Mobile To Host Three State Conventions Next Week
Three state conventions will meet in Mobile next week bringing up to 1000 delegates. The Alabama Bankers Association with 500 delegates will convene Tuesday the 28th and run through the week. Lions Clubs district members, United Commercial Travellers of Alabama, and Knights of the Grip also gather, with bank officials attending a large entertainment program including parties, boat rides, and social events at Fairhope and area hotels gearing up for the largest crowd of the year.
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Mobile
State Bankers’ Association
Alabama Bankers’ Association
State Banking Department
Country Club
Fairhope
Ala
Baldwin County
Gilbert Coal and Ice Company Inc founded in city
The Gilbert Coal and Ice Company Inc organized as a general coal wholesale and retail business with $40,000 capital and $15,000 starting funds. Officers: Jesse Bounds president, Joe C Montgomery vice president, C V Gilbert secretary and manager. Plant at Tacon Station head of Dauphin Street.
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Gilbert Coal and Ice Company, Inc
Fust
Jesse Bounds
Joe C. Montgomery
C. V. Gilbert
Tacon Station
Dauphin Street
Railroad Employes Annual Picnic at Coden
The Whistler shops of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad held their annual picnic at Coden today. A eight-coach picnic train departed Mobile at 7 am and Whistler depot at 8 am with a stop at Prichard Y for suburban workers. Events at Coden include athletic stunts and continuous dancing to a brass band. The return trip departs Coden at 6 pm.
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Whistler
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company
Coden
Mobile
Prichard
Negro watchman found dead in river near St. Louis Street
Luther Moore, a negro watchman at Murnan Shipbuilds Company, drowned this morning. His body was recovered by search parties after disappearing earlier.
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Luther Moore
Murnan Shipbuilds Company
St. Louis Street
Sulphur Barge Oriole Reaches Port Towed From Galveston
The barge Oriole arrived in port this morning carrying sulphur after being towed from Galveston by the tug DeBardeleben. The barge J. McGaughy arrived in port light.
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Oriole
Galveston
DeBardeleben
J. #. McGaughy
Port Light
First commercial air trip north of Arctic circles
Mehrin a Seattle San Francisco Junau merchant and Noel Wein pilot flew from Fairbanks to Fort Yukon in two hours and fifteen minutes with a full line of samples. The journey beats a two week river trip. Wein was recently lost in an Arctic storm on a separate voyage.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Associated Press
Arctic Circles
Mehrin
Seattle
San Francisco
Junau
Noel Wein
Fort Yukon
Long Lease for Road Considered
In Roanoke Virginia on May 23 stockholders of Norfolk and Western met in special session and considered proposed lease of the Wigan Railway to their company. A majority of the 12 962 shareholders are said to favor the lease.
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Hoanoke
Wigan
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Estern
Vanderbilts Bride-to-Be Plans Newport Wedding
May 23. Maurie Wibit daughter of Mr and Mrs K Vanderbilt will wed Frederick Cameron Church Jr of Boston at Newport on July 25. The ceremony is billed as the outstanding social event of the summer.
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New York
Maurie Wibit
K. Vanderbilt
Frederick Cameron Church, Jr
Boston
Acta
Newport
Weather outlook for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair to night and Sunday across Alabama and Mississippi with no precipitation expected. Mild temperatures persist as a high pressure system remains nearby.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Motors and rails lead Wall Street opening rally
Heavy demand for motors and rails drives the market as steel executives tout improved conditions. Piper Arrow, Packard, National Dairy Products and United States Industrial Alcohol reach new yearly highs, while Dupont gains. Rail names like Lackawanna, Pittsburgh and West Virginia advance in early trading. Futures show steady cotton in New York and New Orleans.
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New York
Associated Press
Pierce Arrow Common
Packard
National Dairy Products
United States
Dupont
Chicago
Union Bag
American Can
Martin Perry
Lackawanna
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Denver
Rio Grande Western
Mallory Cuts Rate on Turpentine Cups
Mallory Steamship Line authorized a rate cut on turpentine cups between Mobile and Tampa at the Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic department request. The new tariff lowers the rate from 48 1 2 to 0. Florida shipments are expected to rise significantly. Additionally, railroads publish a tariff expanding molasses shipments in steel containers from Mobile to St Louis Memphis Cairo and other interior points. effective June 30.
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Mobile
Tampa
Mallory Steamship Line
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Gente
Florida
St. Louis
Memphis
Cairo
Penn favored to win Child's Cup on Harlem River
The University of Pennsylvania remains the favorite to beat Princeton and Columbia in the annual Child's Cup on the Harlem River despite a late head coach change to Jim Rice. Weather was perfect for the morning race after freshmen and 150 crews competed before the varsity event.
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New York
Jim Rice
University of Pennsylvania
Princeton
Columbia
Harlem
Swann
Bow
Raffshot
Goetz
Pennsylvania
Elliott
Fayle
Woodruff
Romance 50 Years In Reach To A Crisis
Hackensack New Jersey May 23 Nearly fifty years after their schoolday romance Matthew H Stewart aged 75 of Hasbrouck Heights and Mrs Harriet Cooper aged 75 of Brooklyn both widowed are set to marry June 24 Their engagement was broken by parental objection and Stewart's wife died a year ago while Cooper has been a widow for twenty years They met again for the first time since childhood romance was broken.
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Hackensack
N. J
Matthew H. Stewart
Hasbrook Heights
Hariet Cooper
Brooklyn
Stewart
Zbyszko Fails To Throw Opponent In Handicap Bout
In Memphis on May 23 heavyweight champion Stanislaus Zbyszko failed to fulfill his promise in a handicap mat match. With Boris Demitroff and Crestos Vidalfi absent, he agreed to throw Vidalfi and Londos twice in 75 minutes but only pinned Vidalfi once in 45 minutes and Londos never faced him.
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Memphis
Tenn
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Boris Demitroff
Jimmy Londos
Crestos Vidalfi
Demitroff
Vidalfi
Londos
Bootleg Rum Blamed for Ills Across Nation
Dr John C MacKenty of New York links bootleg liquor and auto exhaust to rising throat diseases. He spoke before the American Logical Society in Atlantic City urging exhaust pipes be moved to the top of cars to prevent gas injury to the public.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John C. MacKenty
New York
American Logical Society
Persian Turcoman Uprising Gathers Steam in Persia
Dispatches report a growing Turcoman uprising in Persia with reports of widespread support and plans to establish a unified organization. The movement seeks a stronger regional control and aims to unite disparate Turcoman groups under a common leadership.
Verdict Expected In Peonage Case At Pensacola
Pensacola Florida May 23 A verdict in the peonage case against five Calhoun County white men was awaited as the jury had deliberated since 5 PM yesterday and court was to reconvene at 11 AM today after reports a verdict had been reached overnight.
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Pensacola
Fla
Calhoun County
Fosdick Invitation by Church Ratified at Park Avenue
The Park Avenue Baptist Church ratified calling Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick after a heated session in New York. Seventeen of four hundred members dissented. Fosdick’s conditions included open membership and non immersion baptism, plus building a skyscraper church near Columbia University with living quarters. Rockefeller Jr. attended with family.
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New York
Associated Press
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Rockefeller Church
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Fosdick
Annie Peck
Columbia University
Marshall
Ital
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Dr. Fosdick
No Clues in Missing Girl Case at Winthrop
United Press report from Winthrop Maine states three days of searching for missing Miss Aida Hayward yielded no fresh clues. Volunteers police dogs and airplane failed to find a trail as authorities plan to renew the hunt by Lake Maranacook shores. Mrs Townes recovering at hospital may recount the attack while nurse Mrs French notes initial sighting differed from later claims, fueling belief of two men involved.
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Winthrop
United Press
Aida Hayward
Emma Towns
Lake Maranacook
Townes
Winthrop Community Hospital
Henry E. French
Hayward
Contempt Charge in Shepherd Case Surfaces
Chicago May 23 A charge of contempt of court is filed against James C Callan a north side politician accused by Philip J Barry of attempted jury tampering in the trial of William D Shepherd on a typhoid murder count Callan was arrested leaving his attorney's office admitting defense work but denying any effort to influence Barry He said he knew Barry and only asked if he was a venireman after Barry asked him the same
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Chicago
Associated Press
James C. Callan
Northside
Philip J. Barry
William D. Shepherd
William N. McClintock
Callan
Barry
Venireman
Po E
Tug Robert P. Clark In Port To Tow Barge To Port Arthur
The Gulf Refining Company tug Robert P. Clark is in port at the Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company and will tow a barge to Port Arthur. The vessel arrived from Port Arthur and is expected to tow the Monongahela, which recently delivered an oil cargo to that port.
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Robert P. Clark
Gulf Refining Company
Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company
Refining Company
Port Arthur
Clark
Monongahela
Two Fascists Dead in Italian Clash at Rovigo
In Rovigo Italy on May 23 clashes between fascists and communists left two fascists dead one wounded and a newspaper plant wrecked according to police reports from the vicinity.
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Rovigo
Italy
Judge Bangs Funds Cork Leg For Man In Suit
In Little Rock on May 23 Judge Lewis halted a municipal court trial and started a fund to buy a cork leg for Ed Sadler who sues W J Blume for $125 limb price minus $25 deposit. Sadler, disabled, paid $25 on a leg not delivered with the dealer demanding full payment before completion.
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Little Rock
Ark
Lewis
Ed Sadler
W. J. Blume
Sadier
Serious quake hits trio of Japanese villages
Tokyo May 28 reports a disastrous earthquake in the Sanin district at 11 this morning with Mount Rokko eruption. Two hundred Toyooka houses destroyed, fires, collapsed railway station and post office. Osaka aeroplanes assess damage. communications down. Ashiya tunnel feared. trains missing. crops damaged by ash. Red Cross mobilizes aid plans.
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Tokio
Sanin
Osaka
Mount Waketgateka
London
Japan
Tokio Patc
Evening News
Bue
Fukuma
Tyoka
Ashiya
Hoppe Near Victory in Three-Cushion Bout
Willie Hoppe held a commanding lead over Bob Cannefax in a three-cushion billiards match in New York. Hoppe stood 116 points ahead with 100 points left to play, on the verge of another victory in the final stages of the contest.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Bob Cannefax
Cannefax
British Steamer Sceptre Reports Grounded Off Cape Town
The British steamer Sceptre is on the rocks off the south coast near Cape Town, with land stations receiving SOS calls. The incident was reported May 23 by international news services.
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Capetown
South Africa
International News Service
Sceptre
Newspaper owner Sir Edward Walton dies in England
Sir Edward Walton, former owner of a newspaper syndicate, died in Leatherhead Eng today. Born in 1869, he had lately focused most of his interests on his racing stable.
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Leatherhead
Eng
Edward Walton
May Be Just the Thing May Be Just the Thing
The Mobile News Item presents a concise note likely highlighting a practical innovation or local offer. The piece emphasizes appeal and usefulness, inviting readers to consider how this item may fit their needs.
Alarm for polar explorer deepens amid missing planes
Reports from New York and Copenhagen discuss Captain Roald Amundsen and five crew members missing after departing Spitsbergen in two airships for the North Pole. With no wireless, aid is uncertain as weather cheers Norwegian plans. observers weigh whether land or sea lies at the Pole and if they will return to base.
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New York
Associated Press
Arctic
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Spitebergen
Norway
Pole
Alliance
King’s Bay
Spitzbergen
Amundsen
Spitsbergen
Lincoln Ellsworth
Ole It Ambe
Durhte
Dayton Hunts Tents and Gear for Scopes Trial Crowds
Dayton Tennessee mobilizes to handle expected crowds for the Scopes trial with plans to secure army tents amplifiers and rail car sidings. Committees will contact lawmakers and the war department while Judge Rauworth waives regularities to expedite proceedings before the fall term.
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Darton Club
War Department
Pullman
John T. Rauwuiston
Grand Jury
Scopes
Coolidge Cancels Morning Duties Amid Illness Reports
President Calvin Coolidge canceled all morning engagements in Washington due to a slight illness after arriving at the White House. Doctors James Coupal and Joel Boone examined him. plans for the Potomac yacht cruise may be affected. Secretaries said no executive matters were postponed, as he rests at the White House.
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Everett Saunders
White House
James F. Coupal
Joel T. Boone
Jose de Carmen
Fredrio Valesquez
Dominican Republic
Mr. Coolidge
Coolidge
Torpedo Practice Delights Fleet In Hawaiian Waters
The U S Seattle reports a spectacular torpedo drill with two airplane crashes causing no injuries while a third aircraft forced down. The white and green fleet battled with large guns while green cruisers attacked white destroyers in the simulated engagement.
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U. S. Seattle
Hawaiian
Carolina Bank Ordered to Close in Spartanburg
Far ters and Merchants Bank of Woodff was closed and its affairs placed in the hands of state bank examiners for liquidation after a conference between the directors and Albert S. Fant, associate state bank examiner. The bank’s troubles stemmed from Fant owning worthless certificates of deposit totaling $10,000 issued by the defunct Duncan Bank.
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Spartanburg
5. C
International News Service
Farters and Merchants Bank of Woodff
State Bank
Tocay
Albert
Fant
Bank of Duncan
Bulgarian premier urged to resign by king
Vienna May 23 reports say King Loris of Pugutic demanded Premier Tsankoff step down and form a coalition. The king allegedly backed the move with an abdication threat if Tsankoff refused.
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Vienna
Loris of
Pugutic
Tsankoff
Massive liquor conspiracy uncovered in Boston
A vast liquor plot involving lobster and herring shipments was unearthed in Boston with sixteen arrests. Authorities seized up to 450000 in liquor in Boston and New York, and a new overland rum route from Canada to Maine seaports was revealed. The investigation could involve up to 1000 liquor ers, rum runners and agents across England New York and Canada.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
New York
Canada
Maine
England
Atlan
Don't Bet on Em Lady Astor Advises Against Betting
London May 23. Lady Astor criticizes betting on horse races including her own Crean Bow in the derby. She warns the public not to place money on any horse, arguing horses are unreliable and the outcome uncertain, and urges people to beware the lure of bets despite derby interest.
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London
Lady Astor
Crean Bow
Plymore
Rocee
Roy
Morocco Victory Followed By Further French Actions
Fez Morocco May 28 The Fren forces plan to press their victory over the Riffians by reorganizing and reinforcing posts along the upper Ouergha valley Marshal Lyautey orders intended to prevent further Rift thrusts in the direction Vez Reports say Abd el Krim plans to continue fighting despite de Chambrun's success moving toward Movlay Amdjenane.
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Fez
Morocco
Fren
de Chambrun
Ouergha
Lyautey
Vez
Abd-el-Krim
de Chantbrun
Movlay Amdjenane
Painleve to reveal result of negotiations in chamber
Paris dispatch reports Premier eve plans to disclose Monday in the chamber the outcome of talks recently conducted by Interior Minister Malvy with the Spanish dictator. It is claimed that the deal would permit French troops in the Spanish zone, a move seen by some as imperialistic and opposed by left elements in the chamber.
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Paris
Eve
Malvy
Ue Rivera
Tor Yvrench
Morocco
Oly
Wuinleve
Sitve
Claimea
Maivy
Spain
Pel Shortstop Sets Southern League Shortstop Record
New Orleans May 23 Pel Myers Pelican shortstop set a record by handling 9 chances at short yesterday, breaking all known Southern League shortstop records and turning multiple double plays. The performance stands as a notable mark in league history.
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New Orlmans
Bu Myers
Pelican
Mane Teague
Little Tech
Aists
Nibe Puteuts
Dan Richardson
Bobbie Walt
St. Louis
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Muriel Vanderbilt
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Washington
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Polar Explorer
Copenhagen
Denmark
Godfred Hansen
Goja
Hansen
Dayton
J.T. Scopes
Clarence Darrow
Dudley F. Matone
William Jennings Bryan
Joseph Chartrand
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Henry Moeller
India
Peningiahysicians
Ee Teats Atte Male
Carolina Bank
Bulgar
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