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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1919

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Reservations Framed By Pros In Treaty Debate

Washington reports outline ongoing discussions on reservations for the peace treaty. Republicans in the Senate and White House staff exchange views while talks continue on Shantung and other Versailles terms. Senator Spencer said President Wilson is hopeful for an early resolution.

League Ihin Senate White House Hifm Shantung Spencer Reblican Missouri Wilson Irman Dge Lansi Peaaye Versailles

End of Marine Strike Brings Ship Traffic Back to Normal

The Atlantic and Gulf ports easing after the International Seamen's Union calls off the two week strike. Gustav H Brown announces crews will rejoin 25 tied ships, with pay increases of 15 dollars per month for most and 10 dollars for coal passers. Union leaders express satisfaction as ships set to sail within hours.

Atlantic Gulf Ports Mobile New York Gustav BH. Brown International Seamen’s Union Associated Press Ates Gulf Gustav H. Brown Ter National Seamen’s Union Brown Repidts American Steamship Association United States Boars Retany Brown Firemen Oilers and Water Union Cooks and Stewards’ Association Ward International& En's Oscar Carlson Marine Firementers and Water Tenders’ Union

Wilson's Itinerary Nears Completion for Nation Trip

Washington July 26 A likely itinerary for the president's speaking tour to advocate the League of Nations was nearly finished. Senator Phelan aims to have Wilson visit California stopping in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with a Pacific fleet review in San Francisco after arriving August 15. Plans to depart Washington August 8 or 10 and proceed directly to San Francisco were reported.

Associated Press Ashington League of Nations California San Francis Phelan Wilson Washington San Francisco Los Angeles San Diegd Francisco

Ratification Debate In French Treaty Talks

Paris July 25 The chamber of deputies pace commission prepared to hear Foreign Minister Stephen Pichon on ratification of a German peace treaty by German states Bavaria and Prussia. The commission also examined the future status of the Rhine region after listening to Louis Barthou and the views of Marshal Foch and Premier Clemenceau.

Associated Press Paris Germany Bavaria Prussia Chamber of Deputies Pace Commission Hepd Stephen Pichon Jthineind Louis Arthou Marshal Foch Premie Clemen

Occasional Showers Forecast Across Regions Next Week

The Associated Press reports July 26 weather outlook for the week beginning Monday. The Middle Atlantic states are warm and fair with occasional local showers probable. The Atlantic and Gulf coasts will have normal temperatures with generally fair conditions and possible showers in Louisiana and eastern Texas.

Associated Press Ree Middle Atlantic Atlantic Gulf States Louisiana Stern Texas

Clyde Mallory Line Seeks Higher Loading Charges

The Clyde Mallory steamship companies may raise loading and unloading charges at Charleston Wilmington Brunswick and other ports to cover increased labor costs. The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission for the filing, noting rising expenses.

Associated Press Washington Clyde Mallory Steamship Companies Interstate Comm Charleston Town Wilmin Brunswick

German Peace Envoy Leaves for Berlin

Baron von Leisner heads German delegation, departing for Berlin. An immediate return is anticipated to be brief, as reported by Associated Press on Friday July 25.

Erman Eturning Berlin Associated Press Baron Urt von Leisner Aneed

Tennessee Supreme Court Links Women To Municipal And Presidential Voting

The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld a law allowing women to vote in municipal and presidential elections, reversing an earlier county ruling that found the act unconstitutional.

Tennessee Associated Press Nashville,tenn Tennnessee

Allies to Keep 190000 Men on Left Bank Rhine

Paris reports the SAPXETAS council weighing the Rhine occupation force size under the German treaty. A 150000 man contingent on the left bank is likely. Discussion covered organizing a Silesia occupation for plebiscite days with allied and associated armies represented. American troop participation hinges on peace treaty ratification, with a small projected American share.

Associated Press Paris Rhineland Silesia

Palmer Denial of German Interest Plot Delays Palmer Nomination

Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings into Justice nominee A Mitchell Palmer. The committee paused action after Palmer denied charges about his role as alien property custodian and said the opposition was driven by German interests in the United States.

Senate Judiciary Commi A. Mitchell Palmer Palmer Senate Wilson

Taft Says Letters To Hays On Treaty Were Confidential

Associated Press reports ex President Taft declares two letters he wrote to Wilbur Wright Hays on July twentieth were personal and confidential and published without consent. He asks for immediate publicity equal to what was given. The exchange involves the treaty and a request for transparency.

Taft Hays Associated Press New York Wil

Democrats to file minority report on Army food disposal

In Washington July 26 Democrats on the war investigating committee prepared a minority report on the delay by the War Department in disposing of its large Army food surplus. They sought a reopening of the inquiry to counter the Republicans report censuring the department for slow disclosure and handling of the surplus.

Associated Washington House War Investigating Committee War Department

Boiler Explosion Kills Six Aboard Naval Tender Melville

Six sailors died when a boiler exploded on the U S S Melville, a naval tender with the Pacific fleet. The incident occurred at sea and prompted search and rescue efforts while officials investigate the cause.

Associated Press Mexico Wireless and Colon Capa Tbs

Finnish Diet Names Stahlberg President

Helsinki July 25 The Finnish diet elected Prof J S Stahlberg president of the republic with 143 votes while General Justus Mannerheim received 50 votes in his acting role as president.

Associated Press Helsingfors J. Stahlberg Republic Justus Mannerheim

Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi

Weather summary from Washington July 26 predicts partly cloudy skies with local thundershowers likely tonight and Sunday across Alabama and Mississippi.

Associated Press Washington Alabama Mississippi

Mother’s Love Transcends Poverty For Ill Son

Mrs. William Hammond of Gorman Texas and mother of eleven traveled to Hoboken by mortgage finance to reach her critically ill son Rue R Hammond age 22 at St Marys hospital. Nurses and friends raised funds for shoes hat and dress while she describes Texas bread and the hope he will help pay the loan. She asked Secretary Daniels for honorable discharge so they can return to run the farm after the armistice.

Associated Press New York William Hammond Gorman Tex Rue R. Hammond St. Mary’s Hospital Hoboken Ruel Texas Young On France Powhatan Hammond Daniels

Export of Arms to Mexico Remains Limited by Order

Washington text notes continued restriction on exporting arms and munitions to Mexico under wartime policy. President Wilson’s proclamation delegates control back to the State Department with updated export rules and licensing requirements, reiterating that no military matériel or related machinery may be shipped without specific authorization.

Mexico Associated Press Washington War Trade Board State Department Wilson

Girl Shot by Crazed Mexican Now Out-Danger

Miss Pearl Jackson, 19, shot Thursday night by Juan Anda Hernandez a Mexican worker who was killed by C. H. York the butcher who answered her cries for help is practically out of danger hospital physicians say her condition Friday was critical The nine month old child of Mrs Amy Dixon living at the Jackson home will live from the pistol bullet fire The Mexican consul will report and relatives of the man may be contacted

Hernler Mexico

Ohio to investigate high cost of living

Governor Cox orders a statewide probe into high food prices in Ohio counties. The governor asks the State Attorney General to examine practices in food distribution and cold storage, warning that prices threaten a crisis and unrest if no drastic action is taken. Grand jury reports are mentioned as part of the process.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Investi James M G. Price Grand Vernor Cox Elay Cox

Canadian Reciprocity May Be Repealed

Democrats and Republicans joined in voting to repeal the Canadian reciprocity measure while deferring action on other repeals for further investigation. The committee also recommended repealing the 10 percent soft drink tax and reducing a war tax on fruit juices to two cents a gallon for Western grape and loganberry producers.

Proxy Brides Inbound Fuel Immigration Claims

Senator Phelan said he submitted information to the State Department alleging that Korea Maru recently brought 150 "pictures" or brides to California for husbands who had not seen them. He added that another report notes arrival of a new "brides" at Seattle. The move claims immigration may threaten the gentlemen's agreement with Korea.

Associated Press Washington Senator Phelan California Today State Department Acibw California Seattle Phelan

Poles Ceasing Drive Against Ukrainians

Poles appear to be ceasing offensive against Ukrainians near Kiev while Ukrainians use their strength against the Polish forces. Polish artillery reports halt of Hungarian advance and both sides claim limited gains as pacification of Eastern Galicia unfolds.

Vienna Kiev Galicia

Bulgarian peace delegates arrive in Paris at Lyons station

Bulgarian peace delegation reached Lyons station at 3 a.m. escorted by automobiles to the Chatemis Madrid at Neuilly. The party included Hany as Nechais of the uilien, arriving in Paris to begin talks.

Paris Associated Press Lyons Station Hany Nechais Uilien Tés Chatemis Madrid Neuilly

Sanity Proven in Long Fight for John Armstrong

John Armstrong of Me 8 Virginia won his bid in New York to discharge his committal, with Supreme Court Justice Ford confirming his sanity and competence. The ruling supports Chaloner's claim that Armstrong is sane and able to manage his person and property.

F York John Armstrong Me 8 New York State Supreme Court Ford

Fourteen Year Old Held for Ransom

A fourteen year old boy, son of John Wesley, a citizen, was abducted on his father’s ranch near a city and is being held by bandits for 1500 pesos. The government department was advised and representations have begun.

Roe Sas Philip Thon Igent John Wes Rican Wa Isda Sree Fars Ranch Ona

Aerial mail service back to normal after strike

Air mail service resumed from Chicago to Washington after a strike that briefly halted operations. Twenty pilots suspended work. negotiations led to a conference with Second Assistant Postmaster General Praeger. Belmont Park was among landing sites affected during the disruption.

Nework Chicago Belmont Park Praeger

Col Holtz Resumes Trip Round Rim

Lieutenant Colonel H. T. Itzay resumed his flight around the rim of the plates in a trip noted by the press from Augusta Maine. The mission had been delayed but was expected to proceed as planned despite earlier uncertainties.

Col. Holtz Augusta Maine H. T. Itzay

Bank Reserve Shows Three Million Dollar Rise

The latest records from the central bank indicate an increase of three million dollars in the nation’s bank reserves. The rise exceeds the required legal minimum by a margin suggesting stronger liquidity across commercial banks and trust companies.

Conree Banks and Trust

Veteran Operator on Atlantic Cable Dead

A veteran operator on the Atlantic cable died at age 14. The notice appears in a newspaper clipping with garbled OCR text, mentioning press date July 26 and related fragments. The readable bits indicate a death reported in connection with maritime communications.

Atlantic Cable

Wilson Sends Letter To Lodge On Peace Treaty

President Wilson writes to Senator Lodge chairing the foreign relations committee about a Senate resolution demanding documents from the peace conference. The letter is not a refusal and will be released after Lodge receives it. Wilson plans Capitol talks with Hitchcock and other Democrats and may issue a statement on treaty reservations before a Westward trip.

Washington Wilson Senator Lodge Foreign Relations Committee Senate White House Lodge Taft Hays Republican National Committees Neen Hitchcock Democra Ashington Ite House San Francisco Middle West

Arlington dredging makes rapid progress on Mobile bay pier

City Engineer Wright Smith reports the Arlington pier dredging has removed over 800,000 yards of material into the open space between pilings. The contract aims for 1.5 million yards in ten months, but progress by Atlantic & Pacific Dredging could finish much earlier.

Mobile Bay Arlington Pier Wright Smith Atlantic & Pacific Dredging Company Smith Ale Cr Eee Gineer

Welfare workers converge in mobile for first city dinner

Representatives of welfare efforts in Mobile gathered for a dinner at the New C. last night marking the first organized welfare drive in six years. Attendees included Major and Mrs. H. M. Smith, Mrs. E. C. Gibson, Mrs. C. F. Stoppelbein, and several others.

Mobile Aew C H. M. Smith E. C. Gibson

Lyons Charged in Failure to Dip Cattle Case

Cornelius Lyons of Heron Bay is jailed on four counts of failing to dip cattle. He seeks to appear in the inferior criminal court, denying the charge and claiming the cattle belong to Mrs. Lyons and were dipped regularly.

Cornelius Lyons Heron Bay Inferior Criminal Court Lyons

Red Cross Chapter to Meet Monday in Mobile Parlor

Mobile American Red Cross branch will hold meetings Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning in Parlor C at the Battle House. Mrs. Rhett Goode, head of the local Red Cross, called the meeting to review the summer work and plan future activities.

American Red Cross Mobile Parlor C Battle House Rhett Goode The Red Cross

Chrisman Case Not Prossed in Preliminary Hearing

The case against R. Chrisman linked to a seized liquor cargo on the schooner Outer Plant was not prosecuted at the preliminary hearing before the U S commissioner today. The adjournment cited a related charge in New Orleans in the same case.

R. Chrisman United States New Orleans

Garment Workers Back Craft Bill for City Commission

Local Union No. 200 of the United Garment Workers with over 100 members in Mobile unanimously endorsed the Craft bill at a noon meeting. The union called for an enlarged city commission and expressed no dissent.

United Garment Workers Mobile

Building Permits for July Show Large Increase

July building permits jumped with the most issued this year for homes. Many permits reach four figures. examples include a $5,000 eight room dwelling on Ann Street and a $4,000 two story on Conception and anal streets. Other permits cover bungalows and multiple residences across West and Beauregard areas.

R. K. Bodden West Street Fle Claire M.G. McCaffery Conception and Anal Streets R. A. Sadler Ission Ann Street Selma Street W. J. Givens Virginia and Park Streets Niel O’brien Sermant Olensky Beauregard Street St. Joseph and Royal Streets Williams Arlington Addition

Three Mobile officers return from overseas service

Captain Leon Schwarz and Lieutenants James J. Alvarez and James Radcliffe, Mobile residents, have come home from the army overseas. Schwarz and Radcliffe are discharged. Alvarez is on furlough awaiting discharge at Camp Gordon. Radcliffe, promoted after service in France, will join his brother instead of returning to police work.

United States Army Leon Schwarz James J. Alvarez James Radcliffe Schwarz Radcliffe Alvarez Camp Gordon France Mobile Ace Camp Pike Ark Nee Herndon 123Rd The Register

Illicit Distillery Taken by Deputies and Sheriff

Deputies seized a near complete illicit distillery on 1 Mile Creek north of issue of county. The raid yielded beer whiskey two barrels of new beer two trunks of corn whiskey and pure alcohol along with worm and coloring. Sheriff Easterling said the liquor was the best sample of house liquor captured since the new law. King bonded at 500 and recently arrived from Georgia.

Easterling King Georgia

Tug Darling Carries Coal and Timber Tow En Route

The Tug Darling with four barges of coal and 214 pieces of timber is sailing toward Mobile. It was reported passing Demopolis last night according to a telegram to the Warrior River Transportation Company in Mobile. The Clio would send Cordova this afternoon with a cargo.

Darling Mobile Demopolis Warrior River Transportation Company Clio Cordova Thie Mare

Mobile Cools While Other Cities See Heat

Weather data shows Mobile enjoying cooler temperatures than seven sampled cities, with San Francisco as the sole outlier in the north. Mr Ashen notes hot weather prevails across the States, especially around Chicago and the Great Lakes. Mobile reached 84 yesterday, an unusually cool reading for the season. Thunderstorms and southeast winds are forecast tonight.

Weather Buean Mobile San Francisco United Ashén Chicago Great Lakes

M'Innes To Face U S Court Tuesday

A man identified as M Innes faces U S court on Tuesday on a commissioners warrant alleging a nonviolent act. He will have a preliminary hearing that day before Judge Austill. A second hearing is set for Monday before Federal authorities for wearing a military uniform without proper authority.

M’innes U. S. Court United States Jere Austill Tv J Federal Line Ervin

Improvements Begun on Streets of Mobile GI

Unpaved streets in Mobile are being repaired under Lt intendent John J. Lynch. Workmen tar St Anthony street from Clark to Bayou. New Jersey from Washington avenue to cemetery is resurfaced. Lawrence street from the Texas is undergoing rebuild and surface work.

Mobile John J. Lynch St. Anthony Clark Bayou Washington Avenue Cemetery Lawrence Street

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