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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1929

Page

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Robbery at Mobile oil station nets $611.70 in cash and checks

A safe at the Southern Oil Stores station on State and Royal streets was robbed of 611.70 in cash and checks. Detectives Burtom and Arras arrested a suspect and promised more arrests. A safety inside the safe was broken and the money taken, with entries indicating multiple thefts over the weekend. Anthony Sank of Crichton reported his home entered as well.

Mobile Southern Oil Stores, Inc State and Royal Streets Burtom Arras Frisby Anthony Sank Crichton

Truck Accident Victim Edward Roberts Dies at 33

Edward Roberts, 33, member of pany No. 6, died at 9 40 Sunday night from fractures and internal injuries after a truck he was riding on overturned. City authorities continued inquiries as officers investigated the crash.

Edward Roberts Pany No. 6 City Talk

Solemn tributes to Monsignor Eaton in Mobile church

Monsignor Thomas J. Eaton pastor of St Marys Catholic Church lies in state at Lafayette street and Old Sheil road in Mobile. He died at Providence Funeral Wednesday. Mass and burial details follow with services at the church and Catholic cemetery.

Thomas J. Eaton St Mary’s Catholic Church Lafayette Street Old Sheil Road Father Maton Providence Roche Mobile

Pedestrian Safety Urged to Stay Right on Sidewalks

A traffic supervisor stresses pedestrians must keep to the right while walking Mobile streets to allow others to pass and to ease crossings. He urges friends to step aside and speak off to the side so as not to impede walkers and to use caution at crossings.

Goebbels Is Off Transpacific Aviator Race

Transpacific aviator Goebels begins from Mexico City toward Kansas City, aiming for a speed record. The race pits him against rivals as he charts a bold course across international airspace.

Mexico City Kansas City

Weather outlook for Lima and extreme Northwest Florida

Cloudy conditions with occasional showers expected Monday night and Tuesday. The outlook covers Lima and extreme Northwest Florida areas with unsettled conditions and light rainfall.

E.ool Ala Lima Florida

Priority payment set for a group before Judge

The article notes a group of 12 appeared before Judge D. H. Extiaee with George Michael Pern among them. Some paid their fines while others asked for more time, promising to pay later, as the judge considered extending payment periods.

Tata George Michael Pern D. H. Og

Probes Start in Conad Sarr Absence of Judge Ervin

In New York Judge Borah takes over investigations due to Judge Ervin's absence. Foreman Fred E. retires behind closed doors to oversee start of the work. The trial emphasizes secrecy of deliberations and the expanded jurisdiction to offenses on the high seas.

Conad Sarr Robert T Ervin Fred E Judge Borah Judge Ervin New York High Seas

Enforcement Push Tails Anime Policy to Law Violations

Judge Touart moves to reimpose substantial fines to deter violations of the anime policy enforcement. The aim is to curb infractions and potentially break up persistent violations under updated legal standards.

Touart

Suit Filed Demands 100000 From Highland Hospital Dr Carroll

A woman files a suit seeking one hundred thousand dollars from Highland Hospital and Dr. Carroll alleging medical or professional liability. The action names the hospital and physician as defendants and requests damages.

Highland Hospital Dr. BR. Carroll

G. O. P. Forges To Fage Test On Duty Vote

Fragmentary text describes the G. O. P. shaping a test on the duty vote. It mentions Republican independents organized by Borah of Idaho with 14 votes to balance power between regular Republicans and Democrats. The independents aim to confine tariff revisions to agricultural commodities and seek ad valorem duties.

of Borah Idaho

Meridian Station WCOC Plans Ten Nights of Tests This Week

Meridian Mississippi on September 23 reports radio station WCOC will begin ten nights of tests this week and air a first church broadcast around October 1 as the station opens service opportunities.

Meridian Miss WCOC Staton Ap Gee Ohere

Lobster Catch Leads Local Fishermen to Record Haul

A crowded harbor celebrated a Maine lobster season hinge as crews report a record haul. Fishermen from Portland and Rockland credited favorable ocean currents and market demand boosting daily catches and prices.

Fights for Life as Cabinet Crisis Rages On

Amid a cabinet crisis several factions clash over leadership as coalition talks falter and a possible mass resignation looms. Key figures remain unnamed as political turmoil deepens.

Four Narcotic Joints Said To Operate Near Capitol

Senator Blease of South Carolina told the Senate that four narcotic joints operate near the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue. He said the fact is known to people whose duty it is to stop it and claimed no action has yet been taken.

Washington Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue Senate Blease South Carolina Jaty

Peacox Squirms As Slaying Details Reach Jury

White Plains reports reveal dramatic testimony in the wedding bride murder case. The madcap bride Ida Heinzelman and her mother Adelaide face cross examination as prosecutors recount a chilling sequence of events.

Ide New York City Adelaide Heinzelman Heinzelman Ida Ieee Sinas Oates

Steel leader defends self in naval quiz

Wakeman testified as the front witness in a naval quiz case involving claims of about $200 owed for services by shipbuilders. The proceedings referenced a dispute over wages and a broke parley ended the session.

Wakeman

Negro Killed as Bettis Shot at Montgomery Street

A man named Bettis, 42, was killed at 782 Montgomery Street in an apparent shooting linked to an automobile or a railroad office incident involving the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Police described the scene as a fatality with limited details available.

Lindy Reaches First Stop of Pan American Trip

Lindbergh arrives at the first stop of his Pan American flight from Paramaribo to Georgetown, crossing the Orinoco at 8:15 a.m. A radio message confirms the landing approach as the plane reports over Georgetown. The next leg carries President Trippe and Mrs. Trippe, noted for reeling in its antenna over Georgetown at 11:32.

Upi Paramaribo Butch Guiana Beara Orinoco River Georgetown Lindbergh Pan-American Trippe

Lindbergh’s Air Mail Era Briefly Starts in U S

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Charles Lindbergh and the U S air mail service, hinting at the start of a new era in United States aviation with long range mail routes and official recognition. Names and exact dates are unclear but reference a pivotal step in air transport history.

Kil Devil Hit sighted near Norfolk coast guard patrol

A stranded vessel was sighted by coast guard patrol off the Norfolk area about 70 miles south of Beach. The report notes the Kil Devil Hit and places the incident near Norfolk on September 28. Further details were incomplete in the fragment.

Norfolk Coast Guard

Exile and Research Move Mark Remote Arctic Outpost

In a remote Arctic setting, Nagosru sails to a polar island near Lisi 80 miles offshore from the Chicago Academy for a nine month science program. The expedition collects specimens and binds on inland routes as three quarters of a mile long island remains largely unexploited for hunting and fishing during summer vacations.

Chicago Lisi Chicago ‘Academy North America

Edwards Seen In Ring After Canzoneri Wolfe Bout

A report notes Edwards seen in the arena after the Canzoneri Wolfe lightweight matchup, with details on attendance and gate activity. The fragment indicates Edwards was present near the end of the event.

Edwards

Franklin Praised for Killing Two More Bulls in Spain

Franklyn Franklin, a senior American bullfighter, drew praise in Tarragona Spain after lethal exhibition bouts. His performance showcased skill and audacity as he faced multiple bulls in a public display.

Tarragona Spain Sydney Franklin Seotiade

Tramball-Coolidge Bridal Pair Halted By Traffic Officer

New Britain reports a traffic stop as Policeman Peter Cabellus on a motorcycle halted a vehicle carrying a bridal pair, seen yesterday noon, in a continuation of the Sept. 23 dispatch.

Coolidge New Britain Peter Cabelus

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