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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
1
The board of revenue and commissioners met in a special session to consider redistricting all wards except 1 and 2. Officials argued larger wards should be split to speed counting and reduce errors while supporters urged a city wide census based plan.
The Bineville Fair at Toulminville village will be held again tonight at Toulmin grove near St Stephens road and Davis avenue. The annual event, run by the Toulminville School and Community Improvement Association, drew about 3,000 people yesterday with country characters, parades, games, and booths selling refreshments. Featured figures include Amelia Tucker, George Toulmin, Livermy, and Dr. Toulmin Caine.
With two days left in the city championship tennis tourney at Lyons Park, semi finals unfold this afternoon as Thompson faces Puvis and Keyser awaits the winner. Finals Friday at 4 PM feature Anderson versus Little, with Keyser and the Thompson Puvis victor to meet. Public spectators are urged to attend.
Federal raiders led by officers 3 W Livings and C P Wilcox seized ten gallons of shinny and many half-pin ponnes of whiskey at 6 and 7 Church Street early this morning. Joe Puckett was arrested in connection with the case. About 27 empty kegs were found with the liquor.
Arthur Lee Creel of Bonifay Florida enlisted as an apprentice seaman for yeomen. He left for Birmingham to be assigned and began Navy recruiting today.
The forecast calls for little temperature change tonight through Friday across Alabama, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. Mariners and travelers should watch for typical early summer conditions with light winds and dry air.
New York stock market opened dull with advances and declines evenly distributed. Traders weighed political factors as Crucible Steel Atlantic Gulf Merchantile Marine preferred Food Products Industrial Alcohol led gains while equipment oils rails textiles and other issues edged lower on light offerings.
In New Orleans on June 10 cotton futures rose early tied to warmer, drier belt weather. Opening quotes showed 12 to 16 point gains before fluctuating, with July peaking at 38.57 and retreating to 38.45 after the first hour.
Openings in New Orleans and New York show steady tenor with July around 38.50 to 38.57, October near 35.55, and December near 34.50. Trade notes say South weather remains favorable and near months attract some buying, keeping prices modestly higher at the morning start.
Liverpool spot cotton shows higher prices amid moderate demand on June 10. Quotations include good middling at 30, middling around 28.91, futures closed with June 25 at 25.58, October 23.95, January 22.67, May 21.61. Trade notes large bale sales including 14 300 poet futures and 4 000 to 15 000 bales.
Police seek driver after automobile struck Carter Oliver on Houston Street between Dauphin and New Conti at 6:20 pm. Witnesses say the vehicle fled the scene. Oliver, son of P. W. Oliver, was knocked unconscious but not seriously hurt.
William F White, former Mobile post office employee, was sentenced to one year and a day in the Atlanta federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to embezzling government funds. Judge Robert E Ervin imposed the sentence after testimony from Dr H T Inge on the defendant’s physical condition and a plea for leniency.
In circuit court yesterday afternoon Roland Policely charged with the killing of Wiley Hanhibel. County Solicitor Bart B. Chamberlain ordered self defense. A fine of 100 dollars for Police Toxey Clark for failing to appear was remitted after explanation.
The plank by Senators Johnson, Borah, and McCormick opposes any League like Wilson's Versailles plan. It backs arbitration, restoration of peace, and adherence to republican policies, pledging a Republican approach to end the war era and avoid new entanglements.
Three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Eliott Flowers vanished from the Cherokee and Palmes street home at 9 am causing neighborhood excitement. Motorcycle Officer Alfred Marshall led the search into nearby woods where the child was found playing. About fifty residents joined the pursuit.
Toronto Ont June 10. The city will decide in a regular municipal election whether to set clocks ahead one hour for summer time next year. The Board of Control delegates that electors may decide on January 1, resisting farmer and flyer opposition and the burden on the board.
Princess Francesco Rospigliosi daughter of Princess Joseph Rospigliosi and Mary Jennings of New Orleans died at the family country home near Paris from complications of chronic malaria. Her death followed the suicide of Alfredo Alligretti, an ex Italian aviator, 12 days earlier. She was born August 2, 1902 and had a half sibling, Prince Joseph.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on June 10 hope rose that kidnappers of 13 month old Blakely Coughlin could be reached after a second Savannah Georgia letter arrived for George H. Coughlin. The note dated June 7 states the child is well and demands money, warning the family to be cautious while promising no ransom until funds are paid.
In Montreal the American Federation of Labor rejected a proposal to create a permanent educational department and a large campaign fund. Delegates adopted a report opposing the step as unnecessary and costly, while authorizing a future charter for an international policemen's union once local unions reach 6,009 members. A petition from the Oklahoma Geleration urged chartering an international body.
Mexico City June 10 observers say the first step toward U S recognition of the revolutionary government was Iglesias Calderon being named special envoy to Washington. Calderon, a shrewd diplomat, declined the post of foreign secretary and will become ambassador once U S recognition is granted.
Madison June 10 a UW freshman was found guilty by campus students for violations including not wearing a green cap smoking on campus disrespect to Reed Ramnet and bulleting about University Hall The senate ordered him to wear a sandwich board listing his sins and attend two classen wearing the placard.
London dispatch cites Central News Rome report that Conside Gamage was killed by earth shocks in Tuscany and dated Wednesday.
New York June 10 A dark horse movement pushes General John J Pershing for the Democratic presidential nomination. Howard B Goltra plans to invite Pershing to the San Francisco convention as a guest of Missouri delegates on a special train. Pershing, a Missouri native, may be nominated though lacking clear party ties. Augustus Thomas is set to present his name. Colby reportedly accepts. The move appears timed against the Chicago Republican convention and follows Pershing’s reported talks with Democratic leaders, though no active endorsement is stated.
United Press reports a bustling convention scene with senators and dignitaries arriving in the Blackstone lobby and crowds jostling in hotel corridors. Attendees applaud de Valera in Ireland, while volunteers manage the rush hour crowd and traffic.
Attorney General Palmer informs President Wilson that the thief executive may sign or veto bills within ten days after Congress adjourns. The ruling could alter the fate of several measures previously killed by pocket veto including the waterpower bill and wartime resolutions.
Chicago dispatch reports a somber convention scene with Hiram Johnson notably inactive. Observers describe a lack of excitement among delegates and crowds, noting no vivid moments or crowds, while talks on the League of Nations surface as a potential spark that may or may not unite or split the party.
CHICAGO June 10 An unusual under production of vice presidential candidates exists at the Republican convention. No real boom is seen for the vice presidency. Governor Morrow of Kentucky is a leading figure, praised yesterday for presenting the permanent organization report. Other possibilities include Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts Governor Allen of Kansas and Samuel Adams of Virginia. Central West sentiment favors a VP pick from that region.
London reports no corroboration of a Star story alleging Bolshevik killings of five Americans and five British subjects at Nikolaevsk, Siberia. Names linked to Orsk Gold Fields Company, including George Dyer and wife, G Lee and wife, J Freeman, J Heinle and families, were listed among those feared dead.
Fire yesterday afternoon at 3 15 destroyed the old grist mill building of Harsen and Uellsen and a one story cottage occupied by Dr John Posey. The logs will reach 2506 dollars, partly covered by insurance. The cause of the fire was not determined. Two automobiles in the old mill building burned.
Chicago June 10. The committee on nominations resumed morning session with chair presiding and Cardinal Gibb offering prayer. Members debated platform terms and possible night session while noting irreconcilable League of Nations issues and threats to leave the party.
A Chicago note on June 10 reports an executive session of the steering committee to advance a tentative draft of the plan. The report sketches a late afternoon meeting focusing on finalizing details for a proposed resolution.
Chicago June 1 sub-committee session debated the Nations plank amid opposition to Mexican policy and a firm national rights stance. The tentative draft may be adopted with Mexico Armenia and League references, as leaders push a peace platform amid obstacles.
Chicago June 10 The National Woman's Party urged voters to oppose decisive action on the suffrage amendment as preparations for the Republican convention intensified. Mrs Abby Scott Baker said the situation looked darker than ever and vowed to sharpen tactics in the emergency push for federal or state action.
A fragmentary Chicago report describes a Pennsylvania delegate at a resolutions committee session who finds a bottle of whiskey in a large package. The scene involves Chairman Watson and Senator Sasotragaoe. the details are unclear and the action interrupted or prevented.
Funds to maintain the 0 foot Mobile Channel are available by approval of Wilson of the rivers and harbor appropriation. Pro rata shares received by locals and engineers yesterday outline the provision in the bill.
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