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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary notes reveal letters to Henry C. Me and Francis Duff that described an attack plan and suggested mailroom actions. Police report arrest of a suspect linked to the correspondence as investigators review the odd missives and their threats.
Historic Labor Day weekend drew hundreds of thousands to seashore and mountain resorts while rural residents flooded big towns. Since 1884 the Federation of Labor has observed the holiday on the Monday in September, creating a lasting American tradition.
Minority stockholders in the Mobile Baseball Club sue in federal court over club finances. The suit, filed by Haas Davia Packing Inc and others, targets Byrd Douglas W Smithson and Mobile Baseball, seeking an accounting and records. The case relates to the transfer of the Mobile franchise to Knoxville and an alleged $15,000 city check to the baseball corporation.
Acting Chilean president Manuel Trucco issued a statement praising the army air force and police for joint actions against mutinous units. The communiqué said no surrender occurred ashore or afloat, and blamed communist leaders for the unrest as Carlos Vergera was placed in supreme command and ordered to prepare battle plans.
Fire swept through timber holdings near Tillamook destroying two logging camps three skidways and several railway section houses. About eighty loggers fled toward Kehran as flames encircled the area and joined firefighting crews nearby to battle the blaze.
A policeman recited from an engineering text for hours as comrades rode about in search of effective equipment. The test aimed to determine which gear best suits 250 radio equipped police cars planned by Police Commissioner Mulrooney before year’s end.
The Mobile News Item reports no markets today or Monday afternoons as exchanges nationwide are closed for Labor Day observance.
Oslo dispatch reports Bergen radio station and Fridtjof Nansen attempt to establish contact with the Nautilus during an ice dive but no signals were received. Authorities believed trouble suspected off the coast.
Ray Moore and teammates prepare the San Franciscan I for trial flights in the Thompson Trophy race at Cleveland on Labor Day as rain delays end. The speedster eyes a claimed 292 mph mark, with Lowell Bayliss and others contributing to the bid.
A track chief died last year while at a Cuban track meet. The incident occurred during competition, with authorities noting the death occurred off the field and investigations followed. No further conditions or names were provided in the fragment.
President Hoover added 19 members to the national unemployment relief advisory committee and designated 14 state representatives to broaden national coordination with local efforts. He named six states capable of winter relief and planned a meeting to outline the program. William Green of the AFL proposed industry quota absorption as a complement to relief funds.
Dividend of $1 a share declared with a record date of September 15.
Governor Long tours the south urging adoption of a plan to curb cotton exports. He criticizes Texas Governor for not calling a special session to pass the cotton plan, arguing cooperation among states is needed for prosperity. Georgia’s Russell and Arkansas’s Parnell say they do not plan to call their legislatures into session.
A fire damages several cars and causes an estimated loss near 4000 dollars. Officers George Lundy and Savy Senhessona may be involved in the investigation as the blaze traces to a faulty battery wiring.
Members of Abba Temple Shrine held a ceremonial at the cathedral and a social event including a dance at the temple.
Chamber of Commerce directors discussed efforts for the state to release funds to build a new bridge over Three Mile Creek. The report notes county power to negotiate or condemn the structure and authorize bond issuance after voter approval, with bonds not a general obligation of Mobile County.
Three shocks rocked northern Italy early today with houses toppled in small towns between Florence and Bologna, 35 miles apart. Panic spread in the region but Florence and Bologna reported no damage or casualties and residents were startled by the tremors.
Buccaneer Yacht club opens Labor Day celebrations with a dance tonight and racing events through Monday. Biloxi Yacht club entrants arrive today including Thomas Pringle M Spottswood Louis Schadowinsky A Dustin and Commodore Ernest Desporte Jr.
A state docks commission report released Saturday shows 113 ships entered Mobile during August. Of these 52 were foreign bound totaling 125,577 tons, 45 were coast wise vessels at 79,135 tons, and 16 were barges carrying 12,829 tons.
Coast Guard patrol crew aboard the Lass opened fire to stop a speedboat during a seizure off the Gloucester coast. The craft was boarded after warning shots were ignored. One man was killed and four held as officers seized the boat and cargo for Coast Guard base delivery.
Only one applicant, Ernest 4. ¢, father of the late representative, sought the vacancy. Twenty of the 26 committee members attended the meeting, including Pat Collins and James Duggan, as secretary Thomas B. Altman noted.
The Coastal Slashoms Corp seeks an authorized capital stock of 200000 with half paid in to begin business. Victor H. Smith of Tulsa is principal stockholder and Victor Hand and Lillian McKeever of Mobile are incorporators. The Service Drug Corp also files for charter with 5000 authorized capital and 2500 paid in. EB A Strauss and others of Citforelle and Mary A Strauss of Mobile are incorporators.
Dozens of Justice Department special agents began a wide inquiry into alleged third degree methods used by Washington policemen to obtain confessions. Five officers were indicted on assault charges and face arraignment in the District of Columbia Supreme Court next Friday.
President Hoover relaxes at Camp Luray Virginia for three days before resuming White House duties. He and Mrs Hoover walked the mountain trails with guests including Lamont M. and others in the party.
Mayor James Key of Atlanta and Police Chief Beavers travel to New Orleans for the Spanish American War veterans convention and will be greeted by Mayor Leon Schwarz and Police Chief Warren Burch. The Atlanta police band will accompany them for a 10 minute visit at 4 18 p m. They arrive via the Louisville and Nashville line amid mixed reactions to Key's France trip remarks.
Clyde Milan, manager of the Birmingham Barons, has renewed his contract to lead the team in 1932. Milan, who took over from Johnny Dobbs at the start of 1931, steered the Barons to the Southern Association title and will face the Texas League champions in the Dixie championship.
Judge D H Edington will be guest next Wednesday to discuss and explain the state's election laws.
William W. Kemp of Baltimore, a bearing manufacturer, was seriously burned near Annapolis when his gasoline stove exploded. The blast destroyed the area and caused a fire.
Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain joins city officers in action on a burglary probe. Several safes were breached in the city during the event as municipal authorities press the investigation.
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