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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1923

Page

1

Stringent New Milk Regulations Proposed in Mobile

A Mobile county board of health meeting discussed a proposed ordinance to grade milk sold within city limits into three levels, require grade labeling on bottles, and pasteurize lower grades. Dr. L. C. Frank urged changes after a public health survey, with another meeting set to finalize details.

Board of Health of Mobile County Board of Health L. C. Frank Public Health Service Alabama Board"of Health Mmbers Ath Albright & Wood

Fragmentary Alabama Senate Debate On Gag Rule

Disjointed OCR notes describe a heated Alabama senate session with references to gag rules and house sentiment. Mentions Senator Waiter of Ingham opposing measures and forecasting resistance to house resolutions amid party lines.

Body of Charles Lattier Drowned in River

The body of Charles Lattier a 23 year old boilermaker from Baltimore Md employed at Alabama Dry Docks was recovered by a workmen and coast guard crew after he fell into the river last night He previously gave his Retreat Street Baltimore address and Crichton Ala as his present residence He had worked only one day and his relatives were notified for disposition of the body

Charles Lattier Baltimore Alabama Dry Docks Coast Guard Tallapoosa Lattier Dry Dock Company Retreat Street Crichton, Ala

Kiwanis Band Concert in Bienville Square Tonight

The Kiwanis band performs at Bienville Square starting 7:30 PM with America and ends with The Star Spangled Banner. The program features Drago's band and includes Tent City, Crown of Gold, Red Mill, The Blossoms, Love's Secrets, Baby Blue Eyes, Burning Sands, Land of Dreams, My Dream, March of the Dwarfs, Barcarole, and March to the Dwarfs among others.

Kiwanis Bienville Square America Drago Herman Red Mill Victor Herbert Roberts Lecia Frantzen Rosey Tadeeeee Marceau de

Unsettled Weather Forecast For Mobile This Week

Forecasters from the weather bureau warn of unsettled conditions with likely local thundershowers for Mobile tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures will remain near current levels after a high of 90 degrees yesterday and a low of 77 last night.

Mobile Weather Bureau

Maartley Bound Over in U.S. Liquor Case

Maartley was bound over after a hearing before United States Commissioner J. L. Burgett. He was bound over to the federal grand jury on liquor charges in the case before the court.

Maartley U. S

Weather note from Washington on unsettled Alabama and Mississippi

The July 17 weather bulletin reports unsettled conditions across Alabama and Mississippi with potential showers and variable winds. No city-specific details are provided.

Washington Alabama Mississippi

Builders Start Demolition for New Mobile Garage on St Joseph

John W Botter and P G Botter began wrecking two long standing Mobile homes at 110 and 112 St Joseph Street to clear space for a one story brick garage for Mob ile Electric Garage. The 200 by 450 foot lot will feature pressed brick and tile interiors with occupancy expected by mid October. The Herndon Higley and Williams family residences once dominated the block.

Mobile John W P. G. Botter St. Joseph Street Mobdile Electric Garage St.Joseph Street Botter W. H. Marsh W. O. Lott St. Joseph St. Louis Streets Herndon Higley Price Williams Mobile *Y. W. C. A Association Temperance ‘Hall St. Joseph and

Warrior Offers Saving For Shippers On Mississippi-Warrior Barge Rate

A Mobile Chamber of Commerce letter from F I Spaulding urges shippers to use the Mississippi-Warrior barge line to save on iron and steel shipments as rail rates rise. From St Louis Chicago and Pittsburgh to Mobile barge rates run about 3 to 43 cents versus rail tariffs up to 50 to 471/2 cents. The interstate schedule was temporary and will be revised after southeast investigations. R G Cobb and others plan to visit Washington for a conference on southeastern rates.

F. I., Spaulding Mobile Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh Chicago Cairo Washington Interstate Commerce R. G. Cobb Mobile Chamber of Commerfee Southern Traffic League

Three Men Charged With Slot Machine Operation

Three men E. M. Whatley 33 W. M. Cole 54 and A. D. Purifoy 28 faced charges of operating gaming devices after a sheriff raid. Bond set at 100 dollars each. Twenty eight slot machines seized in operations from Mount Vernon to Bayou la Barre with multiple searches in Mobile. No arrests linked to the coin-containing devices.

Sheriff's Department E. M. Whatley W. M. Cole A. D. Purifoy Mount Vernon Bayou la Barré City of Mobile Gente

City considers 75000 additional bond issue for fire stations

At a city meeting Commissioner Hartwell proposed adding 75000 to the existing bond issue to fund two new central fire stations. The proposal may be voted with sewerage and waterworks bonds, with a postponement of the special election possible. The commission also approved a 250 monthly appropriation to Mobile County tuberculosis sanitarium and authorized a 15000 general fund borrow.

Harry T. Hartwell Yerger Crawford Hartwell Taylor Mobile County ’ Culosis Santarium Recorder’s Court W. H. Livingston Marine Hospital

Barwick Arrives to Replace Tug Hukey

The Barwick oil burner from Orange Texas arrived to replace the coal burning tug Hukey which will be returned to the government. Barwick is 150 feet long with a 27 foot 4 inch beam and a gross tonnage of 437. It carries 18 crew and was built in September 1919 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp Elizabethtown New Jersey.

Barwick United States Shipping Board Gulf Towing and Wrecking Company Hukey Orange Texas Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation Elizabethtown New Jersey

First Car Gravel Is Used On Roads In Clarke County

County road forces unloaded the first carload of gravel from the Glendon pit delivered at Oak Grove. County Engineer A G Holder Jr said the gravel will be used to improve Oak Grove roads with more shipments expected soon. After Oak Grove, work moves to a stretch near Citronelle and to finish three quarters of a mile on the Telegraph road to speed state acceptance.

Glendon Clarke County Oak Grove A. G. Holder Board of Revenue Citronelle

Negress Bound Over in Murder Case

Annie Amelia Rhodes, a Black woman, is bound over with no bail after being charged with murder in a city shooting. She was sent to the county jail after appearing before Acting Recorder Tisdale Touart. the shooting victim died shortly after.

Annie Amelia ‘Rhodes Tisdale Touart Recorder’s Court Recorders Court

Craft to Capital Senate Session Resumes

Senator John Craft left at noon for Montgomery to resume his seat in the senate as the legislature prepared to reconvene.

Craft John Craft Montgomery Senate

English Lawn Tennis Council Objects to Women Players Photos

The English Lawn Tennis Association council condemns newspaper photographs of women tennis players and urges press restraint on such images. It argues publication harms the sport’s reputation and questions current oncourt dress, noting Suzanne Langlen’s simple short-skirted attire as typical.

INDON As- Preas English Lawn Tennis Association Perks Ciolas Westminster Gazette Suzanne Langien

Pardon Granted for Editor in Libel Case in New Mexico

Governor J F Hingle signed pardons for Carl Magee editor of the New Mexico State Tribune Albuquerque who was convicted of libel against Supreme Justice F W Parker and of contempt of court His editorials alleged a political machine controlled Judge Leahy s court and he received 360 days in jail plus fines The Magee Publishing Company was fined 4050 and notices of appeal were filed Magee remained free on bond after the pardon announcement

Banta FE N. M J. F. Hingle Carl ©. Magee New Mexico State Tribne Albuquerque Supreme Justice F. W. Parker Fourth Dicial District Court Las Vegas F. J. Leahy Magee Bowe Rorkle New Mexico Leahy Justice Parker Magee Publishing Company Codefendant

Mrs Esther Gray Still in Jail After Bond Set At $3000

Esther Gray remains imprisoned after a month in jail despite a $3000 bail granted at a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Grayson. Physicians reported Douglas Brandon showed improvement, but the defendant could not post the bond.

Esther Gray Douglas Brandon Grayson Brandon

Kidnaping Torture Story From Tulsa Woman

Mrs George Petipol of Tulsa testified at police headquarters that four men and a woman abducted her on a Tulsa street, forced her into a car, and assaulted her with acid at the St Louis San Francisco station. They shipped her by train to Okmulgee to extract information about a Sapulpa suit involving her husband.

Okmulgee Okla George Petipol Tulsa St. Louis-San Francisco Sapulpa

Tulsa Woman Abducted, Taken to Okmulgee, Abused

Mrs. George Petipol reported to police that she was abducted by four men and a woman from Tulsa, held against her will in Okmulgee, and mistreated with carbolic acid poured on her. She said her captors threatened her husband, a Tulsa restaurant proprietor, and warned he would understand the message.

Okmulgee Okla United Pres George Petipol Tulsa Okmulgesé Petipol

Woman Abused After Alleged Kidnapping Claim

Pem Okmulgee reports a woman was held against her will and tortured by a band of men who punished her for living with a white man. Authorities note the incident occurred as part of racist reprisals and sought to identify those responsible.

Bank Convention Opens With 1700 Delegates In Cleveland

The 21st annual convention of the American Institute of Banking began in Cleveland with more than 1,700 delegates including many women. President Carter F. Talman opened the meeting while committees, departmental conferences, a Chicago versus New York baseball game, a Boston Philadelphia debate on branch banking, and an informal ball were on the afternoon and evening programs.

Cleveland American Institute of Banking American Bankers’ Association Carter F. Talman Richmond Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia United States

Love Conspiracy Evidence Found Ties to Bullard Case

In Marietta Georgia July 17 new evidence bearing on the alleged love conspiracy to kill D D Bullard a wealthy young farmer was found Today a pair of denim overalls with a rent matching a piece found on Bullards barbed wire fence was located and identified The authorities say a trump card will be used after the ongoing investigation Simeon Edwards neighbor to Bullard and Ruth Bullard are held on bond in connection with a week old assault and appeared before the grand jury but offered no detailed information.

Marietta D. D. Bullard Bullard Simeon Edwards Ruth Bullard

Abandoned Wife Taken To Sister In KC Restaurant Case

Mrs. Bessie Murphy a 16 year old bride was abandoned by her husband in a restaurant. Authorities urged her sister and brother in law to take her in as police hunted the husband for three days without success. The girl waited at the police station. Besete finally gave up hope of his return.

Kansas City United Press Bessie Murphy Besete

Cotton Mills Plan Part Time Work Schedule

Notices posted at Amoskeag Manufacturing Company mills show the cotton departments will operate the first four days each week. About 10,000 workers in cotton departments and 4,000 in mechanical and other departments are affected, with the latter remaining on full time.

Manchester WN. H Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Aaron Moe Enatines Cas

Part of Krupp Factory Is Idle

July reports from Essen say the Krupp works halted part of its operations amid a large confiscation of surplus stock as Germany reels from steel production cuts.

KRUPP

Leviathan sails as British lines lose sea dominance

The Leviathan completes its maiden voyage to New York as Britain loses maritime edge. The dry liner carried minimal liquor and passengers reportedly aboard with limited drinks. German and American fleets gain ground, sparking talk of subsidies to preserve British supremacy at sea.

F. A. Wray International News Service Cor South N. Eng Leviahan New York Stars and Stripes Leviathan Germany Mercantile Marine Albert’ Ballin Southampton Albert Ballin

Bodies of Yankee sailors returned home from Rio de Janeiro

The bodies of 22 American sailors buried in Rio de Janeiro will be sent home by the United States cruiser Richmond via Hampton Roads in September. The vessel, on an inter-continental cruise to Europe, will go directly to Brasilia and land the fallen at a naval hospital in Norfolk. Next of kin request burial beneath the veteran monument in Rio de Janeiro.

Norfolk Rio de Janeiro Brazil United States Richmond Hampton Roads Europe Burgh Rio de Iro

Davis Cup Finals to Be Held in Deauville

Paris reports the Davis Cup finals between France and Spain will be staged at Deauville on July 29 and 30. The French team will be selected from prominent players including Cochet and M. le Châtelier.

Paris France Spain Deauville An Cochet

Boundary Again Up In Iwed Today

A fragmented note reports a boundary issue and a dent noted in a letter or item. The text is garbled but implies a possible boundary dispute or damage recorded in a communication.

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Senate Senate Waiter Ingham St.Joseph St Traffic Bureau Tug Hukey Pennington Edmund Snell British North Borneo Tropic Land of Mystery Aio Woman Gang Oklahoma K Ujumma Pem Okmulgee Pershing John J Pershing Mount Gretna Pennsylvania Ates Ulster
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