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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
3
London reports drastic actions by Hungarian authorities against communists. A British labor board dispatch cites persecutions, suppression of unions, wrongful imprisonment, and bands of former Hapsburg officers wielding power beyond government control.
Atlanta June 7 The first degree in yesterday's commencement at Ogletorpe University was an LL D awarded to President Wilson. His uncle taught at the school and his father served as a director.
Mrs. Hannah Peru of Leavenworth reports severe pain, weakness, sleepless nights, and loss of appetite for years. After using Cardui regularly, she says it cured her and urges others to try the remedy as advertised.
Readable fragments describe a beauty ad urging skin care with whitening products and cleansing routine. It references embarrassment from blotchy skin and masking with powders while promoting a simple cold cream approach as solution.
A district school named for Gouverneur Morris and his wife Mary Walton operates on land he donated to New York. Mary A. Conlon heads the Walton school which claims aims of self-government and American citizenship training. Pupils in grades five through nine are full citizens with vote rights unless removed by the Teachers’ Council. truancy theft and insubordination are main grounds for discipline and school property is state controlled except classrooms. The Federal Council of school presidents governs and officers include President Vice President and Secretary of State with duties spanning safety hygiene and sanitation oversight.
In Mexico City Rodolfo Herrero reiterates that Venustiano Carranza died by his own hand after an attack on a cabin. Herrero will be heard by General Obregon tomorrow. Meanwhile the revolutionary government allows his freedom and he resides in a capital hotel. Separately private Louis G. Hawley transfers to Birmingham Mobile recruiting office. The Mobile post aims to recruit more colored infantrymen given higher pay and training.
One hundred thirty delegates from 14 countries will attend the first postwar cotton congress in Zurich June 9 to 11. The program covers exchange, cultivation progress, scientists’ help, and a proposed arbitration tribunal to push better industry legislation and worker conditions.
Paris reports officials expect the allied German conference at Spa to be postponed from June 21 due to lack of material preparation. The meeting is likely rescheduled for about July 6 as French officials assess readiness and logistics.
Incomplete unofficial returns from Saturday's primary show little change in the three way Democratic race for governor. Early indications favor Lieutenant Governor O. Max Gardner and Cameron Morrison moving to a second primary to resolve the contest.
Antonio Maria Bautista, Portugal’s premier and interior minister, died early today in Lisbon after a lung congestion attack during a cabinet meeting at midnight. Ramos Preto is named as successor as premier and justice minister.
Kansas City scene reports a plane piloted by Waite with Lew aboard fell 1000 feet in a tailspin yesterday. One person died and Lew was injured. Waite is expected to recover. Advertisement text and mail slip irrelevant to incident.
A $160 reward posted by the American Legion post in Philadelphia area supports the capture of Grover C. Bergdoll, a famous draft evader. Local authorities and federal officers monitor the case as police and deputies watch the area. Harvey Murray and Herbert A. Keibelman head to Anniston for the state convention.
A suspect allegedly burglarized Marmotte Street near Davis Avenue, stealing money and stamps valued at $35 while a man was attacked. Ed die et was held up Sunday during the incident, with $2.50 taken. Neil Toft Walter Hel gerson and El J Frederickson were arrested in a dragnet for violating liquor laws, as Sheriff Holcombe led the arrests.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate guidance from a county agent about a subject on agriculture and farming. The text mentions an Auburn agent, a county courthouse contact, and Vail offering to furnish information on request.
Belgrade June reports describe Grand Duchess Olga, sister of the late Czar, arriving at the Belgrade station in torn ermine robes and ragged clothing. She receives soup from the American Red Cross kitchen and expresses sudden relief after a week with little food.
Mexico City dispatch reports President de la Huerta accepted President Wilson's offer of aid to fight the plague in Vera Cruz. The note indicates U S assistance will arrive shortly to support Mexican authorities in controlling the outbreak.
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