Death of Spencer Newell sparks murder inquiry
Officials say no arrest in the shooting at the Poe gallery. Deputies, under Sheriff W. H. Holmbé Jr and Solicitor Bart B, pursued a single possible clue a car with two men and a third meeting near the gallery. A threatening letter to Newell is noted as a possible motive. Ruth Stephenson Gunsman linked to Father Coyle case, seen purchasing a gun in Loretto.
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Spencer Newell
Poe
Fra Toon
W. H. Holmbé
Bart B.s Certains
Price
Petatea
Newell
Olli
Newellenith
Birmigham
Ruth Stephenson Gunsman
Father
Father E. Coyle
Loretto
Tenn
Mrayo
Absentee Ballots Pile Up as City Election Nears
A total of 96 qualified voters filed absentee votes in the municipal election with Judge Price Williams of the probate court at 1 PM. Officials expect the count to exceed 100 before 5 PM as today is the final day to secure ballots. City hall will receive ballots and election paraphernalia for 17 boxes used in next week's vote. Among the list are 40 women absentee voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price ‘Williams
Mobile Spot Cotton Up 278 Points on Active Day
The Mobile cotton market closed unchanged after a day of notable price jumps seen in New Orleans and New York. Spot cotton rose to 18.50 earlier, with 125 bales sold, and traders expect continued activity as exports improve and business conditions brighten in Mobile and surrounding cotton regions.
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Mobile
New Orleans
New York
Williamson 14 Face Trial Over 1920 Matewan Killings
In Williamson West Virginia on September 7 a second trial began for 14 men charged with complicity in the killing of seven private detectives during the Matewan incident of May 19 1920. The courtroom will be tightly restricted as martial law enforcement ensures security around the courthouse.
Unemployment Conditions Improve in Birmingham District
Unemployment in the Birmingham area shows a slight decline with a few firms hiring more workers at low wages. Steel plants run about half normal capacity while Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad operates at 66 percent. New Orleans reports about 10,000 unemployed and 9,700 to 22,00 on strike with little overall improvement.
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Birmingham
W. B H. Oliver
Federal-Municipal Employment Agency
Normal
Co. L. Bunn
Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Sea
New Orleans
Rept
United States Employment Bureau
Une
Engineer Draws Fine in Police Court
Hancock chief engineer of Nesco was fined 10 dollars by Recorder D H. Eding after admitting dumping oil into the Mobile River from Pier 3. The court warned that the act endangered nearby property and river traffic. The discharge was blamed on a defective valve, with Special Officer Jack Lee present.
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Hancock
E Camer
Nesco
Mobile
Ohio Pier
D. H. Eding
Haficock
Oser
Jack Lee
New Orleans
Mississippi
Chickin Thieves Continue Activity Across City
Joseph Wilson of 157 South It Street reports the loss of five men from his place. Chickasaw thieves have been in the city and suburbs for a week, over one hundred stolen items. Police note guards in parts of the city and a tire taken from an automobile on St Street near Joachim.
Two Men Held as Police Probe Unclear Sandbag Incident
A police probe follows a reported sandbag incident involving Clayton Cook of Detroit and another man. Cook, aged 25, appeared on charges amid testimony about an early morning exchange on Grad Dauphin streets. The case details remain uncertain due to fragmented text.
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Clayton Cook
Detroit
Mich
Dar Us
Redford Atree
Dauphin
Cook
WES SOUTHERN ROAD FOR SUM OF $15,000
A damage suit was filed in the circuit court today by C. D. Smith against the Southern Railway Company for $15,000. The plaintiff, a former owner of the seven wheel steamer Beaver, sailed Mobile Bay waters for years before it wrecked during the 1916 disaster. The suit alleges the railway company was at fault.
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C. D. Smith
Southern Railway County
Beaver
Mobile i Bay
Aartanta
Will of Captain Pat J Lyons Filed for Probate
The will of Captain Pat J Lyons, a city commissioner who died Friday, was filed today in probate court. The estate includes real and personal property as part of the city official’s holdings.
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Pat J. Lyons
Thomas G
Steamer Tuscan Released After Bond Posted
The Munson line steamer Tuscan, seized on a liquor charge under prohibition, was released after owners posted 5000 bond in federal court. Assistant U S District Attorney J O Middleton said this marks the start of an intensified crackdown on liquor imports at the port, with no hearing date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Tuscan
United States District
J. O. Middleton
Munson Line
Too Many Bugs Tells Judge In Dairy Fine Case
Judge D H Edington returned to the bench after vacation and declared too many bugs a violation of the law. A E Thayer testified milk from G D Busby’s dairy wagon contained 5 000 000 bacteria vs 100 000 allowed. Busby fined 10 dollars. Silas Brunson received a continuance on a milk with 15 percent water matter. N C Van Déven charged with milk containing 1 000 000 bacteria was fined.
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D. H. Edington
Recomier’s Court
A. E. Thayer
G. D. Busby
Busy
Silas” Brunson
N. C. van Déven
Dauphin
Hamilton Streets
Mrs. Cahall Dies After Being Hit by Car
Martha Cahall of 406 North Conception Street was fatally injured when a car driven by Mrs. E J McAuley struck her on Government Street near Warren and Cedar. Witness W R R Seifert said Cahall attempted to cross midblock and the left wheel passed over her as McAuley braked and swerved to avoid impact. She died shortly after at the Inge-Bon Durant sanitarium.
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Martha Cahall
North
Conception Street
E. J. McAuley
Inge-Bondurant Sanitarium
Government Street
Warren
Cedar Streets
W. R R. Seifert
McAuley
Mixed Feed Rate Cut In Effect In Alabama
The Alabama Public Service Commission ordered a mixed feed rate reduction between Alabama points. The new, lower rates become effective tomorrow per Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau notification. Mobile ships substantial mixed feed quantities, making the tariff launch notable locally.
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Alabama
Alabama Public Service Commission
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Scout Official Here to Hold Conference
Co. B. Carmack a southern field representative of the Boy Scout organization arrived in Mobile to confer with local scout officials about the work in the city. He will depart this afternoon for Point Clear where the annual Boy camp is in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Carmack
Boy Scout Organization
Mobile
Naval Burial for Dane on Pine Coast Guard Cutter Crew
Jorgen sen, 20, a Danish native and member of the Pine Coast Guard Cutter Lake crew, died after a weeks long illness at Marine hospital annex. His funeral was held at Berenson Sands parlors with naval honors a firing squad and services led by Rev. Mr Hansen, Norwegian Seamen Mission chaplain. Burial occurred at Magnolia cemetery.
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Pine Coast Guard
Lake
Mariné Hospital Annex
Magnolia Cemetery
Naval Hors
Comane
Berenson & Sands
Mr. Johansen
Tanker Hamp ton Roads Arrives at Blakeley Island Quarantine
The tanker Hamp ton Roads en route from Mexico to Mobile with a fuel oil cargo has reached the government tanks on Blakeley Island and will be held at quarantine for several hours. Discharging is not expected until the end of the week. A cargo ship opera scheduled to arrive at Woabile on route to Woable is also reported.
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the Shipping Board
Hampton Roads
Mobile
Mexico
Blakeley Island
Woabile
Chamberlain Wedded to Girl Before Tragic Death
New Orleans reports indicate 21 year old Elmer Chamberlain secretly wed Miss Sarah Waterman last July. Police say he killed Waterman then died by self inflicted action. A letter to an unknown recipient quotes him claiming their romance soured after Mrs Waterman nagged her daughter into leaving him. Chamberlain planned to publish a magazine with much manuscript prepared.
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New Orleans
Chamberlain
Sarah Waterman
Mah
Two Conventions Set for October at Battle House
Manager F Taylor Peck lists two October conventions at the Battle House. The Southern Nut Growers Association with 250 delegates and Franklin Insurance Company agents in the southern states with 200 persons will hold sessions in the hotel's auditorium. Lloyd Abbott, an orchardist, leads local Nut Growers arrangements.
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Mobile
F. Taylor Peck
Battle House
Southern Nut Growers Association
Frankling Insurance Company
Lloyd Abbott
Nat Growers Association
Bay Queen Extends Summer Schedule on Eastern Shore
The Eastern shore steamer Bay Queen will continue its summer schedule for another week due to high tourist traffic. Captain M. H. Bowen announced plans for fall and winter dances aboard the ship and outings for conventions in Mobile.
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M. H. Bowen
Mobile
Weather brief from Washington reports Alabama and Mississippi cloudy
The September 7 weather update notes a partly cloudy sky over Alabama and Mississippi with calm winds and no significant precipitation indicated. Stronger fronts or patterns are not described in the readable text.
Aubrey Hopes One of Five Men May Personify Ideals
Syracuse journalist Aubrey Bell Munson selects five men who claim to be her ideal of physical perfection. She plans personal interviews to choose among Cleve R. Wood of Dallas Texas war veteran and night jailer, Andre de Lacroix of Omaha Neb, Walter Van derwell of Chicago, Clayton Bridgewell of Oklahoma City, and Arthur C. Griffin of Tucson Ariz.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Aubrey Bell Munson
Cleve R. Wood
Dallas
Texas
Andre de Lacroix
Omaha
Neb
Walter Vanderwell
Chicago
Clayton Bridgewell
Oklahoma City
Arthur C. Griffin
Tucson
Aris
Allies Learn Full Details of Hun Pact
The American government informs allied powers informally about Berlin negotiations that produced the peace treaty with Germany. Officials refuse to disclose communications while hoping each power will state views and approve the treaty, stressing the informal courtesy of the exchange.
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Washington
Berlin
United States
Germany
Increase of 175.6 Percent In State Products Revealed
The 1920 census results show Alabama manufactured products at 492.7 million, 120,889 workers, and salaries of 117.8 million. Arkansas manufactures valued at 200.3 million with 59,132 workers and 56.5 million in wages. New Orleans manufactures reach 169.8 million with 2,615 workers and 34.6 million in wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alabama
Arkansas
New Orleans
New Orleans Baptist Hospital Plan Faces Reopening Efforts
An announced syndicate to underwrite a $2,000,000 hospital site and an ordinance to permit construction are to be used to reopen negotiations with the Baptist Home Mission Board. Local leaders and civic groups push for the project, noting Southern Baptist support for New Orleans in past votes. The Home Mission Board previously declined to proceed, saying no suitable site was provided.
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New Orleans
Commission Council
Baptist Home Mission Board
Tleetal Baptist
Southern Baptist Convention
Home Mission Board
Atlanta
Georgia Farmer Held for Peonage
Homer Burke of Jenkins county Georgia a well to do farmer was held on peonage charges after a hearing before a United States commissioner It is alleged he held Mrs Florence Mixon and her sons in peonage on his farm The defendant offered no statement and posted a 5000 bond.
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Savannah
Homer Burke
Jenkins County
United States
Florence Mixon
Man Slays Girl In Auto In Cedar Rapids
A desperate struggle in a moving automobile ends with Miss Bertha Shank, a stenographer, shot by Edward Chockola in Cedar Rapids on a day described as tense. Chockola fled the scene after the confrontation as bystanders rushed to aid the injured woman.
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Cedar Rapids
Sept. T
Bertha Shank
Edward Chockola
Meyer Plans Southern and Western Credit Survey
Eugene Meyer Jr the War Finance Corporation's managing director will depart soon on a personal survey of agriculture and livestock in the west and south. He will start in Chicago and visit principal credit areas to assess farmer needs before distributing enlarged funds and will meet bankers to discuss rapid loan handling.
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Washington
Eugene Meyer,Jr
War Finance Corporation
Meyer
Chicago
Mr. Meyer
Food drafts to aid starving Russia to be sold
Relief drafts for Russia will be sold in the United States under the general relief program. Hoover office officials said American residents can use drafts to aid relatives and others in starving Russia as plans are developed by the American relief headquarters in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
United States
Sec. Hoover
New York
Million Dollar Fire Rages In Wisconsin Town
Fire swept Jeffries, Wisconsin, 12 miles from Rhinelander, causing damage estimated near 1 million dollars. The blaze raged beyond control at dawn with hope fading to save the town's lumber and paper mills as smoke filled the area. Fire crews from Merrill, Rhinelander and nearby towns rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
Jeffries
Merrill
Grand jury called in Hickman murder case
Jacksonville September 17 A special grand jury has been empaneled to probe the murder and attempted robbery of George Hickman manager of the Palace theatre. Authorities seek confederates of Frank Rollins of New York. Rollins reportedly attempted suicide by drowning in his cell but was saved by the jailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
George Hickman
Palace Theatre
Frank Rollins
New York
Rollins
Moroccan rebels continue firing around Melilla
Rebel tribesmen holding advanced posts near Melilla kept up heavy fire on Spanish troops as Spanish airplanes bombed positions. Reports from Alhuncemas say the city nearby is quiet and Spanish prisoners were said to be treated well by the enemy.
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Melilla
Morocco
Associated Press
Alhuncemas
Here
Unemployment in Atlanta Edges Down Says Chamber
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce reports unemployment in the city between 6 000 and 6 500. C E Roberts notes Atlanta lacks dependence on a few large industries making the jobless list comparatively small.
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Atlanta
Atlans
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Roberts
Chamber
Roberts
Unemployment in Memphis Sees Small Decline
In Memphis the unemployment rate fell slightly by three percent, though jobless totals top 10,000. R C Welles, a former government employment bureau operative, warns of winter suffering. Farm labor is scarce as cotton pickers face pay of 50 cents per hundred versus 2 50 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
R. C. Welles
Government Employment Bureau
Memorial Service for ZR-2 Victims In London Today
Memorial services were held at Westminster Abbey for the ZR-2 disaster victims. High officials attended, including Sir Hugh Trenchard and Col Sir A Davidson, with King George represented. American dignitaries and naval personnel also participated in the ceremony. The service featured renditions of the Battle Hymn of the Republic and the Star Spangled Banner.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Ryle
Westminster
King George
Hugh Trenchard
Britain
Queen Mary
Sir A. Davidson
Duke of York
Louis Greig
George Harvey
Great Britain
Robert P. Skinner
United States
S. F P. Niblack
European
Nathan C. Twining
United States Navy
Howden
Utah
League postpones debate on Tacna Arica row again
At Geneva the League of Nations assembly again postpones discussion of Bolivia's request to place Tacna and Arica under Chilean administration on the assembly agenda. President H A Van Karnebeek urged delaying the issue to a later date.
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League
Tacna
Arica
Geneva
Associated Press
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Cena
Bolivia
Aricano
Chile
H. A. van Karnebeek
Mine layers turned over to life savers
Navy mine layers will be used as life saving craft as part of the economy program. The ships will be employed in laying buoys and patrol duties under government directives issued today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Indictment in Birmingham Father James Coyle case
Second degree murder indictment is returned against R Stephenson in Birmingham. The case centers on the shooting of Father James Coyle after a marriage ceremony involving Stephenson’s daughter Pedro Gussman. Trial set for October 3. defense to present in crimin al court today. Reports describe family, witnesses, and Stephenson’s statements amid ongoing legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
R. Stephenson
Ar Runter
James E. Coyle
Catholic Church of
North al
Stephenson
Miider
Coyle
Man
Ory
James Coyle
da Pedro Gussman
St. Paul's
Fénse
Coast to Washington rates reversed by Interstate Commerce
C C reverses rate reductions proposed by Atlantic Coast and Morgan lines in a case involving water carriers. The Interstate Commerce Commission orders two day delay to reduce freights from the coast to Texas, Galveston and other points. The decision maintains existing rules under the Transportation Act while allowing adjustments to compete with Mallory lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Freigh
Atlantic
Texas
Galveston
and Morgan Lines
Rednece
Mallory
Bank Robbery Confession Report In Jacksonville Case
Police reveal a confession by Jett of a Jacksonville gang involved in a bank robbery and a planned hold up. The suspect details accomplices Flynn and others, with $3000 involved and a car theft linked to the Wauchula case.
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Jacksonville
Jett
Dn Auto-Ste
Flynn
Wauchula
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