Blazer jury rests as insanity claim contested in daughter murder case
Littleton Colorado November 7 after limited testimony the state rested in the Hazel Blazer murder case. Dr George Mcleen testified Blazer’s insanity was simulated and may have been induced by opiate or chloroform while defense sought acquittal via directed verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Colo
A.P
Harold Elmer Blazer
Hazel
Joel Stone
George Mcleen
D. Mowry
Blazer
Blager
Moleen
Eras
Oetan
Owever
Man Sought Here In Louisiana Killing Fugitive 15 Believed On Way Here
Mobile police sought James Miller a 25 year old wanted for the killing of Cameron Busby in USA Louisiana. Miller believed en route to Florida via Mobile after the slaying in presence of Busby’s wife. Bogalusa deputies arrived with a warrant. Miller may have fled in an auto truck with another man. Busby died minutes after being shot in the heart with a double barreled shotgun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
James Miller
USA
Ron Busby
Louisiana
Miller
Florida
Bogalusa
Jasper
Texas
Busby
Prison escape masterminded by late night watchman
Lawrence Williams, who fled the Pascagoula road camp and surrendered in Mobile, says E. T. Frederickson led the plot. Williams claims Frederickson unlocked the cages and supplied whiskey to Williams and Clifford Breer, aiding their escape. Breer also involved. County investigations will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Williams
Pascagoula
Mobile
Lafayette
George Riley
E. T. Frederickson
Frederickson
Williams
Clifford Breer
Riley
B. B. Chamberlain
Postpone Trial in Auto Smash Case in Charleston
Reckless driving charges against W. T. Crist owner of an auto moving van and G. M. Smitherman motor man of a Charleston street electric car were postponed until November 20. Crist Jr Felder Wegliacich and William Marshall injured could not attend due to injuries. Officer George Smith testified the auto truck darted into the street car and that no one was seen injured at the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Crist
G. M. Smitherman
Charleston Street
Dearborn
Recorder’s Court
Crist
W. T. Crist, Jr
Felder Wegliacich
William Marshall
George Smith
Magnolia Cemetery
Whiskey possession and conspiracy warrants issued
Henry Richardson was charged today by federal warrant with possession of a still and manufacture of liquor. Eddie and Peter Richardson were also served warrants. Earl New posted bond on a conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Grant Christian was capiased for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Richardson
Eddie
Peter Richardson
Earl New
U. S
J. G. Burtt
Grant Christian
Automobile Destroyed by Fire in Peach Street Incident
A Chandler automobile owned by B. Alexander of Peach and q streets was destroyed by fire at 10 30 last night. Fire Department Companies No 1 and 12 responded to the alarm and reports indicate the fire originated in the machine due to back fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
B. Alexander
Peach
Police Sell 1300 Tickets For Ball
Members of the police force reported they had sold 1,300 tickets for the uniform merit ball to be held December 15 at the Adams Motor Company. The program includes jazz band music dancing and a boxing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Motor Company
Isi
Georgia Doctor to Give Address Tonight at Cawthon Hotel
Dr. R. A. Barthomew of Emory College Atlanta Ga will lecture at 8 30 PM in the assembly room of the Cawthon Hotel for the Mobile County Society. A dinner in the Cawthon vineyard precedes the talk with guests of honor and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Barthomew
Emmoryege
Atlanta
Cawthon Hotel
Mobile County Society
Cawthon Vineyard
Weather shifts bring rain and cooling west to east
Alabama: rain tonight and colder in the west. partly cloudy and colder with rain in the far east. south winds shifting to northwest. Mississippi: rain and colder tonight. Sunday fair and colder with south winds shifting to northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi
Weekly Weather Outlook for Southeast and Gulf States
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday November 7 notes cold start across the South Atlantic and East Gulf states followed by mostly fair conditions and near normal temperatures. West Gulf states expect mostly fair weather with near or above normal temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swashington
A.P
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
West Gulf States
Barton Swamps Pensacola 26 to 0 in annual game
Barton Academy overwhelmed Pensacola High School Gophers 26 to 0 at Monroe Park. Captain Roy Boddy led with multiple runs and passes, including a 96 yard punt return for a score and a 26 yard reception setting up Benson’s TD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Academy
Pensacola High School Gophers
Monroe Park
Cecil Johnson
Boddy
Pensacola
Benson
Johnson
Football scores mix from various college games
Incomplete report lists multiple college football scores and periods. Alabama leads Kentucky 17 6 at halftime. Dartmouth beats Cornell 62 13. Notre Dame 0 Penn State 9. Pittsburgh over Washington and Jefferson 6 0. Princeton 36 Harvard 0. Syracuse 3 Ohio Wesleyan 3. Tulane 10 Louisiana State near end. Yale 43 Maryland 1. Army 7 Davis Elkins 6. Northwestern 3 Michigan 2. Maine 28 4 West Virginia 20. Colby 6 St Stephens 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Kentucky
Dartmouth
Cornell
Notre Dame
Penn State
Washington and Jefferson
Pittsburgh
Princeton
Harvard
Syracuse
Ohio Wesleyan
Holy Cross
Pennslvanians
Haverford
Tulane
Louisiana Ec
Gughens
Kansas
Arkansas
Yale
Maryland
Army
Davis Elkins
Navy
Shar Maryland
Pert Tech
Vanderbil Abecoe
Tech
Ate Minelity Northwestern
Michigan
Maine
West Virginia
Ton College
Columbia
New Gee University
St. Stephens
Colby
Realty Deals Closed Today in Mobile Probate Court
Two large land transactions were recorded in Mobile probate court. Captain E R Albright and associates sold property along Fulton road opposite Pine Crest cemetery to John Hakanson for 8000 dollars, with 4000 cash. F J Kidd and wife sold Lot 3 and part of Lot 2 in Hall Place Fearaway to Peter J McGivern and wife for 6000 dollars. J W Smith and associates from Southern Realty Company sold three lots in Bon Air for 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
E. R. Albright and
Hall Place
Fearaway
Bon-Air
J. W. Smith and Associates
Southern Realty Company
Injured Ship Worker Improves After Fall at Pinto Docks
Hydie Godwin a ship caulker injured Friday afternoon after a fall into a vessel hold at Pinto drydocks was reported improving today. Doctors will determine injury severity after X rays. he has serious bruises and possible hip fracture. He is treated at Inge Bondurant Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydie Godwin
Pinto Drydocks
Oe Company
Godwin
Inge- Bondurant Sanitarium
Mobilian Writes in Southern Banker
Wallace Parham, cashier of Merchants Bank of Mobile, is featured in The Southern Banker published in Atlanta. His article discusses bank window displays, while another feature notes the Sixtieth birthday celebration of the First National Bank of Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Parham
Merchants Bank of Mobile
Southern Banker
Atlanta
Mobilé Banker
Banking Magazine
First National Bank
Youth Injured by Automobile on Government Street
Thomas Stacey a poor boy employed by the Messenger Service was struck by a automobile driven by Albert Hart of 1327 Springhill Avenue on Government Street near Dearborn. Hart carried Stacey to the City hospital where no bones were broken and Stacey suffered injuries to his right leg and knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stacey
the Messenger Service
Albert Hart
Springhill Avenue
Government Street
Dearborn
Mr. Hart
City Hospital
Negro sought after rifle attack on Alcine Gomez
Police seek a Negro who fired six times with a rifle at Alcine Gomez on a pool roof at Davis avenue near Marmotte street. Gater Scott, a Negro, is charged with aiding the escape by furnishing an automobile and was arrested by Detectives Untreiner and Connolly on the general charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcine Gomez
Davis Avenue
Marmotte Street
Gater Scott
Untreiner and Connolly
Barton Dominates Pensacola High 26 0 at Monroe Park
Barton won 26 to 0 over Pensacola High School at Monroe Park. Mobile High School team featured a standout kickoff return and defensive stand in the lopsided victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Pensacola High School
Monroe Park Sundiron
Mobile
LeBeouf Cleared After Court Trial
LeBeouf, charged with annoying his wife and relatives under a dangerous and suspicious act, was found not guilty by the court. The prosecution warned of possible penalties if laws are violated. co-defendant Cr. H. Jones was dismissed for lack of evidence. The couple remains separated amid ongoing divorce proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeBeouf
Banic
Recorder
H. H. Smith
Edington
Cr. H. Jones
LeBeoufs
Mobile invites President Coolidge to visit on Southern tour
The Mobile city commission asks President Calvin Coolidge to visit Mobile this winter. City Commissioner Harry T. Hartwell sent the telegram in the mayor G. E. Crawford’s name. The message dated November 7 1925 expresses Southern hospitality and sanction for a guest visit by the president and Mrs Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Mobile
Harry T. Hartwell
Ala
United States
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Coolidge
G. E. Crawford
Rate Cuts Affect Mobile Transport and Trade
Letters received by Mobile Chamber of Commerce reveal several rate reductions. Scrap rubber from Mobile to Akron drops to 6.512 cents, and the Mobile and Ohio railroad lowers tin can rates to Bayou La Batre, aiding local shrimp and oyster canning. Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad announces a lower port handling charge for phosphate rock shipped from Tampa inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Akron
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Bayou la Batre
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad
Tampa
Colder Weather Expected as Front Draws In
The forecast says a cooldown ends a spell of heat in Mobile. Today remains warm with southerly winds but by night a northwest wind brings colder air. Sunday should be fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Paper controversy sparks duel in Rome
Curzio Suekert editor of a fascist paper and Pietro Nenni director of the Avanti fought a duel in Rome today. Nenni was twice wounded in the encounter but the duelists parted. The clash arose from a heated newspaper controversy with harsh words exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
A.P
Curzio Suekert
Pietro Nenni
Avanti
Nenni
Suekert
Florida Liquor Subject of Drive
A dry fleet expansion will target rum runners along the Florida coast. The coast guard cutter 301 arrived at Tampa with a seven man crew under Captain A H Hilton and First Officer Jacob Hommel. Cutter 296 departed on extended cruise as reinforcement plans remain secret. State Prohibition Director B T Simmons sought additional reinforcements in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Florida
Coast Guard
A. H. Hilton
Jacob Hommel
Biloxi
L. A. Yancy
Prohibition
B. T. Simmons
Washington
Ponzi Plans Florida Comeback to Pay Debts
Charles Ponzi, in a signed Florida statement, says he is back to repay about 2,000,000 owed to creditors from the Boston fiasco. He has lived in Jacksonville since September 28 under the alias Charles Borelli, plans to subdivide Florida land and market it nationwide at ten dollars a plot, and has paid time served for prior fraud convictions. He is free on a 10,000 dollar bond pending an Massachusetts appeal on larceny by obtaining money on false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville Journal Today
Charles Ponzi
Florida
Boston
Ponzi
United States
Charles Borelli
Ponzo
Massachusetts
Mitchell Trial Expensive to U.S. Defense Budget
Washington dispatch notes high military officers claim Col. William Mitchell's court martial wastes government funds as defense needs rise. Daily costs cited include $250 for generals, $75 for attorneys, $2,000 for transportation, and other trial expenses totaling several thousand dollars with Mitchell's pay over $20 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Ress
Williamitchell
Mitchell
War and Navy
Emory
Man Confesses Slaying Sister-In-Law Near Tampa
Daniel Stewart, a middle aged farmer, confessed to killing his sister-in-law Mrs. Mary Stewart with an iron bolt during a quarrel. The body was found in a swamp near the Stewart home southeast of Tampa after he reported the crime to Sheriff Thomas in Ocala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fila
United Press
Daniel Stewart
Mary Stewart
Stewart
Ocala
Thomas
Hillsborough County
Tampaig
Undercover officers raid Birmingham liquor dealers
Prohibition enforcement in Birmingham netted 39 arrests and many confiscated liquor packages as federal and local officers conducted dawn raids. O D Jackson supervised the drive with agents from New Orleans and Montgomery aiding local police while J D Taylor oversaw operations and 8 teams moved through the city. Moonshine dominated seized material with only small amounts of imported liquor found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
A.P
O. D. Jackson
Tenth Federal District
New Orleans
Montgomery
J. D. Taye
J. Mann
P. M. Needham
Jackson
Taylor
McPherson
Fletcher Sentenced 18 Months for Involuntary Manslaughter
In Memphis on November 7 Clyde Fletcher received 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the street brawl that killed salesman Martin Sullivan last summer. John Burke was acquitted by the same jury after about 36 hours of deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Clyde Fletcher
Martin Sullivan
John Burke
Fletcher
Sullivan
Burke
Two Arkansas Farmers Die in Pistol Duel Over Cotton
In Tyronza Arkansas two farmers Clarence Wilson aged 40 and G E Thunderburk 35 fought over a bale of cotton. They first used fists then drew pistols. Wilson died at the scene while Thunderburk was seriously wounded and later hospitalized in Memphis Tennessee as families watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Navy
International News Service
Tyronza
Ark
Clarence Wilson
G. E. Thunderburk
Goerke gains controlling interest in southern stores
Newark N J Nov 7 Rudolph J Goer president of the Goerke company announced securing a controlling interest in four department stores in the South The stores formerly owned by City Stores Company of New York were Maison Blanche New Orleans Loveman Joseph Loeb Birmingham Lowenstein Bros Memphis and Kaufman Strauss Inc Louisville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
A.P
Rudolph J. Goer
Goerke Company
South
City Stores Company of
New York
Maison Blanche
New Orleans
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb
Birmingham
Ala
Lowenstein & &Bros
Memphis
Tenn
Kaufman Strauss , Inc
Louisville
Publisher Patrick Lanna Dies in California at 85
Patrick H. Lanna aged 85, former Salt Lake Tribune publisher, died in Los Angeles after a prolonged illness. He served as director of The Associated Press and sat on the Chicago World’s Fair board of control in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Patrick H. Lanna
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Lanna
Associated Press
Contracts for Air Mail Service Signed
Washington November 1 contracts for air service between Boston and New York Chicago St Louis Salt Lake City and Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago were signed today by Postmaster General New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
New York
Chire
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Dallas
Prison wedding at Jacksonville farm staged by two inmates
Vera Abbott of Georgia and N Reed of California planned a high noon ceremony at the Jacksonville city prison farm with Superintendent Parker as best man. The couple, jailed for vagrancy in October, were to wed in the nursery and later join a city feast as inmates assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fila
Cupid
Florida
Vera Abbott
Wycross
Miami
N. Reed
Hollywood
Caley
Jaurants
Justice of the Peace
J. ©. Coppledge
Byron Parker
Parker
Early action urged on Muscle Shoals dispute
Senator Harris of Georgia urged President Coolidge to decide on the Muscle Shoals issue soon. He proposed the government operate the plant for three or four years to learn its capacity and then lease to private operators if advantageous. He also urged the president to visit Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Harris
Georgia
Augusta
Sheriff Lane Resigns as Madison County Sheriff
Huntsville Alabama November reports D Lane longtime Madison County sheriff resigns after a year plus in office. D Mnier named as successor. deputies also quit. Bar association pressed for resignation over alleged altercation with attorney B Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
D. Lane
Mason County
Brandon
D. M. Nier
Lane
Trans the Grille Bar Association
B. Johnston
Huntorney
Ston
The
Bar Association
Sug
Five Charged With Narcotic Violations in Detroit
Detroit November 7 C Lauchenauer a reputed narcotic expert and four policemen were indicted for conspiracy to violate the Harrison narcotic act. They pleaded not guilty and were held on $2000 bail each. The officers named were Harry Kirk rick Hugh Quinn Ovid Straith and Thomas Levy. Lauchenauer recently arrived from New York where he helped break up a major drug case and warned to lay off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Lauchenauer
Eral Narcotic
Arral
Eral
Charles J. Simmons
Harry Kirkrick
Hugh Quinn
Ovid Straith
Thomas Levy
Laucenauer
New York
Orleans man dead at own hand
Israel Goldberg longtime employe in the New Orleans offices of the American Railway Express shot and killed himself in the company offices today after leaving a note claiming he had been made the goat for a fellow employee. He said he aided another to cover a shortage, which the company officials said has been made good. A. N. Fryer of Los Angeles and G. Mi of Houston to be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Israel Goldberg
American Railway “Express
Copany
Goldberg
N. Fryer
South Street
Los Angeles
Walker Avenue
Houston
Youth Stabbed in Dance Hall Fight Leads to Jail
In Memphis Tennessee Richard Strickland 18 is jailed charged with stabbing Daniel during a dance hall brawl. Fletcher remains hospitalized in serious condition after the incident three weeks earlier, with the sequence tracing from Arkansas to Mounds before hiding in a Memphis rooming house closet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Richard Strickland
Daniel
Fletcher
Arkansas
Mounds
Four Memphis Homes Hit by Same Gang in Robbery Spree
In Memphis on November 72 pistols and jewelry were stolen from four houses. Police believe a single gang carried out the thefts overnight. Victims listed include Wilkinson, D. Eattuck, BL Snyder, and J. F. Tenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tetin
Renee Ee
Wilkinson
Eattuck
BL Snyder
J. F. Tenney
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Buddy Stars
Mobilian
Lebouf
U.S
Magic City
Goerke
Southern Stores
California
Rita Jarris
Madison
Orleans
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