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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1922

Page

1

Deputies to Guard Rail Yards as Mail Movement Is Shielded

United States Marshal C C Gewin prepares to deputize ten men as special guards for railroad shops in Mobile and Whistler after Washington guidance. Applicants fill questionnaires. deputies may guard cars and interstate commerce, with a police unit also monitoring. A court freed R M Bowers on concealed weapons charges after testimony about self defense and threats. Further hearings set on other suspects as tensions flare over shop walkouts and anti-picketing broadly affect yard activity.

United States C. C. Gewin City Whistler Washington Ose Mobile U. S R. M. Bowers Bop South Claiborne Street Berd Royal and St. Fransie C. Hell D. H. Edington Bowers Tyrell R Son Royal Street Wers Royal St. Francis Streets John Repoll Repoll Thetorney Plainants J. M. Psmith K S City Marcet Smith Arthur Roycroft Charles

Fire rages in Greenwich Village warehouse killing two

Firefighters battled dense smoke as explosions shook a Greenwich Village warehouse. by noon two were dead, nearly 30 injured and three missing. The blaze drew vast apparatus, forced 200 families from homes, and damaged paper stock valued at $300,000 with papers from Star Publishing and New York Tribune stored inside.

New York Associated Press Greenwich Village Jane Street Greenwich Avenue 12Th Street Sth Avenue Equ Smoky Joe” Martin Eir Brooklyn S&s Hemian Patrick Driscoll Star Publishing Company New York American New York Tribune

Weather and schedules from a midweek game card

A fragmented listing shows upcoming matchups with venues and conditions: New Orleans at Nashville, Mobile at Chattanooga, Birmingham at Memphis, New York at St Louis, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Chicago, and Chicago at New York among others. Conditions vary from clear to cloudy with times around 2:15 to 3:15 UTC.

Orleans Nashville Mobile Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Little Rock York St. Louis Threatening Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York Cleveland Boston Washington

Gulf States Steel Rises At Opening

New York trading opened with cautious optimism as stocks rose. Gulf States Steel gained 1 1 2 points, Crucible Steel jumped 2 1 2 points, and American Can advanced 1 1 4 points. Rail shares moved up within narrow limits as foreign exchange stayed firm.

Gulf States Steel New York Wall Street Crucible American Can Baldwin Mexican Petroleum

Cops and Candidates Baseball Game At Monroe Park

After three weeks of heavy training the Candidates and Coppers teams will play a 4 pm baseball game at Monroe Park as part of Mobile Police Relief Association day. The event caps a picnic and leads into the association’s grand ball with Officer Buss Bressingham directing activities.

Monroe Park Mobile Police Relief Association Buss” Bressingham

Man Dies After 36 Hours With Broken Neck

Albert Wilson aged 43 died after 36 hours with a broken neck suffered from a fall from a garage on Alba street in Oakdale. He slipped while on a garage roof and struck his head. He was unconscious and transported to City Hospital where Dr. Dodson treated him. Wilson resided recently in Oakdale with relatives in Indiana listed as his home.

Albert Wilson Wilson City Hospital Alba Street Oakdale Dodson Indiana

Grain Exports Benefit From New Mobile Route Rate

Grain products shipped to Mobile on a domestic rate and later exported will take the export rate under a provision by the Mobile and Ohio railroad effective July 15. The difference between the domestic and export rates will be refunded to the shipper, and the rule is said to save money for shippers on sizable shipments.

Mobile Mobile and Ohio Railroad

Citronelle to Stage Barbecue Friday

Citronelle businesses declare a holiday for employees as citizens from the county are invited to a barbecue dinner in the city park. A double header features the Elks nine of Mobile and Vinegar Bend, with a flag-raising ceremony planned and a barbecue in the park.

Citronelle Elks' Nine Mobile Vinegar Bend

Touring Car Seized on Federal Order in Cochrane Case

A large touring car seized by federal officers amid the arrest of Walter Cochrane who pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law yesterday in federal court. The vehicle is held for disposal instructions and a seizure report was sent to the Birmingham main office.

Walter Cochrane Birmingham

Weather summary for Gulf states and neighbors

Weather bulletin reports unsettled conditions across Northwest Florida Alabama and Mississippi with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Expect showers tonight and Wednesday with clouds and localized thunder activity.

Washington Florida Alabama Mississippi

City adopts lighting ordinance for theaters and oil dumping curb

The Mobile city commission approves a nonelectric lighting ordinance for theaters to withstand power outages and imposes a $10 fine per offense. The panel also amends an oil dumping rule, postpones some street traffic measures, and orders paving projects with bids to follow.

Ten Indicted In Million Dollar Federal Frauds

A federal grand jury indicted ten men on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States of more than 1 million dollars over government lumber sales after the war. Named defendants include John L. Phillips Georgia Republican state committeeman and associates, with the probe conducted under an inquiry funded by Congress and led by Attorney General Daugherty.

Washington United States Federal Grand Jury Transa John L. Phillips Georgia John Stephens Phillips Ernest C. Morse Charles S. Shotwell George M. Chambers Frank T. Sullivan Roland Perry Charles Phillips Gus Ertzen Mitchell Ki Touart Congress Atty Daugherty

Attack Fears Rise After Cliftonville Mine Clash

Coroner begins an exhaustive inquest into the Cliftonville mine war in Brooke county where Sheriff H H Duvall and three miners died. Authorities fear a new attack as a state guard mounts a search with rain storms hindering efforts and hundreds detained with several hospitalized The incident followed a deadly clash at the Richland Coal Cliftonville mine earlier this week and a patrols sweep continues toward the Pennsylvania line.

Wellsburg W. Va Cliftonville Brooke County H. H. Duvall J. B. Walkinshaw Associated Press Clifton Thomas Duval H. H. Duval Richland Coal Company George L. Cardwell

Capital Police Hold Liquor and Arrest Traveler

Washington police arrested John Foley as he transferred four large trunks said to contain liquor from a Southern train to a New York bound train. Foley claimed to represent a nationwide liquor distributing syndicate with a million dollar capital. Trunks shipped from Savannah were seized and opened by police, revealing compartments capable of holding a quart each and protected against breakage.

Washington New York John Foley Brooklyn N. Y Hiquor Distributing Foley Savannah

Sale investigations loom for Old Hickory plant near Nashville

Nashville Tenn July 18 Investigation of the sale of the Old Hickory powder plant near Nashville to the Nashville Industrial Corporation will send several local businessmen to Washington. Six have been subpoenaed. three will face the U S grand jury and three a special investigative committee. Named are Thomas L. Herbert Jr secretary Paul M. Davis treasurer and W R Manier Jr attorney.

Nashville Tenn Here Nashville Industrial Corporation Washington United States Grand Jury Grand Thomas L. Herbert, Jr The Industrial Corporation Paul M. Davis W. R. Manier, Jr

Court Closes for Funeral of Capt William Baxter

The probate court paused during the funeral hour for Captain William Baxter a Confederate veteran and 18 year custodian of the court record room. He was buried today at Union Church cemetery with Probate Judge Price Williams and court officials attending from his Baxter Avenue home. A delegation from Raphael Camp Confederate Veterans attended.

William Baxter Union Church Cemetery Price Williams Baxter Avenue Chichester Raphael Camp

Dr Krudop Pays $606 Narcotics Fine in Full

Dr H J Krudop pleaded guilty to violating the narcotic act and was fined $606. He appeared by July 17 and paid the amount in the afternoon.

DR. Krudop Uncle Sam H. J. Krudop

Nashville Will Abide By Blue Sunday Program

Nashville plans to keep the blue Sunday rule for city pools. The city council is to follow a committee decision to withdraw a Sunday public bathing ordinance after a heated hearing led by indigent pastors and church groups. Bathing beaches outside Nashville will operate as usual on the Sabbath.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Sunday Observance Center St. Charles

Harding to Issue Coal and Rail Policy Communique Today

President Harding will issue a federal communique to governors outlining a coal and railroad strike policy. The Maintenance of Way union submitted its first wage hearing request to the railroad labor board, with a wage review pledge to avoid a strike. State troops moved into Waycross, Georgia after yesterday’s disturbances as shopmen talks stalled. BE Grable and JG Smock conferred with labor board members on further plans.

Harding Maintenance of Way Union Railroad Labor Board Waycross BE. F. Grable J. G. Smock

Federal troops to use tear gas in riots if strikes worsen

Washington reports plans to deploy tear gas as a principal weapon for federal troops if troops are sent to trouble centers amid rail and coal strikes. Officers say the gas causes no lasting harm and could reduce shootings. Raleigh dispatch notes North Carolina guardsmen moving to Wilson Durham Rockingham and Raleigh to deter possible disorders at railway shopmen strikes.

Washington

Georgia Guard Ready to Move on Strike in Waycross

Brunswick reports three companies of the 12th Georgia infantry boarded a special A B A train for Waycross under orders from Governor Hardwick and General Walt Holt Nash to quell disturbances there. Major Pope of Dublin commands the three units, with remaining troops held at St Simons Island for quick deployment.

Brunswick 12Th Georgia Infantry Waycross Hardwell Walt Holt Nash Pope Dublin St. Simoni's Island

Illinois 202nd artillery mobilized amid Bloomington strike

The 202nd artillery regiment of the Illinois National Guard was ordered mobilized in Chicago. Gov Small directed the adjutant general to issue the orders. While the exact mission was not announced, the move is linked to the Bloomington railroad strike situation.

Chicago 202Nd Illinois National Guard Governor Small Adjutant General Bloomington

Peace Talks In Railway Strike Progress In Chicago

Peace negotiations in the railway strike were once more in focus as E. F. Grable, president, led talks in Chicago. The Associated Press reported developments amid the stalled labor dispute and ongoing mediation efforts.

Chicago Associated Press E. F. Grable

Sinclair Cuts Crude Oil Prices In Territorial Markets

The Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company reduced crude oil price by 25 cents per barrel in Kansas and Oklahoma to 1.50. A prior week cut was noted. Price from the Headston district fell 26 cents to 75 cents per barrel in that territory. The moves follow Magnolia Petroleum price cuts in Cement Oklahoma and Corsicana Texas districts.

New York Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company Theansas Oklahoma Territory Headston District Magnolia Petroleum Company Cement Okla Corsicana Texaa

Idle ness blamed for Irish trouble

Dublin July 18 By the Associated Press Darrill Filgas former chairman of the committee that drafted the new Irish constitution told the Rotary Club that unemployment fuels the unrest He said over half the irregulars in the field might be idle if they had work and the government must create more employment to meet the crisis at the Four Courts and elsewhere.

Dublin Associated Press Darrill Filgas Rotary Club Four Courts

Meridian Woman Is Held for Shooting

Mrs. H. W. Baker, 30, mother of three, was held in Meridian Mississippi pending investigation of the shooting of W. D. Bogan, a mail clerk, who remained in serious condition. Baker allegedly said she fired because he refused to retract remarks about her. Bogan is married with three children.

Meridian Miss H. W. Baker W. D. Bogan Bogan

Lenine Reported Murdered In Soviet Russia

Stockholm dispatch said premier Vladimir Lenin was poisoned on a train en route to a Caucasian bathing resort and his body dumped into the Don river near Rostov. The report, from Dagbladet via a Riga Copenhagen chain, lacks official confirmation and cites a Third International aide as an accomplice.

London Associated Press Exchange Stockholm Don Rostov Premier Lenine The Third Internationale Lenine Trotsky Riga Copenhagen

Moscow Soviet Chief Reports Lenine Health Improving

Leo Krameneff president of the Moscow soviet says Premier Lenine is improving and expected to be fully restored within a few weeks.

Moscow Associated Press Leo Krameneff Moscow Soviet Lenine

Harrison Rites Planned To Be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for General George P. Harrison former commander of the United Confederate Veterans will be held Wednesday afternoon in Opelikea. He died yesterday after a three week illness. Born near Savannah Georgia on March 19 1841 Harrison joined the Confederate army at 18 rising to brigadier general by war’s end. He served in Congress from 1894 to 1897 and 12 years in the Alabama Senate. He led the Alabama State Bar Association as president in 1905 and 1906 and was grand master of Alabama Masons 1894 to 1896. He led the Confederate veterans from 1916 to 1920. Survivors include his widow and two children.

Opelika Ala George P. Harrison United Confederate Veterans Harrison Savannah Congress Alabama Senate Alabama State Bar Association Alabama Masons Confederate Veterans

Aguinaldo Unlikely to Attend Vets Convention

Emilo Aguinaldo former Filipino revolutionary leader will likely miss the Spanish War Veterans convention in Los Angeles due to lack of funds. Officials say 650 000 pesos needed for Aguinaldo and staff costs has not been allocated and a fundraising effort is unlikely to meet the deadline.

Manila P. I Associated Press Emilo Aguinaldo Los Angeles Kely Independence United States Aguinaldo

Diving Beauties Must Don Bathing Outfits

Nashville officials plan Sunday bathing restrictions after a public hearing. The city council will reverse its stance on legalizing swimming pools on the Sabbath and withdraw the ordinance following strong opposition from pastors and church groups.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Sunday Observance Center Church Cluba

Conferees Endorse GOP Progressive Senators Picks

The third German American national conference in Chicago on July 18 endorsed Beveridge Indiana Brookhardt Iowa Frazier North Dakota La Follette Wisconsin France Maryland and Reed Missouri for U S senators and urged war treaty revision troop withdrawal from Germany a referendum on war declaration and immediate return of beer and wine Ferdinand Walther of Cone is president and George Sylvester Vierick heads the resolutions committee.

Chicago Beveridge Indiana Brookhardt Iowa Frazier North Dakota la Follette Wisconsin France Maryland Reed Missouri United States Germany Ferdinand Walther Cone Organizatio George Sylvester Vierick Resolutions Committee

Dalrymple Denounces Klan Activities in 1922 Elections

Fort Worth July 18 Major A V Dalrymple former head of the central prohibition bureau says there is no issue except the Ku Klux Klan in the 1922 elections He spoke as a representative of the Citizens League of Liberty and attacked the Klan in a public address.

Fort Worth Tex Ku Klux Klan A. V. Dalrymple Central Prohibition Bureau “of United States Klan J. Dalrymple Citizens’ League of Liberty

Morgan Raid veteran Major M. A. Spurr dies in Nashville

Nashville, Tenn July 18 Major M. A. Spurr age 78, insurance man and former banker and manufacturer who served with Gen John H. Morgan during the Civil War died at his home this morning after a career that included the Ohio raid and postwar ventures.

Nashville Tenn M. A. Spurr John H. Morgan Ohio Camp Chase H. Young St. al

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