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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
Walter Puckett was charged in six indictments by the federal grand jury for violating the national prohibition law. He was jailed by U S Deputy Marshal Calhoun with bond expected to total about 1500 dollars. If convicted on all counts, he faces a long federal prison term under repeat-offender provisions.
An examination for a stenographer and typist for departmental and field service with the government will be held here June 13, announced by Miss Georgia Hooks, local secretary of the civil service commission. This will be the last exam for this service open to women for some time. Application blanks and information can be secured at the local post office. A Moyer, secretary of the fifth civil service district, spent Wednesday in May conferring with the local civil service examining board and gave instructions regarding examinations.
Officials of Mobile Electric Company were cited to appear before the Alabama Public Service Commission to justify why extension charges for new service should not be reduced. The order, issued at Montgomery, cites numerous complaints claiming charges are excessive. Other utilities named include Alabama Power Birmingham Railway Light and Power and Montgomery Light and Power.
Postmaster J Blocker Thornton warns local merchants and hotels against accepting checks alleged stolen from the Wright Barrel and Export Company of Jacksonville. The fraud reportedly circulated in Arkansas and other states. Suspect described as six feet tall with a missing right hand, about 165 pounds.
Edna Wallace was put on probation until July 1 after arrest on a charge of operating an immoral house at 103 North Conception Street. A second woman found in the house, initially giving the name Louise Scott, admitted her real name was Louise McAllister and also received probation until July 1.
Willie Ripps, a Black man, was held for petit larceny after admitting stealing a dozen chickens from I Maisel’s property at 510 Bloodgood. Officers Rabby and Dawson took him into custody. The recorder sentenced him to three months’ labor amid his plea for mercy claiming it was his first offense.
The traffic department of the chamber of commerce will urge the federal government to set lower interstate rates for imports moved by American Railway Express Company through Mobile. It will argue current rates are unreasonable and notes recent state shipments saw rate reductions.
Weather bulletin from Washington on June 8 reports partly cloudy conditions with local thundershowers through Friday.
The clumsy recap lists multiple games with inconsistent team lines, mentioning Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham and Philadelphia with erratic tallies. Parkison homered in the fourth for an unspecified team while other box entries show Rixey Hargraves Ruth and Shawkee among players, but many spellings and scores are garbled.
Manager Spencer Abbott of the Memphis Southern Association club reported securing pitcher Red Causey from the New York Giants and expects him to report at Mobile. Also notes Webb will join the Giants after heading to Memphis.
Willie Gardiner sues Edward W. Stetson in circuit court for 3000 damages claiming injuries from a January 21 collision on Government and Dexter streets. Gardiner alleges Stetson’s auto struck him as he boarded a street car, breaking his nose and causing extended infirmary hospitalization of 123 days.
State Health Officer S W Welch arrives in Mobile to review malarial control efforts and inspect dairy and public health work. Seven defendants appear in recorder s court for health law violations. fines, continuances and dismissals issued.
The Southern Classification Committee docketed a hearing for next month on a petition to reclassify blackstrap molasses in barrels moving from Mobile to points in the southeast. The request argues the current food-grade rate is too high and favors a lower classification to reduce the rate.
About 75 children from the primary department of the First Baptist Sunday school are spending the day at Monroe Park. Miss Alice Frazer, superintendent, and teachers led a special car from Government and Broad streets at 11 this morning with lunch baskets and games planned for the outing.
R. E. Brightman, found with 700 bottles of home brew by State Law Enforcement Officers W. H. Knox and A. W. Crow in Nenemosha, Alabama, nine miles north of the city, was fined 50 dollars plus costs in inferior court. He gave notice of appeal to the circuit court and bond was set at 200 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Stanfield of 303 St Louis Street escaped injury after a Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad collision with their auto at the Loop. The car was hurled into a ditch but they regained control and were unhurt though Mrs Stanfield fainted from shock and the vehicle was badly damaged.
Trial opened for Madame Bessarabe the poetess and playwright known as the female Landrau and her daughter for the murder of Georges. The body was hidden in a trunk and shipped to Nancy. She previously faced accusation in the murder of her first husband Paul Jacques, from which she allegedly acquired over 1,000,000 francs. She denied murder of Jacques and claimed self defense.
Delegation to press for end of handicap in the Warrior Irrigation area under the Mississippi Warrior scheme. They seek equitable division of rates between barge lines and railroads and advocate operating policies for better efficiency. A luncheon with Representative McDuffie was held to discuss the issue. Congress has nearly approved a $330,000 Warrior appropriation in the army bill, backed by Weeks and a unanimous House vote.
In Washington on June 8 Senator Lenroot urged government operation of enough coal mines within thirty days if the coal strike remains unresolved. The day also saw the formal presentation of the soldiers' bonus bill by Senator McCumber with an estimated federal cost of 3.846 billion over 43 years and details on financing and refunding foreign obligations.
The trial of Herman Honey Strouse charged with assault to murder in two cases was continued today and reset for the next settings in July. Indictments allege he assaulted his wife and Alma Obitz with intent to murder on January 21, 1921, with Strouse held on $1,000 bond in each case.
County forces under federal and state livestock sanitary boards will restart tick eradication in Mobile county on June 15. The commissioners listed inspectors and range riders for various towns and appointment lines, with a Tuesday 11 am briefing at the board office by Commissioner A. G. Ward to receive instructions.
The International Typographical Union canvassing board began work in Indianapolis, Ind. Officials said official results of officer elections will not be ready before Monday. The early tabulation shows John McPharland of New York re-elected president over Walter W. Barrett, with ballots from only a few locals counted.
The steamer Pleasure Bay formerly operated between Mobile and Eastern Shore resorts was destroyed by fire at Madisonville Louisiana. The crew escaped safely and the burning craft was towed to midstream by a tugboat as it burned at the wharf.
John Kennedy an auto mechanic was fined 125 dollars for breaking into the home of his brother in law Tom Kruse at Augusta Warren Street at a late hour. He faced charges of drunk and disorderly conduct. Kruse testified Kennedy broke the door used vile language and threatened to kill him and his family.
The closing session of the Inter national Association of Civitan Clubs in Tattnango Tennessee focused on routine business. Board members read communications and reports from the finance and publications committee and chose the next meeting location.
In Allegheny cemetery, 80 year old operatic star Lillian Russell Moore received full military honors. Marines accompanied the body from her home, with a private family service, a Trinity Episcopal public service, and a vault interment attended by veterans, officials, and theatrical colleagues.
Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Russell Moore internationally famed actress are held in Pittsburgh while the flag of the Press Club of San Francisco flies at half mast. Moore was the club's only woman honorary member, honored for a benefit concert she gave during its early struggles.
British forces entered Beleek driving republican insurgents from the vicinity with 200 infantry and artillery support. Rebels retreated from Leleek into Free State territory while conferences on Southern Ireland resumed in Dublin as Michael Collins reportedly fell ill and could not attend.
Delegates at the 13th annual International Rotary Clubs convention in Los Angeles hear reports on Rotary extension. Fenton R. McCreery of Flint Mich. discusses progress of extension as a new Southwest district for Arizona New Mexico and El Paso Texas is established. Overseas delegates are invited to the platform.
Six dry kilns of the Long Bell Lumber Company in Quitman Mississippi were totally destroyed by fire this morning. Loss estimated at $100,000. The mill plant itself escaped damage and the fire was brought under control by noon with aid from Meridian fire apparatus. Origin of the blaze not determined.
London June 8 A Rome dispatch in the Times says rumors of the pope's illness are unfounded noting the pontiff grants daily audiences He received Cardinal Bourne this morning and continues normal duties
United Mine Workers tent colonies in West Virginia remain allowed after a fourth circuit ruling. The court remanded the Bordland Coal Corp versus C Kenney et al case to Charleston for trial on merits, leaving a modified injunction in place to curb interference and property damage.
Jacksonville report notes senator Park Trammell leads over opponent ex Governor Albert W. Christen in the Democratic state primaries by more than 40 000 as returns near completion Frank Clark wins reelection to Congress against Bob Davis and W J Sears secures nomination for a fifth term
Coroner Is. Russum ruled the killing justified after an inquest into the death of John Folan of Alexander City Alabama. Mrs. H N Lane 19 testified her husband killed Folan while Folan was stranded in Birmingham on his way to join his wife in Wars Ens ville.
Detroit June 28 The all metal plane piloted by Captain E Rickenbacker for a cross country flight from News to San Francisco was wrecked at Packard field near Detroit when struck by lightning 20 minutes before the scheduled takeoff for Chicago Neither Rickenbacker nor any of his party were hurt Three workmen at the plane were unconscious one seriously hurt during the accident reported today
The Holy Name Society of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will attend the 7 o clock mass on Sunday in a body and receive communion. The society will hold its meeting Monday evening at 7 30 o'clock.
Jean Acker the divorced wife of Rodolph Valentino sent a telegram from Los Angeles congratulating him on his acquittal of bigamy charges and wishing him well en route to New York.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen chose Detroit as the site for its next convention at this morning's session in Houston Texas.
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