Mayor Denounces Prison Report As Politics
Mayor George B Crawfard says the recent grand jury report criticizing sanitation at City Prison was politically motivated. He ordered an investigation though contends conditions made full cleanliness impossible and invites public inspection of the prison.
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Fecent Grand ‘Jury
Poace
George B. Craw
Grand Jury
Uison
Magnrter
Lice
J. Wilson
Ghey
Crawford Nee
B. Haa
Edan
Wedson
Wedson, “Wilton Denmark, Tie, Ir, Walter Daly
G. Daly
James E
Ciim
Made in Mobile Exhibit at Stock Fair
The Stock Fair will host a Made in Mobile exhibit with space for one article from each local maker. Goods will line the walls of the Reliants and Manufacturers building and along the gallery walk inside the building. Applications are handled through J. McKenzie at the fair headquarters chamber of commerce.
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Reliants
Miding
J. McKenzie
Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Bee Visit to Orange Groves and Armistice Day Tour
A Mobile group led by M. J. McDermott plans a national tour to visit Satsuma groves and packing houses on Armistice Day. The party, including business leaders and invited actors, will travel from Mobile on November 11 to inspect county groves and a major citrus packing operation before returning the same day.
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Satsuma
M. J. McDermott
Ite
Ofte
Ee “Coast Citrus Exchange
Arcon
Mobile Bee
Machinery For U S Army Depot Reaches Blakely Island
Materials for the government structure on Blakely Island have been assembled by A Bentley & Co of Toledo Ohio. They will erect the sub structure and install the machinery. A representative of the contractors and North United States inspectors visited yesterday afternoon. Work on the sub-structure is progressing rapidly.
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Blakely Island
A. Bentley
Toledo
Ohio
Aril North
United States
Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi tonight and Saturday
The Weather Washington reports warmer conditions across Alabama tonight and Saturday with fair skies in the west and north portions. Mississippi also remains fair tonight and Saturday with warming trends.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
Fair
Alabama Port Aid Plan Heads to November Vote
The Alabama senate passed a port aid amendment allowing state credit for port development. Governor Kilby’s signature is expected to seal the measure, with a $10 million expenditure authorized. An educational campaign will inform voters across the state before the November 1932 election.
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Alabama Senate
Kilby
Mobie
Mobiliane
Montgomery
Alabama
Woman Cleared in Accidental Death Case Involving Child
Mrs. Dorgan of 109 Bout De Gar Street was charged with manslaughter in the death of seven year old Leo m Fagerstrom on October 4. Acting Recorder BHJ Grove said there was no evidence of reckless driving or neglect and discharged her. Evidence showed the car moved under 15 miles an hour when the child darted from behind a signboard into the street. Mrs Dorgan did not testify or have counsel.
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Sheere
Webb Confident He Will Be Head of State Democratic Committee
Webb, returning from Montgomery with pledges of support, says he will be chosen chairman of the state Democratic executive committee to succeed W. D. Nesbitt of Birmingham who plans to resign. He expects a meeting called by the chairman and anticipates selection early next year.
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Montgom
Mobile
James _H
Webb
Democratic Executive Committee
W. D. Nesbitt
Birmingham
Negro ordered to give peace bond after home intrusion
Hicks Jessie, a Black man, was caught near James J. Quill's home on 8th Street and Herndon Avenues. He was shot when he allegedly refused to stop and was then detained by Quill until police arrived. He faced a peace bond of 500 for six months or 30 days in jail.
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Quill
Jessie
Herndon Avenue
Dr. Tyrell
Parity Rate Sought for Grain Exports from Union City
Responding to R. G. Cobb of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce officials of the Mobile & Ohio railroad say the lower export corn rate from Union City to New Orleans compared with Union City to Mobile is being addressed. The line aims to keep Mobile on parity with New Orleans for all export grain.
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R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Union City
Tenn
New Orleans
Mobile
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
City orphans to attend John Robinson circus matinee
Every city orphan will be the guest of the John Robinson circus at the November 3 matinee. Orphans will be transported by cars supplied by the Knights of Columbus and Masonic fraternities. The fraternities will also provide refreshments and guests will be received at the circus price.
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John Robinson Circus
Knidits of
Columbus
Elke
Commutists Threaten Harvey Across Europe in Wake of Sacco Vanzetti
Paris and Brussels report a wave of threats and demonstrations by communists aimed at pressuring the U.S. to spare Sacco and Vanzetti. Ambassadors Herrick and Harvey receive threatening letters as police brace for protests and potential attacks.
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London
Sacco
Vagsetti
Massachusetts
Harvey
Lord Beatty welcomed by Legion session in New York
Former British admiral Lord Beatty visits New York as a guest of the American Legion. He receives a 19 gun salute as the tug bearing him passes Governor’s Island. Mayor Hylan to extend Freedom of the City and deliver the welcoming speech.
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New York
Beatty
United States
American Legion
Lord Beatty
Governor's Island
Hylan
Freight Car Loot Carted Off Near McCook Illinois
Two bandits stopped a freight train of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe near McCook Illinois early today and stole the contents of a box car. The car carried cornmeal and grate.
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Chicago
McCook, Til
Corenie and Gratep
Drugs and liquor seized on liner Cretic in New York raid
In New York on October thirtieth a quarter of a million dollars worth of drugs and beer were seized after a desperate battle when the liner Cretic docked. Three arrests were made by customs officers who boarded the vessel amid firing and tossed chairs and bottles. The illicit cargo was stowed behind false bulkheads and the captain’s cabin. A search party followed tips from secret service agents in Italy.
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New York
Cretic
Paradise Times
Secret Service
Italy
Demonstration Halloo in Paris Triggers Turkish Police Action
Paris Opt 21 The French police report that about 100 members of a European communist group used forged identities to pass U S visa lines. A bomb at the Romy see o Am dor Herrick and threats against American officials are linked to the investigation. An Italian‑aged 22 man threatened, saying someone would be killed, and his identity could not be verified. Police guard the passport office entrance as inquiries continue.
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Herrick
United
Sacco
Vanzetti
Massachusetts
Hetrick
Rue de Messines
Salle Wagram
Masis
American Bureau
Passport Office
Reparations Commission
Postoffice
Ambassador Herrick
Paris
Pres. Harding
Journal du Peuple
Internationale
M. Ancoult
Asso— Ee
Joes Omni
Europe
Ufe
America
France
Lloyd George to sail to Washington for armaments talks
Prime Minister Lloyd George has decided to depart for Washington on November 5 aboard the liner Aquitania. He will be accompanied by A. J. Balfour and Mrs. Lloyd George. The trip lasts about five weeks including travel time.
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London
Associated Press
Lloyd George
A. J. Balfour
Lloyd George Poe
America
Home of Judge Thayer Guarded by Police
Worcester report notes the home of Judge Webster Thayer, who presided over the Bucco and Vanzetti trial, was guarded by police amid European communist agitation. Chief Hill said Thayer made no request for protection but police deem it their duty to guard.
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Worcester
Webster Thayer
Nicola Bucco
Bartoldimeo Vanzetti
Europe
Hill
Thayer
Weather forecast for Mobile expects rising temperatures
Forecast indicates rising temperatures and fair weather in Mobile. Saturday's readings show temperatures climbing with lows around 49 degrees and clear skies ahead.
Ruth Gung to Mother in Court
Ruth Stéphenson Gussman embraced her mother in Birmingham as her father Reverend Edwin Stephenson faces murder charges in a court case over the killing of Father James BE Coyle. The dramatic scene followed an appeal from attorney Fred Fite amid a morning of testimonies and emotional appeals.
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Birmingham
Ruth Stéphenson Gussman
Pedro Gussman
James BE. Coyle
Edwin R. Stephenson
Fred Fite
Stephenson
Fite
Gussman
John H. McCoy
Vite
Clergy Figure Edwin R Athenson In Prison Mention
Birmingham dispatch reports Reverend Edwin R Athenson a Methodist clergyman has been inaccessible while rumors circulate about his status and possible prison time amid a tense local controversy.
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Birmingham
Edwin R. Athenson
Boinges
James Freepegces
Lively linked to two murders in New Jersey case
Mount Holly detectives connect Louis Lively to the killing of 12 year old Janette Lawrence in Madison and the earlier Moorestown death of Matilda Atusuo. An anonymous note postmarked Philadelphia claiming innocence was handwriting matched to Lively. A special grand jury will indict Lively’s wife for complicity in the Russo murder.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Louis Lively
Matilda Atusuo
Moorestown
Janette Lawrence
Madison
Ellis Parker
Livély
Francis Kluzen, Jr
Vanderbilt named chief of North Carolina State Fair
Mrs. G W Vanderbilt of Biltmore was re elected president of the North Carolina State Fair at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Society She completes her term as the first woman president aiming to push the fair toward national prominence.
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Raleigh
Ww. Vanderbilt
Biltmore
North Carolina Society
Veeerreee
Moon Alters Course and Time, Ahead of Schedule
Astronomer Crommelin of Greenwich Observatory announced the moon has shifted its path and time by about twelve miles, suggesting a change in the lunar schedule. He cited possible magnetic forces influencing the orbit in his study released today.
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Ita
Crommelin
Greenwich Observatory
Maxim Gorky Writer and Voice of a Nation
The text references Maxim Gorky, a Russian writer and notable literary figure. It mentions his role as a novelist and spokesperson, highlighting his influence in Russian literary and political circles. The fragment notes his prominence and association with social issues.
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Tim Maxim Gorky
Stee A
President weighs actions to avert nationwide rail strike
President faced with a major rail strike and considers direct intervention. Hoover and labor officials plan talks with railroad executives at the White House to avert disruption. Commerce urges governors to prepare commandeering trucks and conserving gasoline to keep food and fuel moving.
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Berbert
W. W
United Staff
Washington
Fis Canine Ge
Avart
Saeed En Ea
All Board
Nahe Ee Eee
Labor Board
W Wilts Hodel
Brotherhood
Hoover
Sec
Sec. of Labor There Are Memibers. Ow Rotuary Enta. Bera
Net
Naneabiat
Department of Commerce
Colete
Tulane Employee Threatened by Ku Klux Klan Note
Noonie Smith, a Tulane employee, armed with a new double barreled shotgun, awaits police response after receiving a tar and feathers threat from the Ku Klux Klan. The letter warns immediate eviction and notes tar and feathers if he stays, amid scarce housing in New Orleans.
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Orleanes
Arme
Noonie Smith
Tulane
RK. K. K
Smith
Instanter
Ort
Prosecution Closes Mrs. Southard Case in Idaho Trial
Twin Falls Idaho October 21 The prosecution closed Thursday in the state case against Lyda Meyer Southard accused in the deaths of four husbands and a brother in law and charged with murder of one. Defense will take the stand next. Mrs Southard sits with her lawyers listening during testimony her manner calm between recesses she converses with her husband and children and smiles.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Lyda Meyer Southard
Bank of Toronto Robbery in Wyoming Loot Believed At 112000
Four masked bandits robbed the Bank of Toronto in Wyoming Ontario with a running gunfight outside. Employees were forced to floor as the manager and staff complied. Loot believed to total 112000 in cash and bonds. The robbers escaped in an automobile.
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Wyoming
Ont
Bank of Toronto
Railroad executives and union chiefs face labor board turnout
Chicago October 21 railroad executives and union chiefs were ordered to appear before the railroad labor board next Wednesday to avert a strike. The board announced a major move on the ground that the walkout would disrupt commerce and tied up efforts to prevent a conference.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
War Power Question Reaches Washington October Session
Fragmentary notes indicate a debate in Washington over the possibility of resorting to war powers, with discussions touching on government authority, national defense, and potential constitutional considerations.
Railroad strike shifts toward state control in Faget area
Chicago dispatch reports rail strike dynamics with state government involvement. Local authorities anticipate emergency measures as routes face halted operations and officials seek to extend control to operate roads. The situation remains uncharged with no declaration of state takeover yet.
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SAS
Gov. Aven Rata Aaugeeg Sie Eetportunity
Thelma Poland Not Missing Says Richmond Official
Officials in Richmond deny Thelma Poland is missing and say a report of her disappearance is a hoax. The case drew attention after earlier claims suggested she vanished, but authorities provided clarification today.
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Thelma
Poland
Richmond
Ee Soled
Ous
Erter
Poland Nant
Sipolis
Murder at Lisbon as 16 cabinet falls
Reports from Madrid say a fascination followed the overturn of the 16 government in Portugal. At least four members of the old cabinet were killed according to advices from the frontier. A royalist-led junta seized Lisbon and annulled the jag s election as the new regime began.
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Madrid
Intuguese Frontier
Lisbon
Reward offered for Byars' slave in Macon shooting case
In Macon Georgia authorities posted a reward of 190 dollars for information leading to the arrest of A H Byars wanted in connection with a county road shooting near here Saturday. Miss Viola Brewer, a stenographer, witnessed the incident and identified Byars in a car with him. Police later took Miss Brewer to a location for questions as investigators pursued the mystery.
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Macon
Hicks
A. H. Byars
Viola Bi
Synod Calls Change in Boundaries After Session
The Ohio synod of the United Presbyterian Church ended its sessions in St. Clairsville on October 21 and voted to ask the General Assembly to change boundaries to conform to state limits. The request covers Pennsylvania Michigan and West Virginia churches as part of the boundary realignment.
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ST. Clairsville
Ohio ‘Synod of the United
Prestorian Church
Cambridge
Pennsylvania
Michigan
West Virginia
Flying Tank Starts Trial Flight in New York
An armored military plane nicknamed the Flying Tank carried a pilot on a trial flight from Central Park at 9:15. The giant monoplane mounted with 30.2 was piloted by Pierson and proceeded thirty miles.
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Ing
Jeff Central Park
Longe Washington
Pierson
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