River Packet Rates Set by Alabama Commission
The Alabama Public Service Commission issues an order establishing a rate scale for river packets operating between Mobile and points on the Alabama Tombigbee and Tensas rivers. Rates become effective in 30 days. A public meeting and discussions with river boat operators and shippers are planned in Mobile to review the schedule.
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Mobile
Alamo
Tombigbee
Tensas
Alabama Ible Service Commission
Mo- Chamber of Commerce
Baldwin Caan
Magnolia
Bon Secoure
Mer
R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber
Alabama
Rators
Tensas River
Stockton
Market opens with strong tone as stocks rise on brisk trade
Stocks opened with a strong tone as trading began in New York. Key gains were posted by Seaboard Air Line American Smelting Loose Wiles Biscuit United States Rubber and Montgomery Ward, hitting new 1926 highs. General Motors American Sugar Refining Pan American Western Marine preferred and Ludlum Steel also advanced by about one point or more.
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New York
A.P
Motors
Seaboard Air Line
American Smelting
Loose Wiles Biscuit
United States Rubber
Montgomery Ward
General Motors
American Sugar Refining
Pan-American Western
Marine — Preferred
Ludlum Steel
October Port Tonnage Sets Mobile Record at 258 529 Tons
October traffic at Mobile reached a new record with 88 vessels totaling 258 529 tons. Foreign and coastwise steamships, plus barges, drove the surge linked to Florida trade amid the rail embargo.
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Mobile
State Docks Board
Florida
Pensacola Ensign Survives 1000 Foot Plane Crash
Ensign Garry Sanders of the naval air station in Pensacola Florida fell about 1000 feet when a high wind caused a plane malfunction and crash into the bay. Rescue crews expected a body but found Sanders alive smiling. He had just transferred from Honolulu and officers called the incident an aviation miracle.
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Pensacola
Fla
Garry Sanders
Naval Air Station
Reacuers
Re- Sanders
Sanders
Honolulu
City Commission Again Deliberates Improvized Oprator Licensing
Attorneys for theaters and managers pressed the commission to pass a licensing ordinance. They argued the draft would not stand in court and urged creation of a board of examiners for motion picture operators. A vote was set for January 19 to settle the issue.
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Arpmce
City Commission
Burial for William Richards to be held in Louisville
The body of William Richards, killed in an all male tent in Louisville Kentucky, will be brought by sister Mrs George Vidmer of New York and brother C Rowland Richards of Memphis Tennessee. The body arrives Friday morning and burial is set for 10 from the above mentioned home.
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William Richards
Louisville
George Vidmer
New York
C. Rowland Richards
Memphis
Tenn
Collision of Autos Cited in Arrest Complaint
Gharies Delage of the Laundry filed a complaint at police headquarters alleging C. W. of 29 West Street caused a collision with her car. The incident, tied to an automobile of M. Bansford of , led to a docket under state authorities. A stolen vehicle recovered near Government street in Chickasaw was announced by Police W. F. Burch.
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Gharies Delage
C. W
West Street
M. Bansford
Chicka
W. F. Burch
Thurber Seeks $5,000 Damages Over Wife’s Death
A man named Thurber seeks $5,000 damages claiming the death of his wife Mrs. Julia N Thurber occurred under circumstances warranting investigation. The claimant Setar was referred to the city attorney for inquiry. Mrs. Thurber died October 21.
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Thurber
Secretary of War approves Florida bridge plans
Washington November 4 Plans for a bridge across Long Boat Inlet near Florida were approved today by the secretary of war. Support included official clearance and anticipated construction steps.
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Secretary OF War
Washington
Long Boat Inlet
Fla
Tonight Weather: Fresh Rain and Thors Temperature
Weather bulletin notes fresh rain tonight with cool temperatures. Details emphasize tonight's unsettled conditions and a night of damp, brisk air across the region.
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Thors
Cotton Futures Open Firm in New York and New Orleans
New York on November 4 saw cotton futures open firm with December at 19.80 cents, January 19.20, March 19.55, May 19.62, and July 19.20. In New Orleans futures opened steady with December 19.08, January 19.12, March 19.10, May 19.18, and July 19.11 bid.
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New York
A.P
New Orleans
Mobile Armistice Day Proclamation Urges Citywide Observance
Mobile officials urge Mobilians to honor Armistice Day with a two minute head bare tribute at 11 o clock on Wednesday. The city proclaims November 11, 1925 a holiday and plans the largest ceremony yet in commemoration of World War I fallen heroes.
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Bellany
Crawford
Modo
Mobile
Change Shifts of Police Force After City Commission Action
City commission promotes officers and reallocates shifts in the police department. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lieutenant G W Marchal and Claude Johnson will lead the morning watch with court duty. 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Lieutenant Edward Sheets and Sergeant Joe Clark will command the night watch. traffic operations fall under Lieutenant W N Ete La.
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Coves Cence
City Commission
Burch
Leutenant
Iee
J Joe Clark
Thergeant
Edward Sheets
John BR. Danzy
Charles Marcet
Murphy
W. N.ete la
3000 Auto Owners Fail To Obtain Licenses
Judge Williams reports 3000 automobile owners have been slow to secure licenses. The probate court notes delays may incur penalties as applicants face renewed lines for license tags and potential fines.
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Williams
Tive Hoenaen
Rain Tonight and Warmer Forecast for Mobile
The weather bureau issued a forecast for Mobile and vicinity predicting rain tonight and a warmer trend through Thursday. The report mentions rising temperatures and unsettled conditions across the region.
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Weather Bureau
Mobile
Sheena
Liquor Seizures and Court Sentences Reported
Two gallons and two pints seized on South Conception Street. Walter Smith convicted in circuit court of manufacturing liquors and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Fred Shaffer pled guilty to violating the dry laws and was fined fifty dollars and costs.
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Conception Street
Wear
Walter Smith
Fred Shaffer
Hughes Arrested After Cars Collide
Cornelius Hughes of Crichton was docketed at the county jail last night on a charge of failing to stop after an accident. Mrs. H Van Aller of 214 South Broad Street was the complainant. the defendant caused a collision and damaged her car on Old Shell.
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Cornelius Hughes
Crichton
H. van Aller
South Broad Street
Bailey Wins Jail Basements Remodel Contract
John K. Bailey contractor awarded the contract for remodeling basement rooms of the county jail facing Royal Street. Announcement made at the offices of the board of revenue and road commissioners. The spaces will be used by the county highway department forces.
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John K. Bailey
Royal Street
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
County Highway Department
Bicycle thieves resume activity in Mobile
Detectives have been assigned to round up bicycle thieves resurfacing in Mobile. Victims named include WY Voorhies 38 Aubrey Jernigan 252 Men and Claude Tyler Haillco and Texas streets.
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Mobile
Q . iv
WY. P. Voorhies
Demhouy
Aubrey Jernigan
Claude Tyler
Haiilco
Texas
Ducks Plentiful Report From District Game Warden
District Game Warden A. Z. Oberhaus reports ducks are numerous in Mobile and Baldwin counties. He notes hunters observe licenses bag limits and the Sunday hunting law as required.
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A. Z. Oberhaus, Sr
Mobile
Baldwin Coun
Eee
Motorship Isonzo Arrives for Repairs in Galveston
The motorship Isonzo, operating in the Texas oil fields, arrived in port Galveston for drydock repairs. The vessel has suffered damages during its voyage and will undergo extensive work over several weeks.
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Isonzo
Texas
Port Yee
Tate
Priests Identified Among Those Held in Ossining
Ossining New York November 4 The Rev Otto A Rausenbach of St. church is named among clergy held in a security case officials said two other priests are questioned at custody location details are sparse as investigations continue
Algiers crew rescued after ship burns off Virginia coast
Seventeen crew members of the freight er Algiers were rescued by the British steamer Rassay after their ship burned Sunday night off the Virginia coast. The trapped crew were taken aboard Rassay and are en route to an unidentified port. The Birmingham City assisted the burning vessel following an SOS.
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New York
Algiers
Virginia
Coart
Rassay
Assay
Birmingham
Freigher
Hfe
Insanity Plea Withdrawn in Hold-Up Trial
Lester S Thomas of Watertown Massachusetts withdrew his insanity plea while arraigned on robbery charges. Attorneys sought a misnomer motion granted, case paused pending regular motion day. Earlier in September he, masked with a revolver, held at Jordan company night manager and later captured in Rechanes in a west area.
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Lester S.thomas
Watertown
Maas
Royal
Thomas
Jordan Company
Seneia Ae
Auto Company
Vee
Rechanes
Bride and rescuer wed after sea rescue in Virginia
In Nova Scotia era report a Panamanian man and his Panama bride survived a perilous Atlantic voyage in a small boat during a storm. The rescuer, Alexander Shiels of the Achilles crew, cared for Senorita Pearl Herera and asked to marry her. they wed the next day.
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Vore
A.P
Alexander Shiels
Panama
Tia
Atlantic
Rita
Herera
Who Will Pick This Year s All American
Chicago November 4 The All American football selection process faces change after the death of Walter Camp. The Chicago Herald and Examiner propose two options: elect a new group annually or rely on a rotating panel, with Amos Alonzo Stagg among suggested selectors.
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Chicago
Walter Carpie
Qnenion Tein
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Amos Alonzo
Free Toll Bridges Pontchartrain Plan
New Orleans reports state highway officials and Governor Fuqua favor toll-free bridges while surveys near completion determine feasibility of the Chef Menteur Rigolets links. If surveys show feasible costs, construction proceeds. otherwise the policy may shift toward tolls or alternative routes, including taking over the Watson Williams run from West.
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New Orleans
Cnrven
Fuqua
Highway Commission
Carnell Named Ormond Postmaster in Ashington
Ashington November 4. A Carnell was appointed postmaster at Ormond today in a local federal appointment. The change affects postal operations in the Ormond area and marks a new chapter for the local post office.
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Carnell
Ormond
Ashington
A. Carnell
Cri
Heflin Attacks Cotton Report In Senate Row
Senator James T Heflin of Alabama rails against a cotton estimates board and the bureau of ginning over a report that projects at least 1 500 000 bales more production than actual. He vows a thorough investigation.
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Memphis
Tenn
Denmark
James T. Heflin
Alabama
Board of Cotton Estimates
Bureau of Ginning
Heflin
Take Evidence In Negro Assault Case In Asheville
In Buncombe county superior court the trial of Elwin Mansel for assaulting a white woman continues after opening testimony. Troops patrol Asheville streets amid past mob fears while Mansel and another suspect Preston Neely remain jailed under guard.
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Asheville
Elwin
Buncombe County
Mansel
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte
Preston Neely
Canada Potatoes Arrive in Carolina Amid High Prices
Chicago reports sensational price advances for potatoes driving Canadian shipments by car load to the United States. The US Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes quotes in major markets are high enough to cover a 50 cent tariff per hundred, with carload receipts already starting. Frost damage worsens supply as crop concerns grow and prices rise across centers.
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Chicago
Canada
United States Bureau of Cultural Economics
United
Indus
Grounded Yacht Battling Waves Off Florida Coast
The yacht Tennessee went aground off Vero Beach and is holding against high seas. A Vero coast guard cutter stands by to assist if needed as the captain expects to float her with the next high tide when wind shifts.
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West Pal
Mbeach
Fla
Atain
Vero
Klan Defeated in Detroit Mayoralty Case
Detroit voters reject the Klux Klan in a mayoral eligibility dispute. News of the defeat emerges from the city as the election outcome is tallied.
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KLAN
Detroit
A.P
Klux Klan
Rescue Efforts Continue For Three Missing On Yacht
Coast guard and private vessels search seacoast towns for the men of the Trinity Bay area after a yacht left Southport in fair weather and has not been heard from since October 24. A burning small craft near Myrtle Beach and a report of a fire off Murrells Inlet are under investigation as searches expand along the coast.
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Southporting
Myrtle Beach
Bunny H
Southport
Georgetown
Taylor
Pary
Coast Guard
Death stalks in result elections
In Pennsylvania four politicians died around election time. John M. Patterson, Republican candidate for district attorney of Philadelphia, died after an operation while re elected. William J. Metin of Pittsburgh, chair of the house appropriations committee, died of a heart attack on the eve of re election. William Brice, Bedford County associate judge, died in Bedford. John C. Kolstee, Erie County Republican committee member, died in Corry after an operation.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John M. Patterson
William J. Metin Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee
Eee
Wiliam Brice
Bedford County
Bedford
John C. Kolstee
Erie County Republican Committee
Corry Yesteray
Refuse Let Mayor Quit City Hall Job in Somers Point
A Philadelphian named George B urged friends not to elect him mayor of Somers Point. He stated he did not wish the job after three years in town, mentioning political differences as the cause of his reluctance. The report notes his talks and writings aimed at avoiding election.
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Somers Point
N. A
U.P
George B
Vague Road Work Progress Report Mentioned
A notice notes building work on a link on Daved Road near Grand Bay has begun. Plans indicate the project will start soon with the first section between two endpoints to be completed, marking initial construction steps.
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Grand Bay
Appeal in payment dispute faces next legal step
Both sides in the International Life case await a next step in the litigation after a federal judge ordered payment of 50,000. J. W. Ross of the western district reported the parties may appeal the decision.
Rail Officials in Session in Miami
In Miami Florida a three day annual session of the Short Line Association began with about 230 members assembling from Jacksonville and other states. Delegates from the Nine Carner and Western party arrived with trains from various points and discussed Florida transportation issues and routing.
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Miami
Fila
Moy
Jacksonville
Carner
Tixceesington
Florida
Nashville men give bond in Prohi case
Nashville Tenn November hearing set for Lem Motlow of Lynchburg former head of the Jack Daniel Distilling Company and partners from Nashville and Union City free on bonds of 5000 dollars each before the U S Commissioner as probable cause for indictment is determined.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lynchburg
Jack Daniel Dulling Company
Tom
Young Vanderbilt Undergoes Second Operation in Atlanta
The young Vanderbilt heir Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. underwent a second operation in Atlanta. He is reportedly recovering and expected to be out in about two weeks.
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Atlanta
Cornelius. Vanderbilt
Young Newspaper
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