Docks Dedication Set as Great State Event
The June 25 docks dedication will be the greatest event in state history as terminals open to world commerce. The Alabama docks commission and Mobile committee prepare invitations to counties, manufacturers, exporters, importers, chambers of commerce, and civic groups. Construction nears completion and readiness is assured for the dedication day.
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Ice
World Commerce
State Docks Commission
Special Mobile Committee
Alabama
Jury to hear murder case tied to police chief death
J. B. and Burrell Tait faced trial in circuit court for murder in the first degree following the death of Patrick J. O'Lessy former chief of police who died after an attack on South Lawrence Street. The prosecution and defense named their lawyers and a jury was selected amid a long witness list. In Mobile Alabama bankers prepare for a three day Alabama Bankers Association convention with addresses on modern banking and the national economy. Separate item notes a Washington arrest probe connected to a bank official abduction and a related investigation at Soldiers' Home.
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J. B
Burrell Tait
Patrick J. O'Lessy
South Lawrence Street
Cy Bart B. Chamberlain
B. G. Dunning
C. W. Tompkins
Juroel W. Gold
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Charles 8. McCain
National Park Bank
New York City
FE. R. Black
Federal Reserve
George Lank
University of Alabama
Bradford Knapp
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Clarence Ousley
American Legion
Washington
Montgomery County
Kephart
Percival Wilson
Wilson
Sentir
Chevy Chase
Takoma Park
Virginia
Taper Ng Bons
Wilcon
Hull Finds People Apathetic in Radio Address
Tennessee's Democratic presidential candidate Cordell Hull told a Houston audience that eight years of Republican rule left Americans less attentive to governance and duties. He condemned the administrations since 1920 as morally degraded with “extreme political and moral basements” and said party leaders divert attention from essential issues.
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Washington
Hull
Tennessee
Ao al
Houston
Port inspections to scrutinize commodities moving through
A committee on inspection of certain commodities moving through the port has selected Seba Wanted as grain inspector. He will begin inspecting flour and grain shipments in Mobile on June 1 under the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. O M Phelps, general manager, spoke on the initiative.
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C. Outlaw
Mobile Chambers
Seba
Bapgigenaenecel
O. M. Phelps
Chamber of Com
Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Nancy Washington, a Black woman, was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a circuit court jury after stabbing her husband Louis to death during a quarrel. Verdict delivered at 10 o'clock last night. body found earlier at 2 p.m.
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Nancy Washington
Louis
Social Workers Hear Expert Views on City Employment Crisis
Mobile officials and welfare leaders discussed the employment problem highlighted at the National Association of Social Workers meeting in Memphis. Sister Luke and Catholic Charities urged a civic employment program in cooperation with welfare agencies and charitable groups. A committee will confer with Mobile Chamber of Commerce officials regarding the matter.
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Family Welfare Bureau
Bessie Rencher
National Association of Social Workers
Memphis
Fis Casaet Steca Uy Tana Tealer
Oo Memphis
Mobile Council
Luke
Bureau of Catholic Charities
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
B. H. Eichold
Hannah McCormick
Obituary of Charles A. Cunningham of Mobile
Charles Albert Cunningham of Mobile died at 3:40 PM Tuesday at 911 Government Street. He was 50 years a resident of the city and long associated with the Cunningham Sarewrer company. Survived by one daughter Mrs J Cuthbert Williams of New Orleans, two grandchildren, and brother H S Walter Cunningham of Farnsdale Alabama. Funeral from 911 Government Street at 9:30 AM followed by Mass at St Josephs Catholic Church at 10 AM. Interment Magnolia Cemetery. Roche Mortuary in charge.
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Charles Albert Cunningham
Butaw
Ala
Cunningon Sarewrer Company
Prom
Mobile
Government Street
A. Semutnaieen Jr
J. Cuthbert Williams
New Orleans
Walter Cunningham
Farnsdale
Fugitive Return Noted In Bay Minette Case
A report from Bay Minette Alabama indicates Sheriff Pat Byrne returned a fugitive connected to a case involving M. J. Smith a jeweler located at 2 St Joseph street. Arthur A Adame is named in the earlier chain of transmissions as a contact in the matter.
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Pat Byrne
Sweeney
Bay Minette
Ala
Arthur A. Adame
St. Joseph Street
M. J. Smith
City of Azaleas Movement to Advertise Mobile Shrubs
A campaign to promote Mobile as a destination for its famed shrubs launches. Organizers seek to put Mobile on the map with lush landscaping and civic pride, aiming to attract visitors and investors to the growing greenery scene.
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Mobile
Driver Held for Crash Set for May 25
G. E. Doggett of Toulminville faces trial May 25 for allegedly failing to stop after a crash at Broad and St Anthony streets. Witnesses were called, but a postponement occurred. The other car was driven by Robert Dickson of Crichton. Dickson suffered a fractured skull and remains in City Hospital. Police say Doggett fled the scene after the collision with Dickson’s car.
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G. E. Doggett
Toulminville
D. H
Hap Murphy
Doggett
Robert Dickson
Crichton
Broad
St. Anthony
Dickson
City Hospital
I C C Holds Suspension of Rates on Southern Exports
The interstate commerce commission orders a hold on the suspension of export and coastwise rail and water rates on iron and steel articles from Atlanta Chattanooga and other southern manufacturing centers to Mobile. The Warrior barge line had cancelled rates, and officials from Atlanta and Mobile asked to keep tariffs in place. Hearing date not yet set.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Mobile
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Warrior
State seeks continuation on intoxicated driving case
The state asked for a continuance until Friday morning in the case accusing McCreary of drunken driving after a collision with Glenn McCants of Whistler. The wreck occurred late last night at the Palmetto and Washington Avenue intersection.
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McCreary
Glenn McCants
Whistler
Palmetto
Washington Avenue
Seventeen Hurt in Arkansas City Collision
In Hardy Arkansas on May 16 a crash between two vehicles from St Louis injured seventeen people and left at least one person feared dead. Authorities investigated the pileup at the scene as survivors were treated and transported to local hospitals.
Grace begins 18 month probation for whipping teacher
Lafayette Ga May 16 Mrs J K Grace who last summer administered a severe whipping to a Miss teacher in retaliation for the teacher whipping her son Allison began serving an 18 month probation sentence. She was warned that during the probation the original sentence would be carried out.
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Lafayette
J. K. Grace
Allison
Tariff Protest Cited At Geneva Conference
At Geneva a protest against American tariff policy is voiced by Mr Layton who argues European commerce with the United States has not risen since World War I while American activity has grown 100 percent He says high tariffs hinder world prosperity and notes a sign of possible tariff restraint.
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Geneva
Layton
Europe
United States
Acquittal as a Cure for One Who Has
Milwaukee May 16 Acquittal is described as a cure for one who has faced trial with issues of justice and relief from legal anxiety. The report notes community reactions and the courthouse atmosphere during the proceedings.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Potato Crop Increase Hits Statewide Estimate of 900 Cars
A regional report indicates the potato crop has expanded by about 900 cars in estimated yield across the state. Farmers and distributors anticipate higher market activity and logistics demand as harvest progresses.
Hoover Backers Spend $1,000 in Alabama Drive
A Washington report states Hoover supporters spent about $1,000 in Alabama as part of a fundraising effort. The article notes remarks by officials including Claudius H. Huston and Perry Heath about advances and reimbursements. The details focus on the flow of funds and statements by witnesses.
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Hoover
Alabama
Death of H B W'Millan Highlighted in Mobile Notes
Henry Bidir McMillan a lifelong Mobile resident was found dead in his bed at 7 oclock. He was a member of the Mobile Rifles drill team and is survived by daughters Miss Alma Ridg e and Mrs. Lana Postell of Memphis, a sister and grandchildren among others. The obituary fragment notes surviving relatives.
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Henry’ Bidir’ McMillan
Mobile
Alridge
Ann Bitta
Lana Postel Witeell
Memphis
Ww. EB
Ry. Ir
McMillan
Mobile Rifles
Cabaret Blaze Destroys Moulin Rouge and Nearby Buildings
A fire in a New Orleans suburb destroyed the Moulin Rouge cabaret and two adjacent buildings, with an estimated loss of 35700 dollars. The blaze began in the cabaret section and spread despite firemen's efforts. The venue is operated by Mrs. James.
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Eens
Autome
New Orleans
James
Recorder Fines Two For Violating Prohibition Law
Lee charged with possession of 10 gallons of whiskey was fined 100 dollars or 90 days after arraignment in recorder's court. Detectives Connick and Wilcox arrested him. Matthew Moore of 62 Walnut Street, arrested by Detectives Bernstein and Untreiner for possession of prohibited liquor, fined 75 dollars and costs or 7 days.
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Recorder
Lee
Recorder’s Court
Connick and
Wilcox
Matthew Moore
Walnut Street
Bernstein and Untreiner
Negro Fined After Sister Threats Incident at South Street
Walter Lewis of 12 South Street was fined ten dollars after a quarrel with his sister escalated to threats and the discharge of a pistol. The case notes that the sister feared for her life during the confrontation.
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Walter Lewis
South Street
US Army Amphibian Planes Ready for Labrador Coast Flight
Two United States Army amphibian planes prepared to resume the flight to the Labrador coast today to recover transatlantic sections. Lieutenant Ira Eaker flew from Tatamagouche to rejoin General Fechet and Lieutenant Wood, left behind at Trenton, with the Bremen nearby between Pictou and Greenly Island approximately 280 and 220 miles away.
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N. Ae
United States Army
Labrador
Ira Eaker
Tatamagouche
Petee
Gown
Geen
Wal
Tce
Fechet
Wood
Georges
Greenly Island
Bremen
Menjou Marries Paris Star Kathryn Carver in City Hall
Adolph Menjou and Kathryn Carver American screen stars wed in a Los Angeles city hall ceremony. The couple previously divorced in 1926 after Menjou alleged uncomplimentary remarks. Carver accused desertion and cruelty. Carver later won an interseatory divorce decree in 1927 in Los Angeles.
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Paris
Adolph Menjou
Kathryn Carver
City Hall
Benjou
Kathryn Conn Tinsley Menjou
Los Angeles
Menjou
Miss Carver
Ira L. Hill
New York
Menjon
Hill
Doris Godwin
Rebels Suffer Heavy Toll in Huajimo Clash
Report from El Paso dated May 16 says about thirty of a 400 strong rebel band were killed in a fifteen hour battle with Mexican federal troops in the town of Huajimo, Nayarit, near the border.
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Ee Federals
EL Paso
Tex
el Comtineenine
Huajimo
State of Nayarit
Rum Seizure Targets Sailors Amid Transport Violation
Six quarts of rum were seized as sailors were detained in a transport-related incident. Officials reported the seizure and custody actions taken, with authorities outlining next steps in the case.
Fight to Amend Shoals Measure Loses in House
In Washington on May 16, leaders and lawmakers failed to pass an amendment to the Shoals measure. The defeat marks a setback for proponents seeking changes in the pending bill during a contentious House session.
View Prayer on Cover Committee Resolution Ahead
A joint committee of lords and commons called the cover committee presents an opinion on the measure. The next step is a resolution to both houses. The commons will consider it first with debate expected early in June.
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London
Lords and Commons
Cover
Commons
Border Attack Near Belgrade Sparks Yugoslav Tension
A border incident occurred at Jelko in southern Yugoslavia near Belgrade, involving a single unidentified assailant and a Bosnian or Serb border guard. International tensions rise as details remain murky and no casualties are reported.
Butler Ill at St. Luke's After Acute Indigestion
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University was at St. Luke's hospital in New York for a few days rest on physician advice after an attack of acute indigestion. He is 66 years old and had canceled engagements.
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New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Lake's Hospital
Butler
Chicago Brief: State Street Address Noted in May Item
A Chicago report from May 16 notes an event located at 6001 South State Street two months prior, highlighting a specific address in the urban record. The fragment references a location detail without providing further context or outcomes.
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Chicago
South State Street
Cripple Must Die For Murder Of Physician
Jessup youth Kaminsky received the death penalty by electric chair for shooting physician Gerald Kelly. He waived a jury trial and pleaded for mercy, stating the motive was retaliation after being cut off.
Robbery Attack Motive Reported After Sears Incident
A reported robbery attack ends with the suspect fleeing after a sister nearby calls for help. Police investigations proceed as investigators plan to examine the scene later in the day.
Tornado Strikes Hiawatha Area Killing One and Injuring Several
A tornado tore through Hiawatha Kansas, killing a May woman and injuring Mrs Cox and a sister, with additional injuries reported. Debris damaged businesses as the storm path moved through the town yesterday amid heavy rain.
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Hiawatha
Cox
Cash
Business Service
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