for Mobile City Plan
A committee led by J. L. Bedsole will outline Community Chest Idea 16 and its advisability for Mobile. Mr Conrad will present to a special committee of local civic clubs and then speak to Mobile Council Social Agencies Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monho
Conrad
J. L. Bedsole
Nad
Cobb to Confer on Rate Case
R G Cobb traffic manager Mobile Chamber of Commerce travels to Jackson Mississippi to confer with rate officials from several cities about a complaint by Mobile traffic department challenging rates between Mobile and Mississippi. Officials seek mutually beneficial agreements on matters involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
Miss
Mobile
Mississippi
Mobile Traffic Department
Shipping Stalled by Strong Winds in Mobile River
A stiff gale from the bay hindered Marine operations this morning. The Bay Queen passenger steamer between Mobile and Fairhope could not turn in the bay until a tug assisted it. Several other vessels also made no headway against the wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Queen
Senger
Mobile Fairhope
Green water reported in bay waters near Fair Hope
Bay steamers returning from Fair Hope report green water after dark, with intermittent white caps and a briny taste returning to the water. Eastern Shore residents note a late night metamorphosis in the bay, making swimming favorable for bathers today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Fairhope
Early Markets Open Amid Conflicting Price Moves
NY May 11. Conflicting price movements marked the opening of today's stock market as operators try to carry on yesterday's gains. Short covering persisted for General Motors and United Airlines amid a list of futures quotes showing mixed directions for several contract months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
United Oora
Ddsbaker
Pan American Prattones
Weather Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair to night and Wednesday across Alabama and Mississippi with cooler temperatures tonight. Moderate west and northwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi
Ram Schooner to be Repaired at Alabama Dry Docks
The Normal L. Conrad, a British schooner seized off Jamet coast for liquor, was towed from Chickasaw Bogue Creek to Alabama Dry Docks for repairs after official release last Friday. The Magam, another British lighter schooner, had set sail for the high seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Conrad
Jamet
Chickasa Bogue Creek
Alabama Dry Docks
Magam
High Seas
Red Air
Knights of Columbus Open State Convention in Mobile
The Knights of Columbus state convention opened at 8 AM with Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Huntsville state deputy C. Grace arrived and set headquarters at the Cawthon hotel as sessions gathered at 602 Government Street. A 180 o'clock lunch preceded a boat ride to the bay bridge and state docks, followed by an automobile tour of local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Cathedral of
C. M. Grace
Huntsville
Cawthon_ hotel
Government Street
Bay Bridge
State Docks
L and N President Tours Gulf Coast Growth Prospects
L and N president W R Cole toured on route to Louisville after inspecting lines. He succeeded W L Mapother after his death in Panama and told reporters Gulf Coast growth will accelerate over the next years. He noted cargo and passenger volumes exceed last year and cited Gulf Coast recreation facilities as a major draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Cole
Louisville
Gulf Coast
Cole
Pincus Awarded Police Uniform Contract
The Pincus Clothing Company won the city contract to furnish police uniforms at a cost price of 28.75. Bids listed include Pincus at 23.75, 27.75, 23.75, Hammel Dry Goods 22.50, Dreaper & Burns 22, and Heinaeue 26 with caps priced by Hammel at 2.25 while Dreaper & Burns did not bid on caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pincus Clothing Company
Dus Aaihes
Hammel Dry Goods Company
Dreaper & Burns
Heinaeue
Nile Dreaper & Burns
Japanese Emperor Suffer Cerebral Anemia Attack
May 11 Emperor Yosho hito of Japan suffered a cerebral anemia attack. Attending physicians said he would recover. The report notes no immediate danger and that the emperor is under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torio
Emperor Yoshohito
Japan
Pave Cagoula Road Convict Camp Chief In Damage Suit
Gabe Hagan, head of the Pave cagoula road convict camp, is named as defendant in a damage suit by Jena Tipp. Tipp alleges Hagan struck him April 24 near Cedar Point road leaving him hurt and humiliated. Tipp later arrested Hagan, who was fined $10 and costs for assault in the inferior criminal court on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Hagan
Pavecagoula Road
Dirrt
Jena Tipp
Tipp
Hagan
Hagen
Cedar Point Road
Deer River
Negro Held on Bond for $1,000 in Court Appearance
Charles Washington alias Cornelius Jackson, a negro, charged with wife beating and assault, appeared before Judge D. H. Edington under $1,000 bond. Evidence suggested additional arrests and a forthcoming confession. Police Chief Warren Burch announced more actions in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Washington
Cornelius Jackson
Tories
D. H. Edington
J. C. McAleer
St. Ton
Warren Burch
Old Swindle Involves $85 Robbery Case
Thomas Williams, a Negro, used a pocketbook scam on Emma Marsh of 550 Anthony Street and robbed her after asking for change for a $100 bill. He fled until captured by detectives Connolly, Bauer, Arras and Lawrence. Sereenulard and Rose Chicasola were fined with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Emma Marsh
Anthony Street
Williams
Tectives
Connolly
Bauer
Arras
Lawrence
Sereenulard
Rose Chicasola
Belfast Dock Strike Rocks City Amid Protests
May 11 report says Belfast dock workers walked out today triggering local disruption. Danish unions pledged to send 50,000 kroner weekly for as long as the stoppage lasts, a sum roughly equal to a little over a quarter per worker per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Copenhagen
Senate Approves Goff Bill to Tighten Volstead Acts
The Senate prohibition committee approved the Goff bill adding teeth to the Volstead act. It would expand federal control over the sale and manufacture of intoxicants and impose harsher penalties for various liquor offenses. The committee also favored a proposal to employ retired army officers as prohibition officials without cutting their retirement pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Prohibition Committee
L. C. Andrews
City Sues for Personal Injury Over Auto Damage
Mrs Ollie Reynolds filed a $25195 35 damage suit against the city of Mobile in circuit court for alleged permanent internal injuries from an automobile accident after a hole on Kenneth Street near New Hamilton, caused by city agents during an excavation. The suit seeks $361 for auto damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Reynolds
City of
Mobile
Reynolds
Kenneth Street
New Harmilton
Supreme Court to Open May 24 After Brief Recess
Washington May 11 Under a revised schedule the supreme court will be in recess until May 24. After sitting on that date it will resume until June 6 when the present term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Bandits Hold Up Ohio Bank Seizing $21,000
Robbers struck the First National Bank in Ohio lining up the president and taking about $21,000 in cash. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandits
Ohio
First National Bank Bank
Davis Plans Atlanta Hearing on Line Purchase
Davis scheduled an Atlanta hearing as the Atlantic Coast Line seeks to acquire control of the Atlanta Birmingham and Coast line. The move would reshuffle regional rail control and influence freight and passenger routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Atlanta
Lantic Coast Line
Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast
Justice restrains seamen strike in legal injunction
Justice Astbury in chancery court declares the general strike legal but issues an injunction prohibiting the Seamen's Union from joining the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Justice Astbury
Chancery Court
Seamen’s Union
Finance Experts From All In Annual Bankers Pastiay
Finance experts from across the state attend the annual bankers meeting in Biloxi. The executive committee met yesterday afternoon and delegates gather today at 8:30 for the convention opening at 9:30 led by President Sterling. Julian P. Alexander spoke as counsel, with reports from eight group vice presidents representing districts and banks named across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Conv
George B. Power
Sterling
Natiof Jackson
Ation Otes
Stirling
Javior
Tae F Jackson
Dons
Tor
Hee
George B. Powers
N. H. Grenshaw
Julian P. Alexander
Association
Whitesides
Peogies Os and Trust Company
Pe ouUp
Smythe
Bank . Pope
A. Tanner
Bank of Indianola
Indianola
Parker Reeves
Merchants and Farmers Bank
Columbus
Cincinnati business leader shoots successor then commits suicide
In Cincinnati a man identified as Charlies A. Dali l shots Landsiedel at the Adding Machine Co office after a dispute over succession. Grubbs, the company vice president, describes a dramatic confrontation as the shooter announced his plan to kill Landsiedel and himself before firing. Landsiedel was fatally wounded. the shooter died after an attempted escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charlies A. Dali
Secessor
Ton
Ein
Harry Landstedel
Grubbs
Lanel
Landsiedel
Seaton
Ares
Grace
T of Bis
Cat
Dsites
Wice
Lenglen's U S Visit for Film Work Assured
Chicago May 11 Buranne Lenglen's visit to the United States for film work is assured promoter said before departure with Red Grange for California football duties. Lenglen is to act in a movie with Linene Association sanction, though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buranne Lenglen
United States
Indian Sought Killings Stir San Miguel County
Lenore Wolfe 28 niece of slain men testifies Nelson, foe of Jolfe and John Holfe, lured a woman near Beaver Mesa then killed Jolfe and his son in a canyon. A coroner's jury charged Nelson with the murders and urged full pursuit amid high Cowboy tensions in San Miguel county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holfe
Sophew
Beaver Mésa
Lenore Wolfe
Nelson
San Miguel County
Advocates Fight On Wet Situation In Memphis Conference
In Memphis Tennessee on May 11 advocates push for stronger prohibition enforcement via a permanent Washington headquarter. The conference committee on temperance reports and Rev Dr Sparks Caman of the council of churches was set to address the session as committees on Episcopal ritual, education, revival and temperance worked late compiling reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Tervpee
Social Service
Washington
Conference Committee On
Temperance
Sparks Caman
Council of the Churches of Christ
England under Fire as Commons Reprimands Gazette
London May 11 The government faced renewed criticism in the house of commons as the British Gazette failed to publish the archbishop Canterbury's peace appeal for a settlement of the war. Winston Churchill had pledged publication when possible and Lt Commander Kenworthy pressed the premier on why cricket scores were run but not the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
British Gazette
Canterbury
Winston Churchill
Kenworthy
Summer Home for President Likely
President Coolidge has not yet decided on making the Kirkwood estate in the upper Adirondacks the summer White House, with a decision expected in a few days. Emissaries were sent to Maine to inspect the estate as part of the consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Kirkwood Estate
Adirondacks
White House
Maine
Saranac
Simmons Named Exchange Head in New York
New York rumor confirms H. Simmons named head of the New York Stock Exchange. Report notes the official announcement may come today in the exchange section of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Exchange Head
New York, Nn
H. Simmons
New York Stock Exchange
Nine Teens Plead Guilty in National Ring Case
Nineteen defendants in a federal grand jury true bill from March 12 entered guilty pleas in Cleveland. Nine hailed from Cleveland while eight came from Minneapolis and St Paul and two from Duluth Minnesota. Four others failed to appear and $85,000 in bonds were forfeited by Judge Paul Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Guailty
Minn Lis
St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
Minneapolis
Paul Jones
Appropriations Bill Signed by President Coolidge
Washington May 11 The interim general appropriation bill has been signed by President Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inter
Coolidge
Hoff Permitted to Run After San Francisco Decision
The Bow the Apple vaulter Hoff may compete after the Amateur Athletic Union noted he had not received an invitation or permit for the San Francisco meet. Hoff said he was not in condition and stood suspended from competition. His case remains under reconsideration by the AAU foreign committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hoff
San Pro Claco
Amateur Athletic Union
Reconsi
Woman Accuses Cafe Patron of Beating Her
A New York woman alleges she was assaulted in a cafe by another woman months ago. Mrs. Charles Keene, 72, a former company vice president, filed suit for 10 000 dollars. Keene and her attorney deny the claim, calling the plaintiff feeble. The article notes prior unrelated larceny charges against related parties that were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Matt
Charles
Smith
Actress jailed for Eve scene in Bank of 1926 show
In New York a stage actress was jailed after an Eve scene in a 1926 Bank production drew arrest. Mrs. Smith wife of the governor attended with Sergeant George Smith and two patrolmen. the theatre manager and stage manager were also taken into custody. The audience included four clergymen.
U S Business Strike Effects Reported From Washington
A cautious view on the U S business strike shows government activity and cabinet discussions as officials note no immediate disruption. Analysts warn prolonged action could affect shipments of materials like cotton and impact economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Coole
Storm in Texas Taxes Six Lives
In Fort Worth Texas a storm last night caused six deaths and four injuries. Property losses were estimated at seven million dollars. Lamar County reported extensive damage as homes and fields were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Lamar County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abba
Nobiles
Imperial Council
Philadelphia
Alcazar Temple
Montgomery
Teetie
Devan
Thomas
I Young
E. M. McDaniels
McDaniels
Selma
Potantate Hendrix
Associated Press
Nobles of the
Mystic’ Shrine
Philadelphe
Shriners
David W. Crossland
Ala
Nates Pete
Curtin
Grek
Syracuse
Pale
Norge
Ith Amundsen and
Ellsworth
Oslo
Norway
Ee Amundsen- Elleworth
Alaska
King’s Bay
Izbergen
Roald Amun
Lincolnworth
North Pole
Amundsen
Spitsbergen
America
Europe
Asia
Unt
Pers
Arctic
Olar Sea
Sore Bay
Spitzbergen
Point Marrow
Umberto Nobile
Aviaron
Rome
E. Byrd
Ait
Ciief
Nobile
Leningrad
Tallan
Assolini
Ann and
Palin
Francisc Rocer
Cobb
NEW York Futures
Innctober
Worleans
St. Maya
K. C
L. & N. President
Pincus
Richard Tipp
Senate
Successor
Lenglen
U. S
England
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!