Breakup of home blamed for rival slaying in Mobile
Two Mobile women met over a man leading to a fatal shooting on Pine Street near Old Shell Road. Mrs. Herbert Hines died. Mrs. Puckett, wife of county license agent Angela Puckett, was arrested on murder charges after a confrontation in an automobile pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hines
Puckett
Angela S. Puckett
Pine Street
Old Shell Road
Hines
Higgins
Conditt
City Hospital
Bart B. Chamberlain
Marion R. Vickers
Mrs. Hines
Wooley
City
Solons Hear Story Of Anti-Trust Suit In Franklin Trial
In Jackson Mississippi the impeachment trial of Lester Franklin chairman of the state tax commission opens with adjournment planned for the afternoon. Lt Governor Bidwell Adam resents press criticism as senators arrive late and are warned to stay seated. Earl N. Floyd testifies about an anti trust suit involving Warren Brothers material, while Franklin is accused of learning bill details and aiding withdrawal of funds. Court hours are 9 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Earl N. Floyd
Warren Brothers
Boston
Rush H. Knox
Franklin
Floyd Loper
Lake
Admirals Clash Over Naval Treaty at London Conference
Two veteran admirals, Hilary P. Jones and William V. Pratt, voiced sharp but differing views on the London naval pact. Jones condemned the settlement as improvable, while Pratt urged approval, saying the delegation secured favorable terms and fewer eight inch cruisers than sought. Jones noted Britain’s push to limit US strength in eight inch cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hilary P. Jones
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Pratt
William V. Pratt
Senate Naval Committee
London
Jones
We Ness
Admiral Pratt
Great Britain
United States
Borah
Civic Dinner Arranged for Hill Festival
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will host a community dinner tied to Spring Hill College centennial festivities on May 31, June 1 and 2. Frank E. Courtney appointed a committee led by John Toomey to plan details and coordinate with Father J. M. Walsh and alumni chair Matt Mahomer for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Spring Hill College
Frank E. Courtney
Chamber of Commerce
John Toomey
James van Antwerp
F. Lee Giblin
Peyton Norville
Gordon Smith
E. B Ladd
F. F. Rossman
J. M. Walsh
Matt Mahomer
Weather outlook and river forecast for May 15 1930
Generally fair conditions expected Thursday and Friday with patchy clouds and possible thundershowers in a portion Friday night. River bulletin shows readings at 7 am eastern time on May 15 with forecasts for Tombigbee and Alabama rivers, slight rise and irregular changes near Demopolis. Albert Ashenberger, meteorologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pity River
Tombigbee
Demopolis
Alabama River
Mery
Albert Ashhenberger
Insurance policy tied to murder trial in Florida case
In Sebring Florida an ongoing murder trial of William R. Carver, a former real estate dealer from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania, reached a turning point as prosecutors introduced a $10 000 life insurance policy on the victim. The state argues Carver killed his wife their small son and a negro servant to collect the policy. The policy dated December 13 1929 and a second quarterly premium receipt were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebring
Fla
William R. Carver
Stroudsburg
Carver
Two Airmen Die in Pacific Forced Landing Off Hawaii
Honolulu dispatch reports Staff Sergeant Joe Becker, stationed at Lakefield, died when an army bomber forced to land in the ocean channel between Maui and Hawaii sank. Ten other air service members were saved. two more fliers were rescued by the Pelican mine sweeper, while two remained unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Joe Becker
Lakefield
Here
Maui
Hawaii
Army
Navy Air Service
Navy
Pelican
the Pelican
A. G. Jones
Walter Myers
Walkout Ends After Tardieu Warning Halts Paris Telephone Strike
Paris police report a two hour telephone operators strike ended after a drastic warning from interior minister Andre Tardieu. The stoppage had halted business across Paris and threatened provincial areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tardieu
Paris
Andre Tardieu
Interior
Red Cagle Ends West Point Career Honeymoon Starts
Christian K. Cagle and Marion Mumford Haile, now Mrs Cagle, began a belated honeymoon in New York after his resignation from the United States Military Academy at West Point. They were believed in seclusion at a Times Square hotel as he considered giving a statement on his martial and military affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christian K. Cagle
Red Head
United States Military Academy
West Point
Cagie
Marion Mumford Haile
Baton Rouge
Times Square
Cagle
Military Academy
Miss Haile
Jush
Theatre elects Roy Smith president at annual meeting
Roy Smith was elected president at the theatre annual meeting held Wednesday night. He has served as stage manager. officers include first vice president Dr Toulmin Gaines second vice president B H Eichold secretary Mrs Katie Macorter treasurer Mrs W W Reed box office manager Mrs Glenn Schoen and trustees H B Gayfer Mrs Tom Gordon Charles Dolan Leo Brown Mrs Stanley Sheip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Smith
Toulmin. Gaines
B. H. Eichold
Katie Mac
Orter
W. W. Reed
Glenn Schoen
H. B. Gayfer
Tom Gordon
Charles Dolan
Leo Brown
Stanley Sheip
Woman is fined for assault with pistol
Catherine Fisher, described as a negro woman, was convicted in the inferior criminal court on an assault with a gun and fined 200 dollars plus 70 days in jail. She shot John Nettles with a pistol last Monday. Nettles was fined 200 dollars plus 90 days for carrying a pistol on lands of another. John F. Caset was fined 50 dollars plus 20 days for violating the prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fisher
Inferior Criminal Court
John Nettles
Nettles
John F. Caset
Prohibition Raid Targeted by Gunfire in Rockford
Prohibition agents raiding a Rockford Illinois home were fired on by several men in an automobile as the raid proceeded. Shots came from the car and the agents fired back. The raid was led by C Edson Smith deputy administrator with eight Chicago agents aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ill
Prohibition
C. Edson Smith
Chicago
Creager Loses Libel Suit Against Crowell Publishing Co
R E Creager Republican national committeeman for Texas lost his $500000 libel suit against Crowell Publishing Co and P F Collier Sons Distributing Co in Brownsville Texas when a jury returned a verdict for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creager
Crowell Publishing Co
Brownsville
Texas
R. E. Creager
Crowell Publishing Company
P. F. Collier & Sons Distributing Company
Prohibition Violations Led to Fines and Docketed Cases
Joe Meyer was fined 100 dollars and 90 days on a prohibition charge with 300 dollar bond after a recorder's court hearing. Robert Collison pled guilty to dry law violations and faced a 100 dollar fine and 80 days. John F Casey Porcella King and James J Knight were docketed at the county jail on prohibition charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Meyer
Recorder's Court
Meyer
Officera Lavene
Harmon
Robert Collison
John F. Casey
Porcella King
James J. Knight
Correction shows Jennings not indicted for rioting
Madisonville Kentucky May 15 examination of grand jury records reveals Bill Jennings was not among the 19 indicted miners. The name should read Will Jernigan and county records were corrected. Ten men remain on bonds from 2 to 500 dollars. three others not yet brought into court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
Bill Jennings
Will Jernigan
Jennings
Women to Meet Democratic Club in Mobile May 21
The Women's Democratic Club of Mobile County will gather at the Battle House on May 21. The executive board meets at 2:30 pm, then the general session at 3:00 pm with speakers including Edward J. Grove of Mobile County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Democratic Club of
Mobile County
Battle House
Edward J. Grove
Romanian Princess Neana Ends Engagement With Hochberg
A Palestine dispatch reports Princess Neana of Romania separated from her former fiancé Count Alexander of Hochberg after explanations, ending their engagement definitively. The timing of their Palestine meeting was not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neana
Count Alexander
Bucharest
Rumania
Alexander of
Civic groups form study panel on Dauphin Island bridge
Several civic organizations named representatives to an inter club committee to study the Dauphin Island bridge project. Temporary chairman John L. Cummings said the panel should be completed in a day or two and a meeting will follow to gather necessary information. The study group was authorized Monday at the Chamber of Commerce to ensure public interests are protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Joy Stevens
Way Department
Emance
Ineer
Peavy
Strange
County Board
Artment
Uel Street
Dauphin Island
John L. Cummings
Chamber of Commerce
Woman on Stand in Dallas Murder Trial Details Affair
Mrs. John W. Brady testified in her husband’s murder trial, describing a clandestine affair between her husband and Misa Lehlia Highsmith that she says led to the stabbing in Austin last November. She cried as she blamed the affair for wrecking her home and driving her husband from sound mind. The defense then rested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
John W. Brady
Misa Lehlia Highsmith
Austin
Brady
Rodeo Committee Meets Over Bay and Gulf Fishing Event
Rodeo chairmen and committee members planning the annual fishing rodeo in the bay and gulf on August 25 26 and 27 were urged to meet at Adams Motor Company salesroom at 7 30 Thursday night. L G Adams called the meeting to improve attendance and prizes for the 1930 event and all interested persons were urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Gulf
Adams Motor Company
L. G. Adama
Endurance Driver Haggard After 50 Hours In Contest
Jack Derby known as Daredevil Derby nears the 50 hour mark in a 100 hour endurance test driving a new Chevrolet. He reports strong public cooperation as he continues the non stop test, with his expression growing less spirited as time passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haggard
Jack “Daredevil
Jack
Derby
St. Joseph Street
Daredevil
Mobile
Relieved of Duties at State Tax Commission in Montgomery
J. R. Waldman, attache of the state tax commission in Montgomery, is temporarily in charge of Angelo B. Puckett’s duties as license inspector. W. R. Jansen announced the arrangement after Puckett asked to be relieved until further notice, with Mark Tucker in Mobile agreeing to the suggestion. The inspector cited a fatal shooting as the reason for the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Waldman
State Tax Commission
Montgomery
Puckett
W. R. Jansen
Jansen
Mark Tucker
Mobile
Woman Kills Wife in Mobile, Husband Shot In Curbing Incident
Puckett explains a car confrontation ended when shots fired inside Mobile. Mrs Frances Louise Parkhill Hines, a lifelong Mobile resident, died last night. Survivors include her estranged husband Herbert Hines and their six year old daughter. The shooter is identified as Angela Puckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hines
Angela Puckett
Puckett
Frances Louise Parkhill Hines
Mobile
Radio Schedule From WODX Studio Features Various Programs
Thursday radio lineup from The Register and News-Item studio lists 1410 kilocycles with programs including National Furniture Co. and H M Price Hardware segments, Studio times, Easy Hour, musical features, and performances by Nelstone's Hawaiians, Walter Pat Tenor, The San Carlos Trio, and Al and Dot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WODX
Register
National Furniture Co
Mausic
H. M. Price Hardware and Supply Co
Music Teachers’ Asssociation
Pure Milk Co
Cousin Caddie
Lord’s
Nelstone
Albright
Wood Pen
Telliers Symphony Orchestra
Walter Pat Tenor
San Carlos Trio
Dot
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C. L. Strange
Wamiber
Mie
John R. Peavy
Cade
Matt Boykin
F &N
Mississippi
Lester C. Franklin
America
Hale
Hill Festival
Courtney
George N. Baker
Avery
Red River County
Mary Baker
Clarksville
Pep. i
Biss
LUST
Hawaiian Isle
Bride
East
Little Theatre
Negress
Inter-Civic Club
Mrs. Brady
Husband
Miss Highsmith
Erson
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