Senate hearing on London naval pact opens again
Secretary Stimson defends the London treaty as fair to the American navy before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He notes unanimous naval expert support for parity with Britain and discusses the flexible clause as not prejudicing U S interests. Hearings resume Wednesday with Secretary Adams to testify.
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Washington
London
Stimson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Japan
Borah
Hale
Senate Naval Committee
Adams
Navy
Johnson
California
Swan
Virginia
Robinson
Insana
Secretary of State
Great Britain
League Opposition To Dry Referenda Voiced By McBride
Senate lobby committee records show Anti-Saloon League opposition to prohibition referenda and efforts to influence Volstead enforcement appointments. F Scott McBride testified the dry law is not perfect and discussed home production under certain conditions. The league opposes referenda as unauthorized and binding.
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Washington
Anti-Saloon League
Senate Lobby Committee
F. Scott McBride
House
Fort Republican
New Jersey
McBride
Blaine
Wisconsin
League
Born of God
Auto train collision kills man and girl in Lebanon
George Swann 35 of Elizabethton and Mary Butler 10 of Atlanta were killed when their car was struck by a Tennessee Central freight train at a crossing near Martha Tennessee. Mrs Swann was seriously injured and the child suffered a skull fracture as the car was demolished by the impact and rolled into a 10 foot embankment. The Swanns were traveling with Mary Butler a star performer with the Milt Talbot shows en route to Old Hickory after a show in Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Tenn
George Swann
Elizabethton
Mary Butler
Roy E. Butler
Atlanta
Old Hickory
Nashville
Swann
Detective slain after city gunman raid turns deadly
Chicago May 13 Joseph Altmeier aide to the state's attorney died from bullet wounds after a pistol battle with four trapped gunmen. Two gunmen Harry White 27 and John Vitacco 23 were identified. Altmeier had accompanied police to trap the men after word Jack Hayes was targeted for execution. He was wounded previously in a knife fight over a diamond ring.
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Chicago
Joseph Alteier
Atorney
Cadet Cagle resigns over marriage at West Point
West Point cadet Christian Keener Cagle resigns after presenting a marriage certificate. The move was requested by Major General William R. Smith and sent to the War Department in Washington.
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West Point
N. Y
Christian” Keener Cagle
United States Military Academy
William R. Smith
War Department
Washington
Cases Postponed in Recorder’s Court
Clyde Bodiford and Wilbur Calloway had their cases called and reset for May 16 in recorder's court Tuesday morning. Bodiford, arrested Monday night by Motor Traffic Officers Bettiz and Franelich, was found with a gallon of whiskey in his car amid charges of reckless driving, violating the prohibition law, and speeding.
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Clyde Bodiford
North Franklin Street
Wilbur Calloway
Recorder’s Court
Bodiford
Bettiz and
Franelich
God Told Me To Kill Him Plea in Slaying Wife
Mrs. Martin Chatman, 35, told deputies the Lord commanded the act after she axed her sleeping husband near Natalbany. Deputies held her in jail as coroner's inquest and grand jury proceedings unfold while six children testify she claimed the husband failed to buy clothes.
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Hammond
Martin Chatman
Natalbany
Church Board Haps Stories On Citations
Virginia Bishop faces action on vote activity charge as the Methodist Episcopal Church South rejects a proposed written constitution by 188 to 205. A reprimand order targets newspapers for unfair display of complaints against bishops, urging fair reporting while noting concerns about episcopacy and political activity in the 1928 election. Cannon resolution adopted asks Congress to expedite Hoover law enforcement measures.
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Virginia
Dallas
Texas
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Rembert Smith
Washington, Ga
Cannon, Moore
Mouzon
Dubose
Soldiers Rescued After 36 Hours Marooned on Chesapeake Isle
Five soldiers from Fort Hoyle endured 36 hours without food after engine failure left them adrift near Miller's island. They survived on Miller's island until a fishing launch piloted by retired captain John M. Purcell and his son Harry found them, aided by Army plane sightings and a fort search.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Fort Hoyle
John M. Purcell
Harry
Alumni Meeting at Spring Hill College Mo bile
Spring Hill college alumni of Mobile plan a general meeting Tuesday at 6 PM called by Sidney Simon president. It will be the last general gathering before the centennial and a full attendance is urged. The session will be held at the college.
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Spring Hill College
Mobile
Sidney Simon
Drysdale Files for Third Ward Democratic Committee
Harry Drysdale filed notice of intention on Tuesday to seek a seat on the Democratic executive committee from the third ward. He aims to represent party interests and participate in local governance.
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Democratic Committee
Third Ward
Harry Drysdale
Democratic Executive Committee
Mrs Klinge Thanks Mobile News and Register for Music Week Support
A letter from Mrs. Klinge of the city recreation department expresses appreciation to The Mobile News Item and The Mobile Register for cooperation during Music Week. She commends the papers for their support, noting it contributed to the event's success and is valued on all occasions.
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Mobile Register
Ee Aonee Klinge
City officials review jail escape and line fire hazards
City officials meet to address a jail escape through a weak wall and consider a full inquiry into the suspended turnkey. The council also weighs a gas pipeline hazard, asks engineers for fire risk opinions, and postpones Firestone’s pipe-line permit while census-led population gains in the metro area are noted.
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Iicting
Leon Schwarz
Warren Burch
Lawrence Durden
Vincent F. Kilborn
Wright Smith
Southeastern Fire Underwriters’ Association
St. Louis Street
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
St. Louis
Joachim Streets
Francis J. Inge
Firestone Company
Kilborn
Bank
Government
Harry T. Hartwell
Federal Bureau of the Census
Mobile
Schwarz
Prohibition Violation Leads to Fines and Imprisonment
In the records court on Tuesday morning Robert Moore received a $100 fine plus 90 days in prison for violating the prohibition law. Joseph McDavid and Clarence King each paid $25 fines with court costs for speeding, Manuel Ard $15 with 15 days. W L Warren faced a $109 good behavior bond for six months or 60 days in prison after threats. he could sign his own bond.
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Robert Moore
Recorder’s Court
Joseph McDavid
Clarence King
Manuel Ard
W. L.warren
Assisant
T. J. Touart
Strickland jailed on forgery charges in Prichard case
W F Strickland alias Dix committed to county jail Tuesday on two forgery counts after pleading guilty before Judge J G Bowen. He allegedly forged several checks on Prichard merchants. Eddie Kelley charged with violating prohibition received 60 days in jail for possessing a gallon of liquor.
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W. F. Strickland
W. F. Dixon
Strickland
J. G. Bowen
Prichard
Prich
Eddie
Edith
Kelley
Bowen
Pence
Veterans Gather for Fitzhugh Lee Camp Meeting
The Fitzhugh Lee Camp United Spanish War Veterans will convene Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the armory. Commander A. J. Harkins urges all members to attend for business on the upcoming state convention in Montgomery.
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Fitzhugh Lee Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
A. J. Harkins
Montgomery
Firm Incorporates Dixie Products Company Inc
Incorporation papers filed in probate court Tuesday for the Dixie Products Company Inc to manufacture drugs and medical supplies. Incoporators are J A Neal S H Cochran and J L Slay with capital stock of 4008 dollars and initial business start of 1000 dollars.
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Dixie Products Company,, Inc
Dixie Products Company, Inc
J. A. Neal
S. H. Cochran
J. L. Slay
Population figure for Mobile metropolitan area rises to 105000
Census supervisor Evan B. Davis announced Metropolitan Mobile covered about 105000 people, extending from Fairhope eastward and areas north and west to Dog River. He noted the final tally could shift slightly and that surrounding territory remained outside city limits per instructions. The report also mentions a 113 year old Black woman found in Baldwin County.
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Mobile
Evan B. Davis
Mr. Davis
Fairhope
Mobile Bay Bridge
Dog River
Mobile Bay
Mertz Station
Bon Air
Spring Hill
Crichton
Pritchard
Chickasaw
Whistler
Atlanta
Davis
Baldwin County
Driver of Gar Held to Jury for Accident
Clarence Jones, described as a negro, faced a preliminary hearing after being charged as a hit and run driver in an auto wreck at Ann street and Davis avenue. He was held to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond after victims C. B. King and Charles Buckman testified, with both injured and treated at City Hospital.
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Clarence Jones
Ann Street
Davis Avenue
C. B. King
Charles Buckman
St. Stephens Road
T. J. Touart
King
Buckman
Jones Nee O Perate
Picea
Jones
Knights of Columbus to Elect Officers in Mobile Meeting
Mobile Council 666 will hold an 8 PM Tuesday meeting at the home on Warren and Government streets to nominate officers for the next term. Officers vote June 10, with Grand Knight Sidney G. Patterson urging large attendance. Charles R. Shannon class will gain first second and third degrees in Alabama, talk on the drive planned for Tuesday night. O J Uphaus outlines a full summer program including initiation whoopee night and Caseyjoyda jamboree on July 15.
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Mobile Council
Knights of Columbus
Warren
Government Streets
Sidney G. Patterson
S. J. Brettel
Charles R. Shannon
Alabama
O. J. Uphaus
Turner Granade Named Candidate for Democratic National Committeeman
In proceedings the committee noted Dr. Turner Granade as a candidate for Democratic national committeeman though not seeking a seat on the board of revenue and road commissioners. He was among citizens asked to assist in conduct of the prison farm investigation.
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Turner Granade
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Granade
Board of Revenue
Memphis Man Dies of Heart Disease on Train
William H. Gosson aged 55 of Memphis Tennessee died of heart disease while traveling by train between Springfield and Dayton last night. His body is held in Dayton pending word from relatives. He had been returning home from Cleveland after attending his mother's funeral on April 15.
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William Gosson
Memphis
Dayton
Ohio
William H. Gosson
Inter-club committee to study Dauphin Island bridge project
John Cummings says no names yet for the inter-club committee to study the Dauphin Island bridge project. The panel aims to protect public interests and report by May 26. County vote on June 3 will decide erecting a fridge to the island. Represented groups include Kiwanis Rotary Lions Automobile Club Mobile Chamber of Commerce and others.
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Dauphin Island
John J. Cummings
Ania
Cummings
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Automobile Club
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
County Protective Association
Woman's Club
Forum Club
Jury panel formed in Carver murder trial in Philadelphia
Ten jurors were tentatively seated in the murder case of William R. Carver a former Philadelphia real estate dealer. The court aimed to complete the panel from 25 talesmen remaining of 75 summoned with a special venire of 12 directed if needed. Carver is charged with killing his wife their two year old son and a Black servant Ben Whitehead. The state planned first to try him on the indictment accusing him of killing his wife.
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Sebring
Fila
William R. Carver
Philadelphia
Carver
Ben Whitehead
Oliu
Niagara Open For Public Inspection At Mobile Docks
The French liner Niagara arrived Sunday night to coal and discharge cargo and will be open for public inspection Tuesday afternoon from 3 40 to 5 20 oclock. The ship lies at Pier B of the state docks. Ten passengers on the vessel were given an automobile ride about Mobile Monday afternoon by A D Spotta wood assistant general manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and by Sam H Lackland.
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Niagara
Pier B
State Docks
Mobile
A. D. Spottawood
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Sam H. Lackland
Daredevil Starts 100 Hour Non Stop Car Drive
Jack Derby known as the Daredevil begins a 100 hour endurance test in Mobile driving a Chevrolet sedan. Police Lt. L N LeGear handcuffed him to the wheel as the start was timed at 1 25 PM by Leon Wildberger. Derby plans to drive to Pascagoula and arrive around 3 PM.
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Jack Derby
Chevrolet Auto
Jack ‘Daredevil’ Derby
Mobile
L. N. LeGear
Leon Wildberger
Wildberger
Budget Delay Shifts Blame Over Maintenance Costs
An engineer accuses county officials of moving John R. Peavy to oversee highways and of pushing a budget cut from 30 000 to 15 000 per month. He alleges the board rushed a resolution to place Peavy in charge and to blame him for budget excesses.
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Board of Revenue and Road
John R. Peavy
C. I County
Pressere
M. A. Boykin
Peavy
Aia
Weather Summary and River Flood Report May 13 1990
Cloudy conditions with pockets of showers across Alabama and Mississippi. Tuesday night into Wednesday showery trend and minor temperature changes. River bulletin notes scattered readings at Poca Aberdeen Columbus Demopolis Tuscaloosa Montgomery and Melane with low flood indicators and standard EST timestamp.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Gee Oat
Aberdeen
Columbus
Demopolis
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
River Forecast Notes From Alabama Rivers
The Tombigbee river level remains steady tonight and Wednesday. The Alabama river shows irregular changes at Montgomery and Selma, with Selma expected to rise tonight and Wednesday. Albert Ashenberger.
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Tombigbee
Alabama
Montgomery
Selma
Radio Schedule From WODX Studio Listings
Tuesday program lineup aired on 1410 Kilocycles with National Furniture Company segment at 10:00. Studio shows fill midmorning to afternoon, including Sunshine Hour and Housewife requests, then off the air at 3:00. Evening features Merchants of the Air, Twilight Musical Program and final good night wrap.
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WODX
Register and News-Hem
National Furniture Company
Sunshine
George Tremor
Housewives
Merchants of the Air
Etseed Estey
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Daniel Whitney
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Chatman
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Drysdale Files
Mrs. Klinge
Tse
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GAR
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Based of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Mobile County
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Baker
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