Suits Filed Over Life Policies Against Banks and Firms
Mrs. Hubbard and her attorneys filed multiple circuit court suits totaling over 100000 with the largest against Merchants National Bank for 75000 claiming unlawful retention of seven life insurance policies on Hubbard. Additional claims total 15000 against five insurers including New England Life Equitable and Prudential with varying sums. The cases are pursued through Smiths Young and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Merchants National Bank
New York
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Prudential Life Co Company
Life Insurance
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York Life Insurance Company
Prudential Life Insurance Company of
Smiths, Young and Johnson
Florida mob lynches grocer after fatal store clash
In Lake City Florida P N G Romey a grocer was seized from jail by a mob and lynched two miles south of town. Chief of Police F Baker was wounded and Romey’s wife was killed after an argument over groceries. The body was found in a ditch as authorities investigated.
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Lake City
Fla
P—N. G. Romey
F. Baker
Baker
Romey
Gillem
Mystery Man Behind Mobile Press Backing Revealed
R B Chandler publisher of the Mobile Press testified before the federal trade commission about the unnamed financier who contributed 100000 dollars to start the paper. Chandler said only 50000 had been advanced and others had subscribed about thrice that amount. The commission accepted the agreement and may summon the mystery man. Chandler noted T M Stevens, a Mobile attorney, introduced him to the financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
R. B. Chandler
Mobile Press
Federal Trade Commission
Chandler
Washington
Mobile
Stevens
Chicago
Graf Zeppelin Foiled After Gale Besets Allied Landing
Dramatic reports say the airship Graf Zeppelin faced dangerous winds and trouble while attempting a landing route. The German craft was said to be seeking safety amid severe weather as observers watched near New York.
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Graf Zeppelin
Aéripus
First Arrest For No Brake Tag Under Police Warning
Chief Warren Burch warned motorists to secure brake tag renewals under the ordinance. C B Waterman of 1951 Old Government Street was docketed on the no brake tag charge after being arrested by Officer A Green. Waterman’s case underscores strict enforcement and potential fines up to ten dollars for violators.
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Warren Burch
C. B. Waterman
Old Government Street
Burch
Waterman
A. Green
Disorderly conduct defendants held on bonds in recorder's court
E Toxey Clark was placed under a 500 good behavior bond for 90 days after arraignment for disorderly conduct. Ed Gaynor, arrested with Clark on a prohibition charge for possession of bay rum, received the same bond and probation terms. Acting Recorder Tisdale Touart warned they could face jail if arrested for further disorderly conduct during probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Toxey Clark
Recorder’s Court
Ed Gaynor
Clark
Tisdale Touart
Potato shipments report and totals by state
Potatoes and cucumbers shipment figures across the United States through mid May are listed by state. Alabama California South Carolina and Texas appear with quantities. total cars for the day reach 734. Cucumbers shipments are summarized for Alabama and other states.
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United States
Alabama
California
South Carolina
Texas
Two Mississippi youths held for burglary in Waynesboro case
Two youths, Robert Jones 16 and George Avery 17, were arrested in Waynesboro Miss on burglary charges after a telegram from Deputy Sheriff Cochran. They were captured by Mobile and Ohio Special Agent W H Knox and Deputy Sheriff Warner Williams as they arrived on a train. A barefoot intruder was chased from 204 St Emanuel street, described as shoeless and fleeing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Miss
Mobile
Ohio
W. H. Knox
Warner Williams
Robert Jones
George Avery
James Cochrane
Jones
Avery
Wayn
Pat Byrne
Mobile and Ohio
B. Neville
St. Emanuel Street
New Officers Elected Today Amid Dock Tour by Travelers Protective Assn
The Alabama division of the Travelers' Protective Association met in Mobile for a two day session with about 200 visiting members and wives. Morning sessions were shortened to allow a dock inspection arranged at the insistence of up state members. C T Coker of Gadsden noted the effort to visit the terminals and highlighted Major General William L Sibert as engineer chairman of the Alabama docks commission. The party toured the docks with officials guiding them to the large terminals.
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Alabama
Travelers’ Protective Association
Mobile
State
C. T. Coker
Gadsden
William L. Sibert
Alabama Docks Commission
North Alabama
Weevils Reported On L. M. Coate’s Cotton Farm
Boll weevils have appeared on the cotton of L. M. Coate four miles south of Wilmer. He reports weevils stalk after puncturing every square and signs of many more weevils found in scattered parts of his 260 acres.
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L. M. Coate
Wilmer
Flyers Take Off for Havana Route Trip
Spanish aviators depart for Havana, leaving on a nonstop flight this morning at 7:41 am central standard time. City officials note the nonstop leg advances the planned Havana route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Woman Injured in Hall's Mill Road Crash Near Abbott's
Mrs. George H. Hitchcock was injured this morning when the automobile she rode in with her husband collided with a vehicle driven by Louis Rowell on Hall's Mill road near Abbott's Station. She was taken to her home as sheriff officials opened an investigation.
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George H. Hitchcock
Louis Rowell
Hall's Mill Road
Abbott's Station
Pat Byrne
Wheeler Resolution Deferred by Senate Committee
Washington May 17 a senate committee postponed a decision on an industry related resolution to allow further investigation and probe into the matter. The delay comes as lawmakers seek additional information and clarification before acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Washington
Case adjourned in knife assault and disorderly conduct
Due to Allen Liverdale of Oakdale failing to appear, Walter Helter charged with assault with a knife and Sewall Davis charged with disorderly conduct had their cases continued until May 24 in recorder's court. Liverdale allegedly stabbed during a fight and was hospitalized at Mobile infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Liverdale
Oakdale
Walter Helter
Sewall Davis
Recorder’s Court
Liverdale
Mobile
City pays $200 for tree cut by department
A circuit court jury awarded M. B. McClure $200 against the city after a sycamore in front of his home at 10 South Catherine street was cut down by the street department. McClure had sued for 1500, and the jury deliberated less than an hour, with the hearing held yesterday in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 8. McClure
South Catherine Street
City
McClure
Farm relief bill sent to conference for conciliation
The House voted to send the farm relief bill, including the disputed export debenture plan, to conference to reconcile differences with the Senate. The move aims to resolve disputes over relief measures and export credit provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Weather Local: Partly Cloudy Tonight and Showers Saturday
Partly cloudy conditions weaken into tonight with scattered thundershowers possible Saturday. Temperature expected to hold with little change across the period.
Weather forecast highlights for Alabama Mississippi and Florida
Partial cloudiness and warmer temperatures forecast across Alabama tonight and Saturday with the northwest area expecting by day’s end. Mississippi shows similar patterns with a slight chance of thunder in the west. extreme northwest Florida anticipates cloudy intervals tonight and Saturday with cooling or warming trends in western zones.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Seuat
Wala
Florida
Alabama publisher testifies before federal trade commission
R B Chandler publisher of the Alabama Press testifies on financial holdings in Alabama papers by power interests. He says he entered a loan collateralized by stock in the Mobile Press with a man in Mobile not connected to a power company and declines to reveal the name to avoid persecution. The questioning seeks the man's identity to complete the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Washington
R. B. Chandler
Ae Ala
Federal Trade Commission
Manpf
Ala Pers
Power Interests
Mobile
Mobile Press
Thompson Peec
Robert E. Healy
Commission
Chandler
Thor
Healy
Thompson
Fo Dd
Adjutant General Boyd Arrested In Tennessee Riot Case
Adjutant General W C Boyd of Tennessee was arrested on a warrant charging aiding and abetting an attempt to commit murder sworn by Evelyn Heaton a textile worker injured when a car struck picketers. He was released on $1000 bond. A warrant for driver Joe Calhoun followed. hearing date not set. Sheriff Moreland said reports of union striker property destruction were unfounded.
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Elizabethton
Tenn
W. C. Boyd
Tennessee
Evelyn Heaton
Joe Calhoun
Miss Heaton
Jonesboro
J. M. Moreland
Stoney Creek
T. C. Wilson
Joe Grindstoff
City Wins Suit Over Street Tax Against Gulf, Mobile and Northern
The city won a judgment of 5 against W. N. Key, general counsel for the Gulf, Mobile and Northern railroad, in a street tax case. Notice of appeal was filed. Key argued the tax was part of a fine imposed by the recorder.
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W. N. Key
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad
Pastor Finds Man Bowed in Church After Late Pastor Searched
CHICAGO May 117 Joseph Tompkins 65 was found kneeling silently in the office of S J Simon's Episcopal church at night. The church safe stood before him and tools lay beside him for prying it open. The motive for robbing the church safe remained a mystery to the Reverend William Travis as there was no money in the safe.
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Chicago
Joseph Tompkins
S J. Simon's Episcopal Church
Tompkins
Wiliam Travis
British Woman Joyce Wethered Wins Fourth British Title
At St Andrews on May 17 Joyce Wethered defeated Glenna Collett three up with one hole to play to claim the British women's golf championship for the fourth time. Collett led early with a strong first nine, but Wethered steadied in the afternoon to seal the victory at the 35th hole after a late surge by Collett.
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ST. Andrews
Joyce Wethered
Glenna Collett
Miss Wethered
American and British pros to clash in Yorks Evening News finale
Joe Turnesa of New York defeated Charles Whitecombe two up in the semi finals and will meet H. C. Jolly who beat W. H. Davies one up in tomorrow’s Yorkshire Evening News thousand pound golf championship final at Moortown England.
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Moortown
Eng
Yorkshire Evening News
Joe Turnesa
New York
Charles Whitecombe
H. C. Jolly
W. H. Davies
Cleveland Clinic Disaster Toll Grows to 126 in Inquest
An official inquest opened today into the Cleveland clinic disaster as the death toll rose to 126. Surviving doctors organized a temporary headquarters to continue charitable work amid fire, explosions, and poison gas. Leading local philanthropist Samuel Mather backed the medical group with strong support from 38 prominent Cleveland citizens.
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H Pond
Cleveland
F Rockwood
Cleveland Clinic
A. J. Pearse
Samuel EF. Mather
Employees of Brandon mills announce return to work
Workers at Brandon mills including Brandon duck mill will return to work on Monday under a settlement with Brandon corporation officials. They accept the restored end-pay system with adjustments and added help to cover the stretch out period, maintaining existing wages where possible.
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Duck Mill
Greenville
N. C
Brandon Mills
Brandon Duck Mill
Brandon Corporation
Unclear Phrase Supplies Hazardous Flight Snippet
Incomplete OCR fragment hints at a charm of aviation events with a landing at Portes-Les Valence and a southeast sweep this afternoon. Strong details missing.
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Ale Portes-Les Valence
Towallans
Graf Zei Flight Teases Montelimar Aviation Field
Graf Zei operates a late push at Montelimar airport testing aviation field prospects. Local officials and officials from the field report on improvements and potential deadlines for new airspace usage.
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Graf Zei
Fragmentary note hints at a May event on the Rhone
A partial message mentions May timing and a Rhone location with unclear references to a present engagement. Names and specific details are missing, making the event hard to confirm.
Two Italians Held to Jury Over Immigration Case
Two Italians and a third man were held to the jury by United States Commissioner J 1 after an immigration arrest near Chicago. One Italian had no passport and was deemed inadmissible. the other, a Cicero resident and brother of a seaman, arrived from Mobile to assist in bringing the sailor to Chicago. Immigration authorities said Gliptis aided the Italian seaman’s entry and drove to the depot with the group.
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United States
J. 1
Chicago
Cicero
T Mobile
Gliptis
Clarence Frazier Trial for Grand Larceny in Auto Theft
Clarence Frazier, 10, faces grand larceny charges in circuit court over the theft of a car from automobile salesman Stanley Eyler. The case proceeds today with a jury expected to be selected and reach a verdict in the afternoon.
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Clarence Frazier
Stanley Eyler
Do You Know Mobile Geography Nearest City to Chicago
The note suggests Mobile is the closest city to Chicago and to regional centers. It reads as a general geographic trivia fragment with unclear context and incomplete sentences. No identifiable events or organizations are present.
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Mobile
Chicago
E Ecoieal Register
Enatoml
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Grip
George H. Hitchcock Hurt
City By Jury
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Desire
Tr. M. Stevens
Alabama Power Company
Ith
Yank
Guptis
Clarence Preece
Greak
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