Mirage of Rail Rates Sparks Alabama Port Complaint
The Alabama docks commission and Mobile Chamber of Commerce filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission challenging rail rates from Mobile to 96 southern points. The suit seeks to expose all charges except for bananas, cotton, and some other products, claiming excessive, unfair and discriminatory rates against Mobile traffic across several states and territories.
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Southern
Mississippi Warrior Service
Mobile
South
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alabama Docks Commission
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Comlaint
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Opi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Miss Mobile arson suspect linked to revenge motive
Police say 23 year old Miss Mobile married to a former aviation lieutenant left her husband over wardrobe costs and now faces arson accusations. She denies setting fires and previously managed an ice cream plant in Media while she and her spouse wed in St. Petersburg Florida.
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Bile
D. L. Page
Mobile
Page
St. Petersburg
Fla
Media
Ball Shifted to Battle House for Charity Dance
The Junior League Charity ball moves tonight from Spring Hill community house to the Battle House green room at the 11th hour. The event remains a country dance with rustic costumes encouraged. Proceeds go to charity as the group’s main aim.
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Hill
Battle House
Spring Hill
Travelling Man Gets Jail Term for Check Fraud
T. A. Kingman of Macon Georgia captured in a Baldwin County bus and convicted in recorder's court of passing a worthless $25 check for Mobile authorities. Robert B. Woods of Bienville hotel identified the fraud and Warren Burch, chief of police, aided in tracing him.
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T. A. Kingman
Macon
Robertsdale
Baldwin County
Recorder's Court
Robert B. Woods
Bienville
Kingman
Warren Burch
District Confab at Calvert Methodist Women Meet
The Mobile Methodist Women's Missionary Society holds its annual meeting today at Calvert with sessions planned for tomorrow. A large Mobile delegation attends and Mrs Clyde Moore of Crichton serves as district secretary. Miss Mamie Meyers, former Korea missionary, now working in West Virginia coal fields, will speak.
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Mobile Methodist Women's Missionary Society
Calvert
Mobile
Clyde Moore
Crichton
Mamie Meyers
Korea
West Virginia Coal Fields
Pensacola to Open New Baseball Stadium This Thursday
Mayor J. H. Bayliss of Pensacola invites Leon Schwarz and the city commission to attend the opening ceremonies of the new baseball stadium on Thursday afternoon. Mayor Schwarz indicated he would likely attend the event.
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Leon Schwarz
J. H. Bayliss
Pensacola
Fla
Schwarz
Sneak Thief Steals Watch and Clothing From Room
A burglar entered the room of Andrew Kruse at 260 South Hamilton and stole a watch and clothing along with several automobile keys. Police are investigating the incident.
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Andrew Kruse
South Hamilton Automobile Keys
Healibeneteres
Cross Bay Yacht Club Completes Race Plans
The Cross Bay Yacht Club announces near complete plans for the over-the-bay race with a 130 p m start from St Francis street to Mobile Anchorage nearly miles away. The event aims for speed with changes to boats and a guard against nightfall by starting earlier. Only expert pilots may command the sloops with one expert crew member allowed per skipper.
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St. Francis Street
Mobile Bay
Archaeological Expedition Planned to Mimbres Valley
Plans announced by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to lead an expedition to the Mimbres Valley in Mexico to study pre historic culture. Led by Prof Albert E Jenks University of Minnesota anthropologist the group will search adobe floors of houses and uncover Mimbres pottery with realistic animal designs and intricate geometric patterns. Headquarters will be Hurley New Mexico.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Mimbres Valley
Mexico
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Albert E. Jenks
Oiversity of Minnesota
Mimbres
Western Hemisphere
Will . Thaintained
Hurley, N. M
Marine plane leaves for Nicaragua from Anacostia
The fourth Marine Corps transport plane for Nicaragua departed Anacostia naval air station today bound for Miami. The tri motor Fokker is led by Lieut. H. D. Palmer with radio officer Lieut and Sergeant Dugald Steel as mechanic. After a rest in Miami, takeoff for Managua is set for early tomorrow.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Nicaragua
Anacostia Naval Air Station
Miami
Fla
Fokker
H. D. Palmer
Dugald Steel
Managua
Earthquake Prophets Face Punishment in Oaxaca
In Oaxaca City, authorities warn that anyone predicting quakes may be punished if forecasts fail. The region, an longtime seismic center, has seen several strong quakes in recent months and frequent minor temblors causing panic among residents. Local self-styled prophets have stirred fear as streets grow tense.
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Oaxaca City
Mexico
Oaxaca
Farmers curb market marks first anniversary celebration
The event drew city and county officials and several hundred Mobile housewives. The program began at 2 o clock with talks by Mayor Leon Schwarz and A D Davis of the women's division. Mr Davis urged marketing and a market shed. Schwarz highlighted closer city county ties and coop between Mobile women and rural areas. About 50 prizes of produce were awarded, led by Mrs B H Pake winning a large basket.
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Leon Schwarz
A. D. Davis Fonde
Mobile Oo
M. Phelps
Davis
Schwarz
Mobile
B. H. Pake
Wyoming Republicans Vote to Send Nine To Satirical Convention
REPUBL SENT FREE THERMOPOLIS Wyo May 15 Wyoming Republicans continued their state convention with a vote to send any delegation of nine to the satirical party convention seen as a formality. The Casper gathering approved a rules and order panel proposal against instructing any presidential candidate. Democrats earlier instructed six delegates for Alfred E Smith and opposed the two thirds rule, endorsing Nellie Tayloe Ross for vice president.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Wyoming
Rules and Order
Casper
Alfred E. Smith
New
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Ship official dies in Washington
Ear ward H. Schmidt of Indianapolis treasurer and disbursing officer of the shipping board died suddenly in Washington after a heart attack. Schmidt, a former Indiana politician, had served with the board since 1921 and as treasurer for the past five years. He is survived by his widow and one brother, both of Indianapolis.
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Washington
Earward H. Schmidt
Indianapolis
Shipping Board
Durant Expands New York Car Empire in Germany Factory
W C Durant, New York capitalist and auto builder, announced the purchase of a factory near Berlin to produce Durant automobiles. The plant will be at Siemens Staat, a suburb of Berlin, with car manufacturing slated to begin August 1.
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New York
Germany
W. C. Durant
Durant
Siemens Staat
Ber
Japanese Destroyer Arrives and Leaves Tsingtao
A terse report dated May 15 notes a Japanese destroyer landed forces and then departed Tsingtao amid mounting tensions in the port city during the ongoing crisis in China.
Capone Era Violence Report Cites Attacks on McGurn
A northern city cigar store shooting felled McGurn by two assailants in a daylight ambush. Weeks later another attempt aimed at McGurn failed as he escaped uninjured. Capone era gang conflict noted as real estate minded leader faced recurring danger.
Weekly losses of publication near 504 dollars
Washington reports ongoing financing concerns for a venture with key figures including Mr Hale and Mr Price. The dialogue references progress and hurdles, noting prior funding and cautious steps before expansion.
Surgeons' Outing at Alba Club on Dog River
Members of the Association of Alabama Power Company Surgeons held their annual convention at Alba Club. An all day outing was planned with a seafood luncheon. Dr. G F Birmingham was elected president, Dr H L Castleman served as other officer, and Dr W H Greer became vice president amid a banquet last night with visiting power company officials.
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Alba Club
Dog River
Association of Alabama Power Company Surgeons
G. F. Birmingham
H. L. Castleman
Petunestes
W. H. Greer
Lucy Beuchelle
Power Company
Calles demands unconditional surrender of insurgent bands
Mexico City May 15 President Calles said surrender must be unconditional for bands of insurgents. He noted former Agrarian Deputy Lauro articles who operated in Zacatecas would be tried by a court of inquiry for outrages. El Universal quoted Caloca on anticipated quiet as anti government leaders show intent to lay down arms.
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Mexico City
Calles
Lauro Ticles
Zacatecas
el Universal
Caloca
Royalty Arrives in Helsingfors For Short Visit
Royalty including PE Christian and Prince Knud arrived in Helsingfors on May 15 to be greeted by throngs. Local papers reported a large welcome as the royal party would remain for three days at Berek sites.
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Christian Sed
Prince Kaud
Helsingfors
Finland
PE Christian
Prince Knud of
Ee Berek
Earthquake Strikes Guayaquil Causing Panic and Debris
A strong quake hit Guayaquil Ecuador shaking streets and throwing debris from buildings. The tremor lasted about 90 seconds as residents fled homes and workshops in alarm.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Whitehouse to Assume Madrid Embassy Duties
Paris May 15 TM Sheldon Whitehouse, counsellor of the American embassy here, left for Madrid today to assume his new duties as counsellor there.
Woman Fined for Reckless Driving After Three Car Collision
A woman was fined for reckless driving following a three-vehicle crash. J. H. Green and Theo Broadnax were each fined 15 dollars or 15 days for speeding in relation to the incident.
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J. H. Green
Theo Broadnax
Falls to death from ninth floor at Hotel Granada
New York May 15 J J Lannin wealthy hotel man and former owner of the Boston Red Sox was instantly killed today when he fell from a ninth story window of the Hotel Granada in Brooklyn Lannin owned the hotel and also Roosevelt Field from which Lindbergh Byrd and Chamberlin flew last year on transatlantic flights
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New York
J. J. Lannin
Boston Red Sox
Granada
Brooklyn
Lannin
Roosevelt Field
Lindbergh
Byrd and
Chamberlin
Italia ready to depart on polar exploration voyage
The Italia dirigible at Kings Bay Spitzbergen awaits a possible launch tomorrow or Thursday for another polar expedition. The Citta di Milano frees the ice blocked ship and miners assist its crew as Nobbile replenishes supplies at the quay.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Polar
Citta di Milano
Umberto Nobbile
Tong War Fear Grips New York Chinese District
Police in Manhattan’s Chinatown increased patrols after reports of a Hip Sing and Tong war flare up. Six officers man each patrol and a dozen detectives roam the area as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of a prior outbreak quelled by a threatened deportation crackdown.
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New York
Hip Sing
Leon Tonga
Trouble Threatens in Japanese Crews Strike Osaka
A dispute between Kawasaki Steamship Co and the Japanese Seamen's Union risks a strike that could disrupt Osaka port activity. Details are incomplete due to the clipped dispatch.
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Osaka
Japan
Kawasaki Steamship Company
Japanese Seamens Union
Heflin News Executive Dies Suddenly in Asheville
Thos J Heflin longtime news executive dies suddenly at bedside in Asheville. Body to be transported to Birmingham for funeral set Thursday. He was brother in law and first cousin of Victor Hanson owner of the News. Hansons currently abroad in Europe.
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Asheville
Birmingham
Birminghent
Thursi
New York
Lamine
Victor Hanson
The
News
Behr Becomes Behr Manning Corporation Merger
New York May slate finalizes consolidation of Herman Behr & Co Inc Brooklyn and Abrasite Company Troy into Behr Manning Corporation. John A M named president and Herman to chair the board. Plants to operate as before with no sales policy changes.
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New York
Herman Behr & Co Inc
Brooklyn
and Abrasite Company, Inc
Troy
Behr-Manning Corporation
John A. M
Herman
Tax Reduction Bill Action In Congress
A report from Washington notes action on tax reduction measures tied to a planned $200,000,000 cut. President Coolidge and Secretary Melton back the proposal while congressional committees discuss amendments and funding details amid the ongoing debate.
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Washington
Coolidge
Melton
Bishop Cleared in Methodist Episcopal Conference
Bishop Francis J. McConnell of the George A. Cooke and Wy M hannel conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is cleared in a recent church decision.
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Francis J. McConnell
George A. Cooke
Krakatao Volcano Erupts Hourly Over 24 Hours
Volcanic activity on Krakatao near Batavia Java was extreme with about 7 000 eruptions in the last day. Many blasts sent ash high into the air and ash showers rained down over surrounding areas. The number of explosions diminished as the day progressed.
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Batavia
Java
Obalac
Krakatod
New Type Dress Today Sparks Headsetters Series Launch
The News Item announces a new line of headsetters debuting today as a first step in typography refinements. The installation of the latest aotype machine enables future ne t phy and headline development for readers.
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Metro Outags
Montana Delegates Rally for Houston Support
Montana Hansa holds eight votes in Houston as Montana delegates rally behind a chosen slate. Republican county delegates on record split between former Governor Lowden of Illinois and Secretary Hoover, signaling division within the party.
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Montana
Hansa
Houston
Lowden
Illinois
Hoover
British ace Courtney to fly to America in flying boat
London May 15 Captain T Courtney, renowned British ace, is expected to depart for America aboard a flying boat as weather conditions permit. He has engaged in extensive preparations and will be joined by two others on the flight, pending final arrangements.
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London
Ee T. Courtney
America
Courtney
Extra Dividend Paid by Pipeline Company
A pipeline company announces an extra dividend payment to shareholders. Details on amount, record date, and payment date were released today by the corporate office. Investors are advised to review the official notice for eligibility and timing.
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Schmidt
Tsinan
Tsingtao
China
Capital Weekly
New Yorker
Hale
Steiner
Price
Power Company Medical
Dog River Club
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