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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1922

Page

1

Hearing Postponed to Cement Strike Injunction

The federal court postponed the hearing on making the temporary injunction against striking shop workers permanent to Tuesday August 1. Costs totaling about 600 dollars must be deposited by each side, with Louisville & Nashville Railroad having already paid. Judge Robert T. Ervin presided as crowds filled the courtroom.

Louisville & Nashville Railroad Robert T. Ervin Gordon Smith R. L. Yuille Ward J. Grove R. E. Cunningam Harry H. Smith

Three Arrested on Prohi Law Charge in Recorder Court

Three men faced Prohibition related charges in recorder's court. Henry Simmons was fined 100 dollars or 90 days after being found with five bottles of Canadian Club. Richard Gatewood requested a lawyer and was given until Tuesday with a large fine anticipated. Henry Ray’s case was postponed to September 1 on request of the arresting detective after a sale accusation near Monroe Park.

Recorder's Court Henry Simmons River Front Moody Warren Simmons Richard Gatewood Gatewood Henry Ray Cliff Adams Ray Monroe Park

Runaway Birmingham Boys Detained Then Returned Home

Tom Anderson 19 Ralph Mills 17 Ed Streit 18 and Jim Ard 17 all Birmingham youths were arrested on riverfront orders of Chief P. J. O Shaughnessy. Relatives sought detention. Arraigned in recorder's court they were discharged and sent home today.

Tom Anderson Ralph Mills Ed Streit Jim Ard Birmingham Ben Burch River Front P. J. O'Shaughnessy Recorder’s Court

Schedule of Intercity Games Across American Cities

A list of slated games in three regions with start times and conditions. Matches include Memphis at Nashville 3.30, New Orleans at Birmingham 2:15, Brooklyn at Chicago 3, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 3:30, Boston at St. Louis 3:15, and Detroit at New York 3:00 among others with weather notes like clear or cloudy.

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

Weather forecast for Atlantic and Gulf states and Ohio Valley

Weather summary reports fair to planned conditions across Western Florida Alabama and Mississippi with possible coastal thunder showers and near normal temperatures. The Week outlook: showers and thunderstorms in the South Atlantic East Gulf with near normal temps. West Gulf generally fair. Ohio Valley Tennessee cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. no disturbance indicated in West Indies or Wear India.

Washington Florida Alabama Mississipi South Atlantic East Gulf States West Indies West Gulf States Wear India Ohio Valley Tennessee

Candidates for County Board to Appear Before League

The Mobile County League of Women Voters will hear county board of revenue and road commission candidates Monday at 10 30 in the Pollock building. Each candidate gets five minutes, order by arrival. Only invitation is published. letters to candidates unavailable. A committee will review sheriff candidates for list acceptance.

County Board of Revenue and Road Commission Mobile County League of Women Voters Pollock League Thomas Murray Democratic Executive Committee Alabama Public Service Commission S. P. Gaillard B. H. Cooper Brandon McDowell

Railroads Protest New Rate Schedule Contested by Lines

Railroads protested the tentative scale of rates set by the Public Service Commission as too low. Mobile & Ohio Railroad asked Rock Island to publish rates on rice from New Orleans, potentially enabling export and coastwise shipments. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic department handled the matter with the lines.

Mobile & Ohio Railroad Rock Island New Orleans Mobile Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Note Found At Hotel After Woman Takes Poison

Grace Schaffer of the Savage Hotel attempted iodine poisoning. A note read George I love you and have gone forever. Dr S F Hale treated her and she was taken to the hospital in a serious but potentially recoverable condition.

George Grace Schaffer Savage Hotel S. F. Hale

Auto Stalls and Curses Lead to Court Fine

Howard Mays, a negro chauffeur, faced disorderly conduct charges after his auto stalled before a street car on Royal Street near Madison. He paid $25 or fifteen days, with Mrs. J. T. Stewart as complainant and street car crew as witnesses. The court also docketed him for operating a motor vehicle without a state license.

Royal Street Madison Howard Mays Recorder's Court J. T. Stewart Mays

Dickens Demands Trial by Jury in Theft Case

J C Dickins a former guard in the Louisville and Nashville freight yards waived examination in recorder court on a tarpaulin theft from a Merchants Transfer truck with bond set at 240 dollars for circuit court. Special L N officers filed the complaint.

J. C. Dickins Louisville and Nashville Merchants Transfer Company Recorder’s Court Stone Recorder's Court

Major Blake Resumes World Flight From Karachi

Major W. T. Blake the British aviator attempting a global flight resumed his journey today from Karachi after landing there last Tuesday a dispatch from China reports.

Tondon W. T. Blake Karachi China

Mobile man sought for Warrior river branch manager post

Business interests seek an interview with Theodore Brent, manager of the Mississippi Warrior system, to urge Captain Ed Pickley for the Warrior river branch manager job after H T DeBardeleben’s resignation. Pickley, formerly Mobile, met with supporters. Brent to confer with Washington officials and a Mobile delegation upon return.

Mobile Theodore Brent Ed Pickley Warrior River Inland Waterway System Captain Pickley New Orleans H. T. DeBardeleben Brent Washington War Department DeBardeleben Pickley T. Q. Ashburn Inland Waterways Warrior

Centenarian Will Plead Own Case

Cornelius Cole former United States senator from California who turns 100 next September 17 will act as his own attorney in a suit against the city of Los Angeles over storm water damage to his property. He asks for an early trial and the judge quipped about setting it for his second century on October 18 making him perhaps the first attorney over 100 to try a case in California courts.

Los Angeles Calif Cornelius Cole United State California Lo Angeles

Claimman Tries Selling Whiskey to Children at Point

Mose Hillman, described as a Negro, testified he attempted to sell whiskey to children at Magazine Point. Acting Judge G C Outlaw fined him 101 dollars plus 50 days hard labor for violating the prohibition law. Deputy Sheriff George Mills arrested him. Also docketed were John P Allen and Mrs Allen of Crichton on similar liquor possession charges, claiming the liquor was vinegar.

Mose Hillman Magazine Point G. C. Outlaw Hillman George Mills John P. Allen Crichton Jordan

Orlando Invited To Form Cabinet In Rome

Former Premier Orlando meets with Don Luigi Sturzo to discuss Catholics in a new government. Orlando aims to veto ultra conservatives and secure Catholic support for the cabinet formation after the king invited him to form a new administration.

Rome Associated Press Orlando Don Luigi Sturzo Italy Catholic Party Signor Orlando Signor Sturzo

Father asks police to locate missing son Maurice Easterling

C C Easterling of 8 Caroline Avenue sought help from the police today to locate his 14 year old son Maurice Easterling who vanished from home on July 19. The father described the boy as well behaved with good home life and last seen wearing a dark suit a light cap and tan shoes. He is about 4 feet 10 inches tall with dark blue eyes and dark complexion.

C. C. Easterling Caroline Avenue Maurice Easterling Mr. Easterling Easterling Young Easterling

Natives of Gomera whistle their news

Washington reports that Gomera islanders in the Canaries use a whistling language to convey news over long distances. Consul F A Henry at Teneriffe says the signal system dates back hundreds of years and outpaces radio devices in speed for certain messages.

Washington Gomera Canaries Commerce Department F. A. Henry Teneriffe

Monkeys Wreck Cotton Field in Weevil Fight

In M alester Oklahoma a farmer attempted to use a cage of monkeys released by a gypsy band to combat boll weevil. The monkeys instead caused chaos, wrecking part of the cotton field and sparking a four hour escape drama as dogs barked and villagers watched.

M'Alester Okla

Capper Sees Ford Victory in Muscle Shoals Battle

Senator Arthur Capper argues Ford will win the Muscle Shoals power and nitrate plants dispute. He notes a skirmish loss but says final victory rests with Ford and the people against fertilizer trusts and private water power interests. Capper defends Ford's sincerity and aims to serve farmers with cheap fertilizer and wartime power.

Washington Ford Muscle Shoals Arthur Capper Kansas Long Farm Congress Capper Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Penotopoli Detroit

Daugherty Declares Steel Mergers Do Not Violate Law

Attorney General Daugherty testified before the Senate that the proposed Bethlehem and Lackawanna Steel merger and the Midvale Republic and Inland combinations would not breach the Sherman act the Clayton act or the Webb act. He declined to comment on potential violations of the federal trade act.

Washington Department of Justice Bethlehem and Lackawanna Steel Midvale, Republic and Inland Companies Daugherty Senate

More Ships In Demand to Bring Coal to America

London reports rising need for ships to haul coal to the United States. Freight ranges eight to ten shillings per ton, with some owners seeking nine shillings sixpence. American boards resist higher rates, limiting U S shipping to seven shillings sixpence. East coast coal scarcity prompts July shipments and August orders at dealer rates.

London Associated Press America United Kingdom Lioyd American Shipping Board

Kingston to Tax Whiskey Exports Hit by Duty Increase

Kingston Jamaica July 22 customs statistics show a sharp rise in whiskey exports prompting the government to levy a $1.25 tax on each case exported.

Kingston Jamaica

Coal Strike Developments Prompt Plan to Test Ten Day Window

Washington outlines a ten day to two week testing period for Harding's plan with miners and operators. Hoover to seek an Atty Gen Daugherty opinion on legal aspects of priority orders and price maintenance for coal shipments. Scranton mayor Durkan says he will meet John L Lewis to push settlement efforts amid a Hazleton radical warning and state troop tensions.

Washington Pres. Harding Sec Hoover Gen Daugherty Philadelphia Great Britain United States John F. Durkan Scranton John L. Lewis Hazleton Pennsylvania

Indiana and Washington discuss coal strike mediation and pooling

Indiana miners and operators invited by Gov. McCray to a joint wage conference in Indianapolis to seek arbitration. In Washington a conference of coal operators will consider a government plan to pool coal districts and distribute cars, with cooperation from the Justice Department and key agencies to curb profiteering and fix prices.

Indianapolis Indiana Washington Hoover Department of Justice Garfield Laugherty

World Wheat Crop Shows Small Rise in 1922

The Department of Agriculture reports estimated 1922 wheat production for included countries at about 2.753 billion bushels, up from 1921’s 2.725 billion. Russia is not included.

Washington Department of Agriculture Russia

Two Held After Floater Found in Georgia River

In Columbus Georgia on July 22 two men Will Saint and Ed Williams were held for investigation into the death of Robert Jackson whose body was found in the Chattahoochee River near Bibb City last Monday. Police say Jackson died after a gambling game on an island in the river. Both men deny involvement.

Columbus Will Saint Ed. Williame Robert Jackson Chattahooche River Bibb City Jackson Saint Williams

Young Policeman Shot in Brooklyn Burglary Battle

Arthur Loewe a 26 year old policeman and former World War aviator was shot four times and seriously wounded in a single handed pistol battle with four burglars in Brooklyn. Blood trails suggest he wounded at least three of the robbers.

New York Arthur Loewe Brooklyn Loewe

Wreck Near Logan Kills Seven on Frisco Line

Seven killed and over 40 injured in a head on collision near Logan Missouri between the Meteor Express and the Special on the Frisco main line. Engines demolished and track wrecked. Bodies not yet recovered. relief and wrecking crews dispatched.

Springfield Logan St. Louis San Francisco H. H. Rine Ees Ara Oak Mo T. A. Hamilton Frisco H. L. Worman Motive Power

Sun Yat-Sen Forces Short of Ammunition at Shiuchow

Reports from Shiuchow say Sun Yat-Sen's forces in northern Kwangting lack ammunition as Chen Chiung-Ming sends reinforcements daily. Casualties in the past three days exceed 2,000, with heavier Sun losses. Chen reportedly travels from Wal Chow toward Shiuchow. Sun asserts he will be re established as president of the south within a week.

Canton China Associated Press Sun Yat-Sen Kwangting Shiuchow Chen Chiung- Ming Sun Chen Chiung-Ming Chen Walchow South China

Phone Call May Present Murder Clue

Investigators traced a long distance call from Cheyenne Wells to Greeley and rumors of a sensational nature as police seek the abductors who dragged Irvin J. Hittie from his car and killed him. The call to the father claimed the son left by automobile for Texas after the crime.

Greeley Col Cheyenne Wells Irvin J. Hittie Texas

Girls Offer To Wear Bathing Suits in Court

Four chorus girls arrested in Chicago for violating the bathing suit ordinance faced lawyers who argued for more swimming freedom. Policewoman Mary Becker testified they did not enter the water, the defense withdrew, and the girls were fined 25 dollars each plus costs. Their offer to display themselves in court in bathing suits was rejected.

Chicago Mary Becker

Lower rail car prices spur massive 1922 purchases

Chicago date July 22. Railroads bought 88,172 freight cars in the first half of 1922 versus 23,346 in all of 1921. 482 locomotives versus 239 in 1921. 1,232 passenger cars versus 246 in 1921. Orders then placed in early July for 141 locomotives, 9,475 freight cars and 11 passenger cars.

Chicago Associated Press Railway Age

Rail Strike Tensions Prompt White House Talks

President Harding discusses the rail strike with the labor board chairmen and peers to obtain a full formation. Clerks union leaders and the Chicago and Northwestern general manager confer to avert a walkout affecting 7.3 station forces. Michigan Central maintenance workers win a deal to restore operations as of July 1. Missouri troops mobilize in Macon as militia deploys. W L McMenimen attends meetings with the labor board while Secretary of Labor Davis reviews the strike situation.

Harding Rroad Labor Board Cago & Northwestern Michigan Central Maint Missouri Entral Macon W. L. McMenimen Rail Board Mooseheart, Ill Davis Fon

Rail strike tensions and union plans discussed in Washington

L. F. Loree of the Delaware and Hudson says Eastern roads may form company unions to handle new and remaining workers as labor disputes flare. Ben W. Hooper arrives to brief President Harding on rail labor issues amid a nationwide strike threat and coal crisis.

New York Eastern Roads L. F. Loree Delaware & Hudson Railroad Road Lehigh Valley Wiready Delaware Hit Lackawanna Lareecia Stirking Washington Ben W. Hoo Railway Labor For Hooper Harding Cated Hooper White House Rat Labor Board Capitol National Coal

British ships alleged to supply whiskey to U S

New York July 22 Fifteen British ships alleged to have supplied American rum and rum craft have been cited in an international brief filed with Secretary of State Hughes. John D Appleby York prohibition chief said the brief will be sent to Washington for consideration and possible action by British authorities.

New York Adm Ted John D. Appleby York Prohibition Offices Secreiere State Hughes

Bulgaria Seeks Commission Action On Reparation Plan

Bulgaria awaits the reparations commission’s next move after rejecting the demand for a treaty. The accorded plan would place Bulgaria under commission control of finances taxes and revenue and delay repayments for three years.

Sofia Jyply Bulgaria

Mount Lassen Quiet for Twenty Years Says Scientist

In San Francisco on July 22 Dr Arthur Louis of the Carnegie Institute said Lassen the only active volcano in the United States and the central attraction of Lassen National Park in Northern California is not likely to erupt within the next twenty years. He spoke here yesterday.

San Francisco Lassen United States Lassen National Park Norrn California Arthur Louis Carnegie Institute At Was

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