30 May 1929
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
1
President Hoover in a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery urged Americans to back the Kellogg Briand pact with concrete action. He warned that covenant success requires signatories to renounce war and curb armaments, noting the U.S. has proposed a new program for actual reduction and maintenance of agreed limits.
Readable text shows garbled lines about competition and incitement to increase arms. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable. The fragmentary language suggests a news brief or legal notice corrupted in OCR format.
A fragment reflects on naval programs and the shift from emotion to governance in defense circles. It hints at tired or lowered levels of concern and contrasts field passions with judicial process, mentioning a team and the sense of ranking or racing among valiant forces.
The clipping references Ray Keech leading early in the Indianapolis race coverage and mentions a death in Los Angeles. It notes a 44 year old individual connected to the grind of racing and related battles, with garbled context around the event.
An ice truck from Mobile Delivery and a CG O T bus collided at St Anthony and Joachim. Lazelle Clark and Martin were injured and hospitalized. The crash toppled a telephone pole and a fire alarm box. Police said arrests will follow. Will O Collins of Palm Oil and Supply was present at the scene.
In circuit court this morning H W Macon of Citronelle faced damage suits totaling 9600 from a May 30 1928 accident. Grace Hargrove seeks 35000 for alleged injuries in a car wreck with Macons machine. Harry L Hargrove minor and another occupant seek 2500 for injuries Velma L Hargrove sues for 100 for car damage.
Joe Bullen, an auto salesman, appealed after fines issued by Recorder D. H. Ed for speeding on Government Street. Motorcycle Officer Fisher testified Bullen drove at 530 miles per hour. Elmo Tanner faced a separate charge of 55 miles an hour on W Avenue with a later fine date set by the city judge.
A train of all steel cars arrived in Mobile carrying 200 Shriners and their ladies from Oasis Temple Charlotte North Carolina. The group travels on a 20 day pilgrimage en route to the Mystic Shrine imperial council meeting in Los Angeles.
A police action resulted in the destruction of 165 gallons of contraband liquor. The report notes authorities seized and wrecked the illicit spirits, underscoring efforts to curb illegal alcohol distribution.
Readable fragments indicate a Mobile area gathering by the Realty Association and a hunting club event with a meal to be served. Further details are not legible to confirm exact date or speakers.
Sleeping Heroes of Wars To Be Honored Today In Memorial Day Exercises detailing VFW, veterans associations and local officials hosting ceremonies at National Cemetery and Memorial Park on Government Street. Lincoln address by Horace Shepard and prayers by Rev. Tucker and Rev. Lawton anchor a program ending with taps by Yancey Pringle.
Jerry Standaert, veteran infielder with the Memphis Chicks, was bought by the Mobile Baseball Association from the Boston Red Sox this morning. He joins the Bears for a Sunday double bill in Memphis, likely at first base, after a strong showing as a pinch hitter and utility infielder with Memphis last season.
Captain A. L. Gamblé, division commander of the Gulf unit of the coast guard, returns to Mobile after six weeks vacation in Cuba. The cutter Commanche, based at Galveston, departs yesterday for its home port awaiting Captain Gamble's arrival.
Police officers Malone and Dougherty investigated Hammels dry goods store late Wednesday night after the night watchman reported a burglar. No trace of the supposed burglar was found during the search through the fourth floor.
George E. Stone county treasurer was at the University of Alabama for graduation exercises and returned to his courthouse office today after appearing at the ceremonies.
Washington memorial day centering on President Hoover as the central figure in a national tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The capital hushed as government activity slowed and Congress adjourned.
A hearing in Mobile on Teche’s bid to run three daily buses to Pensacola was held at the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. The route would follow the Old Spanish Trail via Robertsdale to the Sage bridge, with opposition from Overstate which runs a longer Foley route into Pensacola. Norman Stone represented Overstate. Teche’s Hugh White led the case. The commission said it cannot bar interstate bus operations but may review financial ability and set reasonable rules. The matter was taken under advisement.
Police Officer Ed Hubbard recovered eight chickens at 5 am after spotting a man drop a box at State and Water streets. Sergeant Rube Convy secured the fowl by placing them in a larger coop at headquarters.
More than 700 members are enrolled in The News Item Lyric birthday club as organizers plan the largest city event with free admission for all members. Membership ends June 5. nonmembers urged to mail in coupons from Page 9 to join and enjoy ice cream and entertainment.
Modifications were made to the city barber ordinance after barbers and the city commission conferred. The bill, to be presented at the next city commission meeting for ratification, tightens permit rules and exam requirements and reduces license cancellation from 90 to 30 days.
Mobile delegation heads to Montgomery Friday to consider opening the Alabama and Coosa river system for navigation between Mobile and Rome Georgia. The group includes General W L Sibert Mayor Cecil Bates City Commissioner Hartwell Senator John Craft and other officials. Hartwell and Grove left by auto earlier today.
Flora Crosby and Willie McMillan were sentenced by Judge F. W. Hare to six months and three months hard labor respectively after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property. The case involved goods taken from western city homes during February amid the arrest of burglar Will Warner who received a 20 year term. Thelma Sands’ charge was reset for June 11 and Augustus Smith’s burglary case judgement was stayed until July 29.
Mobile county board of revenue members will go to Montgomery on June 8 to confer with the state highway commission on road matters in the county. The delegation will discuss improvements and funding.
The chief executive stated that the time has come to determine if the pact signed is real, questioning whether nations are condemned to further escalation and continued naval commitments. The remark underscores doubts about the durability and impact of the agreement.
Washington May 20 Administration leaders expect a summer recess before resolving the tariff bill dispute as conferees resume talks on the farm bill provisions. House and Senate negotiators aim to drop the expert debenture plan against President Hoover’s wishes, awaiting further White House guidance and congressional action upon enactment of the farm relief measure.
The New York Times notes John J. Raskob, as chairman, reduced pledges from 1,500,000 to a lower amount amid a party conference in Manhattan. Leaders discussed strengthening the organization for the upcoming congressional campaign next year and reported mixed reactions from supporters and officials.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce filed a complaint on behalf of a local shipper against the rate on sash doors and blinds imports to New Orleans for export. It charges current rates are too high and requests a reduction on shipments under the present rate.
National match results list Boston and Philadelphia wins with combined hits and errors. Chicago and Pittsburgh played a tight game while St Louis toppled Detroit with late runs and pitching notes mentioning Nehf Bush Grace Kremer Hill and Hemsley.
In Texas heavy floods across west and south areas caused major destruction with nine deaths reported. Houston area and cities including San Antonio Victoria and Laredo faced severe inundations as waters rose and relief efforts began. Trinity River levels were rising according to Houston weather officials.
A Birmingham church reports a planned conference to consider a union of all Presbyterian bodies in the United States. The committee includes Dr. Henry H. Sweets of Louisville and Dr. Harris B. Kirk of Baltimore among others.
An explosion occurred at the Rem i U. M. C. plant on Hast Street sending reverberations to Bridgeport Hospital three blocks away. The blast was in underground powder storage and caused no injuries as the plant was closed for the holiday. Damage appeared minor.
Seven masked men in stockings raided the 86t. Claude Inn in St. Bev, forcing staff to wall status and taking cash and guns. The 2:90 p. m. raid unfolded with military precision as attendants were restrained and valuables seized.
A petition from Alabama and Northern Railroad seeks approval to build a quarter mile spur track across a Southern line in Tennessee. The action centers on rail access for ME and involves coordinating with regional officials and the railroad pair.
Mrs Beulah L Fisher suffered a fracture after a fall in a beauty shop located in a building on 60 St Jose Street. The incident occurred when she hit her arm on a rough spot near the premises.
Three dozen new convict suits were delivered to the board of revenue today for use at the convict camp at Irvington. The outfits will be sent to the penal complex this afternoon. The report notes preparations are underway for inmate work and facility needs.
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