Mobile Delegation Seeks Immediate Pascagoula Road
A large Mobile delegation travels to the state capital to press the highway commission for an immediately built concrete road from Pascagoula to join the new Alabama route. Key figures and officials from Mobile accompany the group, aiming to secure a firm promise and concrete construction plans.
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Mobile
Montgomery
Oula
Highway Commission
Issippi
Pascagoula
Alabama
Caph
Ala
Abile
Commission
al- DB
Jo. Blane
Presidency of Commerce
Price Williams
Rex Wheeler
Leo Kahn
J. O. Acree
Gary van Antwerp
J. McGowan
W. MJ. Durand
L. C. Irvine
E. M. Bailey
W. G. Horn
Burgess Little
Leon Schwarz
James J. Alvarez
Joe Montgomery
Walter, Lord
Mark Lyons
Thomas B.king
D. D. Harmon
H. J. Kittrell
G. E. Barnes
FM. Dodge
NM. E. Stallsworth
L N to Install Automatic Signal System on Division
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will spend about 500000 dollars to install an automatic signal system on the Mobile and Montgomery division. Division Superintendent D E Beatty announces the project will take a year. The system aims to speed freight and increase safety, and is already used on the Montgomery and Birmingham division.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Mobile and Montgomery
D. E. Beatty
Montgomery and Birmingham
Grand Jury and Petit Jury Sworn in Federal Court
The May term opened as grand and petit juries were empaneled. Foreman Frank M. Ladd presided over the grand jury with members from Mobile and surrounding counties. Judge Robert T. Ervin outlined duties and stressed secrecy and fairness. The grand jury list includes Preston J. Bradley and others. petit jurors named include M. C. Altmeyer and J. W. Benjamin among Mobile residents.
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Frank M. Ladd
Robert T. Ervin
Petit Jury
Grand Jury
Preston J. Bradley
Conecuh
Beimer H. Brewton
Kile
Thomas J. Barnes
Mobile
Noe Clements
Washington
Frank Co
J. W. Collins
J. H. Dailey
Monroe
J. Ff.feaster
John H. Glennon
T. A. Gri Monroe
Ed Gewin
Clarke
Monroe Herzfeld
Samuel Marston
Sellerg
Mbia
George A. Toulmin
B. B. Williamson
B. F. Wright
Choctaw
Th’ Petit Jury
M. Cc. Altmeyer
Josiah H. Bancroft
J. W. Benjamin
James Campbell
R. Chamberlain
Felix S
Cleveland
Robert Creel
Heyman Gabriel
Hammond Gayfer
J. W. Jordan
Escambia
John C. ‘McAleer
J. E. McHugh
D. H. McMullen
Robert B. Morris
Charles W. O’connor
F. Taylor Peck
Rex Rapier
Charles G. Roh
J. P. Safford
M. Sanders
W. 8S. Scruggs
J. H. Sherp
Cyrus Sibley
Frank H. Stoll
John, C. White
H. H. Wiggins
William A. Yeend
Transport Merritt Aboard Rescued After Russian Crew Strike
The mine sweeper Henderson rushed to aid the U S transport Merritt 600 miles north of Olongapo after a strike by the Russian crew. Refugees aboard Merritt include many seeking permanent settlement in the United States with only a few officers and soldiers remaining.
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Manila
P. I
Henderson T
United States
Merritt
Olorigapo
Ot &5
Olon
Admira Stark
le Vladivostok
Admiral Stark
United Sta
Olongapo
Prichard Man Held On Three Charges
Ed Chadwell of Prichard faces three charges including operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and public drunkenness. Sheriff deputies arrested several Saturday and Sunday night suspects for violations of Prohibition and public drunkenness in Bayou la Batre and surrounding suburbs.
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Ed Chadwell
Prichard
Bud” Meyers
Cr Prichard
Bayou la Batre
Goldman J.L. Jordan
William . Schroeder
Lumanlis
Eva Chatman
Erbest Mas
Moore, Hudoff, Chason
Sirimons
Parking Law Enforcement on Conti Street North Side
Police patrols enforce Conti parking ban from Royal to Water. Traffic officers report several blockades on the north side and multiple violators appeared in the recorder's court after arraignment.
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Royal
Water
Police Department
Recorder’s Court
Refusal to Dismiss Police Charge in Mississippi Case
The Hungry Putine Stations pa tor asked dismissal of a grand larceny charge against H De Young a former employer of Sures Mississippi. The recorder noted the dismissal would require action from the state solicitor's office Assistant Solicitor Jack Courtney and Botares said they would investigate De Young was arrested on a complaint by Austin alleging theft of 28 dollars
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W. J. Austin
H. de’ Young
Sures
Miss
Recorder
Reprec
The
Aes
State Solicitor
Jack Courtney
Botares
de Young
Ares
Canadian miners blown to atoms at Holinger mine
In Timmins Ontario two workers were killed when an explosion ripped through the 550 vein at the Holinger mine. The mine building and equipment were wrecked and rescue crews searched the scene.
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Timmins
Ont
Weather Forecast for Washington May 28
The weather summary notes a forecast for tonight and Tuesday in the Georgetown area with expected partly cloudy skies and a low chance of precipitation. Winds from the south and southwest are anticipated, with temperatures around mild spring levels.
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Washington
Mississippi
Police Deny 10 Day Hold For Two Suspects In Houston Case
The recorder refused a police request to hold J A Wilkinson and M Beasley of Houston Mississippi ten days for investigation after arraignment. Detectives asked for more time but the judge ruled persecution equals holding them would not serve justice. The case is set for hearing next Saturday.
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J. A. Wilkinson
M. Beasley
Houston
Miss
Dauphin
Louisiana
No Arrests Made in Robbery of Two Homes Here
Burglary reports state Mrs. J. E. McKay at 805 St. Anthony street and J. F. Champion at 156 Hamilton street were entered and robbed on weekend nights. The McKay home yielded money and jewelry including a wedding ring. Champion house saw two rings a lavalliere gold coins and a wedding ring stolen after removing a window screen.
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J. E. McKay
St. Anthony Street
J. F. Champion
Hamilton Street
McKay
Champion
Lavalliere
Loyalty Week Details Sought by National Magazine
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce retail committee organized Loyalty Week in Vi weeks ago. National Community Magazine requests complete details for distribution to chambers and community groups planning similar promotions.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
National Community Magazine
Chambers of Commerce
Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting Called After Recent Organization
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Catholic Gymnasium Association, formed by parish representatives, will meet tonight at the Knights of Columbus Hall at o o'clock. A large attendance is urged. Officers include Mrs. W R Pritchard president Mrs H B Blanchard vice president and Mrs M E Henry Raffin secretary.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Catholic Gymnasium Association
Kn S of Columbus Hall
W. R. Pritchard
H. B Blanchard
M.E. Henry Raffin
Indicted Clerk Dies of Poisoning in Houston
Houston Texas May 28 William Gammill 29 formerly a cotton firm retail clerk died of poisoning while facing embezzlement charges A capias for his arrest was being prepared at the time of his death.
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Houston
Texas
William Gammil
Gammill
Damage suit filed over April auto collision injuries
Mary Elizabeth Nettles sues Walter H. Tew in circuit court for 1000 dollars claiming personal injuries from an April auto collision. Plaintiff says she was struck by an automobile owned or operated by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Nettles
Circuit Court Today
Walter H. Tew
Deputies Seek Alleged Slayer in Memphis Case
Memphis sheriff's deputies hunt Henry Davis a Black man after a deadly shooting at the Maxwell cabin in the Macon area. Davis allegedly went to reconcile with his wife, then opened fire killing Crecy Maxwell and Davis's three year old child and wounding another woman.
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Memphis
Tenn
Shereff
Henry Davis
Crecy Maxwell
Maxwell Cabin
Macon
Davis
Poison pen letters prompt New Orleans grand jury probe
Federal grand jury to investigate poison pen letters sent to Customs Collector Emile Kuntz amid the reappointment of Walter L. Cohen as port surveyor. Other prominent figures received the letters and their evidence will be sent to the grand jury.
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New Orleans
International News Service
Federal Grand Jury
Emile Kuntz
Walter L. Cohen
Georgia farmer killed by a negro near Valdosta
Four children witnessed the slaying of A. C. Hunter of Fargo by Sandy Armstrong, an African American man, as the family strolled in a woods near their Valdosta home yesterday afternoon. A posse was said to be close on Armstrong’s trail at noon today.
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Valdosta
A. C. Hunter
Fargo
Sandy Armstrong
Flyers Start From Kansas City on Transcontinental Flight
Lieutenants John A. MacReady and Oakley G. Kelley took off from Richards Field at 10 20 this morning bound for Washington in the giant monoplane T 3 after completing a non stop transcontinental flight.
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Kansas City
United Press
John A. Macready
Oakley G. Kelley
Hichards Field
Eee HL
Washington
George Sisler Returns Home From Hospital
St Louis May 25 George Sisler came home from a hospital where he had surgery last Friday and said he was resting very comfortably His impairment remains and the date of his return to the Browns lineup is still undecided.
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ST. Louis
George Sisler
Browns
Farmer Codman Sentenced for Prohibition Conspiracy
In Savannah on May 25, William F. Codman Jr a truck grower was fined 5000 and given a year and a day in prison for conspiring to ship liquor disguised as potatoes from his farm near Savannah. The indictment alleged he sold to a man named Brown and loaded 3500 quarts of liquor into a car bound north. the vehicle was seized and the liquor recovered.
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Bavannah
F. Codman, Jr
Uac T
Wna
Codman
Brown
Seven Die, Seven Hurt in Detroit Interurban Crash
In Detroit suburbs one interurban car crashed into a stalled automobile injuring twenty three people and killing seven occupants, four women and three men, whose bodies were burned beyond recognition. Authorities reported a broader safety week with multiple traffic fatalities, all linked to the same crash and subsequent wreckage.
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Detroit
Mich
United
Patalj
Kiwanis Begin Their Meeting in Georgia Capital
In Atlanta on May 28 the International Kiwanis Clubs opened their annual convention with about 2000 delegates from the United States and Canada. The opening lunch was held for visiting hosts amid cheers and music as George H. Ross of Toronto chaired the first business session. Registration dominated the morning and special trains brought many delegates to the city. The big open session was scheduled for tonight with Ross delivering the annual address, joined by Toronto pipers in ceremonial dress.
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Atlanta
International Kiwanis Clubs
United States
Canada
George H. Ross
Toronto
Ross
Pipers
Spanish King Is Given Strong Guard
King Alfonso rode in Madrid with a strong cavalry escort to Retire Park as guards protected the ceremony. The public was excluded from the park after two syndicalists were arrested last Friday for revolvers and grenades.
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London
Madrid
Alfonso
Times
Oil fraud trials set to begin in Dallas district court
In Fort Worth Texas on May 28 the first trial of oil promoters charged with using the mails to defraud is scheduled in U S district court. Defendants H Schwarz Charles Scherwin and General Robert A Lee face charges tied to General Lee Development Interests. Jury quashing motions and Klux Klan associations loom as potential trial issues with an estimated 75 witnesses and hundreds of pamphlets to be reviewed.
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FT. Worth
Tex
United States District Court
H.schwarz
Charles Scherwin
Robert A. Lee
General Lee
X Klux Klan
Federal Building
Union
General Lee” Company
Crocker Flight Seen As Business Lesson In Air Travel
May 28 Detroit United Press reports Lt. Harrison G. Crocker completed a gulf to Great Lakes non stop flight. William B. Stout says the trip proves long distance air travel saves time and translates to money for business executives. Crocker rests and has recovered from temporary deafness after twelve hours of flying a De Haviland aircraft.
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Detroit
United Press
Harrison G. Crocker
Gulf
Great Lakes
William B. Stout
Brout
Gulf and the Lakes
Crocker
de Haviland
Shipping Board Holds Special Meeting on Merchant Fleet Bids
Washington May 28 A special meeting of the shipping board was held to consider bids for the government’s merchant fleet. Bid openings were postponed to late afternoon amid expected late proposals and indications that offers would fall short of officials’ hopes to privatize the fleet. Fewer than forty bids were received by noon, with most focus on cream routes.
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Washington
Shipping’ Board
Dancer Sets Endurance Record At 182 Hours
In Youngstown on May 28 United Press reports Frances Mercer and Harry New set a new endurance dancing record of 182 hours. After seven days of fox-trotting they left the floor with a few kicks still in them to entertain the crowd.
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Berlin
Degoutte
Ruhr
Jesus
Essen
Gibenkiretieh
Near
Bochum
Youngstown
United Press
Frances Mercer
Harry New
Hammer murderess due for New Orleans arrival tonight
The so called hammer murderess, guarded by Los Angeles sheriffs, is expected to reach New Orleans aboard the Cayamel Fruit Company's Copan after a delay at Puerto Cortez. Quarantine officials near the Mississippi mouth reported the ship had not yet passed. If not cleared by midnight the Copan would dock Tuesday afternoon.
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New Orleans
Cayamel Fruit Coupany
Mississippi River
Los Angeles
Puerto Cortez
Cayamel
Pomtere
Saranee Soy
Sciee
Clara Phillips Seeks Truth From Honduras Cable
A message from Clara Phillips, convicted of murder in California and en route to the United States, declares her innocence and promises to reveal the truth about the Alberta Meadows case. The cable was sent from Puerto Cortes as the steamer Copan nears New Orleans, expected Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Associated Press
Clara Phillips
California
Pate
Puerto Cortez
New Orleans
Alberta
Meadows
Strikers Springs Fouled By Mine Gunmen
J R Kennamer president of Alabama district UMWA files charges with US coal commission alleging Roden Coal Company gunmen diverted water sources during a strike at Marvel Alabama. Guards allegedly manned springs to block oiling water forcing miners to haul water over a mile.
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Washington
Roden Coal Company
Marvel
Ala
United States Coal Commission
J. R. Kennaumer
Alabama
United Mine Workers of America
Kennamer
Border Patrol Talkes on Immigration Leaks
Washington May 28 Secretary Davis announced discussions with President Harding on strengthening the border patrol to curb bootlegging of immigrants from Canada. He said the topic would be taken up again tomorrow at a Montreal conference with Canadian authorities.
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Washington
Canada
Harding
Davis
Montreal
Ruhr unrest grips Westphalia as coal strike escalates
Reports from RRS International News indicate widespread disruption in the Ruhr region amid a coal miners strike and civil disorder. Violence is claimed in several districts including Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen, with French weapons found in three hands and protests spreading through Westphalia. Up to a million workers are idle as the strike paralyzes production.
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Westphalia
Ruhr
Teeth Found Under Pier At Evanste
Fragmentary report notes teeth found beneath a pier in Evanste. The garbled text hints at identification efforts and possible link to a person or event, but details are unclear. Further verification needed to identify teeth and source.
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Evanste
Campaign Urges Less Sugar Consumption Displayed
A health office staffer posted notices urging reduced sugar intake. Posters warn of sugar profiteers and feature three cartoons in red and black. The campaign aims to lower sugar use and promotes health through public notices and placards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sport Health Office
List of alleged Klansmen impounded in Chicago case
A Chicago court today granted a motion to list 12,006 names of Klux Klan members from Indiana and Kentucky in a publishing dispute. The Publishing Company had aimed to publish the rosters after attempting to obtain a court order.
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Chicago
Chai
Indiana
Ky Klux Ay
Chakri
Jt Son
St. Louis St Paul Boat Begins Voyage Freight Service
A St Louis to St Paul freight boat service is launched with ceremonial events and inaugural voyage details. Officials marked the start of operations linking the two cities and advancing regional trade.
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ST. Louis-St. Paul
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Rai
Hubert Work
Mobile-Montgomery Line
Ausoian
U.S
Conti
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RRS International
Mn Prban
Nore
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