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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1923

Page

1

Streetcar Disorder Leads to Fines for Two Men

Two men charged with disorderly conduct after a disturbance on a street car last night were fined $50 each or 50 days in police court. Officers testified they grabbed the fare box and blocked exits, while witnesses said they were intoxicated and ejected from the car earlier.

E. M Walnert Texas Buck” Taylor, Jr Monroe Park Sidorft Waldorf Hed Moody Tarr

Louis Imsand Dies. Longtime Grocer at Springhill

Louis J. Imsand a well known grocer aged 58 died early Tuesday at his home 1615 Springhill Avenue after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 30 PM from his home and 3 PM from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He leaves four children and was active in local Benevolent circles.

Louis J. Imeand Spring 1 Springhill Avenue St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mr. Imsand Fourdren Louis J. Imsand Znies Marguerite Chrome Seas Sea

Fruit Vegetable Rates Revised Across Mobile & Ohio Lines

Revised tariff notes published by the Mobile & Ohio line show new fruit and vegetable shipping rates for a wide list of produce moving from Mobile to various points on its system. The changes, embedded in a potting woven schedule, set higher rates on commodities including pesticides and other items in the commerce list.

Somadlan Chamber of Joie Mobile & Ohio Line Mobile

Missing Man Sought by Police Request

The police were asked to locate H. A. Scott of Prince, Kentucky, by H. A. Scott who believes her husband may be missing. The appeal seeks information to confirm his whereabouts and safety.

Police ‘Department H. A. Scott Princeby Ky H. A

Weather Update for Menincton July 5

Weather report for Menincton notes July 5 conditions with heat and humidity. No precipitation reported and temperatures expected to reach near record highs.

New Bills Discussed At Mobile League Meeting

The Mobile County League of Women Voters met at the YWCA to discuss juvenile court bills and proposed changes. Edward Grove attended and will confer with Judge Coffin on the measures. The group outlined plans to recruit unregistered women and hold district meetings to promote voter registration.

Alabama League of Women Mobile County League of Women Voters James Higan Edward Grove Mobile Tie Frank Coffin

All Efforts to Float Altamaha Fail

The Altamaha remains afloat no more. repeated attempts near Pensacola fail as tugboats work daily. The vessel’s hold is flooded, hindering lifting, but pumping has reduced water in the Gulf towing and wrecking effort.

Altamaha Went 'Aabete Sania A Pensagoia

Case Postponed To Saturday In Recorder Court

Absent tax collector P B Dorion prompts delay in a docket of assault and battery as case is reset to Saturday. The court notes Dorion's warrant and involvement of county officials and T H Halliwell in county court snoues.

P. B. Dorion Recorder's Court Dorion Tast Pera Eo County Tex Adviner T. H. Halliwell

Freedom Ends as Alleged Thief Is Taken Before Bar

New York authorities end a long pursuit by arraigning Thurston a former bank official from Jacksonville Fla on federal charges. He was held in 11600 for immediate return to Jacksonville. The alleged crime occurred August 1 1921 and authorities tracked him nationwide.

New York Freedom Cate Jacksonsville Fla Nei. R Thurston Hitchcock Alexander Olfe Jacksonvilurston Latham New York’s United States

Power Files Motion Asking New Trial Nacha

Sam Poweer, former taxicab operator, convicted in a criminal court last Thursday of violating a law and fined $101 plus court costs. He filed a motion for a new trial today as the case remained under review after late July.

Sam Poweer

Tunstall Dropped From Police Rolls

Local police records show Tunstall removed from police rolls amid an ongoing inquiry. Chief of Police Fd 4 co namescy states a successor has not been announced yet.

Tunstall Police Wiwara Tasstel

Northrop Charged With Embezzlement in Federal Case

Northrop, arrested after arrival, faces embezzlement charges in a federal case. He and brothers M F Northrop W H Northrop and J W Ferrell of Atmore Alabama are linked to funds misappropriation and false entries to defraud a federal reserve bank. Northrop allegedly cashed a $10,000 check at Merchants Bank.

M. F. Northrop W. H. Northrop J.W. Ferrell Atmore Ala Northrop Federal Reserve Bank

County court reports multiple driving infractions and tractor purchases

The record lists Carl Davis W M Joyner Leonard Fitsgerald and Eugene Tyson Grover Bolton and E V Lewis charged with operating automobiles without lights with fines and costs set. It notes the first of three Fordson tractors bought by the board of revenue and road commissioners for county highway work was launched on the state road with A G Holer Jr detailing scraper use and rapid delivery of the other machines.

Ftre Carl Davis W. M. Joyner Leonard Fitsgerald Eugene Tyson Grover, Bolton E. V. Lewis Bernstein and Lartigue Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Gmeaway A. G. Holéer, Jr

Wife of Sheriff Cazalas Injured by Open Drain Fall

Mrs. Paul Cazalas, wife of Sheriff Cazalas, suffered painful injuries after falling into an open drain near Magnolia at Fairhope. Her condition is described as serious, with a possible fracture. she will be unable to leave her home for some time.

Paul Cazalas Sheriff Cazalas Fairhope Magnolia

Pennsylvanian Appointed to Federal Attorney Role

Chicago July 5 Roscoe Koch of Potteville Pennsylvania has been appointed special assistant to the attorney general and assigned to the division handling claims against the United States Justice Department announced.

Chicago Roscoe ‘Koch Attorn Potteville A Vision United “Department of Sie Tice

Thompson to Be Given Truth Serum in Chicago

In Chicago on July 4, a plan to test scopolamine, dubbed truth serum, on Fred Thompson the so called girl bandit who impersonated a maniac to slay Richard C. Tesmer was announced by A McDonnell a prison official. He said Thompson would receive the serum with a psychologist present and a police observer.

Chicago Fred Thompson Richard C. Tesmer McDonnell Donnell Thompson Moyran Collins Ans

Woman Unable to Describe Attack in Wellston Ga Report

A July 5 report from Wellston Georgia notes a woman unable to describe her attacker. The brief item identifies an unnamed man as the suspect in the incident.

Wellston, Ga

Houn' Dogs Protest Missouri Tax Measure

A parade of houn' dogs and their owners marched through the city to protest a new tax. The demonstration featured dogs tied to their owners as they passed by, with residents voicing concern that the tax would reduce local canine populations.

Missouri Sion Wendowudge J. H Houn’ Dawg

Honeymoon Ends in Tennessee Car Crash Killing Bride

A honeymoon trip ended when a car from Bluefield West Virginia overturned near Rutledge Tennessee. Mrs Edith Diggs was killed when the vehicle pinned her beneath it. Samuel W Diggs was seriously injured and Mrs Love of Oliver Springs survived with minor injuries. A fifth occupant and Mr Love escaped unharmed while the group headed to Oliver Springs for a July Fourth visit.

Rutledge Tenn Edy Samuel W. Diggs Bluefielah Weet Wa Digge Diggs Edith Love Oliver Springs Bluefields Oliver ‘Springs West Virginia Yesteratte

Georgia Moves to Repeal Prohibition Law in State

Dr Craig Arnold introduces a Georgia bill in the House to repeal the prohibition statute to remove conflict with federal law. He cites enforcement clashes among 460 counties and sheriffs and notes opposition from some ministers and women while federal officers are seen as enforcing nationwide prohibition.

Yols Nouse of Representatives Craig Arnold Smidion Georgia Ieelaine Schuabien Arnold Atlanta New York Repre- Arnold

England Hears Rum Smuggling Questions in Commons

Fragmentary text notes a July 5 discussion in the House of Commons about rum smuggling and a committee led by Donald McNeill. Mentions United States link and ongoing efforts to address liquor setting and enforcement.

Baldwin The of Commons Donald McNeill

Three Die in Midnight Poker Game Gun Battle

In Nashville last night a pistol duel at a west side residence left three men dead Phi Buchanan M D Herrison and Will Alexander. Two other players are being questioned as police investigate the shooting that began after a dispute over marked cards involving Alexander followed by return fire.

Nashville Tenn Midight Phi Buchanan M. D. Herrison Will Alexander Cheek Alexander

More Citizens Allowed At Army Camps In Southeast

Atlanta July 5 as new orders set total training strength at 4400 men across three camps. Southeast gains share of turnout due to population, boosted by Captain Clarkening Camps Association and regional leadership. Louisiana tops states in attendance, followed by Florida Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi and Alabama.

Atlanta Capt. Clarkening Ae Ewe A Louisiana Florida Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi Alabama

Gibbons to be honored at St Paul hometown reception

Civic leaders and business people plan a reception for Gibbons in St Paul to celebrate his return after reaching two cities. Tommy, Mrs. Gibbons, and the three children are expected to attend a welcome event with local residents and dignitaries.

Paul Minn United Shelby Busin Tommy Conan

Train hits car mortally injures youth in Tennessee

In Chattanooga vicinity July 22 Charlie Cummings 22 of Cal was driving south when a N O and T P Railroad train struck his automobile at a grade crossing. He died soon after at the hospital. The crash left his family in mourning. Ireland’s Free State declared tranquil by Healy after imperial talks and internal strife.

Chatt Anooga Tenn Charlies Cummings Daisy N. O T. P Cummings Cal Dove OF Peace Erin London Ireland Great Britain Timothy Healy Irish Free State Daily Express Free State

Hines Arrives at Colored Institute in Tuskegee

Director Frank Hines of the War Veterans Bureau came to Tuskegee Alabama to personally inspect the control of the disabled Negro veterans hospital. He met with the Citizens’ Committee to discuss the controversial issue during a 2 PM session.

Hines Colored ‘Institute Tuskegee, Ala Frank Hines War Veterans’ Bureau Disabled Negro Veterans’ Hospital Citizens’ Committee

Oil Operators in Texas Plead Guilty

Fort Worth Texas July 5 B M Hatfield Charles D Spatn Benjamin Carl Hatcher and Edwin H Smith connected with an operation plead guilty to charges of using the mails to defraud this morning. Sentence to be passed later today.

Fort Worth Texas B. M. Hatfield Charles D. Spatn Benjamin Carl Hatcher Edwin H. Smith Avril

Did He Really Kill Woman to Make Own Way

An arrest in Springfield is linked to the murder of a woman said to be a rich foster mother, Mrs. Mary Seals, 79, who lived near the city. The accused, once an inmate of a regional school, allegedly confessed he killed to make his own living, with authorities questioning the claim and probing the motive.

Springfield Isis Mary Seals Es County Iilinola

Machine Gun Used to Stop Oil Well Fire

In Corbicana Texas a military gun and a Teane battery were deployed to suppress a blazing Christmas tree oil well. Fire began Monday at He-McKee No 1 and caused an explosion with fifteen workers killed. six survived. Attempts with 27 mm rounds failed. a 75 mm French gun is suggested for better results. Major Charles A. Davis reported the incident.

Corbicana Texas Mitchell-Jonait Iy Ayn St Charles A. Davis

Balloonists Jump From Craft During Ohio Flight

Two balloonists forced to jump from their basket eight miles northeast of Bryan Ohio as the balloon City of Springfield escaped in the national race. Donaldson said he could not rip the vane for a landing and both men chose to jump while the gas bag and equipment drifted away. Landing occurred at 6 12 this morning.

Indianapo Iuly Wad Arolas Fair Snr AL Brack Yen’ Riche Tela Ihea Bryan Ohio Springfield Donaldson Associated Press

Kansas Town Drenched as Nooseho River Floods Council Grove

Council Grove Kansas was inundated by the Nooseho river flood early today with depths from a few inches to four feet. Main street was largely under two feet of water as the season's highest rise since 1903 followed Tuesday nights rainfall. Wheat in the valley was reportedly washed away or beaten down. The river slowly fell locally while rising again near Emporia where it left its banks late yesterday.

Council Grove Kans Main Street Noosho Emporia

Bank teller death by own action at Philadelphia Savings Funds Society

John P. Davin Jr a teller at the Philadelphia Savings Funds Society shot and killed himself after the bank opened on July 5. Initial examinations show affairs in order and no foul play suspected.

Philadelhia John P. Davin, Jr Philadelphia Savings Funds Society

Trial updates in Dan We sinbothan case over tabert death

Report from Lake City on ongoing trial proceedings with references to Dan We sinbothan and Martin Tabert and questions about testimony. The account notes potential rebuttal testimony and alleged misstatements while detailing courtroom actions and witness questions from the day.

Prohibition Topic At GE Convert

Fragmented notes discuss New York repeal efforts and constitutional questions about prohibition. The text references sovereignty and foreign policy stance, with unclear names or dates.

Silencer On Death Faces Brush Border

Fragmentary notice notes a death related incident involving a silencer and a pot shot. Details are unreadable but imply a potential firearm context near a brush border area.

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Louis J. Imland Udredge Taber En Menincton Alabaria Mre Powe Ao FF England Self Gibbons Kansas Town Teller Nesses Putnam Lumber Dr. Jones Dean R. Johnson Avelli Charg
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