International Probe Follows Two Arrests in Mobile
Mobile police hold Houston alias W S Ser vise from Winnipeg home and Mrs McLean of New Orleans after alleged mortgage checks and car theft link. Houston admits marriage to Mrs McLean and a forged check scheme while a mysterious anonymous letter seeks her release. The couple traveled from Canada via Los Angeles and Texas to Mobile as investigations continue.
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D. B. Houston
W. S. Servise
Winnipeg
Canada
Warren Burch
Paul Cazalas
Convy
Houston
Burch
W. E. McLean
New Orleans
Joachim Street
St. Francis
Mobile
Ala
McLean
Cawthon Hotel
South
Ceeds
Pearson's
Stout
Boddeker Agency
L. Hammel Dry Goods Company
van Antwerp
Park
Gabriel’s Jewelry ‘Store
California
Erican Bank and Trust Company of
Bank of Commerce
Los Angeles
Texas
Dallas
Mobile women win puzzle prize in Liberty magazine
Two Mobile women Mrs. John A. Brevard and Mrs. Codie E. Thomas each win ten dollars for best showing in naming states and capitals in Liberty magazine. The patriotic states puzzle featured pictures of every state and offered cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Brevard
Demony Avenue
Codie E. Thomas
St. Joseph Street
Liberty
Weather Outlook for The Weetho Alabama and Mississippi
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with probable local thundershowers in southern portions. Gentle variable winds across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi
Mystery woman linked to Chicago gang and 200 robberies
Chicago police probe a so called mystery woman said to be the brains behind a gang accused of 200 robberies. Two gang members were killed and a third seriously wounded in a shootout with officers. She refuses to reveal her identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Padlock case arrest made liquor found
Frank Tremer Sr a barber of 63 Government street is held on parole violation charges with Judge A W Hargett ordering federal proceedings. Authorities say Tremer sold liquor to Director Hargett as agents seized 30 half pints from the rear of the property and an injunction targeted Tremer Sr and Jr and owner John Cowley.
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Frank Tremer
Government Street
A. W. Hargett
Tremer
Hargett
Pumphrey
Stringfellow
Simmons and
McCrary
Dauphin Street
Bertha Thompson
Iline Brunson
R. J. Murphree
Charleston Street
J. D. Cooper
Easton Street
W. C. Hogan
Chicago, l
A. C. Hartley
Marine Street
Recorder’s Court
Studebaker
James Peterson
Peterson
Davis Avenue
Fred Oole
Bloodgood and
Claiborne Streets
Buck Thompson
Lucille Pate
W. F. Sullivan
J. C. White
St. Stephen's Road
Bay Shore Crossing
Whistler Road
Texas
Wilkinson Streets
Chickasaw
Monroe Park
Cedar Point Road
Fordney’s Lane
Bank names clarified in Atlanta court notice
A Sept 3 Atlanta story misstated ties between the Bank of Palmetto in Palmetto Florida and the Bankers Trust Company of Atlanta. The Palmetto State Bank of Palmetto Florida has no connection with the Bankers Trust Company, and the Bank of Palmetto Georgia is independent of outside policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Palmetto State Bank of
Boyles to Speak at Robertsdale Labor Day Event
Aubrey Boyles former United States district attorney for the south Alabama district will be the main speaker today at a Labor Day celebration in Robertsdale Baldwin County. The event is hosted by the Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Boyles
United States
South Alabama
Robertsdale
Baldwin County
Labor Day Picnic and Oceanic Festivities in Mobile Observed
Mobile marks the national holiday with a large picnic at Monroe park under the Central Trades Council. The informal observance includes band concerts, athletic events, games, a water carnival, and a popularity contest with ten thousand tickets. top prize is a $20 gold piece.
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America
Mobile
Central Trades Council
Monroe Park
Bay Shore
Mobile Bay
Hal Reed
Alba Club
Dog River
Labor Orgions
Iat Nice
Trades Council
State and
Jackson Streets
Council
Jackson Wins River Swim Cup in Mobile Celebration
Bill Jackson conquered the Escambia River with a record swim and was honored at a Mobile Bay Boosters Club dinner. A loving cup was presented by admirers, with attendees including Alda Mac Donald, Jay Janett, Eunice Graham, Norman Clarke, H. C. Cartman, J. Clancy Baker Jr, and Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge. An ode on the cup praised Jackson as a champ and sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jackson
Escambia River
Mobile Bay
Mary Browne to turn pro in Lenglen tour clash
New York reports Miss Mary K. Browne of California tennis will join Suzanne Lenglen on her American invasion as a professional. Browne calls it a pioneer move to clear the game of commercial ism and separate amateurism from professionalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary K. Browne
California
Suzanne Lenglen
Charles C. Pyle
Mile
Lenglen
Miss Browne
Associated Press
Women Named Pallbearers In Gore Funeral
Women will serve as pallbearers at the funeral of Mrs. Marietta T. Gore mother of Gov. Howard M. Gore in Clarksburg West Virginia. Members of the Clarksburg Central Women’s Christian Temperance Union will carry the casket in accordance with Mrs. Gore’s wish.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Marietta T. Gore
Howard M. Gore
Traffic toll in the South shows weekly deaths and injuries
Speed Toll reports a week totals 44 deaths and 272 injuries across eleven southern states. North Carolina led with nine deaths, Virginia topped injuries at 41, Kentucky and others show varied losses. Georgia and Tennessee each had five deaths while several states reported high injury counts.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Georgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Virginia
Arkansas
Sasa
Mississippi
Kentucky
Local Racers Contend for Lipton Yacht Cup in New Orleans
In New Orleans the Lipton trophy race tightens as the St. Petersburg Yacht Club leads by a point over the Eastern Shore Yacht Club of Mobile. Billy Porteous of Tammany Yacht Club dominates two days of racing, while Douglas Porteous trails with inconsistent finishes. Irwin Jae and E. B. Overton pace Mobile’s scoring as Jackson contributes key points.
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New Orleans
St. Petersburg
Douglas Porteous
Tammany Yacht Club
Mandevilla
Billy Porteous
Pontchartrain
Doug Porteous
Mobile
Irwin Jae
E. B. Overton
Jackson
Ove
Overton
Thirteen Die in Limerick Theatre Fire
A report from Limerick via the Evening News states about thirty people may have perished in a fire at an improvised theatre in Dromcollogher near Limerick. The incident occurred amid a motion picture showing and caused extensive casualties.
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London
Evening News
Limerick
Ireland
Dromcollogher
Thief Frightened as Burglaries Signal Alarm
H. Johnson reports an early hour burglary attempt at 1168 Texas street but thieves fled after a nearby woman's screams. Mrs. L. G. Wilson says a sneak thief entered 210 St. Francis street yesterday and stole $2.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Johnson
Texas Street
L. G. Wilson
St. Francis Street
Schwarz Goes to Wetumpka Trials as Witnesses
Sheriff Leon Schwarz and County Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain travel to Wetumpka Alabama to witness the trials of Clyde Reese Batchelor and Hayes Leonard charged with the killing of Judge Lamar Smith. They were summoned by the state as witnesses and it is alleged the prisoners confessed their guilt to them.
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Leon Schwarz
Bart B. Chamberlain
Wetumpka
Ala
Clyde Reese Batchelor
Hayes Leonard
Lamar Smith
Labor Day Editions Spark Family Time Across Newsroom
The newspaper prints only two editions on Labor Day to allow employees to spend part of the holiday with families. The first edition goes to press at the regular hour while the Home Carrier delivers the latest news at the usual time.
Spain Declares State of War Amid Mutiny in Artillery
A Spanish government decree proclaims a state of war after mutinies in Segovia and Valladolid protest officer promotions by seniority. King Alfonso travels to Madrid to confer with Primo de Rivera as reports of unrest spread from Barcelona Valencia and Bejar while discipline is restored and no bloodshed is confirmed.
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London
Spain
Segovia
Valladoria
France
Valencia
Gibraltar
Barcelona
Cadiz
Alfonso
San Sebastian
Madrid
Hia
Primo de Rivera
Duke of
Tetuan
Reuter
Barcélona
Aft
Daily Mail
Hendaye
Begovia
el Pueblo Vasco
Madrid Ad
Magaz
Morocco
Paris
Army Uprising in Endaye Threatens Spanish Government
Reports from the Franco-Spanish border claim a nationwide army rebellion was ready years ago to topple General Primo de Rivera’s government in Spain. The border notes suggest the plan was defused, but the crisis raised tensions and fears of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endaye
Spain
Martial law imposed in Spain to quell officer rebellion
Air Spain was placed under martial law after military forces sought to stop the execution of government decrees. Officers were suspended and two high ranking officials arrested in an apparent bid to challenge General Primo de Rivera. King Alfonso went by night from San Sebastian to Madrid to confer with the general before the decree was signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brafael Morayta
United Press
Madrid
Air Spain
Primo de Rivera
Alphonso
San Sebastian
de Rivera
Naval inquiry in killing promised in Gravesend
United States destroyers Sharkey and Lardner return to Gravesend as Britain plans a naval murder inquiry into Emile Parades, a Sharkey crew member who died after an August 26 dance affray. A murder warrant was issued for L Emanuel Smith on the Lardner but not served pending naval court martial.
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London
United States
Sharkey
Lardner
Gravesend
Emile Parades
L. Emanuel Smith
Noted Editor and A P Leader Dies
Charles Hopkins Clark, noted editor of the Hartford Courant since 1900, died after months of illness at age 78. He served with the Associated Press for 16 years and was a prominent figure in journalism in Hartford.
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Hartford
Conn
Charles Hopkins Clark
Hartford Courant Ince
Ce Our A Ecesociated
Clark
Two Highest Labor Chiefs Cheer on Union Drive
Two top labor leaders issue a jubilant Labor Day message urging a broad nonpartisan campaign to organize every wage earner into unions. They stress union growth through member activism, solidarity in Congress, and rejecting dictatorial control over legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portance
American Federation of
Cama
America
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
Man Injured In Auto Mishap On Lawrence Street
Emmet Mullaney of 106 North Franklin was struck by a car at 12 46 this morning on Lawrence street and sustained slight injuries. J B Ryan of 1150 Government street, driver, surrendered at the station and was docketed for reckless driving after saying Mullaney walked into the car. A oak limb fell on an Overland at St Michael and Franklin last night, causing minor damage. occupants not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Mullaney
North Franklin
Lawrence Street
J. B. Ryan
Government Street
Mullaney
St. Michael and
Franklin
Mexico to Decline Treaty Extension
The foreign office says Mexico will not renew several amity and commerce treaties expiring October December and will seek new terms. Treaties affected include those with Germany Belgium Britain Norway Nicaragua Holland and Sweden with most favored nation clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Amity and Commerce
Germany
Belgium
Britain
Homrakorway
Nicaragua
Holland
Sweden
Labor Day Observed Quietly at White Pine Camp
Labor Day celebration by President and Mrs. Coolidge was largely restrained with only close friends in attendance and no major public activities planned at White Pine camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
N. Y
Coolidge
White Pine
Wetumpka Prepared for Trial of Clyde Reese Bachelor
State officers swarmed Wetumpka as the murder plot case against Clyde Reese Bachelor heads to trial for arranging the assassination of his father in law Judge Lamar C. Smith. Sheriff Golden swore in deputies. Hayes Leonard is the shooter in the buckshot killing. The Bachelor family visited him in jail as he awaited proceedings.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Clyde Reese Bachelor
Lamar C. Smith
John H. Golden
Bachelor
Hayes Leonard
Judge Smith
Jo Smith
Hayes Lednard
Weutmpka
Montgomery
Lamar Smith
Robbins Memorial Fund Is Launched
A fund to place a tombstone at Deputy Sheriff W. O. Robbins of Mobile who was killed on duty has been started by Mobile friends. Junius W. Woolf is treasurer and contributions may be left with him. The committee notes Robbins’ service and aims to erect a memorial over his grave, with any excess funds given to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Robbins
Mobile
Junius W. Woolf
First National Bank
Robbins
Mobile County
Rescue of Boston Schooner Albert W. Robinson Crew
Coast guard records a fire aboard the Boston schooner Albert W. Robinson with the crew being rescued by the steamer Zabram of Caje Henry after the vessel began leaking and burning. The Cummings destroyer had raced to the scene.
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Boston
Albert W. Robinson
Zabram
Caje Henry
Robinson
Coast Guard
Cummings
Suspect in Atlanta murder held after Selma arrest
Sept 6. Jack, believed to be the Atlanta murder and highway robbery suspect, was arrested in Selma and jailed. A woman claiming to be his wife accompanied him. she says she is Ty Cobb’s sister-in-law. Authorities in Atlanta were notified and describe the suspect as matching the wanted man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Jack
Jack Wik
Atlanta
Wilson
J. B
Gaddy
Ty Cobb
Ball Fame
Broad Street
Peters
Alabama
Music Strike Ordered in Chicago as Walkouts Hit Shows
In Chicago a music strike was ordered by James president and the union board after breakdowns in talks over pay and orchestration. About four hundred shows and 3000 people were affected as theater and stage crews walked out in sympathy. An early Sunday conference produced a tentative $4.50 weekly increase but the contract remains unsettled with arbitration seen as likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago’ Sicians
James
German Business Outlook Shows Brisk Activity
A cable from Commercial Attache Douglas in Berlin reports brisk German business sentiment. Unemployment totaled 1,645,000 on list one, a drop from July, while government construction spending and relief efforts mitigate joblessness. Trade signals and imports hint at greater industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Douglas
Berlin
Miller
Germany
Orders Found on 3 Dead Soldiers
Managua Nicaragua September 6 report from Co 7 Generals Samuel Sediles Julian gas and Roberto Bone killed in last week battle by government forces wearing Mexican uniforms. It is said Mexican government orders were on their bodies.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Co 7
Samuel Sediles
Julian Gas
Roberto Bone
Dutch Oppose Charleston Danse at The Hague
The Hague managers and Amsterdam officials have agreed to expel dancers attempting Charleston steps as Charleston fashion faces Dutch disapproval in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
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Charleston
Hague
Amsterdam
Sterdam
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Waeer
Mpenies
MacLean
Obdervange
Inghty
Mobile Yachtmen
Schwarz
A. P. Leader
William N. Green
The
American Federation of Labor
Green
Davis
William Green
Jee Ee
Man
Robbins Memorial Fund
Jack Wilson
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