25 May 1926
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
1
A clown effigy hung from a pine in Arlington Park near the Fair Ground. a placard read AND HIS 20 ANIONS MOBILE BAR ASSOCIATION. Police noted no clues to the hanger as crowds gathered to watch the scene and city tense over the Aubrey Boyles grand jury matter and related federal and state actions.
The News Item notes strong interest from locals to appear in a forthcoming movie to be filmed in Mobile. Dozens have written for details and audition, with many listing familiar amateur theatricals. The director will select the cast, and a formal application form will be published in a future issue.
Officials announce quarantine measures connected to selecting sites for a new civic complex. The project, costing substantial funds, involves workers preparing plans and constructing facilities including officers quarters nurses quarters and other municipal buildings. contractor details and electrical work are noted with local officials quoted.
Volcanic eruption in Hokkaido unleashes lava flows over eight square miles, destroying 800 homes and damaging a railway. Relief trains struggle to reach the stricken area as floods and landslides displace farmers and disrupt rice production. Army units and youth organizations have been dispatched to aid recovery efforts.
Knoxville authorities report a blaze caused estimated damage of 25000 dollars. The fire occurred in Knoxville Tennessee with investigators detailing the incident and loss figures.
Noted humorist Will Rogers arrives in Rome and is expected to meet Italian leaders including Mussolini. The visit aims to discuss cultural ties and current events as Rogers tours Italian capital.
W T Griffith of 507 South ae is charged after a 6:20 p m collision with Mrs F B Bristow on St Elmo street. Griffith allegedly threw whiskey from his car and was intoxicated. Dolly Weaver in the Bristow car suffered slight injuries when the vehicle overturned.
Police report a shooting after a pursuit on North Water streets at 8:15 p.m. A detective, Charles Dumas, fired at an Oakland car traveling around fifty miles per hour as it refused to stop. Three men rode in the car. dust and smoke prevented a clear hit assessment.
Judge George W. Whitehurst ordered the Hendry county grand jury to convene in Labelle to consider 17 men arrested in connection with the May 11 lynching of Henry Patterson, a Black man. The move follows a request from Governor John M. once and the governor had not yet received the letter.
A captain arrives to inspect vessels and equipment aboard patrol boats near Pearce harbor. The inspection focuses on readiness and safety of the patrol fleet under H P Clark and local officials.
Federal grand jury proceedings continued today as witnesses including H. M. Cochran Pine Top Thompson Eugene Smith and Tobe Medicus appeared in the session at the federal building. The probe follows liquor law investigations tied to Aubrey Boyles the former federal district attorney and other officials in Mobile.
The city commission awarded a wing and storm sewer paving contract to Hancock Brothers after reviewing bids and selecting materials. Original low bids by Mobile Construction Co were set aside pending inquiry into the contractor’s capacity for the project. Goony A. Muths and Son were named project partners for storm sewers.
The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa departed last week for Key West and has returned to Florida City. Officials aboard reported the ship equipped with a 21 inch gun and fired a salute on arrival.
A local official fined Molan ten dollars under the milk ordinance for failure to properly stamp or tag dairy items as required by section of the ordinance. Nolan Wes pot referenced in the action.
A vessel named iwegia sailed for Co bia with cargo manifest listing more than 70 000 pieces of cast iron pipe and fittings 6 inches to 24 inches in size. The same agents reported another steamship sailing for 16ok with heavy tonnage cleared from port.
A schooner formerly seized by authorities is reloading liquor as part of an official government action. The ship, named the Conrad, was taken from dry dock for repairs to its main boom and is scheduled to sail later today.
The chamber considers a successor for John T. Comree as term expired and the board weighs the election timing. General Manager Phelps notes it is not yet clear who will be chosen, with a vote pending at a directors meeting.
J P Osbourn of Chicka Saw filed suit in the district court against Reiss Mercantile Company for 30000 damages claiming a miner child was struck on March 2 while on the store floor. The claim alleges the incident caused injury and seeks compensation.
Charleston dancers and would be dancers see the Knick of Columbus hall barred from the floor due to its effect on the building. Financial secretary Herve Charest cites the move as necessary amid concerns over the hall’s suitability for the art of Terpsichore.
The eruption sent a fifty foot wall of water and lava through Hokkaido. Towns Hamlets and Tombanomura village were destroyed with 2000 refugees driven to the hills. Maruyama hot springs and Biget farm suffered heavy losses and a vast crop and livestock toll followed.
The Interstate Commerce Commission on its own motion initiates inquiries to determine if class or commodity rates on furniture are unreasonably high or low. Proceedings have been served on carriers regarding existing rate structures and practices.
Senator John Craft will be the honor guest at the Mobile Bay Roosters club second dinner of the season part of a celebration. The event recognizes years of service and includes a reception and honoring presentations at the club in Tin invitation to the Re Sa will ne also at this dinner.
New York Me woman testifies at Carroll theater trial about a bathtub party alleging wine bath details. She says she traveled from Chicago last August and that her stage name Joyes Hawley may be an alias as she identifies nervous on the witness stand.
The Mobile city hearing will decide if milk dairies can operate inside city limits. A June 15 session at City Hall will consider a resolution from Mayor Beane and city engineers. The article notes the firm of Gordon, Daington & Leigh as the city engineer team.
Georgena Pugh by her next friend Curtis Pugh files a personal injury suit in the circuit court. The action names EB Godin, pendant or in his charge on December, inst. on Davis Avenue near Hospital Street.
Omaha reports rising heat as major cities including Council Bluffs feel the strike of a record heat wave. Overnight lows near the century mark spurred warnings as residents sought cooling shelters and officials urged hydration.
The article reports that several African American juveniles were arraigned in juvenile court on burglary charges in the southern district. It mentions suspects Edmond Brusse and Pinkie Wisson and notes an incident where Annie Mckeon was struck over the head with a bottle at a police station.
Police request locating Dulin as early as possible. Sheriff Leen directs a state agency to assist. The message urges cooperation and warns readers to report any information leading to Dulin’s whereabouts.
R C Lavender, living near Chunhula, was docketed in a county court for violating school law and charged with offenses related to failing to comply with school requirements. Miss aren school posed and filed charges against Levenier for not sending the required school records.
A tragic accident ends a young life after an operation gone wrong. A mother reflects on events as authorities review the circumstances surrounding the youth’s death.
An affidavit describes a rumored plot involving Shaw and Mrs Harrig Shaw near Springs Ark. to defame by offering money to sign away her reputation The document alleges a dying prisoner in the penitentiary overheard Shaw discuss trading his wife’s character for an annulment suit
Indon dispatch reports the death of Sir Thomas Erskine Hume, a renowned jurist born 1835, who lived in Oxford in his later years. He held honorary degrees worldwide, served on numerous societies, and was knighted in 1917.
The Mobile lodge announces a Sunday outing aboard the steamer Helen Burke. Members will depart Mobile at 8 from St. Vieached Bay with transportation costs covered by the lodge.
A brief forecast indicates fair weather for Mobile tonight and into tomorrow morning with no significant changes expected. Residents are advised to plan outdoor activities accordingly and monitor updates from local meteorologists.
New York May 2 markets open with limited activity. Delaware & Hudson leads gains among railroad shares while Du Pont and Gotham Silk Hosiery post higher prices amid cautious trading. Some coal and chemical issues show modest improvements as investors weigh industrial demand.
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