Hearing Reset for Cleveland Murders in Mobile County
In Mobile County circuit court the murder cases of Tom Cleveland and his father Son Cleveland, tied to the Death of Stephen Lossing, were ordered reset for September 6 after a defense objection and a state continuance request. The court also scheduled related affray charges against William Henderson and Jack Cleveland, with bail debated as prosecutors gathered evidence from the Lossing home scene.
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Son
Tom Cleveland
Stephen Los
Outlaw
Cleveland
William Hendad Jack Cleveland
Onty Board
Burney
J. Inge
Sonland
Chamain
Ouslaw
Serato
Ken Lossing
Pel
Louis Lossing
Mobile
Florida
Investi
Lessing
William Henderson
Jack Cleveher
Stands
Henderson
Afi
Henrt
Cleve
Italy Seizes Samos as Crisis Over Corfu War Fears G row
Reports from Athens and London say Italy occupied the island of Samos and warned Greek ships away from Corfu. Greece deems the Corfu clash an act of war as Italian forces press in while diplomacy sputters under League pressure. The situation risks a broader Southern European conflict amid shifting alliances and old rivalries.
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London
Greece
Corfu
Athens
Samos
Italy
Bay of Salam
Smyrna
Asia
Berg on State Charge of Driving While Drunk
An Berg, a tailor, faced a state charge of HMN driving while drunk. The case was heard today with proceedings continuing until Tuesday. Berg was arrested last night near Government and Water Street. Adolph Ross was fined $10 by the recorder on an automobile charge. Traf Olsen stated Ross drove his car over 15 miles on at street crossings on Government.
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An Berg
Reberger
HMN
Berg
Wate
Government
Water Stady
Lafavre
Adolph Ross
Trafer Olsen
Ross
Local Disorder Case Noted With Firearm Incident
Wadino, a man identified as African American, faced a limit fine for disorderly conduct in a northwest city area. The disturbance involved firing three shots from a revolver at several Black residents, causing fear among neighbors before officers Wilcox and Dorlon arrived after a citizen call.
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Wadino
North Fen Street
Corder Dpd
H. Edigtén
Wilcox
Dorlon
Paty Half Pints Seized by Deputies In Vacant House
Deputies Smith Ernst and Burch seized thirty half pints and red whiskey yesterday afternoon at Earl Convention according to a report filed with Paul Cazalas. The prohibited liquor was found in a vacant house.
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Paty
Smith
Ernst and Burch
Paul Cazalas
Weather outlook for Gulf States and South Atlantic region
The week brings generally fair weather for ibama and Mississippi with local thunder in places. South Atlantic and Gulf States see showers and fair conditions with early scattered showers in the north and temperatures near normal.
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Ibama
Mississippi
Gulf States
Owsley Congratulates Alabama Legion on Peck Choice
National Commander Owsley via secretary congratulates F Taylor Peck on Friday election as Alabama department commander at the fifth state legion convention in Mobile. Messages praise Alabama Legion’s progress as members enjoy post meeting events and auxiliary officers are elected.
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Legionnaires of
Alabama
Alvin Owsley
American Legion
F. Taylor Peck
Fifth State Legion Convention
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Alex Greet
Gadsden
Greet
Maude M. Lewis
Bessemer
Horace van de Vort
J. D. Perdue
Mobile
M. B. Green
Selma
D. P. Haynes
Anniston
S. C Crockett
Montgomery
F. I. Spanidine
Virginia B. Rangeley
National Committee
J. E.aderhold
Lacy Edmondson
Roy Albright
Lamar McLeod
The
Legion
Country Club
Ashcraft and Quinn Inspect Harbor Port Facilities
Alabama legislator C W Ashcraft and Conservation Commissioner I T Quinn arrived in the city for a harbor and port inspection tour. They met Oyster Inspector George Sprinkles at Bayou la Barre and planned a river and harbor inspection with Commissioner H J Harries, supporting the port enabling act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ashcraft
Lauderdale County
Alabama
I. T. Quinn
Bayou la Barre
George Sprinkles
H. J. Harries
Ashcraft
Trusty Fined For Robbery of Roscoe in Jail
Levi Sanders, a negro inmate, was sentenced to four months hard labor in the inferior criminal court after being caught pilfering nickels from jail slot machines. Despite earning the status of trusty, he admitted pocketing coins from a jail machine and faced petty larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Sanders
Sanders
Bank Clearings Show Large Eight Month Gain in 1923
Eight months of 1923 clearings total 67.21 million dollars, up 8.79 million from 1922. August 1923 clearings reached about 7.73 million, rising from 6.99 million in August 1922, according to the Mobile Clearing House Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Clearing House Association
O Dee House Association
Labor Day Holiday Quiet in Mobile With Park Event Planned
Mobile workers took a Saturday half holiday to prepare for Labor Day. The Central Trades Council organized a Monroe Park program with Congressman Huddleston as main speaker and multiple union representatives. Post office and rail freight services paused for the national holiday. The day features boxing at night, horse races at the Fair Grounds, and travel to coastal resorts.
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Central Trades Council
Monroe Park
Charles H. Franck
Council
fSa
H. G. Reiser
Mobile
George Huddleston
W. C. Taylor
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Edward Sherman
International Association of Machinists
L. B. Beard
United
Aparent Park
Crown Theater
Fair Grounds
Thomas Cosgrove
Georgia Hooks
Civil Service
Mississippi Coast
Joseph John
United States District Attorney
North Carolina
E. Addicks
Dave Holt
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Fort Morgan
Shreveport Woman Freed on Bond After Conviction
Sarah Wilson known as Shreveport Sarah was convicted of a statutory offense in the circuit court and sentenced to three to four years. She posted an appeal bond with National Surety Company today and was released from the county jail. Her prior parole by Governor Brandon was revoked amid local protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wilson
Shreveport
Sarah
State Court of Appeals
National Surety Company
Wilson
Information Requests For Two Missing Women
Mrs. Hassie Rogers of Baton Rouge seeks the address of Bessie Crowder believed to be in Mobile. The missing woman is described as 135 pounds light complexion with dark hair amid a family death. A. L. Macon of Pensacola asks for information on Addie Mitchell of that city.
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Hassie Rogers
Allen Street
Baton Rouge
Bessie Crowder
Mobile
A. L. Macon
Pensacola
Fla
Addie Mitchell
New Bay Steamer Eastern Shore Enters Service
The Eastern Shore, a new steamer bought in Boston for the Mobile Fairhope run by the Eastern Shore Transportation and Excursion Company, will sail this afternoon at 6 30 from the Manatee. It was brought from Pensacola after overhaul and renovation. Captain Edward J. Roberts and Chief Engineer F H Mallory will supervise the trip.
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Eastern Shore
Boston
Mobile-Fairhope
Eastern Shore Transportation and Excursion Company
Manatee
Pensacola
Edward J. Roberts
F. H. Mallory
Veterans Demand Justice Over Texas Flogging Incident
In Bryan on September 1 1921 a disabled World War veteran vows to spend 20000 to seek justice for Manuel M Moon who was flogged near the city. LB Bailey state commander notes Moon was attacked while on furlough from a government hospital. Eight men remain under bond in connection with the flogging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan. Tex
Manuel M. Moon
LB. Bailey
No Americans Thought Hurt in Bombing of Corfu
Corfu reports indicate no American casualties in the Italian bombing. Admiral Solari announced Corfu is under Italian administration, with Mussolini's name on the proclamation. Near East relief aid seeks Armenian orphans in the Corfu palace once Kaiser Wilhelm’s. Casualty figures range from 12 to 20 dead and 20 to 30 wounded, exact totals not yet released.
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Corfu
Solari
Mussolifii
Near East Relief Administration
Armen
Corfu Palace
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Underwood Advocates World Court Linked to League
In Chattanooga Senator Oscar W. Underwood argues the world court must be tied to the League of Nations and cannot be separated without becoming a joke. He also reiterates strict prohibition enforcement and urges restoring normal markets for wheat, cotton, and meat amid worsening overseas conditions.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga News
Oscar W. Underwood
Aspira
League of Nations
World Court
League
Hague
Tennessee
United States
Montgomery
South
Alabama
Enabling Act on Port Measure To Be Passed Soon
The rivers and harbors committee of the Alabama senate plans a Tuesday 10 30 AM meeting to consider a port enabling act. The bill, already passed by the house, may be amended to create a board of censors to inspect the state docks commission. The measure is expected to move from the senate committee to the full senate by Friday.
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Rivers and Harbors Committee
Alabama Senate
Mobile County
House
Senate
Board of Censors
State Docks Commission
Americans in danger in Corfu reported by Near East relief
Near East relief officials warned of danger to American and Canadian relief workers and refugees on Corfu. Four relief workers under Col Stephen Lowe of St Louis are stationed on the island, with 1,600 orphan children housed in the former Kaiser Wilhelm palace.
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Washington
Corfu
Near East Relief
State Department
Stephen Lowe
St. Louis
British Warships Not Ordered Out
London officials deny a report that the British Mediterranean squadron was sent to Aegean waters. No movement of ships has occurred and no vessels have been diverted from their usual duties.
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London
Lénian Waters
No Results Attained In Coal Parley
Harrisburg Pa Sept 1 The conference of anthracite operators and miners representatives reconvened at 10 am to resume Gov Pinchots peace settlement plans The meeting adjourned at 11 07 am until 2 pm next Wednesday The governor said he was encouraged by the session but the suspension will continue during the recess as agreed at the suggestion of both sides
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Harrisburg
Associated Press
Miners Strike Halts Work Across Pennsylvania Anthracite
In the anthracite region 155000 coal workers observe a midnight strike, with only 4000 maintenance staff at work to keep mines safe. Negotiations with operators in Harrisburg over a new wage scale continue as production halts and optimism fades.
Occupation Report Says Corfu Occupied by Admiral Policy
Admiral Solaris formally reports the occupation of Corfu today with no casualties noted. Proclamation issued to inform inhabitants to refrain from violence under threat of stern steps. Greek shipping seeks refuge in Salarnia near Phaleron Bay.
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Rome
International
Ne Service
Solaris
Corfu
Phaleron Bay
Salarnia
Port of Galveston Ship Cargo Sends Cotton Exports Soaring
Eleven ships carrying 88 250 bales of cotton left Galveston for foreign destinations marking the largest one day cotton business in months. Combined shipments for Friday and Thursday totaled 100 250 bales from the port.
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Galveston
Tex
Tramp Aviators Start Long Six Thousand Mile Flight
Lieuts. Victor E Bertrandis of San Francisco and Kenneth Garrett of Memphis, both army air service tramps, began a six thousand mile circuit across the country from Mitchel Field. Their first objective is Bolling Field near Washington with a hoped arrival in Dayton, Ohio, this afternoon.
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Mitchel Field
Victor E. Bertrandis
San Francisco
Kenneth Garrett
Memphis
Army Air Service
Bollingfield
Washington
Dayton
Ohio
Eight Die in European Storms Across Coast
Eight persons killed as fierce storms sweep the coast of Europe. Dozens are missing and authorities race to locate survivors amid rising water and wreckage reported from multiple ports.
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Copenhagen
Rept
International News Service
Martial rule in Tulsa as governor suspends habeas corpus
Governor Walton issues proclamation placing civil agencies under military control in Tulsa Oklahoma. Adjutant General Markham expands inquiries into flogging cases, citing opposition from civil officials. Four Klansmen convicted as part of a sweeping crackdown on mob violence and lawlessness.
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Tulba
Oki
J. C. Walton
Markham
Walton
Tulsa
Doggers
Greek Government Nearing Fall Amid Corfu Bombardment
Athens reports that the Greek government teeters on collapse under pressure from the Corfu occupation and Italian shellfire that killed fifteen Greek citizens. Former Premier Zamis expected to be asked to form a new government as public anger rises.
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Athens
United Press
Corfu
Zamis
Ozark Trail Association Elects President at Convention
J A Mc Laughlin of Chandler Oklahoma was elected president of the Ozark Trail Association to succeed J E Sweep Stone of Tulsa. Dr E McCormick of Prairie Grove Arkansas and T B King of Memphis Tennessee were named vice presidents. Duncan was chosen as the 1924 convention city.
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Jopian
J. A. McLaughlin
Chandler
Okla
Ozark Trail Association
J. E., Sweepstone
Tulsa
Tex
Dr. E. (. McCormick
Prairie Groves
Ark
T. B. King
Memphis
Tenn
Duncan
Albania Reinforces Greco Albanian Border
Athens reports Albania has reinforced the Greco Albanian boundary guards and prohibited crossing. A Greek courier with boundary delimitation papers was blocked at the line near Janina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Albania
Janina
Boundary Delimitation Commission
Peaceful Occupation of Corfu Proclaimed by Italy
The Italian proclamation on Corfu portrays the occupation as temporary and peaceful. It argues Mussolini’s aims align with protecting Italian prestige and calls Greece’s rejection an obstruction to international law. Reactions abroad praised the stance as a firm defense by Italy.
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Rome
Admiral Solari
Corfu
Mussolini
Italy
Muscolini
Germany
Council Hopes Avert Greek War as Ambassadors Meet
Paris dispatch reports the inter allied council of ambassadors meeting at noon with aims to avert war between Greece and its neighbors. Officials indicated France will stay neutral while awaiting events as England and Rome discuss federation options.
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Council
Paris
Inter-Allied Council of Ambassadors
Greece
Athens
France
England
Rome
Rum Runners Taken in Pitched Fight at Sea Battle
New York dispatch reports two rum runners and six prizes captured today after a pitched battle off Sheepshead Bay and Coney Island. About 100 shots were fired during the engagement referenced by federal authorities.
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New York
Federal Lee
Sheenshead
Bay
Coney Island
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