Mobile Public Library bids opened at city hall
Bids for general construction, heating and lighting, and interior work on the Mobile Public Library were submitted by nearly a dozen firms and opened at noon by the library commission. The project will occupy a Government and Wilkinson street corner site and be among the south’s modern facilities aided by a Bernheim estate gift.
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Mobile Public Library
Mobile Public Library Commission
Library Commission
Government
Wilkinson Streets
Government Street
Scott Street
Bernheim Estate
New York
George B. Rogers
Owen Construction Ompany
Mobile
Aestion Company
West Point
Southern Ferro
Concrete Donation
Atlanta
Fred T. Ley
Comry
Thompson Construction
New
James Y. Hogy Anne Bader
R. = & Construction Company
B. B. Ao and Company
A. Fulghum
Muahardiotaen, Construction Company
Memphis
THREE PROHOU DES GLASS MEN FACE CHARGE IN LEVEE CASE
In Mobile county the first prosecution of prohibition officers for manslaughter follows a raid on a liquor still. P T Graves Felix Lee and Gus Dixon face charges for the death of Mack Turner 23 of Turnerville who was shot while fleeing the still. Witnesses include Drs Hale Tisdale and Eph Newbern with coroner’s inquest urging further inquiry.
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Inferior
P. T. Graves
Prohibition
Felix Lee
Oak Grove
Gus E. Dixon
Prichard
Mack Turner
Turnerville
Jack Courtney
R. P. Roach
F. Hale
W. C. Tisdale
Eph Newbern
Ephriam Lewis
Turter
Pat Byrne
Sam Barnett
Sratas
Si Bussesav
Toyeey Pr. Hale
Turner
Barnett
William Frank Turner
Inferior Criminal Court
Cheves
Dixon and Lee
Harvey Hughes
Chamberlain
Hughes
Mobile County
Flood Control Task Ties St Louis to Missisippi River
Secretary of War Height arrives in St Louis to initiate plans for flood control on the Mississippi River. Major General Edgar Jadwin and river commission leaders discuss options, including higher levees and conservation schemes, with a stated aim to start studies and delays acknowledged in the process.
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ST. Louis
Bavan St Louisan
Missiosto River Commission
Six Cars Confiscated In Federal Court Action
Six automobiles were ordered confiscated by Judge Ervin after federal agents seized them for alleged liquor transport. The term ended with a high plea rate as most defendants pleaded guilty. Lemmie Miller and John Young were convicted of violating the prohibition law. Miller fined $100 and Young jailed 30 days. Seth L. and Alexander were also convicted in liquor cases with penalties including $200 and costs.
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Ervin
Lemmie Miler
John Young
Bay packets receive summer overhaul and schedule
Eastern Shore and Bay Queen will run a summer schedule starting Sunday May 15 according to E. J. Roberts of Fairhope Transportation. The steamer Fairhope has been overhauled and all three vessels just left drydock. Sunday trips and long excursions will seek to accommodate expected warm season crowds.
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T Bay
Eastern Shore
Bay Queen
Re Ee E. J. Roberts
Fairhope Transportation Pany
Fairhope
Sample Cases Stolen From Owner Near St Andrew Hotel
B H Tidewell told police two sample cases were taken while he stood at Old Shell road and Ann street. A car stolen from G R Hudson of Whistler Sunday night was recovered nearby at Hadeon's home, according to a police report.
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B. H. Tidewell
St. Andrew Hotel
Old Shell Road
Ann Street
G. R. Hudson
Whistler
Hadeon
Weather Misses Heat Across Alabama North Winds Rise
Fair tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions. Light to moderate northwest winds shift to the north and northeast across the southeast portion. A gentle breeze persists as temperatures dip slightly.
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Alabama
Bell 3607 Home 1041 Classified Ad
Classified ad fragment titled Bell 3607 Home 1041 appears in the page. It hints at a housing or product listing with phrase It Pays to Classify. The readable text is brief and lacks further details about price location or contact.
Youth Accepts Law Collision With Apt Composure
Sam Watters, 19, of white whisky in St Francis streets last night led county officers to arrest him. Sheriff Pat Byrne and Deputy Ed Moslander took him for reckless driving, later joined by Riley and Barber. In the car they found ten kegs of whisky. Watters was jailed on reckless driving and prohibition violations.
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Sam Watters
St. Francis
Watters
Pat Byrne
Ed Moslander
Riley
Barber
Sacar
Woman fined in Iron Door raid aftermath
In circuit court Mrs. Bella Collins, owner of the House With the Iron Door, was fined 175 dollars plus costs for violating prohibition law and sentenced to 70 days in jail in default of payment. A second prohibition charge was nolled. Three months earlier deputies raided the street house finding Collins and 17 men. they were bonded and the case disposed of today.
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Bella Collins
Nolle
Prohibition
Delay Granted in Arson Case in Semmes Dwelling Fire
A warrant sworn by in law relative H Hudson Howell of Semmes led to charges in an arson fire at a dwelling he owned near Semmes. The solicitor’s office reviewed Howell’s evidence before issuing a warrant against Lowery. Another case mentions Herston Jonson accused of bigamy on a warrant from his wife Lottie amid continuance delays to allow proceedings.
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H. Hudson Howell
Semmes
Lowery
Howell
Herston Jonson
Lottie
Shipping Men Foresee Heavy Port Business
Shipping men predict a buoyant port season as vessels like the Santa Tecla from Chile and the Norwegian vessel William arrive with diverse cargoes. The Waterman Steamship and United Fruit Company ships proceed to and from key terminals, while the Mallory and Neches sail to New York via Tampa with general cargo.
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Uique
Chile
Aly
William Thompson
Sinclair
Todd Py
William
New Orleans
Waterman Steamship Corporation
West Madaket
Turner
United Fruit Company
Mallory
Neches
New York
Tampa
France Seeks Lost Aviators In Icebound Atlantic
Naval and coast guard ships search from Boston to Newfoundland for the missing French aviators after a South Atlantic flight attempt. Rumors place the White Bird near Newfoundland waters or north of sea lanes, with hopes fading of survivors.
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Newfoundland
Cai Mn
Boston
Naval and
Bouh Coast Guard
Flier Prepares Solo New York to Paris Flight
tele Louis Mo May 11 Charles A Linde plans a solo attempt in a seven thousand five hundred dollar plane from New York to Paris. The report notes a bold aviation effort tied to a fraternity group and a remarkable long distance goal.
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New York
Paris
Tele
Appeals Court Tackles Indictment Variance Case
Ian brings the case to the court of appeals asserting a variance between the b and the proet in the indictment. The defendant is named Robert P. Verguson, but the record shows R. P. Ferguson as the prosecutor.
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Ian
Court of Appeals
Robert P. Verguson
R. P. Ferguson
No Appeal Filed in Dapaage Suit
No notice of appeal had been filed in the Dapaage case months after jury proceedings. The attorney indicated no appeal would be pursued, leaving the matter unresolved at this time.
Three Brothers Geste in Coast Guard Flood Work
Three brothers, aged 2, 19, and 22, remain at the flooded Father of Waters area. The men, residents of a lower flotilla, served aboard a ship acting as flagship. They were unable to pass due to five foot water levels and awaited passage through the gates to the United States consulate.
U S Pilots Plan Paris Hop Next Saturday
Reports quote Charles A. Levine declaring ambition to fly from New York to Paris visiting Le Bourget Eiffel Tower and London with possible land at Cobham. French newspapers blame U S weather messaging while search and weather bureaus issue warnings and vessels comb the North Atlantic Grand Banks for survivors.
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Parise
Charles A. Levine
The
Aircraft Corporation
Bellanca Plane
Levine Loyd Bertaué
Columbia
Paris
Eiffel Tower
le Bourget
London
Cobham
Folco
Coll
France
Bug Chamberlain
America
Charles ¥. Marivin
Washington
Weather Bureau
French Meteorological Institute
Cnet
Navy
Coast Guard
Hunt
New York
Cosat
Wandank
Mohave
Cape Aon
Mass
Ndland
Ossipes
Portland
Maine
Coast Guard Desk Shaw
Coast Seebie
N.S
Atlantic
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Borah Endorsed by Senator Blease for Democratic Nomination
In Washington on May D. C Senator Cole L Blease of South Carolina endorsed Senator Borah of Idaho as the Democratic presidential hopeful. Blease said Borah’s presence at the party councils would strengthen the Democrats in the capital and beyond.
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Greenville
D. C
Borah
Idaho
Cole L. Blease
South Carolina
Biese
Staten
Set Examination for Federal Jobs Across Prohibition Forces
The article notes a forthcoming set examination for federal jobs tied to the prohibition forces. It mentions a lengthy grading period and interim officers from civil service serving temporarily. A large pool of applicants is reported, with the attorney examinations for prohibition set for June 1 and application deadlines May 3 and May 9.
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Spesecate
Prohibition Department
Civil Service Department
Prohibition
Prohi
Handbag Stolen With Notes Reported near Weston Home
Mrs. J. M. Weston reports a handbag theft from her home on G Street around 1 am. The bag contained notes and cash valued at about $700 and is sought for return. Local police urged bystander tips to recover the items.
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J. M. Weston
G Street
Weston
Campbell Mills Damaged by Fire Report
A fire damaged Campbell Mills causing significant losses. Two large structures were destroyed with repairs funded by insurance, and officials expect the burned buildings to be rebuilt.
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Campbell Mills
Sean Ma
Leper Colony Braces for Flood Threat Along Mississippi
Three hundred lepers quarantined at the National Leprosy Center in Carrville near Baton Rouge fear floodwaters menacing the levees of the lower Mississippi. Red Cross says the colony is in danger as levees below Baton Rouge face collapse.
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Memphis
Tenn
Leperserium
Carrville
Baton Rouge
Mississippi River
American Red Cross
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Old ‘Weather’ Bureau Officiel
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Misandoe Financial Committee
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N.S. Flier
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Laris Kost
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