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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
1
In Columbiana Alabama on May 29 the body of L G Gould 84 a Confederate veteran was found in a field near his home three miles west of town. His head showed a bruise and authorities are investigating the death likely linked to foul play. Gould had married two weeks earlier to a woman much younger than him.
Fragmentary OCR from a 1910s baseball score page lists players and teams including Alabamian victim, Avanta, Brock Breck, and Chicago matchups. Scores appear irregular with references to New York and Florence, but exact events and context are unclear.
May 29 report from Charlotte confirms Marion Turpie won the Southern Women's golf title. Turpie clinched the championship with a steady round, edging out rival competitors in a tightly contested finish at the course.
In Cape Gris-Nez France on May 29 Miss Lil a Cannon of Baltimore swam for 20 minutes in rough unsettled seas. The air and water were frigid with water temperature near 46 degrees Fahrenheit during the test session.
Louisville summary: The Louisville and Nashville announces contracts valued at $2,400 for new equipment including 34 Mikado freight locomotives eight mountain type passenger locomotives cabooses and 25 baggage and mail cars. The total expenditure since December reaches $11,100,784.
Joe Dundee, Baltimore's iron jawed man, emerges as top contender for Lazzo's welterweight title after a ten round decision over Willie Harmon at Coney Island stadium. Dundee led six rounds with one even and three to Harmon in a hard but not spectacular bout.
Washington May 23 An increase in freight rates in the western district would barely affect individual shippers but raise carriers aggregate revenue enough to stabilize earnings. H A Scandrett vice president Union Pacific testified today before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Boston. The Massachusetts Supreme Court denies a plan on exceptions in the Sacco murder case. A motion for retrial was made after the court dismissed the exceptions on May 2 and sustained the trial jury verdict.
Fire at a lodge building caused extensive damage to a store area and offices. The blaze wrecked a lodge room and led to an estimated loss of thirty thousand dollars. No injuries reported.
EASINGTON May 29 after a discussion in executive session a board announced 16 nominations in a preliminary move before formal actions.
The report notes generally fair conditions tonight and Monday with possible showers and scattered thunder in parts. It highlights interior fair weather, while southern areas may see Sunday thunder activity and easterly winds. Outlook calls for fair Atlantic and Gulf States weather, with slight thunder chances locally.
Letters to The News Item contest the idea that only leading men and women deserve parts in local film. The writers argue supporting players, villains, and comedians give life, contrast, and humor, enriching the production and audience engagement.
York May 2 Jacob and Kraemer were found guilty of robbery in the first degree for the December heist at Pripp’s jewelry store. The verdict comes after a trial that exposed details of the burglary and the defendants’ involvement.
Authorities continue to seek a second woman who might have witnessed the Tuesday night slaying of state law enforcement officer John B. Jones by Byron Shirley and Dewey Barrett. Beatrice Campbell and Lucile Scott face questioning. Scott is held on $1,000 bond as a material witness after meeting with Solicitor Jim Davis.
Early this morning Birmingham police, acting on a warrant for Frank Loftin, arrested him on a charge tied to a Wheelers Motors Company office burglary on May 2. The safe was opened and $1,800 stolen. Loftin allegedly confessed to dividing $700 with an accomplice. He was returned to Mobile after a preliminary holding, as officials consider him the phantom burglar linked to recent Mobile-area break-ins.
Dr B Brouwer of the University of Amsterdam asserts American doctors now rival Europe in surgery and medical science while en route to deliver lectures in Baltimore New York Washington D C Boston and Philadelphia He also criticizes use of criminal insanity pleas by defense attorneys as a forward step in case prosecutions.
The Mppi-Warrior Barge Line issued a new tariff lowering ore shipment rates from Mobile by water. R G Cobb traffic manager of the Chamber of Commerce said shipments through Mobile to various points can now be made at much cheaper rates. Baree officials began work on implementing the changes.
The steamer Mobile City built at Chickasne Shipbuilding in May 1921 is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow morning from New Orleans to take on cargo.
Muscle Shoals project bids from SHOALS POWER and other utilities face Senate review after a Tuesday submission. Officials weigh which firm will operate the mammoth facility and supply power, with lawmakers to decide.
In Tampico region bandits released one American, but John J sham of Texas C C Braden of Laredo and Jules Jagher remain captive. U S embassy and authorities search with local authorities for bandit camp while Braden's relatives offer to pay ransom.
Federal, state and county officers seized two large whiskey stills in Mississippi during a raid near Hurley. They confiscated 30 barrels of mash and several gallons of whiskey, draining one still into a creek and burning it, reportedly driving fish and snakes from the creek bank.
Democratic Executive Committee members A B Jeffries Citronelle district J B Crichton district revenues road commissioner 1sterwarth L McLean James J Barry file for the upcoming primary election filing drives ongoing with multiple candidates entering the race.
Paris reports an expected rift in a suffrage conference as officials fear a split within the international gathering. The notice notes internal divisions and potential disagreements among delegates.
Washington May 23 The senate Interstate commerce committee favorably reported the bill to remove railroad Pullman surcharges.
The Chocolate Sales Corporation selects Mobile as importing and distribution point for its sugar business in the central south southeast. Initial shipments aim for two and a half million tons with monthly movements expanding if demand justifies. This marks Mobile’s first sugar trade with Hershey plants amid postwar expansion.
Authorities halted a planned illicit distilling operation en route to a Tennessee plant. A big truck carried two galvanized iron stills of 150 and 100 gallons, a big Reo truck, oak kegs, grates, charcoal sacks, a tub and bucket, a barrel, a conical worm, and a copper worm. Deputies said the gear had never been used.
Fifteen aliens bound for Germany were aboard the steamer Harold as it sailed from port yesterday. They were ordered deported by U S immigration authorities in Mobile New Jeans and Galveston. The German steamer will call at Charleston and Norfolk before sailing to Germany where the men will be discharged. Names include Walter Schiesses Bernard Kastiamen Pellities from Galveston Michael Bradley Arthur McDonald Adem from Mobile. The men were unlawfully in this service here following an appropriation of 600000 for deportation.
A 1906 style wedding between Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth echoes society pages with guests from prominent families. Secretary Mellon and cabinet colleagues honor the couple with gifts while future vows and travel plans fill the festive notices.
Tom Roche of Roche Undertaking Company was named a delegate from the south to attend the National Funeral Directors Association convention, held recently in Chattanooga. He was named and designated as a first vice or similar role at the event.
May 2 Washington reports Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise Alexandra participate in ongoing royal engagements. They attend the Ericsson memorial dedication and view naval history exhibits, later dine with President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge. They plan Mount Vernon services and Arlington Unknown Soldier tribute before leaving for New York.
Leo Trachen and F. P. Dent Van were taken into custody near Prichard and charged with grand larceny after stealing tires from vehicles at a bathing beach on St Stephen's road. A second tire was found in their possession and linked to another car. The arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff A. J. Scholtes as part of the patrol along Craft highway.
Vegetable shipments from Mobile to northern markets have increased notably in the past week, said Holbrook of the South eastern Express Company. Beans were scarce earlier, but southern cities now fully supply markets. Fish shipments are rising as well under the express service.
Oscar L. Thompson, of who sentenced to 10 years in prison today by Circuit Judge Claude A. Grayson, following conviction for robbery. Appeal bond set at 500. Thompson reportedly involved in a role at McPhillips grocery in November. A motion for a new trial was advised in the case of Delores Miles, a Negro charged with killing a Miles woman by shooting. Miles remains under sentence.
Southern Traffic League plans a June meeting in Atlanta with about 14 organizations expected to participate. The board of directors will discuss business matters and potential actions.
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