County Officials Debate Gas Tax to Back Mobile Bridge
A group led by Mobile County Treasurer A A Stone and President Davis weighs adding a one cent gasoline tax to enable acts. Delegation members will not commit until exact finances are assessed and sent to local attorneys. Davis warns the county faces insolvency without the tax as the Mobile Bay bridge opens June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
A. Stone
A. Davis
Davis
William H. Armbrecht
Armbrecht
Board of Revenue
Marion Vickers
Grove
C. M. A. Rogers
Mobile Bay
State Song Contest Seeks Young Singers For Grand Opera Prospects
A program offers cash and tuition prizes totaling up to $5,000 for top young singers. Auditions will be held in each state and broadcast by radio with conservatories and the winners expected to develop into future opera stars of the next decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teoane Conservatories
Ita
Owens Company Won Library Contract in Mobile
The Mobile Public Library commission approved Owens Construction as the low bidder for the new library on Government Street between Wilkinson and Scott. Owens bid 171 440.28, about 25 000 under estimate, with plumbing and lighting to their low bids. other trades to be awarded to lowest bidders. City commission action followed, with plans for a full block front on Government Wilkinson and Scott streets if additional space is freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Public Library
Wilkinson Street
Owens
Dersheim Memorial Fund
EsieGae
Negro Branch
Architeet
Rice Street
Harry Hartwell
Cecil Bates
Owens Company
Mobile Public Library Commission
Government Street
Wilkinson
Scott
Library Commission
Lbrary Commission
George Fearn, Jr
George B. Rogers
Flynn Plumbing and Heating Company
John O’donnell
Government
Wilkinson and
Scott Streets
George B. Fyther
Beggs
City Commission
Alleged Liberal Bandit Activity Near Chinandega
General Ca bull a declared neutral while firing erupted on the streets May 11 injuring civilians near Chinandega. A Marine detachment pursued the bandit group as Cabulla held near Chinendega and planned talks with Moncada to disarm forces under peace efforts involving President Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed
Eral
Chinandega
Cabulla
Chinendega
Managie
Moncada
War Clouds Hover Over Throne In Moscow Ties
A terse Associated Press report quotes officials saying threats of war do not mean hostilities with Russia. Officials deny a forged plot and deny any deep laid conspiracy by Western agents amid rising tensions with Moscow.
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Moscow
Russia
Miers Appeals Sealed Challenge to Immigration Board
An appeal to the secretary of labor will challenge a special board of inquiry decision that excluded George Miers from Naples. Attorney W H mbtcht says the seal is not yet filed and the case hinges on Miers being born in the United States. The lawyers contend the first hearing was irregular and not in accordance with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Board of Inquiry
George Miers
Naples
Secretary of Labor
W. H. Mbtcht
Miers
United States
Fights Own Case and Loses in Circuit Court
Charlies Bush defended himself when charged with violating the five stock law by failing to keep his dairy cow. A jury found him guilty. he was fined $10 and ordered to 10 days hard labor if unpaid, sentence set to June 27. Lawrence Steiner pleaded guilty to one livestock charge. Rabeth Crenshaw also pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Bush
Joel W. Golsby
Bush
Lawrence Steiner
Rabeth Crenshaw
Young Woman Held on Prohl Charge in Burgett Case
Nellie May Smith, a young woman, served before United States authorities with AX Burgett and was remanded in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie May Smith
United States
Cloudy Tomorrow Forecast From Weather Forecaster
The forecaster predicts cloudy skies for tomorrow with possible light winds. No precipitation expected, temperatures steady around seasonal norms.
Chicks Crash Merritt Score Five In First
In Memphis on Hartwell field the Chicks upset Merritt with five runs in the opening inning. Clarence Griffin faced Howard Merritt as the Bears started game two of the Memphis series, with umpires Williams and Luck Campbell at the plate.
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Crash Merritt
Memphis
Mobile
Barber
Williams
Murphy
Hood
Klugman
Stock
Schmandt
Welch
Cousineau
C Schreiber
Taylor
Knode
Kelly
Palm
C. Engle
Herrera
Griffin
Merritt
Chicks
Hartwell Field
Bears
Clarence Griffin
Howard Merritt
Luck Campbell
Bears Rally for Five Run Inning in Opener
In the top of the inning Chicks-Barber singled and Murphy followed with a single. Klugman tripled driving Barber home, Schmandt tripled scoring Klugman, Cousineau plated Schmandt, Taylor’s triple brought in Cousineau, then Engle and Griffin walked. Barber was retired at first to end the inning. Bears-Williams walked, Hood grounded into a force, Stock fouled out, and the team finished with five runs on six hits and no errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicks
Barber
Murphy
Klugman
Schmandt
Cousineau
Taylor
Kelly
Engle
Griffin
Stock
Massa
Bears
Williams
Hood
Short
Untitled baseball brief ends without runs
Chicks Murphy fouled out to right and Klugman lined out to Hood in left. Schreiber retired Schmandt. no runs, no hits, no errors. Schreiber popped out to Cou et and Corns flied out to Knode. Palm flied out to center. No runs, no hits, no errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicks
Murphy
Klugman
Hood
Schreiber
Schmandt
Couet
Corns
Knode
Cotton Exchange Receives First Bloom of Season
The Mobile Cotton Exchange announced its first cotton bloom of the season from Lower Peach Tree in Wilcox county grown on the W. B. Irby & Sons plantation and sent to Clarke Davis & Company in Mobile. The bloom was picked May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Cotton Exchange
Lower Peach Tree
Wilcox County
Irby & Sons
Clarke, Davis & Company
Mobile
A. J. Coate
Fertilizer Tariff Increases Ordered Across Southern Territory
General increases in fertilizer and fertilizer materials rates will be effective July 1 across the southern territory. Tariffs with the new rates were received in Mobile, and rates between all points will be raised. Applies to domestic shipments of fertilizer.
Bernheim Memorial Wing Construction Funded in Mobile Library
A $30,000 personal check signed by E. Bernheim funds the Mobile Public Library construction costs for the Bernheim memorial wing on Government street. Leo Brown announced the payment, part of a bond financed project. The modern library will honor Mobile woman Mrs. Bernheim, with local firms among the lowest bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bernheim
Mobile Public Library Commission
Bernheim
Government Street
Wilkinson and
Scott Streets
Leo Brown
Driver Fined for Traffic Light Violation in Collision
J. G. Adler was fined 15 dollars and costs by Acting Recorder Tisdale J. Touart for violating a traffic light ordinance and causing a collision with a motorcycle piloted by Police Officer Brown at the St. Louis and St. Joseph street corner. Brown testified Adler crossed on amber, contact occurred with the fender of the automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Adler
Tisdale J. Touart
Brown
St. Louis
St. Joseph Street
Adler
Incomplete OCR Footnote Mentions McCuray and Sports Links
Fragmentary text references McCuray Collins and Bassler with Philadelphia Boston rain and Cleveland St Louis mentions. Names Sewell Jones and O'Neil appear in a garbled sports oriented line, unclear event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
St. Louis
O'Neil
Mernere
Docks Board Considers Coal Ore Plant For Port
Alabama docks board to seek opinions from coal operators before final bid award for a coal ore handling plant. Major General Sibert says bids open Saturday and contract value could approach 150000 dollars. The plan, located by Three mile Creek, will be designed for broad operator access and rules from the MN Institute.
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Alabama
William L. Sibert
Alabama Docks Board
Mobile
Sibert
Bers
Ae Ee
Tre Comto Ps
Tare Cael Pla Wien
Docks Board
MN Institute
L. Yerkes
J. W. Porter
Henry Othe
Three-mile Creek
Sibert Sas
Eel
Wife Disappears As Husband Reports Missing Spouse
E. T. Stewart of 109 St Emanuel street asks police aid to locate his wife who disappeared from their home. He says she left wearing a certain coat and that his wife has not been seen since. Police headquarters note the search ongoing and call for any witnesses or information from the public.
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E. T. Stewart
St. Emanuel Street
Coman
Tlon
Mra
Stewart
le Cnanne
Last Detail in U S Navy Captain Richards Remains 82
Captain Richards aged 82, long with Quantico base service and a year abroad, served as captain since 1922. He was part of Nicaragua’s last Marine group, noted as a rifle team captain and classmate of the famed Pensacola era. General Cabulla linked to agitation against American expeditionary forces. Dispatches from April 21 described an attack at Posolega on 24 men by 60 natives, with three killed, one wounded, two captured. Prisoners indicated ties to the band of revolutionary leader Cartre.
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Agnd
United States
Quantico
Richards
Nicaragua
Navy Academy
Cabulla
Arman
Lberals
Menit
Navy Department
Adimra
Latimer
Posolega
Bann
Cartre
Munin dies Goes In Drydock At Shipyard
The Munson Line company’s vessel Munin dies enters drydock for repairs. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates scheduled dock work and maintenance at a shipyard.
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Munson Line Co
Federal Superintendent of Navy Position Open in Florida
A federal civil service call announces an opening for a superintendent of navy in Florida. Applications will be received by the Civil Service Commission up to a stated deadline and offer an entrance salary up to 1600 dollars with promotion prospects. Experience in naval stores work is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Civil Service
Stanton Curtis Visits Mobile After St. Louis Trip
Stanton Curtis general passenger agent for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad is in Mobile from St. Louis. He was welcomed warmly and honored as a guest of the Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club at its annual dinner held at the club house yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Curtis
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Mobile
St. Louis
Curtis
Gulf Fishing and Hunting Club
Bank Officials Cross Mobile Bay Span
Ernest F Jadd president and other officers of the bank toured the Mobile Bay span after the final gap in the causeway was closed and opened to traffic. Mr Ledd serves as treasurer and director of the Mobile Bay Bridge Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest F. Jadd
Offinints Bank
Mr. Ledd
Mobile Bay Bridge Company
Army Planes Leave Kelly Field for Fort Bragg Stop in Augusta
A squadron of sixteen Army planes departs Kelly Field Texas for Fort Bragg with Augusta Georgia listed as the next stop. The itinerary shows aircraft heading from San Antonio to Georgia en route to their destination.
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Ae Field
Montcom- Y
Ery
Ala
Kelly Field
Ie Antonio
Fort Bragg
Ale Tae Kde
Campaigns Against Nuisance Tax In Alabama Merchants
A special plan by the Jefferson County merchants association to oppose a proposed nuisance tax on business receipts is announced by Will Walker. The report notes a Virginia motor license issue and that the individual had paid Alabama and District of Columbia plates while active in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Jefferson County Geists
Will Walker
Virginia
District of Columbia
Tragic Slaying in Birmingham City Seeks Black Suspect
John W. McKee a 62 year old merchant from Minnieville was fatally shot by a Black highwayman on Thursday. Officers searched today for the assailant as a Black girl found the victim moments after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Nia
John W. McKee
Minnieville
McKee
Lynch and Lynch Fight Ends in Fatal Shooting
A quarrel over a corn planter, the property of Lynch, led to a shooting that killed a man aged 60. Lynch surrendered to the sheriff and was released on bond.
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Sands
Lene
Lynch
Senator Underwood in legal entanglement over election
Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama faces legal scrutiny as Justice of the Peace Frank W. Troth handles the day’s proceedings. A former Democratic presidential candidate is questioned after allegedly failing to complete a required purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Antee
Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Justice of the Peace
Frank W. Troth
Alabama Law Enforcement Spending Revealed
An Alabama legislative committee heard that state law enforcement costs exceed 100000 dollars with 35 officers on duty and extra funds from confiscated car sales. Attorney General McCall and Chief McAdory reported ongoing undercover activities and questioned funding sources.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Legislative Ways and Means
Walter K. McAdory
Charlie C. McCall
Atorney
Lanich
Physician Orders Actor to Hospital in Portland
Portland, May 27. John Drew, actor, was taken to a hospital after a sudden illness forced abandonment of a theatrical engagement here last night. The physician ordered hospital care following the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
John Drew
Savannah man ends life after grief in gas tragedy
A Savannah man died by his own actions a week after a death connected to a troubled life. The article notes grief and loss surrounding Tennille van a wlaad Gpisheim as a prominent figure in the event.
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Savannar
Savannah
Tennille van
Wlaad Gpisheim
Levee Breached North of New Iberia Floods New Iberia Streets
A protection levee near New Iberia failed today, allowing waters from Spanish Lakes to inundate the town’s main streets for the first time. Lower areas were already underwater from Bayou Teche overflow as residents evacuated ahead of the break.
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New Orleans
New Iberia
Bayou Teche
Railroad debt restructuring in Oregon and Linn Marion lines
The report outlines an $61,204,000 first mortgage arrangement involving Oregon and Salitorate railroads and the Marion Linn conflict line. It notes today’s actions affecting the financing and control of the railway entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon and Salitorate
Marion and
River Prizes Washington on Inland Waterways Barges
Washington approves expanded plan for the upper Mississippi river allowing 20 additional barges as part of the Inland Waterways contract. Officials say the deal aims to boost cargo capacity and regional shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
War Davis
Inland Waterways
Mississippi River
Maniac slays one and wounds five in Tampa home attack
A killer entered a Tampa home at night using a meat cleaver, killing Merrell three years old and injuring five others ages three, six, eight, and two adults. Witnesses report a window entry and a chaotic scene as relatives and neighbors react. The motive remains unknown.
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Tampa
Fia
Merrell
Ralph
Mildred
Gilbert
St. Penu
Hugh
Kenneth
Wabash Valley Lands Flooded With Rising River
Mount Carmel Illinois May 27 Many thousand acres of rich farm land in the Wabash river valley were flooded today by the rising water. The overflow affected surrounding areas as residents faced extensive damage and evacuation efforts.
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Mount Carme
Ill
Wabash River Valley
Far Eastern troop orders from Harbin reported
Dispatches indicate a Russian or Far Eastern theater command has ordered troop movements from Harbin toward unspecified fronts. Details are fragmentary and not fully clear from the brief OCR text.
Mrs Snyder Files Notice of Appeal
York May 2 Ruth Snyder seeks appeal in a case tied to her husband and awaits court action. The appeal is not expected to be filed for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ruth Snyder
Ray
Night schools in St. Louis celebrate 63 years of continuous sessions
In St. Louis on May 27, reporters note the Civil War era night schools have operated without interruption for 63 years since their 1858 founding. Enrollment has grown from 56 to about 10,000. Student ages range from 18 to old.
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ST. Louis
Vance Strikes Out Ten Giants Hitter in Brooklyn
Dazzy Vance dominated the New York Giants, fanning ten batters as Brooklyn pitchers held a 2.0 mark. The star righthander also contributed at the plate with a triple and a single in the quiet game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Giant
Brooklyn
Dazzy Vance
A & Te
Mine wage talks resume in Pennsylvania center session
Talks between miners and operators in Pennsylvania show little progress as a wage meeting continues this afternoon. The session aims to settle central Pennsylvania wage disputes amid ongoing labor negotiations.
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Philadelphia
Ivania
Attack on 85-year-old woman ends with payment at Georgetown
An eighty five year old woman, Mrs Julia, is the victim in a crime in Georgetown. A man named Skinner Carl paid for the incident after an assault reported on April 4. Details of motive and full sequence remain unclear.
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Georgetown
Nel
Skinner
Carl
Julia
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