16 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1923
Page
1
A burglar shot Mrs Holmes and her husband in their Oakdale home as they awoke around 2 am. The thief fired once, striking Mrs Holmes in the leg and grazing her husband. The couple’s searchlight revealed the intruder who fled as a revolver shot rang out.
Hearings will gather information on the long and short haul clause of the transportation act. The inquiry, led by Sarit batte, aims to assess congressional intent and potential amendments for the next session. Changes in Mobile rates under this section are noted as affected by competitive factors.
Recorder Touart told Henry Bangs that public amusement parks cannot be used while intoxicated. Bangs faced a $25 fine or 25 days in jail after being arrested late Sunday afternoon by a Mobile police officer for drunken behavior at Vacusse Park.
A Navy re-enlistee may select his ship for reenlistment from among new cruisers Ryieigh Concordnornati and the battleship Colo. He can request timing and station on his preferred vessel as ships prepare for maiden cruises in September.
A proposed advertising bill, sponsored by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, will be submitted to the legislature. The amendment aims to clarify truths in advertising, replacing misleading wording, and copies are circulating among members of the state motion to endorse the change.
Forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday with scattered thundershowers. No change in overall conditions as the outlook remains warm and humid across the region.
Judge Claude A Grayson granted habeas corpus release for Mrs Esther Gray 29 held on assault with intent to murder in a June shooting that wounded Douglas Brandon 30 a clerk. Bail set at 3000 while case delayed to July 2 as Branton shows improvement.
Deputies report two weekend arrests for speeding with no offenses found on Friday and Saturday nights. The only arrest involved Ben Jackeoh for driving with no lights on Cedar Point road. Bernstein says speeding has dropped as the campaign continues to curb highway recklessness.
Federal prohibition raids at Satsuma near Mobile led to five arrests. A quantity of colored shinny and charges against the five include violation of the prohibition law. Names listed include Claude C Hartley Sr and Mrs Marie lins along with others.
A Crichton meeting discusses the proposed stock law to curb cattle roaming at large within the suburb. The session continues with the board to vote, amid resident concerns, as organizers seek to beautify and protect property.
Representatives from Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimist, Civitan and Lyons met at the Battle House to plan a public campaign for completing the Gulf coast link of the trans continental highway. Local clubs will form committees to work with H. Peek to arouse interest and secure support for construction from Jacksonville to San Diego.
Forty eight ballot boxes returned to the sheriff from the Saturday special election. William H Holcombe S Jr and Vincent Kilborn elected to fill vacancies caused by resignations of R E Cunningham and J J Russell. Canvass scheduled for Friday by Judge Price.
Joseph Crosta of Stamford Connecticut is in Mobile on a cross country hiking tour. A former soldier and noted hiker, he is dubbed Joe the forty eight stater for his wide travels. He plans to continue from Mobile to New York then on to complete about 40 000 miles in a biking leg of the journey.
Two Norwegian sailors named Knut and another, ages 25 and 30, were arrested on Royal Street this morning and taken to police headquarters for questioning regarding federal matters. The brief report notes limited details on the circumstances of the arrest.
The Bay Steamer Manatee enters service on the Pairhope run after leaving Boston for its eastern shore voyage. The move marks the start of a life era for the company as the steamer takes its place in regional transportation.
Emperor of China fled from the Forbidden City at night after a plot to assassinate him was uncovered. He was later found miles away and kept under guard while police investigated. The plan reportedly included arson and looting intended to destabilize the capital.
Chicago July 16. Twenty two men were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to transport 1 000 cases of liquor from the Old Grand Dad Distillery Louisville Ky to Chicago. Names include H Wathen and Kennedy of Louisville and John J McLaughlin Matthew Weydert of Chicago. Indictment notes payments of 20000 and 10000 to two participants.
New York July 16 Housewives who joined a consumer strike to push sugar prices down are advised to end the boycott and buy sugar for canning and other uses. Mrs Pulin Heath president of the National Housewives Association says gradual repletion of purchases will steady prices and prevent a sharp rise, noting farmers would otherwise lose and costs would reflect next year.
Officers discuss extending the Mobile branch to aid hardwood manufacturers and dealers. J H Townsend secretary manager of the association, headquartered in Memphis, was in Mobile recently for talks on expansion and possible upcoming meeting to finalize details.
The Fort Mobile army recruiting district reports tenth ranking in the Fourth Corps area with 613 recruits secured for the year. Mobile credited Fort ning, son 97, as part of the totals.
A express train rear collided with a tram in Gotham trapping passengers in the first car. Guard rails prevented wider city street damage as ambulances, police, and firemen responded to the scene.
London July 2 a bureau reveals the Prince of Wales maintains a small global network of suppliers. It names tailors Malta a Florist Melbourne a biscuit maker Ontario a carpet dealer Peshawar a hatter Calgary and a silk retailer among others tasked for royal fittings.
Urban council approves sale of mature willows along Weetvine road to a Greenville firm that makes artificial limbs. The piece notes the old romance tale spoken between a man and a maid and ends with a wry line about wooden legs.
At Chanute Field Urs July 16 officers acted fast after a navy plane carrying aerial photographers dropped a landing wheel in flight. Lieuts. Rey F. Hartig and L. A. Hope piloted a second plane, maneuvered to earth, and avoided serious injury despite damage to the first ship. The rescuers pursued the photographers, who recovered the wheel and signaled their safe arrival.
Survivors of the American Expeditionary Force unveil a monument near the bridge entrance at Chateau-Thierry honoring the Third Division. The dedication recalls the division's actions in June 1918 and marks a local commemoration of those events.
Holyoke Mass July 16 The largest textile concern in the city adopted a four day working schedule. The Alpaca Company employs several thousand operatives and will continue the four day week indefinitely.
Local authorities held three Alabama men after a brutal killing in a rural setting. Witnesses testified the victim was lured into the woods by Hardin who claimed a confrontation over a gambling debt. A .46 caliber pistol and blood were found on Hardin, with one shot believed fired during the incident.
In New Haven on July 18, surgeons at a medical institute detailed several operations. Treatments included transfusing filtered blood from abdominal sources back into patients and repairing heart injuries. One case involved removing blood from the heart cavity, washing, and suturing a stab wound with the patient near discharge.
London officials stated at the armament conference that no breach of law charges were made, with Lt. Airy noting Britain retains full freedom of action in Singapore. Delegates understood Britain would keep naval and military stations and no reasons were given for any such charges.
The Sydney and Scie Railway faced renewed strain when a rail was removed and an express train barred by a youth arrested for jamming a switch. Authorities moved quickly to prevent a derailment and quell the escalating steel and coal dispute.
A fragmentary report notes a secret klan meeting at Ashevel E C held July 16 with members including Dr H W wizard and other attendees. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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