Cafe Hold Up Frustrated By Gun Fire
A would be robber fled after being fired upon by night watchman William Helton during an attempted cafe holdup at Water and Congress streets. Detectives and police investigated the shopping area after a second daytime report of burglars at A Argero’s grocery at Conception and Selma streets found no trace.
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Water
Congress Streets
William Helton
Burden and
Arras
W. Humphrey
Helton
A. Argero
Conception and
Selma Streets
City to Seek Bids on School Bond Issue
No date set for bids on the first block of 150000 dollars in city bonds for school purposes. Vincent F Kilborn announced after a conference with school attorneys Friday. The city commission adopted an ordinance calling for bids with bids held until a definite agreement obligating the school board to fund interest and sinking fund for the first two years is reached.
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Vincent F. Kilborn
Kilborn
Masses for Rt Rev Father Eaton Held at St Marys
A tribune of masses begins Monday at St Marys church Old Shell road and Lafayette for the repose of the soul of the late beloved pastor Rt Rev Father Thomas J Eaton who died September 21. Masses will be said Monday Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 6 6 30 7 and 8 30 with the 8 30 service for children. The offertory of the Little Flower of Jesus is the theme of the masses and the litany of that saint will be said at each mass. Benediction of the blessed sacrament will follow the 8 30 mass and the relic of the Little Flower will be venerated after all masses.
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St. Mary’s Church
Old Shell Road
Lafayette Street
Thomas J. Eaton
Hall and Lavarre Hold As Partners In Power Paper
Judge Bascom Deaver ruled in Macon federal court that Harold Hall and William Lavarre are equal partners in purchasing Augusta factories and related papers, financed by an $870000 loan from International Paper. They hold a two year refinancing option or repayment contract with the company.
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Macon
Bascom 8
Deaver
Harold Hall
William Lavarre
Augusta
Ceanaaen Columbia
8. C
Record
Spartanburg
Herald
D. C
Journal
International Paper Company
Hall and Lavarre
the International
Hall
Sait
Lavarre
Weather outlook for the Southeast this weekend
The report notes winds and temperature changes from Saturday night through Sunday. Alabama expects rain Saturday and Sunday. Northwest Florida sees rain Saturday night and Sunday. Mississippi varies from partly cloudy in the north to occasional rain in the south on the same days.
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Erly
Florida
Mississippi
In Jail Here Two Men Foiled Escape Attempt
Deputies halted a jail escape bid Saturday involving J F Ferguson 26 of forgery and Williace H Parrish 27. Ferguson faced an added charge of attempted escape while Parrish, said to join the plan, was charged with aiding the attempt. Parrish completed a 20 day sentence and Ferguson was readied for departure before deputies intervened with help from Roy Arnold and Ike Cruze.
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J. F. Ferguson
Williace H. Parrish
Ferguson
Parrish
Dudley McFayden
Roy Arnold
Ike Cruze
Prohibition raid nets seized cars and liquor
Federal and state agents arrested Leonard Parker and two accomplices near the county poor farm, seizing two autos and about 20 gallons of liquor. Other officers captured Will Dixon on Washington Avenue with 12 half pints of liquor, detailing a broader seizure by a mixed task force.
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Leonard Parker
Gale Wernweth
Douglas Bolden
Lee and
Nelson
Hughes
Ford
Dudley McFayden
Gewin
Will Dixon
Washington Avenue
State Streets
Axis Presbyterian Church Dedication Set for Sunday
Impressive ceremonies are planned for the dedication of the Axis Alabama Presbyterian church. Rev. John B. Vail serves as pastor. A social hour runs from 2 to 3 PM with regular services to begin at 3 PM.
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Presbyterian Church
Axis
Ala
John B. Vail
Game to Go On Inclement Weather Hill Alabama Fracas
The Spring Hill College and Alabama State Normal grid opener at Hartwell Field will be played at 3 PM Saturday despite morning rain. Officials announced the decision, keeping the schedule intact for the planned opening contest.
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Spring Hill
Plaintiffs Challenge Wesco Smoke Nuisance in Mobile
Emma Nelson files a civil action against Wesco alleging dense black smoke from the Wesco plant on Augusta and St. Emanuel streets damages to person and property valued at 3000 dollars. Judge Coffin leads citizens in court fights over the nuisance as injunctions move from circuit to federal court.
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Mobile
Wesco Company
Augusta
St. Emanuel
Emma Nelson
Charleston Street
Frank Coffin
Juvenile Court
Outlaw and Kilborn
Wesco
Coffin
Committee of Citizens
Jake Reubens
Recorder's Court
Alex Howard
United States
Circuit Court
Bates Field Event Gets City Aid for Opening
The Bates Field opening during fair week will feature a flying circus. The aviation committee sought city assistance, and commissioners agreed to underwrite up to 1000 dollars, contingent on county action. The program may cost about 3000 dollars funded by gate receipts. the Chamber donated 1000 dollars. Aviators from across the country are expected to participate.
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Aviation Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Bates Field
Moody Says No Advance Martial Law Announcement
Governor Dan Moody in Austin said martial law for Borger and Hutchinson County will not be announced before Texas troops arrive. He refused to discuss any prearrival action or demands for county and city officers to resign, stating no such demands have been made.
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Austin
Texas
Borger
Hutchison County
Dan Moody
Aid In Checking Losses From Fire Urged By Rehm
Rehm urges broad community aid to reduce fire losses and dangers. He says it is not enough for only a few in each community to contribute, calling for wider participation.
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Rehm
Dam Break Dims Savannah River Flood Crest at Augusta
After reaching a crest of 46 feet 4 inches, the Savannah river receded about an inch per hour near Augusta Ga. The flood, the worst in memory, damaged Hamburg and North Augusta across the river and cut rail service to Atlanta. Officials estimate bridge and crop damage at least 150000 dollars as a second levee break raised new concerns. Red Cross prepared to aid Georgia and potentially Florida if needed.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Georgia
Florida
Charles Carr
H. B. Williamson
Edith M. McAllister
Miami
Augusta
Savannah
Hamburg
8. C
North Augusta
Georgia Railroad
Here
Atlanta
Tests claim success in reducing radio interference
Washington inventor C Francis Jenkins announces successful tests of a method to eliminate electrical interference from aircraft ignition systems during twelve radio communications between air and ground stations. He says the solution is simple and involves the concept of an electrical shadow behind the airplane where interference is minimized.
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Washington
C. Francis Jenkins
Hooded trio rob payroll at Todd Shipbuilding
In New Orleans on September 28 three masked men stormed the Todd Shipbuilding Company on Howard avenue and Fulton street and forced paymaster Raymond Kirkpatrick to surrender a weekly payroll of 8500 dollars. The heist occurred so swiftly that several workers could only watch as the trio escaped with the loot.
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New Orleans
Todd Shipbuilding Company
Howard Avenue
Fulton Street
Raymond Kirkpatrick
Gill Returns G M and N Official Attends Tennessee Conference
J O Gill general freight agent of the Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad attended a carriers and shippers conference at Signal Mountain Tennessee. He returned to Mobile Friday after a several day gathering to discuss mutual interest issues in the industry.
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Signal Mountain, Tenn
J. O. Gill
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad
Mobile
Woman Injured In Auto Crash At Canal Street Intersection
Police said Mrs. H L McCloud of Canal and Ruth curb at St Emanuel and Government streets was hurt when an auto driven by Harry Ripps struck her on Saturday.
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H. L. McCloud
Canal
Ruth Curb
St. Emanuel
Government Streets
Harry Ripps
Nassau Feared Worst After Severe Hurricane Hits Port
Nassau Bahama Islands Sept 28 20 killed and extensive property damage from a tropical hurricane that isolated Nassau for 48 hours. Winds 100 mph wrecked ships and homes, damaged churches and the governor residence, flooded streets, and cut telephones. The Montagu yacht was wrecked at the harbor entrance with ten passengers aboard.
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Nassau
Bahama Islands
Bahaman Island
Florida Straits
Weather Bureau
No Immediate Danger Seen by Ashenberger
Washington bureau forecasts a tropical storm may enter the Gulf of Mexico late Saturday afternoon increasing likelihood of a strike in this region but Mobile is not seen at risk for Saturday night or Sunday by weather forecaster Albert Ashenberger. He notes the storm was centered over the Florida Straits east of Key West and moving westward and says the route is very uncertain. He urges fishing parties to avoid going out until a clearer path forms.
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Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Mobile
Albert Ashenberger
Ashenberger
Florida Straits
Key West
Florida
Weather Bureau
Navy Rear Admiral Reeves to testify on Geneva talks
Washington reports Rear Admiral J M Reeves asked the Senate Geneva conference investigating committee for permission to appear Monday to answer a statement that he had hoped the conference would not succeed. He will be heard before William B Shearer observer and reporter for American shipbuilder.
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Washington
J. M. Reeves
Navy
Senate
Shortridge
Reeves
William B. Shearer
Geneva
Drew Pearson
Naval Academy Opens Term With Record Midshipmen
The United States Naval Academy opened its term with 2,006 midshipmen, the largest intake since 1924. The enrollment excludes candidates endorsed by Rep. DePriest of Illinois, who proposed eight names. several did not appear for exams. Charles Edward Weir passed written tests but gained entry only due to a physical deficiency.
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Washington
United States Naval Academy
DePriest
Negro Belican
Illinois
Charles Edward Weir
Federal Power Commission probes Cumberland Falls site
Cumberland Falls in Kentucky was tentatively set for October 9 as the Federal Power Commission plans a personal inspection. The visit follows a dispute over permits sought by power companies to develop the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Cumberland Falls
Plane found after parachute escape near Los Angeles
Aviator Howard Poyas bailed out when his engine stalled at 1100 feet. He landed in a Los Angeles backyard while a search group located his wrecked plane in a brick yard several miles away after two hours of searching.
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Los Angeles
Howard Poyas
Poyas
Hunger strike follows prison mutiny in Phoenix jail
In Phoenix seven floor prisoners stage mutiny with 27 inmates confined to one block. They shout feed us we are human as a crowd gathers outside. Officials say federal allowance of 15 cents per inmate feeds the dispute, while 109 other prisoners on the same floor stayed uninvolved.
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Phoenix
Balloon Race Opens With Six Nations Pilots
Nine balloon pilots from six nations gather in St Louis for the Gordon Bennett international race stalwart entries headlined by the German Stadt Easen skippered by Erich Leimkugee and the American Goodyear VIII captained by Ward T. Van Orman as spectators await the 4 PM ascent amid advisory weather from the U S Weather Bureau and pre-race demonstrations by Captain H E Honeywell.
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ST. Louis
U.S
South Broadway
H. E. Honeywell
Oon
Stadt Easen
Erich Leimkugee
George Froebel
Goodyear VIII
Ward T. van Orman
Gordon
Tragic Hidalgo flood swamps towns. hundreds feared dead
In Hidalgo state Mexico a sudden flood of the Mezquital river inundated four towns. Officials estimate seventy five million cubic meters of water in 24 hours. Torrential mountain rains blamed for the rampage. hundreds homeless. Authorities fear large loss of life.
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Mexico City
Hidalgo State
Honeymooning couple aboard Mon tagu among storm survivors
The report notes 23 crew members rescued by lines from shore while passengers including Mrs Jacquellyn Duggan Mason and her husband Joseph J Mason were on the Mon tagu honeymooning here. The storm's intensity echoed a 1926 hurricane era, with power outages and heavy damage described. Winds reached hurricane velocity, peaking after a lull and surging again into late night. Warnings from Bimini at 10 40 a m cited east by south winds of 50 mph and a 29 50 barometer.
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Montagu
Jacquellyn Duggan Mason
Miami Daily News
Joseph J. Mason
Bimini
Palm Beach
Fla
WOE
Two Children Slain in Worcester Woman Case
Worcester Mass police respond as Anna Kandar 37 proclaims she killed two children. At Langdon Street home officers find Ellen four, dead, and Julia Chipulonis three fatally wounded with throat injuries. Mamie six survived with minor wounds. Police deem mother temporarily insane.
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Worcester
Mass
Thomas J. Kelliher
Anna Kandar
Langdon Street
Trial date set for McManus in Rothstein murder case
New York September 28 tentative plans announce trial of George McManus for the murder of Arnold Rothstein may begin October 8. District Attorney Joab H. Banton says he will reconvene the November 1928 grand jury and will not discuss whether city election candidates will be summoned to testify about alleged loans to judges and officials and missing documents from Rothstein’s files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George McManus
Arnold Rothstein
Joab H. Banton
Rothstein
Banton
Mass in Honor of Monsignor Eaton at St Catherine Church
In honor of the late Monsignor Thomas J. Eaton, holy communion will be received at the 6:30 mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church Crichton Sunday morning. Father Eaton built the church and Rev Fr James B. Rogers, the pastor, was formerly assistant at St Mary's Church where Father Eaton was pastor.
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Thomas J. Eaton
St. Catherine of Sienna Church
Crichton
Father Eaton
St. Catherine
Sienna Church
James B. Rogers
St. Mary’s Church
Turner Faces $750 Damage Suit In Circuit Court
Albert Stoude mire files a $750 damage suit in circuit court claiming his automobile was struck by Turner on August 24 at the intersection of Government and Katherine streets.
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Albert Stoudemire
Government and
Catherine Streets
Winds Strike Miami Area Causing Injuries and Damage
Heavy winds last night and today swept Miami and Miami Beach, injuring several people and causing property damage from water. A medical unit was sent toward Homestead, but communication with that city failed. The Weather Bureau warned of a tropical storm center near the Florida Straits moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Miami
Miami Beach
Homestead
Here
Key West Braces as Hurricane Threat Looms
Hurricane warnings spread along Florida's southern coast as Key West reports a sharp barometric drop and 60 mph winds. Center of storm placed 95 miles east northeast of Key West with Matacumbe Key winds near 90 mph, disrupting telegraph lines and train service, while Miami signals predict two more hours of gale winds before abatement.
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Naval Radio Station
Key West
Florida East Coast Railroad
H. B. Boyer
Pan-American Airways
Matacumbe Key
Here
West
No Name Key
Matacumbe
Havana
Miami
Punta Rassa
Fla
R. W. Gray
Daily News
Florida
Nassau
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Big Battle
Frankie Edwards
Edwards
Crescent City
Owas Transportation
Hill-Alabama
Auit
Wesco Paving Company
BATES
Moody
Todd Shipbuilding Co
Gill
G., M. and
Tennessee
Bahamas
Bahaman
S. Montagu
Julius Fleischmann
Barron G. Collier
Shearer
Naval Academy
Power Commission
Berland Falls
Plane
U. S
Gordon Bennett
Tf Ola
McManus
Turner
Keyg
Blow
Straits
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Key West Key West
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Last Weather Bureau
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