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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1923

Page

1

Dorion Arrested on Warrant After Tax Dispute Incident

Dorion, a state and county collector, was detained at the police station on a warrant after an encounter with Albert S. Towle, a county board official. Dorion claimed Towle accused him of a fishy tax claim, leading to a physical altercation in Halli’s office and Dorion’s subsequent bond posting for appearance in recorder’s court.

Dorion Asene Albert S. Towle Fairman Board of Revenue and Wad Commissioners T. H. Hallis Enearthy Towle Mr.well Owle Dorlon Aoe Dor Halll

Government Seeks Seizure of Auto Used in Liquor Trade

Judge Robert T. Ervin rules that vehicles used for liquor traffic may be seized under the revenue act even if title belongs to another. The Puckett car, charged with tax law violations, was contested by Mrs Puckett who claimed it was hers. A jury at the August special session will determine intent to evade liquor tax.

Robert.t. Ervin District Federal Court H. I. ‘Puckett Supreme Court of the United States Puckett Pucket

Broadus shot by officer in police court case

A 19 year old, Roe Broadus, armed with a large knife, was shot in the leg by Patrolman Joe Tarr while resisting arrest after a rampage at Franklin and Morgan streets. He testified he had used dope and swallowed white tablets. several hundred onlookers watched as officers subdued him during the incident.

Roe Broadus Joe Tarr Witn Broad Sister Accorder Grove Tarretati Franklin and Morgan Streets Quella Diaturbance

Henderson carries a complement of officers and men

The Henderson will carry a complement of 19 officers and 460 men including units of the United States Navy. The president and Mrs are expected to wait aboard as part of the marine guard detail commanded by Capt. F. Zoe der with Cape Buchanan in command.

United — Navy Washington, D.C Marine Guard F. Zoeder Henderson Cape Buchanan

Name committee to aid pension bill

Fragmentary text indicates a committee to aid a pension bill was named. Mentions a promise from New York to introduce or support the measure early in the session. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The passage is garbled and incomplete.

Ares Cence New York Tower

Salesman Fined For Speeding Under Court Proceeding

George Kelpack, a traveling salesman, was arraigned on speeding charges and fined $15 or 15 days in jail. The case details reference a man cited for operating an automobile without proper peace and safety, with penalties outlined as $50 or 50 days in some portions of the record.

George Kelpack

Man Held On Statutory Charge

John Simon a Greek resident was held on a statutory charge. He is linked to a location at 1350 Seat Wilkinson Street and remains in custody awaiting further action from authorities.

John Simon Wilkinson Street

Traffic Board Discusses New Rates and Schedules

The traffic board met to discuss new rates and the upcoming schedule changes. Officials expect revisions to take effect at midnight this Saturday.

Plan Fight to Keep Daphine Normal School

A statement of reasons supports keeping the Daphine normal school in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce plans to present to the state board of education and legislature after a regional conference. The document argues the shore of Mobile Bay is suitable and accessible for a normal school with proper facilities and attendance.

Daphine Normal School State Normal School Amas Ink Mobite Mobile ‘Bay

New U S Men Sent Here in Prohi Work

Fragmented OCR note reports new U S men sent to enforce prohibition work in Mobile with unclear details about origin and duties. The brief suggests a government manpower deployment but lacks coherent specifics.

U.S Prohi

Mobile appoints special officer to head quarters force

Detective Roll Mobile announces the appointment of Harbert HUB Bennett as a special officer at police headquarters. The Mobile department touts a large plain clothes and detective squad with twenty-one men on the payroll.

Mobile Harbert Hub Bennett George Craw United States Te City Touart Dorion Rabby Murray Moody Proody Mangan

Survey Planned of Industries by Local Chamber

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce launches a detailed up to date survey of local industries. The plan mirrors a prior Atlanta survey by Addicks and will compile data from local statistics, business heads, and personal investigation to gauge the region's economic landscape.

Mobi Chamber of Commerce Addicks Atlanta Mobile

Man Faces Bond Issue In Mississippi Alabama Case

Fragmentary note states a bond was set in a case involving men accused of moving oxen and lumber to Alabama without authority. Oak Grove appears as a location in the referenced incident. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm dates or full charges.

Miss Alabama N & Lumber Said Oak Grove

Court to Close For Fourth of July Holiday

Courts will not hold sessions of the recorder's, probate, circuit, inferior, criminal, civil or juvenile courts tomorrow from 9 to 11 in the morning due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Ising Sean

Foreign Ship Lines Agree to Bring No Rum

Foreign liners will stop bringing liquor to the United States under new rules. Consular officers will watch cargoes at foreign ports and only medicinal liquors may pass with strict conformity to foreign laws. Destruction or sale of seized liquor stocks is expected as penalties and protests continue.

Ana Sasha Eose Treasury New York Boston Forminy Ance

Belgian answer sent to London on Franco-Belgian reparations

Brussels reports the Belgian reply to Britain's reparations questionnaire has been dispatched to the Belgian agent in London. He is scheduled to depart for Lord Curzon later today.

London Brussels Aete Lord Curzon

Steamer Advance Total Loss After Sea Collision

Halifax July 3 The steamer Advance out of port today became a total wreck after a collision. The hull cracked in two and the ship sank. All 60 to 70 passengers including women and children were safely removed.

Halifax Advance Sonana

Big Fight Returns to Be Called From Register News Item

The Mobile and News Item complete arrangements to deliver news of the boxing event to its readers. The fight is scheduled to take place as previously announced and the club aims to bring the event to the public with full coverage.

Register-News Armain

Dempsey Gibbons Title Fight Called Off In Great Falls

The Dempsey Gibbons championship bout was reportedly called off after promoters failed to raise $109,000. Negotiations collapsed after an argument between Jack Kearns and George H. Stanton over funds. Shelby interest and a backup plan to stage later matches were discussed, with Johnson from Shelby traversing 100 miles to Great Falls.

Great Falls Mont Associated’ Prous Sean Asee Yes Seemee Ah Abit Bae Ny Satna Oktape Sneha Eitoes Loy J. Sapiumby Shelby Ally Johnson George H. Stanton Stanton Trust and Savings Bank Jack Keaes Stanton Kearns Dempsey Gibbons

Wisconsin universities face $14 million funding crisis

The University of Wisconsin and nine state normal schools confront nearly 14 million dollars in unfunded appropriations as the legislature blocks higher education funding without income surtaxes. Lawmakers refuse to authorize support unless surtaxed funds are adopted, threatening continued operation and education services.

Madison Wis The Associated Press University of Wisconsin State Normal Schools Senate von Wisconsin A. Toder

Lake County jury chosen in conspiracy trial

A Lake County jury was selected to hear the conspiracy charges against J. C. Wierich and alleged ties to a governor case. The panel was completed but the trial was adjourned until morning as jurors and court officials addressed procedural questions about influence and misconduct claims.

Waukegan Associated Preas Lake J. C Wierich Ernor Lee Small Mlinois Field Gmail Teenie Te Fund

Florida East Coast Railway seeks $2 million bonds

Washington July 3 The Florida East Coast Railway today asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue a $2,000,000 five percent equipment trust to purchase additional equipment.

Washington Florida East Coast Interstate Comm

Village Destroyed by Fire in Vermont Town

Hardwick Vermont reports a small village devastated by a fire early today. Aid was summoned as authorities assess the damage and cause.

Hardwick Vermont

Court Petitions Reveal Family Support Dispute

Edna and Lena Leiser, aged 18 and 54 respectively, seek relief in a 7th circuit petition claiming owed support from their father. Edna asserts worth 10,800 in service value, Lena demands 109 and a deduction from her claim. The siblings estimate annual worth of 400 for labor amid disputes over food and clothing.

Mae Edna Lena Leiser Panonadne Lena

Rustig Rampage Rocks Minnesota Wisconsin Chase

An armed fugitive named Rustig fled across Minnesota and Wisconsin after a fatal shooting of Sheriff Aberdeen. He exchanged gunfire with posses atop a Great Southern freight train before stealing a car and fleeing to a private garage.

Little Falls Ming Rustig Fuclre Huberteet Great Southern Rust Minnesota Wisconsin FR. Cberdeen Rust, Leapet Train, Stole Am Automoshe A Ae Rust Jeriesi

Inquest Held Over Body of Dead Girl

An inquest was opened into the death of a girl after a road accident. Officers Mumby and Miller investigated, with the driver held without charge as inquiries into the slippery pavement and cause proceed.

Tet Ward J. DD Mumby Eh A Miller

London Dock Hit by Labor Trouble

London reports a dock strike tied up Hull and Bristol harbors as workers protest a proposed wage reduction under a national agreement. The dispute centers on a cut of one lisle per register affecting operatives, with perishable food supplies in question.

London Dock London Asso- Press Hull Peeereey Bristol

German Towns Seized In Rapid July Advance

A fragmentary report notes French forces advancing into another German town in July. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate German counteractions and troop movements in the region.

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