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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

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Mallory Line Sailings Hit By Plans To End Mobile Service

Shipping voices warn the Mallory Line plans to discontinue Mobile to New York service due to labor troubles in New York. The Lake Elmonte sails toward Mobile with cargo but could mark the end of the route if unsuspended, prompting officials to seek reconsideration.

York Mallory 1 Beobile New York Pany Mobilé Intidén Lake Elmonte Mobile B. F. du Bois Ae of Commerce B. F. Ray Mallory 2 New. York Cobb

Modern still found by raiding officers near Cottage Hill

Officers led by Deputy Easterling and Donaghue with Federal Prohibition Officer C P captured a 100 gas capacity copper run illicit whiskey still with condenser at Cottage Hill west of Mobile. They spent the day and night dismantling the setup and destroying barriers and supplies including a spring water pump.

Cottage Hill Mobile Easterling Donaghue C. P. Wit Lingrage

Convicted Negroes of Robbery Charged in Alabama Circuit Court

Annie Burke and Janie Helm, both described as negro women, were convicted in the Alabama circuit court of a robbery charge. This case marks a historic conviction for women in this jurisdiction. The testimony described a May incident in Prichard where Louis Hardy, a Black man, was restrained with a knife and money demanded.

Annie Burke Aha Janie Helm Cou Ee Alabama Eum Ak Louis Hardy Prichard

Waters Re-enlists Immediately After Discharge

Sergeant Waters of the local Marine recruiting station, set to receive his discharge next Monday, will re-enlist for a two year term. Captain Matthew Han, officer in charge of the Orleans district, will be present during the re-enlistment. The Marine intends to depart for New Orleans for final examination and assignment.

George “Waters Monay Matthew Han Orleans Waters Sdes New Orleans

Balloon Flight Ends With Lightning Strike In Mobile

Instructor C M Johnson of the Pensacola balloon service and Lieuts Johnson Courtwright and Clark arrived in Mobile after a trial flight when a bolt disabled the engine near OnshoRo Alabama. The balloon forced to the ground but was later brought back.

C.M. Johnson Pensacolair Mobile Onshoro Lieut. Johnson Ite Courtwright Clark

Mobile Boy Enlists in U.S. Navy At Local Station

Jasper Francis Boone of Mobile joins the U S Navy at the local fitting station and sails for Birmingham. Edison Adams of ?, joined yesterday.

Mobile Boy U.S. Navy Jasper Francis Boone Mobilé Navy Birmingo N Edison Adams

Weather summary for Alabama and Esippi

July 15 report notes partly cloudy conditions across Alabama with local variations. Forecast highlights include scattered clouds and mild temperatures, with no significant precipitation indicated in the region.

Ington Alabama

Ball Game For Orphans Promises Large Turnout This Afternoon

Community event features Kiwanians and Rotarians in a charity baseball game to aid the orphanage milk fund. Advance ticket sales suggest a strong crowd as two-week practice yields confident lineups and a lively, competitive match with pitchers and solid infielders from both groups.

Uid Empana Eee Kiwanians Winter C. H. Powell T. My Linning E. J. Huguenot Lloyd Abbott E. J. Hackett Joe Oe Alvarez Austin Pharr F. Fpf Patterson Herve Charest Dolly Gray Harry Crawford Tom Harcock George Michael Art Herbert Alf Beardslee Jim Glennon Roy Smith Mark Lyons Frank Hatcher Bill Hill Harris Vaughan Russell Lada Bob Weinacker Texas Patterson Burton Butler Bob Turner Bill Lott Henry Luscher George Linning

Thieves Attempt to Burglarize Sheriff Holcombe Home

Deputy police were alerted after burglars tried to break into the second story of Sheriff W H Holcombe Jr s residence on Spring Hill. An inmate frightened the intruders away before they could steal valuables, marking a second such incident this week in the area.

W. H. Holcombe Spring Hill Criff Holcombe Heme Pecraiay Mery

Discharges In Collision At Claiborne Street

No criminal negligence found in the Claiborne and Ya streets collision. Charles G. Tuttle and L. L. Stacey, motorman, were discharged after witnesses testified in recorder's court. The auto struck the street car knocking it off the track.

Charles G. Tuttle L. L. Stacey Wison Claiborne Ya Streets Recorders Court

McCall Acquitted on State Charge in Recorder Court

Archie McCall was discharged today in Recorder's Court on a state charge. The judge said there was no evidence and did not proceed with the case after McCall was docketed. The court noted there would be no further hearing on the matter.

Archie“McCall Club Embloyé Recorder's Court McCall Coos

Cleveland Men Demand Jury Trial in Assault Case

Son Cleveland and Tom Cleveland faced assault and battery and malicious mischief charges from Joe Williamson. They demanded a four juror trial at arraignment in the inferior criminal court and were released on $200 bond. Judge T. T. Shepard ordered a writ of attachment for state witness C. Carr after he failed to appear.

Cleveland Tom Cleveland Joe Williamson Inferior Criminal Court T. T. Shepard C. Carr

Peter Jones to Face Court on Thursday

Peter Jones indicted for the killing of Mrs. Anonie Foster on May 1 at Jd n and Selma streets will go to court on Thursday morning to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. Wit Lewis, a negro, is on trial in the circuit court today for the killing of Heng Miller on dune agsaet.

Peter Jones Anonie Foster Jd N Selma Streets Wit Lewis Heng Miller Dune Agsaet

More Showers Forecast for Friday in Mobile

Forecasters predict more showers and possible thundershowers for Mobile within 24 hours. Tonight and Friday are cloudy with moderate winds shifting occasionally as system moves through the area.

Mobile

American Sailor Escapes Fire In Trieste

Francis Flynn of Antonis Texas, an American sailor and head of US Navy communication services in Trieste, escaped a hotel blaze Tuesday after being trapped on the fifth floor and leaping twenty feet to safety.

Francis Flrynn Antonis Texas United States Navy Communication Services Triest Flynn

Three more plead guilty in $10,000 cigarette theft case

In Mobile circuit court, Charles Jones Columbus Wells and Clarence York admitted guilty to grand larceny in a major theft ring involving $10,000 worth of cigarettes and goods from wholesale houses. The grand jury had returned over 40 indictments against eight defendants for grand larceny and receiving stolen property. Thomas Merry surrendered to answer a grand jury indictment for receiving stolen property.

Mobile Aenace Charley Jones Columbus Wells Clarence York Thomas Merry Pearl and Basil Streets

Cox Plans Direct Progressive Appeal in Ohio Campaign

Democratic nominee Cox plans a direct appeal in his campaign tours targeting elements of both parties. The effort aims to broaden support among farm and urban groups, with key figures linked to Bull and Murdock involved in strategizing for the slate.

Columbus Ohio Cox DraEreaniye Cotte Murdo Bomer Colby Murdock

Girl Killed and 50 Hurt in Chicago Crash

A 14 year old girl died and about 50 people were injured in a crash tied to traffic congestion from a streetcar strike that disrupted Chicago transportation. Union officials said the strike affected about 2,000 workers, while city leaders aimed to maintain service.

Chicago Ryig

Municipal home building fails at New York conference

Report from a housing conference in Europe notes failures in municipal home building. Edward Outon, Baltimore delegate, and Dr. Royal Opeland, New York health commissioner and Roya Institute delegate, returned aboard the Lapland amid concerns over high costs and impractical plans.

New York

Arrestd Immigrant Arthur Ecremont Held by Millis Island

Washington July 4 Arthur Ecremont who faced deportation bail has again been taken into custody by immigration authorities and held at Millis Island labor department announces. He faces probable deportation to Canada on a criminal record and legal charges in Can-

Washington Arthur Ecremont Millis Island Labor Department Bert Cang Svith -Ilegal United States Crim

1228 Accidental Deaths in Tennessee for 1919

Knoxville report shows 1919 fatalities from accidents totaled 1228. Automobile crashes caused 116 deaths while railroad and street car accidents killed 128. All other accidents accounted for 983 deaths across the state.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Tennessee State Board of Health

Two Indictments Against Wanderer Reported

Chicago July 15 A grand jury returned two indictments for and against Carl Wanderer who confessed to killing his wife and a stranger who served as a dupe to simulate a robbery. The cases were voted days ago but held up pending police investigation.

Chicago Carl Wanderer

Garrison at Nuevo Laredo Defeats Rebels

The garrison at Nuevo Laredo defeated rebels who attacked the town early, according to released information from San Antonio dated July 15. Details remain sparse as officials report the clash and its outcome.

Nuevo Laredo San Antonio Tex

Army Planes Open on Round Trip to Alaska

Four planes depart Mitchel Field Long Island at 12 33 PM for a 9000 mile Nome Alaska flight planned to last about 45 days with stops every 200 to 250 miles. The Mineola Alaska expedition aims to establish an aerial route across the western hemisphere. The first leg to Erie Pennsylvania arrived on July 16 at standard time.

Benbola Aes Rian Mitchelfield Long Island Nome Alaska Erie Mae Grand Rapids Mineola

Germany Agrees to Allied Coal Demand With Conditions

SPA Belgium July 15 The Germans accept the allied demand for delivery of 2 000 000 tons of coal monthly. A note laid before Premier Lloyd George at noon outlines five conditions including communication via Foreign Minister Simons and a written note to follow. Allied leaders move toward enforcing the coal quotas with French British Belgian forces to occupy key areas.

Spa Belgium Associated’ Press Lloyd George Simons Germany Villa Fraineuse Italy

Suffragists Demand Action on Ratification in Two States

Suffrage leaders meet with Governor Cox in Columbus to press him to push Democratic legislatures in Tennessee and North Carolina to ratify the nineteenth amendment so women gain the vote next November. Alice Paul arrives to demand a pledge for energetic ratification efforts and the delegation also plans to push Senator Harding.

Columbus Cox Tenessee North Carolina Alice Paul National Woman's Party Phegapet Harding

Helen Taft Marries Frederick Manning at Murray’s Bay

Miss Helen Taft daughter of a former president married Frederick Manning a Yale history professor in Murray’s Bay Quebec. The ceremony was conducted with her father giving her away and attended by visiting Americans at the resort. The couple planned a northern tour to New Haven after the wedding.

Murray’ Bay Que Helen Taft Wiliam Howard PF Wick Johnson Manning Yale University New Haven Conn Taft Bryn. Mawr College Aon Argart United States

Irish race horse fancier found murdered near Thurles

The body of John Dwyer a race fancier was found yesterday near Thurles Ireland on a tract of land from which tenants had been removed. The incident comes after a period of unrest and highlights safety concerns in the area.

Thurles Ireland John Dwyer Aerr Anassa

Fusion Hope Party Forms With Parker Christensen and Hayes

Chicago reports a new Fusion Hope party formed from multiple groups. Patley Parker Christensen and Max Hayes named presidential nominees as delegates from the 48 banner debated their future impact.

Chicago Paine Labor Party Patley Parker Christensen Salt Lake Ey Max 8. Hayes Rorane Roba Ie Committee of 48 Eigwn Christensen Hayes Fortgcaenttera Issa Wey Ae Tse Sada

Farmer Labor Party Lays National Ticket After Stormy Convention

An overnight Farmer-Labor convention culminated in a national ticket formation before daylight. A 48-member committee entered a coalition earlier but many delegates were absent during the long session, signaling a turbulent start to the coalition efforts.

Ester le Poin Lesccnsion Farmer-Labor Party

Labor Record Of Cox And Harding Will Be Issued

The American Federation of Labor planned to issue a labor record comparing Gov. James M. Cox and Warren G. Harding as Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. The federation statement notes the Democratic platform marks progress not found in the Republican platform.

Cox Harding James. M. Cox Warren Garding American Federation of Labor

Turks Slay Twenty Greeks at Nazli in Occupation

A Greek communiqué reported to the state department from Athens says Turkish nationalist forces killed twenty Greeks and took others as hostages before Nazis were occupied by Greek forces after prolonged resistance. The Turks set fire to Nazli before evacuating. Turkish losses included cannons machine guns and other war material.

Washin Uely State Department Athens Broussa

14th Cavalry Relieved From Border Patrol

The War Department announced relief of the 14th cavalry from eight years on the Mexican border and its assignment to Fort Des Moines Iowa as part of a broader policy moving border regiments inland. It also stated that the 3rd 49th and 37th infantry now on the border for four to seven years will be replaced by regiments without prior border service.

Washington 14Th Cavalry Fort Des Moines Iowa War Department 49Th 37Th

Fourth Death From Plague in Pensacola

Pensacola Florida reports its fourth plague death as John Henry Hudson Jr 19 dies after a weeklong Septicemic illness. Health officials say 12 of 5000 rats tested were carriers and all buildings were rapidly evacuated and rat proofed.

Pensacola Fla John Henry Hudson, Jr Hudson

Ruhr coal miners defiant to allies ultimatum from Essen

Report from Essen says Ruhr district miners issue an ultimatum to Spa refusing to follow allied terms if the German government signs the coal protocol. Leaders indicate they may resist if the allies occupy the Ruhr.

Berlin Te Ermai Onal Ruhe Spa Theerman Essen

Shamrock Leads in First America's Cup Race of 1920

Resolute and Shamrock IV crossed the start line in the 1920 America's Cup race at Sandy Hook. Resolute held a narrow lead early, Shamrock fought back amid a rain squall with crews rushing to mend lines. The official start times favored Resolute, but Shamrock pressed hard as the day unfolded.

Sandy Hook Ne Aevoly Shamrock IV Tee Shamrock We Arte Riva Wien Readlute Rgeing En Eoyer Ana He Tain Willamy Rete Ind Hoes Toni Shamrock lApton Resolute Jersey Lipton Burton

Soviet offers reward for self-proclaimed Czar Nicholas

London July 16 A Soviet government reward of 2000000 rubles is offered for the head of a man claiming to be Czar Nicholas of Russia. The claimant, based in Siberia, has drawn a sizable following and says a servant impersonated the czar who was killed at Yekaterinburg with the czar and family.

London Czar Nicholas Russia Siberia Yekaterinburg

Deschanel Signals Possible Resignation in France

President Oak Deschanel told the government he would resign if unable to resume duties within a month, per the Liberte report from Paris dated July 1. The brief item notes his conditional departure amid ongoing national concerns.

Paris Oak Deschanel 1Ee la Liberte

Cox and Ohio anticipated in Cox carry plan

Wall Street bookmakers quoted odds that Governor Cox would win the November election in both Ohio and New York. On Wednesday the odds were about 2 to 1 in favor of Cox and shifted to 2 to 1 by today’s trade, reflecting market sentiment.

New York Wall Street Cox Oda

Polish TM wrecked near Minsk amid Red advance

Dispatches report Polish and Polish allied forces destroyed or driven from the Bobruisk area southeast of Minsk by Bolshevik offensives. Evacuations feared as Lithuanians may seize territory while Polish and Lithuanian actions intertwine with shifting fronts along the Caspian region and southward movements reported by British sources.

London Bobruisk Minsk Beresina Moscow Kovno Caspian Sea Secord Warsaw Vigla Nortt Treault Atron

Bolshevik Forces Cross Vilna River in Poland Front

The Soviet forces claim to have crossed the Vilna river north of Vilna and driven Poles from Kameneté-Podolsk. They report advances west of Molodetchno and toward Baranovitch and Slutsk, with fierce Polish resistance along the Dubna and Dniester lines.

London Mashevik Vilna Kameneté-Podolsk Rygee Molodetchno Minsk Baranovitch Slutek Bolshey Éhure Dubna Dniesterers

Chicago Electricians Strike Halts Streetcar Service

About three thousand streetcar workers from seven unions walked out at around 4 am after wage demands were refused. They contended pay hikes were deserved following a fare increase from six to eight cents.

Chicago

New Orleans Metal Workers Strike Ends

In New Orleans the metal trades strike involving more than 3,000 workers and tied up ship repair docks ended. A new wage rate was set, increasing by ten cents an hour over the previous scale, with workers returning to their jobs.

New Orleans Jaly

Destruction of Hun Air Supplies Reported

From Friedrichshafen and Geneva comes word that German air stores are being destroyed under Allied supervision. Factories and facilities are being cleared as part of Versailles terms.

Cablete Geneva Cordance Versailles Firich&hafen Friedrichshafen Germany

Plans complete for Eugenie funeral in Madrid

An ambassador arrived in Madrid with orders regarding Eugenie’s funeral. King Alfonso II plans a formal procession and burial details. the event will be held tonight, with the body prepared for transport to England for burial.

Madrid

London July Dispatch on Soviet Peace With Poland

Telegraph dispatch reports Bertin quoting a Soviet organ that Russia would seek peace with Poland, with mentions of upheaval and a capitalistic future. The fragment references geopolitical shifts and a tentative agreement affecting eastern Europe.

London Bertin Russia Poland

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