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The Mobile News Item

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Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1920

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Barton Graduates Largest Class In Public School History

Barton Academy in Mobile awards diplomas to 131 graduates 92 girls and 39 boys at the Lyric theater. Commencement speaker Dr. John M. McBryde of Tulane urges thrift and high ideals. List includes Anita Delchamps Edith Rosalie Inne and many others with names of graduates across both genders.

Barton Academy Mobile Lyric Theater John M. McBryde Tulane University New Orleans MecBryde Louisiana University Barton Firriod Davison Anita Delchamps Aurita Dossett Evelyn Mabel Douglass Bennita Vivian Dulany Grace Landon Dunlap Constance Gertrude Dyar Gertrude Rosina Hanes Bima Breth Mildred Louise Falligant Gladys Farnell Rachel Farrow Dorothea Jane Gaillard Josie Clifton H Anes Everette Ward Faulk Henry Winfield French Daniel Thomas Giles Albert Sidney Goleman Abraham L. J. Gup Justin J. Hanan Paul H. Hill Melvin B.jones James Herman Kearly August John Kling Francis Edward Laws Eet McCoy Finlay McFadyen, Jr Ivis* McGowin Louis ‘Thompson LeMay Louis Mitchell Leon

Palmer replies to Frankfurter on aliens charges

A telegram from Felix Frankfurter in Bridgeport, signed by Zachariah Chafee Jr, asks Attorney General Palmer to retract a report by a committee of lawyers alleging harsh treatment of aliens. Palmer counters that the committee’s charges are unfounded and demands a public retraction from Frankfurter and the department.

Washington, Lune Department of Attorney Palmer Felix Frankfurter Rn Bridge Mass Itefurter Zachariag Chafee Bridge Chatfe, Jr Saya Department of Labor House Ce Department of Justice

Bond Forfeiture After Failure to Appear in Court

F. J. Pruitt a shipworker charged with carrying concealed weapons failed to appear in the recorder's court. His bond was ordered forfeited with an alias writ of arrest. Attorney R E Cunningham said Pruitt would attend on June 9. Pruitt was wanted as a material witness in Ed Hogan's prohibition case, which was continued to June 9.

F. J. Pruitt Recorder’s Court Bord R.E. Cunningham Pruitt Safford- Berney Ed. Hogan

Business Women Club to Open at Magnolia Beach

The Business Women's clubhouse at Magnolia Beach on the Eastern Shore opens this weekend for the summer season. Twenty members of the Government Street Presbyterian church business girls' circle will spend the first weekend there, chaperoned by Mrs Angus Cooper.

Business Women’s Magnolia Beach Business Girls’ Circle Government Street Presbyterian

Weather Report for Alabama Showers and Clearing Weekend

The weather forecast for Alabama indicates showers likely tonight and Saturday with clearing by Saturday. Winds from the west this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight and Saturday, and moderate temperatures.

Washington Alabama

Irregular Opening Flags Mixed Stock Moves and Cotton Rally

New York stocks show uneven opening with small gains for Baldwin Locomotive Crucible Steel Atlantic Coast Line and International Paper while American Woolen slips. In New Orleans cotton prices jump sharply due to unfavorable weather, with July at 38.90 and October at 36.46 as buyers step in amid limited offers and heavy belt rainfall complaints.

New York Baldwin Crucible Steel Atlantic Coast Line International” Paper New Orleans

Cotton futures open firm with varied July to March prices

New York and New Orleans markets reported firm openings on June 4. In New York July cotton futures at 38.75, October 36.55, December 35.50, January 34.85, March 34.20. New Orleans showed bids for July 38.78, October 38.27, December 35.36, January 34.13, March 34.80 with nearby quotes around 4.10 for some contracts.

New York New Orleans Market Openee Eee

Tobacco Theft Case Postponed In Recorder Court

Gibaon alias Buster Brown a felon now under arrest in Chicago on stealing eight cartons of cigarettes from M Forchheimer Co valued at 500. Hearing for W H McCoy and Frank Canerlia delayed to June 12 with witnesses to be summoned. Other defendants named Nicholas Jones York Taylor Hiams also continued. Gibson en route to Mobile from Chicago to stand trial. Absence noted.

Gibaon Buster Brown Féero Chicago M. Forchheimer & Co W. H. McCoy Frank Canerlia Recorder’s Court D.D. Nicholas D. A. Nicholas Charles A. Jones Clarence York Raymond Taylor George Hiams Beirg Gibson Mobile Chaicogo Sai

Country Club Golf Tourney Opens With Qualifying Round

The Mobile Country Club begins its annual club championship this Saturday with a qualifying round. With many seasoned players and new hopefuls, the event is expected to be highly successful. The grounds are in top condition, and the committee divides competitors into three flights based on scores, each flight offering prizes.

Mobile Country Club Campbell Tere

Auto Thieves Still Active in Mobile City

Auto thieves continue bold operations in Mobile with two cars missing so far. County Treasurer George E. Stone’s car was stolen from in front of the Y M C A at 8 30 last night. Judge Claude B. Graysor’s five passenger Buick was stolen Monday at 2 45 from in front of the Farmers and Merchants Bank and has not been recovered.

George E. Stone Claude B. Graysor Circuit Court Farmers and Merchants Bank

Navy ranks open to youths of seventeen

Seventeen year old youths may be accepted for naval enlistment with parental consent according to local recruiting station advice. Requirements include a 120 pound weight and a minimum height of 62 inches. The previous minimum age was eighteen.

Navy

Georgia peach crop moving as shipments rise in Americus

In Americus Georgia June 4 with express shipments straining equipment several carloads of Georgia peaches are set to move by freight tomorrow. Hundreds of crates were sent via express yesterday and Dr J C Berry plans to dispatch the first carload by one grower. The crop quality is excellent.

Americus Express J. C. Berry

Devonshire Infantry Embarks for Ireland

The first battalion of the Devonshire infantry embarked today at Devonport for service in Ireland. The move caps a June deployment with units sailing from England to reinforce garrisons and protect posts in the island.

Devonshire Infantry Ireland Devonport England

Nesbitt Resigns as Alabama Board of Control Chairman

State capital reports the resignation of W D Nesbitt, chairman of the Board of Control and Economy and state Democratic committee head. His departure signals a possible rift between the Kilby administration and the state party, with Nesbitt long active against Senator Underwood and influential in Alabama politics and Mobile business circles.

Montgomery W. D. Nesbitt Board of Control and Economy Nesbitt Kilby Mobile Ahs State Democratic Committee Underwood United States Senate Alabama Speer Funtiaste Oremocratic Senate United States State Committee San Francisco Warrant ‘Warehouse Company

Cuyamel Steamship Sanne to be launched tomorrow

New York reports the passenger and cargo steamer Sanne built for the Cuyamel Fruit Company will be launched at Sears Island yard of Standard Shipbuilding. Sponsor is Miss Carmela Godoy, daughter of Emilio Godoy, VP and GM of Standard. The Nicarao measures 235 feet long, 34 feet beam, 6 feet depth and 11 knots.

New York Sanne Cuyamel Fruit Company New Orleans Sears Island Standard Shipbuilding Corporation Carmela Godoy Emilio 8. Godoy Standard Company Nicarao

Delaware Suffragists Plan Poll Fight After Defeat

Wilmington June 4 The Delaware Equal Suffrage Association reorganizes to wage a campaign at the polls to defeat legislators who refused to back the ratification of the suffrage amendment, after the legislature’s defeat.

Wilmington Del Delaware Delaware Equal Suffrage Assocation

Open Army Camp To Furnish More Houses

Secretary Baker announced that 699 buildings at Camp Dodge, Iowa, would be sold at public auction to relieve a serious housing shortage for families in Des Moines Iowa.

Washington Baker Des Moines Iowa Camp Dodge

Texas Militias Ready for Action in Galveston Scenario

In Austin on June 4 twenty nine units of the Texas National Guard were held in armories across several cities awaiting orders to train for Galveston to assume control of what is described as a congestion problem caused by a prolonged longshoremen strike.

Austin Tex Texas National Guard Texas Galveston

Ogburn Buys Site in Wholesale District

The northwest corner parcel at Commerce and Congress streets sold today for $35,099, deed filed in Probate Court. The sale was from J. R. Lindsey and wife to R. W.

Ogburn Commerce and Congress Streets J. R. Lindsey R. W

Pearl Odell Guilty of Second Degree Murder

In Rochester New York on June 4, Pearl Odell was found guilty of murder in the second degree by the supreme Court. Judge Robert H. Thompson immediately sentenced her to twenty years to life in Auburn prison for aiding her husband James Odell in killing Edward J. Kneip on January 6. Odell had previously been convicted of first degree murder and awaits execution in Sing Sing.

Rrochester N. Y Pearl Odell Supreme Court Auburn Robert H. Thompson Odell James Odell Edward J. Kneip Sing Sing

Mobile Man Is Killed on L N Freight Train

Albert M. Mayson twenty four of 457 Charleston street was run over and killed by an L N freight train on Chief Menteur bridge shortly after 1 am. He was brakeman on the train and the conductor suspects he fell between the cark. The body was brought to Mobile at 12 30 pm and removed to the family home. Survived by wife Almetta Wilson Mayson stepmother Muna Julia Mayson brother Wilner Mayson and other relatives of Mobile.

Albert M. Mayson Charleston Street Mayson Almetta Wilson Mayson Muna Julia “Mayson Wilner Mayson Mobile

Peace Treaty With Hungary Signed Today

Paris reports the signing of the Hungarian peace treaty at Versailles with 17 allied nations invited including the United States Ambassador Hugh C Wallace signing for America. Hungary cedes land to Poland Rumania and Czecho Slovakia while Budapest protests the terms and observes a day of cease.

Paris Grand Trianon Palace Versailles Hungary Poland Rumania Czecho-Slovakia Seventen United States Hugh C. Wallace America Millerand Ard Foreign Office M.paleologue Auguste Bernard Alfred Haza M. Prasnowki Budapest

Italy's Indemnity Share Too Small Says Nitti

Premier Nitti of Italy contends the indemnity Germany must pay is insufficient because Italy did not participate in distributing German colonies or receiving surrendered warships. He discussed with Italian members of the reparations commission about revising terms.

Italy Nitti Paris Germany Reparations Commission

Sinn Fein wins control in Tyrone and holds Farmaugh

In the county and district council elections Sinn Fein nationalism gains County Tyrone for the first time and maintains control of County Farmaugh by 559 votes. The Ulster area of the Irish bill heightens interest as these counties fall within it. Reported tricks include a woman disguising as her mother and another voter said to have cast seven ballots.

Belfast Sinn Fein Nationalist Alliance County Tyrone County Farmaugh Ulster

Deputy Sheriff Dies After Shootings in New Orleans

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Viola died in New Orleans after being struck through the lung during an arrest of Ollie Smith. Smith, a Black man, was arrested after a struggle in which he was struck six times. attendants said he had a fair chance to recover.

New Orleans United Presse Joseph Viola Ollie Smith Smith

Honduran Stowaway Held Here After Ship Arrival

Wilfred James of Tela Honduras was turned over to local immigration authorities by the master of the Lake Wimico after being found aboard the vessel as a stowaway.

Wilfred James Tela Honduras Lake Wimico

Republicans Move Toward Clear Campaign Strategy in Chicago

Chicago June 4. Republican presidential rivals begin shaping concrete lines of action as Senator Johnson takes charge and Wood forces back Hitchcock as field marshal. With convention near, leaders ready to finalize plans, boost campaigns, and organize supporters in hotel lobbies and streets.

Chicago Johnson Frank H. Hitchcock William ©. Proctor Hitchcock Washington

Hitchcock Picks Hitchcock as Wood Convention Marshal

The Chicago dispatch reports that former Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock will lead Major General Leonard Wood’s forces at the convention. Hitchcock’s assignment as marshal follows Wood’s plan to keep each organizer in his designated role. Colonel William Cooper Proctor of Cincinnati stays as campaign manager with no changes planned, according to Wood.

Chicago Frank Hitchcock Leonard Wood Hitchcock Wood William Cooper Proctor Cincinnati Woods

Gregory Makes Long Trip to Washington

Warren Gregory of San Francisco and president of the Hoover Republican Club of California traveled 6,000 miles by auto and train to testify before a Senate committee investigating expenditure and contributions. He had been outlining a case in Sonora, 140 miles from San Francisco, when a telegram summoned him to Washington, and he rushed to the capital saying he was out of breath.

Washington Warren Gregory San Francisco Hoover Republican Club of California Sagnate Gregory Sonora San Francisco

Resolution on Irish Republic Sparks House Clash

Rep James F Gallivan charges that Republican leaders chloroformed the Mason resolution recognizing the Irish Republic. He cites Speaker Gillett's pledge not to recognize anyone before the measure is considered. Mason, author of the resolution, released a letter showing the resolution was sent to Porter, head of the foreign affairs committee, with a push to secure action.

Washington Republican House James F. Gallivan Massachusetts Gillett House William FE. Mason Illinois Porter House Foreign Affairs Committee

Davenport Elected Bishop of Eastern Diocese

Rev. George W. Davenport, secretary of the Seamen's Institute in New York City, has been elected bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Easton, succeeding the late Bishop William Forbes Adams.

Wilmington Del George W. Davenport Seamen's Institute New York City Protéstant Episcopal Diocese of Easton William Forbes Adams

Attack on Irish Barracks Repulsed After Bomb Assault

A three hour attack with bombs against Cappaghwhite Barracks in Ireland was repulsed. A Telegraph dispatch from Tipperary reported that the assault involved several men and many were arrested. The fighting ended with the attackers beaten off and authorities mounting a response.

Ireland London Cappaghwhite Tipperary Senate C White

Second Arrest in Norristown Child Kidnapping Case

Philadelphia man James Malone, 27, arrested as a second suspect in the kidnapping of 18 month old Blakeley Coughlin from Norristown. First arrest, Catherine Dundon, 27, a former Coughlin servant, was held in Norristown jail after being taken into custody at Conshohocken. A crank letter allegedly demanding money prompted a $6,000 reward ad offering information on the whereabouts of the child.

Norristown Blakeley Coughlin Philadelphia James Malone Malone Catherine Dundon George H. Coughlin Conshohocken Coughlins Sonshohocken

Bubonic Plague Strikes Vera Cruz New Jersey

Four new bubonic plague cases were reported in Vera Cruz today including three men and a woman. The woman died after hospitalization. A plague patient who was admitted days earlier also died. Buildings at the municipal dock and nearby structures were burned to reduce infection risks. Officials anticipate US supplied relief items from New Orleans arriving soon.

Vera Cruz N. J United States New Orleans

Gregorian chant restoration urged by congress

New York June 4 Restoration of the Gregorian chant to its prime place in Catholic liturgy was urged in a resolution to Pope Benedict after the International Congress of Gregorian Chant concluded. The proposal calls for preparatory training in parochial schools and diocesan choir masters through liturgy and ecclesiastical music schools modeled on the Pontifical College of Sacred Music in Rome.

New York Pope Benedict International Congress of Gregorian Chant Pontifical School of Sacred Music Rome

Provident Man Takes Motor Boat to Baltimore by Water

New York June 4. In Venezuela reports say nationwide rail strikes were ended. Fred R Bartlett an American planter from Maracaibo planned a visit to Easton and decided to take his family by water after learning the strike had ended. He lowered a 22 foot power boat from the steamer Maracaibo and announced travel to Baltimore by water for the emergency trip.

New York Venezuela United States Fred RR. Bartlett Marcaibo Easton O Transportation Maracaibo Curacuco Bartlett Baltimore

Penrose Confident of Attending Meet in Chicago

Philadelphia June 4 Senator Boies Penrose still expected to attend the Republican national convention in Chicago. Physicians reported Penrose improving and ready to express views on Pennsylvania presidential prospects of Governor Sproul in a late conference. Local politicians expect Penrose to back Sproul despite earlier preference for Knox as Sproul holds 76 percent of Pennsylvania's delegates.

Philadelphia Boies Penrose Chicago Pennsylvania Sproul Old Guard Knox

Gunman Taken After Eluding Cops a Week

Chicago June 4 After eluding police for a week Gene Geary an Enright gang gunman who murdered Harry J Reckas in a stock yards yard was captured by state attorney detectives while hiding in a friend's home.

Chicago Gene” Geary Enright Harry J. Reckas

Parker Makes Kno Attitude On Stri

Baton Rouge reports Governor Parker addresses public works at the industrial canal in Orleans. He condemns strikes and Bolshevik style interference claiming workers with grievances should not jeopardize the project. He warns against tyrannous control of liberty and vows no closed shop or leniency.

Baton Rouge Parker Orleans

Speedometer Firm Plans Stock Increase in Capital Meet

Richmond Virginia June meeting calls to approve an increase in capital stock for Speedometer Corporation. Exchange of Stewart Warner interests for stock is proposed, with outstanding shares and par value details outlined in the session.

Richmond Jun Stewart Warner - interests - Stewart _Manufacturing co Stewart

Pomerene Bill On Expense Fund

Washington June 4. A Pomerene resolution calls for a congressional inquiry into current senate expenditures. If approved a committee will audit spending and set dates for president vice or senators. If rejected the ongoing investigation will continue immediately.

Pomerene Washington Senate

Actor Cliffomford Dies in Hotel Inquest Findings

London report states actor Cliffom ford was found dead in an area beneath a hotel window. The inquest concluded the death was accidental due to insomnia and the window incident.

London Cliffomford

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