Prohibition stings net liquor seizures and fines
A 100 gallon copper illicit still with five barrels of mash was found northeast of Citronelle by Deputies Kessler and Pelton and destroyed. Combined state and federal teams seized 92 gallons of whiskey at two addresses, with fines and arrests announced by Sheriff Pat Byrne.
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Cedar Creek
Citronelle
Kessler
Pelton
Pat Byrne
Virginia Street
Edna Morgan
South Bayou Street
F. M. Bimler
L. Williams
Rufus Cannon
John Ford
Open to Speakers on Public Meeting Impartiality Policy
City policy maintains neutrality in granting access to public venues for political meetings. The statement followed inquiries about availability of certain places for campaign events during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam
Construction On Two Story Insurance Building Planned
Groundwork has begun for a two story cement and press building at 154 St Francis Street. C Lowder says the Title Insurance will be ready for occupancy by the first of December. Doullut and Ewin are the contractors. The first floor will house the Insurance Company and the second floor will be leased.
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St. Francis Street
County Agriculture Office Receives New Furniture
The office in the northwest corner of the courthouse, once used by the engineering department, has been prepared for agricultural work. Items were purchased to be placed in the county agriculture office and will be delivered upon the order of W. C. Vail, county agent, from New York.
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W. C. Vail
New York
Court House
The Weather Band Reportedly Faces Unclear Forecast
Silene Galehit and a team member are cited in a garbled weather note with no clear location or date. The fragment hints at a forecast or event but provides little resolvable detail or names beyond the two mentioned entities.
London’s Youngest Head Heads Large London Plant
A British girl in her early twenties, Miss Woodman, is described as the charming and clever businesswoman who serves as head of a major London corporation with a large plant. The piece highlights her status as the city’s youngest executive.
Death of Pollard native Lyons noted in Mobile obituary
Pollard Alabama native Colonel Lyons born February 22 1864 lived most of his life in Mobile. He served as councilman mayor pro tem in Mobile and in the Alabama senate. He worked with Governor Jones and Joseph F Johnston staffs and led the Home Telephone company. Survived by daughters grandhildren brothers and sisters with arrangements to be announced.
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Pollard
Ala
Mark
Amelia Lyons
Spring Hill College
Molile
Old City
Alabama
State Senate
Thomas G. Jones
Joseph F. Johnston
Home Telephone Company
Lyons
Alabama National
Cavalry
J. W. Whiting
Gulf Fishing and Hufting Club
Order of Myths and
C. A. Blakely
Blakely
Washington, D. C
Burke Smith
San Francisco
Cal
Lebaron Lyons
Joseph H. Lyons
Mark Lyons
L. L. Hill
Montgomery
Rosa Lyons
Mobile
Government Street
Rochemor
Escape ends unharmed after deputy shoots at suspect
Near Jackson occupants of a baggage car, a diner and two Pullmans fled uninjured after deputy B C Wiggins shot once in self defense while going to arrest Herman Rummel on prohibition charges. Henry Heidle, a nearby farmer, was killed at his Elberta area home during the incident. Wiggins jailed at Bay Minette awaiting inquest. Rummel absent at arrest.
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B. C. Wiggins
Baldwin County
Henry Heidle
Elberta
Wiggins
Carthis Irwin
Bay Minette
Meidie
Herman Rummel
Irwin
Storm relief fund grows slowly in Mobile
Mobile residents donate to the Red Cross hurricane relief with $956.50 received by noon toward a $10,000 local quota. Officials urge larger contributions from individuals and explain that no fundraising committees are soliciting. Clothing donations come in slowly and are redirected to warm climate needs in Porto Rico and West Indies via local shippers and carriers offering free transport.
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Florida
American Red Cross Relief Fund
National Red Cross
Federal
Kiwanis Club
Porto Rico
West Indies
National Furniture Siire
Claiborne
Erm
Chants Transfer Company
Waterman Steamship Corporation
Mallory Line
Southeastern
Ameri
Attempt To Arrest Brings Scuffle With Pair In House
Jackson Miss Sept 22 The fireman and engineer on train No 2 of the Illinois Central Vicksburg division were killed at Gowdy two miles east of Jackson when the wreck occurred a broken rail is thought to have caused the accident The train was delayed over five hours and rerouted from Vicksburg via Harrison due to a fire destroying a Black River bridge Fireman Fred Smith of Vicksburg was buried beneath the engine and Engineer C J Williams of Vicksburg died later of injuries
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Jackson
Miss
Vicksburg
Illinois Central System
Gowdy
Here
Fred Smith
C. J. Williams
Harrison
Black
Smith
Porto Rico relief warped by slow aid delay after hurricane
In San Juan Porto Rico on Sept 22 a medical commission warned that prolonged relief risks disaster. They found rural workers most harmed as the relief effort struggles to reach those with nearly nothing and no meeting or resources.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Porto
Death in Memphis man’s self inflected tragedy noted
Theer Crabtree a longtime Memphis resident since 1922 was described in the Memphis dispatch as a well known figure in Whistler. He died by his own actions leaving a widow and four children.
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Theer
Crabtree
Memphis
Whistler
Memphis Dispatch
City begins grouping ordinances under new commission form
City moves to group all local ordinances under the new city commission form of government. Officials say the process organizes laws by topic and streamlines administration across departments.
Cop on the Beat Makes Stops Across City Roads
Tom Crivalleri a city traffic officer has a varied career handling numerous duties from directing vehicles to patrolling busy streets. The article notes his broad experience and references a continuation on page seven.
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Tom Crivalleri
Disease and Flood Devastate Florida Towns
Florida relief crews face a grim scene around Lake Okeechobee where a hurricane-driven flood has drowned hundreds and left thousands homeless. Sanitation efforts include lime spraying in Belle Glade and South Bay as the national guard struggles with boats, trucks, and manpower to recover bodies and prevent disease.
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Tom Pledge
Associated Press
Okechobbee City
Fla
Great Lake Okechobee
Sourn
Bellelade
South Bay
G. G. South
Florida National Guard
Bellegrade
Uth
Smith Pushes Westward for Night Speech
Governor arrives in Colorado Springs for a brief campaign stop as WPA crowd gathers on the way to Denver. Despite a large turnout, the group does not secure a favorable reception for the Democratic presidential nomination. The stop includes banners and local welcome notes as campaign continues through labor and union themes.
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Golorado Springs
Colo
Sept
Denver
Colorado
Elcome
Labor
Barrett
Jorge T. Bradley
Chester B
Governor Smith’s Train Tour Across Kansas Colorado Border
Governor Smith’s western tour progressed on a fast train last night across the Kansas Colorado border. Crowds greeted the governor in Kansas after leaving Oklahoma City at 11 o clock. The schedule shows thirteen stops since yesterday noon, with four more planned as the train moved through the region.
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Associated Press
Disaster Relief Director Reports 1000 Known Dead
Washington report states 1000 dead on incomplete figures with 8782 fed by Red Cross and 4470 housed in concentration centers while 1380 cared for in hospitals. Clewiston requests more doctors and nurses as influenza threats loom among refugees. Relief efforts expand as health officials fear higher fatalities.
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Washington
P—A. L. Schafer
Red Cross
Florida
Reading Out Foes of Smith At State Conference
A state conference opened at the Tutwiler hotel with Comms to day. Chairman Ed W. Pe presided with secretary Rushton and committee members present. Judge Hugh Locke of Birmingham attended as part of the anti Smith committee amid debate.
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Smith
Tutwiler
Ed. W. Pe
Ok Te Ace
Tuscaloosa
Mre Ee Pettus
Kon Rushton
Tromery
Saul Hamp Draper
Ae State
Hugh Locke
Birmingham
Walker County
Owen Upholds Mr. Hoover as Superior Man
In Atlanta on September 22, supporters defend Mr. Hoover in an election campaign. The article notes Owen's stance against the opponent and frames Hoover as the superior candidate in the political contest.
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Owen
MR. Hoover
Injury Report Confuses Fans Amid Unclear Play Plan
A fragmentary note describes an injury drama with unclear timing and plan details. Names and places are missing, leaving fans unsure of the impact on upcoming games or events.
Governor Martin Moved To Tears By Desolation In Everglades
West Palm Beach Florida September 22 Flood conditions and disease threaten relief in the Everglades as official losses rise past 1500. Influenza outbreaks appear among refugees at Clewiston and other camps while Governor Martin and officials survey the Pahokee area and appeal for aid.
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Martin
Everglades
West Palm Beach
Fla
Florida Everglades
Clewiston
Fort Myers
John W. Martin
Pahokee
Lake Okeechobee
Eivergladen
Pahokes
Florida
Plan Move Near to Separation Petition Discussed
County commerce officials near to plan move on separation among companies. Mayor says he will ask colleagues to pursue petition under the Anti-Trust Act. Officials Cecil Bates and Hartwell confer with Arthur D. Davis as part of a joint action.
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Elsy
Harry T. Hartwell
Os m
Mo Mobile & Ohio Road
Cecil Bates
Hartwew
Outlaw
Arthur D. Davis
Inite Action
Quake Record Details Sparse in Telegraphic Note
A fragmented report from Washington records an earthquake description of a director named Tondort calling it very severe. The timeline mentions a 2.51 time and a four hour duration, but the text is garbled and incomplete across lines.
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Washington
Tondort
Siaa
Note Draft to Be Given Coolidge by French
Paris notes impatience with U S draft on accord. If sent, France will reply to twin request for viewpoint on the nation’s stance. Special dispatch from Washington reports a note rejecting the proposed division if issued.
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Coolidge
Lyle
Wilso
Special Dispatch
Washington
Start Work Monday Detention Room Incident Report
A brief note indicates a Boor with the ascend was dausted to the isolation detention room along with others. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Boor
Crop Estimate Report From Texas Commissioner Tez
Crop report issued as of September 15 shows states total corn and other crops around 14,000,008 bushels with noted demand and weather conditions. Commissioner B. Terrell cites significant figures and ongoing agricultural trends in the region.
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Austin
Tez
B. Terrell
Aan
States
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J. P. Jones
St. Petersburg
American Legion
G. Enos
Enos
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Colums
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