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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
1
Mobile officials announce a three day post office sale of government food supplies beginning Monday. The sale aims to distribute surplus wartime rations at cost to Mobile residents amid high demand.
William Randlett Johnston aged 23 son of James F Johnston of 59 Roper Street drowned off Battles on the eastern shore while attempting to swim for help for four companions clinging to an overturned sailboat. Johnston, part of a sailing party that included Erdie Hughes and Miss Susie and Jennie Prout, disappeared about halfway to shore as he swam to call for assistance. his body had not been recovered by noon.
Paris Aug 15 The Thracian question dominates talks between Frank L Polk head of the American peace delegation and Premier Venizelos. Several plans to settle Thrace fail to advance. an internationalized railroad outlet to the Aegean Sea remains controversial. The Supreme Council debates how to divide Thrace among Greece Bulgaria England and France while protecting Constantinople and surrounding areas.
New city orders tightens Bienville Square parking with east side cars facing the curb and sidewalk access restricted. Public officials say the measure reduces spaces but ends the past confusion from cars parked in various angles, improving machine access.
The Horton murder case stalls as the solicitor is absent. Barney Horton sits in court in a citizen’s case over the killing of his wife Mrs. ary. E. Horton, with the police officer in the room and the clothing court delaying proceedings until Tuesday.
The employment bureau of the United States Department of Labor announced this morning that shipyards are in need of all kinds of labor. It cannot find enough men for the positions, especially drivers and mechanics, and imports may be needed to fill daily openings.
A man identified as A. Lentz formerly of Atlanta appeared at headquarters after a News Item notice about him circulated. His two children, unaware of his whereabouts for months, sought information. Lentz works at a local manufacturing plant.
A four day training school will be held with the Whistler Baptist Church starting next Sunday at 11 o clock under the direction of Professor and Mrs. Carter of Montgomery and the auspices of the state board and the Sun board of Nashville. All geehoot workers in south Mobile are urged to attend.
The hot spell in Mobile was broken by a rain and wind squall with 37 mph winds and .38 inches of rain. Temperatures dropped from 94 degrees to 71 by 3 am and 73 by 7 am. Thunderstorms are forecast for tonight and Saturday.
Pittsburgh faces a second strike in four months as 3,000 motormen and conductors walk out over wage demands. Receivers offer a 5 cent raise after war labor board ruling. service also halted on Ohio Electric Railway divisions as trainmen demand higher wages and cars are held pending settlement.
Six defendants arrested days ago for violating the stable ordinance by failing to cement floors were dismissed by the recorder today after statements that the law had been complied with. Named defendants: T. M. Tillman, James Wooten, J. H. Williams, Charles Slaton, W. T. Goubil, Wiltie Clemons.
In probate court Assistant County Solicitor Jack Courtney seeks condemnation of an automobile owned by J. Dunlap alias Son Cohen. The state alleges the car was seized on Aug 3 for use in transporting prohibited liquor.
A health flier notes scouts of Mobile join the camp from September 3 to 17. Exams will be conducted by Moore and other physicians. Only those deemed physically fit will be allowed to participate at Fort Gaines.
First Class Yeoman D A Dennis, on ten day leave from the United States Navy base in Norfolk, is visiting relatives on Church Street. Dennis has served in the navy for some time and expects a promotion soon.
Edward Raines faces a maintaining a vicious dog charge at the police station. Complainant Ernest Malone alleges a dog kept by Raines attacked and bit two of his children. Case called in recorder's court and reset for August 21.
Two hydro airplanes carried the famed roosters Admiral Benson and Secretary Daniels from Mobile to Pensacola yesterday. The planes paused briefly in ice before proceeding to the naval air station at Pensacola today.
Weather forecast from the Associated Press notes local showers and possibly thunderstorms tonight in Alabama and Mississippi and fair conditions in Florida tonight with Saturday bringing local showers and thunderstorms in parts of the region.
W. H. Owens, a stranger, lies injured at Providence Infirmary after an assault. Nick Cokles and Mitchel Latikos were arrested on warrants charging them with assault and battery. The alleged attack occurred early Thursday at a cafe on Gal Street.
A secret indictment charging violation of the Valentine anti trust law was returned today by the Cuyahoga county grand jury. The defendants are Wm. E. Bigalow, Harry J. Bigalow Sr., Harry J. Bigalow Jr., and Albert C. Blair of the Consolidated Fruit Auction Company in Cleveland.
Washington August 1 The Senate committee blocked action on amendments to the food control act proposed by Attorney General Palmer to curb the high cost of living. Chairman Gronns said the committee may act finally on the measure later.
Wallace Idaho August fifteenth miners from Burke Mulian and Nine districts of the Coeur d Alene region walked out after a union vote to enforce an eight hour day. Nearly all workers joined the strike as they demand the shorter shift.
In Montgomery on August 14, a Senate finance and taxation committee favored the revenue bill but made no recommendations on the income tax excess profits tax coal and iron tonnage tax or the taxing machinery. The committee remained tied five to five on some features and plans to work through the weekend into a committee of the whole after noon to advance the revenue measure.
Mobile area residents press federal authorities to probe rent profiteering under wartime relief laws. U S attorney H T Pegues cites landlords raising rents to 45 dollars per month and other cases of extortion. A request for a special federal grand jury in Birmingham follows complaints from soldiers and dependents about inflated rents.
Paris dispatch reports Rumanian forces in Budapest may stay only a few days as Allied discussions proceed. A Bucharest note to the supreme command states troops are ready to leave if a peaceful settlement is reached, with inter allied military advice to guide the action.
The Tennessee river dam at Muscle Shoals has been officially named Wilson Dam by order of the War Department. Secretary Baker, visiting the chemical powder plant there, announced the designation today in Washington.
Federated Railway Shopmen who had been on strike two weeks will return to work tomorrow. Delegates from several hundred thousand members reported last night that the strike was called off. The action began August 1 and disrupted freight and passenger service nationwide. NEW ENGLAND WORKERS BACK ON JOB SATURDAY. Thousands of shopmen and mechanics, who struck last.
Aug 15 report notes a financial agreement between Italy and Great Britain. Italy may cede part of the indemnity due her to ease debt, reflecting wartime settlements and ongoing financial strain between the nations.
Allied powers inform Vienna it will be held responsible for Bela Kun and his delivery for trial by an allied tribunal. The Hungarian communist leader faces charges for hangings and shootings in Budapest and wants to go to the United States with funds his wife and he carried from Budapest.
Washington August 16 More than twenty Republican senators ready for quick ratification with reservations Democratic leaders informed by reservation advocates Thirty Republicans Favor Reservations may force changes in the plan to call additional witnesses and extend treaty debate Senator Hitchcoth to meet President Wilson to discuss Senate strategy administration leaders guard on reservations
Stenographic records will be made of Wilson's conference with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to discuss the peace treaty. The president urged an able recorder and suggested a public transcript, inviting Lodge and members to the White House on Tuesday morning the 19th at 10 o'clock.
State police guard the Standard Steel Car Company after a riot involving thousands of strikers and 500 non union workers. A dozen injured as non union men were attacked while entering the plant. local police and deputies failed to control the scene before state troopers arrived. No new outbreaks reported by noon.
President Wilson vetoed the bill repealing daylight saving law. He cited the nation’s need for production and said he balanced disadvantages and serious inconveniences to farmers against other concerns. He stated the veto came with reluctance and noted the law’s impact on agriculture.
A hearing in supreme court on the Johnson Mays case was postponed until Tuesday by consent. The case involves an American League resident and alleged financial interests linked to a land club and pitcher Carl Mays. The injunction seeks to bar Johnson from interfering with work for the New York team.
London officials announced that Britain and Persia have reached an agreement to provide assistance and guidance to rebuild the Persian state. Negotiations have been ongoing for months as the two governments plan technical aid and advisory support.
Copenhagen reports anti Bolsheviki forces advancing on Petrograd in a potentially decisive push. General Judenitch leads Russian troops, with support from allied forces.
Homer S. Cummings national Democratic committee chairman will attend a meeting of the state five committee in Birmingham on August 21. The agenda includes a key question likely to arise during the session.
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