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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1914
Page
1
Oscar S. Strauss of New York, named by President Wilson to a six year Hague Tribunal term, has previously served in 1902 and 1908 but never sat on a trial. A Britain Spain dispute likely to come before the court next year could lead to his participation.
London reports mutiny in Dorsetshire regiment stationed at Belfast as two companies refuse arms, prompting King George to summon Field Marshal Roberts. Lloyd George condemns Tory obstruction at Huddersfield mass meeting, urging resolve for democratic liberty and rejecting referendums.
Calhoun Georgia March 21 sid Chapman 29 a farmer four miles from Calhoun was shot at his home door. Lizzie Starnes sister of the slain man and her daughter Charlies Chapman are jailed on suspicion of complicity. Neighbors heard the shot around 430 but the women say they slept late and learned of the killing after six. An unneeded shotgun was found in the house.
International News Service reports seven tons of explosive can be fired fourteen miles per minute from the ten 14 inch guns of the new battleship New York. The vessel joins Texas as the largest US Navy ships. both built fast with high quality.
The Montgomery reporting notes Theo Lacy asserts his Friday statement was his own work and delivered to Sheriff Horace Hood without assistance. Capt. John C. Cheney confirms Lacy requested Hood visit twice, and Hood says he spoke little with Lacy to avoid any coercion. Hood recounts receiving Lacy's written statement and arranging its publication.
Paris reports on the preliminary examination of Mme Caillaux for the killing of Gaston Calmette. The calm defendant weeps as magistrate questions her about love letters, and she admits planning revenge to prevent publication. Caillaux states defend his honor amid political fallout.
A committee appointed by Raphaelios Camp United Confederate Veterans seeks funds by subscription to pay travel costs for veterans unable to attend the Jacksonville Florida reunion. Mobile readers are urged to support this worthy cause started by Walter Bass before his death and honor aging Civil War veterans.
The highest Circle Contest Solution checked yesterday was 22 863. This solution was submitted by Bro. Con rad of St. Vincent Academy Mobile Alabama.
Atlanta March 21 William J Burns will take the Phagan case on the road extending investigations to other cities. Dan Lehon Southern division head accompanies him while he probes additional evidence not connected to dictograph findings. He hints the suspect is either Leo M Frank or Jim Conley.
A man calling himself Reverend A. Hawthorne, about 30, was arrested in Mansfield on a pandering charge linked to the federal white slavery act. Alleged to be a Baptist preacher, he reportedly appeared in Delaware with a young woman and drew suspicion after their rapid friendship. Authorities report Hawthorne claimed ties to a Baptist church in Woosorite.
Washington March 24 Impeachment charges against Daniel Thew Wright of the District of Columbia Supreme Court were filed in the House today by Representative Parks of Georgia The house judiciary committee accepted the charges for investigation Parks asked for affidavits to sustain the charges The charges allege accepting favors from practitioners permitting counsel for a street railway to endorse notes while retained by the company and other acts of misconduct including wrongfully altering records and alleged moral and temperamental unfitness for office
In Columbia South Carolina March 21 Pringle T Youmans a member of the State House of Representatives was struck by a motor vehicle on Main Street and died instantly. The accident occurred during early evening hours and details of the driver have not been released. Youmans represented his district in the South Carolina House and was a noted public figure.
The Wilson fair subscriptions for five thousand dollars are now open as enthusiasm builds for a potential three hundred thousand dollar expo. A big meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night as the enterprise gains support from mobile business organizations.
J Howard Wilson lends $1000 to the Mobile Light and Railway for the Mobile and All Winter Exposition. Subscriptions reach 20000 as readers, diners, and leaders back a plan to replace declining timber and cotton with a large fair to benefit Mobile. The committee notes timber loss, boll weevil damage, and the need for a wide public investment.
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