Reversal in OIP Gase Is Found Full Ice Chest Trade War
The United States Court of Appeals in New Orleans reverses a Mobile district ruling in the Francis E. case, limiting coast guard seizure powers over British liquor ships and marking key points in Prohibition enforcement. The article also reports on a price war among ice distributors in Mobile, with price cuts and new plants underway, affecting consumers. The Anniston trial of Mockbam continues, with testimony focusing on the killer’s beard and the slash man's identity.
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Coast Guard
Gulf
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Francis E
Mobile
Court of Appeals
Mobile District Federal Court
Outlaw
Kilborn
Smith
Ervin
United States
Francis B
Supreme Court
Kile Delivery Company
Broad
Virginia
R. L. Holcombe
Electric Ice Company
Prichard
R. L. Hotcombe
Mobile Delivery Company
Reevessity
Anniston
Ala
Molly
Bam
H R
Neer
Hae Scott
Portant
Pauline
Sawmill Destroyed by Fire Near Mobile River
A sawmill near Three-mile Creek on the Mobile River was totally destroyed by fire shortly before dawn. The mill is owned by Mobile Lumber Company, though the extent of the loss was not available at the time of the report received in Mobile.
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Mobile Company
Mobile River
Mobile
Mobile Lumber Company
Lockout in England Feared as Employers Resist Return to Work
London May 13 reports say Britain’s general strike ended but a widespread lockout by employers against returning workers followed. The trades union congress vows to resist humiliating terms and continue action until workers are restored, while railway unions urge continued strikes amid reinstatement difficulties.
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London
Great Britain
Cengre
Yeaterday
Railwaymen’s Union
Ratiway
Big fines set in liquor case rulings
John Smith arraigned in inferior court for violating prohibition law and fined 151 dollars plus 70 days’ costs. Louis alias Wootsie Long received 90 days extra on a second offense, plus similar fines. Long also faced a 160 dollar fine and 50 days costs for the same offense. A Nolte fined 50 dollars and 20 days costs. Leo Trend William Crawford and John Cunningham fined for reckless driving one dollar and costs.
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John Smith
Inferior Criminal Court
Louis
Wootsie Long
Long
A. Nolte
Leo Trend
William Crawford
John Cunningham
Adkot
Rules Committee Advances Rivers and Farhers Bill
The House Rules Committee voted to grant privileged status to a 36 million river development bill. It will be taken up after farm relief and judiciary measures, and covers the Illinois river project and the All American Canal in New York. The Illinois proposal faced opposition over its scale though no direct appropriation is included.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
New York State
Illinois
Former Mobilian Honored in West
J Manning Nurfee, once a Mobile hotel man, now heads Hotel Green in Pasa Cal as manager, recently honored in the West for his contributions to the hotel industry.
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West
J. Manning Nurfee
Pasa Cal
Green
Market Open Shows Mixed Futures and Stocks Rise
Early markets in New York reported higher price levels at the opening with a slight advance in May wheat and other grains. New Orleans futures opened steady with bids around 18.08 for July and 17.8% for other contracts, while December and January bids hovered near 17.12 to 17.13.
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New York
New Orleans
Orleans
New Nicaraguan Consul Seeks Trade Expansion
Senor Hijo, newly arrived Nicaraguan consul, meets officials and Barcenas on a visit to Mobile and Sestegee, expressing optimism for increased commerce between Nicaragua and the Gulf City. He notes a Nicaragua upheaval and invites U S interested parties to call on him.
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Oa. Bijo
West
Nicaragua
Barcenas
Ndt
Hijo
Mobile
Sestegee
Gulf
Senor Hijo
United States
Heavy price paid for party cash
The property was sold here to the City Land Company of Mobile. F Lee Giblin served as president of the buyer. The deal involved Strauss and others as sellers.
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Strauss Et Als
City Land Company of Mobile
F. Lee Giblin
Florida embargo to be lifted by May 17
Ratiread Commissioner A. Wells said the embargo would be lifted by Monday May 17. Tallahassee reports indicate the measure aims to resume normal operations after the period of restraint.
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Florida
Tallabassee. Fis
Ratiread
Wells
Norquist Speaks at Club Lunch
Morquist, a well known ema exporter, spoke at a club lunch outlining business prospects and regional trade links.
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Norquist
Morquist
Ema
Community Chest Idea Outlined by Local Council
At a Chamber meeting Mr Conrad outlines a planned community chest. Representatives from member organizations would receive funds if formed. A New Orleans model has a board and budget committee to allocate annual gifts and emergencies. Andrew Mitchell speaks as president amid extensive questions.
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Conrad
Mobile
Elvic
New Orleans
The
Weibous
Andrew Mitchell
Social
Bers
New Parley on Rates Likely, Cobb Reports
Shin G. Cobb, traffic manager of the Commerce, says Mississippi and Mobile Mississippi lines seek to confine rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The conference aims to limit issues to shipments moving to Mississippi points.
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Shin G. Cobb
the of Commerce
Jackson
Miss
Ice Commission
Mississi
Itemerce Commission
Colored Musical Program Friday at 8 O'clock
The program features orchestra piano and vocal selections with chorus and solo numbers. It will be held Friday at 8 oclock on the Bayou and Church. Aimed at showcasing student talents, it notes possible restrictions on attendance for white persons.
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Emerson Py Gust Ste T Bigue
Aot
East Shore loads large resin cargo from Huxford and Company
A morning shipment from East Shore carried 30 barrels of resin aboard the vessel tied to Lewennela and Company. The cargo, loaded by Huxford and el Company of Baldwin, was part of one of the season’s largest consignments with peas also on market there.
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Huxford and el Company
Baldwin
Lewennela « and Company
Nome
Alaska
Ore Amundsen
Ning Nome
Arctic
Europe
America
Norge
Morty
Amundsen
Alaskan
Ralph
Mapes
Victoria
Baeitia
Seattle
Anu
Thief Breaks Into Home on Dauphin Street
A thief entered J. B. Clark’s home at 1655 Dauphin Street last night around 10 o clock and stole a revolver and 15 dollars in cash. Police headquarters filed the report today as officers continued a county search for the stolen Chevrolet car, straw hat and overcoat involved in the incident.
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J. B. Clark
Dauphin Street
Coletti
Tedey
Dredging to Begin at Bayou La Batre Port Mouth
dredging work to start tomorrow along the bayou from the mouth in Migsissi sound to the highway bridge 1 near Bayou la Batre. Senator John Craft and Congressman John McDuffie are mentioned in relation to pushing the project through.
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Bayou la Batre
Migsissi Sound
John Craft
John McDu
Hargett Returns From Raid Trip Amid Remarks
Hargett returns from a raid trip amid a mix of comments and questions. The journey involved observations on actions in Alabama and Birmingham. Officials noted no fatalities or major incidents during the expedition.
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Hargett
Floor lamp given as field trophy in police entertainment
A floor lamp was donated as a field trophy for a police department event. The lamp, described as two in height, was connected to a presentation at a June gathering on Lafayette Street. Details about donors and exact fate of the lamp remain unclear.
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Boesen
Lafayette Street
Rass
Sailatesters
Rubber Trade To Be Suspended
Neeteksie Rubber exchange will suspend trading futures on Saturday. May announced today. Members of the exchange will note the proposal to give the visitors title of New York Cocos Incorporated.
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Neeteksie
May
Ma Exchange
New York Cocos Incorporated
Two Fruit Ships Planned Depart Today
Two fruit ships are scheduled to depart today with Honduras and Colony Coast cargo routes. One vessel will head to Honduras while the other sails toward Cuba, reflecting regional trade movements.
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Honduras
Colony
Nduras
Cuba
Shagey the Coast Cutter Mascot Finds New Life Aboard AB-20
A dog rescued from a life of hardship aboard a rum runner attains a berth on coast cutter AB-20. nicknamed Shagey for his unruly black hair, the mutt now settles into Navy life aboard Uncle Gram's vessel. Sha Wiaiht dies and the dog earns respect in service as the ship endures fog and rough seas.
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Gram
Navy
Trades union congress blames failure to reengage workers
The miners federation leader says the Trades Union Congress made a fatal mistake by opposing a general strike. He asserts the union knew nothing about the plan and that no alternative existed to reengage workers nationwide after the congress met to assess the failed effort.
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London
Trades Union Congress
Secre A
Cook
Miners’ Federation
Associated Press
Wades
Britain’s General Strike Lives On In Morning Reports
London May 15 British general strike persists though not total with unions acting on varied aims. Some workers seek leverage for better terms while others aid striking colleagues or resist employers who demand union card discharges. Union Congress had called the general strike and ordered a return to work only on a pending decision.
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London
Great Britain
Union Congress
Ss Agg
Ciizene
Repair work on Conrad begins after seizure
The Conrad, a ship towed from the Adam, remains at Saukee docks as repair starts after a seizure by federal authorities. Two weeks of work are planned with the AB-20 towing operations toward the three mile limit, and the vessel may be moved to reload gear.
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N L. Conrad
Fedi
Red States
Norman Chorale
King King Died After Illness in New Haven Area
In Bridgeport area May 13 doctors said John T. King’s death was imminent as his condition worsened. King had been ill for some time and his family awaited a final update from physicians. The report notes a prior legal matter involving a New York attorney and a separate case connected to a metals firm.
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Conn
John T. King
King
Pepsitious National Connecticut
New York
M. Daugherty
Thomas A Iy Cum Orce
Amert
New Air Record Reported For Distance Flown
A May aviation record is claimed for the greatest distance flown in one period. The report mentions two pilots and a cross country trial conducted under rain at a 100 per...
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Cal
May Gee
Aian Oho
Ellen and Diegurin Boury
Troops Ordered After Fatal Florida Lynching Probe
Reporting from Labelle Hendry County Florida Gov John W Martin ordered troops to readiness after threats against black residents amid a coroner inquest into a white woman’s alleged attack. Sheriff D L McLaughlin requested help as fear spread among residents and workers in road camps. The inquest continued behind closed doors with testimony about the alleged incident and the subsequent lynching.
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Labelle
Hendry County
D. L. McLaughlin
Patterson
Paterson
H. A. Rider
Declaration of Faith Sought by Methodist Conference
Memphis Tenn May 13 The liberalist faction at the Methodist general conference pushes a resolution to require a clear concise declaration of faith. Rev R P Shuler of Los Angeles introduces the measure seen as conservative leadership. W F Tillett of Vanderbilt earlier proposed a similar motion prompting debate among factions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Methodist General Conference
R. P. Shuler
Los Angeles
Schuler
Airship bound for pole voyage with 17 men aboard
New York May 13 reports a dirigible with 17 crew members setting course toward the North Pole. The craft traveled at about fifty miles per hour, maintaining a steady path as Roald Amundsen and others depart from an unknown route between Alaska and the pole on a voyage described as bold and exploratory.
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New York
North Pole
Roald Amundsen
Anucaseus
Alaska
The
Pole
Court Martial Papers Approve Sailors For Orion Grounding
Secretary Wilbur approves court martial sentences for Commander Louie Gulliver and Lieutenant William McK. Reifel of the Collier Orion after it grounded at Chesapeake Bay last December. The ship was damaged and awaiting repairs. findings cite an overly hasty turn amid heavy seas while clearing the harbor entrance.
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Washington
Wilbur
Louie Gulliver
William McK. Reifel
Orion
Chesapeake Bay
No agreement on new dry bills
Washington May 13 The senate judiciary committee failed to reach a consensus on the administration's new dry bills to strengthen the Volstead act. The prohibition committee held a three week inquiry into enforcement but debated without a decision and will reconvene tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Prohibition Committee
Lenglen Refuses Interviews After Practice
The French champion Suzanne Lenglen refused to see reporters after a practice session. She glared at observers and pulled on her attire while muttering remarks, then turned away as questions continued. Susanne Burke said Lenglen has yet to decide if she will compete in the French championships with a Franco American teammate.
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Apa
Susanne
Burke
Jegee Moffett Convicted in Larceny Case at County Court
Recorder D. H. Edi presided as Jegee Moffett was found guilty of stealing junk from a shipper and a passenger station. A separate woman was charged with vagrancy in the same day court session.
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Jegee Moffett
D. H. Edi
Offett
Shaelane
Big Battle for Stocks Staged at Nash 20 Exchange
In New York on May 13 bear traders attempted to push Nash 20 common stock below 62 dollars a share. About 76 000 shares were offered in varied blocks but the effort failed as stock rallied, frustrating short sellers and leaving the market unsettled.
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New York
Orne
Stock Exchange
Nash 20
Methodists Turn From Business In Memphis Delegates
In Memphis Tennessee May delegates to the General Conference split from business concerns. The article notes leaders including Bishops Kilgo Waterhouse and others, reflecting tensions since the last General Conference and shifts in church focus.
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Memphis
Tenn
Methodist
South
Manor
John C. Kilgo
W. B. M G. Waterhouse
Workers Respond to Baldwin Peer Call to Return to Work
London reports the transport and workers have decided to respond to the appeal to return to work. Officials state employers will make arrangements for essential public service jobs where employees are needed.
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Baldwin
London
Miners in Doncaster Rioting Sentenced to Hard Labor
In Doncaster England sixty eight miners were involved in a riot today. Each was sentenced to three years hard labor.
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Doncaster
England
Weather brief fragment shows moderate north wind
Fragment indicates a moderate north wind with unclear location or time details. No further concrete facts like temperatures or beats are provided in the readable text.
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