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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1920

Page

1

Police Roundup Targets House In St. Louis Street Standoff

Police arrested six suspects in a roundup linked to a house at 509 St. Louis Street and a Mitchell Street residence on charges tied to illegal activities. The case involves a stabbing victim, court delays, and a magistrate order restricting area activity while hearings proceed.

Field Louis Street Linnié St. Louis Street Monhen Mitchell St. Anthony, Street Frank Turnidge John Duff Eoint Lincoln Headaugeees Margaret Mitchell Ysh Curtin LeGear Mitchell. Woman's Young

Stock Rebound Hints From Fed Signal Sway

New York June 1 trading opened with mixed stocks as higher discount rates and credit traction expectations clouded gains. Crucible Bethlehem Republic Steel led declines while Union Pacific Texas and Pacific and Rock Island supported rail equities amid cautious market stance.

New York Stock Exchange Federal Reserve Banks Chicago Lessey Crucible Bethlehem and Republic Steels

Reckless riding fines set by recorder in street incidents

A recorder imposed a 25 dollar maximum fine for Richard Pope for reckless riding on a bicycle on Texas street and Our Alley, ruling sidewalk riding violated the law. Grady Thomley paid 25 dollars for speeding on Government street, while John Butts and another rider were fined 10 dollars or above for 27 and 28 mile per hour infractions.

Recorder Richard Pope Mary Nell Texas Street Our Alley Pope Grady Thomley Government Street Peck Old Shell John Butts G. Cobb L.A. Conway

Riots Escalate in German Elections Amid Political Clashes

Berlin dispatch says disorders grow riotous as Democrats clash with Communists in Berlin meetings. A Mecklenburg Conservative deputy suffers broken bones, another secretary is mauled. Landowners flee as tension spreads nationwide.

Condon Germany Berlin Exchange Telegraph Company Democratic Party Mecklenburg von Graefe

American lecturer Arnold Heide killed in Beuthen shooting

Beuthen, June 1. Arnold Heide, an American lecturer, was shot and killed by a French guard during a dispute on a tram. The American mission requests an investigation by General Lerond into Heide’s death amid conflicting nationality reports and limited details.

Lerond Carl D. Groat United ‘Press Bberlin General Lerond Upper Silesia Arnold Heide Beuthen Heide Beuben

Wilson A Factor at Frisco in Democratic Convention

Washington June 1 The White House expects President Wilson to steer Democratic strategy from behind the scenes at the San Francisco convention. Key aides Carter Glass Homer Cummings and Senator Hitchcock will represent Wilson and push his platform ideas.

Washington United Press Wilson San Francisco White House Carter Glass Homer Cummings Demoratic National Committee Eouraee Cijenmibaeaee Hitchcock

Triangularity of Delegations Battles G O P

Chicago hearings on contested delegations to next week’s convention continued. A three cornered fight in Florida and other contests from District of Columbia Georgia Louisiana and more are examined by a special GOP committee led by Warren Anderson and others. The committee weighs who is favored by Wood Lowden and Johnson and may issue recommendations.

Chicago Florida Columbia Warren Ofichigan du Pont Leonard Wood Frank O. Lowden Hiram Johnson Ob. Jar Nes Anderson Séhatorsone A. L. Chuteh Jacksonville London Georgia Whgy Lincoln Johnson Columfh Charles Adamson Cedartown Senate Cafendaria Louisiana Mi ‘Kunte Victor’ Loisel Zie Wood Frank H. Hitchéoek

Business men to send boys to camp scouts

Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plan to fund the expenses of boys at the annual scout camp opening next week. J. E. Meek scout executive says about fifty have registered so far. Prizes will be awarded as the event proceeds. Mobile business men, members, are supporting the effort.

Rotary and Kiwanis Clube J. E

Indictments and Warrants Issued After Grand Jury Session

A large grand jury returned 61 true bills after a sitting that examined 111 witnesses. Warrants for sworn indictments will be issued immediately by the United States marshal’s office as the work continues.

States Marshal’s Office Tim

Arkansas state central committee names candidate to San Francisco

The state central committee met in Rock to name the Arkansas representative for a San Francisco event. Details on selection and participants were not fully disclosed.

Rock,ark State Central “Committees Arkandian San Francisco

Alabama Weather Watch Warns of Cloudy Showers Ahead

A fragment hints at cloudy conditions and possible showers across Alabama this period. Forecasters urge residents to stay prepared for damp skies and cooler temps.

Cotton Market Dips On Fed Rate Talk And Weather Signals

New Orleans June 1 market notes a drop as selling increases on talk of higher federal reserve rates and favorable weather. Nearer months rise, July up to 38.08 while other contracts fall. receipts total 8,006 bales. Prices show mixed movement with broader upturn later amid stronger hogs and weaker provisions.

New Orleans Federal Reserve

Fire truck backs into pedestrian injuring George Farrell

George Farrell of 354 St Emanuel Street was struck by a Mobile Fire Department truck at Monroe and St Emanuel Streets while the crew connected to a water plug to fight a fire at 156 Monroe Street. His left foot was crushed and he was taken to an infirmary. The two story tenement was gutted, housing several families who lost furniture. the loss is estimated at 5900 dollars. The house was owned by Mrs. Charles Schmidting.

George Farrell St. Emanuel Street Mobile Fire Department Monroe St. Emanuel Farrell Monroe Street Charles Schmidting

Lynching Film Showed by Pathe at Lyric Theater

The first showing of a Pathe News film depicting a Mobile lynching, parade scenes at Chickasaw, a launching party, ship launch, harbor views, and a close-up of Chickasaw Company president George Crawford, produced for the chamber of commerce.

Mobile City Lyric Theater Pathe . News Chickasaw George Gordon Crawford Chickasaw Company Chamber of Commerce

Fire Hits Anniston Foundry Complex

Fire swept the Ornamental Foundry Company in Anniston early today destroying the office building pattern shop and main foundry. A connected foundry building was saved. The plant had recently resumed operations after additions. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars, largely insured.

Anniston Ornamental Foundry Company

Mrs Hamilton Plans August English Channel Swim Attempt

Mrs Arthur Hamilton, daughter of Sir Charles Fairlie Cunningham, is training to swim the English Channel in August. She aims to complete a five mile swim every evening during the winter.

London Arthur Hamilton Charles Fairlie-Cunningham

President Signs Agricultural Act Extending Cotton Contracts

President Wilson signed the agricultural appropriation bill preserving the current cotton futures contract trading. The act makes permanent wheat control provisions limiting cotton delivery to ten grades, a move that would have ended under prior law. Senator Smith of South Carolina and Speaker Gill plus Vice President Marshall helped secure the measure and its department waivers. The bill includes about $31 million for the department for the year starting July 1.

Washington Wilson Gill Marshall Smith South Carolina Agricultural Department Peters

Help Sought for Wheat Harvest Labor in West

Local United States employment office reports a need for several thousand workers in Western wheat fields for harvest season. Mobile will contact applicants with details on dates wages and location. Harvest season opens June 10 in Oklahoma with Kansas and Nebraska following. Rate is seventy cents per hour plus board. Government employment bureaus and labor offices coordinate to place workers.

United States Mobile Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Dakotas Hutchinso Erro Government

Anti-Mandate Vote Set By Senate On Armenia

Washington June 1 The Senate will vote today on a resolution declining to authorize a mandate for Armenia requested by President Wilson. Final vote set for not later than 4 PM with 45 minutes for each senator, though few desired lengthy participation.

Washington Senate Armenia Wilson

Waterfront Strike Vote Tomorrow in New York

Striking longshoremen will meet tomorrow night to vote on an immediate return to work. The meeting was called by T. V. O'Connor, president of the International Longshoremen's Association, after a conference with Governor Smith.

New York T.” V. O'o’connor International Long Shoremen’s Association Smith

War Vets to Meet in Special Session Wednesday

War veterans will assemble for a special session at the Armory on Wednesday. The meeting will discuss the new bonus approved by the House and related applications and data presented to attendees.

Summon Mrs Funk to Expenses Probe in Chicago

Chicago June 1 Much excitement in Democratic circles as Antoinette Funk a leader among Democratic women is summoned to testify before the senatorial committee investigating campaign funds. She is expected to be questioned about the rumored McAdoo 10 000 000 fund and whether any of it reached Chicago ward.

Chicago Sus Antoinette Funk Teader Senatorial Committee

Supreme Court in Session on Prohibition Question

Washington in June 1 reports the Supreme Court meets again to hand down its opinions on the liquor question. An important ruling on party planks could be issued today or next Monday with adjournment planned after decision day. If delayed the prohibition issue may carry over to the next term beginning in November.

Washington Supreme Court

Senate probes groups in preconvention race

Washington reports that the Anti-Saioon League and the Plumpian league face senate campaign committees investigation into their activities in the upcoming presidential contest. Chairman Kenyon said the committees will hear representations from both organizations and may call witnesses.

Washington Anti-Saioon League Plumpian League Senate Kenyon Toda the Mittee Thie

William J Bryan to testify on labor dispute principles

June 1 report that William J Bryan was expected to appear before the senate labor committee. Leaders of organized labor awaited his set of principles for art and mediation of labor disputes as part of the industrial relations debate.

Washington Organized Labor William J. Bryan Senate Labor Committee Bryan

Hear France Offers Soldiers to Poland Rumor

Berlin reports a rumor in the Mittag 4 edition of the Zeitung Ab that France may send colonial troops to Poland to confront the Russian Bolshevik army.

France Poland Berlin the. Zeitung Ab

Wilson Extends Aid To Plague Infected Vera Cruz

President Wilson offered ships doctors and medical supplies to Vera Cruz to fight a bubonic plague outbreak with 11 confirmed cases and five deaths. The likely source is rats near warehouses of a docking company, as the city remains cut off while relief arrives from Mexico City.

Vera Cruz Associated Press Wilson Hital Republic Mexico City Sanitary Corps

Navy refuses immediate Vera Cruz withdrawal over plague outbreak

Washington reports that American warships at Vera Cruz will not be withdrawn immediately due to an outbreak of bubonic plague. Navy officials say no crew members will be allowed ashore for a stay or leave, and no terms have been offered to alter the situation at the port.

Washington Vera.Cruz Navy Department State Department

Recommendation to Police Mexico Sparks Washington Debate

Officials debate tabled policy on Mexico as a possible administration move influenced by the fall report. Some argue for intervention while others oppose it, noting politics would frame the opinion ahead of conventions and Mexican political dynamics.

Washington Junie Ees Cve Sa Co de la Huerta

Carpenters Strike in New Orleans Over Wages

About 2 6 carpenters walked out in New Orleans on June 1 demanding higher pay and time and a half for overtime. The workers seek 750 cents per hour and contend contractors refused. Some contractors who are not members reportedly granted the men’s demands and are not affected.

New Orleans Wea Fiot Gee Nt Tors Pga

Congress rushes pre recess with swift sessions

Routine business moved quickly in both houses as leaders plan to adjourn next Saturday. A conference broadcast outlined aims to introduce a formal resolution and set Saturday at 4:00 p.m. as the adjournment time.

Washington Fane Hoth House Genate Mae Saturda Republican Ana

U S Consul Offers Sanitary Supplies to Mexico City

An American consul in Mexico City reports offering sanitary supplies by sea to aid Beare Cruz. The dispatch notes a convoy from New Orleans aboard a rescue boat to transport medical aid and equipment.

Mexico City Jane Paul HH. Poster Ate Nae Cruz New Orleans Beare Cruz

Broken Windscreen Sparks Chicago Police Case at Shore Station

A fragmented Chicago item notes a disturbance near a training station when an automobile strike led to a confrontation. Police report an incident involving service men, a hotel scene, and a wife being targeted.

Chicago Great Lakes Naval Hegrees Noda Wauke

President Galls Cabinet Session in Washington

Fragmented notes describe a cabinet session in Washington where President Galls faces a political question. The text mentions a meeting with cabinet members and references Democratic party politics.

Galls Ess Sessig

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