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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1923

Page

1

Four I W W members jailed five days in police court

Recorder D H Edington sentenced four alleged Industrial Workers of the World members to five days in city jail or labor on the streets, warning of county road sentences for a secret in court. Names given include Oscar Catone and August Andersen. Three others were released on peace bonds after questioning.

D. H. Edington Industrial Workers of the World Oscar Catone Ben Shelers August Andersen Oscar Lanquest Wien Edington Quartette Eee Ralph Olsen Cécil Graham A. Lin

Chicago July News Teaser Finds Moral Turmoil In City

Fragmented OCR text shows garbled Chicago scene with mentions of lights and a case involving a man and woman, alleged ties to a crime ring, and a large sum of money. Sparser prose hints at social upheaval and police interest amid chaotic wording and partial names.

Chicago Chichewa Discovery

Band Concert in Bienville Square Tonight

The weekly concert in Bienville Square opens at 7 with a varied program of marches waltzes and popular songs. The ensemble includes Salo and Bees furnishing music with selections such as America Chimes of Normandy and My Buddy plus Meditations and Defiance Overture to close.

Bienville Square Salo America Hippodrome Alexander Eliland Frilitz Marshalls Argentina Davis Morrison Normandy Planquette Buddy Bendix Frank Kirchner Rockwell

Defendants’ Bondsmen Pay Fine After Hindley Fails Court Appearance

C Connor and George Richardson, bondsmen for L W Hindley, paid the fine and costs after Hindley failed to appear to answer federal prohibition charges. The bond was $1000 but was discharged by plea of guilty with an agreement to pay part of the fine. Authorities sought Hindley with local marshal intervention.

C. Connor George Richardson L. W. Hindley Hindley Forcy

Auto Taken in Taxi Service Suit Demands 2500

Arthur Shaeffer files in circuit court a $2,500 suit against Jesse O Acree Motor Company alleging the auto bought under a conditional contract was taken July 17 after payments were completed. The car was used in taxi business per the petition. Attorney Alex Howard represents Shaeffer.

Arthur Shaeffer Jesse O. Acree Motor Company Alex Howard

Lawsuit Over Power Cut Alleged Injury to Child

Noah Huggins sues the electric company in U S district court alleging a power cut on July 17 left his home without service while his child was ill. Attorney F K Hale Jr represents the plaintiff.

Noah Huggins Obne & ¢ Company, Inc Plantiff F. K Hale, Jr

Stowaways Ordered Excluded From Mobile Arrivals

Herman Weshler and Otto Gagsaler arrived in Mobile on the steamer Alvardo from Tampico. They will be returned to their origin as ordered by the local immigration office.

Herman Weshler Otto Gagsaler Mobile Alvardo Cagie Tampico Imm Om

Weather forecast for Milabama and Mississippi

The forecast for Milabama and Mississippi calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Mild temperatures and light winds expected with no precipitation indicated.

Washington Milabama Mississippi

Market Opens Mixed as Steel Leads Declines and Oils Slide

New York stock prices opened unevenly with steel shares retreating while many industrial issues rose. Greater New York rails oils and steels show fluctuating results as investors react to prior day trends. Associated Oils drops and German market falls to weekly low as traders weigh options and tips.

New York Sarva Brow Prétekter Mallison Greateran Associated Oils Camplee

Cotton futures open with mixed gains in New York

The New York market showed opening bids for July at 23.90, October at 23.50, December 22.20, January 22.06, and March 22.07, amid a cautious start across months. New Orleans openings reflected similar activity with varied quotes, signaling a tentative session ahead.

New York NEW Ork Orleans Oye Ing

Underwood Booster Special Aims for Capital Trip

Citizens plan to travel to the capital tonight to show support for Underwood. A Montgomery demonstration by Mobile residents hopes to prove state backing as the Alabama senator weighs a Democratic presidential bid.

Alabama Underwood Montgomery

Toland Freed Then Reimprisoned After Flask Drinking

Toland, a convict whipped at a county camp, finished his sentence but was jailed again within hours after Deputy Sheriff Donaghue caught him drinking whiskey from a flask. The incident follows recent complaints that led to the assault and battery case involving Warden James Shelton. Toland was taken into custody after the brief release.

Herby Toland Toland Sherbf Donaghue James Shelton Toland Fe Econ Ty Road

Mercury Heat Record in Forenoon Trend

Weather notes indicate a rising temperature as the forenoon mercury climbs toward new highs. Morning readings show 88 at 10 AM yesterday and 89 today, while yesterday’s peak reached 99 by 10:30 AM, signaling an approaching record.

Weather Bureau

Prize medal honors local art benefactor

A be Louie tied memory in Paine Wise and the Dance era honors a Rudolph medal recipient. The prize was awarded posthumously to the artist who died at home, with condolences issued by local officials and community members.

Rudolph Paine “Wise Hefe

City election set for August 28 amid budget mix

City commission meets then rejects delaying the August 28 election on water works and sewer improvements to fund a $76,000 fire department bond. A separate vote will decide bonds for two new central fire stations while the water works issue remains on the original date.

City Commission Mobile R. V. Taylor Crawford Ormes Crawford Fire Department Creole Company No. 6 Taylor Yeesonnel Norissi St. Fram Pat Scottsraath Ees Ae Oten Tive Davis Sen Iol Avenue

Kepner Indictment Hourly Expected

Frederick Maryland July 24 International News Service Temporary expectations ran high that a special grand jury resuming deliberations in the colonial court would indict B Evard Kepner for the murder of his wife Mrs Grace W Kepner. Kepner attorneys went to Washington to consult with Army war department experts to counter testimony about the bullet wound suggesting a possible self inflicted death.

Grace W. Kepner

Tuskegee Blacks Complain to Hines

Washington July 24. Director Hines of the veterans bureau will investigate the suspension by the commanding officer of the veterans bureau hospital near Tuskegee Alabama of the Negro nurses. The nurses who faced insubordination will be investigated by General Hines who promised to look into it.

Washington Hines Veterans Bureau Tuskegee Ala

Thousands Stolen by Toronto Yeggs

Toronto dispatch reports a gang of bandits in a motor car fired on three bank messengers at King and Yonge streets, fleeing with pouches believed to contain thousands of dollars. Police launch manhunt as first reports reach headquarters.

Toronto Tuly Bix King and Younge Streets

Spanish Trail Meet Called For Today

Spanish Trail Association announces a meeting at 5:30 this afternoon as part of the ongoing events in the Battle House area. E H Peck, a member of the association, will chair and convene with committees to discuss plans and next steps.

Praneee Enemons Battle Aera Ie Sudpo Mobile Trail H. Peck Prt

Wild Bill James Sells to Mobile Club

Local reports indicate the Mobile team has acquired pitcher Wild Bill James from unidentified California sources amid a Southern Association context. No dates or full names confirmed.

James Los. Ang Calif Wi James Mobile Chub - Southern Association Cipmuace

Bowht Chased Giant in Nebraska Lake

An odd report from Omaha Nebraska on July 24 describes an order to a Boston firm for a whale and whaling gun to confront a giant creature at a lake near Abell. Locals say a dinosaur like monster has terrorized livestock and autoists and has drawn tourists to the Springs area. The Alliance Chamber of Commerce plans a search using a large dragnet with assistance from authorities.

Omaha Neb Aie Boston Ace, Neb Abell Lake BBC Three Lake of the Er

Permanent pension plan extends benefits for veterans

Dr. Hines establishes permanent compensation for more than 150,000 partially disabled veterans from World War I and Civil War beneficiaries. The move would cost about 75 million dollars yearly and stabilize monthly checks, aiding 21,000 New York district, 18,000 Chicago district, and 10,000 Cincinnati veterans. The American Legion backed the order, which ends quarterly re examinations and aims for long term care.

Hines Veterans Bureau New York Chicago Cincinnati American Legion

Creditors Agree to Accept Settlement in Spiegel Case

In New York on July 24 creditors of Max Spiegel the theatrical promoter who failed for 1.2 million agreed to a settlement of about 25 cents on the dollar. Joseph Otterberg counsel for the creditors committee announced at the meeting. Mrs Mitchell H Mark Spiegel’s mother in law in a sanitarium Stamford Conn offered up to 1000 dollars in cash if creditors would surrender scattered collateral from Spiegel's estate.

New York Max Spiegel Joseph Otterberg Mitchell H. Mark Spiegel Stamford Conn Wiless

Non-Supporters to Have Plenty Work in Boston Quarries

Boston July 24 The Deer Island House of Correction quarry reopened to provide employment for prisoners convicted of non support of their families. Institutions Commissioner David I Johnson announced a new plan expected to be a success. After a few days at the rock, non supporters typically filed written guarantees to share earnings with their wives upon release.

Boston Deer Island House of Correction David I Johnson Rock

Bomb Explodes at Hall in Benevento Italy

A hand grenade exploded at the entrance to the Hall of the Popular Party in Benevento Italy causing excitement. Two fascists were reportedly among those involved and will be punished by Fasci authorities who condemn the outrage.

Hall Italy Benevento Popular Party Arbee Gristorge B ‘Ty Fasci

Mad prison riot at Illinois hospital prompts manhunt

Dozens of inmates escaped the Illinois State Hospital for the Criminal Insane after a Sunday night riot. Forty one fled, twenty three were captured. guards were stabbed and injured as convicts overran the wards with knives and clubs. A woman linked to the escape was sought as a possible mastermind. Authorities deployed bloodhounds and armed residents in neighboring areas.

Chester United Press Louis Illinois Hospital Arnie Airepoicieré Stete The Dell Itis Larg Illinois State Hospital Crimfsinal Romnee Phan Cision

American Ship Gounded Off San Salvador Island

The American steamer Mendoza ran aground on the west side of San Salvador, Bahamas. The cruiser Cleveland was dispatched from Hampton Roads to assist, with passengers aboard status unclear. The grounding occurred as Mendoza traveled from Hampton Roads to Kingston.

Key West Fila International News Service Cleveland Steader Mendoza San Salvador Mendoza Kingston Hampton Roads Washington United Press Bahamas Navy

Home Brew Money Now Turned Out

Germans in the occupied territory issue home made currency as paper money becomes scarce. Private firms press Berlin finance ministry for permission to print their own notes while business groups already distribute such notes. Some manufacturers issue bonds against mine assets as token money circulates.

Londo Occupied Territory Mall Finance Ministry Berlin Dusseldorf Addi

Royal Parade Disaster Strikes Crowd in Lancashire Procession

A royal parade in Lancashire turned deadly as horses bolted into the crowd, injuring women and children including several with broken limbs. Detained at a nearby infirmary, the victims were among spectators during the duke's cathedral procession led by the high sheriff and the Earl of Derby.

Cabe Lancashire Earl of Derby

Cherokee heir sought for lands in Oklahoma

Nashville July report says James White, a Cherokee, is sought by Oklahoma authorities as an heir to valuable tribal lands. The tale recalls a copper-colored boy left behind during Cherokee removals, later placed in an orphanage, with the heir now missing since that era.

Nashville James White Oklahoma Howse Sejeees Buck

Charge against Goodrich Transit Company crew

A criminal information charging the Goodrich Transit Company and three employees of the steamer Christopher Columbus with possessing and selling liquor was filed in U S district court in Chicago. Prohibition agents testified they bought whiskey aboard the ship on the return trip from Milwaukee last Saturday, marking the first action here related to a passenger steamer's operation.

Chicago Goodrich Transit Company Christopher Columbus United States District Court Milwaukee

Cotton mill head dies in New York

New York July 24 James Co Leslie cotton manufacturer dies suddenly here yesterday He led Cannon Mills Inc He headed offices in New York Boston Chicago St Louis Atlanta San Francisco and in North Carolina The firm closed in tribute to his memory He is survived by his widow and a daughter.

New York

New Low Record Achieved by Marks

New York July 24 marks continued their course here today establishing a record at 6002 1 4 or one marks for $2.24.

New York

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