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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
1
Prices opened firmer with gains in stocks led by American Woolen and Studebaker. Buying activity concentrated in airs equipment steels motors and rails as futures for New Orleans and New York showed firm tone with October contracts around 22.10 to 22.50.
Charges against Harry and French and others tied to the Behan homicide and narcotics raids move toward a federal court hearing. The special session opens August 20 with Solicitor Cham berlain to represent the state.
The Navy recruiting station in New Orleans reports openings for men with prior naval or engineer service to join the new scout cruiser Concord under construction at Cramp's in Philadelphia. The ship, fast as its size allows with 100000 horsepower, will undergo a three month shakedown cruise of 17000 miles after fitting out at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
The Bowling Blecksher Cotton Co filed incorporation papers in the court for a capital of 560,000 to operate as cotton factors in this city. The incorporators include Wil E B Shine of Birmingham and Jere A Shine of Montgomery with John J Hyde of Selma as secretary.
The report notes Captain Wyatt inspecting soldier trainees and planning travel to Montgomery for the Chapter of the Rainbow Division convention meeting in the capital city on Saturday.
The revenue division chief B. and Perdue plans to visit the city while serving as deputy collector. The official will travel on government business accompanying colleagues and officials.
Willie Mitre, a clerk, was sentenced to 20 days hard labor after admitting to writing several checks. H. Schranger, a sewing machine agent, faced a similar sentence to await a physician’s finding on his fitness for labor.
Sergeant George Madden of the local army recruiting station leaves for Tallahassee to establish a new Florida capital recruiting office as Sergeant Dan Quillian returns to Mobile. Madden, a veteran of British and Continental forces, has served locally less than a month.
A conference of railroad men and shippers will likely be held in Mississippi to discuss a schedule of interstate rates aligned with state rates. The conference, expected to include the Consumerce Commission, aims to adjust freight charges where state rates are lower than interstate rates.
Fatty Sacto car stops near the site of Niqterod and is fined $400, payment made by her attorney.
Former Canadian premier plans a U.S. tour to thank Americans for wartime services and sacrifices and to study American political systems. He will visit Montreal Winnipeg Pittsburgh Washington Richmond Philadelphia New York Scranton and other small towns while meeting political leaders and exploring rural life.
Aug 2 in Decatur Illinois a canoe or boat carrying four people broke up near the municipal beach. John E. Chamberlain of Pierson Illinois and Miss Clara Peoria drowned while attempting to save their companion. Miss Helen Rotzek of Decatur was rescued. another woman in the party survived. P
Report reaches customs today of a disturbance aboard a ship resulting in three injured women and a daughter of a local agent. Details on the incident and identities remain unclear in the dispatches.
A reported intoxicated man attempted to contact Harding Hotel in San Francisco and was arrested amid disorderly conduct. Police described the incident as a public disturbance with the subject taken into custody.
An incomplete clipping notes relief for Secret Service men with reference to August and local concerns. The fragmentary text mentions personnel changes and a note of relaxation or rest, but lacks full details or context to specify names or duties.
A man identified as a Negro, saly Foy, died in a local hospital after drinking three pints of moonshine in succession. The incident is reported as a drinking-related death with limited details available.
In Georgia on August 2, a senior stock broker, Deremus, announced quit in the wake of falling business. He noted that some stocks were still strong while others weakened, signaling a cautious market outlook for traders.
The report lists daily oil production by region with gains in Oklahoma Kansas Northern Texas and Central Texas while North Louisiana and Eastern areas show decreases or no change. Imports at principal ports rose from 239 714 to 264 429 barrels with regional price quotes across Mid-Continent Pennsylvania and Gulf Coast districts.
New York Aug 2 Efforts to compel testimony from five women about EB Fuller and Com a brokers proceed for the receivers. Four are actresses including Louise Groody wife of TM Ev en and Mrs E M Vanderbilt. one is a former musical star. The women reportedly have been summoned or served subpoenas as part of the inquiry into Fuller’s affairs.
The Commerce Commission found railroad rates for sugar shipping along the Atlantic seaboard and New Orleans generally reasonable. It denied permission to cut Pacific coast to Chicago charges to below existing rates.
Report from San Francisco recounts General Sawyer urging caution as President remains a "sick man" with potential downs. Doctors hesitate to approve travel or long-term plans, weighing rest in a quiet retreat against return to Washington.
An unnamed stage actress believed to be Peggy Caperton refuses to publicize her identity while testifying in a superior court cruelty case. She described the alleged mistreatment by a perverse partner during a six month tour and warned publicity could ruin her career as she travels in New York and California.
A Georgia woman was jailed here after police found the body of her husband three weeks after a violent quarrel in Atlanta. Neighbors reported the dispute and the woman was taken into custody following the discovery of the man shot on the floor.
Chinese troops push north in Namyung province extreme north, with Sun Rae forces in pursuit. Report from Auscribed agency notes ongoing operation as forces advance in harsh conditions.
The article recalls Underwood’s remarks at a banquet honoring him. He expresses gratitude for Alabama’s loyal support to the nation and reflects on Southern contributions to U S history from Yorktown to the Mexican War.
The Oklahoma City forecast calls for thundershowers in the eastern portion and cooler temperatures in the west. Yesterday's readings reached 108 to 111 degrees in Tulsa and Okeene as blistering winds scorched corn fields, while cotton may benefit from the heat.
The Department of Agriculture reports the U S wool clip this year at 328 031 000 pounds. Last year’s clip was 240 155 000 pounds and 223 62 000 pounds in 1921. The figures show a fluctuating pattern across the years 1919 1926 and 1926.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Walsh requesting an ETRA session in Massachusetts. The content includes garbled names and stray phrases, with unclear context and missing details about parties or official actions.
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