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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1920

Page

1

Rabid dog bitten fourteen in southern city section

Officials report a rabid dog bit fourteen people Sunday in the city. Edwards veterinarian says bite victims should seek Pasteur Institute treatment. local residents begin collecting funds for those unable to pay. Several injured were already en route to Montgomery for vaccination.

Montgomery Oe Edwards Isontgomery Pasteur Ber Iate Vacaonel Oer Daly Aimal Pasteur Institute Joseph Avery Mich Threen Mrseuben South Broad Street Joseph Averyt Ayle I. Smi - Jefferson Selma Street Hy Petithory New Jersey Gussie Inne East Broad Slaware Gussie Morse William B. Morse Sandy Willer Ie ‘Davis Jefferson

Burial of Manuel S. Macias at St. Joseph's Church

Funeral services for Manuel S. Macias secretary to Mobile Elks and charter member of Moa Coun were held at 9 o clock from St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev Fr William Salentine presiding. Delegations from Elks Knights of Columbus and Latin American consuls attended. Burial followed at Magnol cemetery with pallbearers from Knights of Columbus Wilkes Latin American group and Loyal Order of Moose.

Manuel Macias Mobile Lodge of Elks Mobile Moa Counook Fingrang Wiens W. H. Ho Greenwood Dauphin Way St. Joseph’s Catholic Church William Salen The Knights of Columbus Magnol John A. Hughes Joseph V. Kearns Charles Wagner

Right to Discharge in Rail Service Disputed

The Mobile Light & Power Company argues it may discharge conductor J Bolly while the Street Carmen's Union seeks arbitration under disputed conditions. A center night hearing, with H T Smith representing the company and James H Webb for the union, adjourned until Sunday night.

Mobile Light & Road Company J. Bolly Street Carmen's Union Ttorney H. T. Smith I¢ Company Uion James H. Webb

Mallory Line Struck Halting Part of Mobile Schedule

A partial Mallory Line service disruption affects Mobile schedule with certain routes paused. Transit officials advise passengers to check updated listings as crews work to resolve the strike impact.

Steamer Master Fined by Federal Judge for Sailor Compliance

Federal Judge Robert T. Ervin fined the master of the steamer along with agents for failing to pay fines and costs related to seamen and local immigration officials. The incomplete dispatch notes the steamer and its crew facing penalties and the ruling.

Ropert T. Ervin

Weather Forecast for Mississippi and Alabama Regions

Weather note indicates tonight will be low frost with northeast winds and rising temperatures into the next day. Specifics on speeds and exact towns not provided in readable text.

Mississippi Labama

Opening Day Game to Feature Perfect Weather in Mobile

Meteorologist Albert Asherberger forecasts ideal conditions for the season opener in Mobile. Expect warm, clear noon, with a cool morning and rising temperatures into the afternoon.

Mobile Albert Asherberger Ashersberger

Georgia Sheriff Visits Town Over Non Support Case

Sheriff C H Kimbrell of Colquitt Georgia traveled to town to pursue Ed Harrock in a non support case involving two children. Haddock faced recorder's court on a charge of being dangerous and suspicious and was released after the judge refused to issue a warrant due to lack of a requisition from Georgia. The hearing revealed Haddock had divorced his first wife two years earlier, remarried, and now resided in Mobile.

C.H. Kimbrell Colquitt Horsie Ed Harrock Haddock Recorder’s Court Georgia Mobile

Business Girls Hike to Crichton for Supper

Twelve members of the YWCA business girls class hiked from Lyons Park to Crichton yesterday afternoon and cooked supper over a campfire. They returned at 8 o clock. Miss Jones directed the outing with the group including Eileen Cowles Marilee Cowles Kittie Stirling and Douglas among others.

Lyons Park Crichton Miss Jones Y. Wave Department Ette Ite Aie Eouglas Kittie Stirling Eileen Cowles Marilee Cowles

Crowley Fined On Assault Charge In Recorder's Court

Spencer Crowley was fined 161 dollars and 56 days hard labor plus three months added jail time after a recorder's court trial. The case involved an assault with a knife attributed to Robert Williams.

Spencer Crowley Recorder’s Court Robert Williams

Theodore Resident Joins Navy Forces

A Theodore resident named Edward and Harding reportedly enlists in the Navy. The brief note also mentions a candidate, Gul Waining, as a German third class, with limited readable details.

Theodore NAVY Edward & Harding Gul Greman

Dentists In Convention Alabama Dental Association Opens Sessions

About 150 delegates from Alabama and cities including Atlanta New York Chicago and St. Louis attend the Alabama Dental Association convention at Battle House auditorium. T B Greene opens with prayer as the three day educational meeting covers officers reports committee work and an address by Dr F A Johnson with further sessions planned across Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

Alabama Atlanta New York Chicago St. Louis Alabama Dental Association Battle House Auditorium T. B. Greene Greenville Ala V. C. McMaster Trinity Episcopal Church Greene F.A&. Johnson Florence F. Beb. Roach Cage Ills H. Merrit York York, And.c

Board Rules Question Loyalty at Clemson College

Report on Clemson College investigates President Riggs amid college dissension. Trustees attended the inquiry as part of the review into confidence and loyalty claims affecting leadership.

Clemson Clemson College 8. D Riggs Clemson College Sd Investige

University students join strike relief efforts in Baltimore yards

In Baltimore on April 13 Johns Hopkins students were accepted as volunteer workers by railroad officials and placed in the yards. About 1,500 men from Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio regions joined the work at Bayview on the city’s outskirts.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins Ohio Bayview Baithmore

Peace Resolution Considered Today by Senate Committee

Washington April 12 The foreign relations committee began consideration of the peace resolution. Senator Lodge noted a meeting notice but said progress would be slow. An amendment to the resolution may be offered in the Senate. the House may act on the matter.

Washington Senator Lodge Senate House

Power Plant Burns for Second Time in Monroe

A Monroe plant burned for the second time after being rebuilt following an earlier destruction. Officials and residents suspect incendiary causes. repairs are estimated to take four months to complete a new plant.

Monroe Monre Ikea Cama

Millionaires Fire Two Commuter Trains Into New York

In Montclair New Jersey known as the millionaires suburb residents staged a firing of two commuter trains bound for New York carrying business workers. The attacks were carried out by Captain Newell P. Weed and Elliott Bristow ex servicemen from wealthy families. A third train was fired by Cyrus Courier and J Williams both Manhattan business men.

New York Montclair N. J Newell P. Weed Elliott Bristow Cyrus Courier J. Wit Williams Manhattan

City approves sidewalk improvements in two districts

City commission authorizes sidewalk ventures in Semmes avenue to Old Shell road and Catherine street areas with hearings set for May 81 and May 29. Other district includes West Stocking street and Church street segments with bonds planned and funding details noted.

Stocking Street Church Government Street Churche Street Michigan Avenue Everett Street Eiverett Church Street Stocking

War port visit by Hines to inspect river system

Chief tradition of the war spars will arrive to inspect the port relations to the river system. He will be received along the waterfront and stay as the Chamber of Commerce adjusts arrangements. General Frank T. Fe Pouabine will discuss options on a coal term and related harbor matters.

Hines Midry Alteotien Chamber of Frank T. Fe

Plane Tests Fire Eight Machine Guns for Border Duties

A two gun synchronized system was tested on an aircraft bound for official border duties. The plane carried eight machine guns with fixed mounts and a floor mounted gun firing through the cockpit area. Tests focused on the firearm integration and pilot oxygen arrangements.

Washington Testa

Obituary Notice for Atlanta Department Store Leader

An executive long affiliated with a major Atlanta department store since its founding six and a half decades ago has died at Park. The article notes his influence in the store’s management and his role in the city’s retail history.

Park Atlanta

Finding of Body Endings Arrests in Montgomery County

In Nashyville Tenn April 13 authorities announced arrests in Montgomery County following a formal investigation. The report cites a local inquiry into a confidential case and names Frank H. Smith as the reporter. Aged 21 with a $1.06 value connected to the incident is mentioned.

Nashyviddle Tenn Opr Montgomery County Milksville Frank. H. Smith

Murder drops cloud over Chicago insurance office

Chicago detectives probe the killing of promoter William C. Bryan in the Insurance Trust Company office at the First National Bank building. Griffin, president of the company, admitted shooting Bryan after a night of drinking. his wife reports eerie details while conflicting accounts deepen the mystery.

Chicago Chicago Police Ata Yi Liam C. Bryan J. Hilaworth Griffin Insurance ‘Trust Company First National Bank Bryan Griffin Br Mn Indianapols

Builder and Engineer Major Wells Dies in Athens

Major William H. Wells, former chief engineer of construction for the Southern Railway, died in Athens at 9 o clock after several months illness. He supervised the line from Washington to Atlanta, including double-tracking projects, with his daughter, Mrs. C. Gytgo, present in the city.

Athens William H. Wells Southern Railway Washington Atlanta Noom

Sugar Prices Blamed on President in Wires

April 14. Critics accuse President W of failing to buy Cuban and Louisiana sugar crops last winter per the sugar equalization board’s advice. The House subcommittee probes Attorney General Palmer on allowing Louisiana growers to charge 17 and 13 percent per pound for sugar.

W 1 Louisiana Sugar Equalization Board Zabriskie, Sherriti and I Tolé House Facily Palmer

Debs Receives Fraternal Message in Atlanta Prison

The Socialist party's national executive committee released a message sent yesterday to Eugene V. Debs in the Atlanta federal prison. The text calls Debs a pheneon light to the suffering masses and describes the note as a fraternal message on the anniversary of his incarceration.

Chicago The Socialist Party Eugene V. Debsee Atlanta Debs

Man Sentenced After Jail Storming Incident

Charles Mays faced a felony case in a criminal court for his role in storming the county jail last fall as a mob sought the alleged slayer of a white woman. He received an indeterminate sentence of one to ten years in the penitentiary.

Charles Maurice Mays

Poles Victory Over Bolsheviki Reported From Warsaw Front

April 13 reports a decisive Poles victory over Bolsheviks on the southeastern front. After stiff fighting a Bolshevik division broke and fled as Polish forces advanced and captured key positions.

Warsaw Serers

Kilby Greets Cotton States Organization in Montgomery

Montgomery April 18 Governor Kilby addressed oil farmers bankers and businessmen at the first annual meeting of the American Cotton Association. He urged progress beyond tradition noting the gathering united farmers merchants bankers and professionals and stressed the potential for far reaching South and national impact as we adapt to changing conditions.

Montgomery Ala Séttan United States

Claim Revolution in Guatemala vs. President's Coup

Private advices describe a Guatemalan scenario around President Metrado Cabrera amid rebel activity. Reports say Cabrera avoided a full army defense and occupied La Palma with forces to seal exits, plan a siege, and seek terms to minimize casualties as a bloodless outcome.

Guatemala Washington Ae H Metrada Cabrera Svete Agro Kie Gynner la Palma Cabrert Cabrera 1 Hla

Deportation Orders for 390 Radicals Reported

Washington states that 390 radicals are ordered deported following investigations by the Department of Labor. Officials note 6 711 warrants issued against radical aliens since December and 2 000 served. many cases remain probation or reopened for further hearings.

Washington Department Aes Department of Labor Ga Aianealant

Two Americans Reported in Danger in Asia Minor

Hugh Bill of Crafton Pennsylvania and James K Lyman of Wisconsin, an American Board missionary, are believed endangered in eastern Asia Minor amid Armenian massacres. They reportedly left Adana in March and have since not been heard from, per a telegram received.

Washington Ly Hugh Bill Crafton Near East James K.lyman Wisconsin American “Board Asia’ Minor

Louisiana State Banks Grow with Record Assets

Louisiana state banks show strong growth as combined resources reach over 106 million dollars for the year ending March 17. Texas examiner Thomas notes gains and a total of 364 million dollars in resources, with a stated 262 thousand in fines or adjustments.

New Orleans Tate Banks Savines Banks Trust Dofipaniées Louisiana el Thomas Examiner of State

May Try to Settle Revolt in Courts in Mexico

Report from Mexico City says efforts move toward settlement between revolutionists and the state through the court system. The constitutional regime and the government are the principal parties in this attempted settlement of the revolt.

Mexico City Mex

Government acts to curb outlaw railway strike

Washington officials move to halt the railroad walkout by forming a labor board and opening an investigation. President Wilson calls a cabinet meeting, Attorney General Palmer seeks strikers lists from major railroads, and the board may operate from Chicago with possible Lever Act action.

Washington Wilson Ito Genetms Palmer Pennsylvania New York Central Jebor Benser Boaly Interstate Commerce Chicago Cumming Wald

South Freight Traffic Halted by Unauthorized Switchmen Strike

Washington April 13 freight movement through the Potomac yards was shut by an unauthorized switchmen strike spreading across the mid-Atlantic. Superintendent Colve said about nine yards were affected and production diverted. estimates show thousands of carloads normally moving daily from the South to the East blocked. Passenger service also reduced as the strike continued.

Washinton Potomac Colve

Union Switchmen Denounce Walkout in Memphis Strike

In Memphis Tennessee on April 1 union leaders denounced a walkout called by the Chicago Yardmen's Association as outlaw and detrimental to union interests. The resolution praised established union officers and criticized the organizers, noting several men voted not to strike despite pressure.

Memphis Tenn Chicago Yardmen’s Association

Medicine magnate buys tourist hotel in Asheville misprint

An unclear report states a medicine magnate has purchased a tourist hotel in Asheville. Details are garbled but indicate a sale price around 400 dollars and a June 1 date. Propriety and names are partially legible, linking Fred L. Grove to the transaction and the Gr Parkinn proprietor role.

Asheville Fred L. S

Wood cancels tour amid strike pressure in Boston

Gen Leonard Wood announces cancellation of his tour and leave of absence to resume campaign duties as Chicago seeks to restore command, amid transport and military concerns.

Wood Boston Leonard Wood Chicago

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