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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1930

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Youth fires on attackers at Hyland avenue scene

The incident ended with H M Dees held at bay by a man in a Hyland avenue house and later released by Recorder rn M Dees faced Judge D H Edington. Dees claimed protection from a pursuing gang and said he fired only to escape. The court advised discretion in future associations.

M._Dees C. H. Eisenhardt Hyland Avenue H. M. Dees Church Street D. H. Edington Dees Ahardt Eisenhardt Crich Edington

Buzzard and Evans Waive Examinations On Bond

The preliminary hearing for L A Buzzard on liquor possession was canceled as he waived examination and posted bond. Federal officers found about 19 gallons of liquor at his Dog River home. Paul Evans, arraigned on white slave traffic charges, also waived examination and posted bond.

Bodies Found in Greenwood Strike by Passenger Train

Greenwood South Carolina September 19 a freight train crew found two men believed to be William Goodman a cotton mill employee and James Roe of Saluda County dead near the tracks They think the men were struck by a passenger train last night Also the Reserve Army Officers Association will meet Friday night at a hotel.

Greenwood S. C Seaboard Air Line Railway William Goodman James Roe Saluda County

Tombigbee River forecast to hold steady into Saturday

The Tombigbee River and its branches are not expected to change much tonight or Saturday. The Egg River at Joules may continue rising as shown by uncertain readings.

Tombigbee Joule Saes

Turner Injunction In Mobile Gas Row Asked of U S Court

Developments in the natural gas fight continue in Mobile and Montgomery. The Mobile federal court ordered Horace Turner of the Turner Lewis group to show cause why a restraining order should not issue, while in Montgomery the Alabama public service commission hears a rate schedule dispute involving Mobile Gas Company and Southern Natural Gas. Actions are pending in federal court at Mobile, the circuit court, Mississippi, and the state public service commission. The September 24 injunction date marks the third federal order in this matter.

Mobile Montgomery Horace&. Turner Turner-Lewis ‘Group Southern Natural Gas Company Turner Mobile Gas Company Alabama Public Service Commission City Commission Southern Corporation

Stribling to Attend Dempsey Charity Fight Card

W L Young Stribling will be at ringside at Hartwell field Saturday night for Jack Dempsey's all star charity card for Mobile tuberculosis. He will fly from Jacksonville to Mobile Friday and may stay through Sunday as Dempsey serves as referee attracting fans from Mobile and nearby areas.

W. L Stribling Schmeling Hartwell Field Jack Dempsey Mobile County Bridge Jacksonville Fla Strib Mobile Dempsey Vicin

Police Court Fines Autolist Total of 9280

Recorder D. H. Edington imposes strict penalties on drunk driving violators. Albert Hoye, Mobile autoist, fined 256 dollars plus 90 days in jail and a six month driving ban. Hoye linked to a recent southern city traffic mishap with alleged intoxication. Cliff Williams faces jury trial after leaving the scene. bond set at 300 dollars. Bruce Etheridge fined 15 dollars for drunk charge. resisting officer dismissed. Romeo Reed, involved in the case, remains noted.

D. H. Edington Albert Hoye Hoye Cliff Williams Bruce Etheridge Williams Romeo Reed

Reduced Rate On Mobile Bridge For Cotton Trucks

Alabama Public Service Commission grants Mobile Bay bridge one way fare for round trips across the span to trucks carrying 10 or more bales of cotton bound for Mobile port and for east of Mobile shoppers. The ruling follows an open Mobile hearing on September 11 and allows one weekly day for the lower shopper fare.

Alabama Public Service Commission Mobile Say Bridge Mobile Mobile Bay Montgomery Commission

000 Attendees Planned for Club Session This Saturday

A local club schedules a Saturday session featuring seven vaudeville acts. A clipping from a ship card admits the bearer to the club program for ten cents, along with the regular program. The arrangement promises an engaging evening with a pro lineup and value.

Grand jury probes Mobile August primary irregularities

Mobile county grand jurors plan to stay in session to inspect alleged fraud in the August 12 primary. Foreman Ben Taylor invites citizens with concrete evidence to testify. investigators have questioned election officers including Craft and C. S. Harper from Citronelle as the box is brought to the jury room.

Mobile County Ben Taylor Grand Jury Joel W. Goldsby Leo Eldridge Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee Stat Lard Can Lemanee Somanca Gilbert Craft Harper Citronelle Citronellé Grand Jury Room

Stock Prices Slip On Rumor Of German Radicals

Stock prices fell sharply on rumors of plans by German radicals to overthrow the government. Direct cables from Berlin said the Reich was quiet easing losses. leaders recovered briefly as the market steadied before again slipping. Major issues including A. S. Steel American Can Johns Manville Vanadium Bethlehem Steel and Sears Roebuck fell 2 to 3 points, with Westinghouse Electric American Water Works Western Union Worthington Pump and Allied Chemical dropping several points.

New York Berlin Reich A. S. Steel American Can Johns- Manville Vanadium Bethlehem Steel North American National Biscuit Sears-Roebuck Westinghouse Electric American Water Works Western Union Worthington

11-Year-Old William Davis Faces Murder Trial in Bucks County

In Doylestown Pennsylvania on September 19 11 year old William Davis is on trial for murder. He is accused of shooting nine year old Stanley Picnsky of Hilltown township while the two drove a road to frighten a horse. The defense claims he did not plan the killing or realize the outcome.

Doylestown William Davis Philadelphia Bucks County Stanley Picnsky Hilltown Township Rawa

Alabama Tuberculin Test Results Reported for Cattle

The U S Bureau of Animal Industry reports 19 000 cattle tested in Alabama with only four reactors. Tuberculosis eradication is led by Dr R E Jackson and C A Carey. Total cattle listed as free or under supervision include 83 827 one tested 16 746 under supervision and 16 awaiting further action.

Birmingham Ala Bureau Animal Industry United States Man of Agriculture Alabama R. E Jackson C. A. Carey Auburn

Capone Names Gang Cabinet to End Strife

Capone restructures his criminal empire by naming a cabinet of lieutenants to end gang strife. Each minister governs his own feudal domain, consolidating control over vice and life under a centralized authority.

Capone GANG

Al Capone Heads Chicago Cabinet in Wonetentun History

Chicago rumors claim Al Capone leads a new government cabinet with gangland bosses as ministers. Reported directors include Ted Newberry of North Side booze and vice, Krondyke O'Donnell of West activities, Frank McErlane of South Side, Danny Stanton of Southeast Side, and Spike O'Donnell as cooperative director.

Ted Newberry Krondyke” O'Donnell Frank McErlane Danny Stanton Joe Sallis

Jury Recesses as Creosote Jamaica Ginger Case Probed

The federal grand jury adjourned Friday for the weekend and will resume Monday at 9 AM. The session aims to conclude by midweek. The investigation centers on Jamaica ginger sold in several Alabama counties last spring believed to contain creosote, causing paralysis in dozens of people, with about 40 witnesses testifying this week.

Federal Grand Jury Alabama

Attack on 14-year-old girl sparks search in Helena

Authorities in Helena and surrounding counties hunted an unidentified Black man described as about six feet tall wearing a blue shirt striped pants and blue cap who reportedly attacked a 14-year-old white girl on her way home from school in West Helena yesterday.

Helena Ark West Helena

New York Mayor Seeks Lipton Cup Donations

At Mayor James J. Walker's suggestion, New Yorkers donate up to a dollar each to buy Sir Thomas Lipton a loving cup. An inscription praises Lipton as a cheerful loser who has made losing worthwhile, with Walker noting the wording may need amendment.

New York Will Hogers James J. Walker Sir Thomas Lipton Sporsman New York News Sir Thomas Walker

Aged Princess Weds 42-Year-Old Prince Despite Opposition

London report states Princess Marie Charlotte de Breuil aged 73 wed Prince Louis Ferdinand d Orleans Bourbon infante of Spain and cousin of King Alfonso at the London register office. The marriage followed court battles over parity in ages and a prior suit by relatives was dismissed. The princess declared she would not be deterred from love and sought happiness before she dies.

Marie de Broglie Alfonso Spain London Marie Charlotte A de Aelie Louis Ferdinand D'Orleans Bourbon Infante Amedee de Broglie Infanta Dalalia

Probe widens as 13 more test cases investigated

New York World reports an extraordinary grand jury inquiry into judicial appointments. Eleven current magistrates and two former magistrates are under scrutiny amid evidence of payoffs by Tamany leaders. The probe targets Ewald corruption and potential expansions to other judicial posts.

New York New York World Tammany Grand Jury Ewald George F. Ewald Martin J. Healy Tammeny Earl A. Smith George W. Simpson Adolph Stern Edmond Well Louis B. Brodsky Henry 8. Renaud Richard F. McKinley Hylon Gepshaw William C. Dodge August Eyer William A. Farrell Michael A. Ford Maurice H. Gotlieb

Bank Robberies Sweep Farm Belt With $120000 Loot

An epidemic of bank robberies hits farm belt banks since September 3 totalling over $120,000. Sixteen banks looted. four robberies yesterday in Wesley and Hardy Iowa Gifford Missouri Hay Springs Nebraska. Planes suspected as a getaway. five men robbed the First National Bank of $14,000 in Hay Springs.

Chicago Missouri Canaan Wesley and Hardy Iowa Gifford Hay Springs Neb Nebraska First National Bank

Hoffman alleges forced yellow dog contracts in High Point

Sol B. Hoffman of the International Upholsterers' Union charged that Tomlinson Chair Company workers were pressured to sign non union agreements or face dismissal. He warned the company intends to provoke a general strike despite efforts to prevent one.

High Point N. C Sol B. Hoffman International Upholsterers’ Union Tomlinson Chair Company Yellow Dog Tomlinson

General Motors Leaders Open Three Day Conference

Three hundred GM executives gathered in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for a three day business conference. Alfred P Sloan Jr president of General Motors was scheduled to speak today.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va General Motors Corporation Alfred P. Sloan, Jr General Motors

Clothing Prices Down In MobileStores Offer Lowest retail Prices

Merchants surveyed by The Register and News-Item report Mobile stores cutting consumer prices after declines in commodity costs. They cite manufacturers purchasing raw materials below cost helping lower retail levels. warn that rising raw material costs will push wholesale and retail prices higher again.

Register News-Item

Brother Is Exonerated After Defense Testimony

Jasper Alabama September trial details state Brewster Frost and Taft Frost faced homicide charges. Witnesses described threats and an April night shooting as the brothers argued. one defense witness testified Frost fired only after closing to within a few feet.

Brewster Frost Jasper Ala Taft Newton

Jury Dismissed in Mount Vernon Shotgun Case

In Mount Vernon Texas the case against Franklin or the defendant was dismissed after the man’s neck was broken by a shotgun strike during a quarrel over school last May.

Mount Vernon Texas Franklin Smith

Aged Pair Jailed In Slaying Near Jellico

Mrs. Mathilda Rose, 75, near Jellico Kentucky, and two men were jailed after a slaying. Officers said a thief had placed the trail to a house about a mile from the scene. Robbery was the believed motive. about $1,000 was said to be taken from the woman.

Mathilda Rose Kentucky Jellico Tennessee

City Proposes $185,000 Extensions at Conference

The city commission studied plumbing and extension projects at a Friday conference. The plan aims to fund new territory work and an area avenue, with a public improvements bond issue as a possible tool. A follow up conference is planned to decide sewer work and related components for possible inclusion.

City Commission

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