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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1920

Page

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Injunction Granted To Stop Removal Of Mobile Medical School

Judge Joe W. Goldsborough grants a temporary injunction preventing the University of Alabama Medical School in Mobile from being moved. Dr. Eugene Thames petitioned for the injunction as alumni and local physicians push to keep the institution in Mobile. The case moves toward the state supreme court, continuing a long legal battle over the school’s status and location.

Eugene Thames Mobile Medical “School Medical College Mobile Joe W. Goldsby University of Alabama University Tecat Phivaiciae Mobilians

Nurses Award Diplomas to Young Women at Providence Infirmary

At Providence Infirmary on Thursday morning at 5 o clock graduates were awarded diplomas as graduate nurses. Rev. O. Raketns presided. Honored guests attended a luncheon in the infirmary dining room. The graduates included Mary Etta Lat Agnes Chapta Wandenthal and Ander Chtherne Wels.

Bive Gomnen Prov oTacketns Peprina Higel Mary Etta Lat Agnes Chapta Wandenthal Ander Chtherne Wels Ant the. Infirmary

Vogue Property Sold to William H. Monk on Dauphin Street

The Vogue property at 205 Dauphin Street in Mobile changed hands today. William H. Monk purchased the downtown real estate, a site valued at more than 150 60 eae, in a deal arranged through a local agent.

Dauphin Street William H. Monk Monk Ea Mener

Reduction in Floor Tiling Rates Advances Mobile Trade

Reduction in freight rates for floor tiling shipments from Mobile to the Southeast has been advised by the Department of Commerce. The cuts, affecting carloads, promise lower freight costs and help Mobile manufacturers compete with Eastern firms across the South.

Mobile R. Ot Commerce My San Southieee Ata

OTT Defeated for Sident of Typos in Election

Fragmentary OCR reads like a local contest with a candidate named Scott winning multiple minor offices. The garbled text hints at a presidency claim and several unspecified positions, but lacks coherent details or dates.

Ott Z Mi Inwhiest Tinten Scott

Washington night bans and Mississippi tonight and Sunday

The notice announces bans in Washington and Mississippi areas for tonight and Sunday, indicating restricted activities or alerts to residents. Local authorities urge compliance and advise monitoring further updates.

Cotton Market Opens Higher on Weevil Fear and Crop Reports

New Orleans letters note continued delayed crop reports and weevil damage lifting cotton prices at the open, with gains of 19 to 21 points before retreats. July touches 7.77 while nearby months drift, as traders weigh Western crop complaints and rains in the Carolinas and central belts.

New Orleans Uuhe New York Carolinas

Cotton openings show steady futures across months

Cotton futures opened steady in New Orleans and New York with July around 38.40 in New Orleans and 38.60 in New York. Other months listed include October at 36.25 to 36.45 and December near 35.25 to 35.43, with January at about 34.68 to 34.70 and March at 34.20.

New Orleans New York

Gasge Line to Montgomery Plan Outlined by Gen Hines

A detailed study of the proposition for a waterway link from Mobile to Montgomery is described in a letter by Gen Hines. He argues immediate river traffic improvements and a feasible plan to extend water service along the Alabama River, stressing development and war-time logistics.

Montgomery Alsb Ile Oe Rwese Accese Montgoma 2 Agricultural Selma Warrior River Tyice Tiver Mobile Speeder Serge Racine Tiver Havie Ifa Aikwis

Maritime Bureau to be Formed at Chamber of Commerce

A permanent Maritime Bureau will be organized within the Mobile Chamber of Commerce to promote shipping interests and development. The body will be chaired by John H. Jones and modeled after similar bureaus in other cities, with completion expected within ten days. The move follows growing maritime importance for Mobile and the port, discussed at the June 9 board meeting.

Chamber of Com Chamber of Commerce Mobile John H. Jones

Publican figures speak on convention and unity

Chicago dispatch summarizes signed statements from Major General Léonard Wood and Senator Hiram Johnson. Wood signals optimism about the convention and notes no changes planned, while Johnson urges Republican independence, opposition to the League of Nations covenant, and unity within the national committee as the party heads into the campaign season.

Chicago International ‘News Service Léonard Wood Hiram Johnson Republican Party League of Nations Lincoln Ray Utr National Committée

Additional Scenes of Mobile Launch Film Prepared

Officials of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce announce extra scenes for the port launch film. A showing is planned for Chickasaw Chamber members newspaper men and local officials before being exhibited at a moving picture house.

Mobile Dr. Chamber of Commerce Com Hte Chickasaw Commerce

Mason Funeral to Be Held Here Today

Albert M Mayson 25 died when struck by a freight train on Chef Menteur bridge near New Orleans while serving as a trainman. Services set for 4 PM at his home 457 Charleston Street and at St John Episcopal Church. Burial at Olia Cemetery. Survived by widow Miss Almetia Viniese four brothers Widmer George Mayson New Orleans Wilmer James Mayson Mobile stepmother Mrs Julia E Mayson and other relatives.

Albert M.mayson Chef Menteur Bridge New Orleans Charleston’ Street Bet St. John’s Copal Church Olia Cemtery Young Mayson Ia Almetia Viniese Widmer George Mayson New Oreans Wilmier James Mayson Mobile Julia £. Mayson

Negro Held on Murder Charge in Devon Case

Virgil Moore held in circuit court on a murder charge stemming from the shooting of Willis May Johnson, a Black woman known as a “Negro gist,” by a .38 revolver. The charge was reduced to manslaughter in the first degree after evidence showed the woman shot in the back, dying May 28, with Dr. Wilkerson testifying the wound caused the death. Moore claimed self defense.

Virgil Moore G. “Hh Wilkerson Moore

Little girl fires bullet into heart in domestic incident

A child fired a bullet into her heart during a family quarrel at Webster Street late last night. The 11 year old, reported as Webster, was involved in an incident described by authorities as a domestic dispute within the home.

Has Webster Webster

Demented Mother Accused Of Murder In Front Of Car

Mrs. Mape Marino faces a murder charge in New York Philadelphia affair as she allegedly threw her 4 year old daughter under a passing automobile. Her husband says he deserted her and left him to care for three children. He is held as a witness.

New York Ous & 5 Mape Marino Phila

US Agents Active in Bergdoll Case Reach Mobile

US Justice Department officers led by Forest Pendleton visited Mobile to pursue Grover Bergdoll, the wanted draft evader. Local officials G L Darden and K McAdory met with agents amid rumors Bergdoll may be headed toward the Gulf Coast. Authorities have alerted Pascagoula Biloxi Ocean Springs Gulfport and other coastal towns to watch for the suspect and distributed circulars with his photo and description.

Mobile Forest Pendleton Gulf District of Department of Justice Grover C. Bergdol Philadelphia G. L. Darden K. “McAdory Jefferson County Epartment of Justice Bergdoll Pascagoula Biloxi Miss Ocean Springs Gulfport Ent of Justice

Police raid nets Gotham moonshine ring leaders

About 50 revenue officers and 20 agents raided New York City dens as James Shevlin announces mass arrests under the Volstead law. Twenty five men are held on $500 bail each awaiting arraignment Monday. The crackdown targets distribution and sale of liquor across the city amid forged permits and large-scale seizures.

Internal” Revenue Sitotaateg Toany Saloco Ohare Hitchcock James Shevlin Shevlin Carcnambott Tay

Plague in Vera Cruz Sees Six New Victims

Six new bubonic plague cases were discovered in Vera Cruz yesterday with two deaths already reported. Five suspected cases are under investigation as local commerce chambers and organizations offer to aid sanitary authorities hampered by shortages of supplies and medicines. An appeal has been sent to New Orleans for anti bubonic serum and other medicines.

Vera Cruz N. Achhamber Sola Ee New Orleans

Penrose Secretary Insists He Will Attend Chicago Convention

Secretary to Senator Boies states Penrose will attend the Chicago convention despite doubts from Penrose friends about his physical condition. The secretary cited constant communication with Chicago via long distance phones as the plan for participation.

Penrose Philadelphia Jane Leighton Taylor United Cap Boies

Dr Dercum Denies President Worse

Philadelphia June 5 reports said President Wilson's condition teetering. Dr Francis X Dercum, long time adviser, stated he did not deem it necessary to return for further visits after seeing the president in apparently good condition.

Philadelphia Wilson Francis X Dercum

Fire on Norwegian Steamer Bergensfjord reported near Fire Island

A Norwegian steamer Bergensfjord bound from New York was reported afire 159 miles east of Fire Island early this morning. The fire was controlled and the vessel was reported proceeding on its way. A prior explosion and gas ignition were mentioned in the scattered report.

New Tork Jane Bergensfjord New York Fire Island Imergenstiord

Congress faces busy sessions as adjournment nears

Washington reports both the House and Senate in long night sessions with important bills cleared yet calendars crowded. The House faces action on a Senate resolution rejecting presidential authority over Armenia and a stalemate persists on a national budget bill as nominees await final Senate action.

Washington Congress House Senate Portér Foreign Affairs Committee Wilson United States Armenia

Chinese provinces vote for secession in revolt plan

At a Southern Chinese leaders meeting in Shanghai the group voted to issue a manifesto proclaiming secession of Yunnan Kweichow Hunan Szechwan and Hupeh under the Southern government. Leaders included Wu Ting Fang Sun Yat sen Tang Shao yi and Li Lieh Chun.

Shanghai Associated Press Yunnan Kwiechow Hunan Senshi Szechwan Hupeh Wu Ting Fang United States China Tang Shao, Yi Li Lieh-Chun

Knoxville District Flooded After Heavy Rain Falls

Heavy rains in the Knoxville Tennessee area caused widespread flooding along First and See streets. The city reports traction power plant basement knee deep in water threatening service. mills face risks from wash and mud along Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads.

Knoxville Tenn First Local Traction Company Louisville Nashville Southern

Lloyd George warns rail workers over Ireland ammo load

London June 5 Premier Lloyd George told the Road Workers Council he would not tolerate rail workers in Ireland refusing to unload ammunition from trains. The remark marks a firm stance amid tension over transport duties and security.

Lloyd George London Livya George Road. Workers Council Wrs Ireland

Wilson Will Rely chiefly Upon Glass at Convention

President Wilson will rely on Senator Carter Glass and Secretary John Barton Payne to carry out orders on the floor of the Democratic convention. Glass has prepared a strong reply to opponents and may address treaty questions, while Payne’s plans could position him for presidential consideration.

David M. Church Eeebonny Rnath Washington Carter Glass Wilson Santeas White House Glass John Barton Payne Virginia Gluay William’ Jennings Bryan Giase Virginien Johnson Payne Interior

Two Parents Questioned in Baby Kidnap Case

Police questioned Catherine Durham and James Malone for hours after they were taken into custody yesterday. They deny involvement and say they were in Philadelphia when the child was abducted. Authorities pursue the truth amid ongoing secrecy.

Catherine Durnham James Malone Ouaney Philadelphia

North Carolina Primary Sparks Interest In Governor Fight

North Carolina opens its state primaries with Wood and Johnson as leading contenders for the governorship. Democrats name Cameron Morrison, Max Gardner, and Robert N Page for governor or lieutenant governor positions. Republican nominees await convention outcomes as voters expect a strong Democratic turnout and a predicted 125000 vote threshold.

Raleigh N. G North Carolina Johnson General Wood Wood Cameron Morrison Charlotte Max Gardiner Shelby Peament Leutenant Robert N. Page Biscoe Walter Hi Gardner

Realtors Name Convention City for 1921 Meet

National real estate men in convention here will choose the location for the 1921 convention Baltimore was the leading bid for next year Chicago and Denver also contended Atlanta Birmingham and Memphis plan to bid for the 1925 meet Real estate operators discuss bids and potential hosts in Kansas City June 6.

Kansas City National Baltimore Chicago Denver Atlanta Ancaralias Memphis

House Reverses Armenia Mandate Plan in Washington

Republican leaders in the House reversed a decision to call up the Senate resolution. The measure seeks authority for the president to accept a mandate over Armenia. Chairman Porter announced a 40 minute debate with no amendments allowed, voting expected later today.

Washington House Senate Armenia Porter Foreign. Affairs Committee

Political crosscurrents stir Chicago convention scene

Reported remarks by Senator Moses and others accuse the Republican National Committee of using steamroller tactics to decide contest actions. The described mood suggests uncertain mobilization for nominations as factions weigh parallel options and allegiances amid a shifting convention atmosphere.

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